JP2021183228A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase interest of a game.SOLUTION: In a first display performance, a background image is displayed in a first area and a third area of first display means and a second area and a fourth area of second display means. In a second display performance, a first cut-in image is displayed in the first area of the first display means and the second area of the second display means. In a third display performance, a predetermined character is displayed in the first cut-in image. In a fourth display performance, a second cut-in image is displayed in the third area and the fourth area. In a combination performance, the first display performance is executed, and then the second display performance is executed. The third display performance is executed when the second display performance is executed, and then the fourth display performance is executed. After that, a predetermined character displayed in the first cut-in image is displayed in the area where the second cut-in image is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that makes a big hit determination when a start condition is satisfied and if a big hit is obtained, a big hit game is executed using a big winning opening (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In such a gaming machine, after the big hit game, the electric chew is likely to be released until a predetermined number of times the special symbol is changed and displayed, so it is relatively easy to enter by performing so-called right-handed hitting. You can aim to win a prize at the ball mouth.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-29956

However, even with the above-mentioned gaming machines, there is still room for improvement in the technology for improving the interest of the gaming.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following application examples. It should be noted that the reference numerals and supplementary explanations in parentheses in this column indicate the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. ..

[Application example 1]
When the first gaming state and the second gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state can be executed and the counter value counting the number of big hits reaches a predetermined value, , A gaming machine that shifts the gaming state from the second gaming state to the first gaming state.
A hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not a game ball is a big hit or a small hit based on the entry of a game ball into the entrance.
A symbol control means that changes a predetermined symbol and notifies the result of the determination of the hit / fail determination means based on the stop symbol, and the symbol control means.
A small hit game executing means for performing a small hit game that enables a game ball to pass through a specific area based on the determination of the small hit by the determination of the hit / fail determination means.
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game in the case of the above-mentioned one-class jackpot or in the case of a two-kind jackpot based on the game ball passing through the specific area.
A game state control means for shifting the game state to the first game state or the second game state after the jackpot game.
Equipped with
The game state control means is
In the case where a small hit is determined by the determination of the hit / fail determination means and the symbol control means changes the symbol based on the determination result, the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state. By resetting the counter value, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the two types of jackpots is changed to the second gaming state.
When the determination of the hit / fail determination means determines that the type 1 jackpot is used and the symbol control means changes the symbol based on the determination result, the counter value is not reset and the jackpot is not reset. When the number of times counter reaches the predetermined value, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the type 1 jackpot is set to the first gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Application example 2]
The gaming machine described in Application Example 1
The game state control means is
In the case where it is determined by the determination of the hit / fail determination means that the type 1 jackpot is used and the symbol control means changes the symbol based on the determination result, the game state is changed to the first game at the time of the change. Let it be in a state
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Application example 3]
The gaming machine according to the application example 1 or the application example 2.
When the jackpot count counter has not reached the predetermined value, the gaming state control means causes the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the two types of jackpots to be the second gaming state with a probability of 100%.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Application example 4]
The gaming machine according to any one of Application Example 1 to Application Example 3.
The hit / fail determination means determines whether or not it is a type 1 big hit or whether or not it is a small hit based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry opening or the second entry opening. Do,
The gaming machine is
A hold storage means for storing a first hold based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry port and a second hold based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening. Further prepare,
When the hold storage means stores the first hold and the second hold, the symbol control means gives priority to the second hold over the first hold. Notifying the result of the determination of the hit / fail determination means for the second hold.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Application Example 5]
The gaming machine according to any one of Application Example 1 to Application Example 4.
The gaming machine further
A switching member that can switch between a state in which a game ball can be entered and a state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball is provided for the second entry port.
In the case of the second game state, the game state control means controls the switching member so that the game ball can easily enter the second entry port rather than the first game state. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detail of the 2nd prize winning apparatus. It is an enlarged view of the display. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the main ROM and the main RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating a sub ROM and a sub RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating various random numbers used in a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the special symbol hit determination table and the like. It is 1st figure for demonstrating the hit type determination table. It is a 2nd figure for demonstrating a hit type determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating an ordinary symbol hit detection table and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating the electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the big prize opening opening pattern determination table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol hit determination process. It is a 1st flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern selection process. It is the 2nd flowchart of the special symbol variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting table of the time saving counter. It is the first flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2. It is the 2nd flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2. It is a flowchart of V opening / closing member control processing. It is a flowchart of V area sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a front view of the gaming machine 1X. It is a figure for demonstrating the start port assembly 22X. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of a game machine 1X. It is a flowchart of the start opening sensor detection process in a game machine 1X. It is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process in a game machine 1X. It is a flowchart of the special symbol hit determination process in the gaming machine 1X. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process in the gaming machine 1X. It is a flowchart of the game state setting process in a game machine 1X. It is a figure for demonstrating a button normal pressing effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the button automatic pressing effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the button automatic continuous hitting effect.

<First Embodiment>
1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine Based on FIGS. 1 and 2, the structure of the gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing details of the second prize-winning device 36. In the following, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction seen by the player facing the gaming machine 1. Further, the front direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as a direction from the gaming machine 1 toward the player, and the rear direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as a direction from the player toward the gaming machine 1.

The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a gaming ball based on a player's launch operation, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a specific winning device, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out to the player based on the winning. be. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2, and the gaming board 2 is attached to the inside of the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame (front frame portion) 53, an outer frame (base frame portion) forming an outer shell portion of the gaming machine, and an inner frame to which the gaming board 2 is attached inside the outer frame. I have. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is a vertically rectangular unit arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame, and has a handle 60, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61, and a surplus ball tray (lower plate). ) 62, The effect button 63, the frame lamp 66, and the speaker 67. An opening is formed in the center of the front frame 53, and the game area 3 of the game board 2 can be visually recognized through the opening.

The handle 60 is arranged at the lower end on the right side of the front frame 53, and launches the game ball with a firing intensity according to the rotation angle. The hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 is provided below the front frame 53 and stores the game ball. The surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 62 is arranged below the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61, and stores the game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 61. The effect button 63 is arranged in the vicinity of the hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61, and is operated by the player at the time of the effect to be executed as the game progresses. The frame lamp 66 is arranged around the opening of the front frame 53, and the speaker 67 is arranged on the upper left side and the upper right side of the front frame 53.

The game board 2 includes a game area 3, a rail member 4, a board lamp 5, an image display device 7, a center decoration body 10, a fixed winning device (navel) 19, and a normal variable winning device (electric chew) 22. , 1st gate (through chucker) 28, 2nd gate (through chucker) 29, 1st big prize device (1st attacker) 31, 2nd big prize device (2nd attacker) 36, normal prize It includes a port 27, an out port 16, and indicators 40.

The game area 3 is an area in which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, and a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. The rail member 4 is arranged at the left end portion of the game area 3, and guides the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 toward the upper side of the game area 3. The board lamp 5 is arranged on the back side of the game area 3, and irradiates light from the back side of the game area 3.

The image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and includes a display screen 7a. The image display device 7 may be a liquid crystal display device, or may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device, a plasma display, a projector, or a dot matrix. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect symbol display area in which the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R) are variablely displayed (also referred to as variable display), and a hold image in which the hold images 9A and 9B are displayed. It has a display area and a hold digestion image display area on which the hold digestion image 9C is displayed.

The effect symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the symbol display area on the left. The middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the symbol display area inside. The right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are composed of, for example, a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9". The variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b, which will be described later, depending on the combination of the effect symbols displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (the result of the big hit small hit lottery) can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". If it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. The player can grasp the result of the big hit / small hit lottery by the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, and the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, the mode of variable display of the effect symbol may be a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction or another mode. Further, when a small hit is won, the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "135", or the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed at a random eye. What kind of combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is also referred to as "effect symbol variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The image display device 7 can display on the display screen 7a a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game (second special game), a demo effect for waiting for customers, and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol, an effect image such as a background image or a character image may be displayed. Further, the image display device 7 can indicate that the special symbol is changing or the lottery result of the special symbol in addition to the effect symbol (fourth symbol, not shown). May be displayed on the display screen 7a. The identification display (fourth symbol) may be displayed by a light emitter such as an LED provided in the game area 3.

The reserved image display area displays a first reserved display area for displaying the reserved image 9A according to the number of stored images of the first special figure reserved described later, and a reserved image 9B according to the number of stored images for the second special figure reserved described later. Includes a second hold display area. By displaying the hold images 9A and 9B, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later and the second special figure hold displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b are displayed. The number of memories of can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. The reserved digestion image display area includes a reserved digestion display area for displaying the reserved digestion image 9C. The hold digestion image 9C corresponds to the effect symbols (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) currently changing on the display screen 7a, and depending on the display of the hold digestion image 9C, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. Can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the image is digested (“digestion on hold of special figure” described later).

The center decorative body 10 is located near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A movable decorative body 15 which is a movable so-called gimmick is attached to the center decorative body 10. A stage portion 11 is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. The stage portion 11 has a shape capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the stage portion 11 to the first starting port 20, which will be described later. A warp portion 12 is provided at the lower left of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 includes an inlet portion into which the game ball flows in and an outlet portion in which the game ball flows out, and the game ball flowing in from the inlet portion is discharged from the outlet portion to the stage portion 11.

The fixed winning device (navel) 19 is arranged below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, and includes a first starting opening (first starting winning opening, first ball entry opening, fixed starting opening) 20. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit small hit lottery). In other words, the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for acquiring a random number or the like per special symbol and determining a big hit.

The ordinary variable winning device (electric chew) 22 is arranged below the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, and includes a second starting opening (second starting winning opening, second entry opening, variable starting opening) 21. ing. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit small hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes a movable member 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state (advanced state). The electric chew 22 may be easier to enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when it is in the closed state (retracted state). 2 It may be possible to enter the ball into the starting port 21.

The first gate (through chucker) 28 is arranged on the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, and the second gate (through chucker) 29 is arranged on the left side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3. Each is configured so that the game ball can pass through. The passage of the game ball to the gates (the first gate 28 and the second gate 29) is an opportunity for a normal symbol lottery to determine whether or not to open the electric chew 22. In other words, the passage of the game ball to the gates 28 and 29 is a trigger for acquiring a random number per normal symbol and determining a hit.

Here, the "special symbol lottery" means that when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is predetermined. It is a process of determining whether or not a big hit is a big hit and whether or not it is a small hit by comparing with a value corresponding to the "big hit" or the "small hit". The lottery results of the "big hit" and the "small hit" are not immediately notified to the player, and the special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, which will be described later. When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the player is notified of the lottery result. In the image display device 7, a symbol matching game is played in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol, and the symbol matching game more effectively notifies the player of the lottery result of the big hit.

Further, the "ordinary symbol lottery" means that when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, a random number for determining the ordinary symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is used as a predetermined "hit". This is a process of determining whether or not a hit is achieved by comparing with the value corresponding to "." Regarding the lottery result of this ordinary symbol, the lottery result is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is displayed on the ordinary symbol display 42 described later. Is performed, and when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is confirmed (lit or turned off), and the player is notified of the lottery result.

The first big winning device (first attacker, first special variable winning device) 31 is arranged below the first gate 28 in the game area 3, and includes the first big winning opening (first special winning opening) 30. There is. The first large winning opening 30 includes an opening / closing member (first special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that allows or hinders the acceptance of a game ball by a swing-type opening / closing operation. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (FIG. 4). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state.

The second big winning device (second attacker, second special variable winning device) 36 is arranged below the first big winning opening 30 in the game area 3, and the second big winning opening (second special winning opening) 35 is placed. I have. The second large winning opening 35 includes an opening / closing member (second special winning opening opening / closing member, movable member) 37 that hinders or allows acceptance of a game ball by a shutter-type opening / closing operation. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38. The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

The second prize-winning device 36 internally includes a V region (specific region) 39, a V region sensor 39a, a non-V region (non-specific region) 70, a non-V region sensor 70a, and a second prize opening sensor. It includes a 35a, a V opening / closing member 71, and a V opening / closing member solenoid 73. The V region (specific region) 39 and the non-V region (non-specific region) 70 are configured as regions inside the second prize winning device 36 through which a game ball that has passed through the second prize opening 35 can pass. .. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is arranged upstream of the V region 39 and the non-V region 70, and detects the winning of the game ball to the second large winning opening 35. The V region sensor 39a is arranged in the V region 39 and detects the passage of the game ball to the V region 39. The non-V region sensor 70a is arranged in the non-V region 70 and detects the passage of the game ball to the non-V region 70. The V opening / closing member 71 distributes the game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening 35 to either the V region 39 or the non-V region 70. The V opening / closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening / closing member 71. The V opening / closing member 71 is configured to rotate (clockwise and counterclockwise with respect to the game board 2), and when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the V opening / closing member 71 rotates clockwise from the origin position to V the game ball. It is in the first state (rotational state) of distributing to the region 39, and is in the second state (stopped state) of distributing the game ball to the non-V area 70 located at the origin when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized. The V opening / closing member 71 is not limited to the rotational movement, and may have a function of distributing the game ball that has passed through the first large winning opening 30 to either the V region 39 or the non-V region 70, for example. It may be configured to move in the left-right direction with respect to the game board 2. That is, when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the game ball is distributed to the V region 39 (first state), and when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the game ball is distributed to the non-V region 70. It may be configured to be (second state).

FIG. 2A shows a state in which the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized. When the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the V opening / closing member 71 is in a state of allowing the game ball to pass through the V region 39 (first state). When the V opening / closing member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second prize opening 35 passes through the V region 39 after passing through the second prize opening sensor 35a (FIG. 2A). Route A). The route of this game ball is called the "first route". FIG. 2B shows a state in which the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the V opening / closing member 71 is in a state of hindering the passage of the game ball into the V region 39 (second state). When the V opening / closing member 71 is in the second state, the game ball winning the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second special winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the upper surface of the V opening / closing member 71 to be non-V. It passes through the region 70 (Route B in FIG. 2B). The route of this game ball is called a "second route". In the gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the V region 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game (second special game) described later. That is, the winning or losing lottery of the big hit is also performed depending on whether or not the passing of the game ball to the V region 39 is successful. The jackpot won by the above-mentioned first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is also referred to as a "type 1 jackpot", and the jackpot won by the passage of the game ball to the V area 39 is also referred to as a "type 2 jackpot".

Returning to FIG. 1, two ordinary winning openings 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. The number of ordinary winning openings 27 can be set arbitrarily. The out opening 16 is provided at the lower part of the game area 3, and the game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning openings is discharged to the outside of the game area 3. The indicators 40 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. Details of the indicators 40 will be described later.

The game area 3 includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed". On the other hand, a method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to aim for passing through the second gate 29 and winning a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, it is configured so that it is possible to pass through the first gate 28 by hitting right, and to win a prize in the second starting port 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second big winning opening 35.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display devices 40. The indicators 40 include a first special symbol indicator 41a, a second special symbol indicator 41b, a normal symbol indicator 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, and a second special symbol hold indicator 43b. , The general figure hold indicator 44, and the like. The first special symbol display 41a variably displays the first special symbol. The second special symbol display 41b variably displays the second special symbol. The ordinary symbol display 42 displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner. The first special figure hold indicator 43a displays the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special figure hold). The second special figure hold indicator 43b displays the number of stored operations of the second special symbol display 41b (second special figure hold). The normal figure hold indicator 44 displays the number of stored operations hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 as an opportunity. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as an opportunity. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as "special symbol". Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b are also collectively referred to as "special symbol display 41". Further, the first special figure holding indicator 43a and the second special drawing holding indicator 43b are also collectively referred to as "special figure holding indicator 43".

The special symbol display 41 displays a special symbol (identification information) in a variable manner (variable display) and then stops and displays a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (lottery per special symbol). , Big hit and small hit lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) of a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot 30 is an open pattern according to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (the type of the winning jackpot). A jackpot game (second special game) is performed to open the game. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) of a predetermined small hit stop mode, the open pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol (the type of the winning small hit) displayed as a stop is used. A small hit game (first special game) that opens the second large winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first special winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the first special game or the second special game will be described later.

The special symbol display 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of a lottery per special symbol depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left, 1 and 2. , The 5th and 6th LEDs are lit to display the jackpot symbol. Also, if you win a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described below), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up, such as "●●●● ○○●●". Display the small hit symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined variable time. In the variable display mode, for example, each LED may be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The variable display mode is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode), and may be any lighting mode. For example, the mode of variable display is all LE.
D may blink all at once.

In the game machine 1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random numbers such as random numbers per special symbol acquired for the winning (numerical information). ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage area 85 (FIG. 6). Specifically, if the prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage area 85a (FIG. 6) as the first special figure holding, and if the winning is in the second starting port 21. , Is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area 85b (FIG. 6) as the second special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage area 85, and the upper limit values in the present embodiment are four first special figure reservation storage areas 85a and a second special figure reservation storage area. There is one 85b. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage area 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. "Digestion of special symbol hold" means to determine a random number or the like per special symbol corresponding to the special symbol hold and execute variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a medium or special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit small hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the second special figure holding indicator 43b is composed of, for example, one LED. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then displaying the stop. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), an assist for opening the second starting port 21 with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. A game is played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

The ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of three LEDs, and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which the first and second LEDs from the left are lit, such as "○○ ●" (○: on, ●: off), is displayed. If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss pattern with only the right LED lit, such as "●● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. In the variable display mode, for example, each LED may be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The variable display mode is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode), and may be any lighting mode. For example, in the variable display mode, all the LEDs may blink at the same time.

In the game machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, the value of the random number per normal symbol acquired for the passage is stored in the normal figure reservation storage area 86 (FIG. 6). It is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage area 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is one. The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage area 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a random number per normal symbol corresponding to the normal figure hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the game machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to the predetermined number. The number of the normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. The normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, one LED, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of normal figure hold.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine The electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 80 (FIG. 4), a sub control board 90 (FIG. 5), an image control board 100 (FIG. 5), a lamp control board 107 (FIG. 5), and a voice control board 106 (FIG. 5). FIG. 5) and a payout control board 110 (FIG. 4) are provided. The main control board 80 is a game control board that controls game profits such as a big hit / small hit lottery and a transition of a game state, and constitutes a main control unit. The sub-control board 90 is an effect control board that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and constitutes a sub-control unit together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the voice control board 106. The sub control unit can be configured as long as it includes at least the sub control board 90.

