JP2013233196A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which ensures simplification of the design thereof and reduction in the cost thereof and furthermore can progress a game in a plurality of states where degrees of advantage differ as before.SOLUTION: When game balls enter a first start pocket and a second start pocket, lottery to determine symbols is performed; when a small jackpot symbol is determined, a small jackpot game is performed. When game balls enter a specific area during the small jackpot game, a jackpot game can be played. When symbols are determined, a variation time is determined on the basis of the kind of a start pocket and the kind of symbols. After the jackpot game is over, a normal variation state or a special variation state is set. In the normal variation state, when game balls enter the first start pocket, a variation time is set to 4 seconds, 60 seconds, and 180 seconds; when game balls enter the second start pocket, the variation time is determined to be 14 hours. In the special variation state, when game balls enter the first start pocket, the variation time is determined to be 14 hours; when game balls enter the second start pocket, the variation time is determined to be 0.5 seconds.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a second special game that is advantageous to a player when a game ball that has entered the attacker device during the first special game enters a specific area.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game machines include a so-called digipachi type first-class game machine and a so-called honey mono-type game machine. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, the first type gaming machine is a special game in which a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball enters the start opening, and when the jackpot is won by the lottery, the special winning opening is opened. Can be executed.

  On the other hand, as the second type gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 2 is known. This type 2 gaming machine has an attacker device in the center of the game board, and when winning a specific role by a lottery that is triggered by winning a game ball at the starting port (so-called small hit), A first special game in which the attacker device is opened short is executed. Then, when a game ball that has won a prize in the attacker device during the first special game enters a specific area (so-called V zone), a second special game in which the attacker device is opened for a long time can be executed.

  In recent gaming machines, there are provided a plurality of states with different degrees of advantage in the progress of the game, such as a non-short-time game state and a short-time game state that make the ease of entering a game ball into the start port different. ing. In the short-time gaming state, it is easier for the game ball to enter the starting port than in the non-short-time gaming state. It is also possible to win, and also in the second type gaming machine, the first special game can be executed a plurality of times in a short time. In this way, if the game can proceed in a state advantageous to the player, in addition to the purpose of winning a jackpot and executing the second special game, the game proceeds in an advantageous state. The purpose is added and the interest of the game can be improved.

JP 2006-34626 A JP 2007-229132 A

  By the way, as described above, in order to advance the game in a plurality of states having different degrees of advantage, in the conventional gaming machine, two start ports are provided, and one of the start ports is set according to the state. Thus, it is a variable start port that can be varied so that the ease of entering the game ball is different. When such a variable start port is provided, lottery processing for determining whether or not the variable start port is movable and movable control according to the state must be performed, and the design of the control means for controlling them is complicated. There's a problem. In addition, since the game ball collides with the movable part, the variable start port must be designed to withstand such an impact, resulting in complicated design of the device itself and an increase in cost.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of progressing a game in a plurality of states with different degrees of advantage, as in the past, while simplifying the design and reducing the cost.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a launching means capable of launching a game ball with variable launch strength, and a game area in which a game ball launched by the launching means flows down. A board, a first start area provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and a second start provided in the game area so that the game ball can always enter more easily than the first start area. The area is associated with whether or not to execute the first special game in which a big prize opening provided in the game area is opened and closed on condition that a game ball enters the first start area or the second start area A random number acquisition unit for acquiring a random number for determining a symbol; a symbol determination unit for determining the symbol based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit when a preset start condition is satisfied; and the symbol determination By means When the symbol is determined, if the state when the symbol is determined is the preset first variation state, the symbol variation display time is determined according to the first condition, and the symbol is determined. If the state at the time of being performed is the second variation state provided separately from the first variation state, the variation time determining means for determining the time of the symbol variation display according to the second condition different from the first condition And when the time of the symbol variation display determined based on the random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the first starting area is determined, the symbol variation display is started and the variation display time When the time elapses, the first variation display means for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determination means, and the variation display of the symbol determined based on the random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area of When the interval is determined, the symbol variation display is started, and when the variation display time has elapsed, the symbol variation determining unit stops the symbol determined by the symbol determination unit, and the symbol determination unit When the specific symbol associated with the execution of the first special game is determined and the specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the first variation display means or the second variation display means, the first special game is displayed. When the first special game execution means to be executed and the game ball that has entered the special prize opening enter the specific area during the execution of the first special game, the special prize opening or the special prize opening is The second special game execution means for executing the second special game in which another special winning opening is opened and closed, and the state after the end of the second special game is set to the first variation state or the second variation state. Variation State setting means, wherein the symbol determining means is not executing the first special game and the second special game, and the symbol determining means includes the first fluctuation display means and the second fluctuation display means. When the variation display is not performed, the symbol can be determined based on a random number obtained by the entry of the game ball into the first start region or the second start region, and the first variation display means The symbol is displayed based on the random number obtained by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area when the symbol variation is being displayed and the symbol variation display by the second variation display means is not performed. When the symbol variation display is being performed by the second variation display means and the symbol variation display by the first variation display means is not being performed, the game ball to the first starting area is displayed. By approach The symbol can be determined based on the random number obtained in the above, and the first condition is that the first start is determined when the symbol is determined based on an entry of a game ball into the second starting area. The variation display time of the symbol is set to be longer than when the symbol is determined based on the game ball entering the region, and the second condition is the first start region. When the symbol is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the game, the variation display time of the symbol is longer than when the symbol is determined based on the game ball entering the second starting area. Is set to be long.

  The symbol determining means determines the symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting area when the symbol is determined on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting area. It is better to determine the specific symbol with higher probability than in the case.

  In addition, the game area has a first game area and a second game area that differ in the frequency of entry of game balls according to the firing strength of the launching means, and the first start area is the first game area. Only game balls that have entered the area can enter, or the game balls that have entered the first game area are arranged at positions that are easier to enter than the game balls that have entered the second game area, In the second start area, only a game ball that has entered the second game area can enter, or a game ball that has entered the second game area has entered the first game area. It is good to be placed at a position where it is easier to enter than a ball.

