JP5522180B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be applied to a so-called seven machine, a winged article, a right article, or a ball-type gaming machine such as an arrangement ball.

  As a general gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the game ball is entered at the starting point, and the symbol is displayed in a variable manner. If the result of the determination is correct, the symbol that is variably displayed is stopped at the symbol. There is known a gaming machine that displays a game and executes a winning game in which a special winning opening is opened. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, the game ball that has entered the open big prize opening passes through a specific area provided in the big prize opening, so that the result of the success / failure determination is obtained after the winning game ends. A type of gaming machine that generates a high-probability state (a state in which the probability variation function is activated) that increases the probability of winning is also known.

JP 2006-174874 A

  However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is merely a game in the hope that the big prize opening having a specific area will always open, and the gaming nature is simple and sufficient gaming interest cannot be obtained. .

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention is of a type that generates a high probability state by providing a specific area at a specific large winning opening out of a plurality of large winning openings, and a game ball that has entered passes through the specific area. In game machines, the number of acquired balls varies depending on the open prize opening, and the possibility of game balls entering a specific area varies depending on the type of hit. In particular, the purpose is to improve the gaming interests during hitting games.

In order to achieve the above object, the first gaming machine of the present invention is:
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A first grand prize opening that can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot enter and an open state where game balls can enter;
A second grand prize opening that is changeable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter, and in which a specific area is provided;
When a game ball enters the start opening, a symbol display control means for displaying the symbol in a variable manner on the symbol display device, and stopping and displaying the symbol to be variably displayed as a winning symbol or a detached symbol;
When the symbol is stopped and displayed at the winning symbol, a winning game execution means for executing a winning game with the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening being in an open state;
Passage determining means for determining whether or not a game ball has passed through the specific area during the winning game;
A high probability state generating means for generating a high probability state in which the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol is higher than a normal state when it is determined by the passage determining means to have passed through the specific area;
A prize ball discharging means for discharging a prize ball when a game ball enters the first big prize opening and when a game ball enters the second big prize opening;
In the winning game, at least one of the first opening pattern in which the first big winning opening is opened and the second opening pattern in which the second big winning opening is opened is within the upper limit number of times. Is to run
The winning game includes a plurality of winning games in which the number of executions of at least one of the first opening pattern and the second opening pattern is different,
When the first opening pattern is executed, more prize balls can be obtained than when the second opening pattern is executed,
When the second opening pattern is executed, a distribution lottery is executed as to whether or not a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening passes through the specific area,
The more the number of executions of the first opening pattern in the winning game, the more prize balls that can be acquired in the winning game. The more the number of executions of the second opening pattern in the winning game, the more game balls A gaming machine having a high possibility of passing through the specific area,
In the winning game, when both the first release pattern and the second release pattern are executed, the first release pattern is executed first, and then the second release pattern is executed. A pattern is executed.
In order to achieve the above object, the other second gaming machine is:
Inside the second grand prize opening, an entrance position that prevents a game ball from entering the specific area and an allowable position that allows the game ball to enter the specific area. A ball blocking member;
A ball blocking member position control means for controlling the operation of the ball blocking member,
As an operation pattern of the ball entry blocking member, it has an operation pattern for operating the ball entry prevention member from the inhibition position to the allowable position after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second opening pattern.
The second opening pattern includes an opening pattern that ends the opening state before the predetermined time elapses, and an opening pattern that has the opening state after the predetermined time elapses.
The other first gaming machines are
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A first grand prize opening that can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot enter and an open state where game balls can enter;
A second grand prize opening that is changeable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter, and in which a specific area is provided;
When a game ball enters the start opening, a symbol display control means for displaying the symbol in a variable manner on the symbol display device, and stopping and displaying the symbol to be variably displayed as a winning symbol or a detached symbol;
When the symbol is stopped and displayed at the winning symbol, a winning game execution means for executing a winning game with the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening being in an open state;
As the winning game executed by the winning game executing means, the execution ratio of the first opening pattern that opens the first big winning opening and the second opening pattern that opens the second big winning opening is as follows. An opening pattern selection means for selecting any winning game from a plurality of different winning games;
Passage determining means for determining whether or not a game ball has passed through the specific area during the winning game;
A high probability state generating means for generating a high probability state in which the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol is higher than a normal state when it is determined by the passage determining means to have passed through the specific area;
A prize ball discharging means for discharging a prize ball when a game ball enters the first big prize opening or the second big prize opening;
When the first opening pattern is executed, more prize balls can be obtained than when the second opening pattern is executed,
When the second opening pattern is executed, a lottery is executed as to whether or not a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening passes through the specific area.

  According to such a configuration, if it is a hit, a pattern (first opening pattern) in which the first big prize opening with a large number of winning prize balls is opened, although there is no specific area inside, is acquired. Although the number of winning balls is smaller than the pattern that the first big prize opening opens, the second big prize opening that has a specific area inside and has a possibility of shifting to a high probability state after the special game is finished. The winning game is executed in combination with the pattern to be released (second opening pattern), and the ratio of the first or second opening pattern varies depending on the type of winning game. In the hit game, it will be anxious about which opening pattern is executed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Specifically, it is most desirable for the player to acquire a large number of prize balls and to shift the gaming state after the winning game to the high probability gaming state. Therefore, a mode in which the second release pattern is set to one time and all others are set to the first release pattern is the most efficient winning game. However, if the second release pattern is once, the game ball may not pass through the specific area, so the second release pattern is executed a plurality of times in order to acquire a high probability state more reliably. Some players want it. In any case, if the first release pattern is executed after the winning game has not yet passed through the specific area, if the first release pattern is executed, the player can expect to win a large amount of prize balls, and if the second release pattern is executed. Expect to pass a specific area. And in the state which passed the specific area | region, generation | occurrence | production of a 1st open | release pattern will be expected. As a result, in a type of game machine in which a high probability state is generated when a game ball that has entered a specific grand prize winning slot passes through a specific area among a plurality of big winning prize openings, the improvement of the gaming interest during the hit game Can be achieved.

  The “hit game” of the present invention is configured by sequentially executing a plurality of opening patterns. For example, the first release pattern is executed three times in sequence, the second release pattern is executed twice, the first release pattern is executed five times in order, and the first release pattern is composed of a total of 10 release patterns. One example is one in which the second opening pattern is executed once in order, and the opening pattern is constituted by two times in total.

In addition, in the “winning game” in which the execution ratios of the first opening pattern and the second opening pattern are different, the winning game is configured by the first opening pattern or all is configured by the second opening pattern. A per game played may be included. In addition, one opening pattern (for example, the first opening pattern) may be configured by a plurality of opening / closing operations (for example, the opening / closing operation is performed five times) or by a single opening / closing operation. May be. Further, it is only necessary to include “winning games” having different execution ratios between the first opening pattern and the second opening pattern, and some “winning games” include the first opening pattern and the second opening pattern. May have the same execution ratio as the release pattern.
The “lottery for determining whether or not to pass a specific area” will be described in detail later. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening, or a specific area. A distribution lottery of whether to pass an area outside a specific area without passing through. For example, distribution may be performed using a well-known croon having a plurality of holes, one of which is a specific area, or may be performed using a member that prevents or allows passage to the specific area.

In addition to the configuration of the first gaming machine , the other second gaming machine has
In the winning game, an upper limit number of times that the first opening pattern and the second opening pattern can be executed is set,
The plurality of winning games are different in the number of executions of the first opening pattern or the second opening pattern within the range of the upper limit number of times,
The more the number of executions of the first opening pattern in the winning game, the more prize balls that can be acquired in the winning game. The more the number of executions of the second opening pattern in the winning game, the more game balls A gaming machine having a high possibility of passing through the specific area,
In the winning game, when both the first release pattern and the second release pattern are executed, the first release pattern is executed first, and then the second release pattern. Is executed.

  Thereby, in the hit game in which the first release pattern or the second release pattern is executed within the upper limit number of times, the release pattern is executed in the order of the first release pattern and the second release pattern. It can be. Thus, the player executes the first release pattern as many times as possible, that is, until the end game of the winning game (until the upper limit number is approached), and the second opening pattern is executed at the end game of the winning game. A game is played in hopes of this, and the player is attracted to the game until the winning game ends, and the change timing of the release pattern (first release pattern → second release pattern) is relieved. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to enhance (maintain) the game interest until the winning game ends.

