JP2012161534A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve amusement of a game by providing new game characteristics.SOLUTION: In a jackpot lottery carried out by a game ball getting into a first starting port, when winning a jackpot, any one of special symbols A, B is determined. In a jackpot lottery carried out by a game ball getting into a second starting port, when winning a jackpot, any one of special symbols C, D is determined. When any one of the special symbols A, B is determined and a special game is carried out and when any one of the special symbols C, D is determined in a game after that, a player can advance games in the most advantageous game state thereafter.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a lottery is performed when a game ball enters a start area.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting port, and a special game advantageous to the player can be executed when the jackpot is won. . In these gaming machines, a plurality of gaming states are provided, and after the end of the special game, a low-probability gaming state with a low jackpot winning probability is set higher, and the jackpot winning probability is set higher than this low-probability gaming state Generally, the game state is set to one of the high probability game state.

  Further, for example, in the gaming machines shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a normal game state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the start port, and a short-time game in which the game ball is easier to enter the start port than the normal game state. A state is provided. In the jackpot lottery, how long a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, is determined by lottery.

JP 2002-113189 A JP 2002-78903 A

  In the above gaming machines, whether or not to be set in an advantageous gaming state is simply left to the jackpot lottery result, so the player tends to feel tired during the game, There was a problem that the interest of gaming decreased.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by providing new game playability.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming area where game balls launched by the launching unit flow down, a first starting area and a second starting area provided in the gaming area, and the first On the condition that a game ball has entered the first start area or the second start area, at least whether or not a special game that opens and closes a special winning opening provided in the game area in a predetermined manner, and the special game A game profit determining means for determining a game state after the end of the special game to be one of a plurality of game states having different control conditions when it is determined to be executed; and the game profit Special game execution means for executing the special game, and a game after the end of the special game by the special game execution means, on condition that the determination means has made a determination that the special game can be executed Gaming state setting means for setting the state to the gaming state determined by the gaming profit determining means, the gaming state setting means by the gaming profit determination means by the first start area or the second starting area A first decision is made to allow a game ball to enter either one and execute the special game, and a second decision to execute the first special game in the game after the end of the special game, When a game ball enters the other one of the first start area and the second start area, the game state after the end of the special game executed by the second determination is the plurality of game states. The control condition is set to a gaming state that is most advantageous to the player.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means includes a first specific gaming state in which a control condition during the game is preset, and the control condition is the first specific game. A second specific gaming state different from the state, and the control condition is at least a third specific gaming state set to a condition in which the player has a higher degree of advantage than the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state The game profit determining means includes a game state after the end of the special game when the game ball enters the first start area and the execution of the special game is determined in the first specific game state. When the first specific gaming state is determined with the highest probability, and in the first specific gaming state, when a game ball enters the second starting area and execution of the special game is determined, after the end of the special game Play The third specific game state is determined as a state, and when the game ball enters the second starting area and execution of the special game is determined in the second specific game state, the game after the end of the special game When the second specific gaming state is determined with the highest probability as a state, and the game ball has entered the first starting area in the second specific gaming state and execution of the special game is determined, When the third specific game state is determined as the game state after the end, and the game ball has entered the first start area or the second start area in the third specific game state and execution of the special game is determined, The third specific game state is determined with the highest probability as the game state after the end of the special game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention may be any one of a plurality of types of special games having different degrees of advantage of the player when the game profit determining means determines that the special game can be executed. When a determination is made that a special game can be executed and a game ball enters the second start area and a determination is made that a special game can be executed, the game ball enters the first start area and the special game It is characterized in that a special game having a higher degree of advantage is determined with a higher probability than when a determination is made that can be executed.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention corresponds to a start variable variable winning device that changes the ease of entry of a game ball into the second start area, and a game state set by the game state setting means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Starting variable prize-winning device control means for controlling the start variable prize-winning device in accordance with the control conditions for the first variable game state, the second specific game state, and the third specific game state are The control condition is different from the control condition of the start variable winning device in the initial state of the gaming machine, and the control condition of the start variable winning device in the third specific game state is the initial state, the first specific game state, The condition is set such that the game ball can enter the second start area more easily than the second specific game state, and the game profit determining means is configured to play the game in the first start area in the initial state. Is entered and the execution of the special game is determined, the first specific game state is determined with the highest probability as the game state after the end of the special game, and the second start area is entered in the initial state. When the game ball enters and the execution of the special game is determined, the second specific game state is determined with the highest probability as the game state after the end of the special game, and the game state setting means After the first specific game state and the second specific game state are set, the game state is set to an initial state when execution of the special game is not determined a predetermined number of times by the game profit determining means.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is a sorting apparatus having a swinging member that is displaceable between a first posture for guiding a game ball to the first start area and a second posture for guiding the game ball to the second start area. The swinging member is displaced to the second posture by the weight of the game ball when the game ball is guided to the first starting area when the swing member is in the first posture, and the second When a game ball is guided to the second starting area when in a posture, the game ball is displaced to the first posture by its own weight.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a special symbol determination table. It is a figure explaining a symbol classification table. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern command determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a normal symbol determination table. It is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table and a 2nd start port opening control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, Similarly to the middle frame 4, a front frame 6 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  Further, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18, a first starting port 20, and a second starting port 22 through which game balls can enter. These general winning port 18, first starting port 20, and first starting port 20 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the start opening 22, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits (states) such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is to be made. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  Further, the second starting port 22 has a movable piece 22b that can be displaced between a closed state indicated by a solid line in the drawing and an open state indicated by a dotted line in the drawing. The ease of entry of a game ball into 22 changes. The movable piece 22b is normally maintained in a closed state, but when a game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery described later is performed, and the lottery is won by this lottery. Thus, the open state is controlled for a predetermined time.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b that opens and closes the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b is closed and the large winning opening is opened. It is impossible for a game ball to enter 28. On the other hand, when the above-described special game is executed, the opening / closing door 28b is opened in a predetermined manner, and the opening / closing door 28b functions as a tray that guides the game ball into the prize winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  In the present embodiment, a distribution device 32 that alternately distributes game balls to the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is provided above the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. Yes. The distribution device 32 opens an introduction path 34 through which a game ball flowing down the game area 16 can enter. The width of the introduction path 34 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, so that the game ball guided to the introduction path 34 always falls toward the swing member 36.

