JP5364763B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with a priority start prize hole and a non-priority start prize hole in which a symbol stopping time is extended based on a jackpot random number value, while restricting a player's speculative spirit. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a first special symbol display device 20 for variation display and stop display of special symbols based on the entry of a game ball into a first start prize hole 14 of the non-priority start prize hole, and a second special symbol display device 21 for variation display and stop display of special symbols based on the entry of a game ball into a second start prize hole 15 of the priority start prize hole. A main CPU 110a decides a special symbol stopping time based on a random number value stored in a special symbol storage area for the following variation. During a time-reduced game status, the main CPU 110a decides that the special symbol stopping time on the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the non-priority start prize hole is not extended. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display and stop display of symbols.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins at a start port provided on a game board, a special symbol display is performed on a special symbol display device. When a special symbol display is stopped on the special symbol display device after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, a special game (big hit) is controlled. In such special games, since it is generally difficult to shift, image display devices such as liquid crystal display devices, light emitting devices such as lamps and LEDs, sound output devices such as speakers, etc. in the period until the transition to special games By performing the production using the game, we are prevented from getting bored of the game and maintain the operation of the gaming machine.

  In performing such an effect, the lottery information that has not yet performed the symbol variation display, the stop time until the next symbol variation display is started after the symbol variation display by the symbol display device is completed. There is known a gaming machine that is selected based on (see Patent Document 1). According to this, when there is a holding ball, the stop time until the next change is started is selected based on the lottery information of the holding ball. It becomes possible to estimate how much the ball has a winning possibility, and it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation before the start of the change of the symbol.

  Further, in recent years, a first starting port (non-priority starting port) and a second starting port (priority starting port) are provided, and a random number obtained by winning a game ball at the first starting port is stored as a first hold. There is also known a gaming machine in which a random number obtained by winning a game ball at the second starting port is stored as a second hold, and the second hold is processed in preference to the first hold (patent) Reference 2).

JP 2004-139597 A JP 2010-69221 A

  However, in a gaming machine having a priority start port and a non-priority start port, a jackpot random value is held when a game ball wins a non-priority start port, and based on the reserved jackpot random value If the symbol stop time is extended, when the symbol stop time is extended, a game is played aiming at the priority start opening, and the jackpot triggered by winning a game ball at the non-priority start opening is carried forward. There was a problem that such a highly gambling game was played.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, when a game ball wins a non-priority start port, the game ball is detected by a non-priority start port detection switch, and a random value is acquired. After that, in the first special symbol display device, the special symbol corresponding to the acquired random number value is displayed and stopped.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), in a state where no game ball is won at the priority start port, a game ball is won at the non-priority start port, and a jackpot random number value that shifts to jackpot game is acquired. It is assumed that the acquired jackpot random number value is stored. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (D), in the first special symbol display device, the special symbol to be executed before the start of the variation display of the special symbol having acquired the jackpot random number value (hereinafter referred to as “hit variation A”). The symbol stop time is extended.

  At this time, when the player recognizes that the stop time of the special symbol is extended in the first special symbol display device, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), the launch operation aiming at the priority start port from the non-priority start port. Switch to. For example, a left-handed launch operation aiming at a non-priority start port is switched to a right-handed launch operation aiming at a prioritized start port. Here, in the short-time gaming state, the so-called electric tulip or the like makes it easy for the game ball to win the priority start opening, so that it can be easily won by the launch operation.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (F), if the game ball wins at the priority start port before the start of the jackpot variation A, the variation display of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device is made more than the jackpot variation A. Starts with priority. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the jackpot variation A that was scheduled to be executed by the first special symbol display device can be carried over, and the jackpot can be won even at the priority start port (second special symbol display device). it can.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (G), when the short-time gaming state ends, it becomes difficult to win a game ball at the priority starting port, and thus the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (H), when the variation display of the special symbol on the second special symbol display device ends, the variation display of the jackpot variation A carried over is displayed, and the jackpot is obtained after the short-time gaming state is terminated. can do.

  In this way, in a gaming machine having a priority start port and a non-priority start port, the symbol stop time is extended based on the jackpot random value triggered by the winning of a game ball to the non-priority start port. In other words, there was a problem that a game with high euphoria was performed in which the jackpot was further increased while the jackpot was carried over.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine having a priority start opening and a non-priority start opening that can extend the stop time of a symbol based on a random number value while suppressing gambling. The purpose is to provide.

