JP2016059642A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new game property in a game machine provided with a plurality of pieces of identification information.SOLUTION: When identification information is stopped and displayed in a first specific mode, a first specific game is performed, and when stopped and displayed in a second specific mode, a second specific game which opens a variable ball entrance port for an open time shorter than in the first specific game is performed. The game machine includes first identification information for performing variable display on the basis of a ball entry into a first start port, and second identification information for performing variable display on the basis of a ball entry into a second start port, and can set a first game state where an average variation time of the second identification information is longer than an average variation time of the first identification information, and a second game state where the average variation time of the second identification information is shorter than the average variation time of the first identification information. The probability that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode is higher than the probability that the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode, and when the number of times of variable display reaches the prescribed number of times in the first game state, the second game state is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and can be applied to a so-called seven machine, a winged article, a right article, or a ball-type gaming machine such as an arrangement ball.

  Usually, a ball-type game machine (pachinko machine) has a start opening and a big prize opening, and displays the variation of the identification information (special symbol) based on the game ball entering the start opening. And, based on the fact that the display mode of the variable display becomes a specific mode, a big hit game is performed in which the big prize opening is changed to an open state. Recently, this type of gaming machine has two types of starting holes. Is used. For example, a first start port through which a game ball can enter and a second start port through which the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed, and the game ball enters the first start port based on the fact that the game ball enters the first start port. A gaming machine has been proposed that performs variable display of 1 identification information (first special symbol) and performs variable display of second identification information (second special symbol) based on a game ball entering the second starting port. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-11345 A

  However, gaming machines equipped with two types of starting ports and two types of identification information (special symbols) corresponding to the respective starting ports have already become rutted, making it difficult to enhance the gaming interest. Yes. In other words, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, the second identification information (second special symbol) in a situation where the variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol) and the second identification information (second special symbol) can be performed. Display) is preferentially variably displayed. However, such a configuration (a configuration in which the second identification information is preferentially variably displayed) is already present for the player, and it is difficult to enhance the gaming interest with this configuration.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new game in a gaming machine having a plurality of pieces of identification information.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
First specific game execution means for performing a first specific game that opens the variable entrance at a predetermined opening time based on the fact that the identification information that is variably displayed when the predetermined condition is satisfied is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode. When,
Based on the fact that the identification information variably displayed due to the establishment of the predetermined condition is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode, the second specific game is performed in which the variable entrance is opened in a shorter opening time than the first specific game. A second specific game execution means;
With
As the identification information, first identification information that is variably displayed until a predetermined variation time elapses based on a game ball entering the first start opening, and a predetermined ball based on the game ball entering the second start opening. A game machine provided with second identification information for variably displaying until the lapse of the lapse of time,
The first gaming state in which the average variation time of the second identification information is longer than the average variation time of the first identification information, and the average variation time of the second identification information is longer than the average variation time of the first identification information. A game state setting means capable of setting the second game state to be shortened;
The probability that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode is higher than the probability that the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode,
The gaming state setting means sets the second gaming state based on a predetermined number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state.

  According to the present invention, when the gaming state setting means sets the gaming state to the first gaming state, the average variation time of the second identification information becomes longer than the average variation time of the first identification information. In the state, it is more discriminating that the game ball is inserted into the first start port and the first identification information is displayed in a variable manner than the game ball is inserted into the second start port and the second identification information is displayed in a variable manner. A game in which information is variably displayed can be efficiently advanced. On the other hand, based on the fact that the number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state becomes a predetermined number, the gaming state setting means causes the average fluctuation time of the second identification information to be shorter than the average fluctuation time of the first identification information. A second gaming state is set. In other words, when a game is being played in the first gaming state, if the number of times that the identification information is changed to a predetermined number, the gaming state transitions to the second gaming state, and the average of the second identification information and the first identification information The magnitude relationship of the fluctuation time is reversed. Thus, it is more discriminating that the game ball is inserted into the second start port and the second identification information is displayed variably than the game ball is inserted into the first start port and the first display information is displayed in a variable manner. A game in which information is variably displayed can be efficiently advanced. Thus, when the gaming state shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, the type of identification information that is the subject of variable display is changed from the first identification information to the second identification information.

  In addition, in the present invention, since the probability that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode is higher than the probability that the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode, the second gaming state In this case, it is desirable to aim at a high-frequency execution of the second specific game by causing a game ball to enter the second starting port and performing a change display of the second identification information at a high frequency. As described above, according to the present invention, a game state (second game state) aiming at high-frequency execution of the second specific game based on the fact that the number of times the identification information is changed in the first game state is a predetermined number. ) Can be created. Therefore, according to the present invention, based on the fact that the number of times that the identification information fluctuates in the first gaming state becomes a predetermined number of times, the second specific game is intensively executed, and the gaming profit is more than the second specific game. It is possible to realize a new gameability aiming to execute a large first specific game.

  Note that the variable entrance opening that is opened in the first specific game and the variable entrance opening that is opened in the second specific game may be the same or different variable entrance. In other words, one variable entrance may be provided, and the same variable entrance may be used for the first specific game and the second specific game, or a plurality of (for example, two) variable entrances may be used. It is good also as providing a entrance and using a variable entrance different in the case where a 1st specific game is performed, and the case where a 2nd specific game is performed.

In the present invention,
The gaming state setting means may set the first gaming state based on the fact that the number of times that the identification information is varied in the second gaming state.

  In this case, since the upper limit number of times of the variable display of the identification information performed in the second gaming state is determined, it is possible to prevent the second gaming state from continuing indefinitely. Accordingly, the player not only executes the game in the second game state with a sense of tension and tension, but also prevents the player from gaining joy.

Furthermore, in the present invention,
The gaming state setting means may set the first gaming state based on the identification information being stopped and displayed in the first specific mode.

  In this case, the first gaming state is set through the first specific game performed based on the identification information being stopped and displayed in the first specific mode. That is, after the first specific game based on the stop display of the first specific mode is completed, a game in the first game state aiming at the start of the second game state is possible. As a result, “execution of the first specific game” and “start of the second game state (intensive execution of the second specific game) as a premise” and “start of the second game state ( It is possible to realize a game with a game goal (objective) "(intensive execution of the second specific game)".

In the present invention,
The first start port is provided at a portion where a game ball flowing down the first region on the game board surface can enter, and the second start port receives a game ball flowing down the second region on the game board surface. It may be provided at a location where a ball is possible.

  In this case, the game ball entering the first start port and the game ball entering the second start port pass through different areas on the game board surface, respectively. In other words, those that flow down the same area of the game board surface do not enter the first starting port or enter the second starting port, so the player can play the game ball to the first starting port. It is necessary to select the launching mode (launch strength) of the game ball when aiming to enter the game ball and when aiming for the game ball to enter the second starting port. According to the present invention, it is necessary to use different game ball launch modes (launch strength) depending on the game state (first game state, second game state) set by the game state setting means. realizable.

Furthermore, in the present invention,
The award ball amount given based on the game ball entering the second start port may be smaller than the prize ball awarded based on the game ball entering the first start port.

  In this case, when the gaming state is set to the first gaming state, there is no merit or many demerits even if the game ball is inserted into the second starting port. Specifically, in the first gaming state, the average variation time of the second identification information is made longer than the average variation time of the first identification information, and is given based on the game ball entering the second starting port. By reducing the award ball amount, it is possible to suppress the act of the player deliberately launching the game ball aiming at the second starting port. Even if it is covered and the game ball is aimed at the second starting port when the first game state is set, the average variation time of the second identification information based on the ball is increased and the game efficiency is increased. (Pace to hit the big hit) will not only get worse, but the amount of prize balls will decrease. For this reason, the merit of the act which dares to aim at the entrance of the game ball to the 2nd start opening at the time which should aim at the entrance of the game ball to the 1st start opening decreases. As a result, it is possible to suppress “an act of aiming for the game ball to enter the second starting port (an act of aiming for intensive execution of the second specific game)” without considering the game state. .

In the present invention,
The predetermined number of times may be determined as any one of a predetermined number of times.

  In this case, since the start timing of the second gaming state can be diversified by determining from a plurality of types of “predetermined number of times”, more various gaming properties can be realized.

  In this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction closer to the player)”, and “rear” and “back” indicate the gaming machine. The reference back (that is, the direction away from the player) is shown.

  Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”.

  Further, in “a member that can be opened and closed like a door (hereinafter referred to as a“ door type member ”)” such as a main body frame, a front frame, an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc., “left”, “right” “Front”, “Rear” and the like are based on the case where these door-type members are in use, that is, in the closed state.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a new gaming property can be obtained in a gaming machine having a plurality of identification information.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows a game board. (A) is a front view schematically showing a display screen of an effect display device, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation display mode executed in a special symbol display unit, and (c) is an information display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows. (a) is explanatory drawing of a pending | holding display area | region, (b) is explanatory drawing of the random value memory for determination. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. A special figure 1 big hit symbol determining data table and a special figure 2 big hit symbol determining data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game machine of each Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game machine of each Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game of the game machine of each Example. (A) to (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the symbol variation effect. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating left-handed display, (b) is description for explaining right-handed display, (c) is the information display which can perform left-handed display and right-handed display It is explanatory drawing which shows an apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball payout process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern table distribution process. (A) is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern table for 1st special symbols, (b) is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern table for 2nd special symbols. (A) is a flowchart showing a second gaming state start designation command transmission process, (b) is a flowchart showing a first gaming state start designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. (A) is a flowchart which shows a left-handed display start process, (b) is a flowchart which shows a right-handed display start process. It is a flowchart which shows a design change effect process. (A) is a flowchart which shows the right-handed display start process of Example 2, (b) is a flowchart which shows the right-handed display end process of Example 2. FIG. 9 is a special figure 1 big hit symbol determination data table of Modification 1 and a special figure 2 big hit symbol determination data table of Modification 1. 7 is a special figure 1 big hit symbol determination data table of the third embodiment and a special figure 2 big hit symbol determination data table of the third embodiment. (A) And (b) is a data table which shows the characteristic of Example 3. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of Example 3. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process of Example 3. FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating characteristics of Example 3; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing characteristics of Modification 2. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing characteristics of Modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of modification 4-6. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows a drum-type display apparatus. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a 7 segment LED display apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a dot LED display apparatus.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments showing modes for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, specific examples in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a “seven machine” will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. This gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H attached to the outer frame 2. This gaming machine main body H is rotatably mounted on the left end side of the outer frame 2 using upper and lower hinges H1 and H2 on the left end side of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and includes a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a dish member 5 </ b> A integrated with the front frame 4, and a game board 10 ( 2) and the back mechanism panel 102 and the like are the main parts.

  The main body frame 3 is configured by a frame-like body capable of holding the game board 10, is fitted into the outer frame 2, and is pivotally supported with respect to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. When the main body frame 3 holds the game board 10 (see FIG. 2), the “game area 11 formed on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 10” is visible from the front of the main body frame 3. The

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 includes a frame body 41 having a viewing window 41a penetrating in the front-rear direction and a glass plate 43 fitted in the viewing window 41a. Since the game area 11 formed on the game board 10 is located behind the front frame 4 when the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 can be viewed from the front of the front frame 4 through the visual window 41a. The “dish member 5A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated” is integrated with the front frame 4 so that the main frame 3 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 4.

  In this gaming machine 1, speakers SP1 to SP4 are built in on the left and right sides of the upper side and the lower side of the front part, and sound effects and other sounds (voices) according to the gaming state are produced using these speakers SP1 to SP4. generate. In addition, on the front surface portion of the front frame 4, a portion that constitutes the arrangement position of the upper plate member 5 is provided with a receiving port 5 b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1. Further, an effect button substrate 228 (see FIG. 5) is provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5.

  A lower dish member 6 is provided at a lower portion of the upper dish member 5, and a game ball discharged from the upper dish member 5 is received in a substantially container-shaped interior at the center of the lower dish member 6. The receiving port 6a is provided. A firing handle 9 is provided on the right end side of the lower plate member 6. A launching device unit 90 (see FIG. 2) to which a launching handle 9 is connected is disposed on the rear side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 and on the left end side below the game board 10. ing.

  Further, in this gaming machine 1, a variable resistor (not shown) is adjusted according to the rotation angle of the launching handle 9, and the exciting current of the launching solenoid (not shown) of the launching device constituting the launching device unit 90 is adjusted. Change. That is, the firing handle 9 is biased to the reference rotational position using a spring, but when the firing handle 9 is rotated in the clockwise direction, the striking rod (not shown) applies a striking force to the game ball. Do. At this time, as the amount of rotation of the firing handle 9 in the clockwise direction increases, the striking force applied to the game ball by the striking rod (not shown) increases. For this reason, when the player performs “left-handed”, which will be described later, the amount of rotation of the firing handle 9 in the clockwise direction is reduced. The amount of rotation in the rotation direction is increased. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, the launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is stopped. A switch 9b is attached.

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board body 10A configured using a transparent plate made of a substantially rectangular resin (acrylic) in a front view, and the front surface of the game board body 10A is formed of a substantially band-shaped body. An outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 are disposed. Further, the game area 11 is constituted by a portion of the front surface portion of the game board main body 10A that is substantially surrounded by a substantially circular or substantially elliptical peripheral wall formed by the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13.

  In the game area 11 formed on the front surface portion of the game board main body 10A, the central device 20, the first starting port 17a, the second starting port 17b, the big winning port 31a, and the general winning ports 45, 46, 47 are provided. A windmill 19 and the like are provided. In addition, an information display device 60 is provided in a part outside the game area 11 out of the game area 11 in the front surface portion of the game board main body 10A. Here, in the following description, a part of the gaming area 11 located on the left side of the central device 20 (left area of the gaming area 11) is the left area 11L, and a part located on the right side (right area of the gaming area 11). It may be referred to as the right region 11R. The left area 11L constitutes a specific example of the first area, and the right area 11R constitutes a specific example of the second area. Moreover, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left region 11L is referred to as “left-handed”, and firing a game ball so as to flow down the right region 11R is referred to as “right-handed”. Since the gaming machine 1 has a configuration that does not include a normal symbol, it does not include a normal symbol operating gate or a normal electric accessory.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner rail 13 is arranged in a substantially U shape, and the left end portion is disposed at the upper left portion of the game board 10, and “the upper left portion of the outer rail 12” located on the left side thereof. A “gap through which a game ball can pass” is provided between them to form a ball entrance 11S. Then, a game ball (see symbol Y) that is launched from the launching device unit 90 and rises while rolling on the inner side of the outer rail 12 is discharged to the game area 11 through the ball entrance 11S.

