JP5240227B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Some pachinko machines have a probability variation function that improves the probability that a special symbol will stop and display with a combination of jackpot symbols after the jackpot game ends if the special symbol is a probabilistic jackpot symbol among the jackpot symbols combination Many. This type of gaming machine has a gameability that shifts to a state (probability change state) in which the probability variation function is activated after a big hit game (for example, 2R big hit game) in which the opening time of the big prize opening is short. There is a game with a gameability called “sudden probability change”. In addition, a small hit game that opens and closes the big prize opening in the same manner as a big hit game that creates “sudden probability change” (for example, 2R probability change big hit game), and after the small hit game ends, There is also a game with a game that maintains the operating state at the start of the small hit game. In this case, if the probability variation function is not activated at the start of the small hit game, the probability variation function does not operate even after the end of the small hit game.

  In a game machine equipped with such a big hit game and a small hit game in which the opening time of such a big winning opening is short, those hit games (specific hit games) are when the probability variation function is not activated (in normal games). When this occurs, it becomes a game mode (latency probability variation mode) in which it is difficult for a player to determine whether or not the probability variation function is activated after the end of the game, and as a result, expectation for the operation of the probability variation function Can be held by the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-111954 A

  However, the above-mentioned special winning games with a short opening time for the big prize opening as described above are generally “per game without playing”, and such winning games are The value is low for the player. For this reason, a specific hit game may be regarded as a “noisy hit” that does not have any special significance other than the significance as a mode transition trigger that simply generates the latent probability change mode, which may lead to a decrease in the gaming interest .

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention aims to provide a new game and improve game entertainment in a gaming machine that executes a winning game with a short opening time of a special winning opening (a specific winning game). And

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
A large winning opening that can be switched between a closed state where entry of game balls is difficult and an open state where entry of game balls is easy,
Fluctuation information acquisition means for acquiring symbol fluctuation information based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Fluctuation information storage means for storing the symbol fluctuation information acquired by the fluctuation information acquisition means;
When the symbol variation information is stored in the variation information storage unit, the stored symbol variation information is read out, and the determination processing is performed using the read symbol variation information.
When the determination is successful, the lottery symbol display unit displays the lottery symbols according to a predetermined variation pattern, and when the result of the determination is successful, the lottery symbol game is executed to stop and display the lottery symbols with the winning symbol. Means,
When the lottery symbol display unit stops and displays the lottery symbol as a winning symbol, the grand prize opening opening / closing operation is performed a plurality of times so that the big prize opening in the closed state is opened and closed again. A winning game execution means for executing one of winning games including a winning game and a second winning game that is shorter than the first winning game in a time when the big winning opening is opened;
With the execution of the second winning game as a trigger, a specific variation information determination is made as to whether or not the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means includes specific variation information as an execution condition for the winning game. Specific variation information determination means to be executed;
A special variation that sets a period until the variation display of the lottery symbol based on the specific variation information is terminated as a special variation period when the specific variation information determination unit determines that the specific variation information is included. A period setting means;
A variation pattern table storage means for storing a general variation pattern table used in a period excluding the special variation period and a special variation pattern table used in the special variation period as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the lottery symbol When,
When the variation display of the lottery symbol is started, the variation pattern of the lottery symbol is determined using the general variation pattern table or the special variation pattern table, and the special variation period is set by the special variation period setting means. If set, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the lottery symbol as a special variation pattern included in the special variation pattern table until the special variation period elapses;
When the variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern of the lottery symbol as the special variation pattern, the hit based on the specific variation information corresponds to the variation display of the lottery symbol performed according to the special variation pattern. It is characterized by comprising a hit finalized effect execution means for executing a hit finalized effect for informing that the game is executed.

  In this way, when the second winning game is executed with a short opening time of the special winning opening, whether the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means includes specific variation information as a winning game execution condition? If there is specific variation information, it is possible to execute a hit-determining effect corresponding to the special variation pattern until the variation display of the lottery symbol based on the specific variation information is completed. That is, the execution of the second winning game is an opportunity to determine the presence or absence of the specific variation information, and further, an opportunity to generate a hit-determining effect that does not appear in normal time (when using the general variation pattern table). In this way, by adding a new meaning (game value) that leads to “execution of presence / absence of specific variation information” and “execution of winning effect” to the second per game, the second per game is triggered. In addition, it is possible to provide a new gameability such that the result of so-called “hold prefetching (holding pre-determination)” can be known, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  Here, the “second per game” means that the number of game balls to be paid out to the player (the number of prize balls) is smaller than the “first per game” (for example, the game is paid out in the first per game). The winning game is based on the premise that the number of winning balls is 1/3 or less), which is embodied by a so-called “big hit game” or “small hit game”. The game includes winning games that are likely to become “so-called“ games without playing ”).

  In addition, “specific variation information determination” that is performed when the second per game is executed, that is, “whether the specific variation information that is the execution condition of the game is included in the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means? The determination of “no” is “when the second per game starts”, “when the second per game ends”, “predetermined time from the start of the second per game to the end”, “second This can be performed when a predetermined condition relating to the execution of the second winning game is satisfied, such as “when a result of determination of success / failure that the winning game is executed” is obtained.

  In addition, as an execution mode of “specific fluctuation information determination”, (1) when the execution condition of the specific fluctuation information determination is satisfied, referring to the symbol fluctuation information stored in the fluctuation information storage means at that time, A mode for determining whether or not the referenced symbol variation information is specific variation information, or (2) every time symbol variation information is stored in the variation information storage means (every time a game ball enters the start opening). , Pre-determination means for determining in advance whether or not the symbol variation information is specific variation information, and the lottery symbol variation based on the symbol variation information corresponding to the prior determination result Pre-determination result storage means for storing until display is performed, and when the execution condition of the specific variation information determination is satisfied, the pre-determination result stored in the pre-determination result storage means at that time is specified Fluctuation information Aspect determines free, etc. can be exemplified.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
In the specific variation information determination by the specific variation information determination means, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means includes specific variation information as an execution condition of the first per game. Is to judge
The hit determination effect by the hit determination effect executing means is to notify that the first winning game is executed.

  As a result, the player is triggered by the execution of the second winning game, and the first winning game with a long opening time of the big winning opening based on the symbol variation information existing at that time (stored in the variation information storage means). It is possible to know whether or not is executed, and as a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
Each time a game ball enters the start opening, prior to execution of the success / failure determination, a prior determination is made as to whether or not the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means is the specific variation information. A pre-determination unit that executes and stores a result of the pre-determination;
The specific variation information determination means is configured to read out the result of the preliminary determination stored by the prior determination means and execute the specific variation information determination in response to execution of the second per game. It is characterized by having.

  As a result, if the gaming machine has a normal advance determination function (holding prefetch function), the hit determination effect can be executed by using the result of the previous determination that has been performed originally, so that it can have versatility. , Can improve the game entertainment interest efficiently.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, in a gaming machine that executes a winning game (a specific winning game) with a short opening time of the special winning opening, it is possible to provide a new gaming property, and to improve the gaming interest. it can.

It is a front view which shows the game machine of the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows schematic structure of a game board. It is a front view showing a screen display example of the effect display device. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern table distribution process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit game end process. It is a flowchart showing a winning game end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a design fluctuation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot finalizing effect.

(First embodiment)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot game is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is started as a trigger. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

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

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

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

  The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The upper dish part 5 includes a dish outer edge part 5a, a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1, and a ball release button 5c for discharging the game balls of the upper dish part 5 to the lower dish part 6. It has. An effect button 5d (operation means), a ball lending button 5e, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the dish outer edge portion 5a. The effect button 5d is provided so as to protrude from the upper surface of the outer edge 5a of the dish, and moves downward when the player presses it, and upwards by elastic means (for example, a spring member) (not shown) by releasing the press. It is configured as a moving push button.

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

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

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

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, there are a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 33, a starting port 28, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, and a first decorative member. 50, game devices such as the second decorative member 60 are disposed. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a large liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area of the effect display device 25.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side.

  The first starting port 28a is configured as a fixed starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable starter that changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). That is, the start port 28 of the present embodiment is configured to be switchable between a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter and an open state in which the game ball can easily enter. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as.

  Inside the start port 28, a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b and a pair of wing pieces are operated. And a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 4). When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). When the game ball enters one of the first start port 28a and the second start port 28b, a special symbol described later starts to fluctuate. In the following description, the description that “the game ball enters the start port 28” means that the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b unless otherwise specified. means.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 4), and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 4) for detecting an incoming game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a combination of these LEDs constitutes a normal symbol display portion 51, a general symbol hold display portion 52, and a special symbol hold display portion 53. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a special symbol display unit 61 is configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display part 51 is comprised from one LED, and a normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits and stops display in the normal symbol display mode or the dismissed normal symbol display mode. Is done. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second).

