JP4701359B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a so-called pachinko gaming machine.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, when the game ball enters the start opening, the identification symbol of the variable display device is variably displayed, and the identification symbol stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has passed is a specific symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot symbol). In such a case, the big winning opening is configured to generate a big hit state in which opening and closing are repeated a predetermined number of times.

In such a gaming machine, for example, a specific condition (mission) regarding an identification symbol such as “Make“ 壱 ”appear twice in the left symbol within five games” is presented, and if this specific condition is satisfied, the special gaming state is displayed. A gaming machine that performs a specific effect (mission effect) to be generated has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-195199 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the specific condition is completely achieved, the player can obtain the benefit of occurrence of a special gaming state, but when only a part of the specific condition is achieved. However, there is a problem that the player cannot make any profit and lacks interest.

  In view of the above points, an object of the present invention is to improve game playability in a gaming machine that provides a player with a profit by the establishment of a specified condition.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention provides a start opening into which a game ball can enter, a determination unit for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the start opening, and a game ball entrance into the start opening. The first variable display device capable of variably displaying the first identification symbol and stopping and displaying the first identification symbol, and the second identification symbol having a plurality of symbols by entering the game ball into the starting port are variably displayed. And the second variable display device capable of individually stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols, and when the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a hit determination, the first identification symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of the hit symbols After that, when the special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player and the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are variably displayed, a plurality of specific conditions regarding the stop symbol of the second identification symbol are set. Condition presenting means for presenting and second identification diagram The a representation section that establishes a particular condition is stopped and displayed, when it becomes a judgment hit is spruce determination by spruce determining means, with the condition presenting means for presenting a specific condition, directing means of the second identification symbols A part is stopped and displayed, the first stage of the specific condition is established, and after the first stage of the specific condition is established, the special gaming state generating means starts operating by the stop display of the first identification symbol, and the special gaming state generating means After the operation of, when the success / failure determination is performed by the success / failure determination means during the fluctuation display of the remaining second identification symbol, the rendering means performs the second stage of the specific condition when the determination result is a hit determination. If the result of the determination is wrong and the result of determination is wrong, the production means does not establish the second stage of the specific condition, and if the second stage of the specific condition is satisfied, the special identification is made by displaying the first identification symbol as a stop. Technical state generating means is characterized by initiating operation.

  As described above, when the determination of success / failure is a hit determination, after the first stage of the specific condition is established by stopping and displaying a part of the second identification symbol, the first identification is performed during the variation display of the second identification symbol. Specify by changing the success or failure of the second stage of the specific condition according to the determination result of the second determination of success / failure made during the display of the variation of the second identification symbol by stopping the symbol The profits that the player can obtain according to the achievement level of the conditions can be varied. Thus, even when a part of the specific condition is satisfied, the player can obtain a profit, and a novel game characteristic is given that the profit obtained by the player is increased according to the achievement degree of the specific condition. It is possible to improve game playability.

  In addition, it has a variable entrance that can be switched between a closed state in which entry of game balls is difficult and an open state in which entry of game balls is easy. If one round is taken from the time of becoming a closed state, one of a plurality of types of special game states with different numbers of rounds can be generated, and the special game state generated after the establishment of the first stage of the specific condition In the special gaming state that occurs after the establishment of the second stage of the specific condition, by making the number of rounds larger, it gives the player the impression that the profit obtained as the progressing stage of the specific condition progresses increases. And the interest of the player can be improved.

  In addition, it includes a probability variation means for improving the probability that the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means becomes a hit determination, and the probability variation means is activated after the special gaming state generated after the establishment of the first stage of the specific condition is completed. By configuring, the special game state is likely to occur continuously after the first stage of the specific condition is established and the special game state is generated. Thereby, gameability can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an example showing an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. An embodiment in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) is shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a locking device 9, a game board 20, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. Further, the middle frame 3 is not clearly shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 4 and the like are arranged on the front side.

  The main body frame 2 is an assembly of wooden plate-like bodies in a substantially rectangular frame shape, and constitutes an outer frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 3 is made of plastic, is fitted inside the main body frame 2, and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and a circular opening 4a is formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface of the front frame 4. Lamps such as LEDs (not shown) are provided around the game board 20 in the front frame 4. These lamps are turned on / off or blinking as the game progresses in order to enhance the gaming effect.

  The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The upper dish part 5 includes a dish outer edge part 5a, a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1, and a ball release button 5c for discharging the game balls of the upper dish part 5 to the lower dish part 6. It has. An effect switch 5d, a ball lending button 5e, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the outer peripheral edge 5a.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 6 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate portion 6. An ashtray 7 is provided at the left end of the lower dish portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate part 6, a launching handle 8 is provided for a player to operate a launching device unit (not shown). The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  The locking device 9 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3 and is used to lock the front frame 4 when it is closed.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 10a to 10d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 10 a to 10 d are composed of upper speakers 10 a and 10 b provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1 and lower speakers 10 c and 10 d provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. Further, a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) is mounted on the left side of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered with a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 8) described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area 21 is formed in the gaming board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface of the gaming board 20. In the game area 21, there are a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a start port 28, a symbol display device 28, a big winning device (special electric accessory) 33, a left winning port 34 and 35, and a right winning port 36 and 37. The gaming devices such as the first decorative member 50 and the second decorative member 60 are disposed. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, in the game area | region 21, many obstacle nails are arrange | positioned in consideration of the positional balance with each game device.

  The central device 24 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and is provided with a symbol display device 25. The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decorative member 50 is arranged on the left side of the big winning device 33 in the game area 21, the second decorative member 60 is arranged on the right side of the big winning device 33 in the gaming area 21, and the decorative members 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. The first decorative member 50 is unitized with the normal symbol display device 56 (see FIG. 3) and the left winning holes 34 and 35. The second decorative member 60 has a special symbol display device 62 (FIG. 6). Reference) and right winning openings 36 and 37 are unitized.

  The symbol display device 25 is a display device having a display area capable of displaying various effects according to the progress of the game. In this embodiment, a large-sized liquid crystal display device of about 12 inches is used. The configuration of the symbol display device 25 will be described later.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided. As the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol described later starts to change.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The starting port 28 has two entrance ports 28a and 28b arranged in the vertical direction. The upper entry gate 28a (upper start opening) is always open, and the lower entry entrance 28b (lower start opening) is a so-called tulip type formed so that a pair of blade pieces 28c open and close on the left and right. Yes. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the wing piece portion 28c is opened and the lower side entrance 28b is opened. That is, the lower entrance 28b functions as an ordinary electric accessory.

