JP2013116173A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve game interest, in a game machine performing the simultaneous variation of a first symbol and a second symbol.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a start ball entrance device including a distribution mechanism alternately distributing a game ball to a first passage or a second passage; a first special symbol display means variably displaying the first special symbol based on the passage of the game ball through the first passage; and a second special symbol display means variably displaying the second special symbol based on the passage of the game ball through the second passage. The simultaneous variation of both the special symbols is possible. When one special symbol is stop-displayed in a winning state and when a special game is performed, the game machine disenables the execution of the variable display of the other special symbol, starts the variable display of both the special symbols in the same timing based on first holding and second holding stored at the time point of the end of the special game after the special game ends, and equalizes the variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol until the stored first holding and second holding are consumed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and relates to a so-called seven machine, a winged article, a right thing, or a ball-type gaming machine such as an arrangement ball.

  Usually, a ball-type game machine (pachinko machine) includes a start winning device, a display device (special symbol display means), and a big winning device. In such a gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to generate a winning due to a game ball winning a start winning device (hereinafter referred to as “start winning”). When this success / failure determination is performed, after the variable display using the special symbol is performed for a predetermined time on the display device, the stop symbol indicating the result of the determination is determined and displayed.

  Then, when a stop symbol (a special symbol of the hit mode) for generating a hit is confirmed and displayed on the display device, the gaming machine starts a hit game and performs an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member constituting the big winning device. Then, the variable winning device in the closed state is changed to the open state. As a result, it is possible or easy to win the game ball to the big winning opening constituting the big winning device. After that, when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening, or when the opening time of the big prize opening reaches a predetermined time, the opening / closing member is once closed to close the grand prize winning device, and the opening / closing member Complete "one unit drive". When this “unit driving of the opening / closing member” is repeated a predetermined number of times (so-called “round number”), the gaming machine ends the winning game.

  As this type of gaming machine, a first start winning device, a second start winning device, a first display device that variably displays a first special symbol based on a start winning to the first start winning device, and a second start A second display device that variably displays the second special symbol based on the start-up prize to the winning device, and one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being variably displayed. However, a gaming machine that can execute the other fluctuation display in parallel has been proposed (see Patent Document 1, hereinafter referred to as “simultaneous fluctuation machine”).

JP 2011-45518

  In the “simultaneous variable machine” according to this conventional example, the actual situation is that a game that makes full use of the characteristics is not performed. The first special symbol variation display is started based on the start winning to the first start winning device, and the second special symbol variation display is started based on the start winning to the second start winning device. However, this is because the display of both fluctuations is always “disjoint”. Therefore, according to the conventional “simultaneous variable machine”, it is difficult to improve the game entertainment.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine (simultaneous variation) capable of executing variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel. Machine) is to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A first entrance, a first passage through which a game ball entering the entrance can pass, a first detection unit for detecting a game ball passing through the first passage, and an entrance to the entrance A second passage through which the game ball can pass, a second detection unit for detecting the game ball passing through the second passage, and the game ball is inserted into the first entrance each time the game ball enters the entrance. A starting and throwing device configured to include a distribution mechanism that alternately distributes between one path and the second path;
First special symbol display means for displaying a variation of the first special symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the first detector;
A second special symbol display means for displaying a variation of the second special symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the second detector;
When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit state through a variable display, special game execution means for performing a special game for changing the closed winning prize opening to an open state;
When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit during the variation display of the first special symbol or during the execution of the special game, the first special symbol of the first special symbol is displayed after the variation display ends or after the special game ends. A first hold storage means for storing the detection as a first hold in order to perform a variable display;
When a game ball is detected by the second detection unit during the variation display of the second special symbol or during execution of the special game, the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed after the variation display is completed or after the special game is terminated. A second hold storage means for storing the detection as a second hold in order to perform a variable display;
With
A gaming machine capable of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel,
When one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state and the special game is performed, the variable display of the other special symbol is disabled. Means,
After the end of the special game, the first special is based on the first hold stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold stored in the second hold storage means at the end of the special game. A variable display starting means for starting the variable display of the symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol;
The first hold and the second hold memory stored in the first hold storage means at least at the end of the special game after the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is started by the change display starting means. Until the second hold stored in the means is consumed, the variable display time of the first special symbol based on the first hold and the variable display time of the second special symbol based on the second hold are the same. A variable display time setting means for setting the time;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the simultaneous variable machine in which the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are irregularly performed depending on the start winning timing, the first special symbol is used. And the period which the fluctuation | variation start and fluctuation | variation end (stop display) of a 2nd special symbol synchronize can be generated temporarily. As described above, in the first aspect of the present invention, since the period in which the fluctuation start and the fluctuation end of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are regularly performed is temporarily generated, the range of playability of the simultaneous variable machine is widened. Therefore, it is possible to improve the gaming interest of the simultaneous variable machine.

  In the invention of each claim, in the period in which the fluctuation start and the fluctuation end of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are synchronized, the duration of the fluctuation display (fluctuation display time) may be always constant or may change over time. You may let them. For example, the duration of the variable display may be alternately “shortened” and “longened” alternately in the synchronized period, or the duration may be gradually increased or shortened. In the following description, the “display mode” in which the start of change and the end of change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are synchronized is referred to as “synchronous display”.

  In the first aspect of the invention, the operating conditions of the “variable display disabling means”, “variable display starting means”, and “variable display time setting means” can be defined. For example, at the start of a special game, “variable display is not possible on condition that“ the number of first hold ”and“ the number of second hold ”are each equal to or more than“ a specific number set in advance as one or more ”. The “changing means”, “variation display starting means”, and “variation display time setting means” may be operated. In addition, at the end of the special game, the “variable display start means” and the “variable display time setting means” are set on condition that “the number of the first hold” and “the number of the second hold” are equal to or greater than the “specific number”. It may be activated.

  In the invention of each claim, the period during which the first special symbol and the second special symbol perform “synchronized display” is the first hold and second hold storage means that are the first hold storage means at the end of the special game. Although it may be limited to a period until the second holding is completed, it may be longer than the “period”. For example, in the case where the first hold and the second hold are newly stored before the first hold and the second hold stored at the end of the special game are consumed, the “period” is longer than the “period”. It can also be long.

  In the invention of each claim, when each detection unit detects a game ball, the detection (detection information) is stored as a hold (hold information) in the corresponding hold storage means. An example of detection (detection information) stored as hold (hold information) in the hold storage means is a random number for determination (random number for lottery). The random numbers for determination (random numbers for lottery) include (a) lottery random numbers used for lottery per lot (big lottery random numbers, small lottery random numbers), and (b) symbols indicating the results of the determination of success / failure (only symbols indicating big hits) (C) Reach random number for determining whether or not to perform reach display in the symbol variation effect executed on the display screen of the effect display means (to be described later), etc. Can be illustrated. In this specification, “the determination random number is read out, and the determination random number is read out, and the determination of whether or not is performed and the variation display based on the determination of the determination is performed”. ". Further, “4 pieces” can be exemplified as “the number (holding number) that can hold a hold subject to each hold storage unit”.

  In this specification, the “hit mode” may refer only to the “hit mode (special hit mode)” that generates a big hit, or refers to both “small hit mode” and “hit mode” that generate a small hit. May be. In other words, the gaming machine according to the invention of each claim determines whether or not to generate a big hit by determining whether or not it is caused by a start winning prize (a gaming machine that performs only a big win lottery out of the big win lottery and the small hit lottery) Alternatively, it may be a gaming machine (a gaming machine that performs a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery) that determines whether or not to generate a big hit and whether or not to generate a big hit. In the former case, only a big hit game is played as a special game, and in the latter case, a big hit game or a small hit game is played as a special game. In the latter case, a random number different from the random number for the big hit lottery may be used as the random number for the lottery lottery, or the random number for the big hit lottery may be used (in the big hit lottery) It is also possible to select the winning value of the lottery lottery from the random value that is out of place.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Due to the detection of the game ball by the first detection unit, a first hit / fail judgment means for judging whether or not the first special symbol display means stops and displays the first special symbol in the hit state;
Due to the detection of the game ball by the second detection unit, a second success / failure determination means for determining whether or not the second special symbol display means stops and displays the second special symbol in the hit state;
A specific game that starts operation upon the end of a predetermined special game and generates a specific game state in which the determination of success / failure by the first success / failure determination means and the second success / failure determination means is performed in an advantageous state for the player State generating means;
With
The special game execution means includes
A first special game that changes the grand prize opening to an open state in which a game ball is highly likely to enter;
A second special game that triggers the start of operation of the specific game state generating means, while changing the big winning opening to an open state in which the possibility of entering a game ball is low;
A third special game in which the special winning opening is changed to an open state in which a possibility of entering a game ball is low, and the specific game state generating means is not triggered to start;
Any of a plurality of special games including can be executed as the special game,
The variable display disabling means is
In the case where the third special game is performed, the number of the first holding stored in the first holding storage unit and the number of the second holding stored in the second holding storage unit are respectively It operates when one or more.

  In the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, it is intended to increase the frequency of executing “synchronous display” while ensuring sound gameability and to further enhance the gaming interest of the simultaneous variable machine. That is, the number of award balls scheduled by the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “scheduled award ball number”) is small (the scheduled award ball number may be substantially zero), and the operation of the specific gaming state generating means is started. The variable display disabling means is operated only when the third special game that does not become an opportunity is executed. As a result, even if the execution frequency of “synchronous display” is ensured, a larger number of prize balls are generated than necessary, and the player's gambling feeling is not struck. For this reason, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the “synchronous display” while ensuring sound game playability, and to further enhance the game fun of the simultaneous variable machine.

  Moreover, in the second aspect of the invention, even when the third special game is executed, the player can not operate the variable display disabling means if the “synchronous display execution count” cannot be sufficiently secured. It is difficult to give unexpected disadvantages. For example, when one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state, and the third special game is performed accordingly, the other special symbol is the first special game or the second special symbol. In some cases, the display is variably displayed on the premise of a stop display of a winning mode that becomes an execution opportunity of the game.

  In this case, when the change display disable means is activated, the player's profit (benefit from a prize ball or probability change) is sacrificed. For this reason, the variable display disabling means is operated only when the number of the first hold and the second hold is sufficient and the number of executions of the “synchronous display” can be secured and a sufficient effect can be obtained. That is, according to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the invention, the balance between the profit obtained by the player by the prize ball and the like and the staging effect that the player can experience (the staging effect generated by performing the synchronous display) is balanced. In order to take into account, it is difficult to give the player an unexpected disadvantage.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the invention of claim 2, as the first special game, “special game that triggers the start of operation of the specific game state generation means” and “special game that does not trigger the operation of the specific game state generation means” Either or both of them can be executed. Further, the possibility of entering the big winning opening in the second special game and the third special game can be made the same. Furthermore, the first special game is “special game with a large number of planned award balls”, and the second special game and the third special game are “special games with a small number of planned award balls” or “the number of planned award balls is obtained. Special games that are difficult to achieve. Examples of the “specific game state” include a “high probability state in which a big hit lottery is performed with a high probability”.

A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The special game execution means includes
A high pitch special game that changes the big prize opening to an open state in which a game ball is highly likely to enter;
A low entry special game that changes the large winning opening to an open state in which the possibility of entering a game ball is low;
Any of a plurality of special games including can be executed as the special game,
The variable display disabling means operates when the high pitched special game is performed.

  The gaming machine of the invention of claim 3 is intended to increase the frequency of execution of “synchronous display” and to further enhance the gaming interest of the simultaneous variable machine. In other words, when a “high pitch special game” in which the “scheduled award ball number” is likely to increase is being executed, the player is likely to launch game balls one after another. For this reason, at the end of the “high pitch special game”, the number of the first holding stored in the first holding storage means and the number of the second holding stored in the second holding storage means increase (for example, , The upper limit number is likely). Accordingly, since the frequency of execution of “synchronous display” is increased, it is possible to further enhance the game fun of the simultaneous variable machine.

The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode and a big hit occurs, the special game executing means executes a special game corresponding to the type of the big hit that has occurred,
First determination means for determining a type of the big hit when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode and a big hit occurs;
A second determining means for determining a type of the big hit when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode and a big hit occurs;
With
A difference is provided in the gaming benefits that can be given to the player between the jackpot generated through the determination of the first determining means and the jackpot generated through the determination of the second determining means. To do.

  According to the invention of claim 4, the degree of advantage (the profit that can be given to the player) is determined depending on whether the big hit is generated through the stop display of the first special symbol or the big hit is generated through the stop display of the second special symbol. ). Therefore, a player who faces a variable display accompanied by “synchronous display” pays attention to “whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is first stopped and displayed in a hit state and a big hit occurs”. When a game is performed and a big hit is generated at a higher degree of advantage among the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the player is “satisfied”, and when a big hit is generated at a lower one, the player is “disappointed”. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest of the simultaneous variable machine. Here, the “game profits that can be given to the player” include the profits obtained by paying out the prize balls when the special game is executed (benefits on the prize balls), and the probability change mode to be described later after the special game ends. The benefits of shifting to the open extension mode, the benefits of setting the execution period of the probability change mode and the open extension mode long, and the like can be exemplified.

The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Effect display means for effect display on the game;
Effect display control means for performing the symbol change effect accompanying the progress of the variable display of the first special symbol and the symbol change effect accompanying the progress of the change display of the second special symbol using the effect display means;
With
The effect display control means includes:
After the special game is over, the first character and the second character compete or confront each other as the variation display starting means starts the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. While starting the battle production,
When the first special symbol display means is stopped and displayed in the hit state in the first special symbol display means during execution of the battle effect, the first character performs an effect display to win,
When the second special symbol display means is stopped and displayed in the hit state while the battle effect is being executed, the effect display means is configured to perform an effect display in which the second character wins. It is characterized by control.

  According to the invention of claim 5, the player who faces the variable display accompanied by the “synchronous display”, “whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed first in the hit mode and the big hit occurs” We will face the battle production while paying attention to that. Thereby, the game interest of a simultaneous variable machine can be improved further. In particular, when the invention of claim 5 is subordinate to the invention of claim 4, the game is a game of “big jackpot through stop display of first special symbol” and “big jackpot through stop display of second special symbol”. When a player with a higher degree of advantage for a player occurs, the “character that will be a player's ally” wins. When a player with a lower degree of advantage for a player occurs, the “character that becomes the enemy of the player” If you win, you can further enhance your gaming interest. The “battle battle effect” refers to an effect in which the first character and the second character are competing, for example, an effect in which the first character and the second character are in competition, or an effect in which a chase is performed. It can be illustrated. In addition, examples of the “battle battle effect” may include an effect in which the first character and the second character confront (match) each other.

  Here, in this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction closer to the player)”, and “rear” and “back” indicate gaming machines. "Rear (that is, a direction away from the player)". Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”. Further, in “a member that can be opened and closed like a door (hereinafter referred to as a“ door type member ”)” such as a main body frame, a front frame, an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc., “left”, “right” “Front”, “Rear” and the like are based on the case where these door-type members are in use, that is, in the closed state.

  As described above, according to the invention of each claim, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in a gaming machine capable of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a schematic explanatory diagram for explaining a main body frame and the like of the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is a front view schematically showing a special symbol hold display device, (b) and (c) are front views schematically showing a variable start winning device. (A) is a front view schematically showing a lower display device of a gaming machine according to each embodiment, and (b) is a special symbol variable display mode executed by the lower display device of the gaming machine according to each embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows. It is a front view which shows roughly the display screen of the effect display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view for demonstrating a 1st start prize-winning apparatus. It is explanatory drawing (equivalent to the aa cross section of FIG. 8) for demonstrating a distribution mechanism part. It is explanatory drawing (equivalent to the aa cross section of FIG. 8) for demonstrating a distribution mechanism part. It is explanatory drawing (equivalent to the aa cross section of FIG. 8) for demonstrating the operation state of a distribution mechanism part. It is explanatory drawing (equivalent to the aa cross section of FIG. 8) for demonstrating the operation state of a distribution mechanism part. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is an explanatory view showing typical examples of various memories and the like stored in the built-in RAM of the main control unit in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, and (b) according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows an electronic control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st winning / failing determination) of the gaming machine which concerns on each Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd winning / failing determination) of the gaming machine according to each embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the small hit | lottery lottery (1st determination determination and 2nd determination determination) of the game machine which concerns on each Example. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of a pseudo | simulation symbol. It is a time figure which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol, a hit game, and a special fluctuation flag. It is a time figure which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol, a hit game, and a special fluctuation flag. It is a time figure which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol, a hit game, and a special fluctuation flag. It is a time figure which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol, a hit game, and a special fluctuation flag. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect etc. which are performed with an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect etc. which are performed with an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect etc. which are performed with an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect etc. which are performed with an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect etc. which are performed with an effect display apparatus. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which showed notably the mode that a command was output from the main control part in the gaming machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. (A) is a flowchart which shows an origin detection process, (b) is a flowchart which shows a winning device drive process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. (A) is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example, (b) is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. The It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 game process of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. The It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. The It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 game process of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. The It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. The It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation display process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process of the gaming machine according to each embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process which concerns on each Example. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern table. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the hit game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of completion | finish of the hit game of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production control processing of the gaming machine according to each embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st symbol fluctuation effect process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd symbol fluctuation effect process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the design fluctuation effect monitoring process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the deformation | transformation start process of a game machine concerning each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the deformation | transformation completion | finish process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 game process of the game machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. The It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 game process of the game machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. The It is a flowchart which shows the change location in the process at the time of completion | finish of the hit game of the game machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 game process of the game machine which concerns on Example 3. FIG. The It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 game process of the game machine which concerns on Example 3. FIG. The It is a flowchart which shows the change location in the process at the time of completion | finish of the hit game of the game machine which concerns on Example 3. FIG.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment showing the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each example described below, each specific example in which the invention according to each claim is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a “seven machine” will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H (machine body) attached to the outer frame 2. The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame main body 21 configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 22 that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 21.

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably assembled to the left end side of the outer frame 2 using upper and lower hinges H1 and H2 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and as shown in FIG. 2, the main body frame 3, the front frame 4, and the dish member integrated with the front frame 4. (Upper plate member 5 and lower plate member 6) 5A, game board 10 (see FIG. 4), back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 3) and the like are the main parts. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the main body frame 3 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported so as to be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2. As shown in FIG. 1, a locking device 7 is mounted on the right end side of the main body frame 3. In FIG. 2, the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3, the front frame 4, and the dish member 5 </ b> A are illustrated, and the game board 10 and the back mechanism board 102 are not shown.

  The main body frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, and is constituted by a frame-like body as shown in FIG. The main body frame 3 includes a frame main body portion 3b including a window portion 3M in an upper half portion, and a protruding portion 3c protruding in a substantially rectangular frame shape from the back surface portion of the frame main body portion 3b. And the main body frame 3 comprises the holding | maintenance part for hold | maintaining the game board 10 using this protrusion part 3c. That is, the holding tool 3f is mounted on the protruding end surface of the projecting portion 3c in a state where the holding tool 3f can rotate on the left and right sides of the window 3M and the right and left sides of the window 3M. The game board 10 is held by the main body frame 3 by bringing the protruding end of the game board 10 into contact with the rear surface of the game board 10.

