JP2012223380A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve amusement of a game machine for performing right hitting when actuating an opening time extension function.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: an opening/closing start hole, where game balls flowing down at the right of a performance display part can enter; a first opening/closing ball entry port; and a second opening/closing ball entry port. In stop display, in a winning mode, of a variation display pattern by entry of game balls into the opening/closing start hole, the first opening/closing ball entry port is opened. When the winning mode is a big win mode, the second opening/closing ball entry port is opened. In the game machine, the opening/closing start hole is opened at first opening time, the first opening/closing ball entry port has the similar opening/closing mode as that of the opening/closing start hole, and the second opening/closing ball entry port opens at second opening time longer than the first opening time. Losing display is performed when lottery performance display is performed by entry of game balls to the first opening/closing ball entry port that is opened with stop display of a small win mode as an opportunity. In lottery performance display by entry of game balls to the first opening/closing ball entry port that is opened with stop display of a big win mode as an opportunity, winning display and opening/closing operation of the second opening/closing ball entry port are performed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  Many pachinko machines are configured such that the opening time extension function is activated after the end of the big hit game, and the opening time of the start opening constituted by the ordinary electric accessory is extended. Then, a fixed start opening corresponding to the first special symbol is provided at the lower center of the game area, an open / close start opening corresponding to the second special symbol is provided on the right side of the game area, and the normal game before the opening time extension function is activated. Occasionally, the game is progressed by “left-handed” that launches a game ball aiming at the left side of the game area, and after starting the open time extension function, the game ball is fired at the right side of the game area “right-handed” A gaming machine that advances the game is known.

  In such a gaming machine, a big hit game and a small hit game are provided, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening provided on the right side of the gaming area by right-handing during the small hitting game passes through a specific area in the big winning opening. Thus, a gaming machine that is promoted from a small hit to a big hit and starts a big hit game has been proposed (see Patent Document 1). According to this configuration, while the game is in the right-handed game, the first stage lottery triggered by the game ball entering the opening / closing start port, and the game ball entering the specific area in the big prize opening 2 A big hit can be generated through the lottery at the stage, and the gameability in the game progress by the right hit can be enhanced.

JP 2010-29308 A

  However, in the gaming machine configured as described above, the second stage lottery may be performed by illegally passing a game ball in a specific area in the big prize opening or intentionally generating a false detection in the specific area in the big prize opening. There is a risk of fraudulent behavior that would cause a big hit.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention is a gaming machine that advances a game by hitting the right side of the game area and launches a game ball, and does not actually perform a two-stage big hit lottery, but actually performs a two-stage big hit. The objective is to achieve a game that is as interesting as or better than that of a lottery.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
An effect display section provided approximately in the center of the game area;
A fixed start opening in which a size of the game ball receiving port is fixed, and a game ball flowing down to the left of the effect display unit in the game area can enter;
A first symbol display unit for displaying a variation of the first symbol in response to a game ball entering the fixed start port;
A passing port through which a game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display unit in the gaming machine area can pass;
An opening / closing start port that opens and closes when a game ball passes through the passage port, and allows a game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display unit in the game area to enter,
A second symbol display unit for displaying a variation of the second symbol when a game ball enters the opening / closing start port;
A game ball that opens and closes when the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state via a variable display, and a game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display unit in the game area enters the ball. A first opening and closing entrance that becomes possible;
When the hit mode displayed in a stopped state is a big hit mode, the opening / closing operation is performed after the opening / closing operation of the first opening / closing entrance is completed, and the right side of the effect display unit flows down in the game area. A second opening and closing entrance that allows game balls to enter,
The opening / closing start port is configured to perform one or a plurality of opening / closing operations with a first opening time as a first opening time,
The first opening and closing entrance is configured such that the opening and closing mode is the same as the opening and closing start port.
The second opening / closing entrance is configured to perform one or a plurality of opening / closing operations with an opening time per time as a second opening time longer than the first opening time,
The effect display unit displays a symbol variation effect in conjunction with the variation display of the first symbol or the second symbol, and when the game ball enters the first opening / closing entrance, 2 It is configured to perform a lottery effect display indicating whether the opening / closing entrance is open or not,
When the lottery effect display is performed through the opening / closing operation of the first opening / closing entrance triggered by the stop display of the small hit mode among the winning modes, the effect display unit displays the lottery effect display. As a result, a winning display is performed, and the second opening / closing entrance is configured not to start the opening / closing operation,
When the lottery effect display is performed through the opening / closing operation of the first opening / closing entrance with the stop display of the jackpot mode as an opportunity, the effect display unit displays a winning display as a result of the lottery effect display. And the second opening / closing entrance is configured to start an opening / closing operation after execution of the corresponding selection display.

  As a result, in addition to the first lottery triggered by the game ball entering the opening / closing start port during the game in which the player hits the right side of the effect display section and launches the game ball, the first opening / closing The player can be given an impression that the opening / closing operation based on the second opening time of the second opening / closing entrance is started through the second lottery triggered by the game ball entering the entrance. In this way, while playing a right-handed game, by directing a lottery effect display to perform a second-stage lottery, while preventing the occurrence of a big hit by illegal means, while playing a right-handed game It is possible to provide a game equivalent to a gaming machine that performs a two-stage lottery.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The effect display unit
Triggered by the game ball entering the fixed start port, the first ballistic effect display for notifying the occurrence of the ball and performing the symbol variation effect display related to the ball,
Triggered by the game ball entering the opening / closing start port, the second entry effect display for notifying the occurrence of the entry and performing the symbol variation effect display related to the entry,
In response to the game ball entering the first opening / closing entrance, the third entrance effect display for notifying the occurrence of the entrance is performed and the lottery effect display relating to the entrance is performed. It is said.

  In this way, the first opening / closing entrance is made by displaying the same contents for the entrance of the game balls to the entrances of the fixed start opening, the opening / closing start opening, and the first opening / closing entrance. However, it is possible to give the player the impression of having the same functions as the fixed start opening and the opening / closing start opening. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player recognize that the game is such that the second opening / closing entrance opening / closing lottery is performed when the game ball enters the first opening / closing entrance. As a result, it is possible to realize gameability as if a lottery is performed in three stages by entering a game ball into each of the fixed opening, opening / closing opening, and first opening / closing opening. Yes, you can enhance the entertainment interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The display screen of the effect display unit includes a main display area occupying the center of the display screen, a first sub display area, a second sub display area, and a third sub display area located around the main display area, Is provided,
The effect display unit
Triggered by the game ball entering the fixed start opening, the first entry effect display is performed in the first sub display area and the symbol variation effect display is performed in the main display area,
Triggered by the game ball entering the opening / closing start port, the second ball display effect display is performed in the second sub display area and the symbol variation effect display is performed in the main display area,
When the game ball enters the first opening / closing entrance, the third entrance display is displayed in the third sub display area and the lottery display is displayed in the main display area. It is characterized by being.

  As described above, the third sub display area is configured to display the same kind of entrance effect display as the first sub display area and the second sub display area. Let the player recognize that the entry is held in the same way as the entry of the game ball to the fixed start opening and the opening start opening, and triggers the open / close lottery of the second opening / closing entrance. Can do. In addition, a ballistic effect display in the third sub-display area and a lottery effect display in the main display area based on the game ball entering the first opening / closing entrance are the game balls to the fixed start opening and the opening / closing start opening. Since it is performed in the same process as the entrance effect display in the first and second sub-display areas and the symbol variation effect display in the main display area based on the entrance of the ball, from this also to the first opening and closing entrance It is possible to make the player effectively recognize that the entry of the game ball is an opportunity to open / close the second opening / closing entrance. As a result, game balls that have been entered in three stages of lottery are increased by entering the game balls into the fixed opening, opening / closing start opening, and first opening / closing entrance, thereby increasing the realism of the game. Can be further enhanced.

  According to the above configuration of the present invention, in a gaming machine that advances a game by making a right stroke while the opening time extension function is in operation, a two-stage jackpot lottery is performed without actually performing a two-stage jackpot lottery. It is possible to achieve a game that is equally or more interesting.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen display of an effect display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the big winning opening of the 1st special symbol big hit game and the 1st special symbol small hit game. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the big winning opening of the 2nd special symbol big hit game and the 2nd special symbol big hit game. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern table distribution process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability change monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation shortening monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a special fluctuation | variation monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of completion | finish of a hit game. It is a flowchart which shows production mode setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a design fluctuation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol small hit game effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol big hit game production process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol small hit game effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol big hit game production process.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

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

  The outer frame 2 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 3 is fitted inside the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 includes a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. Note that the game board 20 is detachably attached to the frame body portion (the middle frame 3). The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. The game board 20 includes a central device 24, a symbol display device 26, a normal symbol operation gate 27, a first start port 28, a second start port 29, a first grand prize port 30, a second major prize port 31, and a prize port 32. , 33, 34, 35, etc. are arranged. In the present embodiment, the central device 24, the normal symbol operating gate 27, the first starting port 28, the second starting port 29, the first large winning port 30, the second large winning port 31, and the winning ports 32, 33, 34, 35. Is arranged in the game area 21, and the symbol display device 26 is arranged outside the game area 21. In addition, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the gaming area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a large liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area of the effect display device 25. When “left-handed” is performed in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left side of the game area 21, the game ball can flow down to the left of the effect display device 25. In addition, the upper side of the central device 24 allows game balls to pass along the outer rail 22, and if a “right hit” is performed in which the game balls are fired aiming at the right side of the game area 21, The sphere can pass above the central device 24 and flow down to the right of the effect display device 25. The effect display device 25 corresponds to the “effect display unit” of the present invention.

  The symbol display device 26 is composed of a plurality of LEDs. In the symbol display device 26, the display of the normal symbol, the ordinary symbol hold number, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the first special symbol hold number, and the second special symbol hold number are displayed according to the display patterns of these LEDs. .

  The normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 24 and is located on the right side area of the game area 21. For this reason, the normal symbol operation gate 27 is allowed to pass a game ball that is fired by “right-handed” aiming at the right side of the game area 21 and flows down the right side of the effect display device 25. In addition, the normal symbol operation gate 27 of the present embodiment is arranged on the upper side in the right area of the game area 21.

  Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be displayed on the symbol display device 26, and after a predetermined fluctuation time has passed, the normal symbol hits and the normal symbol comes off or stops and displays the normal symbol for a fixed time. Normal symbol game is performed.

  In the present embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure random number obtained when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27 and used for determining whether or not the second start port 29 is to be operated is used. Is provided. As the normal symbol operation gate 27 passes the game ball, a normal symbol success / failure determination random number is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination random number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  Here, the normal symbol hold function will be described. The number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 during the normal symbol variation display can be held up to the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the normal symbol hold number. The normal symbol holding number is displayed by the LED of the symbol display device 26. The number of normal symbols retained is the number (memory number) of random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is acquired every time a game ball passes to the normal symbol operating gate 27 and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Equivalent to. Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one.

  The normal symbol success / failure random number is set with a winning value in advance. If the normal symbol success / failure random number acquired at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the winning value, " That is, in the normal symbol success / failure determination, it is determined whether or not the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number matches the winning value. If they match, it is determined that the second start port 29 is opened and closed as a hit. The In addition, when it is determined that the symbol is a win in the normal symbol success / failure determination (when the acquired random number for normal symbol success / failure coincides with the winning value), the stop symbol of the normal symbol displayed on the symbol display device 26 is “ A “normal symbol” is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be wrong (when the acquired random number for normal symbol determination does not match the winning value), the stop symbol of the normal symbol displayed on the symbol display device 26 is “ The “ordinary normal symbol” is determined. After the normal symbol variation display is finished, a stop display time (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) is set.

  It should be noted that determination of normal symbol success / failure, normal symbol variation display and stop display, normal symbol stop symbol determination, normal symbol hold storage and hold digestion are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  In this embodiment, two start ports 28 and 29 are provided. The first start port 28 is provided below the central device 24 (effect display device 25). In the present embodiment, the first start port 28 is located in a lower region at the approximate center in the left-right direction of the game region 21. Therefore, a game ball that is launched by “left-handed” aiming at the left area of the game area 21 and flows down to the left of the effect display device 25 can enter the first start opening 28. The second starting port 29 is provided on the right side surface of the central device 24 and is located in the right side area of the game area 21. Therefore, a game ball that is launched by “right-handed” aiming at the right area of the game area 21 and flows down to the right of the effect display device 25 can enter the second start port 29. The second start port 29 of the present embodiment is disposed in the lower region in the right region of the game region 21 and is provided below the normal symbol operating gate 27.