A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a first starting area detecting means for detecting a gaming ball that has entered a first starting area provided in a gaming area where a gaming ball can flow down, and a first starting area detecting means provided in the gaming area. (2) Determination information for acquiring determination information when a game ball is detected by the second start area detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start area, and the first start area detection means or the second start area detection means. The acquisition means, the first hold storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means by the detection of the game ball by the first start area detection means, and the second start area detection means When a game ball is detected, a second hold storage unit that stores the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the first hold storage unit or the second hold In order to notify the determination result of the special game determination means and the special game determination means for determining whether or not to control the special game advantageous to the player with reference to the determination information stored in the memory means The symbol display means for variably displaying or stopping the notification symbol, a stop time determining means for determining a stop time for causing the symbol display means to stop display the notification symbol, and when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the symbol display And a symbol display control means for performing control to stop and display the notification symbol until the stop time determined by the stop time determining means when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. When the determination information is stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means, it is determined in advance whether or not the determination information is specific determination information. And means, and the game state control means for the second hard game ball enters the start area non time reduction gaming state or game ball to the second start region to control easily time reduction gaming state enters, and
When the determination information is stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means, the special game determination means is more than the determination information stored in the first hold storage means. Priority is given to the determination information stored in the holding storage means to determine whether or not to control the special game, and the stop time determining means is configured to determine the determination result by the prior determination means and the Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, the stop time is determined from among the plurality of stop times, and when it is determined that the special game determination means controls the special game, the longest stop determining a stop time other than the time, the special game determination means the determination information stored in the first holding storage means is referred to by the control of the special game by the special game determination means When it is determined that there is no I and the non-time reduction gaming state by the gaming state control means is controlled, the stop time from a plurality of said stop time based on a determination result of the pre-determination means determined, when the time reduction gaming state by the gaming state control means is controlled, and determining at least one of the stop time set in advance.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is a first start area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered a first start area provided in a game area where game balls can flow down, and a first start area detecting means provided in the game area. (2) Determination information for acquiring determination information when a game ball is detected by the second start area detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start area, and the first start area detection means or the second start area detection means. The acquisition means, the first hold storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means by the detection of the game ball by the first start area detection means, and the second start area detection means When a game ball is detected, a second hold storage unit that stores the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the first hold storage unit or the second hold In order to notify the determination result of the special game determination means and the special game determination means for determining whether or not to control the special game advantageous to the player with reference to the determination information stored in the memory means The symbol display means for variably displaying or stopping the notification symbol, a stop time determining means for determining a stop time for causing the symbol display means to stop display the notification symbol, and when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the symbol display And a symbol display control means for performing control to stop and display the notification symbol until the stop time determined by the stop time determining means when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. When the determination information is stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means, it is determined in advance whether or not the determination information is specific determination information. And means, and the game state control means for the second hard game ball enters the start area non time reduction gaming state or game ball to the second start region to control easily time reduction gaming state enters, and
When the determination information is stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means, the special game determination means is more than the determination information stored in the first hold storage means. Priority is given to the determination information stored in the holding storage means to determine whether or not to control the special game, and the stop time determining means is configured to determine the determination result by the prior determination means and the Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, the stop time is determined from among the plurality of stop times, and when it is determined that the special game determination means controls the special game, the longest stop determining a stop time other than the time, the special game determination means the determination information stored in the first holding storage means is referred to by the control of the special game by the special game determination means When it is determined that there is no I and the non-time reduction gaming state by the gaming state control means is controlled, first stop out of a plurality of said stop time based on a determination result of the pre-determination means determining the time, when the time reduction gaming state by the gaming state control means is controlled, and determines the short second stop time than the first stop time.

In the gaming machine according to the third invention, the stop time determining means refers to the determination information stored in the second reserved storage means by the special game determining means, and the special game determining means When it is determined that the control is not performed , the stop time is selected from a plurality of the stop times regardless of whether the non-short game state or the short-time game state is controlled by the game state control means. It is characterized by determining.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine provided with a priority start opening and a non-priority start opening, it is possible to extend the symbol stop time based on the jackpot random number value while suppressing gambling.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with the glass frame opened. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the big hit game completion | finish setting data table. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the stop time determination table for 1st special symbol display apparatuses. It is a figure which shows the stop time determination table for 2nd special symbol display apparatuses. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the stop time determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a time chart for demonstrating an example of the effect of this application. It is a time chart for demonstrating the problem of a prior art.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board 2, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with a glass frame opened according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back side of one gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 3). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation is provided.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls 200, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls 200 flow down toward the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 3). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One by one is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface. Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball 200 sent out from the ball feed opening 41 has a downward slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the end (see FIG. 3).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 3) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

(Composition of game area 6)
Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area 6 has a small rotation angle of the operation handle 3, and the first game area 6 </ b> L on the left side where the game ball launched with a weak force flows down, The second game area 6R on the right side has a large rotation angle, and a game ball launched with a strong force flows down. The first game area 6L and the second game area 6R are divided by a nail or a decorative member 7 to be described later, but not all of them are divided, and the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R are separated from each other. The second game area 6R partially overlaps. That is, the first game area 6L is composed of a first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 6L, and a common area overlapping with the second game area 6R. The second game area 6R is also This is composed of a second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R and the common area.