  When the main body frame 3 holds the game board 10, the “game area 11 formed on the front surface portion 10a of the game board 10” can be viewed from the front of the main body frame 3 through the window 3M. Further, a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 3) is mounted on the back surface portion of the game board 10 to cover the back surface portion. The back pack 102 is pivotally supported by the middle frame 3 so that it can be opened and closed. The back pack 102 has a “game ball tank for storing game balls” and a “pay game ball to the upper plate member 5”. A “game ball payout device for taking out”, “a case containing various control boards (main control board 200 to be described later)” and the like are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 has a visual recognition window 41a at the center thereof. This viewing window 41a is provided in a state penetrating the front and rear of the front frame 4, and a gaming area 11 (a substantially circular gaming area 11 in front view) formed on the board surface of the gaming board 10 is opened in a shape that can be seen from the front. When the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 located behind the front frame 4 can be viewed from the front through the viewing window 41a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 4 includes a frame main body 41, a glass plate 43 (see FIG. 3) attached to the frame main body 41, and a holder for holding the glass plate 43 on the frame main body 41. (Not shown). Further, in the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, “a plate member 5 </ b> A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated” is integrated with the front frame 4. 4 can be opened and closed integrally. However, the plate member 5 </ b> A may be mounted below the mounting portion of the front frame 4 in the main body frame 3 so that it can be opened and closed separately from the front frame 4. Further, the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are provided separately, arranged below the mounting portion of the front frame 4 in the main body frame 3, and the upper plate member 5 arranged above is separated from the front frame 4. The lower plate member 6 arranged below can be opened and closed and cannot be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, speakers SP <b> 1 and SP <b> 2 (see FIG. 14B) are mounted on the left and right above the front portion of the front frame 4, and the left and right ends of the front plate portion 22 are Speakers SP3 and SP4 (see FIG. 14B) are incorporated. And in this game machine 1, the sound effect according to a game state and other sounds (sound) are generated using these speakers SP1-SP4. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in the front surface portion of the front frame 4, a location that constitutes the position of the upper plate member 5 is provided with a receiving port 5 b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1. Yes. Further, a ball rental display board 410 (see FIG. 13) and an effect button board 228 (see FIG. 13) are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5. In place (see FIG. 2).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a portion of the dish member 5 </ b> A below the upper dish member 5 constitutes the lower dish member 6. At the approximate center of the lower plate member 6, a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided in the inside of the substantially container shape. A firing handle 9 is provided on the right end side of the lower plate member 6. A launcher unit (not shown) is disposed on the rear side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 (inside the main body frame 3) and located on the left end side below the game board 10. A launch handle 9 is connected to the launcher unit.

  Here, the launcher unit is for launching a game ball sent out from a ball feeder (not shown) substantially vertically upward to reach the game area 11. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, the launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is stopped. A switch 9b is attached.

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A configured using a substantially rectangular plywood in front view, and various board components (the outer rail 12, the inner rail 13, and the main accessory attached to the game board main body 10A. Device 20 etc.) is mounted. Note that a sheet-like object on which a cell image is printed is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10A, but the illustration is omitted.

  The game board main body 10A includes a region forming portion 10B that is substantially circular in a front view, and a region outside 10C that is positioned around the region forming portion 10B. In addition, an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 that are both configured using a band-shaped metal plate are disposed on the front surface of the game board main body 10A. And the front surface part of the area | region formation part 10B comprises the game area | region 11, being substantially enclosed by the substantially circular surrounding wall which this outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 form. In this area forming part 10B (part located in the game area 11 in the game board 10), a main accessory device 20, a normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16, a first start winning device 17a, A second start winning device 17b, a large winning device 31, a lower display device 60, three general winning devices 40, 41, 43, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a windmill 19 and the like are arranged. Has been.

  The main accessory device 20 includes an attachment member (decorative plate) 21, an effect display device 27, and a special symbol hold display device 25. Among these, the attachment member 21 is comprised by the plate-shaped body with which the front part of the area | region formation part 10B is mounted | worn, and comprises the upper half center part of the game area | region 11 as shown in FIG. The attachment member (decorative plate) 21 is provided with a window portion forming hole 21d, and the window portion forming hole 21d constitutes a display window 21e. The display window 21e is substantially rectangular when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the stage member 21 p is attached to the lower edge portion of the attachment member 21 so as to protrude forward, and the decorative member 21 </ b> A is attached to the other part of the peripheral portion of the attachment member 21. It is mounted in a state of protruding. The decorative member 21A includes a flange portion 21H protruding from the upper edge portion of the mounting member 21, a left decorative portion 21L protruding from the left edge portion of the mounting member 21, and a right decorative portion protruding from the right edge portion of the mounting member 21. 21R.

  A game ball passage (a so-called “warp passage”) 21w is formed inside the left decorative portion 21L. That is, in the left side surface portion of the left decorative portion 21L, the entrance (not shown) of the passage 21w opens obliquely upward to the left, and the game ball flowing down the game area 11 is received at this entrance, and the stage It makes it approach on the part 21p (inside the main accessory apparatus 20). Moreover, the stage part 21p comprises the rolling surface of a game ball by the upper surface part. The rolling surface is configured as an inclined surface that descends from the left and right end portions toward the central portion, and is a raised portion that slightly protrudes upward at the central portion of the rolling surface.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and reached the left end of the rolling surface through the passage 21w rolls right on the rolling surface, and further rolls leftward. . Then, when the momentum of the game ball has declined, this game ball is discharged out of the main accessory device 20, but most of the game balls discharged from the center of the rolling surface are first started with a certain probability. The winning device 17a is won (described later). Among the game balls that flow down the game area 11 and win the first start winning device 17a, those that enter the first start winning device 17a without entering the main winning device 17a and the main winning feature There is one that enters the device 20 and rolls on the stage portion 21p and then wins the first start winning device 17a.

  The effect display device 27 constitutes a specific example of “effect display means”. Further, the effect display device 27 is configured by using a liquid crystal display device, and executes a “symbol change effect linked to special symbol change display and stop display in the lower display device 60”. In the present embodiment, the lower display device 60 (the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b) uses the present symbol (a specific example of the special symbol) to play a symbol variation game. The effect display device 27 performs a symbol variation effect using a pseudo symbol (a specific example of an effect element is shown). Here, the fluctuation display and the stop display of the first special symbol are executed using the “first special symbol display part 62a”, and the fluctuation display and the stop display of the second special symbol are executed by the “second special symbol display part 62b”. To be executed. The details of the first special symbol and the second special symbol will be described later.

  The display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 can display various symbols using the whole or a part thereof. On this display screen 27a, as shown in FIG. 7, the pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed in the region portion on the left side of the center line (virtual line) S (hereinafter referred to as “left display region portion”) SL. Then, the pseudo symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed in the region portion on the right side of the center line S (hereinafter referred to as “right display region portion”) SR.

  That is, on the display screen 27a, three pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d and 27e to 27g may appear in the left display region portion SL and the right display region portion SR, respectively. In the left display area SL, the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d display a pseudo symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “first pseudo symbol”), while the background is different from the first pseudo symbol. By displaying various effect elements, the symbol change effect accompanying the change display and stop display of the first special symbol is performed. Similarly, in the right display area SR, while the pseudo symbol display units 27e to 27g display a pseudo symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “second pseudo symbol”), the background is different from the second pseudo symbol. By displaying the various effect elements, the symbol variation effect accompanying the variation display and stop display of the second special symbol is performed. Then, in each of the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d and 27e to 27g that appear in this manner, the variable display and the stop display using the “pseudo symbols” are performed.

  Further, when displaying the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d and 27e to 27g on the display screen 27a or displaying an effect display during the big hit game (big hit game effect), various effect elements are displayed on the display screen 27a. Is displayed. That is, each of the above-described pseudo symbols is displayed, a symbol indicating a background (hereinafter referred to as a background symbol), a symbol indicating a character (hereinafter referred to as a character symbol), or a live-action video (illustrated). May be displayed).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol hold display device 25 is disposed below the display screen 27a. As shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol hold display device 25 includes a “first special symbol hold display portion 25a” disposed on the left side and a “second special symbol hold display” disposed on the right side. Part 25b ". In addition, any of the special symbol hold display portions 25a and 25b is configured using four LEDs. Then, the first special symbol hold display unit 25a displays “the number of holds relating to the special symbol (that is, the first special symbol)” caused by winning the prize to the first start winning device 17a, with the upper limit being four. To do. In addition, the second special symbol hold display unit 25b displays “the number of holds regarding the special symbol (that is, the second special symbol)” caused by winning the second start winning device 17b, with the upper limit being four. To do.

  In other words, any of the special symbol hold display units 25a and 25b displays “the number of game balls that have won the corresponding start winning devices 17a and 17b but have not yet been digested (ie, the number of held balls)”. In addition to displaying by “number”, every time an undigested game ball is digested, “the number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserves)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game balls (that is, holding balls)” related to each special symbol were won in the start winning devices 17a and 17b, but in the lower display device 60 or the like, “the result of the big hit lottery accompanying the winning” ”Indicates a game ball in which neither the display of the change nor the change display preceding it is made.

  The first start winning device 17a is a non-variable (fixed) start winning device. As shown in FIG. 8, the ball receiving portion 71 protruding from the front surface of the game board 10 and the mounting hole 10V of the game board 10 are provided. The inserted insertion portion 72 and a distribution mechanism portion 73 disposed on the back side of the game board 10 are provided. Among these, the ball receiving portion 71 is configured in a pocket shape having an opening 71a opened upward. The size of the opening 71a is a size that allows one game ball to pass through, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. For this reason, the winning possibility of the game ball to the first start winning device 17a is fixed. The opening 71a constitutes a specific example of the “entrance entrance”.

  By the way, the central portion of the stage portion 21p (rolling surface) described above has an inclined surface 21T that descends rearward, and the inlet 21W of the discharge path 21V is located behind the central portion of the stage portion 21p (rolling surface). Is open. And the discharge path 21V describes the path | route which carries out a substantially semicircle, and the discharge port 21X is located in the substantially perpendicular upper direction of the opening part 71a. For this reason, the game ball whose ball speed has been loosened at the center of the stage portion 21p (rolling surface) enters the discharge path 21V through the introduction port 21W and then passes through the discharge path 21V. And after discharging | emitting to the game board 10 front from the discharge port 21X, it falls below, and the probability of winning a prize to the 1st start winning device 17 through the opening part 71a is made high.

  Further, the bottom portion 71d of the ball receiving portion 71 has an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the rear. Further, the insertion portion 72 includes a rolling surface 72 a that is continuous with the bottom portion 71 d of the ball receiving portion 71 and has a downward slope toward the rear. The rolling surface 72 a has a size through which one game ball can pass, and the rear end portion reaches the back side of the game board 10. The game ball received in the opening 71a falls toward the bottom 71d, and then rolls in the order of the bottom 71d and the rolling surface 72a to reach the back side of the game board 10.

  The distribution mechanism unit 73 is a part that receives the game ball that has reached the back side of the game board 10 by rolling in the order of the bottom 71d and the rolling surface 72a, and distributes the destination of the game ball. As shown in FIG. 9, the distribution mechanism unit 73 includes a passage forming member 75 and a distribution member 76. Among these, the channel | path formation member 75 is provided with the frame part 75b comprised by the substantially frame shape, and the tube-shaped part 75c provided integrally with the frame part 75b.

  The tube-shaped portion 75c has a substantially circular cross-sectional shape (inner diameter; about 12 mm), and allows game balls (outer diameter; about 11 mm) received from the rear end of the rolling surface 72a to enter the inner space one by one. be able to. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the tube-shaped portion 75c has a substantially inverted Y shape (a shape in which the “Y letter of the alphabet” is turned upside down) in front view so that the game ball can pass therethrough. The passage is formed in a branched shape inside. That is, the pipe-shaped portion 75c uses the internal space, and the introduction passage L that extends from the upper end of the frame body portion 75b to the middle portion in the vertical direction, and the first passage L1 that is disposed so as to be inclined downwardly from the lower end of the introduction passage L. And a second passage L2 that is arranged in a downwardly inclined manner from the lower end of the introduction passage L. A first start port winning detection switch 17s is disposed in the middle of the first passage L1, and a second start opening winning detection switch 17t is disposed in the middle of the second passage L2. The first start opening winning detection switch 17s constitutes a specific example of “first detection unit”, and the second start opening winning detection switch 17t constitutes a specific example of “second detection unit”.

  A portion directly below a portion where the first passage L1 and the second passage L2 merge (hereinafter referred to as “merging portion G”) in the tubular shape portion 75c is a bulging portion 75f that bulges downward. And the distribution member 76 is arrange | positioned in the state which can rock | fluctuate using the internal space of the confluence | merging part G and the bulging part 75f. In addition, a restriction hole 75g for restricting the swing range of the sorting member 76 is provided in the bulging portion 75f in a substantially arc shape. Furthermore, sensors (for example, optical sensors) S1 and S2 for detecting a game ball are disposed on the left and right sides of the upper end side of the junction G. Furthermore, a communication hole 75v for introducing a game ball won in the second starting prize-winning device 17b, which will be described later, in the middle of the path of the second passage L2 is formed in a portion constituting the “second passage L2” in the tubular portion 75c. Is provided. In the following description, “sensor S1” is referred to as “first sensor S1”, and “sensor S2” is referred to as “second sensor S2.”

  As shown in FIG. 10, the distribution member 76 includes a base portion 76a configured in a substantially hemispherical shape, and a distribution projection 76c protruding in a substantially triangular prism shape from a top surface portion 76b configured in a substantially circular shape of the base portion 76a. Is provided. The distribution member 76 is provided with a mounting hole 76e in a penetrating state at a position located on the proximal end side of the distribution protrusion 76c, and the transmission shaft 76d is mounted in a state in which the transmission shaft 76d can rotate integrally. . The distribution member 76 has a mirror-symmetric (axisymmetric) shape on the left and right sides with respect to a virtual surface (the virtual surface including the broken line bb in the drawing) including the axis of the mounting hole 76e in the plane. Prepare.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the upper surface portion 76b of the base body portion 76a, the portions positioned on the left and right of the projecting portion of the sorting protrusion 76c are the contacted portions 76g and 76h with which the game balls reaching from the introduction passage L abut. Is provided. A left holding portion 76L that holds a game ball reaching the left side of the sorting projection 76c is configured by the left side surface 76m of the sorting projection 76c and the left contacted portion 76g, and the right side surface of the sorting projection 76c. The right holding portion 76R that holds the game ball reaching the right side of the sorting protrusion 76c is configured by 76n and the right contacted portion 76h.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a portion of the back surface portion of the base body portion 76 a through which a virtual surface including the axis of the mounting hole 76 e in the plane (virtual surface including the broken line bb in the drawing) passes, A restriction protrusion 76p is provided. The restricting projection 76p is formed in an arc shape, but the arc length is shorter than the arc length of the restricting hole 75g. The restricting protrusion 76p is inserted into the restricting hole 75g, and when the sorting member 76 swings, the restricting protrusion 76p moves in the restricting hole 75g. However, the range in which the distributing member 76 can swing is such that the end E1 (or E2) of the restricting protrusion 76p contacts the “surface D1 (or D2) that forms the end of the restricting hole 75g at the bulged portion 75f”. It is restricted to the range.

  The driving force of the driving motor 76M is transmitted to the transmission shaft 76d mounted in the mounting hole 76e via a predetermined transmission mechanism (for example, a gear) (see FIG. 13). The drive motor 76M is a stepping motor, and its rotation operation (rotation operation) and stop operation are controlled using a control signal transmitted from the main controller 200A (see FIG. 13).

  Here, the driving mode of the first start winning device 17a will be described. In the following description, the posture of the sorting member 76 is defined as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the posture when the sorting projection 76c is inclined upward to the right and the left end E1 of the regulation projection 76p is in contact with the left surface D1 is defined as a “first posture”. . Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the posture when the sorting protrusion 76c is inclined upward to the left and the right end E2 of the restricting protrusion 76p is brought into contact with the right surface D2 is defined as a “second posture”. . Further, among the portions constituting the “merging portion G” in the tubular shape portion 75c, the portion located on the left side is referred to as “left tube wall portion 75L”, and the portion located on the right side is referred to as “right tube wall portion 75R”. .

  Although not shown in each drawing, the first start winning device 17a detects that the left end E1 of the restricting projection 76p is in contact with the surface D1 (the distribution member 76 is in the “first attitude”). "S3" (hereinafter referred to as "third sensor") S3 and detection that the right end E2 of the restricting projection 76p is in contact with the surface D2 (distribution member 76). Is a sensor (hereinafter referred to as “fourth sensor”) S4 (see FIG. 13). As the third sensor S3 and the fourth sensor S4, a contact sensor (for example, a micro switch) or a non-contact sensor (for example, an optical sensor) can be used.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the distribution member 76 is in the “first posture”, it becomes possible to receive a game ball between the left tube wall portion 75L and the distribution member 76, and the right tube wall portion 75R and A game ball cannot be received between the distribution member 76 and the distribution member 76. In this case, the distance formed between the protruding end portion of the distribution protrusion 76c and the right pipe wall portion 75R is less than the diameter of the game ball. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, when the sorting member 76 is in the “second posture”, a game ball can be received between the right pipe wall portion 75R and the sorting member 76. A game ball cannot be received between the tube wall portion 75L and the sorting member 76. In this case, it is because the space | interval formed between the protrusion part of the distribution protrusion 76c and the left pipe wall part 75L is less than the diameter of a game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the game ball Y1 is received between the left tube wall portion 75L and the distribution member 76 when the distribution member 76 is in the “first posture”, the game ball Y1 is moved to the left holding unit. 76L is in a held state. That is, at this stage, since the distance between the left end of the base portion 76a and the left pipe wall portion 75L is less than the diameter of the game ball, the left holding portion 76L is in a state of holding the game ball. However, since the game ball Y1 is received between the left pipe wall portion 75L and the distribution member 76 and the distribution member 76 is in the “first posture”, the first sensor S1 detects the game ball. Accordingly, the main controller 200A drives the drive shaft of the drive motor 76M so that it rotates by the “first rotation amount” in the “first rotation direction (hereinafter referred to as the forward rotation direction)”. The posture of the minute member 76 is changed to the “second posture”.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the middle of changing the distribution member 76 to the “second posture”, the distance between the left end of the base portion 76a and the left tube wall portion 75L exceeds the diameter of the game ball Y1, and Since the contact portion 76g is inclined downward to the left, the game ball Y1 held by the left holding portion 76L flows into the first passage L1. The game ball Y1 is detected by the first start opening winning detection switch 17s. Thus, until the game ball Y1 flows into the first passage L1, the tip of the sorting protrusion 76c is the following game ball Y2 (the game ball Y2 flowing down the introduction passage L following the game ball Y1). It will be in the state which slides with respect to an outer peripheral surface. At this time, both the “interval between the sorting protrusion 76c and the left tube wall portion 75L” and the “interval between the sorting projection 76c and the right tube wall portion 75R” are narrower than the diameter of the game ball Y2, so that the game ball Y2 Is blocked by the distribution protrusion 76c and cannot flow into either “between the left tube wall portion 75L and the distribution member 76” or “between the right tube wall portion 75R and the distribution member 76”.

  Immediately after the game ball Y1 flows into the first passage L1, the distance between the distribution protrusion 76c and the right tube wall portion 75R exceeds the diameter of the game ball Y2, so the game ball Y2 is separated from the right tube wall portion 75R. After that, the posture of the distribution member 76 becomes the “second posture” as shown in FIG. At this time, the interval between the left pipe wall portion 75L and the sorting member 76 is narrower than the diameter of the game ball Y2. Then, the game ball Y2 is received between the left pipe wall portion 75L and the sorting member 76, and when the posture of the sorting member 76 becomes the “second posture”, the second sensor S2 detects the game ball Y2. Accordingly, the main control unit 200A drives the drive motor 76M so that the drive shaft of the drive motor 76M rotates in the “reverse direction” by the “first rotation amount”, and changes the attitude of the distribution member 76 to the “first attitude”. To "".

  In the middle of changing the distribution member 76 to the “first posture”, the distance between the right end of the base portion 76a and the right tube wall portion 75R exceeds the diameter of the game ball Y2, and the right contacted portion 76h Due to the downward-sloping shape, the game ball Y2 held by the right holding portion 76R flows into the second passage L2, and is detected by the second start-open prize detection switch 17t. Further, immediately after the game ball Y2 flows into the second passage L2, the game ball Y3 following the game ball Y2 is received between the left tube wall portion 75L and the sorting member 76.

  In the present gaming machine 1, the drive shaft of the drive motor 76M is alternately rotated in the normal rotation direction and the counter-rotation direction, and the posture of the distribution member 76 is set to the first posture and the second posture. Repeat alternately. Thereby, the game balls sequentially entering the first start winning device 17a through the opening 71a roll in the order of the bottom 71d and the rolling surface 72a to reach the introduction passage L, and then the first passage L1 and the second passage. They are alternately distributed to any of the passages L2.

  The second start winning device 17b constitutes a specific example of a variable (opening and closing) start winning device, and is disposed immediately below the first start winning device 17a. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the second start winning device 17b is mounted on the front surface of the mounting plate 17c and the mounting plate 17c fixed to the game board main body 10A by screws, and the second starting winning device 17b. A normal electric accessory 17d that constitutes the inlet side portion and an obstruction member 17K attached to the front surface portion of the mounting plate 17c.