  In the present embodiment, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is provided is prepared. This random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is used determines whether or not the second starting port 28b is activated when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). The normal symbol success / failure random number is set in advance with a hit value, and the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the win value. Determined. When it is determined to be a winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the winning normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. Is done. Note that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct and the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. The normal symbol holding and holding digest are performed by the main control unit 200 described later. Along with the holding of the normal symbol, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. The special symbol display unit 61 is composed of seven LEDs, and special symbols are displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting the special symbol display unit 61 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of special symbol display modes can be displayed by a combination of turning on and off the LEDs. And among the special symbol combinations displayed by the seven LEDs, a specific combination is set as a hit special symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol), and the symbols other than the hit special symbol come off and the special symbol (out symbol) Is set. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off. In this embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols are set. Specifically, as described later, “first probability variable jackpot symbol”, “second probability variable jackpot symbol”, and “normal jackpot symbol” are set. Has been.

  In the special symbol display unit 61, when the game ball enters the starting port 28 (the first starting port 28a or the second starting port 28b), the special symbol starts to fluctuate. A stop symbol is displayed for either the winning symbol or the off symbol. In this embodiment, a special symbol success / failure determination random number is provided that is acquired when a game ball enters the start opening 28 and is used for determining whether or not to execute a big hit game (special game). Yes. Furthermore, a special symbol determining random number for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol is provided.

  As the game ball enters the start port 28, a special symbol success / failure determination random number and a special symbol determination random number (per symbol determination random number) are acquired, and the acquired special symbol success / failure determination random number and special symbol are acquired. The decision random number is stored as a hold in a predetermined area (hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The special symbol hold display section 53 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs.

  The number of game balls that have entered the start port 28 can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of special symbols held. The special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the start port 28 and is stored in a predetermined area (hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (special symbol success / failure). This corresponds to the number of random numbers for determination and random numbers for determining special symbols. In this embodiment, the special symbol determination random number is acquired together with the special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the start port 28. Therefore, the special symbol hold number is the number of stored special symbol determination random numbers. It corresponds to. The number of special symbol reservations is digested each time a special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, and decreases by one. The special symbol holding storage and holding digest are performed by the main control unit 200 described later. Note that the special symbol corresponds to the lottery symbol of the present invention, which is acquired as the game ball enters the start port 28 and is stored as a hold in a predetermined area (hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The special symbol random number corresponds to the symbol variation information of the present invention, and the main control unit 200 that performs the special symbol random number acquisition processing and storage processing corresponds to the variation information acquisition unit and variation information storage unit of the present invention.

  In the special symbol success / failure determination random number, a winning value for winning / failure determination (a big hit value and a small hit value) is set, and a special symbol success / failure random number acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the start port 28. Is determined to be a big hit if it matches the big hit value, and is determined to be a big hit if it does not match the big hit value but matches the small hit value. That is, the special symbol success / failure determination of the present embodiment is configured by a big hit determination and a small hit determination. This special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the special symbol starts variable display. When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (when the special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the big hit value), the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit 61 is the aforementioned big hit symbol (probability big hit). Symbol or normal jackpot symbol). The type of special symbol jackpot symbol is determined based on a special symbol determining random number (a winning symbol determining random number) and a jackpot symbol determining table.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit (when the special symbol success / failure determination random number does not match as the big hit value), the small symbol for determining whether or not to generate the small hit game is determined. A hit determination (determination as to whether the special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the small hit value) is performed. When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (result of the small hit determination) is a small hit (when the special symbol determination random number matches the small hit value), the special symbol display unit 61 stops the display. The special symbol is determined as the small hit symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is neither big hit nor small hit, it is a failure, and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit 61 is determined as a lost symbol.

  Note that the above-described special symbol success / failure determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) and the winning symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) are set by the main control unit 200 described later. Accordingly, the main control unit 200 corresponds to the success / failure determination means and the lottery symbol game execution means of the present invention.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b and a hold occurs, the reserved special design random number generates a big hit game. A special symbol predetermination process (holding pre-reading) is performed to determine whether or not there is a hit (whether or not a hit is held) when the hold occurs. In the pre-determination process, when a game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b and the suspension occurs, in other words, the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the random numbers for special symbols (random numbers for special symbol success / failure determination, random numbers for determining special symbols) acquired with the sphere are stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200, the random numbers are reserved. Whether or not the special symbol random number (special symbol hold) is a “hit hold” that causes the winning game to start is determined prior to the special symbol success / failure determination.

  The “hit hold” has a long opening time of the big winning opening 33a and has a large number of awarded winning balls. “Pending per no ball” which causes a specific hit game (second big hit game, small hit game) to be started, which is a “game without hit” with a short opening time of the big winning opening 33a and a small number of winning balls. There is. The first big hit game, the second big hit game, and the small hit game will be described later. In the prior determination of the present embodiment, the main control unit 200 determines whether or not the special symbol reservation type is “holding with a ball”, and the result of the preliminary determination is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Remember. For this reason, the main control unit 200 corresponds to the prior determination means of the present invention. Further, the first big hit game corresponds to the “first hit game” of the present invention, and the specific hit game (second big hit game, small hit game) corresponds to the “second hit game” of the present invention.

  The special symbol is configured to change and display according to a predetermined change pattern. This variation pattern prescribes the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with random values for determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern table. include. The special symbol variation pattern is selected by lottery from the variation pattern table when the special symbol success / failure determination is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected and used according to the gaming state. These multiple variation pattern tables include a “high probability shortening variation pattern table” that is selected in a high probability short-time state in which all of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are operating, and the probability variation “High probability normal variation pattern table” selected in the high probability normal state where only the function is operating, and “Low” selected in the low probability short time state where only the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function are operating The “probability shortening variation pattern table” and the “low probability normal variation pattern table” selected in the low probability normal state in which none of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function is operating are included. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described variation pattern tables, a special variation pattern table that is selected when a special variation period is set (special variation mode) is provided. The “special variation period” will be described later. These variation pattern tables are stored in the ROM of the main control unit 200, and the main control unit 200 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol using a specific variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables. To do. Therefore, the main control unit 200 corresponds to the variation pattern table storage unit and the variation pattern determination unit of the present invention.

  The high probability shortening variation pattern table, the high probability normal variation pattern table, the low probability shortening variation pattern table, and the low probability normal variation pattern table are game states (operation states of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function), respectively. The type of variation pattern (variation time, presence / absence of reach production), appearance rate, etc. included in each table is also used for the game state (probability variation function, variation time shortening function, opening time extension function) It corresponds to the operating state). The variation pattern table (high probability shortening variation pattern table, high probability normal variation pattern table, low probability shortening variation pattern table, low probability normal variation pattern table) corresponding to this gaming state corresponds to the general variation pattern table of the present invention. ing. Each of these variation pattern tables (general variation pattern table) includes a plurality of types of variation patterns with different variation times depending on the number of reserved symbols at the start of variation and the presence or absence of reach production. When determining the variation pattern of a special symbol when no is set, use a variation pattern table that matches the gaming state at that time, and use one variation pattern from multiple variations included in that table. The pattern is determined by random number lottery.

  On the other hand, the special variation pattern table is not a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state (operation state of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, the open time extension function), and the variation corresponding to the gaming state. Compared with the pattern table (high probability shortened variation pattern table, high probability normal variation pattern table, low probability shortened variation pattern table, low probability normal variation pattern table), it is defined by the type and number of variation patterns included in the table, and the variation pattern The variation time etc. to be different are different. Therefore, in the special variation pattern table, a variation pattern that cannot appear in the variation pattern table (general variation pattern table) corresponding to the gaming state appears, or a variation pattern table (general variation pattern table) corresponding to the gaming state Can be a method of appearance of different variation patterns. In the present embodiment, as the special variation pattern included in the special variation pattern table, a variation pattern in which the variation time is one kind of fixed time (13 seconds in the present embodiment) is employed.

  In the “special variation period” in which the special variation pattern table is selected, “hit hold” is included in the special symbol hold that exists at the end of the game without second game (second big hit game, small hit game). Set in case. The length of the “special fluctuation period” is defined by the value of the special fluctuation counter, and differs depending on the type of hit-holding (holding with and without a ball). The process of determining whether or not “hit hold” is included in the special symbol hold that exists at the end of the game without a ball and the setting of the special variation counter when “hit hold” is included, This is performed under the control of the main control unit 200. Therefore, the main control unit 200 corresponds to the specific variation information determination unit and the special variation period setting unit of the present invention. Further, “hit hold” corresponds to the specific variation information of the present invention.

