JP2011092367A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the operation rate of a game machine by making a player pay attention to the game machine which is not used for a long time (which has a low operation rate). <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a shooting detection means which detects shooting of a game ball; a no-operating time measuring means which measures a no-shooting time when the shooting detection means detects no shooting of the game ball; and a first measured value storage means which stores a measured value measured by the no-operation time measuring means when the shooting detection means detects shooting. When the shooting detection means detects the shooting while the measured value stored by the first measured value storage means exceeds a predetermined value, privilege is given to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a combination gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine), a slot machine or the like.

  In gaming machines, a start winning device, a variable display device, and a big winning device are generally arranged in a game area of a game board. In such a gaming machine, “random number value for jackpot lottery (for determining whether or not to win)” is acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the start winning device, and the acquired random number value and a predetermined value (jackpot value) Is matched, and if they match, it is determined as “big hit”, and if they do not match, it is determined as “disconnected”. The result of the big hit lottery is shown using a special symbol stop display on the variable display device. In other words, when the lottery result is “big hit”, the special symbol displayed on the variable display device is a big hit symbol (for example, “7,7,7”, “6,6,6”, etc.). In combination, the game is stopped and displayed, and a big hit game (special game) for opening the big prize device is started. If the lottery result is “out”, the special symbol displayed on the variable display device will be out and the three-digit symbols such as “7, 7, 6”, “8, 4, 6” will match. Stop combination). Also, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific symbol (e.g., a combination of odd symbols with the same three digits) among the jackpot symbols, the jackpot will be displayed for the period from when the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot game is generated. Many of them have a probability variation function that improves the probability of determining a big hit in a lottery.

  The game store has a wide variety of game machines such as a game machine having the above-mentioned function and a different probability of being determined to be a big hit, and a special game or a different character displayed on the variable display device. Yes. The player selects a favorite gaming machine from these gaming machines and plays the game. A gaming machine that is popular with players can contribute to sales at a gaming store with a high occupancy rate, but a gaming machine that is not popular with players has a low occupancy rate. If it is installed for a period, it will cause the sales of the amusement store to decrease.

  In addition, there is a possibility that players will not gather at the corner where low-occupied (unpopular) gaming machines are installed, and the absence of players may further accelerate the decline in operating rate. In other words, the impression that the game machine in the corner with few players is not nails closed, the start winning rate is set low, or that it is hard to hit a big hit There is a risk of being held by a player.

  On the other hand, a gaming machine is disclosed that detects whether or not a game is being performed, measures the non-operating time of the gaming machine, and displays the non-operating time (Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-34597 A

However, in Patent Document 1, although the non-operating time of the gaming machine is measured and the non-operating time is displayed, the purpose of the display is that the game store clerk has a long non-operating time, that is, a low operating rate. Can be easily and reliably recognized and used as an index for replacement with other gaming machines. Depending on this configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine cannot be improved.
In addition, by displaying the non-operating state step by step (displays the non-operating time until 10 minutes elapses, and displays “vacant seat” after 15 minutes elapses), for game shop clerk and other players It is also disclosed to make it clear whether it is a vacant stand or in the middle. However, this configuration may improve the efficiency of organizing vacant machines, but there is a problem that the gaming machine operating rate of the gaming machine corner having a low operating rate cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and the object of the present invention is to make a player pay attention to a gaming machine that has not been played for a long time (low operating rate), and to The purpose is to improve the operating rate.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention 1 is a game board in which a game area is formed, a launching means for launching a game ball in the game area, a start winning means provided in the game area, Variable winning means provided in the game area, lottery means for lottery winning due to game balls entering the start winning means, and game balls having entered the start winning means The identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner due to the fact that if the lottery result of the lottery means wins, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol. And a special game executing means for executing a special game for opening and closing the variable winning means when the lottery means determines to win,
Launch detection means for detecting the launch of a game ball, and non-working time measurement means for measuring a non-working time when the launch of the game ball is not detected by the launch detection means, and the launch is detected by the launch detection means. A first measurement value storage unit that stores the measurement value measured by the non-working time measurement unit, and the measurement value stored in the first measurement value storage unit exceeds a predetermined value. Thus, when a launch is detected by the launch detection means, a privilege is given to the player.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention 1, the non-operating time of the gaming machine is measured, and when the launch of the game ball is detected in the non-operating state, the measured value at that time is stored, and the stored measured value is a predetermined value. If it exceeds, a privilege is given to the player in the subsequent game. In other words, if the player can select and play a gaming machine with a non-working time of a predetermined time or more, the player can obtain a profit. Therefore, the player actively uses a gaming machine that is predicted not to be played for a long time. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Here, “detecting the launch of the game ball” performed by the launch detection means means detecting the launch operation of the player. For example, by detecting only that the player is in contact with the touch sensor described later, it may be “detecting the launch of the game ball”, or it is in contact with the touch sensor and the firing stop switch is turned on. It is good also as "detecting the launch of a game ball" by detecting that it is not. Further, in combination with them or alone, it may be set as “detection of game ball launch” by detecting whether the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. It is good also as "detecting the launch of a game ball" by detecting. Both are included in the “detection of game ball launch” according to the present invention.

Further, “no launch of a game ball is detected” means that a player's launch operation is not detected. For example, by detecting only that the player is not touching the touch sensor, it may be set that “the launch of the game ball is not detected”, or that the player is not touching the touch sensor, and the identification symbol display unit displays the identification symbol. It may be determined that “the launch of a game ball is not detected” by detecting that is not variably displayed.
Specifically, when the power is turned on at the time of opening of the game store, there is no game (because the gaming machine is in a non-operating state), the state from when the power is turned on until the launch of the game ball is detected. , “The state where the launch of the game ball is not detected”. In addition, once the game is started, the state from when the player releases contact with the touch sensor (when the player releases his hand from the launch handle) until the next launch of the game ball is detected, “A state where no game ball is detected to be detected”. When such a state is detected, the measurement of the non-operation time by the non-operation time measuring means is started. In addition, when the identification symbol is in a variable display when the player releases the contact with the touch sensor, the state from the end of the variable display until the next detection of the game ball is detected as “game ball”. It is good also as a state where the discharge | release is not detected. Further, “no launch of a game ball is detected” may be “a non-launch of a game ball is detected”.

  The “state where the measured value exceeds a predetermined value” means a state where the non-operation time exceeds a preset time. For example, when 900 seconds (15 minutes) is set as the predetermined value, the measurement of the non-operation time is started by the non-operation time measurement means, and after the non-operation time is 900 seconds or more, the player When the game is started, the gaming machine is in a state where a privilege can be granted. Further, instead of uniformly setting the time to 900 seconds, a method of selecting a predetermined value that can give a privilege from a plurality of values when starting counting of non-working time may be employed. For example, as a non-working time that can be granted a privilege, a plurality of values of 600 seconds, 900 seconds, 1200 seconds, and 3000 seconds are stored, and by using a non-working time determination random number, a method of determining any one is used. Can be adopted. And if it is determined to be 600 seconds, benefits can be acquired even if the non-operation time is relatively short, and if it is determined to be 3000 seconds, the non-operation time is not long. And can not get the benefits.

  In addition, as a condition for giving a “privilege” to a player, “when launching is detected in a state where the non-operation time exceeds a predetermined time”, the launch is simply detected under this condition. In addition to the case, a case in which a further condition is added to the launch detection is also included, such as when a launch is detected and the launched game ball enters the start winning device and wins a predetermined random number.

  The “privilege” can be broadly classified into “privileges on gaming effects” and “privileges on gaming performance (specifications)”, and means a benefit given to the player. Although details will be described later, as specific benefits, improve the probability of reach occurrence, improve the probability of selecting a specific production, improve the chance of hitting a symbol for a certain period of time, and lengthen the opening time of the open / close winning prize opening And increasing the number of fired balls per unit time. In this way, a player can acquire a certain profit by playing a gaming machine having a long non-operating time, and therefore actively plays a non-operating gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention 2 of the present application, in addition to the configuration of the invention 1 of the present application, does not allow the game ball to enter the start winning means for a predetermined time or longer after the identification symbol is stopped and displayed on the identification symbol display unit. A demonstration image display control means for selecting any one of a plurality of demonstration images and displaying the selected demonstration image on the identification symbol display unit; and at a timing when the demonstration image is selected. Second measurement value storage means for storing the measurement value measured by the operating time measurement means, and the measurement value stored by the second measurement value storage means is predictably notified according to the type of the demonstration image. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention 2, the non-working time is notified by a demonstration image (hereinafter also referred to as “demo image”) displayed when the gaming machine is in a non-working state for a predetermined time. The person can guess the non-operation time of the gaming machine by looking at the displayed demonstration image.

Here, the “demonstration image” may be a content such as a reach image displayed on the gaming machine, a character image, an advertising image of the manufacturer of the gaming machine, or an advertising image of the installation store. It may be a moving image or a still image. For example, when a plurality of demo images are stored in a gaming machine and a specific demo image is displayed, the non-operation time exceeds a predetermined time, and the gaming machine is in a state where a privilege can be granted ( Alternatively, it is possible to notify that the possibility of granting a privilege is high.
Further, “notifying in a predictable manner” means that the player notifies in a manner in which it is possible to predict whether or not the current non-working time (when the demo image is selected) exceeds a predetermined time, based on the display manner of the demo image. To do. Specifically, when the character A is displayed in the demonstration image, the non-operation time exceeds the predetermined time with a probability of 80% (even when the character A is displayed, the probability is 20%. When the character B is displayed on the demo image, the non-operating time may not exceed the predetermined time with a probability of 80% (character B is displayed). In some cases, the non-operation time may exceed the predetermined time with a probability of 20%).
Since it is set in this way, a player who comes into contact with a gaming machine on which the demo image of character A is displayed many times can predict that the non-working time of the gaming machine exceeds a predetermined time. it can.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention 3 includes a non-working time notifying unit for notifying the measurement value stored in the first measurement value storage means in addition to the configuration of the present invention 1 or the present invention 2. Whether or not the measurement value stored in the first measurement value storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value when the emission is detected by the emission detection means and a predetermined condition is satisfied, The notification unit is notified in a predictable manner.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention 3, when a non-operating gaming machine is started and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball enters the start winning means and acquires a specific random number). It is possible to notify whether or not the stored measurement value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.
In other words, the non-working time notifying unit determines whether or not the non-working time before the start of the game of the gaming machine selected by predicting that the gaming machine is in a state where a privilege can be granted has been more than a predetermined time. This can be predicted by the notification mode.

