JP2020099629A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress decrease in fairness caused by consuming of retention of a first special symbol random value.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: first storage means for holding first win/lose determination information in response to ball entry into a first start port; second storage means for holding second win/lose determination information in response to ball entry into a variable type second start port for changing ease of ball entry; switching means for switching between a first game state and a second game state in which game balls are more likely to enter the second start port than the first game state; determination means for determining whether a special game lottery is won or not, on the basis of first win/lose determination information or the second win/lose determination information, in a mode in which holding related to the second win/lose determination information is prioritized and consumed over holding related to the first win/lose determination information; and special game execution means for executing the special game, when it is determined that the special game lottery is won. The determination means waits for execution of the special game lottery accompanying consumption of holding related to the first win/lose determination information, even when the second win/lose determination information is not stored, in a predetermined state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9A

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

If there is both a hold of the first special symbol random number value and a hold of the second special symbol random number value, the jackpot determination based on the second special symbol random number value is given priority, and the variable display and the first special symbol There is known a game machine having specifications in which variable display of two special symbols is not performed in parallel (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2008-099584, A

However, in the conventional technology, in the above-described specifications, under certain circumstances, the fairness may be impaired by the suspension of the first special symbol random value.

For example, after the special game such as the big hit game, if the second special symbol random number value is not held, the first special symbol random value is held. After the special game, because it becomes relatively easy to obtain the hold of the second special symbol random number value by the auxiliary game, when the hold of the first special symbol random number value is exhausted, the fairness may be impaired. In particular, immediately after the special game, there is a high possibility that there is no hold of the second special symbol random value, and such a problem is likely to occur.

Therefore, in one aspect, the present invention aims to suppress a decrease in fairness due to the exhaustion of the reservation of the first special symbol random value.

In one aspect, first storage means for holding the first hit/miss determination information acquired in response to the ball entering the first starting opening,
Second storage means for holding second win/failure determination information acquired in response to a ball entering the variable second starting opening in which the ease of entering the game ball changes,
Switching means for switching between a first game state and a second game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting opening than the first game state,
For each one-time symbol variation, the first win/loss judgment information or the second win/loss judgment information is given in such a manner that the hold related to the second win/fail judgment information is given priority over the hold related to the first win/fail judgment information. Determination means for determining whether or not the special game lottery for executing the special game is won based on
And a special game executing means for executing the special game when it is judged by the judging means that the special game lottery is won,
In the predetermined state formed in at least one of the first gaming state and the second gaming state, the determination means does not store the second hit/absence determination information in the second storage means. Even in the case, there is provided a gaming machine that waits for the execution of the special game lottery accompanying the completion of the hold related to the first winning/discarding determination information.

In one aspect, according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in fairness due to the exhaustion of the reservation of the first special symbol random number value.

It is a schematic front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing a board surface configuration of a game board in the game machine of FIG. 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition mode of the game state which a gaming machine can form. It is a functional block diagram showing the function of a main control board. It is a diagram showing an example of a table for normal symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit type determination table. It is a timing chart related to the special figure 2 hold standby function (when there is no hold of the second special symbol random number value). It is a timing chart related to the special figure 2 hold standby function (when there is a hold of the second special symbol random number value). It is a timing diagram regarding a comparative example. It is a flow chart which shows main control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening sensor detection processing. It is a flow chart which shows special figure 1 reservation digestion standby processing. It is a flow chart which shows special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure 2 random number shift process. It is a flowchart showing a process during special symbol variation. It is the flowchart which shows the special design decision processing. It is a flow chart which shows special electric auditors product processing. It is a flowchart showing a game state setting process. It is a flow chart which shows special figure 1 reservation digestion standby processing by a modification. FIG. 13 is a schematic front view showing a board surface configuration of a game board in the game machine according to Embodiment 2. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing functions of a main control board according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a timing chart of a second starting opening opening standby process and a second standby process according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a timing chart (No. 1) related to a comparative example. FIG. 11 is a timing diagram (No. 2) related to the comparative example. 9 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the normal electric auditors product processing in the normal figure operation processing (S204A). It is a flowchart of special figure 1 reservation digestion standby processing (S205A). It is a flow chart of special figure 1 reservation digestion standby processing (S205A) by a modification. It is explanatory drawing of the effect of a modification. It is explanatory drawing of the effect of this modification. It is a timing diagram regarding a comparative example. It is a timing diagram regarding a comparative example. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing functions of a main control board according to a third embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table used in Example 3. It is an example of a table for determining the number of hours saved. It is a figure which shows an example of a remaining number display. It is a figure which shows an example of each state of a remaining number display. It is a table figure which shows an example of each relationship of each state of remaining number display, and a time saving remaining number. It is a figure which shows the change aspect of remaining number display in case of predetermined number N1=99. It is a figure which shows the change aspect of remaining number display in case of predetermined number of times N1=2-15. It is the explanation drawing of the production example which is actualized by production display control section. It is a flow chart which shows game state setting processing (S2124B).

Hereinafter, each embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[Game machine configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a front frame 2 on the front side. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame and an inner frame that is disposed on the front side of the main body frame and is pivotally supported on the side edges of the main body frame. The front frame 2 is arranged on the front side of the middle frame, and is rotatably supported by the side of the middle frame that is pivotally supported by the body frame. The front frame 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and has a transparent window portion 2a in the upper center portion. In addition, the game machine 1 is provided with a game board 10 described later on the front side of the middle frame. The game board 10 is visible through the window 2a of the front frame 2. In the following, the left side (left side in the drawing) of the front of the gaming machine 1 is simply the left side, and the opposite side is the right side.

A lamp 3 for producing an effect by light emission is provided on the central top of the front frame 2, and a pair of upper speakers 4a for producing an effect by sound are provided on the left and right of the lamp 3. Further, at the lower part of the front frame 2, a pair of left and right lower speakers 4b for providing sound effects are provided.

Below the window portion 2a of the front frame 2, an upper plate 5 for storing game balls to be rented out or game balls to be paid out is provided, and below the upper plate 5, the upper plate 5 is full. A lower plate 6 is provided to store an extra game ball when it becomes empty.

At the lower right portion of the front frame 2, a launch handle 7 for launching a game ball into the game board 10 is provided. In the gaming machine 1, the player advances the game by operating the firing handle 7 while viewing the game board 10 through the window 2a of the front frame 2. Further, an effect operation unit 8 (for example, an effect button) for executing an effect is provided on the edge portion of the upper plate 5 on the front side of the center, and the gaming machine 1 has a predetermined effect while the player is playing the game. When the effect operation unit 8 is operated at a timing, a predetermined effect is executed.

[Game board configuration]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 10 has a game area 10a and a segment display area 10b on the front side, and these areas are formed so as to be visible through the window 2a of the front frame 2. .. The game area 10a is formed in a wide area in the center of the game board 10, while the segment display area 10b is formed in a narrow area in the lower right part of the game board 10.

The game board 10 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 11 in the approximate center of the game area 10a. The liquid crystal display device 11 can display various effect images on the display screen, and is configured to perform various effect displays according to the progress of the game. Further, the periphery of the liquid crystal display device 11 in the game area 10a is a flow-down area for the game balls, and the game balls flow down while changing the moving direction by nails or the like arranged in this area.

At the lower center of the game area 10a, a first starting port 12 that can receive a game ball flowing down the gaming area 10a is provided. Inside the first starting port 12, a first starting port 12 is provided. A first starting opening sensor 12a capable of detecting the entry (winning) of a game ball is provided. When the game machine 1 detects a ball entering the first starting port 12, the game machine 1 is configured to pay out a predetermined number of game balls to the upper plate 5 and acquire a random number value relating to the first special figure.

Below the first starting port 12, a second starting winning device 131 having a second starting port 13 is provided, and inside the second starting port 13, a ball entering the second starting port 13 ( The 2nd starting opening sensor 13a which can detect winning) is provided. When the game machine 1 detects a ball entering the second starting opening 13, the game machine 1 pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the upper plate 5 and acquires a random number value related to the second special figure. Below, about the random number value regarding the 1st special figure and the random number value regarding the 2nd special figure, when not distinguishing, it calls “the special design random number value”, when distinguishing, the random number value regarding the 1st special figure “1st "Special symbol random number value" and the random number value related to the second special symbol are referred to as "second special symbol random number value", respectively.

The game board 10 is configured to easily guide a game ball flowing down the left side of the game area 10a to the first starting port 12 and to easily guide a game ball flowing down the right side of the game area 10a to the second starting port 13. ..

At the center right part of the game area 10a, an operation gate 14 through which a game ball flowing down the game area 10a can pass is provided, and inside the operation gate 14, a game ball passing through the operation gate 14 is detected. A possible gate sensor 14a is provided. The gaming machine 1, when detecting the passage of the game ball in the operation gate 14, is configured to perform a normal symbol lottery. The actuation gate 14 is arranged so that the game ball can easily pass through when hitting to the right. Therefore, the normal symbol lottery will be executed in a relatively large number when the player strikes right in a time saving state described later. In the modification, an operation gate having the same function as the operation gate 14 may be provided at a position substantially symmetrical to the operation gate 14.

The 1st starting opening 12 is constituted so that a game ball can be always received. On the other hand, the second starting opening 13 is a variable type in which the ease of entering a game ball changes. For example, the second starting port 13 is provided with a movable member 130, and by the starting port solenoid 13b that operates the movable member 130, either the closed state where it is difficult to receive the game ball or the open state where the game ball can be received. Controlled by one side. Normally, the second starting port 13 is controlled to a closed state, but when the gaming machine 1 detects passage of a game ball in the operating gate 14, it normally controls the second starting port 13 to an open state by a symbol lottery. Decide whether or not.

In the right center portion of the game area 10a (below the operation gate 14), a big winning device 211 provided with a V winning big winning opening (so-called V attacker) 21 (an example of a variable winning opening) is provided. There is. The special winning opening 21 includes, for example, an opening/closing door 210. Normally, the special winning opening 21 for V winning is controlled to a closed state by the second special winning opening solenoid 21b that operates the opening/closing door 210, but is open in a specific round (V round) in the big hit gaming state. (Shown in the open state in FIG. 2). Further, inside the special winning opening 21 for V winning, there is provided a second special winning opening sensor 21a capable of detecting a ball (prize) to the special winning opening 21 for V winning.

Further, inside the special winning opening 21 for V winning, a specific area 212 and a non-specific area (not shown) are provided. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening 21 for V winning is distributed so as to pass through either the specific region 212 or the non-specific region by a movable piece (not shown) that can be driven by the movable piece solenoid 212b. .. For example, when the movable piece is in the open position, the game ball can pass through the specific area 212, and when the movable piece is in the closed position, the game ball can pass through only the non-specific area (specific area). It is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through 212). The specific area 212 is provided with a specific area sensor 212a that detects a game ball passing through the specific area 212.

At the lower right of the game area 10a, a special winning device 151 having a special winning opening 15 is provided. Normally, the special winning opening 15 is controlled to a closed state by the special winning opening solenoid 15b that operates the opening/closing door, but is controlled to an open state based on the result of the big hit determination using the special symbol random number value. Further, inside the special winning opening 15, a special winning opening sensor 15a capable of detecting a ball (winning) into the special winning opening 15 is provided. The gaming machine 1 is configured to pay out a predetermined number of gaming balls to the upper plate 5 when detecting a ball entering the special winning opening 15.

At the lower end of the game area 10a, a pair of left and right outlets 16 are provided for collecting the game balls flowing down the game area 10a into the game machine 1. Further, on the left side of the game area 10a, there is provided a launch rail 17 for guiding a game ball that is launched from the lower side to the upper side by the launching device 7a. Further, a decorative member 18 that colors the gaming machine 1 is provided above the liquid crystal display device 11.

On the back side of the decoration member 18, a movable member 19 which is vertically movable on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 11 is provided. The movable member 19 is a member that raises the effect by the action, and is configured to be movable up and down by the movable member moving mechanism 19a. The movable member 19 is normally positioned so as to be hidden behind the decorative member 18, but at a predetermined performance timing during the game, the movable member 19 moves downward so as to cover the front surface side of the liquid crystal display device 11 to produce the effect. At the end, it moves up and down to return to the upper direction.

The game board 10 includes a segment display section 50 for displaying information about a game in the segment display area 10b. The segment display unit 50 has a plurality of LEDs, and the gaming machine 1 is a combination of displays by these LEDs, and the symbol variation display regarding the first special symbol, the symbol variation display regarding the second special symbol, and the first special symbol. Hold number display about the second special figure, hold number display about the big hit game state, display of the number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit game, symbol variation display about the normal symbol, hold number display about the normal symbol, the second starting opening 13 is opened It is possible to perform an electric power support display indicating whether or not the electric power control state is easily controlled by the state, and a right hit display indicating that it is a timing to prompt the launch of the game ball to the right side of the game area 10a.

The positions and types of the big winning device 151, the big winning device 211, the second starting opening 13 and the like are arbitrary, and the present invention can be applied to configurations other than the game board 10 shown in FIG. Is.

[Electrical configuration]
As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 produces a main control board 100 for controlling a game, a payout control board 300 for paying out control of game balls, and various commands based on various commands transmitted from the main control board 100. The production control board 200 which controls is provided. These boards include a CPU and a storage unit, and realize a predetermined function by using these hardware resources.

In addition to the effect control board 200 and the payout control board 300, the main control board 100 includes a first starting opening sensor 12a, a second starting opening sensor 13a, a special winning opening sensor 15a, a gate sensor 14a, a starting opening solenoid 13b, and a large opening. The winning opening solenoid 15b, the second big winning opening sensor 21a, the specific area sensor 212a, the segment display section 50, and the like are connected. In a modification, the main control board 100 is connected to a sub control board (not shown), and the first control opening sensor 12a, the second start opening sensor 13a, the special winning opening sensor 15a, and the gate are connected to the sub control board. The sensor 14a, the starting opening solenoid 13b, the special winning opening solenoid 15b, the second special winning opening sensor 21a, the specific area sensor 212a, the segment display unit 50, and the like may be connected. In this case, the main control board 100 may be connected to the effect control board 200 via the sub control board.

When a game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 12a, the second starting opening sensor 13a, the special winning opening sensor 15a, the gate sensor 14a, the second special winning opening sensor 21a, and the specific area sensor 212a, the detection signal is mainly detected. It is transmitted to the control board 100. When the main control board 100 receives a detection signal from any of the sensors, the main control board 100 generates a command or a drive signal by calculation according to the progress of the game, and the effect control board 200, the payout control board 300, the starting opening solenoid 13b, the big winning prize. The generated command or drive signal is transmitted to the mouth solenoid 15b, the second special winning opening solenoid 21b, the movable piece solenoid 212b, the segment display unit 50, and the like.

The payout control board 300 is connected with a launching device 7a for launching a game ball, a launching handle 7, a stand-alone machine provided alongside the gaming machine 1 (not shown), a ball lending button, a payout device, and the like. Further, the launching device 7a is connected to a launching motor for launching a game ball and a touch switch for detecting that a player is touching the launching handle 7. The payout control board 300 executes the payout control of the game ball based on the payout command transmitted from the main control board 100, the transmission processing of the game ball launch signal to the launching device 7a based on the operation of the launch handle 7, and the like.

The liquid crystal display device 11, the lamp 3, the speaker 4, the upper speaker 4a and the lower speaker 4b, the effect operation unit 8, the movable member moving mechanism 19a, etc. are connected to the effect control board 200. When the production control board 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control board 100, the production control board 200 analyzes the contents of the various commands, and the liquid crystal display device 11, the lamp 3, the upper speaker 4a, the lower speaker 4b, the production operation unit 8, and the movable operation. The effect control according to the content of the command is performed using the member moving mechanism 19a and the like.

The gaming machine 1 executes an effect of causing the movable member 19 to appear in front of the liquid crystal display device 11 at a predetermined effect timing during the game. When the effect control board 200 decides to execute the effect by the movable member 19 based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100, the movable member 19 is moved to the rear side of the decorative member 18 by operating the movable member moving mechanism 19a. It moves from the hidden retracted position to the effect position that covers the front side of the liquid crystal display device 11.

[State transition]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a transition state of a game state that can be formed by the gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 1 includes, as gaming states, a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a non-time saving state.

The jackpot gaming state is formed when the jackpot determination result based on the special symbol random number value is "bonnet", as described later. The big hit game state corresponds to a state where it is easy to enter the big winning opening 15. That is, the big hit game state is a game that involves opening the opening/closing door of the special winning opening 15. Note that the gaming machine 1 may be configured so that it is easy to enter the special winning opening 15 by right-handing in the big hit game state.

The time saving state is generally an abbreviation for the time saving state, and relates to a symbol variation relating to the first special symbol or a symbol variation relating to the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "special symbol variation" when no distinction is made). The fluctuation time is shorter than the non-time saving state. In the time saving state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the confirmation display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-time saving state. As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digesting the special figure reservation becomes faster, and effective ball entry (prize that contributes to the variation of the special symbol) mainly in the second starting opening 13 is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

However, as used herein, the shortened state may include a state that does not fall under this definition. For example, the time saving state may be defined as a state in which the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is high (compared to the non-time saving state). This is because the number of times that can be changed in the time saving state (predetermined number of times N1 described later) is very small (for example, about 1 to 15), and there is a specification that the production is performed for a relatively long time for each change. Is.

The time saving state is formed when the big hit game is finished, and when a predetermined time saving ending condition is satisfied, the time saving state is shifted to. Although the predetermined time saving end condition is arbitrary, for example, after the big hit game ends, without reaching the big hit game state, it may be satisfied when the change of the special symbol of the predetermined number N1 ends. The predetermined number of times N1 is arbitrary, and is "150" as an example in the present embodiment. The predetermined number of times N1 may change according to the type of jackpot described later. In the time saving state, when the result of the big hit determination based on the special symbol random number value is "big hit", the big hit game state is entered. In the time saving state, an auxiliary game state described later can be formed when the normal symbol lottery is won.

The non-time saving state corresponds to a state that is neither a big hit game state nor a time saving state. Even in the big hit game state, the normal symbol lottery and the like are similar to the non-time saving state, but in the present specification, the big hit game state and the non-time saving state are defined as different states. The non-time saving state is shifted from the time saving state as described above. In the non-time saving state, when the result of the big hit determination based on the special symbol random number value is "big hit", the big hit game state is entered. In the non-time saving state, an auxiliary game state described later can be formed when the normal symbol lottery is won.