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 9) for detecting the entrance of a game ball and a start port solenoid 28d (see FIG. 11) for operating the wing piece 28c. Is provided. When the pair of wing pieces 28c are opened to the left and right, the lower side entrance 28c is in an open state in which the possibility of entering a game ball is increased, and the pair of wing pieces 28c is erected. The lower side entrance 28c is in a normal state in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced. As the game ball enters the start port 28, a special symbol described later starts to fluctuate.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for opening / closing the open / close plate 33b). 11) and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 11) for detecting an incoming game ball. The special winning opening 33a corresponds to the variable entrance of the present invention.

  Left winning openings 34 and 35 are provided obliquely above and to the left of the big winning device 33. Inside these, left winning entrance entrance detection switches 34s and 35s (see FIG. 11) are provided, respectively. Right winning ports 36 and 37 are provided diagonally to the upper right of the big winning device 33. Inside these, right winning opening entrance detection switches 36s and 37b (see FIG. 11) are provided.

  FIG. 3 is a front view of the first decorative member 50. As shown in FIG. 3, the first decorative member 50 is provided with a special figure hold display part 52, a general figure hold display part 53, a game state display part 55, and a normal symbol display part 56.

  The special symbol hold display unit 52 displays the number of special symbol holds so that the number of game balls that have entered the start port 28 during the special symbol change can be held up to four. Each time the next special symbol change starts, the unstarted number of times (the number of holdings) is consumed, and the number of special symbol holdings decreases by one. The general symbol hold display unit 53 displays the number of normal symbols held so that the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 during normal symbol variation can be held up to four. Each time the next fluctuation display starts, the number of unstarted times (the number of holdings) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol holdings decreases by one.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the display of the number of holds by the special figure hold display section 52 and the general figure hold display section 53. The special figure hold display part 52 and the general figure hold display part 53 are each composed of two LEDs. These holding display units 52 and 53 can display the number of holdings with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting and blinking of two LEDs. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when both LEDs are turned off, the number of holds is 0, and when one LED is turned on and one is turned off, the number of held is 1 When two LEDs are lit, the number of holdings is two. When one LED is flashing and one is lit, three holdings are indicated. When two LEDs are flashing, holding is held. Number 4 is shown.

  The gaming state display unit 55 displays whether the current special symbol success / failure determination probability is high probability or normal probability (low probability), that is, whether or not the probability variation function is activated, It displays whether or not the opening time extension function for extending the time for opening the ball opening (normal electric accessory) 28b is activated.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the game state display by the game state display unit 55, where (a) shows a state in which the probability variation function and the open time extension function are operating, and (b) shows the open time extension. Only the function is active. The game state display unit 55 includes two LEDs 55a and 55b that can be turned on and off. One of the LEDs 55a displays the operation state of the probability variation function, and the other LED 55b displays the operation state of the open time extension function. is doing. The LED 55a and 55b are turned on to indicate that the probability variation function and the open time extension function are in operation, and the LEDs 55a and 55b are turned off to indicate that the probability change function and the open time extension function are inactive.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the normal symbol display unit 56 is composed of one LED, and the normal symbol is displayed by this LED. The LEDs constituting the normal symbol display unit 56 can be turned on and off. In this embodiment, the hit display is turned on, the off display is turned off, and the variable display is flashed by repeating turning on and off. It is supposed to be. When it is determined that the normal symbol win / fail determination is made when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 56 is displayed as a normal symbol display mode (lights on). ) And the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 56 is determined to be the display mode (off) of the normal symbol.

  In the normal symbol display unit 56, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits and stops and displays in the normal symbol display mode or the off-normal symbol display mode. Is done. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a preset normal symbol display mode, the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

  In this embodiment, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is provided is prepared. When a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not to operate the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b. It is usually used for determining whether or not a symbol is correct. The normal symbol success / failure random number is set in advance with a hit value, and the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the win value. Determined. When it is determined that the winning symbol is a hit, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display unit 56 is determined to be the display mode of the winning normal symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined to be out of place, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 56 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. Note that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct and the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  FIG. 6 is a front view of the second decorative member 60. As shown in FIG. 6, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a special symbol display portion 62 and a round number display portion 63.

  The special symbol of this embodiment is a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 62 (hereinafter also referred to as “real symbol”) and a pseudo special symbol displayed on the symbol display device 25 (hereinafter “pseudo symbol”). Also called). The pseudo symbol will be described later.

  The special symbol display unit 62 is composed of seven LEDs 62a to 62g, and these symbols are displayed by these LEDs 62a to 62g. The LEDs 62a to 62g constituting the special symbol display unit 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of display modes of this symbol can be displayed by a combination of turning on and off of the LEDs 62a to 62g. And among the combinations of the symbols displayed by the seven LEDs 62a to 62g, a specific combination is set as a combination of a winning special symbol (big winning symbol), and a combination other than the winning special symbol is removed and a special symbol ( It is set as “Out of design”. In the present embodiment, the change display of this symbol is performed by blinking display in which the LEDs 62a to 62g are repeatedly turned on and off. This symbol corresponds to the first identification symbol of the present invention, and the special symbol display unit 62 corresponds to the first variable display device of the present invention.

  In the special symbol display section 62, the symbol starts to change as the game ball passes through the start port 28, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of winning symbols or a combination of falling symbols. In this embodiment, a special symbol success / failure determination random number is prepared. The random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is used is used for determining whether or not the special device is activated when a game ball enters the start port 28. Specifically, the special symbol success / failure determination random number is set in advance with a winning / failure determination hit value, and the special symbol success / failure determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the start port 28 is hit. If it matches the value, it is determined to be a hit. When it is determined that the winning symbol is determined, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 62 is determined as one of the combinations of the winning symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol is out, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 62 is determined to be a combination of the above symbols. The special symbol success / failure determination, the determination of the variation pattern of the main symbol, and the determination of the stop symbol of the main symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  When the combination of the main symbols displayed on the special symbol display unit 62 is a combination of special symbols, the main control unit 200 generates a special gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. The special game state is to give a profit to the player with respect to the entry of the game ball into the big prize opening 33a by operating the big prize device 33. The special game state is realized by repeatedly executing a special electric accessory game process (see FIG. 20) described later.