  The central device 20 includes a frame member 21 and an effect display device 27. Among these, the frame member 21 constitutes a board decoration member surrounding the outer edge of the effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 is configured by using a liquid crystal display device, and executes a symbol variation effect in accordance with the special symbol variation display and stop display in the information display device 60. Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is substantially the entire display area, and a pattern (background pattern) or background color (blue, red, etc.) indicating the background in this display area. ) And the like can be displayed. And the effect design display area 27b which displays the effect design of 3 (three digits) in the state superimposed on the front of this background design or background color is provided on the display screen 27a.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (a), on the display screen 27a, a hold display area 27c (D1 to D8) is provided in a portion near the lower edge. The “holding number relating to the first special symbol” (hereinafter referred to as “first holding number”) generated based on the ball entering the first starting port 17a is displayed as “4” as the upper limit number in the holding display area 27c. At the same time, the “reserved number relating to the second special symbol” (hereinafter referred to as “second reserved number”) generated based on the ball entering the second starting port 17b is displayed with “4” as the upper limit number.

  In the hold display area 27c, a maximum of 8 hold symbols can be displayed from the left side to the right side, and a game that has entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b but has not yet been digested. The number of “undigested game balls” is indicated by indicating the number of balls (that is, the number of reserves) by the number of display of the reserved symbols and by decreasing the number of display of the reserved symbols every time the undigested game balls are digested. (Hold number) is sequentially decremented and displayed. The “undigested game ball (holding ball)” related to each special symbol entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b, but the corresponding special symbol display portions 62a and 62b enter the ball. This refers to a game ball that has not been subjected to a symbol change game (a special symbol change display). Here, based on the game ball entering the first start port 17a, a random number value for determination (described later) used in the first determination of whether or not to be described later is acquired, and the fluctuation of the first special symbol is acquired. Trigger the display execution. Also, based on the game ball entering the second start port 17b, a random number value for determination (described later) used in the second determination of success / failure described later is acquired, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Cause the execution of

  Returning to FIG. 2 for further explanation, the first start port 17a is a non-variable start port, and has an opening portion (game ball receiving port) whose size does not change opened upward. The size of the opening of the first start port 17a is a size that allows passage of one game ball, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. Then, the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a flows into a first start port passage of a passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board main body 10A, and is arranged in the first start port passage. This is detected by the first start-entry ball detection switch 17s (see FIG. 5). A game ball that flows down the game area 11 and reaches the periphery of the first starting port 17a enters the central device 20 from the left side entrance 21w of the central device 20, and rolls on the stage portion 21p. After that, there are those that reach through the discharge port 21x below the center of the stage portion 21p and those that pass through the left region 11L and do not enter the central device 20.

  The second start port 17b is also a non-variable start port, and has an opening (game ball receiving port) whose size does not change upward, and the size of the opening is the passage of one game ball. The size is not allowed to be enlarged or reduced. The second start port 17b is disposed in the right region 11R (on the right side of the central device 20). Then, the game ball flowing down the right region 11R and entering the second start port 17b flows into the second start port passage of the passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board main body 10A. This is detected by a second start-entrance ball detection switch 17t (see FIG. 5) disposed in the second start-port passage. In the present embodiment, the first start port 17a is arranged at the substantially lower center of the central device 20, but a gauge configuration in which the game ball flowing down the right region 11R does not approach the first start port 17, By arranging the first start port 17a on the left side of the central device 20, or the like, it is possible to prevent the game ball flowing down the right region 11R from entering the first start port 17a with certainty.

  The random number value for determination acquired based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a by the first start port input detection switch 17s (see FIG. 5) is first determined up to four. Random number value memory 202a {refer to FIG. 4B}. Further, the random number for determination acquired based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the second start port 17b by the second start port input detection switch 17t (see FIG. 5) is limited to four. 2 is stored in the random number value memory 202b for determination (see FIG. 4B). In the following description, a game ball entering the first start port 17a is referred to as a “first start prize”, and a game ball entering the second start port 17b is referred to as a “second start prize”. Sometimes called. Also, the determination random value stored in the first determination random value memory 202a is referred to as "first hold", and the determination random value stored in the second determination random value memory 202b is referred to as "second hold". May be called.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4A, the display mode of the hold (hold symbol) in the hold display area 27c will be described. As described above, the hold display area 27c has a configuration in which eight areas D1 to D8 are arranged from the left side to the right side (see FIG. 3). Hereinafter, the region D1 located at the left end is referred to as “first region D1”, the region D8 located at the right end is referred to as “eighth region D8”, and the regions D2 to D7 located between these regions are referred to from the left. These will be referred to as “second region D2”, “third region D3”, “fourth region D4”, “fifth region D5”, “sixth region D6”, and “seventh region D7” in this order. In the hold display area 27c, the hold symbols are displayed so as to increase sequentially from the first area D1 to the eighth area D8 as the number of holds increases. In addition, with the decrease in the number of reservations (holding digestion), the reserved symbols displayed in the first area D1 are deleted, and the reserved symbols are displayed so as to decrease sequentially toward the first area D1. That is, the hold symbols are displayed so that the reservation order corresponding to the hold symbols displayed on the left side of the regions D1 to D8 (first hold, second hold) is faster.

  In FIG. 4, a reserved symbol indicating the presence of “first reserved” (hereinafter referred to as “first reserved symbol”) is indicated by “hatched circle” and a reserved symbol indicating the presence of “second reserved”. (Hereinafter referred to as “second reserved symbol”) is indicated by “open circles”. Furthermore, the regions D1 to D8 where no reserved symbols are displayed are indicated by “circles using broken lines”. The upper limit number of “first reserved symbols” that can be displayed in the hold display area 27 c and the upper limit number of “second reserved symbols” that can be displayed are both “4”.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the number of second holds reaches the upper limit (a1), when the first hold occurs, the hold display area 27c indicates the occurrence of the first hold. It is possible to display the “first hold symbol” (a2), but even if the second hold is generated, the “second hold symbol” indicating the occurrence of the second hold cannot be displayed (a3). In addition, the determination random number values stored in the first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b are processed in the order of the start winning prize that causes the determination random value to be acquired. For example, when “second reserved symbol” is displayed in “first region D1” to “fourth region D4” and “first reserved symbol” is displayed in “fifth region D5”, “first Corresponding to a random number value for determination corresponding to the second reserved symbol of “second region D2”, a random number value for determination corresponding to the second reserved symbol of “second region D2”, and the second reserved symbol of “third region D3” The determination random number value, the determination random number value corresponding to the second reserved symbol in the “fourth area D4”, and the determination random number value corresponding to the first reserved symbol in the “fifth area D5” are digested in this order. .

  A big winning device 31 is arranged below the second start port 17b. The prize winning device 31 includes a prize winning opening 31a that opens at the front surface of the game board 10, an opening / closing plate 31b for opening / closing the prize winning opening 31a, and a prize winning for driving the opening / closing plate 31b. A mouth solenoid 31c (see FIG. 5) and a big winning opening entrance detection switch 31s (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning device 31 are provided. In the grand prize winning device 31, when the opening / closing plate 31b is in the standing position, the big winning opening 31a is closed, and it is impossible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 31a. The special winning opening 31a is opened, and a game ball can be entered into the special winning opening 31a. In the present embodiment, since the big winning device 31 is provided below the second starting port 17b, only game balls flowing down the right region 11R can enter the big winning port 31a. Therefore, when a winning game (a big hit game, a small hit game) in which the big winning opening 31a is opened is performed, the player performs “right-handed”.

  In the game area 11, general winning ports 45, 46, 47 are provided on the left side of the first start port 17 a. Then, the game balls that have entered any of the general winning ports 45, 46, 47 flow into a general winning port passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board 10, and are provided in the passage member. It is detected by the general entrance detection switch 45s (see FIG. 5). A number of obstacle nails (not shown in FIG. 2) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each board component described above. Further, an out port 18 is provided below the game board 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the information display device 60 is a surface portion of the game board 10, and a lower left portion (lower left outer edge portion) of the outer edge portion 10 </ b> B corresponding to the outer side of the game area 11 (outer surface edge of the game board 10). Is arranged. Since the lower left portion of the outer edge portion 10B is a portion that can be viewed from the front through the lower left side of the viewing window 41a, the information display device 60 can be viewed through the glass plate 43 from the front of the front frame 4 ( (See FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 3C, the information display device 60 includes a substrate 60A. A first special symbol display unit 62a, a second special symbol display unit 62b, and a first special symbol are provided on the substrate 60A. A hold display portion 64a, a second special symbol hold display portion 64b, and the like are provided.

  The first special symbol display part 62a and the second special symbol display part 62b are both configured using a “7-segment display”. Among these, in the first special symbol display unit 62a, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the “first start winning”, and when the execution time of the variable display elapses, whether or not the first special symbol is determined (hereinafter, referred to as “first determination symbol”) The result of the first determination of success / failure is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.6 seconds). In addition, the second special symbol display unit 62b performs variable display of the second special symbol based on the “second start winning”, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol). The result of determining whether or not there is a result is sometimes displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.6 seconds). When the result of the determination on the special symbol is “out”, the off symbol is displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b), and the result of the determination on the special symbol is “big hit”. Shows the jackpot symbol.

  Each of the first special symbol hold display unit 64a and the second special symbol hold display unit 64b includes two LEDs, and indicates the number of holds for the corresponding symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol, normal symbol). The display is made according to the number of lighting and driving mode. For example, if the LED in the off state displays “zero”, the LED in the on state displays “1”, and the LED in the blinking state displays “2”, two LEDs are used. An integer from “zero” to “4” can be displayed.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 is configured by using the main control board 200, and controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to the winning ball, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A). , 222A, 240A, 260A). The sub-control unit is configured using (a) the sub-control board 220, and is configured using the sub-control unit 220A that controls the game effects, and (b) the effect display control board 222. An effect display control unit 222A that controls the display device 27, (c) a payout control unit 240A that is configured using the payout control board 240, and controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, and (d) launching It is configured using a control board 260, and includes a launch control unit 260A that controls the launch of a game ball. In the present embodiment, the game value to be given to the player based on the entrance of game balls to various winning ports (entrance ports) such as the starting ports 17a and 17b and the big winning port 31a is “prize ball”. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the type of prize opening into which game balls have entered.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and the CPU performs calculations Various peripheral LSIs such as an oscillator that outputs a clock of the above and a watchdog timer that monitors the runaway of the CPU are connected to each other via a bus. In addition, the direction of the arrow in FIG. 5 represents the direction which inputs / outputs a data or a signal.

  The main control unit 200A receives game ball detection signals from the first start opening detection switch 17s, the second start opening detection switch 17t, the general entrance detection switch 45s, the big entrance entrance detection switch 31s, and the like. After determining the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is involved, various signals (commands) to be described later are output to the sub-control unit 220A, the payout control unit 240A, the launch control unit 260A, and the like. . Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively. In addition, the first start port entrance detection switch 17s, the second start entrance detection switch 17t, the general entrance detection switch 45s, and the big entrance entrance detection switch 31s are "proximity sensor", "photo sensor", etc. When the passage of the game ball is detected, a detection signal is transmitted to the main control unit 200A. The main control unit 200A functions as a game state setting unit, a first specific game execution unit, a second specific game execution unit, and the like.

  When the sub-control unit 220A receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A, the sub-control unit 220A analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and produces a game according to the result. The sub-control unit 220A controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A. The sub-control unit 220A is electrically connected to the effect display control unit 222A, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228, and the effect button board 228 has an effect button SW. Electrically connected.

  The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives each control signal from the main control board 200 and controls each board such as the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. The CPU 220a receives the display control command (display control signal) sent from the main control unit 200A, and analyzes the received display control command based on the program stored in the ROM 220c. Then, the CPU 220a uses the display control command newly generated based on the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A or the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A as a symbol control command to the effect display control unit 222A. Send to. Further, the main control unit 200A is connected to the payout control unit 240A so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and performs various types of control related to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. Since the gaming machine 1 does not include a normal electric accessory (an accessory that opens and closes an opening / closing start opening) or a normal symbol as described above, hardware such as a configuration in the game area 11 and a circuit configuration, a game It has a simple configuration in both software aspects such as control programs.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4B, the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 is provided with a first determination random value memory 202a and a second determination random value memory 202b. Hereinafter, the “effective start prize” refers to a start prize that occurs in a state in which the corresponding number of holds (first hold number or second hold number) is not the upper limit number. Then, when a valid start prize is generated for the first start port 17a, a corresponding random number value for determination is acquired and stored in the first determination random number value memory 202a in a shift memory format. This “random number for determination” includes “random number for determination of success / failure for determining whether or not it is a big hit”, “random number for symbol determination for determining a big hit”, and the like.

  Further, when an effective start winning for the second start port 17b is generated, a random number value for determination corresponding to this is acquired and stored in the second determination random number value memory 202b in a shift memory format. This “random number for determination” includes “random number for determination of success / failure for determining whether or not it is determined” (random number for determination of big hit and random number for determination of small hit, or for determination of big hit and small hit Common determination random number value used for determination ”,“ symbol determination random value for determining jackpot symbol (special symbol) ”, etc. First determination random number value memory 202a and second determination Each time a valid start prize (valid first start prize, valid second start prize) is generated in the random number value memory 202b, corresponding data is stored in a shift memory format, and a corresponding determination is made. The random number for determination stored in the random number value for the first determination (random number memory for first determination 202a, second random number for determination memory 202b) is read in order from the first stored random number, and the read random number for determination is read Judgment based on success Performing the symbol variation game based on this determination is referred to as “digesting the random number for determination.” Here, in this embodiment, the determination based on the random number for determination based on the first start prize and the second start prize is determined. The random number value for use is stored in a separate random number value memory for determination, but the random number value for determination based on the first start prize and the random number value for judgment based on the second start prize are shared. It is good also as memorizing.

(3) Game Flow by the Gaming Machine 1 As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the symbol stop display indicating the result of the determination of success / failure performed based on the starting prize (the first starting prize or the second starting prize) The variable display performed before the stop display is executed by the two types of symbol display devices of the information display device 60 and the effect display device 27. Here, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a of the information display device 60 and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b of the information display device 60 are "this symbol". The main control unit 200A determines “symbol to be stopped (stop symbol)” and “variation time (variation pattern)”.