  In order to achieve the above object, the fourth aspect of the present invention provides a probability that the lottery probability of the lottery means is set to a high probability or a low probability in addition to the configuration according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Probability fluctuation lottery means for executing the fluctuation lottery and lottery probability fluctuation means for changing the lottery probability of the lottery means from a low probability to a high probability after the special game is over when the probability fluctuation lottery means is determined to be winning. And a lottery probability notifying unit for predictably notifying whether the lottery probability of the lottery means is high or low, and winning the probability variation lottery, and winning the probability variation lottery In any case, the lottery probability of the lottery means after the end of the special game is high because the same type of identification symbol is stopped and displayed on the identification symbol display unit. Whether or not It is a gaming machine that is difficult to recognize depending on the identification symbol that is stopped and displayed, and an increase in the number of notifications per unit time that is notified to the lottery probability notification unit due to the occurrence of the privilege, or the lottery probability notification unit The reliability of the notification display notified to the user is improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention 4, the special game is displayed by stopping and displaying the same type of identification symbols when the probability variation lottery means is determined to be a win (winning the probability variation lottery) and when it is not determined to be a win. When it is difficult to recognize whether the gaming state (lottery probability) after the end is a high probability state or a low probability state, and a bonus is obtained by playing a gaming machine with a non-operation time of a predetermined time or more, The number of notifications for notifying the gaming state (high probability state or low probability state) that is difficult to recognize is increased, or the reliability of the notification display to be notified is improved. In this type of gaming machine, since it is not known whether the lottery probability is high or low, the player may stop the game even in a high probability state. Therefore, there is a case where a gaming machine with a high probability is left in a non-operating state. In other words, since the player can determine whether or not the non-operating gaming machine is in a high probability state by acquiring the privilege, the player will actively play the non-operating gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

Here, “increasing the number of notifications per unit time” means increasing the number of notifications per unit time by which the lottery probability notification unit notifies whether the lottery probability is high or low. Specifically, a random number value is acquired from the lottery probability notification random number at the timing when the game ball enters the start winning means (start winning device) with a lottery probability notification random number, and the random value is a predetermined value. A notification is made when they match. And the probability alert | reported in a privilege provision state is set higher than the probability alert | reported in a privilege non-grant state. For example, a plurality of determination tables are provided, and a lottery probability notification random number is composed of 10 random values from 0 to 9, and in the privilege granting state, a determination table that is set to 4 random values of 0 to 3 per winning value It is used (winning probability 40%), and in the privilege non-granting state, it can be achieved by using a determination table with two winning values of 8 and 9 (winning probability 20%).
“Improving the reliability of notification display” means improving the probability that the notification content made in the lottery probability notification unit is true. Specifically, in the privilege non-granting state, when the character C is displayed in the lottery probability notification unit, 60% is set to a high probability and 40% is set to a low probability. 90% when the character C is displayed in the part is set with a high probability and 10% is set with a low probability. Moreover, when the character D displayed only in a privilege provision state is set and the said character D is displayed, it can also alert | report that it is 100% high probability.

In addition, “stop display of the same type of identification symbol” means that when the probability variation lottery is won and when it is not won, both are displayed with the same symbol (“1, 3, 5”). (1 · 3 · 5 ”,“ 4 · 4 · 4 ”and“ 4 · 4 · 4 ”, etc.), as well as indicating that the two are stopped and displayed in a manner having a relevance to a degree that is difficult to distinguish. For example, when both are out-of-reach symbols (“5 ・ 6 ・ 5” and “4 ・ 5 ・ 4”, etc.) and when both are stopped and displayed in the same color (“Blue 2, Blue 4, Blue 6”, etc.) For example, “blue 8 / blue 2 / blue 4”) and the case where both are stopped and displayed with a broken pattern (“126” and “374”).
In addition, “If you have not won the random variation lottery” means either the case where you did not win (becomes missed) as a result of the random variation lottery, or the case where you did not execute the random variation lottery Including.
Also, in both cases where the probability variation lottery means hit and the probability variation lottery means not win, the variable winning device opening / closing pattern can be set to the same opening / closing pattern. Depending on the opening / closing pattern, it may be difficult to recognize whether the lottery probability after the end of the special game is high or low.

  According to the present invention, when a gaming machine having a non-working time of a predetermined time or more is played, a privilege can be given to the player, so that the player can actively play a non-working gaming machine, The operating rate can be effectively improved.

It is a front view which shows the game machine of the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows schematic structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol win / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern table distribution process. It is a flowchart which shows a special electric accessory game process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit game end process. It is a flowchart which shows a non-operation time memory | storage process. It is a timing chart which memorize | stores a measured value in a storage area. It is a flowchart which shows a demo image selection process. It is a table | surface which shows the demo image selection table used by a demo image determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a privilege alerting | reporting process. It is a table | surface which shows the privilege alerting | reporting table used by alerting | reporting content determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery probability alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting content determination processing. It is a table | surface which shows the alerting | reporting table used by alerting | reporting content determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the other Example of a lottery probability alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows privilege alerting | reporting content determination processing. It is a table | surface which shows the alerting | reporting table used by privilege alerting | reporting content determination processing.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments showing modes for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, specific examples in which the invention according to each claim is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “gaming machine”) will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a locking device 9, a game board 20, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. Further, the middle frame 3 is not clearly shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 4 and the like are arranged on the front side.

  The main body frame 2 is an assembly of wooden plate-like bodies in a substantially rectangular frame shape, and constitutes an outer frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 3 is made of plastic, is fitted inside the main body frame 2, and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) that launches game balls onto the game board 20 and a ball feeder (not shown) that feeds game balls to the launcher unit. The launcher unit is provided with a hitting ball (not shown) for hitting a game ball and a shooting motor 8c for operating the hitting ball.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and a circular opening 4a is formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface of the front frame 4. Lamps such as LEDs (not shown) are provided around the game board 20 in the front frame 4. These lamps are turned on / off or blinking as the game progresses in order to enhance the gaming effect.

  The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The upper dish part 5 includes a dish outer edge part 5a, a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1, and a ball release button 5c for discharging the game balls of the upper dish part 5 to the lower dish part 6. It has. An effect button 5d, a ball lending button 5e, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the dish outer edge 5a.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 6 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate portion 6. An ashtray 7 is provided at the left end of the lower dish portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate part 6, a launching handle 8 is provided for a player to operate a launching device unit (not shown). The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed. The launcher unit, the ball feeding device, the launch handle 8 and the like correspond to launching means of the present invention, and the touch switch 8a corresponds to launching detection means of the present invention.

  The locking device 9 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3 and is used to lock the front frame 4 when it is closed.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 10a to 10d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 10 a to 10 d are composed of upper speakers 10 a and 10 b provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1 and lower speakers 10 c and 10 d provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. Further, a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) is mounted on the left side of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, there are a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 33, a starting port 28, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, and a first decorative member. 50, game devices such as the second decorative member 60 are disposed. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a large liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area of the effect display device 25.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operating gate 27, a normal symbol operating gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side. The first start port 28a and the second start port 28b correspond to the start winning means of the present invention.

  The first start port 28a is a normal start port configured as a fixed start port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant. It is possible. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable start port in which changes. The second start port 28b is in a state where the possibility of entering a ball is high when the pair of blade pieces are opened, and the state where the possibility of entering is low (the ball cannot be entered) when the pair of blade pieces is closed. Including the state). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as.

  Inside the start port 28, a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a start port solenoid 28c (see FIG. 3) for operating a pair of wing pieces. Is provided. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). As the game balls enter the start ports 28a and 28b, the special symbols described later start to fluctuate.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 3) and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 3) for detecting an incoming game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a combination of these LEDs constitutes a normal symbol display unit 51, a general symbol hold display unit 52, and a special symbol hold display unit 53. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a special symbol display unit 61 is configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display part 51 is comprised from one LED, and a normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 (the LED blinks during the change), and the normal symbol hits after a predetermined time has passed. The LED is lit on), or is stopped and displayed in the normal display mode (LED is turned off). Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second).

  In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure random number is provided, and when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, a random value is acquired from the normal symbol success / failure random number, and the second start port 28b. The normal symbol success / failure determination as to whether or not to release is executed. A hit value is set in advance for the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination, and a hit is determined when the random value acquired at the timing when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the win value. When it is determined to be a winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the winning normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired random number value does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the off-normal symbol. Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination and the normal symbol stop symbol determination are performed by a CPU 200a of the main control board 200 described later.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the number of normal symbols held, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum number of holds (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. The normal symbol holding and holding digest are performed by a CPU 200a of the main control board 200 described later. Along with the holding of the normal symbol, a random value obtained from the random symbol for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 200.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. The special symbol display unit 61 is composed of seven LEDs, and special symbols are displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting the special symbol display unit 61 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of special symbol display modes can be displayed by a combination of turning on and off the LEDs. Of the special symbol combinations displayed by the seven LEDs, a specific combination is set as a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol), and a combination other than the specific combination is set as an outlier symbol. Yes. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off. In the special symbol display unit 61, when the game ball enters the start port 28, the special symbol starts to fluctuate, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or a missing symbol. In addition, as a variation pattern which prescribes | regulates the variation aspect of a special symbol, the variation pattern for probability variation, the variation pattern for time reduction, and the variation pattern for normal time are provided according to the game state mentioned later.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol success / failure random number used for determining whether or not to generate a big hit game is used. In addition, a small lottery random number used for the small hit lottery for determining whether or not to generate a small hit game is provided. Furthermore, a symbol determining random number for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol is provided. As the game ball enters the start port 28, random numbers are acquired from the random numbers for special symbol success / failure determination, the random numbers for lottery lottery, and the random numbers for symbol determination. It is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the substrate 200.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The special symbol hold display section 53 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs.

  The number of game balls that have entered the start port 28 can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of special symbols held. The special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the start port 28, and corresponds to the number of random values (stored number) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 200. The number of special symbol reservations is digested each time a special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, and decreases by one. Note that special symbols are reserved and digested by a CPU 200a of a main control board 200 described later.

  The special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the special symbol starts to change. The special symbol success / failure random number is pre-set with a winning value. When the random number obtained when the game ball enters the starting port 28 matches the winning value, it is determined to be a big hit. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 61 is determined to be a big hit symbol (probability big hit symbol or normal big hit symbol). If the special symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value, a small winning lottery for determining whether or not to generate a small hitting game is performed, and if the lottery result is a small winning, a special symbol display section At 61, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined as the small hit symbol. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit and the result of the small hit lottery is not a big hit, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be a lost symbol. The Note that the special symbol success / failure determination, determination of the special symbol variation pattern, and determination of the special symbol stop symbol are performed by a CPU 200a of the main control board 200 described later. The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 that executes the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention.

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is a big hit symbol (when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit), the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 is a big hit that is relatively advantageous to the player. Start the game. The jackpot game is started by setting the jackpot game flag to ON. The big hit game operates the prize winning device 33, in other words, opens and closes the prize winning opening 33a (the number of times of opening and closing may be one or more times). The player 200 is provided with a benefit for entering the game ball, and the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention.

  During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 prize balls for one prize) according to the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 33a. Will be paid out. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, the big prize opening device (special electric accessory) 33 is continuously operated, and the big prize opening opening / closing operation for switching the big prize opening 33a between the open state and the closed state is continuously performed a plurality of times. Done. With the start of the operation of the big prize device 33, the big prize opening 33a in the closed state is opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined end condition, when the opening time of the big winning opening 33a reaches a predetermined time (30 seconds or 0.2 seconds in this embodiment), or the number of game balls that have entered the opened big winning opening 33a is It may be when the predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) is reached.