  If the special symbol hold that exists at the end of the game without a turn includes only “hold with a turn” as the “hold hold”, the number of A period until a big hit game is started (until “holding with a ball” is consumed) is set as a special fluctuation period. In other words, the number of times of special symbol variation display until the special symbol variation display based on “holding with ball exit” is set in the special variation counter. For example, when the number of special symbol hold is “4” and the special symbol hold stored third (the special symbol hold that is digested third) is “hold with per ball”, the special fluctuation counter Is set to “3” as the number of times of special symbol variation display. In this way, if the special symbol hold that exists at the end of a game without a ball includes only “hold with a ball” as the “hit”, the period until the hold is consumed During the special variation period, the sub-control unit 260 uses the display area of the effect display device 25 to execute a jackpot finalizing effect (hit / notice effect) that suggests that a first jackpot will occur. For this reason, the sub-control unit 260 corresponds to the hit confirmation effect executing means of the present invention.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol hold that exists at the end of the game without a ball is included in the special symbol hold as “Hold Hold”, the special symbol set in advance in the special variation counter A variable display count (“10” in this embodiment) is set. If the special symbol hold includes “hold without hit ball”, the sub-control unit 260 uses the display area of the effect display device 25 during the special variation period, Perform different special effects. Specifically, in this embodiment, there are “second big hit game” and “small hit game” as “per game without ball” corresponding to “holding without ball”. After the end of the “big hit game”, the probability variation function is activated, and after the “small hit game” is completed, the operation state (actuated or inactive) of the probability variation function at the start of the small hit game is maintained. As will be described later in detail, the probability variation function is activated because the mode of the winning game (the opening / closing operation pattern of the big winning opening 33a) is the same in the “second big hit game” and the “small hit game”. If the “game without hitting a ball” is executed when the player is not playing, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability variation function is operating after the “game without hitting a ball”. Therefore, if there is “holding per no ball” in the special symbol hold that exists at the end of the game without a ball, a special effect suggesting the probability that the probability variation function is operating (Hidden probability change effect) is executed. In addition, the case where “holding per ball without holding” is included is the case where only “holding per ball without holding” is included as “holding per ball”, and “with ball” is included as “holding per ball”. In this case, a special effect (latency probability changing effect) different from the big hit determination effect is performed. This is in order to prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating due to the occurrence of “no hitting” immediately after executing the big hit finalizing effect.

  Next, the big hit game which is one aspect of the special game (win game) will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit), the main control unit 200 is a jackpot that is relatively advantageous to the player. Start the game. For this reason, the main control unit 200 corresponds to the hit game executing means of the present invention.

  The jackpot game is started by setting the jackpot game flag to ON. In addition, the jackpot game gives a profit (prize ball) to the player with respect to entering the game ball into the big prize opening 33a by operating the big prize device 33, in other words, by opening and closing the big prize opening 33a a plurality of times. To do. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a hit game process described later.

  During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 prize balls for one prize) according to the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 33a. Will be paid out. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, the big prize opening device (special electric accessory) 33 is continuously operated, and the big prize opening opening / closing operation for switching the big prize opening 33a between the open state and the closed state is continuously performed a plurality of times. Done. With the start of the operation of the special winning device 33, the special winning opening 33a is opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined termination condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a has reached a specified time, or the number of game balls that have entered the open big prize opening 33a has reached a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment). It can be when.

  When it is assumed that one round is from the start to the end of the open state of the big winning opening 33a, the big hit game is ended by performing a predetermined number of rounds. In the grand prize winning device 33, after the opening of the big prize winning opening 33a ends, that is, after a predetermined time has passed since the big winning prize opening 33a is closed, the big winning prize opening 33a is again opened and the next round starts. . The opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 33a in which one round is from the start to the end of the big winning opening 33a is continuously repeated until the predetermined maximum number of continuous rounds is completed.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of jackpot games are provided according to the type of jackpot symbol. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol (“first positive variation jackpot symbol” or “normal jackpot symbol”), the “first jackpot game” is generated. When the big hit symbol is the second probability variable big hit symbol, the “second big hit game” is generated. Note that the second big hit game constitutes a specific hit game together with a small hit game described later.

  These first and second big hit games differ in the opening time (specified time) of the big winning opening 33a for one round. As for the opening time (first opening time) of the first winning game 33a for the first jackpot game, the possibility of executing a specified number (10) of balls to the big winning port 33a and the payout of the winning ball accompanying therewith becomes extremely high. The time is set, and is preferably 25 to 30 seconds. In this embodiment, the time is set to 26 seconds. The opening time (second opening time) of the big winning opening 33a of the second big hit game is extremely low in the possibility of executing a prescribed number (10) of entering the big winning opening 33a and paying out the winning balls associated therewith. The time is set, and is preferably 0.1 to 6 seconds. In this embodiment, the time is set to 0.2 seconds. In the present embodiment, the maximum continuation round number of the first jackpot game is set to 15 rounds, and the maximum continuation round number of the second jackpot game is set to 2 rounds. Based on the number of rounds of the first big hit game and the second big hit game, the “first probability variation big hit” is also called “15R probability variation big hit”, the “normal big hit” is also called “15R normal big hit”, "Big hit" is also called "2R probability variation big hit".

  In the present embodiment, a round effect (a jackpot game effect) is performed during a round game of the jackpot game. In the round effect (big hit game effect), an effect corresponding to the type of the big hit is performed based on a predetermined round effect pattern. The setting of the effect pattern of the round effect and the execution of the round effect are realized by the control of the sub-control unit 260 described later.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, a privilege game (so-called time-short game and probability variable game) in which the variable time shortening function, the open time extending function, and the probability varying function are activated is started. The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively.

  When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be a normal big hit symbol (in the case of a normal big hit), after the end of the first big hit game, the variable time shortening function and the second start port The opening time extending function for extending the opening time of 28b beyond the normal setting time (normal time) is started, and the short-time game is started. The short-time game is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the operation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) to the second opening time (for example, 4 to 6 seconds). As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated). The fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function operate after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit game is started, or until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 times in this example). .

  If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be the first probability variable big hit symbol or the second probability variable big hit symbol (in the case of the first probability variable big hit or the second probability variable big hit), the first After the big hit game or the second big hit game is finished, the probability variation function starts to operate, and the probability variation game is started. The probability variation game is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this probability variation game, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, that is, the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol is changed (improved). The probability variation function is activated. A gaming state in which the probability variation function is activated in this way is also referred to as a “high probability state”. The probability variation function operates with the variation time shortening function and the open time extension function (probability variation state), and when the variation time shortening function and the release time extension function operate in the non-operation state (latency probability variation state). There is.

  While the probability variation function is in operation, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination becomes a big hit is improved by increasing the jackpot value for the special symbol success / failure determination. Specifically, a normal probability (low probability) success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the jackpot value is increased from the normal probability success / failure determination table are prepared. During normal games (when the probability variation function is inactive), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether or not, and during probability change games (when the probability variation function is in operation), a high probability determination table is used. Make a pass / fail decision.

  The probability variation function operates after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot game is started. In this embodiment, the maximum execution period of the probability variation game is set until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the big hit game reaches 10,000 times until the next big hit game is substantially started. . The fluctuation time shortening function, the open time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are realized by the control of the main control unit 200.

  If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be the second probability variable big hit symbol (in the case of the second probability variable big hit), the second big hit game starts (the second probability variable big hit symbol is The operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function when the stop is displayed is maintained. That is, when the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are activated at the start of the second big hit game, the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are activated even after the second big hit game is finished. On the other hand, when the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are not activated at the start of the second big hit game, the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are not activated even after the second big hit game is finished.

  Here, the game mode (game state) after the end of the hit game (big hit game and small hit game) is distinguished depending on whether or not the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are activated. Specifically, the above-mentioned probability variation function, variation time shortening function, open time extension function all high probability shortening variation mode, probability probability variation function only high probability normal variation of each function There are four game modes: a mode, a low probability shortening variation mode in which an open time extension function and a variation time shortening function are activated, and a low probability normal variation mode in which none of the functions is activated. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in addition to these four game modes, a special variation mode is set as a game mode after the end of a specific hit game (second big hit game, small hit game). All of these game modes correspond to the special symbol variation mode. In the high probability shortening variation mode, the high probability normal variation mode, the low probability shortening variation mode, and the low probability normal variation mode, respectively, The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined using the “shortened variation pattern table”, “high probability normal variation pattern table”, “low probability shortened variation pattern table” and “low probability normal variation pattern table”. In the period), the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined using the above-mentioned “special variation pattern table”.

  Next, the small hit game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is a small hit symbol (when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a small hit), the main control unit 200 starts the small hit game.

  The small hit game is a hit game that is started by setting the small hit game flag to ON, and constitutes a specific hit game together with the second big hit game. In the small hit game, the big prize device 33 operates in the same manner as the second big hit game described above. In other words, in the small hit game, the large winning opening 33a is configured to be opened twice for 0.2 seconds, and the possibility that a game ball enters the large winning opening 33a is very low, so that the payout of the winning ball is substantially reduced. It is in a gaming state that does not accompany. In addition, after the small hit game ends, the operating state of the open time extension function when the small hit game is generated (when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed) is maintained. As described above, based on whether or not a prize ball is paid out in a winning game, the “first big hit game” is also called “a game with a given ball”, and the “second big hit game” and the “small hit game” are “ It is also called “games without a ball”.

  In the small hit game, since the operation of the second big hit game and the big prize device 33 is the same mode, the player can open and close the big winning opening 33a twice in a short time (a big winning opening opening pattern in the second big hit game) ) Cannot be discriminated whether the second big hit game or the small hit game has occurred. For this reason, it is possible to make it more difficult to recognize whether or not the probability varying function is activated after the operation of the big winning device 33 is finished (after the second big hit game or the small hit game is finished). Thus, the state in which the player has difficulty in recognizing (difficult to determine) that the probability variation function is operating is referred to as “probability non-notification state” or “latent probability variation state (internal probability variation state)”.

