JP2014061056A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving game property related to a jackpot game.SOLUTION: When a big win is produced, the game machine uniformizes a winning probability of a jackpot symbol of 1/1 in both of a first special lottery and a second special lottery, the jackpot symbol capable of entering a game ball in a second large winning hole 58 in the jackpot state. However, the game machine changes a period when a second special generator 60 becomes an open state in a fourth round or a tenth round according to a type of the won jackpot symbol such that a case of winning the jackpot in the second special lottery is liable to fall out a probability variable state after finishing the jack pot state compared with a case of winning the jack pot in the first special lottery. Further, even when the jackpot is produced in the second special lottery, the game machine executes a jackpot game with different number of rounds in the jackpot state according to the type of the won jackpot symbol.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that has a game area in which a game ball (game medium) moves and launches a game ball in accordance with a player's operation is known. This type of gaming machine draws a lottery when a game ball wins a start winning opening provided in the game area, and starts displaying the symbols on the display means, and if the lottery result is a big hit, Stop display in a specific manner. Then, the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot state, and in the jackpot state, a plurality of predetermined jackpot games are executed, and in each jackpot game, the jackpot provided in the game area is operated to the open state, The game ball is paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball to. When the jackpot state ends, the gaming state is shifted to a normal state or a probability variation state with a higher probability of winning the jackpot than the normal state, and when the gaming state transitions to the probability variation state, it is easy to transition to the jackpot state continuously. It is trying to become.

  This type of gaming machine is provided with a special area through which a game ball won at the second grand prize opening can pass while providing the first grand prize opening and the second grand prize opening. In the N-th jackpot game, there is a game that moves the game state to a probable state after completion of the jackpot state on the condition that the game ball has passed the special area while allowing the game ball to pass through the special area. . In this type of gaming machine, when the jackpot is won, the execution pattern of the jackpot game is selected from a plurality of types of execution patterns, and when the first execution pattern is selected, a special jackpot game is selected in the Nth jackpot game. When the second grand prize opening is operated in an open state in a manner that restricts the passage of the game medium to the area and the second execution pattern is selected, the game medium to the special area in the N-th jackpot game There is a case in which the game state is shifted to the normal state and the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot state by operating the second grand prize opening in an open state without restricting the passage of the game. (See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4883820

  However, in the one disclosed in Patent Document 1, the number of jackpot games to be executed is the same when the first execution pattern is selected and when the second execution pattern is selected. The gameplay to do was monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the game performance related to the jackpot game.

  (1) The present invention is a gaming machine including a game area in which a game medium moves, and launching the game medium into the game area in response to a player's operation, wherein the first start prize provided in the game area The first lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won based on the winning of the game medium in the mouth, and the jackpot is based on the winning of the game medium in the second start winning opening provided in the gaming area The lottery means for performing the second lottery to determine whether or not the winner has been won, the normal state, the probability variation state in which the winning probability in the first lottery and the second lottery is higher than the normal state, and the first variation Game state transition for transitioning a gaming state between a plurality of gaming states including a jackpot state that starts when a jackpot is won in the lottery or the second lottery and ends when a predetermined number of jackpot games are executed And a first special role that operates between a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a first grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won. And a second special combination that operates between a winning state in which a game medium can be won in a second big prize opening provided in the gaming area and a non-winning state in which a game medium cannot be won. And a special area through which the game medium won in the second grand prize opening can pass, and when a big win is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, a predetermined N (N is an integer of 2 or more) ) The jackpot game is executed more than once, and in the Nth jackpot game of the N or more jackpot games determined in advance, the second special character is operated in a winning state, and the other jackpot games , Based on the fact that a game medium has won a prize at the first big prize opening or a game medium has won a prize at the second big prize opening. Payout control means for paying out game media, wherein the game state transition control means shifts the game state to the probability change state after the jackpot state ends when the game medium passes through the special area in the jackpot state, In the state, when the game medium does not pass through the special area, the game state is shifted to the normal state after the end of the jackpot state, and the lottery means wins the jackpot game in the first lottery when the jackpot is won. As the execution pattern, the first execution pattern or the second execution pattern may be selected. In the second lottery, when the big win is won, There is a case where any one of a plurality of types of second execution patterns is selected as an execution pattern, and when the first execution pattern is selected, the accessory control means moves to the special area in the N-th jackpot game. In the Nth jackpot game, when the second execution pattern is selected by performing normal control for operating the second special bonus item in a state in which a prize can be won in a manner that restricts the passage of the game medium, the special area In a manner that does not restrict the passage of game media to the game, special control is performed so that the second special combination is operated in a winning-ready state, and one of the plurality of types of second execution patterns is selected in the second lottery. The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that a jackpot game is executed a different number of times when selected and when the other second execution pattern is selected.

  In the present invention, when the jackpot is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, the second special combination is operated so that the game medium can be won in the second jackpot in the Nth jackpot game. In the case where the game medium has won the second grand prize opening and has passed through the special area, the gaming state is shifted to the probable state after the end of the big hit state. However, in the present invention, when the first execution pattern is selected in the first lottery, the second special combination is operated so as to restrict the passage of the game medium to the specific area so as not to shift to the probability change state. On the other hand, when the second execution pattern is selected in the first lottery or the second lottery, the second special combination is operated so as not to restrict the passage of the game medium to the specific area, and the probability change state I am trying to migrate to. Thereby, in this invention, when the jackpot is won in the first lottery and the case where the jackpot is won in the second lottery, the ease of shifting to the probability change state is different.

  In the present invention, the jackpot game is executed a different number of times when one of the plurality of second execution patterns is selected in the second lottery and when the other second execution pattern is selected. Therefore, even if the jackpot is won in the second lottery, the number of game media paid out in the jackpot state can be made different depending on the type of the selected second execution pattern.

  (2) Further, the present invention is a gaming machine including a game area in which a game medium moves, and launching the game medium in the game area in accordance with a player's operation, wherein the first start provided in the game area A first lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is won based on the winning of a game medium in a winning opening, and a jackpot based on the winning of a gaming medium in a second start winning opening provided in the gaming area A lottery means for performing a second lottery to determine whether or not the winning lot, a normal state, a probabilistic state having a higher probability of winning a jackpot in the first lottery and the second lottery than the normal state, A gaming state in which a gaming state is shifted between a plurality of gaming states including a jackpot state that starts when a jackpot is won in one lottery or the second lottery and ends when a predetermined number of jackpot games are executed. A first special that operates between a row control means and a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a first grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won. A second special combination that operates between a winning combination state in which a game medium can be won in a second big prize opening provided in the gaming area and a non-winning state in which a gaming medium cannot be won. And a special area through which the game medium won in the second grand prize opening can pass, and when a big win is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, a predetermined N (N is 2 or more) Integer) or more jackpot games are executed, and in the Nth jackpot game among the N or more jackpot games determined in advance, the second special bonus is operated in a winning state, and other jackpot games are played. And a bonus control means for operating the first special prize in a state where a prize can be awarded, and a fact that a game medium is won in the first big prize opening or a game medium is won in the second big prize opening. Payout control means for paying out the game medium, and the game state transition control means, when the game medium passes through the special area in the big hit state, to shift the game state to the probability change state after the big hit state, When the game medium does not pass through the special area in the jackpot state, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state after the jackpot state ends, and the lottery means wins a jackpot when the jackpot is won in the first lottery. In some cases, the first execution pattern or the second execution pattern is selected as the game execution pattern. In the second lottery, when the jackpot is won, There is a case where a second execution pattern is selected as a technique execution pattern, and when the first execution pattern is selected, the accessory control means determines whether the game medium to the special area is played in the N-th jackpot game. In the Nth jackpot game, when the second execution pattern is selected by performing normal control for operating the second special character in a state in which winning can be made in a manner that restricts passage, a game medium to the special area Special control is performed to operate the second special character in a state in which a prize can be awarded in a manner that does not restrict the passage of the second special pattern, and when the second execution pattern is selected in the first lottery and the second execution pattern in the second lottery The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot game is executed a different number of times from the selected case.

  In the present invention, when the jackpot is won in the first lottery and the case where the jackpot is won in the second lottery, the second execution pattern is changed in the first lottery after changing the ease of transition to the probability variation state. Since the number of jackpot games is executed differently between the case where the second execution pattern is selected in the second lottery and the second execution pattern is selected, even if the second execution pattern that can shift to the probability change state is selected, Depending on whether the two execution patterns are selected in the first lottery or the second lottery, the number of game media to be paid out in the big win state can be made different.

  (3) Further, the present invention is a gaming machine including a game area in which a game medium moves, and launching the game medium in the game area in accordance with a player's operation, wherein the first start provided in the game area A first lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is won based on the winning of a game medium in a winning opening, and a jackpot based on the winning of a gaming medium in a second start winning opening provided in the gaming area A lottery means for performing a second lottery to determine whether or not the winning lot, a normal state, a probabilistic state having a higher probability of winning a jackpot in the first lottery and the second lottery than the normal state, A gaming state in which a gaming state is shifted between a plurality of gaming states including a jackpot state that starts when a jackpot is won in one lottery or the second lottery and ends when a predetermined number of jackpot games are executed. A first special that operates between a row control means and a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a first grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won. A second special combination that operates between a winning combination state in which a game medium can be won in a second big prize opening provided in the gaming area and a non-winning state in which a gaming medium cannot be won. And a special area through which the game medium won in the second grand prize opening can pass, and when a big win is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, a predetermined N (N is 2 or more) Integer) or more jackpot games are executed, and in the Nth jackpot game among the N or more jackpot games determined in advance, the second special bonus is operated in a winning state, and other jackpot games are played. And a bonus control means for operating the first special prize in a state where a prize can be awarded, and a fact that a game medium is won in the first big prize opening or a game medium is won in the second big prize opening. Payout control means for paying out the game medium, and the game state transition control means, when the game medium passes through the special area in the big hit state, to shift the game state to the probability change state after the big hit state, When the game medium does not pass through the special area in the jackpot state, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state after the jackpot state ends, and the lottery means wins a jackpot when the jackpot is won in the first lottery. In some cases, the first execution pattern or the second execution pattern is selected as the game execution pattern. In the second lottery, when the jackpot is won, There is a case where a second execution pattern is selected as a technique execution pattern, and when the first execution pattern is selected, the accessory control means determines whether the game medium to the special area is played in the N-th jackpot game. In the Nth jackpot game, when the second execution pattern is selected by performing normal control for operating the second special character in a state in which winning can be made in a manner that restricts passage, a game medium to the special area Special control is performed to operate the second special character in a state in which a prize can be won in a manner that does not restrict the passage of the first special pattern, and when the first execution pattern is selected in the first lottery and the second execution pattern in the second lottery The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot game is executed a different number of times from the selected case.

  In the present invention, when the jackpot is won in the first lottery and the jackpot is won in the second lottery, the first execution pattern in the first lottery is made different in the ease of transition to the probability variation state. Since the jackpot game is executed a different number of times depending on whether the second execution pattern is selected in the second lottery, the first execution pattern that cannot be shifted to the probability variation state is selected. The number of game media to be paid out in the jackpot state can be made different depending on whether or not the second execution pattern that can be transferred is selected.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the N-th jackpot game, the accessory control means is configured such that a predetermined number of game media have won the second grand prize opening or a predetermined mode. The Nth jackpot game is terminated based on the fact that the second special combination has been operated, and as the special control, the second special combination is controlled in such a manner that the game medium cannot pass through the special area. In a mode in which the game medium can pass through the special area after a predetermined number of game media have reached a period in which the predetermined number of game media can win the second big prize opening. A first special control for operating the second special bonus item in a winable state, and a period in which the second special bonus is operated in a winable state in a manner in which a game medium cannot pass through the special area. , Predetermined number Second special control for operating the second special bonus item in a state in which the game medium can pass through the special area without reaching a period during which the game medium can win the second grand prize opening. When the second execution pattern is selected, the first special control or the second special control is performed in the N-th jackpot game according to the type of the selected second execution pattern. May be.

  In this way, when the first special control is performed, the N-th jackpot game is completed before the second special combination is operated in such a manner that the game medium can pass through the special area. However, when the second special control is performed, the N-th jackpot game is not completed before the second special combination is operated in such a manner that the game medium can pass through the special area. Can be.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the accessory control means is a case where the first execution pattern is selected, and the bonus game of the predetermined M or more (M is an integer larger than N) times or more. In the case of executing, when the normal control is performed in the M-th jackpot game and the second execution pattern is selected, when the predetermined M or more jackpot game is executed, The special control may be performed in the jackpot game.

  In this way, when the second execution pattern for executing the jackpot game of M times or more determined in advance is selected, a situation has occurred in which the game medium does not pass through the special area in the Nth jackpot game. However, if the game medium passes through the special area in the M-th jackpot game, the game state can be shifted to the probability change state.

  (6) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the game machine normally operates between a state of assisting the winning of the game medium in the second start winning opening and a state of not assisting the winning of the game medium in the second starting winning opening. In the normal state, the accessory control means is more likely to win the game medium in the first start winning port than in the second start winning port, and in the certain change state, the first start winning component. The normal accessory may be operated so that the second start winning opening is easier to win the game medium than the opening.

  In this way, the first lottery is likely to be performed in the normal state, and the second lottery is likely to be performed in the probable state, so that the big win is won in the normal state and the big win is won in the probable state. The ease of transition to the probability change state can be made different.

  (7) Further, the present invention is a gaming machine that includes a game area in which a game medium moves, and that fires the game medium to the game area in response to a player's operation, wherein the first start provided in the game area A first lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is won based on the winning of a game medium in a winning opening, and a jackpot based on the winning of a gaming medium in a second start winning opening provided in the gaming area A lottery means for performing a second lottery to determine whether or not the winning lot, a normal state, a probabilistic state having a higher probability of winning a jackpot in the first lottery and the second lottery than the normal state, A gaming state in which a gaming state is shifted between a plurality of gaming states including a jackpot state that starts when a jackpot is won in one lottery or the second lottery and ends when a predetermined number of jackpot games are executed. A special control that operates between a row control means and a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won; When a special area through which the game medium won in the big prize opening can pass and a big win is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, a predetermined N (N is an integer of 2 or more) times or more A bonus control means for executing a jackpot game and operating the special prizes in a winable state in each jackpot game; and a payout control means for paying out the game media based on the winning of the game media at the jackpot The gaming state transition control means shifts the gaming state to the probability change state after the jackpot state ends when the game medium passes through the special area in the jackpot state, In the state, when the game medium does not pass through the special area, the game state is shifted to the normal state after the end of the big hit state, and the lottery means is the big hit game in the first lottery when the big win is won. The first execution pattern or the second execution pattern may be selected as the execution pattern of the game, and in the second lottery, when the jackpot is won, one of a plurality of types of second execution patterns is selected as the execution pattern of the jackpot game When the first execution pattern is selected, the bonus control means can win the special bonus in a mode in which the game medium cannot pass through the special area in each jackpot game. When the second execution pattern is selected, the Nth jackpot game among the N or more jackpot games determined in advance is selected. In the manner that the special medium can pass through the special area in a manner that allows the game medium to pass through, the special feature is operated in a state where the prize can be won, and in other jackpot games, the game medium cannot pass through the special area. When the special combination is operated in a winning-enabled state and one of the second execution patterns is selected in the second lottery and the other second execution pattern is selected. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is characterized by executing different numbers of jackpot games.

