JP5212516B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and relates to a so-called seven machine, a feather object, a right object, or an arrangement ball game machine such as an arrangement ball.

  As gaming machines, models called seven machines, right goods, or feathers are prevalent. For example, the seven machine includes determination random number generation means for sequentially generating determination random numbers. The determination random number generation means determines whether or not to shift the gaming state of the gaming machine from a non-special gaming state (hereinafter, used in the meaning of a gaming state other than the “special gaming state”) to a special gaming state. Used when doing.

  That is, in this type of gaming machine, the game area usually includes a start winning means (for example, a start opening), a determination symbol display means, and a big winning device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). . Further, the special winning device normally includes a special winning opening and an opening / closing member (attacker) for opening and closing the same. In this type of gaming machine, when a game ball is won in the start winning means (hereinafter referred to as “start winning prize”), an extraction opportunity is established, and the determination random number generating means generates at that time. The random number random number is extracted and acquired by the acquisition means (configured by the main control unit that manages the basic progression of the game of the gaming machine) and is used as the “determination random value” used in the determination.

  Further, the determination is performed by determining whether or not the acquired determination random number value matches a predetermined “hit number”. When the determination random number value matches the “hit number”, the “determination result” described above becomes a win, and the precondition for shifting the gaming machine to the special gaming state is established.

  That is, in such a gaming machine, assuming that the start winning is generated, when the “symbol variation start condition” is satisfied, the determination symbol display means starts the variation display of “symbol used to indicate the determination result”. . Further, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the change display of the symbol is stopped, and the above-mentioned “determination result” is determined and displayed (stop display) by the stop symbol (definite symbol) of the symbol. When the stop symbol (determined symbol) is a “hit symbol (for example, a specific slotted symbol such as“ 7, 7 ”or“ 7, 7, 7 ”), a predetermined symbol display means or the like After performing the transition effect, the start condition for the special gaming state is established.

When the special gaming state is actually started, the opening / closing member (attacker) is opened to change the closed prize-winning device to the opened state, so that the prize-winning mouth can receive the game ball. Then, when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the grand prize winning opening or a predetermined time elapses, the opening / closing member (attacker) is once closed, the grand winning device is closed, and the opening / closing member ( (Attacker) is opened, and the grand prize winning device is opened. When the open state and the closed state of the grand prize winning device are repeated a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 2 to 16 times), the special game state end condition is satisfied, and the gaming machine is changed from the “special game state” to the “ It is returned to “non-special game state”.
The “symbol fluctuation start condition” is a condition for causing the judgment symbol display means to start fluctuation of “symbol used to show the judgment result (this symbol to be described later)”. This “symbol variation start condition” is: (1) When a predetermined start prize is generated, the judgment symbol display means displays a symbol display (variable display) associated with another “start prize” preceding the “start prize”. , Confirmation display, transition display, etc.) are not continued, it is established at the time of the “start winning prize”. On the other hand, (2) at the time when a predetermined start prize is generated, the judgment symbol display means that the symbol display associated with another “start prize” preceding the “start prize” is continuing, or the gaming machine is special When in the gaming state, the “start winning information (determination random value or information indicating the determination result based on the determination random value)” generated based on the “start winning” is stored in the gaming machine. It is stored in a predetermined storage means (for example, “special symbol determination random number memory” described later). Then, regarding the “start winning information”, when the “symbol variation start condition” is satisfied, the determination symbol display means starts the variation display of the “symbol used to indicate the determination result”. However, if the number of “start prize information” stored in the start prize information (hereinafter referred to as “holding number”) has reached the upper limit, the “start prize information” based on the “start prize” "Is ignored (not stored in the storage means).

JP 2003-265809 A

  By the way, for a player, the “determination mode” and “determination result display mode” in the gaming machine are one of great interests, and in the pachinko hall, the “gaming machine to be played from now on” is selected ( This is a large index in the so-called “car selection”). However, in the conventional gaming machine represented by the conventional example, there is no great difference in “determination mode”, “determination result display mode”, and the like. In other words, on the premise that a start prize will be generated, only one determination is made each time an opportunity for each determination is made, and only one “determination” is given when an opportunity to display this “determination result” comes. The result of “the result” is standardized on a single determination symbol display means. For this reason, the present applicant has added a feature that does not exist in the conventional gaming machine regarding the judgment mode and the display mode of the judgment symbol display means, etc. It was found that a gaming machine that can be given a “new game fun” can be obtained.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a gaming property different from that of a conventional gaming machine.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the determination results from being biased.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the gaming interest while effectively using a plurality of determination symbol display means and a plurality of types of determination random number generation means. It is.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A big prize opening that can be changed between a closed state and an open state,
A prize ball payout device for paying out a prize ball by winning a game ball in the grand prize opening in the open state;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to execute a special game for changing the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state;
When the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit is a win, the first special game in which a large amount of prize balls are won by winning the game balls at the big prize opening, or by the winning of game balls at the big prize opening A special game execution means for performing a second special game in which a small amount of prize balls can be desired;
A first winning symbol indicating that the execution of the first special game has been finalized is displayed when the first special game is performed based on the result of the determination by the determination unit; Design display means;
A second winning confirmation symbol indicating that execution of the second special game has been confirmed is displayed when the second special game is played based on the result of the determination by the determination unit; Design display means;
First probability change determination means for determining whether the first winning fixed symbol displayed by the first symbol display means is a non-probability variable symbol or a probability variable symbol;
Second probability variation determining means for determining whether the second winning fixed symbol displayed by the second symbol display means is a non-probable variable symbol or a probability variable symbol;
If at least one of the determination result by the first probability variation determination unit and the determination result by the second probability variation determination unit is the result indicating that the probability variation symbol is used, the determination result by the success / failure determination unit is A probability variation means for varying the probability of winning from a normal probability to a high probability;
A gaming machine comprising
As a determination random number generation means for generating a determination random number, a hardware determination random number generation means and a software determination random number generation means,
The determination by the success / failure determination unit is performed using the determination random number generated by the hardware determination random number generation unit, and the determination by the first probability variation determination unit and the determination by the second probability variation determination unit are performed by the software determination. Using the random number for determination generated by the random number generation means,
The first symbol display means and the second symbol display means, characterized in that it is arranged in a different number of display is constituted by a device status apart shifted the Rutotomoni vertically and horizontally.
A gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the normal gaming state in which the probability that the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit is the winning is the normal probability, the probability that the first winning symbol is displayed by the first symbol display unit is the second probability. When the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit becomes a hit in the normal gaming state by lowering the probability that the second winning fixed symbol is displayed by the symbol display unit, the special game execution unit Executing the first special game with a lower probability than the second special game;
In a high probability state in which the probability that the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit is a hit probability is the high probability, the probability that the first symbol fixed symbol is displayed by the first symbol display unit is the second probability. When the result of the determination by the success / failure determination means becomes a hit in the high probability state by being higher than the probability that the second winning symbol is displayed by the symbol display means, the special game executing means is The first special game is executed with a higher probability than the second special game.

The gaming machine of the first reference invention (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 1”) disclosed by reference in the present specification is:
A random number generator for determination for generating a random number for determination;
Whether or not to transition the gaming state to the special gaming state using the random number for determination generated by extracting the random number for determination generated by the determination random number generating means on condition that a predetermined trigger is established Determining means for determining
Determination symbol display means for confirming and displaying a symbol indicating the result of the determination;
When the special game state start condition is satisfied, the special game state end condition is satisfied, assuming that the determination symbol display means confirms and displays a winning symbol indicating that the determination result is a win. Until then, a gaming state control means for shifting the gaming state to the special gaming state, and a gaming machine comprising:
A plurality of the determination symbol display means and the determination random number generation means are provided, and each time the extraction trigger is established, the determination random number value is acquired from each determination random number generation means, and for each acquired determination random value The determination is executed and the symbol indicating the determination result obtained by each determination is confirmed and displayed by a separate determination symbol display means,
At least one of the determination symbol display means is characterized in that the condition for starting the special gaming state is established on the assumption that the winning symbol is fixedly displayed.
In addition, the gaming machine of the second reference invention (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 2”) disclosed for reference in the present specification is:
A random number generator for determination for generating a random number for determination;
Whether or not to transition the gaming state to the special gaming state using the random number for determination generated by extracting the random number for determination generated by the determination random number generating means on condition that a predetermined trigger is established Determining means for determining
Determination symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol indicating the result of the determination;
When the special game state start condition is satisfied, the special game state end condition is satisfied, assuming that the determination symbol display means confirms and displays a winning symbol indicating that the determination result is a win. Until then, a gaming state control means for shifting the gaming state to the special gaming state, and a gaming machine comprising:
A plurality of the determination symbol display means are provided, and each time the extraction trigger is established, a plurality of the determination random values are acquired, the determination is executed for each acquired determination random number value, and the determination obtained by each determination The symbol indicating the result is confirmed and displayed by a separate determination symbol display means,
At least one of the determination symbol display means is characterized in that the condition for starting the special gaming state is established on the assumption that the winning symbol is fixedly displayed.

  That is, the reference invention 1 and the reference invention 2 are different from conventional game machines and provide a game machine that can give a player a “new game fun”. In other words, in the gaming machines of Reference Invention 1 and Reference Invention 2, each time a “determination trigger” occurs, a plurality of determinations are made, and an opportunity to start displaying the results of these determinations (that is, to show the determination results) When an opportunity to start the display of the symbols to be used is displayed, the result of each determination is displayed by a separate determination symbol display means. Therefore, the player can use the gaming machine with excitement and expectation. That is, in the reference invention 1 and the reference invention 2, by adding “technical improvement such as providing a plurality of judgment symbol display means” to the gaming machine, the gaming machine is completely different from the conventional gaming machine. Gives playability.

  Reference invention 1 shows an aspect in which a plurality of determination symbol display means and determination random number generation means are provided. On the other hand, the reference invention 2 includes a plurality of determination symbol display means, but the number of determination random number generation means may be plural or singular (for example, from a single determination random number generation means, (When extracting a plurality of random numbers for determination).

  The game machine of the invention of claim 1 and each reference invention is a ball game machine such as a seven machine, a feather, a right object, or an arrangement ball. Then, for example, the “extraction opportunity” is established when a game ball wins a start winning means arranged in the game area (that is, a start win is generated).

  In the gaming machines of claims 1 and 2 and each reference invention, for example, “the determination symbol display means displays the variation of the symbol used to indicate the determination result, and then stops the variation display of this symbol. The “special gaming state start condition” is established on the condition that the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed, and a predetermined transition effect (winning transition effect) is performed. Also, for example, “After the gaming state of the gaming machine has shifted to the special gaming state, the unit winning operation placed in the gaming area is changed from the closed state to the opened state, and each unit operation for returning to the closed state is executed in a predetermined manner. By repeating up to the number of times (the upper limit is the number of rounds, for example, 2 to 16 times), the special game state end condition is established. In the aspect of determining the condition (continuation condition) for executing the subsequent unit operation during the execution of each unit operation, the condition (continuation condition) is not satisfied during the execution of the predetermined unit operation. Even before the execution of the predetermined number of executions (upper limit number of rounds) is completed, when the one unit operation is ended, the “special gaming state end condition” is satisfied.

  In the following description, the mode of “winning” may be distinguished by the “size of a privilege related to a special gaming state based on winning”. For example, “After the special gaming state based on the hit is completed, the gaming state of the gaming machine is maintained in the normal gaming state (described later), or is shifted from the probability variation state (described later) to the normal gaming state. Is called "normal hit (first hit mode described later)", and after the special gaming state based on the hit is completed, the gaming state of the gaming machine is changed from the normal gaming state to the probability variation state. The hits to be shifted may be distinguished as “probable hits (second hit mode described later)”.

  In addition, “the hit that will execute a special game state that can expect more prize balls” is called “hit”, and this “special game state that accompanies a big hit is a special game state that cannot expect more prize balls. The “winning to be performed” is sometimes referred to as “small hit”. The “big hit” and “small win” are, for example, at least one of “the number of executions of a unit action (described later)” and “the number of game balls that can be won in each unit action”. Can be distinguished. More specifically, in the “special game state”, the “unit action execution count” is large (for example, 8 to 16 times) and a large number of prize balls can be expected, and the “hit” is set to “big hit”. A case where the “hit” where the “number of times” is small (for example, 1 to 7 times) and a small amount of prize balls can be expected is “small win” can be exemplified. Further, in the following description, the determination of whether or not to cause “small hit” may be referred to as “small hit determination”, and the determination of whether or not to generate “big hit” may be referred to as “big hit determination”.

  The inventions of claims 1 and 2 and the gaming machine of each reference invention may include a symbol display means other than the determination symbol display means. For example, in the gaming machine, provided separately from the determination symbol display means, an effect for displaying a stunning symbol irrelevant to the determination, or exciting the display of the result of the determination performed by the determination symbol display means “Design symbol display means (also referred to as“ pseudo symbol display means ”) may be provided.

  The specific configuration of the determination symbol display means of the inventions of claims 1 and 2 and each reference invention is not particularly limited, and is configured using, for example, a liquid crystal display device, a single segment display body, a 7-segment display body, or the like. In addition to the display means, a display means using a CRT, a dot matrix, electroluminescence, a fluorescent display tube, etc. can be exemplified. In addition, when the gaming machine of the invention of claim 1 and each reference invention is provided with effect symbol display means, the specific structure of the effect symbol display means is not particularly limited. For example, a liquid crystal display device or a single segment In addition to display means configured using a display body, a 7-segment display body, and the like, display means using a CRT, a dot matrix, electroluminescence, a fluorescent display tube, and the like can be exemplified.

  Even if the “plurality of judgment symbol display means” according to each reference invention is configured by a single display device (for example, a single display screen of a single display device is divided into a plurality of parts, Each determination symbol display means may be configured) or a separate display device. Similarly, in the case where the effect symbol display means is provided together with the plurality of determination symbol display means of each reference invention, the determination symbol display means and the effect symbol display means may be configured integrally or separately. .

  In the gaming machine of each reference invention, each time the extraction opportunity is established, the determination random number value may be acquired in the same number as the number of the determination symbol display means, or more than the number of the determination symbol display means You may get it. In any case, an independent determination random number value can be acquired for each determination symbol display means to perform independent determination, and an independent determination result can be displayed for each determination symbol display means.

  In each reference invention, the specific aspect of the “determination random number generation means” is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include “software determination random number generation means” and “hardware determination random number generation means”. When the gaming machine of each reference invention includes a plurality of “determination random number generation means”, even if it includes only the determination random number generation means of the same mode (for example, all of them are software determination random number generation means) , When all are hardware determination random number generation means), different modes of determination random number generation means are mixed (for example, when software determination random number generation means and hardware determination random number generation means are mixed) )

  Here, “software determination random number generation means” and “hardware determination random number generation means” will be described. The “software determination random number generation means” is means for sequentially generating determination random numbers using, for example, a counter built on software. That is, it is a means for obtaining a random number for determination by performing an operation on software. Specifically, a predetermined number (eg, +1) is updated (eg, added) from the initial value (eg, “0”), and a “final value (eg, initial value is“ 0 ”) based on the initial value. Next to “the maximum value in the case of“ ”, a counter (random number counter) that returns to the initial value again is constructed on the software. The calculation (addition or the like) of this counter is configured to be performed every time a winning monitoring process is performed once every predetermined time (for example, 2 msec or 4 msec).

  The number indicated by this "counter" changes regularly at regular intervals, but the timing that triggers the extraction ("start prize" for ball game machines, "lever" for slot machines) Since “operation”) is considered “random”, the number indicated by the “counter” substantially functions as a “random number”. Note that the “random number” in the present application also includes “a variable that changes regularly and periodically, and that functions as a random number substantially because its acquisition timing is random”.

  This “software determination random number generation means” obtains a specific number m of n random numbers when the probability of occurrence of an event is m / n (m, n is a natural number, m <n). It is assumed that the event occurs when At this time, if m and n are relatively prime, the number of random numbers to be used can be minimized. Also, as the probability decreases, n increases, so the total number of random numbers must be increased. In practice, a parameter that increases by a predetermined number (for example, by 1) at every specified time and becomes 0 after (n−1) is adopted as such a random number.

  Such “software determination random number generation means” makes a regular round. For example, when “probability of occurrence” is 1/256, one of “256 random numbers” from “0 to 255” (for example, “7”) usually corresponds to the winning number. . If the specified time is, for example, 2 msec, a time of “512 msec” is required for the random number value to make a round, and a timing of “hit” is generated every time of “512 msec”. .

  Next, the “hardware determination random number generation means” will be described. The “hardware determination random number generation means” generates random numbers by counting signals generated regardless of software processing by a counter using “IC” or the like. In other words, the “hardware determination random number” is generated by, for example, sequentially counting signals (clock pulses) generated from the oscillation circuit with a counter using “IC” or the like.

  That is, as the “hardware determination random number generation means”, for example, a clock oscillation unit (for example, an oscillation circuit) that generates a clock signal (clock pulse) at a predetermined frequency, and the number of clock signals generated by the clock oscillation unit A thing provided with the clock counter to count can be illustrated. And since this “hardware determination random number generation means” generates a determination random number generation without using a calculation on software, a software determination random number that generates a “software determination random number” by software processing (calculation) Compared to the generating means, it is possible to generate a random number for determination at a high speed and to shorten the cycle. For example, in the “hardware determination random number generation means”, it is easy to obtain a signal of about 10 MHz. In this case, the count can be changed once in 0.1 microseconds. According to the “hardware determination random number”, it takes about 6.6 msec to make a round of 65536 random numbers.

The gaming machine of the third reference invention disclosed in the present specification for reference (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 3”) is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 or reference invention 2,
The selecting means selects any one of the results of the determinations made by the determination means for each of the obtained determination random number values, and
The gaming state control means controls the gaming state according to the result of the determination selected by the selection means.

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3, the gaming state is controlled in accordance with the result of the determination selected by the selection means, so that the game can be progressed smoothly. Here, as a selection mode of the selection means, a mode of selection based on “the advantage of each determination result (referring to the level advantageous to the player)” can be exemplified.

  For example, when there is no difference in the advantage of each determination result, a predetermined one determination result is selected by lottery (random number lottery or the like), or one specific determination symbol display means (for example, the largest size display) The determination result displayed on the determination symbol display means, the most flashy determination symbol display means, etc.) is selected. More specifically, when any of the determination results is “out”, or “winning (for example, winning that can give a similar profit to a player)” in which there is no difference in advantage, One of the determination results is selected.

  On the other hand, when there is a difference in the advantages of the results of the respective determinations, an example of selecting the determination result of “predetermined order” can be exemplified. This “predetermined order” may be selected by lottery (random number lottery, etc.) each time, or may be selected in advance (the first, second... Lowest order, etc. are determined). Good. As a specific example of the latter, there can be exemplified a mode in which “big hit” is selected when all the determination results include at least one “big hit” and at least one “small hit”.

  In Reference Invention 3, when there are three or more “determination results” to be selected by the selection means, the selection means may select only one determination result, or a plurality of determination results may be selected. The determination result may be selected. In the latter “aspect of selecting a plurality of determination results” and “aspect to which Reference Invention 3 is not applied”, the gaming state control means controls the gaming state while sequentially executing a plurality of determination results. Also good. For example, in a gaming machine provided with two or more determination symbol display means, a predetermined one of the determination symbol display means “design indicating that the determination result is a big hit” is confirmed and the other one determination When “symbol indicating that the determination result is a small hit” is fixedly displayed on the symbol display means, the special game related to the big hit and the special game related to the small hit are sequentially performed (the order may be any first) .) You may execute.

  Similarly, in a gaming machine equipped with two or more determination symbol display means, a predetermined number (two or more) of determination symbol display means is fixedly displayed with a symbol indicating that the determination result is a big hit. , When the “design indicating that the judgment result is a small hit” is displayed, the “special game related to the big hit (special game related to the small hit)” is continuously executed by the predetermined number (two or more). May be executed automatically.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3, when the result of the plurality of determinations is “a hit with a different aspect”, the selection means or the like may perform a so-called “good deal” from the “benefits associated with the plurality of hits”. Good. For example, as a result of the determination, “a big hit (normal hit) that does not satisfy the operation start condition (to be described later) of the probability changing means” and “small hit (probable hit) that satisfies the operation start condition of the probability changing means”. May exist, the selection means or the like may select “big hit” and “satisfaction condition of the probability changing means is satisfied”. In other words, the special gaming state related to the big hit may be executed, and the “operation start condition of the probability changing means” may be established after the execution of the special gaming state.

A gaming machine according to a fourth reference invention (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 4”) disclosed in the present specification is a gaming machine according to any one of the reference inventions 1 to 3,
The winning symbol includes a first winning symbol indicating that the winning manner is the first winning manner and a second winning symbol indicating that the winning manner is the second winning manner,
When a predetermined operation start condition is satisfied, a hit determination is performed in all determinations performed for each random number value for determination obtained each time the extraction trigger is satisfied until a predetermined operation end condition is satisfied. Probability changing means for changing the probability from the first probability to a second probability that is higher than the first probability,
At least one of the determination symbol display means is characterized in that the operation start condition is satisfied on the assumption that the second winning symbol is fixedly displayed.