  Next, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows a screen display example of the effect display device 25, FIG. 3 (a) shows a screen display example in the case of performing a normal symbol variation effect using the effect symbols, and FIG. The screen display example in the case of performing the jackpot finalizing effect in the special variation period is shown. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the display area of the effect display device 25 is provided with an effect symbol display unit 25 a that displays effect symbols. The effect symbol of the effect symbol display unit 25a is displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the special symbol of the special symbol display unit 61.

  The effect symbol display unit 25a includes a number symbol display region 25b including a left symbol display region in which a left symbol is displayed, a middle symbol display region in which a middle symbol is displayed, and a right symbol display region in which a right symbol is displayed. In the numerical symbol display area 25b, the symbol variation direction is set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction). In the numeric symbol display area 25b, it is possible to display numeric symbols (one aspect of effect symbols) composed of “1” to “9”. In addition to the numerical symbols, the effect symbol display unit 25a displays various effect symbols (background symbols, character symbols, reach effect animations, etc.) constituting the symbol variation effect. As shown in FIG. 3 (a), in the general variation period excluding the special variation period, the game progresses mainly in the state where the numerical symbol display area 25b occupies most of the effect symbol display portion 25a. In the period, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the game progresses mainly with a state where the numerical symbol display area 25b occupies a part of the effect symbol display portion 25a.

  The numerical symbol displayed in the numerical symbol display area 25b starts the variable display when the special symbol variable display starts, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the symbols, the numerical symbol corresponds to the special symbol stopped symbol. Stopped display with the selected symbol. For numeric symbols, a combination of even symbols with the same three digits corresponds to the normal jackpot symbol of the special symbol, and a combination of odd symbols with the same three digits corresponds to the first positive variable jackpot symbol of the special symbol. ”, Etc., odd numbers such as“ 1, 3, 5 ”, and unreachable combinations such as“ 7, 6, 7 ”, etc. (A so-called chance eye) corresponds to a special symbol of the special symbol (second probability variation big symbol, small hit symbol), and the combination of the symbols other than those corresponds to the off symbol of the special symbol.

  In addition, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the big hit is the second probability variation big hit, or the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit, that is, the symbol variation effect, that is, the special symbol is The content of the symbol variation effect in the case of being stopped and displayed with a specific hit symbol (second probability variation big hit symbol, small hit symbol) has the same content. Then, through the common symbol variation effect, the chance symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a. As a result, for the player, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific hit symbol through the variable display, the symbol change effect or chance stop display performed on the display area of the effect display device 25 is accompanied. Even if it is confirmed, it is difficult to recognize (understand) whether “second positive variation big hit” or “small hit” has occurred from the contents of the effect display. Therefore, as described above, in combination with the operation of the big winning device 33 being the same in the second big hit game and the small hit game, for the player, “second positive change big hit” or “small hit” It becomes difficult to recognize the gaming state (whether or not the probability variation function is activated) after the occurrence of.

  A variation pattern designation command and stop information transmitted from the main control unit 200 are used to determine the variation mode (design variation production pattern) and the stop symbol of the production symbol (numeric symbol, background symbol, character symbol, etc.) in the production symbol display unit 25a. It is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 260 based on the designated command. Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect The contents of the production are shown. The main control unit 200 uses the above-described variation pattern table (general variation pattern table or special variation pattern table) to randomly determine (by random number lottery) the variation pattern of the special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol. . Then, when the sub-control unit 260 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating the type of variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, a number displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a based on the received command. The variation pattern (design variation production pattern) of the design (production design) is determined. Further, the stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines whether the special symbol is determined according to the result of the special symbol determination. A stop symbol is determined at random (by random number lottery). Then, based on the stop information designation command indicating the stop symbol of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the stop symbol of the numeric symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a. Then, the display control command indicating the variation pattern (design variation production pattern) of the numerical design (designation design) determined by the sub-control unit 260 and the stop design is transmitted to the production display control unit 280, and these commands are received. The effect display control unit 280 performs display control (effect symbol variation display and stop display) of the effect display device 25 (effect symbol display unit 25a).

  In the present embodiment, during the period from the start of the display of the effect symbol to the stop display until the stop display, various effects such as a background change effect, a notice effect, and a reach effect are displayed on the display area of the effect display device 25 (the effect symbol display unit 25a). It is configured to perform the symbol variation effect.

  As described above, when the special symbol hold that exists at the end of the game without second game (second big hit game, small hit game) includes only “hold with ball” as the “hit hold” Includes a special bonus hold at the end of a game with no big hits (second big hit game, small hit game) during the special fluctuation period, If it is, the latent probability change effect is performed during the special change period. When the special symbol hold that exists at the end of the game without a turn includes only “hold with a turn” as the “hold hold”, the main control unit 200 determines that the If the special fluctuation counter is set to any of “1” to “4” at the end of the game (the second big hit game, the small hit game), and “hold without hit” is included, The special variation counter is set to “10” at the end of the hitless game (second big hit game, small hit game).

  When the winning game ends, the main control unit 200, toward the sub-control unit 260, designates a special symbol variation mode (game mode) after the winning game, and a setting value of the above-described special variation counter Is sent (see S609u in FIG. 11). Note that the information indicating the setting value of the special variation counter can be included in the mode designation command for designating the special variation mode. In this case, the command indicating the setting value of the special variation counter (special variation counter designation command) And a mode designation command for designating the special variation mode need not be provided separately.

  When the sub-control unit 260 receives a command related to the above-described special variation mode (mode designation command special variation counter designation command), the variation mode of the special symbol after the winning game is based on the command is the special variation mode. Depending on the setting value of the special fluctuation counter, whether the current special fluctuation mode is a mode with a big hit finalization effect (special fluctuation mode corresponding to the big hit finalization) or a mode with a latent probability variation presentation (does not support the big hit finalization) Recognize whether this is a special variation mode.

  When the special variation mode is “special variation mode corresponding to big hit determination”, the sub-control unit 260 specifies the first variation pattern designation command (specifies the special variation pattern) in the special variation mode from the main control unit 200. ) Command is received, and then the variation pattern designation command (special variation pattern is changed) until the value of the special variation counter reaches “0 (zero)” (until the special variation mode ends). The jackpot finalizing effect is advanced with the reception of the designated command. On the other hand, when the special variation mode is “special variation mode that does not correspond to big hit determination”, the sub-control unit 260 designates the first variation pattern designation command (specifies the special variation pattern) in the special variation mode from the main control unit 200. Command) until the value of the special fluctuation counter reaches “0 (zero)” (until the special fluctuation mode ends), the fluctuation pattern designation command (specify the special fluctuation pattern). With the reception of the command to be specified), the latent probability changing effect is advanced.

  When the big hit finalizing effect is executed, the numerical symbol display area 25b configured in the effect symbol display unit 25a of the effect display device 25 is displayed small in the lower right corner of the screen as shown in FIG. An effect of notifying that the big hit has been confirmed is executed using most of the unit 25a. As the jackpot finalizing effect, for example, a development effect obtained by developing the effect content of the reach effect or a special effect (premier effect) with a very low frequency of appearance can be performed. For example, “display a character video in association with a variation display of the effect design”.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation time of the special symbol is a fixed time (13 seconds in the present embodiment), the special variation pattern has a fixed time (13 seconds in the present embodiment). In the ROM of the display control board 280, a plurality of jackpot finalizing effect patterns corresponding to values that can be set in the special variation counter, that is, the number of special symbol variations based on the special variation pattern (1 to 4 times) are stored in advance. “Multiple jackpot finalizing effect patterns” include “13 seconds jackpot finalizing effect pattern”, special fluctuation corresponding to the case where the special fluctuation counter is “1” (when the special symbol is displayed as a special fluctuation pattern once) Corresponding to the case where the counter is “2” (when the special symbol is displayed in a special variation pattern twice) “26 seconds jackpot finalizing effect pattern”, when the special variation counter is “3” (the special symbol is special variation) Corresponding to the “39-second big hit fixed effect pattern” corresponding to the case where the pattern is changed three times) and the special fluctuation counter being “4” (when the special symbol is changed four times with the special fluctuation pattern) A 52-second jackpot finalizing effect pattern ”can be provided. Then, the sub-control unit 260 selects a jackpot finalizing effect pattern to be used in the special variation mode to be started based on the special variation counter value set based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 200, and according to the effect pattern Perform a jackpot finalizing effect. As described above, the special variation mode is provided by preliminarily providing the “big hit fixed effect pattern” based on the variation time of the special symbol defined by the special variation pattern and the value (special variation period) that can be set in the special variation counter. The jackpot finalizing effect performed from the start to the end of (special variation period) can be made as a series of effects according to the number of times of special symbol variation display, for example, a series of variations over a special symbol multiple times of variation display A special symbol variation effect such as a movie effect (movie playback) can be obtained.

  Further, when executing the latent probability changing effect, the numerical symbol display area 25b configured in the effect symbol display unit 25a of the effect display device 25 is shown in FIG. In this manner, the numerical symbol display unit 25b is displayed in a small size in the lower right corner of the screen, and an effect suggesting the possibility that the probability variation function is operating is executed using most of the effect symbol display unit 25a.