  Due to the occurrence of the special game state, the special winning device (special electric accessory) 33 and the condition device are operated. Here, the condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. Specifically, the condition device is composed mainly of a main control unit 200 to be described later, and starts the operation when the symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, and activates the accessory continuous activation device. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device that is configured mainly by a main control unit 200 described later, and continuously operates the special winning device 33 to continuously open the special winning opening 33a. With the start of the operation of the accessory continuous operation device, a special game state in which the special winning opening 33a is continuously opened is started. The main control unit 200 corresponds to the special game state generating means of the present invention.

  With the start of the operation of the special winning device 33, the special winning opening 33a is opened and a gaming ball is received. This game ball receiving state is ended when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the open big winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined end condition, when the opening time of the big winning opening 33a after the start of the game ball receiving state reaches a predetermined opening time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or after the start of the gaming ball receiving state, This may be when the number of game balls entering 33a reaches a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment).

  In the case where the period from the start to the end of the game ball receiving state is one round, the above-described accessory continuous operation device ends when the predetermined round ends. In the big winning device 33, after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the game ball receiving state is finished, the big winning port 33a is opened to enter the game ball receiving state again, and the next round starts. The game ball receiving state in which one round is from the start to the end is repeatedly continued until the predetermined number of continuous rounds ends and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device ends.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of continuous round numbers in the special gaming state are set, and the special gaming state includes a plurality of types of special gaming states having different continuous round numbers. Specifically, two types of continuation rounds are prepared, and two rounds are set as the first round number and 15 rounds are set as the second round number.

  The number of rounds of the special game is selected by random number lottery by the main control unit 200 when the special game state occurs. Note that a special game state with two consecutive rounds is also referred to as a 2-round big hit, and a special game state with 15 consecutive rounds is also referred to as a 15-round big hit. When this symbol is stopped and displayed with a normal jackpot symbol or a probabilistic jackpot symbol, a 15-round jackpot is generated, and when this symbol is stopped with a specific jackpot symbol, a two-round jackpot is generated. It should be noted that in the 2 round big hit and the 15 round big hit, the opening time of the big winning opening 33a per round is the same, and the 2 round big hit is also a big hit where a prize ball is given. That is, in the second round big hit of this embodiment, the special winning state 33a is opened for a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds) and the special gaming state is terminated with almost no winning ball, and then the probability variation state is changed. This is different from the big hit mode (so-called sudden probability change) that is generated.

  In addition, when this symbol is normally displayed as a big hit symbol, after the special game state is finished, the variable time shortening function and the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b as the starting port (lower starting port) are displayed. The open time extension function that extends the open time is activated. The fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are performed by the main control unit 200. The fluctuation time shortening function includes a normal symbol fluctuation time shortening function for reducing the normal symbol fluctuation time and a special symbol fluctuation time. And a special symbol variation time reduction function. The fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are the time until the next condition device is actuated after the operation of the accessory continuous actuating device or until the number of times the symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number (100 in this example). It works until.

  When this symbol is stopped and displayed with a probable large winning symbol or a specific winning symbol, the probability variation function is activated and the probability variation state is entered after the special gaming state is completed. The probability variation state is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this probability variation state, in addition to the variation time shortening function and the open time extension function, the probability of the special symbol success / failure determination, that is, the special symbol is a big hit. The probability variation function that changes (improves) the probability of stopping display with symbols is activated. The probability variation function operates until the next condition device is activated after the end of the operation of the accessory continuous activation device or until the number of variations of the symbol reaches a predetermined number (10000 in this example). The main control unit 200 has a function as probability changing means for operating the probability changing function.

  Returning to FIG. 6, a round number display unit 63 is provided at the upper right of the special symbol display unit 62. The number-of-rounds display unit 63 indicates which number of rounds is selected when a plurality of continuation rounds in the special gaming state are set, and the number of LEDs 63a corresponding to the set number of continuation rounds. 63b. Each LED of the round number display unit 63 corresponds to each of the number of continuous rounds (15 rounds and 2 rounds in this example), and the selected number of continuous rounds is displayed by lighting one of the LEDs. Can do. The display of the number of rounds by the number-of-rounds display unit 63 is performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol and a special gaming state occurs.

  Next, the pseudo symbols displayed on the symbol display device 25 will be described. FIG. 7 shows a screen display example of the symbol display device 25. As shown to Fig.7 (a), the pseudo | simulation symbol display area 25a-25c in which a pseudo | simulation symbol is displayed is provided in the screen of the symbol display apparatus 25. FIG. The pseudo symbol corresponds to the second identification symbol of the present invention, and the symbol display device 25 corresponds to the second variable display device of the present invention.

  The pseudo symbol display area is provided at the center of the display screen of the symbol display device 25. The right symbol display area 25a where the right symbol is displayed, the middle symbol display area 25b where the middle symbol is displayed, and the left symbol are displayed. The left symbol display area 25c is composed of three symbol display areas. Each of the symbol display areas 25a to 25c is set in a direction that is substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction). Each of the symbol display areas 25a to 25c can display symbols consisting of “1” to “9”. The pseudo symbol starts to be displayed when the display of the main symbol is started. When the main symbol is stopped and displayed with any of the symbols, the pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the main symbol. In this embodiment, since the left symbol → the right symbol → the middle symbol is stopped and displayed in this order, the left symbol is the first symbol, the right symbol is the second symbol, and the middle symbol is the third symbol in the order of stop display. Also called.