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4, two modes can be executed as the “winning mode”. That is, (1) a first hit mode in which a first hit symbol (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “non-probable variation symbol” or “normal hit symbol”) is displayed on the determination symbol display means; (2) A second hit mode in which a second hit symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “probability variable symbol” or “probability variable symbol”) is displayed on the judgment symbol display means can be executed. It is. When the second hit mode is generated, after the “special game state” performed due to the “hit”, the “starting condition of the probability changing means” is satisfied. Thereafter, until the “operation termination condition of the probability changing means” is satisfied, all the determinations performed on “the individual determination random values acquired every time the extraction trigger is satisfied” are performed with high probability (hereinafter referred to as “the probability end means”). , "High probability determination").

  That is, in the reference invention 4, at least one of the respective determinations has a “second hit mode (probability change hit)”, and the second hit symbol (probability change) is generated in at least one of the respective determination symbol display means. When the symbol is displayed, a plurality of “high probability determinations” are simultaneously executed for a predetermined period thereafter. That is, in this period, all determinations performed for each determination random value acquired each time an extraction opportunity is established are determined as high probability determinations. For this reason, according to the gaming machine of the reference invention 4, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  Here, the “operation start condition of the probability changing means” is satisfied when the “special gaming state” performed due to the “hit” of the second hit mode ends, for example. Further, “the operation end condition of the probability changing means” is, for example, “the number of times that the outliers are continuously confirmed and displayed on each determination symbol display means reaches a predetermined upper limit number”, or “ Before the upper limit number is reached, the winning symbol is determined and displayed on at least one of the determination symbol display means ”. If the “success symbol” that establishes this “probability changing means operation end condition” is the “second winning symbol (probability variable symbol)”, a new “probability changing means operation start condition” Is established.

The gaming machine of the fifth reference invention (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 5”) disclosed in the present specification for reference is the gaming machine of reference invention 4,
At least one of the first probability and the second probability differs between the determinations executed for each acquired determination random number value.

  According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 5, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest. For example, the determination results of “hits” that occur sequentially can be displayed alternately by different determination means. For this reason, it is possible to increase the possibility of alternately confirming and displaying the “success symbol” on each determination symbol display means without being biased toward the specific determination symbol display means, and to change the game.

The gaming machine of the sixth reference invention disclosed in the present specification for reference (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 6”) is the gaming machine of reference invention 4 or reference invention 5.
A first determination symbol display means and a second determination symbol display means; each time the extraction trigger is established, the first determination random number value and the second determination random number value are acquired, The first determination is executed using the determination random number value of 1, the symbol indicating the result of the first determination is fixedly displayed on the first determination symbol display means, and the second determination random value is And using the second determination symbol display means to confirm and display a symbol indicating the result of the second determination,
The first probability in the first determination is lower than the first probability in the second determination, and the second probability in the first determination is the second probability in the second determination. It is characterized by being higher than the probability of 2.

  The gaming machine of reference invention 6 is a more specific embodiment of the gaming machine of reference invention 4 or reference invention 5. That is, in the gaming machine of the reference invention 6, the “first probability (normal probability)” in the first determination is set lower than the “first probability (normal probability)” in the second determination, The “second probability (high probability)” in the determination is set higher than the “second probability (high probability)” in the second determination. For this reason, a big change can be given to a game and the interest in a game can be raised further.

  That is, when the gaming machine makes a determination with the “first probability (normal probability)” (hereinafter referred to as “normal gaming state”), the second determination is likely to cause “winning”. . In addition, in the “winning” generated by the second determination, the first hitting mode and the second hitting mode are selectively generated (for example, a selection rate of 50%). Then, if it is the first hit mode, the “hit” by the second determination is likely to occur again, and if it is the second hit mode (that is, the probability variation hit), the first hit mode is likely to occur. It becomes easy to produce "hit" by judgment. In other words, according to the reference invention 6, since it is easy to change the types of “wins” that can be sequentially generated, a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest in gaming can be obtained.

The gaming machine of the seventh reference invention (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 7”) disclosed in the present specification for reference is a gaming machine according to any one of the reference inventions 1 to 6,
Variable winning means capable of executing a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player;
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the variable winning means,
The drive control means changes the variable winning means from the first state to the second state when the gaming state has shifted to the special gaming state, and then again The unit operation to return to the state is executed a predetermined number of times,
The number of executions is different for each special gaming state performed based on each determination.

  The gaming machine of the reference invention 7 has a difference in “the number of executions of a unit operation (so-called upper limit round number)” for each special gaming state performed based on each determination. For example, in a special gaming state in which a predetermined determination result (determination result indicating a win) is performed below, the “unit action execution count (so-called upper limit round number)” is increased (so-called “big hit”) In the special game state where the other determination is made under “special game state”, the “number of executions of unit operation (so-called upper limit round number)” is reduced (so-called “small hit” special game state) ) The case can be illustrated.

The gaming machine of the eighth reference invention (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 8”) that is disclosed by reference in this specification is the gaming machine of reference invention 4 or reference invention 5,
A first determination symbol display means and a second determination symbol display means; each time the extraction trigger is established, the first determination random number value and the second determination random number value are acquired, The first determination is executed using the determination random number value of 1, the symbol indicating the result of the first determination is fixedly displayed on the first determination symbol display means, and the second determination random value is The second determination is performed, and the symbol indicating the result of the second determination is confirmed and displayed by the second determination symbol display means,
The first probability in the first determination is lower than the first probability in the second determination, and the second probability in the first determination is the second probability in the second determination. Be higher than the probability,
Variable winning means capable of executing a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player;
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the variable winning means,
The drive control means is a unit for returning the variable winning means from the first state to the second state and then returning it to the first state again when the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state. Perform the operation a predetermined number of times,
The number of executions in the special gaming state performed under the first determination is greater than the number of executions in the special gaming state performed under the second determination.

  The gaming machine of reference invention 8 also exemplifies more specific aspects of the inventions of reference invention 4 to reference invention 7. That is, in the reference invention 8, the special game state performed under the first determination is the special game state (special game state related to jackpot) having a large upper limit round number (number of executions of unit operations), and the second determination. The special game state performed below is a special game state (special game state related to small hits) with a small upper limit number of rounds (number of executions of unit operations). Then, the “normal probability” in the first determination is made lower than the “normal probability” in the second determination, and the “high probability” in the first determination is made higher than the “high probability” in the second determination.

  When this gaming machine is in the “normal gaming state”, first, a hit (small hit) due to the second determination is likely to occur. As this hit (small hit), the first hit mode (normal hit) and the second hit mode (probable hit) occur alternatively (for example, 50% selectivity). According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 8, it is possible to execute the following games that cannot be realized with conventional gaming machines. In other words, the player is likely to first acquire “small hits that have a small upper limit number of rounds (number of executions of unit operations) and a low profit rate but are likely to make a hit”. Then, when this “small hit” is the second hit mode (probable hit), after the “small hit” is finished, “the upper limit round number (number of executions of the unit operation) is large, and the profit rate It ’s easier to get a “big hit”. In other words, according to the reference invention 8, first, a small hit (acquires a small hit) and an opportunity to shift to the probability fluctuation state is obtained. And when it shifts to a probability fluctuation state, the opportunity to make a big hit (acquire a big hit) will be increased.

The gaming machine of the ninth reference invention (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 9”) disclosed in the present specification is a gaming machine according to any one of reference invention 1, reference invention 3 to reference invention 8. In
The determination random number generation means includes one software determination random number generation means and one hardware determination random number generation means.

  In the gaming machine of the above-described reference invention 1, reference invention 3 to reference invention 8, the number of determination symbol display means is provided when two or more determination symbol display means are provided and when one predetermined trigger is established. The number of random numbers for determination corresponding to (2 or more) is acquired, and determination is performed for each random number for determination.

  In the gaming machines of the reference invention 1, the reference invention 3 to the reference invention 8, when all the determination random number generation means are “software determination random number generation means”, the “frequency (wave) that produces a hit determination result” is set. When observed over time, this frequency tends to be biased. In other words, there is a possibility that “software determination random number generating means” that acquire random values in the same cycle are synchronized with each other, and the “frequency (wave)” that produces a hit determination result may be biased over time. Further, if the “software determination random number generation means” is increased, the burden on the “storage means (RAM) constituting the counter on the software” will increase. On the other hand, if it is a “hardware determination random number generation means”, it is easy to use “with different periods”, but in this way, a plurality of “hardware determination random number generation means” with different periods can be used. When used, a clock oscillation unit (transmitter) having a different frequency is required, which may complicate the circuit configuration.

  On the other hand, the reference invention 9 can eliminate these points. That is, a plurality of determination random numbers are generated by using one software determination random number generation unit and one hardware determination random number generation unit in combination. That is, it is assumed that a plurality of determination random numbers are used, but the number of software determination random number generation means used is one. Then, since it is easy to make the cycle of the software determination random number generation means different from the period of the hardware determination random number generation means used together, the “frequency (wave)” that produces the hit determination result is changed over time. Can be prevented from occurring.

  Further, since the number of software determination random number generation means used is one, the burden on the “storage means (RAM) used as a counter on software” can be reduced. Furthermore, since the number of hardware determination random number generation means used is one, the circuit configuration can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the reference invention 9, the fact that “software determination random number generation means” and “hardware determination random number generation means” are mixed is used as the determination random number generation means. By increasing the degree of freedom in selecting the probability (probability value) to be performed, it is possible to give a wide range of game characteristics. For example, in the case where the first probability (normal probability) and the second probability (high probability) are set as the probability that the determination result is a hit, such as the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4 described above, This is because the degree of freedom in selecting the probability of 1 (normal probability) and the second probability (high probability) is increased.

  More specifically, the first probability (normal probability) and the second probability (high probability) are approximated when the determination is performed using the determination random number obtained from the “software determination random number generation means”. (For example, the first probability is “1/200” and the second probability is “1/199”). For example, the determination at the first probability (ordinary probability) is to determine whether or not the determination random number value obtained from the “determination random number generation means” matches the “normal determination hit number”. Is done by. The determination at the second probability (high probability) is performed by determining whether or not the determination random number value acquired from the “determination random number generating means” matches the “high probability determination hit number”. Is done by. Then, by increasing the number of “hit numbers for high probability determination” rather than “hit numbers for normal determination”, the first probability (normal probability) and the second probability (high probability) Are set to different probabilities.

  On the other hand, normally, in a gaming machine, it is desirable that the period of the random number for determination is shortened (for example, not to exceed 0.05 seconds) in order to eliminate the intervention of fraudsters. Therefore, since the “random number generating means for software determination” has a low generation speed (update speed) of the determination random number, the numerical value range (count range) to be counted by the counter on the software cannot be so wide ( In other words, it cannot be as wide as a random number for hardware determination).

  Moreover, normally, in a gaming machine, by selecting “a prime number among three or more prime numbers” as “a winning number for a normal determination” or “a winning number for a high probability determination”, It is intended to prevent a deviation with time in the “frequency (wave) that produces a hit determination result”. Therefore, when using the “software determination random number generation means”, the probability at the time of determination is “a denominator that cannot be increased (a count range that cannot be increased because the period cannot be increased)” and “a prime number of 3 or more that are mutually prime. Numerators (numbers per unit) composed of numbers that become “,” the first probability (normal probability) and the second probability (high probability) should be set to approximate values. It is difficult.

  In contrast, the “hardware determination random number generation means” can generate a determination random number faster than the “software determination random number generation means”, so that the count range can be sufficiently widened. Since the determination random number is generated at such a high speed as described above, even if the winning number is selected relatively freely (not necessarily among the three or more prime numbers, they are not mutually prime numbers). ), It is possible to make it difficult for the “frequency (wave) for generating a hit determination result” to be biased with time. Therefore, when using “hardware determination random number generation means”, “a denominator that can be made sufficiently large (a count range that can be made sufficiently wide because the period can be lengthened)” and “a numerator that can be selected relatively freely ( It is possible to set the probability at the time of determination with “a winning number, which may be composed of not only a specific numerical value but also a continuous numerical value.” For example, the first probability (normal probability) and the second This is because it is easy to approximate the probability (high probability).

  Therefore, in the reference invention 9, for example, by adopting the following modes, it is possible to give a wide range to the game performance of the gaming machine. That is, in the determination using the “software determination random number generation means”, the first probability (normal probability) and the second probability (high probability) are not approximated (for example, the former probability is set to 2 of the latter probability). In the determination using the “hardware determination random number generating means”, the approximation of the first probability (normal probability) and the second probability (high probability) (for example, the former probability is By setting the probability of the latter to 1.01 to 1.99 times), the unexpectedness of the game is increased, and the game performance of the gaming machine can be widened.

  In Reference Invention 9 and Reference Invention 10, it is a discriminatory act other than “determination of whether or not to shift the gaming state from the non-special gaming state to the special gaming state” (for example, lottery etc. A lottery for selecting an aspect, a lottery for determining a variation time of a symbol, and the like) are extracted from the “one software determination random number generation unit” or the “one hardware determination random number generation unit”. You may carry out using a random number. In addition, this discriminating action is performed by using “random number generation means (even software random number generation means, hardware random number generation means) other than“ one software determination random number generation means ”and“ one hardware determination random number generation means ”. It may be performed by “a generation means”.

The gaming machine of the tenth reference invention (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention 10”) disclosed by reference in the present specification is the gaming machine of reference invention 8,
The determination random number generation means comprises one software determination random number generation means and one hardware determination random number generation means, and obtains the first determination random number value from the software determination random number generation means, The second determination random number value is obtained from hardware determination random number generation means.

  Reference invention 10 is a more specific embodiment of the gaming machine of reference invention 8. That is, in the reference invention 10, the “software determination random number generation means” and the “hardware determination random number generation means” are mixed. In the determination using the “software determination random number generation means”, the first probability (ordinary probability) and the second probability (high probability) are not approximated (for example, the former probability is 2 to 2 of the latter probability). In the determination using the “hardware determination random number generating means”, the first probability (normal probability) and the second probability (high probability) are approximated (for example, the former probability is changed to the latter probability). The probability is 1.01 to 1.99 times higher than the probability of the game machine) and is intended to further increase the game performance of the gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of the gaming machine of Reference Invention 10 will be shown. In this specific example, “second determination (for example, small hit determination)” with a small “profit generated by winning” is performed by using the hardware determination random number generation means, and “the first profit generated by winning” is large. Is determined using software determination random number generating means. As described above, the first probability (for example, 2/701) and the second probability (for example, 18/701) in the first determination are not approximate, and the first probability ( For example, 1/200) and the second probability (1/199) are approximate. Moreover, according to the reference invention 8, the first probability (for example, 2/701) in the first determination is made lower than that in the second determination, and the second probability (for example, 18/701) in the first determination. ) Is made higher than in the second determination.

  Therefore, according to this specific example, there is a high possibility that the “hit” that occurs when the gaming machine is in the “normal gaming state” is a win (small hit) according to the second determination (first probability; for example, 1/200). As this hit (small hit), the first hit mode (normal hit) and the second hit mode (probable hit) are alternatively generated (for example, 50% selectivity). When this “small hit” is the second hit mode (probable hit), the hit that occurs after the “special game state with a small hit” is completed is the “win (big hit) according to the first determination. "Is higher than that of the invention of claim 8.

In the reference invention 10, the first probability (for example, 1/200) in the second determination and the second probability (1/199) are approximated, so that the second probability in the first determination ( For example, it is easy to provide a difference between 18/701) and the second probability (1/199) in the second determination. In other words, the second probability (1/199) in the second determination is set to the first probability (for example, 1/200) in the second determination and the “probability with a small difference”, while the first probability in the first determination. This is because the probability of 2 (for example, 18/701) can greatly exceed the second probability (1/199) in the second determination.
Therefore, according to this specific example, first, a small hit (acquires a small hit) is obtained, and an opportunity to shift to the probability variation state is obtained. And when it shifts to the probability fluctuation state, it becomes easy to make a big hit (acquire a big hit). In other words, according to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 10, since the profit state can be stepped up in the special game state executed based on the determination result of “hit” that is sequentially lowered, the game is further improved. It can enhance interest.

  As described above, according to each of the present inventions, a gaming machine having a gaming property different from that of a conventional gaming machine can be obtained.

It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the front frame opened in the gaming machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows various LED boards in the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. It is a front view which shows a game board in the game machine which concerns on the Example and each modification of this invention. (A) is a schematic front view which shows the display screen of a 1st special symbol display apparatus in the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention, (b) is a 1st design symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display mode, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a 2nd symbol. (A)-(c) is schematic explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of the stop symbol of a pseudo | simulation symbol in the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. (A) is a schematic front view which shows the display screen of a 2nd special symbol display apparatus in the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention, (b) is a 3rd symbol of a 3rd symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display mode, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a 4th symbol. In the Example and the modifications 1-3 of this invention, it is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 1st determination random number generation means, a 2nd determination random number generation means, etc. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode etc. of a 1st special symbol display apparatus and a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode etc. of a 1st special symbol display apparatus and a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode etc. of a 1st special symbol display apparatus and a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode etc. of a 1st special symbol display apparatus and a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the characteristic of the game property of the gaming machine of an Example. It is a back view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic controller which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. (A) is explanatory drawing of the main control part which comprises the electronic controller with which the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention is equipped, (b) is each Example and each modification of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the payout control part which comprises the electronic controller with which this game machine is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows a main control part in the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows CPU which comprises a main control part in the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol control part which comprises the electronic controller with which the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention is provided. It is explanatory drawing of the audio | voice / lamp control part which comprises the electronic controller with which the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention is provided. It is a flowchart which shows an update process regarding the random number counter which comprises the 1st determination random number generation means (software determination abuse number generation means). It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd random number generation means for determination (random number generation means for hardware determination). In the gaming machine according to each embodiment and each modification of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram showing a representative example of various memories and the like stored in the built-in RAM of the main control unit. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 1st special symbol determination random number memory in the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention, (b) is each Example of this invention, and In the gaming machine according to each modification, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining a second special symbol determination random number memory. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main control part main job which the main control part of the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention performs. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an initialization job in the gaming machine according to each embodiment and each modification of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the mode that the initial symbol designation | designated command was output from the main control part in the gaming machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a demonstration display job in the gaming machine according to each embodiment and each modification of the present invention. (A) is a flowchart showing a normal symbol control job in the gaming machine according to each embodiment and each modification of the present invention, and (b) is a gaming machine according to each embodiment and each modification of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal symbol related command. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol winning / losing lottery job in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and each modified example. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a special symbol control job in the gaming machine according to each embodiment and each modification of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows a special symbol related command in the game machine which concerns on each Example and each modification of this invention. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and each modification, it is a flow diagram for explaining a special symbol win / fail determination job (part of jackpot determination). FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining a jackpot process in the special symbol success / failure determination job of FIG. 33; In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and each modification, it is a flow diagram for explaining a special symbol win / fail determination job (part of small hit determination). FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining a small hit process in the special symbol success / failure determination job of FIG. 35; FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a gaming state control job (mainly a portion of a special gaming state related to a big hit) in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and each modified example. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a gaming state control job (mainly a portion of a special gaming state related to a small hit) in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and each modified example. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a gaming state control job (mainly a part related to detachment) in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention and each modified example. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment and each modification of the present invention, it is a time chart of the start of special symbol variation, during the variation. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment and each modification of the present invention, it is a time chart during special symbol change and stop display. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a sub-board main routine in the gaming machine according to each embodiment and each modification of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a correction part of a game state control job in the gaming machine according to Modification 1; In the gaming machine according to Modification 2, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the characteristics of game play. In the gaming machine according to Modification 3, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the characteristics of the game. In the gaming machine according to Modification 4, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first determination random number generation means, the second determination random number generation means and the like. In the gaming machine according to Modification 4, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the characteristics of the game. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic controller which concerns on another modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment showing the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, specific examples in which each reference invention and the invention according to claim 1 are applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a “seven machine” will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure First, the mechanical structure of this gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine main body and a gaming machine frame for fixing the gaming machine main body. Here, the gaming machine frame is a frame-shaped portion of the gaming machine 1 that is fixed to the island facility of the pachinko hall, and includes an outer frame (main body frame) 2, an intermediate frame 3, and a front frame 4. And. On the other hand, the gaming machine main body is a part of the gaming machine 1 that is detachably fixed to the gaming machine frame (2, 3, 4, etc.), and is mainly composed of the gaming board 10 and the back mechanism board 102 etc. As a part.