  The swing member 36 is composed of an inverted T-shaped member composed of a bottom plate 36a and a distribution plate 36b standing upright from the longitudinal center of the bottom plate 36a. It is configured symmetrically. The swing member 36 is swingably attached to the game board 8 at a swing fulcrum 36c where the bottom plate 36a and the distribution plate 36b intersect.

  Weights (not shown) are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the bottom plate 36a. Normally, as shown by a solid line in the figure, one end (the left end in the figure) of the bottom plate 36a is stationary while being in contact with the stopper 38a. Or, as indicated by a dotted line in the figure, the other end (right end in the figure) of the bottom plate 36a comes to rest in a state of being in contact with the stopper 38b. In such a stationary state, the first space 36d of the swing member 36, which is partitioned in the clockwise direction in the drawing relative to the distribution plate 36b, or the partition formation in the counterclockwise direction in the drawing relative to the distribution plate 36b. Any of the second spaces 36e of the swing member 36 to be faced faces the introduction path 34.

  According to the allocating device 32 having the above-described configuration, when the game ball enters the introduction path 34 with the first space 36d facing the introduction path 34 and being stationary as shown by the solid line in the drawing, A game ball falls into the first space 36d, and the swing member 36 swings in the clockwise direction by the weight of the game ball. As a result, the game ball that has entered the sorting device 32 from the introduction path 34 falls in the sorting device 32 toward the first start port 20 and stops in a state indicated by a dotted line in the figure.

  As described above, when the next game ball enters the introduction path 34 in a state indicated by a dotted line in the drawing, that is, in a state where the second space 36e faces the introduction path 34 and is stationary, this time, the second space While the game ball falls to 36e, the swing member 36 swings counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball. As a result, the game ball that has entered the distribution device 32 from the introduction path 34 falls in the distribution device 32 toward the second start port 22, and again stops in the state indicated by the solid line in the figure. Become. As described above, the game balls that have entered the sorting device 32 are alternately distributed to the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 by the swing member 36.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50 a that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50 a is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board 8 so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 1. In addition, a stage effect device 52 is provided above the stage display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is movable in various modes, such as dropping downward from the illustrated position and overlapping the front surface of the effect display unit 50a.

  In addition, the front frame 6 is provided with a plurality of effect lighting devices 54 composed of lamps for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors, and at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1. In addition, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided below the transmission plate 10. Furthermore, at the lowest position of the outer frame 2, an audio output device 58 composed of a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  For example, as a table required for the progress of the special symbol game, a special symbol determination table (described later with reference to FIG. 4), a symbol type determination table (described later with reference to FIG. 5), a variation pattern command determination table (FIG. 6). , A special electric accessory operating table (which will be described later with reference to FIG. 7), and a game state setting table (which will be described later with reference to FIG. 8). In addition, as a table necessary for the progress of the normal symbol game, a normal symbol determination table (described later with reference to FIG. 9), a common symbol variation pattern determination table (described with reference to FIG. 10), an open pattern determination table (FIG. 10 will be described). Here, only the tables related to the features of the present embodiment are listed, but various other tables are stored in the main ROM 100b. The details of each table will be described later in detail along with the game progress processing in the main control board 100.

  Further, a game information output terminal board 110, a payout control board 120, and a sub control board 200 are connected to the main control board 100.

  The game information output terminal board 110 is for outputting various information on the progress of the game to a hall computer or the like of a game store. Necessary external information is sent from the main control board 100 to the game information output terminal board 110. A signal is output.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit to a player as a prize ball.

  The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player. Further, a door open detection switch 123 for detecting the open / closed state of the middle frame 4 or the front frame 6 is connected to the payout control board 120, and a door open detection signal is input to the payout control board 120. Yes. Furthermore, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When signals are input from the touch sensor 12a and the launch volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a is based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an operation detection signal input from an effect operating device detection switch 56a for detecting that the effect operating device 56 is pressed, or an input signal from a timer. Then, the program stored in the sub-ROM 200b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and a command for executing an effect is transmitted to the image control board 210 or the lamp control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and performs sound output control for outputting sound from the sound output device 58. CPU, ROM, RAM, VRAM It has. The ROM stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds to be displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the CPU reads the image data from the ROM to the VRAM based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 200. Then, the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled. In the image control board 210, a lot of audio data is stored in the ROM, and the CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, and at the same time as the image display control, The sound output in the sound output device 58 is also controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the lamp control board 220 performs energization control of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the stage effect device 52, or controls lighting of the stage lighting device 54. .

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. It is like that.

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which either the game state or the high-probability game state and the non-specific game state or the specific game state are combined.

  However, in this embodiment, a specific 1 game state, a specific 2 game state, and a specific 3 game state are provided as the specific game state. Therefore, it is a low-probability gaming state, a non-specific gaming state, a specific 1 gaming state, a specific 2 gaming state, a specific 3 gaming state, a high-probability gaming state, and a non- The game state is set to any one of a total of eight game states including any one of the specific game state, the specific 1 game state, the specific 2 game state, and the specific 3 game state. Note that the initial state of the gaming machine 1 is a low probability gaming state and is set to a non-specific gaming state.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set with a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened (in this embodiment, 1/399). It is a gaming state, and the high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (in this embodiment, 1 / 39.9).

