JP2020014754A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest given to a player.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: winning/losing determination means for performing winning/losing determination on the basis of entry of game balls into a start pocket; jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when winning/losing determination results in a jackpot; privilege game state setting means for setting a game state after completion of a jackpot game to a privilege game state more advantageous to a player than a normal state; and privilege game period determination means for determining a privilege game period from start to end of a privilege game state. The privilege game period determination means sets a privilege game period in a next privilege game state to be set when a jackpot result as a result of winning/losing determination during a privilege game period to a period not exceeding a privilege game period in a current privilege game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine having a so-called number cutting probability changing function in which a gaming state shifts when the total number of times of change of a special symbol reaches ST times.

JP 2014-161643 A

  In a gaming machine provided with a function of changing the number of times, there is a demand for improving the amusement given to a player.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving amusement given to a player.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the hit determination unit performs a hit determination based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and a jackpot game execution that executes a jackpot game when the hit determination determines a jackpot. Means, a bonus game state setting means for setting the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game to a bonus gaming state more advantageous to the player than a normal state, and from the start to the end of the setting of the bonus gaming state. A bonus game period determining means for determining the bonus game period of the bonus game period, wherein the bonus game period determination means determines the bonus in the next bonus game state to be determined when a jackpot is determined in the determination of success or failure in the bonus game period. The game period is a period that does not exceed the privilege game period in the current privilege game state.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the privilege gaming state is a high-probability state in which the probability of a big hit in the hit / fail determination is set higher than the normal state.

  A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, further comprising symbol display means for performing symbol variation display and fixed display in accordance with the result of the determination as to whether or not the bonus game period has occurred. The determining means determines, as the privilege game period, the number of times the symbol is changed from the start of the setting of the privilege game state to the end thereof.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, if a jackpot is determined in the award / non-permission judgment in the privilege gaming state, the next privilege gaming period set after the jackpot game executed in accordance with the jackpot is The period shall not exceed the award game period. Therefore, in the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the state in which the jackpot is continuously determined in the award / failure determination in the privilege gaming state from being unnecessarily prolonged. Then, the gaming machine can excite the player with respect to the degree of expectation that the bonus gaming state is continued by the bonus gaming period determined by the bonus gaming period determining means, so that it is possible to improve the interest given to the player. .

  According to the gaming machine described in claim 2, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the high probability state. On the other hand, the gaming machine can prevent the state in which the jackpot is determined in the high-probability state in succession from being unnecessarily prolonged, so that the player is excited about the degree of expectation that the privilege game state is continued. be able to.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, the number of symbol changes performed from the start of the setting of the privilege gaming state to the end thereof is the privilege gaming period. Therefore, in the gaming machine, it is possible to reliably prevent the state in which the big hit is determined in the award / failure determination in the privilege gaming state from being unnecessarily prolonged.

It is a front view of a game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing the electric composition of a game machine. It is a figure showing a big hit type table. It is a figure showing the big hit type selection table A. It is a figure showing the big hit type selection table B. It is a figure showing the big hit type selection table C. It is a figure showing the big hit type selection table D. It is a figure showing the big hit type selection table E. It is a figure showing the big hit type selection table F. This is an example of a definite display of a pseudo effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device when a probability change jackpot is determined in the success / failure determination in the normal state. This is an example of the ST number notification effect displayed on the effect symbol display device when a probability change jackpot is determined in the hit / fail determination in the normal state, and shows a state before the operation of the game button is performed. This is an example of the ST-number notification effect displayed on the effect symbol display device when a probability change jackpot is determined in the success / failure determination in the normal state, and illustrates a state after a game button is operated. It is an example of the fluctuating display of the pseudo effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device in the high probability state shifted after the jackpot game at the probability change jackpot b. This is an example of the ST-number notification effect displayed on the effect symbol display device when a probability change hit in the high probability state shifted to after the jackpot game at the probability change jackpot b is an example of the ST symbol notification effect, and a game button is operated. Shows the previous state. In the case of a jackpot in the high probability state shifted to after the jackpot game in the probability change jackpot b, it is an example of the ST number notification effect displayed on the effect symbol display device when the jackpot is determined, and the game button was operated. Show the later state. It is an example of the fluctuating display of the pseudo effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device in the high probability state shifted after the jackpot game in the probability change jackpot c. This is an example of the ST-number notification effect displayed on the effect symbol display device when a hit is determined in the high-probability state shifted after the jackpot game at the probability change jackpot c, before the operation of the game button. The state of is shown. In the case of a jackpot in the high probability state shifted after the jackpot game in the probability change jackpot c, it is an example of the ST number notification effect displayed on the effect symbol display device, the game button was operated Show the later state. It is an example of a definite display of a pseudo effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device when a probability variable jackpot is determined in the high-probability state shifted after the jackpot game in the probability variable jackpot e. This is an example of the ST-number notification effect displayed on the effect symbol display device when a probability change jackpot is determined in the high-probability state shifted after the jackpot game in the probability change jackpot e. This is an example of the high-probability state end notification effect displayed on the effect symbol display device when the high-probability state ends in the high-probability state shifted after the jackpot game with the probability change big hit e. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine executed by a main control device. It is a flowchart showing a winning confirmation process executed in the main routine. 9 is a flowchart 1 showing a hit / fail determination process executed in the main routine. 9 is a flowchart 2 showing a hit / fail judgment process executed in the main routine. 11 is a flowchart 3 showing a hit / fail judgment process executed in the main routine. 9 is a flowchart 4 showing a hit / fail judgment process executed in the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot type determination processing performed in a hit determination processing. It is the flowchart 1 which shows the special game processing which is executed in the success / failure judgment processing. It is the flowchart 2 which shows the special game processing which is executed in the success / failure judgment processing. It is a flowchart 3 which shows the special game processing executed in the success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart 4 which shows the special game processing executed in the success / failure determination processing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments to which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an external configuration of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 holds each component of the configuration by an outer frame 2 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 2 is provided with a front frame 3 and an inner frame 4 (see FIG. 3) connected via hinges 11 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 4 are closed and locked to the outer frame 2 by a cylinder lock 12. The inner frame 4 is opened by inserting a predetermined key into the cylinder lock 12 and operating the key clockwise, while being closed by operating the key counterclockwise.

  A glass plate 31 is fitted into the front frame 3, and a game board 5 (see FIG. 2) detachably held by the inner frame 4 is provided behind the glass plate 31. Speakers 32 for outputting game sounds are provided at the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 3. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 33 which emit light in accordance with a game state and LEDs for notifying a game abnormality.

  An upper plate 34 and a lower plate 35 are formed integrally with the lower half of the front frame 3. The upper plate 34 is awarded prize balls that have entered the various winning ports provided in the game board 5, and the lower plate 35 receives prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 34. Then, the player moves the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 35 to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating a ball release lever (not shown) provided in the lower plate 35. be able to.

  A firing handle 36 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 35. When the firing handle 36 is operated clockwise, the game balls supplied from the upper plate 34 are fired toward the game area 50 (see FIG. 2). Further, a game button 37 operable by a player and a jog dial 38 provided to surround the outer periphery of the game button 37 are provided at a central position of the upper plate 34.

  The gaming machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a CR unit 70 for reading and writing a prepaid card is provided at a position adjacent to the left side of the gaming machine 1. On the right side of the upper plate 34, a lending button 71, a settlement button 72, and a balance display 73 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 50 surrounded by an outer rail 51 and an inner rail 52 is formed on the game board 5, and a large center case 53 is provided at the center of the game area 50. Be attached. In the center of the center case 53, an LCD panel of the effect design display device 54 is provided, and around the LCD panel, a warp port, a warp gutter (game ball passage), a stage, and the like are provided similarly to the known center case. Can be Further, on the left side of the center case 53, a general-purpose starting port 55 is provided. The general-purpose starting port 55 is a gate through which a game ball can pass, and when a game ball passes through the general-purpose starting opening 55, a determination of the correctness of the normal symbol is performed.