  The front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (main body frame) 2, a middle frame 3, and a front frame 4 that constitute a gaming machine frame. The gaming machine frame includes an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 5, and a lower frame portion. A dish portion 6 and a locking device 7 are provided. In addition, in FIG.1 and FIG.2, detailed illustration of the game board 10 is abbreviate | 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 outer frame 2 is formed by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, and is fitted inside the outer frame 2. Further, the middle frame 3 has a frame body portion 3a indicating about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion 3b indicating about 1/3 of the lower side (see FIG. 2), and is opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2. It is pivotally supported. Further, the game board 10 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part 3a, and the upper plate part 6 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part 3b. . Further, a locking device 7 (see FIG. 1) is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3.

  Further, the lower plate portion 3b includes a launch unit (not shown) for launching game balls to the game board 10, a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying game balls to the launch unit, and a game state. A speaker 400a (see FIG. 15) or the like for generating a sound effect or other sound (voice) corresponding to the sound effect is provided. The speaker 400a of the present embodiment is a multi-way system including a medium / high sound unit (tweeter) and a low sound unit (woofer).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, 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 openable and closable. The front frame 4 is entirely made of plastic, and has a circular opening 4a so that the board surface of the game board 10 (see FIG. 4) arranged on the back side can be seen from the front. . That is, the opening 4a is formed in a substantially circumferential shape corresponding to the shape of the game area 11 (see FIG. 4) formed in the game board 10. Then, a substantially rectangular glass frame 41s (see FIG. 2) in which two glass plates 41r are fitted in accordance with the opening 4a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 4.

  The front frame 4 is provided with a left LED display portion 4b, a right LED display portion 4c, an upper left LED display portion 4d, an upper right LED display portion 4e, and middle and upper LED display portions 4f and 4f. These LED display portions 4b to 4f are turned on / off or blinking according to the progress of the game for the purpose of enhancing the gaming effect. The left LED display portion 4b is provided in a substantially arc shape on the left side around the opening portion 4a, and the right LED display portion 4c is provided in a substantially arc shape on the right side around the opening portion 4a. Further, the upper left LED display portion 4d is provided obliquely above and to the left of the left LED display portion 4b, and the upper right LED display portion 4e is provided obliquely above and to the right of the right LED display portion 4c. Further, the middle and upper LED display portions 4f and 4f are formed in a substantially circular shape, and two are arranged between the upper end portion of the upper left LED display portion 4d and the upper end portion of the right LED display portion 4c.

  Two prize ball LED display portions 4g are provided between the two middle and upper LED display portions 4f and 4f. Further, an error LED display portion 4h is provided in a substantially fan shape above the prize ball LED display portion 4g.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the various LED substrates 4i to 4o. The various LED substrates 4i to 4o are provided at positions corresponding to the above-described various LED display portions 4b to 4f in the frame body portion of the middle frame 3. Specifically, the left LED substrate 4i corresponds to the left LED display portion 4b, the right LED substrate 4j corresponds to the right LED display portion 4c, the upper left LED substrate 4k corresponds to the upper left LED display portion 4d, and the upper right LED substrate. 4l corresponds to the upper right LED display portion 4e. The middle upper LED board 4m corresponds to the middle upper LED display section 4f, the prize ball LED board 4n corresponds to the prize ball LED display section 4g, and the error LED board 4o corresponds to the error LED display section 4h.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the upper tray portion 5 is provided below the front frame 3 and is used for discharging the outer peripheral portion 5 a and the game balls inside the gaming machine 1 to the lower tray portion 6. A discharge port 5b and the like are provided. A volume switch board 12 (see FIG. 15) is provided on the back side of the upper plate part 5, and a ball removal button, a game ball lending / returning button, and the like are provided on the plate outer edge 5a.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5, and a discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate part 6. An ashtray 6 b is provided at the left end of the lower plate portion 6, and a firing handle 9 is provided at the right end of the lower plate portion 6. Furthermore, a slide lid capable of opening and closing the upper surface of the ashtray 6 b is provided on the upper part of the lower dish part 6. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) is provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate portion 6. The ball hole is normally closed, but is opened when the game ball stored in the lower dish 6 is discharged from the gaming machine 1.

  That is, a discharge knob 6 c for opening and closing the ball punching hole is provided on the substantially center front side of the lower dish portion 6. The discharge knob 6c is configured as a pull lock type, and is normally in an upright state. That is, the ball hole is interlocked with the discharge knob 6c, and the ball hole is closed when the discharge knob 6c is in the upright state. And this discharge | emission knob 6c can be rotated by pressing a lower end to the back side by making an upper end into a rotating shaft. When the lower end of the discharge knob 6c is tilted to the back side, the ball release hole is opened in conjunction with the rotation of the discharge knob 6c, and the discharge knob 6c is locked with the lower end tilted to the back side. Thus, the open state of the ball removal hole is maintained, and the game ball can be discharged from the lower dish portion 6. Further, when the discharge knob 6c that is locked in a state where the lower end is tilted to the back side is further pushed to the back side, the discharge knob 6c is unlocked, and the discharge knob 6c can be returned to the upright state. When the discharge knob 6c is returned to the upright state, the ball removal hole is returned to the closed state.

  The firing handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit (not shown). A touch switch 9a for detecting that the player is touching the handle is attached to the launch handle 9, and in the vicinity thereof, a launch stop switch 9b for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is provided. It is installed. The locking device 7 has a substantially rectangular shape with a keyhole when viewed from the front, and is used for locking when the front frame 4 is closed. Further, a prepaid card unit 13 is provided on the left end side of the gaming machine 1.

  A first sound output unit 5 c is provided at a substantially central part of the upper plate part 5. The first audio output unit 5c is composed of a plurality of long holes and a large number of small holes formed in the upper part thereof. The first sound output unit 5c is connected to a middle / high tone unit (tweeter) constituting the speaker 400a via a duct (not shown). Moreover, the 2nd audio | voice output part 6d is provided in the right side and the left side of the discharge knob 6c in the lower pan part 6. FIG. A unit (woofer) constituting the speaker 400a is connected to the second audio output unit 6d via a duct (not shown). In the gaming machine 1, two operation buttons B <b> 1 and B <b> 2 are disposed on the left end portion of the front surface of the upper plate part 5.

  Next, the gaming board 10 is held by the “middle frame 3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2)” that constitutes a part of the gaming machine frame, and the back surface of the gaming board 10 by the back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 14) described later. The side is covered. Further, in the game board 10, a substantially circular game area 11 is formed by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 provided on the surface of the game board 10, and in the game area 11, a central device 26, a start Mouth (ordinary electric accessory 171) 17, variable winning device 18, left winning port 19, right winning port 20, lower left winning port 21, lower right winning port 22, a number of obstacle nails 23, and a pair of lamp windmills 24, 25, etc. are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the central device 26 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 11 and includes a first special symbol display device 27. The first special symbol display device 27 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and shows a specific example of the first determination symbol display means. As shown in FIG. 5A, the display screen 271 of the first special symbol display device 27 has a main display area 271A that is formed horizontally on its lower edge side, and an effect that occupies most of the display screen 271. Display area 271B. Of these, the main display area 271A forms main symbol display portions 272 and 273 for displaying two main symbols as identification information in a portion near the right end of the main display region 271A, and a special symbol hold display is provided at substantially the center. Part 16a is formed.

  In addition, the effect display area 271B includes three pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 that display three pseudo symbols as identification information, and a background screen display unit 278 including other portions. In the present embodiment, an area for displaying the main symbol (main display area 271A) and an area for displaying an effect-dedicated symbol (pseudo symbol or background symbol) (effect display area 271B) Although one special display device 27 is partitioned, this symbol and the effect-dedicated symbol may be displayed in the same area of the first special display device 27. Moreover, in this specification, this symbol (1st-4th symbol) and a pseudo symbol as identification information may be called a special symbol.

  Since the two main symbol display units 272 and 273 are smaller than the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 (for example, 1/10 to 1/100) and are difficult to recognize, the player mainly displays effects. Paying attention to the area 271B (pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277, background screen display portion 278), the game proceeds. Then, in the individual symbol display portions 272 and 273, the main symbols (first symbol and second symbol) are variably displayed and then fixedly displayed.

  In the first determination symbol display means (the first special symbol display device 27), the right symbol display portion 272 on the right side (the left and right are determined based on the player. While being referred to as a “symbol display unit 272”, the symbol displayed on the symbol display unit 272 may be referred to as a “first symbol symbol”. Further, the left symbol display unit 273 may be referred to as a “second symbol display unit 273”, and the symbol displayed on the main symbol display unit 273 may be referred to as a “second symbol display”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a second special symbol display device 380 at a site on the side of the central device 26 in the gaming area 11. The second special symbol display device 380 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device, and shows a specific example of the second determination symbol display means. Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, the display screen 380A of the second special symbol display device 380 includes an area for displaying various effects, and the symbol (third symbol, fourth symbol). It also serves as an area for displaying (design). That is, the display screen 380 becomes an effect display unit for displaying various effects, or becomes a symbol display unit 382 or 383 for displaying two symbols on the left and right. In the main symbol display portions 382 and 383, after the symbols (the third symbol and the fourth symbol) of the main symbol are variably displayed, the determined symbols are fixedly displayed.

  In the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380), the right symbol display unit 382 is referred to as a “third symbol display unit 382” and displayed on the symbol display unit 382. This symbol may be referred to as a “third symbol”. The left symbol display unit 383 may be referred to as a “fourth symbol display unit 383”, and the symbol displayed on the main symbol display unit 383 may be referred to as a “fourth symbol display”.

  In the present embodiment, the “first symbol and second symbol” in the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27) is “the result of the first determination (ie, jackpot determination)”. It is a symbol used to show. In addition, in order for the “third and fourth symbols” in the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380) to indicate “the result of the second determination (small hit determination)” It is a symbol used. Then, when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, these symbols start to display fluctuation, and then are confirmed and displayed, and the result of each determination is confirmed and displayed. This variable display is a stunning variable display performed using this symbol, and is performed as a pre-stage of the final symbol display for the purpose of enlivening the final symbol display. Furthermore, the “pseudo symbol” in the first determination symbol display means (the first special symbol display device 27) is a symbol dedicated to production different from the main symbol, and “the first symbol and the second symbol”. When displaying, it is used to increase the production.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when a “start winning prize” occurs (when a game ball wins a start opening 17), a “first determination random value” and a “second winning value” The “random number for determination” is extracted and acquired at the same time. Then, the “first determination” is performed using the “first determination random value”, and the “second determination” is performed using the “second determination random value”. Then, “the symbol used to indicate the result of the first determination (that is, the first symbol and the second symbol)” and “the symbol used to indicate the result of the second determination (that is, the third symbol) When the start condition (variation start condition) for starting the variable display of “the present symbol and the fourth present symbol” is satisfied, the first determination symbol display means (the first special symbol display device 27) and the second The second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380) starts to change the special symbols (first to fourth main symbols and pseudo symbols). Even if the “start winning prize” is generated, the start condition (variation start condition) for starting the variable display of the “symbol indicating the first determination” and the “symbol of the second determination” may not be satisfied. However, this point will be described later.

  The “first determination” is a determination as to whether or not to give a player a benefit related to “big hit”. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “normal gaming state (in probability, that is, gaming "When the state is not in a high probability state)", the probability (K11) that the determination result is "hit" is about "1 / 350.5". Further, the probability (K12) that the determination result is “winning” at the time of “high probability (when the gaming state is in a high probability state)” is approximately “1 / 38.94”.

  The “second determination” is a determination as to whether or not to give a player a benefit related to “small hit”. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “in the normal gaming state”, the determination result is The probability (K21) of “winning” is about “1/200”. Further, the probability (K22) that the determination result is “winning” at the time of “high probability (when the gaming state is in a high probability state)” is about “1/199”.

  In other words, in the “big hit determination”, the update range of the “win / fail determination random number” is composed of “701 values.” When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the normal gaming state, When the determination is made using the stored reference table (provided in the jackpot number memory 482a in the ROM 482) and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation state, the “reference table storing 18 winning numbers ( The determination is made using the jackpot number memory 482a in the ROM 482). In addition, in the “small hit determination”, the update range of the “random number determination random number” is configured with “65536 numerical values. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the normal gaming state,“ continuous 328 When the game number of the gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation state, a determination is made using a reference table (provided in the big hit number memory 482b in the ROM 482). The determination is made by using a “reference table (provided in the big hit number memory 482b in the ROM 482) by storing a hit number constituted by 329 consecutive numbers”.

  For this reason, in this gaming machine, the probability that the determination result is “hit” is “when the first determination has a high probability (K12)”, “when the second determination has a high probability (K22)”, “ The normal time of the second determination (K21) "and the" normal time of the first determination (K11) "increase in this order. Details regarding the “first determination” and the “second determination” will be described later.

  The “special symbol variation” in the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27) is displayed in the display area (the main display area 271A and the effect display area 271B) of the display screen 271. Each symbol (the main symbol and the pseudo symbol) is changed. Further, “variation of special symbols” in the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380) displays the main symbol display portions 382 and 383 on the display screen 380, and these main symbol display portions. In 382 and 383, this design is changed.

  When the “special symbol variation time” selected and set every time the above “start winning prize” occurs, the first determination symbol display means (the first special symbol display device 27) displays this symbol. The confirmed symbols of the first symbol and the second symbol are confirmed and displayed, and the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380) displays the symbol ( The final symbols of the third main symbol and the fourth main symbol are fixedly displayed.

  That is, in the first determination symbol display means (the first special symbol display device 27), the main symbol display units 272 and 273 display the main symbol variably for a predetermined variation time, and then confirm the main symbol. The symbol is confirmed. In the effect display area 271B, after the fluctuating display of the three pseudo symbols (showing one specific example of the effect-dedicated symbol) and the background symbol are displayed only for “the same fluctuating time as the main symbol”. The fixed symbols of the three pseudo symbols are fixedly displayed. In addition, in the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380), the main symbol display units 382 and 383 display the main symbol for a predetermined variation time, and then confirm the main symbol. The symbol is confirmed.

  Here, in the both symbol display units 272 and 273 of the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27), “variable display of symbols used to indicate the result of the first determination” is This is done as follows. That is, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C and FIGS. 9 to 12, the two symbol display units 272 and 273 display the numbers “1” to “9” in this order, and then “1”. In addition, the display of numbers “1” to “9” in this order is repeated. As shown in FIG. 5B, the numbers “1” to “9” displayed on the “first symbol display portion 272” are displayed in red and blue. There is.

  Then, when a fixed symbol indicating the result of the first determination (big hit determination) is fixedly displayed on both the symbol display portions 272 and 273 of the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27). The following information is sent to the player. That is, when the same number is confirmed and displayed on both the symbol display portions 272 and 273, it indicates that the “big hit determination result” is a big hit. Then, on the assumption that the jackpot determination is made in this way, the big prize opening 311 of the big prize winning device 31 (described later) arranged in the variable prize winning device 18 is opened, and the player is told “Special game (special game state)”. Is given ".

  Further, if the same number is fixedly displayed on both the symbol display portions 272 and 273 and the number displayed on the “first symbol display portion 272” is displayed in red, the determination result is “big hit”. At the same time, the “determination result of whether or not to perform probability variation” is also “winning” (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation winning”). Note that this winning symbol (the winning symbol whose first main symbol is red) shows a specific example of the second winning symbol (probability variation symbol), and this hitting mode (probability variation symbol) is a specific example of the second winning symbol. An example is shown.

  Further, if the number displayed on the “first symbol display portion 272” is displayed in blue, the result of the “big hit determination” is “big hit”, but the result of the determination as to whether or not the probability variation is performed. "" Indicates "off" (hereinafter referred to as "normal hit"). In addition, this winning symbol (the winning symbol whose first main symbol is blue) indicates a specific example of the first winning symbol (normal winning symbol), and this winning manner (normal winning symbol) is the first winning manner. A specific example is shown.

  This “probability fluctuation” is started “after the end of the special gaming state related to the big hit” or “after the end of the special gaming state related to the big hit” (that is, when the operation start condition of the probability changing means is satisfied) The probability that a “big hit” will occur and the probability that a “small hit” will occur in the gaming machine 1 until the “probability change end condition (operation end condition of the probability change means)” is satisfied. This is a privilege that includes setting a high probability. In this embodiment, as described above, when this “probability variation” is being executed, that is, when the gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation (probability variation), “big hit” occurs in the “big hit determination”. The probability (K12) of performing “small hit” in “small hit determination” is approximately “1/199”.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation end condition (the operation end condition of the probability variation means) is “first determination after the probability variation start condition is satisfied (after the probability change means operation start condition is satisfied)”. In both the symbol display means (the first special symbol display device 27) and the second determination symbol display means (the second special symbol display device 380), the off symbol (described later) is given a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). ) Continuous display ”(see FIG. 39). However, even before this predetermined number of continuous displays are completed, “other big hits” or “other small hits” following the “probable hit (the big hit or the small hit that caused the probability variation)” Is generated, the “probability change end condition (operation end condition of the probability change means)” is satisfied, and the probability change state ends (see FIGS. 37 and 38). If the “other jackpot” is “probable hit”, after the special game related to the “other jackpot” or “other jackpot” is over, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed to “probability fluctuation”. Controlled to "state".

  When different numbers are fixedly displayed on the “both symbols display portions 272, 273” shown in FIG. 5, it indicates that the result of “big hit determination” is “out”. In this case, the result of “determination as to whether or not a privilege relating to probability variation is to be given to the player” is also missed.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, pseudo-design display portions 275 to 277 may be displayed in the effect display area 271B. Three pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277 are arranged side by side in the lower half of the effect display area 271B. Further, in the following description, the left pseudo symbol display unit 275 when viewed from the player is referred to as a “left pseudo symbol display unit 275”, and the central pseudo symbol display unit 276 when viewed from the player is referred to as the “middle pseudo symbol display unit 275”. 276 "and the right pseudo symbol display portion 277 when viewed from the player is referred to as" right pseudo symbol display portion 277 ".

  Further, when the pseudo symbol display parts 275 to 277 are displayed in the effect display area 271B, the background screen display part 278 is displayed by other parts of the effect display area 271B. The background screen display unit 278 can display a symbol indicating the background (hereinafter referred to as a background symbol) or a symbol indicating a character (hereinafter referred to as a character symbol) together with the background screen. .

  In the pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277, the symbol variation is started simultaneously with the above-described main symbol display portions 272 and 273. And in this pseudo | simulation symbol display part 275-277, there exists a mode shown to Fig.6 (a)-(c) in the definite symbol (stop symbol) displayed definitely. That is, there are a “stop symbol indicating a miss” in FIG. 6A, a “stop symbol indicating a normal hit” in FIG. 6B, and a “stop symbol indicating a probable hit” in FIG. 6C. . Among these, the “stop symbol indicating disconnection” is configured by displaying different numbers on at least two of the three pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277. In addition, the “stop symbol indicating normal hit” is configured by arranging three numbers of any one of “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8”. Further, the “stop symbol indicating the probability variation” is configured by arranging three numbers of any one of “3”, “5”, “7” or “9”.

  Here, also in the pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277, assuming that a start winning is generated, when the special symbol variation start condition is satisfied, the symbol variation (pseudo symbol variation) is started and the background screen display is performed. The moving image is continuously displayed on the part 278. At this time, the display mode of the pseudo symbol in the middle of the fluctuation may be rotated, enlarged, reduced, etc. by itself or in response to a message indicated by the background moving image.

  In the present embodiment, the display contents of the pseudo symbols (hereinafter referred to as “determined pseudo symbols”) that are confirmed and displayed on the pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277 and the definite display are displayed on the both symbol display portions 272 and 273. The display content of this symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the content of the truth determination result”) matches. In other words, when “probable variation” is displayed according to the fixed symbol of this symbol, “probable variation” is displayed according to the fixed symbol of the pseudo symbol, and when “normal hit” is displayed according to the fixed symbol of this symbol, the pseudo symbol is displayed. “Normal hit” is displayed according to the fixed symbol. Further, when “excluded” is displayed according to the determined symbol of the present symbol, “disconnected” is displayed according to the determined symbol of the pseudo symbol.

  As described above, the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 start the symbol variation simultaneously with the first and second main symbol display units 272 and 273 and simultaneously stop the symbol variation. In the pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277, the same contents as the main symbol display portions 272 and 273 (for example, both are positive changes, both are normal hits, both are off) are displayed. That is, the display content that is fixedly displayed on the pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277 is not inconsistent with the display content that is fixedly displayed on the symbol display portions 272 and 273. However, in the pseudo symbol display parts 275 to 277, various effect displays are executed from the start to the stop of the change. That is, the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 perform a so-called “reach effect” or a so-called “re-lottery effect”.