  In the present invention, when the jackpot is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, the special feature is operated in a state in which the winning combination is possible in each jackpot game, and the game medium wins the big prize opening and the special area is set. If the game passes, the game state is shifted to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot state. However, in the present invention, when the first execution pattern is selected in the first lottery, the special medium is operated so that the game medium won in the big prize opening cannot pass through the specific area, and the probability change state On the other hand, when the second execution pattern is selected in the first lottery or the second lottery, the game medium that has won the big prize opening can pass through the specific area. It is possible to move to a certain change state by operating special actors. Thereby, in this invention, when the jackpot is won in the first lottery and the case where the jackpot is won in the second lottery, the ease of shifting to the probability change state is different.

  In the present invention, the jackpot game is executed a different number of times when one of the plurality of second execution patterns is selected in the second lottery and when the other second execution pattern is selected. Therefore, even if the jackpot is won in the second lottery, the number of game media paid out in the jackpot state can be made different depending on the type of the selected second execution pattern.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the game board of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the 2nd big winning opening of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the state display part of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the variation type of a symbol and variation time in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the drive control of the special accessory of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation timing of the special accessory of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation timing of the special accessory of the game machine of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment plays a game using game balls (game media) lent out from the game hall, and is provided inside the gaming machine with an outer frame 2 that forms the outer surface of the gaming machine. A game board 6 that forms a game area 4 in which a game ball moves, a glass unit 8 that makes the game board 6 visible and non-contactable by the player, and a front frame 10 to which the glass unit 8 is attached. ing.

  The portion of the front frame 10 that surrounds the glass unit 8 is made of a translucent material that transmits light, and the portion that is made of the translucent material has a production light for exciting the game. And a plurality of front frame lamps 12 are provided. Speakers 14 are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front frame 10 and on the left and right parts of the lower part to output a production sound for exciting the game.

  In addition, an upper plate 16 for storing game balls is provided at the lower center of the front frame 10, and a game ball is paid out to the player from the gaming machine on the left side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16. The outlet 18 is provided. Further, a grip unit 20 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 10, and when the player performs an operation of rotating the grip unit 20 clockwise toward the gaming machine, the grip unit 20 is not shown provided inside the gaming machine. The launching device is activated so that a game ball is launched into the game area 4. Note that the launching device of this embodiment can launch 99 gaming balls per minute (1.65 per second).

  A supply port 22 for supplying game balls from the upper plate 16 to the launching device is provided on the right side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16. Below the upper plate 16, a lower plate 24 is provided for storing excess game balls when the game balls cannot be stored in the upper plate 16.

  In addition, an effect button 26 is provided on the front side of the edge of the upper plate 16, and when the player operates the effect button 26, the effect performed on the gaming machine changes.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing an external configuration of the game board 6 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is provided with an outer rail 28 in a circular shape, and a region surrounded by the outer rail 28 is a game region 4 in which a game ball moves. In addition, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28 at the left end of the game area 4, and the outer rail 28 and the inner rail 30 are fired (not shown) provided below the game board 6. The game ball launched from the device is guided to the game area 4.

  In the center of the game board 6, there is an effect unit 36 including a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display part) for displaying an effect image for exciting the game and a display frame 34 formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display 32. Is provided. This display frame 34 has a portion made of a semi-transparent material that transmits light, and inside the portion made of the semi-transparent material, effects light for exciting the game is output. A plurality of display frame lamps 38 are provided.

  In this embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball launched from the launching device passes through the game area 4 on the left side or the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. It comes to fall. A large number of game nails (not shown) are struck in the game area 4 so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6 so that the moving direction of the game balls moving in the game area 4 changes randomly. .

  In addition, an opening 40 through which a game ball falling through the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 can pass is formed on the left side of the display frame 34, and the game ball that has passed through the opening 40 is provided in the display frame 34. It passes through the passage 42 and falls on a stage 44 provided below the liquid crystal display 32. The upper surface of the stage 44 is a smooth curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 44 and the glass unit 8 so that the game ball can drop downward from the stage 44. The stage 44 drops onto the stage 44 from the passage 42. The game ball is reciprocated left and right on the stage 44 and then falls downward from the vicinity of the center of the stage 44.

  A first start winning opening 46 is provided below the center of the stage 44 through which a game ball dropped downward from the vicinity of the center of the stage 44 can be won. The first start winning opening 46 has a built-in sensor for detecting that a game ball has been won, and is configured such that when the game ball wins, the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine. Each time a game ball wins 46, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out to the player, and a first special lottery is performed to determine whether or not the jackpot is true.

  The game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 is provided with a passing gate 48 through which game balls pass without being collected inside the game machine. This passing gate 48 has a built-in sensor for detecting that a game ball has passed, and a normal lottery that determines whether or not a normal hit is made each time the game ball passes through the passing gate 48 is performed.

  Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a second start winning opening 50 is provided below the passing gate 48 so that when a game ball is won, the game ball is collected inside the game machine. The second start winning opening 50 incorporates a sensor for detecting that a game ball has been won, and is provided with an ordinary accessory 52 having a pair of members having symmetrical shapes. The second start winning opening 50 is configured to be operable between a reduced state in which a game ball is difficult to win (a state in which no winning is assisted) and an enlarged state in which the game ball is easily won (a state in which winning is assisted). . The ordinary accessory 52 incorporates a drive device such as a solenoid for operating a pair of members, and is controlled so as to be in an enlarged state under a predetermined condition when the normal winning is won in the normal lottery. Each time a game ball wins the second start winning opening 50, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is paid out to the player, and a second special lottery is performed to determine whether or not the jackpot is won.

  Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a first big winning port 54 is provided below the second start winning port 50, and when the game ball is won, the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine. The first grand prize opening 54 incorporates a sensor for detecting that a game ball has won, and is provided with a first special accessory 56 having a plate-like member that closes the first big prize opening 54. One special character 56 is configured to be operable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot win a prize in the first grand prize opening 54 (a state in which a prize cannot be won) and an open state in which a game ball can be won (a state in which a prize can be won). Has been. The first special object 56 has a built-in driving device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-like member, and is in a big hit state that starts when a big win is won in the first special lottery or the second special lottery under predetermined conditions. It is controlled to be in the open state. Each time a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 54, a predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out to the player.

  The game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 is provided below the first big prize opening 54 with a second big prize opening 58 for collecting the game ball inside the gaming machine when the game ball is won. The second grand prize opening 58 includes a sensor for detecting that a game ball has won, and a second special object 60 including a plate-like member that closes the second big prize opening 58 is provided. 2 The special bonus 60 is configured to be operable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won in the second grand prize opening 58 (a state in which a prize cannot be awarded) and an open state in which a game ball can be awarded (a state in which a prize can be awarded). Has been. And the 2nd special object 60 incorporates drive devices, such as a solenoid which operates a plate-shaped member, and is controlled so that it may be in an open state under a predetermined condition in a big hit state. Each time a game ball wins the second big prize opening 58, a predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out to the player.

  FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are perspective views showing the second grand prize winning opening 58 in which the second special accessory 60 is in an open state. As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the second grand prize winning port 58 of the present embodiment is composed of a special area 64 provided on the left side and a normal area 66 provided on the right side. Among these, the special area 64 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has passed, and is provided with a special accessory 68 including a plate-like member that closes the special area 64. As shown in FIG. 3B, a closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 (passable state) and an open state where the game ball can pass through the special area 64 as shown in FIG. In an operable state). The special accessory 68 incorporates a drive device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-like member, and is controlled so as to be opened under a predetermined condition in the big hit state. Accordingly, the special area 64 is configured such that even if the second special combination 60 is in the open state, the game ball cannot pass unless the special combination 68 is in the open state.

  The normal area 66 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has passed, but there is no plate-like member that closes the normal area 66, and the second special object 60 is open. A game ball can pass through.

  When the second special combination 60 is in the open state and the special combination 68 is in the open state, most of the game balls that win the second big prize opening 58 pass through the special area 64. If the player continues to fire the game ball, the game ball easily passes through the special area 64.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an out port 62 is provided at the bottom of the game area 4 to collect game balls that have dropped from the game area 4 without winning any of the game holes. .

  The game ball launching device is configured such that the shooting output of the game ball is changed by adjusting the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 shown in FIG. 1, and when the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 is small, The game ball is launched so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32. When the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 is large, the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. A game ball is fired.

  Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 according to the game situation, and the game ball falls in the left game area 4 or passes through the opening 40, the passage 42, and the stage 44, and the first start prize. The game ball is fired so as to win the mouth 46 (left-handed), or the game ball falls on the right game area 4 so that the game ball passes through the passing gate 48, or the second start winning port 50 The game ball is fired (right-handed) so that the game ball wins or the game ball wins in the first big winning port 54 or the second big winning port 58.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the game ball falls on the left game area 4, the game ball does not pass through the passing gate 48, and the second start winning opening 50 and the first big winning opening 54 are provided. When the game ball does not win the second big prize opening 58 and the game ball falls on the game area 4 on the right side, the game ball will not win the first start prize opening 46. It has become.

  Further, on the lower right side of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4, a state display unit 70 is provided that indicates various states of the gaming machine by turning on and off lights such as lamps.

  FIG. 4 is a front view illustrating an external configuration of the state display unit 70. As shown in FIG. 4, the status display unit 70 includes a normal symbol display unit 72, a normal hold display unit 74, a first special symbol display unit 76, a first special hold display unit 78, a second special symbol display unit 80, 2 A special hold display section 82 and a game state display section 84 are provided.

  The normal symbol display unit 72 is composed of two lamps. When a normal lottery is performed, the normal symbols are variably displayed by blinking the two lamps, and the normal symbols are stopped by turning on or off the two lamps. Display the result of the normal lottery.

  The normal hold display unit 74 is composed of two lamps, and the normal display cannot be started when the normal symbol cannot be started, such as when the normal symbol is already being displayed when the game ball passes through the passing gate 48. The number of times that the variable display of symbols is held is displayed, and the number of times of holding 0 to 4 times is displayed by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking two lamps.

  The first special symbol display unit 76 is configured by a 7-segment display, and when the first special lottery is performed, the 7-segment display is blinked to variably display the first special symbol and display a numerical value on the 7-segment display. Thus, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the first special lottery is displayed.

  The first special hold display section 78 is composed of two lamps, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, for example, when the first special symbol is already being displayed in a variable manner when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 46. The number of times that the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended due to the inability to start is displayed, and the number of times of suspension is 0 to 4 times depending on the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps Is displayed.

  The second special symbol display unit 80 is configured by a 7-segment display, and when the second special lottery is performed, the second special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display, and a numerical value is displayed on the 7-segment display. Thus, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the second special lottery is displayed.

  The second special hold display section 82 is composed of two lamps, and the second special symbol is variably displayed when the second special symbol is already variably displayed when the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 50. The number of times that the variation display of the second special symbol is suspended due to the inability to start is displayed, and the number of times of suspension is 0 to 4 times depending on the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps Is displayed.

  The gaming state display unit 84 includes six lamps, and displays the currently set gaming state type by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the six lamps. In this embodiment, when the big win is won in the normal state (low probability state), the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the winning probability of jackpot is set higher than the normal state, and the first special lottery or the second special lottery Four types of gaming states are set: a jackpot state to be started, and a short-time state in which the first special lottery or the second special lottery is executed frequently by shortening the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to display which gaming state is set by a combination of lighting, extinguishing or blinking the six lamps.

  FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a control board including a main board 100 and a sub board 102. The functions of each board such as the main board 100 and the sub-board 102 include various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, This is realized by software including a given program stored in advance in a ROM or the like.

  The main board 100 has inputs such as a pass gate sensor 104, a first start prize port sensor 106, a second start prize port sensor 108, a first large prize port sensor 110, a special area sensor 112, a normal area sensor 114, a payout sensor 116, and the like. In response to the input signal from the means, various calculations for executing the game are performed, and based on the calculation result, the state display driving device 120, the normal accessory driving device 122, the first special accessory driving device 124, the first 2 Controls the operation of output means such as the special character driving device 126, the special character driving device 128, and the payout device 130.

  In addition, the sub-board 102 receives the signal sent from the main board 100 and the input signal from the effect button switch 150, and performs various calculations for executing the effects in accordance with the progress of the game. Based on the above, operation control of the effect devices 176 such as the effect display device 170, the sound device 172, and the effect product driving device 174 is performed.

  The main board 100 includes a random number generation unit 210, a normal lottery unit 220, a normal display control unit 222, a normal accessory control unit 224, a first special lottery unit 230, a second special lottery unit 235, a special display control unit 240, a game The state transition control means 250, the special accessory control means 260, the payout control means 270, the communication control means 280, and the main memory 290 are configured.

  The random number generation means 210 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery, and is realized by a random number generator for generating hardware random numbers or a program for generating software random numbers. For example, the software random number can be generated based on a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The normal lottery means 220 obtains a random value (lottery random value) from the random number generator 210 based on a passing signal from the passing gate sensor 104 that operates every time one game ball passes the passing gate 48. Then, a normal random number acquisition process to be stored in the normal random number storage unit 2912 of the main memory 290 is performed, and a normal lottery is performed to determine whether the random number stored in the normal random number storage unit 2912 is normal or not. In the normal lottery, the normal lottery means 220 performs a normal success / failure determination process, a normal variation determination process, and the like.

  The normal success / failure determination process is a process for determining whether or not the normal win is won. In the normal success / failure determination process, the normal lottery means 220 first uses the normal lottery table from among a plurality of types of normal lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to perform the random number determination process. Is determined according to the gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the normal lottery table A and the normal lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage unit 2910. In each normal lottery table, a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) are stored. Each of the numerical values) is associated with a normal hit or loss. In detail, in the normal lottery table A, the correspondence between the normal win or loss and a plurality of random numbers is set so that the normal win is won with a probability of about 1/100. Correspondences between the normal hit and a plurality of random numbers are set so that the normal win is won with a probability of one. The normal lottery means 220 selects the normal lottery table A when the gaming state is neither the probability change state nor the short time state, and selects the normal lottery table B when the game state is the probability change state or the short time state. .

  Then, the normal lottery means 220 refers to the selected normal lottery table, and determines whether or not a random number value corresponding to one random number value read from the normal random number storage means 2912 is associated with a normal hit. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the normal winning is won.

  The normal lottery means 220 sets the normal winning flag in the flag storage means 2916 of the main memory 290 when the normal win is won, and sets the normal win flag to the ON state. Set the flag to the OFF state.

  The normal variation determination process is a process for determining which of the plurality of variation types the variation type of the normal symbol according to the gaming state. In the normal variation determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines that the variation type of the normal symbol is normal variation 1 when the gaming state is neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state, and the game state is the probability variation state or the time reduction state. The normal symbol variation type is determined as normal variation 2.

  The normal lottery means 220, when the random number value is stored in the normal random number storage means 2912, when the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner and the normal actor 52 is not in operation, the normal lottery execution opportunity. However, if the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner or the normal accessory 52 is in operation, the normal lottery is suspended. When the normal symbol is stopped and the normal accessory 52 is not in operation, the normal lottery means 220 immediately reads the random number value for one time read from the normal random number storage means 2912 as the execution chance of the normal lottery comes. Regular lottery.