The main control board 80 includes a game control microcomputer 81 and an input / output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 80, and controls the progress of the game of the game machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a main ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a main RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a main CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the main ROM 83. Includes. The details of the data stored in the main ROM 83 and the details of the storage area provided in the main RAM 84 will be described later. The main ROM 83 may be configured as an external ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the input / output circuit 87 and the relay board 88. The main control board 80 inputs signals output from each sensor and outputs signals to each solenoid. The sensors connected via the relay board 88 include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first gate sensor 28a, a second gate sensor 29a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, and a second. Examples thereof include a large winning opening sensor 35a, a V region sensor 39a, a non-V region sensor 70a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a. Examples of the solenoids connected via the relay board 88 include an electric chew solenoid 24, a first special winning opening solenoid 33, a second special winning opening solenoid 38, and a V opening / closing member solenoid 73. The first start port sensor 20a is provided inside the first start port 20, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided inside the second starting port 21, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The first gate sensor 28a is provided inside the first gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first gate 28. The second gate sensor 29a is provided inside the second gate 29 and detects a game ball that has passed through the second gate 29. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided inside the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second big winning opening sensor 35a is provided inside the second big winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second big winning opening 35. The V region sensor 39a is provided in the V region 39 inside the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the V region 39. The non-V region sensor 70a is provided in the non-V region 70 inside the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-V region 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27a is
A game ball provided inside the normal winning opening 27 and winning a prize in the normal winning opening 27 is detected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The V-opening / closing member solenoid 73 drives the V-opening / closing member 71 of the second winning opening 35.

Display units 40 are connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a normal symbol display. Display control for the display 44 is performed.

A payout control board 110 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The prize ball payout device 120, the ball rental payout device 130, and the card unit 135 are connected to the payout control board 110, and the launch device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The prize ball payout device 120 pays out the prize balls. The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 to pay out the prize balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The ball rental payout device 130 pays out the ball rental. The payout control board 110 drives the ball lending motor 131 of the ball lending device 130 to pay out the ball lending based on the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the gaming machine 1. The ball lending to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. The card unit 135 is arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 1 and outputs information regarding ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (FIG. 1), a launch motor 113, a touch switch 114, and a launch volume 115. When the player operates the handle 60, the launching device 112 detects the contact of the handle 60 by the touch switch 114, and detects the rotation amount of the handle 60 by the firing volume 115. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

A sub control board 90 (FIG. 5) is connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

The sub control board 90 includes an effect control microcomputer 91 and an input / output circuit 95. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the sub control board 90, and controls the effect of the game of the gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a sub ROM 93 that stores a program or the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a sub RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a sub that executes a program stored in the sub ROM 93. CPU 92 and. The details of the data stored in the sub ROM 93 and the details of the storage area provided in the sub RAM 94 will be described later. The sub ROM 93 may be configured as an external ROM. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the effect button detection switch 63a are connected to the sub control board 90 via the input / output circuit 95.

The image control board 100 includes an image control microcomputer 101, an input circuit 105a, and an output circuit 105b. The image control microcomputer 101 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the image control board 100, and controls the display of the image display device 7 according to a program. The image control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 103, and a RAM 104. In the ROM 103, in addition to a program for performing display control, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (effect patterns are displayed). Image data such as) and background images are stored. The RAM 104 is used as a memory for expanding image data. The CPU 102 executes a program stored in the ROM 103. The effect control microcomputer 91 causes the image control microcomputer 101 to control the display of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and performs display control based on the read image data.

A speaker 67 is connected to the voice control board 106, and the effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, and sound effects from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on a command received from the main control board 80. Etc. are output. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. The voice control board 106 may be equipped with a CPU, and the CPU may be made to execute voice control based on a command. Further, the voice control board 106 may mount a ROM, or may store acoustic data in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

A frame lamp 66 and a panel lamp 5 are connected to the lamp control board 107, and a decorative movable body 15 is connected via a relay board 108 to control these. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. The light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data. The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. The lamp control board 107 may be equipped with a CPU, and the CPU may be made to execute a lamp lighting control or an operation control of the decorative movable body 15 based on a command. In this case, the lamp control board 107 may mount a ROM, and may store data related to a light emission pattern and an operation pattern in the ROM.

The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90.

3. 3. Data structure of the gaming machine The data structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the main ROM 83. FIG. 6B is a diagram for explaining a storage area provided in the main RAM 84. FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the sub ROM 93. FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining a storage area provided in the sub RAM 94.

The main ROM 83 (FIG. 6A) includes a special symbol hit determination table T1, a reach determination table T2, a special symbol hit type determination table T3, a special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, and a normal symbol hit determination table T5. A normal symbol hit type determination table T6, a normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7, an electric chew opening pattern determination table T8, and a large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 are stored. These determination tables are referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) executed by the game control microcomputer 81. The specific contents of each determination table will be described later.

The main RAM 84 (FIG. 6B) includes a command set area 84a, a flag set area 84b, a counter set area 84c, a special operation status set area 84d, a special figure hold storage area 85, and a normal figure hold storage. A region 86 is provided. The command set area 84a is an area (output buffer) in which commands output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side are set in the main control main process (described later), and is a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, and an opening. Command, round specification command, ending command, game state specification command, V passage command, customer waiting wait command, hold ball number command, normal symbol fluctuation start command, normal symbol fluctuation stop command, normal symbol opening command, normal symbol ending command, etc. Is set. The flag set area 84b is an area in which a flag indicating the state of the gaming machine or the gaming state is set in the main control main process (described later), and is a big hit flag, a big hit end flag, a small hit flag, a small hit end flag, and V. A flag, a time saving flag, a V opening / closing member operation flag, etc. are set. The counter set area 84c is an area in which a counter used in the main control main process (described later) is set, and a random number counter, a round counter, a time saving counter, a jackpot count counter, and the like are set. The special operation status set area 84d is an area in which the status in the special operation process (FIG. 20) described later is set. The special figure hold storage area 85 includes a first special figure hold storage area 85a in which the first special figure hold is stored and a second special figure hold storage area 85b in which the second special figure hold is stored. In the first special figure hold storage area 85a, a random number value group (holding information) such as a random number per special symbol corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth pieces of the first special figure hold is stored. A first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area for storing are provided. The second special figure reservation storage area 85b is provided with a first storage area for storing a random number value group (holding information) corresponding to the first item of the second special figure reservation. The normal figure hold storage area 86 is provided with a first storage area for storing a random number value group (holding information) such as a random number per normal symbol corresponding to the first normal figure hold. In addition to the above area, the main RAM 84 is provided with a hit type set buffer in which special figure stop symbol data is set, a drive data buffer in which drive data for driving the decorative movable body 15 is set, and the like. Has been done.

The sub ROM 93 (FIG. 7A) stores a variation effect pattern determination table T51, a stop symbol pattern determination table T52, a mode status setting table T53, and a time saving effect scenario determination table T54. These determination tables are referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91 in the sub-control main process (described later) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91. The specific contents of each decision table will be described later.

The sub RAM 94 (FIG. 7B) is provided with a command storage area 94a, an effect command set area 94b, a counter set area 94d, and a mode status set area 94e. The command storage area 94a is an area (input buffer) in which commands input from the main control unit side are stored in the sub-control main process (described later), and is a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, an opening command, and a round designation command. , Ending command, game state specification command, V passage command, customer waiting wait command, hold ball number command, normal symbol fluctuation start command, normal symbol fluctuation stop command, normal symbol opening command, normal symbol ending command, and the like are stored. The effect command set area 94b is an area (output buffer) in which commands output from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the voice control board 106 are set in the sub control main process (described later). Yes, variable effect start command, variable effect end command, opening effect start command, round effect start command, ending effect start command, normal symbol variable effect start command, normal symbol variable effect end command, normal symbol opening effect start command, normal symbol The ending effect start command etc. are set. The counter set area 94d is an area in which a counter used in the sub-control main process (described later) is set, and is a random number counter, a first special figure hold effect counter, a second special figure hold effect counter, and a normal figure hold effect counter. , Time saving effect counter, jackpot count counter, etc. are set. In the mode status set area 94e, a mode status (described later) indicating a gaming state (whether a time-saving state or a non-time-saving state described later) of the gaming machine 1 is set.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining various random numbers used in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 8A shows a random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 on the main control unit side, and FIG. 8B shows a random number acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 on the sub control unit side. There is. The game control microcomputer 81 includes "special symbol per random number", "special symbol per type random number", "reach random number", "variable pattern random number", "ordinary symbol per random number", and "ordinary symbol per type". It is configured to acquire "random numbers" at the timings described later. The "special symbol per random number" is a random number used in a lottery for whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit (big hit small hit lottery), and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The "special symbol hit type random number" is a random number used for the lottery (winning type determination) of the winning big hit or small hit type, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The "reach random number" is a random number used to determine whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the big hit / small hit determination is a loss, and is in the range of 0 to 127. Take the value of. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit and a small hit is won (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7"). The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is shaking in the display screen 7a. The “variation pattern random number” is a random number used to determine a fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The "normal symbol per random number" is a random number used in a winning lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 255. The "ordinary symbol per type random number" is a random number used for the lottery (winning type determination) of the winning type won in the ordinary symbol lottery, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. "Random numbers per special symbol", "random numbers by type per special symbol", "reach random numbers", and "variable pattern random numbers" are acquired based on the entry into the starting port (first starting port 20 or second starting port 21). Will be done. The random number value group acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20 is stored in the first special figure reserved storage area 85a, and the random number value group acquired based on the entry into the second starting opening 21 is stored. The second special figure is stored in the reserved storage area 85b. The "random number per ordinary symbol" and the "random number type per ordinary symbol" are acquired based on the passage of the gate (first gate 28 or second gate 29). The acquired random value per normal symbol and the type random value per normal symbol are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area 86.

The effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to acquire the “variable effect pattern random number” and the “time saving effect scenario random number” at the timing described later. The "variable effect pattern random number" is a random number used to determine the variable effect pattern, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The "time saving effect scenario random number" is a random number used to determine a change scenario of the time saving remaining number (display time saving remaining number) displayed on the image display device 7 in the time saving state, and is a value in the range of 0 to 127. Take. The "variation effect pattern random number" is acquired based on the fact that the variation start command is output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side. The acquired random number value is stored in the sub RAM 94. The "time saving effect scenario random number" is acquired based on the output of the ending command from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side. The acquired random number value is stored in the sub RAM 94.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol hit determination table T1 and the reach determination table T2. FIG. 9A shows a diagram for explaining the special symbol hit determination table T1, and FIG. 9B shows a diagram for explaining the reach determination table T2.

In the special symbol hit determination table T1, the random value per special symbol (any of 0 to 65535) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) is "big hit", "small hit", and "loss". It is a table referred to for determining which of the above is applicable. In FIG. 9A, in the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1), when the random number value per special symbol is "0 to 210", it is determined as "big hit" and the random number value per special symbol is " In the case of "1000 to 10500", it is determined to be "small hit", and when the random number value per special symbol is 0 to 65535, it is determined to be "missing". .. Further, in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2), when the random number value per special symbol is "0 to 210", it is determined as "big hit" and the random number value per special symbol is "210-65535". In some cases, it is shown that it is determined to be a "small hit".

In the reach determination table T2, the reach random number value (any of 0 to 127) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "with reach" or "without reach". It is a table referred to for determining whether or not. In FIG. 9B, when the reach random value is “0 to 13” in the “non-time saving state”, it is determined that there is “reach”, and the reach random value is a numerical value other than “0 to 13” (14 to 13). In the case of "127)", it is shown that it is determined to be "no reach". Further, in the "time saving state", when the reach random number value is "0 to 5", it is determined as "with reach", and when the reach random number value is "a numerical value other than 0 to 5 (6 to 127)". Is shown to be determined to be "no reach". The contents of the "time saving state" and the "non-time saving state" will be described later. In the reach determination table T2, it is less likely that the reach in the time-shortened state will be reached in the lost time state than in the non-time-shortened state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by selecting more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

The special symbol per type determination table T3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol per type determination table T3 in the lottery of the special figure 1. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol hit type determination table T3 in the lottery of the special figure 2. The special symbol hit type determination table T3 is set to "big hit type" or "big hit type" according to the special symbol hit type random value (any of 0 to 127) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later). It is a table referred to for determining "small hit type" and "special symbol type".

In FIG. 10, when a "big hit win" is made in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the "non-time saving state" and the special symbol hit type random value is "0 to 15", the big hit type is "15R time saving big hit A". Is determined, and the stop symbol of special figure 1 (special figure 1 stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a is determined to be "time saving symbol 1". When the special symbol per type random value is "16 to 63", the jackpot type is determined to be "15R no time reduction jackpot A", and the special figure 1 stop symbol is determined to be "time reduction no symbol 1". When the type random value per special symbol is "64 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "15R no time reduction jackpot B", and the special figure 1 stop symbol is determined to be "time reduction no symbol 2". On the other hand, in the case of "small hit winning" in the lottery of special figure 1 in the "non-time saving state", the small hit type is different regardless of the special symbol per type random value (any of 0 to 127). It is determined that "16R normal small hit A (substantially 5R / V passage is virtually impossible)", and the special figure 1 stop symbol is determined to be "small hit symbol 1 without time reduction".

When the "big hit win" is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the "time saving state", if the special symbol hit type random value is "0 to 63", the big hit type is determined to be "15R time saving big hit B", and the special FIG. 1 The stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol 2". When the type random value per special symbol is "64 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "15R time saving jackpot C", and the special figure 1 stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol 3". On the other hand, in the case of "small hit winning" in the lottery of special figure 1 in the "time saving state", the small hit type is "small hit type" regardless of the special symbol hit type random value (any of 0 to 127). It is determined that "16R normal small hit B (substantially 5R / V passage is virtually impossible)", and the special figure 1 stop symbol is determined to be "small hit symbol 2 without time reduction".

In FIG. 11, when the “big hit win” is obtained in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the “non-time saving state” and the special symbol hit type random value is “0 to 63”, the big hit type is “15R time saving big hit D”. Is determined, and the stop symbol of special figure 2 (special figure 2 stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b is determined to be "time saving symbol 4". When the special symbol per type random value is "64 to 95", the jackpot type is determined to be "15R time saving jackpot E", and the special figure 2 stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol 5". When the special symbol per type random value is "96 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "15R time saving jackpot F", and the special figure 2 stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol 6". On the other hand, when the special symbol hit type random value is "0 to 63" when the "small hit win" is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the "non-time saving state", the small hit type is "16R time saving small hit A". (Substantially 15R / V can pass) ”, and the special figure 2 stop symbol of special figure 2 is determined to be“ time saving small hit symbol 1 ”on the second special symbol display 41b. When the random value of the type per special symbol is "64 to 127", it is determined that the small hit type is "16R time reduction small hit B (actually 15R / V can pass)", and the special figure 2 stop symbol is "small with time reduction". It is determined as "hit symbol 2".

When the "big hit win" is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the "time saving state", if the special symbol hit type random value is "0 to 79", the big hit type is determined to be "15R time saving big hit G", and the special FIG. 2 The stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol 7". When the special symbol per type random value is "80 to 95", the jackpot type is determined to be "15R time saving jackpot H", and the special figure 2 stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol 8". When the special symbol per type random value is "96 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "15R time saving jackpot I", and the special figure 2 stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol 9". On the other hand, when the "small hit winning" is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the "time saving state", when the special symbol per type random value is "0 to 63", the small hit type is "16R time saving small hit C ( It is determined that "substantially 15R / V can pass through)", and the special figure 2 stop symbol is determined to be "small hit symbol 3 with time reduction". When the random value of the special symbol per type random value is "64 to 95", it is determined that the small hit type is "16R time reduction small hit D (actually 15R / V can pass)", and the special figure 2 stop symbol is "small with time reduction". It is determined as "hit symbol 4". When the random value of the special symbol per type random value is "96 to 111", it is determined that the small hit type is "16R time reduction small hit E (actually 15R / V can pass)", and the special figure 2 stop symbol is "small with time reduction". It is determined as "hit symbol 5". When the random value of the special symbol per type random value is "112 to 127", it is determined that the small hit type is "16R time reduction small hit F (actually 15R / V can pass)", and the special figure 2 stop symbol is "small with time reduction". It is determined as "hit symbol 6". By referring to the special symbol hit type determination table T3, in addition to the "special symbol stop symbol data" corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol (special symbol 1 stop symbol and special symbol 2 stop symbol), the "opening" of the special game (OP) command, "round designation command", and "ending (ED) command" can also be specified. The specific contents of each big hit and each small hit will be described later.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4. The special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 is a table referred to for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern random value (0 to 127) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later). Is. In FIG. 12, for example, when the first starting port 20 is won in a non-time saving state, it is determined as a “big hit” in the special symbol hit determination table T1, and the fluctuation pattern random value is “111 to 127”, the fluctuation pattern Is shown to be determined as "P2". Further, for example, in the non-time saving state, the first start opening 20 is won, the special symbol hit determination table T1 determines "missing", the reach determination table T2 determines "no reach", and the number of reserved balls is "1". In the case of "~ 2", it is shown that the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "P6" regardless of the fluctuation pattern random value (any of 0 to 127). Further, for example, when a prize is won in the second starting port 21 in a time saving state and it is determined as "small hit" in the special symbol hit determination table T1, regardless of the fluctuation pattern random value (any of 0 to 127). ), It is shown that the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "P17". As shown in FIG. 12, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. In addition, when it becomes a reach, it is also determined whether the reach becomes a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach). Also, when it comes to super reach, it is also determined whether or not there is a pseudo-ream.

FIG. 13A shows a diagram for explaining the ordinary symbol hit determination table T5, and FIG. 13B shows a diagram for explaining the ordinary symbol hit type determination table T6. In 13 (C), a figure for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7 is shown. In the normal symbol hit determination table T5, the random value per normal symbol (any of 0 to 255) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "hit" or "missing". It is a table referred to to determine whether it is applicable. In FIG. 13A, in both the "non-time saving state" and the "time saving state", when the random number value per normal symbol is "0 to 254" in the lottery of the normal symbol (normal figure), It is shown that when it is determined to be "hit" and the random value per normal symbol is "a numerical value other than 0 to 254 (255)", it is determined to be "missing".