  In addition, this “reach effect” means that “the special game state is executed (occurrence of big hit) before the final result (determination result) of the special game is displayed on the special symbol display means. When the possibility continues, it means “effect display displayed on the special symbol display means”. That is, a symbol other than the display symbol (this symbol or pseudo symbol) that becomes the final stop symbol (the symbol symbol that is final symbol or the symbol symbol that is pseudo symbol) displayed on the predetermined display section of the “special symbol display means” Stop and swing continuously for a predetermined time in a state where it matches a specific stop symbol pattern that is a big hit (a confirmed symbol pattern of a plurality of main symbols that are a big hit, or a confirmed symbol pattern of a plurality of pseudo symbols that are a big hit) , Enlargement, reduction or deformation, a plurality of display symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, a state in which the positions of the display symbols (the fluctuating main symbol or the fluctuating pseudo symbol) are switched, and the like. For example, the display part of “special symbol display means” has a display area for displaying the main symbol (that is, the main symbol display part) and a display area for displaying the pseudo symbol (that is, the pseudo symbol display part). In the case of arranging in a line in the horizontal direction, the vertical direction, or the inclined direction, an end symbol (for example, “left-side display” that is variably displayed in the display area at one end (for example, the left side, the upper side, or the diagonally upper side) Symbol "," upper symbol ", or" diagonally upper symbol "), and the end symbol (for example, right side, lower side, or diagonally lower side) "Right symbol", "Lower symbol", or "Diagonally lower symbol"), and the symbols stop in the order of "Middle symbol" displayed in the middle (for example, middle) display area. Big hit when all the displayed symbols are the same Become things to be.

  At this time, symbols other than the “middle symbol” which is the final stop symbol (for example, “left symbol” and “right symbol”, “upper symbol”, “lower symbol”, “oblique symbol” and A state where “an obliquely lower symbol”) is stopped with the same symbol is called a reach state. And when this reach state is reached, the variation display pattern of “middle symbol” is changed to a variation display pattern different from the non-special game state, or at the same time the screen is flashed or some sign or character appears. By adopting various display modes such as the above, it may be configured to increase the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence of a big hit and excite the gaming interest.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol display unit 272 or 273 displays a fixed symbol indicating that the result of the “big hit determination” is “big hit (which can be either a positive hit or a normal hit)”. Also displays a definite symbol indicating that the result of the “big hit determination” is “big hit (either probable hit or normal win)” also in the pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277. In this case, reach display is performed in the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 during the variation of the pseudo symbol. As a form of this reach display, when the variation time of the pseudo symbol (that is, the variation time of the main symbol) is short or when it is simply performed to a normal length, the variation time of the pseudo symbol (that is, the variation time of the main symbol) ) Is an advanced type of reach (super reach).

  In addition, when the “determined symbol” indicating that the result of the first determination (big hit determination) is “displaced” in the present symbol display units 272 and 273, the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 are displayed. In addition, a fixed symbol indicating that the result of the determination is “displaced” is displayed. In this case, during the variation of the pseudo symbol, the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 perform reach display (hereinafter referred to as “reach out display”) and do not perform reach display (hereinafter “normal out display”). And so on.) In the case of performing the out-of-reach display, examples of the reach display to be performed include “normal reach” and “developed reach”.

  In the present embodiment, the “re-lottery effect” may be performed in the pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277. That is, the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 temporarily stop the pseudo symbol indicating “the contents of the false determination result” after the pseudo symbol variation display (hereinafter, the temporarily stopped pseudo symbol is “ This is called a “provisional pseudo-design”. Then, in the pseudo symbol display sections 275 to 277, after the pseudo symbols are again displayed in a variable manner, the pseudo symbols (determined pseudo symbols) having the contents that coincide with the “content of the result of the determination of truth” may be confirmed. Specifically, when the “determined main symbol indicating a probable change” is displayed in the main symbol display units 272 and 273, the “tentatively determined pseudo symbol indicating a normal hit” is temporarily displayed in the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277. ”May be displayed again, and the pseudo symbol may be changed again (also referred to as“ re-lottery display ”), and finally the“ determined pseudo symbol indicating a probable change ”may be displayed.

  Moreover, in the pseudo | simulation symbol display parts 275-277, you may perform "revariation effect" of aspects other than "re-lottery effect". For example, when a “determined main symbol indicating a hit (which may be either normal or probable)” is displayed on the main symbol display units 272 and 273, the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 temporarily display “off”. After displaying the “tentatively confirmed pseudo symbol to be displayed”, the pseudo symbol may be changed again, and finally “the determined pseudo symbol indicating the hit” may be displayed. Further, whether or not re-lottery or other re-variation can be executed may be drawn by the main control unit 140 or by the sub-control unit (170 or 160).

  In the two symbol display units 382 and 383 of the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380), the “variable display of symbols used to indicate the result of the second determination” is as follows: To be done. That is, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C and FIGS. 9 to 12, the two symbol display portions 382 and 383 display alphabet letters “A” to “I” in this order, Returning to “A”, the display of alphabet letters “A” to “I” in this order is repeated. As shown in FIG. 7B, the alphabet letters “A” to “I” displayed on the “third symbol display portion 382” are displayed in red and in blue. There is a case.

  Then, a fixed symbol indicating the result of the second determination (small hit determination) is fixedly displayed on both the symbol display portions 382 and 383 of the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380). Then, the following information is transmitted to the player. That is, when the same alphabet character is confirmed and displayed on both the symbol display portions 382 and 383, it indicates that the result of the small hit determination is the small hit. Then, on the assumption that the small hit determination is made in this way, the big prize opening 311 of the big prize winning device 31 (described later) arranged in the variable prize winning device 18 is opened, and the player is notified of the “special game (special game state)”. ) ”Is granted.

  Further, if the same alphabet character is confirmed and displayed on both the symbol display portions 382 and 383 and the alphabet character displayed on the “third symbol display portion 382” is displayed in red, the result of the small hit determination result Is “small hit”, and at the same time, the “determination result of whether or not probability variation is performed” is also “hit” (probable change hit). Note that this winning symbol (the winning symbol whose third main symbol is red) shows a specific example of the second winning symbol (probability variation symbol), and this winning manner (probability variation symbol) is a specific example of the second winning symbol. An example is shown.

  Further, if the number displayed on the “third symbol display portion 382” is displayed in blue, the result of “determination” is “small hit”, but the result of determination of whether or not to perform probability variation "" Indicates "out" ("normal hit"). In addition, this winning symbol (a winning symbol with the third main symbol blue) shows a specific example of the first winning symbol (normal winning symbol), and this winning manner (normal winning symbol) is the first winning feature. A specific example is shown.

  Further, when different alphabet characters are fixedly displayed on both the symbol display portions 382 and 383, it is indicated that the result of the “small hit determination” is “off”. In this case, the result of “determination as to whether or not a privilege relating to probability variation is to be given to the player” is also missed.

  In each reference invention, the display mode of the first and second main symbol display units 272 and 273 and the display mode of the third and fourth main symbol display units 382 and 383 are exemplified in this embodiment. It is not limited to. For example, a region (the main symbol display units 272 and 273) indicating the result of the first determination (big hit determination) and a region (the main symbol display units 382 and 383) indicating the result of the second determination (small hit determination). At least one of these is composed of three or more special symbol display areas (identification information display areas). Then, in the plurality of special symbol display areas (identification information display areas), a plurality of special symbols (identification information) are displayed while being changed one after another in a predetermined direction, and then the combination symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed. Also good. For example, the liquid crystal display device 27 includes a left special symbol display area for displaying a left special symbol, a middle special symbol display area for displaying a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol display area for displaying a right special symbol. They are arranged in this order in the arrangement direction set in a line. Each special symbol display area has a direction that is substantially orthogonal to the direction in which these display areas are arranged, in this case, a symbol variation direction is set in the vertical direction, and a plurality of pieces of identification information as the identification information are varied in that direction. The symbols (special symbols) may be displayed sequentially. In these aspects, for example, the same symbol (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is displayed on the area indicating the result of the first determination (big hit determination) and the area indicating the result of the second determination (small hit determination). ), When a plurality of symbols (special symbols) are displayed together and stopped (determined display), the big prize opening 311 of the big prize winning device 31 (described later) arranged in the variable prize winning device 18 may be opened.

  In this embodiment, since the symbol display portions 272 and 273 are difficult to recognize, the pseudo symbol display portions 275 to 277 perform a so-called “reach effect”, but the symbol display portions 272 and 273 A “reach effect” may be performed in the symbol display units 382 and 383 (in the case of performing a reach effect in the present symbol display units 272 and 273 or the present symbol display units 382 and 383, the present symbol display unit 272, 273 and the number of the symbol display portions 382 and 383 must be three or nine, etc.). In this embodiment, the symbol display units 272 and 273 and the pseudo symbol display units 275 to 277 are provided in the same liquid crystal display device 27. However, both may be provided in a separate display device 27. .

  In the present embodiment, as described above, two determinations (determination as to whether or not to give a player a profit associated with a special gaming state) are made for one start-up winning, and a symbol variation start condition If is established, the result of each determination is displayed on a separate determination symbol display means. That is, in order to realize a “determination mode” and a “display mode” that are completely different from those of conventional gaming machines, the gaming mode has the following characteristics.

  That is, when the determination result is “out” in both “big hit determination” and “small hit determination” performed at a predetermined start winning prize, as shown in FIG. 9, the first determination symbol display is performed. The symbol display units 272 and 273 of the means (first special symbol display device 27) and the symbol display units 382 and 383 of the second determination symbol display unit (second special symbol display device 380) (In the figure, the changing symbol is indicated by “arrow”. The same applies to FIGS. 10 to 12 shown below), and the “off symbol” is fixedly displayed. In this case, the gaming machine 1 in the “non-special game state” does not shift to the “special game state”.

  In the “big hit determination” performed at the predetermined start winning prize, the determination result is “miss”, and in the “small hit determination” performed at the same start winning prize, the determination result is “win”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, in the main symbol display units 272 and 273 of the first determination symbol display means (the first special symbol display device 27), the “deletion symbol” is confirmed and displayed. In the symbol display units 382 and 383 of the symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380), “winning symbol” is fixedly displayed. In this case, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “special gaming state related to the small hit”. However, the “starting condition of the special gaming state related to the small hit” includes the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27) and the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380). ), A final display of the symbol is performed, and further, both display means are executed after executing a transition display including “small hit display” (display indicating that the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state). Further, when the determination result of the “small hit determination” is “probable change hit”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the probability variation state after finishing the “special gaming state related to the small hit”.

  In the “big hit determination” performed at the predetermined start winning prize, the determination result is “win”, and in the “small hit determination” performed at the same start winning prize, the determination result is “out”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, “winning symbol” is fixedly displayed on the main symbol display units 272 and 273 of the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27), and the second determination In the symbol display units 382 and 383 of the symbol display means (the second special symbol display device 380), the “off symbol” is confirmed and displayed. In this case, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to “special gaming state related to jackpot”. However, the “starting condition of the special gaming state related to the big hit” is the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27) and the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380). This is established after the final display of the symbol is performed and, further, a transition display (display indicating that the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state) including “a jackpot display” is executed on both display means. In addition, when the determination result of “big hit determination” is “probability change hit”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the “special gaming state related to big hit”.

  When the determination result is “winning” in both “big hit determination” and “small hit determination” performed at the predetermined start winning prize, as shown in FIG. 12, the first determination symbol display means ( In both the main symbol display units 272 and 273 of the first special symbol display device 27) and the main symbol display units 382 and 383 of the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380), The “winning symbol” is fixedly displayed. In this case, the gaming state that the gaming machine 1 should transition to is “a special gaming state that is more advantageous for the player (highly reliable to receive more prize balls)”, that is, “a special gaming state related to a big hit”. Is selected. At this time, if the determination result of the “big hit determination” is “probable hit”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the “special gaming state related to the big hit”.

  Particularly characteristic points in the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 are as follows. That is, at the normal probability, the “probability that the determination result is a win in the small hit determination (K21)” is higher than the “probability that the determination result is a win in the big hit determination (K11)”. Further, when the probability changes, the “probability that the determination result is a win in the big hit determination (K12)” is higher than the “probability that the determination result is a win in the small hit determination (K22)”. Specifically, in the normal probability, the probability of obtaining “small hit” (K21) ”is about 1.75 times the“ probability of obtaining big hit (K11) ”. The probability of obtaining (K12) "is approximately 5.1 times the" probability of obtaining small hit (K22) ".

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 13, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the normal gaming state, the generated “hit” tends to be “small hit”. If this “small hit” is a probable hit (in this embodiment, both the hit by the small hit determination and the hit by the big hit determination are probable hits with a probability of 50%), Tend to become “big hit”. In other words, in the gaming machine 1, the player first acquires “beginning” and “small hit”, executes a special game associated with the small hit, and obtains a small amount of prize balls. When the “small hit” is a probable hit, a novel game can be performed in which a “big hit” is obtained, a special game associated with the big hit is executed, and a large number of prize balls are obtained. In other words, it is possible to play a novel game of “small hit, small hit, big increase with big hit”.

  Returning to FIG. 5 (a), the special symbol hold display unit 16a has an upper limit (for example, four or four) for the number of unsettled start prizes (holding number) among the start winning prizes. The above number) is displayed. The “undigested” state means, for example, that a start winning has occurred, but the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27) and the second determination symbol display means (second The special symbol display device 380) indicates a state in which the result of the determination of the success / failure (first determination, second determination) related to the start winning is not yet made.

  In the special symbol hold display portion 16a, “number display portions 161a to 164a” for displaying numbers from “1” to “4” are arranged in the horizontal direction. Then, by turning on the number display portions 161a to 164a corresponding to the number of reservations (the number of special symbol reservations) or turning off all the number display portions 161a to 164a, the number of reservations at that time is displayed. For example, when all the “numeral display portions 161a to 164a” are turned off, the number of reservations at that time is displayed as “0”. Further, when the number display portion 161a at the left end is turned on, it is displayed that the number of holdings at that time is “1”. Increase by increments. Then, when the all-number display portion 164a is turned on, it is displayed that the reserved number at that time is “4”.

  In this special symbol hold display section 16a, the number of holds to be displayed is increased by one each time a start winning {winning to the start opening (ordinary electric accessory) 17} is generated. Each time the next special symbol change (changes in the present symbol display units 272, 273, 382, and 383) is started, the number of holds is digested, and the number of holds displayed by the special symbol hold display unit 16a is one. Decreases by increments. The special symbol hold display unit 16a can be configured as a separate device from the display screen 271.

  Returning to FIG. 4, a normal symbol display device 32 is arranged in the upper center of the central device 26. The normal symbol display device 32 includes a 7-segment display 32a and a normal symbol hold display LED 32b. The 7-segment display 32a shows a specific example of the normal symbol display means. After the normal symbols (for example, odd numbers of 1 to 9) are variably displayed, the lottery for the normal symbols (that is, the normal electric combination) A stop symbol (a normal symbol stop symbol, for example, one of odd numbers from 1 to 9) indicating the result of the lottery of whether or not the object 171 is changed to the open state is stopped and displayed.

  On the premise that the game ball passes through either one of the left and right normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 36 and 37, which will be described later, Start to display normal symbols.

  When a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the start of normal symbol fluctuation, one kind of odd number is stopped and displayed. For example, when the stop display is made at “7”, the “ordinary electric accessory 171” is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  Normal symbol operating gates 36 and 37 are respectively provided obliquely below the left and right of the central device 26. The left and right normal symbol operating gate passage detection switches 36s and 37s (FIG. 15) are provided in the left and right normal symbol operating gates 36 and 37, respectively. Reference) is provided. As described above, the 7-segment display 32a in the normal symbol display device 32 is variably displayed by passing one of the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switches 36s and 37s of the game ball.

  The normal symbol hold display LED 32b is composed of four round red LEDs, and is arranged close to both the left and right sides of the 7-segment display 32a. In this case, the number of game balls that have passed through the left and right normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 is reserved up to four, and the lights are sequentially lit and displayed for each passage. Each time the next variable display on the 7-segment display 32a is started, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one normal symbol hold display LED 32b is turned off.

  The start port 17 is configured separately from the central device 26, and is disposed below the central device 26. A normal electric accessory 171 is disposed at the inlet side portion of the start port 17. That is, this ordinary electric accessory 171 is a so-called tulip type formed so that a pair of wing pieces are opened and closed on the left and right.

  Further, inside the ordinary electric accessory 171, a starting port (ordinary electric accessory 171) winning detection switch 17 s (see FIG. 15) for detecting a winning of a game ball (that is, starting prize) and a wing piece portion are operated. And a starting port (ordinary electric accessory) solenoid 17c (see FIG. 15). When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the game ball is likely to enter the game in an open state, the pair of wing pieces are erected and the game ball is less likely to enter.

  The variable winning device 18 constitutes a specific example of “variable winning means”. In other words, the variable winning device 18 is disposed below the start port (ordinary electric accessory 171) 17, and the large winning device 31 and the lower left are formed on the substrate 34 whose front side is formed in a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape. A winning opening 21 and a lower right winning opening 22 are provided. Here, the grand prize winning device 31 is formed at a substantially central position and is opened in a strip shape. The big prize winning opening 311, the opening / closing plate 312 for opening / closing the special winning prize opening 311, and the opening / closing plate 312 for opening / closing. A grand prize opening solenoid 313 (see FIG. 15), a specific area (V prize opening and general prize opening / not shown) through which a game ball passes after winning the big prize winning opening 311, an interlocking hook (not shown), and a prize A winning ball detection switch 318 (see FIG. 15) for detecting a ball, a back box (not shown), and a large winning opening relay board (not shown) are mainly configured. When the opening / closing plate 312 is driven in the closing direction and the special winning opening 311 is in the closed state, the variable winning device 18 is in the “first state disadvantageous to the player”, and the opening / closing plate 312 is in the opening direction. When the special winning opening 311 is in the open state, the variable winning device 18 is in the “second state advantageous to the player”. The special prize opening solenoid 313 constitutes a specific example of drive control means together with a main control unit 140 described later.

  The lower left winning opening 21 is disposed substantially obliquely on the lower left side of the starting opening (ordinary electric accessory 171) 17, and a lower left winning opening passing detection switch 21s (see FIG. 15) is provided therein. A plurality of lower left prize port LEDs 223 are attached to the lower left prize port LED substrate 21f (see FIG. 15) and covered with a decorative lens below the lower left prize port 21. Further, the lower right winning opening 22 is disposed substantially obliquely lower right on the start opening (ordinary electric accessory) 17, and a lower right winning opening passing detection switch 22s (see FIG. 16) is provided therein. . A plurality of lower right prize port LEDs 224 are attached to the lower right prize port LED board 22f (see FIG. 15) and covered with a decorative lens.

  A left winning port 19 and a right winning port 20 are respectively arranged obliquely above and to the left and right of the variable winning device 18. In each of them, a left winning opening passing detection switch 19s (see FIG. 15) and a right winning opening passing detection switch 20s (see FIG. 11) are provided. A pair of lamp wind turbines 24 and 25 are disposed obliquely above and to the left and right of the central device 26, respectively. Further, a pair of side lamps 38 and 39 are arranged in a vertical circular arc shape and symmetrical with respect to both left and right ends of the game area 11. A number of obstacle nails (not shown in FIG. 4) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each gaming device described above.

  In the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, operation buttons B <b> 1 and B <b> 2 are arranged on the left end side portion of the front surface of the upper plate part 5. The operation buttons B1 and B2 are used to change the display performed on the display screen 271 of the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27). As a specific example of such a change, (a) if any one of the operation buttons (B1 or B2) is operated within a predetermined effective period (a period during which the operation of the operation buttons B1 and B2 is effective), Without waiting for the end of the original fluctuation time (the fluctuation time when the effective operation buttons B1 and B2 are not performed) of the main symbol (first main symbol) in the “variation effect display” in the symbol display unit 272. Forcibly stopping (hereinafter referred to as “partial fluctuation shortening process”), or (b) operating any one of the operation buttons (B1 or B2) within a predetermined period selected from the effective period. It is possible to exemplify, for example, selecting a dedicated effect display mode displayed in the effect display area 271B from a plurality of types. In these cases, by operating the operation buttons B1 and B2, the player can feel as if he / she is participating in the performance performed on the display screen 271 of the liquid crystal display device 27.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a plurality of operation means (operation buttons B1 and B2), and the same result is produced regardless of which operation means (operation buttons B1 and B2) are operated by the player. For example, even if a specific operation (first operation within the effective period) is performed on any of the operation buttons B1 and B2, the “partial variation shortening process” is executed. In addition, after a specific operation, if “within a predetermined period”, any of the operation buttons B1 and B2 may be operated, and “selection of a dedicated effect display mode” may be executed. However, in the gaming machine 1 having a plurality of operation means (operation buttons B1, B2), each operation means may exhibit a separate function.

  As a selection mode of “dedicated effect display”, for example, (a) selecting a display mode of pseudo symbols (for example, whether to display a plurality of pseudo symbols side by side, vertically, or in an inclined manner) , Select whether to display in a matrix form, or select numbers, sizes of letters, etc., and fonts that make up a pseudo-pattern), (b) desired from multiple types (for example, 10 types) of background designs (C) Selecting a character design to be displayed on the background design, (d) When performing a reach effect with this design or a pseudo design, the reach selection pattern or reach design Examples include selecting a type or selecting two or more items (a) to (d).