  In the pseudo-design, the combination of even-numbered symbols with the same three digits corresponds to the normal jackpot symbol of this symbol, and the odd-numbered symbols with the same three-digit symbol corresponds to the probability variation jackpot symbol of this symbol, and does not become the same symbol with three digits (For example, “3, 4, 5”, etc.) in order, the combination corresponds to the specific jackpot symbol of the present symbol, and the other symbol combinations correspond to the off symbol of the present symbol. The pseudo symbol variation mode and the stop symbol are determined by the sub control unit 260 based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 200.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform reach display using a pseudo symbol of the symbol display device 25. The reach display is a state in which the pseudo symbol other than the pseudo symbol that will be the final stop symbol is stopped in a state where it matches the combination of the specific symbol that is the big hit, during the pseudo symbol variation display, This refers to an effect display that is performed in a state where the probability of a big hit is continuing before the pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when the pseudo symbol stops in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol, and the display symbols are all aligned with the same symbol, it is assumed that a big hit is obtained. At this time, the state where the left symbol and the right symbol other than the middle symbol as the final stop symbol are stopped at the same symbol is referred to as a reach state. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the reach display by the pseudo symbol of the symbol display unit 25 is a hit determination in the special symbol success / failure determination (winning reach), and when the special symbol success / failure determination is a miss determination This is performed when it is determined that the reach display is to be performed (outgoing reach).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform a specific effect (mission effect). In the specific performance, a specific condition (mission) is presented, and the player can obtain a profit when the specific condition is achieved. The specific effect is realized by repeatedly executing a specific effect process (FIGS. 22 to 24) by the sub-control unit 260 described later. The sub-control unit 260 corresponds to the condition presenting means and the rendering means of the present invention.

  The specific condition can set a plurality of levels of achievement regarding the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol. The stage of the specific condition is set according to the type of round number in the special gaming state (two types in this example). As the specific condition, as shown in FIG. 7B, “please reach 3!” Can be exemplified. In this case, two levels of achievement can be set. That is, the first stage, which is a part of the specific condition, is established when the first symbol is “3”, and the reach of 3 is established when the second symbol is “3”. The second stage, which is all of the conditions, is established. In the specific condition of the present embodiment, the second stage is established only when the first stage is established.

  A plurality of types of profits that the player can obtain by achieving the specific condition are prepared, and the profits that the player can obtain differ according to the degree of achievement of the specific condition. The specific effect of the present embodiment is performed when a special game state occurs, and a special game state (big hit) with a different number of rounds is generated according to the degree of achievement of the specific condition. Specifically, when the second stage of the specific condition is achieved, 15 rounds jackpot occurs, and when the first stage of the specific condition is achieved, 2 rounds jackpot occurs. If the first stage is not achieved, no big hit will occur.

  Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a front view of the back mechanism board 102 of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the back mechanism board 102 is provided on the opposite surface of the game board 20 in the middle frame 3, and is attached to the middle frame 3 by a pair of hinges 103 so as to be opened and closed. In the upper left part of the back mechanism panel 102, a prize ball tank 105 having a tank ball cut detection switch 104 on its inner surface is provided. The prize ball tank 105 stores payout game balls supplied from an external supply device. The bottom surface of the prize ball tank 105 is configured to fall to the right when viewed from the back side of the gaming machine 1, and a tank rail 106 connected to the prize ball tank 105 is provided below the right side of the prize ball tank 105. The tank rail 106 is assembled to the back mechanism board 102 with screws, and is inclined from the lower right corner of the prize ball tank 105 to the upper side of the game ball payout device 109.

  A ball removal lever 107 is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106. A game ball payout device 109 is provided on the downstream side of the ball removal lever 107. Further, on the downstream side of the tank rail 106 and above the game ball payout device 109, a case rail for guiding the game ball payout device 109 by changing the traveling direction of the game ball flowing down the tank rail 106 ( A game ball guiding path) 108 is provided.

  A vibration motor 110 is provided on the left side of the tank rail 106 and below the prize ball tank 105. The vibration motor 110 is assembled to the back mechanism board 102 by screwing. When the tank ball breakage detection switch 104 detects that the game balls in the prize ball tank 105 have run out, the prize ball tank 105 is opened. The game balls that are vibrated and remain in the prize ball tank 105 are completely discharged from the prize ball tank 105.

  Below the tank rail 106, a symbol display device (not shown) is attached to the front side, and a back case 111 is provided on the back side. The back case 111 is attached to the back mechanism panel 102 by a pair of hinges 112 so as to be opened and closed. Inside the back case 111, a lamp interface board, a main control board case, a sub control board case, and an effect display control board case are provided on the game board 20 as board cases containing various control boards necessary for game control. It is attached to the back side.

  Below the back case 111, a power supply board case 116 is provided on the left side, and a payout control board 118 is provided on the right side. Further, on the upper right part of the back mechanism board 102, there is provided a frame external terminal board 122 having external connection terminals for gaming machine frames such as jackpot, launcher control, ball breakage, door opening, prize ball, and rental balls. It has been.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the electronic control device includes a main control unit (game control unit) 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a prize ball control unit (payout control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards.

  The main control unit 200 is responsible for the progress of the game, and transmits a command signal (command data) instructing the processing contents to each of the sub control units 230, 260 and 280, and each of the sub control units 230, 260 and 280 Various controls are performed based on the command signal.

  For example, a command such as a prize ball instruction signal for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. Also, various lamp control commands, various audio control commands, and various effect display control commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, and 280 is supplied with power from the power receiving board 128 connected to the main power source 129 via the power board 127 and the power relay board 121. Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each of the control units 200, 230, 260 and 280 via the power supply board 127 and the power supply relay board 121. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the CPU 400 provided on the main control board 200a of the main control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 400 includes a CPU core 401, a built-in RAM 402 (hereinafter also simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM 403 (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), a memory control circuit 404, a clock generator 405, an address decoder 406, A watchdog timer 407, a counter / timer 408, a parallel input / output port 409, a reset / interrupt controller 410, an external bus interface 411, and an output control circuit 412 are provided.

  The CPU 400 controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM 402 as a work area by a control program stored in the ROM 403. In addition, the main control unit 200 constitutes a go / no-go determination unit that performs the go / no-go determination by the go / no-go determination program stored in the ROM 403, with the CPU 400 as a main body. Note that the control cycle of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the main control unit 200 is connected to the board external terminal board 201, the start opening ball detection switch 28 s, the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, the board surface relay board 210, and the game frame relay board 220. . The start opening ball detection switch 28 s detects that a game ball has entered the start opening 28. The normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s detects that a game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27.

  Next, the board surface relay board 210 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing various gaming devices connected to the board surface relay board 210. The board surface relay board 210 relays switch signals and the like between various switches provided on the game board 20 surface and the main control unit 200.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the board relay board 210 includes a symbol display device driving board 211, a winning opening entrance detection switch 34s, 35s, 36s, 37s, a grand opening entrance detecting switch 33s, and various solenoids 28d, 33c. It is connected.