The normal symbol hit type determination table T6 has "hit type" and "hit type" according to the normal symbol hit type random value (any of 0 to 65535) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later). It is a table referred to for determining "type of ordinary symbol". In FIG. 13 (B), when the lottery of the normal figure in the "non-time saving state" is won, if the random value of the type per normal symbol is "0 to 30", it is determined that the winning type is "long open 1". Then, the stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42 is determined to be "hit symbol 1". When the normal symbol hit type random value is "100 to 170", the hit type is determined to be "short open 1", and the normal symbol stop symbol is determined to be "win symbol 2". When the random value of the normal symbol per type random value is 0 to 65535 and is a numerical value other than the above, it is indicated that the hit type is determined to be "short open 2" and the normal symbol stop symbol is determined to be "win symbol 3". Has been done. On the other hand, when winning in the lottery of the normal figure in the "time saving state", it is determined that the winning type is "long open 2" regardless of the random value of the type per normal symbol (any of 0 to 65535). It is shown that the normal symbol stop symbol is determined to be "hit symbol 4". By referring to the normal symbol per type determination table T6, it is possible to specify the "normal symbol stop symbol data" (not shown) corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol.

The normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T7 is a table referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 for determining the fluctuation time of the normal map according to the lottery result and the winning type of the normal map in the main control main process (described later). Is. In FIG. 13C, for example, when the lottery result of the normal map in the non-time saving state is "hit" and the hit type is "long open 1", the fluctuation time of the normal map is determined to be "30 seconds". Is shown to be. Further, for example, when the lottery result of the normal map in the time saving state is "hit", it is shown that the fluctuation time of the normal map is determined to be "2 seconds", and the lottery result of the normal map in the time saving state is "". At the time of "loss", it is shown that the fluctuation time of the normal figure is determined to be "1 second".

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the electric chew opening pattern determination table T8. The electric chew opening pattern determination table T8 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 according to the normal figure stop symbol (normal figure stop symbol data) in the main control main process (described later). It is a referenced table. In FIG. 14A, for example, when the normal symbol stop symbol is “hit symbol 1”, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is determined to be “opening pattern 11”, and for example, the normal symbol stop symbol is “hit symbol”. 4 ”is shown to indicate that the open pattern is determined to be the“ open pattern 14 ”. FIG. 14B shows the contents of each opening pattern 11-14. In the opening pattern 11, the electric chew 22 having an opening (OP) time of 6 seconds, an opening time of 5 seconds, and an ending (ED) time of 1 second is opened once. In the opening patterns 11 and 12, the electric chew 22 having an opening (OP) time of 0.01 seconds, an opening time of 0.02 seconds, and an ending (ED) time of 0.01 seconds is opened once. In the opening pattern 14, the electric chew 22 having an opening (OP) time of 0.01 seconds, an opening time of 3 seconds, and an ending (ED) time of 0.01 seconds is opened once. However, the opening of the electric chew 22 is closed even if the opening time remains when a predetermined number of game balls are won (prescribed number of winnings, maximum of 2).

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9. In the game control microcomputer 81, in the main control main process (described later), the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 has the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 30 according to the special figure stop symbol (special figure stop symbol data). It is a table referred to for determining the opening pattern of a winning opening 35. In FIG. 15A, the special figure stop symbol data is "11H", "12H", "13H", "15H", "16H", "21H", "22H", "23H", "31H", " When it is "32H" or "33H", the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 is determined to be "opening pattern 21", and the special figure stop symbol data is "14H" or " When it is "17H", the opening pattern is determined to be "opening pattern 22", and when the special figure stop symbol data is "24H", "25H", "34H", "35H", "36H", or "37H". , It is shown that the open pattern is determined to be "open pattern 23". FIG. 15B shows the contents of each opening pattern 21 to 23. In the opening pattern 21, after the opening (OP) for 6 seconds, the first large winning opening 30 with an opening number of 1 time and an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened (long opening) at the 1st to 15th rounds. In the opening pattern 22, after the opening (OP) for 4 seconds, the second large winning opening 35 with an opening time of 1 time and an opening time of 1.6 seconds is opened in the 1st round, and the opening count is performed in the 2nd to 6th rounds. The first big winning opening 30 with an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened once (long opening), and at the 7th to 16th rounds, the opening number of times is 1 and the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 is 0.1 seconds. Open (short open). In the opening pattern 23, after the opening (OP) for 0.01 seconds, the second big winning opening 35 with the opening number of times once and the opening time of 1.6 seconds is opened in the 1st round, and in the 2nd to 16th rounds, the opening pattern 23 is opened. The first big winning opening 30 is opened (long opening) once, with an opening time of 29.5 seconds. However, the opening of the 1st prize opening 30 and the 2nd prize opening 35 is possible even if the opening time remains if a predetermined number of game balls have been won (prescribed number of prizes, maximum 9). It will be closed.

4. Explanation of big hits, etc. In the gaming machine 1, there are "big hits", "small hits", and "misses" as a result of a special symbol lottery (big hit small hit lottery). In the case of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "missing", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When the jackpot is won, the "big hit game (second special game)" that opens the first big prize opening 30 is executed with the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol (the type of the jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. "Small hit game (1st special game)" that opens the 2nd big prize opening 35 once with the opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of small hit) that is stopped and displayed when the small hit is won. Is executed. Then, when the game ball enters the V area 39 inside the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the winning small hit. The "big hit game (second special game)" to be released is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is also referred to as a "type 1 jackpot game". Further, the jackpot game executed based on the passage of the game ball to the V region 39 is also referred to as a "type 2 jackpot game". In addition, big hit games and small hit games are also called "special games". This special game may include a round in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times in one round.

The jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game) that open the first big prize opening 30, opening (OP) before the first round game starts, and after the final round game ends. Includes the ending (ED) of. Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game. The closing time (interval time) of the first large winning opening 30 between round games is included in the open round game before the closing. The small hit game consists of a small hit opening game that opens the second big winning opening 35, an opening (interval before opening) before the small hit opening game starts, and an ending (closed) after the small hit opening game ends. After interval) and.

There are multiple types of jackpots. Here, as the jackpot type, "15R time reduction 99 times jackpot A to E", "15R time reduction 15 times jackpot A, B", and "15R time reduction 5 times jackpot A to D" are set. Each of these jackpots is a jackpot that controls the game state to the "time saving state and high base state" described later after executing a jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) in which the first jackpot 30 is opened over 15R. .. On the other hand, these hits differ in the number of time reductions at which the "time reduction state and high base state" after the big hit game ends. Here, the "time reduction number" is the number of variable display (variable display) of the special symbol that can be executed in the "time reduction state and high base state" after the jackpot game, and is preset for each jackpot type. For example, in "15R time reduction 99 times jackpot A to E", the number of time reductions is 99 times, and in "15R time reduction 15 times jackpot A, B", the number of time reductions is 15 times. It should be noted that the "time reduction state and high base state" ends when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed even before the number of time reductions is achieved.

There are multiple types of small hits. Here, the small hit types are "16R normal small hit A, B", "16R time reduction 5 times small hit A, B", "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", "16R time reduction 15 times small hit", "16R time reduction 15 times small hit". 99 times small hit A, B "is set. In these small hits, first, a small hit game is executed, and when a game ball passes through the V region 39 (V passage), a big hit game (two kinds of big hit games) is executed. Therefore, in the small hit, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as a small hit game corresponds to the first R, and the big hit game that opens the first big winning opening 30 over 15R, which is executed after that when the V is passed, is performed. Corresponds to the 2nd to 16th Rths. If there is no V passage in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. Here, "16R (substantially 5R) normal small hit" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V. On the other hand, "16R time reduction 5 times small hit", "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", "16R time reduction 15 times small hit", "16R time reduction 99 times small hit" are small hits that can pass V. .. Whether or not V can pass during the small hit game can be set by the operation pattern of the V opening / closing member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. Specifically, it is as follows.

In each of the above small hits, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds in the small hit game after winning (FIG. 15). On the other hand, the opening time in the small hit game differs depending on the small hit type. Specifically, the "16R normal small hit" (opening pattern 22) has an opening time of 4 seconds, and is "16R time reduction 5 times small hit", "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", "16R time reduction 15 times small hit". The opening time of "hit" and "16R time reduction 99 times small hit" (opening pattern 23) is 0.01 seconds. The reason why the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the small hit type is that the opening timing of the second big winning opening 35 for the V opening / closing member 71 that has been moving in a constant motion from the start of this opening is changed. Because. Here, the V opening / closing member 71 is opened for 4 seconds after the opening for 0.01 seconds when the small hit game is started. In the opening pattern 22, since the second big winning opening 35 is opened 4 seconds after the small hit game is started, the V opening / closing member 71 closes 0.01 seconds after the second big winning opening 35 is opened. become. Therefore, in the "16R normal small hit", it is substantially impossible to pass V during the small hit game. On the other hand, in the opening pattern 23, 0.01 seconds after the start of the small hit game, the second big winning opening 35 and the V opening / closing member 71 are opened at the same time, and both of them continue to be opened for 1.6 seconds, and the second big winning is won. The V opening / closing member 71 will be closed 2.4 seconds after the mouth 35 is closed. Therefore, in "16R time reduction 5 times small hit", "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", "16R time reduction 15 times small hit", "16R time reduction 99 times small hit", V passage during the small hit game becomes possible. ing.

"16R time reduction 5 times small hit", "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", "16R time reduction 15 times small hit", "16R time reduction 99 times small hit" are big hits when the big hit game is executed after the small hit game. This is to control the game state after the game to the "time saving state and high base state" described later. "16R time reduction 5 times small hit", "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", "16R time reduction 15 times small hit", "16R time reduction 99 times small hit" have the same number of time reductions in "time reduction state and high base state" respectively. different. For example, in "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", the time reduction number is 10 times, and in "16R time reduction 15 times small hit", the time reduction number is 15 times. On the other hand, the "16R normal small hit" is a hit that controls the game state to the "non-time saving state and low base state" described later after the big hit game when the big hit game is executed. However, since the "16R normal small hit" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V, the big hit game is rarely executed.

In addition, all the small hits in the special figure 1 lottery in the non-time saving state are "16R normal small hits" in which V passage is practically impossible. On the other hand, the distribution rate of small hits in the special figure 2 lottery in the time saving state is 50% for "16R time saving 5 times small hit", 25% for "16R time saving 10 times small hit", and "16R time saving 15 times small hit". "Is 12.5%," 16R time reduction 99 times small hit "is 12.5%, and" 16R normal small hit "is not included. Since the winning probability of the big hit does not change between the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery, the probability of winning either "big hit" or "small hit in which the big hit game (type 2 big hit game) is executed" is The special figure 2 lottery in the non-time saving state is higher than the special figure 1 lottery in the non-time saving state. In this way, in the gaming machine 1, the gaming ball is hit to the second starting opening 21 by hitting right in the shortening state, rather than hitting the left in the non-time saving state to win the game ball in the first starting port 20. It is set so that the player is more advantageous in the state of winning the prize.

In the gaming machine 1, there are "hits" and "misses" as a result of the ordinary symbol lottery (winning lottery). In the case of "hit", the "hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42. At the time of "missing", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42. If a hit is won, a "hit game (normal game)" as an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22 is executed with an opening pattern corresponding to the type (type of hit) of the normal symbol displayed as stopped. In this hit game (ordinary game), the electric chew may be opened multiple times in one round. The winning game (ordinary game) includes one round game (unit open game), an opening (OP) before the round game starts, and an ending (ED) after the round game ends. .. There are multiple types of hits. Here, "long opening 1", "long opening 2", "short opening 1", and "short opening 2" are set as the winning types. These hits have different fluctuation times, opening times, opening times, and ending times.

5. Explanation of gaming state The gaming control microcomputer 81 of the gaming machine 1 can execute "variation time reduction control" for each of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 41 and the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display 42. Is. Here, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 controls the fluctuation time reduction with respect to the special symbol of the special symbol display 41 is referred to as a "time reduction state", and the state in which the fluctuation time reduction control is not performed is simply a "non-time reduction state". ". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than that in the non-time saving state. In the game control microcomputer 81, a special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 12) is defined so that a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is often selected in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state. Judgment of the fluctuation pattern using. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes the variable time shortening control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variable as compared with the case where the variable time shortening control is not executed. It becomes easier to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the display. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42 in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol in the time saving state, and does not execute it in the non-time saving state. In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In the game control microcomputer 81, a normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7 (FIG. 13) is defined so that a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is often selected in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state. Judgment of the fluctuation pattern using. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variable as compared with the case where the fluctuation time reduction control is not executed. It becomes easier to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the display.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time saving state (FIG. 13). Even in the non-time saving state, if "long opening 1" is won in the normal symbol lottery, the opening pattern of the electric chew becomes "opening pattern 11", which is a long opening time of 5 seconds, but the winning type is "long". The probability of being distributed to "Open 1" is as low as 31/65536, and in most cases, the open time is 0.02 seconds even if you win. On the other hand, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew is always 3 seconds when winning, so that in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is substantially longer than in the non-time-saving state. It can be said that it is easy to become. That is, it can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 executes the open time extension control for the electric chew 22 in the time saving state. When the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension control for the electric chew 22, these controls are not executed. In comparison, the electric chew 22 is opened frequently, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these controls are executed is called a "high base state", and the state in which these controls are not executed is called a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state does not have to execute all the above controls. That is, by executing one or more of the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol and the open time extension control for the electric chew 22 of the normal symbol display 42, the electric chew 22 is more than when the control is not executed. Should be easy to open. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the game machine 1, "15R time reduction 99 times big hit A to E", "15R time reduction 15 times big hit A, B", "15R time reduction 5 times big hit A to D", "16R time reduction 99 times small hit", "16R time reduction" The game state after the big hit game executed by winning "15 times small hit", "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", or "16R time reduction 5 times small hit" is "time reduction state and high base state". .. In the "time saving state and high base state", the variable display (variable display) of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (5 times, 10 times, 15 times, or 99 times), or the jackpot is won. It ends when the jackpot game is executed. The game state after the big hit game, which is executed by winning the "16R normal small hit", is a "non-time saving state and a low base state". This gaming state is also called a "normal gaming state". When playing the gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is this normal gaming state. Here, the "time saving state and high base state" is also simply referred to as a "time saving state", and the "non-time saving state and low base state" is also simply referred to as a "non-time saving state".

In the high base state (time saving state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric chew 22 is easier to open than in the low base state (non-time saving state), and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. be. For this reason, in the high base state, the game ball is passed through the first gate 28, which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is hit right to the second starting port 21 to win a prize. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In the game machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the big hit game. On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. This is because the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. For this reason, in the low base state, the game ball is passed through the second gate 29, which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is hit to the first starting port 20 to win a prize. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed. On the other hand, even in the low base state (non-time saving state), when the "long opening 1" is won by passing the game ball to the second gate 29, the electric chew 22 is opened for 5 seconds, so that the second gate 29 is released. 2 Make a right-handed strike to get the game ball to the starting port 21. After closing the electric chew 22, left-handed again.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 The operation of the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 (FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 34. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the main RAM 84. As will be described below, the game control microcomputer 81 can be used as a hit / fail determination means, a symbol control means, a hit game execution means, a game state control means, and a hit type selection means by reading a program stored in the main ROM 83. It works (see, eg, FIGS. 22, 27-29, 31, 31, 32).

[Main control main processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the main control main process. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 81 reads a program for executing the main control main processing from the main ROM 83. Main control In the main process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs initial settings (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, the main CPU 82 is set, various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. 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 is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

After the initial setting, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S002), and performs the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (step S003). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 has various random number counter values (random number value per special symbol, type random number value per special symbol, reach random number value, etc. shown in FIG. 8A). Fluctuating pattern random number value, random number value per ordinary symbol, random number value per ordinary symbol) is added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the set 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. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

After the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 permits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (step S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the main CPU 82 in a predetermined cycle (for example, a 4 msec cycle). That is, the main timer interrupt process is executed every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec cycle). Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process and the start of the next main timer interrupt process, various counter value update processes by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process are repeatedly executed. .. If an interrupt pulse is input to the main CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled.

[Main timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the main timer interrupt process (FIG. 16: step S005). In the main-side timer interrupt processing, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs random number update processing (step S101). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number counter values shown in FIG. 8A. This random number update process is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed in the main control main process (FIG. 16) described above. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values is the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing and the other period (the period from the end of the main side timer interrupt processing to the start of the next main side timer interrupt processing). It is done in both.

After the random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an input process (step S102). In the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the detection signals detected by various sensors attached to the game machine 1, and outputs the payout data for paying out the prize balls according to the type of the winning opening in the main RAM 84. Set in the buffer. The various sensors are, for example, a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a (FIG. 4).

After the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 has a start port sensor detection process (step S103), a normal operation process (step S104), a special operation process (step S105), a V opening / closing member control process (step S106), and a V area. The sensor detection process (step S107) is executed in order. Details of these processes will be described later. After the V area sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a hold ball number process (step S108). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the main RAM 84. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the reserved ball number command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84. The hold ball number command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the hold ball number, and includes information on the special figure 1 hold ball number, the special figure 2 hold ball number, and the normal symbol hold ball number. .. After setting the hold ball number command, the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process.

After the reserved ball number processing, the game control microcomputer 81 performs output processing (step S109). In the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs the command or the like set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 to the sub control board 90 in each of the above processes. After the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processes (step S110). In other processing, for example, the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode showing the number based on the number of holding balls of special figure 2 described later, and the first special drawing is based on the number of holding balls of special figure 1. The hold display 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 17: step S103). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (step S201). This determination is made based on whether or not the game ball is detected by the first gate sensor 28a or the second gate sensor 29a. If the game ball has not passed through either the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (step S201: NO), the process skips to step S205. When the game ball passes through either the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (step S201: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 has whether or not the number of normally symbol reserved balls is "1 (upper limit value)". (Step S202). The number of ordinary symbol hold balls is the number of normal symbol hold balls, and more specifically, the value of a counter provided in the main RAM 84 for counting the number of normal symbol hold balls. If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is "1" (step S202: YES), the process skips to step S205. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is "0" (step S202: NO), after adding "1" to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (step S203), the normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (step S204). Here, in the game control microcomputer 81, the value of the random number counter per ordinary symbol (FIG. 8: the value of the label-TRND-H) and the value of the type counter per the ordinary symbol (FIG. 8: the value of the label-TRND-HS). ) Is acquired, and the acquired random number value group is stored in the first storage area of the normal figure reservation storage area 86 of the main RAM 84.