  The first starting port 28 is configured as a “fixed starting port” in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, and the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second starting port 29 includes one wing piece portion 29a, and the wing piece portion 29a is in a state of being in a state along the right wall surface of the effect display device 25 (the right side surface of the central device 24). ”And an“ opening / closing start port ”that changes to an“ open state ”in which the upper end is rotated to the right about the lower end. The second starting port 29 is in an open state in which a game ball can enter when the wing piece portion 29a is opened, and is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter when the wing piece portion 29a is closed. As described above, the second starting port 29 is activated when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination of “normal hit symbol”, and functions as a so-called “normal electric accessory”. The second start port 29 of the present embodiment is configured to perform one or more opening / closing operations by one operation.

  When the opening time extension function described later is in operation, the opening time of the second start port 29 is extended from a short opening time (for example, 0.1 to 0.5 seconds) to a long opening time (for example, 4 to 6 seconds). The This makes it very difficult (substantially impossible) to enter the game ball into the second starting port 29 when the opening time extension function is not in operation (normal time). At the time of operation, a game ball can enter the second starting port 29, and the frequency of the game ball entering is higher than normal (when the open extension function is not activated). In this embodiment, the opening time of the second start port 29 when the opening time extension function is activated is “5.1 seconds (= 1.7 seconds × 3 times)”. The first opening time of the second starting port 29 (1.7 seconds in this embodiment) is defined as “first opening time”.

  Inside the first start port 28, a first start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 6) for detecting entry of a game ball is provided. Further, inside the second start port 29, a second start port entrance detection switch 29s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the entrance of a game ball and a second start port solenoid for operating the wing piece 29a. 29c (see FIG. 6).

  When the game ball enters the first start port 28, the first special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display device 26. The first special symbol game that stops and displays in the off mode) is performed. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the second special symbol starts to be displayed on the symbol display device 26, and after the predetermined time has passed, A second special symbol game is displayed in which a stop symbol is displayed in the off symbol (off mode). Therefore, the first special symbol corresponds to the “first symbol” of the present invention, the second special symbol corresponds to the “second symbol” of the present invention, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The symbol display device 26 that performs the process corresponds to the “first symbol display unit” and the “second symbol display unit” of the present invention.

  And in the winning symbol (hit mode) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the big hit symbol (big hit mode) that triggers the occurrence of big hit and the small hit symbol (small hit mode) that triggers the occurrence of small hit There is. Further, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 28 and the entrance of the game ball into the second start port 29.

  In the present embodiment, a first special symbol that is acquired when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 and is used for determining whether or not to execute a big hit game (first big hit lottery). A random number for determining whether or not to win and a second special that is acquired when a game ball enters the second starting port 29 and is used to determine whether or not to execute a big hit game (second big hit lottery). A random number for determining whether to win a symbol is provided. Furthermore, a first special symbol determining random number for determining the stop symbol of the first special symbol and a second special symbol determining random number for determining the stop symbol of the second special symbol are provided.

  As the game ball enters the first start port 28, the first special symbol success / failure determination random number and the first special symbol determination random number are acquired. One special symbol determination random number is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. As the game ball enters the second start port 29, a second special symbol success / failure determination random number and a second special symbol determination random number are acquired, and a predetermined area (second) in the RAM of the main control unit 200 is acquired. Is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in the hold storage area). The first special symbol hold count and the second special symbol hold count are displayed by the LEDs of the symbol display device 26, respectively.

  Here, the special symbol hold function will be described. The number of game balls that have entered the first starting port 28 can be held up to the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the first special symbol reservation number. The first special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28 and is stored in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (first special symbol success / failure determination random number, first special symbol determination random number). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination random number is acquired together with the first special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the first starting port 28. This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the first special symbol. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

  In addition, the number of game balls that have entered the second starting port 29 can be reserved up to the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the second special symbol reservation number. The second special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 29 and is stored in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (second special symbol determination random number, second special symbol determination random number). In the present embodiment, the second special symbol determination random number is also acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the second start port 29, so the second special symbol hold number is: This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the second special symbol. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. On-hold storage and on-hold digestion of the first and second special symbols are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  The special symbol success / failure determination random number is set with a jackpot value for determination of success / failure, and the first special symbol success / failure determination random number or the second start acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28. When the random number for determining whether or not the second special symbol is acquired at the timing of entering the mouth 29 matches the jackpot value, the jackpot is determined. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display. In the present embodiment, the probability that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a jackpot (the probability that the first special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the jackpot value) and the probability that the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is the jackpot ( The probability that the second special symbol success / failure random number matches the winning value) is set to about “1/330” when the probability variation function described later is not activated, and the probability variation function is activated. Is set to about “1/44”.

  When the first special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined to be a big hit, and the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the symbol display device 26 is determined as the big hit symbol. In addition, in the first special symbol success / failure determination, if the first special symbol success / failure random number does not coincide with the big hit value (in the case of losing), the first special symbol success / failure random number is used to play the small hit game. Whether or not it is generated is further determined (small hit determination of the first special symbol). In this small hit determination, a small hit value that will generate a small hit game is set in advance, and if the first special symbol success / failure random number that does not match the big hit value matches the small hit value, It is determined to be a hit. When it is determined that a small hit is made in this small hit determination, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the symbol display device 26 is determined as the small hit symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit and the result of the first special symbol's small hit determination is not a big hit, the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is finally disengaged, The first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 26 is determined to be a detached symbol.

  Similarly, in the second special symbol success / failure determination, when the second special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the jackpot value (in the case of a big hit), the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 26 is the jackpot symbol. To be determined. In addition, in the second special symbol success / failure determination, if the second special symbol success / failure random number does not match the big hit value (in the case of losing), the second special symbol success / failure random number is used to play the small hit game. The determination as to whether or not to generate the second special symbol small hit determination is performed in the same manner as the first special symbol small hit determination. When it is determined that a small hit is made in this small hit determination, the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the symbol display device 26 is determined as the small hit symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit and the result of the second special symbol's small hit determination is not a big hit, the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is finally disengaged, The second special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined to be a detached symbol.

  In this embodiment, the probability of determining “small hit” (small hit probability) in the first special symbol small hit determination and the second special symbol small hit determination is set to about “1/34”, respectively. Is done.

  The first special symbol and the second special symbol are each configured to be variably displayed according to a predetermined variation pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). The special symbol variation pattern is selected by lottery from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol success / failure determination is executed.

  A plurality of variation patterns tables of special symbols used when performing the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are prepared, and each is selected and used according to the gaming state (variation mode of the special symbol). In these multiple variation pattern tables, the “high probability shortening variation” selected in the high probability shortening state (high probability shortening variation mode) in which all of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are operating. “Pattern table” and “Low probability normal variation pattern table” selected in the low probability normal state (low probability normal variation mode) in which none of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open time extension function is operating, A “special variation pattern table” selected in a special variation state (special variation mode) in which a special variation period is set is included. These variation pattern tables are stored in the ROM of the main control unit 200.

  Here, the “special variation period” means that the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment) after the small hit game executed as a result of the first special symbol game is completed. This is a period and is set using a special variation counter. That is, when the small hit game is executed as a result of the first special symbol game, the variation mode of the special symbol shifts to the special variation mode.

  The high probability shortening variation pattern table and the low probability normal variation pattern table are used corresponding to the gaming state (operation state of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function), and are included in each table. The type of change pattern and the appearance rate are also corresponding to the game state. When special symbols are displayed in a variable manner according to the variation patterns included in the high probability shortening variation pattern table or the low probability normal variation pattern table, the variation display of the later described design symbols linked to the variation display (by the effect display device 25). The normal symbol variation effect display (the symbol variation effect display based on the normal effect pattern) is performed by the effect display).

  On the other hand, the special variation pattern table is not a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state (operation state of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, the open time extension function), and the variation corresponding to the gaming state. Compared with a pattern table (high probability shortened variation pattern table, low probability normal variation pattern table), the types and number of variation patterns included in the table, variation times defined by the variation patterns, and the like are different. Therefore, in the special variation pattern table, a variation pattern that cannot appear in the variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state can appear, or a variation pattern appearance method different from the variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state can be used. . The fluctuation pattern (special fluctuation pattern) defined in the special fluctuation pattern table of this embodiment has a fixed time (for example, 10 seconds). When a special symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the special variation pattern, a special symbol variation effect display (indicated as a special effect pattern) is performed by a variation display of an effect symbol described later (effect display by the effect display device 25) in conjunction with the variation display. Based on the symbol variation effect display).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the second special symbol priority variation process is performed in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. That is, when both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are 1 or more, the second special symbol starts to fluctuate preferentially from the first special symbol, and the hold of the second special symbol is stopped. Digested preferentially. Then, when the first special symbol hold count is 1 or more and the second special symbol hold count becomes zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of first special symbol, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of second special symbol, stop of first special symbol Determination of symbol, determination of stop symbol of second special symbol, change display and stop display of first special symbol, change display and stop display of second special symbol, priority change of second special symbol will be described later. 200.

  Next, the big hit game which is one aspect of the win game will be described. The jackpot game of this embodiment includes a first special symbol jackpot game executed as a result of the first special symbol game and a second special symbol jackpot game executed as a result of the second special symbol game. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 26 is a big hit symbol (when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), The control unit 200 starts a big hit game (special game) which is relatively advantageous to the player. The jackpot game is started by setting the jackpot game flag (the first special symbol jackpot game flag or the second special symbol jackpot game flag) to ON. During the big hit game, the big winning openings 30, 31 (attackers) are opened and closed.

  In the present embodiment, two large winning openings 30, 31 are provided. These special winning openings 30 and 31 are located in the right area of the game area 21, the first big winning opening 30 is provided on the right side surface of the central device 24, and the second large winning opening 31 is the central device 24. It is provided in the lower right. In the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 30 is located below the normal symbol operating gate 27 and above the second start opening 29, and the second big prize opening 31 is below the second start opening 29. Is located. Therefore, game balls that are launched by “right-handed” aiming at the right area of the game area 21 and flow down to the right of the effect display device 25 enter the first grand prize opening 30 and the second grand prize opening 31. It becomes possible. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for the game balls entering the first grand prize opening 30 and the game balls entering the second big prize opening 31. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls that are paid out in response to the entry of one game ball into the first big prize opening 30 is the prize that is paid out in accordance with the entry of one game ball into the second start opening 29. It is the same as the number of balls (for example, 3), and the number of prize balls to be paid out in response to the entry of one game ball to the second big prize opening 31 is the game ball 1 to the first big prize opening 30 It is set to be larger than the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the number of balls entered (for example, 14 balls). However, the number of winning balls in the first big winning opening 30 may be the same as the number of winning balls in the second big winning opening 31 (for example, 14). The first big winning opening 30 corresponds to the “first opening / closing entrance” of the present invention, and the second big winning opening 31 corresponds to the “second opening / closing entrance” of the present invention.

  The first grand prize winning port 30 includes a single wing piece portion 30a, a first big prize winning port solenoid 30c (see FIG. 6) for opening and closing the wing piece portion 30a, and a first for detecting the entry of a game ball. It is mainly composed of a big winning opening entrance detection switch 30s (see FIG. 6). Like the blade piece 29a of the second starting port 29, the blade piece 30a of the first grand prize winning port 30 is in a state along the right wall surface (the right side surface of the central device 24) of the effect display device 25. It is configured to change between a “closed state” and an “open state” in which the upper end is rotated rightward about the lower end. The second big prize opening 31 is a so-called “attacker type” big prize opening, and an opening / closing plate 31a and a second big prize opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 6) for opening and closing the opening / closing plate 31a, It is mainly composed of a second grand prize opening entrance detection switch 31s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the entrance of a game ball. The opening / closing plate 31a of the second big prize opening 31 is formed in a horizontally long plate shape, and is rotated toward the front side of the board surface with the “closed state” being a state along the board surface of the game board 20 and the lower end as a center. It is comprised so that it may change to the "open state" which is a state.