  Further, a first special figure starting port 56 that opens upward is provided at a central lower position in the left-right direction of the center case 53. The first special figure starting port 56 is a starting port in which game balls can always enter, and the gaming machine 1 uses the first special symbol ( (Hereinafter referred to as “first special map”). Specifically, when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 56, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are stored as a hold storage of the first special figure. It should be noted that the upper limit of the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is four.

  Further, below the first special figure starting port 56, there are provided a general purpose electric appliance 57 and a second special figure starting port 58. The general electric part 57 is an openable and closable electric part. When the general electric part 57 is closed, game balls cannot enter the second special figure starting port 58. On the other hand, if a hit is made in the determination of the correctness of the ordinary symbol, the general-purpose electric thing 57 is opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball can enter the second special figure starting port 58. Then, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not a second special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “second special figure”) is hit based on the entry of a game ball into the second special figure starting port 58. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 58, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are stored as the hold storage of the second special figure. The upper limit of the number of reserved storages in the second special map is four.

  In addition, below the second special figure starting port 58, there is provided a special winning opening 59 which is a special winning device which is opened and closed by the opening and closing plate at the time of the big hit game, and the lower the left side of the game area 50, the winning rate changes. A plurality of normal winning ports 60 which are not winning ports are provided. At the lowermost part of the game area 50, an out port 61 for taking in game balls that have not entered the above-mentioned various starting ports and various winning ports and discharging the game balls from the game area 50 to the back side of the game board 5. Is provided.

  At the lower right corner of the gaming board 5, a first special figure display device 62A for performing a variable display and a fixed display of the first special figure, a second special figure display device 62B for performing a variable display and a fixed display of the second special figure, Ordinary symbol display device 62C for performing the variable display and confirmation display of the ordinary symbol, first special figure reserved number display device 63A for displaying the reserved number of the first special figure, second for displaying the reserved number of the second special figure A special figure reserved number display device 63B and a general figure reserved number display device 63C for displaying the reserved number of ordinary symbols are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 4 is provided with a ball tank 41, a tank rail 42 and a payout unit 43, and the payout unit 43 is provided with a payout device (not shown) for paying out game balls. Game balls are stored in the ball tank 41, and when the game balls enter various winning holes provided in the game board 5, the payout device pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) from the ball tank 41. The paid out game balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 via the tank rail 42. The payout device also pays out a ball to be lent based on an operation on the rent button 71. It should be noted that an external connection terminal plate 161 for transmitting a signal indicating a game state or a game result to the hall computer HC (see FIG. 4) is provided on the right side of the ball tank 41.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a main control device 100, a payout control device 110, a sub-integrated control device 120, an effect symbol control device 130, a launch control device 140 (see FIG. 4), and a power supply board 150 are provided. The main control device 100, the sub integrated control device 120, and the effect symbol control device 130 are provided on the game board 5, while the payout control device 110, the firing control device 140, and the power supply board 150 are provided on the inner frame 4. The firing control device 140 is provided below the power supply board 150 shown in FIG.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, illustration of a so-called relay board that merely relays a signal, a power supply board 150 (see FIG. 3), and the like are omitted. Each of the main control device 100, the payout control device 110, the sub integrated control device 120, and the effect symbol control device 130 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. Each CPU starts a program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on a ROM based on an interrupt signal of a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and executes various controls. The RAM of main controller 100 is provided with a random number counter for extracting various random numbers. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the launch control device 140 is not provided with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, but the launch control device 140 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the electric configuration of the gaming machine 1 is mainly configured by a main control device 100 that mainly controls a game. The main controller 100 is electrically connected to the hall computer HC of the amusement shop via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162 and the external connection terminal plate 161. The output signal from the main controller 100 is output to a test signal terminal, and a signal for managing symbol fluctuations and jackpots is transmitted to the hall computer via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162 and the external connection terminal plate 161. Sent to HC.

  The main controller 100 also includes a front frame opening SW 201 for detecting whether or not the front frame 3 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162, and an inner frame 4 (FIG. 3). (See FIG. 2) is connected. The front frame opening SW 201 and the inner frame opening SW 202 output respective detection signals to the main controller 100.

  In addition, the main control device 100 has a first starting port SW203 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting port 56 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 163, a second special figure starting port. The second starting port SW204 for detecting a ball entering the ball 58 (see FIG. 2), the general starting port SW205 for detecting a ball entering the general figure starting port 55 (see FIG. 2), and the normal winning port 60 (see FIG. 2). ) Are connected, and a count SW 207 for counting the number of balls entering the special winning opening 59 (see FIG. 2) is connected. The first starting port SW 203, the second starting port SW 204, the general-purpose starting port SW 205, the normal winning port SW 206, and the count SW 207 output respective detection signals to the main control device 100.

  Further, the main control device 100 drives the special winning opening solenoid 208 via the game board relay terminal plate 163 to control the opening and closing of the special winning opening 59 (see FIG. 2), and also drives the common electric thing solenoid 209. Then, the opening / closing control of the general electric part 57 (see FIG. 2) is performed.

  In addition, the main control device 100 operates in accordance with the installed programs, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs the generated commands to the payout control device 110 and the sub-integrated control device 120. Further, the main control device 100 includes a first special figure display device 62A, a first special figure reserved number display device 63A, a second special figure display device 62B, and a second special figure display device 62A, which are connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 164. The lighting of the figure reservation number display device 63B, the ordinary symbol display device 62C, and the general figure reservation number display device 63C is controlled.

  The payout control device 110 is connected to the main control device 100 so as to enable two-way communication. The ball-out SW 211 that detects that the ball tank 41 (see FIG. 3) is empty is connected to the payout control device 110 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162. When detecting that the ball tank 41 (see FIG. 3) has become empty, the ball cut SW 211 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 110.

  The payout control device 110 is connected via a payout relay terminal plate 165 to a payout motor 111 for paying out game balls and a payout SW 212 for detecting that game balls have been paid out. The payout control device 110 drives the payout motor 111 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 100 to pay out game balls. When the payout SW 212 detects that the game balls have been paid out, the payout control device 110 outputs a detection signal. Output to the payout control device 110. Further, a full SW 213 that detects that the lower plate 35 has become full is connected to the payout control device 110. When the full SW 213 detects that the lower tray 35 has become full, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 110.

  When the present invention is applied to an enclosed game machine or the like that plays a game by circulating a game ball enclosed in the machine, the main controller 100 sends out the payout control device 110 (in the case of the enclosed game machine, the payout of the game ball is performed). Is not performed, it is preferable to call the frame control device). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be fraudulent.

  Further, the payout control device 110 is connected to the CR unit 70 and the settlement display device 112 via a CR unit terminal plate 166 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement rental display device 112 is connected with a ball rental SW 214 and a settlement SW 215 operated by a player. The ball lending SW 214 is a switch operated when a player requests lending of a game ball, and the settlement SW 215 is a switch operated when a player requests settlement.

  When detecting operation by the player, the ball lending SW 214 outputs a lending request operation signal. The lending request signal output from the ball lending SW 214 is input to the CR unit 70 via the settlement display device 112, and the lending request signal is transmitted from the CR unit 70 to the payout control device 110. When receiving the lending request signal from the CR unit 70, the payout control device 110 drives the payout motor 111 to pay out the game balls and controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 70. When the operation by the player is detected, the settlement SW 215 outputs an operation signal of a settlement request. The settlement request signal output by the settlement SW 215 is input to the CR unit 70 via the settlement display device 112. The CR unit 70 manages the balance and balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 70 according to the settlement request signal. Controls display.

