JP2015054183A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game amusement at the time just before termination of a high frequency mode.SOLUTION: A game machine: executes changeable display of first identification information on the basis of obtained information stored when a game ball enters a first start hole; executes changeable display of second identification information on the basis of obtained information stored when a game ball enters a second start hole; provides predetermined benefit when the changeable display for the first identification information or the second identification information results in a specific result; starts a high frequency mode in which game balls may enter the second start hole at higher frequency; executes changeable display of the second identification information prior to the first identification information; and provides different benefit when the result of the changeable display results in the specific result between the cases of executing the changeable display of the first identification information and the changeable display of the second identification information. Under a non-high frequency mode, the game machine executes previous determination where it is determined that the obtained information obtained when a game ball enters the first start hole is a predetermined information or not, and stores the obtained information. When a remaining period of the high frequency mode is to be a predetermined length, the game machine executes previous determination performance based on the result of the previous determination executed under the non-high frequency mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  Conventionally, this type of gaming machine has a variable start opening that changes the possibility of entering a game ball, and after the big hit game, the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start opening is higher than usual. What raises the game state (high frequency state) which becomes high is known. The high-frequency state generally ends when the number of times of special symbol change display (hereinafter referred to as the number of changes) performed based on the game ball entering the start port reaches a predetermined number. Also known is a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that generates a high probability state in which a big hit probability is set to a high probability together with a high frequency state, and terminates the high probability state when the number of fluctuations of a special symbol reaches a predetermined number. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-33317 A

  However, in a gaming machine that terminates the high-frequency state based on the number of special symbol fluctuations as described above, when the player sees the special symbol fluctuation frequency without occurrence of a big hit after the occurrence of the high-frequency state. As the number increases, a sense of expectation for the occurrence of a big hit (so-called villa) in the high-frequency state decreases, and the high-frequency state ends as it is. As described above, this type of gaming machine has a problem that the interest is lowered as the end of the high-frequency state is approached without causing a big hit during the high-frequency state.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object of enhancing the game entertainment near the end of the high-frequency state.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second start port that is changeable between a first mode and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
First acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Second acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the second start port;
First identification information display means for performing variable display of the first identification information based on the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means;
Second identification information display means for performing variable display of the second identification information based on the acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means;
Profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player when the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes a specific result or when the result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes a specific result; ,
A high-frequency state generating means for generating a high-frequency state in which a game ball enters the second start port in a gaming state having a higher frequency than usual until a predetermined period elapses;
With
The variable display of the second identification information can be performed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information,
There is a difference between the profit given by the profit granting means between the case where the result of the variable display of the first identification information is a specific result and the case where the result of the variable display of the second identification information is a specific result. A gaming machine that may have
Whether or not the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means is predetermined information at least in a non-high frequency state where the high frequency state has not occurred. A pre-determining means for pre-determining before starting
A pre-determination result storage unit that stores a result of the pre-determination by the pre-determination unit;
When the remaining period until the predetermined period elapses in the high-frequency state becomes a predetermined remaining period, the advance determination is made in advance in the non-high-frequency state and stored in the advance determination result storage unit A pre-decision effect execution means for executing a pre-decision effect based on the determination result;
It is characterized by having.

  As a result, when the remaining period of the high-frequency state is reduced, the player is made to guess the result of the advance determination based on the content of the advance determination effect, and the result of the variation display of the first identification information becomes the specific result. In consideration of the difference between the profit obtained when the second identification information is changed and the profit obtained when the fluctuation display result of the second identification information is a specific result, either the first identification information or the second identification information is displayed in a variable manner. It is possible to realize a gameability such as allowing the player to select whether or not to perform. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest near the end of the high frequency state.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
The probability that the result of the variation display of the first identification information is the specific result and the probability that the result of the variation display of the second identification information is the specific result are the predetermined first probability or a second probability higher than the first probability. Probability setting means to set to,
The probability setting means can set the probability to the second probability at least in the high-frequency state.

  As a result, the high-frequency state in which the probability that the variation display result of the first identification information becomes the specific result and the probability that the variation display result of the second identification information becomes the specific result is high, that is, “high probability high frequency” When the remaining period of the “state” is reduced, the game is realized such that the player selects which of the first identification information and the second identification information is to be variably displayed based on the content of the prior determination effect. be able to.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
As the execution condition for the prior determination, a first prior determination condition when the probability is set to the first probability, and a second prior determination condition when the probability is set to the second probability; Is provided,
The pre-determination means performs a pre-determination based on the first pre-determination condition and the second pre-determination condition in the non-high frequency state,
The pre-decision effect execution means executes the pre-decision effect based on the result of the pre-determination based on the second pre-determination condition.

  According to such a configuration, the prior determination effect indicates that there is a high possibility that the first acquisition information is predetermined information (the result of the fluctuation display of the first identification information is likely to be a specific result). If the first identification information is variably displayed during the high-frequency state, the specific result is likely to be obtained. However, if the first identification information is variably displayed after the high-frequency state ends, the specific result may be lost. is there. As a result, when the remaining period of the high-frequency state decreases, the first identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and the game is aimed at deriving a specific result as a result of the variable display of the first identification information. can do.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
The second starting port is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right region of the game region formed on the game board surface,
The pre-decision effect execution means is characterized in that as the pre-decision effect, an effect indicating a game ball firing method is performed.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port and the second identification information can be displayed in a variable manner by performing a right-hand hit to launch the game ball aiming at the right area of the game area. It is possible to realize a game property such that the player can guess the result of the pre-determination based on the effect indicating the method of launching the ball and prompt the player to determine whether or not it is a good idea to display the first identification information in a variable manner. it can.

  According to the above-described configuration of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the gaming interests near the end of the high frequency state.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol reservation related process. It is a flowchart which shows a prior determination effect related process. It is a flowchart which shows the starting opening prize process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the big hit game end of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol reservation related process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the starting opening prize process of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol reservation related process of 3rd Example.

(First embodiment)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game frame 2 and a game board 20. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. The game frame 2 includes an outer frame 3, a middle frame 4, a front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6, a lower plate portion 7, and the like. The middle frame 4 is not shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 5 is disposed on the front side.

  The outer frame 3 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The outer frame 3 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body. The outer frame 3 includes an outer frame main body 3a configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 3b that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 3a.

  The middle frame 4 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 4 is fitted inside the outer frame 3 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3. The middle frame 4 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 5 are provided on the front side of the frame portion so as to overlap each other. On the lower side of the front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6 and a lower plate portion 7 are integrally provided. The lower plate portion is provided with a launching device 12 (see FIG. 4) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeding device (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launching device 12. . Below the right side of the front frame 5 is provided a locking device 5b for locking the front frame 5 when it is closed.

  The front frame 5 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 5 is made of plastic, and has an opening 5a for making the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 5a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 5.

  A frame lamp portion 5c using LEDs or the like is provided around the opening 5a in the front frame 5. The frame lamp portion 5c is turned on / off or blinks according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate 6 is provided below the opening 5 a in the front frame 5. The upper plate 6 is provided with a discharge port 6a for discharging game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. On the upper surface of the upper plate part 6, an effect button 8 is provided at the center and a CR operation part 9 is provided on the right side. The effect button 8 includes a middle button 8a, a left button 8b provided on the left side of the middle button 8a, and a right button 8c provided on the right side of the middle button 8a.

  The CR operation unit 9 is used to operate the prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) provided on the left side of the gaming machine 1, and includes a return button 9a for requesting the return of the prepaid card and the remaining frequency of the prepaid card. Is displayed, and a ball lending button 9c for requesting lending of game balls is provided.

  The lower plate part 7 is provided below the upper plate part 6 in the front frame 5. A discharge port 7 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 7 is provided at substantially the center of the lower plate portion 7. At the right end of the lower plate part 7, a firing handle 10 is provided for the player to operate the firing device 12. The firing handle 10 is provided with a touch switch 10a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 10, a launch stop switch 10b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 11a to 11d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 11 a to 11 d include upper speakers 11 a and 11 b provided on the upper part of the front frame 5 and lower speakers 11 c and 11 d provided on the front plate part 2 b below the front frame 5.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a starting port 28, a big winning device 33, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, a first decorative member 50, and a second decorative member. A gaming device such as 60 is arranged. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. Since the central device 24 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 21, when “left-handed” is performed in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left side of the game area 21, the game ball is left of the central device 24. Can flow down. In addition, the upper side of the central device 24 allows a game ball to pass along the outer rail 22, and when a “right hit” is performed in which a game ball is launched aiming at the right side area of the game area 21, The game ball can pass above the central device 24 and flow down to the right of the effect display device 25.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

  The start opening 28 is constituted by two entrance openings formed with game ball receiving openings for receiving game balls flowing down on the surface of the game board 20, and one of the entrance openings is designated as a first start opening. 28a, and the other entrance is the second start port 28b. The first start port 28 a is provided below the central device 24 in the game area 21, and the second start port 28 b is provided on the right side of the central device 24 in the game area 21. That is, the first start port 28 a is provided at the lower center of the game area 21, and the second start port 28 b is provided on the right side of the game area 21. Note that “lower center” and “right side” of the game area 21 indicate positions relative to the center of the game area 21.