  The first game area 6L and the second game area 6R are provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  In addition, the first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 6L is provided with a first start port 14 that constitutes a start area into which a game ball can enter, and the first game area 6L and the first game area 6L In the common area where the two game areas 6R overlap, there are provided a second start opening 15 that constitutes a start area into which a game ball can enter and a second major prize opening 17 through which a game ball can enter. ing.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second starting port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the winning member of the second large winning port 17 located immediately above the second starting port 15 becomes an obstacle, and the game ball Is impossible to accept. On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a right acquisition lottery (to be described later) Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.
In the present embodiment, the first start port 14 constitutes a first start region, and the first start port detection switch 14a constitutes a first start region detecting means. The second start port 15 constitutes a second start region, and the second start port detection switch 15a constitutes a second start region detecting means.

  Further, the second grand prize winning port 17 is constituted by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side. It is controlled to move between an open state protruding to the side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Further, in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, a normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which game balls can pass, and a first grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter. And are provided.
For this reason, if the operation ball 3 is not a game ball which has been greatly rotated and launched with a strong force, the normal design gate 13 and the first big winning opening 16 are configured so that the game ball does not pass or win. Yes. In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if a game ball is caused to flow down to the first game area 6L, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that the pair at the second start port 15 The movable piece 15b is not opened, and it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal lottery” is performed.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).

  Furthermore, in the lowermost part of the game area 6 and in the common area where the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R overlap, the general winning port 12, the first start port 14, the second start port 15 In addition, an out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered either the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second major winning port 17.

In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7, and an effect drive device 33 in the form of a belt is provided above the image display device 31.
In the present embodiment, the image display device 31 is used as a liquid crystal display device. However, a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used, or a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED. Alternatively, a display device such as a dot matrix may be used.

  The image display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, this effect symbol 36 is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a special symbol, which will be described later. Stop display according to the symbol stop display. In other words, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 36 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 36 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, this effect symbol 36 is the same whether a game ball enters the first start port 14 or when a game ball enters the second start port 15. Various types of symbols are displayed in a variable or stopped manner. However, different types of effect symbols 36 may be variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. I do not care.

  Further, the image display device 31 displays various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 39. According to the image displayed on the image display device 31, a high sense of expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  The effect button 35 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on the image display device 31. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Outside the gaming area at the lower right of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol hold display 23, the second special symbol hold display A device 24 and a normal symbol hold display device 25 are provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.
In the present embodiment, the special symbol constitutes the notification symbol, and the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 that display the special symbol in a variable manner or stop form the symbol display means.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “big hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. The game is controlled by driving 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control, and an output port (not shown).

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a hit determination table (see FIG. 6) referred to in the normal symbol lottery, and a symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining a special symbol stop symbol. , A jackpot game end setting data table (see FIG. 8) for determining the gaming state after the jackpot end, a special electric accessory operation mode determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door, A variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, a stop time determination table (see FIGS. 11 and 12) for determining the stop time of the special symbol, and the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 110c includes a special symbol special electricity processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, 2 special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, first special symbol storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, determination storage area (0th storage unit), round game number (R) storage area, release number (K ) Storage area, number of winning prizes (C) storage area, game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short time game flag storage area), high probability game number (X) counter, short time number (J) counter Various timer counters such as a game state buffer, a stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, a special symbol time counter, a stop time counter, and a special game timer counter . Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
In the present embodiment, the main RAM 110c having the first special symbol storage area and the determination storage area constitutes the first reserved storage means, and the main RAM 110c having the second special symbol storage area and the determination storage area serves as the second reserved storage means. Configure.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. . The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the image display device 31 and the voice. Production data for causing the output device 32, the production drive device 33, and the production illumination device 34 to execute a predetermined production is generated, and the production data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110. Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34. The lamp control board 140 receives presentation data (various commands) from the presentation control board 120, and based on the received presentation data, energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the presentation drive device 33 is performed. Control, light lighting control in the lighting device for effect 34, and drive control of a motor for changing the light irradiation direction are performed.

  The image control board 150 stores a host CPU for performing image display control of the image display device 31, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area of the host CPU, a control processing program for the host CPU, and the like. A host ROM, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing image data, a VDP (Video Display Processor) serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit performing sound control are provided.

The host CPU instructs the image display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.
The VDP draws image data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU. Next, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and the generated video signal is output to the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound control circuit includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, and the audio output device 32. Audio output control at.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 5). As a major premise, the launch control board 160 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the launch control board 160 (the voltage to be supplied to the launch control board 160). Variable). The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 6A-1 and FIG. 6A-2 are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “hit lottery”. 6A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 6A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. FIG. is there. In the tables of FIG. 6A-1 and FIG. 6A-2, the winning probabilities are different, but the jackpot probabilities are the same.

Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.
For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.
Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), the random number value for the special symbol determination is obtained in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”.
Specifically, the winning determination table determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.
For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6B, when in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 7A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 7B is a symbol that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit. FIG. 7C is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a symbol to be stopped when a loss occurs.

Specifically, according to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7, the type of special symbol display device (the type of starter that the game ball has won) and the game ball at the first starter 14 or the second starter 15. The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value or the small bonus symbol random number value acquired when the ball is entered.
For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7A in the case of a big win, and if the acquired random number value for the big hit symbol is “55”, “03 ”(Special symbol 3 (first positive variation jackpot 3)) is determined. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7B is referred to at the time of the small hit, and if the acquired random number value for the small hit symbol is “50”, as the stopped symbol data “08” (special symbol B (small hit B)) is determined. In case of loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random number value.

  Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot game is ended (see FIG. 8) and the jackpot game type (see FIG. 9) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). It can be said that the type determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 8 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the state stored in the gaming state buffer by the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, the setting of the high probability game flag, the number of high probability games (X) Is set, the short-time game flag is set, and the short-time number (J) is set.

Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).
Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is that, even for the same special symbol type, based on the information stored in the game state buffer, the setting of the short-time game flag and the short-time game number (J) It is possible to make it different.
Specifically, when the type of the special symbol is special symbol 3 (corresponding to stop symbol data 03, first probability variable big hit 3), the game state buffer for the high probability game flag and the high probability game count (X) Regardless of the information stored in, the high probability game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the high probability game count (X) is set to 10,000 times. On the other hand, regarding the short-time game flag and the short-time number of times (J), if information (00H or 01H) indicating a game state in which the short-time game flag is not set is stored in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag after the jackpot ends. Is not set, and the number of time reductions (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if information (02H or 03H) indicating the gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set is stored in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming flag is set after the jackpot game ends, J) is set to 10,000 times.
Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 9 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining a grand prize opening opening mode table that defines the opening / closing conditions of the big winning port opening / closing door. With reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, the special winning opening opening mode table is determined based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

  Although illustration is omitted, the opening time, closing time, maximum opening number (number of rounds), and maximum number of winnings of the big winning opening are determined based on this big winning opening opening mode table. And since the jackpot game is executed based on this jackpot opening mode table, it can be said that the jackpot opening mode table indicates the type of jackpot game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

Further, as a feature of the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, in the second special symbol display device 21 that is actuated when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, “short hit TBL "Is not determined.
This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no game ball enters the second start opening 15 but if a short hit is determined when a game ball enters the second start opening 15, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 21 is configured not to determine “short hit TBL”, but the second special symbol display device 21 also determines “short hit TBL”. You may comprise. However, in the case of determining “short hit TBL” in the second special symbol display device 21, compared to the first special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the first start port 14, It is desirable that the “short TBL” is not easily determined.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of the starting opening that the game ball won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol hold (U1 or U2), the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. Further, since the reach effect is always performed when the big hit or the small hit, the random number value for reach determination is not referred to when the big hit or the small hit. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the first special symbol display device 20) corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 14 is shown. "E7H" indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the second special symbol display device 21) corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second starting port 15.

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortened variation) with a variation time of 3000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value However, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 3000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

(Special symbol stop time determination table)
11 and 12 are diagrams showing a stop time determination table for determining the stop time of the special symbol, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a stop time determination table for the first special symbol display device, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a stop time determination table for the second special symbol display device.

  Specifically, based on the stop time determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 11, the presence / absence of the current short time gaming state, the probability gaming state (low probability gaming state or high probability gaming state), and determination of the variation Random value for special symbol determination stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) of the storage area, special stored in the storage unit (1st to 4th storage unit) of the first special symbol storage area after the next change Based on the random number value for symbol determination and the random number value for reach determination, the stop time of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is determined. Based on the determined special symbol stop time, a special symbol stop designation command for transmitting special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated.

  In addition, the stop time determination table for the second special symbol display device shown in FIG. 12 is also the same as the stop time determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. High probability gaming state), random numbers for special symbol determination stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) of the variation determination storage region, storage units (first to fourth in the second special symbol storage region of the next variation) The special symbol stop time in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined based on the special symbol determination random number value and the reach determination random number value stored in the storage unit). Based on the determined special symbol stop time, a special symbol stop designation command for transmitting special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated.

In the stop time determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, three kinds of stop times of 500 ms (0.5 seconds), 2500 ms (2.5 seconds), and 5000 ms (5.0 seconds) are used as the stop time of the special symbol. It has come to be decided.
In addition, as a kind of stop time of this special symbol, it is not limited to three types, Two types may be sufficient and there may be four or more types. Furthermore, the stop time of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 and the stop time of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 may be set to different stop times.