  The sub-integrated control device 120 is connected to the main control device 100 via the effect relay terminal board 167, and enables communication from the main control device 100 to the sub-integrated control device 120. A button operation detection SW 221 for detecting operation of the game button 37 (see FIG. 1) and a jog dial operation signal SW 222 for detecting operation of the jog dial 38 (see FIG. 1) are connected to the sub integrated control device 120. The button operation detection SW 221 and the jog dial 38 input respective detection signals to the sub integrated control device 120.

  The sub-integrated control device 120 controls the sound output by driving the speaker 32, and controls the turning on and off of various LEDs and lamps including the frame side decorative lamp 33. Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 is provided with a volume control SW 121 for controlling the volume output from the speaker 32. The sub integrated control device 120 controls the volume output from the speaker 32 based on the operation signal input from the volume adjustment SW 121.

  The effect symbol control device 130 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 120 so as to enable two-way communication. The sub-integrated control device 120 transmits to the effect design control device 130 a command relating to a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a display mode of a pseudo symbol for a special figure. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 130 displays a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the command sent from the sub integrated control device 120 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 54.

  The launch control device 140 is connected to the payout control device 110 and enables communication from the payout control device 110 to the launch control device 140. The launch control device 140 controls the launch motor 141 based on a command sent from the main control device 100 via the payout control device 110 and a rotation signal of the launch handle 36 to launch and stop launching the game ball.

  Further, the firing control device 140 is connected to a firing stop SW 241 provided on the firing handle 36 and a touch SW 242 for detecting that a player is in contact with the firing handle 36. The touch SW 242 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 140 when detecting the contact of the firing handle 36 by the player. Then, when a detection signal is input from the touch SW 242, the launch control device 140 launches a game ball. On the other hand, the firing stop SW 241 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 140 when an operation is performed by the player. Then, when a detection signal is input from the firing stop SW 241, the firing control device 140 stops firing game balls even when a detection signal is input from the touch SW 242.

  The power supply board 150 generates backup power by a backup power generation circuit having a capacitor, and the backup power is supplied to the RAM of the main control device 100. Therefore, main controller 100 can back up the RAM. That is, even after the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, the main control device 100 can maintain the contents of the RAM immediately before the power supply is stopped, for example, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1.

  Here, returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described. When a gaming ball enters the general-purpose starting port 55, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the game is valid based on the extracted random number value for the ordinary symbol. As a result, if the result of the win / fail determination is a hit, the gaming machine 1 performs the final display of the win / fail determination on the ordinary symbol display device 62C, opens the common electric 57, and moves to the second special figure starting port 58. Is set in a state in which the game ball can be entered. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the electric utility item 57 are set to 0.6 seconds × 1 time in the normal state and 1.0 seconds × 3 times in the high probability state.

  When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 56, the gaming machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the determination of the first special figure. A predetermined number of the extracted random number values are stored as the reserved storage of the first special map. The gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the game is valid based on the random number value stored and stored, starts changing the design of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 62A, and changes the first special figure on the effect design display device 54 to the first special figure. The symbol fluctuation of the corresponding pseudo effect symbol is started.

  Similarly, when a gaming ball enters the second special figure starting port 58, the gaming machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random number values related to the determination of the second special figure. A predetermined number of the extracted random number values are stored as the reserved storage of the second special map. The gaming machine 1 makes a determination as to whether or not the game is valid based on the random number value of the second special figure stored and stored, and starts changing the design of the second special figure in the second special figure display device 62B. The design change of the pseudo effect design corresponding to the second special figure is started.

  In the following, a description will be given focusing on the symbol variation and the confirmation display of the pseudo effect symbols corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure in the effect symbol display device 54. It should be noted that the gaming machine 1 determines whether the second special figure is correct or not, prior to the first special figure, regardless of the order of entering the first special figure starting port 56 and the second special figure starting port 58. . Specifically, when there is a reserved storage of the first special map, the determination as to whether or not the first special map is valid is made after the change of the second special map is stopped and the state where there is no reserved storage of the second special map. Done.

  When a jackpot is determined in the right or wrong determination of either one of the first special figure and the second special figure, the gaming machine 1 determines the big hit type and the big hit symbol, and the effect symbol display device 54. , A change display and a confirmation display of the big hit symbol are performed, and a big hit game (special game) is started. The gaming machine 1 opens and closes the special winning opening 59 as a jackpot game. Specifically, in the jackpot game, when a predetermined time has elapsed since opening of the special winning opening 59, or a predetermined number (9 in the present embodiment) of game balls entered the special winning opening 59. At this time, a predetermined number of round games are performed in which a series of operations of closing the special winning opening 59 is defined as one round.

  The jackpot type includes a normal jackpot and a probable jackpot. When a normal jackpot occurs, the jackpot symbols of the first special figure and the second special figure become non-probable variable symbols, and the gaming machine 1 shifts to the normal state after the jackpot game with the normal jackpot. On the other hand, in the case of a probability change jackpot, the jackpot symbols of the first special figure and the second special figure become a probability change symbol, and the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state (for the player) after the jackpot game with the probability change jackpot. (Probable change state). The high-probability state is a game state in which the probability of a big hit in the determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is determined to be higher than the normal state (low-probability state). In addition, in the high probability state, the opening time of the general electric 57, which is opened when a normal symbol is hit, is extended as compared with the normal time.

  The RAM of the main control device 100 is provided with a probable change flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (probable change state). This probability change flag is set to “1” when the gaming state is the high probability state, and is set to “0” when the gaming state is the normal state.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a so-called number cut probability changing function, and if the number of times of the change of the special symbol after shifting to the high probability state does not become a big hit before exceeding a predetermined number, the gaming state is the high probability state. To normal state. Hereinafter, the number of times the special symbol changes after the big hit game is referred to as “ST times”. That is, the gaming machine 1 shifts from the high-probability state to the normal state when the number of times the special symbol changes after the game state shifts to the high-probability state exceeds the ST number. The jackpot types include five types of the probability jackpots a to e, each of which has a different number of STs set after the jackpot game ends and shifts to the high-probability state, as the probability jackpots.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the ROM of the main control device 100 stores a jackpot type table 101 indicating the relationship between the jackpot type and the number of STs. Based on the jackpot type table 101, the main control device 100 The number of STs is set accordingly. Specifically, if the jackpot type is “probably variable jackpot a”, the number of STs is set to 100 times. Similarly, if the jackpot type is “probably variable jackpot b”, the number of STs is set to 80, and if the jackpot type is “probable variable jackpot c”, the number of STs is set to 60. If the jackpot type is “probable change jackpot d”, the number of STs is set to 40. If the jackpot type is “probable change jackpot e”, the number of STs is set to 20.

  In the big hit type table 101, ST pattern values assigned to each big hit type are set. The ST pattern value is a numerical value stored in an ST count determination buffer (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control device 100. When the main control device 100 determines that a big hit has occurred, the big hit type table 101 , The ST pattern value corresponding to the jackpot type is stored in the ST count determination buffer.