  The first start port 28a is configured as a non-variable start port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, and the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable starter that changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). In this embodiment, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port, and the second starting port 28b is It functions as an ordinary electric accessory.

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 28a, and a game ball entering the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 4) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 4) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. When the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass through). Thus, the second start port 28b is in a closed state (first mode) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or the game ball cannot enter). On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is larger than usual, and the second start port 28b is likely to enter the game ball. Is in an open state (second mode) in which is increased. When a game ball enters one of the start ports 28a and 28b, a special symbol (to be described later) starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

  The big winning device 33 is disposed below the first start port 28a. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 4) and a big winning opening entrance detection switch 33s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entrance of a game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs. By combining these LEDs, a normal symbol display device 51, a universal symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, and a second special symbol are provided. A hold display unit 54 is configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display device 61 and a second special symbol display device 62 are configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display device 51 is composed of one LED, and the normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display device 51, normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display device 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode in which the normal symbol is hit or miss after a predetermined time. Design variation game is performed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a preset hit display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation (normal time), a first opening pattern (short-time opening pattern) in which a first opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. ) Is set, and when the open time extension function is activated, a second open pattern (long open pattern) in which a second open time (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the first open time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

  As described above, since the first start port 28a is provided at the lower center of the game area 21, when the open time extension function is not activated, the game ball firing method (launch mode) is set to “left-handed”. Thus, it is possible to efficiently enter the game ball into the first start port 28a. In addition, since the second start port 28b is provided in the lower right part of the game area 21, when the open time extension function is activated, the second method is to set the game ball firing method (launch mode) to “right-handed”. A game ball can efficiently enter the second start opening 28b opened in the opening pattern. In the present embodiment, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, a left arrow “←” indicating left-handed is displayed when the opening time extension function is not operated, and a right arrow “ → "is displayed.

In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination value is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination value is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, and whether or not to activate the second start port 28b. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). A “hit value” is set in advance for the normal symbol success / failure determination value, and a hit is determined when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. The Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination value can be generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a random number counter by software.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. With the holding of the normal symbol, the normal symbol appropriateness determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  It should be noted that normal symbol determination, normal symbol stop symbol determination, normal symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) setting, normal symbol hold storage and hold digestion are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, a first special symbol display device 61 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display device 62 is provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, the description refers to both “first special symbol” and “second special symbol” unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the following description, when “special symbol reserve number” is described, unless otherwise specified, the description refers to both “first special symbol reserve number” and “second special symbol reserve number”. To do.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 is composed of seven LEDs, and special LEDs (first special symbol and second special symbol) are respectively displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting each of the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of display modes can be displayed for each special symbol by a combination of turning on and off of each LED. And in the 1st special symbol display device 61 and the 2nd special symbol display device 62, a specific combination is set as a jackpot symbol among the combinations of the special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of 7 LEDs respectively. In addition, combinations other than the jackpot symbol are set as outliers. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol display device 61 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed. Also, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, the second special symbol display device 62 starts to display the variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol is a big hit symbol or missed. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols is performed.

  As described above, when the opening time extension function is not operated, a short time opening pattern is set as the opening pattern of the second start port 28b, and when the opening time extension function is operated, the opening pattern of the second start port 28b is set for a long time. An open pattern is set. For this reason, when the opening time extension function is not in operation, the game ball enters the second start port 28b at a low frequency (it is difficult to enter) (non-high frequency state), and the first special symbol It becomes a gaming state mainly composed of symbol variation games. In addition, when the open time extension function is activated, the game ball is frequently (easy to enter) in the game state (high frequency state) in which the game ball enters the second start port 28b, and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. It becomes a gaming state based on. In the present embodiment, the game state in which all of the opening time extension function, the fluctuation time shortening function and the probability fluctuation function described later are not operated is set as a normal game state, and this normal game state is “non-high frequency state”. include. In addition, a gaming state in which the opening time extension function does not operate and the probability variation function operates is also included in the “non-high frequency state”. Furthermore, a gaming state in which the opening time extension function is activated and the probability variation function is not activated, and a gaming state in which the opening time extension function is activated and the probability variation function is activated are included in the “high frequency state”.

  In the present embodiment, the determination value (acquisition information) for the first special symbol acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a, and acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 28b. The second special symbol determination value (acquired information) is provided. The first special symbol judgment value includes a first special symbol success / failure judgment value used for the first special symbol success / failure judgment as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a jackpot symbol judgment for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol. And a first reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in a later-described symbol variation effect. Similarly, for the second special symbol determination value, a second special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined. A second symbol determination value used for jackpot symbol determination and a second reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect with a symbol variation effect described later are included.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, a first special symbol success / failure determination value, a first symbol determination value, and a first reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is a main control. Is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the unit 200. In addition, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, and a second reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is It is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The special symbol judgment value (special symbol success / failure judgment value, symbol judgment value, reach judgment value) is generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a software random number counter. can do.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The first special symbol hold display unit 53 and the second special symbol hold display unit 54 are each composed of two LEDs, and the number of holds can be set up to 4 each by combining the turn-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Can be displayed. That is, the special symbol hold display units 53 and 54 have special symbol determination values (acquisition information) acquired by entering a game ball into the start port 28 (first start port 28a, second start port 28b). Storage information (holding information) indicating that it is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is displayed. This display of stored information corresponds to so-called “hold display”.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first starting port 28a can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the first special symbol holding number, and enters the second starting port 28b. The number of game balls that have been sphered can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the second special symbol hold number. For this reason, the total of the number of first special symbol reservations and the number of second special symbol reservations is eight at the maximum.

  The first special symbol hold number displayed on the first special symbol hold display unit 53 is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( This corresponds to the number (stored number) of first special symbol determination values (first special symbol success / failure determination value, first symbol determination value, first reach determination value) stored in the first reserved storage area. In the present embodiment, since the first symbol determination value and the first reach determination value are obtained together with the first special symbol determination value based on the game ball entering the first start port 28a, the first special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored first symbol determination values and first reach determination values. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

  The second special symbol hold number displayed on the second special symbol hold display unit 54 is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( This corresponds to the number (stored number) of second special symbol determination values (second special symbol success / failure determination value, second symbol determination value, second reach determination value) stored in the second reserved storage area). In the present embodiment, since the second symbol determination value and the second reach determination value are acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure determination value based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, the second special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored second symbol determination values and second reach determination values. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. On-hold storage and on-hold digestion of the first and second special symbols are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  When the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are stopped and displayed, and the symbol variation game is completed, the next symbol variation game can be executed. Then, the presence of one or more special symbol holds, the execution condition (symbol change start condition) of the special symbol change game is established, and the special symbol hold (memory information) is stored based on the special symbol hold (memory information) stored first. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a second special symbol priority variation process in which the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed over the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. That is, when both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are “1 or more”, the second special symbol is preferentially displayed in a variable manner over the first special symbol. The reservation of the symbol is preferentially consumed. When the first special symbol reservation count is “1 or more” and the second special symbol reservation count is “zero”, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  The special symbol success / failure determination value is set with a winning value (big hit value) for determining whether or not the special symbol is obtained, and the special symbol success / failure acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the judgment value matches the big hit value, it becomes “big hit”, and when it does not match, it becomes “out”. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display. When a plurality of special symbol success / failure determination values are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200, the special symbol success / failure determination is executed based on the special symbol success / failure determination value stored first.

  When it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit. To be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be out, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display pattern (disappearance mode) indicating that the first special symbol is out. Specific aspect). Similarly, if the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is a big win symbol that is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit ( When the second special symbol is determined to be out of the second special symbol determination, the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is displayed in a display mode (outside mode) indicating that it is out. A certain outlier design (non-specific mode) is determined.