  In addition, the non-specific game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting port 22, and the specific 1-3 game states are non-specific This is a gaming state in which the movable piece 22b is more likely to be in an open state than in the gaming state, and a gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player gives it to the player A special symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “hit lottery”) associated with the gaming profit to be performed is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers (special design random numbers, jackpot random numbers, first variation pattern random numbers, (Second variation pattern random number) is acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as first hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively referred to as a second hold.

  The reserved storage area has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units), a random number value obtained by entering a game ball into the first start port 20, and the second start port 22. The random number values obtained by entering the game balls into the storage area can be simultaneously stored in the reserved storage area with an upper limit of 4 each. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the four first holds are stored in the storage area, a random value is stored based on the game ball. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where four second holds are stored in the hold storage area, a random number value is stored based on the game ball entered. It will never be done.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one special symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 797. Then, a special symbol determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the game state when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, when the jackpot determination is performed, and the selected special symbol is selected. The jackpot determination is performed based on the determination table and the acquired special symbol random number.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this special symbol determination table 1, when the special symbol random number is 0 or 1, it is determined that it is a big hit, and when it is any other special symbol random number, it is determined that it is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/399.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4B is referred to. According to the special symbol determination table 2, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 19, it is determined that the jackpot is big. Accordingly, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 39.9. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 3 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 1, the special symbol determination table 3 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random number is 0 or 1. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/399.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 2, the special symbol determination table 4 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random number is 0 to 19. Accordingly, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 39.9. Thus, in the jackpot determination of the second hold, similarly to the jackpot determination of the first hold, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the low probability gaming state. Become.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a symbol type determination table for determining the type of a special symbol. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot random number is acquired from the range of 0-299. Then, the symbol type table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the determination result of the jackpot or lose, and the special symbol is selected based on the selected symbol type table and the acquired jackpot random number. The type is determined.

  As a result of determining the first hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 1 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 1, when the jackpot random number is 0 to 59, the special symbol A is determined as the special symbol type, and when the jackpot random number is 60 to 299, the special symbol type is determined. Special symbol B is determined as follows. Therefore, when the big win is won by the first hold, the special symbol A is determined with a probability of 20% and the special symbol B with a probability of 80%.

  In addition, as a result of determining the second hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 2 is referred to. According to this symbol type determination table 2, when the jackpot random number is 0 to 59, the special symbol C is determined as the special symbol type, and when the jackpot random number is 60 to 299, the special symbol type is determined. The special symbol D is determined as follows. Therefore, when the jackpot is won by the second hold, the special symbol C is determined with a probability of 20% and the special symbol D is determined with a probability of 80%.

  In addition, when the determination result of the loss is obtained as a result of determining the first hold or the second hold by using the special symbol determination table described above, the symbol type determination table 3 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 3, the type of the special symbol is determined regardless of the jackpot random number. Here, when the determination result of the loss for the first hold is obtained, the special symbol X is determined as the special symbol type, and when the determination result of the loss for the second hold is obtained, the special symbol X is determined. A special symbol Y is determined as the type. Hereinafter, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is referred to as a jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained is referred to as a loss symbol.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern command determination table (for low-probability gaming state) that determines the mode of effect (variation pattern) when notifying the player of the jackpot lottery result. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one first variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99 and one second from the range of 0 to 99. Fluctuation pattern random numbers are acquired. Hereinafter, the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number are collectively referred to as a variation pattern random number.

  Then, the first half of the production mode is determined according to the start opening where the game ball has entered, the special symbol type determined by the above jackpot lottery, and the game state (low probability game state or high probability game state). The first variation pattern for determining the second variation pattern and the second variation pattern for determining the production mode of the latter half are determined. For example, in the low probability gaming state, if the special symbol C is determined by the first hold, and the first variation pattern random number is “68” and the second variation pattern random number is “72”, the variation pattern “Pseudo 4” is determined as the first half of “1”, and “Super D” is determined as the second half of the variation pattern. When the first half and second half fluctuation patterns are determined in this way, the fluctuation pattern commands corresponding to the first and second half fluctuation patterns are transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and various effects are executed.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operation TBL1 and the special electric accessory operating table are used as the special electric accessory operating table. Two types of tables consisting of actuation TBL2 are provided. In executing the special game, which of the two operations TBL1, 2 is referred to is determined based on the type of the special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery.

  Specifically, when the special symbol A or the special symbol B is determined by the big win lottery, the special game is executed with reference to the operation TBL1. According to this operation TBL1, the condition that either the winning prize opening 28 is opened for a maximum of 6 seconds or nine game balls enter the winning prize opening 28 (count C = 9) is established. The round game that ends by doing is executed twice. Note that the interval time provided between two round games, that is, the closing time of the special winning opening 28 between round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol C or the special symbol D is determined by the jackpot lottery, the special game is executed with reference to the operation TBL2. According to this operation TBL2, the condition that either the grand prize winning opening 28 is released for 29 seconds at the longest or nine game balls enter the big winning prize opening 28 (count C = 9) is established. The round game that ends by doing this is executed 15 times. In addition, the closing time of the special winning opening 28 between each round game is set to 2.0 seconds.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the player can acquire a lot of prize balls when the special game is executed with reference to the operation TBL2 rather than the operation TBL1. Further, the special symbol C and the special symbol D associated with the execution of the special game with reference to the operation TBL2 are determined only when the jackpot lottery is performed based on the second hold. Therefore, with respect to the number of winning balls that can be acquired, it is more advantageous for the player to perform the jackpot lottery by the second hold than to perform the jackpot lottery by the second hold.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the special game when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

  When the special symbol A or the special symbol C is determined, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, the special symbol B or the special symbol D is determined after the special game is ended and set to the low probability gaming state. In such a case, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, the high probability gaming state is set after the special game is over. The high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery is performed 10,000 times. In the high-probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 39.9, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot is won again.