  With respect to the ST pattern value, the ST pattern value when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” is “0”, and the ST pattern value when the jackpot type is “probable jackpot a” is “1”. is there. Similarly, the ST pattern value when the jackpot type is “probable jackpot b” is “2”, and the ST pattern value when the jackpot type is “probable jackpot c” is “3”. The ST pattern value when the jackpot type is “probable jackpot d” is “4”, and the ST pattern value when the jackpot type is “probable jackpot e” is “5”.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 11, six types of big hit type selection tables A to F are stored in the ROM of the main control device 100. These six types of jackpot type selection tables A to F are tables that are referred to when a jackpot is determined in the determination of success or failure. The main control device 100 selects one big hit type selection table AF from the six big hit type selection tables AF. Then, main controller 100 determines the selected jackpot type selection tables A to F and the jackpot type determination random number, which is one of the random numbers stored as the hold storage of the first special figure or the second special figure. , Determine the jackpot type.

  Here, the procedure for determining the jackpot type will be described with reference to the jackpot type selection tables A to F shown in FIGS. The big hit type selection table A shown in FIG. 6 is a table used when the gaming state is the low probability state.

  According to the jackpot type selection table A shown in FIG. 6, if the random number for jackpot type determination is any of 1 to 120, the jackpot type is usually a jackpot. Similarly, if the jackpot type determining random number is any of 121 to 210, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot a. If the jackpot type determining random number is any of 211 to 255, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot. b. If the jackpot type determining random number is any of 256 to 279, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot c. If the jackpot type determining random number is any of 280 to 294, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot d. If the random number for determining the jackpot type is any one of 295 to 300, the jackpot type is the probable variable jackpot e.

  That is, the probability that the jackpot type is a normal jackpot when the jackpot is determined in the low probability state is 40%. Similarly, when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the low probability state, the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot a is 30%, and the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot b is 15%. The probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot c is 8%, the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot d is 5%, and the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot e is 2%.

  The jackpot type selection table B shown in FIG. 7 is a table used when the jackpot determination in the high-probability state is a probability jackpot and the immediately preceding jackpot type is the probability jackpot a.

  According to the jackpot type selection table B shown in FIG. 7, if the random number for determining the jackpot type is any one of 1 to 60, the jackpot type is the probability-change jackpot a. Similarly, if the jackpot type determining random number is any of 61 to 120, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot b. If the jackpot type determining random number is any of 121 to 180, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot. c. If the jackpot type determining random number is any of 181 to 240, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot d. If the jackpot type determining random number is 241 to 300, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot e. Becomes

  In other words, when the probability of winning is determined in the high probability state, the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot a is 20%, and the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot a is 20%. The probability of the jackpot b is 20%. Similarly, the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot c is 20%, the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot d is 20%, and the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot e is 20%. . In this case, the selected jackpot type is any of the probable variable jackpots a to e, and the normal jackpot is not selected.

  The jackpot type selection table C shown in FIG. 8 is a table used when the jackpot determination in the high-probability state results in the probability jackpot and the immediately preceding jackpot type is the probability jackpot b.

  According to the jackpot type selection table C shown in FIG. 8, if the jackpot type determination random number is any one of 1 to 75, the jackpot type becomes the probable variable jackpot b. Similarly, if the jackpot type determining random number is any of 76 to 150, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot c. If the jackpot type determining random number is any of 151 to 225, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot. d. If the random number for determining the jackpot type is any one of 226 to 300, the jackpot type is the probable variable jackpot e.

  In other words, when the probability of winning is determined in the high probability state, the probability of the jackpot type being the probability variable jackpot b is 25%, and the probability of the jackpot type being the probability variable jackpot b is 25%. The probability of the jackpot c is 25%. Similarly, the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot d is 25%, and the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot e is 25%. In this case, the jackpot type to be selected is any of the probability variable jackpots b to e, and the normal jackpot and the probability variable jackpot a are not selected.

  The jackpot type selection table D shown in FIG. 9 is a table used when a jackpot is determined in the high-probability state and the jackpot type is the probability change jackpot c immediately before. According to D, if the random number for determining the jackpot type is any one of 1 to 100, the jackpot type becomes the probable variable jackpot c. Similarly, if the random number for jackpot type determination is any of 101 to 200, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot d. If the random number for jackpot type determination is any of 201 to 300, the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot. e.

  That is, in the high probability state, the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot c when the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot c is 33.3%, and the probability of the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot c is 33.3%. Is 33.3%, and the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot e is 33.3%. In this case, the selected jackpot type is any one of the variable jackpots c to e, and the normal jackpot and the variable jackpots a and b are not selected.

  The jackpot type selection table E shown in FIG. 10 is a table used when the gaming state is in the high probability state and the immediately preceding jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot type d. According to the jackpot type selection table E shown in FIG. 10, the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot d is 50%, and the probability that the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot e is 50%. In this case, the selected jackpot type is one of the probability variable jackpots d and e, and the normal jackpot and the probability variable jackpots a to c are not selected.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot type selection table F is a table used when the gaming state is the high probability state and the immediately preceding jackpot type is the probable change jackpot type e. According to the jackpot type selection table F shown in FIG. 11, the probability that the jackpot type is the probability change jackpot e is 100%. That is, in this case, the selected jackpot type is always the probable jackpot e, and the normal jackpot and the probable jackpots a to d are not selected.

  Here, the probability variation big hit a has a larger number of STs than the probability variation big hits b to e. Then, even if the gaming state is the high probability state, if the immediately preceding jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot type b to e, the probability variable jackpot a is not selected. Similarly, the probability variation jackpot b has a larger number of STs than the probability variation jackpots c to e. Then, even if the gaming state is the high probability state, if the immediately preceding big hit type is the probability changing big hit types c to e, the probability changing big hit b is not selected. In addition, the probability variation big hit c has a larger number of STs than the probability variation big hits d to e. Then, even if the gaming state is the high probability state, if the immediately preceding jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot type d or e, the probability variable jackpot d is not selected. Furthermore, the probability variation jackpot e has the smallest number of STs among the probability variation jackpots a to e. Then, even if the gaming state is the high probability state, if the immediately preceding jackpot type is the probability change jackpot type e, the jackpot type e is always selected as the jackpot type.

  As described above, when the jackpot is determined in the high-probability state, the gaming machine 1 sets the number of STs determined after the jackpot game to a number not exceeding the ST number set after the immediately preceding jackpot game. . As a result, the gaming machine 1 can prevent the state in which the jackpot is continuously determined in the award / failure determination in the privilege gaming state from being unnecessarily prolonged.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12 to FIG. 22, an example of a notification effect of the number of STs notified on the effect symbol display device 54 after the confirmation display of the probable variable symbol will be described. First, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14, an example of a display mode performed by the effect symbol display device 54 when a jackpot is determined in a low-probability state in a winning / failing determination will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the success / failure determination is a probability change jackpot, the effect design display device 54 definitely displays the probability change symbol as a pseudo effect symbol. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13, an operation instruction is issued to the effect symbol display device 54 to prompt the player to operate the game button 37. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the main control device 100 detects that the game button 37 has been operated by the button operation detection SW 221, the effect symbol display device 54 informs the player of the number of STs according to the big hit type. The display of the notification effect to be notified is started. For example, when the jackpot type is the probable jackpot b, the effect symbol display device 54 displays a notification effect notifying that the number of STs is 80 times.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15 to FIG. 22, an example of a display mode performed by the effect symbol display device 54 when a jackpot is determined in the high-probability state of the winning / failing state will be described. First, with reference to FIG. 15 to FIG. 17, an example of a display mode in a case where a jackpot is determined in the winning / failing determination in the high probability state shifted after the jackpot game in the probability change jackpot b will be described.