  The special symbol is configured to display a variation based on a predetermined variation pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol, and the contents of the later-described symbol variation effect (effect execution time, presence / absence of reach effect, etc.) are determined according to this variation time. The variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is determined by variation pattern determination using a variation pattern determination value from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol validity determination is executed.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected in accordance with the gaming state (special symbol variation mode). In addition, each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state is selected when the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, and when the special symbol success / failure determination result is out of the range. And a deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table are “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation variation pattern without reach)” in which the reach variation is not performed in the later-described symbol variation representation, and “reach is performed” in which the reach representation is performed. There is a “fluctuation variation pattern”. The normal deviation variation pattern is configured as a variation pattern with a shorter special symbol variation time than the reach deviation variation pattern. The reach variation variation pattern has a special symbol variation time longer than the normal variation variation pattern. It is configured as. The presence or absence of reach variation is determined by reach determination using the reach determination value acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, determination of variation time (variation pattern) of first special symbol, determination of variation time (variation pattern) of second special symbol, stop of first special symbol Determination of symbol, determination of stop symbol of second special symbol, change display and stop display of first special symbol, change display and stop display of second special symbol, priority change of second special symbol will be described later. 200.

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is the aforementioned jackpot symbol (specific mode) (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), The main control unit 200 starts a big hit game (specific game) that is relatively advantageous to the player. The big hit game is started by setting the big hit game flag to ON, and the big winning device 33 is operated, in other words, the big winning opening 33a is opened and closed a plurality of times, so that the game balls to the big winning opening 33a are opened. A predetermined profit (prize ball) is given to the player regarding the entry. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later.

  During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out in accordance with the game balls entering the big prize opening 33a. That is, the winning ball is paid out by detecting the passing of the game ball by the big winning port entrance ball detection switch 33s arranged in the big winning port 33a.

  Then, with the start of the big hit game, the big prize winning device 33 is continuously operated, and the big prize opening opening / closing operation for switching the big prize winning opening 33a between an open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball) and a closed state (a state in which a player cannot enter a ball) is performed. It is performed continuously several times. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined ending condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the open big opening 33a is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10). When the game in which the big winning opening 33a is in the open state is “round game”, the number of rounds that can be continued in one big hit game is set. When the round winning game 33a is closed and the round game is ended, after a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in this embodiment), the big winning port 33a is opened and the next round game is started. .

  In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, two types of big hit games with different numbers of rounds are provided. Specifically, “15R jackpot game” in which the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds and “5R jackpot game” in which the number of rounds is set to 5 rounds are provided. If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the big hit symbol is determined to be “15R big hit symbol” by the big hit symbol determination to determine the type of the big hit symbol, the 15R big hit game is started, and the “5R big hit symbol” 5R big hit game is started when it is decided. The 15R jackpot game has a larger number of awardable balls than the 5R jackpot game, and the 15R jackpot game is more profitable for the player than the 5R jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (when the first special symbol determination is a hit result), and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (second special symbol). There is a possibility that there is a possibility of a difference in the profits given to the player. Specifically, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the probability that the 15R jackpot game is executed is set higher than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. That is, in this embodiment, “15R probability variation big hit symbol” and “5R probability variation big hit symbol” are provided as the big hit symbols, and when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, “ The selection ratio of “15R probability variation big hit symbol” is 30%, and the selection ratio of “5R probability variation big hit symbol” is 70%. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the selection ratio of “15R probability variation big hit symbol” by the big hit symbol determination is 70%, and the selection ratio of “5R probability variation big hit symbol” is 30%. %. Here, the “probability big hit symbol” means a symbol that triggers the later-described probability variation function to be activated after the big hit game ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (when the second special symbol determination is a hit result), the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. It is more likely that the number of awardable winning balls will be greater than when the first special symbol winning / failing determination is a winning result, and the player's profit is likely to increase. Note that the selection ratio of the jackpot symbol is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the selection ratio of “15R probability variation jackpot symbol” is set to 100%. 2 When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, it may be always “15R probability variation big hit symbol”.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is ended, the “high probability electric support state” in which the variable time shortening function, the open time extending function, and the probability varying function are activated is started. The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. The variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the electric support state (high frequency state) in which the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function for extending the open time of the second start port 29 start to operate. . The operation of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function is realized by the control of the main control unit 200, which will be described later. The fluctuation time shortening function includes a normal figure fluctuation time shortening function for shortening the fluctuation time of a normal symbol. And a special figure variation time shortening function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability variation function starts to operate with a probability of 100% after the big hit game ends. When the probability variation function is activated (probability variation state), the probability that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination will be a big hit by increasing the special symbol success / failure determination value (the first special symbol is a stoppage display with the big winning symbol) And the probability that the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (the possibility that the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol) increases. Specifically, as the success / failure determination table in which the jackpot value is set, a low probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number of jackpot values is set larger than the low probability success / failure determination table are prepared. . When the probability variation function is not in operation (low probability state), the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is low ( In this embodiment, it becomes 1/200), and when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state), the special symbol success / failure determination value is determined to be the jackpot value by performing the special symbol success / failure determination using the high probability success / failure determination table. The probability of matching is high (in this embodiment, 1/20).

  The "high probability electric support state" in which the fluctuation time shortening function, opening time extension function and probability fluctuation function are activated ends when the next jackpot game starts or when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number . In this embodiment, the “high probability electric support state (high frequency state)” is ended when the number of times the special symbol changes reaches “100” without starting the next big hit game after the big hit game is finished. Then, a transition is made to a “low probability non-electric support state (normal gaming state: non-high frequency state)” in which none of the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function and the probability fluctuation function operates. As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured as a so-called ST machine that performs a “number-of-turns-changing change game” in which the start of the next big hit game is not secured (promised).

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination value acquired by entering the game ball into the first starting port 28a is a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 200 as the first special symbol hold. Whether or not the first special symbol hold is “specific hold” before the first special symbol starts variable display based on the first special symbol hold when stored in the (hold storage area) A first special symbol pre-determination (holding pre-reading) is performed. Here, the first special symbol pre-determination is determined to be a specific hold when the first special symbol hold (acquired information) is a “hit hold” that matches the jackpot value, or a specification that does not match the jackpot value. The case of “specific outhold hold” that matches the outlier value of can be exemplified.

  The first special symbol prior determination of the present embodiment is performed using both the low-probability determination table (first preliminary determination condition) and the high-probability determination table (second preliminary determination condition). Further, in this embodiment, since a game ball enters the first start port 28a mainly occurs when the open time extension function is not activated (non-high frequency state), the first special symbol prior determination is performed mainly. It is performed when the open time extension function is not operated (non-high frequency state).

  After performing the first special symbol advance determination, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 transmits a command indicating the number of special symbol reservations and the result of the first special symbol advance determination to the sub-control unit 260 as a first start winning command. . The CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 stores the result of the first special symbol pre-determination indicated by the first start winning command in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260. Then, the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 executes a predetermination effect described later based on the result of the first special symbol predetermination stored in the RAM. The first start winning time command is composed of one command indicating the number of special symbol reservations and the result of the first special symbol prior determination, or a command indicating the number of special symbol reservations (holding number designation command), It can be constituted by separate commands such as a command (preliminary determination command) indicating the result of one special symbol prior determination.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 generates a symbol variation effect in response to the special symbol variation game performed using the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62. Done. As the symbol variation effect, for example, in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 62, the effect symbol consisting of numbers is displayed in a variable manner. Examples include a fluctuating display effect and a reach effect performed during fluctuating display of effect symbols. There are a plurality of types of effect contents (effect patterns) of the symbol variation effect, and display data (image data) for these effects is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

  Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 3, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with an effect symbol display unit Va that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner. In the symbol variation effect, the effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the variation display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 62. That is, the effect display device 25 functions as a symbol display device in the same manner as the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device 62. In addition, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the effect symbol display unit Va in which the effect symbols are variably displayed, and the display unit excluding the effect symbol display unit Va display characters, figures, symbols, characters (character designs), and the like. A background display portion Vb (character display portion) is displayed on which various background images are displayed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the background display portion Vb and the effect symbol display portion Va overlap a part of the display region or the entire display region on the display region V. The effect symbol display portion Va and the background display portion Vb may be completely partitioned so as not to overlap. The effect symbol display portion Va and the background display portion Vb constitute a symbol variation effect screen. As described above, since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually displays the content displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 (particularly the effect symbol). It will play a game paying attention to.

