JP2014023662A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of notifying a player paying attention fo the opening/closing mode of special winning means of the termination of an advantage round game.SOLUTION: In a jackpot game, a jackpot port is opened/closed in a first opening/closing mode in a time immediately before the number of times to open/close the jackpot port in a second opening/closing mode becomes the last time predetermined for each jackpot game, and then the jackpot winning port is opened/closed in a second opening/closing mode. Specifically, after the jackpot port is closed for "1500 ms" after being opened for "40 ms", and then the jackpot port is closed for "1500 ms" after being opened for "40 ms". Subsequently, the jackpot port is closed for "2000 ms" after being opened for "21000 ms". Consequently, even a player paying attention to an opening/closing mode can recognize that, when the jackpot port is opened/closed in a first opening/closing mode, the next opening/closing is the last opening/closing of the jackpot port to be performed in a second opening/closing mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine to which a jackpot game that is opened a plurality of times by special winning means is provided.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, when a symbol variation game for variably displaying multiple types of symbols is executed and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, An advantageous jackpot game is given. In the big hit game, a round game that opens the big prize opening is executed a plurality of times.

  Among such pachinko gaming machines, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a special winning opening is opened at the end, there is a display device informing that it is the last opening. As a result, the player who knew in advance that it was the last opening in the big hit game would not throw out a useless game ball toward the big prize opening after the big prize opening was closed.

JP-A-11-57146

  By the way, in some pachinko machines, even if it is a big hit game in which the same number of round games are played, a round game in which the big prize opening is opened in a short period of time when it is virtually impossible to expect winning balls ( Some of them have a disadvantaged round game). In other words, even if it is a big hit game where the same number of round games are played, the number of round games (shown as advantageous round games) in which the big prize opening is opened for a long period of time so that a winning ball can be obtained is varied. There was a thing. As a result, even if the number of round games is the same, the advantage of the jackpot game is made different, and attention is paid to which type of jackpot game is given, thereby improving the interest of the player.

  However, when such a big hit game is awarded, it is difficult to fire a game ball in accordance with the opening timing of the big prize opening. For this reason, there is a possibility that the notification content in the display device is not seen as much as shown in Patent Document 1, because the player is crazy about launching the game ball in accordance with the opening timing. In this case, even though it was notified that the advantageous round game was the last, there was a possibility that a useless game ball could be launched toward the big prize opening without knowing the notification.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can notify the player who is paying attention to the opening / closing mode of the special winning means to the end of the advantageous round game.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a display device for displaying a symbol variation game for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a predetermined jackpot result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In a case where a big hit game is given in which a round game opened by the special winning means is performed a plurality of times, a big hit determination means for determining whether or not to display a big hit result in the symbol variation game; If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the jackpot game determining means for determining the type of jackpot game from a plurality of types of jackpot games, and depending on the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot game determining means, Opening and closing control means for controlling the opening and closing mode of the special winning means, the opening and closing control means in the jackpot game at least a predetermined first There are a case where the special winning means is opened and closed in the opening and closing mode, and a case where the special winning means is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode whose opening time is longer than that of the first opening and closing mode. The special winning means is opened / closed in the first opening / closing mode and then the special winning means is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode one time before the number of times of opening and closing reaches the final number predetermined for each big hit game. This is the gist.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the number of times the special winning means is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode differs according to the type of the big hit game, and the second opening / closing mode is used. The number of times that the special winning means is opened / closed is set to a predetermined number according to the type of jackpot game to be given among a plurality of prescribed times, and the opening / closing control means is configured to open / close the special winning means in the second opening / closing mode. In a third opening / closing mode different from the first opening / closing mode, before reaching the final number in the granted jackpot game, and before reaching one of the plurality of specified times excluding the final number, The special winning means is opened and closed, and then the special winning means is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode, while the number of times the special winning means is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode reaches the final number in the jackpot game to be given 1 The front, the special winning device is opened and closed by the first closing aspect, then summarized in that for opening and closing the special pay means at second on-off manner.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 2, wherein the opening / closing control means opens / closes the special winning means in the first opening / closing mode and opens / closes the special winning means in the third opening / closing mode. The gist is that at least one of the opening time and the number of opening times is made different.

  Invention of Claim 4 is equipped with the round alerting | reporting means which alert | reports the frequency | count of the round game determined according to the kind of jackpot game in invention in any one of Claims 1-3. Even if the number of round games is the same, the gist is that the number of round games for opening / closing the special winning means in the second opening / closing mode is changed according to the type of the big hit game.

  According to the present invention, the player who is paying attention to the opening / closing mode of the special winning means can be notified of the end of the advantageous round game.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of the jackpot game. (A) And (b) is a time chart which shows the opening-and-closing aspect of a special winning opening. (A) And (b) is a time chart which shows the opening-and-closing aspect of a special winning opening. (A) And (b) is a time chart which shows the opening-and-closing aspect of a special winning opening. (A)-(c) is a time chart which shows the opening / closing aspect of a special winning opening.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display device having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, an 8-segment type special figure display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of special figures (201 kinds in the present embodiment), and the selected special figure is selected. The special figure is displayed as a fixed stop. The 201 types of special symbols are classified into 200 types of jackpot symbols that are symbols that can recognize a jackpot and one type of losing symbol that is a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, as a general rule, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. Also, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the deferred symbols in a fixed stop, as a general rule, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the deviated symbols (out of symbol combinations) in a fixed stop display. In the present embodiment, the off-set symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a symbol combination ([122] [767) in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols. ]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the types of symbols displayed in the display areas defined in the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12 are changed. On the other hand, the “pause display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, for example, a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state. The “determined stop display” is a state in which the symbol is fixedly stopped in the display area (a state where the symbol is stopped at the symbol displayed at the end of the symbol variation game). Then, the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 start simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and end simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol simultaneously). Is confirmed and stopped).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. Then, the game ball is launched into the game area 16 by the player operating the launch handle.

  In addition, a start winning opening 19 having a winning opening 18 as a winning opening for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. A start opening switch SW1 as a start winning means for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the start winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, the start-up switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) detects the game ball that has won the start-up winning port 19 to thereby detect the start condition of the symbol variation game and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 3 Game balls as payout balls can be given. In this embodiment, when a game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (right side of the effect display device 11) as indicated by reference numeral Y2, as indicated by reference numeral Y1. In addition, obstacle nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult for the game ball to win a prize at the start winning opening 19 than when rolling from the left side of the game board 10 (left side of the effect display device 11).