  On the other hand, “effect design” is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the variation mode and the stop design are displayed by the sub-control unit 220A that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A. It is determined. Usually, the symbol variations of these “production symbols” are executed for the same time as the “main symbol”, and the display contents of the “design symbols” stop symbols (big hit, small hit, miss) are the first. It is assumed that there is no contradiction with the display contents of “main symbol” (big hit, small hit, losing, etc.) in the special symbol display portion 62a or the second special symbol display portion 62b.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, based on the first start winning, the first special symbol display section 62a executes “symbol changing game related to the first special symbol” and displays the second special symbol based on the second starting winning. In the part 62b, the “symbol changing game related to the second special symbol” is executed. In addition, the symbol change effect is executed in the effect display device 27 in accordance with the execution of “the symbol variable game related to the first special symbol” or “the symbol variable game related to the second special symbol”. Note that each of the present design and the production design constitutes a specific example of “identification information”. However, even if the “identification information” used in the gaming machine 1 is integrated into one of the present design and the production design. Good. The first special symbol constitutes a specific example of “first identification information”, and the second special symbol constitutes a specific example of “second identification information”.

  Here, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a of the information display device 60 and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b of the information display device 60 are "this symbol". The main control unit 200A determines “symbol to be stopped (stop symbol)” and “variation time (variation pattern)”. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 3B, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are displayed by the 7-segment display body constituting the corresponding special symbol display unit (62a or 62b). The content is to perform “circular display” of an incomplete symbol (hereinafter referred to as an incomplete symbol) that cannot constitute a mathematical number. Specifically, the content is to “circulate and display” imperfect symbols that are less familiar to the player than arithmetic numbers and are difficult to identify and store.

  Then, the result of the determination on the special symbol (first special symbol) executed based on the “first start prize” is displayed by the stop mode in the variable display related to the first special symbol, The result of the success / failure determination (second success / failure determination) related to the special symbol (second special symbol) executed based on the “second start winning prize” is displayed by the stop mode in the variable display related to the 2 special symbols. 6 and 7 (b), whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is either the first gaming state or the second gaming state, whether or not the game is successful (whether it is the first or the second judgment) The probability that a determination result indicating a big hit is derived (a big hit probability) is “1/200”. Then, when the determination result indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed on any of the special symbol display parts 62a and 62b, a “hit” is generated, and the big hit game execution means (first specific game execution means) is driven and the big hit game is played. Executed. The “big hit” is generated based on the first special symbol (first identification information) or the second special symbol (second identification information) being stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (first specific mode). “Game” constitutes a specific example of “first specific game”.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the first gaming state means that the average variation time of the first special symbol is “13 seconds (first time)”, and the average variation time of the second special symbol is “200 seconds ( 2nd time) ”is a state in which the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is selected based on the variation pattern selection condition (variation pattern table) determined to be“ second time) ”, and when the variation of the special symbol is started When the value of the limited frequency counter at “300 to 51” is “zero”, the main control unit 200A (gaming state setting means) sets the gaming state to the first gaming state. On the other hand, in the second gaming state, the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol is “13 seconds (first time)”, and the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is “1 second (third time)”. The variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is selected on the basis of the variation pattern selection condition (variation pattern table) determined so that the limited frequency counter of the special symbol at the start of the variation of the special symbol When the value is “50 to 1”, the main control unit 200A (gaming state setting means) sets the gaming state to the second gaming state. Here, the limited frequency counter is for counting the number of times the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is displayed, and constitutes a specific example of the counting means. This limited frequency counter starts counting when the big hit game ends, and when the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is displayed “250 times”, the next special symbol (first special symbol, The variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the second gaming state. When the special symbol variation display is performed “300 times” after the big hit game is finished, the next special symbol variation (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is performed in the first gaming state.

  In this embodiment, when the determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b) is determined by random lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the result of the first success / failure determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 15R big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit symbol A) is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). Or a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of 8R big hit (hereinafter referred to as big hit symbol B). Further, when the result of the second win / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined to be either “big hit symbol A” or “big hit symbol B” by random lottery. Here, among the “seven-segment display body” constituting the first special symbol display part 62a or the second special symbol display part 62b, the light emitted from three segments indicates the “big hit”, and the “big hit type” "Is specified by the combination of segments that emit light. Further, the light emitted from the two segments indicates “small hit (to be described later)”. Of the “7-segment display”, one that emits light from one segment indicates “out”.

  When the big hit game is started, the main control unit 200A drives and stops the big prize opening solenoid 31c, so that the “opening / closing operation for opening and closing the big prize opening 31a” is executed. In each round game during the big hit game, an open / close operation is performed on the big winning device 31 to change the big winning opening 31a to an open state (a state in which a player can enter the ball) only once. In addition, when a predetermined number (10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 31a or when the opening time of the big winning opening 31a reaches the opening limit time (30 seconds), the round end condition is satisfied. To finish the current round game (big hit round). When the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game is finished.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when “15R jackpot” is generated, the “round game” execution count “15 times” is executed, and when “8R jackpot” is generated, the “round game” execution count is “ "8 times" jackpot game B is executed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, regardless of which big hit occurs, the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) after the corresponding big hit game ends, and the upper limit (initial value) is set in the limited frequency counter. ) "300" is set. This limited frequency setting flag is a flag indicating that a value (positive value) other than “zero” is set in the limited frequency counter. And after the end of the big hit game, whenever the special symbol variation display is executed, the count value of the limited frequency counter is decremented by “−1” (decremented by 1), and the count value of the limited frequency counter becomes “50”. The gaming state shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. After this, every time the special symbol variation display is executed, the count value of the limited frequency counter is “−1” (decremented by 1), and when the count value of the limited frequency counter becomes “zero”, the gaming state is the second. Transition from the gaming state to the first gaming state. However, if a big hit occurs when the count value of the limited frequency counter is a positive value, the upper limit value (initial value) “300” is set again in the limited frequency counter after the corresponding big hit game ends. When the limited frequency setting flag is released (set to OFF), the value of the limited frequency counter is “zero”. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the count value of the limited frequency counter is “−1” (1 decrement) is the time when the special symbol variation display ends.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, regardless of whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first gaming state or the second gaming state, the probability (small) that a determination result indicating a small hit is derived in the first winning / failing determination. The probability (hit probability) is “zero”, and the probability (small probability) that the determination result indicating the small hit is derived in the second success / failure determination is “198/200”. That is, even if the first special symbol is variably displayed, the small hit symbol is not stopped and displayed, but when the second special symbol is variably displayed, the probability that the small special symbol is stopped and displayed is “99%”. Yes. When the determination result indicating the small hit is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b, a “small hit” occurs, and the small hit game execution means (that is, the second specific game execution means) is driven to reduce the small hit. A winning game is executed. Here, “small hit” is generated based on the second special symbol (second identification information) being stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol (second specific mode), and “small hit game” is “second specific” A specific example of “game” is configured.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the second determination is a small hit, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b is determined as the small hit symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, since the result of the first win / fail determination is not a small hit, the small hit symbol is not stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display section 62a. However, in the present invention, there may be provided a case where the result of the first success / failure determination is a small hit. In this case, the probability that the result of the first winning / failing determination is a small hit is the probability that the result of the second success / failure determination is the small hit. Is set to be lower than the probability of Thus, in this specification, the probability that the second special symbol (second identification information) is stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol (second specific mode) (that is, the probability that the result of the second winning / failing determination will be a small hit) ) Is higher than the probability that the first special symbol (first identification information) is stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol (second specific mode) (that is, the probability that the result of the first hit / fail judgment will be a small hit). Includes the case where the latter probability is other than “zero” and the former probability is higher than the case where the latter probability is “zero” and the former probability is higher than that.

  When the small hit game is started, the main control unit 200A drives and stops the big prize opening solenoid 31c, thereby executing the “opening / closing operation for opening and closing the big prize opening 31a”. In the small hit game, an opening / closing operation is performed on the big winning device 31 so that the big winning opening 31a is changed to the open state (a state where the player can enter the ball) only once. Note that when the specified winning number (10) of game balls enters the winning prize opening 31a or when the opening time of the winning prize opening 31a reaches the opening limit time (1.8 seconds), the open state is ended. The condition is satisfied and the small hit game is ended. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, even if the small hit game ends, the limited frequency setting flag is not set (set to ON), and the limited frequency counter is not reset. That is, even if a small hit occurs when the value of the limited frequency counter is a positive number, the count value of the limited frequency counter is only “−1” (only decremented by 1). Even if a small hit occurs when the value is “zero”, the value of the limited frequency counter remains “zero”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the probability (198/200) that the second special symbol (2 identification information) is stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol (second specific mode) is the first special symbol (first identification information). ) Is higher than the probability (1/200) of being stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (first specific mode). In addition, the probability (1/200) that the first special symbol (first identification information) is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (first specific mode) and the second special symbol (second identification information) is the big hit symbol (first Probability that the second special symbol (second identification information) is stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol (second specific mode) (198/200). However, the probability (1/200) that the first special symbol (first identification information) is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (first specific mode) and the second special symbol (second identification information) is the jackpot symbol (first specific symbol). Higher than the probability (1/200) of stop display in the aspect). Further, the probability (198/200) that the second special symbol (second identification information) is stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol (second specific mode) is the probability that the first special symbol (first identification information) is the small hit symbol ( It is higher than the probability (zero) of stop display in the second specific mode.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, the effect symbol display region 27b appears at a predetermined part of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started. To do. Then, when the execution time (variation time) of the change display of the effect symbol elapses, the stop display of the effect symbol is executed for a certain time (about 0.6 seconds). This stop display of the effect symbols is to display the result of the determination as to whether or not it is the same as the stop display by the information display device 60 (the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b)).

  On the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, while the effect symbol display area 27b displays three (three digits) effect symbols, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner and stopped. This variation of the effect design is to display the arithmetic numbers from “1” to “9” in this order, and then display the arithmetic numbers from “1” to “9” in this order again. It consists of repeated “circular display (scroll fluctuation display)”. Further, the stop symbols of the production symbols include “a symbol indicating a big hit (big hit symbol)”, “a symbol indicating a small hit (small bonus symbol)”, and “a symbol indicating a loss (loss symbol)”. The big hit symbol of the production symbol is composed of “mound eyes (for example,“ 1,1,1 ”)” in which all three numbers are the same. The “designed appearance (for example,“ 1, 3, 5 ”)” of the production design is out of design, and at least one of the three numbers is different from the other numbers. It is a broken-eye pattern, and is composed of, for example, “5, 1, 7”) Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the “big hit symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27, the reach display is performed in the middle of the fluctuation display which is the premise, but the “small hit symbol” or the “out symbol” is displayed. ”Is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10B, when reach display is performed in the middle of the presumed variation display, and as shown in FIG. May not display reach.

  When the gaming state is the first gaming state, a left-handed display LH appears on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 as shown in FIG. This left-handed display LH is configured by displaying “a left-pointing arrow” on the display screen 27a. “Left-handed”, that is, “play the game ball so as to pass through the left region 11L”. “To fire”. When the gaming state is the second gaming state, a right-handed display RH appears on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 as shown in FIG. This right-handed display RH is configured by displaying “right-pointing arrow” on the display screen 27a, and “right-handed”, that is, “playing a game ball so as to pass through the right region 11R”. “To fire”. Here, the right-handed display RH constitutes a specific example of the second gaming state notification.

  In the present embodiment, a specific example in which right-handed display RH (second gaming state notification) is performed using the effect display device 27 controlled to be displayed by the sub-control unit 220A in this way is illustrated, but the main control unit 200A A right-handed display RH (second gaming state notification) or a left-handed display RH may be performed using a controlled notification means. For example, as shown in FIG. 11C, the left-handed display LED 63a and the right-handed display LED 63b are provided in the information display device 60 whose display is controlled by the main control unit 200A. When the gaming state is the first gaming state, the left-handed display LED 63a is turned on and the right-handed display LED 63b is turned off. When the gaming state is the second gaming state, the left-handed display LED 63a is turned off and the right-handed display LED 63b is turned on. Only the right-handed display LED 63b is provided so that the right-handed display LED 63b is turned off when in the first gaming state, and the right-handed display LED 63b is turned on when in the second gaming state. Good.

(4) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, when the gaming machine 1 is powered on (S5; YES), first, a power-on process (S8) is performed. Thereafter, until the power is turned off, each process such as a prize ball payout process (S80), a special symbol game process (S300), a big hit game process (S600), and a small hit game process (S700) is repeatedly executed. ing. Note that the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of the present embodiment is configured to execute the processing of S80 to S700 of FIG. 12 every time a timer interrupt with a period of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on.

A. Power-on process (S8)
The power-on process (S8) is performed not only when the power is turned on (S5 in FIG. 12; YES) but also when a process for generating a power interruption (see S6 in FIG. 12) is performed. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an outline of the power-on process (S8). In this power-on process (S8), first, various settings required at the time of power-on are performed (S8a). That is, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined address in the RAM 202, the interrupt mode is set, and access to the RAM 202 is permitted. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the ram clear switch is pressed when the power is turned on (S8b). If the ram clear switch is pressed when the power is turned on (S8b; YES), the RAM 202 is initialized (S8f). The process of canceling (setting OFF) the “limit frequency setting flag” and the process of setting “0 (zero)” to the “count value of the limit frequency counter” are performed (S8g), and the power-on process (S8) is terminated. To do.

  Here, in the process of S8f, the entire area of the RAM 202 is “zero-cleared (initialized)”, an initial value in the first gaming state is set, and an interrupt is permitted. The “limited frequency setting flag” is a flag indicating that the limited frequency state is set, and is released (set to OFF) when the power is turned on. Further, even when it is determined that the ram clear switch is not pressed when the power is turned on (S8b; NO), when it is determined that the backup flag (occurrence information at power interruption) is not set in the RAM 202. (S8c; NO), the process of S8f is performed to initialize the RAM 202, and the power-on process (S8) is terminated. If a negative determination in S8b is obtained and it is determined in S8c that a backup flag (a flag indicating that information at the time of the occurrence of power interruption is stored) is set (S8c; YES), the CPU 201 Is determined to be at the time of power interruption / recovery, and a checksum is calculated from the contents of the RAM 202 protected (stored) at the time of power interruption (S8d). Then, the contents of the checksum created and stored at the time of power failure are compared. If the two checksums do not match, it is determined that the contents of the RAM 202 are not normal (broken) (S8e; NO), and the process of S8f is performed. Do. If it is determined that the contents of the RAM 202 are normal (S8e; YES), a power recovery process (S8i) is performed, and the program is executed by returning to the program execution position immediately before the power interruption.

