JP2022060550A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing player's motivation to play a game by increasing a degree of attention to the game and fun of the game.

SOLUTION: A game machine 10 can set variation display time of pattern variation display executed in a game round corresponding to winning/losing information of a predetermined special game round to predetermined special variation display time when timing at which a ball can enter a special winning hole 319b occurs at least once or more in a game round corresponding to the special game round when a predetermined special game execution condition is satisfied.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

Generally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a winning / failing determination is made based on the winning / failing information acquired when the gaming ball enters the operating port, and when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning, it is usually the case. It shifts to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the gaming state. Further, even when a game ball enters a special winning opening that is opened when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the game may shift to a specific game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-62568

By the way, as a gaming machine, it is important to increase the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game to improve the motivation of the player to play the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the degree of attention to a game and the interest of the game to improve the player's motivation to play the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A first operating port, a second operating port, a through gate, and a special variable winning opening where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit.
A hold processing unit that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit.
A fluctuation time setting processing unit that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game time in which a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.
A second switching processing unit that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
A third switching processing unit that opens the second operating port with a predetermined probability when the game ball enters the through gate.
Equipped with
The first operating port and the through gate are arranged at positions where the game ball flowing down the first flow path predetermined as the flow path of the game ball in the normal gaming state can enter. The game ball flowing down a second flow path predetermined as a flow path of the game ball in one specific game state and the second specific game state is arranged at a position where the ball does not enter.
The second operating port and the variable winning opening are arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down at least the second flow path can enter.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The opening condition is that the hit / fail information corresponding to the game times is acquired according to the entry of the game ball into the second operating port.
The variation time setting processing unit is the variation display of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the success / failure information of the predetermined number of special games when the predetermined special game execution conditions are satisfied. The time can be set to a predetermined special variation display time in which the timing at which the gaming ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of gaming times corresponding to the number of special gaming times. Gaming machine.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the degree of attention to a game and the interest of the game and improving the player's motivation to play the game.

The perspective view which shows an example of the structure of a gaming machine. A development view showing an example of the configuration of a gaming machine. A development view showing an example of the configuration of a gaming machine. The front view which shows an example of the game board of a game machine. A block diagram showing an example of a system configuration of a gaming machine. The block diagram which shows an example of the storage area of a gaming machine. The block diagram for demonstrating the operation example of the main control device of a gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of various tables used in a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main timer interrupt processing executed in a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the start winning process and the hold number look-ahead process executed by a gaming machine. A flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the main processing executed by the gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game times control process executed by a game machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of data setting processing executed by a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the fluctuation start processing executed by a gaming machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a variable time setting process executed by a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the small hit control processing executed by a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the sub-timer interrupt process executed by a gaming machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of operation detection processing executed by a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination processing executed by a gaming machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of command determination processing executed by a gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of various tables used in a gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the symbol variation display in the symbol display part of a gaming machine. The figure which shows typically the normal operation example of a gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the operation at the time of execution of the special game processing of a game machine schematically. The figure which shows an example of the operation at the time of execution of the special game processing of a game machine schematically. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a variable time setting process executed by a gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the operation at the time of execution of the special game processing of a game machine schematically. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a variable time setting process executed by a gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the operation at the time of execution of the special game processing of a game machine schematically. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the hold number look-ahead processing executed by a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game times control process executed by a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the operation at the time of execution of the special game processing of a game machine schematically. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game times control process executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the hold number look-ahead processing executed by a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the hold number look-ahead processing executed by a gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the special game number determination table used in a game machine. The front view which shows an example of the game board of a game machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of data setting processing executed by a gaming machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game times control process executed by a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the hold number look-ahead processing executed by a gaming machine. A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of special display control processing executed by a gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the operation at the time of execution of the special display control processing of a gaming machine schematically.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings for the purpose of understanding the present invention. Further, each of the following embodiments is an example embodying the present invention, and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In the following embodiments, the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described first will be omitted.

[First Embodiment]
First, the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Rough configuration of gaming machine 10]
Here, FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the gaming machine 10, FIGS. 2 and 3 are development views of the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the gaming board 31 of the gaming machine 10. Hereinafter, the front-back, left-right, and up-down expressions used in the present embodiment are defined by the front-back direction D1, the up-down direction D2, and the left-right direction D3 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko gaming machine provided with a front frame 11, an inner frame 12, a back pack unit 13, and an outer frame 14, and is provided on an island facility (not shown) in a gaming hall. By fixing the outer frame 14, it is installed in the game hall. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine, but for example, a spinning machine (slot machine), an arrange ball gaming machine, or another ball gaming machine. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine.

The front frame 11 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 14 by rotatably supporting the left end portion of the outer frame 14. Further, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame 11 by rotatably supporting the left end portion of the front frame 11. Further, the back pack unit 13 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by rotatably supporting the left end portion of the inner frame 12.

[Structure of front frame 11]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame 11 includes a firing handle 21, an operation button 22, an upper plate 23, a lower plate 24, a panel 25, a speaker 26, an illumination unit 27, and the like.

The firing handle 21 is a rotary handle operated by the player to launch the game ball. In the gaming machine 10, a basic game is performed by launching a gaming ball from the gaming ball launching mechanism 32, which will be described later, with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation operation of the launching handle 21 by the player. In the gaming machine 10, when the firing handle 21 is operated by the player, the gaming ball launching mechanism 32 is driven and controlled so that one gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area every 0.6 sec.

The operation button 22 is an example of an operation means that can be operated by the player, and is a push button that accepts the player's push operation. The operation button 22 includes an operation switch 22a (see FIG. 5) for inputting an operation signal to the voice lamp control device 5 described later depending on whether or not the operation button 22 is pressed. As a result, the voice lamp control device 5 can determine the operation state (with or without operation) of the operation button 22. The operation button 22 is used to reflect the player's intention in the effect in various effect processes such as the continuous striking operation effect described later. Further, the operation button 22 can also be used for various selection operations such as a game mode (stage) selection, a BGM selection, or a character selection related to the game of the game machine 10.

The installation position of the operation button 22 is not limited to the front of the upper plate 23, and may be any position of the front frame 11 as long as it can be operated by the player. Further, the number of operation buttons 22 is not limited to one, and may be two or more. Further, the operation switch 22a is not limited to the contact type switch, and may be, for example, a piezoelectric element or the like, as long as it can be used to detect the presence or absence of operation by the player.

Further, instead of the operation button 22, a touch panel that displays a touch key and accepts an operation by the player of the touch key may be provided as an operation means. Further, instead of the operation button 22, it is conceivable that the panel 25 and a touch sensor for detecting the player's touch operation on the panel 25 are provided as the operation means. In these cases, the player's operation on the touch panel or the panel 25 is reflected in the effect in various effect processes described later.

The upper plate 23 is arranged below the panel 25, and stores the game balls paid out from the payout device 132 (see FIG. 3) of the payout mechanism 130 described later, and the stored game balls are arranged in a row. It is used to guide the game ball launching mechanism 32 in an aligned state. Further, the lower plate 24 is provided further below the upper plate 23, and is used to store the game balls that have become surplus in the upper plate 23.

The panel 25 is colorless transparent or colored transparent glass or synthetic resin that allows the player to visually recognize the game board 31 (see FIG. 2) of the inner frame 12 from the front of the game machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the speakers 26 are a pair of speakers provided on the left and right of the upper end portion of the front frame 11, and are used for reproducing sound during production. The installation position of the speaker 26 is not limited to the upper end of the front frame 11. Further, the illumination unit 27 has a built-in light source such as an indicator lamp or an LED, and plays a role of enhancing the effect of the effect depending on the lighting mode such as lighting or blinking.

[Structure of inner frame 12]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the inner frame 12 includes a game board 31, a game ball launch mechanism 32, and a control unit 33. In FIG. 2, the description on the board surface of the game board 31 is omitted for the sake of simplification of the illustration.

The control unit 33 has a main control unit 331 and a sub control unit 332. In the gaming machine 10, various commands (control signals) for instructing the control contents are transmitted from the main control unit 331 to one direction of the sub control unit 332. Details of the main control unit 331 and the sub control unit 332 will be described in detail later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 31 has an inner rail 311 and an outer rail 312, a general winning opening 313, a first operating opening 314, a second operating opening 315, a variable winning opening 316, a through gate 317, and an out opening 318. , A special variable winning opening 319, a variable display unit 34, a magnetic sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, and a main display unit 37 are provided. The first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315 are the first on the left side of the gaming board 31, which is predetermined as the flow path of the gaming ball when the gaming machine 10 is in the normal gaming state (so-called left-handed gaming state). The game ball that flows down the flow path of the ball is arranged at a position where it can enter. Further, the variable winning opening 316, the through gate 317, and the special variable winning opening 319 are predetermined gaming boards 31 as a flow path of the gaming ball when the gaming machine 10 is in a specific gaming state (so-called right-handed gaming state). A game ball that flows down the second flow path on the right side of the above is arranged at a position where it can enter. As described above, the first operating port 314 is arranged at a position where the gaming ball does not enter when the gaming machine 10 is in the specific gaming state.

The inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312 are transport paths for sending the game balls launched from the game ball launch mechanism 32 toward the game area on the board surface of the game board 31. Then, after being launched from the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312, the game that did not enter the general winning opening 313, the first operating opening 314, the second operating opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, or the special variable winning opening 319. The ball is ejected from the out port 318.

The first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315 are provided in the operating portion 310 arranged below the center of the game board 31. In the game board 31, when the game ball sent to the game board 31 passes the left side of the game board 31, that is, when the game board is hitting to the left, the game ball may enter the operating portion 310. Then, the game balls entering from the upper part of the operating unit 310 are distributed to the operating unit 310 by the distribution unit 310a, and alternately enter the first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315. Specifically, the distribution unit 310a is supported so as to be swingable in a range of about 90 degrees to the left and right, and when the falling game ball is guided to one of the first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315. It swings and switches the traveling direction of the next falling game ball to the other.

Further, the second operating port 315 is also provided on the upper right side of the game board 31, and the second operating port 315 is an electric function for switching whether or not there is a restriction on the entry of the game ball into the second operating port 315. The object 315b is provided. In the game board 31, when the game ball sent to the game board 31 passes the right side of the game board 31, that is, when the game board 31 is hitting to the right, the game ball is attached to the second operating port 315 to which the electric accessory 315b is attached. May enter the ball. The electric accessory 315b is opened and closed by a driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back surface side of the game board 31. Then, in the game board 31, the electric accessory 315b opens to allow the game ball to enter the second operating port 315, and the electric accessory 315b closes to allow the game ball to enter the second operating port 315. The ball is restricted.

On the other hand, the movable winning opening 319 is provided with an electric accessory 319f that opens and closes the special variable winning opening 319 of the game ball to switch whether or not there is a restriction on entering the special variable winning opening 319. The electric accessory 319f is opened and closed by a driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. Then, in the game board 31, the electric accessory 319f can be opened to allow the game ball to enter the special variable winning opening 319, and the electric accessory 319f can be closed to enter the special variable winning opening 319. The entry of game balls is restricted.

Further, the game ball that has entered the special variable winning opening 319 is then sorted by the switching unit 319a, entered into the special winning opening 319b, or discharged from the out opening 319c. The distribution destination of the game ball by the switching unit 319a is alternately switched to the special winning opening 319b and the out opening opening 319c every preset first switching time t1 and second switching time t2. The first switching time t1 is an opening time in which the special winning opening 319b is open and the game ball can enter the special winning opening 319b, which is 8s in the present embodiment. Further, the second switching time t2 is a closing time in which the special winning opening 319b is closed and the game ball does not enter the special winning opening 319b, which is 8s in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a case where the first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2 are 8s will be described, but the first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2 will be described later. , The special opening time T1 and the special variation display time T2 are preset, and may be, for example, about 1s to 4s.

Specifically, the switching unit 319a is supported so as to be swingable in a range of about 90 degrees to the left and right, and the switching unit 319a is driven by a driving means such as a solenoid or a motor to distribute the game balls. Can be switched. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the gaming ball is dropped from the upper part of the gaming board 31 to perform the ball game. The game board 31 is provided with a large number of game nails for dispersing or adjusting the falling direction of the game balls on the game board 31, and is also provided with an accessory such as a windmill.

Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 32 includes a launching rail 321, a ball feeding device 322, and a solenoid 323. The launch rail 321 is formed from the game ball launch mechanism 32 toward the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312 of the game board 31, and the game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism 32 is formed on the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312. It is a guide. The ball feeding device 322 has a driving means such as a solenoid, and supplies the game balls stored in the upper plate 23 one by one onto the launch rail 321. The solenoid 323 is a driving means for launching the game ball supplied on the launch rail 321 toward the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312. Then, in the gaming machine 10, the solenoid 323 is driven and controlled in response to the operation of the firing handle 21 by the player, and the gaming ball is launched from the gaming ball launching mechanism 32 to the gaming board 31. The game ball launch mechanism 32 may be a mechanism for launching a game ball by using another driving means such as a motor instead of the solenoid 323.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 4, the game board 31 is placed in front of and behind the general winning opening 313, the first operating opening 314, the second operating opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, the out opening 318, the special winning opening 319b, and the out opening 319c. An opening is formed that penetrates in the direction. Then, on the back side of the game board 31, the general winning opening 313, the first operating opening 314, the second operating opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, the special winning opening 319b, and the out opening 319c correspond to each of the game balls. A ball entry sensor 313a, 314a, 315a, 316a, 319d, 319e (see FIG. 5) that can individually detect the entry ball is provided. Further, the through gate 317 is a gate through which the game ball can pass, and has a ball entry sensor 317a (see FIG. 5) capable of individually detecting the game ball passing through the through gate 317. In the game board 31, when the game ball sent to the game board 31 passes on the right side of the game board 31, that is, when the game board is hitting to the right, the game ball may pass through the through gate 317.

The ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, 319d, and 319e are electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection results of the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, 319d, and 319e are input to the main control unit 331. Hereinafter, the detection of the entry of a game ball by the entry sensors 313a to 317a, 319d, 319e may be referred to as winning. The ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, 319d, and 319e are, for example, electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors, but are arbitrary sensors capable of individually detecting the entry of a game ball by another detection method. May be good.

Further, the variable winning opening 316 is provided with an opening / closing door 316b for switching whether or not there is a restriction on the entry of the game ball into the variable winning opening 316. The opening / closing door 316b is opened / closed by a driving means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. Then, in the game board 31, the opening / closing door 316b allows the game ball to enter the variable winning opening 316, and the opening / closing door 316b closes to limit the entry of the game ball into the variable winning opening 316. The door.

In the gaming machine 10, when the entry of the game ball into the first operating port 314 or the second operating port 315 is detected by the entry sensor 314a or the entry sensor 315a, the main control unit 331 draws a big hit. (Hereafter, it may be called a big hit lottery). Then, the main control unit 331 controls the display of the main display unit 37 according to the lottery result. Further, the determination result of the presence / absence of transition to the specific gaming state obtained as the jackpot lottery result by the main control unit 331 is transmitted to the sub control unit 332, and the sub control unit 332 displays the variable display unit 34 according to the lottery result. To control.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the entry of the game ball into the general winning opening 313, the first operating opening 314, the second operating opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the special winning opening 319b is performed by the entry sensors 313a to 316a. When detected by 319d, a preset number of prize balls are paid out. For example, the number of prize balls when entering the general winning opening 313 is 10, the number of winning balls when entering the first operating opening 314 or the second operating opening 315 is 3, the variable winning opening 316 or the special winning opening. The number of prize balls when entering the mouth 319b is 15. In particular, in the gaming machine 10, when the lottery result performed by the main control unit 331 is a big hit, the gaming machine 10 shifts to the specific gaming state (first specific gaming state), and the variable winning opening 316 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). By repeating this state a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), a large amount of prize balls are paid out, and the player is given a game value.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, even when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening 319b, the game shifts to a predetermined specific gaming state (second specific gaming state), and the variable winning opening 316 is set for a predetermined time (for example, 30). By repeating the open state for a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), a large amount of prize balls are paid out, and the player is given a game value.

Specifically, the player of the gaming machine 10 is a so-called left-handed player in which the gaming ball flows down the first flow path on the left side of the gaming board 31 until the symbol variation display is completed in one gaming round. Aim to enter the ball into the first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315. As a result, when a game ball enters the first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315, a big hit lottery is executed. Further, in the gaming machine 10, a small hit is generated for each gaming round, and after the symbol variation display is completed, the electric accessory 319f opens for a predetermined time, and there is a possibility that the ball enters the special winning opening 319b. Therefore, in the game round, the player can play the second game ball on the right side of the game board 31 during a preset time from the end of the symbol variation display to the start of the next symbol variation display. The so-called right-handed hit that flows down the flow path aims to enter the special winning opening 319b. In the following, the winning of a game ball to the special winning opening 319b is referred to as a special winning jackpot, the case where the lottery result is a jackpot winning is referred to as a lottery jackpot, and when these are not distinguished, it may be simply referred to as a jackpot. The predetermined number of times the variable winning opening 316 is opened may be different between the special winning jackpot and the lottery jackpot.

That is, when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning, the game shifts to a predetermined first specific gaming state which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and even when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening 319b, the above-mentioned It shifts to a predetermined second specific gaming state which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. Such a migration process is executed by the MPU 41 that functions as a first migration process unit and a second migration process unit by executing a process according to a control program described later. The first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state may include one type or a plurality of types of gaming states, and the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are the same. The gaming state may be included.

The variable display unit 34 has a symbol display unit 341 such as a liquid crystal display that is visibly arranged through an opening 31A formed in a substantially central portion of the game board 31. The symbol display unit 341 displays a still image or a moving image, and the display content of the symbol display unit 341 is controlled by the sub control unit 332. Specifically, in the symbol display unit 341, the symbol variation display and the effect display according to the result of the jackpot lottery performed by the main control unit 331 in response to the ball entering the first operating port 314 or the second operating port 315. Various displays are made. The symbol display unit 341 may be a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like. Further, the symbol display unit 341 may include a display area divided into a plurality of parts.

The symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 is performed, for example, by scrolling the main symbols of a plurality of lines with numbers "1" to "9" in order in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction (see FIG. 22). In addition, a sub-design such as another character or a symbol may be displayed between the main symbols.

Further, in the symbol display unit 341, a number of reserved symbols F1 corresponding to the reserved number N, which is not displayed for symbol variation and is reserved when the game ball enters the first operating port 314, is predetermined. It is displayed up to the maximum number of holds (for example, 4) (see FIG. 22). Further, in the symbol display unit 341, the number of reserved symbols F2 corresponding to the reserved number M, which is not displayed for symbol variation and is reserved when the game ball enters the second operating port 315, is also predetermined. It is displayed up to the maximum number of holds (for example, 4) (see FIG. 22).

That is, a maximum of eight reserved symbols F1 and F2 are displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in total. The reserved symbol F1 corresponding to the reserved number N and the reserved symbol F2 corresponding to the reserved number M are displayed in an identifiable manner, and for example, the display position, the display color, or the symbol shape is displayed. different. Further, the reserved symbol F1 and the reserved symbol F2 may be the same. The maximum number of reservations N and M is not limited to the four described in this embodiment, and may be less than four or five or more. Further, in the lower center portion of the symbol display unit 341, the variable target reserved symbol F0 corresponding to the currently executed symbol variation display is displayed. Specifically, in the symbol display unit 341, the reserved symbols F1 or F2 are sequentially moved to the display area of the variable target reserved symbol F0 and displayed at the start of the symbol variation display. In FIG. 22, the reserved symbol F1 and the reserved symbol F2 are displayed with the display area of the variable target reserved symbol F0 interposed therebetween, but the reserved symbol F1 and the reserved symbol F2 may be continuously arranged.

In the gaming machine 10, the symbol variation display is executed so that the variation of all the lines is stopped after the lapse of the preset variation display time from the start of the symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 in each game round. .. More specifically, in the symbol variation display, first, a high-speed variation display in which all the main symbols of a plurality of lines along a preset variation direction (horizontal or vertical) fluctuate is executed only for a preset high-speed fluctuation time. To. Then, after the fluctuation of the main symbol in any of the plurality of lines is stopped, the fluctuation of the main symbol in the remaining lines is also stopped in order. Then, when the fluctuation of all the lines is stopped and a predetermined time elapses, the symbol fluctuation display ends. As described above, each game round ends after the special winning opening 319b is opened for a predetermined time due to the occurrence of a small hit after the end of the symbol variation display, and the next game round is started. In the following, the display state in which the fluctuation of all lines is executed is referred to as a high-speed fluctuation display, and the display state until the fluctuation of at least one line is stopped and the fluctuation of the remaining lines is completed is referred to as a normal fluctuation display. Sometimes. The normal variation display also includes a definite display state in which the symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 is stopped for a predetermined time. Further, in the gaming machine 10, the high-speed fluctuation time, the fluctuation display time, and the like are times that can be appropriately changed according to the gaming state and the holding numbers N and M.

Then, when the symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 is completed, the symbol display unit 341 displays a state in which the main symbols are lined up on one or a plurality of effective lines. At this time, the stopped state of the main symbol clearly indicates the result of the jackpot lottery by the main control unit 331. For example, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "time saving jackpot", a state in which symbols such as "333" and "777", which are set in advance as symbols indicating the time saving jackpot among the main symbols, are lined up in an effective line is Is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is "normal big hit", the state in which the symbols such as "222" and "444", which are set in advance as the symbols indicating the normal big hit among the main symbols, are lined up in the effective line. Is displayed. If the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", a state in which different main symbols are lined up on the effective line (for example, "323" or "727") is displayed.

The magnet sensor 35 is provided around the operating portion 310 and on the back side of the game board 24. The magnet sensor 35 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the magnet sensor 35 is input to the main control unit 331. This makes it possible to detect the fraudulent act when the act of illegally inducing the game ball to the operating portion 310 by using the magnet is performed.

