JP2014200353A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine of the so-called one-two mixed type having such a novel game property as could not be realized in the prior art.SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine of the so-called one-two kind mixer, a special pattern 1 and a special pattern 2 can be simultaneously varied, and a variation pattern (e.g., a variation pattern E1 and a variation pattern H1) to be selected for the special pattern 2 is longer in a variation time than a variation pattern (e.g., variation patterns A1 to A3 and variation patterns C1 to C3) to be selected for the special pattern 1.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique of a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, various types of pachinko gaming machines are known. For example, a type of model called a digipachi machine (formerly the first type) is known. In this digipachi machine, a special symbol game jackpot determination is performed based on the winning of a game ball at the starting port, and the variation of the special symbol is started. Then, when the determination result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is a big bonus, the big bonus game is started after the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. When the big hit game is started, the player can play a game in an advantageous game state over the normal game state.

  Also, for example, a type of model called a feather (former second type) is known. In this blade, an open / close prize winning device having a blade accessory that can be opened and closed is provided. The open / close winning device can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won, by means of a blade accessory. Then, when the game ball won in the open / close winning device passes (wins) a specific area provided in the open / close winning device, the big hit game is started. When the big hit game is started, the player can play a game in an advantageous game state over the normal game state.

  Furthermore, a model of a type called a so-called one-type / two-mixer in which a digital cracker and a blade are combined is known. For example, as described in Patent Document 1.

  In the one-type two-type mixer, the special symbol game big hit determination is performed based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port, and the variation of the special symbol is started. Then, when the determination result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is a big bonus, the big bonus game is started after the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. Further, when the determination result of the big symbol determination for the special symbol game is a loss, the special symbol game small hit determination is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening. When the determination result of the special symbol game small hit determination is a win, the open / close winning device (sorting device) is switched to an open state in which a game ball can be won by a blade accessory. Then, when the game ball won in the open / close winning device passes (wins) a specific area provided in the open / close winning device, the big hit game is started.

JP 2010-35833 A

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine having a novel gameability that could not be realized in the past in a type of pachinko gaming machine called a so-called one-type two-type mixing machine.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  That is, according to claim 1, the first special symbol game jackpot determination is performed based on the first start port and the second start port in which the game ball can win and the winning of the game ball to the first start port. First special symbol game jackpot determining means; first special symbol variation pattern selecting means for selecting a variation pattern of the first special symbol based on a determination result by the first special symbol game jackpot determining means; The first special symbol variation means for varying the first special symbol based on the variation pattern selected by the first special symbol variation pattern selection means, and the determination result by the first special symbol game jackpot determination means A first jackpot game executing means for executing the first jackpot game after the fluctuation of the first special symbol is stopped in the case of a jackpot, and a second special game based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port. Pattern game A second special symbol variation pattern selection unit that selects a variation pattern of the second special symbol based on a determination result by the second special symbol game big hit determination unit that performs the jackpot determination and the second special symbol game big hit determination unit Means, second special symbol variation means for varying the second special symbol based on the variation pattern selected by the second special symbol variation pattern selection means, and the second special symbol game jackpot determination means The determination result by the second special symbol game big hit determining means for executing the second big hit game after the fluctuation stop of the second special symbol when the determination result by When the game is lost, the second special symbol game small hit determining means for determining the second special symbol game small hit determination and the determination by the second special symbol game small hit determining means When the result is a win, the game ball is placed in a state in which the game ball can be entered, and the assigned game ball is distributed to one of the specific area and the normal area to win, and the specific area by the distribution apparatus And a third jackpot game executing means for executing a third jackpot game based on a winning of a game ball to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are the first special symbol, The variation pattern that can be varied simultaneously by the symbol variation means and the second special symbol variation means, and the variation pattern selected by the second special symbol variation pattern selection means is selected by the first special symbol variation pattern selection means. The fluctuation time is longer than the fluctuation pattern.

  As effects of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In claim 1, in a pachinko gaming machine of a type called a so-called one-type / two-type mixing machine, it is possible to provide a novel game that could not be realized conventionally.

The front view which showed the whole structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the perspective view which showed the structure of the state by which the window frame was open | released. Similarly, the front view which showed the structure of the game board. Similarly, the block diagram which showed the structure of the main control circuit and the sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control RAM of a main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control ROM of the main control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the special time figure 1 big hit determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the time reduction special figure 1 big hit determination table. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the special time figure 2 big hit determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the time reduction special figure 2 jackpot determination table. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the special time figure 2 small hit determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the time reduction special figure 2 small hit determination table. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the special time figure 1 time-short state transition determination table memorize | stored in the main control ROM of the main control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the special time figure 2 time-short state transition determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the time reduction special figure 2 time reduction state transfer determination table. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the special time figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the time-saving special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the special time figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the time shortening special figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern selection table. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the special time figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly shows the control data of the time reduction special figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table. (A) Similarly the figure which showed the control data of the special time figure 2 loss fluctuation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) Similarly, a diagram showing control data of the time variation special figure 2 loss variation pattern selection table. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the flow of the game. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the 1st special symbol game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG.17 and FIG.18. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the 2nd special symbol game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG.20 and FIG.21. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the small hit game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the 1st big hit game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the 2nd big hit game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the selection of the fluctuation pattern of a main control circuit.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the front side is defined as the front side of the gaming machine 1 and the back side is defined as the rear side of the gaming machine 1 to define the front-rear direction. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left and right directions are defined with the left hand side as the left side of the gaming machine 1 and the right hand side as the right side of the gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 is a type of pachinko gaming machine called a so-called one-type / two-type mixing machine. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 is mainly formed by attaching various gaming parts to a frame body constituted by an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3, and a window frame 5. The

  The outer frame 2 is a frame that forms an outline of the gaming machine 1 and is formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The outer frame 2 is installed in Taijima provided in a game hall such as a pachinko hall. The outer frame 2 is provided with an intermediate frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is a frame formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The middle frame 3 is rotatably supported by a front opening of the outer frame 2 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. The middle frame 3 is provided with a game board 4, a window frame 5, and a lower tray unit 6.

  The game board 4 is a member formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The game board 4 is detachably attached to the middle frame 3. On the front side surface of the game board 4, a game area 7 that is an area in which the game ball rolls is formed (see FIG. 3).

  The window frame 5 is a frame formed in a substantially frame shape. The window frame 5 is disposed in front of the game board 4 and is rotatably supported by an opening on the front side of the middle frame 3 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. A window frame opening 8 that is opened in a substantially circular shape is disposed substantially at the center of the window frame 5. A transparent plate 13 is laid over the window frame opening 8. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 7 of the game board 4 arranged behind the window frame 5 through the transparent plate 13 from the front. Below the window frame opening 8, an upper plate 9 for storing game balls before launching is disposed. Speakers 10 and 10 are respectively disposed above and to the left and right of the window frame opening 8.

  The lower dish unit 6 is attached to the lower part of the middle frame 3 and below the window frame 5. A lower plate 11 in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 9 are stored is arranged at the approximate center of the lower plate unit 6. A firing handle 12 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 11 on the right side of the lower plate unit 6. The launch handle 12 is configured to be able to rotate, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 9 is launched toward the game area 7 by the rotation.

  Next, the configuration of the game area 7 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

  The game area 7 is an area where the game ball rolls on the game board 4. The game area 7 is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape on the front side surface of the game board 4 by a guide rail 30 that is a belt-like member. An opening 14 for installing the decorative symbol display device 40 is formed in the approximate center of the game area 7. A plurality of game nails are planted in the game area 7. As a result, the game ball launched into the game area 7 falls while colliding with a plurality of game nails, and rolls within the game area 7.

  In the game area 7, the first start gate 31, the second start gate 32, the special figure 1 start port 33, the variable prize device 35 (special figure 2 start port 34), and the first big prize device 36, a second grand prize winning device 37, a normal symbol display device 38, a special symbol display device 39, and a decorative symbol display device 40 are provided.

The first start gate 31 is disposed on the left side of the game area 7. The first start gate 31 is formed in a gate shape penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass (win) in the inside. A first start gate sensor 50 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the first start gate 31. The first start gate sensor 50 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the first start gate 31 when the game ball wins the first start gate 31.
A game ball is won at the first start gate 31 by so-called left-handed hitting.

The second start gate 32 is disposed in the lower right part of the game area 7. The second start gate 32 is formed in a gate shape penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass (win) in the inside. Inside the second start gate 32, a second start gate sensor 51 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the second start gate 32, the second start gate sensor 51 is configured to detect the win and output a win signal of the second start gate 32.
A game ball is won at the second start gate 32 by so-called right hit.

  The start port 33 for the special figure 1 is disposed below the game area 7 and immediately below the decorative symbol display device 40. The starting port 33 for the special figure 1 is formed in a pocket shape having an upper surface opened, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). A special FIG. 1 start port sensor 52 comprising a proximity switch is disposed inside the special view 1 start port 33. When the game ball wins the special figure 1 start opening 33, the special figure 1 start opening sensor 52 detects the winning and outputs a winning signal of the special figure 1 start opening 33.

  The variable winning device 35 (ordinary electric accessory) is disposed below the game area 7 and immediately below the start port 33 for the special figure 1. The variable winning device 35 is provided with a special figure 2 starting port 34 that is elongated in the left-right direction. The special figure 2 starting port 34 is configured so that a game ball can enter (win) a game ball inside thereof. Inside the special figure 2 start port 34, a special figure 2 start port sensor 53 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the special figure 2 start opening 34, the special figure 2 start opening sensor 53 detects the winning and outputs a winning signal of the special figure 2 start opening 34. The variable winning device 35 is provided with a start door 54 for special figure 2 that can be opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The variable winning device 35 is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the special figure 2 start opening 34 and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by opening and closing the special figure 2 start opening door 54.