  The ordinary electric accessory 17d is a so-called tulip-shaped pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c for operating the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e (see FIG. 13). ). Among these, the movable blade pieces 17e, 17e can be opened to the left and right so that the upper end sides are separated from each other around the lower support shaft. When the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are in a closed state where the wing pieces 17e and 17e are erected, the distance between the upper end portions of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e is reduced. Further, when the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c is driven and the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are tilted so that the upper end sides are separated from each other with respect to the lower end side axis, the upper end portions of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. The space between them is enlarged, and an open state is established. Further, the obstacle member 17K is disposed vertically above the ordinary electric accessory 17d. Then, the game ball won in the second start winning device 17b passes through the ball passage 75F (see FIG. 9) and then enters the intermediate portion of the second passage L1 through the communication hole 75v provided in the tubular portion 75c. To do. Therefore, the game ball won in the second start winning device 17b is detected by the aforementioned second start opening winning detection switch 17t (see FIG. 13).

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the second start winning device 17b is in a closed state, a space portion K1 that allows one game ball to pass between the upper ends of the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e. However, the obstacle member 17K is disposed vertically above the space K1. For this reason, it is impossible for the game ball to win the second start winning device 17b in the closed state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the second start winning device 17b is opened and the pair of movable blade pieces 17e, 17e are opened to the left and right, the distance between the upper end portions of the movable blade pieces 17e, 17e. K1 is expanded more than the full left and right width of the obstacle member 17K. For this reason, it is possible for the game balls that have passed through the left and right of the obstacle member 17K to win the second start winning device 17b.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the second start winning device 17b is opened, the probability that the game ball flowing down the game area 11 wins the second start winning device 17b is the probability that the game ball flowing down the game area 11 is first. The probability of winning the 1-start winning device 17a is higher. Then, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 becomes the open extension mode (described later) and the time for the second start winning device 17b to be in the open state becomes long, the probability that the game ball wins the second start winning device 17b is the first. The probability of winning the 1-start winning device 17a is much higher. In this embodiment, the opening time of the second start winning device 17b in the open extension mode is set to “5 seconds”, and the opening time of the second start winning device 17b in the non-open extension mode (normal opening mode) is set to “0”. .2 seconds ".

  On the other hand, as described above, when the second start winning device 17b is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to win the second start winning device 17b, so that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is not the open extension mode. In this case, the probability that the game ball wins the second start winning device 17b is much lower than the probability that the game ball wins the first start winning device 17a. That is, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 becomes the open extension mode, the case where the gaming ball wins the first start winning device 17a becomes a rare case, and when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is not the opening extension mode, the gaming ball is the first The case that wins the 2-start winning device 17b is a rare case.

  The big winning device 31 constitutes a specific example of a variable winning device, and is arranged below the second start winning device 17b as shown in FIG. The special winning device 31 includes a mounting plate portion 31k attached to the front surface portion 10a of the game board 10. The mounting plate portion 31k is provided with an opening having a substantially band shape in a substantially central portion in a state of passing through the front and back, and the opening constitutes a big prize opening 31a. The rear end portion of the grand prize winning port 31a is in communication with “a grand prize winning prize winning passage (a passage through which a game ball to be won from the big prize winning opening 31a passes, not shown)”. .

  The prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing plate 31b for opening / closing the prize winning opening 31a, a prize winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 13) for driving the opening / closing plate 31b, and a prize winning opening winning. A special winning opening winning detection switch 31s (see FIG. 13) provided in the middle of the path of the passage or in the route terminal portion is provided. When the opening / closing plate 31b is in the standing posture, the opening / closing plate 31b closes the large winning opening 31a in the large winning device 31, so that it is impossible to win a game ball in the large winning device 31. On the other hand, when the opening / closing plate 31b tilts forward with its lower end as a fulcrum and assumes a forward leaning posture, the prize winning opening 31a is opened and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 31b flows down the game area 11. And the guidance part which guide | induces the game ball which reached | attained the big prize apparatus 31 to the big prize opening 31a is comprised.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the lower display device 60 is arranged on the left side of the big winning device 31. As shown in FIG. 6A, the lower display device 60 includes a mounting plate 61 that is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10A. The mounting plate 61 is provided with a first special symbol display portion 62a, a second special symbol display portion 62b, a normal symbol display portion 63, a normal symbol hold display portion 65, and the like.

  The first special symbol display unit 62a, the second special symbol display unit 62b, and the normal symbol display unit 63 are all configured using a “7-segment display”. Among these, in the first special symbol display section 62a, the result of the success / failure determination (first big win lottery, small win lottery) executed when the game ball is detected by the first start opening winning detection switch 17s is displayed. The “stop symbol of the first special symbol” shown is stopped and displayed through the variable display. In addition, the second special symbol display unit 62b shows the result of the success / failure determination (second big win lottery, small win lottery) executed due to the detection of the game ball by the second start opening winning detection switch 17ts. The “stop symbol of the second special symbol” is stopped and displayed through the variable display. In addition, the content of the display result of the 1st special symbol display part 62a and the 2nd special symbol display part 62b is mentioned later. In addition, the result of the symbol variation game displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b (result of the determination of success / failure) and the display result of the symbol variation effect displayed on the effect display device 27 The result of determination is assumed to match. The first special symbol display unit 62a constitutes a specific example of the first special symbol display means, and the second special symbol display unit 62b constitutes a specific example of the second special symbol display means.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the normal symbol display unit 63 is configured by a “7-segment display”, and the symbol variation start condition is caused by the game ball passing through any of the normal symbol operation gates 16. When is established, normal symbol variation display is started. In the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbols display unit 63 displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9” in this order, and then the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9” are displayed again. It consists of “circular display” that repeats the display in order. When the execution time of these variable displays elapses, the normal symbol stop symbol is executed for a certain period of time. At this time, when the stop symbol is “odd number”, it is a winning symbol, and when the stop symbol is “even number”, it is a missed symbol. The lottery means for performing the lottery to determine whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 17d should be opened is constituted by a main control unit 200A described later.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 65 is also configured by using four LEDs and has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 16, but the number of game balls still undigested (that is, the number of holds) is set to the upper limit of four. In addition, every time an undigested game ball is digested, “the number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserves)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, holding ball)” relating to the normal symbol has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 16, but the normal symbol display unit 63 displays the result of the lottery associated with the passage (lottery result). This refers to a game ball in which neither the symbol fixed display nor the variable display preceding this (display using a 7-segment display in this embodiment) is made.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the three general winning devices 40, 41, 43 are arranged on the left and right of the main accessory device 20. In each of the general winning devices 40, 41, and 43, general winning detection switches 40s, 41s, and 43s (see FIG. 10) for detecting the winning of the game ball are arranged. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each board component described above. 18 is provided. Further, a back ball preventing member (not shown) is provided below the out port 18. And the game ball which returned without reaching the game area 11 is prevented from returning to the launch position again.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14B. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 200A and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A). That is, the main control unit 200A that is configured using the main control board 200 and that controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is involved, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A). And.

  The sub-control unit is configured by using (a) the sub-control board 220 and “sub-control that controls various effects of the game using symbol display, light emission of the lamp, sound effect, operation of the movable object, etc. A control unit 220A, (b) an effect display control board 222, and an effect display control part 222A for controlling the effect display device 27 that performs symbol variation effect display, and (c) a payout control board 240 are provided. And a payout control unit 240A that controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, and (d) a launch control unit that uses the launch control board 260 and controls the game ball launch The sub-control unit includes a primary sub-control unit (220A, 240A) directly connected to the main control unit 140, and the main control unit 200A via the primary sub-control unit. Connected Secondary sub-control unit (222A, 260A) and are present.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and the CPU performs calculations Various peripheral LSIs such as an oscillator that outputs a clock of the above and a watchdog timer that monitors the runaway of the CPU are connected to each other via a bus. Note that the direction of the arrow in FIGS. 13 and 14B represents the direction in which data or signals are input / output. In FIG. 13, only the CPU 201, the RAM 202, and the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are shown. The PIO mounted on the main control board 200 and further the CPU mounted on another control board. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) receives the detection signal of the game ball from the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s, the start opening winning detection switches 17s, 17t, the general winning detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s, etc. After determining the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to a prize ball, the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220), the pay-out control part 240A (pay-out control board 240), the firing control part 260A (launch control board 260) Etc., various signals (commands) to be described later are output. The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is also connected to a count switch 8s that detects a game ball fired from the launcher unit.

  Further, the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) performs these operations by outputting signals to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special winning opening solenoid 31c, the lower left display device 50, and the lower right display device 60. Direct control. Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively. The main control unit 200A includes special game execution means, first hold storage means, second hold storage means, variable display disable means, variable display start means, variable display time setting means, first win / fail determination means, second Specific examples of the determination unit, the specific gaming state generation unit, the first determination unit, and the second determination unit are configured.

  When the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays games according to the results. The production of. That is, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). The sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) functions as an effect display control unit that controls the display of the effect display device 27 in cooperation with the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222).

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) includes an effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), an amplifier board 224, a decoration drive board 226, and an effect. The button substrate 228 is electrically connected to each other. The sub control board 220 includes a CPU 220a, a ROM 220b, and a RAM 220c.

  The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives each control signal from the main control board 200 and controls each board such as the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. The ROM 220c stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. The CPU 220a receives a display control command (that is, a display control signal) sent from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), and analyzes the received display control command according to a program stored in the ROM 220c. Then, the CPU 220a configuring the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220), a newly generated command based on the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) The display control command transmitted from the control board 200) is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222) as a symbol control command.

  Speakers SP1 to SP4 that output predetermined sound effects are electrically connected to the amplifier board 224. Further, the decoration driving board 226 is connected to various LED boards on which various decoration LEDs (lamps) provided on the front frame 4 and the game board 10 are mounted. The decoration drive board 226 receives signals from the sub-control board 220A and performs control related to game decoration.

  As shown in FIG. 13, a relay terminal board, a firing control unit 260A, a lower pan full tank switch 6s, and the like are connected to the payout control unit 240A. The payout control unit 240A is connected to a payout motor 109m, a front payout switch 109a, and a rear payout switch 109b constituting a game ball payout device (payout device) 109 via a relay terminal plate. Further, the main control unit 200A is connected to the payout control unit 240A so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The game ball payout device 109 constitutes a specific example of prize ball payout means.

  The payout control unit 240A is responsible for various types of control related to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the lending button 5c or the return button 5q, the operation signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 410 to the payout control board 240 via the relay terminal board, and the payout motor 109m is based on the operation signal. A drive signal for driving the game ball is transmitted to the game ball payout device (payout device) 109 (the payout motor 109m).

  When the main controller 200A outputs a prize ball payout command, the payout control part 240A receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m to pay out the prize ball. The game balls to be paid out are detected by two payout switches (the front payout switch 109a and the rear payout switch 109b) and are input to the payout control unit 240A. Further, the number of prize balls paid out is also detected by the count switch 109c and counted by the main controller 200A.

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) will be described. As described above, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub-control unit 220A receives various effect commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub-control unit 220A interprets the content of the command and (a) the effect display device 27 Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and (c) specific modes of lighting or blinking of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f are determined. Next, a drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A to perform variable display and stop display of effect symbols (pseudo symbols, background symbols, character symbols, etc.). At this time, display data (still image data, moving image data, etc.) of the displayed effect symbols (pseudo symbols, background symbols, character symbols, etc.) is built in the effect display device 27 or the effect display control board 222. The data stored in the display ROM (not shown) is used.

  Sound effects are output from the speakers SP <b> 1 to SP <b> 4 by outputting sound signals to the amplifier substrate 224 in accordance with the pseudo symbol variation display and stop display. In addition, by supplying a signal to the decorative drive board 226 and outputting drive signals of the various LED lamps 4b to 4h from the decorative drive board 226, lighting / flashing operation of various lamps (LEDs 4b to 4h, etc.), etc. To control. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW provided on the front side of the upper plate member 5, this operation signal is supplied to the sub-control unit 220A. The sub-control unit 220A is configured to be able to reflect the operation result on various effect contents including the effect display device 27 based on the supplied operation signal.

(3) Game Flow by the Gaming Machine 1 As described above, in the gaming machine 1, a stop symbol display (confirmation display) indicating the result of the determination of success / failure (big win lottery, small win lottery) performed based on the start winning prize. ) And the variable display performed before the stop display are executed by two types of symbol display devices, the lower display device 60 and the effect display device 27. Here, the special symbol displayed on the lower display device 60 (the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b) is "this symbol. In “main control unit 200A (described later)” that governs the basic progression of the game, “stop symbol (special symbol stop mode)” and “variable display time (variable pattern)” are determined. In the following description, “variable display time” is simply referred to as “variable time”.

  In this embodiment, whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start opening winning detection switch 17s (hereinafter referred to as “first start winning”) is determined (hereinafter referred to as “first”). Determination and determination as to whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start opening winning detection switch 17t (hereinafter referred to as “second start winning”) (hereinafter referred to as “second determination”). 2 ”is determined by“ a big hit lottery executed each time the start winning prize ”and“ a small lottery executed when the result of the big hit lottery is out of place ”. However, at least one of the “first winning / failing determination” and the “second winning / failing determination” may be configured only by a big hit lottery.

  On the other hand, a “pseudo symbol (effect symbol)” is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and a “sub control unit 220A (to be described later) that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A. ”Determines the variation mode and the stop symbol (pseudo symbol stop mode). Usually, these “pseudo symbols” symbol variations are executed for the same time as “main symbols”, and the display contents of these “pseudo symbols” stop symbols (big hit, small hit, miss, etc.) It is assumed that there is no contradiction with the display contents of “main symbol” (big hit, small hit, miss, etc.) in the first special symbol display part 62a or the second special symbol display part 62b. In the present embodiment, when symbol variation effect display (variable game) such as reach display using a special symbol is performed, the symbol variation effect display is performed on the effect display device 27 (pseudo symbol). Hereinafter, the display content of this symbol and the pseudo symbol will be briefly described.

a. The first special symbol variation display and stop display (confirmation display) resulting from the first start winning prize are performed in the first special symbol display section 62a, and the second special symbol variation display resulting from the second start winning prize and Stop display (confirmed display) is performed in the second special symbol display section 62b. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), these variable displays are displayed by the 7-segment display body that constitutes the corresponding special symbol display section (62a or 62b). The content is to perform “circular display” of “incomplete design”. In other words, the content is to “circulate and display” imperfect symbols that are not familiar to the player compared to arithmetic numbers and are difficult to identify and store.

  As shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, when the probability mode of the gaming machine 1 is the low probability mode (normal probability mode), the determination result indicating the big hit is derived in both the first win / fail determination and the second win / fail determination. Probability (probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big hit manner) is about “1/200”. In addition, when the probability mode of the gaming machine 1 is the high probability mode, the probability that the determination result indicating the big hit is derived in both the first win determination and the second win determination (the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big win mode). (Probability) is approximately “10/200”. When the determination result indicating the big hit is derived in the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b (when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special hit mode), A “hit” is generated, the special game execution means starts operating, and the big win game (one aspect of the special game) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, regardless of whether the probability mode of the gaming machine 1 is the low probability mode or the high probability mode, the determination result indicating the small hit is derived by the first winning / losing determination or the second winning / failing determination. The probability (probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit mode) is about “5/200”. That is, when the probability mode of the gaming machine 1 is the low probability mode, the determination result indicating the small hit is derived with a probability approximately five times the probability that the determination result indicating the big hit is derived, and the probability mode of the gaming machine 1 is In the case of the high probability mode, the determination result indicating the small hit is derived with a probability of about “½” of the probability of determining the determination result indicating the big hit. When the determination result indicating the small hit is derived in the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b, a “small hit” is generated, and the special game execution means starts operating, A game (other aspect of the special game) is executed.

  When a winning (big hit or small hit) occurs, the main control unit 200A drives the big winning opening solenoid 31c, and the open / close plate 31b in the standing posture is set to the forward leaning posture, and the big winning opening 31a that has been closed is opened. The game is changed to a state and a hit game (big hit game or small hit game) is started. The open prize opening 31a in the open state has a predetermined time even if a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls enter the big prize opening 31a or a predetermined number of game balls do not enter. When the time has elapsed, the state is returned to the closed state, and one opening / closing operation is ended (in the case of a big hit game, it may be expressed as “one round ends”). Then, when the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is ended. Each of the opening / closing operations repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between may be an operation of opening / closing the grand prize winning opening 31a only once within a range where the opening time does not exceed a predetermined time (30 seconds), It may be an operation of opening and closing the special winning opening 31a a plurality of times within a range in which the total opening time does not exceed a predetermined time (30 seconds). As for the latter, for example, “opening / closing operation including opening for 0.2 seconds twice”, “opening for 9.6 seconds once after opening for 0.2 seconds twice” "Opening / closing operation with the contents", "Opening / closing operation with the contents of repeating 2.6 seconds of opening 10 times", or the like.

  When the first winning / nothing determination is made due to the first start winning and the determination result indicating the big hit is derived, the main control unit 200A selects the “big hit type (type of big hit symbol)” as a random lottery (hereinafter, “ This is called “sort lottery”). This random number lottery constitutes a specific example of processing performed as the “first determining means” by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). As shown in FIG. The mode (type) of the big hit is set to any one of “normal big hit”, “first probability variation big hit” and “second probability variation big hit”. Further, when the determination result indicating the big hit is not derived (when the result of the first big hit lottery is a loss), as shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 200A determines whether or not to generate the big hit, Random lottery) Note that the random number (big hit symbol determination random number) for performing the “lottery lottery” is acquired at the timing when the first start winning is generated, similarly to the random number for determination of success / failure (random number for big hit lottery, etc.).

  Here, when the “ordinary big hit” is generated based on the first winning / losing determination, the first big winning game is executed in which the possibility of winning a prize ball is extremely high. In addition, the probability that the big hit is derived in the second success / failure determination is a low probability (normal probability). In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, the “first big hit game” executed due to the “normal big hit” generated by the first success / failure determination, the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is performed at a predetermined interval (for example, 2 It is a type of jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “8R jackpot game”) that is repeated eight times (8 rounds) with a second interval) in between. At this time, the time (first opening time) for which the big prize winning device 31 is open in each round is set to “26 seconds”. As described above, the gaming state in which the probability that the big hit is derived in the first and second determinations is determined as the low probability (normal probability) is the “low probability mode (low probability state)”.

  In addition, when the first big hit game ends, the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 becomes the open extension mode, and the time for the second start winning device 17b to be in the open state becomes long. The release extension mode is continued until the cumulative number of fluctuation displays (special symbol fluctuation display) executed without causing a big hit after the first big hit game is "100".

  Probability that a first jackpot game is executed when the first winning jackpot game is generated based on the first winning / losing judgment, and that the jackpot is derived in the first and second winning judgments after the execution of the first winning game. Is considered a high probability. As described above, the gaming state in which the probability that a big hit is derived in the first and second determinations and the second determination is a high probability is the “high probability mode (high probability state)”. In addition, the “first big hit game” executed due to the “first probable big hit” generated by the first winning / nothing determination is also “8R big hit game” as shown in FIG. When the first big hit game ends, the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 becomes the open extension mode, and this open extended mode is a variable display (a special symbol of special symbol) executed without causing a big hit after the first big hit game is ended. This is continued until the cumulative number of fluctuation display) reaches “10,000 times”. However, in consideration of the “probability that a judgment result indicating a big hit is derived (hit probability)” that is normally determined in a gaming machine (pachinko machine), the open extension mode is used until the cumulative number of variable displays reaches “10,000 times”. Continuing means that the extended extended hand mode is continued until the next jackpot occurs. Therefore, hereinafter, the case is simply expressed as “the open extension mode continues until the next big hit occurs” (see FIGS. 15 and 16).

  When the “second probability variable big hit” is generated based on the first winning / losing determination, the “second big winning game” is executed, and after the end of the second big winning game, the big hit is derived in the first and second winning / nothing determinations. The probability is high. As the “second jackpot game” resulting from the “second probability variation jackpot”, the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is repeated twice (two rounds) with a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 2 seconds) interposed therebetween. In the second big hit game, the time (second open time) for which the big prize winning device 31 is open in each round is set to “0.2 seconds”.

  Here, the “second probability variation big hit” generated based on the first determination of success / failure includes “open extension type second probability variation big hit” and “non-open extension type second probability variation big hit (so-called latent probability variation big hit)”. Exists. That is, when the “second big hit game” is executed due to the fact that the stop symbol indicating the occurrence of “open extension type second probability variation big hit” is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a, the second big hit game is executed. After the end of, the open extension mode is started, and this open extension mode continues until the next jackpot occurs. On the other hand, when the “second big hit game” is executed due to the fact that the stop symbol indicating the occurrence of “non-open extension type second probability variation big hit” is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display section 62a, The open extension mode is not started after the game ends.