In step S205, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21. This determination is made based on whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a. If the game ball has not won a prize in the second starting port 21 (step S205: NO), the process skips to step S210. When the game ball wins a prize (step S205: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "4 (upper limit value)" (step S206). The special figure 2 reserved ball number is the number of the second special figure reserved, and more specifically, it is the value of the counter provided in the main RAM 84 for counting the number of the second special figure reserved. If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is “4” (step S206: YES), the process skips to step S210. When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" (step S206: NO), after adding "1" to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 (step S207), the random number acquisition process related to the special figure 2 is performed (step S208). ). Here, the value of the random number counter per special symbol (FIG. 8: the value of the label-TRND-A), the value of the type random number counter per special symbol (FIG. 8: the value of the label-TRND-AS), and the value of the reach random number counter (FIG. 8: the value of the label-TRND-AS). FIG. 8: Label-TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (FIG. 8: Label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired random number value group in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 85b.

In step S210, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20. This determination is made based on whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a. If the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 20 (step S210: NO), this process ends. When a game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (step S210: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "4 (upper limit value)" (step S210: YES). Step S211). The number of special figure 1 hold balls is the number of first special figure hold, and more specifically, it is a value of a counter provided in the main RAM 84 for counting the number of first special figure hold. If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is “4” (step S211: YES), this process ends. When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "3" or less (step S211: NO), after adding "1" to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 (step S212), the random number acquisition process related to the special figure 1 is performed (step). S213). Here, as in the above-mentioned special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (step S208), the value of the random number counter per special symbol, the value of the type random number counter per special symbol, the value of the reach random number counter, and the value of the variable pattern random number counter are set. get. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired random number value group in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 among the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area 85a.

[Normal operation processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a normal operation process (FIG. 17: step S104). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (step S501). When the electric chew 22 is operating (step S501: YES), the process proceeds to step S540. When the electric chew 22 is not in operation (step S501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (whether the fluctuation stop time has elapsed) (step S502). When the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed (step S502: YES), the process proceeds to step S531. When the stop display of the normal symbol is not in progress (step S502: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step S503). When the normal symbol is changing (step S503: YES), the process proceeds to step S521. When the normal symbol is not changing (step S503: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (step S504). When the number of reserved balls is "0" (step S504: YES), this process ends. When the number of reserved balls is not "0" (step S504: NO), the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is decremented by 1 (step S505). Therefore, when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 while the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0", the normal symbol is once in step S203 of the start opening sensor detection process (FIG. 18). The number of reserved balls in the above becomes "1", and then in this step S505, the reserved balls are digested and the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol becomes "0" immediately. This also applies to the number of reserved balls of the special symbol. That is, in step S207 and step S212 of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 18), the number of reserved special symbols is once set to "1", and then steps S1404 and step in the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21) described later. In S1410, the hold is exhausted and the number of hold balls of the special symbol becomes "0". In addition, the decrement of the number of normal symbol reserved balls (digestion of the normal symbol hold) is executed together with the clear process for clearing the hold information (various random values) stored in the first storage area of the normal symbol hold storage area 86. NS.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a hit determination with reference to the normal symbol hit determination table T5 (FIG. 13 (A)) (step S506). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a random value per normal symbol as a determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first one of the normal figure hold) of the normal figure hold storage area 86. Is read. Then, the random value per normal symbol, the game state (whether or not the time is shortened), and the normal symbol hit determination table T5 are used to determine whether or not the game is a hit. For example, in the non-time saving state, when the random value per normal symbol is "0" to "254", it is determined as "hit", and when the random value per normal symbol is otherwise "255", it is "missing". (FIG. 13 (A)).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the normal symbol hit type determination table T6 (FIG. 13 (B).
))), The type of the normal symbol (normal symbol stopped symbol) is determined (step S507). Specifically, when the game control microcomputer 81 wins in the hit determination in the above (step S506), first, the normal symbol hit stored in the first storage area of the normal figure reservation storage area 86. Read the type random value. Then, the hit type and the normal symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) are determined using the normal symbol per type random value, the game state (whether or not the time is shortened), and the normal symbol hit type determination table T6. For example, in the non-time saving state, when the random value of the normal symbol hit type is "0" to "30", the hit type is determined to be "long open 1" and the normal symbol is determined to be "win symbol 1". .. When the random value of the normal symbol hit type is "100" to "170", the hit type is determined to be "short open 1", and the normal symbol is determined to be "win symbol 2". When the random value of the normal symbol hit type is other than that, the hit type is determined to be "short open 2", and the normal symbol is determined to be "win symbol 3" (FIG. 13 (B)). On the other hand, in the case of "missing" in the above-mentioned collision determination, "missing symbol" is set as a normal symbol.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7 (FIG. 13 (C)) (step S508). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a normal symbol variation pattern using a game state (whether or not it is a time saving state), a hit determination result, a hit type, and a normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7. do. For example, in the non-time saving state, when the hit type is "long open 1", the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "30 seconds". Further, for example, in the case of "missing" in the above-mentioned hit determination in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "1 second" (FIG. 13 (C)). The game control microcomputer 81 sets the normal symbol fluctuation start command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84 in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the fluctuation start and fluctuation time of the normal symbol (step S509). The normal symbol fluctuation start command includes information on the normal stop symbol data and information on the normal symbol fluctuation pattern. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol and ends the present process (step S510).

In step S521, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed and the game has ended. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is the fluctuation time selected in step S508 (FIG. 13 (C)). If the fluctuation time has not ended (step S521: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. That is, the variable display of the normal symbol is continued. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time has ended (step S521: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 displays the fluctuation display of the normal symbol as the normal symbol specified in step S507 (the normal symbol that is hit or the normal symbol that is lost). (Figure Stop symbol) to stop (step S522). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the normal symbol fluctuation stop command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop (step S523). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the stop time of the normal symbol and finishes this process (step S524). Here, the stop time of the normal symbol is 0.5 seconds.

In step S531, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop time of the normal symbol has elapsed. If the stop time has not elapsed (step S531: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is continued. On the other hand, when the stop time has elapsed (step S531: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs this process when the hit determination in the above (step S506) is "missing" (step S532: NO). Finish. On the other hand, in the case of "hit" in the above-mentioned hit determination (step S532: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 hits the sub control board 90 to notify the start of the game (normal game) opening, so that the normal symbol opening is performed. The command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S533). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the electric chew opening pattern (step S534). The opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is selected with reference to the electric chew opening pattern determination table T8 (FIG. 14A). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the electric chew 22 by using the type of the normal symbol (normal symbol stop symbol data) determined in the above (step S507) and the electric chew opening pattern determination table T8. Select a pattern. Here, for example, when the normal symbol is "hit symbol 1", "open pattern 11" is selected, and when the normal symbol is "hit symbol 4", "open pattern 14" is selected (see FIG. 14). .. After selecting the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the electric chew operation so as to follow the selected opening pattern (step S535), and ends this process.

In step S501 described above, when the electric chew 22 is operating (step S501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition of the electric chew 22 is satisfied (step S540). The closing condition here is that the number of winnings to the electric chew 22 has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (for example, 2), or the opening time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed and the electric chew 22 is closed. One of the things that has been reached is satisfied. The opening time of the electric chew 22 is an opening time corresponding to the opening pattern selected in step S534 (see FIG. 14). If the closing condition of the electric chew 22 is not satisfied (step S540: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the electric chew 22 is satisfied (step S540: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 hits the sub control board 90 to notify the start of the ending of the game (ordinary game), so that the normal symbol ending The command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S541). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 closes (closes) the electric chew 22 to stop its operation (step S542), and ends the present process.

[Special operation processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special operation process (FIG. 17: step S105). Here, the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and each stage is divided into five stages, each of which is "1" of "special operation status". Called "2", "3", "4", "5". When the "special operation status" is "1" (step S1301: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special symbol standby process (step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, special symbol hit detection, special symbol variation pattern selection, and the like are executed. When the "special operation status" is "2" (step S1301: NO, step S1303: YES), the special symbol changing process is performed (step S1304). In the processing during special symbol change, the output of the change stop command and the like are executed after the change time elapses. When the "special operation status" is "3" (step S1301, S1303: NO, step S1305: YES), the special symbol determination process is performed (step S1306). In the special symbol confirmation process, the output of the opening command or the like is executed at the time of a big hit or a small hit. When the "special operation status" is "4" (steps S1301, S1303, S1305: NO, step S1307: YES), the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game) is performed (step S1308). In the special electric accessory processing 1, a jackpot game (type 2 special game) is executed. When the "special operation status" is "5" (steps S1301, S1303, S1305, step S1307: NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game) is performed (step S1309). In the special electric accessory processing 2, a small hit game (type 1 special game) is executed. Details of each of the above processes will be described later. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 20: step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (reserved in special figure 2) is “0” (step S1401). When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" (step S1401: YES), that is, in the second special figure reserved storage area 85b, the random number value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 If there is no memory, the process proceeds to step S1407. When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "1" or more (step S1401: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 has a special symbol collision detection process (step S1402) and a special symbol variation pattern selection process (step S1403). To execute. Details of these processes will be described later. After the special symbol variation pattern selection process, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by one (step S1404). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the hold information (various random values) stored in the first storage area of the second special figure hold storage area 85b (step S1405). By the above step, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9B corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area 85b is shifted to the reserved digested image display area side and displayed as the reserved digested image 9C. Will be done. As a result, the player can recognize that one second special figure hold has been exhausted. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step S1406). In the special figure 2 variation start process, the variation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and the special operation status is set to “2”. The fluctuation start command (special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process includes information on the special symbol stop symbol data set in the special symbol collision detection process (step S1402) and special symbol fluctuations. Information about the fluctuation pattern set in the pattern selection process (step S1403) is included.
Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the time saving flag to OFF and performs a process of setting the game state to the normal game state (step S1406A).

In step S1401, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" (step S1401: YES), the number of reserved balls in the first starting port 20 (special figure 1 reserved) is "0" in the game control microcomputer 81. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1407). When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "0" (step S1407: YES), that is, in the first special figure reserved storage area 85a, the random number value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20 If there is no memory, the process proceeds to step S1413. When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "1" or more (step S1407: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 has a special symbol collision detection process (step S1408) and a special symbol variation pattern selection process (step S1409). To execute. Details of these processes will be described later. After the special variation pattern selection process, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is decremented by one (step S1410). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 moves the storage location of the hold information (various random values) stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure hold storage area 85a to the side read from the current position. While shifting by one, the hold information stored in the place farthest from the read side in the first special figure hold storage area 85a is cleared (step S1411). For example, when the reserved information is stored in the first to third storage areas, the reserved information stored in the third storage area is cleared, and the reserved information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas. If so, the reserved information stored in the fourth storage area is cleared. By the above steps, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9A corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area 85a (the rightmost reserved image 9A among the four reserved images 9A) is displayed. It shifts to the hold digestion image display area side and is displayed as the hold digestion image 9C. Further, when the reserved information is in the second to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area 85a, the reserved image 9B corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas (right of the four reserved images 9A). The second, third, and fourth reserved images 9A) are shifted to the right by one. As a result, the player can recognize that one of the first special figure reservations has been exhausted. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step S1412). In the special figure 1 variation start process, the variation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 to start the variation display of the first special symbol, and the special operation status is set to “2” (step S1406). The fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process includes information on the special symbol stop symbol data set in the special symbol collision detection process (step S1408) and special symbol fluctuations. Information about the fluctuation pattern set in the pattern selection process (step S1409) is included.

In step S1407, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "0" (step S1407: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (step S1407). S1413). The standby screen is a demo screen for waiting for customers. The game control microcomputer 81 may be determined by, for example, ON / OFF of the demo screen display flag for waiting for customers. If the screen is on standby (step S1413: YES), this process ends. If it is not a standby screen (step S1413: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a customer waiting standby command for displaying a waiting scene in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed. (Step S1414), this process is completed. As described above, according to the special symbol standby process of the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is executed only when the second special symbol hold is "0". That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold.

[Special symbol collision detection processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special symbol collision determination process (FIG. 21: steps S1402 and S1408). Since the process flow of the hit determination process (step S1402) of the special figure 2 and the hit determination process (step S1408) of the special figure 1 are the same, they will be described together. In the special symbol hit determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a hit determination with reference to the special symbol hit determination table T1 (FIG. 9A) (step S1502). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out a random number value per special symbol as a determination value. For example, in the hit determination process of the special figure 2, the random value per special symbol stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first item of the second special figure hold) of the second special figure hold storage area 85b is read out. In the hit determination process of the special figure 1, the random value per special symbol stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first item of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage area 85a is read out. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is a small hit by using the reference special symbol hit determination table T1 and the read special symbol hit random value. In this way, the game control microcomputer 81 functions as a "hit / miss determination means".

When the result of the special symbol hit determination is "big hit" (step S1503: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the big hit flag (step S1505) and determines the big hit type (step S1507). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the type random number value per special symbol as the determination value. For example, in the hit determination process of the special figure 2, the special symbol per type random value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 85b is read out. In the hit determination process of the special figure 1, the special symbol per type random value stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 85a is read out. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the jackpot type based on the read special symbol per type random value and the special symbol per type determination table T3 (FIGS. 10 and 11). In this way, the game control microcomputer 81 functions as a “hit type selection means”. After the determination of the jackpot type, the special symbol stop symbol data (big hit symbol) corresponding to the specified jackpot type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1509), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is not "big hit" (step S1503: NO) but "small hit" (step S1510: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the small hit flag and turns it on. (Step S1512), the value of the jackpot count counter Cx is reset (zero), and the small hit type is determined (step S1514). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the special symbol per type random value as the determination value, as in the case of the jackpot type determination. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the small hit type based on the read special symbol hit type random value and the special symbol hit type determination table T3 (FIGS. 10 and 11). After determining the small hit type, the special symbol stop symbol data (small hit symbol) corresponding to the specified small hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1516), and this process is terminated.

When the result of the special symbol hit determination is not "big hit" or "small hit" but "missing" (steps S1503, S1510: NO), special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is provided in the main RAM 84. It is set in the jackpot type buffer (step S1518), and this process is terminated.

[Special symbol fluctuation pattern selection process]
23 and 24 are flowcharts of the special symbol variation pattern selection process (FIG. 21: steps S1403 and S1409). Since the flow of the variation pattern selection process (step S1403) of the special figure 2 and the variation pattern selection process (step S1409) of the special figure 1 are the same, they will be described together. In the variation pattern selection process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game state is the time saving state (step S1600). The determination of whether or not the time reduction state is performed is performed by whether or not the time reduction flag is ON. When the time is shortened (step S1600: YES), the process proceeds to step S1612. When the time is not shortened (step S1600: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (step S1602).

When the jackpot flag is ON (step S1602: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern by referring to the non-time saving state jackpot table in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 12). Do this (step S1603). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the fluctuation pattern random value as the determination value. For example, in the variation pattern selection process of the special figure 2, the variation pattern random value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first item of the second special figure reservation) of the second special figure reservation storage area 85b is read out. In the variation pattern selection process of the special figure 1, the variation pattern random value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first item of the first special figure reservation) of the first special figure reservation storage area 85a is read out. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern using the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 and the variation pattern random value. Here, as a table for the non-time saving state jackpot, the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state jackpot in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 shown in FIG. 12 (variation patterns are “P1” and “P2” in the special figure 1). The part of, in the special figure 2, the part where the fluctuation pattern is "P14") is referred to (the address is set). From the read variation pattern random value, either "P1" or "P2" is selected as the variation pattern in Special Figure 1, and "P14" is selected as the variation pattern in Special Figure 2 regardless of the variation pattern random value.

In step S1602, when the big hit flag is OFF (step S1602: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON (step S1604). When the small hit flag is ON (step S1604: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the non-time saving state small hit table in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 12) for the fluctuation pattern. Make a selection (step S1605). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the fluctuation pattern random number value as the determination value, as in step S1603 described above. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern using the portion corresponding to the small hit in the non-time saving state and the variation pattern random value in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4. Here, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the portion corresponding to the small hit in the non-time saving state is the portion where the variation pattern is “P3” in the special figure 1 and the portion where the variation pattern is “P15” in the special figure 2. Therefore, these are selected regardless of the fluctuation pattern random value.

In step S1604, when the small hit flag is OFF (step S1604: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the reach random number value is the reach establishment random number value (step S1606). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the reach random number value as the determination value. In the variation pattern selection process of the special figure 2, the reach random value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first item of the second special figure hold) of the second special figure hold storage area 85b is read out. In the variation pattern selection process of the special figure 1, the reach random value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first item of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage area 85a is read out. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is reach by using the reach determination table T2 (FIG. 9B) and the reach random number value. Here, since it is in the non-time saving state, the reach is performed based on the table for the non-time saving state (the part where the reach determination value (reach establishment random number value) is “0” to “13”) in the reach determination table T2. Determine the presence or absence.

When the reach random number value is the reach establishment random number value (step S1606: YES), that is, in the case of loss with reach, the game control microcomputer 81 is in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 in the non-time saving state reach. The fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to the table for loss (step S1607). Here, as a table for the loss with reach in the non-time reduction state, the part corresponding to the loss with reach in the non-time reduction state in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 shown in FIG. 12 (in the special figure 1, the variation pattern is "P4". , "P5", and in Special Figure 2, the variation pattern is "P14"). In the special figure 1, one of "P4" and "P5" is selected as the fluctuation pattern from the read fluctuation pattern random value. In the special figure 2, “P14” is selected as the fluctuation pattern regardless of the read fluctuation pattern random value.

When the reach random number value is not the reach establishment random value (step S1606: NO), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the game control microcomputer 81 is in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 in the non-time saving state reach. None The fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to the table for loss (step S1608). Here, as a table for non-reach loss in the non-time reduction state, the part corresponding to the non-reach loss in the non-time reduction state in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 shown in FIG. 12 (in Special Figure 1, the variation pattern is “P6”. , The part of "P7", and the part of the variation pattern "P15" in the special figure 2) are referred to. In the special figure 1, one of "P6" and "P7" is selected as the fluctuation pattern from the read fluctuation pattern random value and the current number of reserved balls (1 to 4) in the special figure 1. In the special figure 2, “P15” is selected as the fluctuation pattern regardless of the read fluctuation pattern random value. In the special figure 1, since the fluctuation pattern selected changes depending on the number of reserved balls, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, in Special Figure 1, when the number of reserved balls is "3" to "4", more fluctuation patterns with a shorter fluctuation time are selected than when the number of reserved balls is "1" to "2". It is supposed to be done. As a result, when the number of reserved balls is large, the digestion speed of the special figure reservation can be increased.