  When it is assumed that one round is from the start to the end of the open state of the big winning opening 33a, the big hit game is ended by performing a predetermined number of rounds. In the grand prize winning device 33, after the opening of the big prize winning opening 33a is completed, that is, after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the big winning prize opening 33a is closed, the big winning prize opening 33a is again opened. Round begins. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 33a, in which the opening and closing of the big prize opening 33a is one round, is repeated until the predetermined maximum number of continuous rounds (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) is completed. Is done.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of jackpot games are provided depending on the type of jackpot symbol. When the big hit symbol is a normal big hit symbol or a probable variation big hit symbol, that is, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a normal big hit or a probable variation big hit symbol, a first big hit game is generated. When the big hit symbol is the specific big hit symbol, that is, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a specific big hit among the probability variation big hits, the second big hit game is generated.
In the second jackpot game, the number of times the maximum winning opening 33a is opened (the maximum number of consecutive rounds) is set smaller than that in the first jackpot game, and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a is set shorter. In other words, the first big hit game is a game state in which a large amount of game balls enter the big winning opening 33a and a lot of prize balls are paid out. In the second big hit game, the game balls enter the big winning opening 33a. There is a very low possibility of a ball (because the big prize opening is only opened for a moment), and it is a gaming state that does not substantially involve award ball payout. In this embodiment, the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the first big hit game is 15 rounds and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a is set to 30 seconds, and the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the second big hit game is 2 rounds and the big winning mouth is set. The opening time of 33a is set to 0.2 seconds. Hereinafter, the first jackpot game is also referred to as a 15R jackpot game, and the second jackpot game is also referred to as a 2R jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the maximum continuation round number of the second jackpot game is set to two rounds, but it may be the same as the maximum continuation round number of the first jackpot game, or may be other numbers. The opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 33a corresponds to an opening / closing pattern in which it is difficult to enter a game ball compared to the first opening / closing pattern.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, a specific game (so-called short-time game and probability variable game) in which the variable time shortening function, the open time extending function, and the probability varying function are activated is started. Multiple types of jackpots are set in the special symbol success / failure determination. If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a normal jackpot (the special symbol stop symbol is a normal jackpot symbol), after the jackpot game ends, In the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a probable big hit (the special symbol stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol), the probable variation game is started after the big hit game ends. The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function are activated by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. The probability variation function corresponds to the lottery probability variation means of the present invention.

  When the special symbol success / failure determination is a normal jackpot (the special symbol stop symbol is a normal jackpot symbol), after the jackpot game is over, a variable time shortening function and an opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b are provided. The operation starts and the short-time game is started. The variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are activated or stopped by the control of the CPU 200a of the main control board 200. The variation time shortening function includes a normal symbol variation time shortening function for shortening the ordinary symbol variation time. And a special symbol variation time shortening function for shortening the special symbol variation time. The fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function operate after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit game is started, or until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 times in this example). .

When the special symbol success / failure determination is a probability variation jackpot (the special symbol stop symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a specific jackpot symbol), after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation function starts to operate and the probability variation game starts. The probability variation game is realized by the control of the CPU 200a of the main control board 200. In this probability variation game, the probability of changing (improving) the probability of the special symbol success / failure determination, that is, the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. The variation function is activated. The probability variation function operates after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot game is started.
In the probability variation game, the type of probability variation jackpot (whether the stop symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a specific jackpot symbol), the gaming state when the probability variation jackpot is reached (probability variation gaming state, short-time gaming state, normal game) It is possible to set whether the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function operate or not. Further, the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 corresponds to the probability variation lottery means of the present invention, and determines the big hit symbol by random lottery using the symbol determining random number, thereby making the lottery probability high or low. Has run a lottery.

  In addition, the probability variation function is activated among the promising big hits, and the operating state of the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extension function when the big hit is reached (when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed) is maintained even after the big hit game ends. The probable big hit is called a special big hit (the special symbol is a special big hit symbol). In other words, when the big hit (when a specific big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), if the variable time reduction function and the release time extension function are activated, the variable time reduction function and release after the big hit game ends. Activate the time extension function. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are not activated when the big hit is made, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are not activated even after the big hit game is finished.

  More specifically, when a big hit game is generated with a specific big hit symbol (a specific big hit), a 2R big hit game with a short operation time of the big winning opening 33a and a small number of operations is executed, and the 2R big hit game is executed. After the end, the probability variation function is activated, and the operation state of the opening time extension function when the big hit game is generated is maintained. In this case, it is difficult for the player to recognize the start of the operation of the probability variation function because the probability variation function starts operating without changing the operation state of the start port 28 (the lower start port 28b) visible to the player. Can be. Thus, a state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize that the probability variation function is operating is referred to as a “latent probability variation” state or an “internal probability variation” state. Further, the second big hit game that causes the latent probability change is also referred to as “latent big hit game”.

  Next, the small hit game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is a small hit symbol (when the result of the small hit lottery is a small bonus), the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 starts the small hit game. The small hit game is started by setting the small hit game flag to ON. The small hit game is to operate the big winning device 33. In the small hit game, the big prize device 33 operates in the same manner as the second big hit game described above. In other words, in the small hit game, the large winning opening 33a is configured to be opened twice for 0.2 seconds, and the possibility that a game ball enters the large winning opening 33a is very low, so that the payout of the winning ball is substantially reduced. It is in a gaming state that does not accompany. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 33a related to the small hit game is opened twice for 0.2 seconds, but the number of times and the opening time may be other times and other times. The opening / closing pattern is the same as that of the second big hit game, and it is difficult to enter the game ball. In addition, after the small hit game ends, the operating state of the open time extension function when the small hit game is generated (when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed) is maintained.

  In the small hit game, since the operation of the second big hit game and the big prize device 33 is the same mode, the player can open and close the big winning opening 33a twice in a short time (a big winning opening opening pattern in the second big hit game) ) Cannot be discriminated whether the second big hit game or the small hit game has occurred. For this reason, it is possible to make it more difficult to recognize whether or not the probability variation function is activated after the operation of the big winning device 33 is finished (after the second big hit game or the small hit game is finished). Thus, the presence of the small hit game can make the latent probability change more effective.

  Next, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 will be described. In the display area of the effect display device 25, an effect symbol display unit 25a that displays an effect symbol, a lottery probability notification unit 25b that notifies whether the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high or low, and a gaming machine before the game starts A non-working time notifying unit 25c for notifying the non-working time (whether or not a privilege is granted) is provided. The effect symbol display unit 25a also serves as a demonstration image (demo image) display unit (demo image display unit 25d) that is displayed when the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed for a predetermined time. The effect symbol of the effect symbol display unit 25a is displayed in conjunction with the start and stop of variation of the special symbol of the special symbol display unit 61. This effect symbol display unit 25a corresponds to the identification symbol display means of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 also serves as an identification symbol display means, a lottery probability notification unit, a non-working time notification unit, and a demo image display unit. Moreover, although the effect symbol display part 25a and the demo image display part 25d are combined, you may provide the demo image display part 25d separately.

The effect symbol display unit 25a is composed of three symbol display areas including a left symbol display area where a left symbol is displayed, a middle symbol display area where a middle symbol is displayed, and a right symbol display area where a right symbol is displayed. Yes. Each symbol display area has a symbol variation direction set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction). Each symbol display area can display symbols consisting of “1” to “9”. Of the display screen of the effect display device 25, the portion excluding the effect symbol display unit 25a is a background display area in which various background symbols including characters, figures, symbols, characters, and the like are displayed.
The lottery probability notification unit 25b is provided in a part of the display area of the effect display device 25, and a display area for notifying the possibility that the jackpot lottery probability is high is configured. Further, if the notification display is not a predetermined certainty change confirmation effect (such as “100%” display or “confirmation” display), the possibility of a latent certainty change is notified. Details will be described later.

In addition, the non-working time notification unit 25c is provided in a part of the display area of the effect display device 25, and the non-working time of the gaming machine before the game starts may exceed a predetermined value. A display area for notification is configured. Also, if the notification display is not a predetermined finalization effect (such as “100%” display or “privilege confirmation” display), the possibility of exceeding the predetermined value (in a privilege grant state) is notified. Will do. Details will be described later.
The demo image display unit 25d is provided in a part of the display area of the effect display device 25, and displays a predetermined demo image when the special symbol variation display is not started for a predetermined time. Is configured. In addition, the demonstration image notifies the possibility that the non-working time of the gaming machine exceeds a predetermined value (possibility of giving a privilege). Details will be described later.

  The effect symbol starts to be displayed when the special symbol starts to be changed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop symbol of the special symbol. In the production design, the combination of even symbols with the same three digits corresponds to the normal big hit symbol of the special symbol, and the combination of odd symbols with the same three digits corresponds to the probabilistic big hit symbol of the special symbol, such as “1, 2, 3”, etc. Specific combinations other than the winning symbol, such as a combination of an ordered number of numbers, a combination of an ordered number of odd numbers such as “1, 3, 5”, or a combination of out of reach such as “4, 5, 4”. Chance symbols (so-called chance eyes) that are out-of-line symbols (design combinations that are not the same in 3 digits) correspond to special big hit symbols or small hit symbols for special symbols, and combinations of other symbols correspond to special symbol out-of-band symbols ing. This chance symbol corresponds to the same type of identification information of the present invention.

  The determination of the variation pattern (effect pattern) of the effect symbol and the stop symbol is performed by the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 based on the change pattern designation command transmitted from the CPU 200a of the main control board 200. Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation content of the special symbol, the contents of the representation such as the presence / absence of the reach effect, etc. Show. The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol at random (by random number lottery) according to the determination result of the special symbol. Then, based on the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200, the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a.

  The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 selects the variation pattern table for probability variation during the probability variation game (including the latent probability variation game) as the variation pattern table used when determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, and uses the time variation for the time-short game. A variation pattern table is selected, a normal variation pattern table is selected in a normal game that is neither a probability variation game nor a short-time game, and a specific variation pattern is determined from the selected variation pattern table. In this embodiment, a special variation pattern is provided as a special symbol variation pattern in addition to the probability variation variation pattern, the time variation variation pattern, and the normal variation pattern described above.

  Here, among the above-mentioned variation pattern tables, the “probability variation pattern table”, “temporal variation pattern table”, and “normal variation pattern table” indicate whether the special symbol variation start result or special diagram hold Various fluctuation patterns (fluctuation times) are preset according to the number (the number of lottery rights held for special symbol determination). For example, in the “normal variation pattern table” used when the game state is “normal state (normal game)”, the success / failure determination result at the start of the variation of the special symbol is “out”, and the number of special figure hold is “Plural deviation variation patterns with a variation time of 3 to 7 seconds” that can be selected in the case of “3” or “4”, and “2” or “1” that can be selected when the number of special figure reservations is “2” or “1”. Special symbols such as “plurality fluctuation patterns with fluctuation times of 10 to 60 seconds” and “multiple hit fluctuation patterns with fluctuation times of 40 to 120 seconds” that can be selected when the determination result is “winning” Various variation patterns according to the determination result at the start of variation and the number of special figure reservations are preset.

  On the other hand, in the “special variation pattern table”, if the determination result is “out” regardless of the number of holdings at the start of variation of the special symbol and the game state (normal game, short-time game, probability variation game, latent probability variation game) “Change time variation pattern of 30 seconds” that can be selected, and “Change time of 40 seconds” that can be selected when the success / failure determination result is “Win” regardless of the number of holdings at the start of special symbol change and the game state A plurality of hit variation patterns of ˜120 seconds ”are set in advance. There is only one type of outlier variation pattern set in this “special variation pattern table” with a fixed (unified) variation time, and this outlier variation pattern is a special variation pattern.