  The first grand prize winning device 36 (first special electric accessory) is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 7 and immediately below the second start gate 32. The first big prize winning device 36 is provided with a first big prize winning port 55 that is elongated in the left-right direction. The first grand prize winning port 55 is configured so that a game ball can enter (win) a game ball inside. Inside the first big prize opening 55, a first big prize opening sensor 56 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. The first grand prize opening sensor 56 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the first big prize opening 55 when the game ball wins the first big prize opening 55. The first grand prize winning device 36 is provided with a first grand prize winning door 57 that can be opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The first grand prize winning device 36 is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the first grand prize winning port 55 and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by opening and closing the first grand prize winning door 57.

The first big winning device 36 has a jackpot game (first bonus game) when a jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game, which will be described later, is a jackpot and when a jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot. As a big hit game), it is configured to be switched between a closed state and an open state.
Note that a game ball is won in the first grand prize-winning device 36 by so-called right hit.

  The second big winning device 37 (second special electric accessory) is arranged at the lower right of the game area 7 and immediately below the first big winning device 36. The second large winning device 37 is a box shape in which a game ball can move inside, and is formed in a substantially L shape in a front view. The second big prize winning device 37 is provided with a second big prize winning port 58, a second big prize winning port door 60, a specific area 61, a normal area 63, and a sorting piece 65.

  The second grand prize winning port 58 is an opening in which the upper surface of the second big prize winning device 37 is elongated in the left-right direction. The second grand prize winning port 58 is configured so that a game ball can be entered (winning) inside (inside the second big prize winning device 37). Below the second big prize opening 58, a second big prize opening sensor 59 comprising a proximity switch is arranged. The second grand prize opening sensor 59 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the second big prize opening 58 when the game ball wins the second big prize opening 58.

  The second big prize opening door 60 is a substantially flat member that covers the second big prize opening 58. The second grand prize opening door 60 is configured to be openable and closable via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The second grand prize opening door 60 is configured to be able to switch the second big prize winning device 37 between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the second major prize winning opening 58 and a closed state in which no prize can be won by the opening / closing operation. .

  The specific area 61 is arranged at the lower right portion of the second large winning device 37 and to the left of the normal area 63. The specific area 61 is formed in a pocket shape having an open upper surface, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). A specific area sensor 62 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the specific area 61. The specific area sensor 62 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the specific area 61 when the game ball wins the specific area 61.

  The normal area 63 is arranged at the lower right portion of the second large winning device 37 and to the right of the specific area 61. The normal area 63 is formed in a pocket shape having an upper surface opened, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). Inside the normal area 63, a normal area sensor 64 including a proximity switch is disposed. The normal area sensor 64 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the normal area 63 when the game ball wins the normal area 63.

  The sorting piece 65 is a substantially flat member that covers the specific region 61. The sorting piece 65 is configured to be opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The distribution piece 65 is configured to be able to switch the specific area 61 between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by the opening / closing operation.

  With the configuration of the second grand prize winning device 37 as described above, when a game ball wins the second grand prize winning opening 58 by the opening operation of the second grand prize winning opening door 60, the winning game ball is used to open and close the sorting piece 65. In response, one of the specific area 61 and the normal area 63 is won. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the sorting piece 65 is set so that a game ball won in the second major winning opening 58 wins the specific area 61 with a probability of 1/12.

The second big winning device 37 is configured to switch between a closed state and an open state as a small hit game when the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game described later is a win. Further, the second grand prize winning device 37 is configured to switch between a closed state and an open state as a big hit game (second big hit game) when a game ball won in the second big prize opening 58 wins the specific area 61. Configured.
A game ball is won in the second big winning device 37 by so-called right hit.

  The normal symbol display device 38 is a device that displays the result of the normal symbol game hit determination and notifies the player. The normal symbol display device 38 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 7. The normal symbol display device 38 is provided with a general LED display unit 66 on which normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  The normal symbol game hit determination is performed based on a winning of a game ball to the first start gate 31 or the second start gate 32. When the normal symbol game hit determination is performed, the normal symbol variation display is started on the ordinary symbol LED display unit 66, and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. Then, the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by the combination of the symbols of the normal symbols displayed in a stopped state.

  Then, when the player is informed that the result of the normal symbol game winning determination is winning, the special figure 2 starting door 54 of the variable winning device 35 is opened and closed, and the variable winning device 35 is opened. The closed state can be switched. When the variable winning device 35 is in an open state, a game ball can be won in the special figure 2 starting port 34. Note that the open state of the variable winning device 35 is terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined number of game balls have won the special figure start opening 34 and switched to the closed state.

  The special symbol display device 39 is a device that displays the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game and notifies the player. The special symbol display device 39 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 7 and at the upper left of the normal symbol display device 38. The special symbol display device 39 is provided with a special symbol LED display section 67 on which special symbols are variably displayed.

  Here, in this embodiment, two types of symbols, special symbol 1 and special symbol 2, are provided as the special symbols. In the present embodiment, the special symbol game is provided with two types of games: a first special symbol game that varies the special symbol 1 and a second special symbol game that varies the special symbol 2. The special LED display unit 67 includes two types: a special graphic first LED display unit 70 in which the special symbol 1 is variably displayed, and a special graphic second LED display unit 71 in which the special symbol 2 is variably displayed. Is provided.

  And the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 start opening 33. When the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is performed, the variation display of the special symbol 1 is started on the special symbol first LED display unit 70, and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. And the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is notified to the player by the combination of the symbols of the special symbol 1 displayed in the stop state.

  In addition, the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 start opening. Then, when the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is performed, the special symbol 2 is displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 71, and the fluctuation display is stopped after a predetermined time. Then, the player is notified of the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game by the combination of the symbols of the special symbol 2 displayed in a stopped state.

  Thus, the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 starting port 33. On the other hand, the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 starting port 34. In this way, the jackpot determination for the first special symbol game and the jackpot determination for the second special symbol game are performed independently of each other and not associated with each other. Further, the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are independently changed without being associated with each other.

  If the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot, or if the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, the jackpot after the fluctuation stop of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 A game (first big hit game) is started, and the open state and the closed state of the first big prize winning device 36 are continuously switched.

  Further, when the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is a loss, the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed. The small special determination of the second special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 starting port 34, similarly to the big special determination of the second special symbol game.

  Then, if the result of the small special determination of the second special symbol game is a win, the small bonus game described later is started after the fluctuation of the special symbol 2 is stopped, and the second big prize winning device 37 is changed from the closed state to the open state. Can be switched.

  The decorative symbol display device 40 is a device that displays the result of the decorative symbol game and notifies the player. The decorative symbol display device 40 is installed in the opening 14 that is opened substantially at the center of the game area 7. The decorative symbol display device 40 is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 68 on which the decorative symbols are variably displayed.

  On the liquid crystal display unit 68, a plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed so as to circulate independently as a decorative symbol game. The variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the result of the decorative symbol game is notified to the player by a combination of the symbols of the plurality of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. Then, when the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, after the result is notified to the player, the big hit game (first big hit game) is started.

  In addition, when a player is notified of the result of a decorative symbol game, a variety of effects (reach effect, background effect, pseudo-continuous display effect, time management effect, pre-reading notice, etc. are displayed together with a variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols. Effect etc.) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68. In this way, in the decorative symbol game, the player's interest is enhanced by displaying various effects on the liquid crystal display unit 68 along with the variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols.

  In the present embodiment, numeral symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, and “7” are used as the decorative symbols. If the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, the combinations of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68 are “000”, “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”. ”,“ 555 ”,“ 666 ”, and“ 777 ”.

  Further, the result of the decorative symbol game is determined based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 starting port 33. More specifically, the result of the decorative symbol game is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 start port 33. In other words, when the result of the jackpot determination for the first special symbol game is a jackpot, the result of the decorative symbol game is a win. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a loss, the result of the decorative symbol game is a loss. As described above, the result of the decorative symbol game is set so as to be interlocked with the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game.

  Note that the result of the decorative symbol game is set so as not to be linked with the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game. Thus, generally, when a player plays a game (not the special symbol 1 variably displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 70 and the special symbol 2 variably displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 71) ) When paying attention to a plurality of decorative symbols variably displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40, the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game set so as not to be interlocked with the result of the decorative symbol game It is possible to prevent the player from paying attention to the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game without being conscious of the player.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40 is provided with a number-of-holds display unit 69 that notifies the player of the number of times the variable symbol is held for the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game. The number-of-holds display unit 69 is disposed below the liquid crystal display unit 68. The number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game displayed in the number-of-holds display portion 69 is changed according to the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 starting port 33 or the special symbol 1 Subtraction is performed according to (determination). In addition, the upper limit of the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is set to four times.

  In the present embodiment, the number-of-holds display section for notifying the player of the number of times of variable suspension of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is not provided. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of the number of times of change hold of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game, and consequently to prevent the player from paying attention to the variation of the special symbol 2.

  Hereinafter, the small hit game will be described in detail.

  The small hit game is a game in a state where the internal game state has shifted to the small hit game state. In the small hit game, the game state is advantageous compared to the game state (the normal game state) before the transition to the small hit game state, and a game state having an advantage degree smaller than the big hit game state is a game. Granted to a person. Specifically, in the small hit game, the second big prize opening door 60 of the second big prize winning device 37 opens and closes, and the second big prize winning device 37 is switched between the open state and the closed state once. Is called. Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls than the game in the normal game state (less than in the case of the big hit game).

  Note that the open state of the second big prize device 37 in the small hit game ends after a predetermined time has elapsed and is switched to the closed state.

  When a game ball wins the second big winning device 37 in the small hit game and the winning game ball wins the specific area 61, the internal gaming state changes from the small hit gaming state to the big hit gaming state. And migrate. That is, the small hit game ends and the big hit game (second big hit game) is started. Note that, as described above, in the second grand prize winning device 37, the game ball that has won the second major prize winning port 58 is set to win the specific area 61 with a probability of 1/12. In other words, in the small hit game, when one game ball wins the second big winning opening 58, the big hit game (second big hit game) is started with a probability of 1/12. As described above, the second big hit game as the big hit game is started with a probability of 1/12 (when one game ball wins the second big prize opening 58). Start with a higher probability than the first jackpot game as a jackpot game started with a probability of 1/240 based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 33 for Special Figure 1 or the start port 34 for Special Figure 2 become.