  In addition to the high probability game state or the low probability game state, the game state after the end of the special game is a non-specific game state, a specific 1 game state, a specific 2 game state, or a specific 3 game state. Set to state. In these non-specific, specific 1 to 3 gaming states, when a game ball enters the first start opening 20 and a big hit, and when a game ball enters the second start opening 22 and a big win And are determined as follows.

  That is, in a non-specific game state, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 and wins a big hit, that is, when the special symbol A or the special symbol B is determined, the special game after the end of the special game A specific one gaming state is set as the gaming state. Similarly, when the special symbol A or the special symbol B is determined in the specific 1 gaming state, the specific 1 gaming state is set again as the gaming state after the end of the special game. Further, when the special symbol A or the special symbol B is determined in the specific 2 gaming state or the specific 3 gaming state, the specific 3 gaming state is set as the gaming state after the special game ends.

  On the other hand, in a non-specific gaming state, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22 and wins a big hit, that is, when a special symbol C or a special symbol D is determined, The specific 2 gaming state is set as the gaming state after the end. Similarly, when the special symbol C or the special symbol D is determined in the specific 2 game state, the specific 2 game state is set again as the game state after the end of the special game. In addition, when the special symbol C or the special symbol D is determined in the specific 1 gaming state or the specific 3 gaming state, the specific 3 gaming state is set as the gaming state after the end of the special game.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the game balls are normally entered alternately into the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 by the sorting device 32, in the non-specific game state. The entrance ratio of game balls between the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is 50:50. On the other hand, in the specific 1 game state or the specific 2 game state, it is slightly easier for a game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-specific game state, and the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The game ball entry ratio is 50:60 (see FIG. 10). In the specific 3 gaming state, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start port 22 and the ratio of the game balls entering the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is 50: 100. (See FIG. 10).

  In other words, the specific 3 gaming state can acquire the jackpot lottery right while reducing the consumption of the game ball as compared with the non-specific gaming state, the specific 1 gaming state, and the specific 2 gaming state. From the viewpoint of the ratio, it can be said that the gaming state is most advantageous for the player. And the game state after completion | finish of a special game is set as mentioned above, The gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will bring the next game property.

  For example, in the non-specific game state set in the initial state of the gaming machine, it is assumed that the special symbol B (or A) is determined by a lottery lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20. In this case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-specific gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high probability gaming state (a low probability gaming state when the special symbol A is determined). And it is set to the specific 1 gaming state.

  Then, in the specific 1 game state, it is assumed that the special symbol B (or A) is determined by a lottery lottery that is performed once a game ball enters the first start port 20. In this case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the specific 1 gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high probability gaming state (a low probability gaming state when the special symbol A is determined). In addition, the specific game state is set again.

  On the other hand, in the specific 1 gaming state, it is assumed that the special symbol D (or C) is determined by a lottery lottery performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 22. In this case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the specific 1 gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high probability gaming state (a low probability gaming state when the special symbol C is determined). And it is set to the specific 3 gaming state.

  In addition, for example, in a non-specific gaming state set in the initial state of the gaming machine, the special symbol D (or C) is determined by a lottery lottery performed when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 22. To do. In this case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-specific gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high probability gaming state (a low probability gaming state when the special symbol C is determined). And it is set to the specific 2 gaming state.

  Then, in the specific 2 game state, it is assumed that the special symbol D (or C) is determined by a lottery lottery that is performed once a game ball enters the second start port 22. In this case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the specific 2 gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high probability gaming state (a low probability gaming state when the special symbol C is determined). In addition, the specific 2 gaming state is set again.

  On the other hand, in the specific 2 gaming state, it is assumed that the special symbol B (or A) is determined by a lottery lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20. In this case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the specific 2 gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high probability gaming state (a low probability gaming state when the special symbol A is determined). And it is set to the specific 3 gaming state.

  Thus, in the initial state of the gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and wins a big hit, first, the specific 1 game state is set, and in this specific 1 game state, the second start port When a game ball enters 22 and wins a big win, the specific three game state that is most advantageous to the player is set from the viewpoint of the ratio of the winning prize ball. In the initial state of the gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 and wins a big hit, first, the specific 2 game state is set. In the specific 2 game state, the first start port 20 is set. When a game ball enters and wins a big win, it is set to a specific three game state that is most advantageous to the player from the viewpoint of the winning prize ball ratio.

  In other words, when a big hit is made by the first hold, the next big hit is brought by the second hold, so that the game state that is most advantageous to the player is set from the viewpoint of the winning ball ratio, and the second hold If the game is a big hit, the next big hit is brought by the first hold, so that the gaming state that is most advantageous to the player is set from the viewpoint of the ratio of the winning prize balls. In other words, it is possible to obtain the most advantageous gaming state from the viewpoint of the award-winning ball ratio by alternately providing two jackpots in the first holding and the second holding.

  And once it is set to the specific 3 gaming state, regardless of whether the type of holding when the big hit is made, that is, whether the first holding makes a big hit or the second holding makes a big hit The specific 3 gaming state will continue.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of the winning prize ball ratio, as a condition for shifting to the most advantageous gaming state, there is provided a condition for alternately winning a jackpot with different holding types. ing. Therefore, in addition to winning the jackpot, it is also required to have a timing of when (by which holding) the jackpot should be won.