  Further, as a feature of the stop time determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, based on the reach determination random number value stored in the storage unit (first to fourth storage units) of the second special symbol storage area of the next variation. When the special symbol stop time is determined, in the case of a loss, a stop time of 2.5 seconds longer than 0.5 seconds is determined when the reach determination random number value for executing the reach effect is determined. It is comprised so that. In other words, if the special symbol stop time is extended from 0.5 seconds to 2.5 seconds, the result of the next special symbol variation can be either big hit, small hit or lost. At least the reach effect is configured to be executed.

Specifically, as shown in the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 10, in the case of a loss, a variation pattern in which a reach effect is executed when the reach determination random value is “90 to 99” in the non-short-time gaming state. In the short-time gaming state, when the random number for reach determination is “95 to 99”, the variation pattern for executing the reach effect is determined. The stop time determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are configured such that the stop time of the special symbol is extended when the reach determination random value is “98” or “99”.
In addition, as described above, in the case of a big hit or a small win, because it is configured to always perform a reach effect, after the stop time of the special symbol is extended, as a result of the next special symbol variation, Even if it is a big hit or a small hit, the reach effect is executed.

  Further, as a feature of the stop time determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the special symbol determination random number value stored in the storage unit (the 0th storage unit) of the variation determination storage area is a big hit or a small hit. In the case of the corresponding random number value, the special symbol stop time is configured to determine one preset stop time (0.5 seconds). In other words, when the fluctuation is a big hit or a small hit, the special symbol stop time is not extended.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when the fluctuation is a big hit or a small hit, if the special symbol stop time is extended, an extra time is required until the game shifts to the big hit game. Because it will take.
Therefore, in the stop time determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the fluctuation is a big hit or a small hit, the special symbol stop time is not extended, After the end of the change of the symbol, it is configured so that it can quickly shift to the jackpot game.

  Furthermore, as a feature of the stop time determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 11, even in the short-time gaming state, the stop time of the special symbol is one preset stop time (0.5 Second). That is, the special symbol stop time in the first special symbol display device 20 is not extended in the short-time gaming state.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 22, the first special symbol display device 20 displays the change and stop display of the special symbol when the game ball wins the non-priority start opening, and the second special symbol display device 20. The symbol display device 21 performs variable display and stop display of a special symbol when a game ball wins a prize at a priority start port (see FIG. 17).

For this reason, according to the stop time determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 11, the stop time of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the non-priority start port is the short-time gaming state. In some cases, it will not be extended.
Thereby, as described above with reference to FIG. 22, it is possible to eliminate a game with high joyfulness such as carrying over a jackpot triggered by winning of a game ball at a non-priority start opening.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In this embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” is the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b that the second starting port 15 has. And “short-time gaming state”. The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also. That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of jackpot is, for example, It means a gaming state set as low as 1 / 299.5. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to a high value of 1 / 29.95, for example. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.
Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short-time gaming state” means that, in a normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 29, for example. This is a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds, for example, which is set to be as long as 2 seconds and is won in the win. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is, for example, 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. And the opening control time of the second start port 15 when the winning is won is set to 3.5 seconds, for example, longer than the “non-short game state”. Refers to the game state. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/65536, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 65535. / 65536 is set high. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball. Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

  In addition, since the normal symbol gate 13 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, in the “short-time game state”, the operation handle 3 is largely rotated to increase the firing strength. A game ball is fired to play a game.

(Description of types of jackpot games)
In the present embodiment, a “long winning game” in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened with a long opening time, a “short winning game” in which the second big winning opening 17 is opened in a short opening time, and a second big winning prize. There are provided three types of “big hit games” and one type of “small hit games” in which the mouth 17 is opened with a short opening time and then opened with a long opening time. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  In the present embodiment, “long win game” means that a big win is won and a long jackpot is won in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The game is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined, and is executed when the special symbol 1 and the special symbols 4 to 6 are determined (see FIG. 9).

  In the “long game”, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29 seconds, and if a prescribed number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this time, it will be once. The round game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a special game in which a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball according to the game, so that a lot of prize balls can be acquired. It is. In addition, since the first big winning opening 16 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated during the “long hit game”, and strong. It is configured to play a game by firing a game ball with a launch strength.

  In the present embodiment, “short win game” means that, in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, The game is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined, and is executed when the special symbol 3 is determined (see FIG. 9).

  In the “short win game”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, when a prescribed number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game ends, but as described above, the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short. Therefore, game balls are rarely entered. In other words, the “short win game” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike the “long win game”.

  In the present embodiment, “game per development” refers to a jackpot lottery that is performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, The game is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined, and is executed when the special symbol 2 is determined (see FIG. 9).