  In the special variation mode in which the “latency probability variation effect” is performed, the effect display contents (the variation pattern of the effect symbol, the type of reach effect and the notice effect, the background color, etc.) on the effect display device 25 are changed to the normal game mode (the special variation period). It is a special form that raises the player's expectation for a high probability state (probability change state) such as “the current hit probability may be set to a high probability”. Production is performed. Then, the “latency probability change effect” is continuously performed until the special variation mode is completed (until the special variation period elapses) after the game without exit (second big hit game, small hit game) is completed. . In the present embodiment, the value “10” of the special variation counter set to “0 (zero)” is displayed until the special symbol variation display in the special variation mode is performed ten times, that is, at the end of the game per no-play. Until it becomes, “latent probability change production” is executed. A plurality of types of performance patterns (execution patterns) of the “latency probability variation effect” can be provided according to the level of operability of the probability variation function (reliability for probability variation). Specifically, “actual pattern indicating that the probability variation function is highly operable (for example, the probability variation function activation probability is about 60% to 90%)” or “probability variation function is operable. Performance pattern indicating that the probability is low (for example, the probability of activation of the probability variation function is about 5% to 20%) or “the probability variation function is not high or low in the possibility of operation. (For example, an effect pattern indicating that the operation probability of the probability variation function is about 30% to 50%), “an effect pattern indicating that the probability variation function is operating reliably”, or “probability variation” An effect pattern that indicates that the function is not working reliably can be provided as an effect pattern of the “latency probability change effect”, and one of these effect patterns is the actual operation status of the probability variation function. Based on It is appropriately selected, "latent probability variation effect" is performed according to the selected effect pattern.

  When the special variation mode ends (the special variation period elapses), the “latency probability variation effect” ends, and the symbol variation effect that accompanies the progress of the game corresponds to the normal game mode (general game period) It becomes the production to do.

  As for the “latency probability variation effect”, the special symbol variation time defined by the special variation pattern and the value that can be set in the special variation counter (special variation period) are the same as the “big hit confirmation effect” described above. Based on this, a “latency probability changing effect” may be provided in advance. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol defined by the special variation pattern is fixed to “13 seconds”, and the initial value of the special variation counter in the special variation mode with the “latency probability variation effect” is set. Since “10” is “10”, a “130-second latency probability changing effect pattern” can be provided as the “latency probability changing effect pattern”. Thereby, like the above-mentioned “big hit finalizing effect”, the “latency probability changing effect” can be a series of effects continuously performed from the start to the end of the special variation mode (special variation period). In addition, by providing a plurality of types of “130-second latent probability variation effect patterns” according to the level of operability of the probability variation function (reliability for probability variation) as described above, it is accompanied by “a series of latent probability variation effects”. The production mode of the special variation mode can be diversified.

  In this way, an effect that makes it difficult (impossible) to determine whether or not the current winning probability is set to a high probability after the end of the game without a ball (second big hit game, small hit game) (latency probability variation effect) By executing this, the special variation mode can be set to the “probability non-notification state (latency probability variation state)”.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic control device includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

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

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 constitutes a go / no-go determination unit that performs the go / no-go determination of the special symbol by the go / no-go determination program stored in the ROM, with the CPU 200b as the main body. Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, a start opening prize detection switch 28 s, and a big prize opening ball detection switch 33 s so that these signals are input to the main controller 200. It is configured. The board output relay board 202 is connected to the normal symbol display device 51, the special symbol display unit 61, the start port solenoid 28c, and the big prize port solenoid 33c, and a control signal is output from the main control unit 200.

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The launch control unit 250 constitutes launch control means for controlling the launch of a game ball on the game board. The launch control board 250a includes a launch motor (not shown), a touch switch 8a, a launch stop switch 8b, and the like. It is connected. The launch motor operates a spear for driving the game ball sent to the launch position into the game area 21, and operates when the player operates the launch handle 8. In addition, a launch volume signal indicating the amount of operation of the launch handle 8 by the player, a touch terminal signal indicating whether or not the player is touching the launch handle 8 and the like are input to the launch control board 250a.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 10a to 10d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, stop information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to the special symbol variation display, the game progress form after the big hit game is finished A mode designation command for designating a certain variation mode, various lamp control commands, and various audio control commands are transmitted. Various symbol control commands for instructing display control of effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs and lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative driving board 261, and the speaker 10a that outputs various sounds, sounds, and the like to the amplifier board 263 in accordance with the progress of the game. 10d are connected. Further, the effect button 5 d is connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 selects / selects lighting / flashing patterns of various LEDs / lamps based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 5d (reception of a variation pattern designation command, input of a production button operation signal, etc.). An execution process, a selection / output process of sound effect data output from the speakers 10a to 10d, an effect display pattern selection / execution process on the effect display device 25, and the like are performed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 5 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 5 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the power-on process (S100), the game start process (S200), the normal symbol game process (S300), the ordinary electric game game process (S400), the special symbol game process (S500), and the winning game process (S600) Each process is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

  The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball payout control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is correct, and the normal symbol display unit 51 (see FIG. 2) displays the normal symbol as a winning symbol or as a stop symbol. To decide. Next, after setting the normal symbol fluctuation display time, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started. When the variable display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the normal symbol hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is started. In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and the stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the winning symbol, the second start port 28b is activated. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of winnings has been won. When it is determined that the predetermined number of winnings has been won at the second starting port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed and the second start port 28b is in the normal state.

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 6A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the start opening winning process (S501), it is determined whether or not a winning (game ball has entered) is made at the starting opening 28 (the first starting opening 28a or the second starting opening 28b) (S501a). If it is determined that it has not been performed (S501a: NO), the process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start opening 28 has been won (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol reservations is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol reservations is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated and it is determined that the number of special symbol reservations is less than 4. If this happens (S501b: YES), a special symbol random number (symbol variation information) is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The special symbol random numbers include special symbol success / failure determination random numbers, small hit determination random numbers, special symbol determination random numbers (per symbol determination random numbers), reach random numbers, and the like. Thereby, the number of special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, a prior determination process is executed (S501d). In the prior determination process, it is determined in advance whether or not the special symbol random number acquired in the process of S501c is a “hit hold” that causes a hit game (first big hit game, second big hit game, small hit game) to start. judge. That is, it is determined in advance whether or not the special symbol success / failure determination random number among the acquired special symbol random numbers matches a predetermined big hit value or small hit value. Then, the pre-determination result is stored in a predetermined area (pre-determination result storage means) of the RAM (S501e), and a start opening winning time command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (s501f). The “start opening prize command” includes a number-of-holds designation command for designating the number of special symbols to be held, a pre-judgment result command for showing a pre-judgment result, etc., and each command may be composed of one command. It may consist of commands.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6 (a), when the start opening winning process (S501) is completed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the winning game is being played (whether the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is ON). Is determined (S502). As a result, when it is determined that a hit game is being played (a big hit game flag or a small hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and no hit game is being played (a big win game) If it is determined that the flag and the small hit game flag are OFF) (S502: NO), it is further determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S508 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Further, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S512 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol hold is “zero” (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is “zero” (S506: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is not “zero” (S506: NO), special symbol variation display processing is performed (S507).

  Here, the special symbol variation display process (S507) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in the predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (the random number for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the start opening 28) is read (S507a). ), Special symbol winning / failing determination is performed (S507b). In the special symbol success / failure determination, if the probability variation function is operating (probability change game), the determination of success / failure at the time of probability variation, that is, the determination of success / failure is made in a state where the probability that the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (during normal game), it is determined whether or not there is a non-probability change, that is, whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). I do.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol determination (S507b) is a big hit (S507c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S507c: YES), a big hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S507d). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S507c: NO), a small hit determination is further performed to determine whether or not the result is a small hit (S507e). As a result, when it is determined that the game is a small hit (S507e: YES), a small hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S507f). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (S507e: NO), a variation pattern table setting process at the time of disconnection is performed (S507g).

  Here, the big hit fluctuation pattern table setting process (S507d), the small hit fluctuation pattern table setting process (S507f), and the lost fluctuation pattern table setting process (S507g) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Since each variation pattern table distribution process (S507d, S507f, S507g) is a process having the same content, common processes in each variation pattern table distribution process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9, first, it is determined whether or not the special variation counter is greater than “zero” (S550). Here, the “special variation counter” is a counter that counts a special variation period (execution period of the special variation mode) in which special symbols are variably displayed in a special variation pattern. At the end of a specific hit game, S609k and S609l described later are used. It is set in the process (see FIG. 11). In the process of S609k, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates until the reservation of the special symbol that has been pre-determined as “hit hold” that generates the “hit with ball” in the above-described pre-determination process (S501d) (“ 1 ”to“ 4 ”) is set in the special variation counter, and in the process of S609k, a fixed value (“ 10 ”in this embodiment) is set in the special variation counter.

  As a result of the determination processing in S550, if it is determined that the special variation counter is greater than “zero” (S550: YES), the current variation mode is the “special variation mode”, and therefore the special variation used in the special variation mode. A pattern table is set (S551).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special variation counter is not greater than “zero” (“zero”) (S550: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S552). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON (S552: YES), it is further determined whether or not the variation shortening flag is set to ON (S553). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S553: YES), since the current fluctuation mode is the “high probability shortening fluctuation mode”, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function A high probability shortening variation pattern table used at the time of operation is set (S554). On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S553: NO), since the current fluctuation mode is the “high probability normal fluctuation mode”, the probability fluctuation function is in operation. A high probability normal variation pattern table used when the variation time shortening function is not operated is set (S555).