When it is determined in step S1600 that the gaming state is in the reduced working hours state, the gaming control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (FIG. 24: step S1612). Hereinafter, the processing of steps S1613 to S1618 is the same as the processing of steps S1603 to S1608 described above except for the following points, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. The difference between the processes of steps S1613 to S1618 and the processes of steps S1603 to S1608 is that in steps S1613, S1615, S1617, and S1618, the portion of the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 referred to is described in steps S1603, S1605, and S1607. , Different from S1608. Specifically, in steps S1603, S1605, S1607, and S1608, the table for the non-time saving state in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 is referred to, whereas in steps S1613, S1615, S1617, and S161.
In 8, the table for the time saving state is referred to. For example, in the case of step S1615, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the portion corresponding to the small hit in the time saving state (the variation pattern is “P9” in the special figure 1 and the variation pattern is “P17” in the special figure 2). Part) is referenced. Further, for example, in the case of step S1617, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the portion corresponding to the reach loss in the time saving state (the portion where the variation pattern is “P10” in the special figure 1 and the variation pattern in the special figure 2). The part of "P18") is referred to.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the selected variation pattern (step S1630) and ends this process. The set fluctuation pattern information is included in the fluctuation start command and transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in the output process (FIG. 17: step S109). As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the special symbol changing process (FIG. 20: step S1304). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed and the game has ended (step S1701). The variation time of the special symbol is a variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in the above-mentioned special symbol variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 23 and 24) (see FIG. 12). If the fluctuation time has not ended (step S1701: NO), this process ends. That is, the variable display of the special symbol started in step S1406 or S1412 of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21) is continued. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time has ended (step S1701: YES), the fluctuation stop command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S1702), and the special operation status is set to "3" (step S1703). .. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processing associated with the suspension of fluctuation (step S1704). For example, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a process of stopping the variable display of the special symbol of the special symbol display 41 at a symbol corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (stop display of the special symbol). In this way, the game control microcomputer 81 functions as a "design control means". The stop display time of the special symbol can be arbitrarily set according to the lottery result of the special figure 1 or the lottery result of the special figure 2. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 finishes this process.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process (FIG. 20: step S1306). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (step S1800). If the stop time has not elapsed (step S1800: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when the stop time has elapsed (step S1800: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the game state management process (step S1801). The game state management process is a process for switching the game state according to the number of changes in the special symbol executed during the time saving state, and the content will be described later. After the game state management process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (step S1802).

When the jackpot flag is ON (step S1802: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the opening pattern of the jackpot according to the type of the winning jackpot (step S1803). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the opening pattern of the large winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data with reference to the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 (FIG. 15), and determines the opening pattern. set. Here, regardless of the jackpot type (regardless of whether the special figure stop symbol data is 11H to 13H, 15H, 16H, 21H to 23H, 31H to 33H), the opening pattern of the winning opening is "opening pattern 21". "Is set. Set the value of the round counter together with the set of the opening pattern of the big winning opening to the number of rounds according to the type of winning big hit. The round counter counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game. Here, "15" is set in the round counter regardless of the jackpot type (FIG. 15 (B)).

After setting the open pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S1804), and if it is ON (step S1804: YES), switches it to OFF (step S1805). As a result, the non-time saving state is set during the execution of the type 1 jackpot game. After that, in order to start the type 1 jackpot game, the opening command of the type 1 jackpot game is set (step S1806), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (step S1807). After that, the special operation status is set to "4" (step S1808), and this process is completed. When the special operation status is set to "4", the processing shifts to the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game).

In step S1802, when the big hit flag is OFF (step S1802: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON (step S1810). When the small hit flag is ON (step S1810: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the opening pattern of the big winning opening according to the type of the winning small hit (step S1811). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines and determines the opening pattern of the large winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data with reference to the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 in the same manner as in step S1803 described above. Set the open pattern. Here, for example, when the small hit type is "16R normal small hit A" (the special figure stop symbol data is "14H"), the "opening pattern 22" is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening. Further, for example, when the small hit type is "16R time reduction 5 times small hit A" (special figure stop symbol data is "24H"), "opening pattern 23" is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening. Set the value of the round counter together with the set of the open pattern of the big winning opening to the number of rounds according to the type of winning small hit. Here, "16" is set in the round counter regardless of the small hit type (FIG. 15 (B)).

After setting the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V opening / closing member operation flag to ON (step S1812). The V opening / closing member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the V opening / closing member 71. In the V opening / closing member control process (FIG. 33), when the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON, the V opening / closing member 71 is operated in a predetermined operation pattern. Here, in any small hit game, the V opening / closing member 71 is closed as an opening for 0.01 seconds after the small hit game, then opened for 4 seconds, and then closed. When the small hit flag is ON, unlike the case where the big hit flag is ON, even if the time saving flag is ON, it is not switched to OFF. After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command is set (step S1813), and the opening of the small hit game is started (step S1814). After that, the special operation status is set to "5" (step S1815), and this process is completed. When the special operation status is set to "5", the processing shifts to the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game).

When the small hit flag is OFF in step S1810 (step S1810: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to "1" (step S1820), and ends this process. As a result, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, and the process proceeds to the special symbol standby process (FIG. 20: step S1302) again, and the special symbol hit determination for the next hold is executed.

[Game status management process]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the game state management process (FIG. 26: step S1801). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON. When the time saving flag is OFF (step S2005: NO), that is, in the non-time saving state, the process skips to step S2040. When the time saving flag is ON (step S2005: YES), that is, in the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the time saving counter C1 by one (step S2015). The "time reduction counter C1" counts the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol executed during the time reduction state. On the other hand, when the fluctuation is a fluctuation of the first special symbol (step S2010: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements only the value of the second time reduction counter C2 (step S2020). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter C1 has become “0” (step S2030). If the value of the time reduction counter C1 is not "0" (step S2030: NO), the process skips to step S2040. When the value of the time saving counter C1 is "0" (step S2030: YES), the time saving flag is switched to OFF (step S2035). As a result, the gaming state can be switched from the reduced working hours state to the non-reduced working hours state. That is, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed in the time saving state reaches the number of times shown in FIG. 30, the gaming state is switched to the non-time saving state.

In step S2040, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, and ends this process. The game state specification command includes information about the currently set current game state (whether or not the time reduction state, the value of the time reduction counter, etc.).

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 20: step S1308). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200). The "big hit end flag" is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first big winning device 31 based on the opening pattern has been completed in the big hit game currently being executed. When the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200: YES), the process proceeds to step S2230. When the big hit end flag is OFF (step S2200: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is open (step S2202). If it is open (step S2202: YES), the process proceeds to step S2210.

When the first big winning opening 30 is not open (step S2202: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time (timing) to open the first big winning opening 30 (step S2203). .. The time (timing) for opening the first big winning opening 30 is, for example, when the opening time of the jackpot game has elapsed and the opening time in the first round game is reached, or when the opening is temporarily closed after opening. This includes the time when the interval time (closing time) until the first large winning opening 30 is opened again has elapsed and the time for starting the opening again has been reached. If it is not the time (timing) to open the first large winning opening 30 (step S2203: NO), the process proceeds to step S2220.

When it is time (timing) to open the first big winning opening 30 (step S2203: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the big winning opening opening process (step S2207). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the first big winning opening 30 according to the opening pattern (FIG. 15B) according to the hit type (big hit type or small hit type). When the type 1 jackpot game is being executed, the first jackpot 30 is opened according to the opening pattern 21 regardless of the jackpot type. When the two-kind big hit game is being executed, the first big winning opening 30 is opened according to the opening pattern 22 or the opening pattern 23 according to the small hit type. After the large winning opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a round designation command (step S2208). The round designation command includes information on the number of rounds of the special game (small hit game and big hit game) being executed, and the game control microcomputer 81 sets the round designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84. do. As a result, the number of rounds of the special game can be notified to the sub control board 90. In this embodiment, the first large winning opening 30 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. However, as another embodiment, when the first large winning opening 30 is opened a plurality of times during one round game, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the first large winning opening 30 by 1. It may be determined whether or not it is the first opening in the round, and the round designation command may be set only in the case of the first opening. After setting the round specification command, this process ends.

In step S2202 described above, when the first big winning opening 30 is open (step S2202: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition of the first big winning opening 30 is satisfied. Do this (step S2210). The closing condition here is that the number of winnings to the first big winning opening 30 in the round game has reached the specified maximum winning number (for example, 9 per round), or the first big winning opening 30 is used. It means that one of the times when the closing time is reached (that is, a predetermined opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the first large winning opening 30) is satisfied. Then, when the closing condition of the first special winning opening 30 is not satisfied (step S2210: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the first big winning opening 30 is satisfied (step S2210: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 closes (closes) the first big winning opening 30 (step S2211). Finish the process.

In step S2203 described above, when it is not the time (timing) for opening the first large winning opening 30, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game is completed (step S2220). Here, one round ends after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the closing of the first large winning opening 30. This is because, as described above, the closing time (interval time) of the first large winning opening 30 between the round games is included in the open round game before the closing. The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game has ended, depending on whether or not a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the first large winning opening 30 was closed. If the round game is not completed (step S2220: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process.

When the round game is completed (step S2220: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the round counter by 1 (step S2221), and whether or not the value of the round counter becomes "0". (Step S2226). If the value of the round counter is not "0" (step S2226: NO), that is, if the specified number of round games has not been exhausted yet, this process ends in order to start the next round game. On the other hand, when the value of the round counter is "0" (step S2226: YES), the ending command of the jackpot game is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 as the jackpot end process for ending the jackpot game (step S2227). , The ending of the jackpot is started (step S2228). The ending command includes information about the special symbol stop symbol data set in the special symbol hit detection process (FIG. 21). After the start of the ending of the jackpot, the jackpot end flag is set to ON (step S2229), and this process is completed.

In step S2200 described above, when the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200: YES), the final round has ended, so the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed. Do this (step S2230). If the ending time has not elapsed (step S2230: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the ending time has elapsed (step S).
2230: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the jackpot end flag (step S2231), turns off the jackpot flag (step S2232), and sets the special operation status to "1" (step S2233). As a result, in the next special operation process, the special symbol standby process (FIG. 20: step S1302) is executed again. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the game state setting process (step S2234) described later, and ends this process. The game state setting process (FIG. 29) sets the game state (time reduction state or non-time reduction state) after the big hit game, and in the case of the time reduction state, the initial value (time reduction number of times) is set in the time reduction counter C1 according to the hit type. ) Is the process of setting.

[Game status setting process]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the game state setting process (FIG. 28: step S2234). The game control microcomputer 81 functions as a "game state control means" by executing the above-mentioned game state management process (FIG. 27) and the game state setting process. The game control microcomputer 81 first increments the jackpot count counter Cx by 1 (step S2310). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the jackpot count counter Cx is a predetermined value Cth (“2” in this embodiment) (step S2320). When the value of the jackpot count counter Cx is not the predetermined value Cth (step S2320: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the time saving flag (step S2330), and is shown in the setting table (FIG. 30) described later on the time saving counter C1. Set the set value (step S2340). As a result, the gaming state becomes the reduced working hours gaming state. In step S2309, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, and ends this process. The game state designation command includes information regarding the game state currently set (whether or not the time reduction state, the value of the time reduction counter C1 and the like).

On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot count counter Cx reaches the predetermined value Cth (step S2320: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the time saving flag (step S2350) and resets the value of the jackpot count counter Cx. (Zero) is set (step S2355), and the process proceeds to step S2360.

FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a setting table of the time saving counter C1. This setting table is referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in step S2340 of the game state setting process (FIG. 29) described above. In FIG. 30, for example, when the big hit game executed this time is executed with "15R time saving big hit A to I" or "16R time saving small hit A to F" as a trigger (special figure stop symbol data is "11H", " 12H ”,“ 15H ”,“ 16H ”,“ 21H ”to“ 23H ”,“ 31H ”to“ 33H ”,“ 22H ”,“ 32H ”,“ 36H ”) "Is set.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
31 and 32 are flowcharts of the special electric accessory process 2 (FIG. 20: step S1309). The game control microcomputer 81 functions as a "hit game execution means" by executing the above-mentioned special electric accessory process 1 (big hit game: FIG. 28) and the special electric accessory process 2 (small hit game). do. The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (step S2400). The "small hit end flag" is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 based on the opening pattern is completed in the small hit game being executed. When the small hit end flag is ON (step S2400: YES), the process proceeds to step S2420. When the small hit end flag is OFF (step S2400: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is open (step S2402). If it is open (step S2402: YES), the process proceeds to step S2410.

When the second big winning opening 35 is not open (step S2402: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time (timing) to open the second big winning opening 35 (step S2404). .. The time (timing) for opening the second large winning opening 35 is when the opening time of the small hit has elapsed and the opening start time has been reached. The opening time of the small hit is 4 seconds in the case of the opening pattern 22 and 0.01 seconds in the case of the opening pattern 23. If it is not the time (timing) to open the second large winning opening 35 (step S2404: NO), this process ends. When it is time (timing) to open the second special winning opening 35 (step S2404: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the large winning opening opening process (step S2406). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the second large winning opening 35 according to the opening pattern (FIG. 15B) according to the small hit type. After the large winning opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a round designation command (step S2408). The round designation command includes information regarding the number of rounds of the special game being executed, and the game control microcomputer 81 sets the round designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84. As a result, the number of rounds of the special game can be notified to the sub control board 90. After setting the round specification command, this process ends.

In step S2402 described above, when the second big winning opening 35 is open (step S2402: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition of the second big winning opening 35 is satisfied. Do this (step S2410). The closing condition here is that the number of winnings in the second major winning opening 35 has reached the specified maximum winning number (for example, 10), or that it is time to close the second major winning opening 35. (That is, a predetermined opening time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the second special winning opening 35) is satisfied. When the closing condition of the second special winning opening 35 is not satisfied (step S2410: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the second big winning opening 35 is satisfied (step S2410: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 closes (closes) the second big winning opening 35, so that the big winning opening closing process is performed. Do this (step S2412). Here, as a small hit end process for ending the small hit game, the ending command of the small hit game is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84. After the big winning opening closing process, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the round counter by 1 (step S2414). This is because the small hit game corresponds to the 1st round. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the small hit end flag to ON (step S2416), and ends this process.

In step S2400 described above, when the small hit end flag is ON (step S2400: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the interval time (ending time) after closing has elapsed (step S2420). ). If the ending time has not elapsed (step S2420: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the ending time has elapsed (step S2420: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the small hit end flag to OFF (step S2422) and switches the small hit flag to OFF (step S2424). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the V flag is ON (step S2430). The "V flag" is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the V region 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag turned on in the V region sensor detection process (FIG. 34) described later. .. When the V flag is OFF (step S2430: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 does not execute the two-kind jackpot game, so the round counter is set to "0" (step S3432) and the special operation status is set to "1". (Step S2434), and this process is completed. As a result, in the next special operation process, the special symbol standby process (FIG. 20: step S1302) is executed again.

In step S2430 described above, when the V flag is ON (step S2430: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V flag to OFF (step S2436), and the jackpot flag is used to execute the two-kind jackpot game. Is switched to ON (step S2437), and the special operation status is set to "4" (step S2438). When the special operation status is set to "4", the process shifts to the special electric accessory process 1 (big hit game) in the next special operation process (FIG. 20). After setting the special operation status, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (step S2440), and if it is ON (step S2440: YES), switches it to OFF (step S2442). As a result, the non-time saving state is set during the execution of the two-kind jackpot game. After that, in order to start the big hit game, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the opening command of the two kinds of big hit games (step S2444), and starts the opening of the big hit game (step S2446). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

[V opening / closing member control process]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the V opening / closing member control process (FIG. 17: step S106). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON (step S2500). When the V opening / closing member operation flag is OFF (step S2500: NO), this process ends. When the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON (step S2500: YES), the "V opening / closing member operation process" for operating the V opening / closing member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern is performed (step S2502), and in a predetermined period (timing). The "V validity period setting process" in which the V passage of the game ball is regarded as valid is performed (step S2504). When the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game is started (FIG. 26: steps S1812, S1814), so that the V opening / closing member operation process and the V valid period setting process are performed according to the small hit game. It will be done.

In the V opening / closing member operation processing, a timer for measuring the operating time of the V opening / closing member 71 is set, and based on the timer, the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is turned on when the opening timing of the V opening / closing member 71 is reached. , The V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is turned off when the closing timing of the V opening / closing member 71 is reached. As a result, the V opening / closing member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game. Specifically, the V opening / closing member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (closed state) for 0.01 seconds from the start of the small hit game opening, and then to the passing allowable state (open state) for 4 seconds. Then, it is controlled to the passage blocking state (closed state) for 6 seconds.

In the V validity period setting process, the V validity period is set for the constant operation of the V opening / closing member 71 as described above. The "V valid period" is a period in which the V flag is turned ON by regarding the detection of the game ball by the V area sensor 39a as valid. The V valid period is from the start of opening the V region 39 (when the control of the V opening / closing member 71 is started to allow passage) to the elapse of a predetermined time. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the V region 39 (the time during which the V opening / closing member 71 is controlled to allow passage) (here, the opening time of the V region 39 + 1 second). This is because the time lag until the game ball passing through the arrangement position of the V opening / closing member 71 reaches the V region 39 is taken into consideration. In the V valid period setting process, a timer for measuring the V valid period is set, and based on the timer, the V valid flag is turned ON when it is time to enable the V area 39, and the V area 39 is set. When it is time to disable it, turn off the V valid flag. In the V region sensor detection process (FIG. 34) described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect depending on whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

After the V opening / closing member operation processing and the V validity period setting processing, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the V opening / closing member 71 has been completed (step S2506). Specifically, the total operating time (0.01 seconds + 4 seconds + 6 seconds) from the start to the end of the constant operation of the V opening / closing member 71 based on the timer set in the V opening / closing member operation process (step S2502). ) Has passed. If the operation of the V opening / closing member 71 has not been completed (step S2506: NO), this process is completed. On the other hand, when the operation of the V opening / closing member 71 is completed (step S2506: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V opening / closing member operation flag to OFF (step S2508), and ends this process.