  Here, when a pass signal is further input from the pass gate sensor 104 while the normal lottery is on hold, the normal lottery means 220 acquires a random value from the random number generation means 210 based on the pass signal. Random value values are stored in the normal random number storage means 2912 with a limit of four random number values. When the execution chance of the normal lottery comes, the normal lottery is performed for one random number value read from the normal random number storage unit 2912 in the FIFO (First In First Out) format. In the state where the random number values for four times are stored in the ordinary random number storage unit 2912, the normal lottery unit 220 does not store the random number value in the ordinary random number storage unit 2912 even if the passage signal is input from the passage gate sensor 104. .

  The normal display control means 222 is a means for controlling the state display driving device 120 based on the lottery result of the normal lottery, and performs normal symbol display control processing and normal hold display control processing.

  In the normal symbol display control process, the normal symbol display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 for a variation time corresponding to the variation type of the normal symbol determined in the normal variation determination process. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 according to whether or not the normal winning flag is turned on in the normal winning / decision determination process, The normal symbol display section 72 displays the result of the normal lottery.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation type is the normal variation 1, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 30 seconds, and when the variation type is the normal variation 2, it is normal. The symbol variation time is set to 5 seconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time state, the variation type of the normal symbol is determined to be the normal variation 1, whereby the variation time of the normal symbol is 30. When the game state at the time when the normal lottery is set is the probability variation state or the short time state, the variation type of the normal symbol is determined as the normal variation 2 and the variation time of the normal symbol is 5 seconds. Therefore, when the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state, the execution chance of the normal lottery comes more frequently.

  In the normal hold display control process, the normal display control unit 222 turns on, turns off, or blinks the two lamps of the normal hold display unit 74 in accordance with the number of random numbers stored in the normal random number storage unit 2912. Depending on the combination, the number of hold times from 0 to 4 is displayed.

  The ordinary accessory control means 224 is a means for controlling the ordinary accessory driving device 122 based on the lottery result of the ordinary lottery, and performs the ordinary accessory control processing 1, the ordinary accessory control processing 2, and the like.

  In the normal actor control process 1, when the gaming state is neither the probability change state nor the short-time state, it is normal until 0.5 seconds elapses when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a normal winning. The drive control of the normal accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the accessory 52 is in an enlarged state.

  In the normal accessory control process 2, when the game state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state, the normal accessory is displayed until 5 seconds elapses when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating winning in the normal win. The drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so that 52 is in an enlarged state.

  Therefore, in the normal accessory control process 1, the normal accessory 52 operates so that the ease of winning the game ball to the second start winning opening 50 is hardly increased, but in the normal accessory control process 2, the second start The ordinary accessory 52 operates so that the ease of winning a game ball in the winning opening 50 increases.

  The first special lottery means 230 receives a random number value (from the random number generating means 210 based on a winning signal from the first starting prize port sensor 106 that operates each time one game ball wins the first starting prize slot 46. A random number for lottery) is acquired and stored in the first special random number storage unit 2914 of the main memory 290, and a first jackpot is determined for the random value stored in the first special random number storage unit 2914 The first special lottery is performed. In the first special lottery, the first special lottery means 230 performs a first success / failure determination process, a first symbol determination process, a first variation determination process, and the like.

  The first success / failure determination process is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot is won. In the first winner determination process, the first special lottery means 230 first uses any of the winner lottery tables among a plurality of types of winner lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to determine the random number. It is determined according to the gaming state whether to perform.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage unit 2910 stores a success / failure lottery table A and a success / failure lottery table B as shown in FIG. In each success / failure lottery table, a jackpot or lose is associated with each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535). Specifically, in the success / failure lottery table A, a correspondence relationship between the jackpot / losing and a plurality of random numbers is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/399, and in the success / failure lottery table B, about 1/39. Correspondences between jackpots or loses and a plurality of random numbers are set so that jackpots are won by probability. Then, the first special lottery means 230 selects the success / failure lottery table A when the gaming state is the normal state, and selects the success / failure lottery table B when the gaming state is the probability change state.

  Then, the first special lottery means 230 refers to the selected lottery table, and whether or not the random number value that matches the random number value read from the first special random number storage means 2914 is associated with the jackpot. By determining whether or not the jackpot is won.

  The first special lottery means 230 sets the jackpot winning flag in the flag storage means 2916 to the ON state when the jackpot is won, and sets the jackpot winning flag to the OFF state when it is lost. Set.

  In the first symbol determination process, when the jackpot is won in the first winning / deciding determination process, 10 round symbols A (first execution pattern), 10 round symbols B (second execution pattern), 16 round symbols (second execution pattern) ) Is a process for determining which jackpot symbol is won. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a symbol lottery table A and a symbol lottery table B as shown in FIG. 7 are stored in the lottery table storage unit 2910. In the first symbol determination process, the first special lottery unit 230 is The random number determination process is performed using the symbol lottery table A. Specifically, in the symbol lottery table A, a 10-round symbol A is won with a probability of about 50/100, a 10-round symbol B is won with a probability of about 48/100, and a 16-round symbol with a probability of about 2/100. In order to win, one of the jackpot symbols is associated with each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535).

  Then, the first special lottery means 230 refers to the symbol lottery table A, and the random number value that matches the one random number value read out from the first special random number storage means 2914 in the FIFO format is assigned to any one of the multiple types of jackpot symbols. By determining whether it is associated, it is determined which of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols has been won.

  Then, the first special lottery means 230 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning jackpot symbol in the flag storage means 2916 to the ON state.

  The first variation determination process is a process of determining which of the plurality of variation types is the variation type of the first special symbol depending on whether or not the jackpot is won. In the first variation determination process, the first special lottery unit 230 first uses any variation lottery table among a plurality of types of variation lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 2910 of the main memory 290 to perform a random number determination process. Will be decided according to whether the jackpot is won or not.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage unit 2910 stores a variable lottery table A and a variable lottery table B as shown in FIG. In each variation lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) corresponds to one of the variation types of super reach 1, super reach 2, normal reach, and no reach. It is attached. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, in the super reach 1 and the super reach 2, the variable lottery table A has a higher selection probability than the variable lottery table B, but the normal reach is in the variable lottery table B. However, the selection probability is higher than that of the variable lottery table A. In the variable lottery table A, the selection probability is high in the order of super reach 1> super reach 2> normal reach. In the variable lottery table B, the selection probability is high in the order of normal reach> super reach 2> super reach 1. It has become. In addition, “no reach” is not a lottery object in the variable lottery table A.

  Then, the first special lottery means 230 selects the variable lottery table A when the big win is won in the first winning / deciding process, and selects the variable lottery table B when it is lost in the first hit / fail determining process. select.

  Then, the first special lottery means 230 refers to the selected fluctuation lottery table and determines to which of a plurality of fluctuation types the random value that matches the random value acquired from the random number generator 210 is associated. By doing so, it is determined which of a plurality of variation types has been won, and the variation type of the first special symbol is determined as the selected variation type.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when super reach 1 is determined, the jackpot is most often won, and when super reach 2 is determined, the jackpot is winning. When the normal reach is determined, the jackpot is most often won, so the expectation for winning the jackpot is different for each of the plurality of variable types with reach.

  Further, the first special lottery means 230, when the random number value is stored in the first special random number storage means 2914, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, and the second special lottery is suspended. If it is not played and the gaming state is not a big win state, the first special lottery is performed immediately after the execution timing of the first special lottery has arrived. However, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed. If there is, or the second special lottery is put on hold, or the gaming state is a jackpot state, the first special lottery is put on hold.

  Then, the first special lottery means 230 temporarily performs a first success / failure determination process, a first symbol determination process, and a first variation determination process to perform a so-called pre-reading effect on the random number value for which the first special lottery is suspended. 1 special lottery, a temporary determination result indicating whether or not a big hit, a temporary determination result indicating which of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols was won, and which of a plurality of variable types was won A temporary determination result indicating that is obtained. However, in the provisional first special lottery, the winning flag setting process is not performed.

  The first special lottery means 230, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, there is no second special lottery being held, and the gaming state is not the big hit state, the first special lottery means 230 A first success / failure determination process, a first symbol determination process, and a first variation determination process are performed for one random number value read from the first special random number storage unit 2914 immediately after the execution opportunity has arrived.

  Here, if a winning signal is further input from the first start winning port sensor 106 in a state where the first special lottery or the second special lottery is held, the first special lottery means 230 will receive the first start winning prize. Based on the winning signal from the mouth sensor 106, the random number value is obtained from the random number generation means 210, and the random number value is stored in the first special random number storage means 2914 up to four random number values. Then, when the execution opportunity of the first special lottery comes, the first special lottery is performed for one random number value read out from the first special random number storage unit 2914 in the FIFO format. Then, in a state where the random number values for four times are stored in the first special random number storage unit 2914, the first special lottery unit 230 does not receive the first special random number even if the winning signal is input from the first start winning port sensor 106. No random value is stored in the storage means 2914.

  Note that the first special lottery means 230 determines the random number in the first winning / decision determination process when the jackpot winning flag is set to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 when the execution trigger of the first special lottery comes. In the first variation determination process, the variation type of the first special symbol is determined without reach in the first variation determination process.

  The second special lottery means 235 receives a random number value (from the random number generating means 210 based on a winning signal from the second starting prize opening sensor 108 that operates every time one game ball wins the second starting prize opening 50. A random number for lottery) is acquired and stored in the second special random number storage unit 2915 of the main memory 290, and a second special random number acquisition process is performed to determine whether the random number stored in the second special random number storage unit 2915 is a big hit The second special lottery is performed. In the second special lottery, the second special lottery means 235 performs a second win / fail determination process, a second symbol determination process, a second variation determination process, and the like.

  The second success / failure determination process and the second variation determination process are the same as the above-described first success / failure determination process and the first variation determination process. With reference to the success / failure lottery table A or the success / failure lottery table B shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won. In the second variation determination process, FIG. The variation type of the second special symbol is determined with reference to the variation lottery table A or the variation lottery table B shown.

  Also, in the second symbol determination process, unlike the first symbol determination process, the second special lottery means 235 performs a random number determination process using the symbol lottery table B to obtain a 16 round symbol (second execution pattern), a four round symbol. It is determined which jackpot symbol of the (second execution pattern) is won. Specifically, in the symbol lottery table B, a plurality of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535) are selected so that a 16-round symbol is won with a probability of about 50/100 and a 4-round symbol is won with a probability of about 50/100. One jackpot symbol is associated with each of 65536 random numbers).

  Then, the second special lottery means 235 refers to the symbol lottery table B, and the random number value that matches the random number value for one time read from the second special random number storage means 2915 is associated with any of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. It is determined which of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols has been won.

  The second special lottery means 235 sets the jackpot winning flag to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 and wins the jackpot symbol won in the second symbol determining process when the jackpot is won in the second winning / deciding process. The winning flag corresponding to is set to the ON state, and if the second winning / deciding process is lost, the jackpot winning flag is set to the OFF state.

  In the present embodiment, the winning flag set by the second winning / deciding process or the second symbol determining process is the same as the winning flag set by the first winning / deciding process or the first symbol determining process. The winning flag is set to the ON state by the 1 winning / deciding process or the first symbol determining process, and the winning flag is not set again by the second winning / deciding process or the second symbol determining process. Yes.

  Further, the second special lottery means 235 does not display the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a variably displayed state when the winning signal from the second start winning port sensor 108 is input, and the gaming state is not the big hit state. In such a case, the second special lottery is performed as soon as the second special lottery is triggered, but the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed or the gaming state is a big hit state The second special lottery is suspended. Then, the second special lottery means 235 tentatively performs a second success / failure determination process, a second symbol determination process, and a second variation determination process in order to perform a so-called pre-reading effect on the random number value for which the second special lottery is suspended. 2 Perform a special lottery.

  Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the gaming state is not the big hit state, the second special lottery means 235 immediately stores the second special random number as the execution trigger of the second special lottery has arrived. A second success / failure determination process, a second symbol determination process, and a second variation determination process are performed for one random number value read from the means 2915.

  Here, the first special lottery means 230 is provided on the condition that the second special lottery is not suspended as described above, that is, the random number value is not stored in the second special random number storage means 2915. The second special lottery means 235 does not hold the first special lottery, that is, the random number value is stored in the first special random number storage means 2914. In addition, the second special lottery is performed on the assumption that the execution opportunity of the second special lottery has arrived. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second special lottery is performed in preference to the first special lottery.

  Further, when a winning signal is further input from the second start winning port sensor 108 while the second special lottery is on hold, the second special lottery means 235 receives a winning from the second starting winning port sensor 108. Based on the signal, the random number value is obtained from the random number generation means 210, and the random number value is stored in the second special random number storage means 2915 up to four random number values. Then, when the execution timing of the second special lottery comes, the second special lottery is performed for one random number value read from the second special random number storage unit 2915 in the FIFO format. Then, in a state where the random number values for four times are stored in the second special random number storage means 2915, the second special lottery means 235 can receive the second special random number even if a winning signal is input from the second start winning port sensor 108. No random value is stored in the storage means 2916.

  Note that the second special lottery means 235 determines the random number in the second win / fail determination process when the big win flag is set to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 at the time of execution of the second special lottery. In the second variation determination process, the variation type of the second special symbol is determined to be a variation type without reach.

  The special display control means 240 is a means for controlling the state display drive device 120 based on the lottery result of the first special lottery or the second special lottery, and includes a first special symbol display control process and a second special symbol display control process. The first special hold display control process and the second special hold display control process are performed.

  In the first special symbol display control process, the special display control means 240 has a variation time corresponding to the variation type of the first special symbol determined in the first variation determination process, and the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76. The first special symbol is variably displayed by blinking. In this embodiment, the numerical value of the 7-segment display is determined in advance corresponding to each of the four types of jackpot symbols and loses, and the special display control means 240 turns on the jackpot winning flag in the first winning / deciding process. Depending on whether or not a big win is won in the first winning / deciding process, a numerical value is displayed on the 7-segment display depending on whether or not the winning flag is set to ON in the first symbol determining process. Is displayed to stop the first special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 76 displays the result of the first special lottery.

  In the second special symbol display control process, similar to the first special symbol display control process, the special display control means 240 has a variation time according to the variation type of the second special symbol determined in the second variation determination process. After the second special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80, depending on whether or not the jackpot winning flag is turned ON in the second winning / deciding process, and When the big win is won in the second winning / deciding process, the second special symbol is stopped by displaying a numerical value on the 7-segment display according to the big winning symbol whose winning flag is set to ON in the second symbol determining process. And the second special symbol display unit 80 displays the result of the second special lottery.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation type is super reach 1, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 90 seconds, and the variation type is super reach. If it is 2, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 60 seconds. If the variation type is normal reach, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is 30 seconds. Is set.