The radio wave sensor 36 is provided around the first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315, and is provided on the back side of the game board 24. The radio wave sensor 36 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the radio wave sensor 36 is input to the main control unit 331. As a result, when an act of illegally inputting a radio wave into the detection sensor 314a or the detection sensor 315a to erroneously detect the entry of a game ball is performed, the fraudulent act can be detected. The radio wave sensor 36 can detect, for example, a radio wave of 50 MHz to 3 GHz. A radio wave sensor 36 may be similarly provided around the special winning opening 319b.

The main display unit 37 includes a plurality of LEDs and two 7-segment displays arranged in the upper right portion of the game board 31, and is used to display the game state of the game machine 10. For example, in the main display unit 37, the number N, M of the symbol variation display caused by the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 (for example, shortened time or normal) and the entry of the ball into the first operating port 114 and the second operating port 115. Etc. are displayed by the lighting patterns of the plurality of LEDs. Further, in the main display unit 37, the symbol variation display is performed by one of the 7-segment displays triggered by winning a prize in the first operating port 314 or the second operating port 315, and the result of the jackpot lottery in the main control unit 331. It stops at the symbol corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2, which will be described later. Further, in the other 7-segment display, the symbol variation display is performed with the winning of the through gate 317 as a trigger, and the symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in the main control unit 331 is displayed.

[Back pack unit 13]
As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 13 includes a payout mechanism 130 and a peripheral control unit 140.

The payout mechanism 130 includes a tank 131 for storing a ball game ball supplied from an island facility (not shown) in the game hall, and a payout device 132 for paying out the ball game ball from the tank 131 toward the upper plate 23. When the game balls on the upper plate 23 are saturated, the game balls paid out from the payout device 132 are paid out to the lower plate 24.

The peripheral control unit 140 includes a payout control device 7, a launch control device 8, and a power supply control device 9 (see FIG. 5). The payout control device 7 controls the number of game balls to be paid out by the payout device 132. The launch control device 8 controls the game ball launch mechanism 32 according to the operation of the launch handle 21. The power supply control device 9 converts the electric power supplied from the island equipment (not shown) to which the gaming machine 10 is connected to a predetermined voltage level, and supplies the electric power to various control devices and various driving means provided in the gaming machine 10. do.

[System configuration of gaming machine 10]
Next, the system configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main control unit 331]
The main control unit 331 is an example of a main control means including a main control device 4 that executes a main control of a game in the gaming machine 10. The main control device 4 executes a big hit lottery as a lottery for transition to a preset specific gaming state. The main control device 4 is equipped with an MPU 41, an input / output I / F 42, and the like. The MPU 41 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. Further, the MPU 41 has a built-in ROM 411 and a RAM 412. The MPU 41 executes various processes according to a control program stored in the ROM 411 or the like. Further, a part or all of the processing executed by the main controller 4 may be executed by an electronic circuit.

The input / output I / F 42 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the main control device 4 and outputs control signals from the main control device 4. Further, the input / output I / F 42 is connected to the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, 319d, 319e, the magnet sensor 35, the radio wave sensor 36, the main display unit 37, and the like. Then, the MPU 41 has a general winning opening 313, a first operating opening 314, a second operating opening 315, a variable winning opening 316, a through gate 317, and a special winning opening based on the detection signals from the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, 319d, and 319e. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered the mouth 319b and the out mouth 319c. Further, the MPU 41 determines whether or not there is a fraudulent act using a magnet or a radio wave based on the detection signals from the magnet sensor 35 and the radio wave sensor 36. Further, the input / output I / F 42 is connected to a voice lamp control device 5, a payout control device 7, a launch control device 8, a power supply control device 9, and the like.

Then, the MPU 41 outputs various commands such as a fluctuation pattern command, a hold number command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command to the voice lamp control device 5. For example, the variation pattern command is a command indicating the result of the jackpot lottery and the variation display time, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b described later when the symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 341 and the main display unit 37 is started. It is determined based on the information and is output to the voice lamp control device 5. The hold number command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 to notify the hold numbers N and M after the increase when the hold numbers N and M stored in the hold storage area 412b, which will be described later, increase. .. When the hold numbers N and M decrease, the shift command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 to notify the hold numbers N and M after the decrease. The jackpot start command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 when shifting to the jackpot state (special game state, open / close execution mode). The jackpot end command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 when the jackpot state (special game state, open / close execution mode) ends. In addition, various commands may be output from the main control device 4 to the voice lamp control device 5, but their description will be omitted.

Further, the main control device 4 is also equipped with an oscillation circuit, a frequency dividing circuit, and the like as means for supplying an operation clock to the MPU 41. The oscillating circuit outputs a clock signal having a predetermined frequency, and the frequency dividing circuit changes the frequency of the clock signal output from the oscillating circuit and inputs it to the MPU 41. Specifically, the execution cycle of the main timer interrupt process, which will be described later, executed by the MPU 41 is determined by the clock signal output from the frequency dividing circuit.

In the present embodiment, a clock signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the MPU 41 at preset intervals of 4 msec, and the MPU 41 interrupts the main timer, which will be described later, every time a rising edge (or falling edge) of the clock signal occurs. Shall be started and executed. The oscillation circuit and the frequency dividing circuit are also mounted on the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140 as needed, and supply the operation clocks of various control bodies in the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140. Further, a clock signal may be supplied from the main control unit 331 to the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140.

The ROM 411 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 412 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 41. For example, the RAM 412 is used for setting various commands transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5 and the like. The RAM 412 may be a non-volatile storage unit.

Here, FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of the stored contents of the ROM 411 and the RAM 412 of the MPU 41. As shown in FIG. 6A, the ROM 411 stores the pass / fail table 411a, the distribution table 411b, the deviation result table 411c, and the variation table 411d. Further, the RAM 412 includes a lottery counter 412a, a hold storage area 412b, an electric service hold area 412c, a time saving mode flag 412d, an opening / closing execution mode flag 412i, a fluctuation display in-progress flag 412j, a fluctuation display time counter 412k, and a time saving jackpot flag 412l. Normal jackpot flag 412m, miss flag 412n, switching counter 412q, high frequency mode flag 412r, small hit counter 412s, special figure flag 412t, time saving counter 412u, exception fluctuation counter 412v, special fluctuation flag 412w, small hit flag 412x, special prize A storage area such as a flag 412y and a special fluctuation counter 412z is provided.

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, the electrical configuration for the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 of the gaming machine 10 to perform a big hit lottery or the like will be described. Specifically, the MPU 41 executes the jackpot lottery and the setting of the variable display time by using various counter information stored in the lottery counter 412a, the hold storage area 412b, and the electric service hold area 412c of the RAM 412.

The lottery counter 412a includes a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot winning lottery, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and a reach random number counter C3 used for determining the loss type. included. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes a random number initial value counter CIN1 used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and a variation type counter CS1 for determining the variation display time in the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341. Is done. Further, the lottery counter 412a is set to the normal hit random number counter C4 used for lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 315b of the second operating port 315 is in the electric service open state, and the initial value setting of the normal hit random number counter C4. The normal hit initial value counter CIN2 used for is included. Hereinafter, when these multiple types of counters are collectively described, they are simply abbreviated as counters.

Then, the counters C1 to C4, CIN1, CIN2, and CS1 are used as loop counters in which 1 is added to the previous value at short intervals by the MPU 41, and after reaching a preset maximum value, the counter returns to 0. The updated values are recorded in the counters C1 to C4, CIN1, CIN2, and CS1 and are referred to by the MPU 41 when the jackpot lottery and the variable display time are set.

The hold storage area 412b includes a first hold area REA, a second hold area REB, and an execution area AE. The first reserved area REA includes a first reserved area REA1, a second reserved area REA2, a third reserved area REA3, a fourth reserved area REA4, and a reserved number storage area NAA. Hereinafter, the type of game times in which the jackpot lottery is performed based on each value stored in the first holding area REA may be referred to as special figure 1. The second hold area REB includes a first hold area REB1, a second hold area REB2, a third hold area REB3, a fourth hold area REB4, and a hold number storage area NAB. Hereinafter, the type of game times in which the jackpot lottery is performed based on each value stored in the second holding area REB may be referred to as special figure 2.

Then, when the game ball enters the first operating port 314, the information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variable type counter CS1 stored in the RAM 412 is a jackpot. It is acquired as the winning / failing information used in the lottery, and is stored in any of the first holding area REA1 to the fourth holding area REA4 of the first holding area REA. Further, when the game ball enters the second operating port 315, the information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS1 stored in the RAM 412 is described above. It is acquired as the hit / fail information used in the hit / fail determination, and is stored in any of the first hold area REB1 to the fourth hold area REB4 of the second hold area REB. The pass / fail information acquisition process is executed by the MPU 41 that functions as a pass / fail information acquisition processing unit by executing a process according to the control program. The lottery counter 412a (big hit random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3, variable type counter CS1, etc.) is individually corresponding to each of the first holding area REA and the second holding area REB. It may be provided in.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, in addition to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3, the variable type counter CS1 is the first holding area REA1 to the fourth holding area of the first holding area REA. It is stored in one of the first reserved area REB1 to the fourth reserved area REB4 of the REA4 and the second reserved area REB.

Therefore, the jackpot in the game round executed based on the hit / fail information stored in the first hold area REB1 to the fourth hold area REB4 of the first hold area REA1 to the fourth hold area REA4 and the second hold area REB. In addition to the hit / fail determination, it is possible to determine in advance the variation pattern (variation display time) of the symbol variation display displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

Specifically, when the game ball enters the first operating port 314, the hit / fail information is vacant in the priority order of the first holding area REA1, the second holding area REA2, the third holding area REA3, and the fourth holding area REA4. It is stored in the area where it is. In the hold number storage area NAA, the number of the first hold area REA1 to the fourth hold area REA4 in which the hit / fail information is stored is stored as the hold number N.

Further, when the game ball enters the second operating port 315, the hit / fail information is vacant in the priority order of the first holding area REB1, the second holding area REB2, the third holding area REB3, and the fourth holding area REB4. Stored in the area. In the hold number storage area NAB, the number of the first hold area REB1 to the fourth hold area REB4 in which the hit / fail information is stored is stored as the hold number M.

That is, in the gaming machine 10, the first operating port 314 has a total of eight storage areas corresponding to the maximum number of holdings of the first holding area REA1 to the fourth holding area REA4 and the first holding area REB1 to the fourth holding area REB4. And, it is possible to reserve up to four of the above-mentioned hit / fail information as the winning history of the game ball to the second operating port 315.

In addition, it is considered as another embodiment that a holding area having a maximum holding number of 8 is provided in common to the first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315, and even in this case, a maximum of eight can be held in total. It is possible to withhold the winning / failing information as a winning history. The storage process of the pass / fail information is executed by the MPU 41 that functions as a hold processing unit by executing the process according to the control program.

The execution area AE is the first holding area REA1 of the first holding area REA or the first holding area REB1 of the second holding area REB when the symbol variation display on the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341 is started. It is a storage area used for moving each value of the hit / miss information stored in. Specifically, the values of the first reserved area REA1 of the first reserved area REA and the first reserved area REB1 of the second reserved area REB are alternately moved to the execution area AE.

The difference between the hold number M stored in the hold number storage area NAA of the first hold area REA and the hold number N stored in the hold number storage area NAB of the second hold area REB is 2 or more. In the case of, it is considered as another embodiment that the value of the holding area having the larger number is preferentially moved to the execution area AE. Further, each value of the first hold area REB1 of the second hold area REB is preferentially moved to the execution area AE, and each value does not exist in the first hold area REB1 of the second hold area REB, and the number of holds is stored. As another embodiment, it is considered that each value of the first reserved area REA1 of the first reserved area REA is moved to the execution area AE when the area NAB is 0.

Then, at the start of one game round, the MPU 41 performs a big hit lottery or the like based on various numerical information stored as hit / miss information in the execution area AE. At this time, when the first holding area REA1 of the first holding area REA is moved to the execution area AE, the pass / fail information stored in the second holding area REA2 is shifted to the first holding area REA1 and the third is held. The pass / fail information stored in the hold area REA3 shifts to the second hold area REA2, and the hit / fail information stored in the fourth hold area REA4 shifts to the third hold area REA3.

Similarly, when the first hold area REB1 of the second hold area REB is moved to the execution area AE, the pass / fail information stored in the second hold area REB2 shifts to the first hold area REB1 and is held third. The hit / fail information stored in the area REB3 shifts to the second hold area REB2, and the hit / fail information stored in the fourth hold area REB4 shifts to the third hold area REB3.

The jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 738, reaches the maximum value, and then returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CIN1 is a loop counter that is updated within the same range (0 to 738) as the jackpot random number counter C1. The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the hold storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 314 or the second operating port 315.

The value of the random number that wins the jackpot is set by the winning / failing table 411a stored in the ROM 411. Here, FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a pass / fail table. In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the number of random numbers that win the jackpot is two (373, 727). Further, the pass / fail table 411a may be provided individually for each of the special figures 1 and 2.

The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 19, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 314 or the second operating port 315. In the gaming machine 10, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots, the time-saving jackpot and the normal jackpot, is set by the distribution table 411b stored in the ROM 411.

Here, FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of the distribution table 411b. In the example shown in FIG. 8B, when the type of the game round is special figure 1, the number of random numbers that are time-saving jackpots is 10 from 0 to 9, and the number of random numbers that are usually jackpots is 10 to 19. There are 10 of them. Further, when the type of the game round is Special Figure 2, the number of random numbers that are time-saving jackpots is 16 from 0 to 15, and the number of random numbers that are usually jackpots is 4 from 16 to 19. That is, in the case of Special Figure 1, a 50% probability is a time-saving jackpot, and in the case of Special Figure 2, an 80% probability is a time-saving jackpot. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the special drawing 2 may be set to be more advantageous to the player than the special drawing 1.

Further, when the type of the game is the special figure 2, it is considered as another embodiment that the time saving jackpot is achieved with 100% probability. In addition, when the type of the game is Special Figure 1, it is conceivable that the time saving jackpot will be achieved with a higher probability than that of Special Figure 2. Of course, the establishment of the time-saving jackpot may be the same in the game times of the special figure 1 and the game times of the special figure 2.

Then, in the MPU 41, the results of the jackpot lottery are "time saving jackpot", "normal jackpot", and "normal jackpot" based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE for each game round. It is determined whether it is "off".

Here, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a time-saving jackpot or a normal jackpot, the opening / closing execution mode in which the opening / closing door 316b is opened and the variable winning opening 316 is opened for a predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) is executed. The door. Then, in the case of a time-saving jackpot, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the game shifts to the time-saving mode in which the variable display time is shortened only during a preset number of game times (for example, 50 times or 100 times). In the present embodiment, when the time saving mode is not executed and the mode shifts to the normal mode, the continuous jackpot state in which the jackpot is likely to occur continuously ends.

In addition, for example, when the type of game times is Special Figure 2, 100% probability will result in a time reduction jackpot, and the number of time reductions assigned to the time reduction mode may be set to 5 or 100 times with a preset probability. Can be considered as an embodiment of. In this case, five times are set as the number of time reductions, and the continuous jackpot state ends when the special winning opening 319b is not won during the five game times. Further, for example, when the type of the game times is the special figure 2, the time saving jackpot will be achieved with a probability of 80%, and the time saving times assigned to the time saving mode will be set to 5 times or 100 times with a preset probability. Can be considered as another embodiment.

In the time saving mode, a high frequency support mode in which the opening probability of the electric accessory 315b is high is also executed. If the result of the big hit lottery is wrong, the open / close execution mode, the time saving mode, and the high frequency support mode are not executed. In the present embodiment, a case where the gaming machine 10 has two types of jackpots, a time-saving jackpot and a normal jackpot, will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery after the jackpot ends is high. It is also conceivable that other jackpot types such as 16-round probability variation jackpot and 2-round probability variation, which are higher than usual, will be provided.

Further, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 238, reaches the maximum value, and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the hold storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 314 or the second operating port 315.

In the gaming machine 10, the reach random number counter C3 selects the type of stop result of the symbol variation display displayed on the symbol display unit 341 when the result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. Specifically, according to the disengagement result table 411c stored in the ROM 411, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol to stop, and the final stop is also performed after the reach occurs. The value of the reach random number counter C3 corresponding to each of the three types of outliers, that is, the reach other than the front-back deviation in which the symbol stops at a position other than the front and back of the reach symbol, and the complete deviation in which the reach does not occur, is set.

Here, FIG. 8C is a diagram showing an example of the deviation result table 411c. In the example shown in FIG. 8C, the value of the random number that is out of front and back is 0 to 8, the value of the random number that is reach other than front and back is 9 to 38, and the value of the random number that is completely out of line is 39. ~ 238. The MPU 41 determines that reach is generated regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times in which the time-saving jackpot or the normal jackpot is won, that is, the game times in which the opening / closing execution mode is entered.

Here, the reach is a display state in which a state in which a big hit is likely to be won is shown between the start of the symbol variation display of the symbol display unit 341 and the stop of the symbol variation display. Specifically, the same symbol is stopped and displayed at two of the three stop positions on the effective line in the symbol display unit 341, and the display symbol of the line corresponding to the remaining one stop position changes. It is in a state of doing. Further, during the display of the reach on the symbol display unit 341, a story effect process in which a moving image such as a predetermined character is displayed to suggest the degree of expectation, and the operation of the operation button 22 by the player are reflected in the effect. Participatory operation effect processing and the like are executed. It is conceivable that the symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 may be hidden or reduced while the effect processing is being executed.

The normal hit random number counter C4 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 250, reaches the maximum value, and then returns to 0. In particular, when the normal hit random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the normal hit random number initial value counter CIN2 at that time is read as the initial value of the normal hit random number counter C4. The normal hit random number initial value counter CIN2 is a loop counter that is updated within the same range (0 to 250) as the normal hit random number counter C4. The normal hit random number counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric service holding area 412c in the RAM 412 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 317. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the electric accessory 315b is opened for a predetermined time according to the value of the normal hit random number counter C4 stored in the electric service holding area 412c. For example, in the case of not the high frequency support mode, it is considered that the winning is won when the normal hit random number counter C4 is 0 to 99, and the game is lost when the normal hit random number counter C4 is 100 to 250. Further, in the high frequency support mode, it is considered that the winner is won when the normal hit random number counter C4 is 0 to 199, and the normal hit random number counter C4 is lost when the normal hit random number counter C4 is 200 to 250.

The variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 199, reaches the maximum value, and then returns to 0. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is used to determine a rough variation type (variation display time) such as so-called normal reach, super reach, and special reach. The variation type counter CS1 is updated at least once each time the main process described later is executed by the MPU 41, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Further, the value of the variable type counter CS1 is stored in the hold storage area 412b at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 314 or the second operating port 315.

Then, the MPU 41 determines a variation pattern indicating the variation display time based on the variation type counter CS1 and the preset variation table. Specifically, the MPU 41 specifies the type of variation pattern with reference to the normal jackpot variation table, the time-saving jackpot variation table, or the out-of-time variation table included in the variation table 411d of ROM 411.

Here, FIGS. 8 (D), 8 (E), and 8 (F) are diagrams showing an example of a normal jackpot fluctuation table, a time-saving jackpot fluctuation table, and a missed jackpot fluctuation table. As shown in FIGS. 8 (D), 8 (E), and 8 (F), in the normal jackpot fluctuation table, the time-saving jackpot fluctuation table, and the off-balance fluctuation table, the fluctuation pattern is changed according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. Is associated in advance. The MPU 41 is a normal jackpot fluctuation table when the lottery result is "normal jackpot", a time-saving jackpot fluctuation table when the lottery result is "time-saving jackpot", and a loss fluctuation table when the lottery result is "missing". To specify the type of fluctuation pattern by referring to each.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), in the normal jackpot fluctuation table and the time-saving jackpot fluctuation table, the fluctuation patterns “01” to “03” are set according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. Is selected. When the variation pattern "01" is selected here, the symbol display unit 341 executes the symbol variation display in the mode of normal reach in which the variation display time is 30 s. When the variation pattern "02" is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the symbol variation display in the mode of super reach in which the variation display time is 60 s. Further, when the variation pattern "03" is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the symbol variation display in the mode of special reach in which the variation display time is 90s, which is the longest. The types of fluctuation patterns are not limited to these.

In the gaming machine 10, as the normal reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern “01”, for example, a plurality of types of normal reach having different characters or stories are prepared, and one of the normal reach selected from the normal reach is executed.

Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, a plurality of types of super reach having different characters, stories, and the like are prepared as super reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern “02”, and one of the super reach selected from them is executed. To. Super reach is a reach with a longer fluctuation time than normal reach and a shorter fluctuation time than special reach, and the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of normal reach, and the probability of winning a big hit is lower than that of special reach. It is executed when suggesting to a person.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, as a special reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "03", a plurality of types of special reach having different characters and stories are prepared, and one of the special reach selected from the special reach is executed. To. The special reach is a reach having a longer fluctuation time than the normal reach and the super reach, and is a reach including, for example, an effect that develops from the normal reach or the super reach.

In addition, in the reach corresponding to various fluctuation patterns, the single-shot operation effect in which the single-shot operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the production, and the continuous hit operation production in which the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the production. , And a player-participation-type operation effect processing such as a long-press operation effect in which the long-press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect may be included.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (F), in the deviation variation table, the variation type is determined for each stop type (front / rear deviation reach, non-front / rear deviation reach, complete deviation) determined by the value of the reach random number counter C3. The correspondence between the counter CS1 and the fluctuation pattern is defined. More specifically, when the stop type at the time of disconnection is front / rear deviation reach or non-front / rear deviation reach, one of the fluctuation patterns "01" to "03" is selected according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. .. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the variation pattern selected when the stop type at the time of disengagement is front / rear disengagement reach or non-front / rear disengagement reach is common to the game mode of the gaming machine 10 in the time saving mode and the normal mode. ..