Here, the relationship between the operation pattern of the V opening / closing member 71 and the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 32) in the small hit game will be described. As described above, the V-opening / closing member 71 is closed for 0.01 seconds from the start of the small hit game opening, then opened for 4 seconds, and then closed for 6 seconds. In the "16R normal small hit" (opening pattern 22), the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 4 seconds from the start of the small hit game opening, then opened for 1.6 seconds, and then 4.41. Closed for seconds. Therefore, in the opening pattern 22 of "16R normal small hit", the V opening / closing member 71 closes 0.01 seconds after the second big winning opening 35 is opened, and the V passing of the game ball during the small hit game. Is virtually impossible. On the other hand, in "16R time reduction 5 times small hit", "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", "16R time reduction 15 times small hit", "16R time reduction 99 times small hit" (open pattern 23), the second big winning opening 35 Is closed for 0.01 seconds from the start of the small hit game opening, then opened for 1.6 seconds, and then closed for 3 seconds. Therefore, in the opening pattern 23, the second big winning opening 35 and the V opening / closing member 71 are opened at the same time 0.01 seconds after the small hit game is started, and both of them continue to be opened for 1.6 seconds, and the second big winning is won. The V opening / closing member 71 will be closed 2.4 seconds after the mouth 35 is closed. Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the V region 39. Here, if the game ball is continuously fired by hitting to the right, the second big prize opening 35 is sure to win the game ball during the opening period of the second big winning opening 35. Each device such as the grand prize device 36 is arranged. Further, the time required for the game ball passing through the second large winning opening 35 to reach the arrangement position of the V opening / closing member 71 is configured to be shorter than 2 seconds. For this reason, in "16R time reduction 5 times small hit", "16R time reduction 10 times small hit", "16R time reduction 15 times small hit", "16R time reduction 99 times small hit", right-handed during the small hit game. If the game ball is continuously fired, the game ball will always pass through V.

[V area sensor detection process]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the V region sensor detection process (FIG. 17: step S107). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the game ball has been detected by the V region sensor 39a (step S2601). If the V-region sensor 39a does not detect the game ball (step S2601: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, if there is detection (step S2601: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is during the V valid period (step S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (step S2504) of the V opening / closing member control process (FIG. 33). The V valid period is set to a few seconds (ball brush period) when the V opening / closing member 71 is opened or after the V opening / closing member 71 is closed. Here, 1 second is set as the ball brushing period. If it is not during the V valid period (step S2602: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when the V valid period is in effect (step S2602: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the V flag (step S2603) and sets the V pass command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S2602). Step S2604), this process is completed. The "V passage command" is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 of V passage.

7. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 The operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 (FIG. 5) will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 43. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the sub RAM 94. As will be described below, the effect control microcomputer 91 functions as an effect execution means and a number display effect execution means by reading the program stored in the sub ROM 93 (see, for example, FIGS. 37 to 40).

[Sub-control main processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the sub-control main process. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads a program for executing the sub control main process from the sub ROM 93. In the sub-control main process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs the CPU initialization process (step S4000). In the CPU initialization process, for example, the sub CPU 92 is set, various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. 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 CPU initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

After the CPU initialization process, the effect control microcomputer 91 prohibits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S4015) and performs the random number update process (step S4020). In this random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 updates by adding 1 to the various random number counter values shown in FIG. 8B. When each random number counter value reaches the set 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. Further, the random value may be added by 2 or more in addition to being added by 1. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number.

After the random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S4025). While the interrupt is enabled, the sub-side timer interrupt process (step S4035) can be executed. The sub-side timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the sub CPU 92 at a predetermined cycle. That is, the sub-side timer interrupt processing is executed at predetermined intervals. Then, the random number update process is repeatedly executed from the end of the sub-side timer interrupt process to the start of the next sub-side timer interrupt process.

[Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the sub-side timer interrupt process (FIG. 35: step S4035). The effect control microcomputer 91 first performs reception command analysis processing (step S4300). The details of the received command analysis process (FIG. 37) will be described later. After the received command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a switch process (step S4310). In the switch processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data (edge data and level data) output based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a. .. After the switch process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a command transmission process (step S4315). In the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 inputs various commands set in the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub RAM 94 in the receive command analysis process (FIG. 37) to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the like. It is transmitted to the lamp control board 107. The image control board 100 that has received various commands uses the image display device 7 to execute a display effect according to the received commands. Further, the voice control board 106 that has received various commands executes a voice effect that outputs voice from the speaker 67 in response to the received command. The lamp control board 107 that has received various commands executes a lamp effect that controls light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 according to the received commands. After the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processes (step S4320), and ends this process. In other processing, for example, random number update processing and the like are performed.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the received command analysis process (FIG. 36: step 4300). The effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a hold ball number command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4445). If it has been received (step S4445: YES), the hold display process is performed (step S4450). In the hold display process, the counter set area 94d of the sub RAM 94 is provided based on the information regarding the special figure 1 hold ball number, the special figure 2 hold ball number, and the normal symbol hold ball number included in the hold ball number command. The values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the normal figure hold effect counter are updated. As a result, information on the number of reserved balls can be held not only on the main control board 80 side but also on the sub control board 90 side. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a hold image 9A displayed on the display screen 7a based on the values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the normal figure hold effect counter. Update 9B. On the other hand, when the hold ball number command has not been received (step S4445: NO), the above-mentioned hold display process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4455). When receiving (step S4455: YES), the variation effect start process (FIG. 38) is performed (step S4460). The "variation effect start process" is a process of selecting a variation effect pattern (content) to be executed during the special symbol variation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data included in the fluctuation start command and the information regarding the fluctuation pattern in the sub RAM 94. The set information includes game state information indicating the current gaming state, symbol information indicating a symbol as a determination result of the hit determination process of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and the like. The game state information and the symbol information acquired here can be appropriately referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines a variable effect pattern representing the effect content, and determines a combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped and displayed with reference to the stop symbol pattern determination table T52. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the variation effect start command in the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub RAM 94 so that the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern is realized.

On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4455: NO), the above-mentioned variation effect start process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4465). When receiving (step S4465: YES), the variation effect end process (FIG. 39) is performed (step S4470). The "variable effect end process" is a process for stopping the variable effect. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the variation stop command and sets the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect. As a result, the changing decorative pattern is stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4465: NO), the above-mentioned variation effect end process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4475). When receiving (step S4475: YES), the opening effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4480). The "opening effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an opening effect pattern (content) to be executed at the start of a special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the opening effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command, and substituting the information related to the special figure stop symbol data included in the opening command and set at the time of winning determination for the big hit or the small hit. Set in RAM 94. Then, the effect pattern of the opening effect set in advance corresponding to the hit type indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and the opening effect start command for starting the selected opening effect is set in the effect command set area of the sub RAM 94. Set to 94b. When the opening effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 36: step 4315), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined opening effect image to the ROM 103. Is read from the display device 7 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the display device 7 (for example, FIG. 45). If the opening command has not been received in step S4475 (step S4475: NO), the above-mentioned opening effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4485). When receiving (step S4485: YES), the round effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4490). The "round effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an open game effect pattern (content) to be executed during the opening of the big winning opening or during the interval between openings in the special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the round effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the round designation command, and sets the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data and the information regarding the number of rounds included in the round designation command in the sub RAM 94. do. Then, the effect pattern of the round effect set in advance corresponding to the hit type and the number of rounds indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and the round effect start command for starting the selected round effect is produced by the sub RAM94. Set in the command set area 94b. When the round effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined round effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. If the round designation command has not been received in step S4485 (step S4485: NO), the above-mentioned round effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the ending command of the jackpot game has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4495). When receiving (step S4495: YES), the ending effect pattern determination process (FIG. 40) is performed (step S4500). The "ending effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the ending command and sets the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data included in the ending command in the sub RAM 94. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the ending effect pattern, and sets the ending effect start command in the output buffer of the sub RAM 94 so that the ending effect based on the determined ending effect pattern is realized.

When the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the ending command of the small hit game from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a process different from the above-mentioned ending effect pattern determination process. If the ending command of the jackpot game has not been received in step S4495 (step S4495: NO), the above-mentioned ending effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a normal symbol change start command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4505). If it has been received (step S4505: YES), the normal symbol variation effect start process is performed (step S4510). The "normal symbol variation effect start process" is a process of selecting a normal symbol variation effect pattern (content) to be executed during the normal symbol variation. In the normal symbol variation effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first sets the information about the normal symbol stop symbol data included in the normal symbol variation start command and the information about the normal symbol variation pattern (FIG. 13) in the sub RAM 94. do. The set information includes game state information indicating the current game state, symbol information indicating a symbol as a determination result of the hit determination process of the normal figure, and the like. The game state information and the symbol information acquired here can be appropriately referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91. The effect control microcomputer 91 selects a preset normal symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern, and issues a normal symbol variation effect start command for starting the selected normal symbol variation effect in the sub RAM 94. It is set in the effect command set area 94b. When the normal symbol variation effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined normal symbol variation effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. Here, when the hit type is "long opening 1" or "short opening 1" in the non-time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the "expected effect of V" (FIG. 44) described later. .. If the normal symbol variation start command has not been received in step S4505 (step S4505: NO), the above-mentioned normal symbol variation effect start process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a normal symbol fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4515). If it has been received (step S4515: YES), the normal symbol variation effect end process is performed (step S4520). The "normal symbol variation effect end process" is a process for stopping the normal symbol variation effect. In the normal symbol variation effect end process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the normal symbol variation stop command and sets the normal symbol variation effect end command for ending the normal symbol variation effect in the effect command set area 94b. .. If the normal symbol variation stop command has not been received in step S4515 (step S4515: NO), the above-mentioned normal symbol variation effect end process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a normal symbol opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4525). When receiving (step S4525: YES), the normal symbol opening effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4530). The "ordinary symbol opening effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting a normal game effect pattern (content) to be executed at the time of a hit game (ordinary game) accompanying the winning of the ordinary symbol. The normal game effect selected here includes an opening effect executed during the opening and an open game effect executed during the opening of the electric chew 22. In the normal symbol opening effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the normal symbol opening command, and relates to the normal symbol stop symbol data included in the normal symbol opening command and set at the time of winning determination of the normal symbol. The information is set in the sub RAM 94. Then, the effect pattern of the opening effect set in advance corresponding to the hit type indicated by the normal symbol stop symbol data is selected, and the effect command of the sub RAM 94 is the normal symbol opening effect start command for starting the selected opening effect. Set in the set area 94b. When the normal symbol opening effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 36: step 4315), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 receives a predetermined opening effect image. Is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the display device 7. If the normal symbol opening command has not been received in step S4525 (step S4525: NO), the above-mentioned normal symbol opening effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a normal symbol ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4535). When receiving (step S4535: YES), the normal symbol ending effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4540). The "ordinary symbol ending effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the winning game (ordinary game) accompanying the winning of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol ending effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the normal symbol ending command, and sets the information related to the normal symbol stop symbol data included in the normal symbol ending command in the sub RAM 94. Then, the effect pattern of the ending effect set in advance corresponding to the hit type indicated by the normal symbol stop symbol data is selected, and the effect command of the sub RAM 94 is the normal symbol ending effect start command for starting the selected ending effect. Set in the set area 94b. When the normal symbol ending effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 36: step 4315), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 receives a predetermined ending effect image. Is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the display device 7. If the normal symbol ending command has not been received in step S4535 (step S4535: NO), the above-mentioned normal symbol ending effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (step S4545). In other processing, for example, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the game state specification command, the information about the game state included in the game state specification command (whether or not the time reduction state, the value of the time reduction counter, etc.) is substituting. It is held in the RAM 94. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the V-passing command, the RAM 94 holds the V-passing information. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing based on commands other than the above (customer waiting standby command, advance determination command, RAM clear notification command, etc.), and ends this processing. The effect control microcomputer 91 functions as an “effect execution means” by executing the variable effect end process (step S4470) and the opening effect pattern determination process (step S4480).

8-1. Summary of the first embodiment:
[Structure 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the main control board 80 is determined to be a small hit and the second special symbol (special figure 2) is changed, the time saving flag is turned off ( FIG. 21: Step S1406A), the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state (non-time saving gaming state), and the jackpot count counter Cx is reset (FIG. 22: step S1513). With this configuration, in the game state setting process of FIG. 29, the value of the jackpot count counter Cx does not reach the predetermined value Cth (“2” in this embodiment) of the main control board 80 (FIG. 29: step S2320 :). NO), turn on the time saving flag to shift the gaming state to the time saving gaming state. That is, when the main control board 80 becomes a two-kind jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to the time-saving gaming state.

On the other hand, when the main control board 80 is determined to be a type 1 jackpot and the second special symbol (special figure 2) is changed, the time saving flag is turned off (FIG. 21: step S1406A). , The gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state (non-time saving gaming state), but the jackpot count counter Cx is not reset. With this configuration, the main control board 80 can reach the predetermined value Cth (“2” in this embodiment) of the jackpot count counter Cx in the game state setting process of FIG. 29 (FIG. 29: step S2320). : YES) When the game is reached, the time saving flag is turned off to shift the game state to the normal game state. That is, in the case of a type 1 jackpot, the main control board 80 can shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to the normal gaming state.

According to the above configuration 1, the main control board 80 can shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to the time-saving gaming state when the type 2 jackpot is achieved, and when the type 1 jackpot is achieved, the main control board 80 can shift to the time-saving gaming state. It is possible to shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to the normal gaming state. That is, as long as the two-kind jackpot continues, the time-saving gaming state can be continued, and when the one-kind jackpot is reached, the time-saving gaming state (that is, the continuous-chan state) ends, so there is a high probability that the time-saving gaming state will occur. It is possible to provide a new gaming machine that will continue (higher performance of continuous chan). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest.

[Structure 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the main control board 80 is determined to be a type 1 jackpot and the second special symbol (special figure 2) is changed, the time saving flag is turned off at the time of the change. Then (FIG. 21: step S1406A), the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state (non-time saving gaming state).

According to the above configuration 2, in the case of one type of jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the normal gaming state, so that the player can expect the two types of jackpot, and the sharpness is sharp. It is possible to provide a game effect that has been added. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest.

[Structure 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot count counter Cx does not reach the predetermined value Cth (FIG. 29: step S2320: YES), the main control board 80 is a game after the jackpot game based on the type 2 jackpot. There is a 100% probability that the state will shift to the time-saving gaming state (FIG. 29: step S2330).

According to the above configuration 3, as long as the two types of jackpots continue, the time-saving gaming state can be continued 100%, so that a new gaming machine in which the time-saving gaming state continues with a high probability (higher continuous chan performance) is provided. be able to. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest.

[Structure 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the main control board 80 is one type (based on the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2) based on the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Whether it is a big hit or not, or whether it is a small hit or not is determined. Further, the main control board 80 is held based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 (holding corresponding to the special symbol 1. Stored in the first special symbol holding storage area 85a) and the second starting. The hold based on the entry of the game ball of the mouth 21 (hold corresponding to the special symbol 2. stored in the second special figure hold storage area 85b) is stored in the special figure hold storage area 85. Then, when the special symbol hold storage area 85 stores the hold corresponding to the special symbol 1 and the hold corresponding to the special symbol 2, the main control board 80 receives the hold corresponding to the special symbol 1. Priority is given to the hold corresponding to the special symbol 2, the hit / fail judgment is performed for the hold corresponding to the special symbol 2, and the hit / fail judgment result is notified using the display device 40, the display device 7, or the like.

According to the above configuration 4, in the time-saving gaming state, the hit / fail determination is made mainly based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 having the support of the movable member 23 (based on the special symbol 2). Therefore, it is possible to provide a new gaming machine in which the time-saving gaming state continues with a high probability (higher continuous-chan performance) while suppressing the decrease in the number of gaming balls. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest.

[Structure 5]
The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment includes a movable member 23 capable of switching between a state in which a gaming ball can enter the second starting port 21 and a state in which it is difficult to enter the gaming ball, and the main control board 80 is in a time-saving gaming state. In the case of, the movable member 23 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 21 as compared with the normal game state.

According to the above configuration 5, in the time-saving gaming state, it is possible to provide a new gaming machine in which the time-saving gaming state continues with a high probability (higher continuous-chan performance) while suppressing the decrease in the number of gaming balls. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest.

8-2. Modification example of the first embodiment:
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the special symbol holding storage area 85 stores the hold corresponding to the special symbol 1 and the hold corresponding to the special symbol 2, the main control board 80 has the special symbol 1 The hold corresponding to the special symbol 2 is prioritized over the hold corresponding to the special symbol 2, and the hit / fail judgment is made for the hold corresponding to the special symbol 2, and the hit / fail judgment is made using the display device 40, the display device 7, or the like. Although the result is notified, the hit / fail judgment is made in response to the holding of the ball entry order of the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21, and the display device 40, the display device 7, or the like is used. The result of the hit / fail determination may be notified.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the main control board 80 is determined to be a type 1 jackpot and the second special symbol (special figure 2) is changed, the time saving flag is turned off. (FIG. 21: Step S1406A), the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state (non-time saving gaming state), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the time saving flag may not be turned off. ..

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot count counter Cx does not reach the predetermined value Cth (FIG. 29: step S2320: YES), the main control board 80 is a game after the jackpot game based on the type 2 jackpot. The state is shifted to the time-saving gaming state with a probability of 100% (FIG. 29: step S2330), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the two-kind jackpot is determined to be less than 100%. It may be possible to shift to the time-saving gaming state with a probability of (for example, 80%).

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the case of a type 1 jackpot corresponding to the special symbol 1 in the normal gaming state, the gaming machine 1 is configured to be in a 100% time saving gaming state (see FIG. 10). However, the game may be shifted to the time-saving gaming state with a predetermined probability of less than 100% (for example, 50%).