  In a predetermined period from the end of the second jackpot game (2R jackpot game), the “special variation pattern table” is used, and the special variation pattern is determined as a common variation pattern. Therefore, the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 sets the special variation flag to ON and the special variation flag to ON for a predetermined period from the end of the small hit game or the second big hit game (2R big hit game). During this period, the special variation pattern table is selected. The special variation flag is set to ON in response to the end of the second big hit game or the small hit game, in other words, in response to the end of the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 33a. In the present embodiment, the “predetermined period” during which the special variation pattern table is selected is from the end of the second big hit game (2R big hit game) or the small hit game until the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 30 times. ing. That is, the special variation pattern table is selected when the result of the special symbol winning / decision determination after the end of the second big hit game (2R big hit game) or the small hit game is “disconnected” for 30 consecutive times. The “predetermined period” ends. Then, the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260 that has received the variation pattern designation command for designating the special variation pattern is configured to execute a special effect that improves the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic control device includes a main control board 200 and sub-control boards 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control board 200. The sub control board includes a payout control board (prize ball control board) 230, a sub control board 260, and an effect display control board 280.

  Each control board 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power supply (not shown). Further, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control board 200, 230, 260, 280 when the power is turned on. Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control board 200 and the payout control board 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control board 230 are held.

  The main control board 200 constitutes a main control means that controls the progress of the game, and transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control boards 230, 260, and each sub control board 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter also simply referred to as “RAM”), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as “ROM”), etc., and the RAM is controlled by a control program stored in the ROM. As an area, it controls the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game). In addition, the main control board 200 is configured by a CPU 200a as a main body to determine whether or not the special symbol is determined by a determination program stored in the ROM. Further, the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A panel input relay board 201 and a panel output relay board 202 are connected to the main control board 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, a start opening prize detection switch 28 s, and a big prize opening ball detection switch 33 s so that these signals are input to the main control board 200. It is configured. The panel output relay board 202 is connected to the symbol display devices 51 and 61, the start opening solenoid 28c, and the special winning opening solenoid 33c, and a control signal is output from the main control board 200.

  The payout control board 230 includes a CPU having the same configuration as the CPU 200 a of the main control board 200. The discharge control board 230 is connected to the launch control board 250, the CR unit 13, and the like. A touch switch 8a, a firing stop switch 8b, and a firing motor 8c are connected to the firing control board 250. From the main control board 200 to the payout control board 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction signal for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like.

  The sub-control board 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses, and arithmetic circuit components and a sound generator having a CPU 260a, ROM, RAM, input / output ports (not shown), etc. And is connected to the main control board 200 at the input / output port. The sub-control board 260 is configured to control production using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 10a to 10d, symbol display by the production display device 25, and the like.

  Various lamp control commands and various audio control commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 260. Various symbol control commands for instructing display control of effect symbols are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the effect display control board 280 via the sub control board 260. Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control are simultaneously transmitted from the sub control board 260 to the effect display control board 280.

  An effect display control board 280 is connected to the sub control board 260. The effect display control board 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) having a CPU, RAM, ROM, input / output port, VDP (video display processor), etc., and is connected to the sub-control board 260 at the input / output port. ing. The effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control board 280. The effect display control board 280 is configured such that the CPU performs display control of the effect display device 25 using the RAM as a work area according to a control program stored in the ROM. The ROM of the effect display control board 280 stores a plurality of effect image data (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) displayed on the effect display device 25.

  Various LEDs and lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control board 260 via a decorative drive board 261. The various LEDs / lamps 262 are for enhancing the gaming effect, and these lamps are turned on / off or blinking in accordance with the progress of the game to enhance the gaming effect. An amplifier board 263 is connected to the sub control board 260. Speakers 10 a to 10 d are connected to the amplifier substrate 263. From the speakers 10a to 10d, various sounds, sounds, and the like are output in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, the effect button 5d is connected to the sub control board 260 via the effect button board 264. The CPU of the sub-control board 260 selects and executes various LED / lamp lighting / flashing patterns, and the speaker 10a based on various commands (reception of a production pattern designation command) from the main control board 200 and the production buttons 5d. 10d to effect sound data output / output processing, effect display pattern selection / execution processing on the effect display device 25, and the like. Further, the touch switch 8 a is connected to the sub control board 260 via the firing control board 250. The CPU 260a of the sub control board 260 measures the non-working time of the gaming machine (measurement control of the non-working time measurement counter) based on the input of the signal from the main control board 200 or the touch switch 8a, and the non-working time notification unit. Notification control, display control of the demonstration image display unit, and notification control of the lottery probability notification unit are performed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 4 shows an example of a main job executed by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 based on a program stored in the ROM. The main job shown in FIG. 4 executes the power-on process S100, then the game start process S200, the normal symbol game process S300, the normal electric game game process S400, the special symbol game process S500, the demo image selection process S900, the non-operation Each step of the time storage process S1000, the privilege notification process S1100, the lottery probability notification process S800, and the special electric accessory game process S600 is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. In the power-off generation process S700, when a power-off occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and so on, and when a system reset occurs, the process proceeds to the power-on process S100. It has become.

  The power-on process S100 is performed when the power is turned on and when the power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, a RAM initialization process or the like is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored. The return setting is performed. In the game start process S200, detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game processing S300, first, whether or not the normal symbol is determined is determined, and the normal symbol display unit 51 (see FIG. 2) determines whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or as a stop symbol. To do. Next, after setting the normal symbol fluctuation display time, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started. When the variable display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the normal symbol hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is started. In the normal symbol game processing, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol, the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, A process of opening the second start port 28b is performed.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process S400, it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is defined. It is determined whether or not there has been the number of balls entered. When it is determined that there is a predetermined number of balls in the second starting port 28b in the open state or when it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 28b in the open state has elapsed, The pair of blade pieces closes, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state.

  Next, the special symbol game process S500 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the starting port 28 (S501). If it is determined that the ball has entered the starting port 28 (S501: YES), the special symbol display unit 61 (see FIG. 2) is displayed. It is determined whether or not the number of pending operations is less than 4 (S502). As a result, if it is determined that the number of special symbol reservations is less than 4 (S502: YES), a special symbol success / failure determination random number and a symbol determination random number are acquired, and a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 200 is obtained. (S503).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is being played (S504). As a result, if it is determined that the game is a big hit game or a small hit game (S504: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the big hit game or the small hit game is not being executed ( S504: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S505). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S505: YES), the process proceeds to S511 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S505: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S506). If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S506: YES), the process proceeds to S515 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S506: NO). ), It is determined whether or not the number of special symbol hold is zero (S507).

  As a result, if it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is zero (S507: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is not zero (S507: NO), the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored first in the RAM is read (S508).

  Next, special symbol success / failure determination processing is performed (S509). Here, the special symbol success / failure determination processing S509 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S509a). If the probability variation flag is ON (S509a: YES), the probability variation game success / failure determination table is selected (S509b), and the probability variation flag is OFF. If this is the case (S509a: NO), the normal game success / failure determination table is selected (S509c).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination performed using the special symbol determination random number value read in S508 and the determination table selected in S509b or S509c is a big win (S509d). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot winning / failing determination is a jackpot (S509d: YES), the symbol determination random number stored in the RAM is read (S509e), and the symbol determination random number is used to determine the jackpot symbol. Determine (S509f).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is not big hit (S509d: NO), the small hit lottery is performed (S509g), and it is determined whether the lottery result is the small hit (S509d). This small hit lottery is performed using the random numbers for the small hit lottery described above, and is performed in the same manner as the determination of whether or not a special symbol is successful (big hit lottery). When it is determined that the lottery result is a small hit (S509: YES), a small hit symbol is determined (S509i), and when it is determined that the lottery result is not a small hit (S509: NO), The off symbol is determined (S509j). In this embodiment, the small hit symbol and the off symbol are determined as predetermined symbols, but these may be determined by random number lottery.

  Next, returning to the special symbol game process of FIG. 5A, a symbol variation start process is performed (S510). Here, the symbol variation start processing S510 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, when the gaming state determined by the success / failure determination process of S509 is a big hit (S510a: YES), the big hit hour variation pattern table distribution process is executed (S510b), and when the big hit is a small hit (S510c). : YES), the small-hit fluctuation pattern table distribution process is executed (S510d), and even if the big hit is not a small-hit, that is, it is out of place (S510c: NO), the fluctuation pattern table distribution process at the time of loss is executed. (S510e).

  Next, the big hit time fluctuation pattern table distribution processing S510b, the small hit time fluctuation pattern table distribution processing S510d, and the loss time fluctuation pattern table distribution processing S510e will be described. Since these fluctuation pattern table distribution processes are the same in the big hit, small hit and out, respectively, here, only the big hit fluctuation pattern table distribution process S510b is based on the flowchart of FIG. explain.

  First, it is determined whether or not the special fluctuation flag is ON (S5101). If the special fluctuation flag is ON (S5101: YES), a special fluctuation pattern table is set (S5102). If the special variation flag is not ON (S5101: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S5103). If the probability variation flag is ON (S5103: YES), the variation pattern for probability variation is determined. A table is set (S5104). If the probability variation flag is not ON (S5103: NO), it is determined whether or not the variation shortening flag is ON (S5105). If the variation shortening flag is ON (S5105: YES), the variation for time reduction is determined. A pattern table is set (S5106). If the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S5105: NO), the normal fluctuation pattern table is set (S5107). As described above, in the variation pattern distribution process, when the special variation flag is ON, the special variation pattern table is set regardless of the gaming state (normal game, short-time game, probability variation game, latent probability variation game) When the variation flag is not ON, a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  Next, returning to the symbol variation start process of FIG. 7, a variation pattern determination random value is acquired (S510f), and the variation pattern of the special symbol is obtained using the variation pattern table set in any of S510b, S510d, and S510e. Determine (S510g). Then, the special symbol display unit 61 starts to display the variation of the special symbol (S510h), and transmits the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop information designation command to the sub-control board 260 (S510i). Receiving these commands, the sub-control board 260 starts effect display variation display (effect display) on the effect display device 25.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special variation flag is ON (S510j). As a result, when the special fluctuation flag is ON (S510j: YES), the special fluctuation counter is decremented by 1 (S510k). The special variation counter is for counting a period during which the special variation pattern table is selected, and is set in S609i described later after the second big hit game or the small hit game is completed. When the special variation flag is not ON (S510j: NO), it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S510n).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special fluctuation counter is zero (S510l). If the special fluctuation counter is zero (S510l: YES), the special fluctuation flag is set to OFF (S510m). Thereby, the period during which the special variation pattern table is selected ends, and thereafter, the variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. If the special variation counter is not zero (S510l: NO), it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S510n).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (510n). As a result, when the privilege flag is not ON (S510n: NO), the symbol variation start process is terminated. When the privilege flag is ON (S510n: YES), it is determined whether or not the privilege end condition is satisfied (S510o), and when the privilege end condition is not satisfied (S510o: NO), the pattern changes. End the start process. If it is determined that the privilege end condition is satisfied (S510o: YES), the privilege flag is set to OFF (S510p). Thereby, the privilege grant period advantageous to the player ends, and this transition is processed according to the gaming state.