  However, in the specific 1 gaming state, the specific 2 gaming state, and the specific 3 gaming state, the number of continuations is set as illustrated. And if the big win is not made within the set number of times, the game state is set to the non-specific game state again, and from that point, the big win is won again in the first hold and the second hold again. You will have to meet the condition to do.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one ordinary symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the ordinary diagram holding storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. Hereinafter, the random number value (ordinary symbol random number) stored in the usual figure holding storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as usual figure holding.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-specific game state, the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this normal symbol determination table 1, when the normal symbol random number is 0, it is determined to be a win, and when the normal symbol random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the specific 1 to 3 gaming states, the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 9B is referred to. According to the normal symbol determination table 2, when the normal symbol random number is 0 to 18, it is determined that the winning is selected, and when the normal symbol random number is 19, it is determined that the game is lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table and a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-specific gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the specific one gaming state, the variation time is set to 5 seconds. If the gaming state is set to the specific 2 gaming state, the variation time is set to 4.9 seconds, and if the gaming state is set to the specific 3 gaming state, the variation time is 1 Set to seconds. When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. As shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-specific gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 second × 1 time = 0.1 second, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the specific 1 gaming state or the specific 2 gaming state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 1 time = 2.9 seconds, and the winning symbol in the specific 3 gaming state. Is determined, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds.

  Normally, only game balls that have entered the introduction path 34 of the sorting device 32 can enter the second starting port 22. On the other hand, when the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is opened, the game ball falling from the left side of the sorting device 32 toward the discharge port 30 is also in the second start. It is possible to enter the mouth 22. As a result, by setting the variation time and the opening time as described above, the entrance ratio of the game balls of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is 50:50 in the non-specific game state, It is 50:60 in the specific 1 gaming state or the specific 2 gaming state, and 50: 100 in the specific 3 gaming state.

  As described above, when the game state is set to the specific 3 game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened. Therefore, the player can make a big win lottery while reducing the consumption of the game balls.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an effect random number update process for updating the fluctuation pattern random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value random number that is referred to when the special symbol random number and the big hit random number are updated. Thereafter, the processes in steps S2 and S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “2 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for updating the special symbol random number, the jackpot random number, and the normal symbol random number.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1, and the random number counter is updated. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not there is an input to the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a. Perform control processing.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, and the big winning port 28, and there is an incoming game ball. In the case of the payment, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout control board 120.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S310)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S320)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 28a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening 28. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 28a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and Add and update the big winning entrance entrance counter for counting the number of game balls entered.

(Step S330)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, and performs a big win lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22. The second start port detection switch input process is the same as the first start port detection switch input process in step S330 except that the storage areas for various data are different.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100 a determines whether or not a signal is input from the gate detection switch 24 a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24. This gate detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
When it is determined in step S330-1 that a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. Process.

(Step S330-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold number (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-4, and if it is determined that the first hold number (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-4)
If it is determined in step S330-3 that the first hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the first hold number (X1) to the new first hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above step S200, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires it in the empty storage unit. Store special symbol random numbers.

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the jackpot random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the same storage unit that stores the special symbol random number in step S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-5 and S330-6.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a start winning command for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 that a game ball has entered the first start port 20 in the effect transmission data storage area, and detects the first start port. The switch input process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the normal symbol random number updated in step S200 and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. The normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. When the normal symbol random number is acquired, the normal symbol random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. A free storage part that is not available is searched, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the storage part having the smallest number among the free storage parts. Below, the normal symbol random number memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the normal symbol hold | maintenance storage area is called general symbol hold.

  Next, processing related to the above-described special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electricity processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. This special figure special electricity data includes data (00) indicating execution of special symbol variation start processing, data (01) indicating execution of special symbol variation stop processing, data (02) indicating execution of post-stop processing, Data (03) indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data (04) indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  Next, the main CPU 100a performs special symbol variation start processing (step S420), special symbol variation stop processing (step S430), post-stop processing (step S440), special electric accessory control processing (step S450), and special game end processing. These processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420.

(Step S420-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol special electricity data is data (00) indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. As a result, when it is determined that special figure special power data = 00, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and when it is determined that special figure special power data = 00, the special symbol variation start process ends.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that special figure special electricity data = 00, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first hold or the second hold is stored in the first storage unit of the hold storage area. . As a result, when it is determined that the first hold or the second hold is not stored in the first storage unit, the process proceeds to step S420-3, and the first hold or the second hold is stored in the first storage unit. If it is determined that it is, the process proceeds to step S420-4.

(Step S420-3)
In step S420-2, when it is determined that the first hold or the second hold is not stored in the first storage unit, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays the demo screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

(Step S420-4)
In step S420-2, when it is determined that the first hold or the second hold is stored in the first storage unit, the main CPU 100a determines the first hold or the second hold stored in the hold storage area. The process of shifting is performed. Specifically, when the random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area and each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit, Shift to the previous storage unit. At this time, when the first hold is stored in the first storage unit, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first hold number (X1) is stored as a new first hold number (X1). When the second hold is stored in the first storage unit, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second hold number (X2) is stored as a new second hold number (X2).

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 4) and the symbol type determination table (see FIG. 5). Then, the special symbol random number and the jackpot random number copied to the processing area in the above step S420-4 are determined based on the selected table, respectively, and any special symbol is determined, and corresponding to the determined special symbol The data to be stored is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 6). Then, the variation pattern is determined by determining the variation pattern random number copied in the processing area in step S420-4 based on the selected table. Here, the variation pattern of the first half of the effect is determined by the first variation pattern random number, and the variation pattern of the second half of the effect is determined by the second variation pattern random number.
(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol variation display is performed based on the second suspension. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 82 and 84. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the first hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. When the controlled display of the special symbol based on the second hold is performed, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed to indicate that the second hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation time determined in step S421 in the variation time counter.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430.