8-3. Example of the first embodiment:
[Aspect A-1]
When the first gaming state and the second gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state can be executed and the counter value counting the number of big hits reaches a predetermined value, , A gaming machine that shifts the gaming state from the second gaming state to the first gaming state.
A hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not a game ball is a big hit or a small hit based on the entry of a game ball into the entrance.
A symbol control means that changes a predetermined symbol and notifies the result of the determination of the hit / fail determination means based on the stop symbol, and the symbol control means.
A small hit game executing means for performing a small hit game that enables a game ball to pass through a specific area based on the determination of the small hit by the determination of the hit / fail determination means.
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game in the case of the above-mentioned one-class jackpot or in the case of a two-kind jackpot based on the game ball passing through the specific area.
A game state control means for shifting the game state to the first game state or the second game state after the jackpot game.
Equipped with
The game state control means is
In the case where a small hit is determined by the determination of the hit / fail determination means and the symbol control means changes the symbol based on the determination result, the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state. By resetting the counter value, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the two types of jackpots is changed to the second gaming state.
When the determination of the hit / fail determination means determines that the type 1 jackpot is used and the symbol control means changes the symbol based on the determination result, the counter value is not reset and the jackpot is not reset. When the number of times counter reaches the predetermined value, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the type 1 jackpot is set to the first gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect A-2]
The gaming machine according to the aspect A-1.
The game state control means is
When the determination of the hit / fail determination means determines that the type 1 jackpot is used and the symbol control means changes the symbol based on the determination result, the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state. Let,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect A-3]
The gaming machine according to the aspect A-1 or the aspect A-2.
When the jackpot count counter has not reached the predetermined value, the gaming state control means sets the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the two types of jackpots to the second gaming state with a probability of 100%.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect A-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A-1 to A-3.
The hit / fail determination means determines whether or not it is a type 1 big hit or whether or not it is a small hit based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry opening or the second entry opening. Do,
The gaming machine is
A hold storage means for storing a first hold based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry port and a second hold based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening. Further prepare,
When the hold storage means stores the first hold and the second hold, the symbol control means gives priority to the second hold over the first hold. Notifying the result of the determination of the hit / fail determination means for the second hold.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect A-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A-1 to A-4.
The gaming machine further
A switching member that can switch between a state in which a game ball can be entered and a state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball is provided for the second entry port.
In the case of the second game state, the game state control means controls the switching member so that the game ball can easily enter the second entry port rather than the first game state. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

9. Second embodiment:
9-1. Configuration and control of the second embodiment:
The gaming machine 1X of the second embodiment will be described below.
The gaming machine 1X of the second embodiment is basically the same as the gaming machine 1, but the gaming machine 1X is different from the gaming machine 1 in the configuration and control described below. The portion where the gaming machine 1X is different from the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 45.

FIG. 38 is a front view of the gaming machine 1X.
The gaming machine 1X does not include the electric chew 22 of the gaming machine 1, and includes a starting port aggregate 22X instead of the electric chew 22.

FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the starting port assembly 22X.
FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side of the gaming machine 1X.
As shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the starting port assembly 22X includes a first starting port 20X (first starting port sensor 20b), a non-electric accessory 22Z, a non-electric operating gate 22Y, and a movable member 23X. , Is equipped.

As shown in FIG. 39, in the starting port assembly 22X, the non-electric accessory 22Z is located at the lowest position, the non-electric operating gate 22Y is provided above the non-electric accessory 22Z, and the first starting port 20X is further above the non-electric operating gate 22X. It is provided, and 23X is further provided above it.

The first starting port 20X is provided with a first starting port sensor 20b. As shown in FIG. 40, in the gaming machine 1X, an electric chew solenoid 23X1 is provided instead of the electric chew solenoid 24. The main control board 80 can open and close the movable member 23X by controlling the electric chew solenoid 23X1. When the movable member 23X is open, the game ball can enter the starting port aggregate 22X. The non-electric accessory 22Z includes a second starting port 21 (second starting port sensor 21a) and a movable member 22Z1. The movable member 22Z1 is normally closed, and is mechanically opened when the game ball passes through the non-motorized actuated gate 22Y, allowing the game ball to enter the second starting port 21.

The main control board 80 draws a normal symbol by entering a game ball into the first gate sensor 28 or the second gate sensor 29, and controls the electric chew solenoid 23X1 when the lottery result is successful. , The movable member 23X is opened. At that time, a game ball located near the movable member 23X may enter the starting port aggregate 22X via the movable member 23. The game ball that has entered the starting port aggregate 22X first enters the first starting port 20X, and then enters the non-motorized actuated gate 22Y. When the game ball enters the non-electrically actuated gate 22Y, the movable member 22Z1 of the non-electric accessory 22Z is opened, and the game ball enters the second starting port 21.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the start port sensor detection process in the gaming machine 1X.
In FIG. 41, the process of step S206X is performed instead of the process of step S206 as compared with the start port sensor detection process of FIG. In FIGS. 41 and 18, other points are the same and the description thereof will be omitted. The gaming machine 1X of the present embodiment has one special figure 2 hold number (second special symbol hold number). In the process of step 206X, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is “1 (upper limit value)”. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is 1, but the number is not limited to this and may be 2 or more.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process in the gaming machine 1X.
In FIG. 42, the process of step S1406A (time saving flag OFF) is eliminated as compared with the special symbol standby process of FIG. Since the other points are the same in FIGS. 42 and 21, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the special symbol collision determination process in the gaming machine 1X. In FIG. 43, the process of step S1513 (reset of the hit count counter Cx) is eliminated as compared with the special symbol hit determination process of FIG. Since the other points are the same in FIGS. 43 and 22, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process in the gaming machine 1X.
In FIG. 44, the process of step S1816 and the process of step S1818 are added as compared with the special symbol determination process of FIG. Since the other points are the same in FIGS. 44 and 26, the description thereof will be omitted. In the process of step S1816, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is OFF. In the process of step S1816, if the time saving flag is OFF (S1816: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 resets the value of the jackpot count counter Cx in the process of step S1818. In the process of step S1816, when the time saving flag is ON (S1816: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 shifts to the process of step S1820.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the gaming state setting process in the gaming machine 1X.
In FIG. 45, the process of step S2320X is performed instead of the process of step S2320 as compared with the game state setting process of FIG. 29. Since the other points are the same in FIGS. 45 and 29, the description thereof will be omitted. In step 2320X, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the jackpot count counter Cx has reached the predetermined value Cthx (3 in the present embodiment). The predetermined value Cth and the predetermined value Cthx can be arbitrarily set. For example, the predetermined value Cth value may be 1 and the predetermined value Cthx value may be 2.

9-2. Summary of the second embodiment [Structure 1]
In the gaming machine 1X of the above embodiment, when the main control board 80 is decremented to the time saving counter C1 by one decrement (FIG. 27: S2015) after the first special symbol (special drawing 1) is stopped in the time saving gaming state. Since the time reduction counter C1 becomes zero (FIG. 27: S2030: YES), that is, the time reduction number limit is reached, the time reduction flag is turned off (FIG. 27: S2035), the game shifts to the normal gaming state, and the number of big hits is reached. The counter Cx is reset (FIG. 44: S1818), the second special figure hold stored in the second special figure hold storage area 85b is digested, and the second special symbol (special figure 2) is changed to change the second special figure. If the judgment result corresponding to the special symbol is a small hit and two types of big hits are made by the small hit game (Fig. 32: S2437), the time saving flag is set to ON (Fig. 45: S2330) and the game state is shortened. Move to the game state.

On the other hand, the main control board 80 changes the first special symbol (special diagram 1) in the time-saving gaming state, and the determination result corresponding to the first special symbol is a type 1 jackpot (FIG. 22: S1505). After the jackpot game of the first type jackpot, the second special symbol hold stored in the second special figure hold storage area 85b is digested to change the second special symbol (special figure 2), and the second special symbol corresponds to the second special symbol. In the case where the determination result is a small hit and two types of big hits are made by the small hit game (FIG. 32: S2437), the value of the jackpot count counter Cx counter reaches the predetermined value Cthx (FIG. 45: S2320X: YES). ), Turn off the time saving flag (FIG. 45: S2350), and shift the gaming state to the normal gaming state.

According to the above configuration 1, in the time-saving gaming state, as long as the type 1 jackpot in the first special symbol does not occur, in other words, as long as the type 2 jackpot in the second special symbol continues, the time-saving gaming state can be continued. It is possible to provide a new gaming machine that can continue the short-time gaming state with a high probability (higher continuous-chan performance). As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Structure 2]
In the gaming machine 1X of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the non-electric accessory 22Z is located at the lowest position in the starting port aggregate 22X, and the non-electric operating gate 22Y is provided above the non-electric accessory 22Z. A first starting port 20X is provided on the upper part, and 23X is further provided on the upper part. Then, the main control board 80 controls the electric chew solenoid 23X1 to open the movable member 23X. At that time, a game ball located near the movable member 23X may enter the starting port aggregate 22X via the movable member 23. The game ball that has entered the starting port aggregate 22X first enters the first starting port 20X, and then enters the non-motorized actuated gate 22Y. When the game ball enters the non-electrically actuated gate 22Y, the movable member 22Z1 of the non-electric accessory 22Z is opened, and the game ball enters the second starting port 21.
That is, the starting port aggregate 22X guides the game ball that has entered the first starting port 20X to enter the second starting port 21, and the second special symbol (special figure) of the second special figure reserved storage area 85b. When the hold of 2) is 0 (0 or less) and the hold of the first special symbol (special figure 1) of the first special figure hold storage area 85a is stored, the second special figure hold storage area 85b is stored. Has a function of storing the hold of the second special symbol.

According to the above configuration 2, the starting port aggregate 22X guides the game ball that has entered the first starting port 20X to enter the second starting port 21, and is the second of the second special figure reserved storage area 85b. When the hold of the special symbol (special figure 2) is 0 (0 or less) and the hold of the first special symbol (special figure 1) of the first special figure hold storage area 85a is stored, the second special symbol is stored. Since the hold of the second special symbol is stored in the figure hold storage area 85b, one decrement is stored in the time saving counter C1 after the first special symbol (special figure 1) is stopped in the time saving game state (FIG. 27: S2015). By doing so, the time reduction limit is reached and the game state shifts to the normal game state, but immediately, the second special figure hold stored in the second special figure hold storage area 85b is digested and the second special symbol (special symbol) is used. FIG. 2) can be changed, and when the determination result corresponding to the second special symbol is a small hit and two types of big hits are made by the small hit game (FIG. 32: S2437), the gaming state is shortened. It is possible to shift to the game state. As a result, as long as the type 1 jackpot in the first special symbol does not occur, the time-saving gaming state can be continued, and a new gaming machine that continues the time-saving gaming state with a high probability (higher continuous chan performance) is provided. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Structure 3]
In the gaming machine 1X of the above embodiment, the main control board 80 draws a normal symbol by entering the gaming ball into the first gate sensor 28 or the second gate sensor 29, and the lottery result is won. The electric chew solenoid 23X1 is controlled to open the movable member 23X. At that time, a game ball located near the movable member 23X may enter the starting port aggregate 22X via the movable member 23. The game ball that has entered the starting port aggregate 22X first enters the first starting port 20X, and then enters the non-motorized actuated gate 22Y. When the game ball enters the non-electrically actuated gate 22Y, the movable member 22Z1 of the non-electric accessory 22Z is opened, and the game ball enters the second starting port 21. That is, the starting port aggregate 22X has an entry port into which the game ball enters and a movable member 23X, and the movable member 23X makes it easy for the game ball to enter the entry port and the game. It is possible to form a state in which it is difficult for the ball to enter, and if the result of the lottery corresponding to the normal symbol is won, the game ball is controlled to be in a state where it is easy to enter the ball at the entrance, and the first start is performed. The ball enters the opening 20X and the second starting opening 21.

According to the above configuration 3, the starting port aggregate 22X can allow the game ball to enter only in the time-saving game state, in other words, the type 1 jackpot in the first special symbol occurs only in the time-saving game state. Unless otherwise, the 2nd special symbol can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new gaming machine that can continue the time-saving gaming state with a high probability (higher continuous-chan performance) during the time-saving gaming state without unnecessarily entering the time-saving gaming state during the normal gaming state. .. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Structure 4]
In the gaming machine 1X of the above embodiment, the variation time (300 ms. FIG. 12: Special Figure 2: Time saving) of the second special symbol (Special Figure 2) corresponding to the holding of the second special figure holding storage area 85b in the time saving gaming state. (Refer to the state) is configured to be shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (1 second or 2 seconds; see FIG. 13C: time saving state).

According to the above configuration 4, in the time-saving gaming state, when the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is stopped, the first special symbol is removed, and then the second special symbol is changed, the second special symbol is changed. 2 Since the fluctuation time of the second special symbol (special diagram 2) corresponding to the reservation of the special symbol reservation storage area 85b is configured to be shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the reservation of the second special symbol is stored. The second special symbol stops fluctuating and hits one type or two big hits, but in this case, the jackpot count counter Cx is reset when the first special symbol stops, so the jackpot count limiter is not reached. In addition, after the 1st type jackpot or the 2nd type jackpot corresponding to the 2nd special symbol, the hold of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol is stored again, and the time saving state is continued.
On the other hand, in the time-saving game state, when the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is stopped, the first special symbol is a big hit, and then the second special symbol is changed, the second special symbol is performed. Since the fluctuation time of the second special symbol (special diagram 2) corresponding to the reservation of the diagram reservation storage area 85b is configured to be shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the reservation of the second special symbol is not stored. , The 2nd special symbol stops fluctuating and hits 1 type jackpot or 2 types jackpot, but in this case, the jackpot count counter Cx is not reset when the 1st special symbol is stopped, and the jackpot count limiter is reached, and the second After the 1st type jackpot or the 2nd type jackpot corresponding to the special symbol, the game returns to the normal game state.
That is, according to the above configuration, in the time-saving gaming state, the time-saving gaming state can be continued as long as the type 1 jackpot in the first special symbol does not occur, in other words, as long as the type 2 jackpot in the second special symbol continues. , It is possible to provide a new gaming machine in which the short-time gaming state continues with a high probability (higher continuous-chan performance). As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Structure 5]
In the gaming machine 1X of the above embodiment, the lottery result corresponding to the second special symbol (holding of the second special figure holding storage area 85b) based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 is a small hit or 1 It is one of the big hits (see Fig. 9 (A)). That is, in the gaming machine 1X, there is no deviation in the lottery result corresponding to the second special symbol (holding of the second special figure holding storage area 85b) based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21.

According to the above configuration 5, since no deviation occurs in the second special symbol in the time-saving gaming state, it is possible to generate either a type 1 jackpot or a type 2 jackpot in the second special symbol. As a result, as long as the type 1 jackpot in the first special symbol does not occur, in other words, as long as the type 2 jackpot in the second special symbol continues, the time-saving gaming state can be continued, and the time-saving gaming state has a high probability. It is possible to provide a new gaming machine that will continue (higher performance of continuous chan). As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

9-3. Modification example of the second embodiment:
[Modification 1]
In the game machine 1X of the above embodiment, in the starting port aggregate 22X, the first starting port 20X is arranged above the second starting port 21, and the game ball that has passed through the first starting port 20X is the second starting port 21. However, as long as the game ball that has passed through the first starting port 20X enters the second starting port 21, other configurations may be used, for example, the first starting port 20X. The game ball that has passed through the above may pass through a predetermined warp route and enter the second starting port 21.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1X of the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot count counter Cx does not reach the predetermined value Cth (FIG. 29: step S2320: YES), the main control board 80 is a game after the jackpot game based on the type 2 jackpot. The state is shifted to the time-saving gaming state with a probability of 100% (FIG. 29: step S2330), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the two-kind jackpot is determined to be less than 100%. It may be possible to shift to the time-saving gaming state with a probability of (for example, 80%).

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1X of the above embodiment, in the case of a type 1 jackpot corresponding to the special symbol 1 in the normal gaming state, the gaming machine 1X is configured to be in a 100% time saving gaming state (see FIG. 10). However, the game may be shifted to the time-saving gaming state with a predetermined probability of less than 100% (for example, 50%).

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1X of the above embodiment, the lottery result corresponding to the second special symbol (holding of the second special figure holding storage area 85b) based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 is a small hit or 1 It is either one of the seed jackpots (see FIG. 9 (A)), but it is not limited to this, and the second special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 (second special figure hold memory). The lottery result corresponding to the hold of the area 85b) may be provided with a deviation.

9-4. Example of the second embodiment:
[Aspect B-1]
It is possible to execute the first gaming state and the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and the first counter value that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol becomes the first value. When the first condition is satisfied, or when the second condition in which the second counter value obtained by counting the number of big hits becomes the second value is satisfied, the gaming state is changed from the second gaming state to the first. It is a gaming machine that shifts to the gaming state,
Judgment as to whether or not the lottery corresponding to the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry slot or the second entry slot is a type 1 big hit or a small hit. The first pass / fail judgment means to be performed,
The first special symbol is changed, and based on the stop symbol, the result of the determination of the first hit / miss determination means corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the first entry opening is notified, or the second special is notified. A first symbol control means that changes the symbol and notifies the result of determination of the first hit / miss determination means corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening based on the stop symbol.
A small hit game executing means for performing a small hit game that enables a game ball to pass through a specific area based on the determination of the small hit by the determination of the first hit / fail determination means.
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game in the case of the above-mentioned one-class jackpot or in the case of a two-kind jackpot based on the game ball passing through the specific area.
A game state control means for shifting the game state to the first game state or the second game state after the jackpot game.
A hold storage means for storing a first hold based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry slot and a second hold based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry opening.
Equipped with
When the hold storage means stores the first hold and the second hold, the first symbol control means gives priority to the second hold over the first hold. Then, the result of the determination of the first hit / miss determination means for the second hold is notified.
The game state control means is
After the first special symbol is stopped by the first symbol control means, the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state by the satisfaction of the first condition, the second counter value is reset, and the first counter value is reset. The symbol control means digests the second hold stored in the hold storage means to change the second special symbol, and the determination result corresponding to the second special symbol by the first hit / miss determination means is a small hit. In the case of the above, when the two types of big hits are made by the small hit game executed by the small hit game executing means, the game state is shifted to the second game state.
The first symbol control means fluctuates the first special symbol, and the determination result corresponding to the first special symbol by the first hit / miss determination means is a type 1 jackpot, and after the jackpot game of the type 1 jackpot, the said The first symbol control means digests the second hold stored in the hold storage means to change the second special symbol, and the determination result corresponding to the second special symbol by the first pass / fail determination means is obtained. In the case of a small hit and the two types of big hits are made by the small hit game executed by the small hit game executing means, the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state by satisfying the second condition.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect B-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect B-1.
The gaming machine is
When the game ball that has entered the first ball entry port is guided to enter the second ball entry port and the second hold is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the hold storage means has the first hold. When the hold is stored, the hold storage means is provided with a mechanism unit for storing the second hold.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect B-3]
The gaming machine according to the aspect B-1 or the aspect B-2.
The gaming machine further
It is equipped with a second hit / fail judgment means that makes a win / fail judgment of a lottery corresponding to a normal symbol based on the entry of a game ball into the third entrance.
The mechanism portion has a fourth entry port for the game ball to enter and an opening / closing member, and the opening / closing member makes it easy for the game ball to enter the fourth entry port. When it is possible to form a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the fourth entrance, and the result of the lottery corresponding to the normal symbol by the second hit / miss determination means is a win, the fourth The game ball is controlled to be in a state where it is easy for the game ball to enter the ball entry port, and the game ball that has entered the fourth entry port enters the first entry port and the second entry port. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect B-4]
The gaming machine according to the aspect B-3.
The gaming machine further
A second symbol control means that changes the normal symbol and notifies the result of the determination of the second hit / miss determination means corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the third entrance based on the stop symbol.
Equipped with
In the case of the second gaming state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol corresponding to the second hold is shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect B-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects B-1 to B-4.
The lottery result corresponding to the second special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the second entrance, and the lottery result corresponding to the second hold is either a type 1 big hit or a small hit. On the other hand,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

10. Third embodiment:
10-1. Production example of the third embodiment:
As described above, the effect described below is based on various information (big hit determination information, big hit type information, variation pattern information, advance determination information, etc.) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 81, and the effect control microcomputer 91 ( This is an effect realized by the image control microcomputer 101). The following display effect example is executed on the display screen 7a of the display device 7. Further, when there is no particular need in the display effect example, the hold display (hold icon) is omitted.