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (F), when the stop type at the time of disengagement is completely deviated, one of the fluctuation patterns "04" to "08" is selected according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. To. More specifically, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 10 is not the time saving mode but the normal mode, and the value of the variation type counter CS1 is 0 to 149, the total of the current pending numbers N and M is 1 or If it is 2, the fluctuation pattern "04" is selected, and if the total of the current pending numbers N and M is 3 or more, the fluctuation pattern "05" is selected. Similarly, when the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is 150 to 199, if the total of the current holding numbers N and M is 1 or 2, the fluctuation pattern "06" is selected, and the total of the current holding numbers N and M is selected. If is 3 or more, the fluctuation pattern "07" is selected.

Further, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 10 is the time saving mode, if the value of the variation type counter CS1 is 0 to 149, and the total of the current pending numbers N and M is 1 or 2, the variation pattern ". 05 ”is selected, and if the total of the current pending numbers N and M is 3 or more, the fluctuation pattern“ 08 ”is selected. Similarly, when the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is 150 to 199, if the total of the current holding numbers N and M is 1 or 2, the fluctuation pattern "05" is selected, and the total of the current holding numbers N and M is selected. If is 3 or more, the fluctuation pattern "08" is selected. Further, also in the normal jackpot fluctuation table, the time-saving jackpot fluctuation table, and the out-of-time fluctuation table, the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation display time than the normal mode may be selected in the time-saving mode.

When the variation pattern "04" is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the symbol variation display without reach with the variation display time of 7 s. Further, when the variation pattern "05" is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the symbol variation display without reach with the variation display time of 5 s. Similarly, when the variation pattern “06” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the symbol variation display without reach with the variation display time of 10 s. Further, when the variation pattern "07" is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the symbol variation display without reach with the variation display time of 8 s. When the variation pattern "08" is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the symbol variation display without reach with the variation display time of 2s.

For example, in the gaming machine 10, in the symbol variation display at the time of deviation corresponding to the variation patterns "04", "05", and "08", the character and the message are displayed and the game stops at the deviation pattern without any notice effect. The symbol variation display of the deviation pattern is executed. Further, in the gaming machine 10, in the symbol variation display at the time of deviation corresponding to the variation patterns "06" and "07", the symbol of the deviation pattern that stops at the deviation pattern with a notice effect such as displaying a character and a message. Variable display may be performed.

Then, when the MPU 41 specifies a variation pattern indicating the variation display time by the main display unit 37 and the symbol display unit 341, the MPU 41 inputs the variation pattern and the variation pattern command indicating the lottery result to the voice lamp control device 5. Specifically, when the lottery result is "normal jackpot", the MPU 41 is a variation pattern command "A01" in which an "A" indicating that the lottery is a normal jackpot is added before the fluctuation patterns "01" to "03". -Output any one of "A03". Further, in the MPU 41, when the lottery result is "time saving jackpot", the fluctuation patterns "B01" to "B03" in which "B" indicating that the time saving jackpot is added before the fluctuation patterns "01" to "03" are added. "Is output. Further, in the MPU 41, when the lottery result is "out of place", the change pattern commands "C01" to "C08" in which "C" indicating that the lottery is out of order are added before the change patterns "01" to "08". Is output.

As a result, the voice lamp control device 5 can determine the lottery result and the fluctuation pattern (variation display time) based on the fluctuation pattern command, and the symbol display unit 341 is based on the lottery result and the fluctuation pattern. Determine the details of the variation mode such as the variation type and the effect type displayed in. Then, the voice lamp control device 5 causes the symbol display unit 341 to execute the symbol variation display based on the details of the determined variation mode, reproduces the voice from the speaker 26 in accordance with the symbol variation display, and causes the illumination unit 27 to reproduce the sound. Controls (lights or blinks) the lighting mode.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 determines a variation pattern (variation display time) for the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit 341 based on the variation type counter CS1 and various variation tables. Will be executed. Therefore, even when the MPU 41 of the gaming machine 10 is composed of an 8-bit microcomputer, the jackpot lottery can be stably executed by the MPU 41. Further, since the details of the variation mode actually displayed on the symbol display unit 341 are determined by the voice lamp control device 5, it is possible to selectively execute a wide variety of variation modes as the variation mode.

[Sub control unit 332]
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control unit 332 includes a voice lamp control device 5 and a display control device 6, and a symbol variation display and a symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 based on a control signal input from the main control unit 331. This is an example of the sub-control means for executing the effect display.

[Voice lamp control device 5]
The voice lamp control device 5 includes an MPU 51, an input / output I / F 52, and the like. The MPU 51 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. Further, the MPU 51 has a built-in ROM 511 and RAM 512.

The ROM 511 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. In addition, the ROM 511 also stores information such as voice or lamp lighting patterns used in various effects. The RAM 512 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 51. The RAM 512 may be a non-volatile storage unit.

Here, FIG. 6B is a diagram showing an example of the stored contents of the ROM 511 and the RAM 512 of the MPU 51. As shown in FIG. 6B, the ROM 511 stores a variable type table 511a, an effect type table 511b, a single-shot table 511c, a continuous hit table 511d, and a long press table 511e. Further, the RAM 512 has a first detection flag 512a, a second detection flag 512b, a third detection flag 512c, a first pattern flag 512d, a second pattern flag 512e, a third pattern flag 512f, a single-shot effect flag 512g, and a continuous hit effect flag. Storage areas such as 512h, a long press effect flag 512i, a first hold number counter 512j, a second hold number counter 512k, an effect type counter 512p, a fluctuation display counter 512q, and a high-speed fluctuation counter 512r are provided.

The voice lamp control device 5 executes a process according to the control program stored in the ROM 511 by the MPU 51, and the display control device 6 is based on various commands (control signals) input from the main control device 4. A control signal is input to control the display of the symbol display unit 341. Further, the voice lamp control device 5 also controls the reproduced voice from the speaker 26 and the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 in accordance with the display of the symbol display unit 341. For example, the MPU 51 reflects the operation of the operation button 22 in the preset operation valid period in the effect display based on the result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery by the MPU 41, such as a single-shot operation effect, a continuous hit operation effect, and a long-press operation effect. Judges whether or not the operation effect of is executed. Then, the MPU 51 executes one or a plurality of operation effects determined to be executed based on the result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery by the MPU 41. The operation effect is realized by a combination of the display of the symbol display unit 341, the sound of the speaker 26, the lighting of the illumination unit 27, and the like.

The input / output I / F 52 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the voice lamp control device 5 and outputs control signals from the voice lamp control device 5. Specifically, the main control device 4 and the display control device 6 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. Then, various commands such as a fluctuation pattern command, a hold number command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command are input from the main control device 4 to the voice lamp control device 5. Further, the voice lamp control device 5 outputs a display fluctuation pattern command or the like to the display control device 6. Another embodiment is also conceivable in which the display control device 6 receives various commands from the main control device 4 and inputs the various commands to the voice lamp control device 5. Further, another embodiment may be considered in which the sub control unit 332 includes one control device having both the functions of the voice lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6.

Further, the speaker 26 and the illumination unit 27 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. Then, in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 can control the voice output from the speaker 26, the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27, and the like based on various commands input from the main control device 4. Is. Further, the MPU 51 can also control the sound output from the speaker 26, the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27, and the like based on the operation of the operation button 22.

The MPU 51 executes predetermined arithmetic processing based on various commands such as a variation pattern command, a hold number command, a shift command, a jackpot start command, and a jackpot end command input from the main control device 4.

Specifically, when the variation pattern command is input, the MPU 51 determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command, transmits the display variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern to the display control device 6, and displays the symbol. The symbol variation display in the unit 341 is started. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern command indicates a deviation, the symbol display unit 341 displays a combination of symbols corresponding to the deviation. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern command indicates a normal jackpot, a combination of symbols corresponding to the normal jackpot is displayed, and when indicating a time-saving jackpot, a combination of symbols corresponding to the time-saving jackpot is displayed.

Further, the MPU 51 can reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the advance notice effect and the operation effect executed at the time of displaying the symbol variation. For example, when the advance notice effect is executed at the time of displaying the symbol variation, the advance notice result is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 in response to the operation of the operation button 22. In particular, the advance notice effect includes a continuous hit advance notice effect in which the advance notice result is displayed by the continuous hit operation of the operation button 22. Further, when the operation effect is executed during the symbol variation display, the operation of the operation button 22 is reflected in the effect displayed on the symbol display unit 341.

[Display control device 6]
The display control device 6 controls the display of the symbol display unit 341 based on various commands (control signals) input from the voice lamp control device 5. Specifically, the display control device 6 executes the symbol variation display and the effect display by controlling the display of the symbol display unit 341 based on the display variation pattern command input from the voice lamp control device 5.

The display control device 6 includes an MPU 61, an input / output I / F 62, and the like, and a voice lamp control device 5 and a symbol display unit 341 are connected to the input / output I / F 62. Bidirectional communication may be possible between the voice lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6.

The MPU 61 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer, and the MPU 61 has a ROM 611 and a RAM 612 built-in. Further, the display control device 6 also has various circuits such as a timer circuit for measuring time and an interrupt circuit for receiving interrupts. The MPU 61 executes various processes according to a control program stored in the ROM 611 or the like. Further, a part or all of the processing executed by the display control device 6 may be executed by an electronic circuit.

In addition to various control programs, the ROM 611 stores a plurality of types of images such as variable symbols, notice effect images, reach effect images, jackpot effect images, and out-of-order effect images used in the symbol variation display of the symbol display unit 341. .. Each image displayed on the symbol display unit 341 includes a still image or a moving image. Further, the ROM 611 stores a display schedule corresponding to each variable display pattern command. Specifically, the display schedule includes not only the type of image to be used and the display timing of each image, but also the high-speed fluctuation time and the fluctuation display time of the variable symbol. Then, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 displays various images on the symbol display unit 341 according to the display schedule corresponding to the variation display pattern command, thereby realizing the symbol variation display and the effect display.

The RAM 612 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 61. The RAM 612 may be a non-volatile storage unit.

[Payout control device 7]
The payout control device 7 is equipped with an MPU 71, an input / output I / F 72, and the like. The MPU 71 is an arithmetic unit configured as a one-chip microcomputer. Further, the MPU 71 has a built-in ROM 711 and RAM 712.

The ROM 711 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. Further, the RAM 712 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various information, and is used as a primary storage area (working area) for various processes executed by the MPU 71. The RAM 712 may be a non-volatile storage unit.

The input / output I / F 72 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the payout control device 7 and outputs a control signal from the payout control device 7. Specifically, the input / output I / F 72 is connected to the payout device 132 and the ball lending device 100.

As described above, the payout device 132 pays out the game ball from the tank 131 toward the upper plate 23, and has a drive unit 132a such as a motor for driving a ball stop member for switching whether or not the game ball is paid out. It is provided with a payout sensor 132b that individually detects the game balls to be paid out. The payout control device 7 pays out an arbitrary number of game balls by controlling the drive unit 132a based on the detection result by the payout sensor 132b. Further, the payout control device 7 is provided with a state return switch 73. The state return switch 73 is operated to clear the ball jam (return to the normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 132.

The ball rental device 100 is installed in the island facility together with the gaming machine 10. Then, the ball lending device 100 adjusts to the amount of money stored in the card inserted in the ball lending device 100 in response to the operation of the ball lending operation device (not shown) provided on the front frame 11 of the gaming machine 10. It is possible to pay out a considerable number of gaming balls and rent them out to the players. Specifically, when a control signal indicating that a predetermined number of game balls are to be paid out is input from the ball lending device 100 to the payout control device 7, the payout device 132 is controlled by the MPU 71 to obtain a predetermined number of game balls. It will be paid out. The recording medium in which the amount of money is stored is not limited to the card, and may be, for example, a coin-type storage medium having an IC chip built-in. Further, the ball lending device 100 may be capable of lending a predetermined number of game balls according to the cash by inserting cash.

[Launch control device 8]
The launch control device 8 includes a launch control IC 81 that controls the drive of the game ball launch mechanism 32. Specifically, the launch control IC 81 drives the ball feed device 322 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 while the launch handle 21 is being rotated to launch the game ball stored in the upper plate 23 on the launch rail 321. Supply on. Then, the launch control IC 81 detects the amount of operation of the launch handle 21, and drives the solenoid 323 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 according to the amount of operation to direct the game ball on the launch rail 321 toward the game board 31. And fire. At this time, the launch control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 and the solenoid 323 using a clock signal whose ON / OFF is switched at a preset cycle (for example, 0.6 sec) as a drive signal. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, one gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area every 0.6 sec.

Further, the firing handle 21 is provided with a variable resistor for detecting the rotation operation amount by the player, and a voltage is input to the firing control IC 81 according to the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 21. As a result, the launch control IC 81 increases the firing intensity of the game ball from the game ball launch mechanism 32 as the rotation operation amount of the launch handle 21 increases, based on the voltage value input according to the rotation operation amount of the launch handle 21. Adjust the voltage applied to the solenoid 323 so that it becomes stronger.

Further, the launch handle 21 has a touch sensor 21a for detecting that the player is touching the launch handle 21, and a ball stop switch 21b for the player to arbitrarily stop the launch of the game ball. Is provided. The launch control IC 81 uses the touch sensor 21a and the ball stop switch 21b to detect that the player is not touching the launch handle 21 by the touch sensor 21a, or the ball stop switch 21b is operated by the player. When this is detected, the launch of the game ball by the game ball launch mechanism 32 is stopped. As a result, for example, the firing handle 21 is fixed in a rotationally operated state, and the game is prevented in a situation where the player is not touching the firing handle 21. Further, the player can arbitrarily stop the launch of the ball game ball by operating the ball stop switch 21b with his thumb or the like while rotating the launch handle 21.

[Power supply control device 9]
The power supply control device 9 generates a + 12V voltage for driving various sensors and a drive unit, a + 5V voltage for logic used in various control devices, and the like. Then, the power supply control device 9 supplies the generated + 12V or + 5V voltage to the main control device 4, the voice lamp control device 5, the display control device 6, the payout control device 7, the emission control device 8, and the like.

The power control device 9 is provided with a power switch 91 for turning on / off the power of the gaming machine 10 and a RAM erasing switch 92 operated when the gaming machine 10 is returned to the initial state. The gaming machine 10 is initialized when the power switch 91 is operated and the power is turned on while the RAM erasing switch 92 is ON.

Further, the power supply control device 9 is provided with a capacitor and a secondary battery as charging means for being charged by the electric power supplied from the power supply equipment. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply equipment is cut off, the information of the RAM provided in the various control devices is held for a predetermined period by the power discharged from the capacitor. Further, in the gaming machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply equipment is cut off, various control devices can be driven by the power discharged from the secondary battery for a predetermined period.

Further, when it is determined that the power supply is cut off, the power supply control device 9 inputs a power failure signal to the main control device 4, the voice lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7, and the like. For example, when the power supply control device 9 outputs a preset DC voltage of 24V based on the power supplied from the power supply equipment, the power supply control device 9 is in a power failure state when the DC voltage reaches less than the preset 22V. Judge. When the main control device 4, the voice lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7, and the like receive the power failure signal from the power supply control device 9, the main control device 4, the voice lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7, and the like interrupt the running control and execute a predetermined NMI interrupt process.

[Processing of main control device 4]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 11. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the MPU 41 is executed during a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the start-up process, a main timer interrupt process that is periodically started, and a power failure. NMI interrupt processing etc. is executed. In the present embodiment, the description of the start-up process and the NMI interrupt process will be omitted.

[Main timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]

Here, FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the procedure of the main timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 41. The MPU 41 activates and executes the main timer interrupt process, for example, every 2 msec.

<Step S901>
First, in step S901, a sensor detection process for determining the detection state of various sensors or switches connected to the main control device 4 is executed. For example, the detection states of the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, 319d, 319e, the magnetic sensor 35, the radio wave sensor 36, and the like are determined. At this time, when the entry of the game ball into any of the entry sensors 313a to 317a, 319d, and 319e is detected, the information is stored in the RAM 412 as the winning detection information.

<Step S902>
Next, in step S902, the random number initial value counters CIN1 and CIN2 are updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counters CIN1 and CIN2 are added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S903>
Subsequently, in step S903, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the normal hit random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the normal hit random number counter C4 are each added by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is set to 0. clear.

<Steps S904 to S905>
After that, in step S904, a start winning process (see FIG. 10A) described later accompanying the winning of the first operating port 314 or the second operating port 315 is executed, and in step S905, after executing the firing control process. , Terminates the main timer interrupt process.

In the launch control process, the touch sensor 21a detects that the player is touching the launch handle 21, and the ball stop switch 21b for stopping the launch is not operated. It is a process to enable firing. Further, the launch control process invalidates the launch of the game ball when it is detected by the touch sensor 21a that the player is not touching the launch handle 21 or when the ball stop switch 21b is operated. It is a process to make. The MPU 41 instructs the launch control device 8 to launch the game ball when the launch of the game ball is effective.

<Step S906>
In step S906, a through gate process is executed in which a lottery is performed based on the normal hit random number counter C4 stored in the electric service holding area 412c to determine whether or not the electric accessory 315b of the second operating port 315 is in the electric service open state. Will be done. Specifically, in the through-gate process, the MPU 41 first determines whether or not the current gaming mode is the high-frequency support mode based on the high-frequency mode flag 412r. Then, in the case of not the high frequency support mode, when the normal hit random number counter C4 is 0 to 29, the normal symbol is won, and when the normal hit random number counter C4 is 30 to 250, the game is lost. Further, in the high frequency support mode, when the normal hit random number counter C4 is 0 to 199, the normal symbol is won, and when the normal hit random number counter C4 is 200 to 250, the game is lost. When the normal symbol is won in the through gate processing, the electric accessory 315b is opened for a predetermined time, so that the electric accessory 315b is arranged in parallel on the upper right side of the game board 31. Can enter the second operating port 315.

<Step S907>
In step S907, the switching unit 319a is controlled to alternate the distribution destinations of the game balls winning in the special variable winning opening 319 to the special winning opening 319b and the out opening opening 319c at intervals of the first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2. The special open control process to switch to is executed. That is, the MPU 41 functions as a second switching processing unit that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening 319b at intervals of the first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2 by executing the processing according to the control program. Specifically, the MPU 41 gradually counts down the value of the switching counter 412q from the value corresponding to one of the first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2, and when it reaches 0, switches the switching unit 319a and switches the switching counter. The value of 412q is set to a value corresponding to the other second switching time t2 or the first switching time t1, and the countdown is gradually performed. When the value reaches 0, a series of processes for switching the switching unit 319a is repeatedly executed.

As a result, in the gaming machine 10, the switching unit 319a is always switched every time the first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2 elapse. Then, in the gaming machine 10, in addition to the lottery jackpot by winning the jackpot lottery, the timing at which the special variable winning opening 319 is opened coincides with the timing at which the special winning opening 319b is opened by the switching unit 319a, so that the gaming ball is played. Even if a prize is won in the special winning opening 319b, it will be a special winning jackpot and the game will shift to a specific gaming state. The first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2 may be the same value or different values. For example, the first switching time t1 may be 2s and the second switching time t2 may be a time allocation such as 6s, or the first switching time t1 may be 1.5s and the second switching time t2 may be. It may be a time allocation such as 4s.

[Starting prize processing of main controller 4]
Here, with reference to FIG. 10A, the start winning process executed by the MPU 41 in step S904 will be described.

<Step S1001>
First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first operating port 314. Here, if it is determined that the game ball has won the first operating port 314 (S1001: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined that the game ball has not won the first operating port 314 (S1001: Yes). No), the process is shifted to step S1005.

<Steps S1002 to S1003>
In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the hold number N stored in the hold number storage area NAA of the RAM 412 is less than the maximum hold number (4 in this embodiment). Here, if the number of holds N is less than the maximum number of holds (S1002: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1003, and the number of holds N is incremented by 1. On the other hand, if the number of holds N is equal to or greater than the maximum number of holds (S1002: No), the process proceeds to step S1005.

<Step S1004>
In step S1004, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S903 (see FIG. 9), and the variable type counter CS1 updated in the main process described later are set to RAM412. It is stored in the first empty holding area of the first holding area REA1 to the fourth holding area REA4 of the first holding area REA of the holding storage area 412b in the above.

<Step S1005>
In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second operating port 315. Here, if it is determined that the game ball has won the second operating port 315 (S1005: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1006, and it is determined that the game ball has not won the second operating port 315 (S1005: Yes). No), the process is shifted to step S1009.

<Steps S1006 to S1007>
In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the hold number M stored in the hold number storage area NAB of the RAM 412 is less than the maximum hold number (4 in this embodiment). Here, if the hold number M is less than the maximum hold number (S1006: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1007, and the hold number M is incremented by 1. On the other hand, if the number of holds M is equal to or greater than the maximum number of holds (S1006: No), the process proceeds to step S1009.

<Step S1008>
In step S1008, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S903 (see FIG. 9), and the variable type counter CS1 updated in the main process described later are set to RAM412. It is stored in the first empty holding area of the first holding area REB1 to the fourth holding area REB4 of the second holding area REB of the holding storage area 412b.

<Step S1009>
Then, in step S1009, when the preset special game execution condition is satisfied, the hold number look-ahead process for executing the preset special game process is executed. The special game execution condition is that, for example, the total of the reserved numbers N and M reaches a predetermined first special threshold value such as the total of the maximum reserved numbers of the reserved numbers N and M.

[Holding number look-ahead processing of main control device 4]
Here, with reference to FIG. 10B, the hold number look-ahead process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1009 will be described.

<Step S1010>
In step S1010, the reserved numbers N and M are read from the reserved number storage area NAA of the first reserved area REA and the reserved number storage area NAB of the second reserved area REB.

<Step S1011>
In step S1011, the total of the holding numbers N and M read out in step S1010 is calculated. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of each of the reserved numbers N and M is 4, so the total value calculated is 8 at the maximum.