  In this embodiment, three-digit number symbols consisting of “1” to “9” are used as the effect symbols 25a to 25c, and the effect symbol display portion Va includes the left symbol 25a, the middle symbol 25b, and the right symbol 25c. Three symbols are displayed. The effect symbol display portion Va is set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of each symbol display portion, in this case, the symbol variation direction in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts the variable display, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is the first special symbol. Or it is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the second special symbol. In the production symbol, the symbol combination of the same three digits becomes a specific mode (winning mode) corresponding to the big hit symbol of the special symbol, and the other symbol combination becomes a non-specific mode (outgoing mode) corresponding to the off symbol of the special symbol. .

  The determination of the variation pattern of the effect symbol and the stop symbol is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 260 based on the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol, and specifically indicates the variation time of the special symbol. The main control unit 200 randomly determines a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol according to the result of the special symbol determination. Then, based on the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbols 25a, 25b, and 25c displayed on the effect symbol display unit Va. . The special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. The stop pattern of is decided at random. Then, based on the special symbol information designation command indicating the special symbol stop symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 stops the effect symbols 25a, 25b, and 25c that are stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display unit Va. Determine the design.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display area of the effect display device 25 is provided with a first hold display section 25d and a second hold display section 25e. The first hold display unit 25d is displayed in conjunction with the first special symbol hold display unit 53, and the number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the first special symbol hold number is displayed as the hold symbol. The second hold display unit 25e is displayed in conjunction with the second special symbol hold display unit 54, and the number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the second special symbol hold number is displayed as the hold symbol. That is, similar to the special symbol hold display units 53 and 54, the hold display units 25d and 25e are acquired by entering a game ball into the start port 28 (first start port 28a and second start port 28b). Storage information (holding information) indicating that the special symbol determination value (acquisition information) is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is displayed. The display of stored information in the hold display sections 25d and 25e of the effect display device 25 also corresponds to “hold display”.

  In the hold display sections 25d and 25e of the present embodiment, the leftmost circle figure “◯” indicates the hold stored first, and the hold newly stored in order toward the right side. When the special symbol variable display is started, the hold display corresponding to the hold (acquired information) that triggered the execution of the special symbol variable display is erased, and the remaining hold display is shifted to the left. Every time the number of special symbols held changes, a “holding number designation command” indicating the number of holds after the change is transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, and the display area of the effect display device 25 is displayed. The special symbol hold display in V is performed under the control of the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 based on the hold number designation command. That is, every time the number of special symbols held increases by 1, the corresponding hold display starts, and every time the number of special symbols held decreases by 1, the corresponding hold display ends. The start / end of the hold display (execution of the hold display) is performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280.

  Also, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, a jackpot game effect accompanying the progress of the jackpot game is performed during the jackpot game. The jackpot game effect includes a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) executed at the start of the jackpot game, a round effect executed during the jackpot game, a jackpot game end effect (ending effect) executed at the end of the jackpot game, etc. . These jackpot game effects are executed by the sub-control unit 260 based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 200 as the jackpot game progresses.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the big hit game ends, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches “100”, the “high probability electric support state (high frequency state)” ends and the open time extension function operates. Exit. Then, when the remaining period of the “high probability electric support state”, that is, the remaining operation period of the open time extension function becomes the predetermined remaining period, a prior determination effect is executed. In this embodiment, the “predetermined remaining period” is set based on the maximum number of reservations of the first special symbol reservation number and the second special symbol reservation number. Specifically, since the maximum total number of the first special symbol hold number and the second special symbol hold number that can be stored in the present embodiment is eight, the operation until the open time extension function ends (high probability The number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol (8 times) until the support state is completed, that is, after the jackpot game is finished, the period during which the special symbol fluctuation display from the “93rd” to the “100th” is performed is “predetermined” "Remaining period".

  The pre-decision effect is executed by the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260 based on the result of the first special symbol pre-determination stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260, and the first special that has not yet started to fluctuate. About the reservation of a design (undigested reservation), the prior judgment result of the reservation is suggested. As described above, in the first special symbol prior determination, since it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold is “specific hold”, the first determination effect stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200 is the first determination effect. An effect is shown that indicates that there is a possibility that a specific hold exists in one special symbol hold (a possibility that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol based on the first special symbol hold). The pre-decision effect is performed based on the result of the first special symbol pre-determination using the high-probability determination table (second pre-determination condition), and the first special during the operation of the probability variation function (during the high-probability state). The possibility that a big hit will occur based on symbol hold is shown.

  As described above, the first special symbol determination is mainly performed when the open time extension function is not in operation. For this reason, based on the result of the first special symbol prior determination performed when the opening time extension function is not activated before the start of the jackpot game that triggered the opening of the opening time extension function, a prior determination effect is performed. Is called. In other words, the pre-decision effect is performed based on the result of the first special symbol pre-determination that is pre-determined and stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260 when the open time extension function is inactive.

  In the pre-decision effect, when the stored first special symbol hold includes a specific hold, an effect indicating that the possibility of a big hit based on the first special symbol hold is high. In the present embodiment, an effect indicating a game ball launch method (a launch mode) is performed as a prior determination effect. As described above, the right arrow “→” indicating right-handed is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 during the operation of the open time extension function (high frequency state). For this reason, in the pre-decision effect, if the stored special special symbol hold is included in the stored first special symbol hold, the display of the right arrow “→” is changed to the left arrow “←” indicating left-handed change. If a specific hold is not included in the stored first special symbol hold, a firing method continuation display that continues the display of the right arrow “→” is performed.

  When the firing method change display is performed in the pre-decision effect, there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur due to the change display of the first special symbol, and the special symbol change in the “high probability electric support state (high frequency state)” Although there is a high possibility that the display will start from the beginning (first time) again, the possibility of a big hit due to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is unknown, and by repeating the fluctuation display of the second special symbol as it is, There is also a possibility that the “high probability electric support state (high frequency state)” ends and the state shifts to the “low probability non-electric support state (non-high frequency state)”. Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the player is obtained by the big hit when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. The gain (the number of obtainable winning balls) is increased, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed preferentially over the variation display of the first special symbol. Therefore, when the firing method change display is performed in the pre-decision effect, and it is shown that there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur due to the change display of the first special symbol, the player has a large profit by the second special symbol. Although it is unlikely that profits will increase due to giving up jackpots, it is possible to generate jackpots by displaying the fluctuation of the first special symbol, and the first time to display the variation of the special symbol in the “high probability electric support state (high frequency state)” It is possible to arbitrarily select whether to aim to perform from the beginning or to continue to aim at generating a big jackpot of profit by the second special symbol. In other words, when the firing method change display is performed in the pre-decision effect, the player stops the right handing and the first special symbol during the remaining operation period of the open time extension function (the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations is 8). It is possible to select whether the second special symbol is variably displayed by right-handed as it is. In this way, at the timing when the remaining operation period of the open time extension function is reduced, by performing the firing method change display as a pre-determining effect, by left-handed rather than variably displaying the second special symbol by right-handed It is possible to prompt the player to determine whether or not it is better to display the first special symbol in a variable manner.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic control device includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 is configured by a CPU 200b as a main body to determine whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is determined by the determination program stored in the ROM. . Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, start-port entrance detection switches 28 s and 28 t, and a grand prize entrance entrance detection switch 33 s, and these signals are input to the main control unit 200. Is configured to do. The board output relay board 202 is connected with a normal symbol display device 51, special symbol display devices 61 and 62, a start port solenoid 28c, and a big prize port solenoid 33c, and a control signal from the main control unit 200 is output. .