  If the variation type is determined to be no reach, the special display control means 240, in the first special symbol display control process, holds the number of first special lotteries held at the time of starting the variation display of the first special symbol or In the second special symbol display control process, the number of times the second special lottery is held or the game state is short when the second special symbol display is started in the second special symbol display control process, depending on whether the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability variation state. Depending on whether the state or the probability change state is selected, one of no reach 1 to no reach 4 is selected. In detail, the special display control means 240 selects no reach 1 if the number of times of holding is 0 to 2 times, selects no reach 2 if the number of times of holding is 3, and if the number of times of holding is 4 times. No reach 3 is selected, and if the game state is a short-time state or a probable change state, no reach 4 is selected regardless of the number of holdings.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation type is no reach 1, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 10 seconds, and the variation type is 2 without reach. In some cases, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 5 seconds, and when the variation type is 3 without reach, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 3 seconds. When the variation type is 4 without reach, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 0.5 seconds.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is not the short-time state or the probable change state, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol becomes shorter as the number of holdings increases, so the first special lottery or the second special lottery When the game is in a short-time state or a probable change state, the first special symbol or the second special symbol will have a particularly short variation time, so the first special lottery Or the execution opportunity of a 2nd special lottery comes more frequently.

  In the first special hold display control process, the special display control means 240 turns on or turns off the two lamps of the first special hold display section 78 according to the number of random number values stored in the first special random number storage means 2914. Depending on the combination of turning off or blinking, the number of hold times of 0 to 4 is displayed.

  In the second special hold display control process, the special display control unit 240 turns on or turns off the two lamps of the second special hold display unit 82 according to the number of random number values stored in the second special random number storage unit 2915. Depending on the combination of turning off or blinking, the number of hold times of 0 to 4 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state transition control means 250 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between a normal state, a jackpot state, a probability variation state, and a short time state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. Do. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and a transition from the normal state to the jackpot state is possible. In the normal state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table A in the non-time-short state other than the short-time state, and the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in the short-time state. . In the normal state, the first special lottery or the second special lottery is performed with reference to the success / failure lottery table A regardless of whether the time-short state or the non-time-short state.

  In the non-time-short state, the winning probability per normal in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/100, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 30 seconds, and the period in which the normal actor 52 is in the expanded state is 0.5 seconds. Therefore, it is difficult to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 50.

  The jackpot state is started based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the first special lottery or the second special lottery in the normal state or the probability variation state, and the jackpot game having a predetermined number of rounds (number of times) according to the type of the jackpot symbol Ends when is executed.

  Specifically, when the jackpot state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 10-round symbol A is set to the ON state in the first special lottery, the 10-round jackpot game from the first round to the tenth round is executed. The jackpot state ends on the condition that it has been made.

  In addition, when the jackpot state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 10-round symbol B is set to the ON state in the first special lottery, the 10-round jackpot game from the first round to the tenth round is executed. The jackpot state ends on the condition.

  Also, when the big win state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 16 round symbol is set to the ON state in the first special lottery or the second special lottery, the 16 round big hit game of the first round to the 16th round The jackpot state ends on the condition that is executed.

  In addition, when the big hit state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 4-round symbol is set to the ON state in the second special lottery, four rounds of big hit game from the first round to the fourth round are executed. The jackpot state ends on the condition.

  Then, if even one game ball passes through the special area 64 in the big hit state, the probability variation state starts after the big hit state ends, and if the game ball does not pass through the special area 64 in the big hit state, it is normal after the big hit state ends. The state is started.

  The probability change state is started when the big hit state is completed on condition that even one game ball has passed through the special area 64 in the big hit state, and it is possible to shift from the probability change state to the big hit state and the normal state. It has become. In the probability variation state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B having the normal winning probability higher than the normal lottery table A, and the winning lottery table B having the jackpot winning probability higher than the winning lottery table A is referred to. Thus, the player is more advantageous than the normal state in that the first special lottery or the second special lottery is performed. Then, the probability variation state ends on the condition that the sum of the number of times the first special lottery has been performed and the number of times the second special lottery has been performed in the probability variation state has reached 70 times, and transitions to the normal state.

  Specifically, when the special area sensor 112 detects the passing of the game ball in the big hit state, the game state transition control means 250 sets the special flag to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916, and when the big hit state ends, the special state sensor 112 When the flag is set to the ON state, the probability variation state is started and the special flag is set to the OFF state.

  Then, the gaming state transition control means 250 writes a value (for example, 70) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 70) to the probability change end determination counter 2920 of the main memory 290, and the first special lottery or the first number in the probability changing state. Every time two special lotteries are performed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one game from the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2920. When the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2920 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the probability variation state is terminated and the normal state is started.

  And in the probability variation state, the winning probability per ordinary in the normal lottery is as high as about 1/1, the variation time of the normal symbol is as short as 5 seconds, and the period during which the normal actor 52 is in the expanded state is as long as 5 seconds. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player in that it is easier to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 50 than in the non-time-saving state.

  Further, in the probability variation state, when the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined without reach, no reach 4 is selected regardless of the number of times of holding, so that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is selected. Since the variation time of the special symbol is as short as 0.5 seconds, it is advantageous to the player in that the execution timing of the first special lottery or the second special lottery comes more frequently than the non-time-short state.

  In the short-time state, the probability variation state is terminated when the special flag is set to the OFF state when the big hit state is terminated, or when the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2920 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0). In this case, the game state is started when the game state is shifted to the normal state, and the transition from the short-time state to the big hit state and the non-short-time state is possible. In the short-time state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B as in the probability variation state, but the first special lottery or It is more disadvantageous for the player than the probability variation state in that the second special lottery is performed. The time-saving state is terminated on the condition that the sum of the number of times the first special lottery has been performed and the number of times the second special lottery has been made in the time-saving state reaches 100 times, and the normal state continues as a non-time-saving state. Is done.

  Specifically, the gaming state transition control means 250 takes a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) in the short-term end determination counter 2922 of the main memory 290 in response to the transition of the gaming state to the normal state ( For example, 100) is written, and each time the first special lottery or the second special lottery is performed in the short-time state, a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one game is subtracted from the stored value of the short-time end determination counter 2922. Update the decrement. Then, when the stored value of the time reduction end determination counter 2922 reaches a threshold (for example, 0), the time reduction state is ended.

  In the short time state, as in the case of the probability variation state, the winning probability per normal in the normal lottery is as high as about 1/1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 5 seconds, and the normal feature 52 is in the expanded state. Is longer than 5 seconds, which is advantageous to the player in that it is easier to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 50 than in the non-time-short state.

  In the short-time state, similarly to the probability variation state, when the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined without reach, no reach 4 is selected regardless of the number of holding times, Since the fluctuation time of one special symbol or the second special symbol is as short as 0.5 seconds, the player is more likely to receive the first special lottery or the second special lottery than the non-temporary state. It has become advantageous.

  The special bonus control means 260 controls the first special bonus drive 124, the second special bonus drive 126, and the special bonus drive 128 based on the lottery result of the first special lottery or the second special lottery. As a means, as shown in FIG. 10, a special accessory control process 1 to a special accessory control process 4 are performed.

  The special bonus control process 1 is executed based on the winning of the 10 round symbol A (first execution pattern) in the first special lottery. In the special bonus control process 1, the round counter 2918 of the main memory 290 has 10 A value (for example, 10) corresponding to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 10) is written for the round symbol A, and the first special function 56 or the second special function 60 is determined in a predetermined form for each round. Each time the operation is completed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round from the stored value of the round counter 2918. When the stored value of the round counter 2918 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the jackpot state is terminated.

  In the special bonus control process 1, in the jackpot game of each round (rounds other than the fourth round and the tenth round) of the first round to the third round and the fifth round to the ninth round, When the first special winning opening sensor 110 detects the winning of nine game balls after 29 seconds have passed since the 56 has been opened, the first special bonus 56 is closed. 10 seconds after the drive control of the driving device 124 is performed and the second special bonus item 60 is in the open state in the jackpot game of the fourth round (Nth) and the tenth round (Mth) When the normal region sensor 114 detects the winning of nine game balls, the drive control of the second special combination driving device 126 is performed so that the second special combination 60 is closed.

  Special character control process 2 is executed based on the winning of 10 round symbol B (second execution pattern) in the first special lottery or the second special lottery. A value (for example, 10) corresponding to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 10 times) is written for the 10-round symbol B, and the first special function 56 or the second special function in a predetermined mode for each round. Each time 60 completes the operation, decrement updating is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round from the stored value of the round counter 2918. When the stored value of the round counter 2918 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the jackpot state is terminated.

  In the special bonus control process 2, in the jackpot game of each of the first round to the third round, the fifth round to the ninth round (each round other than the fourth round and the tenth round), the first special bonus When the first special winning opening sensor 110 detects the winning of nine game balls after 29 seconds have passed since the 56 has been opened, the first special bonus 56 is closed. The drive control of the driving device 124 is performed, and in the fourth round jackpot game, 10 seconds have passed since the second special object 60 is opened or the normal area sensor 114 wins nine game balls. When detected, the drive control of the second special agent driving device 126 is performed so that the second special agent 60 is closed, and in the tenth round jackpot game, the second special agent 60 is in the open state for 1 second. 8 When 28 seconds elapses after the closed state and the special region sensor 112 or the normal region sensor 114 detects a total of nine game balls, the second special object 60 is closed. The drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so as to be in a state.

  Also, in the special bonus control process 2, in the jackpot game of the tenth round, the special bonus 68 is opened when 15 seconds have elapsed since the second special bonus 60 is first opened, and the second special bonus is played. The drive control of the special accessory driving device 128 is performed so that the object 60 is closed and the special accessory 68 is closed.

  The special accessory control process 3 is executed based on the fact that 16 round symbols (second execution pattern) are won in the first special lottery or the second special lottery. A value (for example, 16) corresponding to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times) is written for the round symbol, and the first special function 56 or the second special function 60 is set in a predetermined manner for each round. Each time the operation is completed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round from the stored value of the round counter 2918. When the stored value of the round counter 2918 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the jackpot state is terminated.

  And in the special agent control process 3, the big hits of the first round to the third round, the fifth round to the ninth round, the eleventh round to the sixteenth round (each round other than the fourth round and the tenth round) In the game, when 29 seconds have passed since the first special combination 56 is in the open state or when the first big prize opening sensor 110 detects the winning of nine game balls, the first special combination 56 is in the closed state. In the fourth round jackpot game, 29 seconds have elapsed since the second special combination 60 is opened or the special area sensor 112 or When the normal area sensor 114 detects winnings of nine game balls in total, the drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so that the second special accessory 60 is closed, and the tenth round In a win game, the second special object 60 is opened for 1 second, then closed for 8 seconds and then opened again for 28 seconds, or the special area sensor 112 or the normal area sensor 114 is When the winning of nine game balls in total is detected, the drive control of the second special combination driving device 126 is performed so that the second special combination 60 is closed.

  Also, in the special bonus control process 3, in the jackpot game of each round of the fourth round and the tenth round, the special bonus 68 is opened after 15 seconds have passed since the second special bonus 60 is first opened. The special accessory driving device 128 is controlled so that the second special accessory 60 is closed and the special accessory 68 is closed.

  The special accessory control process 4 is executed based on the fact that the 4-round symbol (second execution pattern) is won in the second special lottery. In the special accessory control process 4, the round counter 2918 determines the four round symbols in advance. A value (for example, 4) corresponding to the number of rounds (for example, 4 times) is written, and each time the first special function 56 or the second special function 60 completes the operation in a predetermined manner for each round. In addition, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round from the stored value of the round counter 2918. When the stored value of the round counter 2918 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the jackpot state is terminated.

  In the special bonus control process 4, in the jackpot game from the first round to the third round (each round other than the fourth round), it is determined whether 29 seconds have passed since the first special bonus 56 was opened. When the first grand prize opening sensor 110 detects the winning of nine game balls, the drive control of the first special combination driving device 124 is performed so that the first special combination 56 is in the closed state, and the fourth round big hit In the game, the special area sensor 112 or the normal area sensor 114 totals after 28 seconds have elapsed since the second special object 60 is opened for 1 second and then closed for 8 seconds and then opened again. When the winning of nine game balls is detected, the drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so that the second special accessory 60 is closed.

  Also, in the special bonus control process 4, in the fourth round jackpot game, the special bonus 68 is opened when 15 seconds have elapsed since the second special bonus 60 is first opened. The drive control of the special accessory driving device 128 is performed so that the object 60 is closed and the special accessory 68 is closed.

  The payout control means 270 receives a winning signal from the first starting winning port sensor 106, a winning signal from the second starting winning port sensor 108, a winning signal from the first large winning port sensor 110, and a winning signal from the special area sensor 112. Based on the winning signal from the normal area sensor 114, control is performed to cause the payout device 130 to pay out a number of game balls corresponding to a predetermined number of winning balls for each winning signal. Specifically, the payout control means 270 transmits an instruction command that causes the payout device 130 to pay out three game balls each time the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects a winning of one game ball. 2 Each time the start winning opening sensor 108 detects winning of one game ball, an instruction command for paying out 10 game balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted, and the first big winning opening sensor 110 Each time a winning of a game ball is detected, an instruction command for paying out 12 gaming balls is sent to the payout device 130, and every time the special area sensor 112 or the normal area sensor 114 detects a winning of one game ball In addition, an instruction command for causing the payout device 130 to pay out 12 game balls is transmitted.

  The payout device 130 performs an operation of paying out the number of game balls instructed by the payout control means 270. The payout device 130 is provided with a payout motor in a game ball tank in which game balls are stored, and the payout control means 270 controls the rotation angle of the payout motor so as to receive the number of game balls as instructed. Pay out from the game ball tank. The payout device 130 is provided with a payout sensor 116 that operates each time one game ball is paid out. The payout control means 270 actually pays out from the payout device 130 based on a payout signal from the payout sensor 116. The number of played game balls can be managed.

  The communication control unit 280 performs control for transmitting a signal to the sub-board 102. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, and from the sub board 102 to the main board 100. Communication connection is established so that signals cannot be transmitted.

  First, when the normal lottery, the first special lottery, or the second special lottery is performed, the communication control unit 280 transmits a lottery result notification signal to the sub-board 102 to thereby perform the normal lottery, the first special lottery, or the second special lottery. Communication control for notifying the sub-board 102 of the result of the special lottery is performed.

  The communication control means 280 transmits a change start notification signal to the sub-board 102 when the change display of the normal symbol, the first special symbol, or the second special symbol is started. Communication control is performed to notify the sub-board 102 that the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol has started.

  In addition, when the temporary first special lottery or the temporary second special lottery is performed, the communication control means 280 transmits a hold determination notification signal to the sub-board 102 so that the first special lottery is held or 2. Communication control is performed to notify the sub-board 102 that the special lottery has been put on hold and the provisional determination result related to the held random number value.

  The communication control unit 280 performs communication control for notifying the sub board 102 of the current gaming state by transmitting a main state notification signal to the sub board 102. Note that the main state notification signal may be transmitted to the sub-board 102 for each game, or may be transmitted to the sub-board 102 every time the game state changes. A state notification signal may be transmitted to the sub-board 102.

  Further, the communication control means 280 transmits the counter notification signal to the sub-board 102, thereby storing the stored value of the round counter 2918, the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2920, and the stored value of the short-time end determination counter 2922. The communication control to notify is performed.

  Thus, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on the lottery result notification signal, the change start notification signal, the hold determination notification signal, the main state notification signal, and the counter notification signal transmitted from the main substrate 100, the effects of the sub-board 102 are displayed. The control means 300 can cause the effect device 176 to execute effects according to various game events.

  Next, the sub substrate 102 will be described. The sub board 102 includes an effect control means 300 and a sub memory 310.