(Step S430-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol special electricity data is data (01) indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop processing. As a result, if it is determined that special figure special electricity data = 01, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that special figure special electricity data = 01, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that special figure special electricity data = 01, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S421-6) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-3, and when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-3)
If it is determined in step S430-2 that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-5 as the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-5)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440.

(Step S440-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special figure special electricity data is data (02) indicating execution of post-stop processing. As a result, if it is determined that the special figure special power data = 02, the process proceeds to step S440-2. If it is determined that the special figure special electric data = 02, the post-stop processing ends.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that special figure special electricity data = 02, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-5) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-3.

(Step S440-3)
When it is determined in step S440-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a specific gaming state setting process. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not any one of the specific 1 to 3 flags indicating that the current game state is the specific 1 to 3 game state. If any one of the specific 1 to 3 game flags is ON, the specific variation count storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this specific variation count storage area, the number of remaining variations until the specific 1 to 3 gaming states are completed is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored remaining variation count is newly added. This is stored as the number of remaining fluctuations. If the remaining number of fluctuations becomes 0 as a result of updating the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the specific 1 to 3 flags is performed at the same time. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific 1 to 3 flags are not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a high probability gaming state setting process. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state is ON. When the high-accuracy flag is ON, the high-accuracy variation number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this highly accurate variation count storage area, the remaining variation count until the high probability gaming state ends is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored remaining variation count is newly stored. This is stored as the remaining number of fluctuations. If the remaining number of fluctuations becomes 0 as a result of updating the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the high-accuracy flag is performed at the same time. On the other hand, if it is determined that the high-accuracy flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-5.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S440-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-7. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a jackpot symbol, step S440-8 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-7)
If it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the post-stop processing ends. As a result, the next special symbol change display can be started.

(Step S440-8)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S440-6 that the symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a performs a process of resetting the gaming state.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric utility control process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the post-stop processing. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special figure special electricity data is data (03) indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process. As a result, if it is determined that the special figure special power data = 03, the process proceeds to step S450-2. If it is determined that the special figure special power data = 03, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-2)
If it is determined in step S450-1 that special figure special electricity data = 03, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, an opening process before the start of the round game, a round game execution process performed with reference to the operation TBL1 or the operation TBL2 shown in FIG. 7, and an ending process after the end of the round game are performed.

(Step S450-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a finishes the special game by the special game execution process in step S450-2 or, more specifically, ends all the round games and passes the ending time counted by the ending process. Determine if you did. As a result, if it is determined that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S450-4. If it is determined that the special game has not ended, the special electric accessory control process ends as it is.

(Step S450-4)
If it is determined in step S450-3 that the special game has ended, the main CPU 100a sets "04" in the special figure special power data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric processing. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the game state data in the game state buffer. Then, referring to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 8, the game state after the end of the special game is set based on the special symbol data and the game state data. For example, when the special symbol data is data indicating the special symbol B and the game state data is data indicating the specific 2 game state as the game state at the time of winning the big win, both the specific 3 flag and the high probability flag And 10000 is stored as the remaining number of fluctuations in both the specific fluctuation number storage area and the highly accurate fluctuation number storage area.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, processing related to the above-described normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure ordinary electricity data includes data (10) indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process, data (11) indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process, and data (12) indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. ) And data (13) indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). However, each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data (10) indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and if the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when normal symbol random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area, and normal symbol random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, these Each random number is shifted to the previous storage unit.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area. Specifically, when the current game state is a non-specific game state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. When the current gaming state is the specific gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to a non-specific gaming state, a specific 1 gaming state, a specific 2 gaming state, or a specific 3 gaming state, and according to the current gaming state. And set the normal time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the current gaming state is a non-specific gaming state, 10 seconds is set in the usual figure variation time counter, and when the current gaming state is a specific one gaming state, Set the variable time counter to 5 seconds, set the normal figure variable time counter to 4.9 seconds for the specific 2 gaming state, and set the normal time variable time counter to 1 second for the specific 3 gaming state. Set.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data (11) indicating execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map / general power data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-10 or step S520-11) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data (12) indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal-use normal power data is data (13) indicating execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-6. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not under control, the main CPU 100a determines that the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-specific game state, a specific 1 game state, a specific 2 It is determined whether the gaming state or the specific three gaming state.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets energization control data according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Specifically, when the game state at the start of the normal symbol variation is a non-specific game state, the energization control data of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1, the time of opening once = 0. Set energization control data to be 1 second. In addition, when the game state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the specific 1 game state or the specific 2 game state, the energization control data for the number of times of release = 1, the time of release of one time = 2.9 seconds is obtained. When the game state at the time of starting the change of the normal symbol is the specific 3 game state, the energization control data is set so that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the energization time set in step S550-4 or step S550-5 has elapsed. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” to the general symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the ordinary / normal symbol processing, and ends the processing after the normal symbol suspension.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 in which the above-described processing is executed in the main control board 100, by winning the big hit alternately in the first holding and the second holding, from the viewpoint of the winning prize ball ratio Thus, a completely new gaming property is provided such that the game can be progressed in the most advantageous gaming state. In other words, not only the jackpot lottery result, but also the timing at which the game ball enters the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 and the timing at which the jackpot is won, a sense of tension is brought to the player. The interest of the game can be improved over the whole game.