  In "game per development", a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. In the first round game, after performing an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 a plurality of times, an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is performed. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 after two rounds of game is set to 29 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the second big prize opening 17 during this time, one time The round game ends. In other words, “game per development” initially repeats an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 and then repeating an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17, This is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the second big prize opening 17 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the prize.

  In the present embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. This refers to a game executed when acquired, and is executed when special symbols A and B are determined (see FIG. 9).

  Also in the “small win game”, the second big prize opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 17 are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” or “short win game” It is set to approximate the impossible or difficult level.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, the stop time counter, the special game timer counter update process such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter update process, the general power release time, etc. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as counter update processing is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the stop time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the general electricity open time counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated. If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased. Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Processing to determine is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time. In the non-short game state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, the number of memories Performs data creation for the specified command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control processing of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.
In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.
In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process.
In the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, the special symbol determination random number value, The jackpot symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained random number values are stored in a predetermined storage unit (first (0 storage section-4th storage section), the process is moved to the next step.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process.
In the second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If there is no detection signal input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port. If the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, Random value for jackpot symbol, random value for jackpot symbol, random number for reach determination and random number for special figure variation are acquired, and the various random values obtained are stored in a second special symbol random number storage area. After storing in (the 0th storage part-the 4th storage part), processing is moved to the next step.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.
In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is generated, and the generated gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Next, if the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to obtain a normal symbol determination random number value. Then, after storing the acquired random number for normal symbol determination in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area, the current input control process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol determination random number value constitutes the determination information, and the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a to acquire the special symbol variation random value. The main CPU 110a that performs the processes of S230 and S240 constitutes a determination information acquisition unit.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 16, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the process moves to the small hit game ending process (step S360).
This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a determines a big bonus determination process for determining whether or not a big hit, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped, a special symbol change time, A process for starting the variable display of symbols is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. When the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the special symbol. And the process of starting the special symbol stop display is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol stop time has elapsed, and continues the special symbol stop display if the special symbol stop time has not elapsed. If the special symbol stop time has elapsed, whether the special symbol that has been stopped is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, a “losing symbol”, etc. Processing to determine is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the special symbol variation process in step S320, and the special symbol stop process in step S330 constitutes a symbol display control means.

  In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines whether to execute the jackpot of the long hit, short hit or development per game, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.

Specifically, referring to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, first, based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313 to be described later, the jackpot big winning opening opening mode Determine the table (determine TBL per long, TBL per short or TBL per evolution).
Next, with reference to the big winning opening opening mode table determined to execute the determined big winning opening mode, the opening time according to the type of the big winning is set in the special game timer counter, and the first big winning port opening / closing The drive data of the solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is outputted to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area. When a predetermined number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.
When the 15 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 15), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.

  In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process.

Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, based on the data stored in the game state buffer and the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313 described later. Thus, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the high probability game number (X), the setting of the short time game flag, and the setting of the short time number (J) are performed. For example, in the case of the special symbol 1, the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and the high probability game number (X) counter is set to 10,000 times. Further, a time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, and a time-short time (J) counter is set to 10,000 times.
After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, and preparation for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is made, and the big hit game end processing is ended.

In the small hit game process of step S360, the main CPU 110a first refers to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, and determines the type of small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313 described later. Based on this, an open mode (big winning opening open mode table) is determined.
Next, with reference to the determined big winning opening opening mode table to execute the determined small winning opening mode, the small winning opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the second big winning port opening / closing solenoid 17c. Is output to open the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area. When the small winning opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the drive data output of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 15 times. Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), in order to end the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning holes (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.
When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-5, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In this case, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

Thus, in steps S310-2 to S310-5, if both the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area are 1 or more, the first The second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is subtracted with priority over the special symbol holding number (U1) storage area, and the data stored in the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority. .
For this reason, the second special symbol display device 21 is given priority over the first special symbol display device 20, and the variable display and the stop display are performed.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” based on the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S311. A jackpot determination process for determining
Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S311 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S311 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. Referring to determine whether the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” I do. Note that if it does not correspond to any random value, it is determined as “lost”.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs jackpot determination processing constitutes special game determination means.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. In this special symbol determination process, the various symbol determination tables shown in FIG. 7 are referred to, and the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value) written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S311 above. , A special symbol is determined based on the random symbol value for small hits), and an effect designating command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in step S312, the jackpot symbol for the jackpot symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) with reference to the symbol determination table for the jackpot shown in FIG. Based on the random value, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area. If it is determined in step S312 that “small hit”, the symbol determination table for the small hit shown in FIG. 7B is referred to and the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) is used. Based on the random value, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area. Further, when it is determined as “losing” in the step S312, the special symbol 0 (stop symbol data 00) corresponding to the losing is determined by referring to the symbol determining table in the losing shown in FIG. The stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.
Then, in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process.
The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the jackpot determination result, special symbol type, presence / absence of short-time gaming state, special symbol hold number (U), acquired reach determination random value And a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value for special figure fluctuation.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variable display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S318, when the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S314 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S319, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in step SS320 (FIG. 18), and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S321, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S318 has passed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S322, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S317, and uses the special symbol set in step S313 as the first special symbol. Stop symbol data for stopping display on the symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S323, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S324, the main CPU 110a refers to the stop time determination table for the special symbol display device shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12, and stores the first special symbol storage area, the second special symbol storage area, and the determination storage area (the zeroth memory). (Part)) based on data (random numbers for special symbol determination, random values for reach determination) to determine a special symbol stop time. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S325, the main CPU 110a sets the stop time determined in step S324 to the stop time counter. The stop time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S326, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares to move the process to the special symbol stop process shown in step SS330 (FIG. 20).