B. Prize ball payout processing (S80)
The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a process of paying out game balls as prize balls (prize ball payout process) (S80). That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the “start entrance ball detection switches 17 s, 17 t”, “start area passage detection switch 17 u”, “general entrance detection switch 45 s”, and “large entrance entrance entrance detection switch 31 s”. It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected (S82, S83, S86, S90). If a game ball is detected, winning information corresponding to the type of winning (detection switch type) that has occurred is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 (S84, S85). , S88, S92).

  Specifically, when the first start prize is generated (S82; YES), the prize information corresponding to the first start prize is stored (S84), and the second start prize (game to the second start port 17b) is stored. If a ball is entered (S83; YES), the winning information corresponding to the second start winning is stored (S85). When a general winning (a game ball entering any of the general winning ports 45 to 47) is generated (S83; YES), winning information corresponding to the general winning is stored (S88), If a big win (a game ball enters the big win 31a) is generated (S90; YES), the winning information corresponding to the big win is stored (S92).

  Then, the CPU 201 outputs a prize ball payout signal (prize ball designation command) toward the payout control board 240 based on the winning information stored on the RAM 202. In addition, when winning information for the start entrance ball detection switch 17 s or the like has already been stored on the RAM 202, an appropriate payout number including the previously stored information is designated and a payout signal is generated. Output. Here, when the first start winning is generated, a “payout signal for designating three payout numbers (award ball 3 specifying command)” is output, and when the second starting win is generated, “one piece of payout signal” is output. A payout signal for designating the number of payouts (award ball 1 designation command) "is output, and when a general winning occurs, a" payout signal for designating 10 payout numbers (award ball 10 designation command) "is output. . In addition, when a big prize is generated, a “payout signal for designating 15 payout numbers (prize ball 15 designation command)” is output. In this way, when the second start winning is generated, the number of payouts (number of winning balls) is one, and in the first gaming state, the variation of the second special symbol executed based on the second starting win is performed. The time is set longer. For this reason, there are few merits by generating a 2nd start prize in the 1st game state, and the act which aims at the 2nd start prize in the 1st game state can be controlled. Therefore, in the first gaming state, the game is mainly performed by “left-handed” to cause the game ball to enter the first starting port 17a and to display the first special symbol in a variable manner.

  When outputting a payout signal from the main control unit 200A to the payout control unit 240A, first, a strobe signal is output toward the payout control unit 240A (payout control board 240), and then signal data is output. On the other hand, when the CPU mounted on the payout control board 240 constituting the payout control unit 240A receives the payout signal, the CPU interprets the content of the signal and sends a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the prize ball payout device 109. Is output and award balls are paid out. The prize ball payout device 109 is provided with two payout switches (a front payout switch 109a and a rear payout switch 109b) for detecting a payout game ball. While detecting each, a process of paying out the number of prize balls specified by the payout signal is performed.

C. Special design game processing (S300)
When the special symbol game process (S300) is started, as shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not a first start prize or a second start prize has occurred (S301a, S301b). Then, when a negative determination is made in the processing of S301a and the processing of S301b (S301a; NO, S301b; NO), the processing directly proceeds to the processing after S308 shown in FIG.

  If it is determined by the CPU 201 that the first start winning has occurred (S301a; YES), it is determined whether or not the first hold number is less than a predetermined number (less than 4 in this embodiment) (S302a). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302a (S302a; YES), a random number value for determination is acquired accordingly (S303a). The random number value for determination acquired based on the first start prize is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a in the shift memory format, and the first reserved number is stored in the first reserved number memory (not shown). ) Is cumulatively stored (addition storage) (S303a), and the process proceeds to S308 in FIG. Here, the determination random number value acquired in the process of S303a includes (a) a random determination random value used for the first determination to be executed based on the first start winning prize, and (b) a first special symbol display unit. 62c includes a symbol determination random number value for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed at 62a, (c) a reach random number value for determining whether or not to produce a reach in the symbol variation effect, and the like.

  Here, in FIG. 15 to FIG. 20, among the processes performed by the CPU 201, each process executed based on the first start winning (hereinafter referred to as a process related to the special figure 1) and the second start winning. The same number of steps (arithmetic numbers) is attached to similar processes among the processes executed in this manner (hereinafter referred to as processes related to special figure 2). Since the process with the same number of steps is basically the same process, one of “process related to special figure 1” and “process related to special figure 2” will be described in the following description. The description of the other may be omitted. In addition, “process for special figure 1” is distinguished by adding “a” in alphabet to “number of steps”, and “process for special figure 2” by adding “b” in alphabet to “number of steps”. There is.

  If the CPU 201 determines that the second start winning has occurred (S301b; YES), the number of second special symbols corresponding to the second start winning (second holding number) is less than a predetermined number (this embodiment). Is less than 4) (S302b). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302b (S302b; YES), a random number value for determination is acquired accordingly (S303b). The random number value for determination acquired based on the second starting prize is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b in the shift memory format, and the second reserved number is stored in the second reserved number memory (not shown). ) Is cumulatively stored (addition storage) (S303b), and the process proceeds to S308 in FIG. Here, as the random number value for determination acquired in the process of S303b, (a) a determination result random number value used for the first determination of whether or not to be executed based on the second start winning prize (the determination random number value for the big hit determination and Random value for determination for small hit determination, or common random number for determination used for determining big hit and small hit)), (b) determining a big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b And (c) a reach random number value for determining whether or not to produce reach in the design variation effect.

  In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is being executed (S308). Specifically, the big hit game flag (see the process of S378 in FIG. 17) is set (set to ON) or the small hit game flag (see the process of S360 in FIG. 17) is set (set to ON). If so, a positive determination is made in the processing of S308. When the CPU 201 determines that a winning game is being executed (S308; YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S308 that the winning game is not being executed (S308; NO), whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating (one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating). Whether or not) (S310). If the special symbol is not changing (S310; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not yet changed, or has been stopped and displayed as a stop symbol after the change display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (S312). If the special symbol is not variably displayed (S310; NO), and is not within the stop display time during which the special symbol is stopped (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. Is determined (S314). In the present embodiment, the stop display time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol is 0.6 seconds.

  The “condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol” is that either of the “first reserved number” and the “second reserved number” is not “zero”. When any of the “first hold number” and the “second hold number” is not “zero” (S314; NO), the determination random number value memory (first determination random number value memory 202a, second Of the random number values for determination stored in the random number value memory for determination 202b), the oldest (first acquired) random number value for determination is read (S316), and a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is read. ) Is performed (S320). At this time, in the process of S316, when the oldest determination random number value at that time is read from the first determination random value memory 202a, the first determination determination is performed in the process of S320, and the second determination In the case of reading from the random value memory 202b, “second determination of success / failure” is performed in the process of S320. Note that the determination random number value read in S316 is obtained by the process of S303a or S303b, and includes a determination result random number value, a symbol determination random number value, a reach random number value, and the like.

  In the success / failure determination process (S320), as shown in FIG. 18, a big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed using the “random number for determination read in the process of S316” (S322). If the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (S330; YES), after setting the big hit flag (set to ON) (S332), the success / failure determination process (S320) is terminated, and the symbol variation start process (S500). (S500 in FIG. 16). Further, when the result of the big hit determination (big hit lottery) is not big hit (S330; NO), the small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed using the “random number for determination read out in the process of S316b” ( S334). If the result of the small hit determination is a small hit (S336; YES), the small hit flag is set (set to ON) (S338), and the success / failure determination process (S320b) is terminated to relate to the special symbol. The process proceeds to symbol variation start processing (S500). On the other hand, if the result of the small hit determination is not a small hit (S336; NO), the result of the success / failure determination is a loss that is neither a big hit nor a small hit, so after setting the “outgoing flag” (set to ON) (S339), the success / failure determination process (S320b) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the symbol variation start process (S500).

  In the present embodiment, the small hit determination may not be performed at the time of the first winning / failing determination (when the variable display of the first special symbol is started), or the small hit of the winning rate “zero” may be performed. The determination may be made formally. Further, as described above, the determination random number value for the big hit determination and the determination random number value used for the small hit determination may be shared or provided separately. Here, in the big hit determination, it is determined whether or not the determination random number value read out in the process of S316 matches a predetermined big hit number. In the determination, it is determined whether or not the determination random number value read out in the process of S316 matches a predetermined small hit number. When the determination random number value is shared, the small hit number may be selected from numerical values other than the big hit number. The big hit number and the small hit number are stored in the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200.

  The CPU 201 executes a symbol variation start process (S500) following the success / failure determination process (S320). In the symbol variation start processing (S500), as shown in FIG. 19, first, processing (510A, 510B, 510C) and the like for distributing the variation pattern table based on the result of the success / failure determination processing (S320) are performed. In other words, when the result of the success / failure determination process (S320) is “big hit” (S501; YES), the symbol determination random number value acquired in the process of S303a or S303b of FIG. After reading from the numerical memory 202a or the second determination random number memory 202b) (S502) and setting (determining) the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b) (S503), A process of distributing the variation pattern table is performed (S510A), and the process proceeds to S560. Note that the flag (big hit flag, small hit flag, or miss flag) set according to the result in the above-described success / failure determination process (S320) is set to a predetermined timing (for example, S560) of the symbol variation start process (S500). It is also possible to cancel at the time of transition to the processing of (1).

  Further, when the result of the success / failure determination process (S320) is “small hit” (S501; NO, S504; YES), the process proceeds to S506 and subsequent processes. However, in the present embodiment, the result of the second winning / failing determination may be a small hit, but the result of the first winning / failing determination is not a small hit, so the processing after S506 is the result of the second winning / failing determination. This is done only if is a small hit. When the result of the success / failure determination process (S320) is “small hit” (S501; NO, S504; YES), a small hit symbol is set as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S506). A process for allocating the variation pattern table for winning is performed (S510B), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Further, when the result of the determination process (S320) is “displacement” (S501; NO, S504; NO), an out symbol is set as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b) (S507). ), The process of allocating the deviation variation pattern table is performed (S510C), and the process proceeds to S560. In addition, when multiple types of small hit symbols are provided or multiple types of missing symbols are provided, it is possible to determine the small hit symbols and missed symbols using the symbol determination random number as in the determination of the big hit symbols. .

  Here, the contents of the fluctuation pattern table distribution process for big hit (S510A), the fluctuation pattern table distribution process for small hit (S510B), and the fluctuation pattern table distribution process for outage (S510C) are the same. This is performed as follows based on FIG. When this distribution process (S510A, S510B, S510C) is started, it is first determined whether or not the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) (S514), and is released (set to OFF). If it is present (S514; NO), after performing the process of setting the variation pattern table for the first gaming state corresponding to the special symbol for starting the variable display (S522), the process proceeds to S560 (FIG. 19). . In addition, even when the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) and the count value of the limited frequency counter is 51 or more (S514; YES, S516; NO), it corresponds to a special symbol for starting the variable display. After performing the process of setting the first game state variation pattern table to be performed (S522), the process proceeds to S560 (FIG. 19). Here, the processing of S522 will be described in more detail. When the first special symbol variation display is started, the first gaming state variation pattern table for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the special diagram first / first variation). When the variable display of the second special symbol is started, the first game state variable pattern table for the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 / first game”). (Referred to as a state variation pattern table).

  When the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) and the count value of the limited frequency counter is any one of 1 to 50 (S514; YES, S516; YES), the variation for the second gaming state After performing the process of setting the pattern table corresponding to the special symbol for starting the variable display (S518), the process proceeds to the process of S560 (FIG. 19). Here, the process of S518 will be described more specifically. When the first special symbol variation display is started, a second gaming state variation pattern table for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the special diagram first / first variation). 2 game state variation pattern table) and a second game state variation pattern table (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2 / first game state variation pattern table”).

  Each of the above-described variation pattern tables stores a plurality of variation patterns associated with random values, and the variation of a special symbol that starts variation display based on the variation pattern determined in the symbol variation start process (S500). Time is specified. 21 (a) and 21 (b), the four types of variation pattern tables described above, that is, "Special Figure 1 / First Game State Variation Pattern Table" and "Special Figure 2 / First Game" are used. The outlines of “state variation pattern table”, “special figure 1 / second game state variation pattern table”, and “special figure 2 / first game state variation pattern table” will be described. In this embodiment, these four types of variation pattern tables are used when the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit (four types of variation pattern tables for big hits), and when the result of the success / failure determination is a small hit. There are used one (four types of variation pattern table for small hits) and one used when the result of the determination is wrong (four types of variation pattern tables for outage). The “table” and the “second gaming state variation pattern table” have the following characteristics for any of “for big hit”, “for small hit” and “for miss”.

  FIG. 21A shows a variation pattern table for the first special symbol (a special diagram 1 variation pattern table used when starting the variation display of the first special symbol). The whole (refer to the range indicated by reference numeral E1) is the “special figure 1 / first game state variation pattern table”, and is limited to a part of the special figure one fluctuation pattern table (refer to the part indicated by reference numeral E2). ) Is a special pattern 1 / second game state variation pattern table. FIG. 21B shows a variation pattern table for the second special symbol (a special diagram 2 variation pattern table used when starting the variation display of the second special symbol). The entire table (refer to the range indicated by reference numeral J1) is the “special figure 2 / first game state variation pattern table”, and is limited to a part of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table (part indicated by reference numeral J2). Is referred to as “Special Figure 2 / Second Game State Variation Pattern Table”.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when the first special symbol starts to change, even if "Special Figure 1 / First Game State Variation Pattern Table" is used, Even if the “second game state variation pattern table” is used, the average variation time specified by the variation pattern to be set is “13 seconds”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the second special symbol starts to change, the setting is made using the “special figure 2 / first game state variation pattern table”. The average of the variation time specified by the variation pattern is “200 seconds”, and the average of the variation time specified by the variation pattern set using the “special figure 2 / second game state variation pattern table” Becomes “1 second”.

  Here, when starting the fluctuation display based on the second start winning in the second gaming state (fluctuation display of the second special symbol), the average fluctuation time is set to a short time (1 second), and the second win / fail decision is made. Since the probability of occurrence of a small hit at 100 is almost 100% (198/200), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol can be executed instantaneously and the small hits can be generated continuously and intensively. On the other hand, when starting the fluctuation display based on the second start winning in the first gaming state (the fluctuation display of the second special symbol), the average fluctuation time is long (200 seconds). 2 The time required for the special symbol variation display to end once becomes longer, and a game with poor digestion efficiency is performed. That is, the gaming machine 1 does not have a configuration in which the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel (changes at the same time). If the variable display is not completed, the subsequent special symbol variable display cannot be started. Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning is started in the first gaming state, the game is delayed until the variation display of the second special symbol is completed. In addition, when the result of the second winning / failing determination performed in the second gaming state is a big hit or a small hit, the reach effect may be omitted in order to set the average fluctuation time to a short time (1 second).