  Further, in addition to the winning game in which both the first releasing pattern and the second releasing pattern are executed, the winning game is constituted only by the winning game constituted by only the first releasing pattern and the second releasing pattern. You may execute a hit game. In this way, since it is not guaranteed that the second opening pattern is executed, it is possible to further increase the player's sense of tension when the winning game approaches the upper limit number of times, and enhance the interest of the game be able to. If the upper limit number of hit games is set (for example, 15 rounds), in addition to the upper limit number of hit games, a hit game that does not reach the upper limit number (for example, five rounds) may be executed.

In addition to the configuration of the first or second gaming machine , the other third gaming machine is
Inside the second grand prize opening, an entrance position that prevents a game ball from entering the specific area and an allowable position that allows the game ball to enter the specific area. A ball blocking member;
A ball blocking member position control means for controlling the operation of the ball blocking member,
The entrance prevention member position control means has an operation pattern for operating the entrance prevention member from the prevention position to the allowable position after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second opening pattern.
The second opening pattern has a plurality of opening patterns having different opening times.

  In the third gaming machine, a ball blocking member that allows or blocks the passage of the game ball in a specific area in the second big prize opening is provided, and the timing at which the ball blocking member moves to the allowable position is determined. It is not at the same time as the start of the game but after a predetermined time has elapsed, and a plurality of opening times for the second opening pattern are set (a pattern with a short opening time, a long pattern). Thereby, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area when the second release pattern is executed differs depending on which release pattern is selected from among the plurality of second release patterns. (A pattern with a longer opening time increases the possibility of entering a specific area).

  Therefore, the player cannot expect the occurrence of the high probability state simply by executing the second release pattern, and further increases the player in generating the second release pattern during the hit game. Can be attracted. In other words, it is possible to further enhance the game interest during the hit game.

  In addition, in the hit game in which the upper limit number is set, when the release pattern is executed in the order of the first release pattern and the second release pattern, the closer to the upper limit number due to the presence of the release pattern with a short release time. Therefore, the possibility of passage to the specific area is reduced. Therefore, according to the balance between acquiring a large number of prize balls and surely acquiring a high probability state, which ratio (how many rounds) of the upper limit number of times is set as the first opening pattern, and which ratio (how many rounds) Is the second opening pattern, that is, at what timing the opening pattern is desired to change (switch) to the second opening pattern depends on the player. By setting a plurality of switching timings, it is possible to entertain a wide variety of all players and enhance the gaming fun.

  The “second opening pattern opening time” refers to the time during which the second big prize opening opens the game ball so that it can enter. Also, a plurality of opening times during the execution of the second opening pattern may be set, or the opening time of the second big prize opening after a predetermined time has elapsed (after the shielding member has moved to the allowable position). As a result, a plurality of different opening times may be set. In this case, since the plurality includes the case of zero, the pattern may be composed of a pattern that terminates opening before a predetermined time elapses and a pattern that terminates opening after a predetermined time elapses.

In addition to the configuration of the third gaming machine , the other fourth gaming machine,
The second opening pattern includes a pattern that ends opening before the predetermined time elapses and a pattern that continues opening even after the predetermined time elapses.

  As a result, the second opening pattern is set to an opening pattern that ends opening before a predetermined time elapses. That is, the second opening pattern is opened before the specific area is opened (can be passed). Since the pattern ends, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area even if the second release pattern is executed. Therefore, by setting such a pattern, even if the second opening pattern is executed, it is not guaranteed that the game ball will pass through the specific area, and the game interest level during the game will be further enhanced. Can do.

  According to the above-described configuration of the present invention, a type that includes a plurality of large winning openings, of which a specific area is provided at a specific large winning opening, and a game ball that has entered passes through the specific area and generates a high probability state. With this gaming machine, it is possible to improve the gaming interests during the game as compared with the conventional gaming machine.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a schematic front view showing a display screen of the effect display device. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the lower apparatus unit from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of a middle and large winning device. It is explanatory drawing explaining the distribution mechanism in a middle and large winning device. It is explanatory drawing explaining the distribution mechanism in a middle and large winning device. It is a front view of a lower left display apparatus. It is a front view of a lower right display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing regarding the change display of a special symbol. It is a back view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows an electronic control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing explaining the table for 1st per symbol determination. It is explanatory drawing explaining the 2nd hit symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation related process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is explanatory drawing explaining the table for 1st symbol determination of the modification. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game end process of a modification. It is explanatory drawing explaining the table for 1st symbol determination of the modification.

Hereinafter, an embodiment showing the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each example described below, each specific example in which the invention according to each claim is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a “seven machine” will be described.
First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H attached to the outer frame 2. The outer frame 2 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body H. The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame main body 21 configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 22 that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 21.

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably mounted on the left end side of the outer frame 2 using the hinges H1 and H2 on the left end side of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and as shown in FIG. 1, the main body frame 3, the front frame 4, the upper dish member 5, and the lower dish member 6. The game board 10 and the back mechanism board 102 are the main parts. The main body frame 3 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. A locking device 7 is mounted on the right end side of the main body frame 3.

The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 has a visual recognition window 41a at the center thereof. This visual recognition window 41a is provided in a state of penetrating the front and rear of the front frame 4 and is formed in a substantially circumferential shape corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the game area 11 formed on the board surface of the game board 10, and the front frame 4 is closed. The game area 11 placed behind the game window 11 can be viewed from the front through the viewing window 41a.
The front frame 4 includes a frame main body 41, a glass plate 43 attached to the frame main body 41, and a holder (not shown) for holding the glass plate 43 on the frame main body 41. Speakers SP1 and SP2 are built in on the left and right sides of the upper end portion of the front frame 4, respectively. Further, in the gaming machine 1, speakers SP3 and SP4 are also incorporated in both the left and right ends of the front plate portion 22. In the gaming machine 1, sound effects and other sounds (sounds) corresponding to the gaming state are generated using the speakers SP1 to SP4.

An upper plate member 5 and a lower plate member 6 are provided in a portion below the front frame 4 in the front portion of the gaming machine main body H. In other words, the upper plate member 5 is disposed below the front frame 4 and includes a receiving port 5b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1 inside the container. A ball rental display substrate 410 and an effect button substrate 228 are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower plate member 6 is disposed below the upper plate member 5. At the approximate center of the lower plate member 6, a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided in the inside of the substantially container shape. An ashtray 6 b is provided at the left end of the lower plate member 6, and a firing handle 9 is provided at the right end of the lower plate member 6.

The firing handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit (not shown) behind it. Here, the launcher unit is for launching a game ball sent out from a ball feeder (not shown) to the game area 11. Further, the launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, the launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is stopped. A switch 9b is attached.
Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A configured using a substantially rectangular plywood in front view, and various board components (the outer rail 12, the inner rail 13, and the main accessory attached to the game board main body 10A. Device 20 etc.) is mounted.
The game board main body 10A includes a region forming portion 10B that is substantially circular when viewed from the front. In addition, an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 that are both configured using a band-shaped metal plate are disposed on the front surface of the game board main body 10A. And the front surface part of the area | region formation part 10B comprises the game area | region 11, being substantially enclosed by the substantially circular surrounding wall which this outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 form.

In this area forming part 10B (that is, a part located in the game area 11 where the game ball can roll on the game board 10), the main accessory device 20 and two normal symbol operating gates (normal symbol operating ports) ) 16, the first start winning device 17A, the second start winning device 17B, the lower device unit 30U, the lower left display device 50, the two general winning devices 40 and 41, and a number of obstacle nails (shown) Are omitted) and a windmill 19 and the like are provided.
The main accessory device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a stage member 21p. Further, an entrance (not shown) through which a game ball can enter is formed on the left side of the main accessory device 20, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 11 enters the entrance, the inside of the main accessory device 20 The game ball is guided onto the stage member 21p.