  Returning to FIG. 4, an out port 48 is provided below the game board 10, and a back ball preventing member 58 is provided below the out port 48, so that the game ball returned without reaching the game area 11. Is prevented from returning to the launch position again. On the other hand, the foul ball prevention member 59 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 15, and the return rubber 60 is located on the right half side of the game board 10 on the substantially opposite side to the position of the foul ball prevention member 59. Attached along the outer rail 14 in a fitting manner.

  Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The front frame 4 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is in the middle frame 3 and is supported by a pair of hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower ends of the front frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. The back mechanism board 102 is supported by the pair of hinges 103 provided in the middle frame 3 at the upper and lower ends of the back mechanism board 102 so as to be opened and closed. The game board 10 (see FIG. 4) is detachably attached to the surface side of the middle frame 3. A prize ball tank 105 provided with a tank ball cut detection switch 104 at the bottom of the tank and a tank rail 106 connected to the prize ball tank 105 are attached on the left side when the hinge 101 on the upper end side is disposed. ing. In addition, a ball removal lever 107 is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, a supply ball breakage detection switch (not shown) is provided on the downstream side, and a prize as a backside gaming device is provided on the downstream side. A ball payout device 109 is provided.

  A game ball distribution unit (not shown) is provided on the downstream side of the prize ball payout device 109. Under the tank rail 106, a back case 111 with a lid for storing the liquid crystal display device 27 (see FIG. 4) is provided. Under the back case 111, a main control unit 140 (FIG. 15) described later is provided. As a reference), a main control board case 112 as a storage container storing a main control board 340 {see FIG. 16 (a)} as a backside gaming device is disposed.

  On the lower back side of the main control board case 112, a launcher control board case 113 storing a launcher control board and a launch control assembly relay board (not shown) are provided as a launcher control unit 193 (see FIG. 15). It has been. Further, the above-described launching device unit (not shown) is provided in the lower left portion of the back mechanism panel 102, and the payout control board 350 {see FIG. The payout control board case 118 is provided as a storage container storing b) reference}. Further, a relay board 190 as a backside gaming device is mounted on the upper right side of the main control board case 112.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the relay board 190 is a board for relaying the winning ball detection switches 318, 19 s to 22 s and the like and the main control unit 140. In this embodiment, the main control board case 112, the relay board 190, and the payout control board case 118 are detachably attached to a metal plate (not shown), and the metal plate is attached to the back mechanism board 102. It is suspended freely.

  On the other hand, at the upper right end portion of the back mechanism panel 102, a fuse box 119, a power switch 120, a power terminal board 121 and a jackpot, launcher control, ball break, door opening, prize ball, ball lending, etc. A terminal substrate 122 provided with external connection terminals is provided. A power cable 123 for receiving power from the outside is also provided on the upper side of the terminal board 122. A connection cable 124 extends upward from the payout control board case 118 storing the payout control board 350 {see FIG. 16 (b)} and is connected to the prepaid card unit 13 including the power cable 125. Further, a lower plate portion ball passage member 126 is provided at a substantially central lower end portion of the back mechanism panel 102. In this embodiment, a ram clear switch (not shown) for generating a ram clear signal is connected to the power terminal board 121. However, the connection of the ram clear switch is omitted or the ram clear switch is connected. You may change the location.

(2) Electronic control device 130 and the like of gaming machine 1 Next, the electronic control device 130 and the like of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

a. Configuration of control circuit of gaming machine 1:
First, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the electronic control device 130 includes a main control unit 140 and a plurality of sub-control units. The main control unit 140 is a control unit that governs basic progress of the game such as control of determination of success / failure (big hit determination, small hit determination). The sub-control unit includes a primary sub-control unit directly connected to the main control unit 140 and a secondary sub-control unit connected to the main control unit 140 through the first sub-control unit. It is configured. The main control unit 140 and the primary sub control unit are connected by a signal transmission path 500a, and the first sub control unit and the secondary sub control unit are connected by a signal transmission path 500b.

  In the present embodiment, a payout control unit (principal ball payout control unit that mainly performs prize ball payout control) 150 and a sound / lamp control unit 170 correspond to the primary sub-control unit, and the launching device control unit 193 and the symbol The control unit 160 and the like correspond to the secondary sub-control unit. Here, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the main control unit 140 includes a main control board 340, and the payout control unit 150 includes a payout control board 350. 19, the symbol control unit 160 includes a special symbol control board 360, and as shown in FIG. 20, the voice / lamp control unit 170 includes a voice / lamp control board 370.

  In addition, data is transmitted from the main control unit 140 to the payout control unit 150 and the voice / lamp control unit 170 in a one-way format or a bidirectional format. In this embodiment, the data is transmitted from the voice / lamp control unit 170 to the symbol control unit 160 in a one-way format. However, both the voice / lamp control unit 170 and the symbol control unit 160 are both connected. Data may be transmitted in a bidirectional format.

  The broken-line arrows shown in FIG. 15 represent power supply paths to the respective control units 140 to 180. As shown in the figure, the power is first supplied to the power receiving board 410, converted to a predetermined voltage by the power supply unit 420, and then supplied with power from the distribution board 430 to each of the control units 140 to 180. Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal described later is transmitted to all control boards.

  As will be described in detail later, the main control unit 140 receives information from various switches, detectors, etc., performs predetermined calculations, and then outputs various commands to the payout control unit 150 and the voice / lamp control unit 170. At the same time, it outputs drive signals to various substrates and solenoids. Hereinafter, the configuration of the main control unit 140, the payout control unit 150, the voice / lamp control unit 170, the symbol control unit 160, various substrates, and the like will be described in order.

  The main control unit 140 is mainly configured by a main control board 340 stored in the main control board case 112, and the main control board case 112 is formed in a structure that an unauthorized person cannot easily open and close. . FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the configuration of the main control board 340. As shown in the figure, the main control board 340 is configured such that a main circuit unit 400 including a CPU 401 and an input / output circuit unit 500 are connected by a bus and can exchange data with each other. The main circuit unit 400 includes a CPU 401, an oscillation unit 410, a reset circuit unit 450, an I / O decode circuit unit 420, a data bus stabilization unit 411, a first external input circuit unit 430, and the like. Yes.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the detailed structure of the CPU 401. As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 401 includes a CPU core 480, a built-in RAM 481, a built-in ROM 482, a memory control circuit 483, a clock generator 484, an address decoder 485, a watch dog timer 486, a counter / timer 487, , A parallel input / output port 488, a reset / interrupt controller 489, an external bus interface 490, an output control circuit 491, and the like. The CPU 401 executes the control program stored in the ROM 482 while using the RAM 481 as a work area, thereby managing the operation control of the entire gaming machine 1 (that is, the basic progress control of the game) and stored in the ROM 482. By executing the validity determination program, the validity determination control is performed.

  The main control unit 140 also functions as “software determination random number generation means” used for the first determination (big hit determination). The “software determination random number generation means” includes a CPU 401, a “random number counter 481 x (see FIG. 23)” provided in the RAM 481, and a control program stored in the ROM 482. The “software success / failure random number” generated by the “software determination random number generation means” regularly changes its value every predetermined “prescribed time” regardless of whether or not there is a start prize. For example, it is incremented by “+1” every specified time, and changes to “zero” again when the maximum value is exceeded. The “specified time” is a time that is a unit of operation of the “software determination random number generating means”, and is, for example, 2 msec or 4 msec. Details of the “software determination random number generation means” will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, an external counter 800 is connected to the CPU 401 via the output port 830. This external counter 800 shows a specific example of “hardware determination random number generation means” and is used for the second determination (small hit determination). Details of the external counter 800 will be described later. .

  An external terminal unit 145 is connected to the input / output circuit unit 500 constituting the main control board 340 together with the main circuit unit 400 described above. The external terminal unit 145 is connected to a “hall computer” of a pachinko hall. ing. When executing the RAM clear process, the main control board 340 performs the operation of turning the RAM clear signal ON and then turning it off again after a predetermined time has passed. This RAM clear signal is sent to the pachinko hall via the external terminal 145. It is reported to the system. For this reason, when the RAM clear process is executed by the cheating person, the cheating person can detect the cheating action without the knowledge of the cheating person.

  The main control unit 140 also functions as “determination means”, “gaming state control means”, “selection means”, “probability variation means”, and “drive control means”.

  The input / output circuit unit 500 is connected to a payout control unit 150 and an audio / lamp control unit 170 via a signal transmission path 500a (see FIG. 15). The input / output circuit unit 500 sends command data, which is a command signal instructing the processing contents of the payout control unit 150 and the voice / lamp control unit 170, to the payout control unit 150 or the voice / lamp control unit 170 via the signal transmission path 500a. Output to. The input / output circuit unit 500 also outputs command data for instructing the processing content in the symbol control unit 160. The command data for the symbol control unit 160 is once output to the voice / lamp control unit 170, and then supplied from the voice / lamp control unit 170 to the symbol control unit 160 via the signal transmission path 500b.

  In addition, the input / output circuit unit 500 includes a start port (ordinary electric accessory 171) winning detector (winning detection switch) 17s, a normal symbol display means board 32f, various solenoids 17c and 313, and a right normal symbol operating gate passage detection. 37s (right normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch), left normal symbol operation gate passage detector (left normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch) 36s, etc. are connected.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 15, 16A and 17, the operation buttons B1 and B2 are connected to the main control unit using the operation signal transmission path (signal line) S with the relay board 280 interposed therebetween. 140. The main control unit 140 is provided with an operation signal input circuit unit 146, and an operation signal input connector SN is connected to the operation signal input circuit unit 146 via a signal line S1. The connector SN is connected to an end on the secondary side of the operation signal transmission path S (an end on the main control unit 140 side). The operation signal input circuit unit 146, the signal line S1 drawn from the operation signal input circuit unit 146, and the connector SN constitute one specific example of the “operation signal input unit”.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, the payout control unit 150 is mainly configured by a payout control board 350 stored in the payout control board case 118. As with the main control board 340, the payout control board 350 is configured by connecting a main circuit unit 600 and an input / output circuit unit 700 so that they can exchange data with each other via a bus. The signal transmission path 500a is connected to the input / output circuit unit 700, and the command data output from the main control board 340 is input to the input / output circuit unit 700 through the signal transmission path 500a. The input / output circuit unit 700 is also connected with a prize ball payout device 109, a launcher control unit 193, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the sound / lamp control unit 170 receives a control board 370 for mainly controlling the speaker 400a, the lamp, and the like, and outputs a drive signal to the lamp or the like in response to a command from the control board 370. The driving substrate 380 for the purpose is mainly composed of two substrates. Among them, the control board 370 is provided with a CPU 171, a RAM 172, a ROM 173, an input / output port 174, a sound generator 176, and a connector CN 1 as arithmetic circuit components, which are mutually connected by a bus 175. It is connected so that data can be exchanged. In addition, the sound generator 176 outputs various sounds from the speaker 400a by playing back sound data stored in advance as the game progresses. The volume output from the speaker 400 a can be adjusted by the volume switch board 12.

  A signal transmission path 500a is connected to the input / output port 174. When the above-described main control unit 140 outputs a control command for instructing a game mode such as special symbol change / stop, reach generation, reach display mode, special game mode, probability change or time reduction, etc. The command is input to the input / output port 174 via the signal transmission path 500a. When the control board 370 receives such a control command, the control board 370 performs predetermined processing according to a program stored in advance in the ROM 173 and outputs various commands to the drive board 380. In addition, the control board 370 and the drive board 380 are connected to each other by the connector CN1 and the connector CN2.

  The drive board 380 includes a drive circuit unit 382 that generates drive signals for driving various LEDs, lamps, and the like, and the generated drive signals are sent to various LED boards 4d, 4f, 19f to 22f, various lamp boards 216f, 262f, a connector output unit 384 for outputting to the frame decoration board 4g and the like are provided. One or a plurality of lamps, LEDs, or the like are connected to each of these boards, and are turned on / off or blinking in accordance with the progress of the game by a drive signal supplied from the connector output unit 384. The connector output unit 384 may be provided on a separate substrate from the drive circuit unit 382. In this way, even if the number or color of the lamps such as various LEDs is changed, if it is not necessary to change the drive circuit unit 382, only the connector output unit 384 can be changed.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a movable accessory driven by a motor or the like, a drive circuit for driving the motor is mounted on the drive circuit unit 382 or the connector output unit 384. Also good. In this way, even when the presence or the number of movable accessories is changed, it is possible to easily cope with it.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the symbol control unit 160 is mainly configured by a special symbol control board 360. The symbol control unit 160 includes a CPU 161, a RAM 162, a ROM 163, an input / output port 164, and a drive circuit 166 as arithmetic circuit components, and these arithmetic circuit components are connected to each other by a bus 165. Data can be exchanged. The input / output port 164 includes a signal transmission path 500a, first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27), and second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380). Is connected. The CPU 161 controls the central device 26 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 163 while using the RAM 162 as a work area.

  A winning ball detection switch 318, 19 s to 22 s and the like are connected to the relay board 190, and an output terminal of the relay board 190 is connected to the input / output circuit unit 500 of the main control unit 140.

  The payout terminal board 191 is connected to a touch switch 9a, a firing stop switch 9b, a volume switch 192, a tank ball breakage detection switch 104, a supply ball breakage detection switch 108, and the like. It is connected to the input / output circuit unit 700 of the payout control unit 150 shown in FIG.

  In the electronic control device 130 described above, when a start winning is generated, the information is detected by the start entrance ball detector 17s and input to the main controller 140. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation left gate 36 or the normal symbol operation right gate 37, the information is detected by the normal symbol operation port passage detectors 36 s and 37 s and input to the main control unit 140. Further, when a winning ball is detected by the winning ball detection switches 19 s to 22 s and 318, the information is input to the main control unit 140 via the relay board 190.

  The main control unit 140 receives these pieces of information and transmits a variation pattern designation command, a stop symbol designation command, and a variation stop command. These commands are supplied to the symbol control unit 160 via the signal transmission path 500a, the sound / lamp control unit 170, and the signal transmission path 500b. When the symbol control unit 160 receives the variation command, the symbol control unit 160 determines a variation mode by performing a lottery with a random number or the like from a plurality of variation modes. The main control unit 140 also transmits a predetermined command to the voice / lamp control unit 170 in synchronization with the command output to the symbol control unit 160. In this way, various effects are performed by combining the display of symbols and the output of sound.

b. Outline of Prize Ball Operation Next, the prize ball operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be briefly described. When a game ball enters the big winning opening 31, a winning ball detection switch 318 provided inside the big winning opening 31 detects this and sends a signal notifying the winning to the main control unit 140 via the signal cable. Output. When the signal is received, the main control unit 140 performs processing to be described later, and outputs a command for paying out 15 game balls toward the payout control unit 150. When the game ball wins the start opening (ordinary electric accessory) 17, the start opening winning detection switch 17s provided inside the start opening detects this and controls the signal through the signal cable. Output to the unit 140. Upon receiving this signal, the main control unit 140 performs a process to be described later, and then outputs a command for paying out six game balls to the payout control unit 150.

  When entering the other winning holes such as the left and right lower winning holes, the passage detection switch provided inside detects the ball and sends a signal to the main control section 140 via the signal cable. Output. The main control unit 140 performs a process to be described later and outputs a command to the payout control unit 150 to pay out 10 game balls. These prize ball commands are transmitted via the signal transmission path 500a in accordance with the order in which the passing of game balls is detected as command signals for which the payout control unit 150 is an operation command target. The payout control unit 150 thus receives the prize ball command from the main control unit 140 and outputs a prize ball payout signal, thereby operating the prize ball payout device 109 to perform the designated number of prize ball operations.

  In addition, the main control unit 140 determines the gaming state based on the outputs of the various detection switches described above, and makes a determination as to whether the game is successful (first determination and second determination) based on the gaming state. Data for performing image display control in a corresponding symbol display mode is read according to the contents. For example, the main control unit 140 uses the detection result of the start opening (ordinary electric accessory) winning detection switch 17s, the winning ball detection switch 318, etc., the acquired value of the special symbol determination random number, and the like. "Waiting for waiting for customers", "A game is being played but there is no special symbol starting prize (variable preparation state)", "A special symbol starting prize has been won", "Special gaming state", etc. to decide.

  Further, when the main control unit 140 detects the start winning, the main control unit 140 determines whether or not it is correct (first determination and second determination) based on the random number values (the first determination random value and the second determination random value). Based on the determination result, various commands for performing display mode control such as change of special symbols (including reach display mode) and confirmation are output. These commands are once output to the voice / lamp control unit 170 via the signal transmission path 500a, and then transmitted from the voice / lamp control section 170 to the symbol control unit 160 via the signal transmission path 500b.

(3) Description of software determination random number generation means a. Outline The “software determination random number generating means” generates a determination random number (first determination random number value) used for the first determination (big hit determination). The “software determination random number generation means” includes a CPU 401, a “random number counter 481x (see FIG. 23)” provided in the RAM 481, and an “initial value counter 481y (see FIG. 23)” provided in the RAM 481. The “initial value memory 481s (see FIG. 23)” provided in the RAM 481 and the control program stored in the ROM 482 are main components.

  The “random number counter 481x (see FIG. 23)” that constitutes the main part of the software determination random number generation means takes into account the values stored in the initial value counter 481y and the initial value memory 481s (the numerical value generated as a random number). ) Regularly updated. A numerical value (numerical value generated as a random number) stored in the “random number counter 481x (see FIG. 23)” is regularly updated every predetermined “specified time” regardless of whether or not there is a start winning. That is, it increases by “+1” every specified time, and changes to “zero” again when this numerical value exceeds the “maximum value”. The “specified time” is a time that is a unit of operation of the “software determination random number generating means”, and can be exemplified by 2 msec or 4 msec, for example.

b. Acquisition of a random number value from the random number counter 481x The main control unit 140 extracts the value (determination random number) stored in the “random number counter 481x” at that time when the start winning is generated, “Random value for determination” is acquired and used for “hit determination”. That is, the main control unit 140 (particularly, the control program stored in the CPU 401 and the ROM 482) functions as an “acquiring unit” for acquiring the “first determination random value”.

c. Update of the random number counter 481x The value of the random number counter 481x (the value of the random number written in the random number counter 481x) becomes “0” as the minimum value (initial value at this time) when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Is done. Then, “+1” is added / updated for every interruption of the “CPU 401 of the main control unit 140” (every 2 milliseconds in this embodiment), and when the maximum value (700 in this embodiment) is reached, the minimum value (0) is reached. Return to. That is, the value of the random number counter 481v is updated by “+1 count” for each interrupt in the range of “0 to 700”. Note that the update range of the random number counter 481x is not limited to the 701 number, and may be 256, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the random number counter 481x rotates once (may be multiple times or every time it is rotated), and when it reaches the maximum value, it returns to the initial value “0” when the power is turned on. Then, the “initial value random number” is obtained from the initial value counter 481y (see FIG. 23). Then, the value of the random number counter 481x is incremented / updated by “+1” for each interrupt with the “initial value random number” as a “new initial value”, and reaches the maximum value (700 in this embodiment). A method is adopted in which the value is returned to the minimum value (0) and is repeated until the value of the random number counter 481x reaches the value “−1” of the “new initial value”. The initial value counter 481y (see FIG. 23) is a counter for determining the initial value of the update of the random number counter 481x. The update of the value of the initial value counter 481y is the update of the value of the random number counter 481x. It is desirable to do this asynchronously. As described above, the RAM 481 is provided with the initial value memory 481s. The initial value memory 481s is used for storing the initial value of the random number counter 481x.

  Next, a specific example of updating the random number counter 481x (see FIG. 23) will be illustrated with reference to FIG. In this specific example, when the first timer interruption process is performed after the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the initialization process of the RAM 481 is performed. After the initialization process of the RAM 481 or after the power is turned on, when the second and subsequent timer interrupt processes are performed, the update process (S7750) of FIG. 21 is performed. In this update process (S7750), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number counter 481x is “701” or more (S7755). If the value of the random number counter 481x is less than “701” (S7755; NO) ), The value of the random number counter 481x is updated by adding “+1” (S7760). On the other hand, if the value of the random number counter 481x is “701” or more (S7755; YES), the value of the random number counter 481x is cleared to “0” (S7765). By each processing of S7755, S7760, and S7765, the value of the random number counter 481x is updated by one count within the range of “0 to 700”.

  After updating the value of the random number counter 481x, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number counter 481x matches the initial value memory 481s (S7770). If the values of both 481x and 481s do not match (S7770: NO), the value of the random number counter 481x has not yet been updated once. In this case, the initial value of the update of the random number counter 481x is set as the initial value. The update process of the random number counter is terminated without changing (for example, the process returns to the timer interrupt process).