  Note that the big hit game started after the small hit game ends is a second big hit game described later. In the second big hit game (the big hit game started after the small hit game is finished), the second big winning device 37 is used as the big winning device.

  Hereinafter, the jackpot game will be described in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is provided with two types of jackpot games: a first jackpot game using the first jackpot device 36 and a second jackpot game using the second jackpot device 37. .

  The first jackpot game is a jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 start opening 33 or a special figure 2 start opening 34. In the state where the internal gaming state has shifted from the normal gaming state to the jackpot gaming state when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game performed based on the winning of the game ball to It is a game. In the first big hit game, the first big winning device 36 is used.

  In the first big hit game, the first big prize opening door 57 of the first big prize winning device 36 is continuously opened and closed, and the first big prize winning device 36 is continuously switched between the open state and the closed state (continuous operation). ) Is performed. Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls than the game in the normal game state (more than in the case of the small hit game).

  In the first big win game, the first open state of the first big prize winning device 36 is after a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of games. When the ball wins the first big prize opening 55 of the first big prize winning device 36, it is finished and switched to the closed state. Then, after switching to the closed state, the first grand prize winning device 36 is switched to the open state again after a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed.

  In addition, as described above, the second big win game is an internal game when a game ball wins the second big prize device 37 in the small hit game and the won game ball wins the specific area 61. This is a game in a state where the state has shifted from the small hit game state to the big hit game state. In the second big hit game, the second big winning device 37 is used.

  In the second big hit game, the second big prize winning door 37 of the second big prize winning device 37 is continuously opened and closed, and the second big prize winning device 37 is continuously switched between the open state and the closed state (continuous operation). ) Is performed. Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls than the game in the normal game state (more than in the case of the small hit game).

  In the second big win game, the open state of the second big winning device 37 per game is a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of games. When the ball wins the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37, it is finished and switched to the closed state. Then, after switching to the closed state, the second grand prize winning device 37 is switched to the opened state again after a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed.

  In this way, in the first big win game and the second big win game, the first big winning device 36 or the second big winning device 37 is continuously operated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, a total of 16 times). Hereinafter, the continuous operation of the first big prize device 36 or the second big prize device 37 in the big hit game is referred to as “round game”. In addition, the operation per one time among the continuous operations of the first big winning device 36 or the second big winning device 37 in the big hit game is referred to as “round”. That is, a total of 16 rounds are played.

  The jackpot gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state by operating the condition device when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game or the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot. The The condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. In addition, the accessory continuous operation device is a device for continuously operating the big prize device (the first big prize device 36 or the second big prize device 37).

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1, in addition to the small hit game state and the big hit game state described above, in the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) as the internal game state related to the special symbol game. A short-time gaming state is provided.

  The short time gaming state in the special symbol game is a gaming state in which the variable time shortening function is activated in the special symbol game and the normal gaming state (the variable time shortening function is not activated) is shifted to. Thus, when the time-short gaming state is entered, the variation time of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 is shortened compared to the game in the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the short-time gaming state is determined by determination described later.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, a short time gaming state in the normal symbol game is provided as an internal gaming state relating to the normal symbol game.

  The time-short gaming state in the normal symbol game is a gaming state in which the variable time shortening function is activated and the normal gaming state (the variable time shortening function is not activated) is shifted in the normal symbol game. In the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the game in the normal gaming state. In this embodiment, the transition to the short-time gaming state is determined depending on the transition to the short-time gaming state in the special symbol game.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol probability fluctuation function in the normal symbol game, the normal electric accessory opening extension function in the normal symbol game, and the fluctuation time in the special symbol game. The shortening function is set to operate simultaneously.

  When the normal symbol probability variation function is activated in a normal symbol game, the probability that the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a hit is the normal (the normal symbol probability variation function is not activated) gaming state. Probability higher than games.

  When the normal electric accessory release extension function is activated in the normal symbol game, the time per one time that the variable winning device 35 is in the open state is the normal game state (the normal electric accessory release extension function is not activated). The game will be extended.

  As described above, in the normal symbol game, when the time-short game state is set, a game state (so-called electric support game state) in which a game ball easily wins the special figure 2 start port 34 is set. That is, when a short-time game state is entered in a normal symbol game, a game state advantageous to the player is obtained.

  In this embodiment, when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol probability fluctuation function in the normal symbol game, the normal electric accessory opening extension function in the normal symbol game, and the fluctuation time reduction in the special symbol game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, various functions that operate at the same time that the variable time reduction function operates in a normal symbol game may be combined as appropriate.

  In the following, the time-short game state in the special symbol game and the time-short game state in the normal symbol game are referred to as “time-short state”, and the game in the time-short state is referred to as “time-short game”, respectively.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the main control circuit 100 that mainly controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 100 mainly includes a main control CPU 101, a main control ROM 105, a main control RAM 104, and a main control input / output circuit 102.
The main control CPU 101, the main control ROM 105, the main control RAM 104, and the main control input / output circuit 102 are mutually connected by a bus. The main control ROM 105 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. The main control RAM 104 temporarily stores processing items by the main control CPU 101. The main control CPU 101 uses the main control RAM 104 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the main control ROM 105, various control data, and the like. A main control clock circuit 103 is connected to the main control CPU 101. The main control clock circuit 103 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the main control CPU 101 every predetermined period (for example, 4 mS).

  The main control input / output circuit 102 serves as a receiving unit for various signals output from the outside, and includes a first start gate sensor 50, a second start gate sensor 51, a special opening sensor 52 for special figure 1, and a special start for special figure 2 The mouth sensor 53, the first grand prize port sensor 56, the second major prize port sensor 59, the specific area sensor 62, the normal area sensor 64, and the like are electrically connected. Further, the main control input / output circuit 102 serves as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the main control CPU 101, as a special figure first LED display part 70, a special figure second LED display part 71, and a general figure LED display. The unit 66, the liquid crystal display unit 68, and the like are electrically connected.

As shown in FIG. 5, each time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101, the main control RAM 104 stores a value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239”. A counter 121 is provided. The jackpot counter 121 includes a jackpot counter 141 for special figure 1 and a jackpot counter 142 for special figure 2.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot counter 121 has a configuration in which a counter is provided for each of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game (that is, a configuration in which two counters are provided), but only one counter is provided. It is good also as a structure to provide.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A small hit counter 122 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A state transition determination counter 123 is provided. The short time state transition determination counter 123 includes a short time state transition determination counter 143 for special figure 1 and a short time state transition determination counter 144 for special figure 2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A variation pattern selection counter 124 is provided. The fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 includes a fluctuation pattern selection counter 145 for special figure 1 and a fluctuation pattern selection counter 146 for special figure 2.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special-purpose timer counter 125 used for measuring the variable display time of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game. . The special figure timer counter 125 comprises a special figure 1 timer counter 147 and a special figure 2 timer counter 148.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special figure variation counter 126 used for measuring the number of fluctuations of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special figure variable suspension counter 127 used for measuring the variable suspension number of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game. . The special figure variable suspension counter 127 stores a numerical value from “0” to “4”. It should be noted that the upper limit of the number of times of special symbol game variable hold is 4, and the counter value of the special symbol variable hold number counter 127 is “4” at the maximum. The special figure variable suspension number counter 127 includes a special figure variable variable number counter 149 and a special figure variable variable number counter 150.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 stores the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 55 of the first big prize winning device 36 and the second big prize winning port 58 of the second big prize winning device 37. A big prize opening number counter 128 used for measurement is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 has a large winning device continuous operation number counter 129 used for measuring the number of continuous operations (rounds) of the first large winning device 36 and the second large winning device 37. Provided.
A numerical value from “1” to “16” is stored in the large winning device continuous operation number counter 129. The numerical value is incremented by one for each continuous operation (round) of the first grand prize device 36 or the second grand prize device 37. The upper limit of the number of continuous operations (rounds) of the first grand prize winning device 36 and the second grand prize winning device 37 is 16, and the counter value of the grand prize winning device consecutive operation number counter 129 is “16” at the maximum.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is used for opening / closing a special prize opening used for measuring the time when the first big prize device 36 and the second big prize device 37 are in the open state or the time when the first big prize device 37 is closed. A timer counter 130 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a specific area timer counter 131 that is used to measure the time when the specific area 61 of the second big prize winning device 37 is opened or when the specific area 61 is closed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a plurality of main control counter value storage areas 132 in which the counter values of various counters are appropriately stored.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7A, the main control ROM 105 stores a normal special figure 1 big hit determination table 161. The normal special figure 1 big hit determination table 161 is based on the counter value of the big hit counter 121 (the special big hit counter 141 for special figure 1) when the game state of the first special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state. It is used for the big hit judgment of the first special symbol game.

  The normal special figure 1 big hit determination table 161 is constituted by a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the big hit counter 121 and a “determination result” (big hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. In this embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 121 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. That is, when the gaming state of the first special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state, the probability that the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is a big hit is set to 1/240.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7B, the main control ROM 105 stores a time-saving special figure 1 big hit determination table 162. Special hour 1 special bonus game table 162 is based on the value of the big hit counter 121 (special bonus jack 141 for special figure 1) when the game state of the first special symbol game is not the normal state but the short time state. It is used for the big hit judgment of the first special symbol game.

  The time saving special figure 1 big hit determination table 162 is constituted by a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the big hit counter 121 and a “determination result” (big hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. In this embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 121 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. That is, when the gaming state of the first special symbol game is not the normal state but the short-time state, the probability that the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is a big hit is set to 1/240.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8A, the main control ROM 105 stores a normal special figure 2 big hit determination table 163. The special special figure 2 big hit determination table 163 is based on the counter value of the big special counter 121 (the special big hit counter 142 for special figure 2) when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state. It is used for the big hit judgment of the second special symbol game.