  When the “small hit” is generated based on the first determination of winning or failing, as shown in FIG. 17, the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is repeated twice with a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 2 seconds) interposed therebetween. A hit game is performed. In this small hit game, the time for which the winning device 31 is in the open state every time the big winning device 31 performs the open operation is referred to as “second open time (0.2 seconds)”. If it is determined that the first non-open extension type second probability variation big hit (so-called latent probability variation big hit) and “small hit” can be generated by the first success / failure determination, the contents of the second big hit game and the small hit game Since the content is the same, players of normal level (such as players who do not have enough knowledge about gaming machines and cannot understand the display result of this symbol or who do not try to see the display result of this symbol) Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether or not the gaming state (probability mode) after the occurrence of the “second probability variation big hit” or “small hit” is a high probability state (high probability mode). The person is required to use an imagination to judge the probability mode of the gaming machine (whether or not it is in a high probability state). From this point, it can be said that the “non-open extension type second likelihood variation big hit” is a big hit with a lower advantage than the “open extension type second probability variation big hit”.

  Even when the second winning / nothing determination is made due to the second start winning, and the determination result indicating the big hit is derived, the main control unit 200A determines the “big hit type (type of big hit symbol)” by random lottery. . This random number lottery constitutes a specific example of processing performed as “second determining means” by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). As shown in FIG. Are defined as any one of “normal jackpot”, “first probability variation jackpot”, and “second probability variation jackpot”.

  Even if a “normal jackpot” is generated based on the second winning / losing determination, the first jackpot game is executed, and the probability that a jackpot is derived in the first winning / losing determination and the second winning / losing determination after the first big winning game ( Big hit probability) is a low probability (normal probability). Also, when the first big hit game ends, the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 becomes the open extended mode, and this open extended mode is a variable display (special) executed without causing a big hit after the first big hit game ends. This is continued until the cumulative number of symbols (design change display) reaches “100”. As shown in FIG. 16, in the “first big hit game” executed due to the “normal big hit” generated by the second winning / failing determination, the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is performed at a predetermined interval (for example, 2 This is a type of jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “16R jackpot game”) that is repeated 16 times (16 rounds) with a second interval in between. At this time, the time (first opening time) for which the big prize winning device 31 is open in each round is set to “26 seconds”.

  If the “first probability variation big hit” is generated based on the second winning / nothing determination, the first big hit game is executed, and the big hit probability is made high after the first big hit game ends. The first jackpot game is also a “16R jackpot game”, and the release extension mode is started after the end of the first jackpot game. The release extension mode is continued until the next jackpot is generated.

  When the “second probability variable big hit” is generated based on the second winning / non-winning determination, the second big hit game is executed, and the big hit probability is made high after the second big hit game ends. The contents of the second jackpot game are the same as the contents of the second jackpot game that is executed in response to the “second probability variable jackpot” that can be generated based on the first winning / failing determination. However, as the “second probability variation big hit” that is generated based on the first determination of whether or not, only “open extension type second probability variation big hit” is provided.

  When the “small hit” is generated based on the second determination of winning / missing, as shown in FIG. Small hit game "is performed. In this small hit game, the time for which the winning device 31 is in the open state every time the big winning device 31 performs the open operation is referred to as “second open time (0.2 seconds)”.

  In this embodiment, when comparing “when a big hit is generated based on the first win / fail decision” and “when a big win is generated based on the second win / fail decision”, the latter is more advantageous for the player. There is a high possibility that a game (a big hit game in which a larger amount of prize balls can be obtained) is executed. In addition, the so-called “latency probability change” is also included in the “probability big hit” that generates the big hit based on the first determination of success / failure. Therefore, it is more preferable to “generate a big hit based on the second win / fail determination” than “generate a big win based on the first win / fail determination”.

  Here, the first big hit game constitutes a specific example of “first special game”, the second big hit game constitutes a specific example of “second special game”, and “small hit game” becomes “third special game”. A specific example of “game” is configured. Further, the first big hit game constitutes a specific example of “high pitch special game”, and the “second special game” and “small hit game” constitute a specific example of “low pitch special game”.

  Next, the relationship between the “variable display of the first special symbol” and the “variable display of the second special symbol” will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the hit that triggers the operation of the “variable display disabling means” is referred to as “specific hit”, and hits other than “specific hit” are referred to as “non-specific hit”. In the present embodiment, the gaming state (game mode) is “normal release mode (normal variation mode)”, and “the number of holds for the first special symbol (first hold number)” and “the number of holds for the second special symbol ( The small hit that occurs when any of the “second holding number)” is two or more is defined as “specific hit”. In other words, “normal big hit”, “first probability variation big hit”, “second probability variation big hit” in “low probability normal opening mode (low probability normal fluctuation mode)” or “high probability normal opening mode (high probability normal fluctuation mode)”. ”And“ small hits that occur when at least one of the first holding number and the second holding number is less than two ”are defined as“ non-specific hits ”. In addition, the execution time of the variable display of each special symbol is specified by the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation, and when this execution time has elapsed, the stop symbol of this symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the pseudo-design symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a. The stop symbol is fixedly displayed. This final symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time (0.6 seconds in this embodiment). In FIGS. 19 to 23, the state where the special symbol is finalized is indicated by “hatching display”. Show.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in principle, in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the change display and the stop display are performed regardless of the change display and stop display of the other special symbol. In other words, each special symbol is not restricted by the variation display or stop display of the other special symbol, but is subjected to variation display according to the variation pattern set at the start of its own variation, and then is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in parallel (hereinafter referred to as “simultaneous variation”), and one special symbol (for example, the first special symbol) is displayed as “non-display”. When a “special hit (for example, big hit)” occurs, the other special symbol (for example, the second special symbol) continues to be displayed as it is. Here, the variation time of the other special symbol is specified according to the variation pattern set at the start of its own variation, and the elapsed time from the variation start time is measured. However, the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted during the execution of the hit game triggered by the “non-specific hit”, and resumed after the hit game is ended. For example, when “non-specific hit” occurs when the “remaining time” of the variation time of the other special symbol is “10 seconds”, this “10” is given after the end of the hit game triggered by the “non-specific hit”. When "second (remaining time)" elapses, the variation time of the other special symbol ends.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changing at the same time, and one special symbol (for example, the second special symbol) is generated, The change display of the special symbol (for example, the first special symbol) is immediately terminated at that time (change display disabled). In this case, as shown in FIG. 22, the first special symbol and the second special symbol start to display the fluctuation at the same time for a certain period after the winning game with the “specific hit” as an end (fluctuating). Display start means) and simultaneously stop display (variable display time setting means).

b. Pseudo symbol As shown in FIG. 23, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed due to the first start winning prize, the variable display using the pseudo symbol in the left display area SL of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is performed. Are executed (a1 to a6). When the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the pseudo symbol stop display (determined display) is executed for a fixed time (about 0.6 seconds). At this time, the result of the first success / failure determination is displayed by the pseudo symbol stop display (determined display).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed due to the second start winning prize, the variation using the pseudo symbol is also performed in the right display region SR of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. Display is executed (a1 to a6). When the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the pseudo symbol stop display (determined display) is executed for a fixed time (about 0.6 seconds). At this time, the result of the second determination of success / failure is displayed by the pseudo symbol stop display (confirmed display).

  In both the left display area SL and the right display area SR, three pseudo symbol displays appear when the pseudo symbol variable display is started, and each pseudo symbol display uses a “pseudo symbol”. Change display (display of pseudo symbols that are sequentially changed), stop display (display of stopped pseudo symbols), and the like. In this pseudo-graphic variation display (variable game), the arithmetic numbers from “1” to “9” are displayed in this order, and then the arithmetic numbers from “1” to “9” are again displayed in this order. It consists of “circular display” that repeats the display. In addition, the confirmed symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the pseudo-symbol display section include “stop symbol indicating loss (disconnection display)”, “stop symbol indicating small hit (small hit display)”, and “stop symbol indicating big hit” (Big hit display) ".

  Here, as shown in FIG. 18A, among the stop symbols indicating the big hit, there are a stop symbol indicating the occurrence of the “normal big hit” (hereinafter referred to as a normal big hit symbol) and “first probability variable big hit”. There is a stop symbol (hereinafter referred to as a first probability variation big hit symbol) indicating the occurrence of occurrence and a stop symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second probability variable big hit symbol) indicating the occurrence of “second probability variable big hit”. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 18B and 18C, among the stop symbols that are fixedly displayed when the result of the big win lottery is out of place, the stop symbols indicating the occurrence of “small hit” (hereinafter, “ There is a stop symbol (hereinafter referred to as a losing symbol) indicating that it has also missed the lottery lottery. In the present embodiment, not only the big hit lottery but also the small hit lottery is simply referred to as “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), the “ordinary big hit symbol” is configured by arranging three “even identical numbers” on the display screen 27a, and the “first probability variable big hit symbol” is displayed on the display screen 27a. Are arranged side by side. Further, the “second probability variation big winning symbol” is configured by arranging “different odd numbers” in ascending order from left to right. Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, the “small hit symbol” is configured by arranging “different odd numbers” in ascending order from left to right in the same manner as the “second probability variable big hit symbol”. Of the stop symbols configured by displaying different numbers on at least one of the three pseudo symbol display portions, the “small hit symbol” and the “second probability variable big hit symbol” are excluded.

  In the case of displaying “normal jackpot symbol” or “first probability variation jackpot symbol” on the effect display device 27, reach display is performed in the middle of the fluctuation display which is the premise thereof. Further, when the “display symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27, the reach display is not performed in the middle of the presumed variation display (that is, the variation variation) (hereinafter referred to as “simple failure”). There is a case of displaying (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”). In addition, the reach display of the present embodiment is such that two of the pseudo symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 are stopped at the same symbol and the other one of the pseudo symbols is changing. It is a display as content. However, even when the “stop symbol indicating 2R probability variation big hit” or the “stop symbol indicating 2R normal big hit” is stopped, the reach display may be performed during the change.

  Next, using FIG. 23 to FIG. 27, “variable display of pseudo symbol (first pseudo symbol) in left display region SL” and “variable display of pseudo symbol (second pseudo symbol) in right display region SR” The relationship will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in principle, in both the first pseudo symbol and the second pseudo symbol, change display and stop display are performed regardless of the change display or stop display of the other pseudo symbol. That is, each pseudo symbol is not restricted by the variation display or stop display of the other pseudo symbol, and is subjected to variation display according to a variation pattern (described later) set at the start of variation of the corresponding special symbol (this symbol). After that, stop display. Note that “out-of-display” illustrated in “a4 column of left display area SL” in FIG. 23 is “out-of-range display without a reach effect (so-called“ normal out ””), and “right display area” in FIG. The “out-of-display” exemplified in the “a1 column of the part SR” is “out-of-display with a reach effect (so-called“ out of reach ”)”. Here, the reach display (reach effect) refers to, for example, a symbol other than a symbol that finally stops (hereinafter referred to as “final stop symbol”) in the middle of the variation display (effect display) as a predetermined symbol. This is a stunning display that indicates that there is a possibility that a jackpot display may be made depending on the type of the final stop symbol. For example, if the “hit display” is completed when the stop symbols of multiple symbols are the same symbol, the symbols other than the final stop symbol are stopped at the same symbol and the game machine “ This indicates an indication that there is a possibility of occurrence.

  As shown in FIG. 24, under the situation where the first pseudo symbol and the second pseudo symbol are changing simultaneously (c1 to c4), a special symbol corresponding to one pseudo symbol (for example, the second pseudo symbol) (for example, the second pseudo symbol) For example, when “non-specific hit (for example, big hit)” occurs in the second special symbol), the other pseudo symbol (for example, the second pseudo symbol) continues to be changed as it is (c5). In this case, as shown in FIG. 25, during the execution of the hit game triggered by the “non-specific hit”, the variable display of the other pseudo symbol (for example, the second pseudo symbol) is changed in a deformed form (numbers for calculation). (Variable display performed while deforming) (d1 to d3). Then, when the hit game triggered by the “non-specific hit” ends, the variation display mode of the other pseudo symbol (for example, the second pseudo symbol) returns to the normal mode (the mode before the deformation mode) ( d4). At this time, measurement of the variation time for the special symbol (for example, the second special symbol) corresponding to the other pseudo symbol is resumed (d4), and when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the other pseudo symbol (for example, the first symbol) The display of variation of (2 pseudo symbols) ends.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in a situation where the first pseudo symbol and the second pseudo symbol are changing at the same time, one special symbol (for example, the second special symbol) is generated and a corresponding one is generated. When the pseudo symbol (for example, the second pseudo symbol) is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the other pseudo symbol (for example, the first pseudo symbol) is immediately ended (variable display disabled). That is, one of the pseudo symbols performs a definitive display of “small hit symbol”, and the other pseudo symbol performs a definitive display of “missing symbol” (e1).

  After this, a small hit game is executed (e2, e3), and after “display that battle mode is started” is performed on the display screen 27a (e4), the first pseudo symbol and the second pseudo symbol are displayed for a certain period. The variable display is simultaneously started and the stop display is simultaneously performed. That is, in response to the regular variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the first pseudo symbol and the second pseudo symbol are also regularly varied over a certain period, and the first special symbol is also displayed. In response to the stop display simultaneously performed in the second special symbol, the stop display of the first pseudo symbol and the stop display of the second pseudo symbol are simultaneously performed (e5 in FIG. 26 to e15 in FIG. 27). This “regular variation display” and “simultaneous stop display” are performed until the “battle mode” is completed. Note that while the “special fluctuation flag (first special fluctuation flag and second special fluctuation flag)” described later is set (set to ON), the “battle mode (special fluctuation mode)” is set. "Is released (set to OFF)," Battle mode "is terminated.

  While in the battle mode, the so-called “battle effect” is executed on the display screen 27a while the first pseudo symbol variation display and the second pseudo symbol variation display are proceeding simultaneously. Specifically, on the display screen 27a, a character indicating a player's ally (a character of justice) and a character indicating a player's enemy (a bad character) are displayed, and both characters develop a competition (actual race) ( E4 in FIG. 26 to e13 in FIG. 27). The result of the battle (including a draw) is displayed each time the pseudo symbol is stopped until the jackpot display is performed using any of the pseudo symbols or until the battle mode is ended.

  In other words, when the out-of-game display is made in both the first pseudo symbol and the second pseudo symbol during the battle mode, a display indicating that the result of the battle is “draw” is made (e7 in FIG. 26, FIG. 27). e10). Specifically, a character indicating the player's ally and a character indicating the player's enemy are displayed to simultaneously cut the “goal tape”. Further, when a big hit display is made using the first pseudo symbol (the pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special symbol) during the battle mode, a display indicating that the character representing the player's enemy has won, that is, the player. The character indicating the enemy is cut off the “goal tape” first (e14). Furthermore, when a big hit display is made using the second pseudo symbol (pseudo symbol corresponding to the second special symbol) during the battle mode, a display indicating that the character indicating the player's ally has won, that is, the player The character indicating the ally of the player cuts the “goal tape” first (e15).

  As described above, when a big hit is generated with the second special symbol, a more advantageous result can be obtained for the player than when a big hit is generated with the first special symbol. In order to execute an effect in which the character indicating the player's ally wins when the big win is generated with the second special symbol, and the character indicating the player's enemy wins when the big special symbol is generated with the first special symbol. When entering the battle mode, the player gazes at the “battle production” while “barking” and “pounding”.

(5) Command transmission The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs various controls in order to realize the above-described “symbol changing game” and the like. When executing this control, various commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220). Next, how this command is transmitted will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  The main control unit 200A and the sub control unit 220A are connected by a 9-bit width parallel signal cable. Of these, one bit is allocated for strobe signal output, and the remaining eight bits are allocated for command output. When a command is output from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A, first, command data for 8 bits is output to an 8-bit signal cable assigned for command output, and then A 1-bit strobe signal is output. Further, the sub control unit 220A can reliably read the command transmitted from the main control unit 200A by reading the command data at the rising timing of the strobe signal.

  Here, examples of commands output from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) include those illustrated in FIG. That is, there are (A) a variation pattern designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CHP”), (B) a special symbol stop information designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CJS”), and the like. . The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern, and a variation pattern for normal variation (described later) and a variation pattern for shortened variation (described later) according to the variation pattern table used at the time of starting winning. ) Is specified. The variation pattern designation command is a command for starting the variation of the pseudo symbol and designating the variation time of the pseudo symbol. The mode designation command is a command for designating a game mode set by “main control unit 200A (main control board 200) as game mode setting means”.

(6) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, when the gaming machine 1 is turned on or the reset switch is pressed, first, an initialization process (S20) and an origin detection process (S30) are performed. This origin detection process (S30) is a process for setting the attitude of the distribution member 76 to the “first attitude” or the “second attitude”, and is executed according to FIG.

  When the origin detection process (S30) is activated, the CPU 201 confirms that “one end E1 (E2) of the restriction projection 76p” is in contact with “one surface D1 (D2) of the restriction hole 75g”. It is determined whether or not “third sensor S3” or “fourth sensor S4” is detected (S32). That is, it is detected by the “third sensor S3” that the sorting member 76 is in the “first posture”, and the sorting member 76 is in the “second posture” by the “fourth sensor S4”. It is determined whether or not any of the above has been detected (S32). When it is determined that the orientation of the distribution member 76 is the “first orientation” or the “second orientation” (S32; YES), the origin detection process (S30) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the posture of the distribution member 76 is neither the “first posture” nor the “second posture” (S32; NO), the drive motor 76M is moved in a predetermined rotational direction (even in the normal rotational direction). (It may be the direction of rotation.) After a predetermined number of steps (for example, 1 step) are driven (S36), the process proceeds to S32. Then, the process of S36 is repeated until a positive determination is obtained in the process of S32. As a result, when a positive determination is obtained in the process of S32 (S32; YES), the origin detection process (S30) Exit.

  When the origin detection process (S30) is completed, the winning device driving process (S50), the winning ball payout process (S80), and the normal period until the power is turned off (until an affirmative determination is made in S895). Each process such as the symbol game process (S100), the ordinary electric equipment game process (S200), the special symbol 1 game process (S300a), the special symbol 2 game process (S300b), and the winning game process (S600) is repeatedly executed. . Note that the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of this embodiment is configured to execute the processing of S50 to S600 of FIG. 29 every time a timer interrupt with a period of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on. That is, the processing of S50 to S600 in FIG. 29 is repeatedly executed every 4 msec.

  In each process constituting the game control process, various signals are transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire gaming machine 1 proceeds. Hereinafter, the game control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

A. Winning device drive processing (S50)
The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a winning device driving process (S50) corresponding to the entering of the game ball into the first start winning device 17a. When the winning device driving process (S50) is activated, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), it is determined whether or not the first sensor S1 (see FIG. 9) detects a game ball (S51). When the sensor S1 detects the game ball (S51; YES), the drive motor 76M is driven so that the drive shaft of the drive motor 76M rotates by the “first rotation amount” in the “forward rotation direction”. Then, the posture of the distribution member 76 is changed to the “second posture” (S55), and the winning device driving process (S50) is ended.

  On the other hand, if the first sensor S1 has not detected a game ball (S51; NO), it is determined whether or not the second sensor S2 (see FIG. 9) has detected a game ball (S56). If the sensor S2 has not detected a game ball (S56; NO), the winning device driving process (S50) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the second sensor S2 detects a game ball (S56; YES), the drive motor 76M rotates the drive shaft of the drive motor 76M by the “first rotation amount” in the “reverse direction”. To change the posture of the distribution member 76 to the “first posture” (S57), and the winning device driving process (S50) is terminated.

  The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 monitors whether or not the distribution member 76 is in an “unscheduled posture”. May be performed. For example, a sensor for detecting a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “entrance detection sensor”) is provided at the terminal portion of the introduction passage L (above the junction G). Then, even if a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the ball detection sensor detects the game ball, the game ball is not detected in either the first sensor S1 or the second sensor S2. In this case, error notification (notification using an illumination device, speakers SP1 to SP4, etc.) may be performed.