  The effect control means 300 includes a lottery result notification signal, a change start notification signal, a hold determination notification signal, a main state notification signal, a counter notification signal, an input signal from the effect button switch 150, a sub memory, Based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of 310, the effect display device 170 is controlled to turn on or blink the front frame lamp 12 and the display frame lamp 38, or to display an effect image on the liquid crystal display 32. And controlling the effect device 176 to control the sound device 172 to output a sound effect from the speaker 14 or to drive the effect drive device 174 to operate the effect. Or directing the effect device 176 to produce an effect for assisting the game. Then, the effect control means 300 performs a normal lottery effect process, a normal hold effect process, a special lottery effect process, a first special hold effect process, a second special hold effect process, and a state effect process as processes for causing the effect device 176 to execute an effect. Etc.

  In the normal lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 causes the effect device 176 to execute the normal variation effect so as to match the normal symbol variation display and stop display. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect control means 300 displays the normal symbol image 400 variably by alternately displaying the round image and the cross image at two positions on the lower left portion of the liquid crystal display 32, The normal variation effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 32 by stopping and displaying the normal symbol image 400 in a manner corresponding to whether or not the normal winning flag is turned on in the determination process.

  Here, based on the lottery result notification signal transmitted from the main board 100, the effect control means 300 determines which of the plurality of effect types the effect type of the normal variation effect depends on the variation type of the normal symbol. To do. In this embodiment, when the variation type of the normal symbol is determined to be normal variation 1, the effect type of the normal variation effect is also determined to be normal variation 1, and when the variation type of the normal symbol is determined to be normal variation 2, The effect type of the change effect is also determined as normal change 2.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the effect type is normal variation 1, the effect time of normal variation effect is set to 30 seconds, and when the effect type is normal variation 2 The production time of the normal variation production is set to 5 seconds. That is, the normal variation effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 32 in accordance with the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol display unit 72. Then, the normal symbol image 400 is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 in a manner corresponding to the normal symbol stop display manner in the normal symbol display section 72.

  Specifically, the production control means 300 stops the two round images when the normal winning is won, and stops the two cross images when the normal winning is not won, thereby displaying the liquid crystal display. 32 displays the result of the normal lottery.

  In the normal hold effect process, the effect control means 300, as shown in FIG. 11, according to the number of random values stored in the normal random number storage means 2912, the normal hold effect provided at the lower left of the liquid crystal display 32. By turning on or off the four lamps of the unit 402, the number of hold times of 0 to 4 is displayed.

  In the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 causes the effect device 176 to execute the special change effect so as to match the change display and stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect control means 300 is specially configured by cyclically changing eight types of numerical images from “1” to “8” at three locations in the center of the liquid crystal display 32. A special symbol image is displayed by variably displaying the symbol image 404 and stopping and displaying the three number images in a manner corresponding to whether or not the jackpot winning flag is turned on in the first winning / deciding determination process or the second winning / deciding decision process. The special change effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 32 by causing 404 to stop display and displaying a change effect image for operating the character image or changing the background image on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Here, in the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 performs the effect type of the special variation effect according to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, based on the lottery result notification signal transmitted from the main board 100. Is selected from among a plurality of production types. In this embodiment, when the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be super reach 1, the effect type of the special variation effect is also determined to be super reach 1, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined. If the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be normal reach, the special variation production type is also determined to be Super Reach 2. The production type is determined to be normal reach.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the production type is Super Reach 1, the production time of the special variation production is set to 90 seconds, and when the production type is Super Reach 2. The effect time of the special variation effect is set to 60 seconds, and when the effect type is normal reach, the effect time of the special change effect is set to 30 seconds.

When the production type is 1 with no reach, the special variation production time is set to 10 seconds. When the production type is 2 with no reach, the special fluctuation production time is set to 5 seconds. When the type is 3 with no reach, the special variation production time is set to 3 seconds. When the production type is 4 with no reach, the special fluctuation production time is set to 0.5 seconds. The special variation effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 32 in accordance with the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76, and the first special symbol display unit 76 according to the mode of the stop display of the first special symbol. In this manner, the special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. Further, a special variation effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 32 in accordance with the variation time of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80, and the second special symbol display unit 80 according to the stop display state of the second special symbol. In this manner, the special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the first special lottery or the second special lottery, the production control means 300 has three numbers such as “666” and “777” regardless of which of the four types of jackpot symbols is won. When the three number images are stopped and displayed so that the images are the same, and the jackpot is not won (in the case of losing) and the variation type is reach, as in “383” If two numeric images are the same, but one numeric image is in a different reach lose state, the three numeric images are stopped and displayed, and if the jackpot is not won and the variation type is no reach, “283” ”And the like so that the three number images are stopped and displayed so that the three number images are different, and the liquid crystal display 32 is connected to the first special lottery or the second special lottery. To display.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, if the player sees the special symbol image 404 stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, it is possible to determine whether the result of the first special lottery or the second special lottery is a big hit or a loss. Although it is possible, the special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed so that it cannot be determined which of the four types of jackpot symbols has been won.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the first special lottery is performed, the 10-round symbol A or the 10-round symbol B depending on the operations of the second special character 60 and the special character 68 in the fourth round jackpot game. Whether or not the 16-round symbol has been won, and whether the 10-round symbol A has been won by the actions of the second special feature 60 and the special feature 68 in the 10th round jackpot game, It can be determined whether the 10-round symbol B has been won.

  Also, if the second special lottery is held, whether the 16th round symbol was won or the 4th round symbol was won by the action of the second special feature 60 and special feature 68 in the fourth round jackpot game? Can be determined.

  In the first hold effect process, the effect control means 300 is based on the number of random number values stored in the first special random number storage means 2914 on the basis of the hold determination notification signal transmitted from the main board 100, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the first hold image 406 indicated by 0 to 4 black triangles is displayed in the lower right portion of the liquid crystal display 32, thereby displaying the number of hold times of 0 to 4.

  Specifically, when the number of random number values stored in the first special random number storage unit 2914 is changed from zero to one, the effect control unit 300 has one second at the right end. Each time the one hold image 406 is displayed and the number of random numbers stored in the first special random number storage unit 2914 increases, the already displayed first hold image 406 is moved to the left and a new one is displayed at the right end. One first hold image 406 is displayed, and the first hold image 406 displayed on the left is deleted each time the number of random number values stored in the first special random number storage unit 2914 decreases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first hold image 406 displayed on the leftmost side indicates that it corresponds to the random number value in which the result of the first special lottery is displayed in the next first special lottery effect process. Can do.

  Also, in the first hold effect process, the effect control means 300, based on the hold determination notification signal transmitted from the main board 100, a temporary determination result indicating whether or not a big hit in the temporary first special lottery, and a plurality of variation types Control is performed to change the first reserved image 406 in accordance with a temporary determination result indicating which of the two has been won. For example, in the example of FIG. 11, four first hold images 406 are displayed. However, since any first hold image 406 is displayed in a normal size, any one of the first hold images 406 is displayed. The corresponding random number value can be suggested to the player that the jackpot is not won or the variation type is not reachable.

  In the second hold effect process, the effect control means 300 is configured according to the number of random number values stored in the second special random number storage means 2915 based on the hold determination notification signal transmitted from the main board 100, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the number of hold times of 0 to 4 is displayed by displaying the second hold image 408 indicated by 0 to 4 black circles in the upper right part of the liquid crystal display 32.

  Specifically, when the number of random number values stored in the second special random number storage unit 2915 is changed from zero to one, the effect control unit 300 has one second at the right end. Each time the second reserved image 408 is displayed and the number of random numbers stored in the second special random number storage unit 2915 increases, the already displayed second reserved image 408 is moved to the left and a new one is displayed at the right end. One second reserved image 408 is displayed, and every time the number of random number values stored in the second special random number storage means 2915 decreases, the second reserved image 408 displayed on the left is deleted. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second reserved image 408 displayed on the leftmost side indicates that it corresponds to a random number value in which the result of the second special lottery is displayed in the next second special lottery effect process. Can do.

  Further, in the second hold effect process, the effect control means 300 temporarily indicates whether or not it is a big hit in the temporary second special lottery based on the hold determination notification signal transmitted from the main board 100 as in the first hold effect process. Control is performed to change the second reserved image 408 in accordance with the determination result or a provisional determination result indicating which of a plurality of variation types has been won. For example, in the example of FIG. 11, four second reserved images 408 are displayed, but the third second reserved image 408 from the left is displayed larger than the other three second reserved images 408. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the jackpot is won or the variation type is reachable for the random value corresponding to the second reserved image 408 displayed in large size.

  In the state effect process, the effect control unit 300 operates the character image on the liquid crystal display 32 according to the current gaming state based on the main state notification signal and the counter notification signal transmitted from the main board 100, or the background image. Or changing the effect sound output from the speaker 14 to execute an effect that suggests the current gaming state to the player.

  For example, when the current gaming state is a probable change state, the effect control means 300 suggests that the current gaming state is a probable change state on the liquid crystal display 32 and the number of times the first special lottery has been performed. When the probability variation state image indicating the remaining number of times until the total number of times the second special lottery is performed reaches 70 times is displayed and the current gaming state is the short-time state, the current gaming state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. Is displayed in a time-short state, and a time-short state image indicating the remaining number of times until the total number of times the first special lottery is performed and the number of times the second special lottery is performed reaches 100 times is displayed.

  When the current gaming state is a jackpot state, the effect control means 300 indicates on the liquid crystal display 32 that the current gaming state is a jackpot state and indicates how many rounds are being executed. The big hit state image shown is displayed.

  When the current game state is the normal state, the production control means 300 performs the production state transition lottery every time a predetermined game event such as the first special lottery or the second special lottery is performed, and the production state is changed. It decides which production state to set among a plurality of types of production states. Then, the effect control means 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to display a normal state image corresponding to the set effect state.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the special symbol image 404 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 and the variable effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 with the effect type corresponding to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the state display unit 70. The special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed in a manner according to whether or not the jackpot is won while increasing the player's expectation for winning the jackpot, thereby allowing the player to perform the first special lottery or the second lottery. 2 The result of the special lottery is informed.

2. Process Flow of this Embodiment FIGS. 12 to 18 are flowcharts showing various processes performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, an interrupt process is performed every few ms. In this interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 12, a detection process is first performed (step S10). In the detection process, as shown in FIG. 13, when the passing gate sensor 104 detects the passing of the game ball (Y in step S100), a random number value is acquired from the random number generation unit 210 (step S102), and the ordinary random number storage unit 2912 is obtained. When the random number value stored in is less than 4 (Y in step S104), the acquired random value is stored in the ordinary random number storage unit 2912 (step S106).

  Further, when the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects the winning of the game ball (Y in Step S108), a random number value is acquired from the random number generation means 210 (Step S110) and stored in the first special random number storage means 2914. When the random number value is less than 4 (Y in Step S112), the acquired random number value is stored in the first special random number storage unit 2914 (Step S114).

  Further, when the second start winning opening sensor 108 detects winning of a game ball (Y in step S116), a random number value is acquired from the random number generation means 210 (step S118) and stored in the second special random number storage means 2915. When the random number value is less than 4 (Y in step S120), the acquired random value is stored in the second special random number storage unit 2915 (step S122).

  When the first grand prize opening sensor 110 detects the winning of a game ball (Y in step S123), the first big prize counter 2924 of the main memory 290 that counts the number of winnings to the first big prize opening 54 is set to 1. Are added (step S124).

  Further, when the normal area sensor 114 detects the winning of the game ball (Y in Step S125), 1 is added to the second big winning number counter 2926 of the main memory 290 that counts the number of winnings to the second big winning hole 58. (Step S126).

  Further, when the special area sensor 112 detects the winning of the game ball (Y in Step S127), 1 is added to the second big prize counter 2926 (Step S128), and the special flag is turned on in the flag storage means 2916. (Step S129).

  Then, in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 12, normal symbol processing is performed (step S20). In the normal symbol processing, as shown in FIG. 14, the random number value is stored in the normal random number storage unit 2912 (Y in step S130). If not in operation (N in step S132), normal success / failure determination processing (step S134) and normal variation determination processing (step S136) are performed for one random number value read from the normal random number storage unit 2912 in the FIFO format. Based on the result, the normal symbol display control process (step S138) is performed. If the normal symbol is variably displayed or the normal accessory 52 is in operation (Y in step S132), it is determined whether or not it is normal. The determination process, the normal variation determination process, and the normal symbol display control process are suspended, and the normal symbol process is terminated.

  In the interrupt process shown in FIG. 12, the first special symbol process is performed (step S30). In the first special symbol process, as shown in FIG. 15, the random number value is stored in the first special random number storage unit 2914 (Y in step S140), and the random number value is stored in the second special random number storage unit 2915. Is not stored (N in step S141), the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being variably displayed, and the gaming state is not a big hit state (N in step S142), the first special random number memory is stored. First random determination values (step S144), first symbol determination processing (step S146), and first variation determination processing (step S148) are performed on one random number value read from the means 2914 in FIFO format. Based on the first special symbol display control process (step S150), whether or not a random number value is stored in the second special random number storage means 2915 (step S150). If the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed or the gaming state is a big hit state (Y in step S142), the first winning / failing determination process and the first symbol determination are performed. The process, the first variation determination process, and the first special symbol display control process are suspended, and the first special symbol process is terminated.

  In the interrupt process shown in FIG. 12, the second special symbol process is performed (step S40). In the second special symbol process, as shown in FIG. 16, the random number value is stored in the second special random number storage means 2915 (Y in step S160), and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is If the game state is not in the big win state because the change is not being displayed (N in Step S162), the second success / failure determination process (Step S164) is performed on the random value for one time read from the second special random number storage unit 2915 in the FIFO format. The second symbol determination process (step S166) and the second variation determination process (step S168) are performed, and based on the result, the second special symbol display control process (step S170) is performed. When the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner or the gaming state is a big hit state (Y in step S162), the second winning / deciding process and FIG. Pending determination process and the second variation determination process and the second special symbol display control process is terminated second special symbol processing.

  Moreover, in the interruption process shown in FIG. 12, a normal accessory control process is performed (step S50). In the normal accessory control process, as shown in FIG. 17, when the normal symbol is won in the normal success / failure determination process (Y in step S180), and the gaming state is neither the short-time state nor the probable change state (step In step S182, N), the normal accessory control process 1 is performed (step S184), and when the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability change state (Y in step S182), the normal accessory control process 2 is performed (step S186).

  Further, in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 12, a special accessory control process is performed (step S60). In the special character control process, as shown in FIG. 18, when the 10-round symbol A is won in the first symbol determination process (Y in step S188), the special character control process 1 is performed (step S190). When the 10th symbol B is won in the first symbol determination process (Y in step S192), the special accessory control process 2 is performed (step S194), and the 16th round in the first symbol determination process or the second symbol determination process If the symbol is won (Y in step S196), the special character control process 3 is performed (step S198). If the four-round symbol is won in the second symbol determining process (Y in step S200), the special character control process 3 is performed. The accessory control process 4 is performed (step S202).

  In the interruption process shown in FIG. 12, a payout control process is performed (step S70), and in the payout control process, the first start prize port sensor 106, the second start prize port sensor 108, and the first big prize port sensor 110 are used. Based on the fact that the special area sensor 112 and the normal area sensor 114 detect the winning of the game ball, a command for paying out the game balls corresponding to the number of game balls is transmitted to the payout device 130.