  The opening of the special winning openings 30, 31 is terminated when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the special winning openings 30, 31 are switched from the open state to the closed state when the end condition is satisfied. Predetermined termination conditions include when the opening time of the grand prize opening 30, 31 has reached the predetermined opening time, or when the number of game balls that have entered the open large winning opening 30, 31 has reached a prescribed number can do. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of the first big prize opening 30 is set to 1, and the prescribed number of the second big prize opening 31 is set to six. However, the prescribed number of the first big prize opening 30 may be the same as the prescribed number of the second big prize opening 31. In addition, a predetermined interval time is set after closing the special winning openings 30 and 31. In particular, the first grand prize opening interval time after the first big prize opening 30 is closed is set to “20 seconds”, and the lottery effect display described later is executed within the first big prize opening interval time. The

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second start port 29 and the first big prize opening 30 are respectively the outer shape mainly including the blade pieces 29a and 30a, the number of the blade pieces 29a and 30a, and the blade pieces. The opening method (movement) of 29a and 30a is common. Thus, since the first big prize opening 30 has the same opening and closing manner as the second start opening 29, in the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 30 has the same function as the second start opening 29. It is possible to give an impression to the player that the entrance is equipped with (a function that triggers the big hit lottery). Further, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, the “fourth opening time” that is the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 in the second special symbol big hit game and the second special symbol big hit game is the second start opening. It is substantially the same as the “first opening time” that is 29 opening times (1.7 seconds in this embodiment), and is obtained by the number of game balls that can be entered (specified number) and the entry of game balls. The number of winning balls that can be made is also common to the second start opening 29 and the first big winning opening 30. Thereby, the 1st big prize opening 30 is provided with the opening-and-closing aspect similar to the 2nd starting opening 29, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is the same function as the 2nd starting opening 29 (function which becomes an opportunity of a big hit lottery) ) Can be given to the player more effectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 31 is different from the second starting opening 29 in appearance shape, opening time, number of playable balls (specified number), number of winning balls, and the like. Thereby, the second grand prize opening 31 is a ball opening having a function different from that of the second start opening 29, and gives the player the impression that it is a different type of ball opening from the first big prize opening 30. Can do. As a result, it is possible to effectively give the player the impression that the first big winning opening 30 is a pitch opening having the same function as the second starting opening 29 (a function that triggers the big hit lottery).

  In the case of one round game from the opening start to the end of the big winning openings 30, 31, the big hit game is continued until a predetermined maximum number of consecutive rounds (16 rounds in this embodiment) is completed. In the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 30 is opened and closed in the first round, and the second big prize opening 31 is opened and closed in the second to sixteenth rounds.

  In the first special symbol jackpot game, in the first round, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened for the “third opening time” shorter than the above “first opening time (1.7 seconds)”, and the second to the 16th rounds. The second big prize opening 31 is opened for “second opening time” longer than “first opening time (1.7 seconds)” and “third opening time”. In the second special symbol jackpot game, in the first round, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened for “fourth opening time” which is substantially the same as “first opening time (1.7 seconds)”. In the round, the second grand prize opening 31 is opened for “second opening time”.

  Here, the “third opening time” is the time when the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 30 becomes difficult to recognize and the possibility that the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 30 becomes extremely low or the first opening time. This time is set as the time at which a game ball can hardly enter the big winning opening 30 and is set to “0.1 second” in this embodiment. Further, the “second opening time” means that it is easy for a plurality of game balls to easily enter the second grand prize opening 31, and a predetermined number (six) of the second big prize opening 31 is entered. It is set as the time when the execution possibility of the ball and the associated prize ball payout becomes extremely high, that is, the time when the prize ball payout amount increases, and is set to “26 seconds” in this embodiment. In addition, as described above, the “fourth opening time” is set as substantially the same time as the “first opening time” (1.7 seconds in the present embodiment). It is set as a time when the possibility that a single number of game balls (the prescribed number of the first big winning opening 30 in this embodiment) can be entered is high. Due to the difference between the opening times of the first grand prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 31 as described above, the first round of the big hit game has a short execution period (0.1 seconds or 1.7 seconds) (the prize ball payout). (Small amount) Positioned as “No Round” or “Less Round”, and the 2nd to 16th rounds of the big hit game have a long execution period (26 seconds) (a lot of prize balls are paid) It is positioned as “Round” or “Multi-round”. Of these, “round without play” or “round with few balls” can be regarded as “short-time round”, and “round with ball” or “round with many balls” can be regarded as “long-time round”.

  Next, the small hit game which is one mode of the hit game will be described. The small hit games of the present embodiment include a first special symbol small hit game executed as a result of the first special symbol game and a second special symbol small hit game executed as a result of the second special symbol game. is there. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 26 is a small hit symbol (when the result of the small hit determination is a small hit), the main control unit 200 plays the small hit game. Let it begin. The small hit game is a hit game that is started by setting the small hit game flag (first special symbol small hit game flag or second special symbol small hit game flag) to ON. In the first special symbol small hit game, the second big prize opening 31 is substantially the same as the “third opening time (0.1 seconds in this embodiment)” “the fifth opening time (0.1 seconds in this embodiment). ) ”Is opened and closed only once, and in the second special symbol small hit game, the first big prize opening 30 is opened and closed only once in“ fourth opening time (1.7 seconds in this embodiment) ”. Do. For this reason, in the first special symbol small hit game, it is difficult to recognize the opening / closing operation of the second big winning opening 31, and the possibility that the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 is extremely low (substantially). Ca n’t enter). In the second special symbol small hit game, there is a high possibility that one (specified number) of game balls can enter the first big winning opening 30.

  In the small hit game, the “small hit ending time” is set after the first big prize opening 30 is opened. Then, the small hitting ending time of the second special symbol small hit game is set to the same time (20 seconds in the present embodiment) as the above-mentioned first big winning opening interval time. The lottery effect display described later is executed within the winning ending time.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, a high-probability short-time game in which the variable time shortening function, the open time extending function, and the probability varying function are activated is started. The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. The variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 29 start to operate. The operation of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function is realized by the control of the main control unit 200, which will be described later. The fluctuation time shortening function includes a normal figure fluctuation time shortening function for shortening the fluctuation time of a normal symbol. And a special figure variation time shortening function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability variation function starts to operate with a probability of 100% after the big hit game ends. By the operation of the probability variation function, the probability of the special symbol success / failure determination relating to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, that is, the probability that the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol is changed (improved). . This probability variation function is realized by the control of the main control unit 200 described later. The probability variation function of this embodiment starts and ends operation together with the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function. While the probability variation function is in operation, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination will be a big hit is improved by increasing the set number of jackpot values for the special symbol success / failure determination. Specifically, a normal probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the set number of jackpot values is larger than the normal probability success / failure determination table are prepared. Then, during normal game (when the probability variation function is not activated), the success / failure determination is performed using the normal probability success / failure determination table, and when the probability variation function is activated, the success / failure determination is performed using the high probability success / failure determination table.

  Fluctuation time shortening function, opening time extension function, and probability variation function end their operations after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is started, or when the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches the predetermined number of times. . In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are such that after the jackpot game is over, the next jackpot game is not started and the number of times the special symbol changes reaches “70 times”. End operation. As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured as a so-called ST machine that performs a limited probability variation game (number-of-times probability variation game) in which the start of the next special game is not secured (promise).

  Next, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 will be described. FIG. 3 shows a screen display example of the effect display device 25. In the display area 25a of the effect display device 25, effect symbol display units 25b to 25d that perform symbol variation effect display using the effect symbols are provided. The area where the effect symbol display portions 25 b to 25 d are provided constitutes a main display area that occupies the center of the display area 25 a of the effect display device 25. The effect symbols of the effect symbol display units 25b to 25d are displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol of the symbol display device 26. That is, the symbol variation effect display is executed when a game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29. The effect symbol display units 25b to 25d are three symbol displays including a left symbol display unit 25b that displays a left symbol, a middle symbol display unit 25c that displays a middle symbol, and a right symbol display unit 25d that displays a right symbol. It consists of parts. Each symbol display unit has a symbol variation direction set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction). Each symbol display unit can display symbols consisting of “1” to “9”.

  In the effect symbol display units 25b to 25d, the effect symbol is displayed in a linking manner in conjunction with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The symbol variation effect display that stops is displayed. In the production symbol, the same combination of symbols, such as “7, 7, 7” and “3, 3, 3”, is a big hit symbol of the first special symbol, a big hit symbol of the second special symbol, and a small hit of the second special symbol It is a hit mode corresponding to the symbol, and is a combination of an order such as “1, 2, 3”, an odd number such as “1, 3, 5”, or a reach such as “7, 6, 7”. A chance symbol (a so-called chance eye), which is a predetermined specific symbol other than the winning symbol, such as a missing symbol, is a hit mode corresponding to the small bonus symbol of the first special symbol, and other symbol combinations It is a detachment mode corresponding to the detachment pattern of the special symbol.

  In the symbol variation effect display, the variation mode (variation pattern) of the effect symbol and the stop symbol are determined by the sub-control unit 260 based on the variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. It is configured. Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol. The contents of the effect such as the change time of the special symbol, the change time of the second special symbol, and the presence or absence of the reach effect for each special symbol are shown. The main control unit 200 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol randomly (by random lottery) according to the determination result of the first special symbol and the determination result of the second special symbol. Then, based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbols displayed on the effect symbol display units 25b to 25d. The stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the stop symbol of the second special symbol. The stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined at random (by random number lottery) according to the determination result of the first special symbol, and the stop symbol of the second special symbol is randomly determined according to the determination result of the second special symbol ( Determined by random lottery). And based on the stop information designation | designated command which shows the stop symbol of the 1st special symbol determined by the main control part 200, and the stop symbol of the 2nd special symbol, the sub-control part 260 stops display on the effect symbol display parts 25b-25d. The stop design of the effect design to be performed is determined.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured so that various effects such as a background change effect, a notice effect, and a reach effect are performed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 from when the effect symbol is started to be displayed in a variable manner until it is stopped. Has been. In this embodiment, the production mode (probability production mode, normal production mode, special production mode) corresponding to the special symbol variation mode (high probability shortening variation mode, low probability normal variation mode, special variation mode) is set. The mode effect display indicating the set effect mode is performed. “Mode effect display” is realized by displaying a background, a character, a character, or the like indicating the current effect mode (variation mode) in the display area of the effect display device 25.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 3, the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 is provided with a first hold display part 25e and a second hold display part 25f below the effect symbol display parts 25b to 25d. The first hold display section 25e and the second hold display section 25f constitute a first sub display area and a second sub display area arranged around the effect symbol display sections 25b to 25d, which are main display areas, respectively. . The first reserved number display unit 25e is arranged in the lower left peripheral part of the display area 25a of the effect display device 25, and the second reserved number display part 25f is arranged in the lower right peripheral part of the display region 25a of the effect display device 25. ing. The first reserved display unit 25e is displayed in conjunction with the number of first special symbol reservations displayed on the symbol display device 26, and the number of circle figures “◯” corresponding to the number of first special symbol reservations is displayed. The second reserved display unit 25f is displayed in conjunction with the number of second special symbol reservations displayed on the symbol display device 26, and displays the number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the number of second special symbol reservations.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 28, the hold display on the first hold display unit 25e increases by 1 in conjunction with the display of the first special symbol hold number on the symbol display device 26, and the symbol display In response to the start of variable display of the first special symbol on the device 26, the hold display of the first hold display unit 25e decreases by 1 in conjunction with the display of the number of first special symbol hold on the symbol display device 26. The hold effect display is performed. In addition, the hold display of the second hold display unit 25f increases by 1 in conjunction with the display of the number of second special symbol hold on the symbol display device 26, triggered by the game ball entering the second start port 29, When the variable display of the second special symbol is started on the symbol display device 26, the hold display on the second hold display unit 25f decreases by 1 in conjunction with the display of the number of second special symbol hold on the symbol display device 26. The second hold effect display is executed. As described above, the first hold effect display performed by the first hold display unit 25e is configured as a “first ball play effect display” for informing the entry of the game ball to the first start port 28, and the second hold effect display. The second on-hold effect display performed on the display unit 25f is configured as a “second input effect display” for notifying that the game ball has entered the second start port 29.