[Button normal pressing effect]
Hereinafter, the button normal pressing effect will be described with reference to FIG. This button normal pressing effect may be executed during the variable effect of the decorative symbol, for example, at the start of the variable display of the special symbol, at the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, or during the reach effect (super reach effect).

FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining a button normal pressing effect.
In the button normal pressing effect, first, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), the reach effect is executed. In this reach effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8L represent the reach state, and the character CRA is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), the chance up meter effect is executed. In this chance up meter effect, the chance up meter Z1 is displayed in addition to the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8L indicating the reach state and the character CRA. This chance up meter Z1 is divided into three areas displayed as "not good", "chance", and "super hot", and the meter (cross hatch in the figure) is in the order of "not good", "chance", and "super hot". (Indicated by) moves. In the chance-up meter Z, the display of the area corresponding to the meter position when the meter is stopped suggests the chance-up. For example, in the chance-up meter Z, when the meter stops in the lowest region among the three regions, the display of "not good" indicates a chance-up. In the chance-up meter Z, the larger the movement amount (movement area) of the meter, the stronger the suggestion of chance-up (higher expectation of big hit). That is, in the chance-up meter Z, if the meter stops in the area corresponding to the display of "super hot", the suggestion of chance-up is strongest (high expectation of big hit), and in the area corresponding to the display of "chance". If the meter stops, the next strongest suggestion of chance up (high jackpot expectation), and if the meter stops in the area corresponding to the "not good" display, the weakest chance up suggestion (big hit expectation). Low).

Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), the button press promotion display effect is executed. In this button press promotion display effect, in addition to the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8L indicating the reach state, the character CRA, and the chance up meter Z1, the button image Z2 suggesting the effect button 63 and the button operation valid period meter Z3 are used. Is displayed. The button image Z2 is an image for urging the player to press the effect button 63. The button operation valid period meter Z3 represents a period in which the press of the effect button 63 is valid in this button press promotion display effect, and when the meter value becomes zero, it indicates that the valid period has disappeared.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (D), the chance-up decision effect is executed. In this chance-up determination effect, the player presses the effect button 63 within the button operation valid period, so that the meter of the chance-up meter Z1 is stopped at a predetermined position. In the example of FIG. 46 (D), in the chance-up meter Z1, the meter is stopped in the region corresponding to the display of "super hot", indicating that the suggestion of chance-up is strongest (high expectation of big hit). ing.

FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the button automatic pressing effect.
In the button automatic pressing effect, first, as shown in FIG. 47 (A), the reach effect is executed. In this reach effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8L represent the reach state, and the character CRA is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), the chance up meter effect is executed. In this chance up meter effect, the chance up meter Z1 is displayed in addition to the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8L indicating the reach state and the character CRA. This chance up meter Z1 is divided into three areas displayed as "not good", "chance", and "super hot", and the meter (cross hatch in the figure) is in the order of "not good", "chance", and "super hot". (Indicated by) moves. In the chance-up meter Z, the display of the area corresponding to the meter position when the meter is stopped suggests the chance-up. For example, in the chance-up meter Z, when the meter stops in the lowest region among the three regions, the display of "not good" indicates a chance-up. In the chance-up meter Z, the larger the movement amount (movement area) of the meter, the stronger the suggestion of chance-up (higher expectation of big hit). That is, in the chance-up meter Z, if the meter stops in the area corresponding to the display of "super hot", the suggestion of chance-up is strongest (high expectation of big hit), and in the area corresponding to the display of "chance". If the meter stops, the next strongest suggestion of chance up (high jackpot expectation), and if the meter stops in the area corresponding to the "not good" display, the weakest chance up suggestion (big hit expectation). Low).

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (C), the button press promotion display effect is executed. In this button press promotion display effect, in addition to the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8L indicating the reach state, the character CRA, and the chance up meter Z1, the button image Z2 suggesting the effect button 63 and the button operation valid period meter Z3 are used. Is displayed. The button image Z2 is an image for urging the player to press the effect button 63. The button operation valid period meter Z3 represents a period in which the press of the effect button 63 is valid in this button press promotion display effect, and when the meter value becomes zero, it indicates that the valid period has disappeared.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (D), the button automatic pressing effect (button automatic pressing display effect) is executed. In this button automatic pressing effect, even though the player has not pressed the effect button 63, the effect button 63 is automatically pressed when a predetermined condition is satisfied within the button operation valid period. At this time, as shown in FIG. 47 (D), the button image Z2A indicating that the button is automatically pressed is displayed on the display screen 7a. The predetermined condition in which the above-mentioned effect button 63 is automatically pressed is a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined lottery (for example, 1/20 wins, 19/20 loses) is performed and the winner is won. In the button automatic pressing effect, a plurality of timings at which the effect button 63 is automatically pressed may be set within the button operation valid period, or may be set at random.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (E), the chance-up decision effect is executed. In this chance-up determination effect, the effect button 63 is automatically pressed within the button operation valid period, so that the meter of the chance-up meter Z1 is stopped at a predetermined position. In the example of FIG. 47 (E), in the chance-up meter Z1, the meter is stopped in the region corresponding to the display of "super hot", indicating that the suggestion of chance-up is strongest (high expectation of big hit). ing.

FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the automatic button pressing effect.
In the button automatic continuous striking effect, first, as shown in FIG. 48 (A), the reach effect is executed. In this reach effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8L represent the reach state, and the character CRA is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), the chance up meter effect is executed. In this chance up meter effect, the chance up meter Z1 is displayed in addition to the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8L indicating the reach state and the character CRA. This chance up meter Z1 is divided into three areas displayed as "not good", "chance", and "super hot", and the meter (cross hatch in the figure) is in the order of "not good", "chance", and "super hot". (Indicated by) moves. In the chance-up meter Z, the display of the area corresponding to the meter position when the meter is stopped suggests the chance-up. For example, in the chance-up meter Z, when the meter stops in the lowest region among the three regions, the display of "not good" indicates a chance-up. In the chance-up meter Z, the larger the movement amount (movement area) of the meter, the stronger the suggestion of chance-up (higher expectation of big hit). That is, in the chance-up meter Z, if the meter stops in the area corresponding to the display of "super hot", the suggestion of chance-up is strongest (high expectation of big hit), and in the area corresponding to the display of "chance". If the meter stops, the next strongest suggestion of chance up (high jackpot expectation), and if the meter stops in the area corresponding to the "not good" display, the weakest chance up suggestion (big hit expectation). Low).

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (C), the button press promotion display effect is executed. In this button press promotion display effect, in addition to the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8L indicating the reach state, the character CRA, and the chance up meter Z1, the button image Z2 suggesting the effect button 63 and the button operation valid period meter Z3 are used. Is displayed. The button image Z2 is an image for urging the player to press the effect button 63. The button operation valid period meter Z3 represents a period in which the press of the effect button 63 is valid in this button press promotion display effect, and when the meter value becomes zero, it indicates that the valid period has disappeared.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), the button automatic continuous striking effect (button automatic continuous striking display effect) is executed. In this automatic button continuous striking effect, even though the player has not pressed the effect button 63, the effect button 63 is automatically repeatedly pressed (multiple pressed) when a predetermined condition is satisfied within the button operation valid period. NS. At this time, on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), the button image Z2B indicating that the button is automatically repeatedly pressed is displayed. The predetermined condition in which the above-mentioned effect button 63 is automatically repeatedly hit is a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined lottery (for example, 1/20 wins, 19/20 loses) is performed and the winner is won. In the button automatic continuous striking effect, a plurality of timings at which the effect button 63 is automatically repeatedly pressed may be set within the button operation valid period, or may be set at random.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (E), the chance-up decision effect is executed. In this chance-up determination effect, the effect button 63 is automatically pressed within the button operation valid period, so that the meter of the chance-up meter Z1 is stopped at a predetermined position. In the example of FIG. 48 (E), in the chance-up meter Z1, the meter is stopped in the region corresponding to the display of "super hot", indicating that the suggestion of chance-up is strongest (high expectation of big hit). ing.

10-2. Summary of Third Embodiment [Structure 1]
In the effect example of the third embodiment, the effect button 63 is automatically operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as the button automatic press effect or the button automatic continuous press effect shown in FIGS. 47 to 48. According to this configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of discomfort and fear, and it can be expected that they will eventually sublimate into wonder among the players, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Structure 2]
In the effect example of the third embodiment, the effect button 63 is automatically operated (automatically repeated) a plurality of times when a predetermined condition is satisfied, as in the automatic button continuous striking effect shown in FIG. 48. According to this configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of discomfort and fear, and to expect that they will eventually sublimate into wonder among the players, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved. ..

[Structure 3]
In the effect example of the third embodiment, in the button automatic pressing effect or the button automatic continuous striking effect shown in FIGS. 47 to 48, the effect button 63 is operated with a predetermined probability during the button operation valid period of the effect button 63. I have to. According to this configuration, automatic button pressing and automatic button pressing may or may not be performed. Therefore, when automatic button pressing or automatic button pressing occurs, the player feels more uncomfortable or scared. Granted, and eventually they can be expected to sublimate in wonder among the players, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Structure 4]
In the effect example of the third embodiment, the effect button 63 is operated with a predetermined probability smaller than 1 in the button automatic press effect or the button automatic continuous press effect shown in FIGS. 47 to 48. According to this configuration, automatic button pressing and automatic button pressing may or may not be performed. Therefore, when automatic button pressing or automatic button pressing occurs, the player feels more uncomfortable or scared. Granted, and eventually they can be expected to sublimate in wonder among the players, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Structure 5]
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 47 to 48, in the button automatic pressing effect or the button automatic continuous pressing effect, a button pressing promotion display effect for displaying a button image and a button operation validity period meter is performed, and then a button pressing promotion display effect is performed. , Button automatic pressing effect or button automatic repeated hitting effect is performed. According to this configuration, the player is once urged to press the button, and then the automatic button pressing effect or the automatic button pressing effect is performed, so that the player is given a sense of discomfort and fear, and eventually they play the game. It can be expected to sublimate in wonder among those who, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Structure 6]
In the gaming machine of the third embodiment, when the button normal pressing effect shown in FIG. 46 is performed in one variation of the special symbol, the button automatic pressing effect or the button automatic continuous pressing effect shown in FIGS. 47 to 48 is performed. However, when the button automatic pressing effect or the button automatic continuous pressing effect shown in FIGS. 47 to 48 is performed, the button normal pressing effect shown in FIG. 46 is not performed. According to this configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of discomfort and fear, and to expect that they will eventually sublimate into wonder among the players, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved. ..

[Structure 7]
In the effect example of the third embodiment, after the button image Z1 is displayed in the button press promotion display effect as in the button automatic press effect or the button automatic continuous press effect shown in FIGS. 47 to 48, the button automatic press display effect or the button is displayed. The button image Z2A or the button image Z2B suggesting that the effect button 63 is automatically pressed in the automatic continuous hitting effect, and the effect of automatically pressing or automatically pressing the effect button 63 are performed. According to this configuration, the button image Z1 once prompts the player to press the button, and then suddenly an image suggesting automatic pressing is displayed, which gives the player a sense of discomfort or fear. Eventually, they can be expected to sublimate in wonder among the players, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

10-3. Modification example of the third embodiment:
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine of the above embodiment, in the button automatic pressing effect (FIG. 47) or the button automatic continuous hitting effect (FIG. 48), the effect button 63 is automatically pressed or automatically pressed within the button operation valid period, but the button operation is valid. The effect button 63 may be automatically pressed or repeatedly hit outside the period. In the case of the button automatic continuous striking effect, the automatic continuous striking of the effect button 63 may not be stopped by hanging from within the button operation valid period to outside the button operation valid period.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine of the above embodiment, in the automatic button pressing effect (FIG. 47) or the automatic button continuous pressing effect (FIG. 48), the effect button 63 is selected by a predetermined lottery (for example, 1/20 wins, 19/20 misses). When the game is won, it is automatically pressed or automatically repeatedly hit. For example, in the following cases, it may be automatically pressed or automatically repeatedly hit.
1. 1. When the waiting character selection screen is displayed and the character is changed while the special symbol (decorative symbol) is changing.
2. 2. When the volume is changed while the special symbol (decorative symbol) is changing.
3. 3. When the amount of light is changed while the special symbol (decorative symbol) is changing.
4. When the mode is changed while the special symbol (decorative symbol) is changing.
5. When a predetermined display (for example, cut-in display, notice display, appearance of a character) is made while the special symbol (decorative symbol) is changing.
6. When the button is pressed before shifting to the super reach effect while the special pattern (decorative pattern) is changing.

10-4. Example of the third embodiment:
[Aspect C-1]
It is a gaming machine equipped with an operation unit that can be operated by a player and an effect means that can execute a plurality of types of effects.
As one of the plurality of types of effects, the first effect may be performed.
The first effect is an effect of automatically operating the operation unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect C-2]
The gaming machine according to the aspect C-1.
The first effect is an effect of automatically operating the operation unit a plurality of times when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect C-3]
The gaming machine according to the aspect C-1 or the aspect C-2.
The first effect is an effect of automatically operating the operation unit with a predetermined probability during the operation valid period of the operation unit.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect C-4]
The gaming machine according to the aspect C-3.
The predetermined probability is less than 1.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect C-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects C-1 to C-4.
As one of the multiple types of effects, a second effect may be performed.
As one of the multiple types of effects, a third effect may be performed.
The second effect is an effect of displaying an image of the first operation unit representing the operation unit on the display means and urging the player to operate the operation unit during the operation valid period of the operation unit.
The third effect is an effect in which the first effect is performed after the second effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect C-6]
The gaming machine according to the aspect C-5.
Equipped with special symbol fluctuation control means to change and stop the special symbol,
As one of the multiple types of effects, a fourth effect may be performed.
The fourth effect is an effect of performing a predetermined effect based on the operation of the operation unit by the player after the second effect.
When the third effect is performed in a predetermined variation of the special symbol, the fourth effect is not performed, and when the fourth effect is performed, the third effect is performed. I can't
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Aspect C-7]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects C-5 or C-6.
As one of the above-mentioned multiple types of effects, a fifth effect may be performed.
The fifth effect is an effect of displaying a second operation unit image different from the first operation unit image and urging the player to operate the operation unit during the operation valid period of the operation unit. ,
The third effect is an effect in which the first effect and the fifth effect are performed after the second effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

[Other variants]
The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has been described by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, instead of the pachinko gaming machine, the present invention may be applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine such as a slot machine, an arrange ball gaming machine, or a sparrow ball gaming machine. When the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, the gaming medium may be changed from a gaming ball to a gaming medal.

The gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is a gaming machine equipped with a payout device for paying out balls, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the above-mentioned gaming machine 1, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that is not equipped with a payout device, such as a so-called enclosed gaming machine.

Further, two or more production examples and / or modification examples may be combined among the plurality of production examples and / or modification examples described above. Further, the gaming machine 1 may include a sub-display device in addition to the display device 7. In this case, the display effect described above may be executed on the sub-display device.

Although this embodiment has been described above based on the embodiments and modifications, the embodiments described above are for facilitating the understanding of the present embodiment and do not limit the present embodiment. This aspect may be modified or improved without departing from its spirit and claims, and this aspect includes its equivalent.

1 ... Game machine 3 ... Game area 7a ... Display screen 20 ... 1st start port 21 ... 2nd start port 22X ... Start port aggregate 35 ... 2nd big winning opening (winning opening)
39 ... V area (specific area)
63 ... Direction button 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing one of a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state.
A hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not a game ball is a big hit or a small hit based on the entry of a game ball into the entrance.
A symbol control means that changes a predetermined symbol and notifies the result of the determination of the hit / fail determination means based on the stop symbol, and the symbol control means.
A small hit game executing means for performing a small hit game that enables a game ball to pass through a specific area based on the determination of the small hit by the determination of the hit / fail determination means.
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game in the case of the above-mentioned one-class jackpot or in the case of a two-kind jackpot based on the game ball passing through the specific area.
A game state control means for shifting the game state to the first game state or the second game state after the jackpot game.
Equipped with
The game state control means is
In the case where a small hit is determined by the determination of the hit / fail determination means, and the symbol control means changes the symbol based on the determination result, the gaming state is changed from the second gaming state to the first. To shift to the game state of, and perform the big hit game of the two kinds of big hits based on the small hit.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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