  In the interrupt process shown in FIG. 12, a communication control process is performed (step S80). In the communication control process, a lottery result notification signal, a change start notification signal, a hold determination notification signal, a main state notification signal, and a counter notification signal are displayed. Are transmitted to the effect control means 300 of the sub-board 102.

3. 3. Control method of this embodiment 3-1. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area 4 is provided with the first special bonus 56 and the second special bonus 60, as shown in FIG. As described above, when the second special combination 60 is in the open state in the big hit state, the game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 58. When the second special combination 60 is in the open state and the special combination 68 is in the open state, the game ball can pass through the special area 64, and when the game ball passes through the special area 64, the jackpot state ends. The probability variation state is started later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning opening 46 and a second starting winning opening 50 are provided in the game area 4, and when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 46, In the first special lottery, the 10-round symbol A, the 10-round symbol B, and the 16-round symbol are targeted for the lottery by referring to the symbol lottery table A shown in FIG. Further, in the second special lottery performed when a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 50, when the jackpot is won, the symbol lottery table B shown in FIG. The symbol is a lottery target.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the second special feature in the fourth round or the tenth round, regardless of whether the 10 round symbol A, the 10 round symbol B, the 16 round symbol, or the 4 round symbol is won. 60 becomes an open state, and a game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 58. That is, in this embodiment, the 10-round symbol A, the 10-round symbol B, the 16-round symbol, and the 4-round symbol are set as the jackpot symbol that can win the game ball in the second big winning opening 58 in the jackpot state. .

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in both the first special lottery and the second special lottery, when the jackpot is won, the winning probability of the jackpot symbol that can win the game ball in the second big prize opening 58 is 1. / 1 is the same.

  Here, in the big hit state, the second special object 60 operates between the open state and the closed state in a period and timing determined in advance according to the type of the big hit symbol in the fourth round or the tenth round. To be controlled. On the other hand, in the fourth round or the tenth round, the special combination 68 is controlled so as to be opened 15 seconds after the second special combination 60 is first opened.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating operation timings of the second special combination 60 and the special combination 68 in the fourth round or the tenth round. In FIG. 19, a period indicated by diagonal lines indicates a period during which the second special combination 60 or the special combination 68 is in an open state.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the 10-round symbol A is won, the special character control process 1 is executed, and the second special character 60 is in the open state in each of the fourth and tenth rounds. When the game is closed 10 seconds later, the round ends. Therefore, the special character 68 is not opened, and the game ball can be won at the second big prize opening 58. The game ball cannot pass through (normal control).

  In addition, when the 10 round symbol B is won, the special bonus item control process 2 is executed. In the fourth round, when the second special bonus item 60 is in the open state and then in the closed state, the round becomes Because the game is finished, the special combination 68 is not opened, and the game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 58, but the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 (normal control). . However, in the 10th round, when the second special object 60 is opened for 1 second and then closed for 8 seconds and then opened again and then closed after 28 seconds, the round ends. The special feature 68 is also opened for 22 seconds from 15 seconds to 37 seconds after the second special feature 60 is first opened, and a game ball is awarded to the second grand prize opening 58. The game ball can pass through the special area 64 (second special control).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, when the 16-round symbol is won, the special character control process 3 is executed, and in the fourth round, it is closed 29 seconds after the second special character 60 is opened. Since the round ends when the state is reached, the special feature 68 is also opened for 14 seconds from 15 seconds to 29 seconds after the second special feature 60 is first opened. A game ball can be awarded to the big prize opening 58, and the game ball can pass through the special area 64 (first special control). In the 10th round, the second special object 60 is opened for 1 second, then closed for 8 seconds, then opened again, and then closed after 28 seconds. The special feature 68 is also opened for 22 seconds from 15 seconds to 37 seconds after the second special feature 60 is first opened, and a game ball is awarded to the second grand prize opening 58. The game ball can pass through the special area 64 (second special control).

  In addition, when the 4-round symbol is won, the special character control process 4 is executed. In the fourth round, the second special character 60 is opened for 1 second and then closed for 8 seconds. Since the round ends when the closed state is reached 28 seconds after the open state, the second special object 60 is special for 22 seconds from the first 15 seconds to 37 seconds after the first open state. The accessory 68 is also in an open state so that the game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 58 and the game ball can pass through the special area 64 (second special control).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special region 64 is set in the jackpot state by changing the period in which the second special agent 60 is in the open state in the fourth round or the tenth round according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. There are a case where the game ball cannot pass and a case where the game ball can pass through the special area 64 in the big hit state. That is, in this embodiment, the 10 round symbol A is set as a jackpot symbol that the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 in the jackpot state, and the 10 round symbol B, the 16 round symbol, and the four round symbol are in the jackpot state. It is set as a jackpot symbol through which the game ball can pass through the special area 64.

  In the first special lottery, when the jackpot is won, the symbol lottery table A shown in FIG. 7 is referred to, so that the 10-round symbol B which is a jackpot symbol through which the game ball can pass through the special area 64 and Whereas the total winning probability of 16 round symbols is about ½, in the second special lottery, when the jackpot is won, the symbol lottery table B shown in FIG. The total of the winning probabilities of the 16 round symbol and the 4 round symbol, which are jackpot symbols through which the game ball can pass, is 1/1. That is, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot symbol that allows the game ball to pass through the special area 64 is greater when the jackpot is won by the second special lottery than when the jackpot is won by the first special lottery. It is high.

  As a result, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol (10 that allows a game ball to be won in the second jackpot 58 depending on whether the jackpot is won in the first special lottery or the jackpot is won in the second special lottery. Round symbol A, 10 round symbol B, 16 round symbol, and 4 round symbol) with the same winning probability, but when winning the jackpot in the second special lottery than when winning the jackpot in the first special lottery However, it is easier to shift to the probable change state after the jackpot state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the second special lottery is difficult to be performed in the non-time-short state, which is a normal state that is not the time-short state, but the second special lottery is easily performed in the probability variation state.

  Specifically, in the non-time-short state, the winning probability per normal in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/100, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 30 seconds, and the period in which the normal actor 52 is in the expanded state is 0. Since it is as short as 5 seconds, it is difficult to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 50. On the other hand, since the first start winning opening 46 has a constant ease of winning a game ball regardless of the gaming state, the first starting winning opening 46 is more than the second starting winning opening 50 in the non-short-time state. It is easier to win game balls, and the first special lottery is easier to perform than the second special lottery.

  Then, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 46 in the non-time-short state and the first special lottery is performed, the winning lottery table A shown in FIG. The first winning / failing determination process is performed to be 1/399. When the jackpot is won in the first winning / deciding process, the symbol lottery table A shown in FIG. 7 is referred to and the first symbol determining process is performed.

  If the 10-round symbol A is won with a probability of about 1/2 in the first symbol determination process, the special ball control process 1 is executed, so the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 in the big hit state. After the jackpot state is over, the gaming state returns to the normal state and the time-short state is started.

  In the short-time state, the winning probability per normal in the normal lottery is as high as about 1/1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 5 seconds, and the period in which the normal actor 52 is in the expanded state is as long as 5 seconds. Therefore, it is easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 50. On the other hand, since the first start winning opening 46 has a constant ease of winning a game ball regardless of the gaming state, the second starting winning opening 50 is more playable than the first starting winning opening 46 in the short time state. It is easier to win the ball, and the second special lottery is easier to perform than the first special lottery.

  When the game ball wins the second start winning opening 50 and the second special lottery is performed in the short-time state, the winning lottery table A shown in FIG. The second winning / failing determination process is performed so as to be / 399. And when the total number of times the first special lottery was performed and the number of times the second special lottery was performed in the time-saving state without winning the jackpot in the time-saving state reaches 100 times, the time-saving state ends and the non-time-saving state It becomes. Then, in the non-time-short state, as described above, the first special lottery is more easily performed than the second special lottery.

  Then, in a non-time-saving state, a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 46, the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/399 in the first winning / deciding process, and the probability of about 1/2 in the first symbol determining process. If the 10-round symbol B or the 16-round symbol is won, the special-item control process 2 is executed, so that the game ball can pass through the special area 64 in the big hit state, so that the player keeps firing the game ball. As long as the game ball passes through the special area 64 and the jackpot state is completed, the probability variation state is started.

  And in the probability variation state, the winning probability per ordinary in the normal lottery is as high as about 1/1, the variation time of the normal symbol is as short as 5 seconds, and the period during which the normal actor 52 is in the expanded state is as long as 5 seconds. Therefore, it is easy to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 50, and in the probability variation state, the second special lottery is more easily performed than the first special lottery in the same manner as the short time state.

  Then, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 50 and the second special lottery is performed in the probability variation state, the winning / non-winning lottery table B shown in FIG. The second winning / failing determination process is performed so as to be / 39. If the jackpot wins in the second special lottery until the total number of times the first special lottery and the second special lottery has reached 70 times in the probability variation state, the pattern shown in FIG. With reference to the lottery table B, the second symbol determination process is performed.

  Then, when the 16-round symbol or 4-round symbol is won with a probability of 1/1 in the second symbol determination processing, the special character control processing 3 or the special character control processing 4 is executed, so that the special area in the jackpot state Since the game ball can pass through 64, as long as the player keeps firing the game ball, the probabilistic state is started after the game ball passes through the special area 64 and the jackpot state ends.

  On the other hand, if the total number of times that the first special lottery is performed and the number of times that the second special lottery is performed in the probability variation state reaches 70 times while the jackpot is not won in the probability variation state, the gaming state returns to the normal state. At the same time, the short-time state is started.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving state, the winning probability in the first special lottery or the second special lottery is as low as about 1/399 and the second special lottery. Even if the jackpot is won in the first special lottery, the probability that the probability variation state is started after the end of the jackpot state can be suppressed to about ½. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a probabilistic state, the winning probability in the first special lottery or the second special lottery is as high as about 1/39, and the second special lottery is easily performed. If the jackpot is won in the second special lottery within the limit of 70 times, the probability variation state can be started almost certainly after the jackpot state ends.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, it is difficult to shift from the non-time saving state to the big hit state, and even if the non-time saving state shifts to the big hit state, the normal state is restored with a probability of at least about 1/2 after the big hit state ends. However, once the probability change state is started, the game state is easy to repeatedly go back and forth between the jackpot state and the probability change state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in both the first special lottery and the second special lottery, when the big win is won, the big win that can win the game ball in the second big winning opening 58 in the big win state. By changing the period during which the second special bonus item 60 is open in the fourth round or the tenth round according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol while making the symbol winning probability equal to 1/1. In the case of winning the jackpot in the second special lottery, the probability that the probability change state will be increased after the jackpot state ends is higher than in the case of winning the jackpot in the first special lottery. In the present embodiment, the second special lottery is difficult to be performed in the non-short-time state, but the second special lottery is likely to be performed in the probability variation state. In the case where the jackpot is won in the probability variation state, the probability that the probability variation state is reached after the jackpot state ends can be increased.

  When the game ball wins the second start winning opening 50 in the short-time state and the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/399 in the second winning / deciding process, the symbol lottery table B shown in FIG. 7 is referred to. Two symbol determination processing is performed. Then, when the 16-round symbol or 4-round symbol is won with a probability of 1/1 in the second symbol determination processing, the special character control processing 3 or the special character control processing 4 is executed, so that the special area in the jackpot state Since the game ball can pass through 64, as long as the player keeps firing the game ball, the probabilistic state is started after the game ball passes through the special area 64 and the jackpot state ends.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a short-time state, the winning probability in the first special lottery or the second special lottery is as low as about 1/399, but the second special lottery is performed. If the jackpot is won in the second special lottery within the limit of 100 times, the probability variation state can be started almost certainly after the jackpot state ends. As a result, in the present embodiment, the game can be continued while allowing the player to have a sense of expectation that the probability change state will be established through the jackpot state even in the short time state.

3-2. The number of payouts in the jackpot state corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the 16th symbol (one second execution pattern) is won in the second symbol determination process and 4 rounds When the symbol (the other second execution pattern) is won, the jackpot game with a different number of rounds is executed in the jackpot state. Therefore, even if the jackpot is won in the second special lottery, the type of the jackpot symbol won Accordingly, the number of game balls to be paid out in the jackpot state is made different.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, in the round in which the first special bonus item 56 is in the open state, a maximum of nine game balls can be won in the first big prize opening 54, and the first big prize opening 54 Since the number of prize balls for winning the prize is 12, a maximum of 9 × 12 = 108 game balls are paid out. In addition, even in the round in which the second special combination 58 is in an open state, a maximum of nine game balls can be won in the second grand prize opening 58, and the prize ball for winning in the second big prize opening 58 Since the number is 12, a maximum of 9 × 12 = 108 game balls are paid out.

  Accordingly, when 16 round symbols are won in the second symbol determination process, a maximum of 108 game balls are paid out in each of the total 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round. 16 rounds × 108 = 1728 game balls are paid out.

  On the other hand, if four round symbols are won in the second symbol determination process, a maximum of 108 game balls are paid out in each of the four rounds from the first round to the fourth round. 4 rounds × 10 8 = 432 game balls are paid out.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, for example, even if the game state repeatedly goes back and forth between the jackpot state and the probable change state and then shifts to the normal state, 16 rounds of jackpot game in all of the five jackpot states Is executed, a maximum of 1728 × 5 times = 8640 game balls are paid out. However, if a 4-round jackpot game is executed in all of the five jackpot states, a maximum of 432 is played. Number × 5 times = 2160 game balls can be paid out.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the jackpot is won in the second special lottery, the number of game balls that the player can acquire greatly varies depending on whether the 16-round symbol is won or the 4-round symbol is won. Can be. As a result, in this embodiment, in the probability variation state, not only does the player expect to win the big win in the second special lottery within the limit of 70 times, but also expects the 16 round symbols to win. Thus, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation and tension in the probabilistic state.

  In the present embodiment, when the 10 round symbol B (second execution pattern) is won in the first special lottery, and when the 16 round symbol or 4 round symbol (second execution pattern) is won in the second special lottery. Then, since the jackpot game with a different number of rounds is executed in the jackpot state, even if the jackpot symbol (second execution pattern) that allows the game ball to pass through the special area 64 is won, it was won in the first special lottery. The number of game balls to be paid out in the jackpot state can be made different depending on whether the winning is made in the second special lottery.

  Specifically, when 10 round symbols B are won in the first symbol determination process, a maximum of 108 game balls are paid out in each of the total 10 rounds from the 1st round to the 10th round. Then, a maximum of 10 rounds × 10 8 = 1080 gaming balls are paid out.

  On the other hand, as described above, when 16 round symbols are won in the second symbol determining process, a maximum of 16 rounds × 108 = 1728 gaming balls are paid out, and in the second symbol determining process, four round symbols are paid out. If is won, a maximum of 4 rounds × 108 = 432 gaming balls are paid out.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the 10-round symbol B is won in the first special lottery, that is, when the normal state shifts to the probable state via the jackpot state, a 10-round jackpot game is executed. Thus, when transitioning from the probabilistic state to the probable state again via the jackpot state, there are fewer intermediates than when a 16-round jackpot game is executed, but more intermediate than when a 4-round jackpot game is executed. A large number of game balls can be paid out. Thereby, in this embodiment, when shifting from the normal state to the probable change state via the jackpot state, it is possible to ensure acquisition of an intermediate number of game balls in the jackpot state.