  Each time the first special symbol hold number or the second special symbol hold number changes, a “hold number designation command” indicating the hold number after the change is transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260. The The display of the special symbol reservation number in the hold display units 25e and 25f of the effect display device 25 is performed under the control of the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 based on the hold number designation command.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 30, a lottery effect display is performed in which the effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect symbol display sections 25b to 25d. The lottery effect display, like the symbol variation effect display performed in conjunction with the first special symbol and the second special symbol, starts the variation display of the effect symbol, and a predetermined time (10 to 15 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. This is performed by stopping and displaying the effect symbols in a hitting manner or a detaching manner later. Thereby, following the big hit lottery using the second special symbol based on the entrance of the game ball to the second starting port 29, the third special symbol based on the entrance of the game ball to the first big winning port 30 It is possible to give an impression to the player that the big hit lottery using the game will be performed. That is, the lottery effect display is positioned as an open / closed lottery indicating whether or not to perform the opening / closing operation of the second grand prize winning opening 31. The first big winning opening 30 is in an open state (1.7 seconds open) where there is a high possibility of entering one game ball. One round of the second special symbol small hit game or the second special symbol big hit game This is when the eyes are executed. For this reason, the lottery effect display is made during the first big winning opening interval time (20 seconds in this embodiment) after the first round of the second special symbol jackpot game is finished or the second special symbol jackpot game is finished. During the small hitting ending time (20 seconds in this embodiment).

  In addition, a third hold display unit 25g is provided between the first hold number display unit 25e and the second hold display unit 25f in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25. The third reserved display part 25g constitutes a third sub display area arranged around the effect symbol display parts 25b to 25d, which is the main display area. In the third hold display portion 25g, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 30, a circular figure “◯” is displayed, and due to the game ball entering the first big prize opening 30 When the effect symbol starts to be changed (lottery effect display), the third hold effect display is executed in which the display of the circular figure “◯” is deleted. As described above, the third hold effect display performed in the third hold display unit 25g is configured as a “third pay effect display” for informing the game ball entering the first grand prize opening 30. The player can be given an impression that the game ball has been put into the first grand prize opening 30 by the hold effect display.

  The stop display mode of the effect symbol in the lottery effect display differs depending on the type of winning game (big hit game or small hit game) that triggered the opening of the first big winning opening 30. Specifically, when the effect symbol starts to display a change display (lottery effect display) triggered by the game ball entering the first grand prize opening 30 opened as the first round of the second special symbol jackpot game. The lottery effect display of the winning pattern in which the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (winning display) in a winning manner (same combination of three digits) is executed. When the lottery effect display of the winning pattern is executed, after the end of the lottery effect display, the second to sixteenth rounds of the big hit game are continuously executed, and the opening / closing operation of the second big winning opening 31 is repeatedly performed. . On the other hand, if the production symbol starts to change (the lottery production display) when the game ball has entered the first big prize opening 30 opened in the second special symbol small hit game, the production symbol is lost. A lottery effect display of an out-of-pattern that stops and displays (decision display) in a mode (a combination of symbols other than the same three digits) is executed. When the lottery effect display of the off pattern is executed, the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 31 is not performed after the lottery effect display ends.

  As described above, the lottery effect display is executed when the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 30, so that the first big prize opening 30 is the same as the first start opening 28 and the second start opening 29. In addition, it is possible to make the player recognize that the entrance is provided with a function that triggers the execution of the big hit lottery (the open / close lottery of the second big prize opening 31) for determining whether or not the big hit game can be executed. And the opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 30 when the lottery effect display is the stop display at the big winning symbol of the second special symbol (opening / closing operation of the first big winning port 30 in the second special symbol big hit game) In the case of being performed, the winning display is performed as a result of the lottery effect display, and after the winning display is executed, the opening / closing operation of the second grand prize winning opening 31 is started. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize that the big hit lottery using the second big prize opening 31 is started by winning the big hit lottery with the game ball entering the first big prize opening 30 as an execution opportunity. it can. In addition, the lottery effect display is the opening and closing operation of the first big winning opening 30 triggered by the stop display at the small special symbol of the second special symbol (opening and closing of the first big winning port 30 in the second special symbol small hit game) When the operation is performed through the operation), a winning selection is displayed as a result of the lottery effect display, and the second grand prize opening 31 does not start the opening / closing operation, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 30. It is possible to make the player recognize that he has lost the jackpot lottery as an execution opportunity.

  Next, the progress of the game and the direction in which the game ball is launched will be described. In the low-probability normal state where the open time extension function is not activated (low-probability normal variation mode), the left-handed game ball is fired at the left side of the game area 21 to be below the effect display device 25. A game ball can be made to enter the first start port 28 located and the first special symbol game can be executed. In the low probability normal state, since the open time extension function is not activated, the player hits the right hand in the low probability normal state, the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. Even if the 2 start opening 29 is in an open state, the opening time is extremely short (0.1 seconds in this embodiment), and there is almost no possibility that a game ball enters the second start opening 29. In addition, prize winning openings 32 to 35 are arranged to be biased to the left of the game area 21. Therefore, in the low probability normal state where the open time extension function is not activated, right-handed is not a good idea for the player, and left-handed is more efficient than right-handed (some awards The game can be advanced (while acquiring the ball).

  As a result of the first special symbol game, when the first special symbol jackpot game is executed, after the jackpot game is finished, the high-probability short-time state (high probability shortening variation mode) in which the open time extension function is activated is set to 100. Move with a probability of%. In the high-probability short-time state, the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 located on the right side of the effect display device 25 by making a right-hand hit to launch the game ball aiming at the right side area of the game area 21. The symbol game can be executed. Then, when the result of the normal symbol game is a win, the second start port 29 is opened on the right side of the effect display device 25. At this time, since the opening time extension function is activated, the second start port 29 performs opening and closing operations three times with an opening time of 1.7 seconds per time (through 5.1 seconds opening). . For this reason, by continuing the right strike, it is possible to cause the game ball to enter the second start port 29 and to execute the second special symbol game.

  As a result of the second special symbol game, when the second special symbol big hit game is executed, the game ball can be made to enter the second big winning opening 31 by continuing the right hitting, You can win a prize ball. In addition, even after the end of the second special symbol jackpot game, there is a 100% probability that it will shift to a high-probability short-time state. The game can be repeatedly executed, and the game can be efficiently advanced to obtain a large amount of prize balls.

  Next, the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 31 in the winning game (big winning game and small winning game) and the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 are performed as the winning game progresses. The effect display will be described.

  The upper part of FIG. 4 shows the opening pattern (first special symbol small winning big opening opening pattern) of the first special symbol small winning game big winning openings 30, 31, and the lower part of FIG. The opening pattern of the big winning holes 30 and 31 for the jackpot game (first special symbol big winning hole opening pattern for the big bonus game) is shown.

  When the first special symbol small hit game is performed, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 4, the second big winning opening 31 opens and closes according to the “fifth opening time (0.1 seconds in this embodiment)”. Do. Then, with the start of the first special symbol small hit game, a mode transition suggestion effect display that suggests that the variation mode of the special symbol may shift to the special variation mode is executed. In the mode transition suggestion effect display, the effect symbol display units 25b to 25d of the effect display device 25 are performed in response to the effect symbol being stopped and displayed at a chance or reach miss. The mode transition suggestion effect is continuously executed until the first special symbol small hit game ends. When the first special symbol small hit game is completed, a mode transition confirmation effect display for notifying that the transition to the special variation mode is confirmed is executed, and the mode shifts to the special variation mode in which the special variation of the special symbol is performed. The mode transition confirmed effect display can be performed by displaying a message such as “special mode entry” in the display area 25 a of the effect display device 25.

  When the first special symbol big hit game is performed, the big hit game start effect display (big hit fanfare effect) is executed at the start of the big hit game. Then, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 4, as the first round game, the first grand prize opening 30 opens and closes according to the “third opening time (0.1 seconds)”, and the second to the 16th rounds As a game, the second grand prize opening 31 opens and closes according to the “second opening time (26 seconds)”. The jackpot game start effect display is continued until the second round of the first special symbol jackpot game is started. A round game effect display is executed during each round game of the 2nd to 16th rounds, and an inter-round effect display (interval effect) is executed after the end of each round game of the 2nd to 15th rounds. Then, after the end of the first special symbol jackpot game (after the end of the 16th round game), a jackpot game end effect display (a jackpot ending effect) is executed. In the first special symbol jackpot game, in the first round game, in addition to the short prize opening opening time, the jackpot game start effect display is executed, so for the player the first round game of the first round game It is difficult to recognize the existence, and it is possible to make the player recognize that the big hit game for 15 rounds in which the second big prize winning opening 31 is opened and closed is executed by the round game after the second round.

  The upper part of FIG. 5 shows the opening pattern (second special symbol small winning big opening opening pattern) of the second special symbol small hit game big winning openings 30, 31, and the lower part of FIG. The open pattern of the big winning openings 30, 31 when the big hit game is executed (the second special symbol big winning opening open pattern) is shown.

  When the second special symbol small hit game is performed, a first big winning opening opening start effect display for notifying that the opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 30 starts is executed. Then, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 5, the first grand prize opening 30 opens and closes according to the “fourth opening time (1.7 seconds)”, and during that time, the characters “Aim for the right!” Are displayed. The first big winning entrance entrance promotion effect display instructing such right-handed is executed. In addition, as the game ball enters the opened first grand prize opening 30, the above-described third hold effect display is executed on the third hold display unit 25 g of the effect display device 25, and the first big prize port 30 is displayed. With the closing of, the above-described lottery effect display of the off-pattern is executed during the small hitting ending time (20 seconds).

  Further, when the second special symbol big hit game is performed, the first big winning opening release start effect display is executed in the same manner as the second special symbol big hit game. Then, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 5, as the first round game, the first grand prize opening 30 opens and closes according to the “fourth opening time (1.7 seconds)” in the same manner as the second special symbol small hit game. The first big winning opening entrance promotion effect display for instructing the right hand is executed in the same manner as the second special symbol small hit game. Then, with the game ball entering the opened first grand prize opening 30, the above-described third hold effect display is executed on the third hold display unit 25 g of the effect display device 25, and Along with the closing, the above-described winning pattern lottery effect display is executed during the first grand prize opening interval time (20 seconds).

  After the end of the lottery effect display of the winning pattern (after the passage of the first grand prize opening interval time), the second big prize opening 31 is “the second opening time (26 seconds in this embodiment) as the round game of the 2nd to 16th rounds. Open / close operation according to ")". A round game effect display is executed during each round game of the 2nd to 16th rounds, and an effect display between the rounds (interval effect) is executed after the completion of each round game of the 2nd to 15th rounds. At the end of the game, a jackpot game end effect display (a jackpot ending effect) is executed.

  In the case of the second special symbol small hit game or the second special symbol big hit game, the game ball does not enter the first big winning opening 30 before the fourth opening time (1.7 seconds) elapses. Is displayed as a failed entry effect display indicating that a game ball has not entered the first grand prize opening 30 after the first big prize opening 30 is closed. In addition, when a game ball does not enter the first big winning opening 30 in the first round of the second special symbol jackpot game, a revival hit effect display is executed after the ball failure display, and then the jackpot The remaining 2-16 rounds of the game are executed.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the electronic control unit includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

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

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

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 constitutes a go / no-go determination unit that performs the go / no-go determination of the special symbol by the go / no-go determination program stored in the ROM, with the CPU 200b as the main body. Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 includes a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s, a first start opening prize detection switch 28s, a second start opening prize detection switch 29s, a first big prize opening ball detection switch 30s, and a second big prize opening. An incoming ball detection switch 31 s is connected, and these signals are input to the main control unit 200. Connected to the panel output relay board 202 are a symbol display device 26, a second start opening solenoid 29c, a first large winning opening solenoid 30c, and a second large winning opening solenoid 31c, and a control signal from the main control unit 200 is received. Is output.