  In addition, a plurality of types of the specific symbols are provided, and the change state setting means sets the state after the end of the second special game according to the type of the specific symbol that triggered the execution of the first special game. In the case where the symbol determining means determines the symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting area, the symbol determining means determines the symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting area. Instead, the specific symbol set in the second variation state after the end of the second special game may be determined with high probability.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st attacker apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls progress of a game. It is a figure explaining a small hit determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the small hit symbol determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining the action table for small hit games, (b) is a figure explaining the action table for big hit games. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation state setting table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the specific area | region detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

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

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol shows whether or not a small hit game (first special game) can be executed as a trigger for executing a big hit game (second special game) that is advantageous to the player, and a state in which game progress conditions are defined thereafter. Various game profits such as whether the state is to be set are associated with each other. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and on the left side in the width direction (left side toward the paper surface in FIG. 2), and the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Only the player can enter the ball, or the game ball that has entered the first game area 16a is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the second game area 16b. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only the game balls flowing down the second game area 16b can enter or have entered the second game area 16b. The game ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 16a.

  Further, the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 are both so-called fixed start ports, and are configured so that a game ball can always enter. At this time, although the ball entry frequency changes depending on the rolling mode of the game ball and the arrangement of the nails, it is desirable that the second start port 22 can enter the game ball more easily than the first start port 20. . In the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired toward the first game area 16a, the ratio between the number of game balls fired and the number of prize balls that the game ball enters and pays out at the first start port 20 is as follows. It is set to be about 100: 20. On the other hand, when a game ball is fired toward the second game area 16b, the ratio of the number of game balls fired to the number of prize balls that are thrown into and out of the second start port 22 is 100: 80. It is set to be about.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  Further, a first attacker device 26 is provided at the center lower portion of the game board 8 in the width direction. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the first attacker device 26. As shown in FIG. 3, the first attacker device 26 is provided with a movable piece 26d that can be opened and closed. According to the state of the movable piece 26d, the game ball can easily enter the first big prize opening 26b. Sex is changing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the first big prize opening 26b is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the first big prize opening 26b. On the other hand, when the above-described small hit game is executed, the movable piece 26d is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. Thus, when the movable piece 26d is in the open state, the movable piece 26d functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the first grand prize winning opening 26b. When a game ball enters the first big winning opening 26b, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  Further, a specific area 27 b is provided in the first attacker device 26. Further, on the approach path of the game ball to the specific area 27b in the first attacker device 26, there is provided a rotating accessory 29 that rotates during execution of the small hit game. In the present embodiment, the rotating accessory 29 has a passage opening 29a, and as shown in FIG. 3B, the game ball guided to the movable piece 26d and entered into the first attacker device 26 passes. When entering the mouth 29a, the game ball is always guided to the specific area 27b.

  On the other hand, when the game ball that has entered the first attacker device 26 cannot pass through the passage opening 29a, that is, when the game ball collides with the wall portion 29b of the rotating accessory 29, the game ball enters the specific area 27b. Without entering the non-specific region 27c.

  As described above, the rotating accessory 29 guides the game ball that has entered the first attacker device 26 to the specific area 27b, or allows the game ball that has entered the first attacker apparatus 26 to enter the specific area 27b. It functions as a blocker. Therefore, whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 27 b is left to the timing at which the game ball enters the first attacker device 26, the flow of the game ball, the rolling mode, and the operating mode of the rotating accessory 29. It will be. When the game ball enters the specific area 27b, the execution of the jackpot game is started.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a second attacker device 28 is provided below the second start port 22. The second attacker device 28 includes a second grand prize opening 28b through which a game ball can enter and an opening / closing door 28d that opens and closes the second big prize opening 28b. It is impossible to enter a game ball into the second major prize opening 28b by closing the second major prize opening 28b. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned jackpot game is executed, the opening / closing door 28d is opened, and a game ball can enter the second big prize opening 28b. Then, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 28b, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  In addition, at the bottom of the game area 16, the player did not enter any of the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, the first major winning port 26b, and the second major winning port 28b. A discharge port 30 for discharging the game ball from the game area 16 to the back side of the game board 8 is provided.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50a (image display unit) that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 at a substantially central portion of the game board 8. It is arranged.

  In addition, a production effect device 52 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. The stage effect device 52 is moved while the game is in progress, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation for jackpot.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

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

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

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

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start opening detecting switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start opening 22, and first grand prize opening for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big winning opening 26b Connected to the detection switch 26a, a specific area detection switch 27a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area 27b, and a second big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that the game ball has entered the second big prize opening 28b. A detection signal is input to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 also includes a first large winning opening / closing solenoid 26c that operates the movable piece 26d of the first large winning opening 26b, and a second large that operates the opening / closing door 28d that opens and closes the second large winning opening 28b. A winning opening / closing solenoid 28c is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening / closing of the first large winning opening 26b and the second large winning opening 28b.

  Further, the main control board 100 is connected to a rotary character driving motor (carrying device control means) 29c for rotating the rotary character 29, and the main control board 100 controls the rotation of the rotary character 29. It has been made. In addition, the rotating combination driving motor 29c rotates the rotating combination 29 at a constant speed.

  Further, the main control board 100 is connected with a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, and a second special symbol hold indicator 86. The display control of each of these indicators is performed by the substrate 100.

  Further, in the main ROM 100b of the main control board 100, various programs for executing special symbol games, small hit games, and big hit games that are started by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 In addition, data and tables necessary for various games are stored.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

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

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

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

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

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16 and the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the small hit game is performed. A lottery for execution (hereinafter referred to as “small lottery”) is performed. In this small win lottery, when a small win is won, the first big winning opening 26b is opened, and a small hit game that allows a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 26b is executed. Below, the lottery method for small hits will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, various random number values (small hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, variation pattern random number) related to the small hit lottery are acquired, Each of these random numbers is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively called special 2 hold, and special 1 hold and special 2 hold are collectively called simply hold.

  This reserved storage area is provided with a special 1 reserved storage area and a special 2 reserved storage area, and each of the special 1 reserved area and the special 2 reserved storage area includes four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Have. Then, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the special 1 hold storage area. Specifically, when a special ball is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the special 1 storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 is stored. The special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit of the hold storage area. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the second storage unit, and the first When a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the storage unit and the second storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the third storage unit, and the first storage When a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the third to third storage units, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored by the entry. There is nothing.

  Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, special 2 reservations are stored in order from the first storage unit of the special 2 storage area. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 and no special 2 hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the special 2 hold storage area, the special 2 The special 2 reservation is stored in the first storage unit of the storage area. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the special storage 2 is stored in the first storage unit, the special storage 2 is stored in the second storage unit, When a game ball enters the second starting port 22 in a state in which the special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit and the second storage unit, the special 2 hold is stored in the third storage unit, and the first storage When the game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the special 2 hold is stored in the third to third storage units, the special 2 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the special storage 2 is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the special 2 reservation is stored by the entry. There is nothing.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the small hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one small hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. The small hit determination random number determination table is selected according to whether a game ball has entered the first start port 20 or a game ball has entered the second start port 22, and the selected small hit The small hitting lottery is performed by the determined random number determination table and the acquired small hitting determined random number.

  In the case of starting a small lottery lottery due to a game ball entering the first start port 20, the small hit determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the small hit determination random number determination table 1, when the small hit determination random number is 10001 to 10820, it is determined to be small hit, and when it is any other small hit determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the small hit probability in this case is about 1/80.

  In the case where a small lottery lottery is started when a game ball enters the second start port 22, the small hit determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5B is referred to. According to the small hit determination random number determination table 2, when the small hit determination random number is 10001 to 13277, it is determined to be a small hit, and when it is any other small hit determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the small hit probability in this case is about 1/20. As described above, when a game ball enters the second start port 22, the winning probability per unit is set higher than when a game ball enters the first start port 20.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the small winning symbol determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the “small hit” determination result is derived by the above small lottery drawing, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the small symbol determination random number determination table. At this time, when “small hit” is won by special 1 hold, the small hit symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6A is selected, and when “small hit” is won by special 2 hold. The small hit symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 6B is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the small hit determination result is obtained is called the small hit symbol, and is determined when the loss determination result is obtained. Special symbols are called lost designs.

  According to the small hit symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6A, two types of special symbols A and B are associated with each hit symbol random number of 0 to 99, as shown in the figure. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 49, the special symbol A is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 50 to 99, the special symbol B is determined.

  Further, according to the small winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 6B, two types of special symbols A and B are associated with each winning symbol random number of 0 to 99, as shown. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 18, the special symbol A is determined. If the winning symbol random number is 19 to 99, the special symbol B is determined. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and wins a small hit, the special symbols A and B are both selected with a probability of 50%, and the game ball enters the second start port 22. When the ball is won and the winning combination is won, the special symbol A is selected with a probability of 19% and the special symbol B with a probability of 81%.

  In addition, when the lottery lottery result is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 holding, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the special symbol type lottery, When the lottery result is derived by special 2 reservation, the special symbol Y is determined as the lost symbol without performing the special symbol type lottery. That is, the small hitting symbol determination random number determination table is referred to only when the small hitting lottery result is “small hit”, and is not referred to when the small hitting lottery result is “losing”.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining a small hit game operation table for controlling the small hit game executed when the small hit is won, and FIG. 7B is a diagram during the small hit game. It is a figure explaining the operation table for jackpot games for controlling the jackpot game performed when a game ball approachs the specific area | region 27b. When the special symbols A and B are determined by lottery lottery, the small hit game is executed with reference to the small hit game operation table 1. According to the operation table 1 for a small hit game, the first big prize opening 26b is opened 1.8 seconds × 1 time, and 1.8 seconds have passed since the opening, or the first big prize opening 26b is opened during the opening. When one game ball enters (count C = 1), the small hit game ends.

  When a game ball enters the specific area 27b during the small hit game, the big hit game is executed with reference to the big hit game operation table shown in FIG. According to this jackpot gaming operation table, the second big prize opening 28b is opened for 29.0 seconds, or seven game balls enter the second big prize opening 28b (count C = 7). A round game that ends when any of the above conditions is satisfied is executed 15 times. During each round game, the second big prize opening 28b is opened only once, and the closing time of the second big prize opening 28b set between each round game, that is, the interval time is set to 2.0 seconds. .

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a variation state setting table for setting a variation state after the end of the jackpot game. As described above, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and a special symbol is determined, the main control board 100 displays the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. On the display device 82, a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. This special symbol variation display is the first special symbol display 80 or the second special symbol display 82, after “−” blinks for a predetermined time, and then the special symbol determined by the lottery per lot is stopped and displayed. It is something to be made. Then, when the special symbol type is determined by lottery per lot, the variation pattern associated with the variation display time of the special symbol is determined, and the special pattern is displayed over the time corresponding to the determined variation pattern. The change display of a symbol will be performed.

  At this time, in the present embodiment, when the game is progressing in either the normal fluctuation state (first fluctuation state) or the special fluctuation state (second fluctuation state) and is set to the normal fluctuation state The change pattern is determined based on a change pattern selection table 1 (first condition) described later. On the other hand, when the special variation state is set, the variation pattern is determined based on a variation pattern selection table 2 (second condition) described later. When the jackpot game is over, a change state is set as the subsequent game progresses. The change state is set as follows based on the type of the special symbol that triggered the small hit game.

  That is, if the special symbol A is determined and the small hit game is executed, and the game ball enters the specific area 27b during the small hit game and the big hit game is executed, the fluctuation state after the end of the big hit game As shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the special symbol B is determined and the small hit game is executed, and the game ball enters the specific area 27b and the big hit game is executed during the small hit game, after the big hit game ends As the fluctuation state, the special fluctuation state is set. The normal variation state is set as an initial state of the gaming machine 1, and the special variation state is set only when a jackpot game is executed. When the special variation state is set, at the same time, the special variation number indicating the duration of the special variation state is set to 10,000. The number of special fluctuations indicates how many times the lottery per lottery is performed until the special variation state is continued. Here, when the lottery per lottery is performed 10,000 times (when confirmed), the fluctuation state is changed. Transition from the special fluctuation state to the normal fluctuation state.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern selection table. As described above, when the special symbol is determined by lottery per lot, the variation display time of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern random number obtained from the range of 0 to 99 with reference to the variation pattern selection table. It is determined. At this time, if the variation state when the special symbol is determined is the normal variation state, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern selection table 1 shown in FIG. 9A, and the special symbol is determined. If the fluctuation state is a special fluctuation state, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern selection table 2 shown in FIG. According to these variation pattern selection tables, the variation pattern selection ratio is set for each start opening type and each determined special symbol type.