  In the present embodiment, when the 10 round symbol A (first execution pattern) is won in the first special lottery, and when the 16 round symbol or 4 round symbol (second execution pattern) is won in the second special lottery. In the jackpot state, since a jackpot game with a different number of rounds is executed, the game ball passes through the special area 64 or the jackpot symbol (first execution pattern) that the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 is won. The number of game media to be paid out in the jackpot state can be made different depending on whether the jackpot symbol that can be won (second execution pattern) is won.

  Specifically, when 10-round symbol A is won in the first symbol determination process, a maximum of 108 game balls are paid out in each of the total 10 rounds from the first round to the tenth round. Then, a maximum of 10 rounds × 10 8 = 1080 gaming balls are paid out.

  On the other hand, as described above, when 16 round symbols are won in the second symbol determining process, a maximum of 16 rounds × 108 = 1728 gaming balls are paid out, and in the second symbol determining process, four round symbols are paid out. If is won, a maximum of 4 rounds × 108 = 432 gaming balls are paid out.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the 10-round symbol A is won in the first special lottery, that is, when the normal state is changed to the normal state again via the jackpot state, the 10-round jackpot game is executed. Thus, when changing from the probabilistic state to the probabilistic state again via the jackpot state, the number of intermediates is smaller than when the 16-round jackpot game is executed, but more than when the 4-round jackpot game is executed. An appropriate number of game balls can be paid out. As a result, in this embodiment, when the normal state is changed to the normal state again via the jackpot state, it is possible to guarantee the acquisition of an intermediate number of game balls in the jackpot state.

  In the present embodiment, the 10-round symbol B (second execution pattern) is won in the first special lottery, and the 16-round symbol (second execution pattern) is won in the first special lottery although the winning probability is low. In some cases, since a jackpot game with a different number of rounds is executed in the jackpot state, even if a jackpot symbol (second execution pattern) that allows the game ball to pass through the special area 64 in the first special lottery wins, Depending on the type of winning jackpot symbol, the number of game balls to be paid out in the jackpot state can be different.

  Specifically, as described above, when 10-round symbol B is won in the first symbol determination process, a maximum of 10 rounds × 10 8 = 1080 game balls are paid out, but in the first symbol determination process, When 16 round symbols are won, a maximum of 16 rounds × 108 = 1728 game balls are paid out.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when shifting from the normal state to the probable change state via the jackpot state, in addition to the 10-round jackpot game being executed, the 16-round jackpot game is a low winning probability. May be executed, so that many game balls may be paid out. Thereby, in this embodiment, when shifting from the normal state to the probable change state via the jackpot state, it is possible to enhance expectation for acquiring a large number of game balls in the jackpot state.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the fourth and tenth rounds when 10-round symbol A is won, and in the fourth round when 10-round symbol B is won, the second special bonus 58 is opened. Since the period of time for the state is 10 seconds, even if the player keeps firing the game balls, only about 6 game balls can be awarded to the second grand prize opening 58 on average.

3-3. Number of rounds through which the game ball passes through the special area In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, in the big hit state, the second special bonus item 60 is in the open state in the fourth round (Nth big hit game). , A game ball can be won at the second big winning opening 58, but when a big hit game of 10 rounds (M times) or more is executed in the big win state, in addition to the fourth round, the 10th round (Mth Also in the second jackpot game), the second special character 60 is in an open state, and a game ball can be won in the second big prize opening 58.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, when a 16-round symbol is won, in the fourth round, the second special combination 60 and the special combination 68 are opened for 14 seconds, The game ball can pass through the special area 64, and in the tenth round, the second special object 60 and the special object 68 are opened for 22 seconds, and the game ball passes through the special area 64. Can do. That is, when the 16-round symbol is won, there are two rounds in which the game ball passes through the special area 64, the fourth round and the tenth round, so that the game ball does not pass through the special area 64 in the fourth round. If the game ball passes through the special area 64 in the tenth round even if the game has occurred, the game state shifts to the probable state after the big hit state ends.

  On the other hand, when the 4-round symbol is won, in the fourth round, the second special combination 60 and the special combination 68 are opened for 22 seconds, and the game ball passes through the special area 64. However, since the jackpot state ends when the fourth round ends, the tenth round is not executed. In other words, when a 4-round symbol is won, the game ball passes through the special area 64 only once in the fourth round, so if the game ball does not pass through the special area 64 in the fourth round, The game state does not shift to the probability change state after the state ends.

  Also, if the 10-round symbol B is won, in the fourth round, the special special item 68 will not be opened since the second special special item 60 will be open only for 10 seconds, and the special area 64 will be played. Although the ball cannot pass, in the tenth round, the second special combination 60 and the special combination 68 are opened for 22 seconds, and the game ball can pass through the special area 64. In other words, when the 10-round symbol B is won, the game ball passes through the special area 64 only once in the 10th round. Therefore, if the game ball does not pass through the special area 64 in the 10th round, The gaming state does not shift to the probable change state after the end of the big hit state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the 16-round symbol is won, there are two rounds in which the game ball passes through the special area 64, so that the player can digest the jackpot game with peace of mind. When the round symbol is won or when the 10 round symbol B is won, the game ball passes through the special area 64 only once, so that the game does not occur so that the game ball does not pass through the special area 64. The person can digest the jackpot game with a sense of tension.

3-4. Operation of Second Special Character in Round in which Game Ball Passes through Special Area In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, in the fourth round when the 16-round symbol is won, the second special character 60 is in the open state, but the special feature 68 is in the closed state. After the period of 15 seconds has been reached, the second special feature 60 and the special feature 68 are in the open state for 14 seconds (the first special feature control). Here, in this embodiment, when the player continues to fire the game ball, an average of about nine game balls will win the second big prize opening 58 in 15 seconds.

  Therefore, in the fourth round when the 16-round symbol is won, if the player keeps firing the game ball during the period in which the second special combination 60 is in the open state but the special combination 68 is in the closed state, Nine game balls pass through the normal area 66 before the game 68 is opened or before the game ball passes through the special area 64 even after the special game 68 is opened. There is a possibility that the second special combination 60 will be closed and the fourth round will end.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in the fourth round when the 16-round symbol is won, the player is in the first few seconds of the period in which the second special combination 60 is in the open state but the special combination 68 is in the closed state. If the game ball is not fired and the game ball is continuously fired after the situation where the fourth round ends before the game ball passes through the special area 64 is avoided, the special area 64 is played. Nine game balls can be awarded to the second grand prize opening 58 while the balls pass.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, in the 10th round when the 10 round symbol B is won, the 4th round when the 4 round symbol is won, and the 10th round when the 16 round symbol is won. The second special combination 60 and the special combination 68 are opened before the period in which the second special combination 60 is in the open state but the special combination 68 is in the closed state reaches 15 seconds (the second special combination 60). Special control).

  Specifically, in the 10th round when the 10-round symbol B is won, the 4th round when the 4th-round symbol is won, and the 10th round when the 16-round symbol is won, the second special feature 60 is the first. Since the second special feature 60 is also closed for 8 seconds before the special feature 68 is opened 15 seconds after the open state, the second special feature 60 is in the open state. However, the special character 68 is in the closed state for a total of one second from the second special character 60 to the first open state for one second and six seconds from nine seconds to fifteen seconds later. It is 7 seconds.

  Therefore, in the 10th round when the 10th round symbol B is won, the 4th round when the 4th round symbol is won, and the 10th round when the 16th round symbol is won, the second special feature 60 is in an open state. However, even if the special feature 68 is in the closed state, even if the player keeps firing the game ball, the nine game balls pass through the normal region 66 before the game ball passes through the special region 64. The second special combination 60 is not closed and the fourth round or the tenth round does not end.

  However, in the 10th round when the 10-round symbol B is won, the 4th round when the 4th-round symbol is won and the 10th round when the 16-round symbol is won, the second special feature 60 and the special feature In the 8 seconds when 68 is closed, even if the player continues to fire the game ball, the game ball will not win the second grand prize opening 58, and the game ball is collected at the out port 62 and is wasted. Become.

  Therefore, in the 10th round when the 10th round symbol B is won, the 4th round when the 4th round symbol is won, and the 10th round when the 16th round symbol is won, the second special feature 60 and the special feature During the period in which 68 is in a closed state, the player does not fire the game ball, avoiding the waste of the game ball, and the game ball is removed after the second special object 60 is in the open state. If it continues to be fired, nine game balls can be awarded to the second grand prize opening 58 while the game balls pass through the special area 64.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the 16-round symbol is won, there are two rounds in which the game ball passes through the special area 64, the fourth round and the tenth round. In the fourth round, the second special feature 60 and the special feature 68 are opened after the second special feature 60 is in the open state but the special feature 68 is in the closed state for 15 seconds. In the 10th round, which is a later round, the second special combination 60 is in the open state but the special combination 68 is in the closed state before the second period reaches 15 seconds. The special combination 60 and the special combination 68 are opened.

  When the 10 round symbol B is won, the game ball passes through the special area 64 only once in the 10th round, and when the 4 round symbol is won, the game ball passes through the special area 64. Since the passing round is only one of the 4th round, the 10th round when the 10th round symbol B is won, the 10th round when the 4th round symbol is won, the 4th round when the 4th round symbol is won, the second special feature 60 is in an open state However, before the period in which the special character 68 is in the closed state reaches 15 seconds, the second special character 60 and the special character 68 are opened.

  Thus, in this embodiment, by adjusting the timing at which the player launches the game ball in a round in which the game ball can pass through the special area 64, the game ball passes through the special area 64 and as many games as possible. It is possible to prevent the player from being overwhelmed with the operational burden and tension while allowing the ball to win the second grand prize opening 58.

4). Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

4-1. Modified example of jackpot symbol distribution For example, in the above embodiment, in both the first special lottery and the second special lottery, when the jackpot is won, the game ball can be won in the second big prize winning slot 58. Although the example where the winning probability of the jackpot symbol is 1/1 and the same has been described, in both the first special lottery and the second special lottery, when the jackpot wins, In the first special lottery and the second special lottery, if the jackpot symbol that can not win the game ball may be won with the same winning probability, the second big prize opening The winning probability of the jackpot symbol that can win the game ball in 58 may be the same with a specific winning probability of 1/1 or less.

  That is, in the symbol lottery table A referred to in the first special lottery, in addition to the 10-round symbol A, the 10-round symbol B, and the 16-round symbol, a jackpot symbol that cannot be used to win a game ball in the second big prize opening 58. In the symbol lottery table B, which is a lottery subject to a specific winning probability and is referred to in the second special lottery, a game ball is won in the second big prize opening 58 in addition to the 16 round symbol and the four round symbol. You may make it make it a lottery object so that the jackpot symbol which cannot be made becomes a specific winning probability.

  Further, in the symbol lottery table A referred to in the first special lottery, the 16 round symbols are not subject to the lottery, but the 10 round symbol A and the 10 round symbol B are subject to the lottery. When the jackpot is won, regardless of which jackpot symbol is won in the first symbol determination process, the jackpot game with the same number of rounds may be executed in the jackpot state.

  Further, in the symbol lottery table A referred to in the first special lottery, the 10 round symbol B is not subject to the lottery, but the 10 round symbol A and the 16 round symbol are subject to the lottery. If the jackpot is won, whether the jackpot symbol that the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 in the first symbol determination process is won or the jackpot symbol that the game ball can pass through the special area 64 is won Depending on the game, a jackpot game with a different number of rounds may be executed in the jackpot state.

  In addition, in the symbol lottery table B referred to in the second special lottery, when the big win is won in the second special lottery because the four round symbols are not subject to the lottery but only the 16 round symbols are subject to the lottery. Alternatively, 16 rounds of jackpot game may be executed without fail in the jackpot state.

  In addition, even in the symbol lottery table B referred to in the second special lottery, if the jackpot symbol that the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 is targeted for the lottery, the jackpot is won in the second special lottery. Even in such a case, the game ball may not pass through the special area 64 in the big hit state.

  In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot symbol that allows the game ball to pass through the special area 64 is greater when the jackpot is won by the second special lottery than when the jackpot is won by the first special lottery. An example in which it becomes easier to make a transition to the promising state after the end of the jackpot state when the jackpot is won in the second special lottery than when the jackpot is won in the first special lottery. As described above, the winning probability of the jackpot symbol that allows the game ball to pass through the special area 64 is greater in the case of winning the jackpot in the first special lottery than in the case of winning the jackpot in the second special lottery. If you win the jackpot in the first special lottery, it will be easier to shift to the probable state after the jackpot state ends than if you win the jackpot in the second special lottery It may be. That is, the winning probability of the jackpot symbol that the game ball can pass through the special area 64 is different between the case where the jackpot is won in the first special lottery and the case where the jackpot is won in the second special lottery, The ease of transition to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot state can be different between the case where the jackpot is won in the first special lottery and the case where the jackpot is won in the second special lottery.

4-2. Modified example of the number of rounds through which the game ball passes through the special area Also, in the above embodiment, when the 4-round symbol is won, the 10th round is not executed. However, in the symbol lottery table B referred to in the second special lottery, the 10 round symbol B instead of the four round symbol is subject to lottery. You may make it possible to make a 2nd big winning opening 58 win a game ball in the 4th round and 10th round of a big hit state.

4-3. Modification of the operation of the second special bonus or special bonus In the above embodiment, the period or timing when the second special bonus 60 is open in the fourth round or the tenth round according to the type of jackpot symbol. As described above, an example in which the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 in the jackpot state and the game ball can pass through the special area 64 in the jackpot state by changing is described. However, by changing the period or timing at which the special combination 68 is in the open state, the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 in the big hit state, and the game ball passes through the special area 64 in the big hit state. You may be able to do that.

  For example, when a jackpot symbol that allows a game ball to pass through the special area 64 is won, the special character is displayed when the second special character 60 is in the open state in the fourth round or the tenth round. 68 is in an open state for a predetermined period during which the game ball can pass through the special area 64, but if a big win symbol that the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 is won, the fourth round or In the tenth round, when the second special combination 60 is in the open state, the special combination 68 may be open for a predetermined short period during which the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64. Good.

  When a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 58, for example, the game ball moves through a special area 64 after the game ball moves through a predetermined passage, and the game ball passes through the second big prize opening 58. If a winning symbol that allows a game ball to pass through the special area 64 is won while the time difference between the winning game and the game ball passing through the special area 64 is won, the fourth round or the tenth round , When the second special combination 60 is in the open state and the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 58 reaches the special area 64, the special combination 68 is in the open state. 64 is allowed to pass through the game ball, and if a big win symbol that the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 is won, the second special in the fourth round or the tenth round Although the object 60 is opened and the special combination 68 is opened, the special combination 68 is closed before the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 58 reaches the special area 64. The game ball may not be allowed to pass through the special area 64.