  Also, on the right side of the start winning opening 19, a large winning opening 24 as a special winning means having a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. Yes. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when a game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral Y2, it rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral Y1. Obstacles such as nails are arranged so that the game balls can be easily won in the big winning opening 24 rather than moving.

  Also, below the special figure display device 12, a special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality of special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening 19 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 19 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And the special figure reservation light emission part in this embodiment turns on or off according to the number of reservation storage.

Based on FIG. 3, the jackpot game prescribed | regulated to the pachinko machine of this embodiment is demonstrated in detail.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening time (indicated as OP in the figure) is set. Depending on the type of jackpot game, there may be an opening effect that initially indicates the start of the jackpot game during this opening time. In addition, when the opening time ends, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds, 12 rounds, and 8 rounds in the present embodiment). During one round game, the special winning opening 24 passes until the upper limit number (eight in this embodiment) of gaming balls wins, or a specified time (opening time of the special winning opening 24) elapses. Until it is released. In round games, round effects may be performed. Then, when all the round games are finished, an ending time (shown as ED in the figure) is set. Depending on the type of jackpot game, there may be an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game during this ending time. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In the present embodiment, a round notification lamp 51 is provided at the lower left of the effect display device 11 (below the special display device 12) as a round notification means for notifying the specified number of rounds when a big hit game is awarded. It has been. By looking at the notification mode of the round notification lamp 51, the player can recognize the prescribed number of rounds. For example, if the leftmost round notification lamp 51 is lit, it can be recognized that the specified number of rounds is 16 rounds. The round notification lamp 51 is turned on at the start of the big hit game under the control of the main control CPU 30a.

  In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the multiple types of big hit games shown in FIG. 3, and the determined big hit game is given. ing. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won. The contents of the big hit game will be described later.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches such as a start port switch SW1, a count switch SW2 and the like so that detection signals output by detecting the game ball can be input. Further, a special figure display device 12 and a special figure hold storage display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A round notification lamp 51 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates a random number update process (random number) for updating values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle. Generation process). The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure allocating random number (big hit type allocating random number) is a random number used to determine the type of jackpot game to be given when the big hit lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Time).

  The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

  In addition, in the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 11, after the reach symbol combination is displayed, the symbol combination (big hit, off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is a production to be performed. It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, the symbol combination of the eventual failure is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed so that the symbol combination of the eventual event is finally stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the reach combination is developed so that the symbol combination for the jackpot is finally displayed in a fixed stop state.

  The big control determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the game ball enters the start winning port 19 and the detection signal output from the start port switch SW1 that detects the game ball is input to the main control CPU 30a, the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c is increased. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires values of various random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the hold storage number. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the hold storage number exceeding the upper limit number and does not acquire the above-described random number values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not a big hit game is being executed while the symbol variation game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the symbol variation game is being executed or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in a symbol variation game and not a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a is acquired in a special symbol input process in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not various random number values are set (whether or not the number of reserved memories is 1 or more). When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of a random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a decrements the reserved storage number by one.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol and the type of jackpot game based on the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot presentation, based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a big hit value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value (reach lottery). Do. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of reach with the reach effect. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. The variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. A variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for normal production. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the deviation fluctuation process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and also variably displays the special symbol. The display contents of the special symbol display device 12 are controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a then issues an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (decoration stop display of the decorative symbol) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. And the display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination unit. Further, the main control RAM 30c serves as a storage unit for holding execution of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a serves as a jackpot game determining means for determining the type of jackpot game.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the big hit lottery is won will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a starts to set an opening time according to the type of jackpot game. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24 according to the type of the big hit game for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a wins a big prize until the upper limit number (8 in this embodiment) of game balls wins or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. Open mouth 24 one or more times. Then, when the special winning opening 24 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time according to the type of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as an opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing mode of the special winning means.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Hereinafter, the determination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped will be described.

  When the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop manner from among the jackpot symbol combinations ([111] to [888]) constituted by numerical symbols. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines from among outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]). Decide the decorative pattern to be stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol variable game. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped.

  In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games shown in FIG. 3, and the determined big hit game is given. . Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won. Hereinafter, the types of jackpot games and their contents will be described in detail.

  In this embodiment, the 200 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified into nine groups of symbols a to i as shown in FIG. 50 kinds of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special chart display device 12 are distributed to the symbol a. Similarly, 20 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol b. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, ten types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol c. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, 20 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol d. 30 kinds of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the special figure display device 12 are distributed to the symbol e. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, 20 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol f. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special chart display device 12, 15 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol g. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, 15 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol h. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, 20 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol i.

Next, the contents of the jackpot game will be described together with its operation.
The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols a to c is displayed on the special chart display device 12 is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. Hereinafter, they will be referred to as “hit game a”, “hit game b”, and “hit game c”, respectively. When jackpot game a to jackpot game c are awarded, “10000 ms” is set as the opening time. When the jackpot game a to jackpot game c are awarded, “3000 ms” is set as the ending time.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), when the jackpot game a is awarded, in the round games of the first to third rounds, the fifth round, the seventh round, the ninth to eleventh rounds, and the thirteenth to fifteenth rounds, The special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. The second opening / closing mode is an opening / closing mode that allows a player to have an expectation for winning a prize ball. More specifically, in the jackpot game, the opening and closing mode is such that the opening time is longer than the shortest opening time and is opened for a time during which it is expected that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls can be won. . In the present embodiment, the special prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode by opening the special prize opening 24 for “20000 ms” or more and then closing it for “2000 ms”.

  For example, in round games of the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th to 11th, and 13th to 15th rounds, after the grand prize opening 24 is opened “25000 ms”, the “2000 ms” is closed. By doing so, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. Note that opening the grand prize winning opening 24 for a period during which a winning ball can be expected may be indicated as “full open”. That is, in the present embodiment, the period during which the special winning opening 24 is open for “21000 ms”, “23000 ms”, or “25000 ms” may be indicated as “full open”. In addition, the closing period may be indicated as “interval”.