[Functional configuration]
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the main control board 100. Note that the functional configuration shown in FIG. 5 is merely an example, and one functional block (database and functional processing unit) may be divided or a plurality of functional blocks may be collectively configured as one functional block. Good. Further, the functional configuration shown in FIG. 5 is a configuration necessary for the description of the present invention and does not represent all the functions of the main control board 100. Therefore, in practice, the main control board 100 may have other functions.

The main control board 100, a first storage unit 101, a second storage unit 102, a normal symbol lottery processing unit 103, a winning opening control unit 104, a switching unit 105, a determination unit 106, a jackpot type determination unit 107. The special game execution unit 108, the privilege granting unit 109, and the display control unit 110 are included. The first storage unit 101 and the second storage unit 102 can be realized by a storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The first storage unit 101 and the second storage unit 102 may be realized by different storage areas of the same storage device, or may be realized by different storage devices. The normal symbol lottery processing unit 103, the winning opening control unit 104, the switching unit 105, the determination unit 106, the jackpot type determination unit 107, the special game execution unit 108, the privilege granting unit 109, and the display control unit 110 are CPUs (Central Processing Units). ) Can be realized by executing a program stored in a storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a flash memory, an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a hard disk.

The first storage unit 101 stores (holds) a first special symbol random number value (an example of the first hit/miss determination information) in response to the ball entering the first starting opening 12. As described above, the first special symbol random number value is acquired when the ball entering the first starting opening 12 is detected by the first starting opening sensor 12a. Then, the acquired first special symbol random value is stored in the first storage unit 101. The maximum number of the first special symbol random number values that can be stored in the first storage unit 101 is, for example, four. The first special symbol random number value is stored in the first storage unit 101 in a FIFO (First In, First Out) format.

The second storage unit 102 stores (holds) the second special symbol random number value (an example of the second winning/discarding determination information) in response to the ball entering the second starting opening 13. The second special symbol random number value is acquired when the ball entering the second starting port 13 is detected by the second starting port sensor 13a as described above. Then, the acquired second special symbol random value is stored in the second storage unit 102. The maximum number of the second special symbol random number values that can be stored in the second storage unit 102 is, for example, four. The second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102 in the FIFO format.

In this manner, the first special symbol random number value and the first special symbol random value and respectively acquired in response to the ball entering the different winning openings (that is, the ball entering the first starting opening 12 and the second starting opening 13). The two special symbol random numbers are stored (held) in the first storage unit 101 and the second storage unit 102, respectively. The first special symbol random number value stored in the first storage unit 101 is erased (digested) from the first storage unit 101 by being used in a big hit determination by the determination unit 106 described later. That is, the suspension of the first special symbol random value is digested by receiving a big hit determination by the determination unit 106 described later. Similarly, the second special symbol random number value stored in the second storage unit 102 is erased (digested) from the second storage unit 102 by being used in a big hit determination by the determination unit 106 described later. That is, the suspension of the second special symbol random number value is digested by receiving a big hit determination by the determination unit 106 described later.

The normal symbol lottery processing unit 103 performs a normal symbol lottery. In addition, the normal symbol lottery defines a random number value obtained by the game ball passing through the actuation gate 14 (hereinafter, referred to as "ordinary symbol random number value") and a random number range associated with each of the hit and the loss. It may be executed based on the relationship with the table (hereinafter, referred to as “ordinary symbol lottery table”). For example, FIG. 6 shows an example of a normal symbol lottery table. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the relationship between the normal symbol random number value and the lottery result (win or lose) is defined for each gaming state (time saving state and non-time saving state).

The winning opening control unit 104 controls the starting opening solenoid 13b, the special winning opening solenoid 15b, the second special winning opening solenoid 21b, and the movable piece solenoid 212b.

For example, when the regular symbol lottery is won, the winning opening control unit 104 opens the movable member 130 of the second starting opening 13 via the starting opening solenoid 13b according to a predetermined opening pattern. In this way, when the normal symbol lottery is won, it becomes easy to enter the second starting opening 13 from the state (an example of the first state) where entering the second starting opening 13 is difficult or impossible. It is switched to the state (auxiliary game state) (an example of the second state). It should be noted that the duration of one auxiliary game state (and the time during which the second starting opening 13 is open during that time) by one winning is such that the time saving state is longer than the non-time saving state. The state and the non-time saving state may be different. Moreover, the duration of the variable display of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation to the stop) is shorter in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state, and is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state. Good.

The switching unit 105, the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery, between a plurality of probabilities including a low probability P (low) (an example of a first probability) and a high probability P (high) (an example of a second probability). Switch. Here, as an example, the switching unit 105 switches the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery between the low probability P(low) and the high probability P(high). Specific values of the low probability P(low) and the high probability P(high) are arbitrary. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the low probability P(low) is 6600/65536×100=about 10%, and the high probability P(high) is 59936/65536×100=90% or more.

Specifically, the switching unit 105, when the gaming state is a non-time saving state, sets the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to a low probability P(low), and when the gaming state is the time saving state, The winning probability related to the symbol lottery is set to a high probability P(high). In addition, when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, the switching unit 105 sets the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery to the low probability P(low). Therefore, the switching unit 105 functions so that the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery becomes a high probability P (high) in the time saving state after the special game execution unit 108 executes the big hit game. In the time saving state, the probability of winning related to the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state, so the special symbol random value is more likely to be reserved, and the digestion of the special symbol random value is facilitated. It

In the present embodiment, the state in which the switching unit 105 sets the winning probability related to the ordinary symbol lottery to the low probability P(low) is an example of the “first gaming state”, and the switching unit 105 is in the ordinary symbol lottery. The state in which the winning probability is set to the high probability P(high) is an example of the “second gaming state”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the switching unit 105 switches the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery according to the time saving state or the non-time saving state, so the time saving state matches the “second gaming state”, and the non-time saving The state matches the "first gaming state".

However, in the modified example, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery may be always constant. In this case, the switching unit 105, the duration of the auxiliary gaming state per one winning of the normal symbol lottery (and the time during which the second starting opening 13 is in the open state during that time) is relatively long and relatively long. You may switch with a short duration. If the duration of the variation display of the normal symbol (time from the start of variation to the stop) does not change, the longer the duration of the auxiliary game state per winning of the regular symbol lottery, the more arbitrary time Therefore, the possibility that the auxiliary game state is formed becomes high. Therefore, the duration of the auxiliary game state per winning one time of the normal symbol lottery, the state that is set to a relatively long duration, compared to the state that the same time is set to a relatively short duration, 2 It can be said that the game ball easily enters the starting port 13. In this case, the state in which the switching unit 105 sets the duration of the auxiliary gaming state per winning of the normal symbol lottery to a relatively short duration is an example of the “first gaming state”, and the switching unit 105 A state in which the duration of the auxiliary gaming state per winning of the normal symbol lottery is set to a relatively long duration is an example of the "second gaming state". In this case as well, the switching unit 105 is in a mode in which the time saving state matches the “second gaming state” and the non-time saving state matches the “first gaming state”, depending on whether the time saving state or the non-time saving state is normal. You may switch the duration of the auxiliary game state per winning one time of the symbol lottery.

Alternatively, in the modified example in which the winning probability related to the ordinary symbol lottery is always constant, the switching unit 105 replaces the duration of the auxiliary game state per winning of the ordinary symbol lottery with the variable as described above. Additionally or additionally, the duration of the variable display of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the variation to the stop) may be switched between a relatively short duration and a relatively long duration. When the duration of the auxiliary game state per winning of the normal symbol lottery is constant, the shorter the duration of the variable display of the normal symbol, the more the lottery number per unit time (that is, the lottery frequency) increases. Therefore, compared with the state in which the duration of the variable display of the normal symbol is set to a relatively short duration, the game ball enters the second starting opening 13 as compared to the state in which the duration is set to a relatively long duration. It can be said that it is easy to hit the ball. In this case, the state in which the switching unit 105 sets the variable display duration of the normal symbol to a relatively long duration is an example of the "first gaming state", and the switching unit 105 normally displays the variable display duration of the symbol. A state in which is set to a relatively short duration is an example of the "second game state". In this case as well, the switching unit 105 is in a mode in which the time saving state matches the “second gaming state” and the non-time saving state matches the “first gaming state”, depending on whether the time saving state or the non-time saving state is normal. The duration of variable display of symbols may be switched.

The determination unit 106 performs a big hit determination based on the special symbol random number value stored in the first storage unit 101 or the second storage unit 102. If the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, a big hit game based on the special symbol random number value (an example of a special game advantageous to the player) will be executed, and if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, Big hit game based on the special symbol random value is not executed.

The determination unit 106 functions to preferentially digest the second special symbol random number value stored in the second storage unit 102 over the first special symbol random number value stored in the first storage unit 101. That is, in a state in which the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102, it is stored in the second storage unit 102 before the first special symbol random number value stored in the first storage unit 101. Big hit judgment based on the second special symbol random value.

In this embodiment, the gaming machine 1 includes a normal probability state and a high probability state as the probability states related to the big hit determination. In a modification, the gaming machine 1 may include one or more other probability states in addition to the normal probability state and the high probability state.

The high-probability state is a state in which the jackpot probability is set higher than that of the normal-probability state (see FIG. 7 described later). The high-probability state is transferred when the gaming ball passes through the specific area 212 (hereinafter, also referred to as “V winning”) in the big-hit game state started from the normal probability state, and the big-hit game ends. Further, the high-probability state is restarted when the jackpot game state started from the high-probability state is V-winned, and the jackpot game is over.

The normal probability state is initially formed when the power is turned on. Further, the normal probability state is formed when the gaming state is the non-time saving state. In addition, the normal probability state is formed even when the game state is a time saving state. Specifically, the normal-probability state is restarted or transferred when the jackpot game state started from the normal-probability state or the high-probability state does not win V and the jackpot game ends.

The jackpot determination is a special symbol random number value stored in the first storage unit 101 or the second storage unit 102, and a table defining a random number range associated with the jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as a “jackpot determination table”). It may be carried out on the basis of relationships. FIG. 7 shows an example of the big hit determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the relationship between the special symbol random number value and the lottery result (hit or lost) is defined for each different probability state (normal probability state and high probability state). In this case, the jackpot probability in the normal probability state is 220/65536×100, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1500/65536×100.

The determination unit 106 further performs a standby process of waiting for a big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value in the time saving state. Specifically, the determination unit 106, when switching from the jackpot gaming state to the time saving state (when the switching unit 105 switches the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery from the low probability P(low) to the high probability P(high) In), when the second special symbol random number value is not stored in the second storage unit 102, the standby to wait for the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value until the standby end condition (an example of a predetermined condition) is satisfied. Perform processing. Hereinafter, the function related to the standby process performed by the determination unit 106 will be referred to as a “special figure 2 hold standby function”. Special Figure 2 hold standby function is a function for reducing the possibility that big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value of the hold in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. Details of the special figure 2 hold standby function (standby end conditions etc.) will be described later.

The jackpot type determining unit 107 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determining random number value when the result of the jackpot determination by the determining unit 106 is “big hit”. Similar to the special symbol random number value, the jackpot type determination random number value is acquired based on the detection of the ball entering the first starting opening 12 or the second starting opening 13. The big hit type determination random number value is managed as a set with a special symbol random number value, and when the result of the big hit judgment based on a certain special symbol random number value is "big hit", the big symbol type determination that forms a set with the special symbol random number value The jackpot type associated with the jackpot is determined based on the random number for use.

The jackpot type includes a type in which V winning is relatively easy and a type in which V winning is relatively difficult or substantially impossible. The type in which the V winning is relatively easy means that there is a round in which the V winning big winning opening 21 is opened for a relatively long time (that is, V round), and the V winning is relatively difficult or practical. The type that is impossible is a type in which the special winning opening 21 for V winning is not substantially opened (for example, only for a very short time) in the big hit game state. Hereinafter, the jackpot type of the type in which the V winning is relatively easy is also referred to as a “bonus with bonus”, and the jackpot type of the type in which the V winning is relatively difficult or substantially impossible is also referred to as “bonus without bonus”. .. In addition, the jackpot type may include a difference in the predetermined number of times N1 related to the time saving end condition, a difference in the number of rounds, and the like. For example, the predetermined number of times N1 related to the time saving end condition may be determined in such a manner as to be variable according to the big hit type determining random number value. In addition, the jackpot type may include a jackpot of a type in which there is substantially no increase in the number of balls (for example, the number of rounds is “2”, and the open state of the winning a prize device 151 in each round is very short).

The big hit type determination unit 107, when the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", than when the result of the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit", the big hit The type of jackpot is determined in such a manner that the type is unlikely to be determined as a bonus with bonus. That is, when the result of the big hit judgment based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit", the big hit type may be determined to be a big hit with a privilege, the result of the big hit judgment based on the first special symbol random value is " It is higher than the possibility that the jackpot type is determined to be a bonus with a bonus when it is a “jackpot”.

For example, the jackpot type determining unit 107 is based on a relationship between a jackpot type determining random number value and a table defining a range of random numbers associated with each jackpot type (hereinafter, referred to as a “jackpot type determining table”). , The jackpot type may be determined. FIG. 8 shows an example of the jackpot type determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 8, for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the random number value for jackpot type determination and jackpot type (bonus with bonus or bonus without bonus) is defined, The 1 special symbol is more likely to be determined as the special bonus big hit than the second special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", the probability that the big hit type is determined to be no bonus big hit is 1/2 x 100, When the result of the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit", the probability that the big hit type is determined to be the no-bonus big hit is 0. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", the probability that the big hit type is determined to be no bonus big hit is the result of the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random value is "big hit". If it is ", it may be other than 1/2 x 100 as long as it is larger than the probability that the big hit type is determined to be a big hit without a bonus. Similarly, when the result of the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit", the probability that the big hit type is determined to be the non-special big hit may be greater than zero.

The special game execution unit 108 executes the big hit game when the result of the big hit judgment by the judgment unit 106 is “big hit”. At this time, the special game executing unit 108 opens or closes the special winning openings 15 and 21 in an opening pattern according to the big hit type determined by the big hit type determining unit 107. For example, the special game execution unit 108 opens the special winning opening 21 in the V round and opens the special winning opening 15 in the other rounds when the big hit type is a big hit with a privilege. On the other hand, when the type of big hit is a big hit without a benefit, the special game execution unit 108 opens the special winning opening 15 in all rounds and does not substantially open the big winning opening 21.

The privilege granting unit 109 grants a privilege advantageous to the player (a privilege immediately after the special game). In this embodiment, the privilege granting unit 109 grants a privilege related to the jackpot probability. Specifically, after the special game execution unit 108 executes the big hit game, the privilege granting unit 109 sets the probability state related to the big hit determination to a high probability state (an example of the bonus related to the big hit probability) in the short-time state. That is, in the present embodiment, the privilege granted by the privilege granting unit 109 is a high-probability state after the big hit game is executed.

In this embodiment, the probability state does not become a high probability state unless a V prize is won in the big hit game state. In other words, the privilege granting unit 109 sets the probability state related to the jackpot determination to the high probability state until the time saving state ends after the jackpot game is executed, only when the V prize is won in the jackpot game state. .. Since V winnings are facilitated when the jackpot type is a jackpot with a bonus as described above, the jackpot type is a jackpot with a bonus, and the jackpot type is a bonus jack without a bonus. It is advantageous for the player in that the privilege is more likely to be given than 109.

In the present embodiment, as described above, when the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", the big hit type may be a big hit without a benefit. That is, when the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", unlike the case where the result of the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random value is "big hit", the privilege granting unit 109 May not be granted the privilege.

In the present embodiment, the high-probability state of the probability state related to the jackpot determination is formed only when the V game is won in the jackpot gaming state and when the jackpot gaming state ends. Then, the high-probability state transitions to the normal probability state when a predetermined high-probability state ending condition is satisfied, and the predetermined high-probability state ending condition is the same as the above-mentioned predetermined time saving ending condition.

However, in the modified example, the predetermined high probability state end condition may be different from the predetermined time saving end condition, or may be different. That is, in the present embodiment, the privilege granting unit 109 sets the probability state related to the big hit determination in the entire short-time state to the high probability state, but in the modified example, the probability state related to the big hit determination is set in a part of the time-shortened state. The probability state may be set to the high probability state, or the probability state related to the big hit determination may be set to the high probability state in a part of the time saving state. For example, the high probability state may be changed (fallen) to the normal probability state when winning the falling lottery that can be executed for each special symbol change in the time saving state. In this case, the time saving state continues even if the falling lottery is won, and the probability state relating to the jackpot determination is set to the high probability state only in a part of the time saving state. Further, in this case, the falling lottery from the high probability state to the normal band probability state is not executed after the execution of the big hit game when the result of the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is “big hit”. , After the execution of the big hit game when the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", it may be executed.

The display control unit 110 generates a command for effect display on the liquid crystal display device 11 and transmits the command to the effect control board 200.

[Special figure 2 Hold standby function]
By the way, the determination unit 106 preferentially digests the second special symbol random number value stored in the second storage unit 102 over the first special symbol random number value stored in the first storage unit 101, as described above. Works like. Therefore, the determination unit 106, when switching from the jackpot gaming state to the time saving state (when the switching unit 105 switches the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery from the low probability P(low) to the high probability P(high)), If the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102, even if the first special symbol random number value is stored in the first storage unit 101, the jackpot determination based on the second special symbol random number value I do. In this case, if the result of the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit", the big hit type is a big hit with benefits.

On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state shifts to the time saving state (when the switching unit 105 switches the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery from the low probability P(low) to the high probability P(high)), the first storage unit 101 If the first special symbol random value is stored and the second special symbol random value is not stored in the second storage unit 102, the determination unit 106 is the second special symbol than the first special symbol random value. Can't digest by giving priority to random numbers.

In this case, if the determination unit 106 decides to make a big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value, if the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", the big hit type is There is a possibility that it will be a big hit without benefits.