  The stage member 21p constitutes a rolling surface of the game ball by its upper surface portion, and this rolling surface is an inclined surface that descends from the left and right end portions toward the central portion. However, the central portion of the rolling surface is a raised portion that slightly rises upward. The stage member 21p is provided with a discharge passage for discharging the game ball on the rolling surface to the outside of the main accessory device 20. The outlet 21u of the discharge passage opens at a position continuous with the central portion behind the central portion of the rolling surface, and the outlet 21v of the discharge passage opens at a position below the central portion. ing.

  In this embodiment, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and entered the stage member 21p inside the main accessory device 20 reaches the left end of the rolling surface and rolls right on the rolling surface. Furthermore, it rolls in the left direction. When the momentum of the game ball has declined, the game ball passes through the discharge passage and is discharged out of the main accessory device 20 or from the front edge portion of the rolling surface. To be discharged. Note that a first start winning device 17A, which will be described later, is located immediately below the exit portion 21v.

  The effect display device 27 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, and an effect display (change in effect symbol) in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the lower right display device 60 described later. Display and stop display). In this embodiment, the lower right display device 60 constitutes a display device for displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the effect display device 27 constitutes a display device for displaying the effect symbol. To do.

  The display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 can display various effect symbols and background symbols (pictures) using the whole or a part thereof. Therefore, the display screen 27a serves as both the effect symbol display part and the background symbol display part. As shown in FIG. 4, three effect symbols 27b to 27d and a predetermined background symbol 27h are displayed on the display screen 27a (the effect symbol display unit 27a and the background symbol display unit 27a). In this figure, the effect symbols 27b to 27d are stopped and displayed side by side in the horizontal direction on the display screen 27a. When the variable display starts, the effect symbols 27b to 27d are scroll-displayed in a predetermined direction among the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the diagonal direction. In this way, the effect symbol display unit performs effect display (variation display and stop display) using the “effect symbol”. In addition, on the display screen 27a, a background symbol indicating the background is superimposed on the effect symbol or is displayed alone in a portion where the effect symbol is not displayed.

  The normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16 is disposed in the game area 11 at a portion located on the left side of the main accessory device 20 and a portion located on the right side of the main accessory device 20. Yes. Further, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16 s is disposed in the normal symbol operation gate 16. When the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s detects a game ball, the lower left display device 50 starts normal symbol variation display (specifically, blinking display of the normal symbol lamp device). When a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the normal symbol variation starts, the normal symbol hit display (lighting of the normal symbol lamp device) or disengagement display (lighting of the normal symbol lamp device) is performed. When the normal symbol winning display is made, the ordinary electric accessory provided in the second start winning device 17B is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Details of the normal symbol will be described later.

  The first start winning device 17A is disposed in a portion located directly below the discharge path of the stage portion 21d, and has a pocket shape having a receiving port (first starting port) through which a game ball can be received. The first start port is configured as a fixed start port in which the size of the receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering a game ball is constant, so that a game ball can always enter. . Since the first start port is located immediately below the outlet portion 21v of the discharge passage, the probability that the game ball that has passed through the discharge passage enters the first start winning device 17A through the first start port is increased. Yes.

  The second start winning device 17 </ b> B is disposed at a portion located on the right side of the main accessory device 20 and is located below the normal symbol operating gate 16. And the normal electric accessory is provided in the entrance side part. This ordinary electric accessory is a so-called tulip type formed so that a pair of wing pieces are opened and closed on the left and right sides, and a gap between the upper ends of the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port (second starting port). The pair of wing pieces are opened / closed by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, and the opening / closing operation changes the size of the second starting port and changes the possibility of entering the game ball. For this reason, the second start opening is configured as a variable start opening that changes the possibility of entering a game ball by opening and closing a pair of wing pieces (also simply referred to as “movable members”). When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right (the movable member is in the open position), the second start port is enlarged, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start port. In the closed state where the pair of wing pieces are erected and closed (the movable member is in the closed position), the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port than the open state (can enter the ball) The state may be zero.

  In addition, a first start port detection switch 17As that detects a game ball entering the first start port is disposed inside the first start winning device 17A. In addition, a second start opening detection switch 17Bs that detects a game ball entering the second start opening is disposed inside the second start winning device 17B. That is, the game ball that has entered the first start port and the game ball that has entered the second start port are detected by different detection switches.

  The lower device unit 30U is disposed in a part of the game area 11 that extends from the right side to the lower side of the first start winning device 17A. The lower device unit 30U is a device unit in which the middle-large winning device 31, the right winning device 35, and the lower-right display device 60 are integrated. Further, the lower device unit 30U is attached to the game board main body 10A using an attachment hole (not shown) penetrating the front and back of the game board main body 10A. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, the middle-large winning device 31, the right winning device 35, and the lower right display device 60 may be configured as separate devices.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the lower device unit 30 </ b> U includes a base substrate 30 </ b> B attached to the front surface (board surface) of the game board 10. The base substrate 30B is configured by a plate-like body having a substantially L-shaped front surface, and is disposed in a portion of the game board 10 that extends from the right side to the lower side of the first start winning device 17A. That is, the base board 30B is inserted in a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the game board 10 so that the base board 30B protrudes rearward, and the peripheral edge of the base board 30B is screwed to the front part of the game board 10. The game board 10 is fixed by being stopped. Further, in the base substrate 30B, the middle / large prize winning device 31 is disposed at a position located directly below the first starting prize winning device 17A, and the right big prize winning device is located at a right side of the first starting prize winning device 17A. 35 is disposed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the right big prize winning device 35 includes a right big prize opening 35 a through which a game ball can be received, an opening / closing plate 35 b for opening and closing the right big prize winning opening 35 a, and this opening / closing plate. A right big prize opening solenoid 35c for driving 35b, and a right big prize opening detection switch 35s for detecting a game ball entering the right big prize opening 35a. Further, the opening / closing plate 35b is configured to be tiltable forward by pivotally supporting a lower end portion thereof at “a portion constituting the lower end side of the right big prize winning opening 35a in the base substrate 30B”. The opening / closing plate 35b has a substantially rectangular front shape, and has substantially rib-shaped drop prevention walls 36 and 38 protruding rearward from both left and right ends. These fall prevention walls 36 and 38 prevent the game balls that have reached the rear surface portion of the opening / closing plate 35b from falling to the left and right of the rear surface portion when the opening / closing plate 35b is in the forward inclined posture. Have Note that the right big prize opening detection switch 35 s is configured by a “photo sensor”, and transmits a detection signal to a main control unit 200 </ b> A described later when the passage of a game ball is detected.

When the open / close plate 35b is in the standing posture (closed posture), the open / close plate 35b closes the right big prize opening 35a, so that it is impossible to enter the game ball into the right big prize device 35. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, when the opening / closing plate 35b is tilted forward with its lower end portion as a fulcrum to assume a forward leaning posture (opening posture), the right big prize winning opening 35a is opened and the opening / closing plate 35b The rear surface portion (back surface portion) constitutes a guiding surface that is inclined downward in the direction of the right big prize winning opening 35a. That is, the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 35b constitutes a guide surface that guides the “game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and reached the periphery of the right big prize winning device 35” to the right big prize opening 35a. The right big prize winning device 35 is provided with a right big prize winning solenoid 35c, and when the right big prize winning solenoid 35c is driven (energized) when the open / close plate 35b is in a standing posture (closed state). The posture of the opening / closing plate 35b is changed to the forward tilted posture (open state). When the driving of the right big prize opening solenoid 35c is stopped (energization is stopped), the standing posture (closed state) is restored.
The right big prize opening 35a corresponds to the “first big prize opening” of the present invention.

  Next, the middle and large winning device 31 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the middle / larger prize winning device 31 includes a middle / larger prize winning opening 31 a through which a game ball is receivably opened, an opening / closing plate 31 b for opening / closing the middle / larger prize winning opening 31 a, A middle / large prize winning solenoid 31c for driving the opening / closing plate 31b, a specific area 300 through which a game ball entering the middle / large prize winning opening 31a can pass, and a specification for detecting that the game ball has passed the specific area 300 An area detection switch 300 s, a non-specific area 301 through which a game ball entering the middle and large winning opening 31 a can pass, a non-specific area detection switch 301 s that detects that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area 301, A distribution unit 400 that distributes the game balls that have entered the winning opening 31a to either the specific region 300 or the non-specific region 301, a distribution solenoid 401 (distribution drive unit) for driving the distribution unit 400, Provided. In addition, the opening / closing plate 31b is configured to be tiltable forward by pivotally supporting a lower end portion thereof at “a portion constituting the lower end side of the middle / large prize winning opening 31a in the base substrate 30B”. The open / close plate 31b has a substantially rectangular front shape, and has rib-like fall prevention walls (not shown) protruding rearward from the left and right ends, as in the right big prize device 35. Note that each of the various detection switches (specific area detection switch 300s, non-specific area detection switch 301s) is configured by a “photo sensor” and transmits a detection signal to a main control unit 200A described later when the passage of a game ball is detected. To do.