  In addition, when the big hit game a is awarded, in the round game of the fourth round, the sixth round, the eighth round, and the twelfth round, after the grand prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode, the second opening and closing is performed. The special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in a manner. The third opening / closing mode is an opening / closing mode in which the player cannot be expected to win a prize ball. More specifically, this is an open / close mode in which the grand prize winning opening 24 is opened only once in the shortest opening time in the big hit game. For example, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening / closing mode by opening the special winning opening 24 for “40 ms” and then closing “1500 ms”. In these round games, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode by opening the special winning opening 24 by “23000 ms” and then closing “2000 ms”. In the present embodiment, a period during which the special winning opening 24 is opened for “40 ms” and then closed for “1500 ms” may be indicated as “open Paca”.

  Also, when the big hit game a is awarded, in the round game of the 16th round, after opening and closing the grand prize opening 24 in the first opening and closing mode, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. The first opening / closing mode is an opening / closing mode in which the player cannot be expected to win a prize ball, and is an opening / closing mode different from the third opening / closing mode. More specifically, this is an opening / closing mode in which the opening of the grand prize winning opening 24 is repeated twice with the shortest opening time in the big hit game. Specifically, the first prize opening 24 is opened by “40 ms”, then “1500 ms” is closed, and then the prize winning opening 24 is opened again by “40 ms”, and then the first prize opening 24 is closed by “1500 ms”. In this manner, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed. In the round game of the 16th round, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode by opening the special winning opening 24 for “21000 ms” and then closing “2000 ms”.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (b), when the big hit game b is awarded, in the round games of the first to third rounds, the fifth round, the seventh round, and the ninth to eleventh rounds, the second opening / closing mode is large. The winning opening 24 is opened and closed. That is, the special winning opening 24 is opened for “25000 ms” and then closed for “2000 ms”. In addition, when the big hit game b is awarded, the fourth, sixth, eighth round, 12th round game when the big hit game a is given in round games of the fourth, sixth and eighth rounds. Similarly to the round game of the round, after opening / closing the grand prize opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode, the grand prize opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. Also, when the big hit game b is awarded, the round winning game 24 is opened and closed in the first opening / closing manner in the round game of the twelfth round, similarly to the round game of the 16th round when the big hit game a is awarded. Then, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. Further, when the big hit game b is awarded, in the round games of the 13th to 16th rounds, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode. That is, after the special winning opening 24 is opened for “40 ms”, it is closed for “1500 ms”.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the big hit game c is awarded, in the round games of the first to third rounds, the fifth round, and the seventh round, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode. . That is, the special winning opening 24 is opened for “25000 ms” and then closed for “2000 ms”. In addition, when the big hit game c is awarded, in the round games of the fourth and sixth rounds, the fourth round, the sixth round, the eighth round, and the twelfth round when the big hit game a is granted. Similarly to the game, after opening / closing the grand prize opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode, the grand prize opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. Also, when the jackpot game c is awarded, in the round game of the eighth round, the grand prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening / closing manner, similarly to the round game of the sixteenth round when the jackpot game a is awarded. Then, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. In addition, when the big hit game c is awarded, in the round games of the 9th to 16th rounds, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode. That is, after the special winning opening 24 is opened for “40 ms”, it is closed for “1500 ms”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols d to f is displayed on the special figure display device 12 has the specified number of rounds set to “12”. Hereinafter, they will be indicated as “special 2 big hit d”, “special 2 big hit e”, and “special 2 big hit f”, respectively. When the jackpot game d to the jackpot game f are awarded, “10000 ms” is set as the opening time. When jackpot game d to jackpot game f are awarded, “3000 ms” is set as the ending time.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the big hit game d is awarded, the second open / close mode is large in the first to third rounds, the fifth round, the seventh round, and the ninth to eleventh round games. The winning opening 24 is opened and closed. That is, the special winning opening 24 is opened for “25000 ms” and then closed for “2000 ms”. In addition, when the big hit game d is awarded, the fourth round, the sixth round, the eighth round, the 12th round in the round games of the fourth round, the sixth round, and the eighth round when the big hit game a is awarded. Similarly to the round game of the round, after opening / closing the grand prize opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode, the grand prize opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. Also, when the jackpot game d is awarded, the round winning game 24 is opened and closed in the first opening / closing mode in the round game of the twelfth round, similarly to the round game of the 16th round when the jackpot game a is awarded. Then, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the big hit game e is awarded, in the round games of the first to third rounds, the fifth round, and the seventh round, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode. . That is, the special winning opening 24 is opened for “25000 ms” and then closed for “2000 ms”. In addition, when the big hit game e is awarded, in the fourth and sixth round games, the fourth round, the sixth round, the eighth round, and the twelfth round when the big hit game a is granted. Similarly to the game, after opening / closing the grand prize opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode, the grand prize opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. Also, when the jackpot game e is awarded, in the round game of the eighth round, as in the round game of the 16th round when the jackpot game a is awarded, the grand prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening / closing mode. Then, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. Further, when the big hit game e is awarded, in the round games of the ninth to twelfth rounds, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode. That is, after the special winning opening 24 is opened for “40 ms”, it is closed for “1500 ms”.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the big hit game f is awarded, in the round games of the first to third rounds and the fifth round, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode. That is, the special winning opening 24 is opened for “25000 ms” and then closed for “2000 ms”. Also, when the big hit game f is awarded, the round game of the fourth round is the same as the round games of the fourth, sixth, eighth and twelfth rounds when the big hit game a is granted. After opening / closing the special winning opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode, the large winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. In addition, when the big hit game f is awarded, in the sixth round game, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening / closing manner, similarly to the round game of the sixteenth round when the big hit game a is given. Then, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. In addition, when the big hit game f is given, in the round games of the seventh to twelfth rounds, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode. That is, after the special winning opening 24 is opened for “40 ms”, it is closed for “1500 ms”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols g to i is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 has the specified number of rounds set to “8”. Hereinafter, they will be referred to as “hit game g”, “hit game h”, and “hit game i”, respectively. When the jackpot game g to the jackpot game i are awarded, “10000 ms” is set as the opening time. When the jackpot game g to jackpot game i is awarded, “3000 ms” is set as the ending time.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the big hit game g is awarded, in the round games of the first to third rounds, the fifth round, and the seventh round, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode. . That is, the special winning opening 24 is opened for “25000 ms” and then closed for “2000 ms”. Also, when the big hit game g is awarded, in the fourth and sixth round games, the fourth round, the sixth round, the eighth round, and the twelfth round when the big hit game a is granted. Similarly to the game, after opening / closing the grand prize opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode, the grand prize opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. In addition, when the jackpot game g is awarded, in the round game of the eighth round, the grand prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening / closing manner, similarly to the round game of the sixteenth round when the jackpot game a is awarded. Then, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, when the big hit game h is awarded, in the round games of the first to third rounds and the fifth round, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode. That is, the special winning opening 24 is opened for “25000 ms” and then closed for “2000 ms”. Also, when the big hit game h is awarded, the round game of the fourth round is the same as the round games of the fourth, sixth, eighth and twelfth rounds when the big hit game a is granted. After opening / closing the special winning opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode, the large winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. Also, when the big hit game h is awarded, in the sixth round game, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening and closing manner, similarly to the round game of the sixteenth round when the big hit game a is given. Then, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. In addition, when the big hit game h is awarded, in the round games of the seventh to eighth rounds, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode. That is, after the special winning opening 24 is opened for “40 ms”, it is closed for “1500 ms”.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, when the big hit game i is awarded, in the round games of the first to third rounds, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. That is, the special winning opening 24 is opened for “25000 ms” and then closed for “2000 ms”. Also, when the big hit game i is awarded, the round winning game 24 is opened and closed in the first open / close mode in the round game of the fourth round, as in the round game of the 16th round when the big hit game a is given. Then, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. In addition, when the big hit game i is awarded, in the round games of the fifth to eighth rounds, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode. That is, after the special winning opening 24 is opened for “40 ms”, it is closed for “1500 ms”.