  Referring back to FIG. 19, in the process of S560, a fluctuation pattern determination random value (random value for determining a special symbol fluctuation pattern) is acquired (S560). Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table set in the fluctuation pattern table distribution process (S510A, 510B, S510C) and the random value acquired in the process of S560 (S562). Then, the CPU 201 starts the special symbol variable display on the corresponding special symbol display unit (the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b) (S570) and the sub control unit 220A (sub control board). 220), a predetermined command (symbol variation start command) indicating the start of symbol variation is transmitted (S572). That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a “variation pattern designation command (command for designating a fluctuation pattern)”, a “special symbol stop information designation command” and the like related to the special symbol to the sub-control board 220.

  Further, the CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the number of holdings (first holding number or second holding number) related to the corresponding special symbol, and the number of holdings after the subtraction (first holding number or second holding number). ) Is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S575). Then, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The variation time of the first special symbol is specified by the variation pattern determined in the symbol variation start process (S500) when starting the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The variation time of the second special symbol is specified by the variation pattern determined in the symbol variation start process (S500).

  Returning to FIG. 16, if it is determined in the process of S310 that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S310; YES), the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the special symbol are already determined. Thus, the special symbol variation display has been started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S341). At this time, since the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, it is determined whether a predetermined variation time has elapsed by setting a timer at the same time as the variation of the special symbol is started. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S341; YES), the fluctuating first special symbol or second special symbol is stopped (S344), the stopped symbol is displayed, and the symbol is also displayed. A stop command is output toward the sub-control board 220 (S346). The symbol stop command is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the sub control board 220. Then, after setting the stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (S348), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S350).

  If it is determined in the process of S350 that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b) has been stopped and displayed (S352 in FIG. 17).

  If an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S352 in FIG. 17, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress in a buffer to be referred to at the end of the “big hit game” described later. (Memorize) (S354). Specifically, “type of winning (15R big hit, 8R big hit, small hit)” and “game state flag state” are set (stored) (S354). In addition, the specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the process of S354.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not a big hit is generated following the process of S354 (S356). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S356, a process of setting an opening / closing pattern of the big winning device 31 is performed according to the type of jackpot to be generated (S370). In other words, in the case of generating “15R big hit”, an opening / closing pattern for setting “15 times” round game with the opening limit time of the big winning opening 31a being “30 seconds” is set, and “8R big hit” is generated. Is set with an opening / closing pattern for performing a round game “8 times” with the opening limit time of the special winning opening 31a being “30 seconds”. Then, following the process of S370, the CPU 201 performs a process of setting a big hit game flag (set to ON) (S378). By setting the “big hit game flag”, the big hit game execution means starts operating (the condition device is activated), and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit gaming state”.

  The CPU 201 proceeds to the processing after S380 following the processing at S378. In the process of S380, it is determined whether or not the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) (S380). If it is not set (S380; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is continued. The process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) in the process of S380 (S380; YES), after the limited frequency setting flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S382), the special symbol game process After exiting (S300), the process returns to the game control process of FIG. In any case, when the process returns to the game control process of FIG. 12, a jackpot game process (S600 of FIG. 23) described later is started, and the jackpot game is executed.

  If it is determined that a small hit is generated in the process of S356 (S356; NO), a process for setting an open / close pattern for a small hit game as the open / close pattern of the big winning device 31 is performed (S358). Specifically, an opening / closing pattern is set for performing “once” to set the open limit time of the special winning opening 31a to “1.8 seconds”. And after performing the process which sets a small hit game flag (it sets to ON) (S360), it transfers to the process after S390. By setting the “small hit game flag”, the small hit game execution means starts operating, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “small hit gaming state”. The processing after S390 will be described later.

  Next, a description will be given of the processing when a negative determination (disapproval determination) is made in the processing of S352 in FIG. 17 (S352; NO) and when the “small hit game flag” is set (S360). In these cases, the process proceeds to S390 and subsequent steps, and it is determined whether or not the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) (S390). If it is not set (S390; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is left as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) (S390; YES), the value of the limited frequency counter is set to “−1” (S392), and then the value of the limited frequency counter is set. It is determined whether or not “zero” has been reached (S394).

  If it is not “zero” (S394; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S394 that the value of the limited frequency counter has become “zero” (S394; YES), after executing the process of releasing the limited frequency setting flag (set to OFF) (S396), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. By releasing the limited frequency setting flag, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is switched from the second gaming state to the first gaming state.

  Next, the outline of the second gaming state start designation command transmission process (S450) will be described with reference to FIG. 22A, and the first gaming state start designation command transmission process (S460) will be described with reference to FIG. An outline will be described. These processes are processes performed by the main control unit 200A (the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200) as a subroutine of the special symbol game process (S300).

  When the second gaming state start designation command transmission process (S450) is started as shown in FIG. 22A, it is determined whether or not the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) (S452) and released ( If it is set to OFF (S452; NO), the second gaming state start designation command transmission process (S450) is terminated. On the other hand, when the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON) (S452; YES), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the second gaming state (S454). Specifically, when the count value of the limited frequency counter reaches “50” through the process of S392 in FIG. 17, the start timing of the second gaming state is set.

  If the CPU 201 determines that it is not the start timing of the second gaming state (S454; NO), the second gaming state start designation command transmission process (S450) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the start timing of the second gaming state (S454; YES), the CPU 201 transmits a second gaming state start designation command to the sub-control board 220 (S456), and then starts the second gaming state. The designated command transmission process (S450) is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, when the first gaming state start designation command transmission process (S460) is activated, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the second gaming state (S462). Specifically, the count value of the limited frequency counter is determined to be “zero” in the process of S394 of FIG. 17, and the limited frequency setting flag is canceled (set to OFF) in the process of S396, or the gaming state is the second. When the gaming state is established, an affirmative determination is made in the process of S380 in FIG. 17, and the end timing of the second gaming state is reached when the limited frequency setting flag is canceled (set to OFF) in the process of S382. If it is not the end timing of the second gaming state (S462; NO), the first gaming state start designation command transmission process (S460) is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the end timing of the second gaming state (S464; YES), the CPU 201 transmits the first gaming state start designation command to the sub-control board 220 (S464), and then the first gaming state starts. The designated command transmission process (S460) is terminated.

D. Big hit game processing (S600)
When the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 12, when it is determined that the “hit game flag” is set in the jackpot game process (S600) shown in FIG. 23 (S602; YES), processing related to the execution of the jackpot game is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the big hit game process (S600). When the grand prize winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, the predetermined opening time elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening 31a, it is closed once, but the predetermined closing time elapses. Then, it becomes an open state again. Here, a game whose content is that the grand prize winning device 31 in the closed state (incapable of entering a ball) is in an open state (injectable state) and reopened is referred to as a “unit operation”. When this unit operation is performed a predetermined number of times (8 times or 15 times), the big hit game is completed after a predetermined ending period. Then, when the big hit game is finished, it becomes possible to execute the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol). Hereinafter, the detailed processing content will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the big hit game is started, first, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 31a is open (S604). Here, the big winning opening 31a is closed in the “normal gaming state that is not the big hit gaming state”, and therefore, the big winning opening 31a is in a closed state immediately after the start of the big winning game. Therefore, immediately after the start of the big hit game, it is determined that the big winning opening 31a is not being opened (S604; NO), and then it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S612). Specifically, it is determined whether or not “the number of unit actions executed after the start of the big hit game” has reached the corresponding number of times of the big hit game (S612). However, since the big hit game end condition is not satisfied immediately after the big hit game is started, a negative determination is inevitably made in the process of S612 (S612; NO).

  For this reason, it shifts to processing of S614 and judges whether interval time (for example, 2 seconds) passed (S614). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614). Here, the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 31a is a time during which the special winning opening 31a is in a closed state between unit operations. Then, immediately after the big hit game is started, since the big winning opening 31a is in a closed state, it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the big winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614; YES), and the big winning prize is obtained. After the opening 31a is opened (S616), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 23 is once terminated and the game control process shown in FIG. 12 is resumed.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, it performs a series of various processes shown in FIG. 12, and then starts the big hit game process (S600) again. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 12 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 23 is also repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. If a positive determination is made in the process of S604, it is determined whether or not the opening time (30 seconds) of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606).

  If the opening time of the big prize opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES), after closing the big prize opening 31a (S610), the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, when the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (606; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31a has reached a specified number (S608). When the number of game balls entered reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). That is, when the number of game balls entered reaches a specified number, the special winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the opening time to elapse.

  If the opening time of the big winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S606; NO) and the number of balls entered has not reached the specified number (S608; NO), the big winning game of FIG. 23 is left open. The process (S600) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “big hit gaming state”, is the opening time of the big winning opening 31a elapsed while the game control process of FIG. 12 is repeatedly executed (S606; YES)? Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 31a (S608; YES), and the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). Thus, one unit operation is completed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the “big hit game state”, the big hit game process (S600) is executed again, and if it is determined in S604 that the big prize opening 31a is closed (S604; NO), It is determined whether or not the “big hit game” end condition is satisfied (S612). Here, when the “hit game” is “hit game A”, it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions (rounds) executed during the big game has reached “15”. In the case of “”, it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions (round number) executed during the jackpot game has reached “8”.

  If the number of unit movements (number of rounds) has not reached the set number (S612; NO), it is confirmed that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed (S614; YES), and then a big prize is won again. A new unit operation for opening the mouth 31a is executed (S616). On the other hand, in the process of S612, when it is determined that the termination condition of the “big hit game” is satisfied (S612; YES), after the “big hit game flag” is canceled (set to OFF) (S620), The state is acquired (S622). Furthermore, after performing the process (S624) of setting a limited frequency setting flag (set to ON) and the process of setting "300" to the limited frequency counter (S625), the big hit game process (S600) is terminated.

E. Small hit game processing (S700)
When the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 12, when it is determined that the “small hit game flag” is set in the small hit game process (S700) shown in FIG. S702; YES), processing relating to execution of the small hit game is performed.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the flow of the small hit game process (S700). Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, after the big winning opening 31a is opened for 1.8 seconds as a small hit game (can enter a ball), it is returned to a closed state (cannot enter). Although an example in which the unit operation is performed once has been illustrated, the small hit game may be one in which the unit operation described above is performed a plurality of times. However, when the unit operation is performed a plurality of times, it is desirable that the total time for which the big winning opening 31a is opened in one small hit game is within a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). In the gaming machine 1, when the second special symbol is variably displayed in the second gaming state, small hits frequently occur at short intervals, so that the total time for which the big winning opening 31a is opened in the small hit game is long. This is because there is a possibility that euphoria may be remarkably increased. Hereinafter, detailed processing contents will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the small hit game is started, it is first determined whether or not the special winning opening 31a is open (S704). Here, the big winning opening 31a is closed in the “normal gaming state that is not the small hit gaming state”, and therefore, the big winning opening 31a is closed immediately after the start of the small winning game. For this reason, immediately after the start of the small hit game, it is determined that the big winning opening 31a is not being opened (S704; NO), and subsequently, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied (S712). ). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the “number of unit actions executed after the start of the big hit game” has reached the corresponding set number of big hit games (one time) (S712).

  However, since the end condition for the small hit game is not satisfied immediately after the small hit game is started, a negative determination is inevitably made in the process of S712 (S712; NO). Therefore, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S714). Since the big prize opening 31a is closed immediately after the small hit game is started, it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 31a has passed (S714; YES). After the winning opening 31a is opened (S716), the small hit game process shown in FIG. 24 is temporarily ended and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, after performing a series of various processes shown in FIG. 12, the small hit game process (S700) is started again. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 12 once is about 4 msec. Accordingly, the small hit game process (S700) shown in FIG. 24 is repeatedly executed every about 4 msec. If a positive determination is made in the process of S704, it is determined whether or not the opening time (1.8 seconds) of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S706).

  If the opening time of the big prize opening 31a has passed (S706; YES), after closing the big prize opening 31a (S710), the small hit game processing (S700) shown in FIG. Return to control processing. On the other hand, when the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (706; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31a has reached a prescribed number (10 balls) (S708). ).

  Even when the number of game balls entered reaches a specified number (S708; YES), the special winning opening 31a is closed (S710). In other words, when the number of game balls entered reaches a specified number, the big prize opening 31a is closed without waiting for the elapse of the opening time, but the number of balls entered into the open big prize opening 31a in the small hit game is “1”. Therefore, the possibility that a positive determination is made in the process of S708 is low.

  If the opening time of the big winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S706; NO) and the number of balls entered has not reached the specified number (S708; NO), the small winning hole 31a is left open while the small winning opening 31a is opened. The game process (S700) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “small hit gaming state”, is the opening time of the special winning opening 31a elapsed while the game control process of FIG. 12 is repeatedly executed (S706; YES)? ) Or a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening 31a (S708; YES), and the big prize opening 31a is closed (S710). Thus, one unit operation is completed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the “small winning game state”, the small winning game process (S700) is executed again, and if it is determined in S704 that the big winning opening 31a is closed (S704; NO). It is then determined whether or not the “small hit game” end condition is satisfied (S712). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions executed during the small hit game has reached a predetermined number (one time). In this case, since the number of unit actions executed during the small hit game has reached a predetermined number (one time) (S712; YES), the “small hit game flag” is canceled (set to OFF) (S720). The small hit game processing (S700) is terminated.

(5) Effect control processing (S980)
Next, an outline of “effect control processing (S980)” performed by the sub control unit 220A (the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220) in cooperation with the effect display control unit 222A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 illustrates only main processes among the processes constituting the effect control process. In the effect control process (S980), main processes such as a left-handed display start process (S1000), a right-handed display start process (S1050), a symbol variation effect process (S1100), and a big hit game effect process (S1800) are repeatedly executed. Is done. Here, since the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 25 is approximately 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed about every 2 msec. Hereinafter, description of the jackpot game effect process in the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25 is omitted.

a. Left-handed display start processing (S1000)
When the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 starts the left-handed display start process (S1000), as shown in FIG. 26A, whether or not the first game state start designation command is received from the main control unit 200A. Is determined (S1005). If it is determined that the first gaming state start designation command has been received (S1005; YES), a process of starting left-handed display on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (process of ending right-handed display) is performed. Perform (S1100). Then, the left-handed display start process (S1000) is terminated, and the process returns to the effect control process (S980) of FIG.

b. Right-handed display start processing (S1050)
When the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 starts the right-handed display start process (S1050), as shown in FIG. 26B, whether or not the second game state start designation command is received from the main control unit 200A. Is determined (S1055). If it is determined that the second gaming state start designation command has been received (S1055; YES), a process for starting right-handed display on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (process for ending left-handed display) is performed. Perform (S1060). Then, the right-handed display start process (S1050) is terminated, and the process returns to the effect control process (S980) of FIG.

c. Symbol variation effect processing (S1100)
In the symbol variation effect processing (S1100), as shown in FIG. 27, when the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives a command at the time of symbol variation start (S1105; YES), the processing after S1110 is executed.