When the opening / closing plate 31b is in the standing posture, the opening / closing plate 31b closes the middle / large prize winning opening 31a, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball into the middle / large prize winning device 31. When it tilts forward to the fulcrum and assumes a forward leaning posture, the middle and large prize winning opening 31a is opened. Further, the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 31b constitutes a guide surface that guides the “game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and has reached the periphery of the middle / large winning device 31” to the middle / large winning port 31a. The middle / large award winning device 31 is provided with a middle / large award winning port solenoid 31c. When the open / close plate 31b is in a standing posture (closed state), the middle / large award winning port solenoid 31c is driven (energized). The posture of the opening / closing plate 31b is changed to the forward tilted posture (open state). Then, when the driving of the middle and large prize winning solenoid 31c is stopped (energization is stopped), the standing posture (closed state) is restored.
In addition, the middle and big prize opening 31a is the “second big prize opening” of the present invention, the specific area 300 is the “specific area” of the present invention, and the distribution unit 400 (400a, 400b, 400c) is the present invention. Corresponds to “entrance prevention member”.

  Next, the operation of the distribution unit 400 in the middle and large winning device 31 will be described. 6 to 8 are cross-sectional views showing the internal structure of the middle and large winning device 31 from which the opening / closing plate 31b is eliminated. When the opening / closing plate 31b is in the forward tilted position (open state), the internal structure is viewed from the front. A player can view the game. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the distribution unit 400 includes a movable guide member 400a, a fixed guide member 400b, and a movable guide member rotation fulcrum 400c. A specific area 300 through which a game ball can pass is formed above the fixed guide member 400b, and a non-specific area 301 is formed below the fixed guide member 400b. In addition, a specific area detection switch 300s is provided on the path where the game ball that has passed through the specific area 300 rolls, and the non-specific area is displayed on the path where the game ball that has passed the non-specific area 301 rolls. A detection switch 301s is provided (not shown).

  The movable guide member 400a and the fixed guide member 400b are for guiding a game ball entered from the middle and large winning opening 31a to the specific area 300 or the non-specific area 301, each of which is a plate-like body, Inclined from the right to the right, and has a width that allows at least one game ball to pass therethrough. As shown in FIG. 6, the fixed guide member 400 b has a trapezoidal shape when seen in a plan view, so that the game ball rolling on the upper part can be guided to the specific area 300 on the back side slightly from the front side to the back side. Inclined. Further, the movable guide member 400a has an inverted trapezoidal shape in plan view, and is configured to be tiltable (rotatable) in the vertical direction with the movable guide member rotation fulcrum 400c provided at the left end as an axis. ing. In addition, the game ball that has entered from the middle and large prize winning opening 31a is prevented from being directly guided onto the fixed guide member 400b by the transparent entry preventing wall 400d provided in front of the fixed guide member 400b, and the middle and large prize winning is achieved. All the game balls that have entered the mouth 31a are guided to the specific area 300 or the non-specific area 301 depending on the attitude of the movable guide member 400a via the movable guide member 400a. In addition, since the entry preventing wall 400d is formed of a permeable member, whether or not the game ball is guided onto the fixed guide member 400b (where the game ball is) can be viewed from the front by the player. It has become.

  The movable guide member 400a tilts toward the lower post-drive position when the distribution solenoid 401 disposed in the middle and large winning device 31 is driven (energized). In this state, the game ball that has entered from the middle and large winning opening 31a rolls on the movable guide member 400a and is guided to the non-specific region 301 located below the fixed guide member 400b (FIG. 7). (State shown in FIG. 4) (non-specific region guidance state). Further, when the drive of the sorting solenoid 401 is stopped (energization is stopped), the movable guide member 400a returns to the pre-drive position that constitutes one path that is continuous with the fixed guide member 400b. In this state, the game ball that has entered from the middle and large winning opening 31a rolls on the movable guide member 400a and the fixed guide member 400b and is guided to the specific area 300 (the state shown in FIG. 8). (Specific area guidance state). In other words, the game ball that has entered the middle and large winning device 31 is guided to one of the specific area 300 and the non-specific area 301 by the distribution by the distribution unit 400. In this embodiment, the energization and de-energization of the sorting solenoid 401 are alternately performed at a constant timing (every 2 s) since the game machine 1 is powered on. For this reason, even when the middle and large winning device 31 is in the closed state or the open state, the path for guiding the game ball to the specific area 300 (energization) and the path for guiding the game ball to the non-specific area 301 (energization) Stop) will be switched every 2 seconds. As a result, the game ball is guided to the specific area 300 and the non-specific area 301 depending on the opening timing of the middle and large prize opening 31a and the timing of entering the middle and large prize opening 31a. It becomes. This “whether or not the game ball is guided to the specific area 300 depending on the timing of entering the ball” corresponds to the “lottery of whether or not to pass the specific area” of the present invention. In addition, a control unit (main control unit) that controls the driving (energization, energization stop) of the sorting solenoid 401 corresponds to the “ball entry prevention member position control unit” of the present invention.

  Note that, in any of the large winning devices (right large winning device 35, middle large winning device 31), there are various game balls that have entered the corresponding large winning opening (right large winning port 35a or middle large winning port 31a). After being detected by the detection switch (right big prize opening detection switch 35s, specific area detection switch 300s, non-specific area detection switch 301s), it is discharged out of the gaming machine 1 through a predetermined discharge path (not shown).

Next, the lower right display device 60 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the lower right display device 60 includes a first special symbol display unit 62 </ b> A, a second special symbol display unit 62 </ b> B, and a big hit mode display unit 63. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first special symbol display unit 62A is configured using the upper three LEDs 62a to 62c (first special symbols), and the second special symbol display unit 62B includes the lower three units. LEDs 62d to 62f (second special symbol). Then, in the first special symbol display section 62A, the first special accompanying the detection of the entering of the game ball by the first start port detection switch 17As (hereinafter referred to as “the game ball entering the first start port”). The display of the result of determining whether or not the symbol is correct ”is executed, and the second special symbol display unit 62B“ detects a game ball entering by the second start port detection switch 17Bs (hereinafter referred to as “game ball entering the second start port”). "Display of the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination associated with the sphere") is executed (in the present embodiment, the corresponding LED is turned on).
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when this “display of the result relating to the first special symbol success / failure determination caused by the game ball entering the first starting port” is performed, the result display (determined display) is displayed. Prior to this, the fluctuation display (fluctuation display of the first special symbol) for sequentially lighting the “three LEDs 62a to 62c” is executed. When this variable display is completed, all three LEDs 62a to 62c are lit and extinguished in a predetermined manner in the first special symbol display section 62A as “display of the result relating to the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is successful”. Stop display (stop display of the first special symbol) is executed. Details of the special symbol will be described later.

  The big hit mode display unit 63 is configured by using three LEDs 63a, 63b, and 63c, and is mainly generated based on “if the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is a win. Used to display the type of jackpot game to be played (number of rounds, etc. described later). That is, when the special symbol is not stopped and displayed in any of the first special symbol display part 62A and the second special symbol display part 62B, the three LEDs 63a, 63b, 63c are turned off. And, when the winning special symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display unit 62A or the second special symbol display unit 62B, it depends on the type of jackpot game to be executed (number of rounds to be described later) Then, one of the LEDs 63a, 63b, and 63c (one, two, or three) is turned on.