  Note that in the round game, the opening time of the special winning opening 24 is the maximum time because each round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, the time of “40 ms” that may be set as the opening time of the grand prize opening 24 is the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 24 in one round game, Insufficient time to reach Incidentally, in the pachinko machine, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to fire one game ball is “600 ms”. That is, in the round game, the opening time of the big winning opening 24 is 40 ms, which means that in the round game, it is substantially the case that “8 balls” which are the upper limit of the number of balls to be launched are entered. It is impossible.

  From the above, when the special winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode, a predetermined number of winning balls can be expected. On the other hand, when the special winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the first opening / closing mode or the third opening / closing mode, it is impossible to expect a predetermined number of winning balls. In the big hit game a, since the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode in the round game of 1 to 16 rounds, it can be expected that a prescribed number of prize balls will be obtained in the round game of 1 to 16 rounds. In other words, both the name and reality can be said to be a 16-round big hit game. A round game in which a predetermined number of winning balls can be expected (a round game in which the special winning opening 24 may be opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode) is an advantageous round game. Also, a round game in which a predetermined number of winning balls cannot be expected (a round game that does not open / close the big winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode, that is, a round game that opens / closes the big winning opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode) is disadvantageous. It becomes a round game.

  In the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 24 in the jackpot game b, a specified number of winning balls can be expected in the round game of 1 to 12 rounds, but no winning ball can be expected in the round games of 13 to 16 rounds. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be said that it is substantially a 12-round big hit game, and the number of rounds that can be expected to be acquired is smaller than the number of rounds (16 rounds) notified by the round notification lamp. And even if the number of rounds notified (16 rounds) is the same as the jackpot game a, the jackpot game b has fewer prize balls than the jackpot game a.

  In the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game c, a predetermined number of prize balls can be expected in round games of 1 to 8 rounds, but no prize balls can be expected in round games of 9 to 16 rounds. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be said that it is a big hit game of 8 rounds, and the number of rounds that can be expected to be acquired is smaller than the number of rounds (16 rounds) notified by the round notification lamp. In addition, even if the number of rounds (16 rounds) reported to the jackpot game a and the jackpot game b is the same, the jackpot game c has fewer prize balls than the jackpot game a and the jackpot game b.

  In addition, in the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 24 in the big hit game d, it is possible to expect a predetermined number of prize balls to be obtained in a round game of 1 to 12 rounds. That is, it can be said that it is a 12-round big hit game in both name and reality. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, the big hit game d has a smaller number of rounds than the big hit game b (16 rounds), but the big hit game b (substantial 12 rounds) and the number of winning balls that can be expected to be won Are the same. The jackpot game d has a larger number of prize balls that can be expected to win than the jackpot game c (substantial 8 rounds), although the number of rounds notified is smaller than the jackpot game c (16 rounds). It ’s reversed.

  In the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game e, a predetermined number of prize balls can be expected in round games of 1 to 8 rounds, but no prize balls can be expected in round games of 9 to 12 rounds. In other words, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be said that the game is substantially a big hit game with 8 rounds, and the number of rounds that can be expected to win a prize ball is smaller than the number of rounds (12 rounds) notified by the round notification lamp. For this reason, even if the number of rounds to be notified of the jackpot game e is the same as that of the jackpot game d, the number of prize balls that can be expected to win is smaller than that of the jackpot game d. The jackpot game e has the same number of winning balls as the jackpot game c (substantially 8 rounds), although the number of rounds notified is smaller than the jackpot game c (16 rounds). Yes.

  Further, in the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game f, it is possible to expect a specified number of prize balls in a round game of 1 to 6 rounds, but no expectation of a prize ball in a round game of 7 to 12 rounds. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be said that it is substantially a 6-round jackpot game, and the number of rounds that can be expected to win a prize ball is smaller than the number of rounds (12 rounds) notified by the round notification lamp. Therefore, even if the number of rounds to be notified of the jackpot game d and the jackpot game e are the same, the number of winning balls that can be expected to win is smaller than that of the jackpot game d and the jackpot game e.

  Further, in the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game g, it is possible to expect to obtain a prescribed number of prize balls in a round game of 1 to 8 rounds. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be said that the name and reality are 8 round big hit games. For this reason, the jackpot game g is a jackpot game c (substantial 8 rounds) and jackpot game e (() even though the number of rounds notified is smaller than the jackpot game c (16 rounds) and jackpot game e (12 rounds). The number of award balls that can be expected to be acquired is the same as that of 8 rounds. The jackpot game g has a larger number of prize balls that can be expected than the jackpot game f (substantial 6 rounds), although the number of rounds notified is smaller than the jackpot game f (12 rounds). It ’s reversed.