  The symbol display device drive board 211 operates the normal symbol display unit 56 and the special symbol display unit 62. The winning opening entrance detection switches 34 s, 35 s, 36 s, and 37 s are used to detect the entry of game balls into the winning openings 34, 35, 36, and 37. The big winning opening entrance detection switch 33s detects that a game ball has entered the big winning opening 33a. These game ball detection switches can be configured by proximity switches or photo sensors. As the various solenoids 28d and 33c, there are a start opening solenoid 28d for opening and closing the lower entrance 28b as a lower start opening, a large winning opening solenoid 33c for opening and closing a large winning opening, and the like.

  Next, returning to FIG. 9, the payout control unit 230 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, to the payout control unit 230, a frame external terminal board 122, a switch relay terminal board 231, a CR connection board 234, a firing control unit 250, and the like are connected. The switch relay terminal board 231 is connected to a tank ball cut switch 232 and a lower pan full switch 233. The tank ball cut switch 232 is also connected to the frame external terminal board 122.

  The tank ball cut switch 232 detects that the game ball in the prize ball tank 105 has run out. The ball-out signal of the tank ball-out switch 232 is transmitted to the external replenishing device via the frame external terminal board 122, and the game ball is replenished to the prize ball tank 105 from the replenishing device. The lower tray full tank switch 233 detects that the lower tray 6 has become full. The payout control board 230a of the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU having the same configuration as the CPU 400 of the main control board 200a shown in FIG. The control cycle of the payout control unit 230 of this embodiment is set to 2 ms, which is shorter than the main control unit 200.

  Next, the sub control unit 260 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing various gaming devices connected to the sub-control unit 260. The sub-control board 260a provided in the sub-control unit 260 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) having a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output ports and the like and a sound generator (not shown). The port is connected to the main control unit 200.

  As shown in FIG. 12, various board surface LED boards 263, various game frame LED boards 264, and the like are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a lamp interface board 261. The lamp interface board 261 is provided with a drive circuit for various lamps, and is configured as a separate board independent of the sub-control board 260a. A game effect LED board or the like is connected to the board surface LED board 263 and the game frame LED board 264. These lamps are turned on / off or blinking in accordance with the progress of the game to enhance the gaming effect.

  Further, an amplifier board 265 is connected to the sub-control unit 260. A speaker 266 and a volume switch board 267 are connected to the amplifier board 265. From the speaker 266, various sounds, sounds, and the like are output in accordance with the progress of the game. The volume switch board 267 is for setting the output volume of the speaker 266 in accordance with an operation of a volume switch (not shown).

  Further, the mode control switch 268 and the effect switch 5d are connected to the sub-control unit 260. The mode changeover switch 268 is configured as a DIP switch and is operated by a game hall employee when the power is turned on. The mode changeover switch 268 can change the background and the appearing character in the symbol display device 25. The effect switch 5d allows the player to change the background and the appearing character in the symbol display device 25 by operating during the game.

  Next, the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing various gaming devices connected to the effect display control unit 280. The effect display control board 280a provided in the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) having a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The port is connected to the sub-control unit 260.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the effect display control unit 280 is connected to a symbol display device drive board 281 that operates the symbol display device 25. In the effect display control unit 280, the CPU performs display control of the symbol display devices 24 and 25 using the RAM as a work area according to a control program stored in the ROM. Display control of the symbol display devices 24 and 25 by the effect display control unit 280 is performed based on a command from the sub-control unit 260. In addition, the ROM of the effect display control board 280a stores symbol image data for effects displayed on the symbol display devices 24 and 25.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 14 shows an example of a main job executed by the CPU 400 based on a program stored in the ROM of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 14 executes a power-on process S100, and then a game start process S200, a normal symbol game process S300, a normal electric game game process S400, a special symbol game process S500, and a special electric game game process S600. Each step is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. In this embodiment, the reset period is set to 4 ms.

  The power-on process S100 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. This power-on process is performed when power is turned on and when power is restored after a power failure occurs. First, various settings required when the power is turned on are performed (S101). Specifically, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined address in the RAM, the interrupt mode is set, and access to the RAM is permitted.

  Next, when the RAM clear switch is pressed or when the backup flag (power failure occurrence information) is not set in the RAM, it is determined that the power is turned on and the RAM initialization process is performed. Return (S102, S103, S104). As the RAM initialization processing, initial setting of built-in devices around the CPU is performed, all areas of the RAM are cleared to 0, initial values during normal game are set, and interrupts are permitted. Also, a game start flag is set.

  On the other hand, if the backup flag is set in the RAM, it is determined that the power is restored when the power is turned off, and a checksum is calculated from the contents of the RAM protected when the power is turned off (S105). (S106). If these checksums do not match, it is determined that the contents of the RAM are broken, and the RAM initialization process of S104 is performed. When the contents of the RAM are backed up normally, the following power recovery process is performed.

  First, the stack pointer immediately before power-off is restored and the backup flag is cleared. Next, a return setting is made to return to the gaming state when the power is turned off, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and the register is returned to the state immediately before the power is turned off. Thereafter, the program is resumed by returning to the program execution position immediately before the power is turned off.

  Next, the game start process S200 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, all the switches other than the RAM clear switch connected to the main control unit 200 are read (S201), the respective switch states are determined, and the detection information is stored (S202).

  Next, various random numbers such as a random number for determination of success / failure and a random number for symbol display are updated (S203). Specifically, the value of the random number counter set in the above-described RAM is incremented by 1 between an initial value (for example, 0) and a predetermined value (for example, 255). When the value of the random number counter exceeds a predetermined value, the initial value is restored.

  Next, prize ball control in S204 to S207 is performed. First, each winning mouth is checked by a winning mouth switch, and when a game ball wins a winning mouth, winning detection information is stored in the RAM (S204, S205). Next, when there is saved prize ball detection information, a prize ball number designation command corresponding to the acquired game ball is transmitted to the payout control unit 230 (S206, S207).

  Next, the normal symbol game process S300 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined by the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 27 (S301). As a result, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 (S301: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of pending operation of the normal symbol display unit 56 is less than 4 (S302). If the number of normal symbols held is less than 4 (S302: YES), a random number for determining whether or not normal symbols are stored is stored (S303).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b as the start entrance (lower start entrance) is operating (S304). When it is determined that it is operating (S304: YES), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b is not operating (S304: NO), It is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S305). As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol is not changing (S305: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is in the stop display time (S306), and it is determined that the normal symbol is in the normal symbol display time. If this is the case (S306: NO), the process proceeds to S314, which will be described later. If it is determined that the normal symbol display time is not being reached (S306: YES), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hold count is zero (S306: NO). S307).