  Here, the case where the error notification is necessary indicates a posture in which the sorting member 76 is changing from “first posture to second posture” or “second posture to first posture” and “distribution”. The “interval formed between the protruding end portion of the protrusion 76c and the left tube wall portion 75L” and the “interval formed between the protruding end portion of the sorting protrusion 76c and the right tube wall portion 75R” determine the diameter of the game ball. This is the case. In this case, processing similar to the above-described origin detection process (S30) is performed, and the posture of the sorting member 76 is changed to “first posture” or “second posture”. Will be resolved.

B. Prize ball payout processing (S80)
The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a process of paying out game balls as prize balls (prize ball payout process) (S80). That is, the state of the start opening winning detection switches 17s, 17t or the general winning detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s is detected to determine whether or not a game ball has entered. If a game ball has entered, this information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. Based on the information stored on the RAM 202, a prize ball payout signal is output toward the payout control board 240. If the winning information for the start opening winning detection switch 17s or the like has already been stored on the RAM 202, an appropriate payout number including the previously stored information is designated and a payout signal is output. To do.

  When outputting a payout signal from the main control unit 200A to the payout control unit 240A, first, a strobe signal is output toward the payout control unit 240A (payout control board 240), and then signal data is output. On the other hand, when the CPU mounted on the payout control board 240 constituting the payout control unit 240A receives the payout signal, the CPU interprets the content of the signal and sends a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the prize ball payout device 109. Is output and award balls are paid out. The prize ball payout device 109 is provided with two payout switches (front payout switch 109a and rear payout switch 109b) for detecting the payout game balls. While detecting each one, a process of paying out the number of prize balls designated by the payout signal is performed.

C. Normal symbol game processing (S100)
When the normal symbol game process (S100) is started, the normal symbol display unit 63 starts to display the variation of the normal symbol. If the CPU 201 determines that the execution time of the normal symbol variation display has elapsed while repeatedly performing the game control process of FIG. 29, the CPU 201 performs the stop display of the normal symbol stop symbol. Furthermore, when the CPU 201 determines that the stop symbol stop display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed while repeatedly performing the game control process of FIG. 29, the stop symbol activates the ordinary electric accessory 17d. It is determined whether the symbol is a symbol (a normal symbol hit symbol) or not a symbol to be actuated (ordinary symbol deviating symbol).

  If the stop symbol is a symbol that activates the normal electric accessory 17d (a normal symbol hit symbol), whether or not the normal electric accessory release extension function is operating (that is, the open extension means is operating). If the opening extension means is in operation, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is set to "opening time when the opening extension function is activated (for example, the above-mentioned 5 seconds)" The normal symbol game process (S100) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the opening extension means is not in operation, after setting the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d to “opening time when the opening extension function is not operated (for example, 0.2 seconds as described above)”, the normal symbol game process Is finished and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Note that the CPU 201 does not operate the normal electric accessory 17d, does not execute the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display unit 63, and does not execute the normal symbol stop display, and further relates to the normal symbol. When it is determined that the number of holds is not “0”, the normal symbol variation display is started. Further, the number of holdings for the normal symbol is “+1” when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 16 and the number of holdings for the normal symbol is less than a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). It is set to “−1” every time the symbol variation display is started.

D. Normal electric game processing (S200)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an outline of the ordinary electric accessory game process. When the ordinary electric accessory game process is activated while the CPU 201 performs the game control process of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is operating (whether or not the second start winning device 17b is in an open state). When it is determined that the second start winning device 17b is in an open state (S201; YES), the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (the second start winning device 17b is kept open). It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (5 seconds in the open extension mode and 0.2 seconds in the normal release mode) (S202). If it is determined that the operating time (opening time) has elapsed (S202; YES), the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is stopped to place the second start winning device 17b in the open state in the closed state (S206). The ordinary electric game game process is terminated.

  However, if the CPU 201 determines that a prescribed number (for example, eight) of game balls have entered the second start winning device 17b while the ordinary electric accessory 17d (second start winning device 17b) is being opened, Even when the operating time (opening time) of the normal electric accessory 17d has not reached the predetermined time, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is stopped (S206), and the ordinary electric accessory game process is terminated. Further, in the gaming machine 1, when the ordinary electric accessory 17d is operated, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c provided therein is driven, and a pair of wing pieces of the second start winning portion 17b constituting the ordinary electric accessory 17d. The portion rotates outward, and the second start winning portion 17b is opened.

E. Special symbol 1 game processing (S300a) and special symbol 2 game processing (S300b)
Next, an outline of the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) and the special symbol 2 game process (S300b) will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is a game process executed by the CPU 201 due to the first start opening winning detection switch 17s detecting the game ball, and the special symbol 2 game process (S300b) is the first. 2 is a game process executed by the CPU 201 due to the detection of the game ball by the start opening winning detection switch 17t. Of the processes constituting the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) and the special symbol 2 game process (S300b), the same number of steps (arithmetic numbers) is attached in FIGS. doing. However, the alphabet “a” is added to the “number of steps” for each process constituting the special symbol 1 game process (S300a), and the “number of steps” for each process constituting the special symbol 2 game process (S300b). Are distinguished by adding an alphabet "b".

  In the following, after a detailed description of the special symbol 1 game process (S300a), the special symbol 2 game process (S300b) will be described focusing on “difference from the special symbol 1 game process (S300a)”.

  When the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is started, as shown in FIG. 32A, first, whether or not a first start winning has occurred (whether or not the first start opening winning detection switch 17s has detected a game ball). Is determined (S302a). If a negative determination is made in the process of S302a (S302a; NO), the process proceeds to S308a and subsequent processes shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first start winning is made (S302a; YES), the “number of special symbols corresponding to the first start winning device 17 (hereinafter referred to as the first holding number)” is less than the upper limit ( In this embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (S304a). If it is determined in the process of S304a that the number is less than the upper limit (S304a; YES), a random number for determination (lottery random number) related to the first start winning prize is acquired, and this random number for determination is mounted on the main control board 200. The predetermined address of the RAM 202 {first determination random number memory 202a shown in FIG. 14A} is stored and the "first hold number" is incremented by "+1" (S306a). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S308a and subsequent steps shown in FIG.

  Here, in the “first determination random number memory 202a” shown in FIG. 14 (a), determination random numbers are stored in “shift memory format in time series of first start winning prizes”, and in FIG. 14 (a). The value of “Special Figure 1 Reservation Number Memory 202c” shown is cumulatively stored. The first determination random number memory 202a constitutes a specific example of the “first hold storage unit”. The random numbers for determination acquired in the process of S306a include: (a) lottery random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 big hit lottery”) executed due to the first start winning prize ( (Hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 Big Bonus Lottery Random Number”), (b) Random Number for Lottery Used in Small Bonus Lottery (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 Small Bonus Lottery”) executed due to the first starting prize. (Hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 small lottery random number”), and (c) a random number for determination (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 big hit per game) for determining the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display section 62a. "Determination random number"), (d) reach random number for determining whether or not to perform reach display in the pseudo symbol variation display executed on the display surface 27a of the effect display device 27, and the like. In addition, the determination random number (lottery random number) acquired in the process of S306a or the process of S306b described later determines whether or not to end a state advantageous to the player (a high probability mode or a short time mode described later). "Random number for falling lottery" used for the falling lottery for performing may be included.

  In the process of S308a, as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the “game flag per special figure 1” is set (set to ON). Specifically, (a) “Special figure 1 big hit flag (refer to the processing of S374a in FIG. 34)” is set (set to ON) due to the occurrence of the big hit due to the first start winning, or (b ) If the “special figure 1 small hit flag (see the process of S358a in FIG. 34)” is set (set to ON) due to the occurrence of a small hit due to the first start winning prize, a positive determination is made in S308a. The Here, the “special figure 1 big hit flag” and the “special figure 1 big hit flag” indicate that the “special game execution means (a control program stored in the ROM 203)” is in operation. is there.

  When the CPU 201 makes a positive determination in the process of S308a (S308; YES), it ends the special symbol 1 game process and returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S308a (S308a; NO), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is changing (S310a). If the first special symbol is not fluctuating (S310a; NO), it is considered that either the first special symbol has not yet fluctuated, or the stop symbol has been stopped and displayed after the fluctuating display. It is done. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the first special symbol (in this embodiment, this stop display time is set to 0.6 seconds) (S312a). If the first special symbol is not variably displayed (S310a; NO) and the stop display time for displaying the first special symbol is not displayed (S312a; NO), the variable display is started. It is determined whether or not it is possible (S314a).

  The “condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol” is that the “first hold number” is not “zero” and that the “game flag per special figure 2” is canceled (set to OFF). (S314a). Here, as the “special figure 2 per game flag”, (a) “special figure 2 big hit flag (set in S374b in FIG. 36) set (set to ON) upon occurrence of a big hit due to the second start winning prize” And (b) a “special figure 2 small hit flag (refer to the process of S358b in FIG. 36)” that is set (set to ON) upon occurrence of a small hit due to the second start winning is provided. ing. The “special figure 2 big hit flag” and “special figure 2 big hit flag” also indicate that the “special game execution means (a control program stored in the ROM 203)” is in operation. is there.

  When the “condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol” is satisfied (S314a; YES), the oldest determination random number from the predetermined address in the RAM 202, specifically, the above-described processing in S306a is acquired. “Special figure 1 big hit lottery random number”, “Special figure 1 small lottery random number” and the like are read (S316a), and a special symbol variation display process (500a) related to the first special symbol is executed. The special symbol variation display process (500a) related to the first special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol 1 variation display process (500a)” in the following description.

  When this “Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Display Process (500a)” is activated, as shown in FIG. 37, the determination process for the first special symbol (Special Figure 1 determination process) is performed (S510a). In this success / failure determination process (S510a), as shown in FIG. 38, first, a process related to the big hit lottery (a process related to the first big hit lottery) is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is the high probability mode (S512). When the gaming mode is the high probability mode (S512; YES), the “high probability data table” and “S316a” are processed. A “big hit lottery” is performed using the read special figure 1 big hit lottery random number (S514). When the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is a low probability mode (normal probability mode) (S512; NO), “low” The “big hit lottery” is performed using the “data table for probability” and “the special figure 1 big hit lottery random number read out in the process of S316a” (S516).

  In the high probability mode, the fluctuation shortening function that shortens the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol as compared with the normal time operates, and the second start winning device There are a case where the opening extension function of 17b (ordinary electric accessory) is operated and a case where the fluctuation shortening function and the opening extension function are not operated (described later). Further, the “probability change flag” is a flag indicating that the gaming mode (gaming state) of the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability mode (high probability state), and a “variation shortening flag” described later is a gaming mode ( This is a flag indicating that the gaming state is in the variation shortening mode (variation shortening state). Further, an “open extension flag” to be described later is a flag indicating that the gaming mode (game state) of the gaming machine 1 is in the open extension mode (open extended state). In addition, the success / failure determination process (the special figure 1 success / failure determination process) regarding the first special symbol constitutes a specific example of the process performed by the CPU 201 as the “first correct / failure determination means”, and the determination process for the second special symbol (the special figure 2). The “win / fail determination process” constitutes a specific example of the process performed by the CPU 201 as the “second correct / fail determination unit”.

  When the result of the big win lottery performed in the process of S514 or S516 is a big hit (S518; YES), after setting the big hit flag (set to ON) (S520), the success / failure determination process (S510a) is terminated, and the process of S532 is completed. Transition to processing. Also, if the result of the big hit lottery is out (S518; NO), the lottery lottery is performed using the special figure 1 small lottery random number read in the process of S316a (S522). (S524; YES) After setting the “small hit flag” (set to ON) (S526), the success / failure determination process (S510a) is terminated, and the process proceeds to S532 shown in FIG. Further, when the lottery is lost (S524; NO), after setting the “off flag (a flag indicating that neither big hit nor small hit has occurred)” is set (set to ON) (S528), the pass / fail judgment processing (S510a) is terminated, and the process proceeds to S532.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the processing after S532 of “Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Display Process (500a)”, based on the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process, a process of “setting a stop symbol” and “variation pattern table “Process to distribute” and the like. That is, in the process of S532, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “big hit”. If it is “big hit” (S532; YES), the process of S306a (see FIG. 32). After reading the “special figure 1 big hit symbol determination random number” acquired in (S536) and performing the process (S538) of selecting (determining) the symbol (hit symbol) stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a , The process proceeds to S550. Note that “S536 and S538” relating to the first special symbol constitutes a specific example of the processing that the CPU 201 performs as “first determining means”, and “S536 and S538” relating to the second special symbol is referred to as “No. A specific example of processing performed as “2 determining means” is configured.

  When the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is not “big hit” (S532; NO), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is a small hit (S540). (S540; YES) After performing a process of setting (setting) a “small hit symbol” to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a (S544), the process proceeds to S550. Further, when the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is neither “big hit” nor small hit (S532; NO, S540; NO), that is, “out” (S532; NO, S540; NO). After performing the process of setting (setting) the “off symbol” to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a (S546), the process proceeds to S550.

  In the process of S550, “the variation pattern of the first special symbol” is selected (determined) in consideration of “the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process”, “the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (game mode)”, and the like. A process (variation pattern setting process) for setting (setting) the fluctuation pattern is performed. Here, the contents of the fluctuation pattern setting process at the time of big hit (S550), the fluctuation pattern setting process at the time of small hit (S550), and the fluctuation pattern setting process at the time of losing (S550) are common, and are performed according to FIG. .

  In the variation pattern setting process (S550), after performing the process (S555) for acquiring the “variation pattern determination random number”, it is determined whether or not the special variation flag is set (set to ON) (S560). Here, in this embodiment, as will be described later, a “first special fluctuation flag” and a “second special fluctuation flag” are provided as the special fluctuation flags, and when both the special fluctuation flags are set, “A period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are regularly displayed in a variable manner, and the stop display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are simultaneously stopped display”. Then, in the “special figure 1 fluctuation display process (500a)”, the state of the “first special fluctuation flag” (ON / OFF) is taken into consideration when the “process of S560” is performed. In the “symbol fluctuation display process (500b)”, the state of the “second special fluctuation flag” (ON / OFF) is taken into consideration when the “processing of S560” is performed. The process of canceling the “first special variation flag” is performed in the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) (see the process of S396a in FIG. 34), and the process of canceling the “second special variation flag” is a special symbol. This is performed in the two-game process (S300b) (see the process of S396b in FIG. 36).

  When the special variation flag is released (set to OFF) (S560; NO), the variation pattern table is sorted according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. That is, when the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) and the variation shortening flag is set (ON) (S564; YES, S566; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high probability. This is a state in which shortening variation is performed (high probability shortening variation mode). Accordingly, in this case, a “variation pattern table corresponding to the high probability shortening variation mode (hereinafter referred to as“ high probability shortening variation pattern table ”)” is set (S568). Further, a process of selecting (determining) a variation pattern based on the set variation pattern table and the “variation pattern determining random number” acquired in S555 and setting the selected (determined) variation pattern (S578). Then, the variation pattern setting process (S550) is terminated, and the process proceeds to S590 in FIG.

  In the process of S568, when the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “ordinary big hit” or “first probable big hit”, the variation pattern table in the column “high probability / shortened” in FIG. Is set, and the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “second probability variation big hit”, the variation pattern table in the column of “high probability / shortening” in FIG. 40B is set. When the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “small hit”, the variation pattern table in the column of “high probability / shortening” in FIG. If the result is “out”, the variation pattern table in the column of “high probability / shortening” in FIG. 41 is set.

  Next, when the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) and the variation shortening flag is released (set to OFF) (S564; YES, S568; NO), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high probability, Moreover, it is a state in which normal fluctuation is performed (high probability normal fluctuation mode). Therefore, in this case, a “variation pattern table corresponding to the high probability normal variation mode (hereinafter referred to as“ high probability normal variation pattern table ”)” is set (S570). Further, a process of selecting (determining) a variation pattern based on the set variation pattern table and the “variation pattern determining random number” acquired in S555 and setting the selected (determined) variation pattern (S578). Then, the variation pattern setting process (S550) is terminated, and the process proceeds to S590 in FIG.

  In the processing of S570, when the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination processing is “normal big hit” or “first probability variation big hit”, the fluctuation pattern table in the column “high probability / normal” in FIG. Is set, and when the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “second probability variation big hit”, the variation pattern table in the column “high probability / normal” in FIG. 40B is set. When the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “small hit”, the variation pattern table in the column “high probability / normal” in FIG. When the result is “out”, the variation pattern table in the column of “high probability / normal” in FIG. 41 is set.

  Next, when the probability variation flag is released (set to OFF) and the variation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S564; NO, S572; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “ This is a state where low probability and short fluctuation is performed (low probability short fluctuation mode). Therefore, in this case, a “variation pattern table corresponding to the low probability shortening variation mode (hereinafter referred to as a low probability shortening variation pattern table)” is set (S574). Further, a process of selecting (determining) a variation pattern based on the set variation pattern table and the “variation pattern determining random number” acquired in S555 and setting the selected (determined) variation pattern (S578). Then, the variation pattern setting process (S550) is terminated, and the process proceeds to S590 in FIG.

  In the process of S574, when the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “ordinary big hit” or “first probable big hit”, the variation pattern table in the column “low probability / shortened” in FIG. Is set, and the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “second probability variation big hit”, the variation pattern table in the column of “low probability / shortening” in FIG. 40B is set. When the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “small hit”, the variation pattern table in the column of “low probability / shortening” in FIG. When the result is “out”, the variation pattern table in the column of “low probability / shortening” in FIG. 41 is set.

  Next, when the probability variation flag and the variation shortening flag are released (set to OFF) (S564; NO, S572; NO), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a state with a low probability and a normal variation (low). Probability normal variation mode). Therefore, in this case, “a variation pattern table corresponding to the low probability normal variation mode (hereinafter referred to as a low probability normal variation pattern table)” is set (S576). Further, the set variation pattern table and the processing of S555 are performed. The variation pattern is selected (determined) based on the “variation pattern determination random number” acquired in step S5, the process of setting the selected (determined) variation pattern (S578) is performed, and then the variation pattern setting process (S550) is performed. Then, the process proceeds to S590 in FIG.

  In the process of S576, when the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “ordinary big hit” or “first probable big hit”, the variation pattern table in the column labeled “low probability / normal” in FIG. Is set, and the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “second probability variation big hit”, the variation pattern table in the column of “low probability / normal” in FIG. 40B is set. When the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “small hit”, the variation pattern table in the column of “low probability / normal” in FIG. When the result is “out”, the variation pattern table in the column of “low probability / normal” in FIG. 41 is set.

  In each of the processes of S568, S570, S574, and S576, if the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination process is “out”, the reach random number acquired in the process of S306a (see FIG. 32) is read and read. Based on the reach random number, it is determined whether or not a reach effect (a reach effect performed on the display screen 27a) is executed. When a reach effect is performed, a variation pattern table corresponding to a portion indicated as “with reach effect” in the target column (corresponding game state column) in FIG. 41 is set, and the reach effect is set. If not, a variation pattern table corresponding to a portion described as “no reach effect” is set.

  Here, in the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 40 to 42, the variation pattern is set in association with “the value of the variation pattern determination random number”. 40 to 42 show a variation pattern table storing a small number of variation patterns for convenience of explanation. Actually, these variation pattern tables include a large number of variation patterns (for example, 20 types). , 50 types, 100 types). In addition, the variation time identified when the variation shortening function is operating is likely to be shorter than the variation time identified when the variation shortening function is not functioning. Further, in this embodiment, when the result of the determination is “displaced”, the length of the variation time is determined in consideration of the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol and the presence / absence of reach display. That is, the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when the reach display is determined not to be performed is compared with the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when the reach display is determined. Shortened. In addition, when the number of reserved special symbols is small (for example, “zero” or “1”), a variation pattern that specifies a longer variation time is selected, and when the number of retained symbols is large (for example, “2”). (In the case of “4”), a variation pattern that specifies a shorter variation time is selected. Note that each variation pattern table described in the present embodiment is preset in the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200.

  Returning to FIG. 39, if an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S560, the current gaming state is within the period in which the “special variation pattern table” should be used, that is, the “special variation mode”. In this case, a process of selecting (determining) a variation pattern based on the values of the “special variation pattern table” and the “special variation counter” shown in FIG. 42B and setting the selected (determined) variation pattern After performing (S562), the variation pattern setting process (S550) is terminated, and the process proceeds to S590 in FIG. Here, the special variation pattern table is a variation pattern table that is set regardless of the result of the special figure 1 determination processing or the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. By the way, when the special variation flag is not set (set to ON) (S560; NO), “variation pattern setting process (550a) for setting variation pattern of first special symbol” and “second special”. In principle, the variation pattern setting process (550b) for setting the symbol variation pattern proceeds independently, and the “variation pattern relating to the first special symbol is selected and set (S562)” and “the second special pattern”. The process of selecting / setting the variation pattern related to the design (S562) "is also performed independently.