  Based on the received “special symbol stop information designation command”, the CPU 220a can determine the result of the determination as to whether it has been executed in the main control unit 200A. If the determination result is a big hit (S1110; YES), a process for distributing the effect pattern table at the time of the big hit is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1115). If the result of the determination is a small hit (S1110; NO, S1112; YES), a process for distributing the effect pattern table for the small hit is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1116). If the result of the determination is wrong (S1110; NO, S1112; NO), a process of distributing the effect pattern table at the time of losing is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1120).

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 ends the process of S1115, S1116, or S1120, it performs the process of S1140. In the process of S1140, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined using the effect pattern table set in the process of S1115, S1116, or S1120 (S1140). In this case, if a single effect pattern is stored in each effect pattern table, the effect pattern used by the single effect pattern is determined in S1140, and each effect pattern table is associated with a random value. If a plurality of effect patterns are stored in the state, random effect lottery is performed in S1140 to determine the effect pattern.

  Here, in the process of S1140 that has undergone the process of S1115, depending on the effect pattern determined in the process of S1140, the effect display mode executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the reach effect mode, and the change in effect design A display pattern from the start to the end (determined display) of the display is determined (S1140). Further, in the process of S1140 executed through the process of S1116 or S1120, depending on the effect pattern determined in the process of S1140, the effect display mode executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, whether or not the reach effect is executed When the reach effect is executed, the reach effect mode and the display pattern from the start to the end (determined display) of the change display of the effect symbol are determined.

  When the CPU 220a performs the process of S1140, the CPU 220a performs the process of setting the stop symbol of the effect symbol (the symbol to be confirmed and displayed) (S1145), and then proceeds to the process of S1150. Here, in the process of S1145 executed through the process of S1115 and the process of S1140, a specific mode or the like of “effect design for definite display of jackpot” is selected and set as the “hit stop symbol”, and the process of S1116 In the processing of S1145 executed through the processing of S1140, a specific mode or the like of “effect design for definite display of small hits” is selected / set as “small hit stop symbol”. Further, in the processing of S1145 executed through the processing of S1120 and the processing of S1140, a specific mode or the like of “the effect design for confirming the removal” is selected and set as the “stopping stop symbol”.

  In the process of S1150, a command (effect display detail command) for designating the “effect pattern” determined in the process of S1140 and the “stop pattern of the effect design” determined in the process of S1145 is displayed on the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board). 222) to start the display of variation of the effect symbol (S1150). Thereafter, in the process of S1405, when the CPU 220a determines that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) has been received (S1405; YES), the received symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect display control unit. 222A, and the effect display variation display on the effect display device 27 is stopped (S1410), and the symbol variation effect is terminated. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned “left-handed display LH” or “right-handed display RH” is made on the display screen 27a (display screen 27a of the effect display device 27) that is executing the symbol variation effect. Therefore, the player who visually recognizes “left-handed display LH” or “right-handed display RH” surely understands the method of launching the game ball and the game state at that time (first game state or second game state). be able to.

(6) Effects of the embodiment According to the gaming machine 1, when the main control unit 200A (game state setting means) sets the game state to the first game state, the average variation time of the second special symbol is the first. Since it becomes longer than the average variation time of the special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a predetermined frequency (average variation time; approximately 13 seconds) by inserting a game ball into the first start port 17a. Can do. In addition, the main control unit 200A (game state setting means) changes the game state to the second game based on the fact that the number of times of the special symbol change display becomes a predetermined number (250 times) in the first game state after the big hit game ends. When the state is switched, the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol becomes shorter than the average fluctuation time of the first special symbol (about 1 second). That is, a special symbol (in this case, the first special symbol in this case) in the first gaming state mainly consisting of a game in which the game ball is entered into the first starting port 17a by “left-handed” and the first special symbol is variably displayed. ) Is displayed a predetermined number of times (250 times in this embodiment), and the gaming state from the next variation becomes the second gaming state, the magnitude relationship between the average variation times of the second special symbol and the first special symbol is By reversing and allowing the game ball to enter the second start port 17b, the variation display of the second special symbol can be performed with high frequency (average variation time: 1 second).

  Moreover, in this gaming machine 1, the probability that the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (small hit probability) is made higher than the probability that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (big hit probability). Therefore, in the second gaming state, it is desirable to aim at the high-frequency execution of the small hit game by causing the game ball to enter the second start port 17b and displaying the variation of the second special symbol with high frequency. It will be. More specifically, the change display of the second special symbol ends in about 1 second, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and the small hit game in which the opening time of the big winning opening 31a is 1.8 seconds is continuously played. Will be able to do. As a result, every time a small hit game is executed, two to three game balls can be entered into the big winning opening 31a, and "30 to 45" prize balls can be continuously acquired. Then, if only the ball entering the second start port 17b is aimed until the count value of the limited frequency counter becomes “zero”, and a small hit occurs every time the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, The player can increase the ball.

  That is, since the big hit probability is the same in the first win / fail decision and the second hit / no go decision, there is no difference in aiming for the big win regardless of which of the first start port 17a and the second start port 17b is aimed. Since the small hit probability in the second winning / failing determination is higher than the big hit probability, when the gaming state is the second gaming state, by making a right turn to enter the gaming ball into the second starting port 17b, It is a good idea to make small hits frequently while aiming for big hits. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the first gaming state, if a gaming ball is inserted into the second starting port 17b, the variation time of the second special symbol becomes longer as the progress of the game is delayed, and the prize is awarded. The amount of spheres stops at the minimum amount (1). For this reason, there is no merit for the player even if the player makes a right turn in this state and enters the game ball into the second start port 17b. In this state, the player makes a left turn and moves the game ball to the first start port 17a. The game efficiency is better if you aim to generate only big hits.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1, the small winning game is intensively executed on the basis of the fact that the number of times of the special symbol variation display becomes the predetermined number in the first gaming state after the big hit game is finished. It is possible to realize a new gameability aiming to execute a big hit game having a larger game profit than the hit game. Further, in the gaming machine 1, since the first gaming state is set based on the fact that the number of times the special symbol is changed in the second gaming state, the second gaming state is prevented from continuing indefinitely. it can. Accordingly, the player not only executes the game in the second game state with a sense of tension and tension, but also prevents the player from gaining joy.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 does not have a function (probability variation function) for changing the jackpot probability with high probability after the jackpot game is finished, and further, a function for increasing the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b (for example, The opening / closing type opening of the second start port 17b is not provided, but the game state is changed to the second state by displaying the variation of the special symbol (first special symbol) a predetermined number of times after the big hit game is over. Because it becomes a state where it can be played and the small hit game can be concentrated and a player can obtain a certain amount of prize balls, even if it does not have a probability variation function, an open extension function, etc. It is possible to give the player a feeling of pitching. In addition, since the first gaming state is set based on the special symbol being stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol in the second gaming state, the first game is aimed at starting a new second gaming state. The game in the state can be newly started (repartitioning).

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the first start port 17 a is provided at a portion where a game ball flowing down the left region 11 L on the surface of the game board 10 can enter, and the second start port 17 b is provided on the game board surface 10. A game ball flowing down the right region 11R is provided at a portion where it can enter. That is, the game ball entering the first start port 17a and the game ball entering the second start port 17b pass through different areas 11L and 11R on the surface of the game board 10. For this reason, when the player aims to enter the game ball into the first start port 17a and when to aim the game ball into the second start port 17b, the game ball launch mode (launch strength) It is necessary to select. For this reason, it is possible to realize a game property that it is necessary to properly use the shooting mode (launch strength) of the game ball in accordance with the set game state (first game state, second game state). Further, in this gaming machine 1, since the big winning device 31 is provided below the second starting port 17b, only the game balls flowing down the right region 11R can enter the big winning port 31a. After the gaming state becomes the second gaming state, until the second gaming state ends, the game can be progressed by “right-handed” consistently, even if a small hit or big hit occurs during that time. it can. Thereby, the distinction of the launching mode (launch strength) of the game ball according to the gaming state (first gaming state, second gaming state) can be made clearer.

  Furthermore, in this gaming machine 1, the amount of prize balls given based on the entrance of game balls to the second start opening 17b is greater than the prize balls given based on the entrance of game balls to the first start opening 17a. Has also been reduced. For this reason, when the gaming state is set to the first gaming state, there is no merit or a demerit increases even if the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 17b. For this reason, it is possible to suppress “an act of aiming for a game ball to enter the second start port 17b (an act of aiming for a small hit in an unnecessary manner)” without considering the gaming state.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, since it is possible to recognize the set gaming state based on the left-handed display LH and the right-handed display RH on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the first start port It becomes easy to determine which of 17a or the second start port 17b should be aimed at launching the game ball. In other words, in the second gaming state, a game ball launching method (right-handed) for advancing the game aiming at the second starting port 17b (displaying variation of the second special symbol) and the big winning port 31a (big hit game, small hit game). ) Is notified, it is possible to prevent a small hit from being missed, thereby increasing the possibility of executing a small hit game and making it easier to increase the holding ball. As described above, in this gaming machine 1, by being assisted by the right-handed display RH or the like, it is possible to reliably perform “a characteristic game that aims to execute a big hit game while intensively executing a small hit game”. it can.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 does not perform “left-handed display” and determines whether or not to perform “right-handed display” by lottery. In the second embodiment, a right-handed display start process (S1050) is executed based on FIG. 28 (a), and a right-handed display end process (S1050) is executed based on FIG. 28 (b).

  When the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 starts the right-handed display start process (S1050) of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), a second game state start designation command is sent from the main control unit 200A. It is determined whether it has been received (S1055). If it is determined that the second gaming state start designation command has been received (S1055; YES), a lottery is performed as to whether to start the right-handed display RH (S1056). If the result of the lottery is a loss (S1058; NO), the right-handed display start process (S1050) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the effect control process (S980) of FIG. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is winning (S1058; NO), a process for starting the right-handed display RH (“arrow pointing right”) is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. (S1062), the right-handed display start process (S1050) is terminated and the process returns to the effect control process (S980) of FIG.

  Further, when starting the right-handed display end process (S1070), the CPU 220a determines whether or not a first gaming state start designation command has been received as shown in FIG. 28 (b) (S1075). If it is determined that the first gaming state start designation command has been received (S1075; YES), it is determined whether the right-handed display RH is being executed (S1078). If the right-handed display RH is not being executed (S1078; NO), the right-handed display end process (S1070) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the effect control process (S980) of FIG. On the other hand, if the right-handed display RH is being executed (S1078; YES), the right-handed display RH is deleted from the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (the “arrow pointing rightward” is deleted). (S1080), the right-handed display end process (S1070) is terminated, and the process returns to the effect control process (S980) of FIG.

  According to the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. That is, when a right-handed display RH is made by winning a lottery for determining whether or not to notify whether or not a game ball is fired, the player “right-handed” as instructed by the gaming machine. By doing this, it is possible to reliably execute “aim to generate big hits while intensively generating small hits and increasing the number of holding balls”. On the other hand, if the player loses the lottery and the right-handed display RH is not made, the player will not be informed of the number of times of display of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game. Is difficult to recognize, it is difficult to determine whether the current gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. Therefore, when the right-handed display RH is not made, for the sake of safety, the right-handed is not performed (the left-handed is performed). 2 Aim to enter the starting port 17b. Then, if the actual gaming state is the second gaming state, it is possible to aim at the execution of the big hit game while intensively executing the small hit game, and if the actual gaming state is the first gaming state, The special symbol variation display time becomes longer, and the game does not proceed as expected. In this manner, since it is determined by lottery whether right-handed display (second gaming state notification) is performed, the gameability is further expanded.

  In other words, when information about the gaming state of the gaming machine and the manner of launching the game ball is notified to the player, the small hit game is executed intensively by firing the game ball as instructed by the gaming machine, As a result, the number of possession balls can be increased and the game entertainment can be enhanced. On the other hand, when information regarding the gaming state of the gaming machine and the manner of launching the game ball is not notified to the player, even if the gaming state is the second gaming state, it is the same as usual (first gaming state). Therefore, the possibility of launching a game ball by “left-handed” increases. As described above, in the second embodiment, a game property is obtained in which a game result greatly depends on whether right-handed display (second game state notification) is executed.

  Next, a modified example of the second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a modified example 1) will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a big hit, by random lottery (distribution lottery), the big hit symbol is “a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of 15R big hit (big hit symbol A)”, “an occurrence of 8R big hit A Or a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of an 8R big hit B (hereinafter referred to as a big hit symbol C). In addition, when the result of the first winning / failing determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined to be a “big hit symbol A”, “big hit symbol B” or “big hit symbol C” also by random lottery.

  Here, the significance of 15R jackpot and 8R jackpot A is the same as in the first embodiment, and when a jackpot game related to any jackpot is executed, the limited frequency setting flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the limited frequency “300” is set in the counter. On the other hand, when the 8R big hit B is generated, the big hit game B with the number of executions of “round game” being “8 times” is executed, but the big hit game B based on the occurrence of the “8R big hit B” (8R big hit game) ) Is executed, the limited frequency setting flag is not set, and the value of the limited frequency counter is also set to “zero”.

  In the first modification, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute “right-handed display” after the big hit game related to the 15R big hit or the 8R big hit A. On the other hand, after the big hit game relating to the 8R big hit B, the lottery for performing the “right-handed display” is not performed (or the lottery with a winning rate of zero may be performed). Note that “lottery” in the “notification” column in FIG. 29 indicates that a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform “right-handed display”, and “−” in the same column performs “right-handed display”. This means that the lottery for determining whether or not the lottery is performed (or the lottery with a winning rate of zero is performed).

  In the first modification, after the big hit game related to 15R big hit or 8R big hit A, when the value of the limited frequency counter at the start of the special symbol variation display is “50 to 1” (after the big hit game ends, the 251st time ~ The game state is set to the second game state when the 300th special symbol variation display is performed), but the lottery is won and “right-handed display” is made (hereinafter referred to as case 1). )) And a case in which “Right-handed display” is not made due to a loss in the lottery (hereinafter referred to as case 2). In addition, after the big hit game related to the 8R big hit B, the gaming state is not set to the second gaming state, so that the “right-handed display” is not performed (hereinafter referred to as case 3). . And in the modification 1, since such various cases arise, game nature will spread further.