  Specifically, according to the variation pattern selection table 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and the special symbol A is determined, if the variation pattern random number is 0 to 19, the variation pattern 1 ( 4 seconds), the variation pattern 2 (60 seconds) is determined if the variation pattern random number is 20 to 89, and the variation pattern 3 (180 seconds) is determined if the variation pattern random number is 90 to 99. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and the special symbol B is determined, if the variation pattern random number is 0 to 9, the variation pattern 1 (4 seconds) is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 10. If it is ˜49, the variation pattern 2 (60 seconds) is determined, and if the variation pattern random number is 50 to 99, the variation pattern 3 (180 seconds) is determined. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and a lost symbol is determined, if the variation pattern random number is 0 to 94, the variation pattern 1 (4 seconds) is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 95 to 95. If 99, the fluctuation pattern 2 (60 seconds) is determined.

  On the other hand, according to the variation pattern selection table 1, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, the variation pattern X (() is always used regardless of the type of the special symbol and the variation pattern random number. 14 hours) is determined.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the small hit game and the big hit game are not executed, and the first special symbol display unit 80 and the second special symbol display unit 82 display the variation display of the special symbol. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 when the game is not in progress, a lottery lottery based on the game ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 Is done.

  In addition, when the special symbol variation display is being performed by the first special symbol display device 80 and the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 82 is not being performed, a game ball is placed at the second start port 22. When a ball enters, a lottery is performed based on a game ball entering the second start port 22. Similarly, when the special symbol variation display is being performed by the second special symbol display device 82 and the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 80 is not being performed, the game ball is displayed at the first start port 20. When a ball enters, a small lottery is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 20.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 80 and the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 82 are simultaneously performed. Then, when the special symbol change display by the first special symbol display unit 80 is finished, if the special one hold is stored, the next special symbol change display is started in the first special symbol display unit 80, When the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol indicator 82 is finished, if the special two hold is stored, the next special symbol variation display is started on the second special symbol indicator 82. Become.

  Therefore, when the variation pattern X is determined as described above, the special symbol variation display time is set to 14 hours, and thereafter, a small lottery based on special 2 suspension for 14 hours. Will not be performed. As described above, when the variation state is set to the normal variation state, even if the game balls are inserted into both the first start port 20 and the second start port 22, the special 1 hold is practically applied. Only by means of a small lottery.

  On the other hand, when the variation state is set to the special variation state, the variation pattern selection table 2 shown in FIG. 9B is referred to. According to the variation pattern selection table 2, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the variation pattern X (14 hours) is always obtained regardless of the type of the special symbol and the variation pattern random number. It is determined. On the other hand, according to this variation pattern selection table 2, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, the variation pattern 10 is always used regardless of the type of the special symbol and the variation pattern random number. (0.5 seconds) is determined.

  Therefore, even if the game ball is inserted into both the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 when the change state is set to the special change state, it is substantially only by the special 2 hold. A lottery lottery will be performed. Moreover, in the special variation state, the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol is set shorter than that in the normal variation state, and as described above, the second start port 22 is compared with the first start port 20. It is configured so that game balls can easily enter. Further, when a game ball enters the second start port 22, the winning probability of a small hit is set higher than when a game ball enters the first start port 20. Therefore, in the special variation state, the lottery lottery is executed one after another as compared with the normal variation state, and the small hit game is executed early and frequently.

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

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

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

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

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the fluctuation pattern random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number makes one round by the winning symbol random number update process described later, the winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value updating random value for the winning symbol random number at that time. When the process of step S3 is completed, the processes of step S2 and step S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and the random number counter is updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the initial value update random number value for the winning symbol random number at that time. Although a detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the small hit determination random number. All of the small hit determination random numbers are updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an input control process for determining whether or not there is an input to the first start port detection switch 20a, the second start port detection switch 22a, and the specific area detection switch 27a.

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

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, the first major winning port 26b, and the second major winning port 28b. . Specifically, detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, the first large winning opening detection switch 26a, and the second large winning opening detection switch 28a. If it is, the prize ball counter corresponding to each detection signal is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to the detection signal is transmitted to the payout control board 120. When a prize ball is paid out on the payout control board 120, a command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each prize ball, and when the command is received, the prize ball counter is decremented until the prize ball counter becomes zero. To do.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting a signal of each data created in step S600, and output control processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

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

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22, and performs a small hitting lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal is input from the specific area detection switch 27a, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 27b, and sets a predetermined flag for executing the jackpot game To do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

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

(Step S330-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of special 1 reservations (X1) stored in the special 1 storage area is less than 4. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 1 holds (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and when it is determined that the number of special 1 held (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the special 1 hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 1 hold number (X1) to a new special 1 hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the small hitting random number, searches for the free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the special 1 reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The determined small hit random number is stored.

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the small winning symbol determined in step S330-4. To do.

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 and S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 1 hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. If it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S340-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 reservation number (X2) stored in the special 2 reservation storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 2 hold number (X2) to a new special 2 hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires a small hit determination random number.

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the small winning symbol determined in step S340-4. To do.

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 and S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 2 hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the specific area detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 27a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 27a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the specific area detection switch 27a, The specific area detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 27a, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the valid period flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the valid period flag is on, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and when it is determined that the valid period flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S350-4.

  As will be described in detail later, this valid period flag is used to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 27b within the valid period. In this embodiment, the start of the small hit game is started. It is sometimes turned on (step S450-2 in FIG. 21) and turned off at the end of the small hit game (at the end of ending) (step S450-11 in FIG. 21).

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the valid period flag is on, the main CPU 100a turns on the specific area entry flag and ends the specific area detection switch input process. This specific area entry flag indicates that a game ball has effectively entered the specific area 27b during the small hit game.

(Step S350-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S350-2 that the validity period flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a executes an error process and ends the specific area detection switch input process. Here, an error command is transmitted to the sub control board 200, and an error is notified based on the error command.

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

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

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation process, data “01” indicating execution of the first special electric accessory control process, and execution of the second special electric accessory control process. And data “03” indicating the execution of the jackpot game ending process are provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a performs the special symbol variation process (step S415), the first special electric accessory control process (step S450), the second special electric accessory based on the value of the special figure special data loaded in step S410. A control process (step S460) and a jackpot game end process (step S470) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation process in step S415. This special symbol variation process is executed when it is determined in step S415 that the special symbol special power data = 00.

(Step S420)
If it is determined in step S410 that the loaded special symbol special data is “00”, first, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol variation start process for starting the variation display of the special symbol. This special symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S430)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol fluctuation stop process for stopping the special symbol fluctuation display. This special symbol variation stopping process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S440)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes post-stop processing. This post-stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not special 1 hold is stored in the first hold storage area. As a result, when it is determined that special 1 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and when it is determined that special 1 hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-10.