<Step S1012>
In step S1012, it is determined whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined that the special game execution condition is satisfied when the total value calculated in step S1011 is equal to or higher than the preset first special threshold value. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the first special threshold value is set to 8 which is the total of the maximum number of reservations N and M.

<Step S1013>
In step S1013, it is determined whether or not the special variation flag 412w set to be turned on in step S1014 described later is on. Here, when it is determined that the special variation flag 412w is on (S1013: Yes), the pending number look-ahead process is completed, and when it is determined that the special variation flag 412w is off (S1013: No), The process proceeds to step S1014.

<Step S1014>
In step S1014, the special variation flag 412w is set to ON. As a result, it is determined that the special variation flag 412w is on in step S1013 until the special variation flag 412w is set to off in step S1467 of the variation time setting process (see FIG. 15) described later. The hold count look-ahead process will end. Therefore, after the special game execution condition is satisfied, if the special game execution condition is satisfied again until the game rounds corresponding to the number of reserved times when the special game execution condition is satisfied are completed. Even if there is, it is possible to ignore the satisfaction of the special game execution condition.

<Step S1015>
In step S1015, the first special threshold value is set in the special fluctuation counter 412z as the number of special games indicating the number of game times to be processed by the special game. As a result, in the game time control process described later, the variation display time of the symbol variation display in the consecutive game times corresponding to the first special threshold value is set to the preset special variation display time T2. Become. In this embodiment, the special variation display time T2 is 2s. Further, in the present embodiment, since the first special threshold value is 8, the special fluctuation counter 412z is set to 8 in step S1015.

<Step S1016>
In step S1016, a special game start command indicating the execution of the special game process is set and stored in the RAM 412. Then, the special game start command set in step S1016 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5 in step S1101 of the next main process (see FIG. 11) executed by the MPU 41. As a result, as will be described later, the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 determines the reproduced voice from the speaker 26 and the lighting mode of the illumination unit 27 so as to suggest the execution of the special game process according to the special game start command. It is controlled so that the display control device 6 displays the start message of the special game process and the like.

[Main processing of main control device 4]
Next, the main process executed by the MPU 41 will be described with reference to FIG. In the main process, the main control process of the game is executed. In the main process, the processes of steps S1101 to S1106 are executed as periodic processes having a cycle of 4 msec, and the counter update processes of steps S1107 to S1109 are executed with the remaining time.

<Step S1101>
First, in step S1101, an external output process is executed in which output data such as a command set in the main timer interrupt process or the previous main process is transmitted to each control device such as the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140. .. For example, when a command such as a fluctuation pattern command is set in the RAM 412, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 332. Further, it is determined whether or not the prize detection information is present in the RAM 412, and if the prize detection information is present, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 7. Further, when the special game start command is set in step S1016, the special game start command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5.

<Step S1102>
Next, in step S1102, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S1103>
After that, in step S1103, a prize ball command to be output to the payout control device 7 is set. Specifically, based on the winning detection information stored in the RAM 412, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred in the general winning opening 313 or the like. Then, if a prize has been awarded, a prize ball command indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the prize is set.

<Step S1104>
Then, in step S1104, a game turn control process for controlling the game in each game turn is executed. The game time control process will be described in detail later, but in the game time control process, the above-mentioned jackpot lottery is executed, and a variation pattern command required for symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 341 is set. At this time, the MPU 41 draws a lottery based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variable type counter CS1 updated in step S1109. Set a variation pattern command that indicates the result and variation display time.

<Step S1105>
Next, in step S1105, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed based on the result of the jackpot lottery in step S1104 or whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the special winning opening 319b. In the game state transition process, the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the time saving mode, the high frequency support mode, the normal mode, and the like.

In the game state transition process, the opening / closing execution mode is executed and the gaming machine 10 is specified in the case of a lottery jackpot in which the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, or in the case of a special winning jackpot in which a game ball wins in the special winning opening 319b. It shifts to the game state. Specifically, when the time saving jackpot flag 412l set to be turned on in step S1405 described later and the normal jackpot flag 412m set to be turned on in step S1441 described later are on, they are set to be turned on in step S1217 described later. When the special winning flag 412y is on, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode. Then, in the open / close execution mode, after the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is opened, the maximum opening time of the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 elapses, or a specified number of game balls are awarded to the variable winning opening 316. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the opening / closing process for one round of closing the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

Further, in the game state transition process, when the type of jackpot is a time-saving jackpot, the time-saving mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as the game mode after the opening / closing execution mode is executed. Similarly, even when it is determined in step S1218 of the small hit control process (see FIG. 16) to shift to the time saving mode, the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode are used as the game modes after the opening / closing execution mode is executed. Is set. When the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, the normal mode is set as the game mode after the opening / closing execution mode is executed.

Further, when the time saving mode is set as the game mode after the opening / closing execution mode is executed, the time saving number (50 times, 100 times, etc.) preset as the number of times the game times are executed by the time saving mode is shortened. It is set to the counter 412u. Then, when the time saving counter 412u is 1 or more in the fluctuation time setting process, the MPU 41 selects the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the time saving mode. The time saving counter 412u is decremented by 1 each time the fluctuation start processing of step S1205 is executed, and when the time saving counter 412u reaches 0, the game mode shifts to the normal mode in step S1105, and the time saving mode and the time saving mode and The high frequency support mode ends. That is, after the time saving mode in which the variation display time is shortened in the number of game times corresponding to the time saving number is executed, the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode are terminated.

<Step S1106>
Subsequently, in step S1106, the display control process of the main display unit 37 is executed. By the display control process, the symbol variation display is executed only during the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern command on one of the 7-segment displays in the main display unit 37, and the symbol variation display is a symbol indicating the lottery result. It will stop. Further, by the display control process, the symbol variation display is executed only during the predetermined normal symbol variation display time on the other 7-segment display in the main display unit 37, and the symbol variation display is the normal symbol winning. It will stop at the symbol indicating the presence or absence. In the case of winning a normal symbol, the electric accessory 315b attached to the second operating port 315 is opened for a predetermined time.

<Step S1107>
In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has arrived, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous main process. Here, when it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has arrived (S1107: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1101, and each process after S1101 described above is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has not arrived (S1107: No), until the execution timing of the next main process arrives, that is, until the execution timing of the next main process is reached. During the remaining time, steps S1108 and S1109 are repeatedly executed.

<Step S1108>
In step S1108, the random number initial value counters CIN1 and CIN2 are updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counters CIN1 and CIN2 are added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0.

<Step S1109>
In step S1109, the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is added by 1, and when those counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, after updating the variation type counter CS1, the process returns to step S1107.

[Game times control process]
Here, with reference to FIG. 12, the game times control process executed by the MPU 41 in the step S1104 will be described.

<Step S1200>
In step S1200, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in the opening / closing execution mode, and if it is in the opening / closing execution mode (S1200: Yes side), the game times control process is completed and the opening / closing execution mode is not in progress. In the case (S1200: No side), the process proceeds to step S1201. For example, whether or not the open / close execution mode is executed is determined based on the open / close execution mode flag 412i, which is set on by the MPU 41 at the start of the open / close execution mode and turned off at the end of the open / close execution mode.

<Step S1201>
In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag 412x set to be turned on in step S1225 is on. Here, if it is determined that the small hit flag 412x is on (S1201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1211, and if the small hit flag 412x is off (S1201: No), the process proceeds to step S1202. ..

<Step S1211>
In step S1211, a small hit control process for temporarily opening the special variable winning opening 319 is executed. The small hit control process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

<Step S1202>
In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation is currently being displayed, and if the symbol variation is being displayed (S1202: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1221 and if the symbol variation is not being displayed (S1202: Yes side). S1202: No side), the process shifts to step S1203. For example, whether or not the symbol variation display is in progress is set to on when the MPU 41 starts the symbol variation display, and is set to off in step S1224 when the variation display time has elapsed (S1221: Yes). It is determined based on the flag 412j.

<Step S1221>
In step S1221, it is determined whether or not the variation display time has elapsed from the start of the symbol variation display, and if it is determined that the variation display time has not elapsed (S1221: No side), the process proceeds to step S1222. If it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed (S1221: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1224.

<Step S1222>
In step S1222, a variable display process for varying the symbol of the main display unit 37 is executed, and the game round control process is terminated.

<Step S1223>
In step S1223, the value of the fluctuation display time counter 412k set in step S1406 of the fluctuation start processing (see FIG. 14) described later is subtracted by one. Then, the MPU 41 determines that the variation display time has elapsed when the variation display time counter 412k becomes 0 in step S1221.

<Step S1224>
In step S1224, the variation end display for displaying the stop result corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to the game times on the main display unit 37 is executed, and the variation display flag 412j is set to off. Specifically, in step S1224, the main display unit is a symbol corresponding to any of the time-saving jackpot stop result, the normal jackpot stop result, and the out-of-order stop result set in the variable start processing (see FIG. 14) described later. It is displayed at 37. If the stop result is already displayed, that state is maintained.

<Step S1225>
In step S1225, the small hit winning is confirmed and the small hit flag 412x is set to ON. That is, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the type of the game round is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, a small hit occurs with a probability of 100% in each game round, and the symbol variation display of each game round ends. The small hit control process is executed each time. As will be described in another embodiment described later, a small hit does not occur in the special figure 1 and a small hit occurs only in the special figure 2 with a probability of 100%, and a small hit occurs in the special figure 2. It is also conceivable that a small hit will occur with a 100% probability only in Special Figure 1. The small hit flag 412x is set to off in step S1216.

<Step S1226>
In step S1226, a value corresponding to the special opening time T1 indicating the opening time of the special variable winning opening 319 opened by the small hit winning is set in the small hit counter 412s. As a result, the special variable winning opening 319 is opened only during the special opening time T1. For example, the special opening time T1 is about 0.2s to 2s, and in the present embodiment, the special opening time T1 is 2s. While the special variable winning opening 319 is open, the symbol variation display on the symbol display unit 341 is stopped. For example, a character or an image suggesting that the special variable winning opening 319 is open, etc. May be displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Specifically, when the small hit command is transmitted from the MPU 41 to the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5, the small hit display command is transmitted from the MPU 51 to the display control device 6, and the special variable winning opening 319 is sent to the symbol display unit 341. Characters or images suggesting that is released are displayed.

<Step S1227>
In step S1227, the electric accessory 319f is controlled to open the special variable winning opening 319. As a result, the game ball can enter the special variable winning opening 319. After that, the special variable winning opening 319 will be closed in step S1215.

<Step S1203>
If it is determined in step S1202 that the symbol variation is not being displayed, in the following step S1203, both the hold number storage areas NAA and the hold numbers N and M stored in the hold number storage areas NAA and NAB of the hold storage area 412b are 0. Determine if it exists. Here, when both the holding numbers N and M are 0 (S1203: Yes side), the game times control process is completed, and when either one of the holding numbers N and M is not 0 (S1203: No). Side), the process proceeds to step S1204.

<Step S1204>
In step S1204, the data setting process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed for the data of the hit / miss information stored in the hold storage area 412b.

[Data setting process]
Here, an example of the data setting process executed by the MPU 41 in the step S1204 will be described with reference to FIG. 13.

<Step S1301>
In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the hold number N corresponding to the special figure 1 is 0, and if the hold number N is 0 (S1301: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1311, and the hold number N If is not 0 (S1301: No), the process proceeds to step S1302.

<Step S1302>
In step S1302, it is determined whether or not the hold number M corresponding to the special figure 2 is 0, and if the hold number M is 0 (S1302: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1304, and the hold number M If is not 0 (S1302: No), the process proceeds to step S1303.

<Step S1303>
In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the special figure flag 412t, which indicates which of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 the game round corresponding to the special figure 2 is to be executed, is on. Specifically, the special figure flag 412t is a flag that can be switched on and off by steps S1307 and S1314 described later, and when it is on, the game times of special figure 1 and when it is off, the game times of special figure 2 are turned on. Indicates that Here, when it is determined that the special figure flag 412t is on (S1303: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1302, and when it is determined that the special figure flag 412t is off (S1303: No), the process proceeds. Moves to step S1311.

In this embodiment, a case where it is determined by the special figure flag 412t whether to execute the game times corresponding to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the hit / miss information is moved to the execution area AE, it is conceivable that the type information (special figure 1 and special figure 2) of the hit / miss information is attached. In this case, if the MPU 41 has the type information in the execution area AE of FIG. 1, the process may be transferred to step S1304, and if the MPU 41 is the execution area AE, the process may be transferred to step S1311. Further, the execution area AE is individually provided for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and the MPU 41 alternately executes the game times based on the hit / fail information of the execution area AE corresponding to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. It is also possible.

<Steps S1304 to S1307>
In step S1304, the number of holds N stored in the hold number storage area NAA is subtracted by 1, and in step S1305, the hit / fail information is moved from the first hold area REA1 to the execution area AE. Subsequently, in step S1306, the pass / fail information of the second reserved area REA2 to the fourth reserved area REA4 is shifted one by one. Specifically, in step S1306, the pass / fail information of the second hold area REA2 is moved to the first hold area REA1, the hit / fail information of the third hold area REA3 is moved to the second hold area REA2, and the fourth hold area REA4. The pass / fail information is moved to the third holding area REA3. After that, in step S1307, the special figure flag 412t is set to off. If the special figure flag 412t is already off in step S1307, that state is maintained.

<Steps S1311-S1314>
On the other hand, in step S1311, the hold number M stored in the hold number storage area NAB is subtracted by 1, and in step S1312, the hit / fail information is moved from the first hold area REB1 to the execution area AE. Subsequently, in step S1313, the pass / fail information of the second reserved area REB2 to the fourth reserved area REB4 is shifted one by one. Specifically, in step S1313, the pass / fail information of the second hold area REB2 is moved to the first hold area REB1, the hit / fail information of the third hold area REB3 is moved to the second hold area REB2, and the fourth hold area REB4. The pass / fail information is moved to the third holding area REB3. After that, in step S1314, the special figure flag 412t is set to ON. If the special figure flag 412t is already on in step S1314, that state is maintained.

<Step S1308>
After that, in step S1308, a shift command indicating that the hit / fail information of the first reserved area REA1 to the fourth reserved area REA4 or the first reserved area REB1 to the fourth reserved area REB4 has been shifted is set. Then, the shift command set in step S1308 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5 in step S1101 of the next main process (see FIG. 11) executed by the MPU 41. As a result, the number of reserved symbols F1 and reserved symbols F2 displayed on the symbol display unit 341 will be changed.

<Step S1205>
Next, returning to the game turn control process of FIG. 12, in step S1205, a variation start process for causing the symbol display unit 341 to execute the symbol variation display based on the hit / miss information stored in the execution area AE is executed. That is, the MPU 41 sequentially executes the variation start processing for the hit / fail information of the first reserved area REA1 to the fourth reserved area REA4 or the first reserved area REB1 to the fourth reserved area REB4 stored in the RAM 412.

[Variation start processing]
Here, an example of the fluctuation start processing executed by the MPU 41 in the step S1205 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S1401>
In step S1401, whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 currently stored in the winning / failing information stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning based on the winning / failing table (see FIG. 8A). Executes the pass / fail judgment of. Here, it is an example of a predetermined state transition condition that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning.

<Step S1402>
Then, in step S1402, the process branches depending on whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is determined to be a value corresponding to the jackpot winning. Specifically, if it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning (S1402: Yes side), the process shifts to step S1404, and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot winning. If it is determined that the value is not the same (S1402: No side), the process proceeds to step S1403.

<Step S1403>
In step S1403, the disengagement flag 412n provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The off flag 412n indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the hit / miss information currently stored in the execution area AE is out of order. Further, in step S1403, the stop result of the main display unit 37 in the game round in which the result of the big hit lottery is out of order is also set based on the hit / miss information. The disengagement flag 412n is set to off at the end of the fluctuation start processing.

<Step S1404>
In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot is a time-saving jackpot, and if it is a time-saving jackpot (S1404: Yes side), the process shifts to step S1405, and if it is not a time-saving jackpot (S1404: No side). ), The process proceeds to step S1441. Specifically, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type counter C2 of the hit / miss information currently stored in the execution area AE and the distribution table (see FIG. 8B).

<Step S1405>
In step S1405, the time saving jackpot flag 412l provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The time-saving jackpot flag 412l indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the hit / miss information currently stored in the execution area AE is the time-saving jackpot. Further, in step S1405, the stop result of the main display unit 37 in the game round in which the result of the jackpot lottery is a time-saving jackpot is also set based on the hit / fail information. The time saving jackpot flag 412l is set to off at the end of the fluctuation start processing.

<Step S1441>
On the other hand, in step S1441, the normal jackpot flag 412m provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The normal jackpot flag 412m indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the winning / failing information currently stored in the execution area AE is a normal jackpot. Further, in step S1441, the stop result of the main display unit 37 in the game round in which the result of the big hit lottery is usually a big hit is also set based on the hit / miss information. The normal jackpot flag 412m is set to off at the end of the fluctuation start processing.

<Step S1406>
In step S1406, the fluctuation time setting process for setting the fluctuation display time in the game times is executed. The variable time setting process is executed by the MPU 41 that functions as the variable time setting processing unit by executing the process according to the control program.

[Variable time setting process]
Here, the variable time setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S1460>
In step S1460, it is determined whether or not the special variation flag 412w set to be on in step S1014 of the hold number look-ahead process (see FIG. 10B) is on. Here, if it is determined that the special variation flag 412w is on (S1460: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1462, and if it is determined that the special variation flag 412w is off (S1460: No), the process proceeds. Goes to step S1461.

<Step S1461>
In step S1461, the variation pattern of the game times is specified, the variation display time of the symbol display unit 341 corresponding to the variation pattern is set in the variation display time counter 412k, and the variation time setting process ends. Specifically, when the normal jackpot flag 412m is set to ON, the fluctuation pattern is specified based on the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the normal jackpot fluctuation table (see FIG. 8D). When the time-saving jackpot flag 412l is set to ON, the variation pattern is specified based on the variation type counter CS1 and the time-saving jackpot variation table (see FIG. 8E). Further, when the deviation flag 412n is set to ON, the variation pattern is specified based on the variation type counter CS1 and the deviation variation table (see FIG. 8F).

In addition, when both the holding numbers N and M are 0, even if the result of the big hit lottery is out of order, it corresponds to the occurrence of super reach and special reach so that super reach and special reach are likely to occur. It is also conceivable to use a non-holding deviation table in which the value of the reach random number counter C3 is set to be larger than usual. Further, not only when both the holding numbers N and M are 0, when the total number of the holding numbers N and the holding number M is small, it varies as compared with the case where the holding number N and the holding number M are large. It is also conceivable to use an out-of-variation table in which a variation pattern with a long display time is easily selected.

<Step S1462>
On the other hand, when the special fluctuation flag 412w is off (S1461: No), the special fluctuation counter 412z is decremented by 1 in the subsequent step S1462.

<Step S1463>
In step S1463, it is determined whether or not the disengagement flag 412n set to be on in step S1403 is on. Here, if it is determined that the disengagement flag 412n is off (S1463: No), the process proceeds to step S1464, and if it is determined that the disengagement flag 412n is on (S1463: Yes), the process is stepped. Move to S1465.

<Step S1464>
In step S1464, similarly to step S1461, the variation pattern of the game times is specified, and the variation display time of the symbol display unit 341 corresponding to the variation pattern is set in the variation display time counter 412k. However, after that, the process proceeds to step S1466.

That is, even during the execution of the special game process, the variable display time is set based on the hit / miss information for the game times in which the result of the big hit lottery of the hit / miss information is a big hit. Therefore, if the symbol variation display longer than the special variation display time T2 is performed during the execution of the special game process, it is determined that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot at that time. Therefore, in the special game processing, the player plays the game while paying attention to whether or not the reach effect and the advance notice effect are executed, in addition to the purpose of making the game ball win the special winning opening 319b. It will be. As a result, the variation of the game becomes various, and the player's motivation to play can be enhanced. As will be described in the third embodiment described later, even if the result of the big hit lottery is out of order, the reach effect and the advance notice effect are executed in the middle of the special game process with a predetermined probability. Can also be considered as another embodiment.

Further, in the special game processing, for the game times in which the result of the jackpot lottery of the winning / failing information is a jackpot, the variation display time is longer than the special variation display time, and a predetermined specific reach effect or advance notice effect is performed. It is conceivable that the variation pattern to be executed will be set. This makes it possible to provide the specific reach effect and the advance notice effect that are executed only when the result of the big hit lottery of the hit / miss information is a big hit in the special game process, and the specific reach effect and the advance notice effect can be achieved. The interest of the player when executed is increased.

<Step S1465>
On the other hand, in step S1465, a predetermined special variation pattern corresponding to the special game processing is specified as a variation pattern corresponding to the game round, regardless of the hit / fail information corresponding to the game round, and the special variation The preset special variation display time T2 corresponding to the pattern is set in the variation display counter 412k as the variation display time corresponding to the game times. For example, the special variation pattern is the variation pattern “08”, and the special variation display time T2 is “2s”. The special variation pattern may be set separately from the other variation patterns "01" to "08" used in other than the special game processing, and the special variation display time T2 is the variation table time. May be set to a time shorter or longer than 2s of the fluctuation display time corresponding to the shortest fluctuation pattern "08".

However, in the gaming machine 10, the special variation table time T2 is a special game in which a timing at which the gaming ball can win the special winning opening 319b occurs at least once in the gaming times corresponding to the number of times of the first special threshold value. It is a time set to satisfy the fluctuation condition. Specifically, the timing at which the game ball can win the special winning opening 319b is the timing at which the electric accessory 319f of the special variable winning opening 319 is opened and the timing at which the distribution destination by the switching unit 319a becomes the special winning opening 319b. It is the timing to match. Since the game ball reaches the switching unit 319a after entering the special variable winning opening 310, strictly speaking, the timing at which the distribution destination by the switching unit 319a becomes the special winning opening 319b is the electric power of the special variable winning opening 319. Even if it is a little later than the timing when the accessory 319f is opened, the game ball is included in the timing when the special winning opening 319b can win a prize.