  In the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game h, a predetermined number of prize balls can be expected in round games of 1 to 6 rounds, but no prize balls can be expected in round games of 7 to 8 rounds. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be said that it is substantially a big hit game of 6 rounds, and the number of rounds that can be expected to win a prize ball is smaller than the number of rounds (8 rounds) notified by the round notification lamp. For this reason, even if the number of rounds to be notified is the same as the jackpot game g (8 rounds), the jackpot game h has fewer prize balls than the jackpot game g (substantially 8 rounds). The jackpot game h has the same number of winning balls as the jackpot game f (substantial 6 rounds), although the number of rounds notified is smaller than the jackpot game f (12 rounds). Yes.

  In addition, in the open / close mode of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game i, a predetermined number of prize balls can be expected in round games of 1 to 4 rounds, but no prize ball can be expected in round games of 5 to 8 rounds. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be said that it is substantially a 4-round jackpot game, and the number of rounds that can be expected to win a prize ball is smaller than the number of rounds (8 rounds) notified by the round notification lamp. Therefore, even if the number of rounds to be notified of the jackpot game i is the same as that of the jackpot game g and the jackpot game h, the number of prize balls that can be expected to be obtained is smaller than that of the jackpot game g and jackpot game h.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, before the final opening / closing of the big winning opening 24 performed in the second opening / closing mode, the big winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the first opening / closing mode. That is, the special winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the first opening / closing mode one time before the number of times of opening / closing the special winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode reaches the final number predetermined for each big hit game. For example, when the big hit game a is awarded, the number of times of opening / closing the grand prize opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode is 16 times before reaching the final number of 16 times (when it is 15 times) The special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in one open / close mode.

  Similarly, when the jackpot game b and the jackpot game d are awarded, the number of times of opening and closing the big winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode is one time before the final number of times 12 (11 times). Sometimes, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening and closing mode. Similarly, when the jackpot game c, the jackpot game e, and the jackpot game g are given, the number of times that the jackpot 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode is one time before reaching the final number of eight times. (When seven times), the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening and closing mode. Similarly, when the big hit game f and the big hit game h are awarded, the number of times of opening and closing the big winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode is one time before the final number of times reaches six times (5 times) Sometimes, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening and closing mode. Similarly, when the jackpot game i is awarded, the number of times of opening and closing the grand prize opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode is one time before reaching the final number of four times (when it is three times), The special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening and closing mode.

  Thus, even when the player is paying attention to the opening / closing mode, the player can easily specify the last opening / closing of the special winning opening 24 performed in the second opening / closing mode. For this reason, after the final opening / closing of the big winning opening 24 performed in the second opening / closing mode is performed, it is predicted that the big winning port 24 will be opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode, and a game ball is launched in vain. Can be prevented. Further, since the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening / closing mode in the round game in which the final opening / closing of the big winning opening 24 performed in the second opening / closing mode is performed, the last advantageous round game can be easily specified. In addition, since the disadvantageous round games are collectively executed after the last advantageous round game is finished, the number of rounds can be easily reduced by specifying the round game that opens and closes the special winning opening 24 in the first opening / closing mode. Can be identified.

  Further, the number of times of opening / closing the big prize opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode, that is, the number of substantial rounds, is varied according to the type of the big hit game. That is, the number of times (substantial number of rounds) for opening / closing the special winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode is set to a prescribed number corresponding to the type of jackpot game to be given among a plurality of prescribed times. The specified number of times is determined in advance, and in the present embodiment, the specified number of times is 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16.

  Then, the number of times of opening and closing the grand prize winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode reaches one of the prescribed times excluding the final number among the plurality of prescribed times before reaching the final number in the given jackpot game. Before the turn, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in a third opening and closing mode different from the first opening and closing mode.

  For example, when the big hit game a is awarded, the number of times of opening and closing the big prize opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode is before reaching the final number (16 times) in the big hit game a, and any of the numbers excluding the final number The grand prize opening 24 is opened and closed in a third opening / closing mode different from the first opening / closing mode one time before reaching the specified number of times (4 times, 6 times, 8 times, 12 times). In other words, in the big hit game a, in the round games of the fourth round, the sixth round, the eighth round, and the twelfth round, before the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode, the big winning opening in the third opening and closing mode. 24 is opened and closed.

  Similarly, when the jackpot game b or jackpot game d is awarded, the number of times the jackpot 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode is before the final number (12 times) of the jackpot game b and jackpot game d is reached. Thus, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode one time before reaching any one of the prescribed times (4 times, 6 times, and 8 times) excluding the final number. In other words, in the big hit game b and the big hit game d, in the round games of the fourth round, the sixth round, and the eighth round, before the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode, the big winning opening in the third opening and closing mode. 24 is opened and closed.

  Similarly, when jackpot game c, jackpot game e, or jackpot game g is awarded, the number of times the jackpot 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode is the final number in jackpot game c, jackpot game e, and jackpot game g. The grand opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening / closing mode before reaching the number of times (8 times) and before reaching the specified number of times (4 times, 6 times) except the final number of times. . That is, in the big hit game c, the big hit game e and the big hit game g, in the round games of the fourth round and the sixth round, before the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode, the big winning opening in the third opening and closing mode is used. 24 is opened and closed.

  Similarly, when the jackpot game f or jackpot game h is awarded, the number of times of opening / closing the jackpot 24 in the second opening / closing mode is before reaching the final number (six times) of the jackpot game f and jackpot game h. Thus, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode one time before reaching any one of the prescribed times (four times) excluding the final number. In other words, in the big hit game f and the big hit game h, before the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode.

  From the above, the player can easily determine whether or not the number of times of opening / closing the grand prize opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode reaches a specified number by paying attention to the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 24. be able to. And since the specified number of times can be the final number of times, the player can be more focused. In addition, since the first opening / closing mode is to repeat the third opening / closing mode twice, when the big winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the third opening / closing mode, until the big winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode, You can make the player think that it may be the final number of times and give a sense of tension. For this reason, the interest of the game is improved.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the big hit game, the number of times that the big prize opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode reaches the final number determined in advance for each big hit game, and the big prize opening 24 is opened in the first opening / closing mode. After that, the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode. For this reason, even a player who is paying attention to the opening / closing mode can open and close the grand prize opening 24 in the first opening / closing mode. It can be recognized that it is opening and closing. Therefore, even if the player is paying attention to the opening / closing mode, after the final opening of the big winning opening 24 performed in the second opening / closing mode is performed, the big winning port 24 is opened in the second opening / closing mode. It is possible to prevent the game ball from being unnecessarily launched in anticipation of this.