(Step S420-2)
When it is determined in step S420-1 that the special reserve is stored in the first reserve storage area, the main CPU 100a determines that the special symbol determined based on the special reserve (hereinafter referred to as "first special reserve"). It is determined whether or not the display is changing. As a result, if it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-10, and if it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is not being performed, the processing proceeds to step S420-3. Move.

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-2 that the first special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the special 1 hold stored in the first hold storage area. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is overwritten on the predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted to the first storage unit. And remember. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the special 1 hold is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the special 1 hold stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for the determination when the lottery is performed. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the special 1 hold number (X1) is stored as a new special 1 hold number (X1).

(Step S420-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the small hit determination random number determination table 1 (see FIG. 5A) and the small hit determination random number determination table 1 (see FIG. 6A). Then, based on the set random number and the winning symbol random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-3, and any special symbol is determined, it corresponds to the determined special symbol Data (information) is stored in the first special symbol buffer of the main RAM 100c. In the first special symbol determination process, the current variation state, that is, the variation state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the variation state buffer.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-4 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a table corresponding to the currently set variation state among the variation pattern selection tables 1 and 2 (see FIG. 9). Then, the variation pattern is determined based on the set table and the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-3.

(Step S420-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80. As a result, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol display device 80 is blinked. The blinking display controlled here means that “-” blinks at a predetermined interval on the first special symbol display 80. Further, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the display control of the first special symbol hold indicator 84 is performed so as to indicate that the special 1 hold is reduced by one simultaneously with the start of the variable display.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S420-6 in the variation time counter. The variation time set here is subtracted until it becomes 0 in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S420-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special variation frequency update process. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a special fluctuation state flag indicating that the current fluctuation state is a special fluctuation state is on. If the special variation state flag is on, the special variation number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. This special variation count storage area stores a special variation count indicating the remaining variation count until the special variation state is completed. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored special variation count. Is stored as a new number of special fluctuations. If the number of special fluctuations is 0 as a result of updating the number of special fluctuations, a process of turning off the special fluctuation state flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the special variation state flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S420-10.

(Step S420-10)
In step S420-10, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not special 2 hold is stored in the second hold storage area. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-11, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold is not stored, the special symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S420-11)
If it is determined in step S420-10 that the special reserve 2 is stored in the second reserve storage area, the main CPU 100a determines that the special symbol (hereinafter, “second special” determined based on the special reserve 2). It is determined whether or not the display is changing. As a result, when it is determined that the variation display of the second special symbol is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-12, and when it is determined that the variation display of the second special symbol is being performed, the special symbol variation start process is performed. Exit.

(Step S420-12)
If it is determined in step S420-11 that the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the special 2 reservation stored in the second storage area. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is overwritten on the predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted to the first storage unit. And remember. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the special 2 reservation is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the special 2 hold stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing a small lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the special 2 reservation number (X2) is stored as a new special 2 reservation number (X2).

(Step S420-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the small hit determination random number determination table 2 (see FIG. 5B) and the small hit symbol determination random number determination table 2 (see FIG. 6B). Then, based on the small hit determination random number and the winning symbol random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-12 and the set table, any special symbol is determined and corresponding to the determined special symbol. Data (information) is stored in the second special symbol buffer of the main RAM 100c. In the second special symbol determination process, the current variation state, that is, the variation state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the variation state buffer.

(Step S420-14)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the special symbol type determined in step S420-13 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S420-15)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a table corresponding to the currently set variation state among the variation pattern selection tables 1 and 2 (see FIG. 9). Then, the variation pattern is determined based on the set table and the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-12.

(Step S420-16)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 82. Thus, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold, the second special symbol display device 82 is blinked. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval on the second special symbol display 82. In addition, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the display control of the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is controlled so as to indicate that the special 2 hold is reduced by one simultaneously with the start of the variable display.

(Step S420-17)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S420-15 in the variation time counter. The variation time set here is subtracted until it becomes 0 in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S420-18)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs the special variation frequency updating process in the same manner as in step S420-9, and ends the special symbol variation start process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 80, that is, whether or not the first special symbol is being variably displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the first special symbol is in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the first special symbol is not in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S430-6. Move.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special one fluctuation time (set in step S420-8) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the special 1 variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-3, and when it is determined that the special 1 variation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-6.

(Step S430-3)
When it is determined in step S430-2 that the special 1 variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the first special symbol determined in step S420-4 and stored in the first special symbol buffer as the first special symbol. 1 Stop display data for stopping display on the special symbol display 80 is set. As a result, the first special symbol display unit 80 stops and displays the first special symbol, and the player is notified of which game profit is to be given.

(Step S430-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a special 1 symbol confirmation command indicating that the first special symbol has been established in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-5)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the stop display of the first special symbol as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to stop and display the first special symbol (special 1 stop display time). The special 1 stop display time set here is subtracted until it becomes “0” in the timer update process of step S100.

(Step S430-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 82, that is, whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the second special symbol is in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S430-7. If it is determined that the second special symbol is not in the variable display, the special symbol variation stop process is performed. Exit.

(Step S430-7)
If it is determined in step S430-6 that the second special symbol is being variably displayed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 variation time (set in step S420-17) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-8. If it is determined that the special 2 fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-8)
If it is determined in step S430-7 that the special 2 variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the second special symbol determined in step S420-13 and stored in the second special symbol buffer as the first special symbol. 2 Stop display data for stopping display on the special symbol display 82 is set. As a result, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 82, and the player is notified of which game profit is to be given.

(Step S430-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a special 2 symbol confirmation command indicating that the second special symbol has been established in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-10)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the stop display of the second special symbol as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to stop and display the second special symbol (special 2 stop display time). The special 2 stop display time set here is subtracted until it becomes “0” in the timer update process of step S100.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 stop display time (set in step S430-5) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the special 1 stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2. If it is determined that the special 1 stop display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-3. .

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the special 1 stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol that has been stopped is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-5, and when it is determined that the first special symbol that has been stopped is not a small bonus symbol. In step S440-3, the process proceeds.

(Step S440-3)
When it is determined in step S440-1 that the special 1 stop display time has not elapsed, or when it is determined in step S440-2 that the first special symbol stopped and displayed is not a small hit symbol The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 stop display time (set in step S430-10) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-4. If it is determined that the special 2 stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated.