  If it is determined in the process of S552 that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S552: NO), it is determined whether or not the variation shortening flag is set to ON (S556). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S556: YES), since the current fluctuation mode is the “low probability shortening fluctuation mode”, the probability fluctuation function is not in operation. Then, a low probability shortening variation pattern table used when the variation time shortening function is activated is set (S557). On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S556: NO), since the current fluctuation mode is the “low probability normal fluctuation mode”, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function are A low probability normal variation pattern table used at the time of non-operation is set (S558).

  When each variation pattern table distribution process (S507d, S507f, S507g) is completed as described above, the process proceeds to the process of S507h in FIG. 8 to acquire a variation pattern determination random number and to obtain a predetermined RAM in the main control unit 200. The design determination random number stored in the area (the special design determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28) is read (S507h).

  Next, the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S507i). As the special symbol variation pattern, a specific variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table set in the processing of S507d, S507f, and S507g, using the random number for determining the special symbol variation pattern acquired in S507h. Note that each variation pattern table set in the processing of S507d, S507f, and S507g is associated with a variation pattern determining random value and a variation pattern, and the value of the special symbol variation pattern determining random number acquired in S507h. The corresponding variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern to be used this time. The special symbol stop symbol is a symbol determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main control unit 200 using the special symbol determination random number read in S507h when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. If the result of the special symbol success / failure judgment is a small hit, it will be determined as a small hit symbol. If the result of the determination is not good, it is determined as a missed symbol. As with the variation pattern table, the symbol determination table also associates the special symbol determination random numbers with each jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the special symbol determination random number read in S507h is It is determined as a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the processing of S507i, the special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S507j), subtracts the special symbol hold number by 1 (S507k), and the sub-control unit A symbol change start command is transmitted to 260 (S507l). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a stop information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the process of S507i, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the processing of S507i. is there. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, if it is determined in the process of S503 that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), whether the changing display time of the changing special symbol has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S508). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S508: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S508: YES), the special symbol change display is stopped (S509), and the special symbol change display indicating that the special symbol change display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S510). A stop display time is set (S511).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S512). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S512: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated, and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S512: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) (FIG. 6B). S513). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a winning symbol (S513: YES), the type of the current hit in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200, the current value of the special fluctuation counter, The state of the current game state flag (probability change flag, change shortening flag, release extension flag) and the like are stored (S514).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is a small winning symbol (S515). As a result, if it is determined that the winning symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a small symbol (S515: NO), whether the winning symbol that is stopped and displayed is a 2R probability variable large symbol (second probability variable large symbol). It is determined whether or not (S516). As a result, when it is determined that the winning symbol that has been stopped is a 2R probability variation big winning symbol (S516: YES), the 2R big winning hole opening that is the opening pattern of the big winning hole 33a for the second big hit game is released. When the pattern is set (S517), and it is determined that the hit symbol that is stopped and displayed is not the 2R probability variation big hit symbol (if it is a 15R probability variation big hit symbol or a 15R normal big hit symbol) (S516: NO), the first big hit The 15R big prize opening pattern, which is the opening pattern of the game big prize opening 33a, is set (S518). Then, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S519). Thereby, the big hit game is started according to the big winning opening opening pattern set in the process of S517 or S518.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S520). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S520: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S521) and the variation is reduced. The flag is set to OFF (S522), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function stop operating.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S520: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524). When it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON, (S524: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S522), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination processing of S515 that the winning symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is a small winning symbol (S515: YES), a large winning opening opening pattern for small winning is set. (S525). The small winning big winning opening opening pattern is an opening pattern of the small winning game big winning opening 33a, and has the same mode as the 2R big winning opening opening pattern set in the process of S517. As a result, when the winning game without a game (2R probability variation big hit game, small hit game) occurs, the operation of the big prize opening 33a is performed in a common (same) manner, so that the operation mode of the big prize opening 33a is changed to “2R”. It becomes difficult to identify (understand) whether "probable big hit" or "small hit" has occurred.

  Then, the small hit game flag is set to ON (S526). Thereby, the small hit game is started according to the big winning opening opening pattern for small hits set in the process of S525.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S527). As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not ON (S527: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is ON (S527: NO), the variation shortening is performed. The counter is decremented by “1” (S528), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter has become “zero” (S529). When it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S529: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S529: YES). ), The fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S522), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S523). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating.

  Next, in the determination process of S513, if it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is not a winning symbol (big winning symbol or small winning symbol) (in the case of a missed symbol). (S513: NO), it is determined whether or not the special variation counter exceeds “zero” (S530). As a result, when it is determined that the special fluctuation counter does not exceed “zero” (S530: NO), the process proceeds to S534. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special variation counter exceeds “zero” (S530: YES), the special variation counter is decremented by 1 (S531).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special variation counter is “zero” (S532). As a result, when it is determined that the special variation counter is not “zero” (S532: NO), the process proceeds to S534. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special variation counter is “zero” (S532: YES), a mode designation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S533). The “mode designation command” is based on the state of the game state flag (probability variation flag, release extension flag) and special variation counter, “low probability normal variation mode”, “high probability normal variation mode”, “low probability shortened variation mode” ”,“ High probability shortening variation mode ”, or“ Special variation mode ”. Here, since the special variation mode ends, any variation mode (“low probability normal variation mode”, “high probability normal variation mode”, “ A command designating “low probability shortening variation mode” and “high probability shortening variation mode”) is transmitted.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S534). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S534: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S534: YES), “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S535). The fluctuation shortening counter is for monitoring the operating period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function. At the end of the winning game, the type of the big hit symbol that triggered the winning game (the winning game) The predetermined setting value is set in the processing of S609e, S609f, S609q, and S609r (see FIG. 11), which will be described later, according to the gaming state at the time of occurrence.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S535 is “zero” (S536). As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening counter is not “zero” (S536: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the variation shortening counter is “zero” (S536). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S537), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S538).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a mode designation command indicating a fluctuation mode (high probability normal fluctuation mode or low probability normal fluctuation mode) in which the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extension function do not operate is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S539). Upon receiving this mode designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, and the like indicating that the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are inactive (normal state). Process to be displayed.

  Next, the winning game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a winning game is in progress (whether the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, if it is determined that the winning game is not being played (the big hit game flag and the small hit game flag are OFF) (S601: NO), the winning game process is ended and the winning game is being executed (the big hit game flag) If it is determined that the small winning game flag is ON) (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is open (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the winning game process is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not open (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not a winning game end condition is satisfied (S606). In the determination process of S606, if the first big hit game, the number of rounds of the big hit game has reached the maximum continuous round number of 15 rounds, if the second big hit game, the round number of the big hit game is the maximum continuous round It is determined whether or not the number of rounds 2 has been reached, and whether or not the number of times of opening and closing of the big prize opening 33a has reached 2 in the case of a small hit game.

  As a result, when it is determined that the winning game end condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S607). When it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the winning game process is terminated and it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the winning game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), a winning game end process is performed (S609). Here, the winning game end process (S609) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the winning game end process, first, a winning game flag (big hit game flag or small hit game flag) is set to OFF (S609a). Next, it is determined whether or not the current hit is “no hitting a ball (2R probability variation big hit or small hit)” (whether the type of the winning symbol is 2R probability variation big hit symbol or small hit symbol) ( S609b). This determination process is performed by referring to the information on the “winning type” stored in the process of S514 described above. As a result, when it is determined that the current hit is not “no hit with a ball” (S609b: NO), whether or not the current hit is “probable big hit” (the type of the hit symbol is 15R probability big hit symbol). (S609c). This determination process is also performed by referring to the information regarding the “winning type” stored in the process of S514 described above.

  As a result, when it is determined that the current hit is “probable big hit” (S609c: YES), the probability change flag is set to ON (S609d), and the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “10,000” ( S609e). By the processing of S609d, the probability variation function starts to operate (becomes a high probability state). On the other hand, if it is determined that the current hit is not “probable big hit” (S609c: NO), the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “100” (S609f).

  Also, if it is determined in the determination process of S609b that the current hit is "no hit with no ball" (S609b: YES), the prior determination stored in the predetermined area of the RAM in the process of S501e (FIG. 7). The result is read out (S609g), and it is determined whether or not “winning” is included in the pre-determination result, that is, whether or not the special symbol hold existing at the end of the game without exiting includes a hold (S609h). ).

  As a result, when it is determined that “previous” is included in the pre-determination result (S609h: YES), the “win” included in the pre-determination result is only “per hit with ball”. Whether or not (S609i). As a result, if it is determined that only the “having a ball” is determined (S609i: YES), the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to “having a ball” is acquired (S609j). “The number of special symbol holds corresponding to“ with a ball ”” indicates the order in which “holds with a ball” is held, and a special symbol variable display based on “holds with a ball” is displayed. Corresponds to the number of times the special symbol is displayed until it is displayed. Then, the acquired hold number is set in the special variation counter (S609k). For example, if the third special symbol hold (third hold) among the four special symbol holds corresponds to “holding with a ball exit”, “3” is set in the special variation counter.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process of S609h that “predetermined” is not included in the predetermination result (S609h: NO), in the determination process of S609i, the predetermination result is other than “winning with a ball”. If it is determined that “winning”, that is, “no winning ball” is included (S609i: NO), “10” is set to the special variation counter (S600l).