  The normal special figure 2 big hit determination table 163 is constituted by a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the big hit counter 121 and a “determination result” (big hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. In this embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 121 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. That is, when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state, the probability that the big special determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit is set to 1/240.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8B, the main control ROM 105 stores a time reduction special figure 2 big hit determination table 164. The special time 2 special jackpot determination table 164 is based on the counter value of the big hit counter 121 (special figure 2 big hit counter 142) when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the normal state but the short time state. It is used for the big hit judgment of the second special symbol game.

  The time-saving special figure 2 jackpot determination table 164 includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the jackpot counter 121 and a “determination result” (big hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. In this embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 121 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. In other words, when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the normal state but the short-time state, the probability that the big special hit determination of the second special symbol game is determined to be a big hit is set to 1/240.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 9A, the main control ROM 105 stores a normal special figure 2 small hit determination table 165. The normal special figure 2 small hit determination table 165 is based on the counter value of the small special counter 122 when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state. It is used for hit determination.

  The normal special figure 2 small hit determination table 165 is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the small hit counter 122 and a “determination result” (small hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. . In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the small hit counter 122 is “0” to “23”, the determination result is a small hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. Is done. That is, when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state, the probability that the small special hit determination of the second special symbol game is determined to be a small hit is 24/240 (1/10) Is set to

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 9B, the main control ROM 105 stores a time reduction special figure 2 small hit determination table 166. The special hourly special figure 2 small hit determination table 166 indicates that when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the normal state but the short time state, the small special bonus game 122 based on the counter value of the small hit counter 122 It is used for hit determination.

  The time reduction special figure 2 small hit determination table 166 is constituted by a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the small hit counter 122 and a “determination result” (small hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. . In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the small hit counter 122 is “0” to “23”, the determination result is a small hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. Is done. That is, when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the normal state but the short time state, the probability that the small special hit determination of the second special symbol game is determined to be a small hit is 24/240 (1/10) Is set to

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, the main control ROM 105 stores a normal time special chart 1 hour / short state transition determination table 167. Normal time special figure 1 short time state transition judgment table 167 is based on the counter value of special figure 1 short time state transition judgment counter 143 when the game state of the first special symbol game is not the short time state but the normal state. The game state is used to determine whether or not the gaming state shifts to the short time state after the big hit game ends.

  The normal time special figure 1 short time state transition determination table 167 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the special time figure short time state transition determination counter 143 and a “determination result” corresponding to this “counter value” (short time state transition). Determination). In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the short-time state transition determination counter 143 for special figure 1 is “0” to “95”, the determination result is a hit, and when the counter value is other than that, The determination result is lost. In other words, when the game state of the first special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state, the probability that the game state will shift to the short-time state after the big hit game is finished is set to 96/240 (1 / 2.5) Has been. The time-short state is set so as to continue until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 reaches 20.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 11 (a), the main control ROM 105 stores a normal time special figure 2 hour short state transition determination table 168. The special state 2 short time state transition determination table 168 is based on the counter value of the special state 2 short time state transition determination counter 144 when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the short time state but the normal state. The game state is used to determine whether or not the gaming state shifts to the short time state after the big hit game ends.

  The normal time special figure 2 short time state transition determination table 168 includes a "counter value" indicating the counter value of the special time figure 2 short time state transition judgment counter 144 and a "determination result" corresponding to this "counter value" (short time state transition). Determination). In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the short-time state transition determination counter 144 for special figure 2 is “0” to “29”, the determination result is successful, and when the counter value is other than that, The determination result is lost. In other words, when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the short-time state but the normal state, the probability that the game state will shift to the short-time state after the big hit game is finished is set to 30/240 (1/8) Yes. The time-short state is set so as to continue until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 reaches 50 times.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 11B, the main control ROM 105 stores a time reduction special time figure 2 time reduction state transition determination table 169. The short-time special figure 2 short-time state transition determination table 169 is based on the counter value of the short-time state transition determination counter 144 for special figure 2 when the game state of the second special symbol game is not the normal state but the short time state. The game state is used to determine whether or not the gaming state shifts to the short time state after the big hit game ends.

  The short-time state special time chart 2 short-time state transition determination table 169 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the short-time state transition determination counter 144 for special figure 2 and a “determination result” corresponding to the “counter value” (short-time state transition). Determination). In the present embodiment, the determination result is determined when the counter value of the short time state transition determination counter 144 for special figure 2 is from “0” to “239”. In other words, if the game state of the second special symbol game is not the normal state but the short-time state, the probability that the game state will shift to the short-time state after the end of the big hit game is set to 240/240 (1/1) Yes. Moreover, the time-short state is set so as to continue until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 reaches 100 times.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 12 to 15, the main control ROM 105 includes a normal special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 170, a short time special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 171, and a normal special characteristic. FIG. 1 Loss fluctuation pattern selection table 172, Short time special figure 1 Loss fluctuation pattern selection table 173, Normal time special figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 174, Short time special figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 175, Normal A time special figure 2 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 176 and a time reduction special figure 2 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 177 are stored.
A detailed description of these tables will be described later.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 200 that mainly controls the game performance operation will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control circuit 200 mainly includes a sub control CPU 201, a sub control ROM 205, a sub control RAM 204, and a sub control input / output circuit 202.
The sub control CPU 201, sub control ROM 205, sub control RAM 204, and sub control input / output circuit 202 are connected to each other by a bus. The sub-control ROM 205 stores a control program and control data used for various control processes in advance. The sub control RAM 204 temporarily stores processing items performed by the sub control CPU 201. The sub-control CPU 201 uses the sub-control RAM 204 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the sub-control ROM 205 and various control data. A sub control clock circuit 203 is connected to the sub control CPU 201. The sub control clock circuit 203 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the sub control CPU 201 every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 mS).

  The sub control input / output circuit 202 is electrically connected to the main control input / output circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100 and the like as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. The sub control input / output circuit 202 is electrically connected to a display control circuit (not shown) or the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub control CPU 201.

  Below, the flow of the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in steps S001 and S002, when the game ball wins the special figure 1 start port 33 or the special figure 2 start port 34, the variation of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is started. Then, when the variation of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is started, as shown in steps S003 and S004, the big hit determination of the special symbol game (first special symbol game or second special symbol game) is performed and The result of the big hit determination is a big hit or a loss. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game (second special symbol game) is lost, the small symbol determination of the special symbol game (second special symbol game) is performed as shown in steps S008 and S009. The result of the small hit determination is either hit (small hit) or lost.

  Then, as shown in step S006, if the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is a big hit, the first big hit game is started as a big hit game. Then, as shown in step S007, when the first big hit game is completed, the time-saving game is started. And the game of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the original. Such a game flow is the same as that of a model called a digipachi machine (formerly the first type).

  As shown in step S010, if the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is a small hit, the small hit game is started. Then, as shown in steps S011, S012, and S013, when a game ball wins in the specific area 61 of the second big winning opening 58, the second big hit game is started as a big hit game. Then, as shown in step S007, when the second big hit game ends, the time-saving game is started. And the game of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the original. On the other hand, if the game ball does not win the specific area 61 of the second big prize opening 58, the big hit game is not started and the game of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the original. In addition, the flow of such a game is the same as that of a type of model called a feather (former second type).

  In addition, when the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game and the result of the small special determination of the second special symbol game are lost, the big hit game or the small hit game is started. The game of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the original.

  Below, the process of the 1st special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIGS.

In step S <b> 201, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the special figure 1 start port 33.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 33, that is, the main control CPU 101 has received the winning signal of the special figure 1 starting port 33 of the special figure 1 starting port sensor 52. In the case, the process proceeds to step S202.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has not won the special figure 1 start opening 33, that is, the main control CPU 101 wins the special figure 1 start opening 33 of the special figure 1 start opening sensor 52. If no signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S204.

In step S <b> 202, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is 4 or more.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the special figure 1 variable hold number counter 149 is “4”. The process proceeds to step S204.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is not 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the special figure 1 variable hold number counter 149 is not “4”. The process proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, the main control CPU 101 reads the current counter value of the special figure 1 big hit counter 141, the special figure 1 short time state transition determination counter 143, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection counter 145, and It is stored in an appropriate main control counter value storage area 132.
After performing the process of step S203, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, that is, when the condition device operation flag is in the ON state, the main control CPU 101 returns the processing of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 to the original state.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state, that is, if the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S205.

In step S <b> 205, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 1 is interrupted.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the special symbol 1 variable display is interrupted, that is, if the special symbol 1 interrupt flag is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 1 is not interrupted, that is, if the special symbol 1 interruption flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S206.

In step S <b> 210, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 1 is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 1 is that the jackpot game started due to the determination result of the second special symbol game is ended.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 1 is satisfied, that is, the big hit game started due to the determination result of the second special symbol game is completed. In the case, the process proceeds to step S211.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 1 is not satisfied, that is, the jackpot started due to the determination result of the second special symbol game If the game has not ended, the processing of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S <b> 211, the main control CPU 101 cancels the interruption of time measurement of the special symbol 1 variable display. Then, the main control CPU 101 cancels the interruption of the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1, and then sets the interruption flag for the special symbol 1 from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S211, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S223.

In step S206 transferred from step S205, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 70 of the special symbol display device 39 is changing.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 70 of the special symbol display device 39 is fluctuating, that is, when the special symbol fluctuating display flag is on. In step S212, the process proceeds to step S212.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 70 of the special symbol display device 39 is not fluctuating, that is, the special symbol 1 variation display flag is in an off state. In this case, the process proceeds to step S207.