  (2) The number of times that the special winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode is set to a predetermined number corresponding to the type of jackpot game to be given among a plurality of predetermined times. For this reason, attention is paid to which is the final number among a plurality of prescribed times. Therefore, in the present invention, before reaching the final number (prescribed number) in the jackpot game given to such a player, it reaches any of the predetermined number of times excluding the final number among the plurality of specified numbers. The first prize opening 24 was opened and closed in a third opening / closing mode different from the first opening / closing mode one time before. Thereby, it can be notified that the opening / closing of the big prize opening 24 performed in the next second opening / closing mode is not the last. Further, attention can be paid to the opening / closing mode.

  (3) The main control CPU 30a has at least one of the opening time and the number of times to open / close the grand prize winning opening 24 in the first opening / closing mode and the case of opening / closing the big winning opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode. Make one different. Accordingly, by measuring either the opening time or the number of opening times, the player can easily determine whether the opening / closing mode is the first opening / closing mode or the third opening / closing mode.

  (4) Even when the number of round games is the same, the number of round games for opening and closing the big prize opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode is changed according to the type of the big hit game. For this reason, even if the number of round games is notified by the round notification lamp 51, the player cannot understand the number of round games for opening and closing the big prize opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by paying attention to when the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening and closing mode, the last round game for opening and closing the big winning hole 24 in the second opening and closing mode can be easily specified. For this reason, even if attention is paid to the opening / closing mode, it is possible to prevent the useless game ball from being fired after the last round game for opening / closing the special winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode is completed.

  (5) In a specific jackpot game (hit game b, jackpot game c, jackpot game e, jackpot game f, jackpot game h, jackpot game i), the jackpot game ends after all advantageous round games have ended. In an earlier period, all disadvantageous round games are configured to be executed together. As a result, the number of advantageous round games in the jackpot game can be made unknown to the end, and the player can be noted how many times it is played. Further, since the disadvantageous round games are collectively executed, the big hit game is not delayed compared to the case where the disadvantageous round games are executed during the advantageous round games.

  (6) The opening time of the big winning opening 24 in each round game is set according to the type of the big hit game. At the same time, the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 in the jackpot game is changed according to the type of the jackpot game. Among the types of jackpot games, the jackpot game in which the total opening time is set longer than the total opening time of the jackpot 24 in the jackpot game where the number of round games is larger than the jackpot game. Is prepared. For example, the total opening time (substantially 12 rounds) in the big hit game d of 12 rounds is set longer than the total opening time (substantially 8 rounds) of the big winning opening 24 in the 16 round big hit game c. In addition, the total opening time (substantial 8 rounds) in the eight-round jackpot game g is set to be longer than the total opening time (substantial 6 rounds) of the big winning opening 24 in the 12-round jackpot game f. Thus, among the big hit games, there is a big hit game in which the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 is set longer than the big hit game having a large number of round games. Thus, even if the player is notified by the round notification lamp 51 that the number of round games in the big hit game is small, the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 is longer than that of the big hit game with a large number of round games ( The game can be continued with the expectation that a jackpot game will be awarded (the number of real rounds is large). In other words, it is possible to provide pleasure for predicting which of the big hit games of a plurality of types of big hit games has been awarded.

  (7) Among the multiple types of jackpot games, there are jackpot games that have the same total opening time as the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 in the jackpot game that has more round games than the jackpot game. Has been. For example, the total opening time (substantially 12 rounds) in the 16-round jackpot game b and the 12-round jackpot game d is the same. Also, the total opening time (substantially 8 rounds) of the big winning opening 24 in the 16-round jackpot game c, the 12-round jackpot game e, and the 8-round jackpot game g is the same. Also, the total opening time (substantially 6 rounds) of the big winning opening 24 in the 12 round jackpot game f and the 8 round jackpot game h is the same. In this way, there is a jackpot game in which the same total opening time as the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 in the jackpot game with a large number of rounds is set. For this reason, even if the player is notified by the round notification lamp 51 that the number of rounds is not the maximum, the player receives the big prize opening 24 as much as the total opening time in the jackpot game having a larger number of rounds than the notified number of rounds. A game can be played with the expectation that it may be released. In the present embodiment, the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game is calculated by the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode.

  (8) Among the jackpot games with the largest number of round games, a number of predetermined jackpot games are prepared according to the order of the length of the total opening time from the jackpot game with the longest total opening time. Yes. For example, in the 16-round jackpot game, the top three types of real rounds are prepared. In other words, a substantial 16-round jackpot game a, a substantial 12-round jackpot game b, and a substantial 8-round jackpot game c are prepared, and a substantial 6-round or substantially 4-round jackpot game is not prepared. Thus, when the number of round games is the largest, a predetermined type of jackpot game can be executed according to the order of the length of the total opening time from the longest jackpot game. For this reason, when 16 rounds are notified by the round notification lamp 51, it is expected that there is a high possibility that the player is more advantageous than the 12th round or the 8th round even if the round is not 16 rounds. Can be made.

  (9) The jackpot game with the largest number of round games includes the jackpot game with the longest total open time, and the jackpot game with the largest number of round games has the longest jackpot game. Is most easily implemented. That is, among the 16 rounds of jackpot game a to jackpot game c, the jackpot game a having a substantial round number of 16 rounds is most easily selected. As a result, when a jackpot game with the largest number of round games is executed, the longest jackpot game is likely to be executed, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  (10) Among the multiple types of jackpot games, the jackpot with a long total opening time compared to the total opening time of the jackpot 24 in the jackpot game where the number of round games is larger than the jackpot game There are games and a big hit game with a short total opening time. For this reason, a jackpot game with a total opening time longer than the total opening time in a jackpot game with a large number of round games may be given, while a total opening time with respect to a jackpot game with a large number of round games is given. A short jackpot game may be awarded. For example, a 12-round jackpot game (a jackpot game d to a jackpot game f) may have a larger number of rounds (in the case of a jackpot game d) than a 16-round jackpot game c, while the 16-round jackpot game There is a case where the number of real rounds is smaller than the game a (in the case of the big hit game d to the big hit game f). Therefore, the length of the total opening time cannot be predicted from the number of rounds notified by the round notification lamp 51, and the player can be expected to enjoy.