  Next, with reference to the information on the “current hit type” stored in the above-described processing of S514, whether or not the current hit is a 2R probability variable big hit (whether the hit symbol type is a 2R probability variable big hit symbol) (S609m). As a result, when it is determined that the current hit is not the 2R probability variation big hit (S609m: NO), the process proceeds to S609u. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current hit is the 2R probability change big hit (S609m: YES), the probability change flag is set to ON (S609n). Thereby, the probability variation function starts to operate (becomes a high probability state).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the variation shortening flag is set to ON at the start of the winning game (whether or not the varying time shortening function is activated at the start of the winning game) (S609o). This determination process is performed by referring to the information related to the “game state flag” stored in the process of S514 described above. As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not set to ON at the start of the hit game (the variation time reduction function is not activated at the start of the hit game) (S609o: NO), the processing of S609u Migrate to On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON at the start of the winning game (the fluctuation time shortening function has been activated at the start of the winning game) (S609o: YES), the process of S514 described above is performed. With reference to the stored information on the “game state flag”, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON at the start of the winning game (whether or not the probability variation function has been activated at the start of the winning game) (S609p). ).

  As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON at the start of the hit game (the probability variation function is activated at the start of the hit game) (S609p: YES), the variation reduction counter is set to “10, 000 "is set (S609q). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON at the start of the hit game (the probability variation function has not been activated at the start of the hit game) (S609p: NO), the variation reduction counter is set to “100”. "Is set (S609r).

  Next, after setting the fluctuation shortening counter in any one of S609e, S609f, S609q, and S609r, the fluctuation shortening flag is set ON (S609s), and the release extension flag is set ON (S609t). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extension function are operated until the value of the fluctuation shortening counter set in any one of S609e, S609f, S609q, and S609r becomes “0 (zero)”. Then, a post-hit game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S609u). The “state designation command after winning game” includes a mode designation command for designating a special symbol variation mode and a special variation counter designation command for designating a value of a special variation counter (see S609k and S609l). When the value of the special variation counter is “1” or more, the mode designation command is a command for designating the special variation mode regardless of the state of the game state flag.

  Next, the winning game end effect process executed by the sub-control unit 260 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 12 is an example of a winning game end effect process performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260, and is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown). 12 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a). .

  First, it is determined whether or not the post-hit game state designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S609u (FIG. 11) (S700). As a result, when it is determined that the state designation command after the winning game is not received (S700: NO), the winning game end effect process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state designation command after winning game is received (S700: YES), the special symbol fluctuation mode after winning game is changed to the special fluctuation mode (YES) based on the received command. It is determined whether or not the game mode) (S701).

  As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation mode is not the special variation mode (S701: NO), the special symbol variation mode is “low probability normal variation mode” or “high probability normal variation” according to the gaming state. Since the mode is any one of “mode”, “low probability shortening variation mode”, and “high probability shortening variation mode”, the production mode is set to a mode that matches the gaming state (S702). On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation mode of the special symbol is the special variation mode (S701: YES), it is determined whether or not the special variation mode corresponds to jackpot determination (S703). This determination process is performed by the special fluctuation counter value set in the above-described S609k or S609l, that is, the special fluctuation counter specified by the special fluctuation counter designation command included in the post-game end state designation command received in the process of S700. Based on the value of. As described above, the special variation counter is set to “10” when the result of the pre-judgment includes “holding per ball without hit” as “hit hold” and “holding per ball with hold” ”Is included, any one of“ 1 ”to“ 4 ”is set (see S609g to S609k and S609l in FIG. 11). Therefore, in the determination process of S703, a special variation counter designation command is used. If the value of the specified special variation counter is any of “1” to “4”, an affirmative determination result (the special variation mode corresponds to big hit determination) is obtained, and the value of the special variation counter is “ If “10”, a negative determination result (the special variation mode does not correspond to the big hit determination) is obtained.

  As a result, when it is determined that the special variation mode does not correspond to the big hit determination (S703: NO), the effect mode is set to the latent probability changing mode (corresponding to the special variation mode with the latent probability changing effect) (S704). On the other hand, if it is determined that the special variation mode corresponds to the big hit determination (S703: YES), the special variation counter is based on the special variation counter designation command included in the state designation command after the end of the hit game. Is obtained (S705), a jackpot finalizing effect pattern corresponding to the value of the special variation counter is set (S706), and the big hit finalizing effect flag is set to ON (S707).

  In this embodiment, as described above, based on the variation time (13 seconds in this embodiment) of the special symbol defined by the special variation pattern and the value that can be set in the special variation counter, A plurality of “patterns” are prepared. Specifically, “13-second jackpot finalizing effect pattern” corresponding to the case where the special fluctuation counter is “1” and “special fluctuation counter” corresponding to the case where the special fluctuation counter is “2”. "26-second jackpot finalizing pattern", "39-second jackpot finalizing pattern" corresponding to the special variation counter being "3", "52-second jackpot finalizing pattern corresponding to the special fluctuation counter being" 4 " An “effect pattern” is prepared in advance. Then, in the process of S706, one jackpot finalizing effect pattern corresponding to the value of the special fluctuation counter acquired in S705 is selected from the plurality of jackpot finalizing effect patterns.

  Next, the symbol variation effect process executed by the sub-control unit 260 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 13 is an example of a symbol variation effect process performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260, and is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown). The hit symbol variation effect process shown in FIG. 13 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a).

  First, it is determined whether or not the big hit confirmation effect flag is set to ON (S800). As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot finalizing effect flag is not set to ON (S800: NO), the symbol variation effect other than the jackpot finalizing effect, that is, the effect mode or the latent probability changing mode (in accordance with the gaming state) The following processing is performed in order to perform the symbol variation effect (normal symbol variation effect or latent probability variation effect) in S702 and S704 in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation start command transmitted from the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S507l (FIG. 8) (S801). The variation pattern designation command included in the symbol variation start command that is the target of the determination process in S801 is “high” if the current performance mode is “a performance mode that matches the gaming state (see S702 of FIG. 12)”. A command to specify a variation pattern (general variation pattern) included in any of the "probability shortened variation pattern table", "high probability normal variation pattern table", "low probability shortened variation pattern table" and "low probability normal variation pattern table" If the current production mode is “latency probability variation mode (see S704 in FIG. 12)”, a special variation pattern (variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed at 13 seconds) included in the “special variation pattern table” is designated. Command.

  As a result of the determination process in S801, if it is determined that the symbol variation start command has not been received (S801: NO), the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received (S801: YES), it is determined whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S802). The result of the special symbol success / failure determination can be determined based on the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the type of stop symbol of the special symbol designated by the stop information designation command.

  As a result, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S802: YES), a big hit effect pattern and a big hit stop symbol are selected based on the change pattern designation command and the stop information designation command. (S803). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit (S802: NO), it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit (S804).

  As a result, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit (S804: YES), the small hit effect pattern and the small hit stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command are determined. Is selected and set (S805). On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a small hit (S804: NO), the effect symbol distraction effect pattern and the disengagement stop symbol are selected based on the variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command. The setting is made (S806). Then, the effect symbol display unit 25a (numerical symbol display area 25b) of the effect display device 25 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (numeric symbol) and starts the symbol variation effect (S807).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S510 (see FIG. 6A) (S808). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S808: NO), the symbol variation effect process is terminated, and when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S808: YES), the stop symbol set in any one of S803, S805, and S806 for the effect symbol (numeric symbol) that is variably displayed in the effect symbol display unit 25a (numerical symbol display area 25b) of the effect display device 25. Is stopped and the symbol variation effect is terminated (S809).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S800 that the jackpot determination effect flag (see S707 in FIG. 12) is set to ON (S800: YES), the jackpot determination effect process is performed (S810). Here, the jackpot determination effect process (S810) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a symbol variation start command transmitted from the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S507l (FIG. 8) (S810a). The variation pattern designation command included in the symbol variation start command that is the target of the determination processing in S810 always designates a special variation pattern (variation pattern whose variation time is fixed at 13 seconds) included in the special variation pattern table. Command. As a result of the determination process in S810, if it is determined that the symbol variation start command has not been received (S810a: NO), the process proceeds to S810h. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received (S810a: YES), it is determined whether or not the jackpot finalizing effect is being executed (S810b). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot finalizing effect is not being executed (when the first symbol variation effect is started in the special variation mode, that is, when the big hit effect is started) (S810b: NO), the processing of S706 ( The jackpot finalizing effect based on the jackpot finalizing effect pattern set in FIG. 12) is started (S810c). At this time, as shown in FIG. 3B, the display area of the effect display device 25 is displayed with a small number symbol display unit 25b in the lower right corner of the screen, and a big hit finalizing effect is started using most of the effect symbol display unit 25a. To do.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit (S810d). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S810d: YES), based on the symbol variation start command (the variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command), the effect symbol (numeric symbol) Is selected and set (S810e). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit (S810d: NO), the variation of the effect symbol (numeric symbol) based on the symbol variation start command (the variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command). The time and out-of-run stop symbols are selected and set (S810f). Then, the variation display of the effect symbol (numeric symbol) is started in the numeric symbol display area 25b of the effect display device 25, and the symbol variation effect is started (S810g).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the processing of S510 (see FIG. 6A) (S810h). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S810h: NO), the symbol variation effect process is terminated, and when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S810h: YES), the effect symbol (numeric symbol) that is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 25 is stopped and displayed at the stop symbol set in any of the processes of S810e and S810f, and the symbol variation effect is terminated. (S810i).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the execution time of the jackpot finalizing effect has elapsed (S810j). The execution time of the big hit finalizing effect is specified based on the big hit finalizing effect pattern set in S706 of FIG. 12, and in this embodiment, as described above, “13 seconds (13 seconds × 1)”, “26” Second (13 seconds × 2) ”,“ 39 seconds (13 seconds × 3) ”, or“ 52 seconds (13 seconds × 4) ”. As a result of the determination process of S810j, when it is determined that the execution time of the big hit determination effect has not elapsed (S810j: NO), the big hit determination effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution time of the jackpot finalizing effect has elapsed (S810j: YES), the fact that the big hit has been confirmed is displayed and the jackpot finalizing effect is ended (S810k), and the jackpot finalizing effect flag is turned OFF. Set (S810l). If the effect symbol (numeric symbol) variably displayed in the numeric symbol display area 25b of the effect display device 25 is stopped and displayed in the symbol combination (three-digit identical symbol combination) indicating a big hit by the processing of S810i, Accompanied by this, the jackpot finalizing effect ends.