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 11a to 11d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, special symbol information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice controls A command is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs / lamps 262 and an amplifier board 263 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative drive board 261. Each LED / lamp 262 includes a frame lamp portion 5c. Connected to the amplifier board 263 are speakers 11a to 11d that output various sounds, sounds, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Furthermore, the production buttons 8 (the middle button 8a, the left button 8b, and the right button 8c) are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the production button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 is based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 8 (middle button 8a, left button 8b, right button 8c) (reception of variation pattern designation command, input of production button operation signal, etc.). Various LED / lamp lighting / flashing pattern selection / execution processing, sound effect data selection / output processing output from the speakers 11a to 11d, and design variation effect execution pattern (effect pattern) on the effect display device 25 ) Selection processing, symbol variation production execution processing based on the execution pattern, and the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 5 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 5 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

  The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. The return setting etc. for making it do is performed. In the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various determination values (random number counter), prize ball payout control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol determination is performed, and the normal symbol display device 51 (see FIG. 2) hits the normal symbol to stop display in the normal symbol display mode or Decide whether to stop display in the display mode. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a probability of being a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the start port 28b. There is a difference that the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is activated than when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is not active.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The 2nd starting port 28b is made into an open state). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is activated. I do. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of balls have been entered. When it is determined that a prescribed number of balls have been entered at the second start port 28b in the open state or when it is determined that the open time of the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 6A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a), and when it is determined that no game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a: NO). , The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol determination value includes a first special symbol determination value, a first symbol determination value, a first reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

  Next, the first special symbol pre-determination is executed using the low-probability winning / failing determination table and the high-probability winning / failing determination table (S501d), and a hold number designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number and the first special symbol pre-determination The first start winning prize command including the pre-judgment command indicating the result is sent to the sub-control unit 260 (S501e).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501f). If it is determined that no game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501f: NO). ). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501f: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol holding number is less than 4 (S501g). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501g: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501g: YES), the second special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501h). The second special symbol determination value includes a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, a second reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one. Then, a second start winning prize command including a hold number designation command indicating the second special symbol hold number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S501i).

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is set to “0.6 seconds”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S515 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of second special symbol hold is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

  If it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). If it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). That is, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), the first special symbol hold number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The special symbol variation display process is executed. As a result, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 8 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, a special symbol success / failure determination value (a success / failure determination value acquired when a game ball enters the start port 28) stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is read (S508a). A special symbol success / failure determination is performed (S508b). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) is a big hit (S508c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S508c: YES), a big hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S508d). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S508c: NO), a variation pattern table setting process at the time of losing is performed (S508e).

  Next, the variable pattern random number is acquired, and the symbol determining random number (the special symbol determining random number acquired when the game ball enters the starting port 28) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Read (S508f).

  Next, the variation pattern (variation time) and stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S508g). As the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern random number acquired in S508h is used to select a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d or S508e. Note that each variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d and S508e is associated with a variation pattern random value and a variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value obtained in S508f is the current variation pattern table. It is determined as a variation pattern to be used. The special symbol stop symbol is a symbol determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main control unit 200 using the special symbol determination random number read in S508f when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, it is determined as a missed symbol. Similarly to the variation pattern table, the symbol determination table also associates the value of the special symbol determination random number with each jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the special symbol determination random number read in S508f is It is determined as a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Next, based on the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the processing of S508g, the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S508h), and the special symbol hold The number is subtracted by 1 (S508i), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508j). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command indicating the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol determined in the process of S508g, and the special symbol information designation command indicates the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the processing of S508g. It is a command. The number-of-holds designation command is a command indicating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S511), and a special symbol designating command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S512). A stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is a big hit symbol (FIG. 6 ( b) S515).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol (S515: YES), the gaming state at the start of the big hit game is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S516). The “game state at the time of starting the big hit game” includes the type of the big hit symbol stopped at that time and the setting state of the game state flags (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) at that time Yes.

  Next, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S517). Thereby, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S518). The jackpot game start command is provided according to the type of jackpot game. When the sub-control unit 260 receives this command, a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) according to the type of jackpot game is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S519). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S519: NO), the process proceeds to the determination processing of S521, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON ( (S519: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S520). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S521). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON. (S521: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S522), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  Next, in the determination process of S515, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is not a big hit symbol (in the case of a missed symbol) (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S524: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524: YES), “1” is subtracted from the probability variation counter (S525).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S525 is “zero” (S526). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “zero” (S526: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is “zero” (S526: YES). ), The fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S527), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S528).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is such that the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S529). Upon receiving this game state designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, and the like indicating that the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function are inactive (normal state) on the effect display device 25. Processing to display in area V is performed. The sub-control unit 260 also performs a process of displaying a left arrow “←” indicating left-handedness in the display area V of the effect display device 25 when the opening time extension function ends.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the jackpot game processing is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not being opened (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not a big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). In the determination processing of S606, it is determined whether or not the number of continuable rounds (15 rounds or 2 rounds) has been reached.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), the big hit game end process is performed (S609). Here, the big hit game end process (S609) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S609a), the probability change flag is set to ON (S609b), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S609c), the release extension flag is set to ON (S609d), and the probability change is set. “100” is set in the counter (S609e). Thereby, after the end of the big hit game, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function start to operate. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating the operating state of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S609f). Receiving this game state designation command, the sub-control unit 260 performs a process of displaying a right arrow “→” indicating right-handedness in the display area V of the effect display device 25 by starting the operation of the opening time extension function.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a is executed based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a). And processing executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a). ing.

  In the special symbol holding related process shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the first start winning command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S501e (FIG. 7) has been received (S700). As a result, when it is determined that the first start winning command is not received (S700: NO), the process proceeds to S703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first start winning command has been received (S700: YES), based on the number of holds of the first special symbol specified by the first start winning command (holding number designation command) The hold display of the first hold display unit 25d is updated (S701). In the process of S701, the hold display of the first hold display unit 25d is increased by “1”. Then, the result of the first special symbol pre-determination specified by the first start winning command (pre-determination command) is stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260 (S702). As a result, the result of the first special symbol prior determination based on the first special symbol hold stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200 is stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second start winning command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S501i (FIG. 7) has been received (S703). As a result, when it is determined that the second start winning command is not received (S703: NO), the special symbol hold-related process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start winning command is received (S703: YES), based on the number of reserved special symbols specified by the second start winning command (holding number designation command). The hold display of the second hold display unit 25e is updated (S704). In the process of S704, the hold display of the second hold display unit 25e is increased by “1”.

  In the preliminary determination effect related process shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the preliminary determination effect is being executed (S800). As a result, when it is determined that the prior determination effect is being executed (S800: YES), the process proceeds to S803. On the other hand, if it is determined that the preliminary determination effect is not being executed (S800: NO), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the preliminary determination effect (S801). In this embodiment, the start timing of the pre-decision effect is set when the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol (remaining operation period of the opening time extension function) until the end of the operation of the opening time extension function is “8 times”, that is, Since the “93rd” special symbol variation display is performed after the big hit game is over, the remaining variation count of the special symbol until the end of the opening time extension function is “8” in the determination processing of S801. In other words, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the “93rd” special symbol variation display is performed after the big hit game ends.

  As a result of the determination process in S801, when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the advance determination effect (S801: NO), the advance determination effect related process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the pre-decision effect (S801: YES), the first special symbol pre-determination that is pre-determined when the open time extension function is not activated and stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260. Based on the result (pre-determination result of undigested first special symbol hold), a pre-decision effect is started (S802). In the present embodiment, while the open time extension function is in operation, a right arrow “→” indicating right-handed is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25, and in the process of S802, the first special symbol is suspended. If the specific hold is included, the display of the right arrow “→” is changed to the left arrow “←” indicating left-handed, and if the specific special hold is not included in the first special symbol hold, the right arrow “→” Continue to display. That is, even when the open time extension function is in operation, the left arrow “←” indicating left-handedness may be displayed due to the advance determination effect.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the opening time extension function has ended (S803). Whether or not the opening time extension function has ended can be determined based on whether or not the gaming state designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S529 (FIG. 6B). As a result of the determination processing in S803, when it is determined that the opening time extension function has not ended (S803: NO), the preliminary determination effect related processing is ended while continuing the preliminary determination effect. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time extension function has ended (S803: YES), the preliminary determination effect ends (S804).

  In the present embodiment described above, when the first special symbol corresponding to the first start port 28a is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, and when the second special symbol corresponding to the second start port 28b is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol In a configuration in which there may be a difference in the profits that can be obtained by the player, when the operation period of the open time extension function approaches the end (in this embodiment, the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol is 8 times) 1), the result of the first special symbol pre-determination stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260, that is, the first special symbol hold pre-determination result that has not been digested yet generated when the open time extension function is not activated. Based on the pre-decision effect.