  (11) Among a plurality of types of jackpot games, a jackpot with a long total opening time is set compared to the total opening time of the jackpot 24 in the jackpot game where the number of round games is less than the jackpot game. There are games and a big hit game with a short total opening time. In other words, a jackpot game with a total opening time longer than the total opening time in a jackpot game with a small number of round games may be granted, while the total opening time of the jackpot game with a small number of round games is less than the total opening time. A short jackpot game may be awarded. For example, in 12 rounds of jackpot game (jackpot game d to jackpot game f), there are cases where the number of actual rounds is larger than that of 8-round jackpot game i (in the case of jackpot game d to jackpot game f), There are cases where the number of real rounds is smaller than the 8-round jackpot game g (in the case of the jackpot game f). Therefore, the length of the total opening time cannot be predicted from the number of rounds notified by the round notification lamp 51, and the player can be expected to enjoy.

  (12) Among multiple types of jackpot games, there are jackpot games that have the same total opening time as the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 in the jackpot game where the number of round games is less than the jackpot game. Has been. In other words, there is a jackpot game in which the same total opening time as the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 in the jackpot game with a small number of rounds is set. For example, the actual number of rounds of the jackpot game b and the jackpot game d is the same. In the present embodiment, the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game is calculated by the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode. For this reason, even if the number of rounds is not the minimum, it seems that it may be released as much as the total opening time in the jackpot game with the actual number of rounds that is less than the reported number of rounds, giving the player a sense of tension be able to.

  (13) A jackpot game with a different total opening time is prepared for each round game each time. For example, 16 types of jackpot games are provided with three types of jackpot games a to jackpot games c, and 12 rounds of jackpot games are provided with three types of jackpot games d to jackpot games f. Three types of jackpot game g to jackpot game i are prepared for the eight-round jackpot game. Thereby, even if the number of rounds notified by the round notification lamp 51 is the same, a plurality of types of big hit games with different total opening times are given. For this reason, it is possible to give pleasure to predict which will be the total opening time regardless of the number of rounds.

  (14) The jackpot game that can win a prize ball and has the smallest number of round games includes the jackpot game that has the shortest total release time among the jackpot games that can win a prize ball. In addition, among the jackpot games with the smallest number of round games, the shortest jackpot game is most easily executed. For example, among 8 rounds of jackpot game g to jackpot game i, jackpot game i is most likely to be executed. As a result, when the number of rounds is “8”, among the big hit games that can win a prize ball, there is a high possibility that the big hit game with the shortest opening time will be executed, so that the player's tension is increased. Can do. Therefore, even if the big hit game with the minimum number of round games is executed, the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the jackpot game of the above embodiment, disadvantageous round games are played together, but they may not be played together. They may be distributed, or may be performed together at the beginning.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of start winning ports may be provided, and the symbol variation game may be executed for each starting winning port.
In the above embodiment, the opening time and the ending time may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be 0 seconds or 5 seconds. In addition, the opening time and the ending time may be changed for each type of jackpot game.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the opening time of the big winning opening 24 in an unfavorable round game, and interval time. For example, the opening time of the special winning opening 24 may be “100 ms”, and the interval time may be “2000 ms”.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the opening time at the time of opening and closing the special winning opening 24 in a 2nd opening / closing aspect. However, it is necessary to be longer than the opening time in the first opening / closing mode and the third opening / closing mode, and to be a time during which a winning ball can be expected. Further, it is desirable that the time is a time during which the upper limit number of game balls can be won in the big winning opening 24.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the open time and the frequency | count of opening at the time of opening and closing the special winning opening 24 in a 1st opening / closing aspect. However, it is desirable that the opening time is shorter than the opening time in the second opening / closing mode, and that the winning ball cannot be expected. For example, the opening time may be “50 ms”, and the number of opening times may be three.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the open time and the frequency | count of opening at the time of opening and closing the special winning opening 24 in a 3rd opening / closing aspect. However, it is desirable that the opening time is shorter than the opening time in the second opening / closing mode, and that the winning ball cannot be expected. For example, the opening time may be “60 ms”, and the number of opening times may be four.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of times that the grand prize winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode is before reaching the final number in the given jackpot game, and any one of the plurality of prescribed numbers excluding the final number Although the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in a third opening / closing mode different from the first opening / closing mode one time before reaching the number of times, the special winning opening 24 may not be opened / closed in the third opening / closing mode.

In the above embodiment, the round notification lamp 51 is provided, but it may not be provided.
In the above embodiment, the first opening / closing mode is different from the third opening / closing mode, but the same opening / closing mode may be used.

  In the above embodiment, a jackpot game is prepared in which the total opening time of the big winning opening 24 is set longer than a jackpot game where the number of round games is large, but either one or both may not be prepared. . For example, although the jackpot game d having a total opening time of the big winning opening 24 longer than that of the 16 round jackpot game c is prepared, one or both of them may not be prepared.

  In the above embodiment, there is a jackpot game in which the total opening time is set to be the same as the total opening time of the big prize opening 24 in the jackpot game with a large number of rounds. For example, although the jackpot game d having the same total opening time of the 16-round jackpot game b and the jackpot 24 is prepared, the jackpot game b may not be prepared.

  -In the above embodiment, among the jackpot games with the largest number of round games (16 rounds), a plurality of types determined in advance according to the order of the length of the total opening time from the jackpot game with the longest total opening time The big hit game is prepared, but it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of types, and one type may be used. Moreover, it is not necessary to prepare according to the order of the length of the total opening time. For example, the real round number of 16 rounds of jackpot game may be 12 rounds, 6 rounds, and 4 rounds.