  As a result, when it is determined that the number of normal symbol hold is zero (S307: YES), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the number of normal symbol hold is not zero (S307: NO), whether or not the normal symbol is determined is determined. (S308) and the normal symbol variation time is set (S309). When the fluctuation time reduction function is active, set the normal symbol fluctuation time when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated.When the fluctuation time reduction function is not active, set the normal symbol fluctuation time when the fluctuation time reduction function is not active. Set. Then, the variation of the normal symbol is started (S310).

  When it is determined in S305 that the normal symbol is changing (S305: YES), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S311), and the normal symbol change time has passed. If it is determined that there is not (S311: NO), the process directly returns. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol change time has elapsed (S311: YES), the normal symbol change is stopped (S312), and the normal symbol stop display interval is set (S313).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the interval between the normal symbols has been stopped (S314). If it is determined that the interval between the normal symbols has not been stopped (S314: NO), the process returns as it is. If it is determined that the normal symbol stop display has elapsed (S314: YES), the normal symbol stop symbol activates the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b. It is determined whether or not the combination is (S315). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol combination (S315: NO), the process returns as it is.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol combination (S315: YES), the operating time of the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b is set (S316). If the opening time extension function is activated, set the start opening time (for example, 5.4 seconds) when the opening time extension function is activated. If the opening time extension function is not activated, the opening time is set. Set the starting port operating time (for example, 0.1 seconds) when the extension function is not operated. Then, the operation of the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b is started (S317).

  Next, the ordinary electric accessory game process S400 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b is in operation (S401), and it is determined that the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b is not in operation. (S401: NO), the process returns as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b is operating (S401: YES), the operating time of the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b has elapsed. Is determined (S402), and if it is determined that the operation time of the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b has not elapsed (S402: NO), the prescribed prize is awarded to the ordinary electric accessory. It is determined whether or not there are a number of winnings (S403).

  As a result, when it is determined that there is no predetermined number of winnings in the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b (S403: NO), the process returns as it is and the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory). When it is determined that the predetermined number of winnings has been won in 28b (S403: YES), or when it is determined that the operation time of the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b has elapsed (S402) : YES), the operation of the lower entrance (ordinary electric accessory) 28b is stopped (S404).

  Next, the special symbol game process S500 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the start opening 28 has been won (S501), and if it is determined that the start opening 28 has been won (S501: YES), the number of operation suspension of the special symbol display section 62 is less than 4. It is determined whether or not there is (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is less than 4 (S502: YES), a random number for determining whether or not special symbol is determined is stored (S503).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating (S504). Here, the condition device is a device that becomes a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device, and is a device that starts the operation when the condition for generating the special gaming state is satisfied. The condition device is configured by the CPU of the main control unit 200. Next, when it is determined that the conditional device is in operation (S504: YES), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the conditional device is not in operation (S504: NO), the special symbol changes. It is determined whether it is in the middle (S505). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S505: YES), the process proceeds to S513 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S505: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S506). If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S506: YES), the process proceeds to S516 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S506: NO). ), It is determined whether or not the number of special symbol hold is zero (S507).

  As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is zero (S507: YES), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is not zero (S507: NO), the probability variation It is determined whether or not the function is operating (S508). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation function is in operation (S508: YES), whether or not the probability variation function is correct is determined (S509), and when it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation. (S508: NO), it is determined whether or not there is a non-probability change (S510).

  Next, a special symbol variation pattern determination process is performed (S511). This special symbol variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of reach effect in the variation. When the special symbol success / failure determination is a probable big hit, the stop symbol and fluctuation pattern for the probable big hit are determined. To do. In other cases, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of order, and the outage stop symbol and its variation pattern are determined according to the presence or absence of the reach effect.

  Next, an effect pattern designation command is output to the sub-control unit 260, and the special symbol variation in the symbol display device 25 is started (S512). The effect pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern determined in S511. If it is determined in S505 that the special symbol is changing (S505: YES), it is determined whether the special symbol change time has elapsed (S513). As a result, when it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S513: NO), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S513: YES), the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (S514), and the special symbol stop symbol display time is set (S515).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S516). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S516: NO), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. (S516: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a combination of jackpot symbols that will activate the condition device (S517).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a combination of the big hit symbol (S517: YES), the operation of the condition device is started (S518), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S518). S519). Here, the accessory continuous operation device is a device that continuously performs the operation of opening the closed big prize opening 33a. Note that the accessory continuous operation device is configured by the CPU of the main control unit 200. Further, when starting the operation of the accessory continuous operation device, the CPU of the main control unit 200 sets the opening time of the special winning opening 33a and the number of continuous operations of the special winning device 33. Specifically, when the special symbol win / loss determination is a probable big hit or a normal big win (when the special symbol stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol or a normal big hit symbol), the opening time of the big winning opening 33a is set to 28 seconds, and the big winning device The number of continuous operations of 33 is set to 15 times, 4 times, or 2 times.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation function is in operation (S520). If it is determined that the probability variation function is in operation (S520: YES), the probability variation function is deactivated (S521). ), The variable time reduction function is deactivated (S522), and the open time extension function is deactivated (S523).

  If it is determined in S517 that the special symbol stop symbol is not a combination of the big hit symbol (S517: NO), it is determined whether or not the variable time reduction function is in operation (S524). As a result, when it is determined that the variable time shortening function is not operating (S524: NO), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the variable time shortening function is operating (S524: YES), the special symbol changes. The number of times is counted (S525), and it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached a preset number of fluctuations (100 in this example) (S526). As a result, when it is determined that the number of fluctuations has not reached the preset number of fluctuations (S526: NO), the process returns as it is and it is determined that the number of fluctuations has reached the preset number of fluctuations. In such a case (S526: YES), the variable time shortening function is deactivated (S522), and the open time extending function is deactivated (S523).

  If it is determined in S520 that the probability variation function is not in operation (S520: NO), it is determined whether or not the variation time reduction function is in operation (S527). As a result, when it is determined that the variable time reduction function is not operating (S527: NO), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the variable time reduction function is operating (S527: YES), the variable time reduction function is performed. Is stopped (S522), and the open time extension function is stopped (S523).