  In the above embodiment, in the case where the normal control is performed to operate the second special bonus item 60 in a state in which a prize can be won in a manner that restricts the passage of the game ball to the special area 64, the game ball passes through the special area 64. Although an example has been described in which it is not possible, even in the case of performing normal control, it is assumed that the game ball can pass through the special area 64 with a low probability. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the 10th round when the 10-round symbol B is won, the 4th round when the 4th-round symbol is won, the 10th round when the 16th-round symbol is won, the second special feature 60 Is in the open state but the special actor 68 is in the closed state for 7 seconds, so that the second game zone passes through the normal area 66 before the game balls pass through the special area 64. Although the special feature 60 has been described with an example in which it is not closed, in the above round, when the second special feature 60 is in the open state, the special feature 68 is also in the open state. Since the special combination 60 is in the open state but the special combination 68 has no period of being closed, the nine game balls pass through the normal area 66 before the game balls pass through the special area 64. 2 Special feature 60 is closed It may be that there is no Rukoto.

4-4. Other Modifications In the above embodiment, the example has been described in which the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the end of the jackpot state or the probability variation state. However, the gaming state should not be shifted to the short-time state. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the second start winning opening 50 in a state where the normal prize 52 does not assist a prize. In a state where it is not, the game ball may not be able to win the second start winning opening 50.

  In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special area 64, it is determined that the game state shifts to the probability change state after the jackpot state ends, but when the game ball passes through the special area 64, a probability change lottery is performed. If the winning lottery is won, the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state after the jackpot state ends. However, if the winning lottery is not won, the gaming state may shift to the normal state.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed so that it cannot be determined which of the four types of jackpot symbols is won. For example, when 16 round symbols are won. If the special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed to be “777”, and if the four-round symbol is won, the special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed to be “333”, and the ten-round symbol B is won. The special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed so as to become “555”, and when the ten-round symbol A is won, the special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed so that the three numeric images are the same in a manner other than the above. In other words, the special symbol image 404 is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode corresponding to each of the four types of jackpot symbols. Te, if you look at the special symbol images 404 stop-displayed in the liquid crystal display 32 is the player may be able to be any of four types of bonus game symbol to determine the winning.

  In the above embodiment, four types of jackpot symbols and lost symbols are displayed for the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 80. Although the example in which the numerical values of the 7-segment display are determined in advance corresponding to each of them has been described, a plurality of types of display modes are determined in advance corresponding to each of the four types of jackpot symbols and loses. May be.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment gave and demonstrated the example provided with the 1st big winning opening 54 and the 2nd big winning opening 58, you may abbreviate | omit the 1st big winning opening 54. In this case, for example, in each round other than the fourth round or the tenth round, the special region 68 is prevented from being opened when the second special combination 60 is in the open state, while the special area 68 is not opened. When a jackpot symbol that allows a game ball to pass through 64 is won, the special feature 68 is in the special area when the second special feature 60 is in the open state in the fourth round or the tenth round. If a jackpot symbol that the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64 is won in the fourth round or the tenth round, the game ball is open for a predetermined period during which the game ball can pass through 64. In the case where the second special combination 60 is in the open state, the special combination 68 is prevented from being opened, or in the case where the second special combination 60 is in the open state. The accessory 68 is opened for a predetermined short period of time during which the game ball cannot pass through the special area 64, or the second special accessory 60 is opened and the special accessory 68 is opened. However, the special accessory 68 may be closed before the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 58 reaches the special area 64. In this way, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine by reducing the number of special winning openings.

2 outer frame, 4 game area, 6 game board, 8 glass unit, 10 front frame,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speakers, 16 upper plate, 18 payout opening,
20 Grip Unit, 22 Supply Port, 24 Lower Plate, 26 Production Button,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 32 liquid crystal display, 34 display frame,
36 production units, 38 display frame lamps, 40 openings, 42 passages,
44 stages, 46 first start prize opening, 48 passing gate, 50 second start prize opening,
52 Normal character, 54 1st Grand Prize, 56 1st Special Service, 58 2nd Grand Prize,
60 second special object, 62 out port, 64 special area, 66 normal area,
68 Special character, 70 Status display area, 72 Normal symbol display area, 74 Normal hold display area,
76 1st special symbol display part, 78 1st special reservation display part, 80 2nd special symbol display part,
82 second special hold display section, 84 gaming state display section, 100 main board,
102 Sub-board, 104 Passing gate sensor, 106 First starting prize opening sensor,
108 second starting prize opening sensor, 110 first big prize opening sensor,
112 special area sensor, 114 normal area sensor, 116 payout sensor,
120 status display drive device, 122 ordinary-compartment drive device, 124 first special-function drive device 126 second special-function drive device, 128 special-function drive device, 130 pay-out device,
150 effect button switch, 170 effect display device, 172 sound device,
174 Production device driving device, 176 production device, 210 random number generation means,
220 normal lottery means, 222 normal display control means, 224 normal accessory control means,
230 first special lottery means, 235 second special lottery means, 240 special display control means,
250 gaming state transition control means, 260 special accessory control means, 270 payout control means,
280 communication control means, 290 main memory, 2910 lottery table storage means,
2912 ordinary random number storage means, 2914 first special random number storage means,
2915 second special random number storage means, 2916 flag storage means,
2918 round counter, 2920 probability change end determination counter,
2922 Short-term end determination counter, 300 effect control means, 310 sub-memory,
3110 effect data storage means, 400 normal symbol image, 402 normal hold effect section,
404 special symbol image, 406 first reserved image, 408 second reserved image

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A gaming machine having a game area in which a game medium moves, and launching the game medium in the game area in response to a player's operation,
A first lottery for determining whether or not a big win is won based on winning of a game medium at a first start winning opening provided in the gaming area, and a second starting winning opening provided in the gaming area. Lottery means for performing a second lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is won based on winning of game media;
A predetermined number of times that is started when a normal state, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of jackpots in the first lottery and the second lottery is higher than in the normal state, and a jackpot wins in the first lottery or the second lottery Gaming state transition control means for transitioning the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states including a jackpot state that ends when the jackpot gaming is executed,
A first special combination that operates between a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a first grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won;
A second special object that operates between a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a second grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won;
A special area through which the game medium won in the second grand prize opening can pass;
When a jackpot is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, a predetermined number (N is an integer of 2 or more) of jackpot games is executed and N or more jackpot games of a predetermined number are executed. Of these, in the N-th jackpot game, the second special combination is operated in a winable state, and in other jackpot games, the first special combination is operated in a winable state.
A payout control means for paying out game media based on winning of game media in the first grand prize opening or winning of game media in the second grand prize opening;
The gaming state transition control means includes
When the game medium passes through the special area in the jackpot state, the game state is shifted to the probability change state after the jackpot state ends,
When the game medium does not pass through the special area in the jackpot state, the game state is shifted to the normal state after the jackpot state ends,
The lottery means
In the first lottery, when the jackpot is won, the first execution pattern or the second execution pattern may be selected as the execution pattern of the jackpot game.
In the second lottery, when the jackpot is won, one of a plurality of types of second execution patterns may be selected as the execution pattern of the jackpot game.
The accessory control means includes:
When the first execution pattern is selected, in the N-th jackpot game, normal control is performed to operate the second special combination in a state in which a prize can be won in a manner that restricts the passage of the game medium to the special area. ,
When the second execution pattern is selected, in the N-th jackpot game, special control is performed so that the second special combination is operated in a winning state in a manner that does not restrict the passage of the game medium to the special area. ,
The jackpot game is executed a different number of times when one of the plurality of types of second execution patterns is selected in the second lottery and when the other second execution pattern is selected. A gaming machine. A gaming machine having a game area in which a game medium moves, and launching the game medium in the game area in response to a player's operation,
A first lottery for determining whether or not a big win is won based on winning of a game medium at a first start winning opening provided in the gaming area, and a second starting winning opening provided in the gaming area. Lottery means for performing a second lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is won based on winning of game media;
A predetermined number of times that is started when a normal state, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of jackpots in the first lottery and the second lottery is higher than in the normal state, and a jackpot wins in the first lottery or the second lottery Gaming state transition control means for transitioning the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states including a jackpot state that ends when the jackpot gaming is executed,
A first special combination that operates between a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a first grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won;
A second special object that operates between a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a second grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won;
A special area through which the game medium won in the second grand prize opening can pass;
When a jackpot is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, a predetermined number (N is an integer of 2 or more) of jackpot games is executed and N or more jackpot games of a predetermined number are executed. Of these, in the N-th jackpot game, the second special combination is operated in a winable state, and in other jackpot games, the first special combination is operated in a winable state.
A payout control means for paying out game media based on winning of game media in the first grand prize opening or winning of game media in the second grand prize opening;
The gaming state transition control means includes
When the game medium passes through the special area in the jackpot state, the game state is shifted to the probability change state after the jackpot state ends,
When the game medium does not pass through the special area in the jackpot state, the game state is shifted to the normal state after the jackpot state ends,
The lottery means
In the first lottery, when the jackpot is won, the first execution pattern or the second execution pattern may be selected as the execution pattern of the jackpot game.
In the second lottery, the second execution pattern may be selected as the execution pattern of the jackpot game when the jackpot is won.
The accessory control means includes:
When the first execution pattern is selected, in the N-th jackpot game, normal control is performed to operate the second special combination in a state in which a prize can be won in a manner that restricts the passage of the game medium to the special area. ,
When the second execution pattern is selected, in the N-th jackpot game, special control is performed so that the second special combination is operated in a winning state in a manner that does not restrict the passage of the game medium to the special area. ,
A gaming machine that executes a jackpot game of a different number of times when the second execution pattern is selected in the first lottery and when the second execution pattern is selected in the second lottery. A gaming machine having a game area in which a game medium moves, and launching the game medium in the game area in response to a player's operation,
A first lottery for determining whether or not a big win is won based on winning of a game medium at a first start winning opening provided in the gaming area, and a second starting winning opening provided in the gaming area. Lottery means for performing a second lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is won based on winning of game media;
A predetermined number of times that is started when a normal state, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of jackpots in the first lottery and the second lottery is higher than in the normal state, and a jackpot wins in the first lottery or the second lottery Gaming state transition control means for transitioning the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states including a jackpot state that ends when the jackpot gaming is executed,
A first special combination that operates between a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a first grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won;
A second special object that operates between a winning possible state in which a gaming medium can be won in a second grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a winning impossible state in which a gaming medium cannot be won;
A special area through which the game medium won in the second grand prize opening can pass;
When a jackpot is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, a predetermined number (N is an integer of 2 or more) of jackpot games is executed and N or more jackpot games of a predetermined number are executed. Of these, in the N-th jackpot game, the second special combination is operated in a winable state, and in other jackpot games, the first special combination is operated in a winable state.
A payout control means for paying out game media based on winning of game media in the first grand prize opening or winning of game media in the second grand prize opening;
The gaming state transition control means includes
When the game medium passes through the special area in the jackpot state, the game state is shifted to the probability change state after the jackpot state ends,
When the game medium does not pass through the special area in the jackpot state, the game state is shifted to the normal state after the jackpot state ends,
The lottery means
In the first lottery, when the jackpot is won, the first execution pattern or the second execution pattern may be selected as the execution pattern of the jackpot game.
In the second lottery, the second execution pattern may be selected as the execution pattern of the jackpot game when the jackpot is won.
The accessory control means includes:
When the first execution pattern is selected, in the N-th jackpot game, normal control is performed to operate the second special combination in a state in which a prize can be won in a manner that restricts the passage of the game medium to the special area. ,
When the second execution pattern is selected, in the N-th jackpot game, special control is performed so that the second special combination is operated in a winning state in a manner that does not restrict the passage of the game medium to the special area. ,
A gaming machine that executes a jackpot game of a different number of times when the first execution pattern is selected in the first lottery and when the second execution pattern is selected in the second lottery. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The accessory control means includes:
In the N-th jackpot game, the N-th time based on the fact that a predetermined number of game media have won the second grand prize opening or the second special combination has been operated in a predetermined manner. The jackpot game of
As the special control,
A predetermined number of game media can be awarded to the second grand prize opening during a period in which the second special bonus is operated in a state where the special media can not pass through the special area. A first special control for operating the second special combination in a state in which a prize can be awarded in a mode in which a game medium can pass through the special area after reaching a certain period;
A predetermined number of game media can be awarded to the second grand prize opening during a period in which the second special bonus is operated in a state where the special media can not pass through the special area. And a second special control for operating the second special combination in a state in which the game medium can pass through the special area without reaching a special period,
When the second execution pattern is selected, in the N-th jackpot game, the first special control or the second special control is performed according to the type of the selected second execution pattern. Machine. In any one of Claims 1-4,
The accessory control means includes:
When the first execution pattern is selected and the jackpot game is executed more than predetermined M (M is an integer greater than N) times, the normal control is performed in the Mth jackpot game. ,
A gaming machine, wherein the special control is performed in the M-th jackpot game when the second execution pattern is selected and when a predetermined M or more jackpot game is executed. In any one of Claims 1-5,
A normal accessory that operates between a state of assisting the winning of the game medium in the second start winning opening and a state of not assisting the winning of the game medium in the second starting winning opening;
The accessory control means includes:
In the normal state, it is easier for the first start prize opening to win the game medium than in the second start prize opening, and in the certain change state, the second start prize opening is more game than the first start prize opening. A gaming machine characterized by operating the normal accessory so as to facilitate winning a medium. A gaming machine having a game area in which a game medium moves, and launching the game medium in the game area in response to a player's operation,
A first lottery for determining whether or not a big win is won based on winning of a game medium at a first start winning opening provided in the gaming area, and a second starting winning opening provided in the gaming area. Lottery means for performing a second lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is won based on winning of game media;
A predetermined number of times that is started when a normal state, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of jackpots in the first lottery and the second lottery is higher than in the normal state, and a jackpot wins in the first lottery or the second lottery Gaming state transition control means for transitioning the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states including a jackpot state that ends when the jackpot gaming is executed,
A special object that operates between a winning state in which a gaming medium can be won in a grand prize opening provided in the gaming area and a non-winning state in which a gaming medium cannot be won;
A special area through which the game medium won in the grand prize opening can pass;
When a jackpot is won in the first lottery or the second lottery, a predetermined jackpot game is executed more than N (N is an integer of 2 or more) times, and the special prize can be won in each jackpot game An accessory control means for operating the state,
A payout control means for paying out the game medium based on the fact that the game medium has won the big prize opening;
The gaming state transition control means includes
When the game medium passes through the special area in the jackpot state, the game state is shifted to the probability change state after the jackpot state ends,
When the game medium does not pass through the special area in the jackpot state, the game state is shifted to the normal state after the jackpot state ends,
The lottery means
In the first lottery, when the jackpot is won, the first execution pattern or the second execution pattern may be selected as the execution pattern of the jackpot game.
In the second lottery, when the jackpot is won, one of a plurality of types of second execution patterns may be selected as the execution pattern of the jackpot game.
The accessory control means includes:
When the first execution pattern is selected, in each jackpot game, the special combination is operated in a state where the special medium can be won in a manner that restricts the passage of the game medium to the special area,
When the second execution pattern is selected, in the N-th jackpot game among the N or more jackpot games determined in advance, the special combination is not limited in a manner that does not restrict the passage of the game medium to the special area. Operate in a winable state, and in other jackpot games, operate the special actor in a winable state in a manner that restricts the passage of game media to the special area,
The jackpot game is executed a different number of times when one of the plurality of types of second execution patterns is selected in the second lottery and when the other second execution pattern is selected. A gaming machine.

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