  Here, as the privilege end condition, it can be achieved when the random value acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the start opening (start winning device) is a specific random value. For example, a privilege end determination random number is provided (0 to 99), and the privilege is ended when the acquired random number value is a specific random value (0 to 4) (the privilege flag is OFF). In addition, the bonus end lottery may be executed by using another random number included in the gaming machine of this embodiment without specially providing the bonus end determination random number. In addition, the privilege end may not be determined by random lottery, but the privilege may be ended when the number of changes of the special symbol or the normal symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). It is also possible to provide a predetermined number-of-times-determined random number and make the predetermined number of times related to the end of the benefit random (for example, 50, 100, 200). Further, it is also possible to give the bonus until the big hit lottery is won or until the small hit lottery is won.

  Next, returning to the special symbol game process of FIG. 5A, if it is determined in S505 that the special symbol is changing (S505: YES), whether or not the special symbol change time has elapsed. Is determined (S511). As a result, when it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S511: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is and it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. (S511: YES), the special symbol change is stopped (S512), a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S513), and the special symbol stop symbol display time is set (S514). Receiving the symbol stop command, the sub control board 260 stops the effect symbol variation display on the effect display device 25.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S515). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S515: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol stop display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S515: YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is a big hit symbol (S516 in FIG. 5B). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S516: YES), it is determined whether or not it is a specific jackpot symbol (S517).

  As a result, if it is not a special big hit symbol (S517: NO), the 15R big prize opening pattern is set (S518), and if it is a special big hit symbol (S517: YES), the 2R big prize opening is opened. A pattern is set (S519). Then, the jackpot game flag is set to ON and the jackpot game is started (S520). The 15R big prize opening pattern is the opening pattern of the first big prize game big prize opening 33a, and the 2R big prize opening pattern is the opening pattern of the second big prize game big prize opening 33a. is there.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S521). As a result, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, that is, if the probability variation game is in progress (S521: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S522), and the variation shortening flag is set to OFF ( S523), the release extension flag is set to OFF (S523). As a result, along with the start of the big hit game, the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open time extension function are deactivated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination processing of S521 that the probability variation flag is not ON (S521: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S525). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON, that is, if the game is in a short time game (S525: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S523), and the release extension flag is set to OFF. (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are deactivated. If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON, that is, if a normal game is being played (S525: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is.

  Next, in the determination process of S516, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol is not a big hit symbol (S516: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is a small hit symbol (S526). ). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is not a small hit symbol (S526: NO), the process proceeds to S529, and when the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be a small hit symbol. (S526: YES), the small winning big opening opening pattern is set (S527), the small hit game flag is turned on, and the small hit game is started (S528). The small winning big winning opening pattern is an opening pattern of the small winning game big winning opening 33a, which is the same as the second big winning game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S529). As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not ON (S529: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is ON (S529: NO), the variation The shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S530), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter has become zero (S531). The fluctuation shortening counter is for counting the operating period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function, and is set in S609m to be described later after the big hit game generated due to the normal big hit symbol.

  As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not zero (S531: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is zero (S531: YES). ), The fluctuation shortening flag is turned OFF (S532), and the open extension flag is turned OFF (S533). As a result, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 100 after the start of the short-time game, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are deactivated.

  Next, the special electric accessory game process S600 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a winning game is in progress (during a big hit or a small hit game) (S601). Whether or not the winning game is being played can be determined based on whether or not either the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is ON. As a result, when it is determined that the winning game is not being played (S601: NO), the special electric accessory game process is terminated as it is, and when it is determined that the winning game is being played (S601: YES), It is determined whether or not the winning opening 33a is open (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the maximum number of game balls has entered the big winning opening 33a (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the maximum number of game balls has not entered the grand prize opening 33a (S604: NO), the special electric game game process is terminated, and the special prize hole 33a is entered. When it is determined that the maximum number of game balls have entered (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the big winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), The winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not open (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not a winning game end condition is satisfied (S606). The winning condition is that 15 rounds have been completed for the first big hit game, two rounds have been finished for the second big hit game, and large for the small hit game. This is that the winning opening 33a is opened and closed twice.

  As a result, when it is determined that the winning game end condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S607). . As a result, when it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the special electric accessory game process is terminated as it is, and the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed. If it is determined that there is a game (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608).

  When it is determined in S606 that the winning game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), a winning game end process is performed (S609). Here, the winning game end processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the winning game flag (big hit game flag or small hit game flag) is turned OFF (S609a). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol is a small winning symbol (S609b). As a result, when the winning symbol is not the small winning symbol (S609b: NO), it is determined whether or not the winning symbol is a probability variation big winning symbol or a specific big winning symbol (S609c).

  As a result, when the winning symbol is a probability variation big winning symbol or a specific big winning symbol (S609c: YES), the probability varying flag is set to ON (S609d). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol is a specific jackpot symbol (S609e). As a result, if the winning symbol is not a specific big winning symbol, that is, if it is a probabilistic big winning symbol (S609e: NO), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S609f), and the release extension flag is set to ON (S609g). . As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are activated.

  On the other hand, when the winning symbol is a specific big winning symbol (S609e: YES), the special variation flag is set to ON (S609h). Next, the special variation counter is set to a predetermined value (S609i). The special variation counter is for counting a period during which the special variation pattern table is selected (in this embodiment, the number of times of variation of the special symbol is 30), and is set in S609i described later. For this reason, the special variation flag is turned OFF when the number of variations of the special symbol reaches 30 after the end of the second big hit game or after the end of the small hit game.

  Next, whether or not the release extension flag was turned on when the hit game flag was turned on, that is, whether or not the release time extension function was activated at the start of the hit game (big hit game or small hit game) that ended this time It is determined whether or not (S609j). As a result, when the release extension flag is ON when the winning game flag is ON (S609j: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set ON (S609f), and the release extension flag is set ON. (S609g). On the other hand, if the release extension flag is not ON when the winning game flag is turned ON (S609j: NO), the winning game end process is ended as it is. Thus, after the second big hit game due to the specific big hit symbol is completed, the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function at the start of the second big hit game is maintained.

  Next, in the determination process of S609b, when it is determined that the winning symbol is a small winning symbol (S609b: YES), the same as when the above-mentioned winning symbol is a specific big winning symbol (S609e: YES) Process. That is, the special variation flag is set to ON (S609h), the special variation counter is set (S609i), and it is determined whether or not the release extension flag is ON when the hit game flag is ON (S609j). . In the present embodiment, the special variation counter is set to the number of variations of the special symbol 30 times. If the determination in S609j is affirmative, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S609f), the release extension flag is set to ON (S609g), and the operating state of the fluctuation time reduction function and the release time extension function is set. To maintain. On the other hand, if the determination in S609j is negative, the winning game end process is terminated.

  Next, in the determination process of S609c, when it is determined that the winning symbol is not the probability variation big hit symbol or the specific big hit symbol, that is, the normal big hit symbol (S609c: NO), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S609k). The release extension flag is set ON (S609l). Thereby, the operation of the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function is started. Then, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to a predetermined value (S609m). The fluctuation shortening counter is for counting the operating period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function, and is set to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 100 times in this embodiment. Thereby, the special electric accessory game process is completed.

  According to the configuration of the present embodiment described above, after the operation of the big winning device (special electric accessory) 33 based on the small hit game or the second big hit game (2R big hit game) is finished (the opening / closing operation of the big winning port 33a is ended). After), by using a special variation pattern table that does not depend on the game state, it is possible to share the variation pattern (special variation pattern) of the special symbol after the end of the second big hit game (2R big hit game) and after the end of the small hit game . Thereby, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the gaming state after the second big hit game (2R big hit game) (latency probability changing state) and the gaming state after the small hit game ends based on the variation pattern of the special symbol. It becomes. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to estimate the latent probability change that is the gaming state after the end of the second big hit game (2R big hit game), and the latent probability change can be executed effectively. That is, since it is difficult to estimate the latent probability change without receiving a notification as to whether or not the gaming state is a latent probability change, the merit of receiving the notification increases.

  In addition, since the probability of occurrence of a big hit is low after the end of the small hit game, if the variation of the special symbol by the special variation pattern is continued, the reliability of the special variation pattern decreases. For this reason, the special variation pattern table is selected after the end of the operation of the special winning device 33 until the predetermined period (in this embodiment, the number of times of variation of the special symbol is 30), and thereafter the variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state By switching, the game can be sharpened, and it can be suppressed that the reliability with respect to the special variation pattern is lowered.

  Next, the non-operation time storage process (S1000) for storing the time when the gaming machine is not operating will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine is in a non-operating state (whether or not a non-operating state is detected) (S1001). If it is determined that the gaming machine is operating (S1001: NO), the non-operating time The storage process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is in the non-operating state (S1001: YES), the measurement value addition process of the non-operating time measurement counter is performed (S1002). The non-operation time of the gaming machine is measured by the non-operation time measurement counter.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been detected (S1003). If the game ball is not detected (S1003: NO), the non-operation time storage process is terminated. On the other hand, when it determines with having detected discharge (S1003: YES), the measured value of a non-operation time measurement counter is memorize | stored in a 1st storage area (S1004). As a result, the non-operating time of the gaming machine from when the game ball is undetected (when the non-operating state is detected) to when the next game ball is detected is stored. In the timing chart of FIG. 14, the time when the touch switch is turned on is detected, and t1 or t2 is stored as the non-operation time.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the stored value stored in the first storage area is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (S1005). If it is determined that the stored value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (S1005: NO), non-working time measurement The measured value of the counter is cleared (S1007), and when it is determined that the value is equal to or larger than the predetermined value, the privilege flag is turned ON (S1006), and the measured value of the non-operating time measurement counter is cleared (S1007). By this clear (erasure) process, while the gaming machine is operating, the value of the non-operating time measurement counter is maintained at zero, and when the non-operating state is detected (S1001: YES), the non-operating time measuring counter Measurement of non-working time by is started. In addition, when the measured value stored when detecting the release of a game ball from a non-operating state is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the privilege flag is turned ON, and each time a predetermined condition is satisfied until the privilege flag is turned OFF in subsequent games. On the other hand (for example, winning a random number lottery performed at the time of starting and entering, a predetermined number of special symbol changes, etc., a predetermined number of normal symbol changes, etc.), a bonus will be given to the player.

  The detection of the non-operating state of the gaming machine (S1001) is configured mainly by the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260. The sub-control board 260 is provided with an operating state determination means, and a signal from the touch switch 8a, a signal from the firing stop switch 8b, and a special symbol variation signal from the main control board are input via the firing control board, Based on the state of these signals, it is determined whether the gaming machine is in a non-operating state or an operating state. Specifically, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 14, when it is detected that all of the touch switch 8a signal, the firing stop switch signal, and the symbol variation signal have been turned off, it is determined as a non-operating state (non- The operating state is detected), and when it is detected that one of the signals is turned on, the operating state is determined (the operating state is detected). When the non-working time (t1 or t2) in FIG. 14 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the gaming machine is in a state where a privilege can be granted (the privilege flag is turned ON).