In particular, in the case of the first hit in the non-time saving state, immediately after the big hit game state related to the first hit, there is a high possibility that the second special symbol random value is not stored in the second storage unit 102. This is because, in the case of the first win, the gaming state up to immediately before that is highly likely to be the non-time saving state in which the winning probability related to the ordinary symbol lottery is the low probability P(low).

After the jackpot gaming state in which the V winning is realized, the player tends to feel a complicated feeling as if he/she loses the jackpot by the first special symbol random number value held without benefiting from the time saving state. .. This is because there is a possibility that the newly drawn big hit type is a big hit without a bonus. In other words, if the new big hit big hit type is not a big hit with benefits, the possibility of getting the next big hit is low. This is because there is a higher possibility that the big jackpot will be completed in the later time saving state.

In this way, the situation in which the result of the jackpot determination based on the first special symbol random number value that is held after the jackpot gaming state in which the V winning is realized is “big hit” is a complicated feeling that is lost to the player. Raises the possibility of That is, after the jackpot gaming state in which the V winning is realized, the player who happened to be the jackpot determination result based on the first special symbol random number value of the hold and the first special symbol random number value of the hold The result of the big hit judgment based on the "big hit", and the result of the big hit judgment based on the second special symbol random number value after that is "big hit" (or the game where there is no reservation of the first special symbol random value) Sense of inequity with other people.

In addition, even if the V winnings are not realized in the big hit game state, the situation where the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value held after the big hit game state is “big hit” is a loss to the player. It creates the possibility of making you feel complicated. This is because the result of the big hit determination may be "big hit" even in the normal probability state for the first special symbol random number value of the hold (see FIG. 7). If the first special symbol random number value of the hold is not digested, and if the state shifts from the time saving state to the non-time saving state, the player can pull back the big hit by the first special symbol random value of the hold. is there.

In addition, after the jackpot gaming state is over, the jackpot determination based on the first special symbol random number value held is also performed (even if the jackpot determination result is not "jackpot"), which is a loss to the player. There is a possibility that it will make you feel This is because the reserved first special symbol random number value is not obtained in the time saving state, but is obtained in the non-time saving state before the big hit game. That is, since it is easy to obtain the special symbol random number value in the time saving state, it may be unwilling for the player to consume the special symbol random number value obtained in the non-time saving state in the time saving state.

In this way, the first special symbol random number value acquired in the non-time saving state may be digested in the time saving state, or not, which may give rise to an unfair feeling. That is, in the short-time state after the end of the big hit game state, the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is on hold, which may impair the fairness.

In this respect, according to the present embodiment, since the determination unit 106 has the special figure 2 holding standby function as described above, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience as described above. Specifically, even if the first special symbol random value is stored in the first storage unit 101 and the second special symbol random value is not stored in the second storage unit 102, the standby end condition is Until it is established, the big hit judgment based on the first special symbol random value can be avoided. Therefore, when the switching unit 105 switches the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery from the low probability P(low) to the high probability P(high), the first special symbol random value is stored in the first storage unit 101 and Even if the second special symbol random value is not stored in the second storage unit 102, then, when the standby end condition is satisfied, the second special symbol random value is stored in the second storage unit 102. Then, the determination unit 106 can prioritize the second special symbol random number value over the first special symbol random number value and make a big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value.

Thereby, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held in the short-time state after the end of the big hit game state, and the fairness can be improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, since the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery is set to a low probability P (low) in the non-time saving state, the winning probability related to the ordinary symbol drawing is set to the high probability P (high) in the non-time saving state. While preventing the inconvenience when set, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value of the hold in the time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. That is, if the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery is set to the high probability P (high) in the non-time saving state, the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102 immediately after the end of the big hit game state related to the first win. On the other hand, it is less likely that the player has not played the game, but there is a disadvantage that the player is invited to make a right-handed hit in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, while reducing such inconvenience, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held in the short-time state after the end of the big hit game state.

Here, the waiting end condition relating to the special figure 2 hold waiting function is arbitrary, but may be satisfied, for example, when the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102. In this case, because the suspension of the first special symbol random value is not digested for the first special symbol fluctuation after the transition from the big hit gaming state to the time saving state, the time saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state In, it is possible to eliminate the possibility that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value of the hold.

Alternatively, the waiting end condition is (1) when the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102, and (2) after shifting from the big hit game state to the time saving state, in the second storage unit 102. The second special symbol random number value is not stored, and may be satisfied in any of the cases where the predetermined time T1 has elapsed. The predetermined time T1 is arbitrary, but may be equal to or longer than the average time required until a new second special symbol random number value is acquired. In this case, the possibility that the reservation of the first special symbol random number value will be exhausted due to the first special symbol fluctuation after the transition from the big hit game state to the time saving state is reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held in the short-time state after the end of the big hit game state.

Alternatively, the waiting end condition may be met when the regular winning symbol lottery is won a predetermined number of times N2 after shifting from the big hit game state to the time saving state. The predetermined number N2 is 2 or more, but is 2 for example. Also in this case, the possibility that the suspension of the first special symbol random number value will be reduced due to the first special symbol fluctuation after the transition from the big hit game state to the time saving state is reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held in the short-time state after the end of the big hit game state.

Alternatively, the waiting end condition is (1) when the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102, and (2) after shifting from the big hit game state to the time saving state, in the second storage unit 102. The second special symbol random number value is not stored, and may be satisfied in a predetermined number of times N3 and in a case where the normal symbol lottery is won. The predetermined number of times N3 is 2 or more, but is 3 for example. Also in this case, the possibility that the suspension of the first special symbol random number value will be reduced due to the first special symbol fluctuation after the transition from the big hit game state to the time saving state is reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held in the short-time state after the end of the big hit game state.

Alternatively, the waiting end condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time T2 has elapsed after winning the first ordinary symbol lottery after shifting from the big hit game state to the time saving state. The predetermined time T2 is arbitrary, but may correspond to the opening time of the movable member 130 of the second starting port 13 by the starting port solenoid 13b. Also in this case, the possibility that the suspension of the first special symbol random number value will be reduced due to the first special symbol fluctuation after the transition from the big hit game state to the time saving state is reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held in the short-time state after the end of the big hit game state.

9A and 9B are timing charts related to the special figure 2 hold standby function. In FIGS. 9A and 9B, the waiting end condition is satisfied when the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102.

9A and 9B are timing charts when the special figure 2 hold standby function operates, in order from the top, a state related to special symbol fluctuation, the number of first special symbol random number holding values, and the second special symbol random number value. The time series of the number of holdings, the winning state of the second starting opening 13, and the gaming state is shown. Regarding the state related to special symbol fluctuation, the fluctuation standby state is a state in which the special figure 2 hold standby function is functioning, and although the special symbol fluctuation is possible originally, the special symbol fluctuation is waited for. It is in the state of being. The variable state is a state in which the special symbol variation is immediately executed if the special symbol random number value is stored. Regarding the winning state of the second starting opening 13, "ON" indicates that the second starting opening sensor 13a detects the winning of the game ball.

In FIG. 9A, at the time t0, the big hit game state ends (the big hit ending period ends), and the state shifts to a time saving state. At time point t0, the number of second special symbol random number holding is 0, so the special figure 2 holding standby function operates. That is, despite the fact that the first special symbol random number hold number is 3, until the standby end condition is satisfied, the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is waited, and accordingly, the special symbol fluctuation is waited. To be done.

After that, before the time point t1, there is a winning of the first ordinary symbol lottery (not shown), and at the time point t1, the winning of the second starting opening 13 occurs. That is, at the time point t1, the number of reserved second random numbers of the special symbols changes from 0 to 1. As a result, the standby end condition is satisfied, and the variable standby state transitions to the variable state. Then, the reservation of the second special symbol random number value is immediately digested (therefore, the number of second special symbol random value retained changes immediately from 1 to 0). That is, the jackpot determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed, and the special symbol variation based on the determination result is executed. In FIG. 9A, during the special symbol variation related to the first suspension of the second special symbol random number value (the suspension obtained at the time point t1), the winning to the second starting opening 13 occurs a plurality of times, the second The number of reserved special symbol random numbers is increasing.

In FIG. 9B, at the time point t0, the jackpot gaming state ends and shifts to the time saving state. At time point t0, the number of second special symbol random number holding is 1, so the special figure 2 holding standby function does not operate. It should be noted that this is the same even if the number of second special symbol random number reservations is two or more. Therefore, the holding of the second special symbol random number value is immediately digested (therefore, the number of holding the second special symbol random number value immediately changes from 1 to 0). That is, the jackpot determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed, and the special symbol variation based on the determination result is executed. In FIG. 9B, during the special symbol variation related to the first suspension of the second special symbol random number value (reservation that existed at time t0), there is a winning of the first ordinary symbol lottery, and the second multiple times. A prize is generated in the starting opening 13, and the number of reserved second special symbol random number values is increasing.

FIG. 9C is a timing diagram for the comparative example. The comparative example is different in that it does not have the special figure 2 hold standby function. In the comparative example, at the time point t0, the big hit game state ends and the state shifts to the time saving state. At the time t0, the number of second special symbol random number holding is 0, the number of holding of the first special symbol random number is 1 or more (here, "3"), so the first special symbol random number holding Is instantly digested. That is, the jackpot determination based on the first special symbol random number value is executed, and the special symbol variation based on the determination result is executed. In FIG. 9C, during the special symbol fluctuation related to the first suspension of the first special symbol random number value, there is a winning of the first ordinary symbol lottery, and the winning to the second starting opening 13 occurs at time t1. .. Then, after that, the winning to the second starting opening 13 occurs a plurality of times, and the number of holding the second special symbol random number value is increasing. Therefore, the second big hit determination counting from the time point t0 will be executed based on the second special symbol random number value acquired at the time point t1.

In this way, in the comparative example, when the jackpot gaming state ends and shifts to the time saving state, there is no hold of the second special symbol random number value and there is a hold of the first special symbol random number value, the first special symbol. Reservation of random number is exhausted. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 9A, when the big hit game state ends and shifts to the time saving state, there is no hold of the second special symbol random value and there is a hold of the first special symbol random value. However, until the holding of the second special symbol random number value occurs, the jackpot determination based on the first special symbol random number value is waited, and as a result, the holding of the second special symbol random number value is first digested (Fig. 9A). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 9A, it is possible to prevent the holding of the first special symbol random number value when the big hit game state in the comparative example ends and shifts to the time saving state.

[Operation Example of Gaming Machine According to First Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 20, an operation example of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (in particular, an operation example related to the special figure 2 hold standby function) will be described. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation example below are provided in the RAM of the main control board 100. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 100. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 100, SIO (Serial Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (interrupt time controller) are set. It sets and resets various flags, statuses, and counters. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In the following description and drawings, the ordinary symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special symbol 1", the "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special symbol". 2" and "second special figure".

Next to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the value of various random number counters used when acquiring the first special symbol random number value is updated by adding 1. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 100.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S104). The interrupt process (S105) can be executed while the interrupt is enabled. The interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 100 at a cycle of 4 ms, for example. Then, after the interrupt processing (S105) is finished, until the interrupt processing (S105) is started next, the updating processing of various counter values by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating processing (S103) is repeated. To be executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S104).

Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), the output process (S200) is first executed. In the output process (S200), the command (control signal) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 100 in each process described below is output to the effect control board 200, the payout control board 300, and the like. To do. The command and the like to be output include a game state, a result of the big hit determination related to the special symbol, a symbol as a big hit type (big hit symbol), information about a variation pattern, and the like.

In the input processing (S201) performed after the output processing (S200), various sensors (first starting opening sensor 12a, second starting opening sensor 13a, special winning opening sensor 15a, and main winning opening sensor 15a, which are mainly attached to the gaming machine 1, The detection signal detected by the two major winning opening sensors 21a and the like (see FIG. 3) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S202) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values is performed during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the period other than that (the period from the end of the interrupt process (S105) to the start of the next interrupt process (S105). ) And both.

Normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S202), then starting mouth sensor detection process (S203), ordinary figure operation process (S204), special figure 1 hold digest standby process (S205), special figure operation process (S206) , And a specific area sensor detection process (S207). After that, other necessary processing (S208) is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 100 (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms later). ), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S200) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

<Starting Port Sensor Detection Processing (S203)>
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S203), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 14, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 14a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the operation gate 14 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 14 (YES in S301), the number of ordinary symbols held (the number of reserved universal symbols) Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter that counts the number of universal figure reservations provided in the RAM is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of reserved symbols is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the normal symbol reservation number is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the normal symbol reservation number (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random number counter for normal symbol correctness determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number value of the main control board 100 is acquired. It is stored in the address space according to the current number of ordinary symbols reserved in the universal symbol reservation storage unit provided in the RAM.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting opening 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting opening sensor 13a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 13 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball has entered the second starting port 13 (YES in S305), the second It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbol random numbers (hereinafter, also referred to as “special figure 2 number of reservations”) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). If the special figure 2 hold number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the special figure 2 hold number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 hold number is set. 1 is added (S307).

Then, special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 relation random number acquisition process (S308), the second special symbol random number value, the big hit type determining random number value and the fluctuation pattern random number value stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM are acquired, The obtained random number value is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 2 in the second storage unit 102. The fluctuation pattern random number value is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time.

Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor 12a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first starting opening 12 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball has entered the first starting opening 12 (YES in S309), the first It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbol random number values (hereinafter, also referred to as “special figure 1 number of reserved”) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S310). Then, if the special figure 1 number of reservations is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is ended, but if the special figure 1 number of reservations is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 number of reservations is set. "1" is added (S311).

Subsequently, special figure 1-related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 relation random number acquisition process (S312), like the special figure 2 relation random number acquisition process (S308), the first special symbol random number value stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the big hit The type determination random number value and the variation pattern random number value are acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the address space of the first storage unit 101 corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 1 devices.

<Universal figure operation processing (S204)>
In the normal figure operation process, various processes relating to the variation process of the ordinary symbol, the winning/non-judgment determination regarding the ordinary symbol lottery, the variation pattern determination process, the ordinary electric auditors product process for executing the auxiliary game, and the like are executed. In the winning/disapproval determination related to the normal symbol lottery, when the probability variation flag described later is ON, a high probability P(high) is used, and when the probability variation flag described later is OFF, a low probability P(low) is used. .. Note that the general-purpose operation process itself is widely known (and an example has already been described with reference to FIG. 6 ), and therefore, further details of the general-purpose operation process will not be described here.

<Special figure 1 Hold digest standby processing (S205)>
The special figure 1 hold digest standby processing is processing related to the special figure 2 hold standby function described above. As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure 1 holding digest standby process (S205), first, it is determined whether or not an event has occurred in which the gaming state shifts from the big hit gaming state to the time saving state (S401). For example, an event in which the gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the time saving state can be detected based on a change in a time saving flag described later from OFF to ON. When an event occurs in which the gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the time saving state (YES in S401), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is "0" (S402). When the number of reserved special characters 2 is "0" (YES in S402), the standby flag is turned on (S403), and the process ends. In the special symbol waiting process (S1102) shown in FIG. 15 to be described later, the standby flag is a flag for preventing the digestion of the first special diagram reservation even if the special figure 2 reservation number is “0”. Is.

On the other hand, if the event in which the gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the time saving state has not occurred (NO in S401), it is determined whether the standby flag is ON (S404), and the standby flag is ON (S404). YES), it is determined whether or not the waiting end condition is satisfied (S405). Here, as an example, the standby end condition is satisfied when the special map 2 reservation number is “1”. If the standby flag is OFF (NO in S404), the process ends. When the standby end condition is satisfied (YES in S405), the standby flag is turned off (S406), and the process ends. When the standby end condition is not satisfied (NO in S405), the process ends.

According to the special figure 1 hold digestion waiting process (S205) shown in FIG. 13, when the game state shifts from the big hit game state to the time saving state, the special figure 2 hold number is “0”, and the standby state The flag turns ON. As will be described later, when the standby flag is turned ON, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 15 described later, even if the special figure 2 holding number is “0”, the completion of the first special figure holding is waited for. Will be.

In the example shown in FIG. 13, when the gaming state shifts from the big hit gaming state to the time saving state, the waiting flag is turned on based on the special figure 2 holding number being “0”, but the gaming state is When shifting from the big hit game state to the time saving state, the standby flag may be always turned on. That is, S402 may be omitted. In this case, if the number of reserved special characters 2 is 1 or more, S405 becomes YES in the next processing cycle and the standby flag is turned off, so that substantially equivalent processing can be realized.

<Special figure operation processing (S206)>
As shown in FIG. 14, when the "special figure operation status" is "1", four statuses "1", "2", "3", and "4" are used. (YES in S1101), special symbol waiting process (S1102) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103), special symbol changing process (S1104) If the "special figure operation status" is "3" (NO in S1101, S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol determination process (S1106) is performed, and the "special figure operation status" is "4". "(NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105), special electric auditors product processing (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

<Special symbol waiting process (S1102)>
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special symbol waiting process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is “0” (S1200). When the number of reserved special characters 2 is "0" (YES in S1200), it is determined whether or not the standby flag is ON (S1205). When the standby flag is OFF (NO in S1205), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 reservation number is “0” (S1206). Then, when the special figure 1 hold number is also “0” (YES in S1206) or the standby flag is ON (YES in S1205), the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 11 is being processed as a standby screen ( It is determined whether or not it is the demo screen for waiting for customers or the screen before the start of special symbol variation in the time saving state) (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process ends, otherwise (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1200, when the special figure 2 reservation number is not “0” (NO in S1200), the special figure 2 hit/disapproval determination process (big hit determination process) (S1201), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1202), and the special figure 2 random number shift The process (S1203) and the special figure 2 variation start process (S1204) are performed in this order. Further, when the special map 2 number of reservations is "0" but the standby flag is OFF and the special figure 1 number of reservations is not "0" (YES in S1200, NO in S1205, NO in S1206), the special figure 1 is true or false. The determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 variation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. The special figure 1 hit/miss determination processing (S1207), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and the special figure 1 variation start processing (S1210) are related to the second special figure described later. Since the processing is similar to the corresponding processing, description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation is "0" (YES in S1200). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the first special figure suspension (variable display of the first special symbol). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a jackpot with a higher benefit level for the player than the jackpot determination based on the first special figure hold (that is, a jackpot with a benefit). Has become.