In step S <b> 212, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not to stop the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 70.
If the main control CPU 101 determines to interrupt the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 70, that is, if the special figure 1 interruption flag is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 The process proceeds to S213.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 70 is not interrupted, that is, when the special figure 1 interruption flag is off. Proceeds to step S223.

In step S <b> 213, the main control CPU 101 interrupts the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special diagram first LED display unit 70. Even if the time measurement of the special symbol 1 variation display is interrupted, the player can visually recognize how the special symbol 1 of the special symbol first LED display unit 70 fluctuates (a fake variation display). It becomes.
After performing the process of step S213, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S214.

In step S214, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation of the special symbol 1 for which the time measurement of the variation time is interrupted in step S213 is a variation based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game being a big hit. Determine whether.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation of the special symbol 1 for which the time measurement of the variation time is interrupted in step S213 is a variation based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game being a jackpot, that is, When the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation display flag is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S215.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation of the special symbol 1 for which the time measurement of the variation time is interrupted in step S213 is not a variation based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game being a jackpot, That is, when the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation display flag is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S223.

In step S215, the main control CPU 101 invalidates that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game was a jackpot. More specifically, the main control CPU 101 sets the big hit flag from the on state to the off state. At that time, the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation display flag is set from the on state to the off state.
In addition, when the interruption of the time measurement of the fluctuation display of the special symbol 1 is canceled after invalidating that the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is the big hit, a plurality of the stopped and displayed multiple The player is notified that the decorative symbol game is lost by combining the decorative symbols.
After performing the process of step S215, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S223.

In step S207 transferred from step S206, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 70 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 70 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter value of the special symbol 1 timer counter 147 Is within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S226 described later, the process proceeds to step S227.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 70 is not in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter of the special symbol 1 timer counter 147. If the value is not within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S226 described later, the process proceeds to step S208.

In step S <b> 208, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is 0 (zero).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is 0 (zero), that is, when the counter value of the special figure 1 variable hold number counter 149 is “0”. In this case, the processing of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is not 0 (zero), that is, when the counter value of the special figure 1 variable hold number counter 149 is not “0”. In step S209, the process proceeds to step S209.

In step S209, the main control CPU 101 performs a jackpot determination of the first special symbol game.
In step S203, the main control CPU 101 stores the counter value of the special figure 1 big hit counter 141 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S203, and in the short time special figure 1 big hit judgment table 162 if the time is short. Based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the normal time special figure 1 big hit determination table 161 when the time is not short, the result of the big special determination of the first special symbol game is a big hit. It is determined whether or not there is. When it is determined that the first special symbol game is a big hit, the big hit flag is set from the off state to the on state.

  Note that the determination result determined in step S209 can be invalidated (that is, lost when the determination result is a big hit) until the big hit determination process is performed in step S240. (See step S215).

  After performing the process of step S209, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S220.

In step S220, the main control CPU 101 selects a variation pattern related to the special symbol 1.
A detailed description of the process of selecting a variation pattern related to the special symbol 1 of the main control CPU 101 (main control circuit 100) will be described later.
After performing the process of step S220, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S221.

In step S221, the main control CPU 101 transmits the variation pattern related to the special symbol 1 selected in step S220 to the sub-control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S221, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S222.

In step S222, the main control CPU 101 starts the variation (variation display) of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 70 of the special symbol display device 39. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 1 variable display flag from the off state to the on state.
In addition, when the fluctuation (variation display) of the special symbol 1 is a variation based on the fact that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a big hit, the special bonus 1 big hit fluctuation display flag is changed from the OFF state. Turn on.
After performing the process of step S222, the main control CPU 101 restores the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S223 transferred from step S211 or the like, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined special symbol variation time (variation pattern related to the special symbol 1) set in advance has elapsed. .
When the variation time of the special symbol 1 has passed the special symbol variation time, that is, when the counter value of the special symbol 1 timer counter 147 has passed the variation pattern related to the special symbol 1 selected in step S223. Proceeds to step S224.
On the other hand, when the variation time of special symbol 1 has not passed the special symbol variation time, that is, main control CPU 101 determines that the counter value of special symbol 1 timer counter 147 is the variation pattern related to special symbol 1 selected in step S223. If not, the process of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S224, the main control CPU 101 transmits a confirmation signal to the sub-control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S224, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S225.

In step S225, the main control CPU 101 stops the fluctuation (variation display) of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 70. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 1 variable display flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S225, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S226.

In step S226, the main control CPU 101 sets the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time) of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation is stopped.
After performing the process of step S226, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S227.

In step S227, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display time of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S225 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S226.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S225 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S226, that is, the special counter 1 timer counter 147 When the counter value has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S226, the process proceeds to step S228.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol 1 whose variation has been stopped in step S225 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S226, that is, for the special symbol 1 If the counter value of the timer counter 147 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S226, the process of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S228, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S209 is a jackpot.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the big hit determination in step S209 is a big hit, that is, if the big hit flag is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S239.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the big hit determination in step S209 is a loss, that is, if the big hit flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S231.

In step S231, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time shortening function is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time shortening flag is ON, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S232.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time reduction function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag is in the OFF state, the main control circuit 100 performs the first special symbol game process. Is restored.

In step S232, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time reduction function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. Determine.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. The process proceeds to step S233.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device was not an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. In this case, the processing of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S233, the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time reduction function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. Then, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 in operation is measured using the special symbol fluctuation number counter 126.
After performing the process of step S233, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S234.

In step S234, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step S233 has reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step S233 has reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, the counter value of the special figure fluctuation frequency counter 126 When the total of the number of times reaches a predetermined number of fluctuations, the process proceeds to step S235.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step S233 has not reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, a special figure fluctuation number counter. When the total of the counter values of 126 has not reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, the processing of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S235, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag to the off state.
After performing the process of step S235, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S236.

In step S236, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variation time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the ordinary electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S236, the main control CPU 101 restores the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S239 transferred from step S228, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state after the first big hit game is over.
The main control CPU 101 counts the counter value of the special figure 1 short time state transition determination counter 143 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S203 and the normal time special figure 1 short time state transition determination table 167. Based on the determination result corresponding to the value, it is determined whether or not the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the end of the first big hit game. And if it determines with a game state shifting to a time-short state after completion | finish of a 1st big hit game, a time-short state transfer flag will be set from an OFF state to an ON state.
After performing the process of step S239, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S240.

In step S240, the main control CPU 101 performs a jackpot determination process related to the determination of the jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game. More specifically, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 2 interruption flag from the off state to the on state. Note that the processing result of step S240 by the main control CPU 101 can invalidate the determination result that the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot (that is, if the determination result is a jackpot) Sex is lost.
After performing the process of step S240, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S241.

In step S <b> 241, the main control CPU 101 transmits a jackpot start signal related to the special symbol 1 to the sub control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S241, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S242.

In step S242, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the condition device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the conditional device operation flag from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S242, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S243.

In step S243, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the accessory continuous operation device operation flag to the on state.
After performing the process of step S243, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S244.

In step S244, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time reduction function in the special symbol game is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation time reduction function in the special symbol game is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time reduction flag is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S245.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation time shortening function in the special symbol game is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time shortening flag is not in the ON state, Undo processing.

In step S245, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag to the off state.
After performing the process of step S245, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S246.

In step S246, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variation time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the ordinary electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S246, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S247.

In step S247, the main control CPU 101 performs a first big hit game process.
A detailed description of the first big hit game process of the main control CPU 101 will be given later.
After performing the process of step S247, the main control CPU 101 restores the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

  When a variation pattern is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 by the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, an effect pattern is selected based on the variation pattern, and decoration is performed based on the selected effect pattern. A design game (variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols) and various effects are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40. Further, when a finalized signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 by the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, a decorative symbol game (various display of a plurality of decorative symbols) and various effects are generated based on the finalized signal. Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40.

  Below, the process of the 2nd special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIGS. 20-22.

In step S301, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 34.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that a game ball has won the special figure 2 start port 34, that is, the main control CPU 101 has received a winning signal from the special figure 2 start port 34 of the special figure 2 start port sensor 53. In the case, the process proceeds to step S302.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has not won the special figure 2 start opening 34, that is, the main control CPU 101 wins the special figure 2 start opening 34 of the special figure 2 start opening sensor 53. If no signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S304.

In step S302, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is 4 or more.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the special figure 2 variable hold number counter 150 is “4”. The process proceeds to step S304.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is not 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the fluctuation hold number counter 150 for special figure 2 is not “4”. The process proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the main control CPU 101 counts the current counter value of the special figure 2 big hit counter 142, the small hit counter 122, the special figure 2 short time state transition determination counter 144, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection counter 146. The value is read and stored in an appropriate main control counter value storage area 132.
After performing the process of step S303, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S304.

In step S304, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is a big hit gaming state, that is, when the condition device operation flag is on, the main control CPU 101 returns the processing of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 to the original state.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state, that is, if the condition device operation flag is in the off state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S305.

In step S <b> 305, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 2 is interrupted.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 is interrupted, that is, when the special symbol 2 interruption flag is in the ON state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S310.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the special symbol 2 variation display is not interrupted, that is, if the special symbol 2 interrupt flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S306.

In step S <b> 310, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 2 is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 2 is that the jackpot game started due to the determination result of the first special symbol game is ended.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 is satisfied, that is, the big hit game started due to the determination result of the first special symbol game is completed. In the case, the process proceeds to step S311.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 is not satisfied, that is, the jackpot started due to the determination result of the first special symbol game If the game has not ended, the processing of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S <b> 311, the main control CPU 101 cancels the interruption of time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 2. The main control CPU 101 then cancels the interruption of the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2, and then sets the interruption flag for the special symbol 2 from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S311, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S323.

In step S306 which has shifted from step S305, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 71 of the special symbol display device 39 is changing.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 71 of the special symbol display device 39 is fluctuating, that is, when the special symbol 2 variation display flag is on. The process proceeds to step S312.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 71 of the special symbol display device 39 is not fluctuating, that is, the special symbol 2 variation display flag is off. In the case, the process proceeds to step S307.