  Next, the lower left display device 50 will be described. The lower left display device 50 is disposed on the left side of the middle and large winning device 31. As shown in FIG. 9, the lower left display device 50 is configured in a substantially arc shape and includes a mounting plate 51 that is attached to the front portion of the game board 10. The mounting plate 51 includes a normal symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, a second special symbol hold display unit 54, a game state display unit 55, and a normal symbol display unit 56. Is provided.

  The normal symbol display unit 56 is composed of two LEDs. When the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s in the normal symbol operation gate 16 detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol change display and the stop display are performed. Done. In the normal symbol, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16 s is disposed in the normal symbol operation gate 16. The normal symbol variation display is performed by alternately lighting and displaying the two LEDs, and the normal symbol stop display (determined display) is performed by simultaneously lighting or extinguishing the two LEDs. When the normal symbol hits and stops and displays the normal symbol (two LEDs are lit), the normal electric accessory provided in the second start winning device 17B is driven to open, and the pair of blade pieces (movable members) are predetermined. Time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is controlled to be open. When the normal symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed with the normal symbol (the two LEDs are turned off), the normal electric accessory is not driven to open, and the pair of blade pieces (movable members) are maintained in the closed state.

  Here, normal symbols will be described. In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination random number is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination random number is acquired when passage of the game ball is detected by the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s. The acquired random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is used for normal symbol success / failure determination. A hit value is set in advance for the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination, and a hit is determined when the acquired random number for determination of normal symbol success / failure matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be a win, the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 56 is determined to be a normal symbol (winning display). On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 56 is out of the normal symbol (out of display). It is determined.

  In this embodiment, an opening time extension function is provided to improve the opening frequency of the pair of blade pieces (movable members). When the opening time extension function is activated, the opening time extension function is not activated (normal time). ) Is higher in probability that the normal symbol display unit 56 stops displaying the normal symbol (probability variation function), and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the opening time during which the pair of wing pieces are open is displayed. It is set for a long time. Further, in this embodiment, when the open time extension function is activated, the time during which the normal symbol is variably displayed (ordinary time change time) is set shorter than the normal time (change time reduction function). Thus, in this embodiment, when the opening time extension function is activated, the ratio of the opening time extension function, the probability variation function, and the variation time reduction function is combined to make the second start port open. It becomes high and the possibility that a game ball will enter is improved compared to the normal time.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 52 is configured by using two LEDs, and displays a so-called “number of hold for a normal symbol” with an upper limit of four. In other words, “the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16 but have not yet been digested (ie, the number of reserved balls)” is displayed as the upper limit number of four and undigested games. Each time a ball is digested, the “number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserves)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, the holding ball)” related to the normal symbol has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 16, but the normal symbol display unit 56 shows the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination result associated with the passage. This indicates a game ball in which neither the display nor the normal symbol variation display preceding this (in this embodiment, blinking display using two LEDs) is made. The normal symbol hold is realized by storing a normal symbol success / failure random number obtained by passing through the normal symbol operation gate 16 and not yet determined in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. .

  The first special symbol hold display section 53 is configured by using two LEDs, and displays the so-called “number of hold for the first special symbol” with an upper limit of four. That is, “the number of game balls that have entered the first starting port but are still undigested (ie, the number of reserves)” is displayed as an upper limit number of 4 and each time an undigested game ball is digested In addition, the “number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserved balls)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, the holding ball)” relating to the first special symbol means that the game ball has been detected by the first start port detection switch 17As (in the first start port). However, in the first special symbol display unit 62A, which will be described later, a game ball that is not displayed as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination associated with the detection and the variable display preceding this. The first special symbol hold is obtained by entering the first starting port, and the first control symbol random number (to be described later) and the first per symbol determination random number (to be described later) that have not yet been determined. This is realized by storing in a predetermined area of the RAM of the unit 200.

  The second special symbol hold display unit 54 is configured by using two LEDs, and displays the so-called “number of hold for the second special symbol” with an upper limit of four. That is, “the number of game balls that have entered the second start winning device 17B but have not yet been digested (ie, the number of reserves)” is displayed as the upper limit number of four, and the undigested game balls are digested. Each time, the “number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserved balls)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, the holding ball)” relating to the second special symbol means that the game ball has been detected by the second start port detection switch 17Bs (the ball has entered the second start port). However, in the second special symbol display unit 62B described later, it indicates a game ball in which the result display of the second special symbol determination as a result of the detection and the fluctuation display preceding this are not made. The second special symbol hold is obtained by entering the second starting port, and the second random number for determining whether or not to determine and the second random number for determining symbols (to be described later) that have not been determined yet are the main control. This is realized by storing in a predetermined area of the RAM of the unit 200.

  In each hold display unit (normal symbol hold display unit 52, first special symbol hold display unit 53, second special symbol hold display unit 54), the number of holds is displayed in the same manner. That is, (a) two LEDs are turned off and “holding number” is “zero”, (b) one LED is turned on, one LED is turned off and “holding number” is It is “1”, (c) two LEDs are turned on and “holding number” is “2”, (d) one LED is blinked and one LED is turned on. The “hold number” is “3”, and (e) two LEDs are blinked to indicate that the “hold number” is “4”.

  The gaming state display unit 55 is composed of one LED, and is used to display the gaming state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on (when the gaming machine 1 is activated). Specifically, turning off the LED indicates that “the gaming state is in a low probability state (described later)” and turning on the LED indicates that “the gaming state is in a high probability state (described later)”. Is displayed. That is, the LED of the gaming state display unit 55 is lit only when the gaming state is in a high probability state when the power is turned on (starting up). In this case, if a winning is obtained as a result of the special symbol determination, the LED of the gaming state display unit 55 is turned off. Even if the gaming state becomes a high probability state until the gaming machine 1 is turned off (while the gaming machine 1 is operating), the LED of the gaming state display unit 55 is not lit.

  The two general winning devices 40 and 41 are integrated with a mounting plate 51 constituting the lower left display device 50. In each of the general winning devices 40 and 41, detection switches 40s and 41s for detecting game balls are provided.

  Returning to FIG. 3, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each board component described above, and below the game board 10. Is provided with an outlet 18. Further, a back ball preventing member (not shown) is provided below the out port 18. And the game ball which returned without reaching the game area 11 is prevented from returning to the launch position again. On the other hand, the foul ball preventing member 15 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 13.

  Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 is a structure in which various devices are mounted on a large back pack 102, and the back pack 102 is pivotally supported by the pair of hinges 103 so as to be opened and closed.

  The back pack 102 stores a game ball tank 105 in which game balls are stored, a game ball payout device 109 for paying out game balls as prize balls or rental balls, and a main control board 200 constituting the main control unit 200A. A main control board case, a launcher control board case 130 storing a launch control board 260 for controlling the launcher unit, and a payout control board case storing a payout control board 240 for controlling the game ball payout device 109. 118, a relay terminal board for relaying the main control board 200 and various switches, and the like are mounted. In addition, the game ball tank 105 is provided with a tank switch at the bottom, and can detect a broken ball. The game ball tank 105 and the game ball payout device 109 are connected by a tank rail 106. Further, in FIG. 7, a ball removal lever is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, and a replenishment ball breakage detection switch is provided on the downstream side of the tank rail 106.

  Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 200A and a plurality of sub control units (220A, 240A, 260A). That is, the main control unit 200A that is configured using the main control board 200 and controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is involved, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 240A, 260A) I have.

The sub-control unit is configured by using (a) the sub-control board 220 and “controls various effects of the game using the effect symbol display, the light emission of the lamp, the sound effect, the operation of the movable object, etc. It is configured using the sub-control unit 220A and (b) the effect display control board 222, and “is configured using the effect control unit 222A that mainly controls display of the effect symbols and (c) the payout control board 240. And a payout control unit 240A that controls the operation of paying out the rented or winning balls, and (d) a launch control unit 260A that is configured using the launch control board 260 and that controls the game ball launch. The sub-control unit includes a primary sub-control unit (220A, 240A) directly connected to the main control unit 140 and a first control unit 200A connected to the main control unit 200A via the primary sub-control unit. Secondary sub-control unit (260A) Exists. In addition, payout control unit 240A and the game ball dispensing apparatus 109 corresponds to the "prize balls discharging means" of the present invention.