  In this embodiment, “non-operating state is detected” when all three signals are turned off. However, not only when all three signals are turned off, the signal of the touch switch 8a is turned off. “Non-operating state is detected” may be determined only by the fact that it has become, or “non-operating state is detected” when two signals of the touch switch 8a and the symbol variation signal are turned off. Any one of them may be used alone, or any two of them may be combined. Combination is free.

  Further, the sub-control board 260 is provided with a non-operating time measuring device (non-operating time measuring means). The non-operating time measuring device includes a non-operating time measuring counter for measuring the non-operating time of the gaming machine, and a game The first storage means (first storage area) for storing the non-operating time of the gaming machine up to that time and the second storage means for storing the elapsed time in the non-operating state of the gaming machine when the ball launch is detected. (Second storage area). The non-working time measuring means, the first measured value storage means, and the second measured value storage means of the present invention are configured mainly by the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260.

  The detection of the game ball launch (S1003) is performed by the launch detection means provided on the sub-control board. This may be based on only the signal from the touch switch 8a (ON state), or “detection of game ball launch”, or the signal from the touch switch 8a (ON state) and the firing stop switch 8b. When no signal is input (OFF state), it may be set as “detection of game ball launch” (that is, when the launch handle is touched but the launch is stopped, “game ball launch is detected”). Not detected ”). Further, it may be determined whether or not the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 8 is greater than or equal to a predetermined amount, and if it is greater than or equal to the predetermined amount, “detection of game ball launch” may be set. In addition, a ball detection sensor (not shown) may be provided in the passage path of the shot ball and connected to the shot detection means, and a signal from the ball detection sensor may be input as a condition for “detecting a shot of a game ball”. .

  When any of the set conditions described above is satisfied, it is determined that “the launch of a game ball has been detected”, and the measured value of the non-working time measurement counter at that time is stored in the first storage area.

  In this embodiment, when the stored value stored in the first storage area is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the privilege flag is turned ON. This predetermined value is a predetermined value. For example, when 900 seconds (15 minutes) is set as the predetermined value, the measurement of the non-working time is started by the non-working time measurement counter when the non-working state is detected, and the non-working time is 900 seconds or more. In the case where the player starts playing after that (that is, when the launch of a game ball is detected), the gaming machine is in a state where a privilege can be granted. On the other hand, if the player starts playing before 900 seconds have elapsed, the privilege flag is not turned ON and no privilege is granted.

  Also, instead of setting it uniformly at 900 seconds, a method is adopted in which a predetermined value is selected from a plurality of values when counting the non-operating time is started, that is, at the timing when the non-operating state is detected. You may do it. For example, a plurality of values of 600 seconds, 900 seconds, 1200 seconds, and 3000 seconds are stored in the non-working time storage means provided on the sub-control board as the non-working time (predetermined value) that can be given a privilege. By using a non-working time determination random number, a method of determining any value can be adopted. The non-working time determination random number is composed of 100 random numbers from 0 to 99, and any one of the random values is acquired at the timing when the non-working state is detected. Is set to a predetermined value of 3000 seconds, 60 to 79 is set to a predetermined value of 1200 seconds, and 80 to 94 is set to a predetermined value of 900 seconds and is 95 to 99. In this case, 600 seconds can be set as the predetermined value. In such a case, when the predetermined value is determined to be 600 seconds, it is possible to obtain a privilege even if the non-operation time is relatively short, and the predetermined value is 3000 seconds. In the case where it is determined, the privilege cannot be obtained unless the non-operation time is long. This configuration makes it difficult for players to guess the timing of granting benefits, and pay attention to the gaming machine, not only for gaming machines with a long non-working time, but also for gaming machines with a relatively short non-working time. And the operating rate of the non-operating gaming machine can be effectively improved.

  Next, a demonstration image selection process (S900) for selecting and displaying a predetermined demonstration image (demo image) when the non-operating time of the gaming machine reaches a predetermined time or more will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed without newly displaying the special symbol fluctuation (S901). After the special symbol fluctuation is stopped, the predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not (S901: NO), the demo image selection process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed (no new variable display has started) after the special symbol has stopped changing (S901: YES), it is determined whether or not a certain time has elapsed after the demonstration image is displayed. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S902: NO), the demo image selection process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a certain time has elapsed after the end of the demonstration image display, the measured value of the non-working time measurement counter is stored in the second storage area (second storage means). Thereby, the non-operating time of the gaming machine at this time is stored, and a notification effect of the non-operating time is provided by a demo image display described later.

  Here, when the predetermined time is set to 30 seconds, whether or not the predetermined time has passed after the special symbol fluctuation stop is determined by whether or not s1 in the timing chart of FIG. 14 has passed 30 seconds. In FIG. 14, since s1 exceeds 30 seconds (s1 = 30), a demonstration image is displayed (α). If it is determined that 30 seconds have not elapsed, the demo image is not displayed. In this embodiment, the predetermined time is set to 30 seconds. However, the predetermined time may be set to other time, and the predetermined time related to the demonstration image display is a predetermined value related to the non-working time during which the privilege can be given (this In the embodiment, it may be set shorter than 600 seconds to 900 seconds). This is because the reason why the predetermined time is set longer than the predetermined value is to notify whether or not the non-operating time exceeds the predetermined value related to the provision of the privilege according to the contents of the demo image, as will be described later. That is, the demo image is displayed even when the non-operation time does not exceed the predetermined value.

  The case where “a certain time has elapsed” means a case where the demo image is not being displayed and a certain time has elapsed since the last display of the demo image. If a demo image is displayed for the first time after the power is turned on, this requirement shall be satisfied. In this embodiment, a fixed time (for example, 2 seconds) is set between the demo image display (α in FIG. 14) and the demo image display (β in FIG. 14), but other time may be used. However, the fixed time may be eliminated. That is, “whether or not a demo image is being displayed” is set. If the demo image is not in operation, the next demo image display may be continued as soon as the previous demo image display is completed (s2 = 0 in FIG. 14). . In FIG. 14, since s2 exceeds 2 seconds (s2 = 2), a demonstration image is displayed (β).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the stored value stored in the second storage area is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (S904). If it is determined that the stored value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (S904: NO), a demonstration using the table A described later is performed. The image determination process is executed (S906), and the demo image determined by the process is displayed (S907). On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (S904: YES), a demo image determination process using Table B described later is executed (S905), and the demo image determined by the process is displayed (S907).

  By this processing, the measurement value (non-operation time) of the non-operation time measurement counter when the demo image is selected is stored in the second storage area (second storage means). Specifically, using the timing chart of FIG. 14, first, the measured value (s1) is stored when s1 (30 seconds) has elapsed, and the displayed demo image is selected. As described above, since s1 (predetermined time) is set to be shorter than a predetermined value, the first demonstration image display is selected and determined using the table A. Next, after the end of the first demonstration image display, a new measured value (s1 + α + s2) is stored when s2 (5 seconds) has elapsed (the previous stored value is erased and updated to a new stored value). . Then, it is determined whether or not the new stored value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. If the new stored value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, a demonstration image to be displayed is selected and determined using Table B. The demo image to be displayed is selected and determined. Thereafter, similar processing is executed.

  Here, the “demonstration image (demo image)” refers to various images such as a reach image displayed on the gaming machine, a character image, an advertising image of the manufacturer of the gaming machine, and an advertising image of the installation store. Composed. These images may be moving images or still images. The display time of the demo image may be any number of seconds, but is set to about 60 seconds in this embodiment. Further, each of the plurality of demo images may be set to a different number of seconds.

  In this embodiment, a demo image (hereinafter also referred to as “demo image A”) in which the character A is displayed, a demo image (hereinafter also referred to as “demo image B”) in which the character B is displayed, and a character C are displayed. 4 demo images (hereinafter referred to as “demo image C”) and a demo image (hereinafter also referred to as “demo image D”) on which the character D is displayed are stored. Thus, the ratio of which demo image is displayed among the demo images A to D is different between the case where the demo image is selected and the case where the demo image is selected using the table B.

  Further, the meaning (notification content) varies depending on the displayed demo image. Specifically, in this embodiment, the demo image A is a demo image that means that the possibility that the stored value of the second storage area exceeds the predetermined value is 80% (very high). The demo image B is a demo image that means that the possibility that the storage value of the second storage area exceeds the predetermined value is 20% (very low). For example, a character indicating 80% or 20% possibility may be displayed on a part of the demo image. Further, the demo image C and the demo image D are merely advertising images, and no notification is given from the display contents themselves.

  In this embodiment, when selecting a demo image using the table A, the probability of selecting the demo image B is set higher than the probability of selecting the demo image A, so the table A is selected. In this case, there is a high possibility that the demo image B is selected (that is, the demo image that suggests that the stored value is less than the predetermined value is displayed with higher probability). On the other hand, when selecting a demo image using table B, the probability of selecting demo image A is set higher than the probability of selecting demo image B. The possibility that the demo image A will be selected becomes higher (that is, the demo image that suggests that the stored value is equal to or higher than the predetermined value is displayed with higher probability).

  Since the game machine is set in this way, the player can view the demo images A to D periodically displayed on the non-operating gaming machine, so that the gaming machine can grant a privilege (non-operating time). It is possible to infer whether or not the state exceeds a predetermined value. Specifically, when the demo image A is frequently displayed, it can be inferred that the privilege can be granted, and when the demo image B is frequently displayed, the privilege cannot be granted. Can be guessed.

  However, in this embodiment, simple advertisement images (demo images C and D) that do not notify whether the stored value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value are also displayed as demo images, making it difficult for the player to guess and Is increasing. In this embodiment, the probability that a demo image (demo image A or B) related to notification is selected is set to 25%, and the probability that a demo image related to simple advertisement (demo image C or D) is selected is set to 75%. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a demo image related to simple advertisement is selected and displayed, making it difficult for the player to guess. Thus, by making it difficult to distinguish (recognize) whether or not a gaming machine is in a privilege granting state, even a gaming machine that is not in a privilege granting state can be selected by the player. The operating rate of the non-operating gaming machine can be improved.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when a demo image is determined using the demo image selection table A, random number values 0 to 4 are selected from demo image selection random numbers consisting of random number values 0 to 99. If acquired, demo image A is selected. In addition, when a random value of 5 to 24 is acquired, the demo image B is selected, and when a random value of 25 to 64 is acquired, the demo image C is selected and a random value of 65 to 99 is acquired. In such a case, the demo image D is selected. On the other hand, when determining a demo image using the demo image selection table B, random number values 0 to 19 are acquired from demo image selection random numbers consisting of random number values 0 to 99 as shown in FIG. In this case, the demo image A is selected. Further, when a random number value of 20 to 24 is acquired, the demo image B is selected, and when a random value of 25 to 59 is acquired, the demo image C is selected and a random number value of 60 to 99 is acquired. In such a case, the demo image D is selected.

  In this embodiment, the demo image is set to a demo image that displays any one of the plurality of characters (A to D) as the plurality of demo images, but the same character is displayed on the plurality of demo images. Demo images with different colors may be used. The timing for acquiring the random value from the demo image selection random number is the timing when it is determined whether or not the stored value stored in the second storage area is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

  Next, a privilege notification process (S1100) for notifying whether or not the non-operating time of the gaming machine is equal to or greater than a predetermined value after detecting the release of the gaming ball will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the launch of a game ball has been detected (S1101). If it is determined that the launch has not been detected (S1101: NO), the privilege notification process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a game ball has been detected (S1101: YES), it is determined whether or not the acquired random number value is won as a bonus notification random number (S1102). (S1102: NO), the privilege notification process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the acquired random number value has been won as the bonus notification random number (S1102: YES), it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S1103).