In addition, in the present embodiment, due to the above-mentioned special figure 2 hold standby function, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is when the second special figure hold is "0" (S1200). Even if the answer is YES), it is not executed if the standby flag is ON (YES in S1205). That is, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is limited to the case where the second special symbol reservation is "0" and the standby flag is OFF (YES in S1200 and NO in S1205). Is done.

<Special figure 2 propriety determination processing (S1201)>
The special figure 2 hit determination processing is the processing which does the big hit decision on the basis of the 2nd special design random number value. At that time, if the probability variation flag is ON, the relationship (see FIG. 7) between the special symbol random number value associated with the high probability state and the lottery result (hit or loss) is used, and the probability variation flag is OFF. In this case, the relationship (see FIG. 7) between the special symbol random number value associated with the normal probability state and the lottery result (win or lose) is used. When the big hit determination is “big hit”, the big hit flag is turned on and the big hit type is determined.

<Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1202)>
Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing is the processing which decides the fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation display of the 2nd special design is done. The variation pattern may be determined according to whether or not it is a time saving state, whether or not the big hit flag is ON, the number of holdings, and the like.

<Special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1203)>
As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1203), first, the special figure 2 reservation number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second storage unit 102 is set to the one lower side (for example, when the second storage unit 102 includes an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, the address “0000” side is set). ) (S1502). Then, "0" is set to the highest address space of the second storage unit 102, that is, (when the upper limit number is stored), the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is set to 0. After clearing (S1503), this process ends.

<Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1204)>
In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, the special figure operation status is set to "2", and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the variable display of the second special symbol.

<Special symbol changing process (S1104)>
As shown in FIG. 17, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), first, whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1202 or S1208 of FIG. 15) has elapsed. A determination is made (S1901). If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the variation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0". Yes (S1905). If the probability variation counter is determined to be "0" in S1905, the probability variation flag is turned off (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON, and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is set. Decrementing by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned off (S1910), and the processing of S1911 is performed. Proceed to. When it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and the value of the time saving counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping and displaying the special symbol is performed (S1912), and this processing ends.

<Special symbol determination process (S1106)>
As shown in FIG. 18, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), the process proceeds to S2002. If the big hit flag is OFF (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2007), and the process is executed. Finish.

In S2002, a special winning opening opening pattern is set according to the type of big hit, and the process proceeds to S2003. In S2003, a big hit opening command is set in order to start a big hit game. The opening command may be determined according to the jackpot type. Then, the corresponding opening command is subsequently determined by the set opening command. The opening period is set before the first opening operation of the special winning opening in the big hit game is started and after the variable display of the effect symbol (the symbol on the liquid crystal display device 11) related to the special symbol is disabled. It is a period of time. The effect control board 200 that has received the opening command is supposed to perform a predetermined game effect corresponding to the opening period. Further, in S2004, the opening period of the big hit game is started, the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2005), and the processing is ended.

<Special electric accessory processing (big hit game) (S1107)>
As shown in FIG. 19, in the special electric auditors product processing (S1107), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is determined. Is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning OFF the probability variation flag, and if NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning OFF the time saving flag.

Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening processing of the opening/closing doors (opening/closing door 210 etc.) of the big winning openings 15 and 21 has all ended (the big hit game has ended). When it is determined that the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is then determined whether it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the special winning opening opening pattern set for each type of big hit described above. For example, before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to execute the first opening process of the first round after the opening period ends. If the first round has already started, it is determined whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval time has ended. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and also as "round game".

When it is determined in S2106 that it is the round start time (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), the special winning opening opening process is performed (S2108), and the process is ended. As a result, the special winning opening is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the first round start and "2R start command" for the second round start. .. Further, in the special winning opening opening process of S2108, the special winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of big hit to be executed, and the opening pattern defined in the starting round is started.

When it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2111. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, the opening period is being executed before the start of one round, the round is being executed, or the interval time is after the end of the round. In S2111, it is determined whether or not the round is being executed, that is, whether or not the special winning opening opening operation based on the predetermined opening pattern started in S2108 is being executed (S2111). When it is determined in S2111 that the round is being executed (the special winning opening opening operation is being executed) (YES in S2111), it is then determined whether the round being executed is the V round (S2112). For example, when the fifth round of the big hit game is the V round (privilege determining game), it is determined here whether or not it is the fifth round. Then, if the round being executed is the V round (the fifth round) (YES in S2112), the V round process described later is performed (S2113), and it is not the V round (if it is a round other than the fifth round). (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2114 without performing the V round process (S2113).

In the V round process (S2113), the special winning opening 21 is opened. At this time, the movable piece solenoid 212b is controlled so that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 21 realizes the V winning.

In S2114, it is determined whether the round end condition of the round being executed is satisfied (S2114). Here, as the round end condition, (1) that the round execution time (for example, “25 seconds”) set for the running round has elapsed (or the release pattern set for the running round is finished). ), and (2) that a predetermined number (for example, “9 balls”) of game balls have been entered in the running round, that is, two conditions are defined. Then, when either one of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. If it is determined in S2114 that the round ending condition is not satisfied (NO in S2114), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2114 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2114), the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116.

In S2116, the special winning opening (big winning opening 15 or big winning opening 21) is closed at the end of the round, and a process of setting a predetermined interval time (big winning opening closing processing) is performed (S2116).

Next, in S2117, it is determined whether or not the interval time set in the previous special winning opening closing process (S2116) has elapsed (S2117). The process of S2117 is also a process that is performed subsequent to the case of determining that the round is not being executed in S2111 (NO in S2111). If it is determined in S2117 that the interval time has not elapsed (NO in S2117), the processing ends, and if it is determined that it has elapsed (YES in S2117), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2118), It is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2119). Then, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2119), the process is ended to start the next round. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2119), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set and the jackpot ending period is started (S2120). , The big hit end flag is turned on (S2121), and the process ends. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the rounds in the jackpot to be executed are completed.

Here, in the jackpot ending process in S2120, one of the ending commands is selected based on the gaming state when the jackpot is hit, the jackpot type, and whether the V flag is ON or OFF. , Is supposed to be set. The ending period to be executed (set) differs depending on the type of the ending command to be set. Here, the ending period is a period that is set after all opening operations of the special winning opening (big winning opening 15 and big winning opening 21) in the big hit game are finished and before the special symbols can be changed. Is. During the ending period (end period), the special winning opening is closed. The V flag is turned ON when a V winning is detected in a specific area sensor detection process described later.

In S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, it is determined whether the execution time of the ending effect of the jackpot has elapsed (S2122). ), if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is ended. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) will be executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 14).

<Game state setting process (S2124)>
As shown in FIG. 20, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). When it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), and the probability variation counter is set to the specified value “150 (predetermined number of times N1)” (S2203). The V flag is turned off (S2204). Then, the time saving flag is turned on (S2205), the specified value "150" is set in the time saving counter (S2206), and the process is ended. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability state is determined based on whether or not the V flag is ON in the gaming state setting process. There is.

Here, when the V flag is ON, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times the jackpot determination can be executed in the high probability state. In the present embodiment, since the probability variation counter is set to "150", the high-probability state is continued until the special symbol variation (big hit determination) is executed 150 times. However, in the case of a big hit during 150 times, the high probability state ends when the big hit game is executed. Further, when the probability variation flag is ON, "150" is similarly set in the time saving counter, so that the time saving state is also set while the high probability state is set, and when the high probability state ends, the time saving state is set. Will also end.

<Specific area sensor detection processing (S207)>
In the specific area sensor detection processing, the V flag is turned ON when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 212a. The specific area sensor detection processing is processing for turning on the V flag when the specific area sensor 212a detects at least one game ball.

As described above, according to the operation example described above with reference to FIG. 10 and thereafter, since the special figure 1 holding digest standby processing (FIG. 13) of S205 is executed, when the gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the time saving state. When the number of reserved special characters 2 is “0”, the standby flag is turned on. When the standby flag is ON, in the special symbol standby process of FIG. 15, even if the special figure 2 holding number is "0" (YES in S1200), the result is YES in S1205, so the special figure 1 hit/absence determination process (S1207). ) Never proceed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the special figure 1 hit/miss determination process from being executed while the standby flag is ON.

When the standby termination condition is satisfied because the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" (that is, the special figure 2 hold number is "1" (YES in S405 of FIG. 13 ), the wait flag is OFF. It is said that When the standby flag is turned OFF, it is NO in S1205 in the special symbol standby process of FIG. 15, but it is NO in S1200 before that, and therefore the process does not proceed to the special figure 1 winning/discarding determination process (S1207). Therefore, in the processing cycle in which the standby flag is turned OFF when the number of reserved special maps 2 becomes “1”, the specific map 2 win/loss determination process is executed without executing the special map 1 win/loss judgment process. Become.

In this way, according to the operation example described above with reference to FIG. 10 and thereafter, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held in the short-time state after the end of the big hit game state. ..

Note that in the operation example described above with reference to FIG. 10 and subsequent figures, the time saving counter is set to the prescribed value (predetermined number N1) “150” in the game state setting process of FIG. 20, and the probability variation counter is set to FIG. The specified value “150” is set in each game state setting process, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the game state setting process of FIG. 20, different values may be set for the time saving counter and the probability variation counter, for example, according to the difference in the big hit type. Further, the specification may be such that a very large value such as “10000” is set as the specified value. In other words, instead of a gaming machine with specifications that do not guarantee a high probability state until the next big hit occurs (a so-called "V-probable ST machine"), a high probability state is substantially guaranteed until the next big hit occurs. The specification (the so-called “V-certain loop machine”) may be applied. In addition to the probability variation counter, for example, a counter (big hit counter) for counting the number of big hits in a high probability state is provided, and the number of big hit occurrences (the count value of the big hit counter) is a predetermined count value (for example, "5"). Then, after the end of the big hit game related to the number of times (for example, the "fifth") big hit corresponding to the predetermined count value, a gaming machine of a specification (so-called "V certainty set" is always (forced) in a low probability state. Machine”).

Further, in the operation example described above with reference to FIG. 10 and thereafter, when the jackpot gaming state shifts to the time saving state (the switching unit 105 changes the winning probability related to the normal symbol lottery from the low probability P(low) to the high probability P( When switching to high)), the standby flag is turned on, but is not limited to this. For example, the waiting flag may be turned on during the ending period of the big hit in the big hit game state, for example. Alternatively, the standby flag may be turned on at the start of the big hit game state. In this way, the timing of turning on the standby flag is arbitrary as long as it is after the start of the big hit game state, and further, after the start of the digestion of the special symbol random number value that the result of the big hit determination is "big hit". If so, it is optional.

[Example of change]
Next, a modified example of the above-described operation example will be described with reference to FIG.

In the operation example described above with reference to FIG. 10 and thereafter, when the jackpot gaming state shifts to the time saving state (the switching unit 105 normally changes the winning probability relating to the symbol lottery from the low probability P(low) to the high probability P(high). When switching to)), if the second special symbol random number value is not stored in the second storage unit 102, the standby process to wait for the jackpot determination based on the first special symbol random number value is executed until the standby end condition is satisfied. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in this modified example, in the time saving state (at any time), if the second special symbol random number value is not stored in the second storage unit 102, the first special symbol until the standby end condition is satisfied. A waiting process for waiting for a big hit determination based on a random number value is executed. Hereinafter, this modification will be described in detail.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special figure 1 holding digest standby processing according to the present modification. The Toku-zu 1 holding digest standby process shown in FIG. 21 is executed in place of the Toku FIG 1 reserve digest waiting process shown in FIG. 13 in the operation example described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the Toku-zu 1 holding digest standby process according to the present modification, first, it is determined whether or not the standby flag is ON (S410), and when the standby flag is ON (YES in S410), Proceed to S418. When the standby flag is OFF (NO in S410), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S412), and when the time saving flag is ON (YES in S412), the special figure 2 reservation number is “0. It is determined whether or not it is "(S414). When the number of reserved special characters 2 is “0” (YES in S414), the standby flag is turned on (S416), and the process is ended. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is OFF (NO in S412) or the special figure 2 reservation number is not “0” (NO in S414), the process ends.

In S418, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF. If the time saving flag is OFF (YES in S418), the standby flag is turned OFF (S420), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the time saving flag is ON (NO in S418), it is determined whether the standby end condition is satisfied (S422). Here, as an example, the standby end condition is satisfied when the special map 2 reservation number is “1”. When the standby end condition is satisfied (YES in S422), the standby flag is turned off (S420), and the process ends.

As described above, according to the processing shown in FIG. 21, in the time saving state in which the time saving flag is ON, when the special figure 2 holding number is “0”, the first wait until the standby end condition is satisfied (YES in S422). In order to wait for the big hit determination based on the special symbol random number value, the standby flag is turned ON. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation where a big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held in the time saving state. Such a configuration is useful in that, for example, even when the player pauses the game at a break or the like in a time saving state, it is prevented that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held.

In the above-described first embodiment (similarly to second embodiment described later), the state in which the standby flag is ON is an example of the “predetermined state”.

In the second embodiment, the situation where the standby process (second standby process) corresponding to the above-described standby process is executed is different from the first embodiment described above, and is the auxiliary game state in the non-time saving state.

In the following description of the second embodiment, constituent elements having the same functions as those of the first embodiment described above may be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof may be omitted.

[Basic configuration]
FIG. 22 is a schematic front view showing a board surface configuration of the game board 10A in the game machine 1A according to the second embodiment.

The game board 10A according to the second embodiment is different from the game board 10 according to the first embodiment described above in that an operation gate 14A is added.

The operation gate 14A is provided on the left and right sides of the operation gate 14. The gaming machine 1A is configured to perform a normal symbol lottery when a gate sensor (not shown) detects passage of a game ball in the operation gate 14A. Although not shown, the electric configuration of the gaming machine 1A according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above (see FIG. 3 ). The difference is that (not shown) is added.

In addition, in FIG. 22, the movable member 130 of the second starting prize device 131 is a tongue-shaped member that extends in the vertical direction with respect to the surface of the gaming machine 1A, and is at a protruding position (in front of the surface of the game board 10). It is movable between a position (projecting to the side) and a retracted position. In the auxiliary game state, the movable member 130 is set to the projecting position, so that the second starting opening 13 is opened. At this time, the game ball rolling toward the movable member 130 is picked up by the movable member 130 and guided to the second starting opening 13 on the back side. On the other hand, when the movable member 130 is in the retracted position, it is in a closed state, and the game ball rolling toward the movable member 130 rolls further downward without being picked up by the movable member 130. Here, as an example, the opening pattern of the movable member 130 is an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times in both the time saving state and the non-time saving state. However, the opening pattern of the movable member 130 in the non-time saving state is arbitrary as long as it is a mode in which five or more game balls can be entered in one auxiliary game state.

The movable member 130 of the second starting prize device 131 can be realized in various modes other than the tongue-shaped member as described above. For example, the movable member 130 may be an electric tulip (so-called electric chu) type provided below the first starting opening 12. Further, the second starting prize device 131 may be a type in which the winning of the second starting port 13 is substantially possible only when the player makes a right hit, or the winning of the second starting prize 13 is promoted when the player makes a right hit. Type, or the type in which the ease of winning a prize in the second starting opening 13 is substantially the same between left-handed and right-handed.

In addition, in FIG. 22, the special winning opening 21 of the special winning device 211 is in an open state or a closed state, for example, when a movable piece (not shown) slidable in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the game board 10A is opened and closed. It is a type that becomes.

[Functional configuration]
FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the main control board 100A. As shown in FIG. 23, the main control board 100A according to the second embodiment is different from the main control board 100 (see FIG. 5) of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above in the second starting opening opening standby processing unit 103A ( The difference is that an example of a switching timing control unit) is added and the determination unit 106 is replaced by the determination unit 106A.

In the non-time saving state, the second starting opening opening standby processing unit 103A starts the movable member 130 of the second starting opening 13 in the open state until the variation of the first special symbol ends (that is, the start timing of the auxiliary game). ) Is delayed (hereinafter, referred to as “second starting opening opening standby process”). That is, the second starting opening opening standby process is a process for preventing the auxiliary game state and the variation of the first special symbol from occurring at the same time in the non-time saving state. The second starting opening opening standby process is, as described later, a process for maximizing the actual number of special figure 2 holdings that can be acquired in the auxiliary game state.

The determination unit 106A replaces or in addition to the standby process (hereinafter, referred to as “first standby process” for distinction) executed by the determination unit 106 according to the first embodiment described above, in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game state. Performs a waiting process for waiting for the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value (hereinafter, referred to as "second waiting process" for distinction). The second standby process is a process for reducing the possibility that the big hit is determined based on the first special symbol random number value that is held in the auxiliary game state. Specifically, in the second standby process, the first special symbol random number value is stored in the first storage unit 101 and the second storage unit 102 is second in the same manner as the first standby process according to the first embodiment described above. Even if the special symbol random number value is not stored, it is a process of waiting for the digestion of the hold related to the first special symbol random number value.

The determination unit 106A waits until the waiting end condition (an example of the predetermined condition) is satisfied, until the holding of the first special symbol random number value is completed.

The standby end condition relating to the second standby process may be satisfied, for example, when the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102. In this case, if the hold of the second special symbol random number value can be obtained in the auxiliary game state, the hold of the first special symbol random number value will be digested for the first special symbol change after shifting to the auxiliary game state. There is no. In this case, the standby end condition relating to the second standby process is satisfied even when the auxiliary game state is ended without the second special symbol random number value being stored in the second storage unit 102.

Alternatively, the standby end condition related to the second standby process may be satisfied when the auxiliary gaming state is ended, regardless of whether or not the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102. In this case, if the hold of the second special symbol random number value can be obtained in the auxiliary game state, the hold of the first special symbol random number value will be digested for the first special symbol change after the auxiliary game state ends. There is no.