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 10a to 10d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, stop information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice control commands Is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing symbol variation effect display, lottery effect display, and the like) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs and lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative driving board 261, and the speaker 10a that outputs various sounds, sounds, and the like to the amplifier board 263 in accordance with the progress of the game. 10d are connected. Further, the effect button 5 d is connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 selects / selects lighting / flashing patterns of various LEDs / lamps based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 5d (reception of a variation pattern designation command, input of a production button operation signal, etc.). Execution processing, selection / output processing of sound effect data output from the speakers 10a to 10d, selection processing of an execution pattern (effect pattern) of the design variation effect display on the effect display device 25, and a pattern based on the execution pattern Performs execution processing of variation effects.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 7 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 7 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S11), each process of a game start process (S12), a normal symbol game process (S13), a normal electric game game process (S14), a special symbol game process (S100), and a winning game process (S200) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. In the power cut off process (S10), when a power cut occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and the power is turned on when a system reset occurs (S11). It has come to move to.

  The power-on process (S11) is performed when the power is turned on and when the power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S12), detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball payout control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game process (S13), first, the normal symbol determination is performed, and the normal symbol is stopped in the normal symbol display mode on the symbol display device 26 (see FIG. 2), or the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether to stop display in the mode. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in this embodiment is a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the second start port 29. The probabilities are different, and the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time shortening function) is operating than when the open time extension function (and variable time shortening function) is not operating.

  Next, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the normal symbol variation display time is set, and the normal symbol variation display is started in accordance with the variation display time. When the variable display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is hit and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (2nd starting port 29 is made into an open state). In the normal symbol game processing, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 29 is activated. I do. When the second start port 29 is actuated, the blade piece 29a opens to the left and right, and the second start port 29 is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S14), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 29 in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 29 is determined. It is determined whether or not there has been a prescribed number of winnings. If it is determined that a predetermined number of winnings have been made in the second starting port 29 in the open state, or if it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 29 in the open state has elapsed, the blade piece portion 29a closes and the 2nd starting port 29 will be in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S100) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 8A, a start opening winning process is performed (S101). Here, the start opening winning process (S101) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the first start opening 28 has been won (game ball has entered) (S101a). If it is determined that the first start opening 28 has not been won (S101a: NO). The process proceeds to S101e. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first start port 28 has been won (S101a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S101b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol hold count is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S101b: NO), the process proceeds to S101e, and the first special symbol hold count is less than 4. Is determined (S101b: YES), the first special symbol random number (first symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored in a predetermined area (first reserved storage area) of the RAM (S101c). The first special symbol random number includes a first special symbol determination random number, a first special symbol hit random number, a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one. Then, a first special symbol hold number designation command for designating the first special symbol hold number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S101d). The sub-control unit 260 that has received the first special symbol hold number designation command updates the hold display of the first hold display unit 25e of the effect display device 25.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second start port 29 has been won (S101e). If it is determined that the second start port 29 has not been won (S101e: NO). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start opening 29 has been won (S101e: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reservation number is less than 4 (S501f). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S101f: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S101f: YES), a second special symbol random number (second symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored in a predetermined area (second reserved storage area) of the RAM (S101g). The second special symbol random number includes a second special symbol determination random number, a second special symbol determination random number, a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one. And the 2nd special symbol reservation number designation | designated command which designates the 2nd special symbol reservation number is transmitted to the sub-control part 260 (S101h). The sub-control unit 260 that has received the second special symbol hold number designation command updates the hold display of the second hold display unit 25 f of the effect display device 25.

  Next, returning to FIG. 8A, it is determined whether or not the winning game is being played (whether the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is ON) (S102). As a result, if it is determined that a hit game is being played (a big hit game flag or a small hit game is ON) (S102: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated, and no hit game is being played (a big hit game flag). If it is determined that the small hit game flag is OFF) (S102: NO), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S103).

  As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is fluctuating (S103: YES), the process proceeds to S110 described later, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol fluctuates. When it is determined that it is not in progress (S103: NO), it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (S104). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to “0. 6 seconds ". And when it determines with it being during the stop display time of a 1st special symbol or a 2nd special symbol (S104: YES), it transfers to the process of below-mentioned S114, and a 1st special symbol or a 2nd special symbol When it is determined that it is not during the stop display time (S104: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol holding number is zero (S106). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol reservation number is zero (S106: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol reservation number is zero (S107).

  And when it determines with the 1st special symbol holding | maintenance number being zero (S107: YES), a special symbol game process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S107: NO), a first special symbol variation display process is performed (S108).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S106 that the second special symbol hold count is not zero (S106: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S109). That is, if it is determined in S106 that the second special symbol reservation number is not zero (S106: NO), the first special symbol reservation number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination process of S106.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S108) and the second special symbol variation display process (S109) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents except that the portions of the “first special symbol” and the “second special symbol” are different. The symbol is “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, and “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process. Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S108) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S109) will be omitted.

  First, a random number for determining whether or not the first special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (first holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 28) (Random number) is read (S108a), and the first special symbol determination is made (S108b). In the first special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation, the probability variation function is activated by performing the failure determination with a high probability (high probability state) in which the probability of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. If it is determined that it is not in the middle, the determination is made in a state where the probability that the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit is low (low probability state).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S108c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S108c: YES), a big hit variation pattern table distribution process is performed (S108d), and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S108c: YES), the first special It is determined whether or not the symbol determination result is a small hit (S108e).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is a small hit (S108e: YES), a small hit variation pattern table distribution process is performed (S108f), and when it is determined that it is not a small hit (S108e: YES), Outlier variation pattern table distribution processing is performed (S108g). Here, the big hit variation pattern table distribution processing, the small hit variation pattern table distribution processing, and the outlier variation pattern table distribution processing will be described. Since these fluctuation pattern distribution processes have the same contents, the following description will be made based on the flowchart of FIG. 11 as “variation pattern table distribution process (S150)”.

  First, it is determined whether or not a special variation counter set in the process of S212j described later is greater than zero (S151). The “special variation counter” is a counter for defining a special variation period in which the special variation pattern is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol, and is set in the process of S213k described later (see FIG. 16). As a result, if it is determined that the special variation counter is greater than zero (1 or more) (S151: YES), the variation pattern for special variation (variation time 10 seconds) is stored because it is during the special variation period. The special variation pattern table for special variation is set (S152). On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the special variation counter is not greater than zero (zero) (S151: NO), whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (whether or not the probability variation function is in operation). (S153).

  As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (the probability variation function is in operation) (S153: YES), a high probability shortening variation pattern table storing the high probability shortening variation pattern is set. (S154). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (the probability variation function is not in operation) (S153: NO), the low probability normal variation pattern table storing the low probability normal variation pattern is set (S155). . As described above, in this embodiment, when a game is advanced in a low-probability normal state in which the probability variation function is not activated, the game ball is caused to enter the first start port 28 by performing “left-handed”. To execute the first special symbol game. Therefore, the low probability normal variation pattern table is basically used for the first special symbol. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, when a game is advanced in a high-probability short-time state in which the probability variation function is activated, the game ball is caused to enter the second start port 29 by performing “right-handed”. To execute the second special symbol game. Therefore, the high probability shortening variation pattern table is basically used for the second special symbol.

  When the variation pattern table distribution process (S108d, S108f, S108g) is completed as described above, the process returns to FIG. 10 to acquire a variation pattern determination random number (S108h), and any one of the variation pattern distributions of S108d, S108f, S108g is obtained. The variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined using the variation pattern table set in the minute processing (S108i). Then, the design determination random number (the first special symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is read (S108j), The stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined using the read symbol determining random number (S108k). Here, the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the off symbol.

  Next, the variation display of the first special symbol is started according to the variation pattern determined in the process of S108i (S108l), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S108m). The symbol variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol and a special symbol stop information designation command indicating a type of a stop symbol of the special symbol. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the first special symbol determined in S108i, and the special symbol stop information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the first special symbol determined in S108k. is there. When these variation pattern designation command and special symbol stop information designation command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect display (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280. The Then, 1 is subtracted from the first special symbol hold count, and a first special symbol hold count designation command for designating the first special symbol hold count after the subtraction is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S108n). The sub-control unit 260 that has received this first special symbol hold number designation command updates the hold display of the first hold display unit 25e of the effect display device 25. The above is the processing when starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, returning to FIG. 8A, when it is determined in S103 that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S103: YES), the change display time of the changing special symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not elapses (S110). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S110: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S110: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S111), and the symbol suspension command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S112). The stop display time of the stopped special symbol is set (S113).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the stop display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has passed (S114). As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed (S114: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed (S114: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a winning symbol (S115 in FIG. 8B). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not a winning symbol (S115: NO), the process proceeds to S137. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a winning symbol (S115: YES), the type of hit (big hit, small hit) of the current hit is stored in the reference buffer at the end of hit. The state of the current game state flag (probability change flag, change shortening flag, release extension flag) is set (S116).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the hit type is a big hit (S117). As a result, when it is determined that the winning type is a big hit (S117: YES), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit by the first special symbol game (S118). As a result, if it is determined that the game is a big hit by the first special symbol game (S118: YES), the first special symbol jackpot big winning opening opening pattern (FIG. 4) is used as the opening pattern of the big winning openings 30, 31. (See the lower row) is set (S119), and the first special symbol big hit game flag is set to ON (S120). Thereby, the first special symbol jackpot game is started. Then, a first special symbol jackpot game start designation command indicating that the first special symbol jackpot game is started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S121).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S118 that it is not a big hit by the first special symbol game (S118: NO), since the big hit this time is a big hit by the second special symbol game, the big winning openings 30, 31 are opened. As a pattern, a second special symbol jackpot opening pattern (see the lower part of FIG. 5) is set (S122), and a second special symbol jackpot game flag is set to ON (S123). Thereby, the second special symbol jackpot game is started. Then, a second special symbol jackpot game start designation command indicating that the second special symbol jackpot game is started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S124).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S125). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S125: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S126). Transition to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S125: NO), the process proceeds to S127 as it is.

  In the process of S127, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON. If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S127: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S127: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S128), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S129). Thereby, along with the start of the big hit game, all of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are stopped.

  Next, when it is determined in the determination process of S117 that the winning type is not a big win (S117: NO), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit by the first special symbol game (S130). As a result, when it is determined that it is a small hit by the first special symbol game (S130: YES), the first special symbol small hit big winning opening release pattern (FIG. 4 is set (S131), and the first special symbol small hit game flag is set to ON (S132). Thereby, the first special symbol small hit game is started. Then, a first special symbol small hit game start designation command indicating that the first special symbol small hit game is started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S133).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a small hit by the first special symbol game (S130: NO), this small hit is a small hit by the second special symbol game, so 2 The special symbol small winning big winning opening opening pattern (see the upper part of FIG. 5) is set (S134), and the second special symbol small winning game flag is set to ON (S135). Thereby, the second special symbol small hit game is started. Then, a second special symbol small hit game start designation command indicating that the second special symbol small hit game is started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S136).

  Next, a probability variation monitoring process (S137), a fluctuation shortening monitoring process (S138), and a special fluctuation monitoring process (S139) are sequentially performed.

  The probability variation monitoring process (S137) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (whether or not the probability variation function is activated) (S137a). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (the probability variation function is not activated) (S137a: NO), the probability variation monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON (the probability variation function is activated) (S137a: YES), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S137b). The “probability variation counter” defines the operation period (high probability period) of the probability variation function, and is set in the process of S213e described later (see FIG. 16) at the end of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is zero (S137c). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not zero (S137c: NO), the probability variation monitoring process is terminated and the operation of the probability variation function is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation counter is zero (S137c: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S137d), and the probability variation monitoring process is terminated. As a result, the operation of the probability variation function ends.

  When the probability variation monitoring process (S137) is completed, a fluctuation shortening monitoring process (S138) is performed next. This variation shortening monitoring process (S138) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (whether or not the fluctuation time shortening function is activated) (S138a). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated) (S138a: NO), the fluctuation shortening monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is set to ON (the variation time shortening function is activated) (S138a: YES), the variation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S138b). The “variation shortening counter” prescribes the operation period (opening frequency improvement period) of the variation time shortening function and the opening time extending function, and is set in the process of S213g described later (see FIG. 16) at the end of the big hit game. The

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is zero (S138c). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not zero (S138c: NO), the fluctuation shortening monitoring process is terminated, and the operations of the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function are continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is zero (S138c: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF (S138d, S138e), and the fluctuation shortening monitoring process is terminated. Thereby, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is completed. In the present embodiment, the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter are set to the same number (in this embodiment, “70”) in the processing of S213e and S213g (see FIG. 16) described later. The shortening function and the opening time extension function are terminated simultaneously.