  Thereby, when the remaining operation period of the open time extension function is reduced and the preliminary determination effect is performed, the first special symbol is changed based on the content of the preliminary determination effect (the result of the first special symbol preliminary determination). Either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed in consideration of the difference between the profit obtained when the big win symbol is stopped and the second special symbol is obtained when the big special symbol is stopped. It is possible to realize the gameability of allowing the player to select whether to display. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interests near the end of the operation period of the opening time extension function. In the present embodiment, since the priority variation of the second special symbol is performed, the first special symbol can be variably displayed by preventing the game ball from entering the second starting port 28b, and the second starting port 28b. The second special symbol can be variably displayed by causing the game ball to enter.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first special symbol pre-determination result (the first special symbol pre-determination stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260) that is generated when the open time extension function is inactive and has not yet been digested. Based on the result, the prior determination effect is performed. Therefore, by storing the first special symbol hold at the time of non-operation of the opening time extension function before the jackpot game is started, the opening time extension function after the jackpot game is ended (near the end of the operation) There is a possibility that a pre-decision effect will be executed. This makes it possible to prevent game balls from being stopped and to operate the game machine even when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol, even during a hit variation or during a reach production with a longer variation time (direction time). The rate can be increased.

  Also, in this embodiment, the player's profit (the number of winning balls that can be obtained) is higher when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. It is a configuration that is likely to become large, and in this configuration, it is indicated by a prior determination effect that there is a high possibility that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. In this case, when the first special symbol is variably displayed after the pre-decision effect is performed, there is a high possibility that the high-probability electric support state will occur again although there is a high possibility of generating a big hit with a small profit. When the second special symbol is variably displayed, the possibility of occurrence of a big hit is unknown, but if a big hit by the second special symbol occurs, there is a high possibility that a large profit will be obtained. Therefore, at the timing when the operation end of the open time extension function (the end of the high probability electric support state) is approaching, the open time is shown by performing a pre-decision effect indicating that the possibility of a big hit by the first special symbol is high In the remaining period until the end of the extension function (the end of the high probability electric support state), giving up the occurrence of a big jackpot of profit due to the second special symbol, although it is unlikely that the profit will increase, the jackpot due to the first special symbol It is possible to allow the player to select whether to generate the “high probability electric support state” again or to aim at generating a big jackpot with a large profit by the second special symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, the probability variation function is also activated during the operation of the open time extension function to generate a “high probability electric support state”, and this “high probability electric support state” After the big hit game is over, the next big hit game is not started, and the special symbol changes the number of times to reach “100”, and the game ends. In such “ST machine” where the high probability electric support state may end based on the number of fluctuations of the special symbol even if the next big hit does not occur, the high probability electric support It is possible to allow the player to select which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is to be digested by variably displaying the remaining period (ST remaining period) until the state (ST) ends. As a result, it is possible to add to the “ST machine” such as allowing the player to select which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed when the ST remaining period is reduced, The interest of “ST machine” can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the low probability non-electric support state (when the open time extension function is not activated), the first special symbol prior determination is performed using the low probability determination table and the high probability determination table, and the high probability When performing the preliminary determination effect in the electric support state, the preliminary determination effect is configured based on the result of the first special symbol preliminary determination using the high probability success / failure determination table. For this reason, even if it is a case where the prior judgment production | presentation which shows that there is a high possibility that specific reservation exists in 1st special symbol reservation is performed in the high probability electric support state, it is high without digesting the specific reservation. There is a possibility that the specific hold does not exist in the first special symbol hold due to the end of the probability electricity support state. In other words, the first special symbol pre-determination using the high probability success / failure determination table is determined to be the specific hold, but the hold that is not determined to be the specific hold in the first special symbol pre-determination using the low-probability determination table is the first special. May exist as symbol hold. In such a case, when the end of the high probability electric support state is approaching, the first special symbol is variably displayed to digest the specific hold, thereby aiming to stop and display the first special symbol with the jackpot symbol. It is possible to realize such a game.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the configuration in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 28b by right-handing and the second special symbol can be variably displayed during operation of the open time extension function, An effect showing the ball launching method (launch mode) is performed. Specifically, as a result of the first special symbol pre-determination, if there is a high possibility that the first special symbol will stop and display a big hit symbol (when there is a specific hold), the left arrow “←” indicating left-handed When there is a low possibility that the first special symbol is a big hit symbol and the display is low (when there is no specific hold), a right arrow “→” indicating right-handed is displayed. As a result, based on the game ball launch method (launch mode) shown in the pre-decision effect, the player makes a left strike despite being right-handed (while the open time extension function is in operation) Thus, it is possible to make the player determine whether it is a good idea to display the first special symbol in a variable manner. As a result, by performing an effect indicating the game ball firing method (launch mode) as a prior determination effect, the player is made to guess the result of the first special symbol prior determination, and left-handed to change the first special symbol It is possible to realize gameability such as prompting the player to determine whether or not it is a good idea to display.

  Here, the correspondence between the present embodiment and each means will be explained. “The state in which the open time extension time is operating” corresponds to “the high frequency state”, and “the open time extension time is in operation”. "No state" corresponds to "non-high frequency state", "closed state of second start port 28b" corresponds to "first mode of second start port", and "open state of second start port 28b" Corresponds to “the second mode of the second starting port”, “the first special symbol determination value” and “the second special symbol determination value” correspond to “acquired information”, and “the first special symbol” Corresponds to “first identification information”, “second special symbol” corresponds to “second identification information”, and the stop symbol of “special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is a jackpot symbol “Corresponding” corresponds to “specific result”, “big hit value used for special symbol success / failure determination” corresponds to “predetermined information”, “big hit game "Prize ball to be paid out" corresponds to "predetermined profit", "probability of special symbol determination when the probability variation function is inactive (low probability)" corresponds to "first probability" “Probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result when the probability variation function is activated (high probability)” corresponds to “second probability”, and “RAM of main control unit 200” is “first acquisition information storage unit”. , Corresponding to “second acquired information storage means”, “first special symbol display device 61” and “CPU 200b of main control unit 200” correspond to “first identification information display means”, and “second special symbol display means” "Device 62" and "CPU 200b of main control unit 200" correspond to "second identification information display means", and "CPU 200b of main control unit 200" corresponds to "profit granting means", "high frequency state generating means", Corresponding to "determination means" and "probability setting means" “RAM of sub-control unit 260” corresponds to “preliminary determination result storage means”, and “effect display device 25”, “CPU 260b of sub-control unit 260” and “CPU 280b of effect display control unit 280” are “pre-determination effects”. Corresponds to “execution means”.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the first special symbol prior determination is not performed, and the second special symbol is determined in advance before the second special symbol is variably displayed as to whether or not the second special symbol hold is “specific hold”. It is comprised so that a prior judgment may be performed. In addition, since a game ball enters the second starting port 28b mainly occurs when the opening time extension function is activated (electric support state), the second special symbol pre-determination is mainly activated by the opening time extension function. It is performed at the time (electric support state).

  In the second embodiment, when the remaining operation period of the open time extension function reaches a predetermined remaining period (the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations 8 times), the second special symbol stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260 at that time. A pre-decision effect is executed based on the result of the pre-determination, that is, the pre-determination result of the second special symbol hold that has occurred and is not yet digested when the open time extension function is activated. For this reason, the 2nd special symbol reservation memorize | stored before a prior determination effect is performed becomes the object of a prior determination effect.

  In the pre-decision effect of the second embodiment, there is a possibility that there is a specific hold in the second special symbol hold stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200 based on the result of the second special symbol pre-determination (second). Based on the special symbol hold, the second special symbol is displayed with the possibility of being stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol). Also in the second embodiment, an effect indicating a game ball firing method (a firing mode) is performed as a prior determination effect. While the open time extension function is in operation (high frequency state), a right arrow “→” indicating right-handedness is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. For this reason, in the pre-decision effect, if the stored special symbol hold is included in the stored second special symbol hold, the firing method continuation display for continuing the display of the right arrow “→” is performed, and the stored second If the special symbol hold is not included in the special symbol hold, the firing method change display for changing the display of the right arrow “→” to the left arrow “←” indicating left-handed is performed. In this way, by performing the firing method continuation display in the advance determination effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is advantageous to continue to make a right strike and display the second special symbol in a variable manner.