(Main control board stop time determination process)
The stop time determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S324-1, the main CPU 110a performs determination processing of a stop time determination table for determining the stop time of the special symbol.
Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S311 is the first special symbol storage area, the stop time determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 11 is determined. When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S311 is the second special symbol storage area, the stop time determination table for the second special symbol display device shown in FIG. 12 is determined.

  In step S324-2, the main CPU 110a reads the presence / absence of the high probability game flag and the short time game flag from the game state storage area (the high probability game flag storage area and the short time game flag storage area) in the main RAM 110c.

  In step S324-3, the main CPU 110a includes a first special symbol storage area (first to fourth storage units), a second special symbol random value storage area (first to fourth storage units), and a determination storage area (in the main RAM 110c). The random number value for special symbol determination and the random number value for reach determination are read from the 0th storage unit).

  In step S324-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the stop time determination table determined in step S324-1, and the presence / absence of the high probability game flag read in steps S324-2 and S324-3, the presence / absence of the short-time game flag. The special symbol determination random number value and the reach determination random number value are identified, and the special symbol stop time is determined based on the identified result.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the stop time determination process shown in FIG. 19 constitutes a stop time determination means. In steps S324-3 and S324-4, the special symbol determination random number stored in the storage unit (first to fourth storage units) of the first special symbol storage area after the next change is read and the read special The main CPU 110a that performs processing for identifying whether the design determination random number is a random value corresponding to the jackpot constitutes a preliminary determination unit.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S325 has passed (whether the stop time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a short time game end determination process for clearing, subtracting, etc., the short time game flag and the short time number (J).
In this time-short game end determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, ) 1 is subtracted from the number of time reductions (J) stored in the storage area and updated to determine whether the new time reduction number (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The process moves to step S330-3 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, when the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the processing is moved to step S330-3 as it is.

In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process for clearing, subtracting, and the like of the high probability game flag and the high probability game count (X).
In this high probability game end determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area Is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game count (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area, and whether or not the new high probability game count (X) is “0”. judge. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07, 08?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing in step S360.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing in step S310.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the big hit in the game state buffer is set in step S330-11 described later. Because the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset before the jackpot start, the game state at the time of winning the jackpot after the jackpot ends This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when the game state at the end of the jackpot is newly determined based on the above. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing in step S340.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared. If it is determined that the symbol is a small winning symbol, this step S330-11 is not executed, and the data stored in the gaming state storage area is not cleared.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that sets the short-time game flag and the short-time number of times (J) in Step S350, Step S330-2, and Step S330-11 described above constitutes a game state control means.

  Next, the outline of the effect control board 120 will be briefly described.

  When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 analyzes the received command and generates various commands corresponding to each command in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 performed every 2 ms. Thereafter, the generated various commands are transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the change pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received change pattern designation command, and displays the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive. A command for causing the device 33 and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 will be briefly described.

  In the lamp control board 140, upon receiving the production command from the production control board 120, the production drive device operation program is read based on the received production command, and the production drive device 33 is operated and controlled. The effect lighting device control program is read based on the received effect command, and the effect lighting device 34 is controlled.

  In the image control board 150, when the production command is received from the production control board 120, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received production command, and the audio in the audio output device 32 is read. And the host CPU 150a reads an animation control program from the image ROM and controls image display on the image display device 31.