  The control board (200, 220, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 240A, 260A) is a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and various programs and data executed by the CPU. ROM in which the CPU is stored, the RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, the peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with the peripheral device, and the clock for the CPU to perform operations are output Various peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus, such as an oscillator that performs CPU, a watchdog timer that monitors CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal. Note that the directions of the arrows in FIGS. 22 and 23 indicate the direction in which data or signals are input / output. In FIG. 22, only the CPU 201, the RAM 202, and the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are shown. The PIO mounted on the main control board 200 and further the CPU mounted on another control board. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) includes a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s, a first start port detection switch 17As, a second start port detection switch 17Bs, general detection switches 40s and 41s, and a medium and large prize winning port detection switch 31s. After receiving a game ball detection signal from the right big prize opening detection switch 35 s, the specific area detection switch 300 s, the non-specific area detection switch 301 s, etc., and determining the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to the prize ball, Various signals (commands) described later are output to the control unit 200A (sub-control board 220), the payout control part 240A (payout control board 240), the firing control part 260A (launch control board 260), and the like.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) includes an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, a middle and large prize opening solenoid 35c, a right large prize opening solenoid 35c, a sorting solenoid 401, a lower left display device 50, and a lower right display device. These operations are directly controlled by outputting various drive signals to 60. Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively.

  When the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays games according to the results. The production of. That is, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). The sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is electrically connected to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228, respectively. It is connected. The sub control board 220 includes a CPU 220a, a ROM 220b, and a RAM 220c.

  The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives each control signal from the main control board 200 and controls each board such as the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. The ROM 220b stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. The CPU 220a receives a display control command sent from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) and analyzes it according to a program stored in the ROM 220b. Then, the CPU 220a configuring the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) can display a predetermined display control command determined by the CPU 220a or a display control command that has been transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222).

  Speakers SP1 to SP4 that output predetermined sound effects are electrically connected to the amplifier board 224. Further, the decoration driving board 226 is connected to various LED boards on which various decoration LEDs (lamps) provided on the front frame 4 and the game board 10 are mounted. The decoration drive board 226 receives signals from the sub-control board 220A and performs control related to game decoration.

  To the payout control unit 240A, a relay terminal board, a launch control unit 260A, a lower pan full switch 6s, and the like are connected. The payout control unit 240A is connected to a payout motor 109m, a front payout switch 109a, and a rear payout switch 109b constituting a game ball payout device (payout device) 109 via a relay terminal plate. Further, the main control unit 200A is connected to the payout control unit 240A so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout control unit 240A is responsible for various types of control related to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the lending button 5c or the return button 5q, the operation signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 410 to the payout control board 240 via the relay terminal board, and the payout motor 109m is based on the operation signal. A drive signal for driving the game ball is transmitted to the game ball payout device (payout device) 109 (the payout motor 109m).

  When the main controller 200A outputs a prize ball payout command, the payout control part 240A receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m to pay out the prize ball. Further, the game balls to be paid out are detected by two payout switches (the front payout switch 109a and the rear payout switch 109b) and input to the payout control unit 240A. Further, the number of prize balls paid out is also detected by the count switch 109c and counted by the main controller 200A.

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) will be described. As described above, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub-control unit 220A receives various effect commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub-control unit 220A interprets the content of the command and (a) the effect display device 27 Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and (c) specific modes of lighting or blinking of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f are determined. Next, the drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A, and the effect symbols are varied and stopped. At this time, the display data (still image data, moving image data, etc.) of the effect symbols to be displayed is stored in the effect display device 27 or a display ROM (not shown) built in the effect display control board 222. Use the stored data.

  A sound effect is output from the speakers SP1 to SP4 by outputting an audio signal to the amplifier board 224 in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol. In addition, by supplying signals to the decorative drive board 226 and outputting drive signals for the various LED lamps 4b to 4h and 4G from the decorative drive board 226, various lamps (LEDs 4b to 4h, 4G, etc.) are turned on.・ Controls blinking operation. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW provided on the front side of the upper plate member 5, this operation signal is supplied to the sub-control unit 220A. The sub-control unit 220A is configured to be able to reflect the operation result on various effect contents including the effect display device 27 based on the supplied operation signal.

  Next, the relationship between special symbols and jackpot games will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, two special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, the first special symbol display unit 62A (three pieces) for displaying the first special symbol. LED 62a to 62c) and a second special symbol display section 62B (three LEDs 62d to 62f) for displaying the second special symbol. In the first special symbol display unit 62A, when the game ball enters the first starting port, the first special symbol starts to change, and after the predetermined time has passed, the first special symbol hits the special symbol (LED 62a to 62c). Any one is lit) or a special symbol for detachment (all LEDs 62a to 62c are lit). Similarly, in the second special symbol display section 62B, when the game ball enters the second starting port, the second special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and after the predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol hits the special symbol (LED 62d). ˜62f is lit) or a special symbol for detachment (all LEDs 62d to 62f are lit). When the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and the winning special symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game in which the right big winning device 35 or the middle big winning device 31 is opened is executed. When the big hit game is executed, the right grand prize winning device 35 or the middle large prize winning device 31 is in an open state so that a game ball can be entered, and a prize ball corresponding to the entered ball is paid out. Although it differs depending on the device, during the big hit game, it is a period during which more prize balls can be expected than during the normal game. In the present embodiment, 10 prize balls are paid out for one entry to the right large prize winning device 35, and two prize balls are paid out for one entry to the middle large prize winning device 31. It is set to be. In other words, more prize balls can be obtained when the middle big prize winning device 31 is in the open state and when the right big prize winning device 35 is in the opened state. Therefore, in the aspect of acquiring a lot of prize balls, the right big prize winning device 35 is a big prize winning device that is more advantageous than the middle and big prize winning device 31. In this embodiment, a plurality of hit special symbols are set, and control is performed so that the execution mode of the big hit game (win game) to be executed subsequently differs depending on the type of the hit special symbol that is stopped and displayed. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting port, the first random number for determining whether or not (1 to 300 random number value) and the first per symbol determination random number (1 to 100 random number value) To be acquired. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port, the second random number for determining whether or not to win (random number value of 1 to 300) and the second random number for determining symbols (random number value of 1 to 100) are acquired. . The obtained various random numbers (random number values) are stored in the predetermined areas (first special symbol reservation storage area, second special symbol reservation storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200, as described above. Stored as “holding of second special symbol”.

  The first random determination number and the second random number for determination are used for the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. A winning value (for example, “1”) is set in advance for the first success / failure determination random number and the second success / failure determination random number, and the acquired success / failure determination random number (the first success / failure determination random number or the second success / failure determination random number). When the (random number) matches the winning value, it is determined to be a winning. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display.

  When the first winning / nothing determination random number matches the winning value, the winning special symbol of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display unit 62A is determined as one of a plurality of types of winning special symbols. “Per symbol determination process” is performed. In the first hit symbol determination process, one hit special symbol associated with the acquired first hit symbol determination random number (random number of 1 to 100) is determined. In addition, when the 1st determination random number does not correspond with the winning value, it is determined to be off, and a predetermined one off special symbol is determined as the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62A. To be determined.

  Similarly, when the second winning / no-going determination random number matches the winning value, the winning special symbol of the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed by the second special symbol display unit 62B is determined as one of a plurality of types of winning special symbols. The “second winning symbol determination process” is performed. In the second hit symbol determination process, as in the first hit symbol determination process, one hit special symbol associated with the acquired second hit symbol determination random number (random number value of 1 to 100) is determined. If the second random number for determining whether or not the winning match does not coincide with the winning value, it is determined to be off, and a predetermined one off special symbol is determined as the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62B. To be determined.

  Next, using FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the correspondence between various jackpot games executed in this embodiment and the special symbol for winning will be described. FIG. 14 conceptually shows a first per symbol determination table used in the first per symbol determination processing (processing for determining a per symbol special for the first special symbol). In FIG. 14, “hit special symbol A”, “hit special symbol B”, “hit special symbol C”, “hit special symbol D” associated with the first hit symbol determining random number (random number values from 1 to 100). ", Special symbol E", "special symbol F", "special symbol G", and a stop display mode (also referred to as "stop symbol mode") for each special symbol, The correspondence relationship between the execution mode of the jackpot game executed with the stop display as an opportunity and the game progress mode after each jackpot game is described.