  In the above embodiment, the player can win a larger amount of prize balls when winning the jackpot with the second hold than when winning the jackpot with the first hold. The number of prize balls that can be won at the time of winning the jackpot is not limited to this. For example, the number of prize balls that a player can acquire may be the same for the case where a jackpot is won by the first hold and the case where the jackpot is won by the second hold, or the jackpot is won by the first hold In some cases, a larger amount of prize balls may be obtained than when a big win is won by the second hold.

  However, in the above embodiment, the player may win a larger number of prize balls in the case of winning the jackpot by the second hold than in the case of winning the jackpot by the first hold for the following reason. I can do it. That is, when the specific 1 game state or the specific 2 game state is set, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than the first start port 20, and the second hold is more than the first hold. The number of lottery wins increases. As a result, in the specific 1 gaming state and the specific 2 gaming state, the probability of winning the jackpot with the second hold is higher than the probability of winning the jackpot with the first hold.

  In this way, in the specific 1 gaming state and the specific 2 gaming state, in consideration of the fact that the second holding is easier to win than the first holding, the second holding is in the initial state of the gaming machine 1. It is more advantageous for the player to win the jackpot by the first hold than to win the jackpot. Because, in order to shift to the specific 3 gaming state which is most advantageous to the player from the viewpoint of the ratio of the winning prize ball, in the specific 1 gaming state, it is necessary to win a jackpot by the second hold, in the specific 2 gaming state This is because it is necessary to win a jackpot with the first hold.

  In other words, in the initial state, when the jackpot is won by the second hold and the specific 2 gaming state is set, the specific 3 game state is set more than when the jackpot is won by the first hold and the specific 1 gaming state is set. It becomes difficult to enter the gaming state. Therefore, in the above-described embodiment, the number of prize balls that can be obtained is greater when the jackpot is won by the second hold than when the jackpot is won by the first hold. To compensate for the disadvantages of winning. Thereby, it becomes possible to suppress the fall of gameability and to improve the interest of a game further.

  In the above embodiment, when the specific 1 gaming state and the specific 2 gaming state are set, the ratio of the game balls entering the second start port 22 is increased. The entrance ratio of game balls in the specific 2 game state is not limited to this. For example, the normal winning probability, the normal fluctuation time, and the opening time of the movable piece 22b are set as appropriate. In the specific 1 gaming state and the specific 2 gaming state, the second start opening 22 is almost the same as in the non-specific gaming state. The movable piece 22b may not be opened. In this way, as described above, there is no difference in player profits depending on the holding type won in the jackpot.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure by which the game ball is guide | induced to the 1st starting port 20 and the 2nd starting port 22 by the distribution apparatus 32 alternately, a game ball is not necessarily 1st starting port 20 and 2nd. It is not necessary to be led alternately to the start port 22. For example, a nail or a windmill may be provided in place of the swing member 36, or a difference may be caused in the ratio of the game balls entering the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. Therefore, the distribution device 32 is not an essential component in the present invention as long as it has a board surface configuration in which game balls enter the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 at a constant ratio.

  However, as described above, according to the present invention, not only the jackpot lottery result, but also the player feels nervous by the timing at which the game balls enter the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. If the distribution device 32 is provided, the tension can be further enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, after the special game is over, the game state is set to either the low probability game state or the high probability game state, but the jackpot winning probability may be always constant.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it shifts to a specific 3 game state only when it wins a jackpot by the 2nd hold in the specific 1 game state, or if it wins a jackpot by the 1st hold in the specific 2 game state However, in addition to this, a condition for shifting to the specific three gaming state may be separately provided. For example, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, a special symbol associated with the fact that the specific three game state is always set after the end of the special game is provided, and this special symbol is determined by the first hold or the second hold. It may be determined with a predetermined probability.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won by the first hold in the specific 1 gaming state, the specific 2 gaming state may be set with a predetermined probability after the special game is ended. In the gaming state, when the big win is won by the second hold, the specific one gaming state may be set with a predetermined probability after the special game is over. In any case, from the viewpoint of the ratio of award-winning balls, as a condition for shifting to the specific 3 gaming state that is most advantageous to the player, in the specific 1 gaming state, winning the jackpot by the second hold, and in the specific 2 gaming state It only has to include winning a jackpot with the first hold.

  However, in consideration of the gaming characteristics of the present invention, if the big win is won by the first hold in the specific 1 gaming state, the specific 1 gaming state is determined with the highest probability as the gaming state after the end of the special game, and the specific In the case of two game states, when the big win is won by the second hold, it is desirable that the specific two game state is determined with the highest probability as the game state after the end of the special game.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the big win is won when the specific 3 gaming state is set, the specific 3 gaming state is always set as the gaming state after the end of the special game. Is easy to continue. However, it is not always necessary to continue the specific 3 gaming state easily. For example, when a big win is won in the specific 3 gaming state, the initial 3 state may be shifted.

  However, if conditions that are difficult to achieve are set as conditions for shifting to an advantageous gaming state, the advantageous gaming state should be easily continued as a privilege for achieving the conditions. , You can improve the entertainment of the game more. Therefore, when execution of a special game is determined in the specific 3 game state, it is desirable to set the specific 3 game state with the highest probability as the game state after the end of the special game.

  In the above embodiment, the non-specific game state, the specific 1 game state, the specific 2 game state, and the specific 3 game state are provided. However, the game state has at least 3 different control conditions during the game. What is necessary is just to provide the game state of a kind. Therefore, in the above embodiment, only the non-specific game state, the specific 1 game state, and the specific 3 game state may be provided. In addition to the game state of the above embodiment, another game state (specific 4 game state) may be provided. Status etc.) may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the control conditions of the movable piece 22b (the normal winning probability, the normal fluctuation time, and the opening time) are made different depending on the gaming state. Any control condition during the game may be different depending on the game state, such as changing. Therefore, for example, the control conditions (normal winning probability, normal variation time, release time) of the movable piece 22b may be the same in the specific 1 gaming state and the specific 2 gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the movable piece of the second start port 22 is provided on condition that the game ball passes through the gate 24 and the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbol performed by the passage of the game ball. Although 22b is controlled, the control conditions of the movable piece 22b are not limited to this. For example, when a game ball enters a predetermined area provided in the game area 16, the movable piece 22b may be unconditionally controlled to be released. In any case, a predetermined condition may be set and the movable piece 22b may be controlled by satisfying the predetermined condition.