  In this embodiment, the bonus notification random number is composed of 10 random numbers from 0 to 9, and any one random number is acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the start opening. And when the acquired random number value is 0 or 1, it is determined as winning (winning probability 20%). In addition, although the acquisition timing of the random number is the timing at which the player enters the starting gate, it may be the timing at which the player enters other winning ports or gates, and the number of times the special symbol fluctuates is a predetermined number (for example, 20 times). It is also possible to reach the point. Alternatively, it may be acquired at a timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the detection of the game ball being fired.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S1103: NO). If it is determined that the privilege flag is not ON (S1103: NO), the notification content is determined based on a table below a predetermined value described later. (S1106), the determined notification content is displayed (S1105). On the other hand, when it is determined that the privilege flag is ON (S1103: YES), the notification content is determined based on a predetermined value or more table described later (S1104), and the determined notification content is displayed (S1105). The notification content determined by this processing is displayed on the non-working time notification unit 25c.

  Next, based on FIG. 18, a notification table for a predetermined value or more (FIG. 18 (a)) and a notification table for less than a predetermined value (FIG. 18 (b)) will be described. When the privilege flag is ON, that is, when the non-operation time is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (a state in which a privilege can be granted), the notification content is determined using the notification table for a predetermined value or more (FIG. 18A). ). Specifically, when a random number value of 0 to 4 is acquired from among the bonus notification random numbers composed of 100 random number values of 0 to 99, a “privilege probability of 20%” is notified to the non-working time notification unit 25c. Display is made. In addition, when a random value of 5 to 19 is acquired, “privilege probability 40%” is not displayed on the non-operating time notifying unit 25c, and when a random value of 20 to 49 is acquired, a non-operating time is notified. When the unit 25c does not display the “privilege probability 60%” and acquires a random value of 50 to 79, the non-working time notification unit 25c does not display the “privilege probability 80%” and the randomness 80 to 99 When the numerical value is acquired, “privilege confirmation” is displayed on the non-working time notification unit 25c.

  Further, when the privilege flag is not ON, that is, when the non-operation time is less than a predetermined value (a state where no privilege is given), the notification content is determined using the notification table for less than the predetermined value (FIG. 18 ( b)). Specifically, when a random number value of 0 to 19 is acquired from among the bonus notification random numbers composed of 100 random number values of 0 to 99, “no privilege” is displayed on the non-working time notification unit 25c. Made. In addition, when a random value of 20 to 69 is acquired, “privilege probability 20%” is not displayed on the non-operating time notification unit 25c, and when a random value of 70 to 89 is acquired, a non-operating time notification is provided. In the case where “privilege probability 40%” is not displayed on the part 25c and a random number value of 90 to 94 is acquired, the “privilege probability 60%” is not displayed on the non-working time notifying part 25c, and 95 to 99 disturbances. When the numerical value is acquired, “privilege probability 80%” is displayed on the non-working time notification unit 25c.

  As described above, when the privilege flag is ON, the gaming machine is more likely to be in a privilege grantable state than the “notification display to the effect that there is a high possibility that the privilege is not in a privilege grantable state”. If the bonus flag is not ON (OFF), there is a possibility that the gaming machine is not in a privilege grantable state. Since there is a higher probability of “notification display that there is a high possibility of not being in a privilege grantable state” than the “notice display that is high” (the probability of notifying “less than 50% privilege probability” is 90%), The player can more reliably determine whether or not the gaming machine is in a state in which a privilege can be granted by watching many notification displays (that is, by continuing the game for a long time and winning the bonus notification random number multiple times). Can be guessed.

  In this way, as the number of notifications made to the non-working time notification unit 25c increases, the player can accurately estimate whether or not the gaming machine is in a privilege grantable state, while the bonus notification random number is not won. By adopting a configuration in which notification is not performed, in order to obtain a large number of notifications, the game must be continued for a certain period of time. Therefore, the player will execute the game until he / she wins the privilege notification random number many times in order to confirm a large number of notifications (in an attempt to reliably recognize whether or not the privilege can be granted) The operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved effectively.

  Next, a lottery probability notification process executed in the lottery probability notification unit 25b will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the notification process S800 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S801), and if it is determined that the privilege flag is ON (S801: YES), it is determined whether or not the highly accurate notification random number is won. (S802). On the other hand, when it is determined that the privilege flag is not ON (S801: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal notification random number is won (S804).

  If it is determined in S802 that the high-accuracy notification random number has not been won (S802: NO), the lottery probability notification process is terminated, and if it is determined that the high-accuracy notification random number has been won (S802: YES). ), A notification content determination process (S803), which will be described later, is executed to determine the notification content, and the determined notification content is displayed on the lottery probability notification unit 25b. If it is determined in S804 that the normal notification random number has not been won (S804: NO), the lottery probability notification process is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal notification random number has been won (S804: YES), A notification content determination process is executed (S803).

  Here, “winning a high-accuracy notification random number” means winning a lottery probability notification lottery (also referred to as “latent notification lottery”) with a high probability (compared to when the privilege flag is OFF) ( In this example, it is won with a probability of 40%). In the present embodiment, a lottery probability notification random number consisting of 10 (0 to 9) random values and a highly accurate determination table (privilege table) in which 4 (0 to 3) random values are set as winning values. ) And are provided. Then, a random number value is acquired from the random number for lottery probability notification at the timing when the game ball enters the start opening, and whether or not the acquired random number value is hit is determined using a highly accurate notification determination table (privilege table). To do. When the acquired random number value is any one of 0 to 3, it is determined that the winning is made, and the notification process is executed based on a notification content determination process (S803) described later. If the acquired random number value is any of 4 to 9, it is determined that the random number value has been lost, and notification of whether the jackpot lottery probability (special symbol success / failure determination probability) is high or low is not performed. .

  Further, “winning a normal notification random number” means winning a notification lottery with a predetermined normal probability (in this embodiment, winning with a probability of 10%). In the present embodiment, the lottery probability notification random number described above and a normal notification determination table (non-privilege table) in which one (0) random number value is set as the winning value are provided. Then, at the timing when the game ball enters the start opening, a random number value is similarly acquired from the random number for lottery probability notification, and whether or not the acquired random number value is hit is determined based on a normal notification determination table (non-privilege Table). When the acquired random number value is 0, it is determined that the winning is made, and a notification process is executed based on a notification content determination process (S803) described later. Moreover, when the acquired random number value is any one of 1 to 9, it is determined to be out, and notification of whether the jackpot lottery probability (special symbol success / failure determination probability) is high or low is not performed. .

As described above, using the high-probability notification determination table to notify whether or not to notify the jackpot lottery probability (special symbol success / failure determination probability) corresponds to the privilege of the present invention. When a privilege is granted, the probability of receiving a notification as to whether or not the gaming machine is in a latent probability change state is higher than when a privilege is not granted. It is possible to accurately determine whether or not it is in a state.
Specifically, when the privilege flag is ON, the unit time for notifying whether the current jackpot lottery probability (special symbol success / failure determination) is a high probability or a low probability (that is, whether or not the latent probability is changed). The number of hit notifications will increase compared to when the privilege flag is OFF. Accordingly, by playing a gaming machine in a privilege granting state (privilege flag is ON), the player can receive more notifications than usual, so it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the gaming machine is in the probability variation latent state. be able to. That is, it is possible to make a player pay attention to a non-operating gaming machine and efficiently improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Next, the notification content determination process (S803) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the latent probability has changed (S803a). If it is determined that the latent probability has changed (S803a: YES), the notification content is determined using the high-probability notification table (FIG. 21A). . On the other hand, when it is determined that the latent probability is not changed (S803a: NO), the notification content is determined using the low probability notification table (FIG. 21B). Whether or not it is a latent probability change is determined by whether or not it is a hit with a specific big hit symbol or whether it is a hit with a small hit symbol in the high probability gaming state (whether or not the probability change flag is ON).

  Next, the high-probability notification table and the low-probability notification table will be described with reference to FIG. When it is determined that the latent probability change, it is a case where the winning is a specific jackpot symbol and the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is in a high probability state with a high probability. In the high probability state, the notification content “high possibility of being in a high probability state” is set to be more likely to be displayed in the lottery probability notification unit 25b than in the low probability state. Specifically, when random numbers 0 to 9 are acquired from random numbers 0 to 99, there is a possibility of a high probability state based on the high probability notification table (FIG. 21A). The notification content indicating “20%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed on the lottery probability notification unit 25b. When random numbers of 10 to 29 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “40%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 30 to 59 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “60%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 60 to 89 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “80%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When a random number of 90 to 99 is acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “100%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. In the case of the latent probability change, there is no indication that the possibility of the high probability state is “0%”.

  In this way, in the latent probability change state, the content that informs that the probability of latent probability change is low with a probability of 30% (display less than 50%), and the probability of latent probability change with a probability of 70%. Is displayed (50% or more display). That is, since the correct content is notified with a probability of 70% and the incorrect content is notified with a probability of 30%, the player is more likely to contact the notification (the more the notification frequency is), It is possible to correctly guess whether or not it is in a state.

  Further, the case where it is determined that there is no latent probability change is a case where, in the low probability state, a win is made with a small hit symbol and the low probability state remains unchanged (the state where the probability variation flag is OFF). In the low probability state, the notification that “the possibility of being in the high probability state is low” is set to be more likely to be displayed on the lottery probability notification unit 25b than in the high probability state. Specifically, when random numbers 0 to 9 are acquired from random numbers 0 to 99, the possibility of a high probability state is set based on the low probability notification table (FIG. 21B). The notification content indicating “0%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed on the lottery probability notification unit 25b. When random numbers of 10 to 49 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “20%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 50 to 84 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “40%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When the random numbers of 85 to 94 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “60%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 95 to 99 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “80%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. If the latent probability is not changed, there is no indication that the possibility of the high probability state is “100%”.

  In this way, in the low probability state, the content that informs that the probability of latent probability change is low with a probability of 85% (display less than 50%), and the probability of latent probability change with a probability of 15%. Is displayed (50% or more display). That is, the correct content is notified with a probability of 85%, and the incorrect content is notified with a probability of 15%. Therefore, the more the player touches the notification (the more the number of notifications), the more likely the latent probability changes. It is possible to correctly guess whether or not it is in a state.

  Once 100% is reported in the high probability state or 0% in the low probability state, the notification content will be changed as long as the gaming state does not change (or as long as it is not hit by the specific big hit symbol or small hit symbol again). It is good also as not performing a determination process, and it is good also as performing the same alerting | reporting in the subsequent alerting | reporting content determination processing (When alerting | reporting that it is 100%, alerting | reporting of a high-probability state determination is carried out after that). Moreover, although the aspect which displays predetermined reliability (possibility of a latent probability change) was shown in the lottery probability alerting | reporting part 25b as an aspect which alert | reports whether it is a latent probability change, the other aspect can also be employ | adopted. For example, the whole or part of the background display area may be used as a lottery probability notification unit, and notification may be made based on a difference in background color of an identification symbol, a difference in appearing characters, or a difference in mode. You may alert | report by the audio | voice and music output from the speaker installed in the gaming machine.