  When the random number for determining the first winning symbol matches any of “1 to 29”, “stop display of the special symbol A (stop display mode in which only the LED 62a is lit)” is displayed in the first winning symbol determining process. It is determined. The jackpot game executed in response to the stop display of the bonus special symbol A is associated with “15 rounds jackpot game A (hereinafter, round is described as“ R ”)”. In this “15R jackpot game A”, the opening operation of the right grand prize winning device 35 is repeated 14 times (for 14 rounds) with a predetermined interval (for example, closing for 1 second), and then an interval longer than usual. This is a type of big hit game in which the opening operation of the middle and large winning device 31 is performed once (for one round) after (for example, closing for 4 seconds). The opening limit time for the right big prize winning device 35 or the middle big prize winning device 31 to be in the open state in each round is set to “25 seconds”. In addition to the opening time limit, each round has a “number of balls (10 in this example)”, and before the opening time limit is reached, the number of game balls that can enter the ball is limited. When it is detected, the right big prize winning device 35 or the middle big prize winning device 31 is closed, and one round is completed. In the present embodiment, when the middle prize winning device 31 or the right major prize winning device 35 performs the opening operation for 25 seconds, the game ball of the maximum number of balls entered (10 balls) is provided as long as the game ball firing is continued. Nails are arranged on the surface of the game board so as to facilitate entry.

  In addition, after the 15R big hit game A is finished, the above-described opening time extension function is activated. The operating period of the opening time extension function is “100 times (the number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed)” depending on whether or not the operating condition of the probability changing function is satisfied during the execution of the 15R big hit game A. Alternatively, “10000 times (the number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed)” is set.

  Here, the operating conditions of the probability variation function in the present embodiment will be described. First, the “probability variation function” of this embodiment is a random determination number (first random determination number, second random determination) in special symbol determination (first special symbol determination, second special symbol determination). This is a function that improves the probability that the random number for use) matches the winning value 10 times. Specifically, a predetermined hit value (“1” in the present embodiment) is set as a hit determination table in which a hit value with respect to the hit determination random number (first hit determination random number, second hit determination random number) is set. A set low probability determination table and a high probability determination table in which hit values (in the present embodiment, “1” to “10”) that are ten times as many as the low probability determination table are provided, and the probability variation In the “low probability state” in which the function is not activated, the special symbol success determination (first special symbol success determination, second special symbol success determination) is performed using the low probability determination table. On the other hand, in the “high probability state” in which the probability variation function is activated, the special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination) is performed using the high probability determination table. There is a higher possibility of being determined to be hit than the probability state. For this reason, in the high probability state, the possibility of executing the big hit game is higher than that in the low probability state.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation function starts to operate after the big hit game is finished by passing the specific ball 300 during the big hit game (detected by the specific area detection switch 300s). Is set. In other words, in the present embodiment, the operation of the probability variation function is performed when at least one game ball passes through the specific area 300 among the game balls that have entered the middle and large winning device 31 having the specific area 300 therein. The condition is supposed to be met. In addition, when all of the game balls that have entered the middle-sized winning device 31 have not passed the specific area 300 (when there are zero game balls that have passed the specific area 300), the operating condition of the probability variation function Does not hold. In this embodiment, the distribution solenoid 401 is switched (energized and de-energized) to switch between a path for guiding the game ball to the specific area 300 and a path for guiding the game ball to the non-specific area 301. 1 is alternately performed at a constant timing (every 2 seconds) from the time of power-on. For this reason, even when the middle-large winning device 31 is in the closed state or the open state, the path for guiding the game ball to the specific area 300 and the path for guiding the game ball to the non-specific area 301 are every 2 seconds. The probability variation function is activated and the probability variation function is not activated depending on the opening timing of the middle and large prize opening 31a and the ball entering timing to the middle and large prize opening 31a.

  In addition, the probability variation function is set so that the operation is continued until the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination performed after the big hit game is completed “10000 times”. In the present embodiment, the probability determined to be a hit in the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is “1/300” in the low probability state (the state in which the probability variation function is not activated), It is set to “1/30” in a high probability state (a state in which the probability variation function is activated). For this reason, the probability variation function having the operation continuation period of “10000 times” is substantially continued until it is determined to be a win in the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. If the game ball is finished without passing through the specific area 300 during the big hit game, the probability variation function does not operate after the big hit game is finished, and the low probability state is entered after the big hit game is finished.

Returning to FIG. 14, when the 15R big hit game A is executed, the middle / large prize winning device 31 is opened in the final round (15R), so whether or not the probability variation function is activated in the 15th round. Will be determined. In the 15R big hit game A, the middle and big prize winning device 31 is open for 15 seconds at the 15th R, so it is easy to enter the maximum number of game balls into the middle and big prize winning opening 31a. The probability that a game ball passes through the specific area 300 is relatively high with the number of game balls entering. When the game ball passes the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R jackpot game A, the opening time extension function (10000 times) is activated along with the operation of the probability variation function after the 15R jackpot game A is completed. . If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R jackpot game A, the probability variation function does not operate after the 15R jackpot game A ends, and the open time extension function (100 Times) will be activated.
As described above, the number of winning balls by entering the right big winning device 35 (10 balls for one winning ball) is set larger than the number of winning balls by entering the middle large winning device 31. (2 balls for one incoming ball). On the other hand, when the player enters the middle and large winning device 31, a lottery for determining whether or not to pass the specific area 300 by the game ball that has entered is executed. Therefore, when the middle and big winning device 31 is opened, although the number of winning balls that can be obtained is small, there is a possibility that the probability variation function is activated after the big hit game ends. Since the right large winning device 35 is not provided with a specific area, the probability variation function does not operate even when a player enters a ball. Therefore, the 15R big hit game A is a hit that can acquire as many game balls as possible (for the 14th round) and also has the possibility of operating the probability variation function (the 15th round).

  Further, when the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “30 to 49”, in the first winning symbol determination process, “Stop special symbol B stop display (stop display mode in which LEDs 62a and 62b are turned on) ) ”Is determined. “15R big hit game B” is associated with the big hit game that is executed in response to the stop display of the special bonus symbol B. In this “15R jackpot game B”, the opening operation of the right big prize winning device 35 is repeated 10 times (for 10 rounds) with an interval of 1 second, and then after a long time (4 seconds), This is a type of big hit game in which the opening operation of the big winning device 31 is performed five times (for five rounds), and the same number (10 pieces) as the 15R big hit game A is defined as the maximum number of winning balls.

Also, if the game ball passes through the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R big hit game B (during the execution of 11 to 15R) (winning the distribution lottery), as with the end of the 15R big hit game A, the 15R big hit After the end of the game B, the probability variation function and the opening time extension function are activated. Also, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R big hit game B (during the execution of 11 to 15R), the probability variation function does not operate after the 15R big hit game B ends, and the low probability state The open time extension function (100 times) is activated at.
Thus, in the 15R jackpot game B, the number of times the right big prize device 35 is released (10 rounds) is smaller than that of the 15R big prize game A, and the number of times the middle big prize device 31 is released (5 rounds) is 15R jackpot game A. Therefore, the number of prize balls that can be acquired is small compared to 15R big hit game A, but the probability variation function is highly likely to operate.

  In addition, when the random number for determining the first winning symbol matches any of “50 to 59”, in the first winning symbol determining process, “stop display of the winning special symbol C (all LEDs 62a, 62b, 62c are lit). Stop display mode) ”is determined. The jackpot game executed with the stop display of the winning special symbol C as a trigger is associated with “10 jackpot game A”. This “10R jackpot game A” is a type of jackpot game in which the opening operation of the right big winning device 35 is repeated nine times (9 rounds) with an interval of 1 second, and the right big winning device in the first to ninth rounds. The open limit time for 35 to be open is set to “25 seconds”. However, the opening limit time during which the middle-large winning device 31 is open at the 10th R is set to “5 seconds”. For this reason, in the 10R big hit game A, it becomes difficult for the 10R game balls to enter the maximum number (10) of the number of balls entered into the middle and large winning opening 31a, and the game balls may pass through the specific area 300. Becomes lower. Therefore, the open round of the middle and big winning device 31 is the same one round as the 15R jackpot game A, but the 10R jackpot game A can operate the probability variation function after the jackpot game ends compared to the 15R jackpot game A. It can be said that it is a big hit game with low nature.