  FIG. 15 shows a state in which the effect symbol display device 54 displays a certainty-variable symbol. In the high-probability state, the number of STs set after the jackpot game and the number of times the special symbol changes after the jackpot game are displayed at the upper right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 54. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 15, the effect symbol display device 54 displays that the number of STs set after the jackpot game is 80, and the number of times the special symbol changes after the jackpot game is the 52nd. .

  FIG. 16 illustrates an example of the notification effect of the number of STs started on the effect symbol display device 54 after the confirmation display of the surely changing symbol illustrated in FIG. 15 ends. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the ST count is set to 80 times. That is, the jackpot type in the immediately preceding jackpot is the probability change jackpot b. In this case, the jackpot type is determined with reference to the jackpot type selection table C shown in FIG.

  In addition, on the effect symbol display device 54, it is displayed in such a manner that the player can grasp that the number of STs set after the big hit game is any one of 80, 60, 40, and 20 times. In the example shown in FIG. 16, in the gaming machine 1, the roulette including the number of times (80, 60, 40, and 20 times) that can be selected as the ST number is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54. FIG. 17 illustrates an example in which a notification effect for notifying that the number of STs has reached 80 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54.

  Note that, if the gaming machine 1 does not perform an operation on the game button 37 for a certain period of time or more after the display of the notification effect illustrated in FIG. 16 is started, the notification illustrated in FIG. Start displaying the effect. Then, after a certain period of time has passed since the display of the notification effect shown in FIG. 17, the gaming machine 1 starts the big hit game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, if the jackpot type in the immediately preceding jackpot is the probability change jackpot c, the number of STs set after the jackpot game may be 60 at the upper right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 54. Is displayed. Then, in the case where the jackpot is determined in the high / low probability state in which the number of STs is set to 60, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type selection table D shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19, the number of STs set after the big hit game is displayed in such a manner that the player can grasp any one of 60, 40, and 20 times. FIG. 20 illustrates an example in which a notification effect for notifying that the number of STs has reached 20 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54.

  FIG. 21 shows a state in which a winning determination is made in the high probability state in which the number of STs is set to 20 and a jackpot is determined, and the positively-variable symbol is definitely displayed on the effect symbol display device 54. In this case, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type selection table F shown in FIG. 11, but the number of STs set after the jackpot game is always 20 times. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 22, a notification effect for notifying that the number of STs is 20 is performed. That is, the notification effect of the number of STs as shown in FIGS. 13 and 16 is not performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, even if the number of times of the change of the special symbol performed after the jackpot game reaches the set number of STs (20 times in the example shown in FIG. 23) after the jackpot game, it is determined that the jackpot is determined. If not, the main control device 100 causes the effect symbol display device 54 to perform a high-probability state end notification effect of notifying that a transition from the high probability state to the normal state is made.

  Next, a main routine executed by main controller 100 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, the main routine includes this processing (S1 to S13) and the remaining processing (S14), and is started by an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms.

  The main routine first determines whether or not a normal interrupt has occurred (S1). The process of S1 is performed based on whether a specific numerical value is written to a specific address of the RAM. In the processing of S1, if it is not a normal interrupt (S1: No), initialization is executed (S14). It should be noted that a numerical value for determining whether or not a normal interrupt has occurred is written to the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S1, if it is determined that the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S1: Yes), the initial value random number updating processing (S2), the jackpot determination which is the random number value for determining whether the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not is determined. Update processing of random numbers for use (S3), update processing of random numbers for determining jackpot symbols of the first special figure and second special figure (S4), update processing of random numbers for determining hits of ordinary symbols (S5), first special figure and Update processing of random numbers for reach determination relating to reach of the second special map (S6), update processing of random numbers for determining variation patterns regarding the variation patterns of the first and second special maps (S7), first and second special maps An update process (S8) of the jackpot type determination random numbers of the special map is sequentially executed.

  Subsequently, the main routine sequentially executes a winning confirmation process (S9), a success / failure determination process (S10), each output process (S11), and a fraud monitoring process (S12), and the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. Within the time, the loop processing of the initial value random number update processing (S13) is executed.

  Next, the winning confirmation process (S9) executed in the main routine will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, in the winning confirmation process (S9), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure starting port 56 (S101). In the process of S101, if no game ball has entered the first special figure starting port 56 (S101: No), the winning confirmation process (S9) skips to the process of S105. On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the first special figure starting port 56 (S101: Yes), subsequently, in the prize check processing (S9), the number of reserved storages of the first special figure is full (four). It is determined whether or not it is (S102).

  In the processing in S102, if the number of reserved storages of the first special figure is full (S102: Yes), the winning confirmation processing (S9) is skipped to the processing in S105. On the other hand, in a case where the number of reserved storages of the first special figure is not full (3 or less) (S102: No), the winning confirmation processing (S9) is performed due to a ball entering the first special figure starting port 56. 1st special figure extraction random number hold storage processing for storing a plurality of random numbers (eg, jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol determination random number, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, jackpot type determination random number, etc.) Is executed (S103). Subsequently, the prize check processing (S9) increases the number of storages held on the first special figure reserved number display device 63A by one and stores the current first special figure reserved storage in the sub integrated control device 120. A transmission process of the first special figure reservation number command for transmitting the number is performed (S104), and the process proceeds to S105.

  The process of S105 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second special figure starting port 58. In the processing of S105, if the game ball has not entered the second special figure starting port 58 (S105: No), the winning confirmation processing (S9) ends (returns). On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second special figure starting port 58 (S105: Yes), the winning confirmation processing (S9) determines whether or not the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is full. (S106).

  In the process at S106, if the number of reserved storages of the second special figure is full (S106: Yes), the winning confirmation process (S9) ends (returns). On the other hand, if the number of reserved storages of the second special figure is not full (S106: No), the winning confirmation processing (S9) is performed by using a plurality of random number values extracted due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port 58. Is executed as a reserved storage, a second special figure extraction random number reserved storage process is executed (S107). Subsequently, the prize check process (S9) increases the number of storages to be lit on the second special figure reserved number display device 63B by one, and also stores the current second special figure reserved storage in the sub integrated control device 120. The transmission processing of the second special figure reservation number command for transmitting the number is performed (S108), and this processing ends (return).

  In the present embodiment, the winning confirmation process (S9) is executed when the first special figure reservation number or the second special figure reservation storage number is full, the first special figure reservation number command or the second special figure reservation number command. Although the case where the figure hold number command is not transmitted has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. In other words, the winning confirmation process (S9) is performed when the first special figure starting port 56 or the second special figure starting port 58 is to be notified that there is a ball even if it is full. A command or a second special figure reservation number command may be transmitted.

  Next, the success / failure determination processing (S10) executed in the main routine will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This win / fail determination processing (S10) is executed commonly for both the win / fail determination in the first special figure and the win / fail determination in the second special figure. As shown in FIG. 26, in the hit / fail determination processing (S10), first, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operating device that operates during the jackpot game is operating (S111). In the process of S111, if the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S111: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S10) determines that a jackpot game is in progress and shifts to a special game process (S200) (FIG. 29).

  On the other hand, if the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S111: No), the hit determination process (S10) is performed in the first special figure display device 62A (the second special figure display device 62B). It is determined whether or not the second special figure is changing (S112). Then, if the first special figure (second special figure) is changing (S112: Yes), the success / failure determination processing (S10) determines the symbol changing time of the first special figure (second special figure) that is changing. Is determined (S113). As a result, if the moving time has passed to the symbol of the fluctuating first special figure (second special figure) (S113: Yes), the success / failure determination processing (S10) performs the first special figure (second special figure). (FIG. 1) is stopped, and a finalized symbol display process for finalizing the display is executed (S114). On the other hand, if the symbol change time of the changing first special figure (second special figure) has not elapsed (S113: No), the hit / no-go determination processing (S10) skips the processing of S114 and executes the special game. Move to processing (S200).