(Example 2)
Next, a modified example of the lottery probability notification process (second lottery probability notification process) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the lottery probability notification random number has been won (S8001). If it is determined that the lottery probability notification random number has not been won (S8001: NO), the second lottery probability notification process is terminated. When it is determined that the lottery probability notification random number is won (S8001: YES), it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S8002).

  When it is determined that the privilege flag is not ON (S8002: NO), the same notification content determination processing as that of S803 described above is performed (S8005), and the notification content determined by the processing is displayed. That is, when the privilege flag is not ON, in the latent probability changing state, the correct content is notified with a probability of 70%, and the incorrect content is notified with a probability of 30%. In the low probability state, the correct content is notified with a probability of 85%, and the incorrect content is notified with a probability of 15%.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the privilege flag is ON (S8002: YES), privilege notification content determination processing is performed (S8003), the notification content determined by the processing is displayed (S8004), and the second lottery probability notification is performed. The process (S8000) is terminated.

  Next, privilege notification content determination processing (S8003) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the latent probability has changed (S8003a). If it is determined that the latent probability has changed (S8003a: YES), the notification content is determined using the privilege high probability notification table (FIG. 24A). To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no latent probability change (S8003a: NO), the notification content is determined using the privilege low probability notification table (FIG. 24B). Whether or not it is a latent probability change is determined by whether or not it is a hit with a specific big hit symbol or whether it is a hit with a small hit symbol in the high probability gaming state (whether or not the probability change flag is ON).

  Next, the privilege high probability notification table and the privilege low probability notification table will be described with reference to FIG. Similar to the notification content determination process according to FIGS. 20 and 21, the high-probability state displays the notification content “high possibility of being in a high-probability state” on the lottery probability notification unit 25 b compared to the low-probability state. Is set to be more likely to be. Specifically, when a random number value of 0 to 4 is obtained among random number values of 0 to 99, there is a possibility of a high probability state based on the high probability notification table (FIG. 24A). The notification content indicating “20%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed on the lottery probability notification unit 25b. When random numbers 5 to 19 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “40%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 20 to 49 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “60%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 50 to 79 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “80%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 80 to 99 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “100%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed.

  In this way, in the latent probability variation state, the content that informs that the probability of latent probability variation is low is displayed with a probability of 20% (display less than 50%), and the probability of latent probability variation with a probability of 80%. Is displayed (50% or more display). That is, since the correct content is notified with a probability of 80% and the incorrect content is notified with a probability of 20%, the player is more likely to contact the notification (the more the notification is performed), It is possible to correctly guess whether or not it is in a state.

  Also in the low probability state, as in FIGS. 20 and 21, there is a possibility that a notification that “the possibility of being in the high probability state is low” is displayed on the lottery probability notification unit 25 b as compared with the high probability state. It is set to be high. Specifically, when random numbers 0 to 19 are acquired from random numbers 0 to 99, there is a possibility that the state is in a high probability state based on the low probability notification table (FIG. 24B). The notification content indicating “0%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed on the lottery probability notification unit 25b. When random numbers of 20 to 69 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “20%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 70 to 89 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of the high probability state is “40%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 90 to 94 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “60%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed. When random numbers of 95 to 99 are acquired, the notification content indicating that the possibility of a high probability state is “80%” is determined, and the determination content is displayed.

  In this way, in the low probability state, 90% of the probability that the probability of latent probability change is low is displayed (display less than 50%), and the probability of latent probability change is likely to be 10%. Is displayed (50% or more display). That is, since the correct content is notified with a probability of 90% and the incorrect content is notified with a probability of 10%, the player is more likely to contact the notification (the more the number of notifications is), It is possible to correctly guess whether or not it is in a state.

  Here, the notification content determination process (S8005) and the privilege notification content determination process (S8003) differ in the reliability of the notification display. Specifically, as described above, in the notification content determination processing (S8005), that is, in the processing when the privilege flag is OFF, in the latent probability variation state (high probability state), the correct content notification is performed with a probability of 70%. The wrong content is notified with a probability of 30%. In the low probability state, the correct content is notified with a probability of 85%, and the incorrect content is notified with a probability of 15%.

  On the other hand, in the privilege notification content determination processing (S8003), that is, in the processing when the privilege flag is ON, in the latent probability change state (high probability state), the correct content is notified with a probability of 80%. An incorrect content is notified with a probability of%. In the low probability state, the correct content is notified with a probability of 90%, and the incorrect content is notified with a probability of 10%.

  Accordingly, the reliability of the notification display is set higher in the case where the notification content is determined by the privilege notification content determination processing (S8003) than in the case where the notification content is determined by the notification content determination processing (S8005). That is, the possibility that the correct content is notified is set. In this embodiment, the probability of being notified with the correct content in the latent probability changing state is improved from 70% to 80% due to the occurrence of the privilege, and the probability of being notified with the correct content in the low probability state is due to the occurrence of the privilege, It is improved from 85% to 90%.

  Thus, determining the notification content by the privilege notification content determination process (S8003) corresponds to the privilege of the present invention. When the reliability of the notification display is improved due to the occurrence of a privilege, it is possible to correctly infer whether or not the latent probability variation state (high probability state) even if the number of notifications that the player touches is small. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a non-operating gaming machine and efficiently improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Further, “displaying the reliability of the latent probability variation state” refers to a notification mode that indicates to the player whether the gaming state has a high probability or a low probability. For example, when a numerical notification is made, 100%, 30%, 0%, etc. are displayed. If the display is 100%, the jackpot lottery probability is high, and the display of 30% is possible. This means that there is a possibility that the jackpot lottery probability is high, but that the probability that it is low is higher, and that 0% display means that the jackpot lottery probability is low. . Also, when notifying the background or character by changing the color, the whole or part of the background display area is changed to rainbow, red, blue, etc. It is also possible to notify that there is a high possibility, and notify the possibility that the probability is high in the order of red and blue. It is also possible to notify whether or not the jackpot lottery probability is high by providing a plurality of modes with different characters (effects) and names and shifting between the plurality of modes (the transition destination) If the mode is a specific mode, the probability is high, and if the transition order between modes is the specific order, the probability is high.

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  In addition, as a “privilege”, “increase in the number of notifications of latent probability change per unit time (to increase the probability of winning a random number of notifications)” or “improvement of the reliability of notification of whether or not the latent probability has changed (correct contents) (Improving the probability of notification) ”), but is not limited thereto. The privilege means a profit given to the player. Specifically, the jackpot lottery probability of special symbols for a certain period may be improved. Specifically, the improved jackpot lottery probability should be set to a level between when the jackpot lottery probability is low (when the probability variation flag is OFF) and when the jackpot lottery probability is high (the probability variation flag is ON). Are desirable (for example, low probability: 1/310, high probability 1/40, improvement probability: 1/280). If the improvement probability is set too high, the profit balance with the player or the game store who has lost the probability variation by himself / herself will be lost.

In addition, as another “privilege”, the opening time of the open / close-type prize opening can be lengthened to increase the so-called base. Specifically, when the privilege granting condition is satisfied, the normal symbol success / failure determination can be set to a high probability state in the normal electric accessory game process for a certain period (until the privilege flag is turned OFF). Another example is increasing the number of balls fired per unit time.
It is also possible to improve the reach occurrence probability. Specifically, when the privilege granting condition is satisfied, the reach execution determination can be made with a high probability reach determination table for a certain period. In the normal state, the reach execution probability is set to about 3%, but in the privilege grant state, it is improved to about 10%. In this case, the probability of occurrence of a specific reach (super reach, premier reach) can be increased instead of simply improving the reach occurrence probability. In this way, a player can acquire a certain profit by playing a gaming machine having a long non-operating time, and therefore actively plays a non-operating gaming machine.

  Further, in the first embodiment described above, the special variation pattern table is preset with “an out-of-range variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds” and “a plurality of hit variation patterns with a variation time of 40 to 120 seconds”. In the above description, one type of deviation variation pattern corresponds to a “special variation pattern”. However, the variation pattern set in the special variation pattern table may not take into account the result of the determination. Specifically, the “variation” that can be selected regardless of “special symbol success / failure determination result” or “the number of holdings at the start of special symbol variation / game state (normal game, short-time game, probability variation game, latent probability variation game)” Only the “variation pattern with a time of 30 seconds” may be set as a special variation pattern in the special variation pattern table. Even in such a case, the same effects as those of the first embodiment described above can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 28a ... 1st starting port 28b ... 2nd starting port 33a ... Grand prize opening 61 ... Special symbol display part (variable display means)
200 ..Main control board (big hit game execution means, small hit game execution means, probability fluctuation means, fluctuation pattern table determination means)
260... Sub-control board (non-operation time measurement means, demo image display control means, non-operation time notification control means, lottery probability notification control means)

Claims (4)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
Start winning means provided in the game area,
Variable winning means provided in the game area;
Lottery means for lottery winning due to the game balls entering the start winning means;
The identification symbol is variably displayed due to the game ball entering the start winning means, and if the lottery result of the lottery means wins, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol. An identification symbol display unit for stopping and displaying the identification symbol as a deviating symbol;
In a gaming machine comprising: a special game executing means for executing a special game for opening and closing the variable winning means when the lottery means determines to win,
A launch detection means for detecting the launch of a game ball;
A non-working time measuring means for measuring a non-working time when the launch of the game ball is not detected by the firing detection means;
A first measurement value storage unit that stores a measurement value measured by the non-working time measurement unit when a discharge is detected by the emission detection unit;
A gaming machine characterized in that when a measured value stored in the first measured value storage means exceeds a predetermined value and a launch is detected by the firing detection means, a privilege is given to the player. After the identification symbol is stopped and displayed on the identification symbol display unit, when a game ball does not enter the start winning means for a predetermined time or more, one of a plurality of demonstration images is selected, and the identification symbol display A demonstration image display control means for displaying the selected demonstration image on the section;
A second measured value storage means for storing a measured value measured by the non-working time measuring means at a timing when the demonstration image is selected;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the measurement value stored by the second measurement value storage unit is reported in a predictable manner depending on the type of the demonstration image. A non-working time notifying unit for notifying the measured value stored in the first measured value storage means;
Whether or not the measurement value stored in the first measurement value storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value when the emission is detected by the emission detection means and a predetermined condition is satisfied, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notifying unit is notified in a predictable manner. Probability variation lottery means for executing a probability variation lottery of whether the lottery probability of the lottery means is high probability or low probability;
When the probability variation lottery means is determined to be a win, after the end of the special game, the lottery probability variation means for varying the lottery probability of the lottery means from a low probability to a high probability;
A lottery probability informing unit for predictably informing whether the lottery probability of the lottery means is a high probability or a low probability,
In both cases of winning the probability variation lottery and not winning the probability variation lottery, the same type of identification symbol is stopped and displayed on the identification symbol display unit, It is a gaming machine in which it is difficult to recognize whether the lottery probability of the lottery means after the end of the special game is high or low depending on the identification symbol displayed in a stopped state,
By generating the privilege, an increase in the number of notifications per unit time notified to the lottery probability notification unit or an improvement in reliability of notification display notified to the lottery probability notification unit is performed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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