  On the other hand, as described above, when the first variation display is started after the first special variation flag and the second special variation flag are set (set to ON), the variation display of the first special symbol and the second variation display are performed. The special symbol variation display is started at the same time (apparently at the same timing), and the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol stop display are performed simultaneously (apparently at the same timing). For this reason, the CPU 201 "digests the hold information (determination random number) stored in the first determination random number memory 202a" and "digests the hold information (determination random number) stored in the second determination random number memory 202b". “Setting of variation pattern of first special symbol” “Setting of variation pattern of second special symbol” “Start of variation display of first special symbol” and “Start of variation display of second special symbol” are all the same Control that occurs in interrupt processing (within 4 ms) is performed. In the following explanation, after the special variation flag is set (set to ON), the first special symbol variation that starts simultaneously (appears at the same timing) and ends simultaneously (appears at the same timing). The combination of display and variable display of the second special symbol is referred to as “first set of variable display”.

  After that, while the first special variation flag and the second special variation flag are set (until the special variation mode ends), the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol start simultaneously. The stop display of the first special symbol and the stop display of the second special symbol are performed simultaneously. In addition, after the “variation display of the first set”, the stop display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are started at the same time. This “variation display of the first special symbol” and “second special symbol” The combination of “variable display of symbol” is referred to as “variable display of second set”, and the combination of “variable display of first special symbol” and “variable display of second special symbol” after “variable display of second set” Is referred to as “the Nth set of variable display” (N: a natural number of 3 or more).

  In the process of S562 shown in FIG. 39, the variation patterns of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for realizing the variation display and the stop display in the special variation mode are set. For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), at the start of “the first set of fluctuation display”, the fluctuation times of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are set to “t seconds (for example, 20 seconds)”. After the variation pattern is set, the variation pattern in which the variation time of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is “t seconds (for example, 20 seconds)” at the start of “variation display after the second set” is set. Set. That is, in the special variation mode, “the same time” is set as the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol every time the first special symbol and the second special symbol start to display the variation.

  In the special variation mode, the time set as the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be constant every time the first special symbol and the second special symbol start the variable display. However, it may vary. For example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 42 (c), the time set in “change display of the first set” may be different from the time set in “change display of the second set and thereafter”. .

  When the CPU 201 performs the process (S550) of setting the variation pattern of the special symbol as described above, the first special symbol display unit 62a starts the variation of the first special symbol, and at the same time when the variation display is started, the timer Is set, the measurement of the elapsed time after the start of the variable display is started (S590). That is, the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, but it can be determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed by using a timer set simultaneously with the start of the variation display (FIG. 33). S324a). Further, after the special variation flag is set (set to ON), “variation pattern setting process (550a) for setting the variation pattern of the first special symbol” performed when starting the first variation display and “ The “processing of S590” executed in the “variation pattern setting process (550b) for setting the variation pattern of the second special symbol” constitutes a specific example of the processing performed by the CPU 201 as “variation display starting means”.

  After the processing of S590, the CPU 201 transmits a predetermined command (design variation start command) indicating the start of special symbol variation display to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S592). That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a “variation pattern designation command (command for designating a fluctuation pattern)”, a “special symbol stop information designation command”, and the like to the sub control board 220. Then, after the process of S592, the CPU 201 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the “first hold number” and a process of transmitting a command for specifying the hold number after the subtraction to the sub-control board 220. After the execution (S595), the special symbol variation display process (S500a) is terminated, the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is terminated, and the game control process of FIG. 29 is resumed.

  Here, the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop information designation command are output toward the sub-control board 220 together with the strobe signal as shown in FIG. This strobe signal is connected to the interrupt terminal of the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220. When the strobe signal is input, the CPU 220a on the sub-control board 220 receives each designation signal immediately and receives the designation signal. Analyze the contents. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the fluctuation pattern considers various conditions such as whether to perform reach production, whether the symbol that stops and displays the special symbol is a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) If the variation pattern is known, it is possible to determine the time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. Also, if the special symbol stop information designation command is analyzed, if the special symbol stops at the winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol), stops at the off symbol, or even stops at the big hit symbol, the big hit symbol is It is possible to know which one is “normal jackpot symbol”, “first probability variation jackpot symbol” or “second probability variation jackpot symbol”.

  The CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines an effect mode on the effect display device 27 based on these pieces of information, and then outputs a pseudo-design display control signal to the effect display control board 222. Performs symbol change / stop display. Further, based on the variation time (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol, it is also determined whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect on the effect display device 27, and what kind of reach effect is to be used. Then, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the like according to the contents of the effect thus determined, thereby performing the effect of the determined contents.

  Returning to FIG. 33, when it is determined that the first special symbol is changing (S310a; YES), the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol and the stop symbol are already determined, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is displayed. It will be started.

  If it is determined that the first special symbol is changing (S310a; YES), it is determined whether or not the “game flag per special figure 2” is set (set to ON) (S318a). . Then, when the “special game 2 per game flag” is set (set to ON) (S318a; YES), it is determined whether or not the hit for the second special symbol being generated is “specific win”. Judgment is made (S340a). That is, the hit with respect to the generated second special symbol is “small hit” in the “normal fluctuation mode (low probability or high probability)”, and this “small hit” is “random number memory for first determination” 202a ”and“ second determination random number memory 202b ”are generated in a state in which two or more pieces of hold information (determination random numbers) are stored. The hit is judged as “non-specific hit”.

  When it is determined in the process of S340a that a “specific hit related to the second special symbol” has occurred (S340a; YES), the “first special symbol” in the variable display is forcibly set to “disappearance mode (outgoing symbol). 29) and the process of setting the specific hit flag (set to ON) (S348a), the "special symbol 1 game process (S300a)" is terminated and the process shown in FIG. Return to the game control process. Here, the processing of S340a and S348a, together with the processing of S340b and S348b shown in FIG. 35, constitutes a specific example of the processing performed by the CPU 201 as “variable display disabling means”.

  When it is determined in the process of S340a that “non-specific hits related to the second special symbol” has occurred (S340a; NO), the process of interrupting the measurement of the elapsed time started in the process of S590, and the first After performing the process of setting the interruption flag (set to ON) (S345a), the “special symbol 1 game process (S300a)” is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The first interruption flag is a flag indicating that the measurement of the elapsed time (measurement of the fluctuation time) is interrupted even though the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is continued.

  Next, when it is determined that the first special symbol is changing and the “game flag per special symbol 2” is determined to be released (set to OFF) (S310a; YES, S318a; NO). In step S320a, it is determined whether the first interruption flag is released (set to OFF). If the first interruption flag is released (set to OFF) (S320a; YES), the process proceeds to S324a as it is. On the other hand, when the first interruption flag is set (set to ON) (S320a; NO), the process for canceling the first interruption flag (setting to OFF) and the time measurement relating to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (S322a), the process proceeds to S324a. That is, when the time measurement related to the variation display of the first special symbol is interrupted, the time measurement is restarted by releasing (setting OFF) the “special game 2 per game flag”.

  In the process of S324a, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the “first special symbol” has elapsed. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S324a; NO), the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (S324a; YES), after setting the stop display time for stopping and displaying the first special symbol (S326a), the varying first special symbol is displayed. Stop, display a stop symbol, and output a symbol stop command toward the sub-control board 220 (S328a).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S330a). If it is determined that the stop display time of the first special symbol has not elapsed (S330a; NO), the special symbol 1 game is continued as it is. The process (S300a) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the stop display time of the first special symbol has elapsed (S330a; YES), it is determined whether or not the stop display mode is a hit mode (that is, a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol) (S352a in FIG. 34). .

  Here, although detailed illustration is omitted, if a positive determination is made in the processing of S352a, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stores the current buffer in a buffer for reference at the end of “winning game” described later. Information indicating the game progress is set (stored). Specifically, "type of hit (whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a big hit if it is a big hit, etc.)", "the state of the game state flag" is set (memory) To do. Here, the “game state flag” is a flag (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag, etc.) indicating “the game state of the gaming machine 1”, and the setting status (ON / OFF) of these flags is set. Is done. In addition, a specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in this processing.

  When the stop display mode of the first special symbol is the winning mode (S352a; YES), a process of distributing the “winning game” mode according to the generated winning mode is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the generated hit is a “big hit” (S354a). If it is not a big hit, that is, “small hit” (S354a; NO), the CPU 201 determines that the “special figure 1 small hit game flag ( A process (S358a) for setting (set to ON) "a flag indicating that a small win relating to the first special symbol has occurred", and a process (S360a) for setting a "opening pattern of the big winning opening 31a in the small hit game" ) And do. Here, the release pattern set in the process of S360a is a pattern in which “0.2 second” release is performed twice with a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 seconds) interposed therebetween.

  Following the process of S360a, it is determined whether or not the variable shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S362a). If not set (S362a; NO), the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is exited. Returning to the game control process of FIG. If the fluctuation shortening flag is set (S362a; YES), the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by “1” (S364a), and then the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S366a; NO). Then, the special symbol 1 game process (S300) is exited as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S366a; YES), the process of releasing the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) (S368a) and the process of releasing the release extension flag (set to OFF) ( After performing S370a) and processing for transmitting a mode designation command to the sub-control board 220 (S372a), the special symbol 1 game processing (S300a) is exited and the game control processing of FIG. 29 is resumed. In the process of S372a and the process of S430a described later, a “mode designation command” for designating the low probability normal variation mode or the high probability normal variation mode is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. However, if “first probability variation big hit” or “second probability variation big hit” occurs, the initial value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “10,000”. In this case, a positive determination of S366a is generated. In such a situation, the “mode designation command” for designating the “high probability normal variation mode” is not transmitted in the processing of S372a and S430a described later. Here, the “variation shortening counter” indicates the upper limit number of “the number of variations of the special symbol that is executed while shortening the variation”. I will not. It should be noted that any of the case of ending the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) after negative determination of the process of S362a or S366a and the case of ending the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) via the process of S372a. Even so, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 29, a hit game process (FIG. 43) described later is started and a small hit game is executed.

  In the process of S354a, if it is determined that the generated hit is a “big hit” (S354a; YES), the CPU 201 sets a “special figure 1 big hit game flag” (set to ON), and (S374a), After performing the process (S376a) of setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31a according to the generated big hit mode, the process proceeds to S380a and subsequent processes. In the process of S376a, if the generated big hit is “first positive change big hit” or “ordinary big hit”, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31a in “16R big hit game” or “8R big hit game” is set. In the case where the generated big hit is the “second probability variable big hit”, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31a in the “2R big hit game” is set.

  By the way, when the “special figure 1 big hit game flag” is set in the process of S374a, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit game state” (the big hit game execution means starts operating). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability changing function, the time shortening function, and the opening extension function do not work while the “big hit game flag” is set (that is, when the big hit game execution means is in operation). For this reason, the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is completed through a series of processes after S380a.

  That is, in the process of S380a, it is determined whether or not the “probability change flag” is set (set to ON). If it is not set (S380a; NO), the process proceeds to S384a as it is and is set. In this case (S380a; YES), the probability variation flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S382a), and then the process proceeds to S384a. Then, in the process of S384a, it is determined whether or not the “variable shortening flag” is set (set to ON). If it is not set (S384a; NO), the special symbol 1 game process (S300) is performed as it is. Exit and return to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “variation shortening flag” is set (set to ON) in the process of S384a (S384a; YES), after the variation shortening flag and the release extension flag are canceled (set to OFF) (S386a, S388a), the process returns from the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) to the game control process of FIG. In any case, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 29, a hit game process (FIG. 43) described later is started and a big hit game is executed. If a positive determination is made in the process of S380a and a process in S382a and a negative determination is made in the process of S384a, the gaming state (game mode) of the gaming machine 1 before the “big hit” is “high probability” “Normal release mode”, that is, “latency probability change mode”.

  Next, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S352a of FIG. 34 will be described. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 62a is “out-of-line symbol” (S352a; NO), it is determined whether or not the first special variation flag is set (set to ON) ( S390a) If a negative determination is made (S390a; NO), the process proceeds to S398a and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in the process of S390a (S390a; YES), the value of the first special variation counter is set to “−1” (S392a), and then the value of the first special variation counter is set to “zero”. If it is not “zero” (that is, if it is a positive number) (S394a; NO), the process proceeds to S398a and subsequent steps and becomes “zero”. In (S394a; YES), the processing after S398a is performed through processing (S396a) for releasing the first special variation flag (set to OFF) and processing for transmitting a gaming state designation command to the sub-control board 220 (S397a). Transition. Here, the “gaming state designation command” transmitted in the process of S397a is a command indicating that the “first special variation flag” has been canceled regarding the special symbol 1 game process (S300a).

  In the process of S398a, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). However, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S390a (if the special variation pattern table is being used when a deviation occurs, that is, in the special variation mode), the variation shortening flag is necessarily set (set to ON). In this case, the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is directly exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S390a, the game mode at the time of occurrence of the deviation is “low probability normal variation mode”, “high probability normal variation mode”, “low probability shortened variation mode” or “high probability shortening”. Since it is “variation mode”, there are cases where the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (set to ON) and when it is set. When the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (S398a; NO), that is, when the game mode at the time of occurrence of the deviation is “low probability normal fluctuation mode” or “high probability normal fluctuation mode”, the special symbol is used as it is. After exiting one game process (S300a), the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the variation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398a; YES), that is, when the game mode at the time of the occurrence of the deviation is “low probability shortening variation mode” or “high probability shortening variation mode”. After the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is “−1” (S400a), it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S404a). If it is not "zero" (S404a; NO), the special symbol game process (S300a) is exited and the game control process shown in FIG. 29 is resumed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variation shortening counter has become “zero” in the process of S404a (S404a; YES), the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is changed from the low probability shortening variation mode to the low probability normal variation mode. Or switching from the high probability shortening variation mode to the high probability normal variation mode. For this reason, the process of canceling the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) (S410a), the process of canceling the release extension flag (set to OFF) (S416a), and the process of transmitting the mode designation command to the sub control board 220 (S416a). After performing S430a), the process returns from the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) to the game control process of FIG. In the process of S430, a “mode designation command” for designating a low probability normal variation mode or a high probability normal variation mode can theoretically be transmitted, but in practice, a “mode for designating a“ high probability normal variation mode ”is designated. The “designated command” cannot be transmitted.

  The special symbol 2 game process (S300b) is similar to the special symbol 1 game process (S300a). When this special symbol 2 game process (S300b) is started, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), first, whether or not a second start winning has occurred (whether the second start opening winning detection switch 17t has detected a game ball). Is determined (S302b). If a negative determination is made in the process of S302b (S302b; NO), the process proceeds to S308b and subsequent processes shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start winning prize has been generated (S302b; YES), the “number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the second start winning apparatus 17b (hereinafter referred to as the second holding number)” is less than the upper limit number ( In this embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (S304b). If it is determined in the process of S304b that the number is less than the upper limit (S304b; YES), a random number for determination (lottery random number) related to the second start winning is obtained, and this random number for determination is mounted on the main control board 200. The predetermined address of the RAM 202 {second determination random number memory 202b shown in FIG. 14 (a)} and "second hold number" are incremented by "+1" (S306b). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S308b and subsequent steps shown in FIG.

  Here, in the “second determination random number memory 202b” shown in FIG. 14A, the determination random numbers are stored in “shift memory format in the time series of the second start winning prize”, and in FIG. The value of “Special Figure 2 Reservation Number Memory 202d” shown is cumulatively stored. Note that the second determination random number memory 202b constitutes a specific example of “second hold storage unit”. The random numbers for determination acquired in the process of S306b include (a) lottery random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 big hit lottery”) executed due to the second start winning ( Hereinafter, it will be referred to as “Special Figure 2 Big Bonus Lottery Random Number”), (b) Random Number for Lottery used in the small lottery executed (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 2 Small Bonus Lottery”) due to the second start winning prize. (Hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 small lottery random numbers”) and (c) a random number for determination (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 big hits” for determining the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display section 62b. "Determination random number"), (d) reach random number for determining whether or not to perform reach display in the pseudo symbol variation display executed on the display surface 27a of the effect display device 27, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, “the process after S308b” in the special symbol 2 game process (S300b) is “the process after S308a” in the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) (FIGS. 33 and 34). Is the same. That is, in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, the “first special symbol (special diagram 1)” in each step of FIG. 33 and FIG. The point that “(Special Figure 2)” is set as “First Special Symbol (Special Figure 1)” is “Process after S308b” in Special Symbol 2 Game Processing (S300b) and Special Symbol 1 Game Processing (S300a). This is a difference from “the processing after S308a”. Hereinafter, the “process after S308b” in the special symbol 2 game process (S300b) will be briefly described.

  In the process of S308b of the special symbol 2 game process (S300b), it is determined whether or not the “game flag per special figure 2” is set (set to ON), and a negative determination is made in the process of S308b. In (S308b; NO), it is determined whether or not the “condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol” is satisfied through negative determinations in S310b and S312b (S314b). That is, whether or not the “second hold number” is not “zero” and the “game flag per special figure 1” is canceled (set to OFF) is determined in the process of S314b. When a positive determination is obtained in S314b (S314b; YES), the process of S316b and the process of S500b are executed.

  If it is determined that the second special symbol is changing (S310b; YES), it is determined whether or not the “game flag per special symbol 1” is set (set to ON) (S318b). . When the “game flag per special figure 1” is set (set to ON) (S318b; YES), it is determined whether or not the generated hit is “specific hit” (S340b). . Then, when it is determined in the process of S340b that “a specific hit relating to the first special symbol” has occurred (S340b; YES), the “second special symbol” in the variable display is forcibly set to “exclusion mode (outlier symbol). 29) and the process of setting the specific hit flag (set to ON) (S348b), the “special symbol 2 game process (S300b)” is terminated and the process shown in FIG. Return to the game control process.

  In addition, when it is determined in the process of S340b that “non-specific hits related to the first special symbol” have occurred (S340b; NO), the process of interrupting the measurement of the elapsed time started in the process of S590, and the second After performing the process of setting the interruption flag (set to ON) (S345b), the “special symbol 2 game process (S300b)” is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The second interruption flag is a flag indicating that the measurement of the elapsed time (measurement of the fluctuation time) is interrupted even though the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is continued.

  When it is determined that the second special symbol is changing and the “game flag per special symbol 1” is determined to be released (set to OFF) (S310b; YES, S318b; NO). Determines whether or not the second interruption flag has been released (set to OFF) (S320b), and if it has been released (set to OFF) (S320b; YES), the process proceeds to S324b as it is. . On the other hand, when the second interruption flag is set (set to ON) (S320b; NO), the processing for canceling the second interruption flag (setting to OFF) and the time measurement relating to the variation display of the second special symbol (S322b), the process proceeds to S324b.

  After performing the positive determination of S324b, the process of S326b, and the process of S328b, the process proceeds to the process of S330b. When the positive determination is obtained in the process of S330b, the process proceeds to the process of S352b in FIG. . The contents of each process shown in FIG. 36 are the same as the contents of each process shown in FIG. 34 (the process contents related to the first special symbol).

  Then, as in the case where a positive determination is made in the process of S352a described above, when a positive determination is made in the process of S352b, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 causes the end of “winning game” to be described later. Information indicating the current game progress is set (stored) in a buffer for reference. When the stop display mode of the second special symbol is the winning mode (S352b; YES), a process of distributing the “winning game” mode according to the generated winning mode is performed. First, when the generated hit is not “big hit”, that is, when it is “small hit” (S354b; NO), the CPU 201 determines that the “special figure 2 small hit game flag (the special hit relating to the second special symbol has occurred). (Set flag) "is set (set to ON) (S358b), and" a winning pattern 31a opening pattern in the small hit game "is set (S360b). Then, the process after S362b shown in FIG. 36 (the same process as the process after S362a shown in FIG. 34) is executed.

  In the process of S354b, when it is determined that the generated hit is “big hit” (S354b; YES), the CPU 201 sets (sets ON) the “special figure 2 big hit game flag” (S374b), After performing the process (S376b) of setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31a according to the generated big hit mode (S376b), the process after S380b shown in FIG. 36 (the same process as the process after S380a shown in FIG. 34) Execute.