For example, in the special variation display time T2, the total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for one time is equal to or less than the first switching time t1, and is once more than the first special threshold value which is the number of special games. The total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for a small number of times (7 times) is set to be the second switching time t2 or more. Specifically, 4s, which is the total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1, is 8s or less, which is the first switching time t1, and the total of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for seven times. The time 28s is 8s or more, which is the second switching time t2. As a result, in the number of games of the first special threshold (8 times) corresponding to the total of the reserved numbers N and M in the special game process, a timing at which a special prize can be won occurs at least once. .. Therefore, when the total of the reserved numbers N and M becomes 8, it is possible to provide the player with an advantageous game development, so that it is possible to add a new interest to the game and the player's willingness to play. Can be enhanced.

For example, FIG. 23 shows an operation example of the conventional symbol variation display, and FIG. 24 shows an operation example of the symbol display variation when the special variation display time according to the present embodiment is set. In FIGS. 23 and 24, the presence / absence of the symbol variation display, the opening period of the special variable winning opening 319, the distribution destination of the game balls by the switching unit 319a, the winning timing of the special winning opening 319b, etc. are shown. The same applies to the drawings of.

First, as shown in FIG. 23, when the fluctuation display time for each game time is individually set to the normal fluctuation display time T0 based on the hit / fail information corresponding to each game time, for example, eight times. In the game times, the opening timing of the special variable winning opening 319 and the timing when the distribution destination of the switching unit 319a becomes the special winning opening 319b may not all match. That is, in this case, the timing at which the game ball can win the special winning opening 319b does not occur in the eight game times.

On the other hand, in the special game processing in the gaming machine 10, as shown in FIG. 24, the variation display time in each of the eight symbol variation displays, which is the number of special games, is set to a constant special variation display time T2. Will be done. The special variation display time T2 is the total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for one time being equal to or less than the first switching time t1, and the total of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for seven times. The time is set to be equal to or longer than the second switching time t2.

Therefore, even when the relationship between the start timing of the special game process and the distribution timing by the switching unit 319a changes as shown in FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (I), in the eight game games, The timing at which the opening timing of the special variable winning opening 319 coincides with the timing at which the distribution destination of the switching unit 319a becomes the special winning opening 319b, that is, the timing at which the game ball can win the special winning opening 319b occurs at least once. It will be. The special variation display time T2 shown in FIG. 24 is merely an example, and the value of the special variation display time T2 is not limited to this if the special game variation condition is satisfied.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25A, even when the special variation display time T2 is longer than the special opening time T1, if the special game variation condition is satisfied, the special game processing is performed at least once or more. There will be a timing when special prizes can be won. Further, as shown in FIG. 25B, even when the first opening / closing time t1 and the second opening / closing time t2 are different, at least 1 in the special game process as long as the special game fluctuation condition is satisfied. There will be a timing when special prizes can be won more than once.

On the other hand, if the special game fluctuation condition is not satisfied, the timing at which a special prize can be won may not occur in eight game times. Here, FIGS. 25 (C) and 25 (D) are diagrams showing an example in the case where the special game fluctuation condition is not satisfied. As shown in FIG. 25C, even if the total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for one time is equal to or less than the first switching time t1, the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time for seven times When the total time of T1 is smaller than the second switching time t2, the timing at which a special prize can be won may not occur in eight game times. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), even if the total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for seven times is the second switching time t2 or more, the special variation display time T2 and the special for one time are specified. When the total time of the opening time T1 is larger than the first switching time t1, the timing at which the special prize can be won may not occur in the eight game times. Specifically, 4s, which is the total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1, is 8s or less, which is the first switching time t1, and the total of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for seven times. The time 28s is 8s or more, which is the second switching time t2.

In addition to the case where the variation display time is set to the special variation display time T2 or the like in the variation time setting process executed for each game time, it is determined that the special game execution condition is satisfied in the hold number look-ahead process, for example. In that case, each of the hit / fail information stored in the current first holding area REA and the second holding area REB may be changed at once so as to satisfy the special game variation condition. For example, it is conceivable that each of the hit / miss information is changed so that the fluctuation pattern is set to "08" in each of the game times corresponding to each of the hit / miss information.

<Step S1466>
After that, in step S1466, it is determined whether or not the special fluctuation counter 412z is 0, and if the special fluctuation counter 412z is 0 (S1466: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1467. On the other hand, when the special fluctuation counter 412z is not 0 (S1466: No), the process proceeds to step S1407 of the variation start process.

<Step S1467>
In step S1467, the special variation flag 412w that was set to be on in step S1014 is set to off. As a result, a series of the special game processes executed over the number of game times corresponding to the number of special games is completed.

<Step S1468>
In step S1468, a special game end command indicating the end of the special game process is set. Then, the special game end command set in step S1468 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5 in step S1101 of the next main process (see FIG. 11) executed by the MPU 41. As a result, as will be described later, the voice lamp control device 5 causes the display control device 6 to display the end of the special game process according to the special game end command. After the execution of step S1468, the fluctuation time setting process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S1407 (see FIG. 14) of the variation start process.

<Step S1407>
In step S1407, a variation pattern command including the result of the jackpot lottery in the game round and the variation pattern specified in step S1406 is set and stored in the RAM 512. As a result, in step S1401 of the next main process (see FIG. 11) executed by the MPU 41, the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 displays the symbol based on the fluctuation pattern command. The symbol variation display by the unit 341 is executed.

As described above, when the lottery result is "normal jackpot", the MPU 41 has "A01" to "A" in which "A" indicating that the lottery result is a normal jackpot is added to the fluctuation patterns "01" to "03". One of "A03" is set as a fluctuation pattern command. Further, when the lottery result is "time saving jackpot", the MPU 41 is any one of "B01" to "B03" in which "B" indicating that the time saving jackpot is added to the fluctuation patterns "01" to "03". Is set as a fluctuation pattern. Further, when the lottery result is "off", the MPU 41 fluctuates any of "C01" to "C08" with "C" indicating that the fluctuation patterns "01" to "08" are out of order. Set as a pattern command.

<Step S1408>
In step S1408, the symbol variation display of the main display unit 37 is started, and the variation display in-progress flag 412j is set to ON. The symbol variation display started here is stopped in the state of the stop result set in any one of steps S1403, S1405, or S1441 after the variation display time set in step S1406 has elapsed.

[Small hit control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the small hit control process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1211 of the game times control process (see FIG. 12) will be described.

<Step S1212>
In step S1212, it is determined whether or not the small hit counter 412s set in step S1226 of the game times control process (see FIG. 12) is 0. Here, if the small hit counter 412s is 0 (S1212: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1215, and if the small hit counter 412s is not 0 (S1212: No), the process proceeds to step S1213. ..

<Step S1215>
In step S1215, the electric accessory 319f is controlled, and the special variable winning opening 319 opened in step S1227 is closed. This limits the winning of the game ball into the special variable winning opening 319.

<Step S1216>
Then, in step S1216, the small hit flag 412x is set to off.

<Step S1213>
When the small hit counter 412s is not 0 (S1212: No), in the following step S1213, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the special winning opening 319b. When the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening 319b is detected by the entry sensor 319d and stored in the RAM 412 as the winning detection information, it is determined that the game ball has won the special winning opening 319b. Here, if it is determined that the special winning opening 319b has been won (S1213: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1217, and if it is determined that the special winning opening 319b has not been won (S1213: No), the process is performed. Goes to step S1214. If it is determined in step S1213 that the game ball has won the special winning opening 319b, the winning detection information is deleted.

<Step S1214>
In step S1214, the value of the small hit counter 412s is subtracted by 1. As a result, in the MPU 41, the opening time of the special winning opening 319b is timed.

<Step S1217>
On the other hand, in step S1217, a special winning confirmation process for setting the special winning flag 412y indicating whether or not the game ball has won the special winning opening 319b is executed. As a result, in the game state transition process of step S1105 of the main process, which is executed next, the special winning flag 412y is turned on, so that the game mode of the game machine 10 shifts to the open / close execution mode.

<Step S1218>
In step S1218, it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming mode of the gaming machine 10 after the end of the opening / closing execution mode to the time saving mode, and the time saving mode flag 412d and the high frequency mode flag 412r are set to on or off. Specifically, whether or not to shift to the time saving mode is determined based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 at the time of entering the special winning opening 319b. That is, when the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 satisfy the preset time saving winning conditions, it is determined that the mode shifts to the time saving mode, and the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 are the time saving winning conditions. If the above conditions are not satisfied, it is determined that the mode does not shift to the time saving mode.

In the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs due to a ball entering the special winning opening 319b, the probability of shifting to the time saving mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is as follows. It depends on which one it is. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the probability of the transition to the time saving mode is higher in the gaming times corresponding to the special figure 2 than in the gaming times corresponding to the special figure 1. In the present embodiment, the probability of the transition to the time saving mode is 80% for the game times corresponding to the special figure 2 and 50% for the game times corresponding to the special figure 1.

Then, in step S1218, when it is determined to shift to the time saving mode, the time saving mode flag 412d and the high frequency mode flag 412r are set to ON, and the gaming mode of the gaming machine 10 is set after the opening / closing execution mode is completed. Shift to time saving mode and high frequency support mode. On the other hand, in step S1218, when it is determined not to shift to the time saving mode, the time saving mode flag 412d and the high frequency mode flag 412r are set to off, and the gaming mode of the gaming machine 10 is set after the opening / closing execution mode ends. It shifts to the normal game mode.

<Step S1219>
In step S1219, a special winning command indicating the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 319b and the lottery result in step S1218 is set. Then, the special winning command set in step S1219 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5 in the same manner as the jackpot start command in step S1101 of the next main process (see FIG. 11) executed by the MPU 41. As a result, as will be described later, the voice lamp control device 5 executes the opening / closing execution mode by winning the game ball to the special winning opening 319b according to the special winning command (for example, a character such as "V"). That is, the display control device 6 displays that the jackpot has been confirmed. Further, the voice lamp control device 5 causes the display control device 6 to display the presence / absence of the transition to the time saving mode at a preset timing according to the special winning command.

[Processing of audio lamp control device 5]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 51 in the voice lamp control device 5 will be described.

As another embodiment, it is considered that a part or all of the processing executed by the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 in the present embodiment is executed by the MPU 61 of the display control device 6. Further, in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 also executes control processing of the speaker 26 and the lighting unit 27, startup processing at the time of starting up the voice lamp control device 5, NMI interruption processing at the time of a power failure, and the like. The description of those processes will be omitted.

[Secondary timer interrupt processing of audio lamp control device 5]
Here, FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the sub-timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 51. The MPU 51 executes the sub-timer interrupt process as a periodic process with a cycle of 1 msec.

As shown in FIG. 17, the MPU 51 has an operation detection process (S1501), a detection pattern determination process (S1502), a counter update process (S1503), a command determination process (S1504), and a single operation effect process in the sub-timer interrupt process. (S1505), the long press operation effect process (S1506), and the continuous hit operation effect process (S1507) are executed.

In the present embodiment, as the operation effect accompanied by the operation of the operation button 22, the single-shot operation effect process, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long press effect process will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to these. For example, an operation effect in which the same operation effect is executed a plurality of times among the single-shot operation effect process, the continuous hit operation effect process, and the long-press effect effect process can be considered. An operation effect that is executed by combining any of them is also conceivable. Further, a rhythm operation effect in which the operation button 22 is operated at a predetermined timing according to a preset rhythm is also an example of the operation effect.

[Operation detection process: S1501]
Here, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the operation detection process. In the operation detection process, the operation state of the operation button 22 is detected, and a process for sequentially updating the operation history for the past three times is executed. In the gaming machine 10, when the operation detection process is executed by the MPU 51, it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 is operated at a predetermined interval (1 msec interval in the present embodiment).

<Steps S1601 to S1603>
As shown in FIG. 18, in the operation detection process, in step S1601, the value of the second detection flag 512b is shifted (overwritten) to the first detection flag 512a. Further, in step S1602, the value of the third detection flag 512c is shifted (overwritten) to the second detection flag 512b. After that, in step S1603, the operation state of the operation button 22 detected by the operation switch 22a is stored (overwritten) in the third detection flag 512c, and the operation detection process ends.

As described above, in the operation detection process, by executing the processes of steps S1601 to S1603, the operation states of the operation buttons 22 for the three most recent 1 msec intervals are the first detection flags 512a to the third detection. It is stored in the flag 512c. Specifically, the third detection flag 512c stores the latest operation state, the second detection flag 512b stores the previous operation state, and the first detection flag 512a stores the previous operation state. It will be remembered.

[Detection pattern determination process: S1502]
Here, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the detection pattern determination process. In the detection pattern determination process, the detection pattern generated in the operation history of the operation button 22 is determined based on the stored information of the first detection flag 512a, the second detection flag 512b, and the third detection flag 512c.

<Step S1701>
As shown in FIG. 19, in the detection pattern determination process, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not the first detection flag 512a indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 three times before is on. Here, when the first detection flag 512a is on (S1701: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1702, and when the first detection flag 512a is off (S1701: No), the process proceeds to step S1705. ..

<Step S1702>
Next, in step S1702, it is determined whether or not the second detection flag 512b, which indicates the operation state of the operation button 22 two times before, is on. Here, when the second detection flag 512b is on (S1702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1703, and when the second detection flag 512b is off (S1702: No), the process proceeds to step S1708. ..

<Step S1703>
Further, in step S1703, it is determined whether or not the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the latest operation button 22 is on. Here, when the third detection flag 512c is on (S1703: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1704, and when the third detection flag 512c is off (S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1710. ..

<Step S1704>
In step S1704, the first pattern flag 512d is set to on, the second pattern flag 512e and the third pattern flag 512f are set to off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, when the operation patterns of "ON", "ON", and "ON" are generated in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times, the first pattern flag 512d is turned on. Then, the first pattern flag 512d is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation state of the operation button 22 is continued.

<Step S1705>
Further, when it is determined in step S1701 that the first detection flag 512a is not on (S1701: No), in the subsequent step S1702, the second detection flag 512b indicating the operation state of the operation button 22 two times before is on. Judge whether or not. Here, when the second detection flag 512b is on (S1705: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1706, and when the second detection flag 512b is off (S1705: No), the process proceeds to step S1710. ..

<Step S1706>
Further, in step S1706, it is determined whether or not the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the latest operation button 22 is on. Here, when the third detection flag 512c is on (S1706: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1707, and when the third detection flag 512c is off (S1706: No), the process proceeds to step S1710. ..

<Step S1707>
In step S1707, the second pattern flag 512e is set to on, the first pattern flag 512d and the third pattern flag 512f are set to off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, when the operation patterns of "OFF", "ON", and "ON" are generated in the operation state of the operation button 22 three times, the second pattern flag 512e is turned on. Then, the second pattern flag 512e is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 has been started). In this way, if it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state by using the second pattern flag 512e, the operation of the operation button 22 due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity can be started. False detection is prevented, and the start of operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

<Step S1708>
If it is determined in step S1702 that the second detection flag 512a is not on (S1702: No), in the following step S1708, whether or not the third detection flag 512c indicating the operation state of the latest operation button 22 is on. Judge. Here, when the third detection flag 512c is on (S1708: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1710, and when the second detection flag 512b is off (S1708: No), the process proceeds to step S1709. ..

<Step S1709>
In step S1709, the third pattern flag 512f is set to on, the first pattern flag 512d and the second pattern flag 512e are set to off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated. That is, when the operation patterns of "ON", "OFF", and "OFF" are generated in the operation state for three times of the operation button 22, the third pattern flag 512f is turned on. Then, the third pattern flag 512f is used as an index for determining whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the operation state to the non-operation state (whether or not the operation of the operation button 22 is completed). In this way, if it is determined whether or not the operation button 22 has changed from the operating state to the non-operating state by using the third pattern flag 512f, the operation of the operation button 22 due to noise such as radio waves or static electricity can be started. False detection is prevented, and the end of operation of the operation button 22 is prevented from being reflected in the effect display at a timing not intended by the player.

<Step S1710>
On the other hand, in step S1710, the first pattern flag 512d, the second pattern flag 512e, and the third pattern flag 512f are set to off, and the detection pattern determination process is terminated.

[Counter update process: S1503]
Here, returning to the description of FIG. 17, in the counter update process S1503, the effect type counter 512p, the fluctuation display counter 512q, and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r are updated. Specifically, the effect type counter 512p is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. The effect type counter 512p updated here is used to determine the variation type and the effect type based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 4. For example, the effect type counter 512p is a loop counter that loops between 0 and 100. Further, the fluctuation display counter 512q and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r are each subtracted by 1.

[Command judgment processing: S1504]
Here, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the command determination process. In the command determination process, a command received from the main control unit 4 is determined, and a process corresponding to the command is executed.

<Step S1801>
As shown in FIG. 20, in the command determination process, in step S1801, it is determined whether or not a command has been received from the main control device 4. Here, when the command is received (S1801: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1802, and when the command is not received (S1801: No), the command determination process is terminated. The command received from the main control device 4 is stored in the unprocessed command storage area of the RAM 512, and the MPU 51 determines whether or not the command has been received by referring to the unprocessed command storage area. The command stored in the unprocessed command storage area is determined to have received the command in step S1801, and is deleted from the unprocessed command storage area when it is targeted for processing, for example, for processing work. It is stored in the storage area of.

<Step S1802>
Next, in step S1802, it is determined whether or not the received command is a variation pattern command. Here, if the command is not a variable pattern command (S1802: No), the process proceeds to step S1821, and if the command is a variable pattern command (S1802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1803.

<Step S1821>
In step S1821, it is determined whether or not the received command is a special game start command. Here, if the command is not a special game start command (S1821: No), the process proceeds to step S1823, and if the command is a special game start command (S1821: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1822.

<Step S1822>
In step S1822, a special display start command for displaying the start message of the special game process or the like on the symbol display unit 341 is transmitted to the display control device 6. As a result, the display control device 6 causes the symbol display unit 341 to display the start message or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), after the number of holds N is 4 and the number of holds M is 4, the next time the symbol display unit 341 starts variable display, it is shown in FIG. 22 (B). In addition, it is conceivable that a character string or an image such as "Right-handed! 8 Special winning chance within fluctuation!" Is displayed as the start message. In addition, a message or the like explaining the content of the special game process may be displayed. That is, in the special game process, it is conceivable to display that a special winning timing is generated at least once while the game times corresponding to the first special threshold value are executed. ..

Further, when the special game process is executed by transmitting a predetermined command to the display control device 6, the MPU 51 presets the color or shape of the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved numbers N and M. It is also conceivable to change to a special reserved symbol. As a result, the display control device 6 changes the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved numbers N and M to the special reserved symbol, so that the player can also use the player who does not know the special game process. It is possible to naturally recognize that there is a high probability of winning a special prize in the special game processing.

By the way, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the special gaming process is executed when the total of the reserved numbers N and M reaches the first special threshold value. Therefore, even during the execution of the time saving mode, if the total of the holding numbers N and M reaches the first special threshold value, the special game process is executed at that time. However, normally, during the execution of the time saving mode, the player makes a right-handed hit, so that the game ball enters the first operating port 314 and the holding number N corresponding to the special figure 1 does not increase. Therefore, since the total of the holding numbers N and M does not reach the first special threshold value during the execution of the time saving mode, the special game process is not normally executed. For example, when the number of holds N corresponding to the special figure 1 increases in the time saving mode, a warning message such as "Don't hit left, hit right!" May be displayed. On the other hand, when the player intentionally switches between right-handed and left-handed so that the total of the holding numbers N and M reaches the first special threshold value during the execution of the time saving mode, the holding number N When the total of M and M reaches the first special threshold value, it is possible to execute the special game process according to the player's intention.

<Step S1823>
In step S1823, it is determined whether or not the received command is a special game end command. Here, if the command is not a special game end command (S1823: No), the process proceeds to step S1825, and if the command is a special game end command (S1823: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1824.

<Step S1824>
In step S1824, a special display end command for displaying the end message of the special game process or the like on the symbol display unit 341 is transmitted to the display control device 6. As a result, the display control device 6 causes the symbol display unit 341 to display the end message or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 22C, it is conceivable that a character string or an image such as "Sorry!" Is displayed as the end message.

<Step S1825>
In step S1825, it is determined whether or not the received command is a special winning command. Here, if the command is not a special winning command (S1825: No), the process proceeds to step S1827, and if the command is a special winning command (S1825: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1826.

<Step S1826>
In step S1826, a special winning display command for displaying a special winning message or the like on the symbol display unit 341 is transmitted to the display control device 6. As a result, the display control device 6 causes the symbol display unit 341 to display the special winning message or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 22D, it is conceivable that character strings or images such as "big hit!" And "V" are displayed as the special winning message.

<Step S1827>
In step S1827, after executing a process based on another command received from the main control device 4, the command determination process is terminated. For example, in step S1827, when the hold number command or the shift command is input, the values of the first hold number counter 512j and the second hold number counter 512k are updated, and the hold number N displayed on the symbol display device 341. A hold number display process for changing the number of hold symbols F1 and F2 indicating M based on the hold number command or the shift command is executed. As a result, the MPU 51 can recognize the current hold numbers N and M by referring to the first hold number counter 512j and the second hold number counter 512k.

In addition, when a jackpot start command is received, a preset jackpot start process is executed corresponding to the jackpot start command, and when a jackpot end command is received, it corresponds to the jackpot end command. The preset jackpot end process is executed.

<Step S1803>
In step S1803, the variation type and the effect type are determined based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 4. Specifically, the MPU 51 specifies the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command, the variation type table 511a and the effect type table 511b stored in the ROM 511 in advance, and the value of the effect type counter 512p stored in the RAM 512p. do. The effect type table 511b includes a normal reach effect table corresponding to the normal reach, a special reach effect table corresponding to the special reach, and a super reach effect table corresponding to the super reach.