  In the processing of S112, if the first special figure (second special figure) is not fluctuating (S112: No), the success / failure determination processing (S10) is performed by the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B). ), It is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) is being displayed (S115). In the process of S115, if the confirmed symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) is not being displayed (S115: No), the success / failure determination process (S10) proceeds to the process of S140 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the confirmed symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) is being displayed (S115: Yes), the success / failure determination process (S10) displays the confirmed symbol of the first special figure (second special figure). It is determined whether the time has elapsed (S116). As a result, if the display time of the confirmed symbol has not elapsed (S116: No), the winning / non-permission determination process (S10) shifts to a special game process (S200) (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, when the display time of the fixed symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) has elapsed (S116: Yes), the hit / fail determination processing (S10) proceeds to the processing of S121 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the process of S121 is a process of determining whether or not the first special map (second special map) is a combination that makes a big hit. In the process of S121, if the first special map (second special map) is not a combination that makes a big hit (S121: No), the hit / fail determination process (S10) determines whether or not the probability change flag is “1”. (S122). If the probability change flag is “0” (S122: No), the hit / fail determination processing (S10) determines that the state is not the high probability state (probability change state), and shifts to the processing of S127.

  On the other hand, if the probability change flag is “1” (S122: Yes), the success / failure determination process (S10) determines that the state is the high probability state, and subtracts 1 from the probability change count M (S123). In addition, the number of times of probability change M is the number of times of change of the special symbol performed until the high probability state ends. After the processing of S123, the hit / fail determination processing (S10) determines whether or not the probability change number M has become 0 (S124).

  As a result, if the probability change number M is 0 (S124: Yes), the winning / failing determination process (S10) sets the number of times the special symbol has changed after shifting to the high-probability state after the jackpot game after the jackpot game. It is determined that the number of ST times has been exceeded. That is, it can be determined that the success / failure determination process (S10) is the timing to shift from the high probability state to the normal state. Therefore, in the hit / fail determination process (S10), the probability change flag is set to "0" (S125), and "0" is stored in the ST count determination buffer (S126). On the other hand, if the probability change number M is not 0 (S124: No), it is possible to determine that the timing of transition from the high-probability state to the normal state is not the timing of the success / failure determination processing (S10), so that the processing of S125 and S126 is skipped. The process proceeds to S127.

  The process of S127 is a status designation command transmission process of transmitting a status designation command including information on the probability change flag and the like to the sub-integrated control device 120 and the effect symbol control device 130. Then, after the processing of S127, the success / failure determination processing (S10) shifts to a special game processing (S200) (see FIG. 29).

  In the process of S121, if the determined symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) is a combination that makes a big hit (S121: Yes), the hit / fail determination processing (S10) determines whether or not the probability change flag is “1”. Is determined (S128). Then, if the probable change flag is “1” (S128: Yes), the success / failure determination process (S10) sets the probable change flag to “0” (S129). On the other hand, if the probability change flag is 0 (S128: No), the process of S129 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S130.

  The process of S130 is an ST number notification effect display start process of transmitting a command for starting the ST number notification effect display to the sub-integrated control device 120 and the effect symbol control device 130. After the processing in S130, the hit / fail determination processing (S10) proceeds to a special game processing (S200).

  As shown in FIG. 28, the process of S140 is a process of determining whether or not the ST count notification effect is being displayed. If the ST number notification effect is being displayed (S140: Yes), the hit / fail determination processing (S10) subsequently determines whether the display time of the ST number notification effect has elapsed. As a result, if the display time of the ST number notification effect has not elapsed (S141: No), the hit determination processing (S10) shifts to the special game processing (S200) (see FIG. 29).

  On the other hand, in the processing of S141, when the display time of the ST number notification effect has elapsed (s141: Yes), the hit / fail determination processing (S10) performs the notification effect display end setting to end the display of the ST number notification effect (S142). ). Subsequently, in the hit / fail determination processing (S10), processing for starting operation of the condition device that satisfies the start condition of the big hit game is executed (S143), and processing for starting operation of the accessory continuous operation apparatus is executed. (S144). After that, the hit / fail judgment process (S10) executes a jackpot start effect process of transmitting a command for starting the jackpot effect to the sub integrated control device 120 (S145), and proceeds to a special game process (S200).

  In the process of S140, if the ST number notification effect is not being displayed (S140: No), the hit / fail determination process (S10) determines whether or not the second special map is on hold (S151). If there is a second special figure on-hold storage (S151: Yes), the success / failure determination processing (S10) shifts the second special figure on-hold storage (S152), and the oldest second special figure is stored. A determination is made as to whether the pending storage is correct. In addition, with the process of S152, the success / failure determination process (S10) subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number of the second special figure. Then, after the processing of S152, the success / failure determination processing (S10) proceeds to the processing of S155 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the second special map has no reserved storage (S151: No), the hit / fail determination processing (S10) determines whether or not the first special map has a pending storage (S153). Then, if there is a reserved storage of the first special figure (S153: Yes), the hit / fail determination processing (S10) performs a shift processing of the reserved storage of the first special figure (S154), and is the oldest of the first special figures. A determination is made as to whether the pending storage is correct. Along with the processing of S154, the success / failure determination processing (S10) subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number of the first special figure. After the processing of S154, the hit / fail determination processing (S10) proceeds to the processing of S155 shown in FIG. If there is no hold storage of the first special map (S153: No), the success / failure determination process (S10) proceeds to the process of S155.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the process of S155 determines whether or not the probable change flag is “1”. If the probability change flag is "1" (S155: Yes), the success / failure determination process (S10) determines the success / failure determination table (probability change table) used in the high-probability state (probability variation is in progress) and the jackpot. A determination is made based on the random number for use (S156). On the other hand, if the probability change flag is “0” (S155: No), the success / failure determination process (S10) includes a success / failure determination table (normal table) and a big hit determination random number used when the vehicle is in the normal state (the probability change is not in progress). (S157).

  As a result, if the result of the hit determination is a jackpot (S158: Yes), the hit determination process (S10) executes a jackpot type determination process shown in FIG. 30 (S159). Subsequently, the hit / fail judgment processing (S10) determines the big hit symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) based on the random number for jackpot symbol determination (S160), and also determines the change pattern based on the random number for change pattern determination. Is determined (S161). Thereafter, the hit / fail determination process (S10) executes a jackpot setting process for acquiring information (opening time, opening pattern of the special winning opening 59, number of rounds, ending time, etc.) on the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in S160. (S162).

  On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is not a jackpot (S158: No), the hit determination process (S10) determines the variation pattern based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (S163) and performs the outlier setting process (S164). .

  After the processing of S162 or S164, the success / failure determination processing (S10) executes suspension information transmission processing for transmitting suspension storage information including information indicating a decrease in suspension storage after the jackpot success / failure determination to the sub-integrated control device 120 ( S165). Thereafter, the winning / failing determination process (S10) performs a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command to the sub-integrated controller 120 to perform symbol variation start control of the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B). A special figure variation start command transmission process to be transmitted is executed (S166). Note that the symbol change start command and the symbol designation command include a change pattern of the first special figure (second special figure), a result of determination as to whether the pattern is correct, and the like. After the processing in S166, the hit / fail determination processing (S10) executes the special game processing (S200) shown in FIG. 31 and ends (returns) this processing.