  In addition, when a negative determination is made in the process of S352b of FIG. 36, that is, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display unit 62b is “disconnected symbol” (S356a; NO), the second special symbol It is determined whether or not the variation flag is set (set to ON) (S390b). If a negative determination is made (S390b; NO), the process proceeds to S398b and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in the process of S390b (S390b; YES), the value of the second special fluctuation counter is set to “−1” (S392b), and then the value of the second special fluctuation counter is set to “zero”. When it is not “zero” (that is, when it is a positive number) (S394b; NO), the process proceeds to S398b and subsequent steps and becomes “zero”. In (S394b; YES), the processing after S398b is performed through processing (S396b) for releasing (setting to OFF) the second special variation flag and processing (S397b) for transmitting a gaming state designation command to the sub-control board 220. Transition. Here, the “gaming state designation command” transmitted in the process of S397b is a command indicating that the “second special variation flag” has been canceled regarding the special symbol 2 game process (S300b). Note that the processing after S398b shown in FIG. 36 is the same as the processing after 398a shown in FIG.

  Further, although it is a rare case, there is a possibility that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously on both the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b. In this case, as follows: Can be processed. For example, among the “hits related to the first special symbol” and “the hits related to the second special symbol”, a hit with a higher advantage for the player is given priority, a hit with a lower advantage is invalidated, and a hit that becomes invalid A process for immediately ending the game process corresponding to (S300a, S300b), for example, a process of skipping toward “END” as shown by “dotted arrow J” in FIG. 34 and “dotted arrow K” in FIG. Also good. Here, in this embodiment, “big hit” is more advantageous than “small hit”, “probable big hit” is more advantageous than “normal big hit”, and “8R big hit game execution” is higher. It can be said that the “big hit that triggers the execution of the 16R jackpot game” has a higher advantage than the “big hit that triggers the opportunity”. In addition, the “big hit that triggers the execution of the first big hit game” has a higher degree of advantage than the “big hit that triggers the execution of the second big hit game”, and “the second positive variable big hit of the non-open extended type” It can be said that the advantage of the “open extension type second probability variation big hit” is higher.

  In addition, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed substantially simultaneously on both the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b, the "first special symbol hit" is made effective and "first A process (see “arrow J” in FIG. 34) may be performed in which “hit for the special symbol” is invalidated and the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is immediately terminated. Further, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on both the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b at approximately the same time, a winning that is valid may be selected by random number drawing or the like. It is also possible to make the hits triggered by the start winning prizes effective.

F. Win game processing (S600)
While the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control processing of FIG. 29, it is determined that the “winning game flag” is set (set to ON) in the winning game processing (S600) shown in FIG. Then (S602; YES), a “hit game (big hit game or small win game)” is realized by performing the following processing. Note that the “hit game flag” to be determined in the process of S602 is “special figure 1 big hit game flag (S374a in FIG. 34)”, “special figure 1 small hit game flag (S358a in FIG. 34)”, “special game flag”. It is one of “FIG. 2 big hit game flag (S374b in FIG. 36)” and “Special figure 2 small hit game flag (S358b in FIG. 36)”.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the flow of the hit game process (S600). When the special winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, a predetermined opening time (set in the process of S360a in FIG. 34, S376a in FIG. 34, S360b in FIG. 36, or S376b in FIG. 36) elapses, or Once a predetermined number of game balls have won the big prize opening 31a, they are once closed, but when a predetermined closing time elapses, they are opened again. Here, a game whose content is that the closed big winning device 31 is opened and then opened again is referred to as “unit action (round in the big hit game)”. When this unit operation is repeated a predetermined number of times (2, 8, or 16 times), the winning game is terminated. Hereinafter, detailed processing contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44.

  When the winning game (small winning game, first big winning game or second big winning game) is started, it is first determined whether or not the big winning opening 31a is open (S604). Here, the special winning opening 31a is closed in the “normal gaming state that is not the winning gaming state”, and therefore the winning prize port 31a is closed immediately after the winning game is started. For this reason, immediately after the start of the winning game, it is determined that the special winning opening 31a is not being opened (S604; NO), and then it is determined whether or not the winning game end condition is satisfied (S612). That is, it is determined whether or not the “number of unit actions executed after the start of the hit game” has reached the corresponding number of hit games set (S612).

  However, since the winning game end condition is not satisfied immediately after the winning game is started, a negative determination is inevitably made in the process of S612 (S612; NO). For this reason, it shifts to processing of S614 and judges whether interval time (for example, 2 seconds) passed (S614). That is, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614). Here, the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 31a is a time during which the special winning opening 31a is in a closed state between unit operations. Then, immediately after the winning game is started, the special winning opening 31a is in a closed state, so it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the special winning opening has elapsed (S614; YES), and the special winning opening is completed. After releasing 31a (S616), the winning game process shown in FIG. 43 is temporarily terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, after performing a series of various processes shown in FIG. 29, the winning game process (S600) is started again. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 29 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the winning game process (S600) shown in FIG. 43 is also repeatedly executed about every 4 msec.

  When a positive determination is made in the process of S604, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606). That is, when the winning game being executed is “first big hit game”, it is determined whether or not the first opening time (26 seconds) has elapsed, and the big hit game being executed is “second big hit game”. In this case, it is determined whether or not the second opening time (0.2 seconds) has elapsed. Further, when the hit game being executed is “small hit game”, it is determined whether or not the second opening time (0.2 seconds) has elapsed. Here, the first opening time (26 seconds) is a sufficient time for winning a large number of game balls (8 to 10 balls, for example, when the nail adjustment is severe, for example, 6), and the second opening time. Is a time when it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize.

  If the opening time (first opening time or second opening time) of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES), after closing the special winning opening 31a (S610), the winning game processing shown in FIG. Exiting (S600), the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (606; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 31a has reached a prescribed number (S608). Even when the number of winning game balls reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). That is, when the number of winning game balls reaches the specified number, the special winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the elapse of the opening time.

  When the opening time (first opening time or second opening time) of the big winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S606; NO), and the winning number has not reached the specified number (S608; NO), the big winning opening 31a is opened. While leaving it open, the game processing of FIG. 43 is exited and the game control processing of FIG. 29 is resumed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “hit game state” (when the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is set), while the game control process of FIG. 29 is repeatedly executed, Whether the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES) or a predetermined number of game balls have won a prize (S608; YES), and the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). . Thus, one unit operation is completed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the “winning gaming state”, the winning game process (S600) is executed again, and if it is determined in S604 that the special winning opening 31a is closed (S604; NO), It is determined whether or not the “winning game” end condition is satisfied (S612). That is, when the “hit game” is “16R big hit game”, it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions (rounds) executed during the hit game has reached “16”, and “8R big hit game”. In this case, it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions (rounds) executed during the game has reached “8”. Further, in the case of “second big hit game”, it is determined whether or not the number of executed rounds has reached “2”. If the number of unit movements (number of rounds) has not reached the set number (S612; NO), it is confirmed that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed (S614; YES), and then a big prize is won again. A new unit operation for opening the mouth 31a is executed (S616). When the “winning game” is “small winning game”, it is determined whether or not the opening operation for opening the big winning opening 31a for 0.2 seconds is performed twice. After confirming that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (S614; YES), the special winning opening 31a is again opened (S616).

  On the other hand, in the process of S612, when it is determined that the “winning game” end condition is satisfied (S612; YES), after performing the “winning game end process (S800)” described below, (S600) is ended and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the process at the time of completion of the winning game (S800) will be described.

  When the CPU 201 starts the winning game end process (S800), the winning game flag (special figure 1 big hit game flag, special figure 1 small hit game flag, special figure 2 big hit game flag or special figure 2 small hit game flag) is displayed. After canceling (set to OFF), refer to the above-mentioned “reference buffer at the end of hit (the buffer storing the type of hit when“ S352a in FIG. 34; YES ”or“ S352b in FIG. 36; YES ”). Then, the processing from S820 onward is performed in consideration of “the type of hit this time”.

  In the following description, “this win” refers to “the hit that triggered the completion of the hit game”. In addition, “probable big hit with electric support” means a probable big hit (non-latency probable big hit) that triggers the operation of opening extension means, and “probable big hit without electric support” means a probable big hit that does not trigger the opening extension means. (Hidden probability change big hit) is shown.

  When the current hit is “probable big hit with power support” (S820; YES), the process of setting the probability change flag (set to ON) (S822) and the fluctuation shortening flag are set (set to ON). A process (S824), a process of setting an open extension flag (set to ON) (S826), and a process of setting “10,000” to the fluctuation shortening counter (S830) are performed. Further, after the mode designation command for designating that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 after the winning game is “high probability shortening variation mode” is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S890), the winning game end process (S800). Exit.

  If the current hit is a “probable big hit without electric support” (S820; NO, S844; YES), after performing the process (S846) of setting the probability change flag (set to ON), after the winning game is over After the mode designation command for designating that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is “high probability normal variation mode” is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S890), the winning game end processing (S800) is terminated.

  If the current hit is a “normal big hit” (S820; NO, S844; NO, S848; YES), the variable shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S850) and the open extension flag is set. A process of setting (ON) (S855) and a process of setting “100” to the fluctuation shortening counter (S860) are performed. Further, after the mode designation command for designating that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 after the winning game is “low probability shortening variation mode” is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S890), the winning game end processing (S800). Exit.

  If the current hit is “small hit” (S820; NO, S844; NO, S848; NO), the gaming state at the time of occurrence of the small hit is maintained (S865). If a positive determination is made in S366a in FIG. 34 or S366b in FIG. 36, the gaming state at the time of execution of the process in S372a or S372b is maintained. Then, it is determined whether or not the specific hit flag is set (set to ON) (S870). Here, the completed small hit game is a “small hit on the second special symbol” generated in the “low probability normal variation mode” or the “high probability normal variation mode”, and this small hit is used for the first determination. If the random number memory 202a and the second determination random number memory 202b are generated in a state where two or more pieces of hold information (determination random numbers) are stored, or if the completed small hit game is “low probability normal The “small hit for the first special symbol” generated in the “variation mode” or the “high probability normal fluctuation mode”, and the small hit is both in the first determination random number memory 202a and the second determination random number memory 202b. In the case where two or more pieces of hold information (determination random numbers) are stored in the state, the specific hit flag is set (set to ON). In other words, if the finished small hit game is executed with the occurrence of “specific win” as a trigger, the specific hit flag is set in “S348a of FIG. 33” or “S348b of FIG. 35”. Yes.

  When the specific hit flag is released (set to OFF) (S870; NO), a mode designation command for specifying the current game state is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S890), and then the hit game ends. The time process (S800) ends. On the other hand, when the specific hit flag is set (set to ON) (S870; YES), processing for setting the first special variation flag and the second special variation flag (S875) is performed. As a result, when the “variation display of the first special symbol” and the “variation display of the second special symbol” are started after the end of the “winning game” (after the end of the small hit game relating to the specific hit), "Special variation pattern" is set (see S560 and S562 in FIG. 39).

  Following the processing of S875, the CPU 201 sets “the current (first at the end of the small hit game)” in the first special variation counter and “current (at the end of the small hit game) in the second special variation counter. ) Is set (S880), and the specific hit flag is canceled (S885). Then, after transmitting a mode designation command indicating the current gaming state and indicating that the special variation mode has been set to the sub-control board 220 (S890), the winning game end process (S800) is terminated. In the process of S880, the same value may be always set in the “first special fluctuation counter” and the “second special fluctuation counter”. For example, if there is a difference between the first hold number and the second hold number at the end of the small hit game, the smaller one of the first hold number and the second hold number is set as “first special variation”. It may be set to “counter” and “second special variation counter”.

  Further, the “variation time shortening means” and the “opening extension means” are simultaneously activated and simultaneously deactivated. Therefore, “High probability shortening variation mode” and “High probability opening extension variation mode”, “High probability normal variation mode” and “High probability normal opening mode”, “Low probability shortening variation mode” and “Low probability opening extension mode” “Low probability normal variation mode” and “low probability normal open mode” are synonymous with each other.

(7) Effect Control Processing Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the sub-control unit 220A (the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 constituting the sub-control unit 220A) is not shown in the effect display control unit 222A (the effect display control board 222 is not shown). The outline of the “production control process” performed in cooperation with the CPU will be described. FIG. 45 shows only main processes among the processes constituting the effect control process.

  In this effect control process, when the gaming machine 1 is turned on or the reset switch is pressed, an initialization process is first performed (S955). Thereafter, until the power is turned off (until an affirmative determination is made in S2300), the first symbol variation effect process (S1100a), the second symbol variation effect process (S1100b), and the symbol variation effect monitoring process (S1200). ), Deformation variation start processing (S1300), deformation variation end processing (S1400), and big hit game effect processing (S1500) are repeatedly executed. Incidentally, since the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 45 is about 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed about every 2 msec. Hereinafter, the sub control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the present embodiment, the description of the big hit game effect process (S1500) is omitted.

a. 1st symbol variation effect processing (S1100a) and 2nd symbol variation effect processing (S1100b)
Next, an outline of the first symbol variation effect process (S1100a) and the second symbol variation effect process (S1100b) will be described. Here, in the first symbol variation effect process (S1100a), a symbol variation effect (symbol variation effect using the first pseudo symbol) accompanying the progress of the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 62a is performed. This is a process to be executed on the display screen 27a of the display device 27a. The second symbol variation effect process (S1100b) is a symbol variation effect (S1100b) accompanying the progress of the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 62b. This is a process for executing the symbol variation effect using the second pseudo symbol on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27a. And regarding the same process among each process which comprises the 1st symbol fluctuation effect process (S1100a) and the 2nd symbol fluctuation effect process (S1100b), in FIG. 46 and FIG. Is attached. However, for each process constituting the first symbol variation effect process (S1100a), the alphabet “a” is added to the “number of steps”, and for each process constituting the second symbol variation effect process (S1100b), “step”. “Number” is distinguished by adding an alphabet “b”.

  In the first symbol variation effect processing (S1100a), as shown in FIG. 46, when the sub-control unit 220A (CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220) receives a command at the time of symbol variation start (S1105a; YES), the processing after S1110a Is executed. Here, the commands received in the process of S1105a are a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol stop information designation command related to the first special symbol.

  Here, the sub-control unit 220A can determine the result of the first winning / failing determination executed in the main control unit 200A based on the received special symbol stop information designation command. Then, if the result of the first win / fail determination is a big hit (S1110a; YES), based on the received variation pattern designation command, “a big hit effect effect pattern (the effect executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27). After performing the process of determining “display execution mode, reach display mode, etc.” ”and“ big hit stop symbol (a pseudo symbol mode in which the big hit is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27) ”(S1115a), The process proceeds to S1160a.

  In addition, when the result of the first winning / failing determination is a small hit (S1110a; NO, S1135a; YES), based on the received variation pattern designation command, “effect pattern of small hit effect (display screen of the effect display device 27) The process of determining the effect display execution mode executed in 27a, the mode of reach display, etc.) and the “small hit stop symbol (a pseudo symbol mode in which the small hit is determined and displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27)” (S1140a), the process proceeds to S1160a. Furthermore, when the result of the first determination is not good (S1110a; NO, S1135a; NO), based on the received variation pattern designation command, “effect pattern of out-of-direction effect (executed on display screen 27a of effect display device 27). Execution mode of effect display, presence / absence of reach display, reach display mode when performing reach display, etc.) ”and“ stop stop pattern (pseudo symbol mode in which release is confirmed on display screen 27a of effect display device 27) ” Is performed (S1145a), the process proceeds to S1160a. In the battle mode described above (see FIGS. 26 and 27), an effect pattern for executing a battle effect is set in each process of S1115a, S1140a, and S1145a.

  In the processing of S1160a, the sub-control unit 220A designates the “effect pattern” and “pseudo symbol stop symbol” determined in S1115a, S1140a, or S1145a based on the received variation pattern designation command and special symbol stop information designation command. The effect display detail command is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), and the effect display device 27 starts the variable display of effect symbols such as pseudo symbols and background symbols (S1160a). That is, a symbol variation effect (first symbol variation effect) using the first pseudo symbol is started (S1160a).

  Thereafter, the symbol stop command of the first special symbol transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) while the “first stop flag” is released (set to OFF) (S1162a; YES). (S1165a; YES), the sub-control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command to the effect display control unit 222A, and ends the first symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (S1170a). . Here, the “first stop flag” is a flag indicating that a stop display indicating “specific hit” has been made on the second special symbol display unit 62b during the variation display of the first special symbol (described later). ).

  In the first symbol variation effect process (S1100a), when the “first stop flag” is set (set to ON) before receiving the symbol stop command related to the first special symbol (S1162a; NO), the display is immediately performed. A process of stopping and displaying the “disconnected symbol (first pseudo symbol)” on the screen 27a and a process of canceling (setting OFF) the “first stop flag” are performed (S1163a). In other words, even if the first symbol variation effect being executed is started through any of S1115a, S1140a, and S1145a, the “first stop flag” is set (set to ON) ( (S1162a; NO) Immediately, the “off symbol (first pseudo symbol)” is forcibly stopped on the display screen 27a (S1163a).

  Next, also in the second symbol variation effect processing (S1100b), as shown in FIG. 47, when the sub control unit 220A receives a command at the time of symbol variation start (S1105b; YES), the processing after S1110b is executed. . Here, the commands received in the process of S1105b are a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol stop information designation command related to the second special symbol.

  Here, the sub-control unit 220A determines the result of the second determination of whether or not the second control is executed in the main control unit 200A based on the received special symbol stop information designation command, and the result of the second determination of whether or not this is a big hit (S1110b; YES), based on the received variation pattern designation command, “effect pattern of jackpot effect (execution mode of effect display executed on display screen 27a of effect display device 27, reach display mode, etc.)” and After performing the process of determining the “hit stop symbol (pseudo symbol form in which the big hit is confirmed and displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27)” (S1115b), the process proceeds to S1160b.

  In addition, when the result of the second win / fail determination is a small hit (S1110b; NO, S1135b; YES), based on the received variation pattern designation command, “effect pattern of small hit effect (on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27). Execution mode of effect display to be executed, reach display mode, etc.) ”and“ small hit stop symbol (a pseudo symbol mode in which the small hit is determined and displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27) ”are performed. (S1140b), the process proceeds to S1160b. Further, if the result of the second determination is not correct (S1110b; NO, S1135b; NO), based on the received variation pattern designation command, the “effect pattern of the off effect (executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27). Execution mode of effect display, presence / absence of reach display, reach display mode when performing reach display, etc.) ”and“ stop stop pattern (pseudo symbol mode in which release is confirmed on display screen 27a of effect display device 27) ” Is performed (S1145b), the process proceeds to S1160b. In the above-described battle mode (see FIGS. 26 and 27), an effect pattern for executing a battle effect is set in each process of S1115b, S1140b, and S1145b.

  In the processing of S1160b, the sub-control unit 220A designates the “effect pattern” and “pseudo symbol stop symbol” determined in S1115b, S1135b, or S1145b based on the received variation pattern designation command and special symbol stop information designation command. Command (effect display detailed command) is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), and the effect display device 27 starts the symbol variation effect (second symbol variation effect) using the second pseudo symbol. (S1160b). Thereafter, the symbol stop designation of the second special symbol transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) with the “second stop flag” being released (set to OFF) (S1162b; YES). When the command is received (S1165b; YES), the sub-control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop designation command to the effect display control unit 222A, and ends the second symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 ( S1170b). Here, the “second stop flag” is a flag indicating that “the stop display indicating“ specific hit ”has been made on the first special symbol display unit 62a during the variation display of the second special symbol” (described later). To do).