[Second start opening waiting process and second waiting process]
FIG. 24A is a timing diagram relating to the second starting opening opening standby process and the second standby process according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 24B is a timing diagram relating to the comparative example. 24A and 24B are timing diagrams in the non-time saving state. In FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B, in order from the top, a state related to special symbol fluctuation, special figure 1 hold number (hold number of first special symbol random number value), special figure 2 hold number (hold number of second special symbol random value) The time series of the winning state to the second starting port 13, the state of the second starting port 13 and the ON/OFF state of the universal figure hit flag are shown. Regarding the state relating to special symbol fluctuation, the fluctuation standby state is a state in which the second standby process is functioning, and although the special symbol fluctuation is possible originally, the special symbol fluctuation is waiting. It is in a state. The variable state is a state in which the special symbol variation is immediately executed if the special symbol random number value is stored. Regarding the winning state of the second starting opening 13, "ON" indicates that the second starting opening sensor 13a detects the winning of the game ball. The ordinary symbol hit flag is a flag that is turned on when the normal symbol lottery is won and turned off when the auxiliary game state (open state of the second starting opening 13) is completed. The same applies to FIG. 24C described later.

The comparative example is different in that the second starting opening opening standby process and the second standby process are not executed.

In this example and the comparative example, the state is the same at time t10. Specifically, at time t10, the first special symbol is changing, the special figure 1 reservation number is "3", the special figure 2 reservation number is "0", and the second starting opening 13 is closed. This is a state, and the per-universal figure flag is OFF.

In this example and the comparative example, the variation of the first special symbol ends at time t11, and the variation of the first special symbol of the next reservation starts. Therefore, the number of special figure 1 reservations is decreased by 1 to become "2".

In the present example and the comparative example, at the time point t12-1, the normal symbol win flag is turned on by the winning of the normal symbol lottery.

In this embodiment, by the second starting opening opening standby process, until the variation of the first special symbol is completed (until time t20), the start of the auxiliary game is waited. On the other hand, in the comparative example, the auxiliary game is started from a time point t12-2 (a time point when the fluctuation of the normal symbol related to the universal symbol flag “ON” ends) after time point t11. For this reason, in the comparative example, the first special symbol is changed to the auxiliary game state during the change, and in the auxiliary game state, winnings to the second starting opening 13 occur five times (time point t13 to t17), and the special figure 2 The number of reservations has increased to the maximum of "4".

Here, in the comparative example, the winning of the fifth starting opening 13 for the fifth time does not contribute to the acquisition of the hold of the second special symbol random number value. This is because the special figure 2 reservation number has already reached the maximum "4" at the time of the fifth winning of the second starting opening 13.

In the comparative example, after that, the auxiliary game state ends at time t18, and after that, when the fluctuation of the first special symbol ends at time t20, the jackpot determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed, and the determination result. The variation of the second special symbol based on is executed. For this reason, the special figure 2 reservation number is decreased by 1 to become "3". In this way, in the comparative example, the jackpot determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed only four times for one auxiliary game.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the variation of the first special symbol ends at time t20, it becomes the start timing of the auxiliary game, the auxiliary game is started, and the second standby process functions and the variable standby state. Become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at the time t20, the special figure 1 reservation number is "2", but the variation of the first special symbol is executed (that is, the reservation of the first special symbol random number value is digested. Nothing).

In the present embodiment, thereafter, in the variable standby state, winning at the second starting opening 13 occurs at time t21. That is, the special figure 2 reservation number changes from 0 to 1 at time t21. As a result, the standby end condition is satisfied, and the variable standby state transitions to the variable state. Then, the hold of the second special symbol random number value is immediately digested (therefore, the special figure 2 hold number is immediately changed from 1 to 0). That is, the jackpot determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed, and the variation of the second special symbol based on the determination result is executed. In the present embodiment, similarly to the comparative example, in the auxiliary game state, winnings to the second starting opening 13 occur five times (from time t21 to t25), and the special figure 2 hold number increases to maximum "4". ing. Because the change of the second special symbol is executed immediately by the winning of the first start opening 13 of the first time (because the special figure 2 number of holdings changes from 1 to 0 immediately), the remaining four times 2 All winnings to the starting port 13 contribute to obtaining the hold of the second special symbol random value.

In the present embodiment, after that, the auxiliary game state ends at time t26, and after that, when the variation (first time) of the second special symbol ends at time t27, the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed. Together with the change of the second special symbol based on the determination result (second time) is executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, for one auxiliary game, five times, which is one more than in the comparative example, the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value will be executed.

In this way, according to this embodiment, it is possible to increase the possibility that the maximum number of times the second special symbol can be changed in one auxiliary game state can be changed to five. Hereinafter, among the winnings to the second starting opening 13 in the auxiliary gaming state, the winnings that contribute to the variation of the second special symbol are also referred to as "effective winnings to the second starting opening 13", and one-time assistance The maximum value of the number of effective winnings to the second starting opening 13 that can be realized in the gaming state is also referred to as "the effective maximum number of winnings to the second starting opening 13".

By the way, like the other situation of the comparative example shown in FIG. 24C, if the variation of the first special symbol is not executed at the time t11, based on the winning of the second starting opening 13 five times, Big hit judgment based on 2 special symbol random number value will be executed 5 times. That is, the effective maximum winning number to the second starting opening 13 is "5".

Therefore, in the comparative example, depending on whether or not the first special symbol is fluctuating at the time of starting the auxiliary game state, a game based on the winning of the second starting opening 13 five times or more in the auxiliary game state. Benefits will vary. That is, when the first special symbol is not changing at the time of starting the auxiliary game state, one per auxiliary game is more than the case where the first special symbol is changing at the time of starting the auxiliary game state. The upper limit value of the number of times the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed (that is, the effective maximum winning number to the second starting opening 13) becomes large. Such a difference has an inconvenience of giving the player an unfair feeling.

More generally, depending on whether or not the first special symbol is changing at the time of winning the first start opening 13 in the auxiliary game state, the benefit that the player can enjoy in the auxiliary game state. Will be different. When the first special symbol is changing at the time of winning the first start opening 13 in the auxiliary game state, while the effective maximum winning number to the second starting opening 13 is "4" Then, when the first special symbol is not changing at the time of winning the first start opening 13 in the auxiliary game state, the effective maximum number of winnings to the second starting opening 13 is "5". Such a difference has an inconvenience of giving the player an unfair feeling.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, by the second starting opening opening waiting process and the second waiting process, the first special symbol is changing at the time of winning the first starting opening 13 in the auxiliary game state. By reducing the possibility, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience as described above.

Specifically, according to the present embodiment, even if the first special symbol is being changed at the time when the change of the ordinary symbol related to the universal symbol flag “ON” is finished, as described above, the second symbol Since the opening opening waiting process is executed, it is possible to eliminate the possibility that the first special symbol is changing at the start of the auxiliary game state.

Further, according to this embodiment, even if the special figure 1 holding number is "1" or more at the start of the auxiliary game state, the second standby process is executed at the start of the auxiliary game state, so the first special The fluctuation of the design is awaited. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the possibility that the variation of the first special symbol is started at the end of the second starting opening opening standby process (that is, at the start of the auxiliary game state).

As a result, according to this embodiment, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the first special symbol is changing at the time of winning the first start opening 13 in the auxiliary game state.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in the auxiliary game state, the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value (digestion of the hold of the first special symbol random number value) waits until the standby end condition is satisfied by the second standby process. To be done. Then, the standby end condition related to the second standby process is satisfied when the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102 as described above.

Here, in a modified example, the waiting end condition relating to the second waiting process may be satisfied when the special figure 1 holding number at the start of the auxiliary game state is “0”. However, in such a modified example, after the start of the auxiliary game state, even if there is an acquisition of the hold of the first special symbol random value, the acquisition of the hold of the second special symbol random value is the first special symbol random value. If it is prior to the acquisition of the hold, the effective maximum number of winnings to the second starting opening 13 will be "5". On the other hand, after the start of the auxiliary game state, the acquisition of the hold of the first special symbol random number value is prior to the acquisition of the hold of the second special symbol random number value, the effective maximum to the second starting port 13 The number of winnings will be "4".

In particular, in the case of the gaming machine 1 of the specification that allows the player to aim at the second starting opening 13 by right-handing in the auxiliary game state, after the start of the auxiliary game state, although the probability is low, the player switches to right-handing. Due to the game ball that had been previously fired and was rolling in the game area 10a of the game board 10, unfortunately, a hold of the first special symbol random number value may be obtained. Considering such a point, it is preferable that the standby end condition related to the second standby process is not satisfied even if the special figure 1 hold number at the start of the auxiliary game state is “0”. That is, it is preferable that the standby end condition related to the second standby process is not satisfied until the second special symbol random value is stored in the second storage unit 102 in the auxiliary game state.

Also, in a gaming machine such as a specification that allows the player to aim at the second starting opening by left-handing (normal hitting) in the auxiliary game state, it is possible to obtain the hold of the first special symbol random value after the start of the auxiliary game state. There is a lot of sex. Therefore, in such a specification, the standby end condition relating to the second standby process that is not satisfied until the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102 in the auxiliary game state is particularly preferable.

By the way, the time ΔT from the end of the variation of the first special symbol to the end of the auxiliary game state affects the number of effective winnings to the second starting opening 13. Specifically, as the time ΔT is longer, the number of effective winnings to the second starting opening 13 is likely to increase.

In this respect, according to the present embodiment, the second starting opening opening standby process is executed, so that the time ΔT is always constant, and it is possible to eliminate the unfairness that occurs when the time ΔT can change.

However, in the modification, the time ΔT may be variable. For example, when the waiting time by the second starting opening opening waiting process is ΔT0 and the duration of the auxiliary game state is ΔT1, and ΔT0 is equal to or less than the threshold value Th, the second starting opening opening waiting process is omitted. Good. In this case, the time ΔT=ΔT1−ΔT0. In this case, the threshold value Th may be adapted to allow five or more winnings to the second starting opening 13 even at a time corresponding to ΔT1-Th.

Further, in another modification, the second starting opening opening standby process may be eliminated, and the duration ΔT1 of the auxiliary game state may be increased accordingly. For example, when the nominal value of the duration of the auxiliary gaming state is ΔT1 ₀ and the variation time of the first special symbol in the auxiliary gaming state is ΔT2 (ΔT2 is a variable value), the duration of the auxiliary gaming state ΔT1=ΔT1 ₀ It may be corrected to +ΔT2.

More specifically, for example, the nominal opening pattern of the movable member 130 in one auxiliary game is an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. In this case, for example, when the variation time of the first special symbol in the auxiliary game state is ΔT2 corresponding to one opening, the opening pattern of the movable member 130 repeats opening 2.0 seconds four times. It may be corrected to an open pattern.

[Operation Example of Game Machine According to Second Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25 and subsequent figures and the above-mentioned FIG. 10 and the like, regarding an operation example related to the gaming machine 1A according to the second embodiment (in particular, an operation example related to the second start opening opening standby process and the second standby process) explain. Here, differences from the operation example described above with reference to FIGS. 10 to 20 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 25, the interrupt process (S105A) according to the second embodiment is different from the interrupt process (S105) according to the above-described first embodiment in that the normal operation process (S204) is the second start opening release standby process. It is different in that it is replaced by the included universal figure operation process (S204A), and that the special figure 1 holding digest standby process (S205A) including the second standby process is added.

The ordinary figure operation process (S204A) is different from the ordinary figure operation process (S204) only in that the normal electric auditors product process includes a second starting opening opening standby process, and different parts will be described below. ..

FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the ordinary electric auditors product processing in the normal figure operation processing (S204A). Ordinary electric accessory processing, when the universal symbol hit flag is ON, the normal symbol variation stop command is set (that is, the variation time of the ordinary symbol ends), and the opening pattern of the movable member 130 is determined, To be executed. Here, as an example, the opening pattern of the movable member 130 is an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times in both the time saving state and the non-time saving state. Therefore, in this case, "3" is set to the second starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the normal electric accessory processing, first, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game state flag is OFF (S1001). The auxiliary game state flag is a flag that is turned on during the auxiliary game state. If the auxiliary game state flag is OFF (YES in S1001), the auxiliary game state flag is turned ON (S1007), and the process proceeds to S1006. Here, the time when the variation time of the normal symbol ends and the start timing of the auxiliary game state are always the same, but the start timing of the auxiliary game state is predetermined with respect to the time when the variation time of the ordinary symbol ends. It may be delayed by the time T3. The predetermined time T3 may be changed according to, for example, a pattern per universal figure or an opening pattern.

If the auxiliary game state flag is not OFF (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting opening 13 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 13 has been reached (S1003), and if it is not the time for opening the second starting port 13 ( If NO in S1003) and the time has come to end the second starting port 13 (YES in S1003), the process proceeds to S1004. The timing of opening the second starting port 13 is determined according to the opening pattern of the movable member 130.

In S1004, it is determined whether or not it is the first opening timing of the second starting opening 13 (for example, the first opening timing when the opening pattern repeats opening for 2.0 seconds three times), and the second starting opening is determined. If it is the first opening timing of 13 (YES in S1004), the process proceeds to S1005, and if it is not the first opening timing of the second starting port 13 (that is, if it is the second or later opening timing) (NO in S1004). , S1006.

In S1005, it is determined whether the first special symbol is changing. Whether or not the first special symbol is changing can be determined based on, for example, whether or not the special symbol operation status is "2". If the first special symbol is changing (YES in S1005), the process ends. That is, the variation of the first special symbol is awaited. On the other hand, if the first special symbol is not changing (NO in S1005), the second starting port 13 is opened (S1006), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port is in the open state (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second starting port 13 has been reached (that is, it is determined in advance after opening the second starting port 13). (S1008), and if it is not time to close the second starting port 13 (NO in S1008), the process is finished and the second starting port 13 is closed. If it has reached (YES in S1008), the second starting port 13 is closed (S1009).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 13 (S1009), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1010), and it is determined whether the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". (S1011). If the value of the second starting opening opening counter is not "0" (NO in S1011), the processing is ended to open the second starting opening 13 again. On the other hand, if the value of the second opening opening counter is "0" (YES in S1011), the universal figure ending process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1012), and the universal figure hit flag is turned off (S1013). , The auxiliary game state flag is turned off (S1014), the process is finished, and the normal symbol lottery is ready.

In this way, according to the process shown in FIG. 26, if the first special symbol is changing, the start of the auxiliary game state is waited until the change of the first special symbol ends (that is, the second). A start opening waiting process is realized). This can eliminate the possibility that the first special symbol is changing at the start of the auxiliary game state.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 holding digest standby process (S205A).

The special figure 1 holding digest standby process is a process related to the above-described second standby process. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 holding digest standby process (S205A), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF (S450), and when the time saving flag is OFF (YES in S450), S451. If the time saving flag is ON (NO in S450), the process ends. In S451, it is determined whether or not the standby flag is OFF. If the standby flag is OFF (YES in S451), the process proceeds to S452, and if the standby flag is ON (NO in S451), the process proceeds to S455.

In S452, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game state has started. If the auxiliary game state has started (YES in S452), the process proceeds to S453. If the auxiliary game state has not started (NO in S452), the process ends. .. The start of the auxiliary game state is an event in which the auxiliary game state flag described with reference to FIG. 26 changes from OFF to ON.

In S453, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reservation number is "0". When the number of reserved special characters 2 is “0” (YES in S453), the standby flag is turned on (S454), and the process is ended. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 reservation number is not "0" (NO in S453), the process is terminated.

In S455, it is determined whether or not the standby end condition is satisfied. Here, as an example, the standby end condition is satisfied when the special figure 2 holding number is “1”, the auxiliary game state flag is OFF, or at least one of them is satisfied. When the standby end condition is satisfied (YES in S455), the standby flag is turned off (S456), and the process ends. If the standby end condition is not satisfied (NO in S455), the process ends.

As described above, according to the process shown in FIG. 27, in the non-time saving state in which the time saving flag is OFF, when the special figure 2 holding number at the time of starting the auxiliary game state is “0”, the standby end condition is satisfied. Until (YES in S455), the standby flag is turned ON in order to wait for the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value. When the standby flag is turned on, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) (see FIG. 15), as described in the first embodiment, the variation of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is waited. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the possibility that the first special symbol is changing at the time of winning the first start opening 13 in the auxiliary game state.

In the example shown in FIG. 27, when the auxiliary game state is started, the standby flag is turned on based on the special figure 2 holding number being “0”, but when the auxiliary game state is started, The standby flag may always be turned on. That is, S453 may be omitted. In this case, if the number of special figure 2 reservations is 1 or more, S455 becomes YES in the next processing cycle and the standby flag is turned off, so that substantially equivalent processing can be realized.

In addition, in the operation example described above with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27, the second standby process normally functions after the fluctuation of the symbol stops, but is not limited to this. For example, the second waiting process may be realized by adjusting the variation time of the normal symbol. Specifically, in the non-time saving state, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the universal symbol hit flag is ON, when the first special symbol is changing, the variation of the first special symbol is Until the end, the timing at which the variation time of the normal symbol ends may be delayed. In this case, even when the second standby process is executed, the auxiliary game state can be started at the same time when the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped.

[Modification]
In the second embodiment described above, both the second starting opening opening waiting process and the second waiting process are executed, but only one of the second starting opening opening waiting process and the second waiting process may be executed. ..

(First modification)
Here, first, a first modified example in which only the second standby process of the second opening opening standby process and the second standby process is executed will be described.

In the present modification, the second standby process, in the non-time saving state, and in the state where the universal symbol hit flag is ON, waits for the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value until the standby end condition is satisfied. Processing.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 holding digest standby process (S205A) according to the present modification. As described above, the Toku-zu 1 pending digest standby process (S205A) is executed by the interrupt process (S105A) shown in FIG.

The process shown in FIG. 28 differs from the process shown in FIG. 27 in that S452 is replaced with S452A.

In S452A, it is determined whether or not the universal figure hit flag is ON. If the universal figure hit flag is ON (YES in S452A), the flow proceeds to S453, and if the universal figure hit flag is OFF (NO in S452A, NO). ), processing is completed.

As described above, according to the processing shown in FIG. 28, in the non-time saving state in which the time saving flag is OFF, when the universal figure hit flag is ON and the special map 2 hold number is “0”, the standby end condition is The waiting flag is turned on in order to wait for the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value until it is satisfied (YES in S455). When the standby flag is turned on, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) (see FIG. 15), as described in the first embodiment, the variation of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is waited. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the possibility that the first special symbol is changing at the time of winning the first start opening 13 in the auxiliary game state.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of the effect of this modification. FIG. 29 is a timing diagram similar to FIG. 24A and the like described above.