  In the above embodiment, the longest jackpot game (big hit game a) is the most easily executed among the big hit games (big hit game a to jackpot game c) having the largest number of round games. It is not necessary. For example, the jackpot game b or jackpot game c may be most easily executed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of rounds notified by the round notification lamp 51 may differ from the number of rounds that can be expected to acquire a prize ball (the number of actual rounds). Further, although a plurality of big hit games with different numbers of rounds are provided, the number of rounds may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, out of 12 rounds of jackpot game d to jackpot game f, the probability of determining jackpot game e may be the highest probability. That is, in a big hit game (for example, a 12 round big hit game) in which the number of round games is neither the maximum (16 rounds) or the minimum (4 rounds), the total open time is the longest (substantially 12 rounds) or the shortest (substantially An intermediate (substantially 8 rounds) jackpot game that is not any of (6 rounds) may be most easily executed. In this case, it is possible to expect that an intermediate jackpot game will be executed in a jackpot game in which the number of round games is neither the maximum nor the minimum. For this reason, a sense of security can be given to the player.

  In the above embodiment, in the round game in which the final opening / closing of the grand prize opening 24 performed in the second opening / closing mode is performed, the grand prize opening 24 is opened / closed in the first opening / closing mode. In the round game immediately before the round game in which the final winning opening 24 is opened, the special winning opening 24 may be opened and closed in the first opening / closing mode. However, when opening / closing the grand prize winning opening 24 in the first opening / closing mode after opening / closing the big winning opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode, There is a risk that the maximum number of balls will be reached and the special winning opening 24 will not be opened and closed in the first opening and closing mode.

  -In the above embodiment, in the round game in which the number of times of opening / closing the grand prize opening 24 performed in the second opening / closing mode is a specified number excluding the final number, the grand prize opening 24 is opened / closed in the third opening / closing mode. In the round game immediately before the round game of the specified number of times, the special winning opening 24 may be opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode. However, when opening / closing the grand prize opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode after opening / closing the big opening 24 in the second opening / closing mode, There is a possibility that the maximum number of balls will be reached and the special winning opening 24 will not be opened and closed in the third opening and closing mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the range that can be taken as the number of real round games of the jackpot game can be specified by the notification content of the round notification lamp 51, in the upper limit (specified number of times) of the real round game outside the range that can be taken It is not necessary to open / close the special winning opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode. For example, when the round notification lamp 51 notifies that a 16-round jackpot game has been awarded, it is one of the jackpot game a to the jackpot game c, and the range (specified number of times) that can be taken as the number of real round games is: Either 16 rounds, 12 rounds, or 8 rounds. In this case, it is not necessary to open / close the special winning opening 24 in the third opening / closing mode in the fourth round or the sixth round.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the last round game in which the open / close control means opens / closes the special winning means in the second opening / closing mode, the special winning means is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode after the special winning means is opened / closed in the first opening / closing mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein:

  (B) It is provided with round notifying means for notifying the number of round games determined according to the type of jackpot game, and the opening / closing mode of special winning means in each round game is set according to the type of jackpot game, and the jackpot game The total opening time of the special winning means in the game is changed according to the type of jackpot game. Among the types of jackpot games, the number of round games is larger than the jackpot game. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a jackpot game having a total opening time set longer than a total opening time of the special winning means is prepared. Machine.

  (C) The total opening time of the special winning means in the jackpot game is calculated by the total opening time when the special winning means is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. Technical idea (b) characterized by the fact that there is a jackpot game in which the total opening time of the special winning means in the jackpot game where the number of round games is larger than the jackpot game and the same total opening time is set The gaming machine described in 1.

  (D) Among jackpot games with the largest number of round games, jackpot games for a plurality of types determined in advance are prepared according to the order of the length of the total opening time from the jackpot game with the longest total opening time. A gaming machine described in the technical concept (b) or (c),

  (E) The number of round games in the jackpot game is determined in advance, and for each round game, jackpot games with different total opening times are prepared for each predetermined type, and the number of round games is The largest jackpot game includes the jackpot game with the longest total opening time, and among the jackpot games with the largest number of round games, the longest jackpot game is most likely to be executed. The gaming machine according to any one of the technical ideas (b) to (d) characterized by the above.

  GH ... image display unit, 11 ... production display device, 12 ... special figure display device, 13 ... special figure reservation storage display device, 19 ... start winning opening, 24 ... large winning opening, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b... Main control ROM, 30c... Main control RAM, 31 .. production control board, 31a .. production control CPU, 31b .. production control ROM, 31c.

Claims (4)

A display device for displaying a symbol variation game for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols is provided, and when a predetermined jackpot result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a round game opened by the special winning means is performed a plurality of times. In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given,
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to display the jackpot result in the symbol variation game;
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the jackpot game determining means for determining the type of the jackpot game from a plurality of types of jackpot games,
Opening and closing control means for controlling the opening and closing mode of the special winning means according to the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot game determining means,
The opening / closing control means includes
In the big hit game, there are a case where the special winning means is opened and closed in at least a predetermined first opening and closing mode, and a case where the special winning means is opened and closed in a second opening and closing mode whose opening time is longer than the first opening and closing mode,
In the jackpot game, the special winning means is opened / closed in the first opening / closing mode one time before the number of times of opening / closing the special winning means in the second opening / closing mode reaches the predetermined final number for each big hit game, A gaming machine characterized in that the special winning means is opened and closed in a second opening and closing mode. Depending on the type of jackpot game, the number of times to open and close the special winning means in the second opening and closing mode is different,
The number of times of opening and closing the special winning means in the second opening and closing mode is set to a prescribed number according to the type of jackpot game to be given among a plurality of prescribed times,
The opening / closing control means includes
The number of times of opening / closing the special winning means in the second opening / closing mode is before reaching the final number in the given jackpot game, and one time before reaching the specified number of times excluding the final number among the plurality of specified number of times The special winning means is opened and closed in a third opening and closing mode different from the first opening and closing mode, and then the special winning means is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode,
The special winning means is opened and closed in the first opening and closing mode before the number of times the special winning means is opened and closed in the second opening and closing mode reaches the final number in the awarded jackpot game, and then the second opening and closing mode is set. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the special winning means is opened and closed.   The opening / closing control means makes a difference between at least one of the opening time and the number of opening times when the special winning means is opened / closed in the first opening / closing mode and when the special winning means is opened / closed in the third opening / closing mode. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: Round notification means for notifying the number of round games determined according to the type of jackpot game,
The number of round games for opening / closing the special winning means in the second opening / closing mode is changed according to the type of jackpot game even when the number of round games is the same. A gaming machine according to claim 1.