  When the fluctuation shortening monitoring process (S138) is completed, a special fluctuation monitoring process (S139) is performed next. The special fluctuation monitoring process (S139) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the special variation counter is greater than zero (S139a). As a result, when it is determined that the special fluctuation counter is zero (S139a: NO), the special fluctuation monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special variation counter is greater than zero (S139a: YES), the special variation counter is decremented by 1 (S139b). As described above, the “special variation counter” defines a special variation period, and is set in the process of S213k described later (see FIG. 16) at the end of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special variation counter has become zero (S139c). As a result, when it is determined that the special fluctuation counter is not zero (S139c: NO), the special fluctuation monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, also when it is determined that the special fluctuation counter has become zero (S139c: YES), the special fluctuation monitoring process is terminated.

  Next, returning to FIG. 8B, it is determined whether or not the change mode (game state) of the special symbol has been changed (S140). Here, the change mode of the special symbol at the end of the special symbol variation display is changed from the high probability shortened variation mode (high probability short time state) to the low probability normal variation mode (low probability normal state) One of the cases of transition from the special variation mode to the low probability normal variation mode (low probability normal state).

  As a result, when it is determined that the change mode has not been changed (S140: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the change mode has been changed (S140: YES), a mode designation command indicating the changed change mode is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S141), and the special symbol game process is terminated. .

  Next, the winning game process (S200) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a winning game is in progress (whether the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is ON) (S201). As a result, when it is determined that the winning game is not in progress (the big hit game flag and the small hit game flag are OFF) (S201: NO), the winning game process is terminated and the winning game is in progress (the big hit game flag). If it is determined that the small winning game flag is ON) (S201: YES), it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 31 is open (S202). . As a result, when it is determined that the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 31 is being opened (S202: YES), the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening being opened. It is determined whether or not the opening time 31 has elapsed (S203), and if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S203: NO), the first big winning opening 30 being opened or the second large It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening 31 (S204).

  As a result, when it is determined that no game ball has entered the open first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 31 (S204: NO), the process proceeds to S207. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 31 that is open (S204: YES), the sub control section 260 sends a big winning entry designation command. (S205). In the grand prize opening entry command, the first big prize opening entry designation command indicating that a game ball has entered the first big prize opening 30 or a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 31. Is included in the second grand prize opening entry designation command.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a specified number of game balls have entered the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 31 being opened (S206). As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number of game balls have not entered the open first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 31 (S206: NO), the big hit gaming process is finished as it is. If it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the first grand prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 31 being opened (S206: YES), the first first prize opening 30 being opened is determined. Alternatively, the second big prize opening 31 is closed (S207). In addition, when it is determined in the above-described processing of S203 that the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 31 that has been opened has passed (S203: YES), the first big prize opening 30 being opened is determined. The big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 31 is closed (S207). Then, a special winning opening closing instruction command indicating that the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 31 is closed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S208). The big prize opening closing designation command includes a first big prize opening closing designation command indicating that the first big prize opening 30 is closed or a second big prize opening closing designation command indicating that the second big prize opening 31 is closed. It is included.

  If it is determined in S202 that the first grand prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 31 is not open (S202: NO), it is determined whether or not the winning game end condition is satisfied. (S209). In the determination process of S209, in the case of a big hit game, it is determined whether or not the final round game (the 16th round game in this embodiment) has ended. In the case of a small hit game, the first big prize opening 30 is determined. Alternatively, it is determined whether one opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 31 is completed.

  As a result, when it is determined that the winning game end condition is not satisfied (S209: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time of the first grand prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 31 has elapsed. However, when it is determined that the closing time has not elapsed (S210: NO), the winning game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the closing time has elapsed (S210: YES) ), The first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 31 is opened (S211), and the number of opening of the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 31 during the big hit game (the number of rounds of the big win game) An N-th release designation command indicating whether the game is a game is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S212). The Nth opening designation command includes a first grand prize opening opening designation command indicating that the first big winning opening 30 has been opened or a second big winning opening opening designation command indicating that the second big winning opening 31 has been opened. include.

  When it is determined in S209 that the winning game end condition is satisfied (S209: YES), a winning game end process is performed (S213). Here, the winning game end process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the winning game end process, first, the winning game flag (big hit game flag or small hit game flag) is set to OFF (S213a). Next, it is determined whether or not the current hit game is a big hit game (S213b).

  As a result, when it is determined that the current hit game is a big hit game (S213b: YES), a big hit game end designation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S213c). In the jackpot game end designation command, a first special symbol jackpot game end designation command indicating that the first special symbol jackpot game has ended or a second special symbol jackpot game end designation indicating that the second special symbol jackpot game has ended. Contains commands.

  Next, the probability variation flag is set to ON (S213d), and the probability variation counter is set to “70” (S213e). As a result, at the end of the jackpot game, the probability variation function starts operating with a probability of 100% (high probability state), and the probability variation function operation period (high probability period) is special after the jackpot game ends. It is set until the number of executions of symbol variation display reaches 70.

  Next, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S213f), the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “70” (S213g), and the release extension flag is set to ON (S213h). Thereby, the operation period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function is set from the end of the big hit game until the number of executions of the special symbol fluctuation display reaches 70 times. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S213l described later.

  Next, when it is determined in S213b that the current hit game is not a big hit game (S213b: NO), since the current hit game is a small hit game, the small hit game end designation command is sub-controlled. The data is transmitted to the unit 260 (S213i). In the small hit game end designation command, the first special symbol small hit game end designation command indicating that the first special symbol small hit game has ended or the second special symbol small hit game has been completed, the second special symbol indicating that the first special symbol small hit game has ended. A small hit game end designation command is included.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current small hit game is a small hit game based on the first special symbol game (S213j). As a result, when it is determined that the current small hit game is a small hit game based on the first special symbol game (S213j: YES), the special variation counter is set to "30" (S213k). Thereby, after the end of the first special symbol small hit game, the special variation period is set until the number of executions of the special symbol variation display reaches 30 times. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current small hit game is not the first special symbol small hit game (S213j: NO), the current small hit game is the second special symbol small hit game, so in this case, Without performing the process of setting the special variation counter, the process directly proceeds to the process of S213l.

  Next, a mode designation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S213l). In the present embodiment, the variation mode of the special symbol after the first special symbol jackpot game or the second special symbol jackpot game is ended is “high probability shortening variation mode (high probability short-time state)”, and the first special symbol jackpot game. The special symbol change mode after the game ends is “special change mode”, and the special symbol change mode after the second special symbol small hit game ends is the same as immediately before the start of the second special symbol small hit game. "Fluctuation mode". In the process of S213l, a mode designation command indicating a variation mode after the end of the winning game is transmitted.

  Next, an effect mode setting process (S300), a symbol variation effect process (S400), a first special symbol small hit game effect process (S500), a first special symbol big hit game effect process (S600) performed by the sub-control unit 260, Each process of the second special symbol small hit game effect process (S700) and the second special symbol big hit game effect process (S800) will be described. These processes are subroutines of a main routine (not shown) executed by the sub-control unit 260. The CPU 260b mounted on the sub-control board 260a is a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub-control board 260a). Executes according to the program stored in

  The effect mode setting process (S300) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the mode designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S141 (see FIG. 8B) or the process of S213l (see FIG. 16) (S301). As a result, when it is determined that the mode designation command has not been received (S301: NO), the effect mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode designation command has been received (S301: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation mode designated by the mode designation command is the high probability shortening variation mode (high probability short-time state). (S302).

  As a result, when it is determined that the mode is the high probability shortening variation mode (S302: YES), the rendering mode is set to the probability variation rendering mode (ST mode) (S303). On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode is not the high probability shortening variation mode (S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the variation mode is the special variation mode (S304). As a result, when it is determined that the special variation mode is set (S304: YES), the effect mode is set to the special effect mode (S305). On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode is not the special variation mode (S304: NO), since the variation mode is the low probability normal variation mode, the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode (S306).

  Next, mode effect display is executed using the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 based on the set effect mode (S307). In the “mode effect display” by the process of S307, the sub control unit 260 sends a command (effect mode specification command) for specifying the effect mode set in any of the processes of S303, S305, and S306 to the effect display control unit 280. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 when the effect display control unit 280 receives the command. As described above, the “mode effect display” can be realized by displaying a background, a character, a character, or the like indicating the current effect mode in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25.

  Next, the symbol variation effect process (S400) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, in the processes of S108m and S109m (see FIG. 10), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation start command (variation pattern designation command and stop information designation command) transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received (S401). ). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation start command has not been received (S401: NO), the process proceeds to S410 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received (S401: YES), it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S402). The result of the special symbol success / failure determination can be determined based on the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the type of stop symbol of the special symbol designated by the stop information designation command.

  As a result, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol win / loss determination is a big hit (S402: YES), the big hit effect pattern table is selected (S403). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit (S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit (S404). As a result, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol determination is a small hit (S404: YES), a small hit effect pattern table is selected (S405). On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a small hit (S404: NO), the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of order, so the effect pattern table at the time of disconnection is selected (S406).

  Next, using the effect pattern table selected in any one of S403, S405, and S406, the effect pattern effect patterns (variation patterns) to be executed by the effect symbol display units 25b to 25d of the effect display device 25 are determined. (S407), a stop symbol (pseudo symbol) of the effect symbol is set according to the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S408). Then, the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25, and the symbol variation effect display is started (S409). The “design variation effect display” by the process of S409 is a command (designation command for designating the effect pattern determined by the process of S407) and a command (designation of stop symbol designation) set by the process of S408. Command) is transmitted to the effect display control unit 280, and the commands are received by the effect display control unit 280, whereby the command is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280. Then, if the current variation mode is the high probability shortened variation mode (high probability short time state) by the processing of S409, the “high probability short time state symbol variation effect display” is started, and the low probability normal variation mode (low probability normal variation mode). State), the “low probability normal state symbol variation effect display” is started, and in the special variation mode, “special variation state symbol variation effect display” is started. The “high-probability short-time symbol variation effect display” and the “low-probability normal state symbol variation effect display” are the “high-probability shortened variation pattern table” and “low-probability normal variation pattern table” (see FIG. 11). ) Is performed in conjunction with the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern included in the “variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state”, and is an effect display by a normal performance pattern corresponding to the gaming state. On the other hand, the “symbol variation effect display in the special variation state” cannot appear in the variation patterns included in the “special variation pattern table” (see FIG. 11), that is, the “variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state”. It is performed in conjunction with a special symbol variation display based on a special variation pattern, and is an effect display by a special performance pattern that does not correspond to the gaming state.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S112 (see FIG. 8A) (S410). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S410: NO), the symbol variation effect processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S410: YES), the effect symbol that is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 25 is stopped and displayed at the stop symbol (pseudo symbol) set in S408, and the symbol variation effect display is ended (S411). In the “end of symbol variation effect display” by the processing of S411, the sub-control unit 260 having received the symbol stop command from the main control unit 200 terminates the symbol variation effect display (determination display of the effect symbol stop symbol). A command to be specified (effect stop command) is transmitted to the effect display control unit 280, and the command is received by the effect display control unit 280, and thus realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280. It should be noted that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200 may be transferred to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub control unit 260 at the time of “end of the symbol variation effect display”.