  In the second embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, “the number of awardable winning balls” and “continuation of the electric support state” By making the “periods” different, a difference is produced in the profits that the player can obtain. Specifically, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the selection ratio of “15R probability variable big hit symbol” is 70%, and the selection rate of “5R probability variable big hit symbol” is 30%. On the other hand, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the selection ratio of “15R probability variable big hit symbol” is 30% and the selection rate of “5R probability variable big hit symbol” is 70%. Therefore, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the probability that the 15R big hit game is executed is higher than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. In that respect, it is more likely that the player's profit will be greater when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol. . This is the same as in the first embodiment. Also, in the second embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the electric support state ends with the special symbol variation count “100 times” and the second special symbol stops at the big hit symbol. When displayed, the electric support state is configured to end at the special symbol variation count “80 times”. For this reason, in terms of the duration of the electric support state, the duration of the electric support state is greater when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol than when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol. The longer the game is, the more profits the player can get.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the start opening winning process of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 7 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, in the second embodiment, the first special symbol prior determination is not performed, and the second special symbol determination value acquired in the process of S501h is performed (second special symbol preliminary determination). (S501j). Then, a command indicating the number of second special symbol reservations and the result of the second special symbol pre-determination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 as a second start winning command (S501i).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the big hit game end process of the second embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. 10 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, in the second embodiment, after the release extension flag is set to ON in the process of S609d, the jackpot game that ends this time is based on the jackpot according to the first special symbol, that is, It is determined whether or not the first special symbol is based on the fact that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (S609g).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit by the first special symbol (S609g: YES), "100" is set in the open extension counter that determines the operating period of the open time extension function (period of occurrence of the electric support state) (S609h). On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game to be ended this time is not a big hit by the first special symbol (the second special symbol is based on being stopped and displayed by the big bonus symbol) (S609g: NO), the opening extension “80” is set in the counter (S609i). The open extension counter is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol variation display is finished (stopped display) in the same manner as the processing of S524 (subtraction of the probability variation counter) in FIG. 6B. is there. Then, when the value of the open extension counter becomes “0”, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF, whereby the operation of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function is finished, and the electric support The state ends.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special symbol hold-related process of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 11 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, in the second embodiment, after performing the second special symbol hold display update process in the process of S704, the result of the second special symbol prior determination specified by the second start winning command Is stored in the RAM (S705). A pre-decision effect is performed based on the result of the second special symbol pre-determination stored in the RAM in the process of S705.

  Next, the preliminary determination effect related processing of the second embodiment is executed in the same manner as the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. Specifically, when the remaining operation period of the open time extension function is a predetermined remaining period (the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol is 8 times), it is determined that the start timing of the pre-decision effect is reached (S801: YES), and at that time As a result of the second special symbol pre-determination stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260, that is, the second special symbol performed immediately before the start timing of the pre-determination effect arrives while the open time extension function is in operation. Based on the result of the preliminary determination, the preliminary determination effect is started (S802).

  In the second embodiment described above, there is a possibility that a difference may occur in the profits that the player can obtain between the case where the first special symbol is a big hit and the case where the second special symbol is a big hit, As a result of the second special symbol pre-determination stored at that time, when the operation of the open time extension function is approaching (when the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol until the end of the electric support state is 8), That is, the pre-decision effect is performed based on the pre-determination result of the second special symbol hold that has occurred during the operation of the open time extension function and has not yet been digested. As a result, based on the contents of the pre-decision effect (the result of the second special symbol pre-determination), the profit obtained when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. In consideration of the difference from the profit obtained in the case, the player can select which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed in the remaining operation period of the open time extension function. .

  In the second embodiment, in terms of the number of awardable winning balls, it is more advantageous when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. In terms of the duration of the electric support state, the case where the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol is more advantageous than the case where the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the profit based on the duration of the electric support state and the profit based on the number of awardable winning balls are compared. The player can select whether to display the advantageous first special symbol variably or to display the second special symbol which is highly likely to be a big hit and is advantageous in terms of the number of awardable winning balls.

  Here, the correspondence between the second embodiment and each means will be described. The “CPU 200b of the main control unit 200” corresponds to the “second preliminary determination means”, and the “RAM of the sub control unit 260” This corresponds to “second preliminary determination result storage means”.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. A description of the same parts as those in the above embodiments will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  In the third embodiment, both the first special symbol preliminary determination and the second special symbol preliminary determination are performed. The first special symbol pre-determination is mainly performed when the open time extension function is not activated (low probability non-electric support state), and the second special symbol pre-determination is mainly performed when the open time extension function is activated (high probability electric support). State).

  In the third embodiment, as a pre-decision effect, when the remaining operation period of the opening time extension function reaches a predetermined remaining period (the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol is 8 times), it is determined in advance and stored when the opening time extension function is not operated. It is possible to perform an effect based on the result of the first special symbol prior determination being performed and an effect based on the result of the second special symbol prior determination stored at that time. In other words, in the pre-decision effect of the third embodiment, an effect indicating the possibility that the specific hold is present in the first special symbol hold and an effect indicating the possibility that the specific hold is present in the second special symbol hold are performed. Is called.

  In the third embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big win symbol, the probability of selection of the big hit symbol (the number of winning balls) and the duration of the electric support state, and the second special symbol is stopped at the big hit symbol. The jackpot symbol selection probability (number of awardable winning balls) and the duration of the electric support state when displaying are the same as those in the second embodiment. For this reason, also in the third embodiment, in terms of the number of awardable winning balls, the case where the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is more effective than the case where the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. The profits gained are increasing. On the other hand, in terms of the duration of the electric support state, the profit obtained when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol is larger than when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the start opening winning process of the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 7 of the first embodiment and FIG. 13 of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, in the third embodiment, the first special symbol judgment value obtained in the process of S501c is pre-determined (first special symbol pre-determination) (S501j), and the first special symbol is suspended. A command indicating the number and the result of the first special symbol pre-determination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 as the first start winning command (S501e). In addition, the second special symbol judgment value acquired in the process of S501h is pre-determined (second special symbol pre-determination) (S501j), and the result of the second special symbol hold number and the second special symbol pre-determination is shown. The command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 as a second start winning time command (S501i).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the special symbol reservation related process of the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 11 of the first embodiment and FIG. 15 of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, in the third embodiment, after the first special symbol hold display update process is performed in the process of S <b> 701, the result of the first special symbol preliminary determination specified by the first start winning prize command Is stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260 (S702). In addition, after the second special symbol hold display update process is performed in the process of S704, the result of the second special symbol prior determination specified by the second start winning command is stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260 (S705). ).

  Next, the preliminary determination effect related process of the third embodiment is executed in the same manner as in the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. Specifically, when the remaining operation period of the opening time extension function reaches a predetermined remaining period (the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations 8 times), it is determined that the start timing of the pre-decision effect is reached (S801: YES), and the opening time extension is performed. Predetermining result of first special symbol hold (result of first special symbol predetermining stored in RAM of sub-control unit 260) that is generated when the function is not activated and not yet digested, and the opening time extension function Based on at least one of the second special symbol pre-determination results (second special symbol pre-determination results stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260) that have been generated and are not yet digested The execution of the determination effect is started (S802).

  In the pre-decision effect of the third embodiment, if the specific hold is included in the first special symbol hold, and the specific hold is not included in the second special symbol hold, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is left. A left arrow “←” indicating a strike is displayed, and if the special hold is included in the second special symbol hold, and the specific hold is not included in the first special symbol hold, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is displayed. What is necessary is just to display the right arrow "→" which shows a right strike. In addition, when both the first special symbol hold and the second special symbol hold include a specific hold, a left arrow “←” indicating a left strike and a right strike are displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. The right arrow “→” may be displayed, or one of the left arrow “←” and the right arrow “→” may be displayed at random.

  According to the third embodiment described above, when the operation of the opening time extension function is approaching to end, the first special symbol hold pre-determination result that is generated when the opening time extension function is inactive and has not yet been digested. Based on the result of the first special symbol pre-determination and the second special symbol hold pre-determination result (result of the second special symbol pre-determination) that has not been digested yet when the open time extension function is activated. Pre-decision effects are performed. Thereby, based on the content of the pre-decision effect (the result of the first special symbol pre-determination, the result of the second special symbol pre-determination), the profit obtained when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, and the first 2 In consideration of the difference from the profit obtained when the special symbol is displayed as a big win symbol, whether to display the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the remaining operating period of the open time extension function. The player can be selected.

  Here, the correspondence between the third embodiment and each means will be described. The “CPU 200b of the main control unit 200” corresponds to “first pre-determination means” and “second pre-determination means”. The “RAM of the sub-control unit 260” corresponds to “first preliminary determination result storage unit” and “second preliminary determination result storage unit”.