Here, FIG. 21A is a diagram showing an example of the variation type table 511a. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), in the variation type table 511a, the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern command, the variation type variation type, the variation display time, and the high-speed variation time are defined. For example, the fluctuation pattern command "A01" whose lottery result is "normal jackpot" and whose fluctuation pattern is "01" is associated with the fluctuation type "normal reach", the fluctuation display time "30s", and the high-speed fluctuation time "5s". Has been done. In addition, the fluctuation pattern command "B02" whose lottery result is "time saving jackpot" and whose fluctuation pattern is "02" is supported by the fluctuation type "special reach", the fluctuation display time "45s", and the high-speed fluctuation time "5s". The variation pattern command "C03", which has a lottery result of "time saving jackpot" and a variation pattern of "03", has a variation type "super reach", a variation display time "90s", and a high-speed variation time "5s". "Is associated with it.

Further, the fluctuation pattern command "C04" in which the lottery result is "off" and the fluctuation pattern is "04" includes the fluctuation type "no reach", the fluctuation display time "7s", and the high-speed fluctuation time "1.5s". The variation pattern command "C05", which is associated and whose lottery result is "off" and whose variation pattern is "05", has a variation type "no reach", a variation display time "10s", and a high-speed variation time "5s". "Is associated with it. In addition, the fluctuation pattern command "C06" whose lottery result is "off" and whose fluctuation pattern is "06" has a fluctuation type "no reach", a fluctuation display time "5s", and a high-speed fluctuation time "1.5s". The variation pattern command "C07", which is associated and whose lottery result is "off" and whose variation pattern is "07", has a variation type "no reach", a variation display time "8s", and a high-speed variation time "5s". "Is associated with it. Further, the fluctuation pattern command "C08" in which the lottery result is "off" and the fluctuation pattern is "08" includes the fluctuation type "no reach", the fluctuation display time "2s", and the high-speed fluctuation time "0.5s". It is associated.

In the variation type table 511a shown in FIG. 21 (A), the variation display time and the high-speed fluctuation time are displayed in time [s] for convenience of explanation. However, in the variation type table 511a, the variation display time and the high-speed fluctuation time are actually displayed. The count value corresponding to the fluctuation display time and the high-speed fluctuation time may be stored. Specifically, in the present embodiment, since the sub-timer interrupt process is executed in 1 msec, the fluctuation display time "30s" is the count value "30000", and the high-speed fluctuation time "1.5s" is the count value ". 1500 ". In addition, in the game machine 10, the high-speed fluctuation time of each game round is such that the number of holds is 0 and the time during which the symbol change display is not executed is shortened as much as possible. The time is getting longer. The variable display time may be constant regardless of the number of holdings.

Further, FIG. 21B is a diagram showing an example of a normal reach effect table included in the effect type table 511b. As shown in FIG. 21B, in the normal reach effect table, "effect X1" to "effect X5" are defined as effect types corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p. Then, when the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is the normal reach, the MPU 51 selects the effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p from the normal reach effect table. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a case where there are five types of effects corresponding to each of the variable types will be described as an example, but the types of effects may be more or less than five types.

On the other hand, FIG. 21C is a diagram showing an example of a special reach effect table included in the effect type table 511b. As shown in FIG. 21C, in the special reach effect table, "effect Y1" to "effect Y5" are defined as effect types corresponding to the values of the effect type counter 512p. Then, when the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is the special reach, the MPU 51 selects the effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p from the special reach effect table. For example, the effects Y1 and Y2 are the effect types with a single-shot operation effect, the effects Y3 and Y4 are the effect types with the continuous hit operation effect, and the effect Y5 is the effect type with the long press operation effect. In addition, the operation effect may be executed in the effect X1 to the effect X5 set in the normal reach effect table.

Further, FIG. 21D is a diagram showing an example of a super reach effect table included in the effect type table 511b. As shown in FIG. 21 (D), in the super reach effect table, "effect Z1" to "effect Z5" are defined as the effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p. Then, when the MPU 51 determines that the variation type is super reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512p from the super reach effect table. In addition, the operation effect may be executed in the effect Z1 to the effect Z5 set in the super reach effect table.

Then, the MPU 51 sets a variation pattern command, a display variation pattern command indicating the variation type and the effect type determined based on the variation type table 511a, the effect type table 511b, and the effect type counter 512p, and stores them in the RAM 512. This display variation pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 6 in step S1811, which will be described later, and the display control device 6 executes the symbol variation display and the effect display using the symbol display unit 341 based on the display variation pattern command. The display fluctuation pattern command may include information on whether or not a jackpot has been won.

<Step S1804>
In step S1804, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a one-shot operation effect. The single-shot operation effect is a single-shot operation result image as an effect result in response to one operation of the operation button 22 within a preset operation valid period during execution of the effect display performed by the symbol display unit 341. This is the type of production that is displayed. Here, if the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type with a single operation effect (S1804: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1805, and if the display variation pattern command is not an effect type with a single operation effect (S1804). : No), the process proceeds to step S1806.

<Step S1805>
In step S1805, the single-shot operation setting process for executing the single-shot operation effect is executed, and the process shifts to step S1810. In the single-shot operation setting process, the single-shot effect flag 512g is set to ON, and the single-shot operation result corresponding to the current single-shot operation effect is determined. Specifically, in the single-shot table 511c of the ROM 511, the single-shot operation result corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command is defined. Then, in the single-shot operation setting process, the single-shot operation result corresponding to the current single-shot operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the single-shot table 511c stored in the ROM 511.

<Step S1806>
Further, in step S1806, it is determined whether or not the display variation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a continuous striking operation effect. The continuous striking operation effect is that the continuous striking effect image is displayed according to the intermittent operation (continuous striking operation) of the operation button 22 within the preset operation valid period during the execution of the effect display performed by the symbol display unit 341. After that, when the number of operations of the operation button 22 reaches the first specified value, the continuous striking operation result image is displayed as the effect result. Here, if the display variation pattern command is an effect type accompanied by a continuous striking operation effect (S1806: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1807, and if the display variation pattern command is not an effect type accompanied by a continuous striking operation effect (S1806). : No), the process proceeds to step S1808.

<Step S1807>
In step S1807, the continuous striking operation setting process for executing the continuous striking operation effect is executed, and the process shifts to step S1810. Specifically, in the continuous striking operation setting process, the continuous striking effect flag 512h is set to ON, and the first specified value corresponding to the continuous striking operation effect this time is determined. Specifically, the continuous hitting table 511d of the ROM 511 defines a first specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command. Then, in the continuous striking operation setting process, the first specified value corresponding to the continuous striking operation effect this time is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the continuous striking table 511d stored in the ROM 511. The first specified value is a value corresponding to the number of operations of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the continuous striking operation effect process. For example, when the lottery result is a big hit, the first specified value is "20 times" with a probability of 5/100 and "10 times" with a probability of 10/100 based on the continuous hit table 511d and a predetermined random number value. , 85/100 probability is determined to be "5 times". On the other hand, when the lottery result is out of order, the first specified value is "50 times" with a probability of 5/100, "100 times" with a probability of 10/100, and a probability of 85/100 based on the continuous hit table 511d. Is decided to be "200 times". If the lottery result is out of order, it is conceivable that the first specified value is set to a value so large that it cannot be reached during the execution of the continuous striking operation effect.

<Step S1808>
Further, in step S1808, it is determined whether or not the display fluctuation pattern command indicates an effect type accompanied by a long press operation effect. The long-press operation effect is after the long-press effect image is displayed in response to the long-press operation of the operation button 22 within the preset operation valid period during the execution of the effect display performed by the symbol display unit 341. This is a type of effect in which the long-pressed operation result image is displayed as an effect result when the operation time of the operation button 22 reaches the second specified value. Here, if the display variation pattern command is an effect type with a long press operation effect (S1808: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1809, and if the display variation pattern command is not an effect type with a long press operation effect. (S1808: No), the process proceeds to step S1810.

<Step S1809>
In step S1809, a long press operation setting process for executing the long press operation effect is executed, and the process shifts to step S1810. Specifically, in the long press operation setting process, the long press effect flag 512i is set to ON, and the second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined. Specifically, the long press table 511e of the ROM 511 defines a second specified value corresponding to each lottery result included in the variation pattern command. Then, in the long press operation setting process, the second specified value corresponding to the current long press operation effect is determined based on the lottery result included in the variation pattern command and the long press table 511e stored in the ROM 511. To. The second specified value is a value corresponding to the operation time of the operation button 22 used as an end condition of the long press operation effect process. For example, when the lottery result is a big hit, the second specified value is "1000" with a probability of 5/100 and "600" with a probability of 10/100, based on the long press table 511e and a predetermined random number value. It is determined to be "300" with a probability of 85/100. On the other hand, when the lottery result is out of order, the second specified value is "10000" with a probability of 5/100, "20000" with a probability of 10/100, and a probability of 85/100 based on the long press table 511e. It is decided to be "30,000". If the lottery result is out of order, it is conceivable that the second specified value is set to a value that cannot be reached during the execution of the long press operation effect.

<Step S1810>
In step S1810, the fluctuation display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation display counter 512q, and the high-speed fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation display time is set in the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r. The fluctuation display time and the high-speed fluctuation time are determined according to the fluctuation pattern command and the fluctuation type table 511a (see FIG. 21A) as described above. Then, the fluctuation display counter 512q and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r are subtracted by 1 in step S1503, and the MPU 51 determines whether or not the symbol fluctuation is being displayed based on the fluctuation display counter 512q and the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r. It is possible to determine whether or not the display is in progress, the variable display time, the remaining time of the high-speed variable time, and the like. For example, the MPU 51 can determine that the high-speed fluctuation display ends when the high-speed fluctuation counter 512r becomes 0, and determines that the symbol variation display ends when the fluctuation display counter 512q becomes 0.

<Step S1811>
In step S1811, a display variation pattern command for specifying the content of the variation type and the effect type in the symbol display unit 341 is output to the display control device 6, and the command determination process is terminated. The display variation pattern command is information for identifying the variation type and the effect type determined in step S1803, and the ROM 611 of the display control device 6 contains a variation image and an effect image corresponding to each of the display variation pattern commands. Is remembered. As a result, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 executes the variation display and the effect display on the symbol display unit 341 according to the variation type and the effect type corresponding to the display variation pattern command.

Specifically, in the symbol display unit 341, after the high-speed fluctuation display during the preset high-speed fluctuation time is executed, the normal fluctuation display is executed until the preset fluctuation display time elapses. , The fluctuation of multiple lines stops in order. Then, when all the main symbols are stopped and the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed, the symbol variation display of the next game round or the process corresponding to the jackpot is executed. Here, during the high-speed fluctuation display or the normal fluctuation display, various effects corresponding to the display fluctuation pattern command may be executed.

[Single-shot operation effect processing: S1505]
Returning to the description of FIG. 17, in the single-shot operation effect processing in step S1505, when the single-shot effect flag 512g is on, the single-shot operation effect that reflects the single-shot operation of the operation button 22 in the effect is executed. Specifically, after a message or the like to start the single-shot operation effect is displayed, the single-shot operation result corresponding to the current single-shot operation effect set in step S1805 is displayed in response to the single-shot operation of the operation button 22. Display. The single-shot effect flag 512g is set to off when the single-shot operation result is displayed in the single-shot operation effect process.

[Long press operation effect processing: S1506]
In the long-press operation effect process of step S1506, when the long-press effect flag 512i is on, the long-press operation effect that reflects the long-press operation of the operation button 22 in the effect is executed. Specifically, after a message or the like to start the long-press operation effect is displayed, the length corresponding to the current long-press operation effect set in step S1809 is performed in response to the long-press operation of the operation button 22. Display the press operation result. The long press effect flag 512i is set to off when the long press operation result is displayed in the long press operation effect process.

[Continuous hit operation effect processing: S1507]
In the continuous striking operation effect processing of step S1507, when the continuous striking effect flag 512h is on, the continuous striking operation effect that reflects the continuous striking operation of the operation button 22 in the effect is executed. Specifically, after a message or the like to start the continuous striking operation effect is displayed, the continuous striking operation result corresponding to the current continuous striking operation effect set in step S1807 is displayed in response to the continuous striking operation of the operation button 22. Display. The continuous hitting effect flag 512h is set to off when the long press operation result is displayed in the continuous hitting operation effect processing.

[Other embodiments]
Hereinafter, other embodiments of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention will be described. Further, in the following other embodiments, the description of the same configuration as that of the gaming machine 10 described in the first embodiment will be omitted. It is also possible to select and arbitrarily combine the configurations and the processing functions of the first embodiment and the other embodiments described below.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when the special game process is executed, the symbol variation display in the game times for the total number of times of the total number of hold numbers N and M set as the special game times is displayed. The case of changing the variable display time to the special variable display time T2 has been described. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in order to make the player recognize that the special game process is executed, it is somewhat long that the special game process is executed in the first game round in the special game process. A configuration that can display the time will be described.

Here, FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the variable time setting process executed in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 26, in the variable time setting process, when the disengagement flag 412n is on (S1463: Yes), the process shifts to step S2501.

<Step S2501>
In step S2501, it is determined whether or not it is the first game round in the special game process. Specifically, when the special fluctuation counter 412z is 7, it is determined that the game is the first game. Here, if it is determined that it is the first game round (S2501: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2502, and if it is determined that it is not the first game round (S2501: No), the process shifts to step S1465. do.

<Step S2502>
In step S2502, a predetermined notification special variation pattern corresponding to the special game processing is specified as a variation pattern corresponding to the game times, regardless of the hit / fail information corresponding to the game times, and the notification special variation is specified. The preset notification variation display time T3 (first special variation display time) corresponding to the pattern is set in the variation display counter 412k as the variation display time of the game times. For example, the notification variation display time T3 is longer than the special variation display time T2, and is set to, for example, 10s or 30s. As a result, in the first game round in the special game process, the display of the start of the special game process (see FIG. 22B) can be displayed on the symbol display unit 341 for a long time to be recognized by the player. Is.

On the other hand, in the remaining game times that are one less than the number of special games in the special game process, the variation display time is set to the special variation table time T2 (second special variation table time) in step S1465. .. As a result, the timing at which the game ball can enter the special winning opening 319b occurs at least once.

Here, FIG. 27 shows an operation example when the notification variation display time T3 and the special variation display time T2 according to the present embodiment are set. As shown in FIG. 27, in the first game round of the special game process, the notification variation display time T3, which is longer than the special variation display time T2, is set as the variation display time. On the other hand, for the remaining 7 game times, the variation display time is set to the special variation display time T2 that satisfies the special game variation condition. That is, for the remaining 7 game times, the total of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 is equal to or less than the first switching time t1, and the special variation display time T2 and the special for 7 times, which is one less than 8 times. The total time of the opening time T1 is set within the range of the second switching time t2 or more. Even in this case, until the special game process is completed, the timing at which the special variable winning opening 319 is opened and the timing at which the switching destination 319a is distributed to the special winning opening 319b coincide with the timing at which the special winning opening is possible. It will occur at least once.

For example, the notification variation display time T3 is the time (T3 = A × (t1 + t2)) obtained by adding the special variation display time T2 to A times the total of the first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2 (A is an integer of 1 or more). ) + T2). As a result, even if the variation display time of the first game round of the special game process is set to the notification variation display time T3 longer than the special variation display time T2, the variation display time of the first game round is special variation. The same operation as when the display time T2 is set is realized.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery of the hit / fail information corresponding to any of the number of game times corresponding to the total of the reserved numbers N and M in which the special game process is executed is a jackpot. Has been described by taking as an example a case where a variable display time corresponding to the jackpot is set even during the execution of the special game process. On the other hand, not only when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, but also when the result of the jackpot lottery is out of order, the symbol variation display is performed for a time longer than the special variation display time T2 with a predetermined probability. May be.

Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, in order to give a change to the special game process, with a predetermined probability, in any one or more game times in the middle of the special game process, the special variation display time is longer than the special variation display time. A configuration for executing the symbol variation display with a long exception variation display time will be described.

Here, FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the variable time setting process executed in the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 28, in the variable time setting process, when the disengagement flag 412n is on (S1463: Yes), the process shifts to step S2701.

<Step S2701>
In step S2701, during the execution of the special game process, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to execute the exception variation display for displaying the symbol variation at the exception variation display time different from the special variation display time. For example, the exception fluctuation counter 412v provided in the RAM 412 is repeatedly counted up to a preset maximum value in the main process executed by the MPU 41 and reset to 0. Then, in step S2701, the MPU 41 determines that the exception variation display is executed when the value of the exception variation counter 412v is a preset winning value.

<Step S2702>
In step S2702, it is determined in step S2701 whether or not it is determined to execute the exception variation display, and if it is determined to execute the exception variation display (S2702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2703. If it is determined that the exception variation display is not executed (S2702: No), the process proceeds to step S1465.

<Step S2703>
In step S2703, a predetermined exception variation pattern corresponding to the exception variation display is specified as a variation pattern corresponding to the game times, regardless of the hit / fail information corresponding to the game times, and the exception variation pattern is used. The corresponding preset exception variation display time T4 (first special variation display time) is set in the variation display counter 412k as the variation display time of the game times. For example, the exception variation display time T4 is a preset time longer than the special variation display time T2, and is set to, for example, 10s or 30s. In the present embodiment, the number of times the exception variation display is executed in the special game process is limited to once. If the timing at which the game ball can enter the special winning opening 319b occurs at least once, the number of times the exception variation display is executed in the special game process may be more than once.

As a result, even during the execution of the special game process, it is possible to execute the reach effect, the advance notice effect, and the like in one or more game times in the special game process. In particular, in the game times in which the variation display time is set to the exception special variation display time T4, it is conceivable that a variation pattern in which a predetermined specific reach effect or advance notice effect is executed is set. As a result, the specific reach effect or advance notice effect may be executed only in the special game process, and the variation of the game becomes diverse and the player's interest is enhanced.

On the other hand, in the game times in which it is determined that the exception variation display is not executed in the special game process, the variation display time is set to the special variation table time T2 (second special variation table time) in step S1465 as described above. It will be set. As a result, the timing at which the game ball can enter the special winning opening 319b occurs at least once.

Here, FIG. 29 shows an operation example when the exception variation display time T4 and the special variation display time T2 according to the present embodiment are set. In the example shown in FIG. 29, the exception display time T4, which is longer than the special variation display time T2, is set as the variation display time in one game round during the special game process. On the other hand, for the remaining 7 game times, the variation display time is set to the special variation display time T2. Even in this case, until the special game process is completed, the timing at which the special variable winning opening 319 is opened and the timing at which the switching destination 319a is distributed to the special winning opening 319b coincide with the timing at which the special winning opening is possible. It will occur at least once.

For example, the exception variation display time T4 is the time obtained by adding the special variation display time T2 to A times the total of the first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2 (A is an integer of 1 or more) (T4 = A × (t1 + t2). ) + T2). As a result, even if the variation display time is set to the exception variation display time T4, which is longer than the special variation display time T2, during the special game processing, the variation display time of the game times is set to the special variation display time T2. The same operation as when it is done will be realized.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute, for example, a reach effect or a notice effect even during the special game process without impairing the game playability of the special game process, and the variation of the game is increased. You can add a new interest to the game.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the first special threshold value is the sum of the maximum value of the hold number N and the maximum value of the hold number M, and the total value of the hold number N and the hold number M reaches the first special threshold value. The case where the special game process is executed in the case of the above-mentioned case has been described. In the present embodiment, even if the total value of the number of holds N and the number of holds M is less than the first special threshold value, the configuration in which the special game process is executed with a preset probability will be described.

[Holding number look-ahead processing]
Here, FIG. 30 is a diagram showing another example of the hold number look-ahead process. As shown in FIG. 30, in step S1012, when it is determined that the total value of the number of holds N and the number of holds M is less than the first special threshold value and the special game execution condition is not satisfied (S1012: No). ), The process proceeds to step S3001.

<Step S3001>
In step S3001, it is determined whether or not the total value of the number of holds N and the number of holds M is equal to or higher than the preset lower limit value, and if it is equal to or higher than the lower limit value (S3001: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3002. If the transition is made and the value is less than the lower limit (S3001: No), the pending number look-ahead process ends. That is, when the total value of the hold number N and the hold number M is less than the lower limit value, the variation display time in the game times corresponding to the total value is not changed to the special variation display time T2.

Here, the lower limit value is a value predetermined as a value capable of generating a special winning timing at least once in the special game process. Specifically, the lower limit value is within a range in which the relationship between the first switching time t1 and the second switching time t2 of the switching unit 319a and the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 can satisfy the special game variation condition. It is decided. For example, in the operation example shown in FIG. 24 described in the first embodiment, the lower limit value capable of generating the special winning timing at least once in the special game process is 3. Is.

<Step S3002>
In step S3002, a special game lottery is executed in which whether or not to execute the special game process is determined according to a preset probability. For example, when the special game lottery counter is provided in the lottery counter 412a, and the special game lottery counter value is sequentially added like the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 to reach the upper limit value. Is returned to 0. Then, in step S3002, when the value of the special game lottery counter is one or a plurality of specific values determined to realize a preset probability, the result of the special game lottery is won. .. The winning probability of the special game lottery is determined by the number of the specific values.

<Step S3003>
In step S3003, it is determined whether or not the result of the special game lottery in step S3002 is winning, and if it is winning (S3003: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1014, and if it is not winning (S3003: Yes). No), the pending number look-ahead process is completed. After that, in the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S3002 that the result of the special game lottery is won, in the following step S1014, the total value of the current reserved numbers N and M is set in the special fluctuation counter 412z. To.