  Next, the first special symbol small hit game effect process (S500) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, in the process of S133 (see FIG. 8B), it is determined whether or not a first special symbol small hit game start designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received (S501). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol small hit game start designation command has not been received (S501: NO), the process proceeds to S503. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol small hit game start designation command has been received (S501: YES), mode transition suggestion effect display is executed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 (S502). In the “mode transition suggestion effect display”, there is a possibility that the effect symbols are stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display portions 25b to 25d of the effect display device 25 at the chance eyes, reach misses, etc., and then the mode changes to the special variation mode. An effect display suggesting this is performed. In the “mode transition suggestion effect display”, the sub-control unit 260 that has received the first special symbol small hit game start designation command sends a command for designating execution of the “mode transition suggestion effect display” to the effect display control unit 280. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 when the effect display control unit 280 receives the command.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening opening designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 in the process of S212 (see FIG. 15) is received (S503). As a result, when it is determined that the second big prize opening opening designation command has not been received (S503: NO), the process proceeds to S505. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second big prize opening opening designation command has been received (S503: YES), the mode transition suggestion effect started in the process of S502 is continuously executed (S504).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second grand prize winning ball entry designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S205 (see FIG. 15) (S505). As a result, when it is determined that the second grand prize opening entry designation command has not been received (S505: NO), the process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second grand prize opening entry designation command has been received (S505: YES), the mode transition suggestion effect started in the process of S502 is continuously executed (S506).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol small hit game end designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 in the process of S213i (see FIG. 16) has been received (S507). As a result, if it is determined that the first special symbol small hit game end designation command has not been received (S507: NO), the first special symbol small hit game effect processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol small hit game end designation command has been received (S507: YES), a mode transition finalizing effect display for notifying that the variation mode is shifted to the “special variation mode” is executed. (S508). In the mode transition finalized effect display, for example, a message such as “special mode entry” is displayed in the display area 25 a of the effect display device 25. In the “mode transition finalized effect display”, the sub-control unit 260 that has received the first special symbol small hit game end designation command directs the command for designating the execution of the “mode transition finalized effect display” to the effect display control unit 280. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 when the effect display control unit 280 receives the command.

  Next, the first special symbol jackpot game effect process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, in the process of S121 (see FIG. 8B), it is determined whether or not a first special symbol jackpot game start designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol jackpot game start designation command has not been received (S601: NO), the process proceeds to S603. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special symbol jackpot game start designation command has been received (S601: YES), a jackpot game start effect display (jacket fanfare effect) for notifying that the jackpot game will start is effect display device. This is executed in 25 display areas 25a (S602). In the “big hit game start effect display”, the sub-control unit 260 that has received the first special symbol big hit game start designation command sends a command to the effect display control unit 280 to specify the execution of the “big hit game start effect display”. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 by the transmission and reception of the command by the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the Nth release designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S212 (see FIG. 15) (S603). As a result, when it is determined that the Nth release designation command has not been received (S603: NO), the process proceeds to S607. On the other hand, if it is determined that the Nth release designation command has been received (S603: YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit game round designated by the Nth release designation command is the first round (S604). ).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is the first round (S604: YES), the big hit game start effect display started in the process of S602 is continuously executed (S605). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first round (after the second round) (S604: NO), a round game effect display for notifying that a round game is being played is displayed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25. Execute (S606). In this “round game effect display”, the sub-control unit 260 that has received the Nth release designation command corresponding to the second and subsequent rounds produces an effect display command that designates execution of “round game effect display” corresponding to each round. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 by transmitting it to the control unit 280 and receiving the command by the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening closing designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S208 (see FIG. 15) has been received (S607). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening closing command has not been received (S607: NO), the process proceeds to S611. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special winning opening closing instruction is received (S607: YES), the closed special winning opening is the first big winning opening 30 based on the received special winning opening closing designation command. It is determined whether or not (S608).

  As a result, when it is determined that the closed big prize opening is the first big prize opening 30 (S608: YES), the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 30 in the first round of the first special symbol big hit game Since the opening / closing operation of the second grand prize winning opening 31 by the “multi-round (long round)” has not been performed yet, the big hit game start effect display started in the processing of S602 is not performed yet. The execution is continued (S609). On the other hand, when it is determined that the closed big prize opening is not the first big prize opening 30 (S608: NO), the closed big prize opening is the second big prize opening 31, and the first special symbol big hit game of Since the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 31 in the 2nd to 15th rounds has ended, an inter-round effect display (interval effect) for notifying that it is between round games during this closing is displayed on the effect display device 25. This is executed in the display area 25a (S610). The “display between rounds” indicates that the sub-control unit 260 that has received the second grand prize opening closing designation command for the 2nd to 15th rounds issues a command for designating the execution of “inter-round effect display”. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 when the effect display control unit 280 receives the command.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol jackpot game end designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S213c (see FIG. 16) has been received (S611). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol jackpot game end designation command has not been received (S611: NO), the first special symbol jackpot game effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol jackpot game end designation command has been received (S611: YES), the opening / closing operation of the second big prize winning opening 31 of the 16th round in the first special symbol jackpot game has ended. Therefore, the big hit game end effect display (hit hit ending effect) for notifying that the big hit game is over is executed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 (S612). In the “big hit game end effect display”, the sub-control unit 260 that has received the first special symbol big hit game end designation command sends a command to the effect display control unit 280 to specify the execution of the “big hit game end effect display”. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 by the transmission and reception of the command by the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, the second special symbol small hit game effect process (S700) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, in the process of S136 (see FIG. 8B), it is determined whether or not a second special symbol small hit game start designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received (S701). As a result, if it is determined that the second special symbol small hit game start designation command has not been received (S701: NO), the process proceeds to S703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol small hit game start designation command has been received (S701: YES), the first big prize opening 30 is opened (in this embodiment, 1.7 seconds are opened). Is displayed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 (S702). This “first grand prize opening opening effect display” is a command that the sub-control unit 260 that has received the second special symbol small hit game start designation command designates execution of “first big winning opening opening start effect display”. Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 280 and the command is received by the effect display control unit 280, so that it is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening release designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S212 (see FIG. 15) has been received (S703). As a result, when it is determined that the first big prize opening release designation command has not been received (S703: NO), the process proceeds to S705. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first grand prize opening release command has been received (S703: YES), the game is caused to enter the first big prize opening 30 by performing “right-handed”. The first grand prize opening entrance promotion effect display instructed to the player is executed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 (S704). This “first grand prize opening entrance promotion effect display” is a command in which the sub-control unit 260 that has received the first grand prize opening entry command designates execution of the “first big winning opening entrance promotion effect display”. Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 280 and the command is received by the effect display control unit 280, so that it is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening entry designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S205 (see FIG. 15) has been received (S705). As a result, when it is determined that the first big winning opening entrance designation command has not been received (S705: NO), the process proceeds to S707. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first grand prize opening entry designation command has been received (S705: YES), a third hold effect indicating that a game ball has entered the first big prize opening 30 has occurred. The display is executed by the third hold display unit 25g of the effect display device 25 (S706). As this “third hold effect display”, in the present embodiment, a circular figure “◯” is displayed on the third hold display portion 25 g of the effect display device 25. In the “third hold effect display”, the sub-control unit 260 that has received the first grand prize opening entry designation command transmits a command designating execution of the “third hold effect display” to the effect display control unit 280. Then, when the effect display control unit 280 receives the command, it is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol small hit game end designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S213i (see FIG. 16) has been received (S707). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol small hit game end designation command has not been received (S707: NO), the second special symbol small hit game effect processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol small hit game end designation command has been received (S707: YES), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first big prize opening 30 (S708). . The determination process of S708 can be performed based on the result of the determination process of S705, that is, whether or not the first grand prize opening entrance designation command is received, and the first grand prize opening entrance designation command is received. If it is determined in the process of S705, it can be determined that a game ball has entered the first big prize opening 30.

  As a result of the determination process in S708, if it is determined that there is a game entry in the first big prize opening 30 (S708: YES), the process is displayed on the third hold display unit 25g of the effect display device 25 in the process of S706. After performing the effect display for erasing the circled figure “O”, the lottery effect display (decision display) of the off pattern that causes the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in an out of manner mode is executed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 ( S709). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no game entry in the first big winning opening 30 (S708: NO), the entry failure effect display is executed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 (S710). These “deletion of the circular figure“ ◯ ”displayed on the third hold display portion 25g”, “lottery effect display of lost pattern (decision display)” and “entrance failure display” are the second special symbol small hit games The sub-control unit 260 that has received the end designation command transmits a command designating the execution of “lottery effect display of lost pattern (decision display)” or “entrance failure effect display” to the effect display control unit 280, The effect display control unit 280 receives the command, and is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280. The opening / closing operation of the second grand prize winning opening 31 due to the “multiple rounds (long-term round)” is not performed by executing “lottery effect display (decision display)” or “entry failure display”. Is recognized by the player.

  Next, the second special symbol jackpot game effect process (S800) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, in the process of S124 (see FIG. 8B), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol jackpot game start designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received (S801). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol jackpot game start designation command has not been received (S801: NO), the process proceeds to S803. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol jackpot game start designation command has been received (S801: YES), the first big prize opening opening start effect display is produced in the same manner as the processing of S702 (see FIG. 21). This is executed in the display area 25a of the display device 25 (S802). The “first grand prize opening opening effect display” is a command that the sub-control unit 260 that has received the second special symbol jackpot game start designation command designates execution of the “first big winning hole opening start effect display”. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 by transmitting to the effect display control unit 280 and receiving the command by the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the Nth release designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S212 (see FIG. 15) (S803). As a result, when it is determined that the Nth release designation command has not been received (S803: NO), the process proceeds to S807. On the other hand, when it is determined that the Nth release designation command has been received (S803: YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit game round designated by the Nth release designation command is the first round (S804). ).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is the first round (S804: YES), the effect display device 25 displays the first grand prize opening entrance promotion effect display in the same manner as the process of S704 (see FIG. 21). The process is executed in the area 25a (S805). This “first grand prize entry entrance promotion effect display” is a command that the sub-control unit 260 that has received the first round opening designation command designates execution of “first big entry entrance entry promotion effect display”. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 by transmitting to the effect display control unit 280 and receiving the command by the effect display control unit 280.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first round (after the second round) (S804: NO), a round game effect display is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the same manner as the process of S606 (see FIG. 20). The process is executed in the area 25a (S806). In this “round game effect display”, the sub-control unit 260 that has received the Nth release designation command corresponding to the second and subsequent rounds produces an effect display command that designates execution of “round game effect display” corresponding to each round. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 by transmitting it to the control unit 280 and receiving the command by the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening entrance designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S205 (see FIG. 15) has been received (S807). As a result, when it is determined that the first big winning opening entrance designation command has not been received (S807: NO), the process proceeds to S809. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first grand prize opening entry designation command has been received (S807: YES), the third hold effect display is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the same manner as in the process of S706 (see FIG. 21). The third hold display unit 25g executes (S808). The “third hold effect display” in S808 also displays a circular figure “◯” on the third hold display portion 25g of the effect display device 25. In the “third hold effect display”, the sub-control unit 260 that has received the first grand prize opening entry designation command instructs the effect display control unit 280 to designate the execution of the “third hold effect display”. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 by the transmission and reception of the command by the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening closing designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S208 (see FIG. 15) has been received (S809). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening closing instruction has not been received (S809: NO), the process proceeds to S815. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special winning opening closing command is received (S809: YES), the closed big winning opening is the first big winning opening 30 based on the received special winning opening closing designation command. It is determined whether or not (S810).

  As a result, when it is determined that the closed big winning opening is the first big winning opening 30 (S810: YES), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first big winning opening 30 ( S811). The determination process of S811 can be performed based on the result of the determination process of S807, that is, whether or not the first grand prize opening entrance designation command has been received, and the first grand prize opening entrance designation command has been received. If it is determined in the processing of S807, it can be determined that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 30.

  As a result of the determination process in S807, if it is determined that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 30 (S811: YES), the third hold display unit 25g of the effect display device 25 is processed in S808. After performing the effect display for deleting the displayed circular figure “◯”, the lottery effect display (winning display) of the winning pattern for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the winning manner is executed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25. (S812). On the other hand, if it is determined that no game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 30 (S811: NO), after performing the ball failure failure effect display in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25, The effect display is executed (S813). These “deletion of the circular figure“ ◯ ”displayed on the third hold display portion 25g”, “lottery effect display of winning pattern (winning display)”, “entry failure effect display” and “resurrection per effect display” The sub-control unit 260 that has received the first grand prize opening closing designation command designates execution of “winning pattern lottery effect display (winning display)” or “resurrection winning effect display via entry failure effect display”. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 by transmitting to the effect display control unit 280 and receiving the command by the effect display control unit 280. It is a game that the opening / closing operation of the second grand prize winning opening 31 is performed by “multi-round (long round)” by executing “lottery display of winning pattern (winning display)” or “display of per-revival display”. Make people aware.