(Other embodiments)
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the left arrow “←” indicating left-handed or the right arrow “→” indicating right-handed is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 as a pre-decision effect. The determination effect may be implemented in a different manner. For example, you may display the message (character information) which shows that it is advantageous to aim at the 1st starting port 28a or the 2nd starting port 28b as a prior determination effect.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd Example and 3rd Example, it is comprised so that the production | presentation which shows the possibility that a specific hold may exist in the 2nd special symbol hold | maintenance memorize | stored in RAM of the main control part 200 is performed as a prior determination effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special symbol hold stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200 does not include the specific hold (or is unlikely to be included) in advance. It may be performed as a determination effect. In this case, the second special symbol is variably displayed based on the second special symbol hold whose possibility of occurrence of a big hit newly unknown by performing a right strike after execution of the pre-decision effect, or right-handed By stopping, the player can select whether to variably display the first special symbol on the basis of the first special symbol hold whose possibility of occurrence of jackpot is unknown. In general, the pre-decision effect generally indicates positively that a specific hold is included, but conversely, a negative advance that indicates that a specific hold is not included. By performing the determination effect, the playability related to the selection of the type of the special symbol to be variably displayed (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) can be made more interesting. In other words, the player can recognize that there is a low possibility of a big hit in the second special symbol hold that exists at the time when the pre-decision effect is performed. The type will be selected. As described above, after clarifying that the second special symbol hold does not include the specific hold (or that it is unlikely to be included), the player is allowed to select the type of the special symbol to be variably displayed. Such game characteristics are different from existing game machines.

  In each of the above embodiments, the ST machine is configured as a so-called ST machine that performs the “number-of-times switching probability change game” in which the operation period of the probability variation function is limited. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention at least operates the open time extension function. Any configuration having a limited period can be applied.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the priority change of the second special symbol is always performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special symbol may be preferentially changed during the operation of the open time extension function. The second special symbol does not necessarily have to be preferentially changed while the opening time extension function is not in operation.

  In each of the above embodiments, the “low probability non-electric support state” in which the open time extension function, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the probability variation function are not operated is referred to as “non-high frequency state”. "Is at least a state where the" high frequency state "has not occurred, and the execution of the big hit game may be included in the" non-high frequency state ". In this case, in the first embodiment and the third embodiment, the first special symbol hold pre-judgment result that has not been digested and has occurred in the non-high frequency state (when the open time extension function is inactive) The result of the first special symbol pre-determination executed based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a during the big hit game can be included in the "result of the first special symbol pre-determination".

  Moreover, in the structure of each said Example, based on the result of a 1st special symbol prior determination or a 2nd special symbol prior determination, you may comprise so that a hold notice effect may be performed in a different aspect from a prior determination effect. The hold notice effect can be performed, for example, when a special symbol hold occurs, and an effect indicating the possibility that the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold is a specific hold can be performed. The hold notice effect can be performed using, for example, the hold display of the second hold display unit 25e of the effect display device 25. For example, the hold display of the hold display units 25d and 25e is changed from the circular figure “◯” to the star figure “☆”. This can be realized by changing

  In addition, during the operation of the opening time extension function, the opening time extension function as in the second and third embodiments, in the configuration in which the effect indicating the possibility that the second special symbol hold is the specific hold is performed as the hold notice effect. When performing a pre-decision effect that indicates the possibility that the second special symbol hold is a specific hold when the remaining operation period becomes a predetermined remaining period, the pre-decision effect is performed in a manner different from the hold notice effect. Good. In other words, the prior determination effect may be configured as a dedicated effect corresponding to the execution period of the prior determination effect. For example, in the hold advance notice effect, an effect of changing the hold display of the hold display units 25d and 25e is performed, and in the prior determination effect, an effect indicating the firing method is performed in the display area V of the effect display device 25, thereby extending the open time function. It is possible to distinguish between a hold notice effect that can be executed throughout the operation period and a prior determination effect that can be executed near the end of the operation of the open time extension function.

  In the second embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, there is a high possibility that the number of winning award balls can be reduced, the duration of the electric support state is increased, and the second special symbol is increased. Is configured to be able to increase the number of award balls that can be earned and the duration of the electric support state to be shortened, but the first special symbol is a big hit When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the number of awardable balls is likely to increase, the duration of the electric support state is shortened, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the number of awardable balls There is a high possibility that the duration of the electric support state will be longer.

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, the number of awardable winning balls and the duration of the electric support state are different depending on whether the first special symbol is a big hit or the second special symbol is a big hit. Although it is configured such that a difference occurs in the profits obtained by the player, it may be configured such that a difference occurs in the profits obtained by the player in a different manner.

  For example, the game area 21 formed on the game board 20 is provided with a plurality of big winning holes, and the probability that the game ball passes through a specific area provided in some of the large winning holes is a probability. In a configuration in which the fluctuating function is activated, there is a possibility that the game ball passes through a specific area (passing probability) when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol and when the second special symbol is displayed as a jackpot symbol. , The probability of the probability variation function to be activated can be varied by varying the passage ratio), thereby making a difference in profit. Specifically, the first grand prize opening opened in the 1st to 14th rounds of the 15R big hit game and the second grand prize opening opened in the 15th round are provided, and the game is played in a specific area provided in the second grand prize opening. In the configuration in which the probability variation function is activated after the big hit game by passing the ball, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the opening time of the second big prize opening is set to “5 seconds”. The probability that “open pattern 1” is selected is “50%”, and the probability that “open pattern 2” in which the opening time of the second big prize opening is set to “0.5 seconds” is selected is “50”. % ". When the second special symbol is displayed as a big hit symbol, the probability that the open pattern 1 is selected is “80%”, and the probability that the open pattern 2 is selected is “20%”. As a result, the probability that the probability variation function is activated after the end of the big hit game is higher when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol than when the first special symbol is stopped with the big hit symbol. It is possible to increase the profit that can be obtained.

  In the configuration of each of the above embodiments, whether or not the opening time extension function is activated after the jackpot game is ended may be determined according to the operating state of the opening time extension function when the jackpot occurs. For example, if the opening time extension function is activated when a big hit occurs, the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold is specified in the pre-decision effect in the configuration in which the opening time extension function is activated even after the big hit game ends. When it is indicated that there is a hold, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the basis of the specific hold until the opening time extension function is finished to generate a big hit. If it is possible, the opening time extension function can be activated after the big hit game ends.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”.

  For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which a gaming profit (game value) is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 25 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 28a ... 1st start port, 28b ... 2nd start port, 200 ... Main control part (1st acquisition information storage means, 2nd acquisition information storage means, 1st identification information display) Means, second identification information display means, profit granting means, high-frequency state generating means, predetermination means, first predetermination means, second predetermination means, probability setting means), 260... Sub-control unit (predetermination result storage) Means, first pre-determination result storage means, second pre-determination result storage means, pre-determination effect execution means), 280 ... effect display control unit (pre-determination effect execution means).

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A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second start port that is changeable between a first mode and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
First acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Second acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the second start port;
First identification information display means for performing variable display of the first identification information based on the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means;
Second identification information display means for performing variable display of the second identification information based on the acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means;
Profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player when the result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes a specific result or when the result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes a specific result; ,
A high-frequency state generating means for generating a high-frequency state in which a game ball enters the second start port in a gaming state having a higher frequency than usual until a predetermined period elapses;
With
The variable display of the second identification information can be performed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information,
There is a difference between the profit given by the profit granting means between the case where the result of the variable display of the first identification information is a specific result and the case where the result of the variable display of the second identification information is a specific result. A gaming machine that may have
Whether the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means is predetermined information at least in a non-high-frequency state that is a gaming state in which the high-frequency state has not occurred, the first identification A pre-judgment means for making a pre-judgment prior to the start of information fluctuation display;
A pre-determination result storage unit that stores a result of the pre-determination by the pre-determination unit;
When the remaining period until the predetermined period elapses in the high-frequency state becomes a predetermined remaining period, the advance determination is made in advance in the non-high-frequency state and stored in the advance determination result storage unit A pre-decision effect execution means for executing a pre-decision effect based on the determination result;
A gaming machine comprising: The probability that the result of the variation display of the first identification information is the specific result and the probability that the result of the variation display of the second identification information is the specific result are the predetermined first probability or a second probability higher than the first probability. Probability setting means to set to,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability setting means can set the probability to the second probability at least in the high-frequency state. As the execution condition for the prior determination, a first prior determination condition when the probability is set to the first probability, and a second prior determination condition when the probability is set to the second probability; Is provided,
The pre-determination means performs a pre-determination based on the first pre-determination condition and the second pre-determination condition in the non-high frequency state,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the predetermination effect executing unit executes a predetermination effect based on a result of the predetermination based on the second predetermination condition. The second starting port is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right region of the game region formed on the game board surface,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the prior determination effect executing means performs an effect indicating a method of launching a game ball as the prior determination effect.

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