(Step S440-4)
If it is determined in step S440-3 that the special 2 stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-5, and the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a small bonus symbol. The post-stop processing is terminated.

(Step S440-5)
In step S440-2 or step S440-4, if it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the main CPU 100a determines that the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed Determines whether the other special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, if the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, it is determined whether the second special symbol is in a variable display, and the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit. If it is a symbol, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is in a variable display. That is, here, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is further determined whether or not there is a special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner. As a result, if it is determined that there is a special symbol during fluctuation display, the process proceeds to step S440-6. If it is determined that there is no special symbol during fluctuation display, the process proceeds to step S440-7.

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that there is a special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a executes a symbol forced stop process. Specifically, when the small bonus symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 80 during the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol buffer is displayed. The second special symbol display 82 is stopped and displayed regardless of the remaining fluctuation time. When the small special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 82 during the variation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol buffer is changed to the remaining variation. The first special symbol display 80 is stopped and displayed regardless of the time. If the special symbol that is forcibly stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the special symbol is rewritten from the small hit symbol to the lost symbol. Therefore, the special symbol forcibly stopped and displayed here is always a lost symbol.

(Step S440-7)
In step S440-7, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. Thereby, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit game is started.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the first special electric accessory control process in step S450. The first special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 01.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening start process has been executed when starting the small hit game. As a result, when it is determined that the opening start process has been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-4, and when it is determined that the opening start process has not been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-2.

(Step S450-2)
If it is determined in step S450-1 that the opening start process has not been executed, the main CPU 100a first performs the opening start process when starting the small hit game. Specifically, the opening command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation. Further, the main CPU 100a turns on the validity period flag.

(Step S450-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an opening time timer to measure the opening time. Note that the counter value set here is subtracted in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S450-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S450-1 that the opening start process has been executed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time measuring timer in step S450-3 has elapsed. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the first special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the ending start process has been executed. As a result, when it is determined that the ending start process has been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-10, and when it is determined that the ending start process has not been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

(Step S450-6)
If it is determined in step S450-5 that the ending start process has not been executed, the main CPU 100a performs a small hit game execution process. Here, while setting the operation table for small hits games (refer to Drawing 7 (a)), with reference to the set table, energization control of the 1st big prize opening opening and closing solenoid 26c is performed. Note that the main CPU 100a starts energization of the rotating accessory drive motor 29c when performing the small hit game execution processing in step S450-6 for the first time.

(Step S450-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the first big winning opening 26b has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all opening / closing of the first grand prize opening 26b has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-8, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the first big prize opening 26b has not been completed. The first special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-8)
If it is determined in step S450-7 that the full opening / closing of the first big prize opening 26b has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Specifically, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S450-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an ending time timer to measure the ending time. Note that the counter value set here is subtracted in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S450-10)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S450-5 that the ending start process has been executed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the ending time set in the ending timekeeping timer in step S450-9 has elapsed. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-11, and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the first special electric accessory control process ends.

(Step S450-11)
If it is determined in step S450-10 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a turns off the validity period flag. Thereby, even if a game ball enters the specific area 27b thereafter, the entry of the game ball is treated as invalid.

(Step S450-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a stops energization of the rotating accessory drive motor 29c.

(Step S450-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the specific area entry flag is on. As a result, when the specific area entry flag is not on, that is, when the specific area entry flag is off (not on), the process proceeds to step S450-14, and when the specific area entry flag is on. Then, the process proceeds to step S450-15.

(Step S450-14)
If it is determined in step S450-13 that the specific area entry flag is not on, the main CPU 100a sets “00” to the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Set, and the first special electric accessory control process ends.

(Step S450-15)
If it is determined in step S450-13 that the specific region entry flag is ON, the main CPU 100a performs the special special electric data so that the second special electric accessory control process is executed in the special special electric processing. Is set to “02”, and the first special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the second special electric accessory control process in step S460. The second special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 02.

(Step S460-1)
The main CPU 100a performs a jackpot game execution process. Here, the jackpot gaming operation table (see FIG. 7B) is set, and with reference to the set table, the energization control of the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the second big prize opening 28b has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all opening / closing of the second big prize opening 28b has been completed, the process proceeds to step S460-3, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the second big prize opening 28b has not been completed. The second special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S460-3)
If it is determined in step S460-2 that the full opening / closing of the second grand prize winning opening 28b has been completed, the main CPU 100a turns off the specific area entry flag.

(Step S460-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special power data so that the jackpot game end process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the second special electric accessory control process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot game ending process in step S470. This jackpot game ending process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 03.

(Step S470-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol stored in the special symbol buffer, that is, the special symbol (small bonus symbol) that triggers the execution of the small hit game is the special symbol B. As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol (small winning symbol) is the special symbol B, the process proceeds to step S470-2, and if it is determined that the special symbol (small winning symbol) is not the special symbol B. The process moves to step S470-4.

(Step S470-2)
If it is determined in step S470-1 that the small hit symbol is the special symbol B, the main CPU 100a turns on the special variation state flag. Thereby, the fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the special fluctuation state.

(Step S470-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets 10000 in the special variation count storage area provided in the main RAM 100c. As a result, the number of special fluctuations is set to 10,000.

(Step S470-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S470-1 that the small winning symbol is not the special symbol B, the main CPU 100a turns off the special variation state flag. Thereby, the fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the normal fluctuation state.

(Step S470-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets (resets) 0 to a special variation number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S470-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the jackpot game end processing.

  Next, the game performance realized by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The initial state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a normal variation state. In the normal variation state, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a small lottery is performed. In addition, when the small hit lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the type of the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the special symbol type determined in the small hit lottery. The special symbol variation display is performed over the time corresponding to the variation pattern. When the special symbol variation display is finished and the special symbol determined by the small lottery is stopped and displayed, the lottery result of the small lottery is fixed.

  At this time, in the normal variation state, as shown in FIG. 9A, when a game ball is inserted into the first start port 20, the variation display time of the special symbol is 4 seconds, 60 seconds, 180 seconds. When the game ball is inserted into the second start port 22 at any time in seconds, the time for the special symbol variation display is always determined to be 14 hours. In the normal variation state, it is possible to enter a game ball into both the first start port 20 and the second start port 22, but even if a game ball enters the second start port 22, It takes 14 hours until the lottery result of the winning lottery is confirmed. As is clear from this, in the normal fluctuation state, even if a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 22, the lottery result of the small lottery is not substantially fixed, and the player In order to enter the game ball into the first start port 20, the game ball is fired toward the first game area 16a (see FIG. 2).