  Next, the jackpot type determination processing (S159) executed in the hit / failure determination processing (S10) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The jackpot type determination process (S159) determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the jackpot type determination process (S159), first, it is determined whether or not the ST pattern value stored in the ST count determination buffer is “0” (S181). As a result, if the ST pattern value is “0” (S181: Yes), the jackpot type determination process (S159) determines the jackpot type with reference to the jackpot type selection table A (see FIG. 6) (S182). ). On the other hand, if the ST pattern value is not “0” (S181: No), the process proceeds to S183.

  The process of S183 is a process of determining whether or not the ST pattern value stored in the ST count determination buffer is “1”. As a result, if the ST pattern value is “1” (S183: Yes), the jackpot type determination process (S159) determines the jackpot type with reference to the jackpot type selection table B (see FIG. 7) (S184). ). On the other hand, if the ST pattern value is not “1” (S183: No), the process proceeds to S185.

  The process of S185 is a process of determining whether or not the ST pattern value stored in the ST count determination buffer is “2”. As a result, if the ST pattern value is “2” (S185: Yes), the jackpot type determination processing (S159) determines the jackpot type with reference to the jackpot type selection table C (see FIG. 8) (S186). ). On the other hand, if the ST pattern value is not “2” (S185: No), the process proceeds to S187.

  The process of S187 is a process of determining whether or not the ST pattern value stored in the ST count determination buffer is “3”. As a result, if the ST pattern value is “3” (S187: Yes), the jackpot type determination process (S159) determines the jackpot type with reference to the jackpot type selection table D (see FIG. 9) (S188). ). On the other hand, if the ST pattern value is not “3” (S187: No), the process proceeds to S189.

  The process of S189 is a process of determining whether or not the ST pattern value stored in the ST count determination buffer is “4”. As a result, if the ST pattern value is “4” (S189: Yes), the jackpot type determination process (S159) determines the jackpot type with reference to the jackpot type selection table E (see FIG. 10) (S190). ). On the other hand, if the ST pattern value is not "4" (S189: No), the jackpot type determination process (S159) determines that the ST pattern value is "5", and the jackpot type selection table F (see FIG. 11). Is determined with reference to (S191).

  After the processing of S182, S184, S186, S188, S190, and S191, the jackpot type determination processing (S159) stores the ST pattern value corresponding to the selected jackpot type in an ST count determination buffer (not shown) (S192). Then, the present process ends.

  Next, the special game process (S200) executed in the success / failure determination process (S10) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 31, in the special game process (S200), first, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S210). If the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S210: No), it is determined that the special game process (S200) is not a jackpot game, and the process ends (return).

  On the other hand, if the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S210: Yes), the special game process (S200) determines that a jackpot game is in progress, and then determines whether or not the special winning opening 59 is open. Is determined (S220). If the special winning opening 59 is being opened (S220: Yes), the special game process (S200) proceeds to the process of S221 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the process of S221 is a process of determining whether or not nine gaming balls have entered the special winning opening 59. If the number of the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 59 has not reached nine (S221: No), the special game process (S200) determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 59. It is determined whether or not it is (S222). If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 59 (S222: No), the special game process (S200) ends this process as it is, and returns to the main routine.

  On the other hand, when nine game balls have entered the special winning opening 59 (S221: Yes), or when a predetermined time has elapsed after opening the special winning opening 59 (S222: Yes), the special game is performed. The process (S200) drives the special winning opening solenoid 208 to close the special winning opening 59 (S223). Subsequently, the special game process (S200) executes a jackpot interval process of transmitting a command for starting an interval effect between rounds of the jackpot game from the main control device 100 to the sub integrated control device 120 (S224). Then, the process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine.

  Returning to FIG. 31, the description of the special game process (S200) is continued. In the processing of S220, if the special winning opening 59 is not being opened (S220: No), the special game processing (S200) is performed after the closing of the special winning opening 59 until the opening of the special winning opening 59 is started again. It is determined whether or not it is during the jackpot interval (whether it is between rounds of the jackpot game) (S230). If it is during the big hit interval (S230: Yes), the special game process (S200) proceeds to the process of S231 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33, S231 determines whether or not a preset jackpot interval time has elapsed. If the jackpot interval time has not elapsed (S231: No), the special game process (S200) ends this process as it is, and returns to the main routine. On the other hand, when the jackpot interval time has elapsed (S231: Yes), in the special game process (S200), it is determined whether or not the last round game ended in the last round (S232).

  Then, when the round game ended immediately before is the last round (S232: Yes), the special game process (S200) executes a process for performing a jackpot game end effect (S233), and ends the process. . On the other hand, in the process of S232, if the last round game is not the last round (S232: No), the special game process (S200) drives the special winning opening solenoid 208 to shift to the next round. The opening process of the special winning opening 59 is performed (S234), and this process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 31, the description of the special game process (S200) is continued. In the process of S230, if it is not during the big hit interval (S230: No), the special game process (S200) determines whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is being made (S240). Then, if the end effect of the jackpot game is being performed (S240: Yes), the special game process (S200) proceeds to the process of S241 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the process of S241 is a process of determining whether or not the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed. Then, if the end effect time of the jackpot game has not elapsed (S241: No), the special game process (S200) ends this process and shifts to the main routine. On the other hand, when the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed (S241: Yes), the special game process (S200) executes a process for stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device (S242) and the condition. A process for stopping the operation of the device is executed (S243).

  Thereafter, the special game process (S200) determines whether or not the ST pattern value stored in the ST count determination buffer (not shown) is “0” (S244). As a result, if the ST pattern value is not “0” (S244: No), the special game process (S200) determines that the current big hit is a certainty big hit and sets the certainty change flag to “1” (S245). ). Subsequently, in the special game process (S200), the number of STs corresponding to the current jackpot type is set to the value of the number of times of probable change M based on the ST pattern value (S246). For example, if the ST pattern value is “1”, the value of the probability change number M is set to “100”. After the processing of S246, the special game processing (S200) proceeds to the processing of S247.

  On the other hand, if the ST pattern value is “0” in the process of S244 (S244: Yes), the special game process (S200) can determine that the current big hit is a normal big hit, so the processes of S245 and S246 are performed. Skip to step S247.

  The process of S247 is a process of transmitting a jackpot end command from the main control device 100 to the sub integrated control device 120 and the effect symbol control device 130. After the processing of S247, the special game processing (S200) ends this processing and returns to the main routine.

  Returning to FIG. 31, the description will be continued. In the process of S240, if the big hit end effect is not being performed (S240: No), the special game process (S200) determines whether the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S250). If the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S251: Yes), the special game process (S200) executes a special winning opening opening process (S251). The process of S251 is a process of starting a round game, in which the special winning opening 59 is opened and a first round game is started. On the other hand, in the special game process (S200), if the jackpot start effect time has not elapsed (S250: No), the process of S251 is skipped, and the process ends as it is.

  As described above, when the jackpot is determined in the winning state in the gaming state (privilege gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, the gaming machine 1 determines the next time to be determined after the jackpot game executed with the jackpot. Is a period not exceeding the current ST count. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can prevent the state in which the jackpot is continuously determined in the award / non-permission determination in the privilege gaming state (so-called extended state) from being unduly prolonged, and terminate the extended state at an appropriate timing. Can be done. Then, the gaming machine 1 can make the player feel excited about the degree of expectation that the privilege gaming state is continued by the determined number of STs, so that it is possible to improve the interest given to the player.

  In addition, if the gaming machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been determined to be a large hit, the gaming machine 1 shifts to a privilege gaming state in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the high probability state. In this regard, in the gaming machine 1, the state in which the jackpot is determined in the high probability state in the success / failure determination continuously can be suppressed from being excessively long. Further, the gaming machine 1 can make the player feel excited about the degree of expectation that the privilege gaming state continues.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 shifts from the high-probability state to the normal state when the number of times the special symbol changes after shifting to the high-probability state after the jackpot game exceeds the ST number. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can reliably limit the state of the jackpot in the high probability state from the unreasonable judgment to be prolonged unnecessarily.