  Next, the special electric accessory game process S600 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation (S601). If it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S601: NO), the process returns as it is. If it is determined that the continuous operating device is operating (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is open (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been won in the special winning opening 33a (S604).

  As a result, when it is determined that the maximum number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the process returns as it is and it is determined that the maximum winning number has been won in the large winning opening 33a. In the case (S604: YES), if it is determined that the opening time of the big prize opening 33a has passed (S603: YES), the big prize opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in S602 that the big prize opening 33a is not open (S602: NO), is the number of continuous operations of the big prize device (special electric accessory) 33 less than a predetermined number of times set in advance? It is determined whether or not (S606). As a result, if it is determined that the number of continuous operations of the special winning device (special electric accessory) 33 is less than the predetermined number (S606: YES), whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed. Is determined (S607), and if it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the process returns as it is, and it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed. If it has been made (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608).

  When it is determined in S606 that the number of continuous operations of the special winning device (special electric accessory) 33 has reached the predetermined number (S606: NO), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S609). ), The operation of the condition device is stopped (S610). Thereby, the special game state is ended. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol that triggered the condition device activation is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a specific jackpot symbol combination that activates the probability variation function (S611). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol (S611: YES), the probability variation function is activated (S612), the variation time shortening function is activated (S615), The opening time extension function is activated (S616).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S611 that the stop symbol of the special symbol is not a probability variation big hit symbol (S611: NO), the variable time shortening function is activated (S615), and the open time extension function is activated (S616). ).

  Next, the power interruption generation processing S700 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. This power cut-off generation process is performed when a non-maskable interrupt occurs due to a power cut due to a power failure or the like.

  First, the used register is saved in the RAM, and the value of the stack pointer is saved (S701, S702). Next, the payout motor is stopped (S703), a checksum is calculated and stored (S704), and a backup flag is set (S705). Next, access to the RAM is prohibited (S706), an infinite loop process is performed until a system reset occurs, and the watchdog reset is repeated (S707). The RAM data is compensated by a backup power supply unit (not shown). If a system reset occurs, the process proceeds to the power-on process S100.

  Next, the specific effect process performed by the sub control unit 260 will be described. 22-24 is a flowchart which shows the specific effect process which CPU of the sub control part 260 performs according to the program stored in ROM. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the main routine of the specific effect process, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the 2-round big hit effect process, and FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the off-time effect process. In these flowcharts, the three-digit numbers arranged in a horizontal row indicate the first to third symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 25a to 25c of the symbol display device 25, and “3” to “5” are 3 -5 indicates a state of being stopped and displayed, "X" indicates a state of being stopped and displayed with a symbol that does not generate a jackpot symbol combination, and "↓" indicates a state in which the symbol is changing.

  First, an effect pattern designation command and a special figure information designation command transmitted from the main controller 200 are received (S800). The effect pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol set in the above-described special symbol variation pattern determination process S511, and includes information regarding the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect. This effect pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect control unit 260 in the special symbol game process S500. The special symbol information designation command is a command for designating a special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol variation pattern determination process S511 described above, and includes information on which combination the special symbol is stopped. Yes. By recognizing the special symbol stop symbol, the sub-control unit 260 can recognize whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a hit determination and the number of rounds in the case of a hit determination.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is two rounds of big hit or miss (S801), and it is determined whether or not a specific effect (mission effect) is performed (S802). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit or loss of two rounds (S801: NO), or when it is determined that the specific effect (mission effect) is not performed (S802: NO), Performs an effect process at the time of normal big hit or miss.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is two rounds of big hit or miss (S801: YES) and it is determined that the specific effect (mission effect) is to be performed (S802: YES), the symbol display is performed. The specific condition is displayed in the display area of the device 25 (S803). In the present embodiment, the specific condition is “Get a reach of 3!”.

  Next, as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit of two rounds (S804). As a result, when it is determined that 2 rounds are a big hit (S804: YES), a 2 rounds big hit effect process is performed (S805). Here, the two-round big hit effect process S805 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first symbol displayed in the first symbol display area 25a of the symbol display device 25 is stopped and displayed as the symbol "3" (S805a), and the system waits until the symbol is stopped and displayed (S805b). When this symbol is stopped and displayed, a big hit of two rounds occurs. As a result, during the fluctuation display of the second symbol and the third symbol, the round from the opening of the grand prize opening 33a to the closing state is performed twice, and the game ball enters the big prize opening 33a. The prize ball for the ball is paid out. After two rounds of big hit, the game ball enters the start port 28, and the main control unit 200 makes a special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, the probability variation function operates after the end of two rounds of jackpot, so the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination becomes a jackpot determination is improved.

  Next, the effect pattern designation command and the special figure information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 are received (S805c).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol success / failure determination is 15 round big hit (S805d). As a result, when it is determined that the determination is a big hit for 15 rounds (S805d: YES), the second symbol is stopped and displayed at “3” (S805e). As a result, the second stage of the specific condition is established.

  Then, it waits until this symbol stops displaying (S805f), and after the symbol stops displaying, the third symbol is stopped and displayed at "3" (S805g). As a result, after the round two big hits, 15 round big hits continuously occur. The 15 round jackpot occurs after all of the pseudo symbols are stopped and displayed, and 15 rounds are held from the opening of the grand prize winning opening 33a until the closing of the big winning prize opening 33a. Prize balls for paying out will be paid out.

  As a result of the determination process of S805d, when it is determined that the determination is not a big hit for 15 rounds (S805d: NO), it is determined whether the determination is a big hit for 2 rounds (S805h). As a result, when it is determined that the determination of success / failure is a big hit of two rounds (S805h: YES), the second symbol is stopped and displayed at “5” (S805i). Thereby, the second stage of the specific condition is not established.

  Then, it waits until this symbol stops displaying (S805j), and after the symbol stops displaying, the third symbol is stopped and displayed at "4" (S805k). Thereby, after the end of the two round big hit, the second stage of the specific condition is not satisfied, but the two round big hit continuously occurs. Two round big hits occur after all of the pseudo symbols are stopped and displayed, and the round from the opening of the grand prize opening 33a to the closing state is performed twice, and the game ball to the big prize opening 33a Prize balls for paying out will be paid out.