  On the other hand, after the value of the random number counter 481x is updated, when the value of the random number counter 481x matches the initial value memory 481s (S7770: YES), the update of the value of the random number counter 481x is completed once. Therefore, the initial value for updating the random number counter 481x is changed. That is, the value of the initial value counter 481y at that time is read (S7775), and the read value of the initial value counter 481y is written into the random number counter 481x and the initial value memory 481s, and the initial value of the update of the random number counter 481x And the initial value of this update is stored (S7780, S7790). Then, after changing the initial value for updating the random number counter 481x and the initial value memory 481s, the updating process for the random number counter is terminated. Thereafter, for example, the process returns to the timer interrupt process. Then, after the remaining time elapses, the next timer interrupt process occurs, and the next “random number counter update process” is performed.

(4) Description of Hardware Determination Random Number Generation Means “Hardware determination random number generation means” is a determination random number (second determination random number value) used for the second determination (small hit determination). Is for generating. This “hardware determination random number generation means” is configured by an external counter 800 installed outside the main control unit 140. The external counter 800 is connected to the CPU 401 via the output port 830. The external counter 800 includes a clock oscillation unit 820 and a clock counter 810 as shown in FIG. The external counter 800 is configured to count an electrical signal generated in the clock oscillation unit 820 by the clock counter 810.

  The clock oscillating unit 820 includes a crystal oscillation circuit and generates a 10 MHz clock signal. The clock counter 810 includes two 8-bit ICs (810A and 810B). One IC constitutes the lower counter 810A, and the other IC constitutes the upper counter 810B. Then, the “RCO terminal” of the lower counter 810A is connected to the “CCKEN terminal” of the upper counter 810B, so that two 8-bit ICs are arranged in series. That is, the clock counter 810 substantially constitutes a 16-bit counter and can store numerical values from “0 to 65535”.

  The clock signal generated by the clock oscillator 820 is input to the “CCK terminal” of the lower counter 810A and the upper counter 810B. At this time, the lower counter 810A increases the count by “+1” in accordance with the input of the clock signal from the “CCK terminal” unless the “reset signal” is input from the “CCKEN terminal”. Then, when the lower counter 810A switches from “11111111” to “00000000”, a “carry signal” is issued from the “RCO terminal” to the “CCKEN terminal” of the upper counter 810B.

  In the upper counter 810B, when the “clock signal” is input from the “CCK terminal” and the “carry signal” is input to the “CCKEN terminal”, the count is increased by “+1”. Here, when a start winning detection signal is issued from the start opening (ordinary electric accessory 171) winning detector (winning detection switch) 17s to the CPU 401, the CPU 401 acquires “second determination random value”. Functions as an "acquisition means". That is, the acquisition signal from the CPU 401 is input to the “RCK terminal” of the lower counter 810A and the upper counter 810B via the output port 830, respectively.

  The acquisition signal that has passed through the output port 830 is also input to the “G terminal” of the lower counter 800A and the upper counter 800B, respectively. When there are inputs to the “RCK terminal” and “G terminal”, the numerical values of the counters at the time of input are output from the “QA terminal” or “QH terminal” of the upper counter 800B and the lower counter 800A (not shown) ( Extracted) and used as the “second determination random value” for the second determination (small hit determination). When determining the small hit, the numerical value of the upper counter 800B is converted to “upper 8 digits” and the numerical value of the lower counter 800A is converted to “16-digit binary numbers” having “lower 8 digits”. ing.

(5) Outline of Control Job by Main Control Unit Next, the contents of control of the gaming machine 1 executed by the electronic control device 130 will be described.

a. Main Control Unit Main Job FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit main job. The main control unit main job is a job executed by the main control board 340 mounted on the main control unit 140, and is a job for controlling the progress of the entire game in the gaming machine 1. In the main control unit main job, when the gaming machine 1 is turned on or the reset switch is pressed, the CPU 480 built in the main circuit unit 401 reads a program stored in the boot area of the built-in ROM 482. Will start automatically.

  In this gaming machine 1, there are many jobs other than the main job of the main control unit. Many of these jobs are executed by being called from the main job of the main control unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied. .

  When the main job of the main control unit is started, first, an initialization job is executed (S10). FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of the initialization job. In this initialization job, after performing various predetermined processes performed when the power is turned on (S12), a process of outputting an initial symbol designation command to the voice / lamp controller 170 is performed (S14).

  The various processes performed when the power is turned on include, for example, checking the operation of the CPU 480 built in the main circuit unit 401 and initializing the RAM, the voice / lamp control unit 170, the payout control unit 150, and the design. This is processing for initializing each control unit such as the control unit 160. The initial symbol means a symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 32, the liquid crystal display device 27 (see FIG. 4) or the like when the gaming machine 1 is turned on or the reset button is pressed. The designation command is a command for designating display of these initial symbols to the symbol control unit 160.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a state in which an initial symbol designation command is output from the main control unit 140. The main control board 340 provided in the main control unit 140 outputs a 1-bit strobe signal and 8-bit command data to the sound / lamp control board 370. Further, the voice / lamp control board 370 can reliably read the initial symbol designation command by reading the command data at the rising timing of the strobe signal.

  Although the case where the initial symbol designation command is output has been described here, other commands output by the main control unit 140 are also output in the same procedure. The initial symbol establishment command supplied together with the strobe signal is immediately transferred from the voice / lamp control unit 170 to the symbol control unit 160, and is controlled by the normal symbol display device 32 or the special symbol control device 27 under the control of the symbol control unit 160. An initial symbol is displayed for each.

  As is clear from the above description, in the gaming machine 1, the main control unit 140 performs predetermined processing and outputs various commands. Upon receiving these commands, the voice / lamp control unit 170 and the symbol control unit 160 The game proceeds by performing predetermined processing such as the payout control unit 150. In other words, the main control unit 140 and other various control units control the operation of the gaming machine 1 while sharing the processing with each other. Therefore, for convenience of understanding, the processing performed in the main control unit 140 is hereinafter referred to as “job”, and the processing performed in the voice / lamp control unit 170, the symbol control unit 160, or the like is “routine”. I will call it a distinction. For example, the initialization job shown in FIG. 26 or the demo display job shown in FIG. 22 is a process executed by the main control unit 140 as indicated by the name “job”.

  After completing the initialization job as described above, the main control unit 140 returns to the main control unit main job shown in FIG. 25 and starts a demonstration display job this time (S30). Here, the demonstration display refers to an effect display specially performed with a normal symbol or a special symbol in order to attract the player's attention when the gaming machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of a demonstration display job. When the demonstration display job is started, first, it is determined whether or not the touch switch 9a (see FIG. 1) provided on the firing handle 9 is ON (S32). As described above, if the player touches the launch handle 9, the touch switch 9a is turned on. If the touch switch is turned on (S32: YES), it is determined that the customer is not waiting. Therefore, in such a case, the demonstration display is unnecessary, and the demonstration display job is immediately ended and the main control unit main job is restored.

  On the other hand, if the touch switch is OFF (S32: NO), there is a possibility of waiting for a customer. Therefore, the elapsed time that the touch switch is continuously OFF is detected (S34), and it is determined whether or not the elapsed time that is continuously OFF has reached a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes). (S36). If the elapsed time has not reached the predetermined time (S36: NO), it is determined that the customer is not in a waiting state and the demonstration display job is terminated. If the elapsed time has reached the predetermined time (S36: YES), the main control unit 140 outputs a demonstration designation command (S38).

  The demo designation command is output together with the strobe signal from the main control board 340 toward the sound / lamp control board 370 in the same manner as the initial symbol designation command described above with reference to FIG. The voice / lamp control unit 170 transfers the received demonstration designation command to the symbol control unit 160 and drives a speaker or a lamp to perform an effect during the demonstration. On the other hand, when the symbol control unit 160 receives the demonstration designation command from the voice / lamp control unit 170, the symbol control unit 160 controls the normal symbol control device 32a and the liquid crystal display device (special symbol control device) 27 to perform a predetermined demonstration display.

  In the main control unit main job, when the series of processes as described above is completed, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 shown in FIG. 15 (S80). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbols held exceeds a predetermined number (the upper limit is “4” in this embodiment). (S83). If the number of normal symbol hold (number of unstarted times) exceeds a predetermined number (“4” in the present embodiment), the “normal symbol start passing” becomes invalid, and the process skips to S100. If the number of reservations is within the predetermined number (number of unstarted times), the number of normal symbol reservations (number of unstarted times) stored in the normal symbol reservation number memory 481m (see FIG. 23) is incremented by 1 in S85.

  In this way, when the number of normal symbol hold (unstarted number) is incremented by 1, in step S90, a lottery random number used in the lottery for the normal symbol (random number used in the “lottery lottery”) is generated (even if generated by the program). The lottery random number value thus read may be stored in the normal symbol win / fail lottery random number memory 481m (see FIG. 23), and then the process proceeds to S100.

  In the present application, as described above, in the “determination regarding gaming state” performed mainly by the main control unit 140, “whether or not to change the gaming state to a special gaming state, that is, a variable prize. “Determination of whether or not the device 18 is in an advantageous state for the player” is referred to as “determination”, and this “symbol used to indicate the determination result” is referred to as “main symbol (special symbol)”. Of the “determination regarding gaming state” performed mainly by the main control unit 140, “determination as to whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 171 is in an advantageous state for the player” is referred to as “lottery”. This is called a normal symbol indicating the lottery result.

  The normal symbol success / failure lottery random number memory 481m stores the read lottery random number value in the shift memory format in the time series of the start passage related to the normal symbol. still. The starting passage for the normal symbol is caused by the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gates 36 and 37. This normal symbol winning / random lottery random number memory 481m includes four storage areas of "area 0", "area 1", "area 3", and "area 4". The random values used for the normal symbol winning / losing lottery can be stored in the order of “area 0”, “area 1”, “area 2”, and “area 3”. That is, the random number value stored at the oldest timing is stored in “area 0”. In addition, the number of random selection random numbers that can be simultaneously stored in the normal symbol determination random number memory 481m (that is, the predetermined number) is limited to the number of regions. Furthermore, when the number of determination random number values currently occurring is less than a predetermined number, there is an empty area in which the lottery random number values are not stored.

  Each time “ordinary symbol variation display” corresponding to each winning / failing lottery random value is executed, the stored data of “area 0” (the winning / raising lottery random value, which is the oldest) is cleared. , “Region 1”, “Region 2”, “Region 3”, each of the stored data (only when it exists and when it exists in all of the regions 1 to 3, and in the region 1 and region 2) In some cases, there are cases where it exists only in the region 1 and there are cases where it does not exist in all of the regions 1 to 3).

  On the other hand, even if the game ball does not pass through the normal symbol variation gates 36 and 37, but there is a reserved memory regarding the normal symbol (S95: YES), the process proceeds to S100.

  In the process of S100, a job for controlling the effect on the normal symbol display device 32 (ordinary symbol control job) is performed. Further, in the process of S200, a job for controlling the driving of the ordinary electric accessory 171 ( Normal electric accessory drive control job). The contents of the normal symbol control job will be described later.

  Next, the main control unit 140 determines whether or not a game ball has entered any of a plurality of winning holes provided in the gaming machine (S300). As described above, a switch for detecting the passing of a winning ball is provided inside each winning opening, and a signal detected by the switch is transmitted to the main control board 340 by a signal cable. Then, the main control unit 140 can easily detect a winning opening where a ball has been entered based on which signal cable is transmitted from which signal.

  Furthermore, the main control unit 140 outputs a prize ball command for paying out a predetermined number of game balls in accordance with the entrance where the ball entered (S310). The prize ball command is output from the main control unit 140 toward the payout control unit 150, and the payout control unit 150 controls the prize ball payout device 109 according to the command to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Of course, it is also possible to output a command from the main control unit 140 to the voice / lamp control unit 170 to perform a predetermined effect associated with the prize ball.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 140 determines whether or not the winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the starting opening 17, that is, whether or not a starting winning has occurred (S315). And when it is not the starting port 17 (S315; NO), it skips to S350. On the other hand, when the winning opening that has entered the ball is the start opening 17 (S315: YES), in S320, whether the number of special symbol reservation exceeds a specific number (the upper limit number, which is “4” in this embodiment) It is determined whether or not. If this special symbol hold number (the number of unstarted times) exceeds a specific number (“4” in this embodiment), the start winning is invalid, and the process skips to S500. If the number of special symbol hold (unstarted number) within a specific number, the special symbol hold number (unstarted number) stored in the special symbol hold number memory 481b (see FIG. 23) is incremented by 1 in S325. To do.

  Thus, when the number of special symbol hold (unstarted number) is incremented by 1, in S330, the “first determination random number value” and the “second determination random number value” are simultaneously acquired, and the “first determination random number value” is also acquired. Is stored in a “first special symbol determination random number memory 481a (see FIG. 23: hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a first determination random number memory)”, and a “second determination random number value” is stored. ”Is stored in“ second special symbol determination random number memory 481c (see FIG. 23: hereinafter, sometimes referred to as second determination random number memory) ”, the process proceeds to S500. These memories 481a and 481c store the read random number values for determination in a shift memory format in a time series of start winnings.

  The “first special symbol determination random number memory 481a” and the “second special symbol determination random number memory 481c” are the same as the normal symbol determination random number memory 4881l, “area 0”, “area 1”, There are four storage areas “area 3” and “area 4”. In FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B, the determination random number values can be stored in the order of “area 0”, “area 1”, “area 2”, and “area 3”. That is, the determination random number value stored at the oldest timing is stored in “area 0”. In any special symbol determination random number memories 481a and 481c, the number of determination random number values that can be stored simultaneously (that is, the specific number) is limited to the number of regions. Furthermore, when the number of determination random number values currently occurring is less than the specific number, there is an empty area in which no determination random number value is stored.

  Then, in any special symbol determination random number memory 481a, 481c, every time the “variable display of this symbol” corresponding to each determination random number value is executed, the stored data of “area 0” (with the determination random value) And the oldest one is cleared, and the storage data of “region 1”, “region 2”, and “region 3” (only if they exist, in all of regions 1 to 3) There are a case where it exists, a case where it exists in region 1 and region 2, a case where it exists only in region 1, and a case where it does not exist in all of region 1 to region 3.) Shifted "one region at a time".

  In the process of S500, the first determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27) and the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380) for controlling the effects. A job (special symbol control job) is performed. Then, after the processing subsequent to the processing of S500 is performed in the game state control job (S900), the predetermined “series of games with one start winning opportunity” is ended. The contents of the special symbol control job S500 and the gaming state control job (S900) will be described later. If it is determined in S350 that there is no special symbol hold number (unstarted number), the special symbol control job S500 and the gaming state control job (S900 (S900)) are not performed.

  When the above processing is performed, it is determined whether or not the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off (S980). If it is determined that the power is on (S980: NO), the processing of S30 is again performed. Return to the demo display job and continue the series of processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power of the pachinko machine 1 has been turned off (S980: YES), the main control unit main job is terminated. When the main control unit main job is finished, the progress of the game is stopped and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is finished.

b. Description of Main Job Next, the normal symbol control job (S100), the special symbol control job (S500), and the game state control job will be described in order.

  FIG. 29A is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal symbol control job (S100). This process is started on the assumption that the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switches 36 s and 37 s detect that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol variation gates 36 and 37. When the normal symbol control job (S100) is started, first, a “normal symbol win / fail lottery job (S110)” is performed. In the “ordinary symbol success / failure lottery job (S110)”, a normal symbol success / failure lottery or the like is performed.

  In this success / failure lottery job (S110), as shown in FIG. 30, the oldest first normal symbol success / failure lottery random number value stored in the normal symbol success / failure lottery random number memory 481m (see FIG. 23) is read (that is, “area” The normal symbol win / fail lottery random number value stored in “0” is read out) and the normal symbol win / fail lottery random number memory 481m is shifted (S117). Next, in S120, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in probability change (that is, whether or not the probability change transition flag is set). That is, it is determined whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a “normal gaming state” in which “big hit determination or small hit determination” is performed with a normal probability or in a “high probability state” in which a high probability is performed. The “probability change flag” will be described later.

  If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied in S120 (S120; NO), a winning / no-win lottery in a low probability state is performed (S124). That is, whether or not the random number read in S117 is determined is determined by using a “low probability data table (for example, winning probability“ 80 ”percent)” (S124). On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition is satisfied at 120 (S120; YES), a lottery determination in a high probability state is performed (S122). That is, whether or not the random number value read in S117 is determined is determined using a “data table at the time of high probability (for example, winning probability“ 9 ”percent)” (S122).

  If the result of winning or failing lottery in S122 or S124 is a win (S125; YES), in S126, a winning normal symbol (a stop symbol of a normal symbol for indicating that the winning or failing lottery result is a win) is determined by a random number. The determined random number value is stored in the normal symbol number memory 481p (see FIG. 23) (S127). Then, a “hit flag (a flag indicating that the result of the normal symbol win / fail lottery is a win)” is set in the normal symbol lottery result memory 481o (see FIG. 23) (S127).

  If the result of the winning / losing lottery in S122 or S124 is out of place (S125; NO), in S128, the outlier normal symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol for indicating that the winning / failing lottery result is out) is determined by a random number. Then, the determined random number value deviates and is stored in the normal symbol number memory 481q (see FIG. 23) (S128). Then, a “off flag (a flag indicating that the result of the normal symbol win / fail lottery is out)” is set in the normal symbol lottery result memory 481o (see FIG. 23) (S129).

  In the normal symbol control job (S100), as shown in FIG. 29A, the “ordinary symbol display control command setting job (S150)” is executed following this “normal symbol win / fail lottery job (S110)”. Is done. In this display control command setting job (S150), a process for setting a “normal symbol designation command (command for specifying a stop symbol of a normal symbol)” and a “normal symbol variation pattern designation command (ordinary symbol variation time And a process for selecting and setting a “command for specifying” ”.

  However, in the process of setting the “normal symbol variation pattern designation command” (S156 or S158), the “normal symbol variation pattern designation command” is selected according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In other words, when the gaming state of the gaming machine is in a state in which “normal symbol variation time” or “special symbol variation time” should be shortened (hereinafter referred to as “variable shortening state”), the normal symbol variation time "Normal symbol variation pattern designation command" is set to shorten. This “variable shortening state” means that the gaming machine is in a probability varying state or a short-time gaming state that is executed subsequent to the probability varying state (in the normal gaming state, “normal symbol variation time” or “special This occurs when the symbol variation time is to be shortened. Further, this “variation shortening state” may be generated when the game is in the short game state when it is executed without executing the probability variation state.

  In the normal symbol control job (S100), following the normal symbol display control command setting job (S150), processing for outputting normal symbol-related commands to the voice / lamp control board 370 is performed (S185, S190, S195). . Here, the normal symbol related commands are various commands output from the main control board 340 for the normal symbol control. Specifically, in addition to the above-mentioned “normal symbol variation pattern designation command” and “normal symbol designation command”, various commands such as “normal symbol stop command” for controlling the fixed display (stop display) of the normal symbol. Is included.

  FIG. 29B is an explanatory diagram showing a list of these normal symbol related commands. That is, various designated commands such as a command Chp1, a command Chp2, a command Chp3, a command Chp4,... Are set in advance according to the variation pattern of the normal symbol. In addition, various designated commands such as command Chs1, command Chs2, command Chs3, command Chs4,... Are set according to the normal symbol to be stopped after the change, and as a command for stopping the normal symbol change display. The command Chstp is set. Of course, it is possible to set other commands in addition to the displayed commands.

  These normal symbol related commands are stored in advance in the built-in ROM 482 of the main circuit unit 401 shown in FIG. In S185, S190, and S195 of FIG. 29A, a corresponding command is read from the built-in ROM 482 in accordance with the determined variation pattern and normal symbol, and then, along with the strobe signal toward the sound / lamp control board 370. Output processing is performed (see FIG. 21). In this way, various normal symbol related commands are output according to the determined contents (S185, S190), and when a symbol stop command is finally output, the normal symbol control job is terminated (S195). When the voice / lamp control board 370 receives a normal symbol related command, the voice / lamp control board 370 transfers the command to the symbol control board 360.

  In the “ordinary electric accessory drive control job (S200)” subsequent to the normal symbol control job (S100), when the lottery result of the “normal symbol winning lottery job (S110)” is “winning” (ordinary symbol) When the “hit flag” is set in the lottery result memory 481o), the “hit flag” set in S127 is canceled, and “opening drive of the ordinary electric accessory 171” is executed. In addition, when the lottery result of the above-mentioned “ordinary symbol success / failure lottery job (S110)” is “out” (when the “out flag” is set in the normal symbol lottery result memory 481o), it is set in S129. The “off flag” is canceled, and the “ordinary electric accessory drive control job (S200)” is terminated.

  In this “ordinary electric accessory drive control job (S200)”, when the ordinary electric accessory 171 is driven to open (when the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery job (S110) is “winning”), predetermined In accordance with the “opening pattern”, “the opening drive of the ordinary electric accessory 171” is executed. At this time, when the gaming state of the gaming machine is in the “variable shortening state”, an “opening pattern” for promoting winning to the ordinary electric accessory 171 is selected. In other words, compared to when the gaming machine 1 is in a non- "variation shortening state", (1) lengthening the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 171 and (2) increasing the number of times of opening. An “open pattern” that realizes at least one of the above is selected.