  In the second symbol variation effect process (S1100b), if the “second stop flag” is set (set to ON) before receiving the symbol stop command related to the second special symbol (S1162b; NO), it is displayed immediately. A process of stopping and displaying the “disconnected symbol (second pseudo symbol)” on the screen 27a and a process of canceling (setting OFF) the “second stop flag” are performed (S1163b). That is, when the second symbol variation effect being executed is started through any of S1115b, S1140b, and S1145b, the “second stop flag” is set (set to ON) ( S1162b; NO) Immediately, the “off symbol (second pseudo symbol)” is forcibly stopped on the display screen 27a (S1163a).

b. Symbol variation effect monitoring process (S1200)
The symbol variation effect monitoring process (S1200) is a process related to the setting of the aforementioned “first stop flag” and “second stop flag”. When this symbol variation effect monitoring process (S1200) is activated, it is determined whether or not a specific hit relating to the first special symbol has occurred as shown in FIG. 48 (S1210). Then, when a specific hit relating to the first special symbol occurs (S1210; YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing (whether or not the second symbol changing effect is being executed) (S1213). ), If not being executed (S1213; NO), the symbol variation effect monitoring process (S1200) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is being executed (S1213; YES), after the “second stop flag” is set (set to ON), the symbol variation effect monitoring process (S1200) is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S1210, it is determined whether or not a specific hit relating to the second special symbol has occurred (S1215). Then, when a specific hit relating to the second special symbol occurs (S1215; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is changing (whether or not the first symbol changing effect is being executed) (S1218). ), If not being executed (S1218; NO), the symbol variation effect monitoring process (S1200) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is being executed (S1218; YES), after the “first stop flag” is set (set to ON), the symbol variation effect monitoring process (S1200) is terminated.

c. Deformation variation start processing (S1300)
As described above, when one of the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b is stopped to indicate the occurrence of “non-specific hit”, the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62a The measurement of the variation time related to the variation display of the special symbol performed on the other of the two special symbol display parts 62b is interrupted. Then, while the measurement of the variation time is interrupted, the symbol variation effect is executed while displaying a pseudo symbol of a different mode (a deformed mode) on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27a. Hereinafter, the symbol variation effect performed by the “pseudo symbol of a mode different from normal” is referred to as “deformation variation”.

  When the deformation variation start process (S1300) is started, as shown in FIG. 49, it is determined whether or not an unspecified hit relating to the first special symbol has occurred (S1310). When a non-specific hit related to the first special symbol occurs (S1310; YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing (whether or not the second symbol changing effect is being executed) ( S1320) If not changing (S1320; NO), the deformation change starting process (S1300) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is changing (S1320; YES), the process for starting the deformation variation of the second pseudo symbol corresponding to the second special symbol and the second deformation variation flag are set (ON). (S1330), the deformation variation start process (S1300) is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S1310, it is determined whether or not a non-specific hit related to the second special symbol has occurred (S1340). And when the non-specific hit which concerns on a 2nd special symbol generate | occur | produces (S1340; YES), it is judged whether the 1st special symbol is fluctuating (whether the 1st symbol fluctuating effect is being performed) ( S1345) If not changing (S1345; NO), the deformation change starting process (S1300) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the first special symbol is changing (S1345; YES), the process for starting the deformation variation of the first pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the first deformation variation flag are set (ON). (S1350), the deformation variation start process (S1300) is terminated.

d. Deformation variation end processing (S1400)
The deformation change end process (S1400) is a process for ending the deformation change started by the above-described deformation change start process (S1300). When the deformation variation end process (S1400) is activated, as shown in FIG. 50, it is determined whether or not the “second deformation variation flag” is set (set to ON) (S1410) and set (set to ON). ) Is determined (S1410; YES), it is determined whether or not the “hit game according to the first special symbol” has ended (S1415). If it has not ended (S1415; NO), it is transformed. The variation end process (S1400) is ended, and the process returns to the “effect control process” shown in FIG.

  Then, when the “timing game relating to the first special symbol” comes to an end while the “effect control process” is repeatedly executed (S1415; YES), the second pseudo symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is deformed. After performing the process of ending the variation and the process of releasing the second deformation variation flag (set to OFF) (S1430), the deformation variation termination process (S1400) is terminated. Thereafter, the second pseudo symbol changes in a normal mode (a mode that is not deformed) until the sub control unit 220A receives a symbol stop command related to the second special symbol (see S1165b in FIG. 47).

  Next, when the “second deformation fluctuation flag” is not set (set to ON) (S1410; NO), it is determined whether or not the “first deformation fluctuation flag” is set (set to ON). (S1440). If it is not set (set to ON) (S1440; NO), the deformation variation end process (S1400) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the “first deformation variation flag” is set (set to ON) (S1440; YES), it is determined whether or not “winning game relating to the second special symbol” has ended (S1445). If not finished (S1445; NO), the deformation variation end process (S1400) is finished, and the process returns to the “effect control process” shown in FIG.

  Then, when the “timing game related to the second special symbol” comes to an end while the “effect control process” is repeatedly executed (S1445; YES), the first pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is deformed. After performing the process of ending the fluctuation and the process of releasing (setting to OFF) the first deformation fluctuation flag (S1450), the deformation fluctuation ending process (S1400) is terminated. Thereafter, the first pseudo symbol changes in a normal mode (an unmodified mode) until the sub-control unit 220A receives a symbol stop command related to the first special symbol (see S1165a in FIG. 46).

(8) Effects of Embodiment According to this gaming machine 1, it is possible to temporarily generate a period in which the fluctuation start and the fluctuation end of the “first special symbol” and the “second special symbol” are synchronized in the simultaneous variable machine. . Thereby, the range of the game nature of a simultaneous variable machine can be expanded, and the improvement of game entertainment can be aimed at.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to increase the execution probability of the “synchronous display” while ensuring sound gameability, and to further enhance the gaming fun of the simultaneous variable machine. That is, the “synchronized display” is executed by operating the “variable display disabling means” only for small hit games with a small “scheduled number of winning balls” and a high execution frequency. For this reason, while ensuring the execution frequency of the “synchronous display” and further enhancing the gaming interest of the simultaneous variable machine, a lot of prize balls are generated more than necessary, and the soundness of the game is not impaired. In addition, the “variable display disabling means” is not operated under a situation where it is difficult to sufficiently secure the number of “synchronous display”, so that it is difficult for the player to be disadvantaged.

  Also, in this gaming machine 1, there is a difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the case where a big hit is generated through a stop display of the first special symbol and the case where a big hit is generated through a stop display of the second special symbol. I have it. Therefore, a player who faces a variable display accompanied by “synchronous display” pays attention to “whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is first stopped and displayed in a hit state and a big hit occurs”. If you play a game, you will be satisfied if you have a big hit with the second special symbol with the higher degree of advantage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and you will have a big hit with the first special symbol with the lower degree of advantage. Otherwise, you will be “disappointed”. Furthermore, the player who faces the variable display with the “synchronized display” pays attention to “whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed first in the hit mode and the big hit occurs”. Because it faces the battle production, it is possible to further enhance the game fun of the simultaneous change machine.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. The gaming machine of the second embodiment is different except that FIG. 51 is used instead of FIG. 33, FIG. 52 is used instead of FIG. 35, and the changes shown in FIG. 53 are added to FIG. Similar to Example 1.

  In the second embodiment, the “big hit that triggers the execution of the big hit game with a prize ball” is “specific hit”, and the other hits are “non-specific hit”. In other words, “8R jackpot game” and “16R jackpot game” are “games with a prize ball” with high possibility of winning a prize ball, and “2R jackpot game” and “small hit game” have a possibility of winning a prize ball. It is a low “game per no prize ball”. In the second embodiment, “ordinary big hit” and “first positive variation big hit” are “specific hits”, and “second positive variation big hit” and “small hits” are “non-specific hits”.

  In the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51, when the “special game 2 per game flag” is set (set to ON) (S318a; YES), it occurs. It is determined whether or not the winning hit is “award with a prize ball (specific hit)” (S342a). If the determination is affirmative (S342a; YES), after performing the process of forcibly stopping the “first special symbol” in the fluctuation display in a detaching manner (a manner in which the detaching symbol is fixedly displayed). (S347a), the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the generated hit is “second positive variation big hit” or “small hit”, that is, “no winning ball” (S342a; NO), the elapsed time started in the process of S590 After the process of interrupting the measurement and the process of setting the first interrupt flag (set to ON) (S345a), the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) is terminated and the game control process of FIG. 29 is resumed. To do.

  In the special symbol 2 game process (S300b) of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, when the “game flag per special figure 1” is set (set to ON) (S318b; YES), it occurs. It is determined whether or not the winning hit is “the winning ball presence (specific hit)” (S342b). Then, when a positive determination is made (S342b; YES), after performing a process of forcibly stopping the “second special symbol” being displayed in a variably displayed manner in a detachment manner (a manner in which the detachment symbol is determined and displayed) (S347b), the special symbol 2 game process (S300b) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the generated hit is “second positive variation big hit” or “small hit”, that is, “no winning ball” (S342b; NO), the elapsed time started in the process of S950 After the process of interrupting the measurement and the process of setting the second interrupt flag (set to ON) are performed (S345b), the special symbol 2 game process (S300b) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. To do.

  In the winning game end process (S800) of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53, when the current hit is “small hit” (S820; NO, S844; NO, S848; NO), a special variation is performed. The point that the process related to the mode is not performed is different from the hit game end process (S800) of the first embodiment. That is, after performing the processes of S865 and S890, the winning game end process (S800) is terminated.

  Further, in the winning game end process (S800) of the second embodiment, when the current hit is “probable big hit with electric support” (S820; YES), the process between S830 and S890 is “ "Processing from S832 to S838" is added, and when the current hit is "normal big hit" (S820; NO, S844; NO, S848; YES), the process of S860 and the process of S890 are performed. The point that “processing from S834 to S838” is added in the middle is different from the winning game end processing (S800) of the first embodiment.

  If the current hit is a “probable big hit with electric support” (S820; YES), after performing the processing of S822, S824, S826, and S830, the current hit is “ It is determined whether or not it is a big hit that triggers the execution of the “big hit game with a prize ball” (S832). That is, it is determined whether or not the current hit is the “first probability variation big hit” (S832). If a negative determination is made in the process of S832 (S832; NO), the process directly proceeds to S890. On the other hand, when the current hit is the “first probability variable big hit” (S832; YES), the “first hold number” and the “second hold number” at the current time (at the end of the big hit game) are each a predetermined number N. It is determined whether or not (for example, “1”) is exceeded (S834).

  When the “first hold number” and the “second hold number” are each equal to or less than the predetermined number N (S834; NO), the process directly proceeds to S890. On the other hand, when the “first hold number” and the “second hold number” each exceed the predetermined number N (S834; YES), the process of setting the first special fluctuation flag and the second special fluctuation flag ( S83) and the first special variation counter is set with the current “first hold number” (at the end of the big hit game) and the second special change counter is set with the current “second hold number” (at the end of the big hit game). After performing the process (S838), the process proceeds to S890 process. During the execution of the first big hit game (game with a winning ball), the gaming ball is continuously fired toward the big winning opening 31a, and therefore a negative determination may be made in the process of S834. Is low.

  In addition, when the current hit is a “normal big hit” (S820; NO, S844; NO, S848; YES), after performing the process of S850, the process of S855, and the process of S860, the process of S834 Process. If a positive determination is obtained in S834, the process proceeds to S890 after performing the process in S836 and the process in S838.

  According to the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In the embodiment, the special variation mode is set only after the “game with a winning ball” ends, but before the end of the “game with a winning ball”, the first holding number and the second holding number are set. Each tends to be the upper limit number. For this reason, it is possible to increase the probability that a large number of “synchronous displays” are executed, and to further enhance the game fun of the simultaneous change machine.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. The gaming machine of this third embodiment is different except that FIG. 54 is used instead of FIG. 33, FIG. 55 is used instead of FIG. 35, and the changes shown in FIG. Similar to Example 1.

  The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the “variable display disabling means” is activated every time a hit occurs. That is, in the special symbol 1 game process (S300a) of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54, when the “special game 2 per game flag” is set (set to ON) (S318a; YES), it occurs. Regardless of the content of the hit, a process of forcibly stopping the “first special symbol” being displayed in a variably displayed manner in a manner of detachment (a manner of confirming and displaying the detached symbol) is performed (S347a). Also, in the special symbol 2 game process (S300b) of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, when the “game flag per special figure 1” is set (set to ON) (S318b; YES), it occurs. Regardless of the winning content, the process of forcibly stopping the “second special symbol” that is being displayed in a “displacement mode (a mode for confirming and displaying the out symbol) is performed (S347b).

  In the winning game end process (S800) of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56, the process after S834 is executed regardless of the current hit. In other words, if the current hit is “probable big hit with power support” (S820; YES), after performing the processing of S830, the “first hold number” and “first” It is determined whether or not each “2 pending number” exceeds a predetermined number N (for example, “1”) (S834). If the current hit is “probable big hit without power support” (S820; NO, S844; YES), the process proceeds to S834 after performing the process in S846.

  In addition, when the current hit is a “normal big hit” (S820; NO, S844; NO, S848; YES), after performing the process of S850, the process of S855, and the process of S860, the process of S834 Transition to processing. Further, when the current hit is “small hit” (S820; NO, S844; NO, S848; NO), the process proceeds to S834 after the process of S865.

  In any case, if the “first hold number” and the “second hold number” are equal to or less than the predetermined number N (S834; NO), the process proceeds to S890 as it is. . On the other hand, when the “first hold number” and the “second hold number” each exceed the predetermined number N (S834; YES), the process of setting the first special fluctuation flag and the second special fluctuation flag ( S83) and the first special variation counter is set with the current “first hold number” (at the end of the big hit game) and the second special change counter is set with the current “second hold number” (at the end of the big hit game). After performing the process (S838), the process proceeds to S890 process.

  During the execution of the first big hit game (the game with the winning ball), the game ball is continuously fired toward the big winning opening 31a. Therefore, the “processing of S834” is performed after the first big hit game is completed. It is likely that a positive decision will be made. On the other hand, during the execution of the second big hit game or the small hit game (a game without a prize ball), there is a low possibility that the game ball will win the big prize opening 31a. It is unlikely that an affirmative determination will be made in the “processing of S834” performed after the end of the above.

  According to the third embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim. To the extent that can be easily replaced by them, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate.

  In each embodiment, the gaming machine 1 including one variable start prize device (second start prize device 17b) and one fixed start prize device (first start prize device 17a) is exemplified. The variable start winning device (second start winning device 17b) may be eliminated. Moreover, the kind per specific is not limited to what is shown in Example 1 and Example 2, For example, it can also be set as "the hit used as the operation opportunity of an open extension means." Further, during the operation of the opening extension means, the drive motor 76M is driven so that the frequency at which the sorting member 76 takes the first posture in the first start winning device 17a is higher than the frequency at which the sorting member 76 takes the second posture. It is also possible to control and balance the first hold number and the second hold number.

  In each embodiment, the first hold and the second hold stored in the first hold storage means at the end of the winning game (special game) after the start of the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the change display starting means. Although the aspect which performs a synchronous display until the 2nd holding | maintenance means currently hold | maintained is digested was illustrated, the other aspect can also be illustrated. For example, the number of holds generated after the end of the winning game (special game) may be added to the value of the special variation counter. In this case, an upper limit value (for example, 10) that can be added is set, or a period that can be added (for example, a time such as “30 seconds” or a period during which the open extension means is operating). May be. Alternatively, the same value may be always set in the first special variation counter and the second special variation counter. For example, when there is a difference between the first hold number and the second hold number at the end of the winning game, a smaller value may be set between the first hold number and the second hold number. In each embodiment, the “predetermined number” can be variously selected within a range not exceeding the upper limit number of the first hold number and the second hold number (for example, “1”, “2”, “3” or “ “4”).

  In each embodiment, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is provided with the “left display region portion SL” and the “right display region portion SR”, and the “first symbol variation effect” and the first corresponding to the first special symbol. Although the gaming machine 1 that performs “second symbol variation effect” corresponding to two special symbols on a single display device is illustrated, an effect display device that performs “first symbol variation effect” and “second symbol variation effect” May be provided separately from the effect display device. For example, one is constituted by “liquid crystal display” and the other is constituted by “dod matrix display”, or one is constituted by “liquid crystal display” and the other is constituted by “drum type display”. For example, various displays can be arbitrarily combined.

  The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
2; outer frame,
17a; first start winning device (start winning device),
17b; second start winning device,
27; effect display device (effect display means),
27a; display screen,
31; Grand prize-winning device,
62a; first special symbol display section (first special symbol display means),
62b; second special symbol display section (second special symbol display means),
200; main control unit (special game execution means, first hold storage means, second hold storage means, variable display disable means, variable display start means, variable display time setting means, one win / fail determination means, second win / fail determination means , Specific gaming state generating means, first determining means, second determining means),
220A; sub-control unit (effect display control means),
222A; effect display control unit.

Claims (5)

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A first entrance, a first passage through which a game ball entering the entrance can pass, a first detection unit for detecting a game ball passing through the first passage, and an entrance to the entrance A second passage through which the game ball can pass, a second detection unit for detecting the game ball passing through the second passage, and the game ball is inserted into the first entrance each time the game ball enters the entrance. A starting and throwing device configured to include a distribution mechanism that alternately distributes between one path and the second path;
First special symbol display means for displaying a variation of the first special symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the first detector;
A second special symbol display means for displaying a variation of the second special symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the second detector;
When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit state through a variable display, special game execution means for performing a special game for changing the closed winning prize opening to an open state;
When a game ball is detected by the first detection unit during the variation display of the first special symbol or during the execution of the special game, the first special symbol of the first special symbol is displayed after the variation display ends or after the special game ends. A first hold storage means for storing the detection as a first hold in order to perform a variable display;
When a game ball is detected by the second detection unit during the variation display of the second special symbol or during execution of the special game, the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed after the variation display is completed or after the special game is terminated. A second hold storage means for storing the detection as a second hold in order to perform a variable display;
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A gaming machine capable of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel,
When one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state and the special game is performed, the variable display of the other special symbol is disabled. Means,
After the end of the special game, the first special is based on the first hold stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold stored in the second hold storage means at the end of the special game. A variable display starting means for starting the variable display of the symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol;
The first hold and the second hold memory stored in the first hold storage means at least at the end of the special game after the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is started by the change display starting means. Until the second hold stored in the means is consumed, the variable display time of the first special symbol based on the first hold and the variable display time of the second special symbol based on the second hold are the same. A variable display time setting means for setting the time;
A gaming machine comprising: Due to the detection of the game ball by the first detection unit, a first hit / fail judgment means for judging whether or not the first special symbol display means stops and displays the first special symbol in the hit state;
Due to the detection of the game ball by the second detection unit, a second success / failure determination means for determining whether or not the second special symbol display means stops and displays the second special symbol in the hit state;
A specific game that starts operation upon the end of a predetermined special game and generates a specific game state in which the determination of success / failure by the first success / failure determination means and the second success / failure determination means is performed in an advantageous state for the player State generating means;
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The special game execution means includes
A first special game that changes the grand prize opening to an open state in which a game ball is highly likely to enter;
A second special game that triggers the start of operation of the specific game state generating means, while changing the big winning opening to an open state in which the possibility of entering a game ball is low;
A third special game in which the special winning opening is changed to an open state in which a possibility of entering a game ball is low, and the specific game state generating means is not triggered to start;
Any of a plurality of special games including can be executed as the special game,
The variable display disabling means is
In the case where the third special game is performed, the number of the first holding stored in the first holding storage unit and the number of the second holding stored in the second holding storage unit are respectively The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine operates when there are one or more. The special game execution means includes
A high pitch special game that changes the big prize opening to an open state in which a game ball is highly likely to enter;
A low entry special game that changes the large winning opening to an open state in which the possibility of entering a game ball is low;
Any of a plurality of special games including can be executed as the special game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable display disabling unit is activated when the high pitched special game is performed. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode and a big hit occurs, the special game executing means executes a special game corresponding to the type of the big hit that has occurred,
First determination means for determining a type of the big hit when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode and a big hit occurs;
A second determining means for determining a type of the big hit when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode and a big hit occurs;
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A difference is provided in the gaming benefits that can be given to the player between the jackpot generated through the determination of the first determining means and the jackpot generated through the determination of the second determining means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Effect display means for effect display on the game;
Effect display control means for performing the symbol change effect accompanying the progress of the variable display of the first special symbol and the symbol change effect accompanying the progress of the change display of the second special symbol using the effect display means;
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The effect display control means includes:
After the special game is over, the first character and the second character compete or confront each other as the variation display starting means starts the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. While starting the battle production,
When the first special symbol display means is stopped and displayed in the hit state in the first special symbol display means during execution of the battle effect, the first character performs an effect display to win,
When the second special symbol display means is stopped and displayed in the hit state while the battle effect is being executed, the effect display means is configured to perform an effect display in which the second character wins. It controls. The game machine as described in any one of Claims 1-4 characterized by the above-mentioned.

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