According to the present embodiment described above, the stop time of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the non-priority start port is not extended in the short-time gaming state.
As a result, when the stop time of the special symbol is extended, a game with high euphoria such as playing a game aiming at the priority start opening and carrying over the jackpot triggered by winning a game ball to the non-priority start opening Can be eliminated.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the stop time determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is configured to determine the special symbol stop time based on the special symbol determination random number value and the reach determination random number value. The special symbol stop time may be determined based on a dedicated random number value used only for the special symbol stop time instead of the reach determination random number used in the determination of the variation pattern.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in the stop time determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the stop time of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value stored in the determination storage area (0th storage unit). Although it is configured to determine, the random number value stored in the determination storage area of the change is not used, but is stored in the storage unit (first to fourth storage units) of the first special symbol storage area after the next change. The stop time of the special symbol may be determined based on the random number value.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the stop time determination table for the second special symbol display device shown in FIG. 12 is configured to determine the stop time of the special symbol without using the presence or absence of the short-time gaming state. The stop time determination table for the second special symbol display device shown in FIG. 12 may also be configured to determine the stop time of the special symbol using the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, although the game machine used for a pachinko game machine was demonstrated, you may use for a swing type game machine (slot machine), a jigball game machine, and an arrangement ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 14 1st starting opening 14a 1st starting opening detection switch 15 2nd starting opening 15a 2nd starting opening detection switch 15b Movable piece 16 1st big winning opening 16a 1st big winning opening detection switch 16b 1 Large winning opening / closing door 17 Second large winning opening 17a Second large winning opening detection switch 17b Second large winning opening opening / closing door 20 First special symbol display device 21 Second special symbol display device 31 Liquid crystal display device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM

Claims (3)

First start area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered a first start area provided in a game area where game balls can flow down;
Second starting area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting area provided in the gaming area;
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when a game ball is detected by the first start area detection means or the second start area detection means;
First holding storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means when the game ball is detected by the first start area detection means;
Second holding storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means when the game ball is detected by the second start area detection means;
When a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the determination information stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means is referred to determine whether or not to control special games advantageous to the player. Special game determination means to perform,
A symbol display means for variably displaying or stopping a notification symbol for notifying the determination result of the special game determination means;
Stop time determining means for determining a stop time for causing the symbol display means to stop display the notification symbol;
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the symbol display means starts the variable display of the notification symbol, and when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, until the stop time determined by the stop time determination unit, the notification symbol Symbol display control means for controlling to stop display,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the determination information is specific determination information when the determination information is stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means;
Game state control means for controlling a non-short-time gaming state in which a game ball is unlikely to enter the second starting area or a short-time gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting area;
When the determination information is stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means, the special game determination means is more than the determination information stored in the first hold storage means. Priority is given to the determination information stored in the holding storage means to determine whether to control the special game,
The stop time determining means is
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means and the determination result by the special game determination means, the stop time is determined from a plurality of the stop times,
If it is determined by the special game determination means to control the special game, determine a stop time excluding the longest stop time,
When the special game determination means refers to the determination information stored in the first hold storage means, and the special game determination means determines that the special game is not to be controlled, the game state control means When the non-short game state is controlled , the stop time is determined from the plurality of stop times based on the determination result by the prior determination unit , and the short-time game state is controlled by the gaming state control unit. If it is , the gaming machine is characterized in that at least one stop time set in advance is determined. First start area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered a first start area provided in a game area where game balls can flow down;
Second starting area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting area provided in the gaming area;
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when a game ball is detected by the first start area detection means or the second start area detection means;
First holding storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means when the game ball is detected by the first start area detection means;
Second holding storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means when the game ball is detected by the second start area detection means;
When a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the determination information stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means is referred to determine whether or not to control special games advantageous to the player. Special game determination means to perform,
A symbol display means for variably displaying or stopping a notification symbol for notifying the determination result of the special game determination means;
Stop time determining means for determining a stop time for causing the symbol display means to stop display the notification symbol;
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the symbol display means starts the variable display of the notification symbol, and when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, until the stop time determined by the stop time determination unit, the notification symbol Symbol display control means for controlling to stop display,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the determination information is specific determination information when the determination information is stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means;
Game state control means for controlling a non-short-time gaming state in which a game ball is unlikely to enter the second starting area or a short-time gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting area;
When the determination information is stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means, the special game determination means is more than the determination information stored in the first hold storage means. Priority is given to the determination information stored in the holding storage means to determine whether to control the special game,
The stop time determining means is
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means and the determination result by the special game determination means, the stop time is determined from a plurality of the stop times,
If it is determined by the special game determination means to control the special game, determine a stop time excluding the longest stop time,
When the special game determination means refers to the determination information stored in the first hold storage means, and the special game determination means determines that the special game is not to be controlled, the game state control means When the non-time saving game state is controlled , a first stop time is determined from the plurality of stop times based on the determination result by the prior determination means , and the time-saving gaming state is determined by the gaming state control means. There When being controlled, gaming machine and determines the second stop time shorter than the first stop time. In the case where the stop time determining means refers to the determination information stored in the second on-hold storage means by the special game determining means and determines that the special game determining means does not control the special game . The stop time is determined from a plurality of the stop times regardless of which of the non-short-time game state and the short-time game state is controlled by the game state control means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.