  Next, the contents of the special symbol control job (S500) will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol control job (S500). In the special symbol control job (S500), when the job is started, a special symbol success / failure determination job (S600) and a “special symbol display control command setting job (S700)” are performed.

  In the special symbol success / failure determination job (S600), the “success / failure determination (determination of whether or not to grant a special game state privilege)” is performed, and “the symbol that is finalized after the change of the special symbol (definite symbol) "Is determined. Here, “special symbol winning / no-judgment determination” is configured by “all determinations as to whether or not a privilege related to a special gaming state is to be granted” performed in the gaming machine 1. That is, it refers to the entire determination configured by performing the “big hit determination” and the “small hit determination” in this order (may be performed in the reverse order). The special symbol success / failure determination job (S500) is performed as follows.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 33, in S605, the oldest first “first special symbol determination random number value (that is, stored in the first special symbol determination random number memory 481a (see FIG. 23)”) (that is, , First determination random value) ”, and the process proceeds to S610. Next, in S610, the big hit number (big hit judgment value) is read from the big hit number memory 482a in the ROM 482 shown in FIG. 18, and is compared with the “first special symbol judgment random number value” (S620 or S625). If the two match, the result of the big hit determination is “big hit”, and the big hit processing (S650) is performed. On the other hand, if they do not match, the result of the jackpot determination is “out”, and the out process (process after S680) is performed.

  However, prior to this “hit determination”, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state (whether or not the probability variation transition flag is set) (S615), and when it is not in a high probability state (probability variation transition). When the flag is not set (S615; NO), this big hit determination (first determination) is performed using the “data table at low probability” (S620). On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state (when the probability variation transition flag is set) (S615; YES), this big hit determination (first data is made using the “high probability data table”). Determination) is performed (S625).

  Here, in the “data table at low probability (normal probability)” provided in the jackpot number memory 482a in the ROM 482, “two” jackpot numbers ”are set (see FIG. 8). In addition, in the “data table at the time of high probability” provided in the jackpot number memory 482a in the ROM 482, “18 jackpot numbers” are set (see FIG. 8). As described above, the update range of the “random number counter 481x” in the “software determination random number generation means” is set to a range of “0 to 700”. Therefore, when this jackpot determination is performed using the “data table at the time of low probability (normal probability)”, the probability (K11) that the determination result is a hit is “1/701”, that is, the above-described “ 1 / 350.5 ". Further, when this big hit determination is performed using the “data table at the time of high probability”, the probability that the determination result is a hit (K12) is “18/701”, that is, about “1/38. 94 ".

  In the big hit process (S650), as shown in FIG. 34, first, the process proceeds to S652, where the winning symbol (the first symbol for indicating the winning and the second symbol, both of which are the same symbol). Is determined) is read and the read random number value is stored in the jackpot symbol number memory 481e (see FIG. 23) (S654). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning design determination random number read in S605 and the winning number for determining the probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probable changing winning number”) match (S660). If the two do not match (S660; NO), the selection is lost (normal winning), and the process directly proceeds to S668. On the other hand, if the two match (S660; YES), the winning (probability variation) is determined, and after the “probability variation flag” is set (S665), the process proceeds to S668.

  In S668, the “big hit flag (flag indicating that the big hit determination result is a win)” is set in the first special symbol determination result memory 481k (see FIG. 23). Note that the determination regarding “probability variation (probability variation)” is performed using “random numbers for determining a symbol indicating a big hit (hit main symbol determination random number)”, but this determination regarding probability variation is used for the jackpot determination. It may be performed using a random number (a first special symbol determination random number value) or may be performed using a random number dedicated to probability variation related to this probability variation.

  On the other hand, in the removal process, as shown in FIG. 33, in step S680, the first symbol is removed and determined in the same manner by the present symbol determination random number. (S682). Similarly, in step S684, the second symbol is removed and determined in the same way using the symbol determination random number, and the determined random number value is removed and stored in the second symbol number memory 481g (see FIG. 23) (S686). Then, in S690, the “off flag (a flag indicating that the result of the big hit determination is out)” is set in the “first special symbol determination result memory 481k (see FIG. 23)”.

  In the “special symbol success / failure determination job S600”, the “small hit determination” is performed following the big hit process (S650) or the dismissal process (consisting of the processes of S680, S682, S684, S686, and S690). Executed.

  In this small hit determination, as shown in FIG. 35, in S705, the oldest first “second special symbol determination” stored from the “second special symbol determination random number memory 481c (see FIG. 23)” is stored. The random number value (that is, the second determination random value) is read out, and the process proceeds to S710. Next, in S710, the small hit number (decision value for small hits) is read from the big hit number memory 482b in the ROM 482 shown in FIG. 18, and is compared with the “second special symbol determination random number” (S720). Alternatively, if both match, the result of the small hit determination is “small hit”, and the small hit processing (S750) is performed. On the other hand, if they do not coincide with each other, the result of the small hit determination is “displaced”, and the disengagement process (the process after S780) is performed.

  However, prior to this “small hit determination”, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state (whether or not the probability variation transition flag is set) (S715), and when it is not in a high probability state (probability variation). When the transition flag is not set (S715; NO), this big hit determination (first determination) is performed using the “data table at low probability” (S720). On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state (when the probability variation transition flag is set) (S715; YES), this big hit determination (first data using the high probability data table) is performed. Determination) is performed (S725).

  Here, in the “data table at low probability (normal probability)” provided in the big hit number memory 482b in the ROM 482, “a range of 328 consecutive numbers” is set as “small hit number”. (See FIG. 8). In the “data table at the time of high probability” provided in the big hit number memory 482b in the ROM 482, “a range of 329 consecutive numerical values” is set as the “small number” (see FIG. 8). As described above, in the “hardware determination random number generation means”, the update range is set to a range of “0 to 65535”.

  Therefore, when this small hit determination is performed using the “data table at the time of low probability (normal probability)”, the probability (K21) that the determination result is a hit is “328/65536”, that is, the above-mentioned Is about 1/200. Further, when this big hit determination is performed using the “data table at the time of high probability”, the probability that the determination result is a hit (K22) is “329/65536”, that is, the above-mentioned about “1/199”. It is said that. That is, the probability that the result of the small hit determination is a hit at a high probability is about “1.005” times the probability that the result of the small hit determination is a hit at a low probability (at the normal probability). Is a little bit.

  In the small hit processing (S750), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the process proceeds to S752, where the winning symbol (the third symbol for indicating the winning and the fourth symbol, both of which are the same symbol). ) Is determined, and the read random number value is stored in the small symbol number memory 481h (see FIG. 23) (S754). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning design determination random number read in S705 matches the winning number for determining the probability variation (that is, the probable changing winning number) (S760). If the two do not match (S760; NO), the selection is lost (normal winning), and the process proceeds to S768 as it is. On the other hand, if they match (S760; YES), the winning (probability variation) is determined, and after the “probability variation flag” is “set” (S765), the process proceeds to S768.

  In S768, the “small hit flag (flag indicating that the result of the small hit determination is a win)” is set in the second special symbol determination result memory 4811 (see FIG. 23). In addition, the determination regarding “probability variation (probability variation)” was performed using “random numbers for determining a symbol indicating a small hit (per-unit symbol determination random number)”. It may be performed using a random number (second special symbol determination random number value) used in the above, or may be performed using a random number dedicated to the probability variation related to this probability variation.

  On the other hand, in the detachment process, as shown in FIG. 35, the third symbol is removed in S780 and determined in the same manner by the present symbol determination random number, and the determined random number value is removed and the third symbol number memory 481i (see FIG. 23) (S682). Similarly, in step S784, the deviating fourth symbol is determined in the same manner by using the determinating random number, and the determined random number value is deviated and stored in the fourth symbol number memory 481j (see FIG. 23) (S786). Then, in S790, the “off flag (a flag indicating that the result of the small hit determination is out)” is stored in the “second special symbol determination result memory 4811l (see FIG. 23)”.

  Referring back to FIG. 31, in the special symbol control job (S500), the “special symbol display control command setting job (S800)” is executed following the “special symbol success / failure determination job (S600)”. In this display control command setting job (S800), a process of setting “main symbol designating command (a command for specifying a fixed symbol to be displayed in the main symbol display units 272, 273, 382, and 383)”. And a process of selecting and setting a “design symbol variation pattern designation command (a command for specifying a variation time of the symbol to be variably displayed in the symbol display units 272, 273, 382, and 383)”. The

  Here, the “special symbol display control command” is various commands output from the main control board 340 for the special symbol control, and is stored in advance in the built-in ROM 482 of the main circuit unit 401 shown in FIG. Yes. In this embodiment, the special symbol is composed of the main symbol and the pseudo symbol, but the special symbol may be composed only of the main symbol. In addition, a background symbol for making the pseudo symbol stand out is displayed on the background of the pseudo symbol. However, this background symbol may constitute a special symbol together with the pseudo symbol, or this background symbol may constitute a pseudo symbol or a part of the present symbol.

  In addition, in the “special symbol display control command”, in addition to the “real symbol designation command” and the “real symbol variation pattern designation command”, the “real symbol stop command” for controlling the fixed display of the symbol. Is included (FIG. 32). In this embodiment, as the “design designation command”, the “design designation command” (hereinafter referred to as “first design designation command”) is used to specify the design that is to be fixedly displayed (stopped display) on the first design display section 272. The symbol designation command or the symbol designation command 1 ”may also be described.)” And “the symbol designation command (in order to stop display) on the second symbol display portion 273”. Hereinafter, “the second symbol designation command or this symbol designation command 2” may be indicated.) ”.

  In addition, as the “design symbol designation command”, a “design symbol designation command” (hereinafter referred to as “third symbol designation command or book”) is used to specify the symbol that is fixedly displayed (stop-displayed) on the third symbol display section 382. "Design designation command 3")) "and" design designation command (hereinafter referred to as "fourth designation command") for specifying the symbol to be fixedly displayed (stopped display) on the fourth symbol display section 383. This symbol designation command or the symbol designation command 4 ”may also be indicated as“) ”.

  In addition, “Special symbol display control command” includes “Big jackpot related display command (command that controls the transition effect display until the special game starts after the final display of the big bonus symbol)” and “Small hit related display” Command (command that controls the transition effect display until the special game is started after the small winning symbol is confirmed and displayed). However, in addition to these commands, other commands may be set.

  In the present embodiment, the variation time of all symbols (including background symbols in addition to the special symbols composed of the main symbol and the pseudo symbol) is specified by the “variation pattern designation command”. Further, the fixed display of the changing symbol is controlled by the “main symbol stop command”. For example, if all the symbols continue to fluctuate until the end of the variation time specified by the “variation pattern designation command”, the final display of all symbols is controlled by the “main symbol stop command”. On the other hand, if a part of all symbols are displayed by the end of the variation time specified by the “variation pattern designation command” and the remaining portion of all symbols continues to fluctuate, The remaining symbol confirmation display is controlled by the symbol stop command.

  In the special symbol display control command setting job (S800), when the result of the jackpot determination (S620, S625) is a big jackpot, a process of setting a “main symbol designation command” related to “the main symbol indicating the big jackpot” is performed. Done. That is, a process of setting “main symbol designating command 1” and “main symbol designating command 2” corresponding to the “random number stored in the big hit main symbol number memory 481e” is performed. Then, processing for selecting and setting “variation pattern designation command (variation pattern)” for “big hit” is performed.

  Also, in the special symbol display control command setting job (S800), when the result of the jackpot determination (S620, S625) is out of place, a process of setting the “main symbol designation command” related to “main symbol indicating loss” Is done. In other words, the “designation command 1” corresponding to the above “random number value stored in the first symbol number memory 481f” is set to the “designation command 1” and the random number stored in the second symbol number memory 481g described above. A process of setting “design symbol designation command 2” corresponding to “numerical value” is performed. Furthermore, a process of selecting and setting a “variation pattern designation command” for “off” is performed.

  Further, in the special symbol display control command setting job (S800), when the result of the small hit determination (S720, S725) is a big hit, the “real symbol designation command” related to “the main symbol indicating the small hit” is displayed. Processing to set is performed. In other words, the process of setting the “design designation command 3” and the “design designation command 4” corresponding to the “random number stored in the small hit design number memory 481h” is performed. Then, processing for selecting and setting “variation pattern designation command (variation pattern)” for “small hit” is performed.

  In addition, in the special symbol display control command setting job (S800), when the result of the small hit determination (S720, S725) is out of place, a “main symbol designation command” related to “main symbol indicating loss” is set. Processing is performed. In other words, it is set in the “designation command 3” corresponding to the “random number value stored in the third symbol number memory 481i” and the random number stored in the fourth symbol number memory 481j. A process of setting “design symbol designation command 4” corresponding to “numerical value” is performed. Furthermore, a process of selecting and setting a “variation pattern designation command” for “off” is performed.

  Next, the gaming state control job (S900) will be described with reference to FIG. This game state control job (S900) is executed at the final stage of a “series of games (hereinafter referred to as“ symbol display game ”) that is triggered by one“ start prize ”. In other words, the “symbol display game” is started at the time of one start winning prize, and while displaying various effects by displaying symbols, etc., the determination result is displayed and the determination result is also displayed. Based on this, it is a game whose content is to give “game profit” or the like. Then, with this gaming state control job (S900), the "one symbol display game" started with one "start winning prize" ends.

  In this gaming state control job (S900), it is determined whether or not the “big hit flag” is set in the first special symbol determination result memory 481k (that is, whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a win). (S902). If it is determined in S902 that the “big hit flag” is set (S902; YES), the “big hit flag” is canceled and the “special gaming state related to big hit” is started (S920). However, when the “big hit flag” is set in the first special symbol determination result memory 481k and the “small hit flag” is set in the second special symbol determination result memory 4811l, the processing of S920 is performed. Thus, the “small hit flag” is also canceled. That is, in this embodiment, when the determination result is “hit” in both the big hit determination and the small hit determination, the big hit determination result is given priority (see FIG. 12).

  Before starting the “special game state related to jackpot”, the first determination symbol display means (the first special symbol display device 27) displays the jackpot symbol in a definite manner, and subsequently the first determination. With the symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27) and the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380), the jackpot-related display (beginning with the jackpot display, until the special game is started) It is started after a transitional effect display) is made (see FIG. 11).

  When it is determined in S902 that the “big hit flag” is not set (S902; NO), it is determined whether or not the “small hit flag” is set in the second special symbol determination result memory 4811l (S904). If it is determined in S904 that the “small hit flag” is set (S904; YES), as shown in FIG. 38, the “small hit flag” is canceled and the “special gaming state relating to the small hit” is released. "Is started (S962).

  Before starting the “special game state related to small hit”, the second determination symbol display means (second special symbol display device 380) displays the small hit symbol in a definite manner, With the determination symbol display means (the first special symbol display device 27) and the second determination symbol display means (the second special symbol display device 380), the small hit related display (starting with the small hit display and starting the special game) This is started after the transitional effect display performed until it is done (see FIG. 10).

  If it is determined in S902 that the “big hit flag” is not set (S902; NO), and if it is determined in S904 that the “small hit flag” is not set (S904; NO), that is, “big hit determination” When both determination results of “small hit determination” are “displacement”, as shown in FIG. 39, “disengagement flag (both dismissal flags of both S690 and S790)” is canceled (S906). Is determined (S908), and if not set (S908; NO), the game state control job (S900) is terminated, thereby starting with one "start prize" The “one symbol display game” is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S908 that the probability variation transition flag is set (S908; YES), a process of incrementing the value of the “probability variation counter” by “+1” is performed (S910). The “probability change flag” is a flag indicating that the gaming machine 1 is in a probability change state (probability change state) as described later (S997). It may be set after the end of the “special gaming state”. In addition, the “probability change counter” is performed without obtaining a determination result of “hit” in both “big hit determination” and “small hit determination” after the gaming machine 1 shifts to the probability change state (probability change state). The number of symbol displays.

  In other words, after the gaming machine 1 shifts to the probability variation state (probability variation state), the “first determination symbol” is performed without obtaining the “winning” determination result in any of the “big hit determination” and “small hit determination”. The number of “variation display of symbols by the display means and the second determination symbol display means” is shown. In addition, the fluctuation display of the symbols by the first determination symbol display means and the second determination symbol display means starts the fluctuation display, and the time until the fixed symbol (the symbol indicating the determination result) is fixedly displayed is “once”. To do.

  In S910, after performing the process of incrementing the value of the “probability variation counter” by “+1”, it is determined whether or not the value of the “probability variation counter” has reached “50” (S914). If “50” has not been reached (S914; NO), the gaming state control job (S900) is terminated. In this case, the probability variation state is continued also in the “next symbol display game”. On the other hand, when the value of the “probability variable counter” reaches “50” (that is, when it is “50”), the “probability variable counter” is cleared (set to “zero”). (S916), the probability variation transition flag is canceled (S918), and the gaming state control job (S900) is terminated. In this case, in the “next symbol display game”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes the normal gaming state.

  Returning to FIG. 37, in S920, when the special gaming state related to the big hit is started, it is determined whether or not the “probability change flag” is set (S922), and if it is not set (S922; NO), the process proceeds to S925. Move on to processing. On the other hand, if the “probability change flag” is set (S922; YES), the “probability change counter” is cleared, and after the “probability change flag” is canceled, the process proceeds to S925.

  The process of S925 is a process of initializing (for example, setting to “1”) the continuous counter. The value of the “continuous counter” corresponds to the “number of rounds” in the “big hit special gaming state”. After the process of S925, the opening / closing plate 312 is operated in the opening direction to open the special winning opening 311 (S927), so that the game ball can easily win the special winning opening 311.

  When the open state of the big prize opening 311 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) t1 (S930; YES), or when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number n1 (S935; YES), the “stop condition” is set. As a result, the open / close plate 312 is operated in the closing direction, and the special winning opening 311 is closed (S940), and one round is completed. When the predetermined time t1 has not elapsed (S930; NO), and the winning number has not reached the predetermined number n1 (S935; NO), that is, when the “stop condition” is not satisfied, The open state of the special winning opening 311 is maintained. Further, “whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number n1” can be determined by whether or not a predetermined number n1 (for example, ten) winnings are detected by the winning ball detection switch 318 (see FIG. 15). it can.

  After a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) t2 has elapsed since the winning prize opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) was closed in S930, the value of the continuous counter is incremented by 1 (S950), and the special game end condition It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (S955). For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 14 times) (S955). When the predetermined number of times is reached (S955; YES), a special game end condition is satisfied, The special gaming state is ended (S960), and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes the “non-special gaming state”.

  On the other hand, when the special game end condition is not satisfied, that is, when the predetermined number of times is not reached (S955; NO), the big prize opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) is opened again, and the big prize winning device 31 is in the game ball. Accepted state. It should be noted that the “game ball accepting state” in which one round is “until the end condition of the round” is continued until the final round (14 rounds in this embodiment). In this embodiment, when the “end condition for each round” is established (S935), the success / failure condition is not judged. Therefore, once the big hit game is started, until the last round of the special game state is reached. Execution is guaranteed.

  After the special game is ended in S960, it is determined whether or not the probability variation hit flag (S665) is set (S995). That is, it is determined whether or not the finished special gaming state is based on the probability change (S995). Then, when the probability variation flag (S665) is set (S995; YES), after executing the processing for canceling the probability variation flag (S996) and the processing for setting the probability variation transition flag (S997), The gaming state control job (S900) is terminated. On the other hand, if “NO” is determined in S995, the gaming state control job (S900) is terminated without executing the processes of S996 and S997.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when the special gaming state related to the small hit is started in S962, it is determined whether or not the “probability change flag” is set (S963), and if it is not set (S963; NO), the process proceeds to S966 as it is. On the other hand, if the “probability change flag” is set (S963; YES), the “probability change counter” is cleared, the “probability change flag” is canceled (S964), and then the process proceeds to S966.

  It should be noted that at least one of “determined positively in the process of S922”, “determined positively in the process of S914”, and “determined positively in the process of S963”. If is established, the “operation end condition of the probability variation means” is established, and the probability variation state of the gaming machine 1 is released. In the gaming machine 1, the main control unit 140 constitutes a specific example of “probability changing means”.

  The process of S966 is a process of initializing the continuous counter (for example, setting it to “1”). The value of the “continuous counter” corresponds to the “number of rounds” in the “special gaming state related to the small hit”. After the process of S966, the opening / closing plate 312 is operated in the opening direction to open the special winning opening 311 (S968), so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 311.

  When the open state of the big prize opening 311 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) T1 (S970; YES), or when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number N1 (S972; YES), the “stop condition” is set. The opening / closing plate 312 is actuated in the closing direction, and the special winning opening 311 is closed (S974), and one round is completed. When the predetermined time t2 has not elapsed (S970; NO), and the winning number has not reached the predetermined number N1 (S972; NO), that is, when the “stop condition” is not satisfied, The open state of the special winning opening 311 is maintained. Further, “whether or not the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number N1” can be determined by whether or not a predetermined number N1 (for example, ten) winnings are detected by the winning ball detection switch 318 (see FIG. 15). it can.