  Here, the correspondence between the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 to 14 and each means of the present invention will be described. The processing of S501c (FIG. 7) is performed in the fluctuation information acquisition means and the fluctuation information storage means. Correspondingly, “S507b processing (FIG. 8)” corresponds to the success / failure determination means, “S503 to S511 processing (FIGS. 6A, 8)” corresponds to the lottery symbol game execution means, “S519, “Processes of S526 and S601 to S609 (FIG. 6B, FIG. 10)” correspond to the winning game execution means, “Processes of S501d and S501e (FIG. 7)” correspond to the pre-determining means, and “S609h, S609i”. "Process (Fig. 11)" corresponds to the specific variation information determination means, "Process of S609k, S609l (Fig. 11)" corresponds to the special variation period setting means, and "S507d, S507f, S507g, S550-S". 58, S507h, processing S507i (8, 9) "corresponds to the change pattern determination means corresponds to the determined presentation execution section per the" Handling S810 (FIG. 13, FIG. 14). "

  According to the present embodiment described above, when the “game without hitting a ball” is ended, the result of the prior determination (holding pre-reading) is used to indicate that “the ball has a ball” Judgment is made whether or not "Hold on hold" is included, and if "Hold on hold with ball" is included, a big hit confirmation effect (notice effect) until the "Hold on ball with ball" is consumed Can be executed. As a result, the presence of “games without pitch” can be an opportunity to execute a series of big hit finalizing effects utilizing special fluctuation periods. Different new gaming significance can be given. As a result, with the completion of “game without hitting a ball”, a game characteristic different from conventional ones is provided in which “predetermined big hit with many winning balls” is notified using the result of prior determination (holding pre-reading). Can improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, every time a game ball enters the start opening 28 (every time a special symbol random number is acquired), a preliminary determination is performed and a preliminary determination result is stored. By reading the pre-determination result at the end of “no hit”, it is possible to determine whether or not “holding per ball with presence” is included in the special symbol hold. In other words, if the gaming machine has a normal advance determination function (holding prefetching function), the result of the prior determination that is originally performed can be utilized, and therefore versatility can be provided.

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the special symbol hold existing at the end of the game without a game (specific game per game) includes only “hold with a ball” as “hence hold”, The symbols are variably displayed in a special variation pattern, and the effect display device 25 is configured to perform a jackpot finalizing effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be displayed in a variable manner. For example, if the special symbol hold that exists at the end of the game without a ball is included in the second probability variable big hit that includes the second probability variable big hit, the special symbol is displayed in a variable pattern with a special variation pattern. It is possible to perform a probability change confirmation effect informing that the probability variation function starts to be operated on the display device 25.

  Further, in the above embodiment, every time a game ball enters the start port 28 (every time a random number for special symbols is acquired), a preliminary determination result is stored and a preliminary determination result is stored. ”Is read as an opportunity to determine whether or not“ hit hold ”is included in the special symbol hold, but not limited to this, ”As an opportunity, a special symbol hold pre-determination existing at that time may be executed, and it may be determined whether or not“ hit hold ”is included in the special symbol hold.

  Further, in the above embodiment, at the end of the game without a game, it is determined whether the special symbol hold existing at that time includes “hit hold”. “At the start of a game without a ball”, “Predetermined period from the start to the end of a game without a ball (in the middle of a game without a ball)”, or “Presence that a game without a ball is executed It is configured to determine whether the special symbol hold includes “hit hold” triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition related to the execution of the game without playing, such as “when a determination result is obtained”. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol hold is determined in advance, and the special symbol is variably displayed based on the result. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to make a pre-determination and to display the special symbol in a special variation pattern based on the result. In other words, prior to the normal symbol win / loss determination, the normal symbol determination to determine whether or not the normal symbol hold is a “hit hold” that generates a hit is made, and the game without exit (specific per game) ends. When there is a normal symbol hit hold sometimes, the special symbol is variably displayed in a special variation pattern, and a hit confirmation effect that the normal symbol hit occurs in the display area of the symbol display device 25 is configured. Can do.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second big hit game is set so that the big hit round is less than the first big hit game and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a is shortened. The number of jackpot rounds for the jackpot game and the first jackpot game may be the same, and the opening time of the jackpot 33a for the second jackpot game may be set shorter than that for the first jackpot game. At this time, in the small win game, the number of times of opening / closing the big winning opening may be made the same as the number of big winning rounds of the first big winning game and the second big winning game, and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a may be made the same as that of the second big winning game.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 28 ... Start opening, 33a ... Grand prize opening, 200 ... Main control part (Fluctuation information acquisition means, fluctuation information storage means, success / failure determination means, lottery symbol game execution means, hit game execution means, advance determination means , Specific fluctuation information determination means, special fluctuation period setting means, fluctuation pattern table storage means, fluctuation pattern determination means), 260... Sub-control unit (hit confirmation effect execution means).

Claims (3)

A large winning opening that can be switched between a closed state where entry of game balls is difficult and an open state where entry of game balls is easy,
Fluctuation information acquisition means for acquiring symbol fluctuation information based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Fluctuation information storage means for storing the symbol fluctuation information acquired by the fluctuation information acquisition means;
When the symbol variation information is stored in the variation information storage unit, the stored symbol variation information is read out, and the determination processing is performed using the read symbol variation information.
When the determination is made, the lottery symbol display unit displays the lottery symbols in accordance with a predetermined variation pattern, and when the result of the determination is successful, the lottery symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol. Means,
When the lottery symbol display unit stops and displays the lottery symbol as a winning symbol, the grand prize opening opening / closing operation is performed a plurality of times so that the big prize opening in the closed state is opened and closed again. A winning game including a winning game and a winning game including a winning game opening and closing operation a plurality of times and a second winning game in which the time for opening the winning game opening is shorter than the first winning game. Game execution means;
With the execution of the second winning game as a trigger, a specific variation information determination is made as to whether or not the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means includes specific variation information as an execution condition for the winning game. Specific variation information determination means to be executed;
A special variation that sets a period until the variation display of the lottery symbol based on the specific variation information is terminated as a special variation period when the specific variation information determination unit determines that the specific variation information is included. A period setting means;
A variation pattern table storage means for storing a general variation pattern table used in a period excluding the special variation period and a special variation pattern table used in the special variation period as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the lottery symbol When,
When the variation display of the lottery symbol is started, the variation pattern of the lottery symbol is determined using the general variation pattern table or the special variation pattern table, and the special variation period is set by the special variation period setting means. If set, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the lottery symbol as a special variation pattern included in the special variation pattern table until the special variation period elapses;
When the variation pattern determining means determines that the variation pattern of the lottery symbol is the special variation pattern, the hit based on the specific variation information corresponds to the variation display of the lottery symbol performed according to the special variation pattern. A gaming machine comprising: a hit finalized effect executing means for executing a hit finalized effect for informing that a game is executed. In the specific variation information determination by the specific variation information determination means, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means includes specific variation information as an execution condition of the first per game. Is to judge
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the hit determination effect by the hit determination effect execution unit notifies that the first hit game is executed. Whether or not the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means is the specific variation information prior to execution of the symbol variation start determination every time a game ball enters the start opening. Preliminary determination means for performing the preliminary determination and storing the result of the preliminary determination,
The specific variation information determination means is configured to read out the result of the preliminary determination stored by the prior determination means and execute the specific variation information determination in response to execution of the second per game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided.

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