In step S <b> 312, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not to interrupt the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 71.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 71 is to be interrupted, that is, if the special figure 2 interruption flag is in the ON state, the main control CPU 101 The process proceeds to S313.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 71 is not interrupted, that is, when the special figure 2 interruption flag is in the OFF state. Moves to step S323.

In step S <b> 313, the main control CPU 101 interrupts the time measurement of the fluctuation display of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 71. Note that even when the time measurement of the special symbol 2 variable display is interrupted, the player can visually recognize how the special symbol 2 of the special LED second LED display unit 71 fluctuates (the fake variable display). It becomes.
After performing the process of step S313, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S314.

In step S314, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation of the special symbol 2 for which the time measurement of the variation time is interrupted in step S313 is a variation based on the result of the big special determination of the second special symbol game being a big hit. Determine whether.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation of the special symbol 2 for which the time measurement of the variation time is interrupted in step S313 is a variation based on the result of the big special determination of the second special symbol game being a big hit, that is, When the special figure 2 big hit fluctuation display flag is on, the process proceeds to step S315.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation of the special symbol 2 for which the time measurement of the variation time is interrupted in step S313 is not a variation based on the result of the big special determination of the second special symbol game being a big hit, That is, when the special figure 2 big hit fluctuation display flag is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S323.

In step S315, the main control CPU 101 invalidates that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot. More specifically, the main control CPU 101 sets the big hit flag from the on state to the off state. At that time, the special figure 2 big hit fluctuation display flag is set from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S315, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S323.

In step S307 transferred from step S306, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 71 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 71 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter value of the special symbol 2 timer counter 148 Is within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S326 described later, the process proceeds to step S327.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 71 is not in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter of the special symbol 2 timer counter 148. If the value is not within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S326 described later, the process proceeds to step S308.

In step S308, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is 0 (zero).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is 0 (zero), that is, the counter value of the variable symbol counter 150 for special diagram 2 is “0”. The processing of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is not 0 (zero), that is, when the counter value of the special figure 2 variable hold number counter 150 is not “0”. In step S309, the process proceeds to step S309.

In step S309, the main control CPU 101 makes a jackpot determination for the second special symbol game.
In step S303, the main control CPU 101 stores the counter value of the special figure 2 jackpot counter 142 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 and, in the short-time state, in the short-time special figure 2 jackpot determination table 164. Based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the normal time special figure 2 big hit determination table 163 when the time is not short, the result of the big special determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit. It is determined whether or not there is. When it is determined that the second special symbol game is a big hit, the big hit flag is set from the off state to the on state.

  The determination result determined in step S309 can be invalidated (that is, lost when the determination result is a big hit) until the big hit determination process is performed in step S340. (See step S315).

  After performing the process of step S309, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S317.

In step S317, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S309 is a jackpot.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination in step S309 is a jackpot, that is, if the jackpot flag is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S320.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the big hit determination in step S309 is a loss, that is, if the big hit flag is OFF, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S318.

In step S318, the main control CPU 101 makes a small hit determination for the second special symbol game.
The main control CPU 101 determines the counter value of the small hit counter 122 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S303 and the counter in the short time special figure 2 small hit determination table 166 if the time is short. Based on the determination result corresponding to the value and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the normal time special figure 2 small hit determination table 165 if it is not the short-time state, the result of the small special hit determination of the second special symbol game is the small hit It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the second special symbol game is a small hit, the small hit flag is set from the off state to the on state.

  After performing the process of step S318, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S320.

In step S320, the main control CPU 101 selects a variation pattern related to the special symbol 2.
A detailed description of the process of selecting the variation pattern related to the special symbol 2 of the main control CPU 101 (main control circuit 100) will be described later.
After performing the process of step S320, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S322.

In step S322, the main control CPU 101 starts the variation (variation display) of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 71 of the special symbol display device 39. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 2 variable display flag from the off state to the on state.
Further, when the variation (variation display) of the special symbol 2 is a variation based on the fact that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit, the special symbol 2 big hit variation display flag is set to the off state. Turn on.
After performing the process of step S322, the main control CPU 101 restores the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S323 transferred from step S311 or the like, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol 2 has passed a predetermined special symbol variation time (a variation pattern related to the special symbol 2). .
When the variation time of the special symbol 2 has passed the special symbol variation time, that is, when the counter value of the special symbol 2 timer counter 148 has passed the variation pattern related to the special symbol 2 selected in step S323. Proceeds to step S325.
On the other hand, when the variation time of special symbol 2 has not passed the special symbol variation time, that is, the main control CPU 101 indicates that the counter value of special symbol 2 timer counter 148 is the variation pattern related to special symbol 2 selected in step S323. If not, the process of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S325, the main control CPU 101 stops the fluctuation (variation display) of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 71. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 2 variable display flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S325, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S326.

In step S326, the main control CPU 101 sets the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time) of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped.
After performing the process of step S326, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S327.

In step S327, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display time of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S325 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S326.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S325 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S326, that is, the timer counter 148 of the special symbol 2 When the counter value has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S326, the process proceeds to step S328.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S325 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S326, that is, for the special symbol 2 If the counter value of the timer counter 148 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S326, the process of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S328, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S309 is a jackpot.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the big hit determination in step S309 is a big hit, that is, if the big hit flag is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S339.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the big hit determination in step S309 is a loss, that is, if the big hit flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S329.

In step S329, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the small hit determination in step S318 is a win.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the small hit determination in step S318 is a win, that is, if the small hit flag is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S330.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the small hit determination in step S318 is lost, that is, if the small hit flag is in the off state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S331.

In step S330, the main control CPU 101 performs a small hit game process.
A detailed description of the small hit game processing of the main control CPU 101 will be described later.
After performing the process of step S330, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S331.

In step S331, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time shortening function is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time shortening flag is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S332.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time reduction function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag is in the OFF state, the main control circuit 100 performs processing of the second special symbol game. Is restored.

In step S332, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the previous operation of the condition device was an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of variations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. Determine.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. The process proceeds to step S333.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device was not an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. The processing of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S333, the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device is an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time reduction function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. Then, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 in operation is measured using the special symbol fluctuation number counter 126.
After performing the process of step S333, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S334.

In step S334, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step S333 has reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step S333 has reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, the counter value of the special figure fluctuation number counter 126 When the total of the number of times reaches a preset number of fluctuations, the process proceeds to step S335.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step S333 has not reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, a special figure fluctuation number counter. If the total of the 126 counter values has not reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, the processing of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S335, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag to the off state.
After performing the process of step S335, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S336.

In step S336, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variation time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the ordinary electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S336, the main control CPU 101 restores the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S339 shifted from step S328, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the first big hit game is over.
In step S303, the main control CPU 101 stores the counter value of the special time counter state transition determination counter 144 for special figure 2 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 and, if the time is short, the short time special figure 2 time short state. The end of the first big hit game is based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the transition determination table 169 and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the normal time special time chart 2 short-time state transition determination table 168 if not in the short-time state. It is determined whether or not the gaming state will shift to the time-saving state later. And if it determines with a game state shifting to a time-short state after completion | finish of a 1st big hit game, a time-short state transfer flag will be set from an OFF state to an ON state.
After performing the process of step S339, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S340.

In step S340, the main control CPU 101 performs jackpot determination processing regarding the determination of jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game. More specifically, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 1 interruption flag from the off state to the on state. Note that the processing result of step S340 by the main control CPU 101 can invalidate the determination result that the big special determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit (that is, if the determination result is a big hit, it is lost). Sex is lost.
After performing the process of step S340, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S341.

In step S <b> 341, the main control CPU 101 transmits a jackpot start signal related to the special symbol 2 to the sub control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S341, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S342.

In step S342, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the condition device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the conditional device operation flag from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S342, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S343.

In step S343, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the accessory continuous operation device operation flag to the on state.
After performing the process of step S343, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S344.

In step S344, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation time reduction function in the special symbol game is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time reduction flag is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S345.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the variation time shortening function in the special symbol game is not in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time shortening flag is not in the on state, the main control CPU 100 performs the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100. Undo processing.

In step S345, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag to the off state.
After performing the process of step S345, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S346.

In step S346, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variation time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the ordinary electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S346, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S347.

In step S347, the main control CPU 101 performs a first big hit game process.
A detailed description of the first big hit game process of the main control CPU 101 will be given later.
After performing the process of step S347, the main control CPU 101 restores the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

  In the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, unlike the first special symbol game process as described above, the fluctuation pattern is not transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, and the main control circuit 100 performs a special process. It is used only for the time measurement of the variable display of design 2. In the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, unlike the first special symbol game process as described above, the confirmation signal is not transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  Hereinafter, the small hit game process of the main control circuit 100 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S401, the main control CPU 101 opens the specific area 61 of the second grand prize winning device 37. As a result, the game balls that win the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 can enter the specific area 61.
After performing the process of step S401, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S402.

In step S <b> 402, the main control CPU 101 opens the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37. As a result, the game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 58.
After performing the process of step S402, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S403.

In step S403, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not an elapsed time from the open state of the second big prize opening 58 that was opened in step S402 has passed a predetermined time.
When the main control CPU 101 determines in step S402 that the elapsed time from the open state of the second big prize opening 58 that has been opened in step S402 has passed a predetermined time, that is, the big prize opening / closing timer counter. If the counter value of 130 has passed a predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S404.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines in step S402 that the elapsed time from the open state of the second big prize opening 58 that has been opened in step S402 has not passed a predetermined time, that is, the big prize opening. If the counter value of the opening / closing timer counter 130 has not passed the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S403 again.

In step S404, the main control CPU 101 closes the second grand prize winning port 58 of the second big prize winning device 37. As a result, the game ball cannot enter the second grand prize opening 58.
After performing the process of step S404, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S405.