  After a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) T2 has elapsed since the winning prize opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) was closed in S974, the value of the continuous counter is incremented by “+1” (S950), and the special game end condition It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (S978). For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, two times) (S978). When the predetermined number of times is reached (S978; YES), a special game end condition is satisfied, The special gaming state is terminated (S980), and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes a “non-special gaming state”.

  On the other hand, in S978, when the special game end condition is not satisfied, that is, when the predetermined number of times is not reached (S978; NO), the big winning opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) is opened again, and the big winning device 31 is reached. Enters the game ball acceptance state. It should be noted that the “game ball acceptance state” in which one round is “until the end condition of the round” is continued until the final round (two rounds in this embodiment). In this embodiment, when the “end condition of each round” is established (S978), whether or not the “continuation condition” is satisfied is not determined. Therefore, once the big hit game is started, until the final round of the special game state is reached. Execution is guaranteed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when comparing the “special game state related to the big hit” and the “special game state related to the small hit”, the “opening / closing plate 312 in the closed state is operated in the opening direction, The “unit operation configured by opening the big prize opening 311, operating the opening / closing plate 312 again in the closing direction, and closing the big prize opening 311” is the same mode. However, the number of executions of “unit operation” for each special game state is larger in the “special game state related to jackpot” than in the “special game state related to jackpot”, which is larger for the player. The chance of getting a prize ball is high.

  Even after the end of the special gaming state related to the small hit (S980), the process proceeds to S995, and it is determined whether or not the probability variable hit flag (S665) is set (S995). Then, when the probability variation flag (S665) is set (S995; YES), after executing the processing for canceling the probability variation flag (S996) and the processing for setting the probability variation transition flag (S997), The gaming state control job (S900) is terminated. On the other hand, if “NO” is determined in S995, the gaming state control job (S900) is terminated without executing the processes of S996 and S997.

  Thus, when the probability variation transition flag is set in S997, the “operation start condition” of the probability variation means is established, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 transitions to the probability variation state. When the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “probability variation state”, the probability of success / failure determination (the big hit probability and the small hit probability) is normal until the special symbol change is performed 50 times after the special gaming state is over. Improves than probability.

(6) Command Transmission / Reception Command transmission / reception between the main control unit 140 and the sub-control units (170, 160) will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41, in steps S810, S820, S830, etc., a special symbol display control command is sent from the main control unit 140 (main control board 340) to the voice / lamp control unit 170 (voice / lamp control board 370). Are output, operation signals are output to the main controller 140 (main control board 340), and the voice / lamp control section 170 (voice / lamp control board) from the main control section 140 (main control board 340). 370) is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a state in which the effect operation signal is outputted. Note that the transmission / reception of the display control command for the normal symbol is almost the same as the transmission / reception of the display control command for the special symbol, so the description thereof is omitted here.

  When the process of step S810 is executed for the first time in the special symbol control job (FIG. 31), a “variation pattern designation command” is output as shown in FIG. This “variation pattern designation command” is not only a command for starting the variation of the main symbols (first to fourth main symbols), but also a command for starting the variation of the pseudo symbols constituting the special symbols together with these main symbols. is there. Further, it is a command for designating the variation time of the variation of the present symbol and a command for designating the variation time of the pseudo symbol.

  In FIGS. 40 and 41, the solid line arrows schematically indicate that an operation signal is supplied to the main control unit 140. The “white arrow” is (1) a case where the “production effect signal” is schematically shown from the main control unit 140 to the sound / lamp control unit 170 and the symbol control unit 160. (2) There are cases where the command issued by the main control unit 140 is schematically shown to be supplied to the voice / lamp control unit 170 and the symbol control unit 160. Further, “arrows with diagonal lines” schematically indicate that a command issued by the voice / lamp control unit 170 is supplied to the symbol control unit 160. The commands output from the voice / lamp control unit 170 will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the voice / lamp control board 370 receives the “main symbol variation pattern designation command” and immediately transfers it to the symbol control board 360. As a result, the main symbol (first to fourth main symbols) and the pseudo symbol start to fluctuate. However, the variation of the pseudo symbol may be started by a command using the voice / lamp control board 370 as a transmission source. Further, the voice / lamp control unit 170 and the symbol control unit 160 start processing to be described later based on the received command.

  When the special symbol control job completes the first round of processing and the processing of S820 is executed in the second round, a command for designating the first symbol (first symbol designation command Cts1) is output. still. Since the main control unit main job takes about 4 msec to complete a series of processing, the first symbol designating command is outputted approximately 4 msec after outputting the “design symbol variation pattern designating command”. Further, when the third round process is executed after about 4 msec, a command for designating the second symbol (second symbol designating command Cts2) is output. Similarly, when the process for the fourth cycle is executed after about 4 msec, a command for designating the third symbol (third symbol designation command Cts3) is output, and the process for the fifth cycle is executed after about 4 msec. When this is done, a command for designating the fourth symbol (fourth symbol designating command Cts4) is output.

  In the present embodiment, the description has been given on the assumption that four symbols cannot be displayed at the same time, but more symbols may be displayed. When the variation pattern designation command and the symbol designation command for the special symbol (this symbol) are output in this way, a command (this symbol stop command Ctstp) for stopping all symbol variation display at a predetermined timing determined according to the variation pattern. Output.

  Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the main control unit 140 transmits a “main symbol stop command (special symbol stop command)” to the sound / lamp control board 370 (see FIG. 41). Further, when the voice / lamp control board 370 receives the “main symbol stop command (special symbol stop command)”, it immediately transfers it to the symbol control board 360. Then, the voice / lamp control unit 170 and the symbol control unit 160 perform the stop display of the main symbol and the stop display of the pseudo symbol based on the command thus received. The pseudo symbol stop display may be performed by a command using the voice / lamp control board 370 as a transmission source. In addition, when the stop symbol of this symbol is a symbol indicating that the special game has been won or rejected, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the main control unit 140 displays a “big hit related display command” on the voice / lamp control board 370. (For example, jackpot display start command) "is transmitted.

(7) Sub-board main routine a. Outline When the voice / lamp control unit 170 receives the symbol display control command output from the main control unit 140, it immediately transfers the symbol display control command to the symbol control unit 160. The symbol control unit 160 receives the symbol display control command. In response to the control command, display control of special symbols and normal symbols is started. In the following, the process showing the display control of the special symbol, that is, the contents of the sub-board main routine (S1000) will be described. The normal symbol display control is basically the same as the special symbol display control, and the description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-substrate main routine. In this process, when the gaming machine 1 is turned on or the reset switch is pressed, an initialization job is executed in the main job of the main controller shown in FIG. 25, and the voice / lamp controller 170 and the symbol controller 160 are This is a process that starts automatically when initialized.

  When the sub-substrate main routine is started, it is first determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (S1005). If a variation pattern designation command is received (S1005: YES), variation of all special symbols (that is, both main symbols and pseudo symbols) and background symbols is started (S1010). Note that a predetermined sound effect is output in accordance with the start of fluctuation of the special symbol.

  Next, it is determined whether or not all the design designation commands have been received (S1020). If received (S1020; YES), a symbol display control process is performed (S1100). When this symbol stop command is received (S1030; YES), the variation of all special symbols (that is, all symbols and pseudo symbols) and background symbols is stopped (S1500). Further, it is determined whether or not a jackpot related display command has been received (S1800). If it has been received (S1800; YES), the process proceeds to a jackpot related display (S1830). When the above processing is performed, it is confirmed that the power of the gaming machine 1 is not turned off (S1850). If the power is not turned off, the process returns to step S1005 and the following series of processing is performed. If it is determined in step S1850 that the power is off, the sub-board main routine (S1000) is terminated.

(8) Effects of the implementation In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, every time a judgment trigger occurs, two kinds of judgments (big hit judgment and small hit judgment) are performed, and an opportunity to display the results of these judgments comes The result of each determination is displayed by separate determination symbol display means (first special symbol display device 27 and second special symbol display device 380). Therefore, the player can use the gaming machine 1 with excitement and expectation. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, “technical improvement such as providing a plurality of determination symbol display means” is added to the gaming machine 1. Thereby, it is possible to give the gaming machine 1 completely different gaming characteristics from the conventional gaming machine.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state is controlled according to the determination result selected by the selection means (the processing of S902 and S904 in FIG. 37), so that the game can proceed smoothly. Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, “normal hit” and “probability hit” can be executed as “hits”, and one of two judgments (big hit judgment and small hit judgment). When at least one “probability change hit” is generated and the probability change symbol is displayed in at least one of the determination symbol display means, two determinations (a big hit determination and a small hit determination) are performed for a predetermined period thereafter. Both are executed as “high probability determination”. That is, in this predetermined period, all the determinations made for each determination random number value obtained every time the extraction opportunity is established are high probability determinations. Interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “normal hit probability” in the big hit determination is made lower than the “normal probability hit probability” in the small hit determination, and the “high probability hit probability” in the big hit determination is: It is made higher than the “hit probability at high probability” in the small hit determination. For this reason, a big change can be given to a game and the interest in a game can be raised further. In other words, when the gaming machine 1 is in the “normal gaming state”, “hit” is likely to occur due to the small hit determination. In the “hit” generated by the small hit determination, a normal hit and a probability variation hit are selectively generated (for example, a selection rate of 50%). The “hit” due to the hit determination is likely to occur, and if the odd hit is likely, the “hit” due to the big hit determination is likely to occur. That is, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of “winning” that can be sequentially generated can be easily changed, so that the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a difference is provided in the “number of executions of unit operation (so-called upper limit number of rounds)” for each special gaming state in which each determination is performed below. Can be further enhanced.

  Further, a “determination random number” used for big hit determination is generated by “one software determination random number generation means”, and a “determination random number” used for small hit determination is “one hardware determination random number generation means”. The following effects can be obtained. That is, it is assumed that two determination random numbers are generated, but the number of software determination random number generation means used is one. Since the period of the software determination random number generation means and the period of the hardware determination random number generation means used in combination can be made different, the “frequency (wave)” that produces the hit determination result is changed over time. Can be prevented from occurring.

  Further, by setting the number of software determination random number generation means to one, it is possible to reduce the burden on the storage means (RAM) used as a counter (performs calculation) on software. Further, since the number of hardware determination random number generation means used is one, it is possible to prevent the circuit configuration from being complicated.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the probability (probability value) of performing the “hit determination” by mixing the “software determination random number generation unit” and the “hardware determination random number generation unit” as the determination random number generation unit. ) To increase the degree of freedom of selection and give a wider range of gameplay. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a difference is provided in “the number of executions of the unit operation (so-called upper round number)” for each special gaming state performed based on each determination. In the “small hit determination” using the “hardware determination random number generation means”, the normal hit probability (1/200) and the high probability hit probability (1/199) are approximated. . At the same time, in the “big hit determination” using the “software determination random number generating means”, the normal hit probability (2/701) and the high probability hit probability (18/701) are set not to be approximated.

  For this reason, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a small hit (acquires a small hit), an opportunity to shift to the probability variation state. And when it shifts to the probability fluctuation state, it becomes easy to make a big hit (acquire a big hit). In other words, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the profit state can be stepped up in the special game state that is sequentially executed based on the determination result of “hit” that is sequentially decreased, and even more, It can enhance the fun of gaming.

  Next, a gaming machine 1 according to a modified example of the embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “modified example 1”) will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 according to this modified example is different from the embodiment in the following “game state control job”. The other points are the same as in the embodiment.

  In other words, in the special game state related to the big hit, after a predetermined time t2 has elapsed after the big prize opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) is closed in S940, it is determined whether or not the “continuation condition” is successful (S945). The “continuation condition” can be exemplified by “the game ball that has won the big prize opening 311 has passed a specific area (not shown)”. In S945, when it is determined that the continuation condition is satisfied (S945; YES), after the value of the continuous counter is incremented by “+1” (S950), it is determined whether the special game state end condition is satisfied. Determination is made (S955). For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 14 times) (S955). When the predetermined number of times is reached (S955; YES), a special game end condition is satisfied and the special game The state is terminated (S960).

  On the other hand, if the predetermined number of times has not been reached (S955; NO), the special winning opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) is opened again (S927). It should be noted that the “game ball acceptance state” in which one round is “until the end condition of each round is satisfied” is repeated until the final round (14 rounds in this modification). In addition, when the continuation condition is not satisfied when “the end condition of each round is satisfied”, the special game state ends (so-called puncture) in that round.

  Further, in the special gaming state related to the small hit, it is determined whether or not the “continuation condition” is successful after a predetermined time T2 has elapsed after the special winning opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) is closed in S974 (S975). The “continuation condition” can be exemplified by “the game ball that has won the big prize opening 311 has passed a specific area (not shown)”. Then, in S975, when it is determined that the continuation condition is satisfied (S975; YES), the value of the continuous counter is incremented by “+1” (S976), and whether or not the special gaming state end condition is satisfied or not is determined. It is determined (S978). For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) (S978). When the predetermined number of times is reached (S978; YES), a special game end condition is satisfied and the special game The state is terminated (S980).

  On the other hand, if the predetermined number of times has not been reached (S978; NO), the special winning opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) is opened again (S968). It should be noted that the “game ball acceptance state” in which one round is “until the end condition of each round is satisfied” is repeated until the final round (two rounds in this modification). In addition, when the continuation condition is not satisfied when “the end condition of each round is satisfied”, the special game state ends (so-called puncture) in that round.

  As described above, in the first modified example, whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied is determined at “when the end condition of each round is satisfied” in any of the special game state related to the big hit and the special game state related to the small hit. If the game is not established, the special game state ends (so-called puncture) in the round, so that a more thrilling game can be performed.

  Next, a second modification of the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “Modification 2”) will be described with reference to FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, a mode in which one of the result of the first determination (big hit determination) and the result of the second determination (small hit determination) is selected and the gaming state is controlled according to the selected result. Illustrated. On the other hand, as shown in the modification 2, the result of the first determination (big hit determination) and the result of the second determination (small hit determination) may be sequentially executed. For example, when the result of the first determination (big hit determination) is a win and the result of the second determination (small hit determination) is a win, as shown in FIG. And “special gaming state related to small hits” may be executed sequentially (whichever may be first), or a special gaming state combining the benefits of both special gaming states (the number of rounds is 16 rounds). Special gaming state) may be executed.

  A third modification of the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “modification 3”) will be described with reference to FIG. That is, in the third modification, only a portion having a high profit level is selected from one of the result of the first determination (big hit determination) and the result of the second determination (small hit determination), and according to the selected result. The mode which controls a gaming state is illustrated. For example, when the result of the first determination (big hit determination) is “ordinary hit” and the result of the second determination (small hit determination) is “probable hit”, the first determination (big hit determination) After executing the “special game state (special game state related to jackpot)” according to the result and ending this special game state, the game state of the gaming machine 1 is changed in probability according to the result of the second determination (small hit determination). You may control to a state.

  In the third modification, as the type of the special gaming state to be executed, the “special gaming state based on the first determination result” having a high profit level is selected, and the “probability change” based on the second determination result is also selected To do. That is, the game machine 1 that is more interesting to the player is selected because only a place with a good result is selected from a plurality of determinations executed simultaneously. In the specific example shown in the third modification example, (1) before the start of the special game state related to the big hit, the determination symbol display means displays an effect display (for example, a display of “probable change hit”) indicating that it is a positive change. ), But as shown in FIG. 45, (2) after the start of the special gaming state related to the big hit, if an effect display indicating that it is a probable hit (for example, a display of “probable change promotion”), The gaming machine 1 becomes even more interesting.

  A fourth modification of the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “Modification 4”) will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47. That is, in Modification 4, as shown in FIG. 45, the hit probability is increased in the second determination (small hit determination), and this hit probability is set to the normal probability (K21; for example, 1/10). It is a value approximated at the time of probability variation (K22; for example, 1/9). However, the number of prize balls that are possible when the special gaming state related to the small hit is executed is set to be small. For example, the “number of rounds” in the “special game state related to small hits” ends in one round, and when only one game ball enters the big prize opening 311, the opening / closing plate 312 is closed. Operate in the direction and end the special gaming state.

  According to the fourth modification, as shown in FIG. 46, “small hits” with a small number of prize balls and low profits are frequently generated. In this frequently occurring “small hit”, the probability that it is a probable hit is “50%”. For this reason, according to the gaming machine 1 of the modified example 4, the player can execute a game with a high probability state at a high frequency, so that the player's gaming interests are enhanced.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of the first claim without departing from the scope described in the first claim. Can be easily replaced by these, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate. That is, the modification which has the characteristics of several Example can also be illustrated.

  Further, in the embodiments and the modifications described above, the mode in which the symbol control unit 160 is used under the control of the voice / lamp control unit 170 has been described. That is, an example in which the symbol control unit 160 is connected to the secondary side (downstream) of the main control unit 140 via the voice / lamp control unit 170 on the secondary side (downstream) of the main control unit 140 is illustrated. However, the symbol control unit 160 may be arranged on the primary side (upstream side) of the sound / lamp control unit 170.

  That is, as in the modification shown in FIG. 48, the symbol control unit 160 is connected to the secondary side (downstream) of the main control unit 140 using the predetermined transmission path 500a, and the symbol control unit 160 has a predetermined value on the secondary side. The voice / lamp control unit 170 is connected using the transmission path 500b. The first special symbol display device 27 and the second special symbol display device 380 may be connected to the secondary side (downstream) of the sound / lamp control unit 170 using a predetermined transmission path.

  Further, in each of the embodiments and modifications described above, the display control of the symbol (main symbol, pseudo symbol, background symbol, character symbol, etc.) on the liquid crystal display device 27 and the number of reserved symbols, and the normal symbol display device 32 The normal symbol display control is performed by the symbol display unit 160. Of these, the main symbol and the number-of-holds display control in the liquid crystal display device 27, and the normal symbol display control in the normal symbol display device 32 are mainly performed. It may be performed by the control unit 140 and only the display control of the effect-dedicated symbols such as the pseudo symbol, the background symbol, and the character symbol in the liquid crystal display device 27 may be performed by the symbol display unit 160.

  The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

1; gaming machine 1 (ball game machine),
10: Game board,
11: Game area,
17;
26; central device,
27; first special symbol display means (first determination symbol display means),
38; Large winning device (variable winning means),
140; main control unit (determination means, gaming state control means, selection means, first determination random number generation means, drive control means),
140 and 313; drive control means;
380; Second special symbol display means (second determination symbol display means).

Claims (2)

A big prize opening that can be changed between a closed state and an open state,
A prize ball payout device for paying out a prize ball by winning a game ball in the grand prize opening in the open state;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to execute a special game for changing the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state;
When the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit is a win, the first special game in which a large amount of prize balls are won by winning the game balls at the big prize opening, or by the winning of game balls at the big prize opening A special game execution means for performing a second special game in which a small amount of prize balls can be desired;
A first winning symbol indicating that the execution of the first special game has been finalized is displayed when the first special game is performed based on the result of the determination by the determination unit; Design display means;
A second winning confirmation symbol indicating that execution of the second special game has been confirmed is displayed when the second special game is played based on the result of the determination by the determination unit; Design display means;
First probability change determination means for determining whether the first winning fixed symbol displayed by the first symbol display means is a non-probability variable symbol or a probability variable symbol;
Second probability variation determining means for determining whether the second winning fixed symbol displayed by the second symbol display means is a non-probable variable symbol or a probability variable symbol;
If at least one of the determination result by the first probability variation determination unit and the determination result by the second probability variation determination unit is the result indicating that the probability variation symbol is used, the determination result by the success / failure determination unit is A probability variation means for varying the probability of winning from a normal probability to a high probability;
A gaming machine comprising
As a determination random number generation means for generating a determination random number, a hardware determination random number generation means and a software determination random number generation means,
The determination by the success / failure determination unit is performed using the determination random number generated by the hardware determination random number generation unit, and the determination by the first probability variation determination unit and the determination by the second probability variation determination unit are performed by the software determination. Using the random number for determination generated by the random number generation means,
The first symbol display means and the second symbol display means, a game machine, characterized in that it is disposed with a distance offset is configured Rutotomoni vertically and horizontally by another number of the display device. In the normal gaming state in which the probability that the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit is the winning is the normal probability, the probability that the first winning symbol is displayed by the first symbol display unit is the second probability. When the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit becomes a hit in the normal gaming state by lowering the probability that the second winning fixed symbol is displayed by the symbol display unit, the special game execution unit Executing the first special game with a lower probability than the second special game;
In a high probability state in which the probability that the result of the determination by the success / failure determination unit is a hit probability is the high probability, the probability that the first symbol fixed symbol is displayed by the first symbol display unit is the second probability. When the result of the determination by the success / failure determination means becomes a hit in the high probability state by being higher than the probability that the second winning symbol is displayed by the symbol display means, the special game executing means is The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first special game is executed with a higher probability than the second special game.

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