  If it is determined in the determination process of S810 that the closed big prize opening is not the first big prize opening 30 (S810: NO), the closed big prize opening is the second big prize opening 31, 2 Since the opening / closing operation of the second grand prize opening 31 in the second to fifteenth rounds of the special symbol jackpot game has been completed, the inter-round effect display (interval effect) is performed in the same manner as the processing of S610 above (see FIG. 20). This is executed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 (S814). The “display between rounds” indicates that the sub-control unit 260 that has received the second grand prize opening closing designation command for the 2nd to 15th rounds issues a command for designating the execution of “inter-round effect display”. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 when the effect display control unit 280 receives the command.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol jackpot game end designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S213c (see FIG. 16) has been received (S815). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol jackpot game end designation command has not been received (S815: NO), the second special symbol jackpot game effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special symbol jackpot game end designation command has been received (S815: YES), the opening / closing operation of the second big winning opening 31 in the 16th round in the second special symbol jackpot game has ended. Therefore, the big hit game end effect display (hit hit ending effect) for notifying that the big hit game is over is executed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 (S816). This “big hit game end effect display” indicates that the sub-control unit 260 that has received the second special symbol big hit game end designation command sends a command to the effect display control unit 280 to designate the execution of the “big hit game end effect display”. This is realized under the control of the effect display control unit 280 by the transmission and reception of the command by the effect display control unit 280.

  In the present embodiment described above, before the start of the opening time extension function, the game ball to the first start port 28 where the game ball flowing down to the left of the effect display device 25 can enter is used as an opportunity. After the first special symbol game is performed and the operation of the opening time extension function starts, the game ball enters the second start port 29 where the game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display device 25 can enter is triggered. The second special symbol game is performed. Then, when the second special symbol big hit game or the second special symbol small hit game is executed as a result of the second special symbol game, the game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display device 25 can enter. The lottery effect display is performed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 when the game ball enters the first prize winning opening 30. In the case of the second special symbol jackpot game, the winning display is performed as a result of the lottery effect display. After that, the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 31 is started, and in the case of the second special symbol small hit game, the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 31 is not started after performing the winning display as a result of the lottery effect display. It is configured as follows.

  As a result, while the game is progressing by right-handed while the open time extension function is in operation, in addition to the first stage big hit lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second starting port 29, The player can be given an impression that a big hit game (for 15 rounds) using the second big prize opening 31 is started through the second stage big hit lottery triggered by the game ball entering. In this way, by directing the second stage big hit lottery by the lottery effect display using the production symbol during the right-handed game, it is possible to make a right hit while preventing the occurrence of a big hit by unauthorized means. It is possible to provide game performance equivalent to that of a gaming machine that performs a two-stage big hit lottery while the game is in progress.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 30 is configured to have the same opening and closing manner as the second start opening 29, so the first big prize opening 30 has the same function as the second start opening 29. It is possible to give an impression to the player that the entrance is equipped with (a function that triggers a big hit lottery that determines whether or not the big hit game can be executed). As a result, it is possible to effectively execute a lottery effect display triggered by a game ball entering the first grand prize opening 30. Further, since the second grand prize winning opening 31 is configured to have an opening / closing mode different from that of the second starting opening 29, the first big winning prize opening 30 and the second big winning prize opening 31 are different types of entry openings. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize, and as a result, it is possible to more effectively give the player the impression that the first grand prize opening 30 is a ball entrance having the same function as the second start opening 29. .

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the first hold display unit 25e displays the first hold effect display, and the effect symbol display units 25b to 25d display the symbol variation effect. When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the second hold display unit 25f displays the second hold effect display and the effect symbol display units 25b to 25d display the symbol variation effect display. In response to the game ball entering the first grand prize opening 30, the third hold display unit 25g displays the third hold effect display, and the effect symbol display units 25b to 25d display the lottery effect display. As described above, the first content is displayed on the first starting port 28, the second starting port 29, and the first grand prize opening 30 by displaying the same contents for the first ball. When a game ball enters the big winning opening 30, the player is given the impression that a lottery related to the execution of the big hit game is performed, as in the case of the game ball entering the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. be able to. As a result, it is possible to achieve a game as if a three-stage lottery is performed by entering a game ball into each of the first start port 28, the second start port 29, and the first grand prize port 30. Can be realized.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a lottery effect display triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize opening 30, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 is an opportunity. The symbol display units 25b to 25d perform variation display using the same effect symbol as the symbol variation effect display to be performed. As a result, a lottery effect display triggered by a game ball entering the first prize opening 30 is displayed, and a symbol variation effect triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 is displayed. Similar to the display, the player can be made to recognize effectively that the result of the big hit lottery is shown.

  In addition, each hold display section of the first hold display section 25e, the second hold display section 25f, and the third hold display section 25g is an effect symbol display section 25b to 25d that is a main display area occupying the center of the effect display apparatus 25. A sub-display area is provided around. The first hold display unit 25e, the second hold display unit 25f, and the third hold display unit 25g have the same appearance as each other, and even when a game ball enters the first big prize opening 30, Since the hold effect display is the same as when the game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29, the game ball entering the first grand prize port 30 is a big hit. It is possible to make the player recognize that this is a lottery opportunity.

  In this embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the third opening time (in this embodiment) in which the game ball cannot enter the first big winning opening 30 is substantially impossible. 0.1 second), and a big hit game start effect display (big hit fanfare effect) is displayed during the opening and closing operation of the first big prize opening 30. Following the end of the big hit game start effect display, the second big The winning opening 31 is opened and closed according to the second opening time (26 seconds in this embodiment). When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the first big prize opening 30 is opened and closed in the fourth opening time (1.7 seconds in this embodiment), and the first big prize opening 30 is displayed. In response to the game ball having entered, a lottery effect display indicating whether or not the second big prize opening 31 can be opened is performed. After the winning display is performed as a result of the lottery effect display, the second big prize opening 31 is displayed. Is opened and closed according to the second opening time (26 seconds in this embodiment). Further, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the first big prize opening 30 is opened and closed in the fourth opening time (1.7 seconds in this embodiment), and the first big prize opening is also opened. In response to the game ball entering 30, a lottery effect display indicating whether or not the second grand prize opening 31 can be opened is performed, and after a lottery display is performed as a result of the lottery effect display, the second grand prize opening is displayed. The opening / closing operation 31 is not started.

  As a result, in the first special symbol game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 28, the game has an impression that the big hit game (for 15 rounds) using the second big winning opening 31 is directly started. In the second special symbol game, which can be given to a player and triggered by a game ball entering the second starting port 29, a big hit lottery ( In response to the result of the lottery effect display), it is possible to give the player an impression that the big hit game (for 15 rounds) using the second big winning opening 31 is started. As a result, in the first special symbol game triggered by the entrance of the game ball to the first start port 28 and the second special symbol game triggered by the entrance of the game ball to the second start port 29, The flow of games can be different, and the game performance can be improved.

  Also, in this embodiment, the first special symbol small hit game started with the first special symbol game in which the game proceeds by performing “left-handed” is performed at the second big winning opening 31 and “right-handed” is performed. The second special symbol small hit game started at the second special symbol game in which the game progresses by being performed is performed at the first big prize opening 30. And after the end of the first special symbol small hit game, it is configured to shift to a special variation mode in which a special variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Thus, while giving the player the impression that the first big winning opening 30 is the same as the second starting opening 29 (the function that triggers the big hit lottery that determines whether or not the big hit game can be executed). By performing “left-handed”, it is possible to diversify the symbol variation effect display at the time of the first special symbol game (normal game) in which the game progresses, and to widen the range of the effect.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a priority variation function that displays the second special symbol (corresponding to the second starting port 29) in a preferential manner over the first special symbol (corresponding to the first starting port 28). Although the example to which the present invention is applied has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in parallel, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in parallel. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine having a simultaneous variation function capable of variably displaying.

  In the above embodiment, the first opening time (the opening time per opening of the second start port 29 when the opening time extension function is activated) and the fourth opening time (the second special symbol big hit game or the second special symbol). The opening time of the first big prize opening 30 in the small hit game) is set to be substantially the same time (1.7 seconds), but the second starting opening 29 and the first big prize opening 30 are the same kind of entry points. These opening times may be slightly different as long as the player can recognize them. For example, the first opening time may be 1.4 seconds, the second opening 29 may be opened 1.4 seconds × 4 times when the opening time extension function is activated, and the fourth opening time may be 1.7 seconds. .

  In the above embodiment, in the big hit game, the first grand prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 31 are configured to be opened and closed once in a single round game. You may comprise so that the 1st big winning opening 30 and the 2nd big winning opening 31 may be opened and closed several times by game.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 25 ... Effect display apparatus (effect display part), 25a ... Display area, 25b-25d ... Effect symbol display part (main display area), 25e ... 1st holding | maintenance display part (1st sub display area), 25f ... 2nd hold display part (2nd sub display area), 25g ... 3rd hold display part (3rd sub display area), 26 ... Symbol display apparatus (1st symbol display part, 2nd symbol display part), 27 ... normal symbol operation gate (passage opening), 28 ... first start opening (fixed start opening), 22 ... second start opening (opening / closing start opening), 30 ... first big prize opening (first opening / closing entrance), 31 ... Second prize winning opening (second opening / closing entrance), 200 ... Main control unit, 260 ... Sub control unit.

Claims (3)

An effect display section provided approximately in the center of the game area;
A fixed start opening in which a size of the game ball receiving port is fixed, and a game ball flowing down to the left of the effect display unit in the game area can enter;
A first symbol display unit for displaying a variation of the first symbol in response to a game ball entering the fixed start port;
A passing port through which a game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display unit in the gaming machine area can pass;
An opening / closing start port that opens and closes when a game ball passes through the passage port, and allows a game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display unit in the game area to enter,
A second symbol display unit for displaying a variation of the second symbol when a game ball enters the opening / closing start port;
A game ball that opens and closes when the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state via a variable display, and a game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display unit in the game area enters the ball. A first opening and closing entrance that becomes possible;
When the hit mode displayed in a stopped state is a big hit mode, the opening / closing operation is performed after the opening / closing operation of the first opening / closing entrance is completed, and the right side of the effect display unit flows down in the game area. A second opening and closing entrance that allows game balls to enter,
The opening / closing start port is configured to perform one or a plurality of opening / closing operations with a first opening time as a first opening time,
The first opening and closing entrance is configured such that the opening and closing mode is the same as the opening and closing start port.
The second opening / closing entrance is configured to perform one or a plurality of opening / closing operations with an opening time per time as a second opening time longer than the first opening time,
The effect display unit displays a symbol variation effect in conjunction with the variation display of the first symbol or the second symbol, and when the game ball enters the first opening / closing entrance, 2 It is configured to perform a lottery effect display indicating whether the opening / closing entrance is open or not,
When the lottery effect display is performed through the opening / closing operation of the first opening / closing entrance triggered by the stop display of the small hit mode among the winning modes, the effect display unit displays the lottery effect display. As a result, a winning display is performed, and the second opening / closing entrance is configured not to start the opening / closing operation,
When the lottery effect display is performed through the opening / closing operation of the first opening / closing entrance that is triggered by the stop display of the jackpot mode, the effect display unit displays a winning display as a result of the lottery effect display. And the second opening / closing entrance is configured to start an opening / closing operation after execution of the corresponding selection display. The effect display unit
Triggered by the game ball entering the fixed start port, the first ballistic effect display for notifying the occurrence of the ball and performing the symbol variation effect display related to the ball,
Triggered by the game ball entering the opening / closing start port, the second entry effect display for notifying the occurrence of the entry and performing the symbol variation effect display related to the entry,
In response to the game ball entering the first opening / closing entrance, the third entrance effect display for notifying the occurrence of the entrance is performed and the lottery effect display relating to the entrance is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The display screen of the effect display unit includes a main display area occupying the center of the display screen, a first sub display area, a second sub display area, and a third sub display area located around the main display area, Is provided,
The effect display unit
Triggered by the game ball entering the fixed start opening, the first entry effect display is performed in the first sub display area and the symbol variation effect display is performed in the main display area,
Triggered by the game ball entering the opening / closing start port, the second ball display effect display is performed in the second sub display area and the symbol variation effect display is performed in the main display area,
When the game ball enters the first opening / closing entrance, the third entrance display is displayed in the third sub display area and the lottery display is displayed in the main display area. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein:

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