If the result of the special game lottery is won, the number of times corresponding to the total value of the current pending numbers N and M in step S1465 of the variable time setting process (see FIG. 15) (second special game). The special variation display time T2 is set as the variation display time so that the timing at which the special prize can be won occurs at least once in the game times (number of times). Here, a plurality of patterns of special variation display time T2 are set in advance corresponding to each of the total values of the holding numbers N and M at the time of winning the special game lottery, and the special variation display time T2 is set in advance in step S1465. The set special variation display time T2 may change according to the total value of the holding numbers N and M at the time of winning the special game lottery. More specifically, in step S1465, the total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for one time is the first switching time t1 or less, which is one time less than the total value of the current holding numbers N and M. The special variation display time T2 is set so that the total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for the number of times is equal to or longer than the second switching time t2. For example, the special variation display time T2 corresponding to the total value of the holding numbers N and M is set in advance, and the MPU 41 selects the special variation display time T2 according to the current total value of the holding numbers N and M. Can be considered. As a result, in the special game processing, a timing at which a special prize can be won occurs at least once in the number of game times corresponding to the holding numbers N and M at the time of winning the special game lottery.

Therefore, in addition to the case where the total of the reserved numbers N and M is the first special threshold value, the special game process may be executed as one effect, and the game development advantageous to the player is provided. Therefore, it is possible to add a new interest to the game and increase the player's motivation to play. Even if the lottery results of step S3002 executed when the total of the reserved numbers N and M is less than the first special threshold value are all out of order, the total of the reserved numbers N and M is the first special threshold value. When the above is reached, the special game process is executed, and the special variation display time T2 that satisfies the special game variation condition is set as the variation display time in each of the game times, as in the first embodiment. To.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, there is a 100% probability of winning a small hit regardless of which of the first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315 wins. Therefore, when the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode are executed and the winning probability of the game ball to the second operating port 315 becomes high, the winning probability of the game ball to the special winning opening 319b becomes high. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a configuration will be described in which a small hit is not won when the second operating port 315 is won, and a small hit is won with a 100% probability when the first operating port 314 is won.

[Game times control process]
<Step S3101>
In the game times control process shown in FIG. 31, step S3101 is executed between steps S1224 and S1225. In step S3101, it is determined whether or not the game round corresponds to the special figure 1. Specifically, in step S3101, it is determined whether or not the special figure flag 412t is off in the game times corresponding to the special figure 1, and if the special figure flag 412t is off (S3101: Yes), When the process proceeds to step S1225 and the game times correspond to the special figure 2 and the special figure flag 412t is on (S3101: No), the game times control process ends.

As a result, the small hit winning is generated only in the game times in which the big hit lottery is executed in the special figure 1 by winning the first operating port 314 of the game ball. Therefore, when the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode are not executed and the so-called left-handed game in which the game ball flows down the first flow path on the left side of the game board 31 is performed, the so-called left-handed game is performed. When a small hit is won in response to a ball entering the 1 operating port 314, the game ball performs a so-called right-handed game in which the game ball flows down the second flow path on the right side of the game board 31. The aim is to win a prize in the special winning opening 319b.

On the other hand, when the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode are executed and a so-called right-handed game in which the game ball flows down the second flow path on the right side of the game board 31 is performed, the second Since the small hit winning does not occur in response to the ball entering the operating port 315, the game is aimed only at the big hit winning by the big hit lottery based on the winning / failing information during the execution of the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode.

Then, in the gaming machine 10, the probability of winning the time-saving jackpot by the lottery jackpot in the game times corresponding to the special figure 2 is higher than the lottery jackpot in the game times corresponding to the special figure 1. Therefore, according to the configuration according to the present embodiment, during the right-handed game, it is possible to concentrate and aim at the lottery jackpot in the game times corresponding to the special figure 2 in which the probability of occurrence of the time-saving jackpot is high.

In the gaming machine 10 configured in this way, in step S1465 of the pre-variation time setting process, the variation display time of each game in the special game process is set in advance as shown in FIG. 32. Times T5 and T6 are set. Specifically, the special variation display time T5 is used as the variation display time in the game times corresponding to the special figure 1 in the special game process, and the special variation display time T6 corresponds to the special figure 2 in the special game process. It is used as a variable display time in the game times. The special variation display time T5 and the special variation display time T6 may be the same.

Then, as shown in FIG. 32, in the special variation display time T5 and the special variation display time T6, the total time of the special variation display time T5, the special variation display time T6, and the special opening time T1 is equal to or less than the first switching time t1. The total time of the special fluctuation display time T5, the special fluctuation display time T6, and the special opening time T1 for the number of times less than the number of special fluctuations is set to be the second switching time t2 or more. .. As a result, in the number of game times corresponding to the reserved numbers N and M in the special game process, a timing at which a special prize can be won occurs at least once. Therefore, even in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the total of the reserved numbers N and M reaches the first special threshold value, it is possible to provide a game development advantageous to the player.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, there is a 100% probability of winning a small hit regardless of which of the first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315 wins. Therefore, the special winning opening 319b may be opened each time the symbol variation display is completed in each game round, and the player may make a right-handed strike for each symbol variation display in each game round. However, in this case, since it is difficult for the game ball to win the special variable winning opening 319, the player may feel frustrated. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a configuration will be described in which a small hit is not won when the first operating port 314 is won, and a small hit is won with a 100% probability when the second operating port 315 is won.

[Game times control process]
<Step S3301>
In the game times control process shown in FIG. 33, step S3301 is executed between steps S1224 and S1225. In step S3301, it is determined whether or not the special figure flag 412t is on, and if the game times corresponding to the special figure 2 and the special figure flag 412t is on (S3301: Yes), the process is step S1225. If the game times corresponding to the special figure 1 and the special figure flag 412t is off (S3301: No), the game times control process ends. As a result, a small hit is won only in the game times in which the big hit lottery is executed in the special figure 2 by winning the second operating port 315 of the game ball, and the special figure 1 by winning the first operating port 314 of the game ball. In the game times in which the big hit lottery is executed, the small hit winning will not occur.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 configured in this way, as in the fifth embodiment, the special variation display time T2 is replaced with the special variation display time T2 set as the symbol variation display time of each game in the special game process. The display times T5 and T6 are set. Specifically, the special variation display time T5 is used as the variation display time in the game times corresponding to the special figure 1 in the special game process, and the special variation display time T6 corresponds to the special figure 2 in the special game process. It is used as a variable display time in the game times. The special variation display time T5 and the special variation display time T6 may be the same.

The special variation display time T5 and the special variation display time T6 are such that the total time of the special variation display time T5, the special variation display time T6, and the special opening time T1 is equal to or less than the first switching time t1. The total time of the special variation display time T5, the special variation display time T6, and the special opening time T1 for one less number of times is set to be the second switching time t2 or more. As a result, in the number of game times corresponding to the reserved numbers N and M in the special game process, a timing at which a special prize can be won occurs at least once.

Therefore, even in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the total of the reserved numbers N and M reaches the first special threshold value, it is possible to provide a game development advantageous to the player. Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode are executed, the fluctuation display time is shortened and the probability of the gaming ball entering the special winning opening 319b. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation that special prize jackpots will occur continuously and increase the player's motivation to play.

By the way, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the special gaming process is executed when the total of the reserved numbers N and M reaches the first special threshold value which is the maximum value of the total of the reserved numbers N and M. Therefore, the special game process is not executed in the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode in which it is unlikely that the player intentionally plays the left-handed game so that the reserved number N is intentionally reached to the maximum value. That is, it is suppressed that the special gaming process is generated more than necessary in the gaming machine 10 and the winning probability to the special winning opening 319b is increased more than necessary. The first special threshold value is changed to 4 during the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode so that the special game processing is executed even in the time saving mode and the high frequency support mode. Can also be considered as another embodiment.

[7th Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the case where the special game process is executed when the special game execution condition required for the special game process to be executed is satisfied has been described. On the other hand, even when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning / failing information already stored in the first holding area REA or the second holding area REB of the holding storage area 412b is obtained. If the jackpot is won, it is conceivable that the special game process will not be executed with a preset probability.

[Holding number look-ahead processing]
Here, FIG. 34 is a diagram showing another example of the hold number look-ahead process. As shown in FIG. 34, in the hold number look-ahead process according to the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S1013 that the special variation flag 412w is off (S1013: Yes), the process shifts to step S3401.

<Step S3401>
In step S3401, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery based on either of the winning / failing information already stored in the first holding area REA or the second holding area REB of the holding storage area 412b is the jackpot winning. Will be done. Here, if it is determined that the jackpot is won (S3401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3402, and if it is determined that the jackpot is not won (S3401: No), the process proceeds to step S1014.

<Step S3402>
In step S3402, a special game lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special game process is executed. For example, when the special game lottery counter is provided in the lottery counter 412a, and the special game lottery counter value is sequentially added like the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 to reach the upper limit value. Is returned to 0. Then, in step S3402, when the value of the special game lottery counter is one or a plurality of preset specific values, the result of the special game lottery is won. The winning probability of the special game lottery is determined by the number set as the specific value.

<Step S3403>
In step S3403, it is determined whether or not the result of the special game lottery is won, and if it is won (S3403: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1014, and if it is not won (S3403: No), The pending number look-ahead process ends.

Therefore, even when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning / failing information already stored in the first holding area REA or the second holding area REB of the holding storage area 412b is obtained. If the jackpot is won, the special game process may not be executed. As a result, even if the special game execution condition is satisfied, the player can obtain the hit / fail information in any of the game times corresponding to the current pending numbers N and M when the special game process is not executed. It can be recognized that the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot is the jackpot winning when the special game execution condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to add a new hobby to the game and increase the player's motivation to play.

On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning / failing information already stored in the first holding area REA or the second holding area REB of the holding storage area 412b is a jackpot. It is also conceivable as another embodiment that the special game process is not executed with a preset probability even in the case of deviation. As a result, if the special game process is not executed, the player expects that the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning / failing information will be the jackpot winning in any of the game times corresponding to the current pending numbers N and M. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

By the way, in a configuration in which the special game process may not be executed with a preset probability even when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the special game is performed in the first game round after the special game execution condition is satisfied. It is conceivable to notify the presence or absence of execution of the game process by the operation effect process set in advance. In this case, as described in the second embodiment, it is conceivable that the variation display time in the first game round of the special game process is set to the notification variation display time T3.

Specifically, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the MPU 41 includes the single-shot operation effect, the continuous hit operation effect, the long-press operation effect, etc., which suggests whether or not the jackpot lottery has been won in the next game round. Similarly, a variable pattern command for executing a single-shot operation effect, a continuous hit operation effect, a long-press operation effect, etc., which suggests whether or not the special game process is executed, is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5. Then, in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 executes the special game process in place of the presence or absence of a big hit in response to a predetermined operation such as a single-shot operation, a continuous hit operation, or a long-press operation for the operation button 22. A message or an image suggesting the presence or absence is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 by the display control device 6.

As a result, when the special game execution condition is satisfied and the special game process is executed, it is displayed that the special game process is executed according to the operation of the operation button 22 of the player. Therefore, it is possible to give a feeling that the player has assigned the execution of the special game processing by himself / herself.

[Eighth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when the special game process is executed, the case where the special game process is executed over the number of game times corresponding to the first special threshold value has been described. On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, it is conceivable that the number of game times targeted for the special game processing is set each time with a preset probability. That is, as the number of game times targeted for the special game process is closer to the first special threshold value, the number of occurrences of special winning timings during the execution period of the special game process increases. Therefore, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the number of times corresponding to the first special threshold value is not necessarily set as the special game number of times, so that the player when the special game execution condition is satisfied is satisfied. It is conceivable to raise the degree of attention to the game and enhance the interest of the game.

Here, FIG. 35 is a diagram showing another example of the hold number look-ahead process. As shown in FIG. 35, in the hold number look-ahead process according to the present embodiment, the process of step S3501 is executed between steps S1014 and S1015.

<Step S3501>
In step S3501, the special game number determination process for determining the number of special games for which the special game process is executed is executed. For example, the lottery counter 412a is provided with a counter for determining the number of special games, and the counter value for determining the number of special games is sequentially added in the same manner as the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 to an upper limit value (for example). When it reaches 699), it is returned to 0. Then, in step S3501, the preset number of special games is determined according to the value of the counter for determining the number of special games. After that, in step S1015, the number of special games determined in step S3501 is set in the special fluctuation counter 412z, and the special game process is executed during the number of special games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 36, it is conceivable that the special game number determination table in which the correspondence relationship between the value of the special game number determination counter and the special game number is determined is stored in the ROM 411. As a result, in step S3501, the MPU 41 can set the number of special games according to a predetermined probability based on the counter for determining the number of special games and the table for determining the number of special games.

As a result, the player becomes interested in setting the number of special games, which is the number of times the special game is to be processed after the special game execution condition is satisfied, and the variation of the game is increased. It will be possible to add new interest to the game. A command for displaying the number of special games is transmitted from the MPU 41 to the voice lamp control device 5, and the set value of the number of special games is displayed on the symbol display unit 341 at the start of the first game in the special game process. May be good.

[9th embodiment]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, there is a 100% probability of winning a small hit regardless of which of the first operating port 314 and the second operating port 315 wins. Therefore, the special variable winning opening 319b may be opened each time the symbol variation display is completed in each game round, and the player may make a right-handed strike for each symbol variation display in each game round. However, in this case, since it is difficult for the game ball to win the special variable winning opening 319, the player may feel frustrated. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the small hit is not won when the first operating port 314 is won, and when the normal symbol is won and the second operating port 315 is won, the small hit is won with a 100% probability. A configuration in which special game processing is executed will be described.

Here, FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of the game board 31B according to the present embodiment. The description of the game board 31B having the same configuration as that of the game board 31 will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 31, in the game board 31B according to the present embodiment, the first operating port 314 on which the game ball flowing down the first flow path on the left side of the game board 31B can enter the operating portion 310. It is provided instead. Further, the through gate 317 is arranged at a position on the left side of the game board 31B where a game ball flowing down the first flow path can pass. As described above, the second operating port 315 is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the second flow path on the right side of the game board 31B can enter, and the second operating port 315 has a second operating port 315. An electric accessory 315b is provided.

Here, FIGS. 38 to 40 are diagrams showing an example of the data setting process, the game turn control process, and the hold number look-ahead process executed by the MPU 41 in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

[Data setting process]
<Step S3801>
In the data setting process shown in FIG. 38, step S3801 is executed instead of steps S1301 to S1303. In step S3801, it is determined whether or not the hold number M is larger than 0, and if the hold number M is larger than 0 (S3801: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1311, and if the hold number M is 0 (S3801). : No), the process proceeds to step S1304. As a result, the game times corresponding to the special figure 2 are executed with priority over the game times corresponding to the special figure 1.

[Game times control process]
<Step S3901>
On the other hand, in the game times control process shown in FIG. 39, step S3901 is executed between steps S1224 and S1225. In step S3901, it is determined whether or not the special figure flag 412t is on, and if it is a game time corresponding to the special figure 2 and the special figure flag 412t is on (S3901: Yes), the process is in step S1225. If the transition is made and the game times correspond to the special figure 1 and the special figure flag 412t is off (S3901: No), the game times control process ends. As a result, a small hit is won only in the game times in which the big hit lottery is executed in the special figure 2 by winning the second operating port 315 of the game ball, and the special drawing is made by winning the first operating port 314 of the game ball. In the game times in which the big hit lottery is executed in 1, the small hit winning will not occur.

[Holding number look-ahead processing]
<Steps 4001 to S4002>
Then, in the hold number look-ahead process shown in FIG. 40, steps S4001 to S4002 are executed instead of steps S1010 to S1012. In step S4001, the hold number M is read from the hold number storage area NAB of the second hold area REB. Then, in step S4002, it is determined whether or not the hold number M is a preset second special threshold value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second special threshold value is set to 4, which is the maximum value of the reserved number M. That is, in the first embodiment, the special game process is executed when the total of the reserved numbers N and M reaches the first special threshold value, but in the present embodiment, the reserved number M is the second. When the special threshold value is reached, the special game process is executed.

In particular, when the result of the ordinary symbol lottery executed by the game ball passing through the through gate 317 is a winning result, the electric accessory 315b is released, but in the present embodiment, the electric accessory 315b at that time is released. It is conceivable that the opening time of the above is set sufficiently longer than that of the first embodiment. Specifically, the opening time of the electric accessory 315b is preset as a time during which four or more game balls can win a prize in the second operating port 315. For example, the opening time of the electric accessory 315b is about 10s to 30s. As a result, after the result of the normal symbol lottery is won, when four or more game balls are won in the second operating port 315, the special game process is executed. The opening of the electric accessory 315b may be continued until the game ball wins 4 or more in the second operating port 315.

Then, in the special game process according to the present embodiment, the timing at which the special prize can be won occurs at least once in the four game times corresponding to the second special threshold value. Specifically, in step S1465 of the variation time setting process, the variation display time is set to the special variation display time T2 so as to satisfy the special game variation condition in the four game times.

Here, the special variation display time T2 is 3 in which the total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for one time is equal to or less than the first switching time t1 and is one less than the second special threshold value 4. The total time of the special variation display time T2 and the special opening time T1 for each time is set to be equal to or longer than the second switching time T2. As a result, in the number of game times corresponding to the reserved number M in the special game process, the timing at which the special prize can be won occurs at least once. Therefore, when the total number of reserved numbers M becomes 4, it is possible to provide the player with an advantageous game development, which can add a new interest to the game and increase the player's motivation to play. be able to.

In the gaming machine 10 configured in this way, the player strikes left and puts the gaming ball in the first flow path on the left side of the gaming board 31B until the normal symbol lottery is won by passing through the through gate 317. It will be dropped and aimed at winning a prize in the first operating port 315. Then, when the normal symbol lottery is won by passing through the through gate 317, the electric accessory 315b of the second operating port 315 is opened, so that the player hits right and plays a game on the second flow path on the right side of the game board 31B. The ball will be dropped to aim for a prize in the second operating port 315.

Then, when four or more prizes are won in the second operating opening 315 and the reserved number M reaches 4, the special game process is executed, and the player continues to hit right to the special winning opening 319b. Will aim for a prize. Therefore, it is not necessary for the player to hit right every time the symbol variation display ends in each game round to aim for a prize in the special winning opening 319b. Alternatively, in the game times corresponding to Special Figure 2, right-handed to win a prize in the special winning opening 319b.

[10th Embodiment]
By the way, in the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the total of the reserved numbers N and M reaches the first special threshold value of 8, the variation pattern in the subsequent eight gaming times is the special variation. The case where it is set in the pattern was explained. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the total of the reserved numbers N and M reaches the first special threshold value of 8, the fluctuation pattern in the subsequent eight game rounds is not changed, and the eight rounds. A configuration capable of notifying the high or low possibility of winning a prize in the special winning opening 319b in the game times of the above will be described. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of game times (the number of target games) that is the target for determining whether or not the timing for special winning is generated is eight.

First, in the gaming machine 10, the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 uses the switching counter 412q to execute the special opening control process in step S907 of the main timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9), so that the switching unit 319a Is switched every 1st switching time t1 and 2nd switching time t2. Further, in the present embodiment, the RAM 412 is provided with an open flag for storing the current state of the switching unit 319a, and when the open flag is on, the special winning opening 319b is open and is off. In some cases, it shall indicate that the special winning opening 319b is closed.

Then, when the main timer interrupt process is first started after the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the MPU 41 sets the open flag to ON and sets the value corresponding to the first switching time t1 to the switching counter 412q. Set to. After that, the switching counter 412q is counted down every time the main timer interrupt process is executed, and when the switching counter 412q reaches 0, the MPU 41 sets the release flag to off and sets the second switching time t2. The corresponding value is set in the switching counter 412q. After that, the switching counter 412q is counted down every time the main timer interrupt process is executed, and when the switching counter 412q reaches 0, the MPU 41 sets the release flag to ON again and sets the first switching time t1. The value corresponding to is set in the switching counter 412q. By repeatedly executing these processes, the switching unit 319a is switched every first switching time t1 and second switching time t2.

As a result, the MPU 41 refers to the switching counter 412q and the opening flag to indicate the current state of the switching unit 319a (that is, whether the special winning opening 319b is in the open state or the closed state), and the next state. It is possible to recognize information such as the time until the switching unit 319a is switched.

[Other examples of special display control processing]
Then, in the present embodiment, the MPU 41 executes the special display control process shown in FIG. 41 instead of the variable time setting process shown in FIG. It is also conceivable that either the fluctuation time setting process or the special display control process is executed with a preset probability.

<Step S4100>
First, in step S4100, similarly to step S1461 (see FIG. 15), the fluctuation pattern of the game times is specified, and the fluctuation display time of the symbol display unit 341 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set to the fluctuation display time counter 412k. Set.

<Step S4101>
In step S4101, it is determined whether or not the special variation flag 412w is on, and if the special variation flag 412w is on (S4101: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4102, and the special variation flag 412w is off. If there is (S4101: No), the special display control process ends. Even when the special variation flag 412w is on, it is conceivable as another embodiment that the special display control process is completed with a preset probability.

<Step S4102>
In step S4102, it is determined whether or not reach has occurred for all eight game times corresponding to the total of the reserved numbers N and M. Specifically, the MPU 41 has the same as the fluctuation start processing (see FIG. 14), that is, the first reserved area REA1 to the fourth reserved area REA4 of the first reserved area REA and the second reserved area of the second reserved area REB. The fluctuation pattern set based on each of the hit / fail information stored in the REB1 to the fourth reserved area REB4 is specified. Then, when a variation pattern in which reach does not occur for all eight game times is set (S4102: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4103, and reach is reached for at least one game time out of eight games. When the fluctuation pattern in which the above occurs is set (S4102: No), the process proceeds to step S4107.

<Step S4103>
In step S4103, the relationship (timing) between the normal variation display time T0 and the special opening time T1 in the eight game times is specified based on the variation pattern of the eight game times specified in step S4102. The normal variation display time T0 is a time individually set based on the variation pattern corresponding to each of the game times.

<Step S4104>
In step S4104, the current state of the switching unit 319a is specified. Specifically, the MPU 41 refers to the switching counter 412q and the open flag to indicate the current state of the switching unit 319a (that is, whether the special winning opening 319b is in the open state or the closed state). Next, the time until the switching unit 319a is switched is specified.