  More specifically, when “right-handed display” is made in case 1, the player makes a right-hand shot with certainty, launches the game ball toward the second starting port 17b, and concentrates the small hit game. It is possible to enjoy a game of aiming to execute a big hit game while executing the game. Also, in case 2 or case 3, if the player accurately counts the number of times the special symbol is changed after the big hit game, the game state is set to the second game state. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize the variable display count of the special symbol after the end of the big hit game unless the variable display count is notified, so whether the gaming state is set to the second gaming state. It is also difficult to determine whether or not. In this case, the player does not aim at entering the second starting port 17b or relies on the feeling to aim at entering the second starting port 17b. And since such various cases arise, gameability will spread further.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. This third embodiment shows an example of application to a gaming machine (probability changing machine) in which the jackpot probability (probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a jackpot) fluctuates after the jackpot game ends, and is executed in the second gaming state. The difference from the first and second embodiments is that the number of possible special symbol fluctuation displays is selected based on the jackpot probability at the time of jackpot occurrence. Here, in the “probability machine” that can set the big hit probability to a predetermined probability (for example, low probability) or can be set to a higher probability (for example, high probability) than the predetermined probability, In addition to the probability change machine (guarantee machine) that is practically guaranteed to be obtained, if the number of success / failure determinations (ST number) executed without obtaining a big hit becomes a specific number, the number of times to return the big hit probability to a predetermined probability is cut. There is a certainty machine (ST machine). The third embodiment exemplifies a time-variable probability changing machine (ST machine) as the probability changing machine.

  In the gaming machine of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, when the jackpot probability is set to a low probability (predetermined probability), the jackpot is shown in both the first hit determination and the second hit determination. The probability that the determination result is derived is “1/200”, and when the big hit probability is set to a high probability, the determination result indicating the big hit is obtained in both the first and second winning / nothing determinations. The derived probability is “1/20”.

  Also in the third embodiment, when the determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 62a (62a or 62b) is determined using a random number lottery. Specifically, when the result of the first winning / failing determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit is generated (hereinafter, referred to as a probability variation symbol A) or “by random lottery (distribution lottery)” or “ The jackpot symbol indicating the occurrence of 8R probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as probability variation symbol B) "is determined. Further, even when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined to be “probable variation symbol A” or “probability variation symbol B” by random number lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when “15R probability variable big hit” occurs, “round game” is executed “15 times” big hit game A is executed, and when “8R probability variable big hit” occurs, “round game” is executed. "8 times" of big hit game B is executed. In addition, regardless of which jackpot occurs, after the corresponding jackpot game is over, the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON), and the upper limit (initial value) “120” is set to the limited frequency counter. The count value of the limited frequency counter is decremented by “−1” (decremented by 1) every time the variation display of the special symbol is executed after the end of the big hit game (the variation display is completed), and the count value of the limited frequency counter is counted. Becomes “N (natural number smaller than 120)”, the gaming state shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. After this, every time the special symbol variation display is executed, the count value of the limited frequency counter is “−1” (decremented by 1), and when the count value of the limited frequency counter becomes “zero”, the gaming state is the second. Transition from the gaming state to the first gaming state.

  Here, “N (natural number)” is a numerical value (hereinafter referred to as “N value”) indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the second gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “N value”). It is set based on the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) that was variably displayed when generating. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is the first special symbol, whether the big hit probability when the big hit occurs is low probability or high probability Regardless of the above, the probability that the “N value” is set to “30 times” is “50%”, the probability that the “N value” is set to “60 times” is “25%”, and the “N value” is The probability set to “90 times” is “25%”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is the second special symbol, if the big hit probability when the big hit occurs is low, the “N value” is The probability of being set to “zero times” is “100%”, and when the jackpot probability at the time of jackpot occurrence is high, the probability that “N value” is set to “60 times” and “90 times” are set. The probability of being played is “50%”. In this way, when the big hit probability is low, even if a big hit is generated by causing a game ball to enter the second start port 17b and variably displaying the second special symbol, The gaming state is not set to the second gaming state (see FIG. 34). As described above, when the big hit probability is low, it is advisable to cause a game ball to enter the first start port 17a and display the first special symbol in a variable manner (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, if the jackpot probability is high, there is a high possibility that the second game state will continue to be set after the jackpot game ends. It is a good idea to display 2 special symbols in a variable manner (see FIG. 34).

  Also in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, even if the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is either the first gaming state or the second gaming state, the determination result indicating the small hit in the first win / fail determination is as follows. The probability of deriving is “zero”, and the probability of deriving the determination result indicating the small hit in the second success / failure determination is “198/200”. When the result of the second determination is a small hit, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b is determined as the small hit symbol.

  In the third embodiment, the probability changing means (described later) is activated after the corresponding jackpot game is ended regardless of which jackpot is generated, and the jackpot probability becomes a high probability state (high probability state). . This high-probability state is continued until the cumulative number of success / failure determinations (special symbol variation game) executed without generating a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches “120”. That is, in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability state is not guaranteed until the next jackpot occurs, and the number of times of determination of success / failure (ST count) executed without getting the jackpot. When the number reaches 120 times, the probability that the result of the determination is a big hit is returned to a low probability.

  Next, the special symbol game process (S300) of the third embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the special symbol game process (S300) of the first embodiment. In the special symbol game process (S300) of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the process proceeds to the process of S379 following the process of S378, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (set to ON). If it is not set (S379; NO), the process proceeds to S380 as it is. If it is set (S379; YES), the probability variation flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S379c). ), The process proceeds to S380. The processes after S380 are the same as those in the first embodiment. Here, the probability variation flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot probability is in a state (high probability state) where the probability of hitting is set to a high probability (the probability variation function is operating).

  Next, a description will be given of processing when a negative determination is made in the processing of S352 in FIG. 32 (S352; NO) and when “small hit game flag” is set (S360). In these cases, the process proceeds to S384, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S384). When the probability variation flag is released (set to OFF) (S384; NO), the process proceeds to S390 as it is. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), the probability variation counter value becomes “zero” after performing the process (S386) of “−1” the probability variation counter value. It is determined whether or not (S387). Here, the “probability change counter” is used for counting the number of executions of the success / failure determination performed in a high probability state (the number of executions of the special symbol variation display), and the number of executions (the number of executions of the special symbol variation display). Is a predetermined number of times (120 times), the subsequent determination of success / failure is performed with a low probability. That is, in the third embodiment, the initial value (120) is set in the “probability variation counter” with the end of the big hit game, and the value of the “probability variation counter” is decremented by “−1” every time the special symbol variation display is performed once. When the value of the “probability change counter” becomes “zero”, the subsequent determination is made with a low probability.

  If it is not “zero” (S387; NO), the process proceeds to S390 as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter has become “zero” (S387; YES), after performing the processing (S388) for canceling the probability variation flag (set to OFF), the process proceeds to S390. To do. The process after S390 is the same as the special symbol game process (S300) of the first embodiment.

  Further, the jackpot game process (S600) of the third embodiment is executed based on FIG. 33, but the jackpot game process (S600) has a difference in the process after the positive determination is made in the process of S612. Except for this, it is the same as the jackpot game process of the first embodiment (S600, see FIG. 23). For this reason, only the processing after the positive determination is made in the processing of S612 will be described below.

  If it is determined in the process of S612 that the “big hit game” end condition has been satisfied (S612; YES), after the “big hit game flag” is released (set to OFF) (S620), the state at the time of occurrence of the big hit is acquired. (S622). In the process of S622, the jackpot probability at the time of occurrence of the jackpot, information for specifying the type of special symbol that has been variably displayed when the jackpot is generated, and the like are acquired. Then, after performing the process of setting (setting ON) the limited frequency setting flag (S624), the process of setting “120” to the limited frequency counter and the process of setting the above-mentioned “N value” are performed ( S625). Here, the “N value” is a numerical value indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the second gaming state as described above, but the information obtained in the process of S622 (the jackpot probability and the fluctuation when the jackpot occurs) The table (FIG. 31) for determining the “N value” is selected in consideration of the information indicating the type of the special symbol that has been displayed, and random number lottery using the selected table (FIG. 31) is performed. Selected. Then, when the process of S625 is performed, after performing the process of setting the probability variation flag (set to ON) (S628) and the process of setting “120” to the probability variation counter (S635), the big hit game process (S600) Exit.

  According to the gaming machine of the third embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. That is, in the third embodiment, the number of special symbols that can be changed in the second gaming state is displayed with the probability of jackpot when the jackpot is generated and the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed when the jackpot is generated (the first symbol). Since it sets based on a special symbol and a 2nd special symbol), game nature can be expanded further. This point will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 31 and FIG. 34. When the big hit probability is low, the game ball is launched toward the right region 11R, and the big hit (the so-called "" Even if the first hit ") occurs, the gaming state is not set to the second gaming state after the end of the big hit game {see FIG. 34 (a)}. It cannot be executed. In other words, when the big hit probability is low, if the player hits the right and generates a big hit (first hit) based on the second start winning, the gaming state will not be set to the second gaming state, so it is not a good idea. .

  On the other hand, when the big hit probability is high, generating a big hit based on the second start winning is larger than the “N value” (“60 times”) than generating the big hit based on the first starting win. Or “90 times”) is likely to be set {see FIG. 34 (c) and (d)}. For this reason, when the jackpot probability is high, it is more advantageous for the player to generate a jackpot based on the second start winning than to generate a jackpot based on the first starting winning. Here, in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, when a big hit (initial hit) is generated when the big hit probability is low, a value of “120” is set in the limited frequency counter after the big hit game ends. Then, if a big hit is generated based on the second start winning in a state where a positive value is set in the limited frequency counter after this big hit (initial hit), a result advantageous to the player is obtained. Thus, before and after the first win, the advantage when generating a big hit based on the first start win and the advantage when generating a big win based on the second start win are reversed.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is limited to the description for specifying the present invention in the scope of the claims unless departing from the scope of the present invention. However, it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, and to the extent that a person skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  That is, in each embodiment, the random number value for determination acquired based on the first start prize and the random number value for determination acquired based on the second start prize are processed in the order in which the random number values for determination are stored (start An example of processing in the order in which a prize is generated is illustrated. However, a determination random number value (hereinafter referred to as the former) acquired based on the first start prize and a determination random value (hereinafter referred to as the latter) acquired based on the second start prize are stored. Under such circumstances, a mode in which the former is preferentially processed and a mode in which the latter is preferentially processed can be exemplified.

  In addition, based on the big hit symbol determined when the big hit occurs as in Modification 2 of FIG. 35, the predetermined number of times (the count value of the limited frequency counter for starting the second gaming state) is set to a predetermined number of times. It may be set to any one of them. For example, if the result of the winning / non-winning determination (first winning / non-winning determination, second winning / non-winning determination) is a big hit, the big hit symbol is “big hit symbol P”, “big hit symbol Q”, “big hit symbol R” by random lottery (allocation lottery) "Or" hit symbol S ". In this case, when the big hit game based on the fact that the “big hit symbol P” is stopped and displayed, the count value of the limited frequency counter at the start of the special symbol variable display is “300 to 51” (the big hit symbol After the game ends, during the first to 250th special symbol variation display), the “first gaming state” is executed, and when the count value becomes “50”, the count value becomes “zero”. The “second game state” is executed (while the 251st to 300th special symbol variation display is performed after the big hit game ends). Further, when the big hit game based on the fact that the “big hit symbol Q” is stopped and displayed, the count value of the limited frequency counter at the start of the special symbol variable display is “300 to 76” (the big hit game ends) After that, during the first to 225th special symbol variation display, the “first gaming state” is executed. When the count value becomes “75”, the count value becomes “zero” (big hit) After the game ends, the “second game state” is executed while the 226th to 300th special symbol variation display is performed. Further, when the big hit game based on the fact that the “big hit symbol R” is stopped and displayed, the count value of the limited frequency counter at the start of the special symbol variable display is “300 to 101” (the big hit game ends) After that, during the first to 200th special symbol variation display, the “first gaming state” is executed. When the count value reaches “100”, the count value becomes “zero” (big hit) After the game ends, the “second gaming state” is executed while the 201-300th special symbol variation display is performed. Further, when the big hit game based on the fact that the “big hit symbol S” is stopped and displayed, the count value of the limited frequency counter at the start of the special symbol variation display is “300 to 151” (the big hit game ends) (After the first to 150th special symbol variation display is performed), the “first gaming state” is executed. When the count value becomes “150”, the “first game state” is increased until the count value becomes “zero”. "2 gaming state" is executed.

  In the second modification, the “predetermined number” can be determined from a plurality of types of times, and the start timing of the second gaming state and the duration (N value) of the second gaming state can be diversified. More diverse gameplay can be realized. In this case, if the duration (N value) of the second gaming state is set to be long, the period during which the small hit game can be executed intensively becomes longer, so that the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, as in Modification 3 of FIG. 36, a plurality of predetermined initial values to be set in the limited frequency counter when the limited frequency flag is set (ON setting) based on the big hit symbol determined when the big hit occurs. It may be determined from among the species. This also makes it possible to determine the predetermined number of times (the count value of the limited frequency counter for starting the second gaming state) as one of a plurality of types of times. For example, in the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / no-go determination, second hit / no-go determination) is a big hit, the big hit symbol is “big hit symbol V”, “big hit symbol W”, “big hit symbol X” by random lottery (distribution lottery). ”Or“ Big hit symbol Y ”. In this case, when the big hit game based on the fact that the “big hit symbol V” is stopped and displayed, the initial value “150” is displayed in the limited frequency counter, and the big hit based on the fact that the “big hit symbol W” is stopped and displayed. When the game is ended, the initial value “200” is displayed in the limited frequency counter, and when the big hit game based on the fact that the “big hit symbol X” is stopped is displayed, the initial value “250” is set in the limited frequency counter. When the big hit game based on the fact that the “big hit symbol Y” is stopped and displayed, the initial value “300” is set to the limited frequency counter. In any case, the first gaming state is executed when the count value of the limited frequency counter at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol is “initial value to 51”, and the count value of the limited frequency counter is set to “50”. Then, the “second gaming state” is executed until the count value becomes “zero” (when the count value of the limited frequency counter is “50 to 1”). When the count value becomes “zero”, the “first gaming state” is executed. Also in the third modification example, the “predetermined number of times (the number of times of variable display executed before starting the second gaming state after the big hit)” is determined from a plurality of types of times, and the start timing of the second gaming state is diversified Since it can be achieved, more diverse game play can be realized.