In step S405, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not an elapsed time from the opening of the specific area 61 that has been opened in step S401 has passed a predetermined time.
When the main control CPU 101 determines in step S401 that the specific region 61 that has been opened in the open state has elapsed since the open state has passed a predetermined time, that is, the count value of the specific region timer counter 131 is preset. If the set predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S406.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines in step S401 that the specific area 61 that has been opened in the open state has not elapsed the predetermined time set in advance, that is, the specific area timer counter 131 If the counter value has not passed the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S405 again.

In step S406, the main control CPU 101 closes the specific area 61 of the second big prize winning device 37. As a result, the game ball is in a state where it cannot enter the specific area 61.
After performing the process of step S406, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S407.

In step S407, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won in the specific area 61 between the open state and the closed state.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that a game ball has won in the specific area 61 between the open state and the closed state, that is, if the specific area winning flag is on, the process proceeds to step S408. .
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has not won in the specific area 61 during the period from the open state to the closed state, that is, when the specific area winning flag is off, The processing of the small hit game of the control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S408, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state after the end of the second big hit game described later.
In step S303, the main control CPU 101 stores the counter value of the special time counter state transition determination counter 144 for special figure 2 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 and, if the time is short, the short time special figure 2 time short state. The end of the second big hit game is based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the transition determination table 169 and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the normal time special time chart 2 short-time state transition determination table 168 if not in the short-time state. It is determined whether or not the gaming state will shift to the time-saving state later. And if it determines with a game state shifting to a time-short state after completion | finish of a 2nd big hit game, a time-short state transfer flag will be set from an OFF state to an ON state.
After performing the process of step S408, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S409.

In step S409, the main control CPU 101 performs a second big hit game process. That is, the gaming state shifts from the small hit gaming state to the second big hit gaming state.
A detailed description of the second big hit game process of the main control CPU 101 will be described later.
After performing the process of step S409, the main control CPU 101 restores the small hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

  In this way, in the small hit game, when a game ball wins the specific area 61 of the second big winning device 37, the gaming state shifts from the small hit gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and the big hit game (more specifically, The second big hit game) is started.

  Below, the process of the 1st big hit game of the main control circuit 100 is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG.24 and FIG.25.

In step S501, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first big prize opening 55 is open.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the first big prize opening 55 is being opened, that is, when the first big prize opening opening flag is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S502.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the first big prize opening 55 is not being opened, that is, if the first big prize opening opening flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S505.

In step S <b> 502, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings (10 in this embodiment) has been won in the first big winning opening 55.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has been won in the first big winning opening 55, that is, when the count value of the big winning opening winning number counter 128 is “10”, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S504.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has not been won in the first big winning opening 55, that is, if the value of the big winning opening winning number counter 128 is not "10", the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S503. To do.

In step S503, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 55 has passed a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds).
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the first big prize opening 55 has passed a predetermined time, that is, if the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed 30 seconds, step S504 is performed. Migrate to
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the first big prize opening 55 has not passed the predetermined time, that is, the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has not passed 30 seconds. In this case, the main jackpot game process of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S504, the main control CPU 101 switches the first big prize opening 55 from the open state to the closed state.
After performing the process of step S504, the main control CPU 101 restores the first big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S505 transferred from step S501, the main control CPU 101 determines a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the first big prize winning device 36 (in this embodiment). 10 times) is determined.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the first grand prize winning device 36 has reached a predetermined number of times set in advance, that is, the big prize winning device continuous operation counter When the counter value of 129 reaches “10”, the process proceeds to step S509.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the first big winning device 36 has not reached a predetermined number of times set in advance, that is, the big winning device. If the counter value of the continuous operation number counter 129 has not reached “10”, the process proceeds to step S506.

In step S506, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the closing time of the first big prize opening 55 has passed a predetermined interval time.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the first big prize opening 55 has passed the predetermined interval time, that is, when the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed the predetermined interval time, The process proceeds to step S507.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the first big prize opening 55 has not passed the predetermined interval time, that is, the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed the predetermined interval time. If not, the process of the first big hit game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S507, the main control CPU 101 switches the first grand prize winning port 55 from the closed state to the open state.
After performing the process of step S507, the main control CPU 101 restores the first big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S509 transferred from step S505, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the condition device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the condition device operation flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S509, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S510.

In step S510, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. And main control CPU101 sets an accessory continuous action | operation apparatus operation flag to an OFF state.
After performing the process of step S510, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S511.

In step S511, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the condition device is one in which the gaming state shifts to the time-shortening state after the end of the first big hit game.
The main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S512 when the operation of the condition device is such that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the end of the first big hit game, that is, when the short-time game transition flag is on. To do.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 performs the main control when the operation of the condition device is not one in which the game state shifts to the time-short state after the end of the first big hit game, that is, when the time-short game transition flag is OFF. The processing of the first big hit game of the circuit 100 is restored.

In step S512, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag to the on state.
After performing the process of step S512, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S513.

In step S513, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the variation time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the ordinary electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S513, the main control CPU 101 restores the first big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

  Hereinafter, the second big hit game process of the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In step S601, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second big prize opening 58 is being opened.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the second big prize opening 58 is open, that is, if the second big prize opening opening flag is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S602.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the second big prize opening 58 is not open, that is, if the second big prize opening release flag is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S605.

In step S <b> 602, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings (10 in this embodiment) has been won in the second big winning opening 58.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has been won in the second big winning opening 58, that is, if the counter value of the big winning opening winning number counter 128 is "10", the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S604.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has not been won in the second big winning opening 58, that is, if the counter value of the big winning opening winning number counter 128 is not "10", the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S603. To do.

In step S603, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time of the second big prize opening 58 has passed a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds).
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the second big prize opening 58 has passed a predetermined time, that is, if the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed 30 seconds, step S604 is performed. Migrate to
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the second big prize opening 58 has not passed the predetermined time, that is, the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has not passed 30 seconds. In this case, the processing of the second big hit game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S604, the main control CPU 101 switches the second big prize opening 58 from the open state to the closed state.
After performing the process of step S604, the main control CPU 101 restores the second big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S605 transferred from step S601, the main control CPU 101 determines a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the second big winning device 37 (in this embodiment). 10 times) is determined.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the second large winning device 37 has reached a predetermined number set in advance, that is, the large winning device continuous operation number counter. When the counter value of 129 reaches “10”, the process proceeds to step S609.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of consecutive switching (number of rounds) between the open state and the closed state of the second large winning device 37 has not reached the predetermined number of times set in advance, that is, the large winning device. When the counter value of the continuous operation number counter 129 has not reached “10”, the process proceeds to step S606.

In step S606, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the closing time of the second big prize opening 58 has passed a predetermined interval time.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the second big prize opening 58 has passed the predetermined interval time, that is, when the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed the predetermined interval time, The process proceeds to step S607.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the second big prize opening 58 has not passed the predetermined interval time, that is, the counter value of the big prize opening / closing timer counter 130 has passed the predetermined interval time. If not, the processing of the second big hit game of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S607, the main control CPU 101 switches the second big prize opening 58 from the closed state to the open state.
After performing the process of step S607, the main control CPU 101 restores the second big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S609 transferred from step S605, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the condition device. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the condition device operation flag from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S609, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S610.

In step S610, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. And main control CPU101 sets an accessory continuous action | operation apparatus operation flag to an OFF state.
After performing the process of step S610, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S611.

In step S611, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the game state has shifted to the time-short state after the operation of the condition device has ended the second big hit game.
The main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S612 when the operation of the condition device is such that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the end of the second big hit game, that is, when the short-time game transition flag is on. To do.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 performs the main control when the operation of the condition device is not one in which the game state shifts to the time-short state after the end of the second big hit game, that is, when the time-short game transition flag is OFF. The processing of the second big hit game of the circuit 100 is restored.

In step S612, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag to the on state.
After performing the process of step S612, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S613.

In step S613, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the variation time reduction function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function and the normal electric accessory release extension function in the normal symbol game).
After performing the process of step S613, the main control CPU 101 restores the second big hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1, the first big win game and the second big win game are performed as the big hit game using the first big prize device 36 and the second big prize device 37, respectively.

In the following, the variation pattern selection processing of the main control circuit 100 is used with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In the following, the normal special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 170, the short time special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 171 and the normal special figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 6 and FIGS. Selection table 172, Short-time special figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 173, Normal special figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 174, Short-time special figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 175, Normal special figure 2 loss The fluctuation pattern selection table 176 and the time shortening special figure 2 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 177 will be described in detail.

In step S701, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is the time saving state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S702.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is not the time saving state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S703.

In step S702, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol game is the first special symbol game.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol game is the first special symbol game, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S704.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol game is not the first special symbol game (that is, the second special symbol game), the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S705.

In step S703, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol game is the first special symbol game.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol game is the first special symbol game, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S706.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol game is not the first special symbol game (that is, the second special symbol game), the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S707.

In step S704, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game is a jackpot.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S708.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is not a jackpot (that is, loses), the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S709.

In step S705, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S710.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is not a jackpot (that is, loses), the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S711.

In step S706, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game is a jackpot.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S712.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is not a jackpot (that is, loses), the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S713.

In step S707, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S714.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is not a jackpot (that is, loses), the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S715.

In step S <b> 708, the main control CPU 101 selects a fluctuation pattern using the time-saving special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 171.
More specifically, the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S203 and the selection corresponding to the counter value in the short time special figure 1 big hit variation pattern selection table 171. The variation pattern is selected based on the result (variation pattern).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 is “0” to “29”, the fluctuation pattern B1 (15,000 ms) is selected, and the counter When the value is “30” to “99”, the variation pattern B2 (45,000 ms) is selected, and when the counter value is “100” to “199”, the variation pattern B3 (60,000 ms) is selected. The

In step S <b> 709, the main control CPU 101 selects a fluctuation pattern by using the time reduction special figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 173.
More specifically, in step S203, the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 and the selection corresponding to the counter value in the time-varying special figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 173 are selected. The variation pattern is selected based on the result (variation pattern).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 is “0” to “149”, the fluctuation pattern D1 (3,000 ms) is selected, and the counter When the value is “150” to “179”, the variation pattern D2 (15,000 ms) is selected. When the counter value is “180” to “194”, the variation pattern D3 (45,000 ms) is selected. When the counter value is “195” to “199”, the variation pattern D4 (60,000 ms) is selected.