  In addition, the area | region in the 1st starting port 20 in the said embodiment corresponds to the 1st starting area | region of this invention, and the area | region in the 2nd starting port 22 in the said embodiment corresponds to the 2nd starting area | region of this invention. In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the special symbol determination process (step S420-5 in FIG. 17) corresponds to the game profit determination means of the present invention. In the above embodiment, the game executed by the special electric accessory control process (FIG. 20) corresponds to the special game of the present invention, and the main CPU 100a executing the special electric accessory control process is the special game of the present invention. It corresponds to execution means. In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the game state setting process (step S460-1 in FIG. 21) corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the specific 1 gaming state corresponds to the first specific gaming state of the present invention, the specific 2 gaming state corresponds to the second specific gaming state of the present invention, and the specific 3 gaming state corresponds to the third specific state of the present invention. It corresponds to a specific gaming state. Further, the movable piece 22b and the start opening / closing solenoid 22c in the above embodiment correspond to the start variable winning device of the present invention. Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the ordinary power transmission process (FIG. 22) corresponds to the starting variable winning device control means of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 12 Operation handle 12a Touch sensor 12b Operation volume 16 Game area | region 20 1st starting port 22 2nd starting port 22b Movable piece 22c Starting port opening / closing solenoid 32 Sorting device 36 Oscillating member 100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
130 Launch Control Board 131 Launch Solenoid 200 Sub Control Board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM

Claims (5)

A game area in which game balls launched by the launching means flow down,
A first start area and a second start area provided in the game area;
On the condition that a game ball has entered the first start area or the second start area, at least whether or not to execute a special game that opens and closes in a predetermined manner a special winning opening provided in the game area, and the special A game profit determining means for determining a game state after the end of the special game as any one of a plurality of game states having different control conditions when it is determined to execute a game;
Special game execution means for executing the special game on condition that the special game is determined to be executable by the game profit determination means;
Game state setting means for setting the gaming state after the end of the special game by the special game executing means to the gaming state determined by the gaming profit determining means,
The gaming state setting means includes
The game profit determination means makes a first determination to allow a game ball to enter one of the first start area and the second start area and execute a special game, and after the special game is finished. When the second decision to execute the first special game in the game is made with the game ball entering the other one of the first start area and the second start area, A gaming machine characterized in that a gaming state after completion of a special game to be executed is set to a gaming state in which the control condition is most advantageous to the player among the plurality of gaming states. The gaming state set by the gaming state setting means includes
A first specific game state in which the control conditions during the game progress are preset;
A second specific gaming state in which the control condition is different from the first specific gaming state;
The control condition includes at least a third specific gaming state that is set to a condition in which the player's degree of advantage is higher than that of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state;
The gaming profit determining means includes
In the first specific game state, when a game ball enters the first starting area and execution of the special game is determined, the first specific game state is most likely to be the game state after the special game ends. And in the first specific game state, when the game ball enters the second starting area and execution of the special game is determined, the third specific game state is set as the game state after the end of the special game. Decide
When the game ball enters the second starting area in the second specific game state and execution of the special game is determined, the second specific game state is most likely to be the game state after the special game is ended. And in the second specific game state, when the game ball enters the first start area and execution of the special game is determined, the third specific game state is set as the game state after the end of the special game. Decide
When the game ball enters the first start area or the second start area in the third specific game state and execution of the special game is determined, the third specific game state is set as the game state after the special game is ended. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is determined with the highest probability. The gaming profit determining means includes
When making a decision to make the special game executable, make a decision to make any special game executable from a plurality of types of special games with different degrees of player advantage,
When a determination is made that a game ball enters the second start area and a special game can be executed, than when a determination is made that a game ball enters the first start area and a special game can be executed The game machine according to claim 2, wherein a special game having a high degree of advantage is determined with high probability. A variable start winning device for changing the ease of entry of a game ball into the second start area;
Starting variable winning device control means for controlling the starting variable winning device according to a control condition corresponding to the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means when a predetermined condition is established,
The first specific game state, the second specific game state, and the third specific game state are different from the control conditions of the start variable winning device in the initial state of the gaming machine, The control condition of the start variable prize winning device in the third specific game state is a condition that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start area than in the initial state, the first specific game state, and the second specific game state. Set to
The gaming profit determining means includes
When a game ball enters the first starting area in the initial state and execution of the special game is determined, the first specific game state is determined with the highest probability as the game state after the special game ends. At the same time, when the game ball enters the second start area in the initial state and execution of the special game is determined, the second specific game state is most highly likely to be the game state after the end of the special game. Decide
The gaming state setting means includes
After the first specific game state and the second specific game state are set, the game state is set to an initial state when execution of the special game is not determined a predetermined number of times by the game profit determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3. A sorting apparatus having a swinging member displaceable between a first posture for guiding the game ball to the first starting region and a second posture for guiding the game ball to the second starting region;
The swing member is
When the game ball is guided to the first start area while in the first posture, the game ball is displaced to the second posture due to the weight of the game ball, and when the game ball is in the second posture, the second start is performed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when a game ball is guided to an area, the game ball is displaced to the first posture by the weight of the game ball.

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