  In Modification 3, in addition to the jackpot symbol, the predetermined number of times is determined based on the type of the special symbol that was variably displayed when the jackpot was generated (whether it was the first special symbol or the second special symbol). You may decide.

  In each embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the big hit game ends, the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON), the first gaming state is executed, and the count value of the limited frequency counter is An example is given in which the gaming state is set to the second gaming state when the predetermined value (“50”) is reached, and the gaming state is returned to the first gaming state when the count value of the limited frequency counter becomes “zero”. In other words, the mode in which the gaming state is once shifted from the first gaming state to the second gaming state and the gaming state is returned to the first gaming state when the count value of the limited frequency counter becomes “zero” is exemplified. The setting mode is not limited to this. For example, as in Modification 4 shown in FIG. 37 (b), when the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON), the first gaming state and the second gaming state are set repeatedly. Also good. That is, while the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON), the period for entering the second gaming state may be provided at least once, or the period for entering the second gaming state may be subdivided.

  Further, as in Modification 5 shown in FIG. 37 (c) and Modification 6 shown in FIG. 37 (d), the game state immediately after the big hit game is ended is not changed to the first game state, and the second game state. May be set. In this case, as shown in the modified example 5, while the limited frequency setting flag is set (set to ON), the gaming state may be set to the first gaming state when the second gaming state is ended, As shown in the sixth modification, the second gaming state may be continued until the count value of the limited frequency counter becomes “zero”. In the fifth modification example, when the gaming state is set to the first gaming state after the gaming state is set to the second gaming state and then the predetermined symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times, the setting is made. The first gaming state may be continued until the count value becomes “zero”, or the gaming state may be set to the second gaming state again before the count value becomes “zero”.

  Further, in each of the embodiments, the aspect in which the effect display device 27 is configured by a liquid crystal display device has been exemplified. However, FIG. 38 shows a “display device using a rotating drum (hereinafter referred to as a drum-type display device 27G)”, FIG. "Display device 27H using 7-segment LED" shown in (a), "Display device configured by arranging dots composed of LEDs in a matrix (dot matrix LED display device 27I)" shown in Fig. 39 (b) The effect display device 27 may be configured by other types of display devices.

  Here, as the drum type display device 27G, a plurality of rotating drums 27L, 27M, and 27R having a substantially horizontal rotating shaft, a motor (for example, a stepping motor) provided for each of the rotating drums 27L, 27M, and 27R, And a backlight 27B arranged in a non-rotatable state inside the rotary drums 27L, 27M, 27R. In addition, the outer peripheries of the individual rotating drums 27L, 27M, and 27R are displayed so that arithmetic numbers “1” to “9” circulate around the perimeter (around the rotation axis). Then, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the symbol variation start command, the result of the determination of whether or not it is executed in the main control unit 200A is changed to the received symbol variation start command (variation pattern designation command or special symbol stop information designation). Based on the command, etc.) and an effect pattern using the rotary drums 27L, 27M, 27R is set. In addition, a stop symbol for stopping and displaying the rotary drums 27L, 27M, and 27R is set. Then, the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 drives the motor to start the rotation of the rotating drums 27L, 27M, and 27R.

  The rotational positions of the rotating drums 27L, 27M, and 27R that have started rotating are grasped by the drum sensors provided in the respective rotating drums, and the number of rotations required to stop at the “set symbol” is calculated from the remaining rotating time. The rotational speeds of the rotary drums 27L, 27M, and 27L are reduced. When it is determined that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200A has been received, the received symbol stop command is transferred to the effect display control unit 222A, and the effect symbol display on the effect display device 27 is stopped. The variation production is ended. At this time, if a big hit symbol (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is displayed on the effective line L1 virtually set on the rotary drums 27L, 27M, 27L, the big hit is reduced on the effective line L1. When a winning symbol (for example, “1, 2, 3”) is displayed, a small hit is displayed. When a winning symbol (for example, “5, 2, 3”) is displayed on the effective line L1, Occur.

  Further, the display device 27H of FIG. 39A is configured by arranging a plurality of 7-segment display bodies 27S, 27T, and 27U in the horizontal direction. Then, any one of “drum type display device G” shown in FIG. 38, “display device 27H using 7-segment LED” shown in FIG. 39A, and “dot matrix LED display device 27I” shown in FIG. The right-handed instruction LED 27V and the left-handed instruction LED 27W are provided around the display portion (the portion where the effect symbol is displayed). The left-handed instruction LED 27W is turned on. In the case where left-handed is to be performed, the left-handed instruction LED 27W is turned on, and the right-handed instruction LED 27V is turned on. In the drum type display device, the backlight 27B may be composed of a full-color LED, and a right-handed or left-handed instruction may be given according to the emission color of the full-color LED. As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, when using a display device other than the liquid crystal display device (a display device that can be easily reduced in size as compared with the liquid crystal display device), the free space of the game board 10 can be expanded. It is easy to arrange a large movable accessory on the game board 10.

  Further, even if the second start winning is generated while the second special symbol is variably displayed, the determination random number value based on the second starting winning may not be stored. Thereby, when it is in a state where it is not desirable to enter a game ball into the 2nd starting opening 17b (when a game state is in the 1st game state), it can control that a player dares to strike right. In each embodiment, when the gaming state is the first gaming state, the average variation time of the second special symbol is set to “200 seconds”, and the random number value for determination based on the second starting prize is processed. Although the player is prevented from making a right strike by lowering, the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol when the player is in the first gaming state is longer (for example, 1 hour or 2 hours). Etc.). In this case, it is possible to more reliably prevent the “right-handed” from being performed at the time to be left-handed (first game state). In this case, if the player makes a “right strike” at the time when the player should make a left turn (the first game state), the change display of the second special symbol once is completed for a considerable time (for example, 1 hour or 2 hours). For this reason, the game is stagnated for a long time, and the player realizes that “right-handed” cannot be performed at random.

  In the first embodiment, an example of performing “left-handed display” or “right-handed display” in accordance with the gaming state is illustrated, and in the second embodiment, an embodiment of performing only “right-handed display” is illustrated. In one of the first game state and the second game state, the game ball firing mode and the game state at that time may be notified. Moreover, the mode of notifying the game ball launch mode and the game state at that time is not limited to display, and may be voice, vibration, or the like, or may be two or more of display, voice, and vibration. . Further, in the case of notification by display, as shown in each embodiment, a mode of displaying by “arrows”, a mode of notification by lighting or flashing of a light emitting body such as an LED, and the background color of a display unit (display screen 27a, etc.) An example of notification based on the difference is also possible. Further, in addition to the voice “Please make a left strike” and the voice “Please make a right strike” as sound notifications, a mode in which different sound effects (music) are output according to the game state (game ball launch mode). Etc. can be illustrated.

  In each embodiment, when the gaming state is set to the second gaming state, the mode in which the second gaming state is set (right-handed display) is continuously illustrated. However, these notifications are continued. An embodiment not performed automatically can also be exemplified. For example, the state notification may be performed at the timing when the state is switched between the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the notification may not be performed during other periods.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention may include warning means for issuing a warning when the player performs a handle operation that does not match the gaming state. For example, when a right strike is made when the gaming state is set to the first gaming state, a warning display such as “Reduce the amount of operation of the handle” or “Left strike” is displayed on the effect display device 27. Or a warning sound such as “Reduce the amount of operation of the handle” or “Left-handed” may be output from the speakers SP1 to SP4. In addition, when the game state is set to the second game state, if left-handed is made, warning display such as “increase the amount of operation of the handle”, “right-handed” or the like is displayed on the effect display device 27. Or a warning sound such as “Please increase the amount of operation of the steering wheel” or “Right-handed” may be output from the speakers SP1 to SP4. Here, as described above, “left-handed” is realized when the rotation amount of the firing handle 9 in the right rotation direction is reduced, and “right-handed” is realized when the rotation amount in the right rotation direction is increased. For this reason, it can be determined that “left-handed” is performed when the amount of rotation of the firing handle 9 in the clockwise direction (clockwise amount of rotation) is equal to or less than a predetermined amount. Can be determined. Then, based on the result of this determination and the current gaming state, it can be determined whether or not to display a warning, or whether or not to sound a warning sound.

  In each embodiment, when the first special symbol (identification information) or the second special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (specific mode), the mode of starting the jackpot game (specific game) is illustrated. However, if the first special symbol (identification information) or the second special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (specific mode), and a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the jackpot game (specific game) starts. It is good also as an aspect made. For example, a gaming machine in which a big hit game is started by a game ball passing through a start gate provided in the game area after a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. That is, “the specific game can be executed based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner” means that “the execution condition (start condition) of the specific game is just by displaying the identification information in a specific manner. Those that are “satisfied” and “satisfaction conditions (starting conditions) for a specific game are satisfied when other conditions are satisfied in addition to the identification information being displayed in a specific manner” are included.

  Further, the third embodiment can be applied to a probability change machine (guarantee machine) that is substantially guaranteed to obtain the next big hit. In this case, whether or not to end the high probability state (whether or not to continue) every time a big hit (usually big hit) that will not operate the probability variation means after the end of the big hit game is provided There may be provided a function (falling lottery). Further, in some probability changing machines, the probability of hitting after a big hit game is set to a high probability based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31a passes a specific area during the execution of the big hit game. The third embodiment can also be applied to the gaming machine.

  Further, in each of the embodiments and the modified examples, the single winning device 31 (big winning port 31a) is provided in the right region 11R (below the second starting port 17b) of the game area 11. It is also possible to provide a plurality of 31 (large winning award 31a). For example, in the right area 11R of the game area 11, two large winning devices (large winning holes) are arranged in the vertical direction below the second start opening 17b, and a big winning opening that is opened in the big hit game and It may be different from the big prize opening opened in the small hit game. Moreover, as another form which arrange | positions two large winning devices (large winning opening), one large winning device (large winning opening) out of two is arrange | positioned under the 1st starting port 17a, and the other A form in which the grand prize winning device (large prize winning opening) is arranged below the second start opening 17b, and the two big prize winning devices (large winning prize opening) are vertically below (vertical direction) or left and right below the first starting opening 17a. The form etc. which are arranged in a direction (horizontal direction) can be illustrated. In this way, when a plurality of large winning devices (large winning ports) are provided, at least the large winning port that is opened by the small hit game is the gaming area 11 in order to realize the same gaming characteristics as the above-described embodiments and modifications. It is desirable to use a big winning opening that allows only game balls flowing down the right region 11R of the player to enter the game.

  Further, in each of the embodiments and the modified examples, the variable start port as the entrance for the normal electric accessory, the normal symbol, and the normal symbol operation gate are not provided, but the variable start port, the normal symbol, and the normal symbol operation are provided. It can also be set as the structure provided with a gate. In this case, the normal symbol is variably displayed based on the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit state, the variable start port is opened in a predetermined opening time. Can be. Then, based on the fact that a game ball enters the variable start port and the game ball is detected by the variable start port switch, the first special symbol or the second special symbol may start to display a variation. it can.

  In the configuration including the variable start port, the normal symbol, and the normal symbol operation gate, any one of at least the first open time and the second open time longer than the first open time may be used as the open time of the variable start port. Can be set. An opening extension function is provided that makes the setting possibility (selectability) of the second opening time higher than the setting possibility (selectability) of the first opening time, and a predetermined opening extension function operating condition is satisfied. Based on this, the open extension function can be activated. When the open extension function is activated, the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start port is higher than when the open extension function is not activated, and it is special based on the game ball entering the variable start port. The execution frequency of the variable display of the symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is also increased (high frequency state). In addition, as for the open extension function operation condition, if there are multiple types of jackpots, whether or not the open extension function can be activated can be set based on the type of jackpots. The operation can be started based on the end of the big hit game. In addition, after the activation of the opening extension function is performed, a special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), whereby the operation of the opening extension function can be terminated. Further, the opening extension function can be provided in a gaming machine having the above-described probability variation function. In this case, the open extension function can be operated together with the probability change function, the open extension function can be operated without operating the probability change function, or the probability change function can be operated without operating the open extension function. .

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start) provided on the game board are used. Games that give the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the entry of game balls into the mouth, the second start opening, the big prize opening, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to the machine 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that gives a gaming profit (game value) in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. it can. As such a type of gaming machine, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the winning ball is given to the main control unit or the payout By storing it in the RAM of the control unit, it is possible to exemplify a gaming machine that gives a game profit (game value) to a player. In this case, 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. In this type of game machine (so-called enclosed game machine), for example, every time a game ball enters a winning opening, for example, data indicating a prize ball amount determined for each winning opening is stored. Thus, the game value as a result of the game can be given to the player.

  The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

1; gaming machine,
17a; first start port,
17b; second starting port,
31a; Large winning entrance (variable entrance),
200; main control unit (first specific game execution means, second specific game execution means, game state setting means, counting means).

Claims (5)

First specific game execution means for performing a first specific game that opens the variable entrance at a predetermined opening time based on the fact that the identification information that is variably displayed when the predetermined condition is satisfied is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode. When,
Based on the fact that the identification information variably displayed due to the establishment of the predetermined condition is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode, the second specific game is performed in which the variable entrance is opened in a shorter opening time than the first specific game. A second specific game execution means;
With
As the identification information, first identification information that is variably displayed until a predetermined variation time elapses based on a game ball entering the first start opening, and a predetermined ball based on the game ball entering the second start opening. A game machine provided with second identification information for variably displaying until the lapse of the lapse of time,
The first gaming state in which the average variation time of the second identification information is longer than the average variation time of the first identification information, and the average variation time of the second identification information is longer than the average variation time of the first identification information. A game state setting means capable of setting the second game state to be shortened;
The probability that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode is higher than the probability that the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming state setting means sets the second gaming state based on the fact that the number of times the identification information is changed in the first gaming state.   2. The game state setting unit according to claim 1, wherein the game state setting unit sets the first game state based on the fact that the number of times of display of the identification information is a predetermined number in the second game state. Gaming machine.   The game state setting means sets the first game state based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode in the second game state. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.   The first start port is provided at a portion where a game ball flowing down the first region on the game board surface can enter, and the second start port receives a game ball flowing down the second region on the game board surface. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is provided at a portion where a ball is possible.   The amount of prize balls awarded based on a game ball entering the second start opening is smaller than a prize ball awarded based on a game ball entering the first start opening. Item 5. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 4.

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