  Then, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, a maximum of four special 1 holds are stored, and the stored special 1 holds are sequentially read out, and a lottery lottery is performed. When a small win is won by the small lottery, a small hit game is played (see FIG. 7A), and in the small hit game, the first big prize opening 26b is opened for 1.8 seconds. During this time, if the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 26b enters the specific area 27b, the big hit game is executed. If the game ball cannot be entered into the specific area 27b during the small hit game, the above game is repeated.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the specific area 27b during the small hit game, the big hit game is played following the small hit game (see FIG. 7B). In this jackpot game, prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out in accordance with the number of game balls entered into the second big prize opening 28b, so that the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. it can.

  Then, after the big hit game is over, the normal variation state or the special variation state is set according to the type of the small hit symbol that triggered the small hit game (see FIG. 8). Here, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20, the special symbols A and B are each determined with a probability of 50% (see FIG. 6A). At this time, when the special symbol A is determined as the special symbol type and the small hit game is executed, the normal variation state is set after the big hit game ends (see FIG. 8).

  Therefore, when the special symbol A is determined and the small hit game is executed, the normal variation state is set as the variation state after the end of the big hit game, and the game is repeated again as described above. . On the other hand, when the special symbol B is determined and the small hit game is executed, the special change state is set as the change state after the end of the big hit game, and the special change count is set to 10,000 times.

  Even in the special variation state, a game ball can enter both the first start port 20 and the second start port 22, but as shown in FIG. 9B, the game ball enters the first start port 20. When the ball is placed, the time for the special symbol variation display is always determined to be 14 hours, and when the game ball is inserted into the second start port 22, the time for the special symbol variation display is always 0. 0. It is determined as 5 seconds. As is clear from this, in the special variation state, even if a game ball is inserted into the first starting port 20, the lottery result of the small lottery is not substantially fixed, and the player In order to enter the game ball into the second start port 22, the game ball is fired toward the second game area 16b (see FIG. 2).

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 22, up to four special 2 holds are stored, and the stored special 2 holds are sequentially read out and a small lottery is performed. When a small win is won by the small lottery, a small hit game is played (see FIG. 7A), and in the small hit game, the first big prize opening 26b is opened for 1.8 seconds. During this time, when a game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 26b enters the specific area 27b, a big hit game is executed (see FIG. 7B).

  Here, in the special variation state, the variation display time of the special symbol for the special 2 reservation is 0.5 seconds, and the small win winning probability is about 1/20. In addition, since the second start port 22 is configured so that a game ball can easily enter compared to the first start port 20, a small hit game and a big hit game can be executed in a short time. Yes. Moreover, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22 and wins a small hit, the special symbol B is determined with a probability of 81% (see FIG. 6B). Therefore, once the special fluctuation state is set, the special fluctuation state is reset after the jackpot game with a high probability of 81%, and the jackpot game is executed many times in a short time. It is possible.

  In addition, when a special winning state is won in the special variation state, and a game ball enters the specific area 27b during the small winning game executed with the special symbol A determined at this time, the normal variation state is set after the end of the big winning game. Thereafter, the game as described above is repeatedly performed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the same manner as a conventional gaming machine, the progress state of a normal game and the state advantageous to a player in which a jackpot game can be executed a plurality of times in a short time. The game progresses. Moreover, since the switching of the plurality of states is realized without providing a variable start port, it is not necessary to perform lottery processing for determining whether or not the variable start port is movable, and to perform movable control according to the state, and the main control. The design of the substrate 100 can be simplified as compared with the conventional design. Further, the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 provided in the game board 8 do not need to be provided with a movable portion, and therefore, the design of the device itself can be simplified and the cost can be reduced.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  In the above embodiment, the small hit game is executed by the first attacker device 26, and the big hit game is executed by the second attacker device 28. However, the small hit game and the big hit game are the same attacker device. It is good also as performing in.

  In the above embodiment, the type and determination ratio of the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern selection table and the type and determination ratio of the special symbol determined by the small hit symbol determination random number determination table are merely examples, and can be set as appropriate. It is. For example, in the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in the normal variation state, or when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in the special variation state, the variation display of the special symbol However, this time may be, for example, about 30 minutes or 1 hour. In any case, the first condition for determining the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol in the normal variation state (first variation state) is that the special symbol is determined based on the game ball entering the second start port 22. If the special symbol is determined based on the game ball entering the first start port 20, the variation display time of the special symbol may be set to be longer. . Similarly, in the special variation state (second variation state), the second condition for determining the variation display time of the special symbol is when the special symbol is determined based on the game ball entering the first start port 20. In this case, it is only necessary to set the special symbol to be displayed for a longer time than when the special symbol is determined based on the game ball entering the second starting port 22.

  In the above embodiment, when a special symbol is determined by special 2 hold when the normal variation state is set, or when the special variation state is set, the special symbol is set by special 1 hold. When determined, the variable display time is always determined to be 14 hours regardless of the type of the special symbol. In other words, when the normal variation state is set, when the small hit symbol (special symbols A and B) is determined by special 2 hold, or when the special variation state is set, special 1 hold Even when the small winning symbol (special symbols A and B) is determined by the above, the time for the variable display is determined to be 14 hours. However, when the small winning symbol (special symbol A, B) is determined, regardless of the state at that time and the type of special 1 hold and special 2 hold, for example, 0.5 seconds to 180 seconds, You may make it determine the time of the fluctuation | variation display which can confirm the lottery result substantially on small hits.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the small symbol design is determined based on the change display of the special symbol performed when the small hit symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, and the special 2 reserve The case has been described in which the special symbol variation display to be executed can be executed simultaneously. However, for example, when the small winning symbol is determined based on one hold, the loss symbol may be forcibly determined without performing a small lottery based on the other holding. Good.

  Specifically, after the process of step S420-3 of the special symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether the variation of the second special symbol is being displayed, and the variation of the second special symbol is being displayed. In this case, it is further determined whether the determined second special symbol is a small hit symbol. If a small winning symbol is determined as the second special symbol, the lost symbol is set and the process proceeds to step S420-5. In addition, when the second special symbol is not being displayed in variation, or when the second special symbol is being displayed in variation, but the determined second special symbol is a lost symbol, in step S420-4, the second special symbol is displayed. 1 Special symbol determination processing is performed.