In step S <b> 710, the main control CPU 101 selects a fluctuation pattern using the time reduction special figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 175.
More specifically, in step S203, the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 and the selection corresponding to the counter value in the short time special figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 175 are selected. The variation pattern is selected based on the result (variation pattern).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, the fluctuation pattern F1 (3,000 ms) is selected when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 is “0” to “199”.

In step S <b> 711, the main control CPU 101 selects a fluctuation pattern by using the time reduction special figure 2 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 177.
More specifically, the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S203 and the selection corresponding to the counter value in the time-varying special time figure 2 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 177 are shown. The variation pattern is selected based on the result (variation pattern).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 is “0” to “199”, the fluctuation pattern J1 (3,000 ms) is selected.

In step S712, the main control CPU 101 selects a fluctuation pattern using the normal time special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 170.
More specifically, the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S203 and the selection corresponding to the counter value in the normal time special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 170 are selected. The variation pattern is selected based on the result (variation pattern).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 is “0” to “29”, the fluctuation pattern A1 (15,000 ms) is selected, and the counter When the value is “30” to “99”, the variation pattern A2 (45,000 ms) is selected. When the counter value is “100” to “199”, the variation pattern A3 (60,000 ms) is selected. The

In step S713, the main control CPU 101 selects a fluctuation pattern using the normal time special figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 172.
More specifically, the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S203 and the selection corresponding to the counter value in the normal time special figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 172 are shown. The variation pattern is selected based on the result (variation pattern).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 is “0” to “99”, the fluctuation pattern C1 (15,000 ms) is selected, and the counter When the value is “100” to “169”, the variation pattern C2 (45,000 ms) is selected, and when the value is “170” to “199”, the variation pattern C3 (60,000 ms) is selected. The

In step S714, the main control CPU 101 uses the normal special figure 2 big hit variation pattern selection table 174 to select a variation pattern.
More specifically, the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S203 and the selection corresponding to the counter value in the normal time special figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 174. The variation pattern is selected based on the result (variation pattern).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, the variation pattern E1 (300,000 ms) is selected when the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 124 is “0” to “199”.

In step S715, the main control CPU 101 selects a fluctuation pattern using the normal time special figure 2 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 176.
More specifically, the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S203 and the selection corresponding to the counter value in the normal time special figure 2 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 176 are shown. The variation pattern is selected based on the result (variation pattern).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 124 is “0” to “199”, the fluctuation pattern H1 (300,000 ms) is selected.

  Thus, when the gaming state is not the short-time state but the normal state, the variation pattern E1 (3000,000 ms) or the variation pattern H1 (300,000 ms) is the variation pattern of the special symbol 2 in the second special symbol game. Selected. That is, when the gaming state is not the short-time state but the normal state, the variation pattern A3 (the longest variation time of the special symbol 1 in the first special symbol game is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol 2 in the second special symbol game. 60,000 ms) and a variation pattern having a variation time longer than the variation pattern C3 (60,000 ms) are selected.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is
A first start port (first start gate 31) and a second start port (second start gate 32) through which game balls can be won;
First special symbol game jackpot determining means (main control circuit 100) for determining a jackpot of the first special symbol game (first special symbol game) based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting opening;
First special symbol variation pattern selecting means (main control circuit 100) for selecting a variation pattern of the first special symbol (special symbol 1) based on the determination result by the first special symbol game jackpot determining means;
First special symbol variation means (main control circuit 100) for varying the first special symbol based on the variation pattern selected by the first special symbol variation pattern selection means;
First jackpot game execution means for executing a first jackpot game (first jackpot game) after the first special symbol variation stop when the determination result by the first special symbol game jackpot determination means is a jackpot Main control circuit 100);
Second special symbol game jackpot determining means (main control circuit 100) for determining a big hit of the second special symbol game (second special symbol game) based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port;
Second special symbol variation pattern selection means (main control circuit 100) for selecting a variation pattern of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) based on the determination result by the second special symbol game jackpot determination means;
Second special symbol variation means (main control circuit 100) for varying the second special symbol based on the variation pattern selected by the second special symbol variation pattern selection means;
Second jackpot game executing means for executing a second jackpot game (first jackpot game) after stopping the fluctuation of the second special symbol when the determination result by the second special symbol game jackpot determining means is a jackpot Main control circuit 100);
Second special symbol game small hit determining means (main control circuit 100) for determining a small hit of the second special symbol game when the determination result by the second special symbol game big hit determining means is lost;
When the determination result by the second special symbol game small hit determination means is a win, the game ball is made in a state where it can be entered, and the entered game ball is placed in either the specific area 61 or the normal area 63. A distribution device (second big prize device 37) for distributing and winning,
Third jackpot game execution means (main control circuit 100) for executing a third jackpot game (second jackpot game) based on the winning of a game ball to the specific area by the sorting device;
Comprising
The first special symbol and the second special symbol can be simultaneously changed by the first special symbol changing means and the second special symbol changing means,
The variation patterns (variation pattern E1 and variation pattern H1) selected by the second special symbol variation pattern selection means are the variation patterns selected by the first special symbol variation pattern selection means (variation patterns A1 to A3 and The variation time is longer than the variation patterns C1 to C3).

  Below, the effect show | played from the structure of the above gaming machines 1 is demonstrated.

  With such a configuration, when the gaming state is not the short-time state but the normal state, the variation time of the variation pattern of the special symbol 2 becomes longer than the variation time of the longest variation pattern of the special symbol 1. The presence of the second special symbol game (variation of special symbol 2) can be prevented from being felt. If the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is a small hit, the small hit game is performed (that is, the second big winning device 37 is opened only once), so the game It is possible to give the player an impression that the player has suddenly a right-handed chance (that is, a chance to shift from the small hit gaming state to the big hit gaming state), and to enhance the interest of the player.

  In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot game, the player has a chance to play the jackpot game (that is, the second jackpot game) without going through the jackpot game (that is, the first jackpot game). Since it can be given, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  Further, since the effect relating to the second special symbol game can be performed independently of the effect relating to the first special symbol game, the variation time of the variation pattern of the special symbol 2 is set to be longer than the variation time of the longest variation pattern of the special symbol 1 It is possible to produce a time management type effect based on the lengthening.

  Specifically, as an effect related to the second special symbol game, a message such as “Release the time bomb within 3 minutes!” And a time bomb icon are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40 to display the time limit. It is possible to perform a mission effect that informs the player that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot together with the effect of releasing the bomb. Even during this mission effect, the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is repeatedly performed. As described above, since the variation time of the variation pattern of the special symbol 2 is set to be long, it is expected that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot separately from the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game. The player can have a feeling for a long time.

  In addition, when performing the time management type effect, there is a variable suspension in which the result of the big hit determination is lost by adding an effect of prefetching the result of the big special determination of the second special symbol game (so-called prefetch effect). Even in this case, the player can have a longer expectation that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit.

  In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination for the first special symbol game is a jackpot, the result that the jackpot determination for the second special symbol game is a jackpot is invalidated. As a result, after the jackpot game (the first jackpot game) based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is ended, the waiting for the change pending of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is awaited It is possible to play a short-time game without playing, and thus the next big hit game can be played quickly.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which does not invalidate the result that the big hit judgment of the 2nd special symbol game is a big hit when the result of the big hit judgment of the 1st special symbol game is a big hit. Thus, after the jackpot game (first jackpot game) based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is ended, the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is based on the jackpot The big hit game (first big hit game) is started with a delay in time, and the player can be interested in the big hit that is started with a delay in the time.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 is a type of pachinko gaming machine called a so-called one-type / two-type mixing machine, and can be provided with a novel gaming property that could not be realized conventionally.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1; Game machine, 31; 1st start gate, 32: 2nd start gate, 37; 2nd big prize apparatus, 61; Specific area | region, 63; Normal area | region, 100;

Claims (1)

A first start port and a second start port through which game balls can win,
First special symbol game jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot of the first special symbol game based on a winning of a game ball at the first start opening;
First special symbol variation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern of the first special symbol based on a determination result by the first special symbol game jackpot determination means;
First special symbol variation means for varying the first special symbol based on the variation pattern selected by the first special symbol variation pattern selection means;
First jackpot game executing means for executing the first jackpot game after the first special symbol variation stop when the determination result by the first special symbol game jackpot determining means is a jackpot;
A second special symbol game jackpot judging means for judging a big jackpot of the second special symbol game based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port;
Second special symbol variation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the determination result by the second special symbol game jackpot determination means;
Second special symbol variation means for varying the second special symbol based on the variation pattern selected by the second special symbol variation pattern selection means;
A second jackpot game executing means for executing a second jackpot game after stopping the fluctuation of the second special symbol when the determination result by the second special symbol game jackpot determining means is a jackpot;
A second special symbol game small hit determining means for performing a small hit determination of the second special symbol game when the determination result by the second special symbol game big hit determining means is lost;
When the determination result by the second special symbol game small hit determination means is a win, the game ball is made in a state where it can enter, and the entered game ball is distributed to either the specific area or the normal area. A distribution device for winning,
Third jackpot game execution means for executing a third jackpot game based on a winning of a game ball to the specific area by the sorting device;
Comprising
The first special symbol and the second special symbol can be simultaneously changed by the first special symbol changing means and the second special symbol changing means,
The variation pattern selected by the second special symbol variation pattern selection means is longer in variation time than the variation pattern selected by the first special symbol variation pattern selection means,
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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