<Step S4105>
In step S4105, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the game ball can win the special winning opening 319b occurs while the eight game rounds are executed. Specifically, the MPU 41 has eight game times based on the relationship between the normal fluctuation display time T0 and the special opening time T1 specified in step S4103 and the state of the switching unit 319a specified in step S4104. It is determined whether or not the timing at which the game ball can win the special winning opening 319b occurs while the game is executed.

Here, FIG. 42 is an image diagram showing the processing result in step S4105. In step S4105, as shown in FIG. 42, the normal fluctuation display time T0 and the special opening time T1 are grasped in time series. Here, it is assumed that the normal fluctuation display time T0 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first to eighth game times is 5s, 8s, 5s, 5s, 5s, 8s, 10s, and 10s. Further, in the present embodiment, the special opening time T1 is 2s.

For example, when the switching state of the switching unit 319a specified in step S4104 changes as shown in FIG. 42 (A), it is determined that a special winning timing occurs during the execution of eight game rounds. To. On the other hand, when the switching state of the switching unit 319a specified in step S4104 transitions as shown in FIG. 42 (B), it is determined that the special winning timing does not occur during the execution of the eight game rounds. Will be done.

Then, in step S4105, when it is determined that the timing at which the game ball can win the special winning opening 319b occurs while the eight game rounds are executed (S4105: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the timing at which the game ball can win the special winning opening 319b does not occur while the eight game rounds are executed (S4105: No), the process proceeds to step S4107.

<Step S4106>
In step S4106, a special prize-possible display command for displaying on the symbol display unit 341 that a special prize-possible timing has occurred is set. As a result, the MPU 41 transmits a display command to the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 in the next step S1101 of the main process. As a result, the MPU 51 sends a special entry possible display command to the display control device 6, and characters or images suggesting that a special winning timing will occur in the next eight game rounds are displayed on the symbol display unit 341. Will be done. For example, a message such as "Do not hit left but hit right! 8 chances to win a special prize within the fluctuation!" Is displayed. After that, for example, until the number 8 in the message becomes 1, it is counted down and displayed by 1 at the end of each game.

By the way, in the gaming machine 10, since the fluctuation pattern differs depending on whether the number of holdings is 1 or 2 and the number of holdings is 3 or more, if the number of holdings changes in the middle of eight game times, the holding number changes in step S4103. The fluctuation display time in each game number specified in 1 may change in the middle. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, after the indication that the special winning timing is generated is displayed, until the eight gaming rounds are completed, left-handed like "Don't hit left!" A message is displayed to suppress. As a result, the player does not hit the left side, and the fluctuation display time in each game round specified in step S4103 does not change in the middle, so that it is possible to notify that a special winning timing is generated. ..

<Step S4107>
In step S4107, the special variation flag 412w is set to off, and the special display control process ends.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the gaming ball is won in the special winning opening 319b without changing all the normal variation display time T0 corresponding to each game time to the special variation display time T2. It is possible to notify the player of the high or low possibility of. As a result, for example, since the variation of the game is increased, it is possible to increase the player's motivation to play the game machine 10.

[Outline of the invention]
Hereinafter, the outline of the invention extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described. In addition, although the description may be given with reference numerals for convenience in order to understand the correspondence between each appendix and each embodiment, the invention according to the appendix is limited to the specific configuration with the reference numerals. is not. Further, it is also possible to select and arbitrarily combine each configuration and each processing function described below.

[Appendix A1]
An operating port (314, 315) and a special variable winning port (319) through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
Equipped with
The variation time setting processing unit is the variation display of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the success / failure information of the predetermined number of special games when the predetermined special game execution conditions are satisfied. The time can be set to a predetermined special variation display time in which the timing at which the gaming ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of gaming times corresponding to the number of special gaming times. Gaming machine.

[Appendix A2]
In the special variation display time, the total time of the special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or less than the first switching time, and the special variation display time and the special opening time are one less than the number of times of the special game. The gaming machine according to Appendix A1, which is a time determined within a range in which the total time is equal to or longer than the second switching time.

[Appendix A3]
The special game execution condition is that the number of holds of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit reaches a predetermined threshold value.
The gaming machine according to Supplementary A1 or Supplementary A2.

[Appendix A4]
The operating port is a first operating port into which the game ball can enter, a second operating port into which the game ball can enter, and the entry destination of the game ball entering the operating port. Includes a distribution unit that alternately distributes between the first operating port and the second operating port each time a ball enters.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The special game execution condition is that the total number of hold numbers of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit corresponding to each of the first operation port and the second operation port reaches a predetermined threshold value. be,
The gaming machine according to Supplementary A1 or Supplementary A2.

[Appendix A5]
The gaming machine according to Supplementary A3 or Supplementary A4, wherein the threshold value and the number of special games are the same value.

[Appendix A6]
The opening condition is that the hit / miss information corresponding to the game times has been acquired.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary A1 to Supplementary A5.

[Appendix B1]
An operating port (314, 315) and a special variable winning port (319) through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
Equipped with
When the predetermined special game execution condition is satisfied, the variable time setting processing unit is executed in the first game time among the game times corresponding to the hit / fail information of the predetermined special game number of times. The variation display time of the variation display can be set to a preset first special variation display time, and the variation display time of the symbol variation display executed in the remaining game times corresponds to the number of special games. A gaming machine that can be set to a predetermined second special variation display time in which the timing at which the gaming ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of gaming times.

[Appendix B2]
The gaming machine according to Appendix B1, wherein the first special variation display time is an integral multiple of the total of the first switching time and later and the second switching time, plus the second special variation display time.

[Appendix B3]
The special game execution condition is that the number of holds of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit reaches a predetermined threshold value.
The gaming machine according to Appendix B1 or Appendix B2.

[Appendix B4]
The operating port is a first operating port into which the game ball can enter, a second operating port into which the game ball can enter, and the entry destination of the game ball entering the operating port. Includes a distribution unit that alternately distributes between the first operating port and the second operating port each time a ball enters.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The special game execution condition is that the total number of hold numbers of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit corresponding to each of the first operation port and the second operation port reaches a predetermined threshold value. be,
The gaming machine according to Appendix B1 or Appendix B2.

[Appendix B5]
The gaming machine according to Appendix B3 or Appendix B4, wherein the threshold value and the number of special games are the same value.

[Appendix B6]
The opening condition is that the hit / miss information corresponding to the game times has been acquired.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary note B1 to Supplementary note B5.

[Appendix C1]
An operating port (314, 315) and a special variable winning port (319) through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
Equipped with
When the predetermined special game execution condition is satisfied, the variable time setting processing unit may perform one or a plurality of game times corresponding to the hit / fail information of the predetermined number of special games. The variation display time of the symbol variation display to be executed is set to a preset first special variation display time, and the variation display time of the symbol variation display executed in the remaining game times is set to the special game number of times. A gaming machine capable of setting a predetermined second special variation display time at which the timing at which the gaming ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of gaming times corresponding to.

[Appendix C2]
The gaming machine according to Appendix C1, wherein the variation time setting processing unit sets the variation display time corresponding to the game times for which the result of the winning / failing determination is won to the first special variation display time.

[Appendix C3]
The gaming machine according to Appendix C1 or Appendix C2, wherein the variation time setting processing unit sets the variation display time corresponding to each of the game times to the first special variation display time with a predetermined probability.

[Appendix C4]
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary note C1 to Supplementary note C3, in which a predetermined specific reach effect or advance notice effect is executed in the game times in which the variation display time is set to the first special variation display time.

[Appendix C5]
The special game execution condition is that the number of holds of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit reaches a predetermined threshold value.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Provisions C1 to C4.

[Appendix C6]
The operating port is a first operating port into which the game ball can enter, a second operating port into which the game ball can enter, and the entry destination of the game ball entering the operating port. Includes a distribution unit that alternately distributes between the first operating port and the second operating port each time a ball enters.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The special game execution condition is that the total number of hold numbers of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit corresponding to each of the first operation port and the second operation port reaches a predetermined threshold value. be,
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Provisions C1 to C4.

[Appendix C7]
The gaming machine according to Appendix C5 or Appendix C6, wherein the threshold value and the number of special games are the same value.

[Appendix C8]
The opening condition is that the hit / miss information corresponding to the game times has been acquired.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Provisions C1 to C6.

[Appendix D1]
An operating port (314, 315) and a special variable winning port (319) through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
Equipped with
The variable time setting processing unit is
When the predetermined special game execution condition is satisfied, the variation display time of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the success / failure information of the predetermined first special game number is set to the first. It is possible to set a predetermined first special variation display time in which the timing at which the game ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of game times corresponding to the number of special games.
Even if the special game execution condition is not satisfied, it is executed with a predetermined probability in the game times corresponding to the hit / fail information of the second special game number of times, which is the same as the current number of holds stored by the hold processing unit. The variation display time of the symbol variation display is set in advance so that the timing at which the gaming ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of game times corresponding to the second special gaming number. A gaming machine that can be set to the second special fluctuation display time.

[Appendix D2]
In the first special variation display time, the total time of the first special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or less than the first switching time, and the first is one less than the number of times of the first special game. It is a time determined within the range where the total time of the special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or longer than the second switching time.
In the second special variation display time, the total time of the second special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or less than the first switching time, and the second is one less than the number of times of the second special game. The gaming machine according to Appendix D1, which is a time determined within a range in which the total time of the special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or longer than the second switching time.

[Appendix D3]
The gaming machine according to Supplementary D1 or D2, wherein the special game execution condition is that the number of reservations of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit reaches a predetermined threshold value.

[Appendix D4]
The operating port is a first operating port into which the game ball can enter, a second operating port into which the game ball can enter, and the entry destination of the game ball entering the operating port. Includes a distribution unit that alternately distributes between the first operating port and the second operating port each time a ball enters.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The special game execution condition is that the total number of hold numbers of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit corresponding to each of the first operation port and the second operation port reaches a predetermined threshold value. be,
The gaming machine according to Appendix D1 or Appendix D2.

[Appendix D5]
The gaming machine according to Appendix D3 or Appendix D4, wherein the threshold value and the number of special games are the same value.

[Appendix D6]
When the special game execution condition is not satisfied and the current number of reservations stored by the hold processing unit is less than the preset number, the second special game unit has the variable time setting processing unit. The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary D1 to Supplementary D5, wherein the variation display time in the number of game times corresponding to the number of games is not set to the second special variation display time.

[Appendix E1]
A first operating port (314), a second operating port (315), and a special variable winning opening (319) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
Equipped with
The first operating port is arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down the first flow path predetermined as the flow path of the game ball in the normal gaming state can enter, and the first specific gaming state is provided. And the game ball flowing down the second flow path predetermined as the flow path of the game ball in the second specific gaming state is arranged at a position where the ball does not enter.
The second operating port and the variable winning opening are arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down at least the second flow path can enter.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The opening condition is that the hit / fail information corresponding to the game times is acquired according to the entry of the game ball into the first operating port.
The variation time setting processing unit is the variation display of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the success / failure information of the predetermined number of special games when the predetermined special game execution conditions are satisfied. The time can be set to a predetermined special variation display time in which the timing at which the gaming ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of gaming times corresponding to the number of special gaming times. Gaming machine.

[Appendix E2]
The fluctuation time setting processing unit corresponds to the first special variation display time corresponding to the game times corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the first operating port, and the winning of the game ball to the second operating port. The second special variation display time corresponding to the game times is set individually.
In the first special variation display time, the total time of the first special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or less than the first switching time, and the special variation display time and the number of times less than the number of special games are displayed. It is a time determined within the range where the total time of the special opening time is equal to or longer than the second switching time.
In the second special variation display time, the total time of the second special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or less than the second switching time, and the special variation display time and the number of times less than the number of special games are displayed. The gaming machine according to Appendix E1, which is a time determined within a range in which the total time of the special opening time is equal to or longer than the second switching time.

[Appendix E3]
The special game execution condition is that the total number of hold numbers of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit corresponding to each of the first operation port and the second operation port reaches a predetermined threshold value. be,
The gaming machine according to Appendix E1 or Appendix E2.

[Appendix E4]
The gaming machine according to Appendix E3, wherein the threshold value and the number of special games are the same value.

[Appendix F1]
A first operating port (314), a second operating port (315), and a special variable winning opening (319) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
Equipped with
The first operating port is arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down the first flow path predetermined as the flow path of the game ball in the normal gaming state can enter, and the first specific gaming state is provided. And the game ball flowing down the second flow path predetermined as the flow path of the game ball in the second specific gaming state is arranged at a position where the ball does not enter.
The second operating port and the variable winning opening are arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down at least the second flow path can enter.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The opening condition is that the hit / fail information corresponding to the game times is acquired according to the entry of the game ball into the second operating port.
The variation time setting processing unit is the variation display of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the success / failure information of the predetermined number of special games when the predetermined special game execution conditions are satisfied. The time can be set to a predetermined special variation display time in which the timing at which the gaming ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of gaming times corresponding to the number of special gaming times. Gaming machine.

[Appendix F2]
The special game execution condition is that the total number of hold numbers of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit corresponding to each of the first operation port and the second operation port reaches a predetermined threshold value. be,
The gaming machine described in Appendix F1.

[Appendix F3]
The gaming machine according to Appendix F2, wherein the threshold value and the number of special games are the same value.

[Appendix G1]
An operating port (314, 315) and a special variable winning port (319) through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
Equipped with
The variable time setting processing unit is
When the predetermined special game execution condition is satisfied, the variation display time of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the hit / fail information of the predetermined number of special games is set to the number of special games. It is possible to set a predetermined special variation display time at which the timing at which the game ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the corresponding number of game times.
A gaming machine that does not set the variation display time to the special variation display time with a predetermined probability when the result of the success / failure determination based on the hit / fail information of the number of special games is won.

[Appendix G2]
A note that the variation display time setting processing unit sets the variation display time to the special variation display time with a predetermined probability when the result of the hit / fail determination based on the hit / fail information of the number of special games is not won. The gaming machine described in G1.

[Appendix G3]
The game according to the appendix G1 or the appendix G2 further comprising a notification processing unit (51) for notifying whether or not the special game process is executed in the first game round among the game rounds corresponding to the hit / fail information of the special game count. Machine.

[Appendix G4]
The gaming machine according to Appendix G3, wherein the notification processing unit notifies the presence or absence of execution of the special gaming process in response to a predetermined operation on the operation unit.

[Appendix G5]
In the special variation display time, the total time of the special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or less than the first switching time, and the special variation display time and the special opening time are one less than the number of times of the special game. The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary note G1 to Supplementary note G4, which is a time determined within a range in which the total time is equal to or longer than the second switching time.

[Appendix G6]
The special game execution condition is that the number of holds of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit reaches a predetermined threshold value.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Note G1 to Supplementary Note G5.

[Appendix G7]
The operating port is a first operating port into which the game ball can enter, a second operating port into which the game ball can enter, and the entry destination of the game ball entering the operating port. Includes a distribution unit that alternately distributes between the first operating port and the second operating port each time a ball enters.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The special game execution condition is that the total number of hold numbers of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit corresponding to each of the first operation port and the second operation port reaches a predetermined threshold value. be,
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Note G1 to Supplementary Note G5.

[Appendix G8]
The gaming machine according to Appendix G6 or Appendix G7, wherein the threshold value and the number of special games are the same value.

[Appendix G9]
The opening condition is that the hit / miss information corresponding to the game times has been acquired.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary note G1 to Supplementary note G8.

[Appendix H1]
An operating port (314, 315) and a special variable winning port (319) through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
Equipped with
The variable time setting processing unit is selected with a predetermined probability out of the number of times equal to or less than the number of holdings of the hit / fail information stored by the holding processing unit when the predetermined special game execution condition is satisfied. The variable display time of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the hit / fail information of the number of special games is set to the special winning opening in the game times of the number of times corresponding to the number of special games. A gaming machine that can be set to a predetermined special variation display time in which the timing at which the ball can be entered occurs at least once.

[Appendix H2]
In the special variation display time, the total time of the special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or less than the first switching time, and the special variation display time and the special opening time are one less than the number of times of the special game. The gaming machine according to Appendix H1, which is a time determined within a range in which the total time is equal to or longer than the second switching time.

[Appendix H3]
The special game execution condition is that the number of holds of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit reaches a predetermined threshold value.
The gaming machine according to Appendix H1 or Appendix H2.

[Appendix H4]
The operating port is a first operating port into which the game ball can enter, a second operating port into which the game ball can enter, and the entry destination of the game ball entering the operating port. Includes a distribution unit that alternately distributes between the first operating port and the second operating port each time a ball enters.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The special game execution condition is that the total number of hold numbers of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit corresponding to each of the first operation port and the second operation port reaches a predetermined threshold value. be,
The gaming machine according to Appendix H1 or Appendix H2.

[Appendix H5]
The gaming machine according to Appendix H3 or Appendix H4, wherein the threshold value and the number of special games are the same value.

[Appendix H6]
The opening condition is that the hit / miss information corresponding to the game times has been acquired.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Note H1 to Supplementary Note H5.

[Appendix I1]
A first operating port (314), a second operating port (315), a through gate (317), and a special variable winning opening (319) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
A third switching processing unit (41) that opens the second operating port with a predetermined probability when the game ball enters the through gate.
Equipped with
The first operating port and the through gate are arranged at positions where the game ball flowing down the first flow path predetermined as the flow path of the game ball in the normal gaming state can enter. The game ball flowing down a second flow path predetermined as a flow path of the game ball in one specific game state and the second specific game state is arranged at a position where the ball does not enter.
The second operating port and the variable winning opening are arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down at least the second flow path can enter.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The opening condition is that the hit / fail information corresponding to the game times is acquired according to the entry of the game ball into the second operating port.
The variation time setting processing unit is the variation display of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the success / failure information of the predetermined number of special games when the predetermined special game execution conditions are satisfied. The time can be set to a predetermined special variation display time in which the timing at which the gaming ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of gaming times corresponding to the number of special gaming times. Gaming machine.

[Appendix I2]
The gaming machine according to Appendix I1, wherein the third switching processing unit opens the second operating port only for a predetermined third opening time.

[Appendix I3]
The gaming machine according to Appendix I1, wherein the third switching processing unit opens the second operating port until the special game execution condition is satisfied.

[Appendix I4]
In the special variation display time, the total time of the special variation display time and the special opening time is equal to or less than the first switching time, and the special variation display time and the special opening time are one less than the number of times of the special game. The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary note I1 to Supplementary note I3, which is a time determined within a range in which the total time is equal to or longer than the second switching time.

[Appendix I5]
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The special game execution condition is that the number of holds of the hit / fail information stored by the hold processing unit corresponding to the second operating port reaches a predetermined threshold value.
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary note I1 to Supplementary note I4.

[Appendix I6]
The gaming machine according to Appendix I5, wherein the threshold value and the number of special games are the same value.

[Appendix J1]
An operating port (314, 315) and a special variable winning port (319) through which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening (319b) provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit (41) that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and
A hold processing unit (41) that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit (41).
The fluctuation time setting processing unit (41) that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit (41) that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit (41) that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game that satisfies a predetermined opening condition.
A second switching processing unit (41) that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
Corresponds to the variation display time and the target game count of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the hit / fail information of the predetermined target game counts when the predetermined special game execution conditions are satisfied. Based on the open / closed state of the special winning opening by the second switching processing unit (41) in the number of game times to be played, it is determined that the timing at which the game ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once. If so, the notification processing unit (41) that can notify that fact and
A gaming machine equipped with.

4: Main control unit 5: Audio lamp control device 6: Display control device 61: MPU
611: ROM
612: RAM
62: Input / output I / F
7: Payout control unit 8: Launch control device 9: Power supply control device 10: Game machine 11: Front frame 12: Inner frame 13: Back pack unit 14: Outer frame 21: Launch handle 22: Operation button 22a: Operation switch 26: Speaker 27: Illumination unit 341: Design display unit

Claims (2)

A first operating port, a second operating port, a through gate, and a special variable winning opening where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A special winning opening provided on the downstream side of the special variable winning opening and capable of entering the game ball after entering the special variable winning opening.
When the game ball enters the operating port, the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit that acquires the hit / miss information used for the hit / miss determination, and the hit / miss information acquisition processing unit.
A hold processing unit that stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a predetermined maximum number of holds, and a hold processing unit.
A fluctuation time setting processing unit that sets the fluctuation display time of the symbol variation display corresponding to each of the hit / fail information, and
A first transition processing unit that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined first specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the result of the winning / failing determination is winning.
A second transition processing unit that shifts the gaming state of the player's machine to a predetermined second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening.
A first switching processing unit that opens the special variable winning opening for a predetermined special opening time after the symbol variation display in a game time in which a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.
A second switching processing unit that switches the opening and closing of the special winning opening at intervals of the first switching time when the special winning opening is opened and the second switching time when the special winning opening is closed.
A third switching processing unit that opens the second operating port with a predetermined probability when the game ball enters the through gate.
Equipped with
The first operating port and the through gate are arranged at positions where the game ball flowing down the first flow path predetermined as the flow path of the game ball in the normal gaming state can enter. The game ball flowing down a second flow path predetermined as a flow path of the game ball in one specific game state and the second specific game state is arranged at a position where the ball does not enter.
The second operating port and the variable winning opening are arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down at least the second flow path can enter.
The hold processing unit stores the hit / fail information acquired by the hit / fail information acquisition processing unit up to a maximum number of holds predetermined for each of the first operating port and the second operating port.
The opening condition is that the hit / fail information corresponding to the game times is acquired according to the entry of the game ball into the second operating port.
The variation time setting processing unit is the variation display of the symbol variation display executed in the game times corresponding to the success / failure information of the predetermined number of special games when the predetermined special game execution conditions are satisfied. The time can be set to a predetermined special variation display time in which the timing at which the gaming ball can enter the special winning opening occurs at least once in the number of gaming times corresponding to the number of special gaming times. Gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

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