In the example shown in FIG. 29, the standby end condition related to the second standby process is similarly the case where the second special symbol random number value is stored in the second storage unit 102 or the second special symbol in the second storage unit 102. It is satisfied when the auxiliary game state ends without storing the random number value.

In the example shown in FIG. 29, at time t10, the first special symbol is changing, the special figure 1 reservation number is “3”, the special figure 2 reservation number is “0”, and the second starting opening 13 Is in the closed state, and the universal figure flag is OFF.

At a time point t12-1 prior to the time point t11, the normal symbol win flag is turned on by the winning of the ordinary symbol lottery. The variation of the first special symbol ends at time t11, but the second standby process functions, and the variation standby state is entered. Therefore, in this modification, unlike the comparative example shown in FIG. 24B, the first special symbol is changed even though the special figure 1 holding number is “3” at time t11 (that is, There is no digestion of the hold of the first special symbol random value).

In the present modified example, subsequently, in the variation standby state, a prize is awarded to the second starting opening 13 at time t13. That is, the special figure 2 reservation number changes from 0 to 1 at time t13. As a result, the standby end condition is satisfied, and the variable standby state transitions to the variable state. Then, the hold of the second special symbol random number value is immediately digested (therefore, the special figure 2 hold number is immediately changed from 1 to 0). That is, the jackpot determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed, and the variation of the second special symbol based on the determination result is executed. In this modified example, similarly to the comparative example shown in FIG. 24B, in the auxiliary game state, winnings to the second starting opening 13 occur five times (time point t13 to t17), and the special figure 2 holding number is the maximum " It has increased to 4". Because the change of the second special symbol is executed immediately by the winning of the first start opening 13 of the first time (because the special figure 2 number of holdings changes from 1 to 0 immediately), the remaining four times 2 All winnings to the starting port 13 contribute to obtaining the hold of the second special symbol random value.

In this modification, after that, the auxiliary game state ends at time t18, and after that, when the variation (first time) of the second special symbol ends at time t20, the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed. Together with the change of the second special symbol based on the determination result (second time) is executed. Therefore, in this modified example, the jackpot determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed five times, which is larger than that in the comparative example, for one auxiliary game.

In this way, even with this modification, it is possible to increase the possibility that the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol that can be executed in one auxiliary game state will be the maximum of 5 times.

(Second modified example)
Next, a second modification will be described in which only the second starting opening waiting processing and the second starting opening waiting processing of the second waiting processing are executed.

In the present modification, the second starting opening release standby process is executed only for the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the state where the special figure 1 reservation number is "0".

FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram of an effect of this modification. FIG. 30B is a timing diagram regarding the comparative example described above. 30A and 30B are timing diagrams similar to FIG. 24A and the like described above. The same applies to FIG. 30C described later.

In this modification and the comparative example, the state is the same at time t10. Specifically, in FIGS. 30A and 30B, at time t10, the first special symbol is changing, the special figure 1 hold number is “1”, and the special figure 2 hold number is “0”, The second starting port 13 is in the closed state, and the universal figure hit flag is OFF.

The variation of the first special symbol ends at time t11, and the variation of the first special symbol of the next hold starts. For this reason, the number of reserved special figure 1 is decreased by 1 and becomes “0”. In the present modification, the start of the auxiliary game is waited by the second starting opening opening standby process until the variation of the first special symbol ends (until time t20). On the other hand, in the comparative example, the auxiliary game is started from a time point t12-2 (a time point when the fluctuation of the normal symbol related to the universal symbol flag “ON” ends) after time point t11. For this reason, in the comparative example, the first special symbol is changed to the auxiliary game state during the change, and in the auxiliary game state, winnings to the second starting opening 13 occur five times (time point t13 to t17), and the special figure 2 The number of reservations has increased to the maximum of "4".

In the comparative example, the fifth winning of the second starting opening 13 does not contribute to the acquisition of the hold of the second special symbol random value. This is because the special figure 2 reservation number has already reached the maximum "4" at the time of the fifth winning of the second starting opening 13.

On the other hand, in this modified example, when the variation of the first special symbol ends at time t20, it becomes the start timing of the auxiliary game, and the auxiliary game is started. In FIG. 30A, after the time point t11, there is no increase in the number of special map 1 reservations, and the time point t20 has arrived. Then, in the auxiliary game state, winnings to the second starting opening 13 occur five times (from time t21 to t25), and the special figure 2 holding number is increased to the maximum "4". Because the change of the second special symbol is executed immediately by the winning of the first start opening 13 of the first time (because the special figure 2 number of holdings changes from 1 to 0 immediately), the remaining four times 2 All winnings to the starting port 13 contribute to obtaining the hold of the second special symbol random value.

Here, in the case of the variation of the first special symbol in the state where the special figure 1 reservation number is "0" (variation of the first special symbol from time t11 to t20), the variation of the first special symbol has ended. There is a possibility that the reserved number of special figure 1 at that time remains "0". If the special figure 1 holding number when the variation of the first special symbol ends is "0", if the auxiliary game state is started from the point when the variation of the first special symbol ends, of the first special symbol As described above, when the auxiliary game state is started before the fluctuation ends (that is, when the second starting opening opening standby process is not executed), the second special per auxiliary game is performed. The upper limit of the number of times the big hit determination based on the symbol random number value is executed (that is, the effective maximum winning number to the second starting opening 13) tends to be large. Therefore, according to the present modification, by executing the second starting opening waiting processing, the effective maximum winning number for the second starting opening 13 can be increased even when the second waiting processing is not executed. May be possible.

In the comparative example shown in FIG. 30C, the second starting opening opening standby process is the variation of the first special symbol in the state where the special figure 1 holding number is other than “0” (“2” in FIG. 30C). Is being executed against. The second opening opening waiting process does not work. Specifically, when the special figure 1 hold number is other than "0", even if the second starting opening opening standby process is executed for one variation of the first special symbol, the next next after the variation. Since the variation of 1 special symbol is started (because the second waiting process is not executed), the winning of the fifth start opening 13 (time point t25) contributes to the acquisition of the hold of the second special symbol random value. do not do.

In addition, in this modified example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is increased to “1” during the change of the first special symbol in the state where the special figure 1 reserved number is “0”, the second starting opening is opened. The standby process may be ended and the auxiliary game may be started immediately. In this case, since the next variation of the first special symbol is started even after the variation of the first special symbol ends, the state shown in FIG. 30C is obtained, and the second starting opening release standby process does not function.

In the following description of the third embodiment, constituent elements having the same functions as those of the first embodiment described above may be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof may be omitted.

The game board according to the third embodiment is the same as the game board 10A according to the second embodiment described above, and the illustration thereof is omitted. However, the game board according to the third embodiment may be the same as the game board 10 according to the first embodiment described above, or may have another form.

[State transition]
The game mode transition mode that can be formed by the gaming machine according to the third embodiment may be the same as that of the above-described first embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times N1 (the specified value relating to the time saving counter) is not “150” but variable as described later.

[Functional configuration]
FIG. 31 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the main control board 100B. As shown in FIG. 31, the main control board 100B according to the third embodiment is different from the main control board 100 (see FIG. 5) of the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described first embodiment in that the determination unit 106 is replaced with the determination unit 106B. The big hit type determination unit 107 is replaced with the big hit type determination unit 107B, and the display control unit 110 is replaced with the display control unit 110B.

The determination unit 106B differs from the determination unit 106 according to the above-described first embodiment in that the jackpot determination table used is different. FIG. 32 shows an example of the big hit determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 32, the relationship between the special symbol random number value and the lottery result (hit or loss) is defined for each different probability state (normal probability state and high probability state). In this case, the jackpot probability in the normal probability state is 512/65536×100, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 7363/65536×100.

In addition, also in the third embodiment, the big hit type determining unit 107B has no special bonus when the big hit determination result based on the first special symbol random number value is “big hit” as in the first embodiment. The jackpot type is determined in a manner that may result in a jackpot (see FIGS. 8 and 33).

The jackpot type determination unit 107B further determines the predetermined number of times N1 related to the time saving end condition. The method of determining the predetermined number of times N1 is arbitrary as long as the predetermined number of times N1 is variable (a mode in which a predetermined rule is selected from a plurality of different numbers). For example, the predetermined number of times N1 is more predetermined than when the result of the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit" when the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit" The number N1 may be determined in such a manner that the number N1 tends to increase.

In the present embodiment, as an example, based on the relationship between the big hit type determining random number value and a table defining a random number range associated with each predetermined number N1 (hereinafter, referred to as a “time saving number determining table”). , Determine the jackpot type. FIG. 33 shows an example of a table for determining the number of hours saved. In the example shown in FIG. 33, the relationship between the jackpot type determining random number value and the predetermined number of times N1 is defined for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, when the result of the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", if the big hit type determining random number value is 0 to 49, the predetermined number of times N1=15, and the big hit type determining random number value is If it is 50 to 99, the predetermined number of times N1=0. Similarly, when the result of the big hit judgment based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit", if the big hit type determining random number value is 0 to 4, a predetermined number of times N1=99, and the big hit type determining random number value Is 5 to 6, the predetermined number of times N1=15, and so on.

The display control unit 110B generates a command related to the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 11 and transmits the command to the effect control board 200. Instead of the liquid crystal display device 11, another type of display device (for example, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display) may be used.

In the present embodiment, the display control unit 110B includes a remaining number display control unit 111 and an effect display control unit 112. Hereinafter, the functions of the remaining number display control unit 111 and the effect display control unit 112 will be described in detail.

[Function of remaining number display control unit]
The remaining number display control unit 111 outputs, on the liquid crystal display device 11, a remaining number display (an example of a predetermined display) indicating the predetermined number N1 and the remaining number of the time saving in the time saving state. The remaining number display control unit 111 basically outputs the remaining number display from the start of the time saving state to the end of the time saving state (the time saving remaining number to be described later becomes “1”). However, the remaining number display control unit 111 may temporarily not output the remaining number display from the start of the time saving state to the end of the time saving state for other effects.

The remaining number of time saving is a number obtained by subtracting the digestion number of holding of the first special symbol random number value or holding of the second special symbol random number value in the time saving state from the predetermined number N1, and hereinafter, "time saving remaining Also referred to as "number". In the time saving state, since the auxiliary game is easily executed, the holding of the second special symbol random number value is more easily digested than the holding of the first special symbol random number value. Hereinafter, when the first special symbol random number value is held and the second special symbol random number value is held, when no distinction is made, it is referred to as “special figure holding”.

Unlike the numerical display, the remaining number display is an abstract display. With this, unlike the numerical display, the player can play the game without knowing the exact remaining number of time saving (indeterminate state), which can enhance the interest. In addition, it is advantageous to indicate the remaining number display with a certain degree of accuracy from the viewpoint of increasing the interest, as compared with the case where it is always too inaccurate or always accurate. Therefore, for example, the remaining number display may change to a state that suggests an inaccurate time saving remaining number, a state that suggests an accurate remaining time saving number, or the like according to the progress of the game in the time saving state.

In the present embodiment, as an example, the remaining number display includes a meter display in which the state changes according to the suggested number of remaining time reductions, and an aura display in which the color changes according to the number of remaining time reductions suggesting. However, in the modification, the remaining number display may include only one of the meter display and the aura display.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the remaining number display.

In the example shown in FIG. 34, the remaining number display 70 includes a main body display 71, a needle display 72 (an example of a meter display), and an aura display 73.

The body display 71 is in the form of a pocket watch.

The hand display 72 is superimposed on the body display 71 and represents the hands of a pocket watch. The needle display 72 is rotatable around a predetermined position P on the main body display 71. When the needle display 72 rotates around the predetermined position P, the position pointed by the tip changes. In this way, it is possible to suggest the number of remaining hours saved.

The aura display 73 represents an image of the aura emitted from the main body display 71. The color of the aura display 73 changes according to the suggested remaining number of time saving. For example, the color of the aura display 73 may be changed in a manner that suggests that the number of remaining hours shortened is larger when it is red than when it is white. Further, the aura display 73 may have a special color (for example, a rainbow color) when the number of remaining hours shortened is “16” or more.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of each state of the remaining number display 70.

In the example shown in FIG. 35, the remaining number display 70 changes between 10 types of states from state 1 to state 10. The number of types of states is arbitrary and may be other than 10.

In the state 1, the hand display 72 indicates the position at 3 o'clock, and as the state 2 changes to the state 9, the hand display 72 rotates clockwise (the scale is advanced by one scale). Then, in the state 9, the hand display 72 indicates the 0 o'clock position. The 0 o'clock position suggests that the number of remaining hours shortened has disappeared. The region S1 on the leading side in the clockwise direction changes with the position pointed by the needle display 72, and thus suggests the number of remaining hours saved. Therefore, in order to make such a suggestion easy to understand, it is preferable that, of the regions S1 and S2 between the line of the hand display 72 when pointing to the 0 o'clock position and the position of the hand display 72 in each state, the clock The area S1 on the leading side is drawn in a lighter color than the area S2. In other words, the area S2 is an area in which the portion that was the area S1 darkens and increases.

In the state 10, the aura display 73 has a rainbow color. In the state 10, since the position pointed to by the needle display 72 is not valid information, the position pointed by the needle display 72 is arbitrary, and the needle display 72 may be omitted, or the needle display 72 is a display that constantly rotates. It may be.

FIG. 36 is a table showing an example of the relationship between each state of the remaining number display 70 and the time saving remaining number.

In FIG. 36, for example, when the remaining time saving number is “1”, the state 9 is used, and when the remaining time saving number is “2”, the state 7 or 8 is selectively used and the remaining time saving number is “4”. ", any one of states 5 to 8 is selectively used, and so on.

Here, as can be seen from FIG. 36, when the time saving residual number is “2”, the status 6 that can be used when the time saving residual number is “3” is not used, and the time saving residual number is “3”. , The state 5 that can be used when the remaining time saving number is “4” is not used, and the remaining number display 70 does not indicate a higher remaining time saving number. On the contrary, when the remaining time saving number is “7”, the state 7 which can be used when the remaining time saving number is “2” may be used, and when the remaining time saving number is “5”, the remaining time saving is State number 6 may be used, which may be used if the number is "3", and so on, and the remaining number indicator 70 may indicate a shorter time remaining number than it actually is.

According to the relationship between each state of the remaining number display 70 and the number of remaining hours, the number of remaining hours may be higher even if the suggested number of remaining hours is relatively small. The player can enjoy the state change of the remaining number display 70 while having a feeling of expectation. On the other hand, since the suggested remaining number of time saving is not greater than the actual remaining number of time saving, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38, a state change mode of the remaining number display 70 will be described.

In the present embodiment, the remaining number display 70 has a different state change mode according to the predetermined number of times N1. Specifically, the remaining number display 70 changes in a different manner between the case of the predetermined number of times N1=99 and the case of the predetermined number of times N1=2-15.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a change mode of the remaining number display 70 when the predetermined number N1=99.

As shown in FIG. 37, when the predetermined number of times N1=99, the remaining number display 70 is always in the state 10, and does not change even when the time saving remaining number becomes less than 99. However, the remaining number display 70 in the case of the predetermined number of times N1=99 changes in the changing mode in the case of the predetermined number of times N1=2 to 15 described below with reference to FIG. May be.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a change mode of the remaining number display 70 when the predetermined number of times N1=2 to 15. In FIG. 38, an image example on the screen G11 on the liquid crystal display device 11 is shown. Note that, in FIG. 38, only a part of the image part on the screen G11 is represented, and the other part is omitted by “white background”.

As shown in FIG. 38, the remaining number display 70 when the predetermined number of times N1=2 to 15 is first output in the initial state according to the predetermined number of times N1=2 to 15 at the start of the time saving state. The initial state is determined based on the relationship between each state of the remaining number display 70 described above with reference to FIG. 36 and the time saving remaining number. In this case, the same relationship is used with the number of remaining hours saved=predetermined number of times N1. Therefore, the initial state may change according to the predetermined number of times N1. The initial state may be determined at any timing before the start of the time saving state, and may be determined, for example, during the big hit gaming state round.

The needle display 72 of the remaining number display 70 advances by one scale at the timing when the time saving remaining number decreases (that is, the timing when the variation of the special symbol starts). For example, in this example, the remaining number display 70, the state 1 is the initial state, at the timing when the fluctuation of the first special symbol after the big hit game starts, it has changed to the state 2 (see arrow R1).

In the same manner, the needle display 72 of the remaining number display 70 advances by one scale at the timing when the time saving remaining number decreases (that is, the timing when the change of the special symbol starts). That is, the state of the remaining number display 70 is changed in such a manner that the needle display 72 is advanced by one scale each time one special figure reservation is completed (see arrow R2). In this example, state 4 has been changed. In addition, it is assumed that the needle display 72 does not advance more than two scales based on the completion of one special figure reservation.

In the present embodiment, the state of the remaining number display 70 may change in such a manner that the needle display 72 returns by one scale or more while the special drawing is being held. Hereinafter, such an effect is also referred to as a “remaining number acquisition effect”. It should be noted that the remaining number acquisition effect is merely an effect (an effect in which the suggested time saving remaining number increases), and the actual time saving remaining number does not increase.

Specifically, in this example, the remaining number acquisition effect is generated while the special figure reservation is being exhausted when the remaining number display 70 is in state 4 (see arrows R3 and R4). Here, as an example, the state of the remaining number display 70 is changed in a mode in which the needle display 72 is returned by 3 scales. In this case, the state is returned to the state 1 by returning the needle display 72 by 3 scales from the state 4.

Here, the number of increase scales that can be acquired in the remaining number acquisition effect is preferably not fixed but variable. The variable range of the number of increment scales that can be obtained in one remaining number production is arbitrary, but may be within the range of 1 to 8 scales, for example. It should be noted that the greater the number of increment marks that can be acquired in the remaining number acquisition effect, the more advantageous for the player. As described above, if the number of increments that can be obtained in one remaining number production is indefinite, the difference in the number makes the player happy and unhappy, and the interest is improved.

Further, the remaining number acquisition effect may occur twice or more during the completion of one special figure reservation. For example, the remaining number acquisition effect may be generated twice or more in succession during the completion of one special figure reservation, or may be generated twice or more via a pseudo variation state described later. When a pseudo variation state described later is used, the remaining number acquisition effect that can be generated for each pseudo variation state may be only once.