  The jackpot type selection table A, which is referred to when a jackpot is determined in the success / failure determination in the normal state, is a setting in which the jackpot type having a large number of STs set after the jackpot game is easily selected when the probability change jackpot is achieved. It has become. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can increase the degree of expectation that the player will be a big hit in the determination of success or failure in the high probability state.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 determines a jackpot type using a jackpot type determination random number different from the jackpot symbol determination random number. In this case, the player cannot determine what the number of STs after the jackpot game will be by merely seeing the change display and the confirmation display of the first special figure or the second special figure displayed on the effect symbol display device 54. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can cause the player to operate the game button 37 in the ST number notification effect performed after the end of the fixed display of the first special figure or the second special figure, thereby providing an interest to the player. Improvement can be achieved.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 has six types of jackpot type selection tables A to 6 according to the gaming state when the jackpot is determined in the win / fail determination and the jackpot type in the immediately preceding jackpot when the jackpot is determined in the high probability state. One of the big hit type selection tables A to F to be referred to is selected from F. In this regard, the big hit type selection tables A to F to be selected are set so that only the big hit type in which the next ST count set after the big hit game does not exceed the current ST count is selected. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can efficiently determine the ST count.

  As described above, the present invention has been described based on the above embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily inferred.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the game shifts to the high-probability state after the jackpot game, and if the number of times of the change of the special symbol in the high-probability state does not reach the jackpot even if the number of times reaches ST, the high-probability state changes to the normal state. The case of migration has been described. However, the gaming machine 1 is not necessarily limited to this. When the gaming machine 1 shifts to the time saving state after the jackpot game, and the number of times of the change of the special symbol in the time saving state reaches the ST number does not become the jackpot, It may be set to shift from the time saving state to the normal state. Note that the time reduction state is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, in which the change time of the special symbol is shorter than in the normal state, and the opening time of the general electric accessory 57 is longer than in the normal state. It is a state that is done.

  The gaming machine 1 may be set to shift from the high-probability state to the normal state if the jackpot does not become a big-hit after the predetermined time elapses after shifting to the high-probability state after the jackpot game. In this case, by setting the gaming machine 1 to shift to the normal state after a lapse of a predetermined time after shifting to the high probability state advantageous to the player, it is possible to give the player an appropriate sense of urgency, Interest can be improved. Further, the gaming machine 1 can shift the gaming state from the high-probability state to the normal state when the player finishes the game in the high-probability state. This allows the gaming machine 1 to transition from the high-probability state to the normal state after a lapse of a predetermined time even if it is impossible for the hall employee to deal with RAM clearing or the like. It is possible to suppress that a player who performs a game obtains a gain without attracting a probable jackpot. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can prevent an unfair feeling between the players.

  In the above-described embodiment, in each of the jackpot type determination tables B to F used when a jackpot is determined in the high-probability state, the probability that each of the selectable jackpot types is selected is set equally. However, the probability of selecting each of the selectable jackpot types can be freely set.

  For example, the gaming machine 1 may set the probability that a large hit type having a large number of STs set after the big hit game is selected as compared with a large hit type having a small number of STs set after the big hit game. In this case, the gaming machine 1 can increase the degree of expectation that the jackpot will be the jackpot again in the winning / failing determination in the high-probability state where the game shifts after the jackpot game. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, the probability that a large hit type set with a large number of STs set after the big hit game is selected may be set lower than a large hit type set with a small number of STs set after the big hit game. In this case, the gaming machine 1 can limit the number of times the jackpot is again determined in the success / failure determination in the high-probability state where the game shifts after the jackpot game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in each of the jackpot type determination tables BF, a case where the selectable jackpot type does not include the normal jackpot is described as an example, but a part of the jackpot type determination tables BF is described. Alternatively, in all cases, the selectable jackpot type may include a normal jackpot. Also in this case, it is possible to limit the number of times of the big hit again in the determination of the success or failure in the high probability state to which the game shifts after the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number and the jackpot type selection tables A to F has been described as an example. However, the value of the jackpot symbol determination random number and the jackpot type selection are described. The jackpot type may be determined based on the tables A to F. In this case, the player can grasp the jackpot type based on the displayed probability change symbol.

  In this case, in the high-probability state, if the jackpot symbol determining random numbers are extracted regardless of the jackpot type in the immediately preceding jackpot, the jackpot types determined based on the jackpot symbol determining random numbers will be in the jackpot type selection tables A to F. May be a non-selectable jackpot type. For example, in the case where the jackpot type of the immediately preceding jackpot is “probable jackpot c”, even if the jackpot type determined based on the jackpot symbol determination random number is “probable jackpot a”, “probable jackpot a” is It is not a jackpot type that can be selected based on the jackpot type selection table D. In this case, the gaming machine 1 may repeat the extraction of the jackpot symbol determining random number until the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number becomes a selectable jackpot type.

  In the above-described embodiment, a description will be given of a case where the number of STs in the next high-probability state set after the jackpot is less than or equal to the number of STs in the current high-probability state when a hit is determined in the high-probability state. did. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the gaming machine 1 may set the number of STs in the next high probability state to be smaller than the number of STs in the current high probability state. In the above-described embodiment, when a jackpot is determined in the high-probability state, if a jackpot is determined, a jackpot type having an ST count exceeding the ST count determined based on the immediately preceding jackpot is not selected at all. Has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. That is, the gaming machine 1 may be set to determine whether to limit the number of times of ST based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination.

  For example, in the determination of the success or failure in the high probability state, even if the jackpot type at the immediately preceding jackpot is “probably variable jackpot e”, if the value of the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined value, the jackpot type is selected. Using the jackpot type selection tables A to E other than the table F, the setting of the jackpot type may be selectable. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can give the player an opportunity to increase the number of STs once limited. In this case, the gaming machine 1 sets the probability that the number of STs is restricted to be higher than the probability that the number of STs is not restricted, so that the winning state is determined in the high-probability state (a so-called hit state). It is possible to suppress the unduly prolongation of the extended-villa state.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot is determined in the win / fail judgment, the ST number notification effect display start process (S130) is performed after the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure is completed, but this is not necessarily limited to this. Is not something that can be done. For example, the notification of the number of STs may be performed together with the end effect of the big hit game, or may be performed together with the reach effect or the fixed display performed during the fluctuation display of the first special map or the second special map.

  1: gaming machine, 56: first special figure starting port (starting port), 58: second special figure starting port (starting port), 100: main controller (acceptance determination means, jackpot game executing means, privilege game state setting Means, privilege game period determination means, symbol display means)

Claims (3)

Hit / fail judgment means for judging the hit based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port,
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when a jackpot is determined in the success / failure determination;
Bonus game state setting means for setting the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a bonus game state more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
A bonus game period determining means for determining a bonus game period from the start of the setting of the bonus game state to the end thereof,
With
The bonus game period determining means determines the bonus game period in the next bonus game state to be determined in the case of a jackpot in the award / failure determination in the bonus game period, the bonus game period in the current bonus game state. A gaming machine with a period not exceeding.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the privilege gaming state is a high probability state in which the probability of a big hit in the success / failure determination is set higher than the normal state. The gaming machine includes a symbol display unit that performs a symbol variation display and a fixed display according to the result of the hit / fail determination.
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the privilege game period determining unit determines, as the privilege game period, the number of times the symbol is changed from the start of the setting of the privilege game state to the end thereof.

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