  Similarly, after the process of step S420-12, it is determined whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed. If the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed, the determined first special symbol is determined. It is further determined whether or not is a small hit symbol. If the small bonus symbol is determined as the first special symbol, the lost symbol is set and the process proceeds to step S420-14. Further, when the first special symbol is not being displayed or when the first special symbol is being displayed, but the determined first special symbol is a lost symbol, in step S420-13, the first special symbol is displayed. 2. Perform special symbol determination processing.

  In this way, in the variable display of two special symbols executed simultaneously, none of them is a variable display based on the small hit symbol. In this case, as described above, when the small hit symbol (special symbol A, B) is determined, regardless of the state at that time and the type of special one hold and special two hold, In particular, it is desirable to determine the time for the variable display that can determine the lottery result for small hits.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit game is executed only when a game ball enters the specific area 27b during the small hit game. However, for example, in a lottery executed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, it is set so that a big win is won with a predetermined probability, and a big win is won. In this case, the jackpot game may be executed without passing through the jackpot game.

The operation handle 12, the touch sensor 12a, the operation volume 12b, and the firing solenoid 131 in the above embodiment constitute the firing means of the present invention.
In addition, the main CPU 100a that executes the processes of FIGS. 13 and 14 in the above embodiment corresponds to the random number acquisition means of the present invention.
Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of step S420-4 and step S420-13 of FIG. 18 in the above embodiment corresponds to the symbol determination means of the present invention.
Further, the normal variation state in the above embodiment corresponds to the first variation state of the present invention, and the special variation state corresponds to the second variation state of the present invention. Further, the condition defined in the variation pattern selection table 1 in FIG. 9A corresponds to the first condition of the present invention, and the condition defined in the variation pattern selection table 2 in FIG. This corresponds to two conditions.
Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of step S420-6 and step S420-15 of FIG. 18 in the above embodiment corresponds to the variable time determination means of the present invention.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of step S420-7 of FIG. 18 and step S430-3 of FIG. 19 corresponds to the 1st fluctuation | variation display means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of step S420-16 of FIG. 18 and step S430-8 of FIG. 19 corresponds to the 2nd fluctuation | variation display means of this invention.
Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 21 in the above embodiment corresponds to the first special game execution means of the present invention.
Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 22 in the above embodiment corresponds to the second special game execution means of the present invention.
In addition, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 23 in the above embodiment corresponds to the fluctuation state setting means of the present invention.
Moreover, the small winning symbol in the above embodiment corresponds to the specific symbol of the present invention.

1 gaming machine 8 gaming board 12 operation handle 12a touch sensor 12b operation volume 16 gaming area 16a first gaming area 16b second gaming area 20 first starting port (first starting area)
22 Second start port (second start area)
26b First big prize opening 27b Specific area 28b Second big prize opening 100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
130 Launch Control Board 131 Launch Solenoid

Claims (4)

A launching means capable of launching a game ball with variable launch intensity;
A game board provided with a game area in which game balls launched by the launching means flow down;
A first start area provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A second starting area that is provided in the gaming area and into which a game ball can always enter more easily than the first starting area;
On the condition that a game ball enters the first start area or the second start area, a symbol associated with whether or not the first special game that opens and closes the special winning opening provided in the game area is associated is determined. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number to
When a preset start condition is established, a symbol determining unit that determines the symbol based on the random number acquired by the random number acquiring unit;
When the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, if the state when the symbol is determined is a preset first variation state, the symbol variation display time is determined according to the first condition. If the state when the symbol is determined is the second variation state provided separately from the first variation state, the variation display time of the symbol is determined according to a second condition different from the first condition. A variable time determination means to
When the variation display time of the symbol determined based on the random number obtained by the game ball entering the first start area is determined, the variation display of the symbol is started and the variation display time has elapsed. Then, a first variation display means for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determining means,
When the symbol variation display time determined based on the random number acquired by the game ball entering the second starting area is determined, the symbol variation display is started and the variation display time has elapsed. Then, a second variation display means for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determining means,
When the specific symbol associated with the execution of the first special game is determined by the symbol determining means, and when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the first variation display means or the second variation display means, First special game execution means for executing the first special game;
During the execution of the first special game, when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening enters a specific area, the special winning opening or a special winning opening different from the special winning opening is opened and closed. Second special game execution means for executing two special games;
Fluctuation state setting means for setting the state after the end of the second special game to the first variation state or the second variation state,
The symbol determining means
The first start is performed when the first special game and the second special game are not being executed, and the symbol variation display by the first variation display means and the second variation display means is not performed. The symbol can be determined based on a random number obtained by the entry of a game ball into the area or the second starting area,
Acquired by the entry of a game ball into the second starting area when the symbol variation display by the first variation display means is being performed and the symbol variation display by the second variation display means is not performed. The symbol can be determined based on a random number,
Acquired by the entry of a game ball into the first starting area when the symbol variation display by the second variation display means is being performed and the symbol variation display by the first variation display means is not performed. The symbol can be determined based on a random number,
The first condition is:
When the symbol is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, the symbol is more than when the symbol is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting area. Is set so that the fluctuation display time is long.
The second condition is:
When the symbol is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting area, the symbol is determined more than when the symbol is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting area. A game machine characterized by being set so that the time of display of fluctuations is long. The symbol determining means
In the case where the symbol is determined on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting area, the specific symbol is selected rather than the case where the symbol is determined on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting area. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is determined with high probability. The gaming area is
According to the firing strength of the launching means, it has a first game area and a second game area with different game ball entry frequencies,
The first starting area is
Only a game ball that has entered the first game area can enter, or a position where a game ball that has entered the first game area is easier to enter than a game ball that has entered the second game area Arranged
The second starting area is
Only a game ball that has entered the second game area can enter, or a game ball that has entered the second game area is easier to enter than a game ball that has entered the first game area The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is arranged in the game machine. A plurality of the specific symbols are provided,
The fluctuation state setting means includes
The state after the end of the second special game is set according to the type of the specific symbol that triggered the execution of the first special game,
The symbol determining means
In the case where the symbol is determined on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting area, the second special is more than in the case where the symbol is determined on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting area. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specific symbol set in the second variation state is determined with high probability after the game is over.

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