It should be noted that the remaining number acquisition effect may occur in any situation in order to enhance the interest, as long as it does not deviate from the relationship shown in FIG. However, the remaining number acquisition effect is advanced by one scale from the state of the remaining number display 70 and the current remaining number display 70, that is, the number of remaining time reductions after the completion of the special map reservation this time (that is, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current number of remaining time reductions). When the relationship with the above state deviates from the relationship shown in FIG. 36, it always occurs. For example, when the number of remaining time reductions is “6”, the number of remaining time reductions after the digestion of the special figure reservation is “5”. According to the relationship shown in FIG. 36, when the time saving remaining number is “5”, it is any one of state 4 to state 7. Therefore, when the current remaining number display 70 is state 7, the next special figure reservation is performed. It is deviated from the relationship shown in FIG. 36 to advance to the state 8 by one scale as the digestion progresses. Therefore, in this case, the remaining number acquisition effect is generated such that the state is changed to the state 3 to the state 6 during the completion of the current special figure reservation.

Then, the remaining number display 70 finally reaches the state 9 (completely darkened state) (see arrow R5 and arrow R6) with the completion of the suspension of the special figure, and the left and right sides of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 11 are reached. Therefore, the shutters SHL and SHR are closed, and the time saving state remains, and only one special figure reservation is completed. That is, when the shutters SHL and SHR are closed from the left and right (see arrow R6), the last one special figure reservation is randomly selected as a so-called "one time of crying" (see arrow R8). In addition, in "one time of crying", the variation of the second special symbol of the one time concerned may be performed with a special effect. It should be noted that while the special figure reservation is being completed in the state 8, the shutters SHL and SHR move from the left and right in the closing direction, but there may be two patterns in which the shutters are not finally closed but opened or finally closed. .. In the case of the pattern which is finally opened without closing, the remaining number acquisition effect occurs after the shutters SHL and SHR are opened from the left and right, and the remaining number display 70 changes to an appropriate state of state 7 or higher (Fig. (Not shown). In addition, after the shutters SHL and SHR are completely closed and the remaining number display 70 reaches the state 9, it may be possible to execute a revival effect such that the shutters SHL and SHR are opened. Also in this case, the revival effect is accompanied by the remaining number acquisition effect, and the remaining number display 70 changes from the state 9 to the appropriate state of the state 8 or higher.

According to such an effect by the shutters SHL and SHR (an agitation effect against the state in which the short-time state remains until the completion of the one-time special figure hold), the player is based on the movement of the shutters SHL and SHR from the left and right. Thus, it is possible to easily understand that there is a possibility that the time saving state will remain due to the completion of the special figure reservation this time and the state where one special figure reservation is completed remains. Further, the player can enjoy the effects produced by the shutters SHL and SHR, such as wishing that the shutters SHL and SHR are opened while the shutters SHL and SHR are about to be closed from the left and right.

Note that, instead of the shutters SHL and SHR that open to the left and right, a shutter that moves up and down, or a shutter in which the aperture is narrowed like a diaphragm of a camera may be used.

[Function of production display control unit]
The effect display control unit 112 suggests the determination result (big hit or loss) by the determination unit 106B by means of the variable display of effects on the liquid crystal display device 11.

For example, the effect display control unit 112 forms a pseudo variation state in which the effect symbol variation display is pseudo-stopped multiple times while one special figure is being held. When the determination result by the determination unit 106B is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the pseudo variation state does not occur, the determination result by the determination unit 106B (big hit or Can be suggested. In addition, the effect display control unit 112 may generate the pseudo variation state a plurality of times while one special figure is being held. At this time, it is preferable that the number of times the pseudo-variable state is generated (an example of a predetermined number) while one special figure is being held is variable. In this case, if the possibility that the determination result by the determination unit 106B is “big hit” is higher as the number of times the pseudo-variable state occurs is higher, the determination is made according to the presence/absence of the pseudo-variable state or the number of times the pseudo-variable state occurs. The determination result (big hit or loss) by the unit 106B can be suggested. Note that, for example, one pseudo-variable state may include up to four pseudo-stops, and the pseudo-variable state may occur up to three times (in this case, up to twelve pseudo-stops). Can occur).

The effect display control unit 112 transmits the determination result (big hit or loss) by the determination unit 106B on the final display for effect on the liquid crystal display device 11. The final display for display (confirmation display) includes three numbers. For example, when three numbers are doublet, it means “big hit”, and when three numbers are not doublet, it means “miss”. You can

The effect display control unit 112 preferably generates a pseudo variation state, then generates an intermediate display for effect, and then generates a final display for effect. When generating a pseudo-variable state multiple times, the pseudo-variable state is generated via the intermediate display for performance, and after the final pseudo-variable state, the intermediate display for performance is generated and then the final stage for performance is generated. Generate the display. For example, when the final display for production includes development productions such as battle productions and mission productions, the intermediate display can indicate the possibility of development productions or the contents of battle productions and mission productions. It may be a display (main notice display).

With such an effect accompanied by a plurality of pseudo-variable states and intermediate display, it is possible to make one special figure reservation last longer. For example, the pseudo-variable state can be made to appear as a variation of the special symbol for four times, for example, when including four pseudo-stops. Further, by generating the intermediate display a plurality of times in accordance with the pseudo variation state of a plurality of times, it is possible to make it look like a variation of the special symbol for a plurality of times.

Therefore, in the production accompanied by the pseudo-variable state and the intermediate display for a plurality of times, the weight of one special figure reservation is large as in the present embodiment in that the one special figure reservation can be seen for a long time. Suitable for specifications. In the present embodiment, as described above, in the high probability state, the jackpot probability in one special figure reservation is about 1/9×100, which is a very high probability. large. Such an effect is suitable for the specification in which the predetermined number of times N1 is relatively small, as in the present embodiment, in that one special figure reservation can be seen for a long time. In the present embodiment, as described above, the probability that the predetermined number N1 is 15 or less is 50% or less, and the predetermined number N1 is relatively small. In addition, when the predetermined number of times N1=99, the frequency of the effects accompanied by the pseudo-variable state and the intermediate display a plurality of times may be reduced.

It should be noted that in the pseudo variation state, the prefetching notice effect may be generated. The pseudo variable state in which the look-ahead notice has occurred can be made to appear like the change of the special symbol for four times accompanied by the look-ahead effect. As a result, it is possible to make the digestion of one special figure reservation look longer effectively.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of an example of effects realized by the effect display control unit 112. In FIG. 39, first, after the pseudo fluctuation state (pseudo stop of 1 to 4 times), the main advance notice display (intermediate display) is performed (see arrow R10). From the main notice display, a transition to a pseudo variable state (pseudo stop of 1 to 4 times) again (see arrow R11) and a transition to battle production or mission production (see arrow R12) When there is an error, and when the state shifts to the pseudo variation state (pseudo stop of 1 to 4 times) again (see arrow R11), the main notice display (intermediate display) is performed again (see arrow R13), and the battle effect or mission The process shifts to the development effect (see arrow R14). As described above, after the second pseudo change state (1 to 4 times pseudo stop), after the second main notice display (intermediate display), the third pseudo change state (1 to 4 times). (Pseudo stop of)). In this case, after the third pseudo change state (pseudo stop of 1 to 4 times), the main advance notice display (intermediate display) is performed again, and then the transition to the battle production or the development production to the mission production is performed. Then, in the battle production, for example, when the enemy wins, the player loses and the lost design symbol (a sequence of three numbers that is not doublet) is fixedly displayed. Further, if the mission cannot be cleared by the mission effect, the effect lost design (a sequence of three numbers that is not a doublet) is definitely displayed. On the other hand, for example, when the enemy is defeated in the battle effect or the mission is cleared in the mission effect, the effect jackpot pattern (a sequence of three numbers of doublet) is fixedly displayed.

Note that, in FIG. 39, the pseudo variation state occurs before the main notice display, but it is not limited to this. For example, the main advance notice display may occur without the occurrence of the pseudo fluctuation state.

[Operation Example of Gaming Machine According to Example 3]
The operation example of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment is basically the same as the operation example of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 20, but the special operation shown in FIG. The difference is that the game state setting process (S2124) in the electric accessory process (S1107) is replaced with the game state setting process (S2124B).

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the game state setting process (S2124B).

In the game state setting process (S2124B) shown in FIG. 40, S2203 is replaced with S2203B-1 and S2203B-2, and S2206 is S2206B in the game state setting process (S2124) shown in FIG. The difference is that it is replaced with.

In S2203B-1, the predetermined number of times N1 is determined according to the big hit symbol type random number value based on the time saving number determination table shown in FIG. In S2203B-2, the predetermined number N1 determined in S2203B-1 is set.

In S2206B, the time saving counter is set to the predetermined number N1 set in S2203B-2.

Note that S2203B-1 may be executed in a process other than the game state setting process (S2124B). For example, it may be executed within the special symbol determination process (S1106).

In the gaming machine according to the third embodiment described above, the first standby process as described in detail in the first embodiment is executed, but the first standby process may be omitted. However, the first standby process is suitable for a specification in which the predetermined number of times N1 is relatively small as in the third embodiment. This is because, in the specification in which the predetermined number of times N1 is relatively small, the weight of the variation of the one-time special symbol in the time saving state is larger than that in the specification in which the predetermined number of times N1 is relatively large. From the same point of view, in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment described above, instead of or in addition to the first standby processing, the second start opening opening standby processing and/or the second standby processing in the second embodiment described above is executed. May be.

Although the respective embodiments have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the claims. Further, it is possible to combine all or a plurality of the constituent elements of the above-described embodiments.

For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", the high probability is higher than when the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random value is "big hit". The present invention is applied to the gaming machine 1 having a specification in which it is difficult to be in a state (specification in which it is difficult to obtain a jackpot determination result of a jackpot type with a bonus with a benefit), but the invention is not limited to this. That is, each of the above-mentioned embodiments, when the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", the bonus given when the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit" However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, each of the above-described embodiments, when the big hit judgment based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", than the big hit judgment based on the second special symbol random value is "big hit", the benefit of the privilege It can also be applied to a gaming machine having a lower level or a privilege that is likely to lower the benefit level. Such specifications, for example, when the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", than when the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit", relates to the time saving end condition The specification may be such that the predetermined number of times N1 tends to decrease or decreases. In addition, such a specification is a specification in which the time saving state and the high probability state may not match, and when the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is “big hit”, the second special symbol random value is set. The number of times of the big hit judgment (that is, the specified value for the probability variation counter) in the high probability state after the big hit game may be less likely to be smaller or smaller than that when the big hit determination based on the big hit is “big hit”.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the gaming machine 1 has a specification in which there are two or more different states including a high-probability state and a normal-probability state regarding the big hit determination, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine having specifications that exist only in a normal probability state for jackpot determination. In this case, the special winning device 211 is not necessary and may be omitted. Further, in this case, the advantageous privilege to be given to the player (a privilege after the big hit game) may be a time saving state, and the predetermined number of times N1 relating to the time saving ending condition (that is, a prescribed value relating to the time saving counter) is variable. May be done. For example, when the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", the predetermined number N1 related to the time saving end condition is larger than when the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is "big hit". The specifications may be reduced or decreased.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the privilege granting unit 109 sets the probability state related to the jackpot determination to the high probability state in the short-time state after the special game execution unit 108 executes the big hit game, but the high probability state. The condition for setting is not limited to this. For example, the privilege granting unit 109 sets the probability state to the high probability state only at the time of the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value so that the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random number value is executed in the high probability state. May be. In other words, the big hit judgment table for big hit judgment based on the first special symbol random value is the same as the big hit judgment table used in the normal probability state, and the big hit judgment table for big hit judgment based on the second special symbol random value. It may be the same as the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state. In this case, even in the non-time saving state, when the normal symbol lottery is won and the second special symbol random number value is stored, the privilege is given. However, in this modified example, preferably, in the non-time saving state, the probability that the lottery result in the normal symbol lottery is “hit” is set to be very low (for example, about 1/1700). Then, in this modified example, preferably, the maximum number of the second special symbol random value that can be stored in the second storage unit 102 is "1", and during the change of the normal symbol, the second storage unit 102 stores the second value. 2 Special symbol random number value is not stored. In this case, it is preferable that the game board is configured so that the game ball does not easily roll toward the second starting opening 13 when the player is left-handed. This is to prevent that left-handedness is attracted in the time saving state (and it becomes easier to start digesting the first special symbol random number value before the second special symbol random number value is stored).

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the privilege granting unit 109 sets the probability state to the high probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends, only when the V-winning is performed in the jackpot gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which the concept of "V prize" does not exist. In this case, the privilege granting unit 109 may set the probability state to the high probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends, regardless of the jackpot type. In this case, the predetermined high probability state end condition may be the same as, or different from, the predetermined time saving end condition described above, or may be different. In this case, the special winning device 211 is unnecessary, and the specific area 212 and the like are also unnecessary. Even in such a modification, for example, when the big hit determination based on the first special symbol random number value is "big hit", a predetermined time saving compared to when the big hit determination based on the second special symbol random value is "big hit" In the specification in which the predetermined number of times N1 related to the termination condition may be reduced or may be reduced, the effects of the above-described first and second embodiments are significant. Further, in such a modified example, as in the third embodiment described above, in the specification in which the predetermined number of times N1 related to the predetermined time saving end condition is determined in a variable manner, the effect of the third embodiment described above (for example, by the remaining number display) Effect) is played.

In the second embodiment described above, the second start opening waiting processing section 103A starts the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state so that the start timing of the auxiliary game does not arrive until the variation of the first special symbol ends. Delay, but not limited to this. For example, as long as the second starting opening opening standby processing unit 103A delays the start timing of the auxiliary game with respect to the original start timing of the auxiliary game, the relationship with the timing at which the variation of the first special symbol ends is arbitrary. For example, the second starting opening opening standby processing unit 103A may delay the start of the auxiliary game until a predetermined time ΔT4 before the timing when the variation of the first special symbol ends. In this case, the predetermined time ΔT4 is adapted so that five or more winnings can be made to the second starting opening 13 even at a time corresponding to ΔT1-ΔT4, where ΔT1 is the duration of the auxiliary game state. Good. Alternatively, the second starting opening opening standby processing unit 103A may delay the start of the auxiliary game until after a predetermined time ΔT5 with respect to the timing when the variation of the first special symbol ends. In this case, the predetermined time ΔT5 may be a very short time.

In the second embodiment described above, the second starting opening opening standby processing unit 103A may delay the start timing of the auxiliary game until the variation of the first special symbol ends in the time saving state. This is because the first special symbol may change even in the time saving state. For example, as described above, in the case of the first hit in the non-time saving state, in the time saving state after the big hit game, the variation of the first special symbol is relatively likely to be the variation of the first special symbol. high.

Further, in the second embodiment described above, the game board 10A includes the operation gate 14A, but the invention is not limited to this. That is, instead of the game board 10A, the game board 10 as in the first embodiment described above may be used. However, when the operation gate 14A is provided, since the game ball easily passes through the operation gate 14A in the left-handed state, the frequency of the ordinary symbol lottery increases in the non-time saving state. The second embodiment described above is related to the auxiliary game when winning the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state, so it is suitable for the specification in which the normal symbol lottery may be performed in the non-time saving state.

The following supplementary notes will be further disclosed regarding the above-described first embodiment and each modification.

(Appendix 1)
First storage means for holding the first hit/miss determination information acquired in response to the ball entering the first starting opening;
Second storage means for holding second win/failure determination information acquired in response to a ball entering the variable second starting opening in which the ease of entering the game ball changes,
Switching means for switching between a first game state and a second game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting opening than the first game state,
For each one-time symbol variation, the first win/loss judgment information or the second win/loss judgment information is given in such a manner that the hold related to the second win/fail judgment information is given priority over the hold related to the first win/fail judgment information. Determination means for determining whether or not the special game lottery for executing the special game is won based on
And a special game executing means for executing the special game when it is judged by the judging means that the special game lottery is won,
In the predetermined state formed in at least one of the first gaming state and the second gaming state, the determination means does not store the second hit/absence determination information in the second storage means. Even in the case, a gaming machine that waits for the execution of the special game lottery associated with the completion of the hold related to the first win/loss determination information.

According to the gaming machine, in a predetermined state, even if the second winning/discarding determination information is not stored in the second storage means, the suspension of the hold related to the first winning/discarding determination information is waited. As a result, in the predetermined state, the inconvenience resulting from the completion of the hold related to the first hit/fail judgment information (for example, the use of the hold related to the second hit/miss judgment information is more than the usage of the hold related to the first hit/fail judgment information) The feeling of unfairness that a player who expects to feel can be reduced. That is, it is possible to suppress a decrease in fairness due to the digestion of the reservation of the first special symbol random number value.

(Appendix 2)
The gaming machine according to Appendix 1, wherein the predetermined state is formed in an auxiliary game state formed based on winning a normal symbol lottery in a non-time saving state.

In the auxiliary game state which is formed based on winning the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state, it is relatively easy to enter the second starting opening. Therefore, in such an auxiliary game state, inconvenience due to the completion of the hold related to the first hit/fail judgment information is likely to occur, so it is useful to wait until the hold related to the first hit/miss judgment information is exhausted. Sex increases.

(Appendix 3)
The gaming machine according to appendix 2, wherein the predetermined state includes the start of the auxiliary gaming state.

At the start of the auxiliary game state that is formed based on winning the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state, if the hold related to the first winning/disabling determination information is being digested, the second starting opening in the auxiliary gaming state is reached. Even if the number of winnings is 5 or more, it is highly possible that the number of effective winnings (the number of winnings that contributes to the variation of the symbols) stays at 4. According to the present gaming machine, at the start of such an auxiliary gaming state, the suspension of the hold related to the first hit determination information is waited, so that the number of balls entering the second starting opening is 5 or more in the auxiliary gaming state. Based on the above, it is possible to secure an effective maximization of the number of winnings (that is, five symbol variations). Thereby, between the case where the hold related to the first winning/discarding judgment information at the start of the auxiliary game state is "0" and the case other than "0", the effective number of winnings is maximized in the auxiliary game state. There is no difference in the ease of realization, and fairness can be improved.

(Appendix 4)
The gaming machine according to appendix 1, wherein the predetermined state is formed in a second game state that starts after the special game.