  As a result of the determination process of S805h, if it is determined that the determination of success / failure is not a big hit for two rounds (S805h: NO), the second symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that is not a combination of the big hit symbol (S805l). Thereby, the second stage of the specific condition is not established.

  Then, it waits until this symbol stops displaying (S805m), and after the symbol stops displaying, the third symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that is not a combination of big hit symbols (S805n). As a result, a big hit is not generated after the end of the two round big hit, and the profit obtained by the player by the establishment of the specific condition is only the two round big hit by the establishment of the first stage of the specific condition.

  Returning to FIG. 22, when it is determined in the determination process of S804 that the game is not a big hit for two rounds (S804: NO), an off-stage effect process is performed (S806). Here, the off-state effect processing S806 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol other than “3” (S806a), then the second symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol other than “3” (S806b), and the third symbol is displayed with a symbol other than “3”. To stop display (S806c). Thereafter, the process stands by until the symbol is stopped and displayed, and returns when the symbol is stopped and displayed (S806d). As a result, the first stage and the second stage of the specific condition are not satisfied, a big hit does not occur, and the player cannot obtain a profit due to the satisfaction of the specific condition.

  As described above, when the special symbol success / failure determination is a hit determination, a part of the pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed to establish the first stage of the specific condition, and then the main symbol is displayed during the pseudo symbol variation display. Depending on the achievement level of the specific condition, the special game state is generated by stopping, and the second determination is made during the pseudo symbol variation display, and the success or failure of the second stage of the specific condition is made different depending on the determination result. The player can get different profits.

  In this way, even if a part of the specific condition is satisfied by performing a specific effect that presents the specific condition related to the stop pattern of the pseudo pattern, and varying the profits that the player can obtain according to the achievement degree of the specific condition The player can make a profit. Thereby, it is possible to give a novel game property that the profit obtained by the player is increased according to the achievement degree of the specific condition, and the game property can be improved.

  In addition, a two-round jackpot with a small profit obtained by the player by the establishment of the first stage of the specific condition is generated, and a 15-round jackpot with a large profit obtained by the player by the establishment of the second stage of the specific condition is generated. By doing so, it is possible to give the player an impression that the profit obtained as the achievement stage of the specific condition progresses, and to improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, since the gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured so that the probability variation state occurs after the end of the two round big hits, the first stage of the specific condition is established and the two round big hits are generated continuously. Big hits are likely to occur. Thereby, gameability can be improved.

(Other embodiments)
In the above embodiment, 2 rounds and 15 rounds are set as the number of rounds in the two types of special gaming states, but the number of rounds is not particularly limited.

  In the above embodiment, the number of rounds in the special game state is prepared in two types, 2 rounds and 15 rounds, and the specific conditions in the specific performance are composed of two stages. The number may be three or more, and the specific condition in the specific effect may be configured from three or more stages. For example, the specific condition can be “Please put out 3 symbols !!”. In this case, since the pseudo symbol is composed of three symbols, three stages can be set for the specific condition. That is, the first stage is established when the first symbol of the pseudo symbol is “3”, and the second stage is established when the second symbol is “3”, and the second phase is established. The third stage is established when the display is stopped at “3”.

It is a front view which shows the game machine of the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows schematic structure of a game board. It is a front view of the 1st decoration member. It is a figure for demonstrating the number-of-holds display by a special figure hold display part and a common figure hold display part. It is a figure for demonstrating the game status display by a game status display part. It is a front view of the 2nd decoration member. It is a front view which shows the example of a screen display of a symbol display apparatus. It is a front view of the back mechanism board of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an electronic controller. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of CPU of a main control part. It is a block diagram which shows the various game devices connected to a board surface relay board. It is a block diagram which shows the various game devices connected to a sub control board. It is a block diagram which shows the various game devices connected to an effect display control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main job which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game start process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the power failure generation | occurrence | production process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the specific production process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 2-round big hit presentation process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation process at the time of off which a sub-control part performs.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area | region, 25 ... Symbol display apparatus (2nd variable display apparatus), 28 ... Start-up opening, 33 ... Grand prize apparatus, 50 ... 1st decoration member, 56 ... Normal symbol Display unit 60 ... second decorative member 62 ... special symbol display unit (first variable display device), 200 ... main control unit (win / fail judgment unit, special game state generating unit), 230 ... payout control unit, 250 ... launch Control unit, 260... Sub-control unit (condition presenting means, effect means), 280.

Claims (3)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A determination unit for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the start opening;
Game ball ball entrance by Ri varying display the first identification symbols on to the start hole, a first variable display device capable of stopping displaying the first identification symbols,
A second variable display device capable of variably displaying a second identification symbol having a plurality of symbols by entering a game ball into the start opening and individually stopping and displaying the plurality of symbols;
Special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the first identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination of winning symbols when the result of the winning / non-judging determination by the winning / non-judgment determining unit is a hit determination;
Condition presenting means for presenting a plurality of specific conditions regarding the stop symbol of the second identification symbol when the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are variably displayed;
A rendering means for stopping and displaying the second identification symbol to establish the specific condition;
When the determination by the determination unit is a hit determination, the condition presentation unit presents the specific condition, and the effect unit stops and displays a part of the second identification symbol. The first stage is established,
After the establishment of the first stage of the specific condition, the special gaming state generating means is activated by a stop display of the first identification symbol,
After the operation of the special gaming state generating means is completed, when the success / failure determination is performed by the success / failure determination means while the remaining variation of the second identification symbol is displayed, the effect means determines that the result of the determination of success / failure is a hit In this case, the second stage of the specific condition is established, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the rendering means does not establish the second stage of the specific condition,
When the second stage of the specific condition is satisfied, the special gaming state generating means starts operating by a stop display of the first identification symbol. It has a variable entrance that can be switched between a closed state where entry of game balls is difficult and an open state where entry of game balls is easy,
The special game state generating means may generate any one of a plurality of types of special game states having different round numbers when the round from the open state to the closed state is one round. Can
The number of rounds is greater in the special gaming state that occurs after the establishment of the second stage of the specific condition than in the special gaming state that occurs after the establishment of the first stage of the specific condition. The gaming machine according to claim 1. Probability changing means for improving the probability that the determination of success / failure by the determination of success / failure means becomes a hit determination,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein after the special gaming state that occurs after the first stage of the specific condition is satisfied, the probability changing unit operates.

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