In the second game state that starts after the special game, the game ball easily enters the second starting opening. Therefore, in the second game state that starts after such a special game, inconvenience due to the completion of the hold related to the first winning/disabling judgment information is likely to occur, so that the holding related to the first winning/disabling judgment information is consumed. The usefulness of waiting is increased.

(Appendix 5)
The gaming machine according to appendix 4, wherein the predetermined state includes the start of the second gaming state.

At the start of the second game state that starts after the special game, there is a hold related to the first hit/miss judgment information, and there is a high possibility that the hold related to the second hit/miss judgment information will not be held. The usefulness of waiting for the hold to be digested increases.

(Appendix 6)
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 5, wherein the predetermined state ends when the second winning/absence determination information is stored in the second storage unit.

When the second hit/fail judgment information is stored in the second storage means, the holding of the second hit/miss judgment information is preferentially consumed, so that it is substantially necessary to wait until the hold related to the first hit/fail judgment information is consumed. Disappears. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the standby state can be ended at an appropriate stage when preventing the standby state from continuing for an excessively long time.

(Appendix 7)
Further comprising a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player,
When the special game lottery is won based on the first win/loss determination information, the privilege is less likely to be given than when the special game lottery is won based on the second win/loss determination information. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

When the special game lottery is won based on the first winning/unwinning determination information, the bonus is less likely to be given than when the special game lottery is won based on the second winning/unwinning determination information. Since the inconvenience resulting from the completion of the hold is significant, the usefulness of waiting for the completion of the hold related to the first winning/disapproval determination information is significant in such specifications.

(Appendix 8)
Further comprising a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player,
When the special game lottery is won based on the first win/loss determination information, the benefit level of the privilege is likely to be lower or lower than when the special game lottery is won based on the second win/loss determination information. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 6.

In the specification where the benefit level of the privilege is lower or lower when the special game lottery is won based on the first win/loss determination information than when the special game lottery is won based on the second win/loss determination information, in particular, Since the inconvenience resulting from the completion of the hold related to the first hit/miss judgment information becomes significant, the usefulness of waiting for the end of the hold related to the first hit/fail determination information becomes significant in such specifications.

(Appendix 9)
Further equipped with a variable entrance that allows the game ball to enter by opening
Note that the privilege granting unit grants the privilege with respect to the special game lottery in the second game state, based on that the game ball entering the variable ball entrance has passed a specific area. The gaming machine described in 8.

Since the bonus related to the special game lottery has a great influence on the payout, the inconvenience resulting from the completion of the hold related to the first winning/discarding judgment information becomes remarkable. Therefore, in such a specification, the usefulness of waiting for the completion of the hold related to the first hit determination information becomes significant.

(Appendix 10)
10. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 9, wherein the second gaming state is set to have a higher winning probability of a normal symbol lottery than the first gaming state.

(Appendix 11)
The first hit/miss judgment information is hit/fail judgment information relating to the first special map,
11. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 10, wherein the second hit/miss determination information is hit/damage determination information according to the second special figure.

Further, the following supplementary notes will be disclosed regarding the above-described second embodiment and each modification.

(Appendix 21)
First storage means for holding the first hit/miss determination information acquired in response to the ball entering the first starting opening;
Second storage means for holding second win/failure determination information acquired in response to a ball entering the variable second starting opening in which the ease of entering the game ball changes,
Winning hole control means for switching between a first state in which it is relatively difficult or impossible to enter the second starting port and a second state in which entering the second starting port is relatively easy,
For each one-time symbol variation, the first win/loss judgment information or the second win/loss judgment information is given in such a manner that the hold related to the second win/fail judgment information is given priority over the hold related to the first win/fail judgment information. Determination means for determining whether or not the second lottery for executing the special game is won based on
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined by the determination means that the second lottery is won,
A gaming machine, comprising: a switching timing control unit that controls a switching timing from the first state to the second state based on whether or not the hold according to the first hit/miss determination information is being exhausted.

According to the gaming machine, the timing of switching from the first state to the second state is controlled based on whether or not the hold related to the first hit/miss determination information is being exhausted. Here, if the first state is switched to the second state while the hold related to the first hit/miss determination information is being exhausted, even if the number of balls entering the second starting port is 5 or more in the second state, it is effective. There is a high possibility that the number of regular winnings (the number of winnings that contributes to the fluctuation of the symbols) remains at 4. On the other hand, if the first state is switched to the second state while the hold related to the first hit/miss determination information is not being digested, it is effective that the number of balls entering the second starting opening is 5 or more in the second state. It is highly possible that the maximum number of winnings (the number of winnings that contribute to the variation of the symbol) will be the maximum value of "5". Therefore, by controlling the switching timing from the first state to the second state based on whether or not the hold related to the first hit/miss judgment information is being exhausted, the first hit/fail judgment information is related to the second state. It is possible to reduce inconvenience (for example, an unfair feeling that a player who wants to maximize the number of effective winnings in the second state can feel) due to the fact that the hold is being exhausted. That is, it is possible to improve fairness regarding the auxiliary game.

(Appendix 22)
22. The gaming machine according to appendix 21, wherein the switching timing control unit associates the timing of switching from the first state to the second state with the timing at which the suspension of the hold related to the first hit/miss determination information ends.

According to this gaming machine, even when the hold related to the first hit/miss determination information is being exhausted, the timing of switching from the first state to the second state is the timing at which the end of the hold related to the first hit/fail determination information is completed. Corresponding to. Therefore, no matter what timing the holding related to the first hit/fail judgment information being exhausted ends, the first state is changed to the first status at the same timing corresponding to the timing when the holding end related to the first hit/miss judgment information ends. Since the switching to the two states is executed, it is possible to improve fairness regarding the auxiliary game.

(Appendix 23)
23. The gaming machine according to appendix 21 or 22, wherein the determination means waits until the hold related to the first hit/miss determination information is exhausted when the first state is switched to the second state.

According to the gaming machine, when the first state is switched to the second state, waiting for the hold related to the first hit/miss judgment information is waited, so that the hold related to the first hit/miss judgment information is not waited for. It is possible to reduce inconvenience (for example, an unfair feeling that a player who wants to maximize the effective winning number in the second state can feel) that occurs when it is immediately started.

(Appendix 24)
Further comprising a switching means for setting the winning probability of the first lottery for switching from the first state to the second state to the first probability or a second probability higher than the first probability,
In the state where the winning probability is set to the first probability, the determination means sets the first winning/absence determination information when switching from the first state to the second state by winning the first lottery. 23. The gaming machine according to appendix 21 or 22, which waits until the holding is exhausted.

In the state in which the winning probability is set to the first probability, the switching from the first state to the second state is less likely to occur than in the state in which the winning probability is set to the second probability. In the second state, which is relatively hard to occur, the effective number of prizes per second state is important. Therefore, it is highly useful to increase fairness.

(Appendix 25)
The duration of the second state per one winning of the first lottery is set so that five or more game balls may enter the second starting opening, and the supplementary note 24. Game machine.

According to the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent an unequal feeling that occurs when there is a possibility that five or more game balls enter the second starting opening.

(Appendix 26)
26. The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 23 to 25, wherein the determination means maintains a state of waiting for the completion of the hold related to the first hit/miss determination information until a predetermined condition is satisfied.

According to the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the state of waiting for the completion of the hold related to the first hit/miss determination information from continuing for an excessively long time.

(Appendix 27)
27. The gaming machine according to appendix 26, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied when the second hit determination information is stored in the second storage means.

When the second hit/fail judgment information is stored in the second storage means, the holding of the second hit/miss judgment information is preferentially consumed, so that it is substantially necessary to wait until the hold related to the first hit/fail judgment information is consumed. Disappears. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the standby state can be ended at an appropriate stage in order to prevent the standby state from continuing excessively long.

(Appendix 28)
Further comprising a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player,
Of the notes 21 to 27, when the second lottery is won based on the first win/loss determination information, the privilege is less likely to be given than when the second lottery is won based on the second win/loss determination information. The gaming machine according to any one of items.

When the second lottery is won based on the first winning/unwinning determination information, it is more difficult to give a privilege than when the second lottery is won based on the second winning/unwinning determination information. Since the inconvenience (for example, an unfair feeling that a player who wants to maximize the effective number of winnings in the second state) can be remarkable due to the fact that the suspension of information is being digested, in such a specification, The usefulness of controlling the switching timing from the first state to the second state becomes remarkable.

(Appendix 29)
Further comprising a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player,
Note 21: when the second lottery is won based on the first win/loss determination information, the benefit level of the privilege is lower or lower than when the second lottery is won based on the second win/loss determination information. 28. The gaming machine according to any one of items 27 to 27.

When the second lottery is won based on the first win/win determination information, the benefit level of the privilege is lower or lower than when the second lottery is won based on the second win/win determination information, especially in the second state. In this case, since the inconvenience resulting from the fact that the hold related to the first hit/miss judgment information is being digested becomes remarkable, in such specifications, the usefulness of controlling the switching timing from the first state to the second state is remarkable. Becomes

(Appendix 30)
Further equipped with a variable entrance that allows the game ball to enter by opening
The privilege granting means is based on that the game ball entering the variable ball entrance has passed a specific region, based on that the game ball entering the variable ball entrance has passed a specific region. In the gaming state in which at least one of the first hit determination information and the second hit determination information is started after the special game, and the bonus is awarded for the second lottery, the appendix 28 or 29 is added. Game machine.

The bonus related to the second lottery greatly influences the payout, so that it is easy to realize the effective maximum number of winnings in the second state due to the difference in the timing of switching from the first state to the second state. A change in the depth can cause a great sense of injustice. Therefore, in such specifications, the usefulness of controlling the switching timing from the first state to the second state becomes remarkable.

Further, the following supplementary notes will be disclosed regarding the above-described third embodiment and each modified example.

(Appendix 31)
Storage means for holding the hit/miss determination information acquired in response to the entry into the starting opening,
Determination means for determining whether or not a lottery for executing a special game has been won based on the win/loss determination information,
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined by the determination means that the lottery is won,
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege after the special game, which is advantageous to the player,
A gaming machine, comprising: display control means for suggesting, by a predetermined display different from a numerical display, a length of time during which the state in which the privilege is granted continues.

According to the gaming machine, the length of the state in which the privilege is given is suggested by the predetermined display different from the numerical display. As a result, the ambiguity (abstractness) and uncertainty of the suggested length are increased compared to the case where the length in which the privilege is granted is indicated by the numerical display, and the interest is enhanced. it can. In other words, the player cannot accurately know when the privilege-granting state will end, so expectations for the end of each hold (expecting that the privilege-granting state will continue) ) And anxiety (anxiety that the state where the privilege is granted may end) are mixed, and the interest is improved.

(Appendix 32)
The privilege granting unit grants the privilege after the special game until the winning/disagreement determination information is exhausted for a predetermined number of times selected from a plurality of different predetermined numbers of times,
The predetermined display is at least one of the one predetermined number of times and the remaining number obtained by subtracting one from the one predetermined number of times each time one hold related to the win/fail judgment information is exhausted. The gaming machine according to appendix 31, which suggests one number as the length.

According to the present gaming machine, after the special game, the privilege is awarded until the hit determination information is exhausted a predetermined number of times (one predetermined number selected from a plurality of different predetermined numbers). Then, at least one of the predetermined number of times and the remaining number is suggested by a predetermined display different from the numerical display. As a result, the ambiguity (abstractness) or uncertainty of the suggested number is increased, compared to the case where at least one of the predetermined number of times and the remaining number is suggested by the numerical display, The interest can be increased.

(Appendix 33)
33. The gaming machine according to appendix 32, wherein the predetermined display includes a meter display whose state changes in accordance with the suggested number.

According to the gaming machine, at least one of the predetermined number of times and the remaining number can be suggested in the state of the meter display, so that a novel suggestion different from the number display can be realized.

(Appendix 34)
The gaming machine according to supplementary note 31 or 33, wherein the predetermined display includes an aura display whose color changes in accordance with the suggested number.

According to the gaming machine, at least one of the predetermined number of times and the remaining number can be suggested by the color of the aura display, so that a novel suggestion different from the number display can be realized.

(Appendix 35)
The predetermined display changes between a plurality of states depending on the suggested remaining number,
The said predetermined display will change to the state which suggests the said remaining number smaller than the state before a change, when one hold|maintenance which concerns on the said success/failure determination information is exhausted, The statement of any one of supplementary notes 32-34. Game machine.

According to the gaming machine, since the state changes among a plurality of states according to the suggested remaining number, the player can enjoy the changes that can occur each time the hold is exhausted, and the interest is improved.

(Appendix 36)
36. The gaming machine according to appendix 35, wherein the predetermined display may change to a state that suggests the remaining number that is greater than the state before the change while one hold related to the hit determination information is being consumed.

According to the gaming machine, the actual remaining number does not increase, but the remaining number suggested by the change in the state of the predetermined display may increase while the hold is being exhausted. You can expect to enjoy the pending digestion, and your interest will improve.

(Appendix 37)
The game according to appendix 36, wherein the predetermined display may change a plurality of times to a state that suggests the remaining number that is greater than the state before the change, while one hold related to the hit determination information is being exhausted. Machine.

According to this gaming machine, the remaining number suggested by the change of the state of the predetermined display more than once may increase while one hold is being exhausted. Therefore, the player expects the change and holds it. You can enjoy digestion, and your interest will improve.

(Appendix 38)
The display control means further suggests a determination result by the determination means by means of a design variable display for production,
The symbol variation display for the effect is a pseudo variation state in which variation is pseudo-stopped a plurality of times while one hold related to the winning/disapproval determination information is being exhausted, and then, again the pseudo variation state. May be
38. The gaming machine according to appendix 37, wherein the predetermined display may change to a state that suggests the remaining number that is larger than the state before the change, whenever the symbol variation display for effect becomes the pseudo variation state.

According to the present gaming machine, since a pseudo-variable state can occur in a plurality of sets, it is possible to make one pending hold appear longer. In addition, since the number of remaining numbers suggested by the state of the predetermined display may increase each time the pseudo variation state is set, the player can enjoy the pseudo variation state in expectation of the change, and the interest is improved.

(Appendix 39)
The display control means further transmits a predetermined number of the symbol variation display for effect to the pseudo variation state, and then transmits the determination result by the determination means by the final display for effect,
39. The gaming machine according to appendix 38, wherein the predetermined number is variable.

According to this gaming machine, the number of times (predetermined number) of pseudo-variable states that can occur during the digestion of one hold is variable, so that it is possible to diversify the way in which the variable display for production is shown and the interest is improved. .. In addition, since the number of times (predetermined number) of pseudo-variable states that can occur during the completion of one hold is variable, a change in the state of the predetermined display (a change in the mode in which the suggested remaining number increases) accordingly occurs. The number of times possible is also variable, and the interest is improved.

(Appendix 40)
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 31 to 39, wherein the privilege granting unit grants the privilege for the lottery.

According to this gaming machine, since a privilege is given to the lottery for executing the special game, each holding weight (weight for the player) is large when the privilege is given. Therefore, in such a case, interest in the number indicated by the above-described predetermined display becomes high, and the effect of the above-described predetermined display becomes more remarkable.

1 gaming machine 2 front frame 2a window part 3 lamp 4 speaker 4a upper speaker 4b lower speaker 5 upper plate 6 lower plate 7 firing handle 7a launching device 8 directing operation unit 10 game board 10a game area 10b segment display area 11 liquid crystal display device 12 1st starting opening 12a 1st starting opening sensor 13 2nd starting opening 13a 2nd starting opening sensor 13b Starting opening solenoid 14 Actuation gate 14a Gate sensor 15 Big winning opening 15a Big winning opening sensor 15b Big winning opening solenoid 16 Out opening 17 Firing Rail 18 Decorative member 19 Movable member 19a Movable member moving mechanism 21 Big winning hole 21a Second big winning hole sensor 21b Second big winning hole solenoid 210 Opening door 212 Specific area 212a Specific area sensor 212b Movable piece solenoid 50 Segment display section 100 Main Control board 101 First storage unit 102 Second storage unit 103 Normal symbol lottery processing unit 103A Second starting opening opening standby processing unit 104 Winning mouth control unit 105 Switching unit 106, 106A, 106B Judgment unit 107 Big hit type determination unit 108 Special game Execution unit 109 Privilege giving unit 130 Movable member 110 Display control unit 200 Performance control board 300 Dispensing control board

Claims (9)

First storage means for holding the first hit/miss determination information acquired in response to the ball entering the first starting opening;
Second storage means for holding second win/failure determination information acquired in response to a ball entering the variable second starting opening in which the ease of entering the game ball changes,
Switching means for switching between a first game state and a second game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting opening than the first game state,
For each one-time symbol variation, the first win/loss judgment information or the second win/loss judgment information is given in such a manner that the hold related to the second win/fail judgment information is given priority over the hold related to the first win/fail judgment information. Determination means for determining whether or not the special game lottery for executing the special game is won based on
And a special game executing means for executing the special game when it is judged by the judging means that the special game lottery is won,
In the predetermined state formed in at least one of the first gaming state and the second gaming state, the determination means does not store the second hit/absence determination information in the second storage means. Even in the case, a gaming machine that waits for the execution of the special game lottery associated with the completion of the hold related to the first win/loss determination information. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined state is formed in the second gaming state starting after the special game. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined state includes a start time of the second gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined state ends when the second hit determination information is stored in the second storage unit. Further comprising a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player,
The bonus is less likely to be given when the special game lottery is won based on the first win/loss determination information than when the special game lottery is won based on the second win/loss determination information. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. Further comprising a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player,
When the special game lottery is won based on the first win/loss determination information, the benefit level of the privilege is likely to be lower or lower than when the special game lottery is won based on the second win/loss determination information. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Further equipped with a variable entrance that allows the game ball to enter by opening
6. The privilege granting unit grants the privilege for the special game lottery in the second game state, based on that a game ball entering the variable ball entrance has passed a specific area. Or the gaming machine described in 6. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the second gaming state is set to have a higher winning probability for a normal symbol lottery than the first gaming state. The first hit/miss judgment information is hit/fail judgment information relating to the first special map,
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the second win/loss determination information is win/loss determination information according to a second special figure.