Also, if the game ball passes through the specific area 300 during the 10R jackpot game A (10R is running) (winning the distribution lottery), the probability variation function and the open time extension function after the 10R jackpot game A is over. Will be activated. Also, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 while the 10R big hit game A is being executed (during the execution of 10R), the probability variation function does not operate after the end of the 10R big hit game A, and the low probability state The opening time extension function (30 times) is activated.
Thus, in the 10R big hit game A, the number of times of opening the right big prize device 35 (10 rounds) is set smaller than that of the 15R big hit game A, and the number of times the middle big prize winning device 31 is released (1 round) is 15R big hit. Although it is the same as the game A, the opening time is set short. Accordingly, the 10R jackpot game A is “opened when the operation condition of the probability variation function is satisfied (the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 300)” and “the operation condition of the probability variation function is not satisfied. All of the “operation period of the time extension function” are set to be disadvantageous compared to the 15R jackpot game A, and it can be said that the 10R jackpot game A is a disadvantageous jackpot game compared to the 15R jackpot game A.

Further, when the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “60 to 64”, in the first winning symbol determination process, “stop display of winning special symbol D (stop display mode in which LED 62c is lit)” Is determined. “10R big hit game B” is associated with the big hit game executed with the stop display of the special symbol D as a trigger. In this “10R big hit game B”, the opening operation of the right big prize winning device 35 is repeated 5 times (5 rounds) with an interval of 1 second, and then after a long time (4 seconds), This is a type of big hit game in which the opening operation of the big winning device 31 is performed five times (for five rounds), and the same number (10 pieces) as the 15R big hit game A is defined as the maximum number of winning balls.
Also, if the game ball passes through the specific area 300 during the 10R jackpot game B (6-10R is running) (winning the distribution lottery), the 10R jackpot game A will end as well as after the 15R jackpot game A ends. After the end of the game B, the probability variation function and the opening time extension function are activated. Also, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R big hit game B (during the execution of 11-15R), the probability variation function does not operate after the end of the 10R big hit game B, and the low probability state The open time extension function (100 times) is activated at.
In this way, in the 10R jackpot game B, the number of times the right big prize device 35 is released (5 rounds) is smaller than that of the 15R big prize game B, and the number of times the middle big prize device 31 is released (5 rounds) is 15R jackpot game B. Therefore, the number of prize balls that can be obtained is smaller than that of the 15R big hit game B, but the probability variation function is likely to operate.

Further, when the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “65 to 79”, “stop display of winning special symbol E (stop display mode in which LED 62b is lit)” in the first winning symbol determination process. Is determined. “5R big hit game A” is associated with the big hit game executed with the stop display of the special symbol E as a trigger. This “5R jackpot game A” is a type of jackpot game in which the opening operation of the right grand prize winning device 35 is repeated five times (for five rounds) with an interval of 1 second, and the maximum number of balls entered is 15R jackpot game. The same number (10) as A is defined.
In this 5R big hit game A, there is no chance that the game ball passes through the specific area 300 because there is no opportunity for the middle and big winning device 31 to be opened. For this reason, after the 5R big hit game A ends, the probability variation function does not operate. In addition, after the 5R big hit game ends, the open time extension function (30 times) operates in a low probability state. In this way, 5R big hit game A can obtain a certain amount of prize balls (for 5 rounds), but the probability variation function does not operate and the operation period of the open time extension function is set to the shortest. Therefore, it is set to a big hit game that is disadvantageous compared to other big hit games.

In addition, when the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “80 to 89”, in the first winning symbol determination process, “stop display of winning special symbol F (stop display mode in which LEDs 62b and 62c are turned on) ) ”Is determined. The “2R jackpot game A” is associated with the jackpot game that is executed when the winning special symbol F is stopped. This “2R jackpot game A” is a type of jackpot game in which the opening operation of the middle and big prize winning device 31 is repeated twice (for two rounds) with an interval of one second between them, and the maximum number of balls entered is 15R jackpot game The same number (10) as A is defined.
In this 2R jackpot game A, there is no opportunity for the right grand prize winning device 35 to be in an open state, so a large amount of prize balls cannot be obtained, but during the execution of the 2R jackpot game A (1 to 2R running) When the game ball passes through the specific area 300 (winning the distribution lottery), the probability variation function and the open time extension function are activated after the 2R big hit game A ends. Also, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 during the execution of the 2R jackpot game A (1 to 2R is being executed), the probability variation function does not operate after the 2R jackpot game A ends, and the low probability state The open time extension function (50 times) is activated at. In this way, the 2R jackpot game A cannot obtain a large amount of prize balls, but the probability variation function is set to be higher than the 15R jackpot game A, so a high probability after the jackpot game ends. We can expect the next big hit when it becomes a state.

In addition, when the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “90 to 99”, in the first winning symbol determination process, “Stop display of the winning special symbol G (stop display mode in which the LEDs 62a and 62c are turned on) ) ”Is determined. The “2R big hit game B” is associated with the big hit game executed in response to the stop display of the special winning symbol G. In this “2R jackpot game B”, the opening operation of the right big prize winning device 35 is executed once (for one round) and then the middle big winning device 31 is released after a long time (4 seconds). Is a type of jackpot game that is executed once (for one round), and the maximum number of balls entered is the same as that of 15R jackpot game A (10).
In addition, when the game ball passes through the specific area 300 during the execution of the 2R big hit game B (during the execution of 2R) (the winning lottery is selected), the probability variation function and the open time extension function after the end of the 2R big hit game B Will be activated. Also, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 during the execution of the 2R big hit game B (during the execution of 2R), the probability variation function does not operate after the end of the 2R big hit game B, and the low probability state The opening time extension function (50 times) is activated.
In this way, in the 2R jackpot game B, the number of times the right big prize device 35 is released (one round) is smaller than the other big prize games (the 2R big prize game A where the right big prize device 35 is not opened), and the middle big prize is won. Since the number of times the device 31 is released (5 rounds) is the same as that of 15R big hit game B, the number of prize balls that can be obtained is smaller than that of 15R big hit game B, but the probability variation function is likely to operate at the same level. ing.

  Next, a second hit symbol determination table used in the second hit symbol determination process (a process of determining a hit special symbol of the second special symbol) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 conceptually shows the second per symbol determination table. In FIG. 15, “hit special symbol H”, “hit special symbol I”, “hit special symbol J”, “hit special symbol K” associated with the second hit symbol determining random number (random number of 1 to 100). ”,“ Special winning symbol L ”are described, and in the same manner as in FIG. 14, the stop display mode (stop symbol mode) of each special symbol and the execution of the big hit game that is executed with the stop display of each special symbol as a trigger Correspondence between the mode and the game progress mode after each big hit game is described.

  When the random number for determining the second winning symbol matches any of “0 to 29”, the “stop display of the special symbol H (stop display mode in which only the LED 62d is lit)” is displayed in the second winning symbol determining process. It is determined. The “15R big hit game A” described above is associated with the big hit game executed in response to the stop display of the special winning symbol H. The details of the execution mode of the 15R jackpot game A and the game progress mode after the end of the 15R jackpot game A are the same as those described in the first hit symbol determination table described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  When the random number for determining the second winning symbol matches any of “30 to 59”, “stop display of special symbol I (stop display mode in which LEDs 62d and 62e are lit)” is performed in the second winning symbol determining process. Is determined. The “15R big hit game B” described above is associated with the big hit game executed in response to the stop display of the special bonus symbol I. The details of the execution mode of the 15R jackpot game B and the game progress mode after the end of the 15R jackpot game B are the same as those described in the first winning symbol determination table, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  If the second winning symbol determination random number matches any of “60 to 79”, “stop display of winning special symbol J (stop display mode in which LED 62f is lit)” is determined in the second winning symbol determination process. Is done. The “10R big hit game B” described above is associated with the big hit game executed in response to the stop display of the special winning symbol J. The details of the execution mode of the 10R jackpot game B and the game progress mode after the end of the 10R jackpot game B are the same as those described in the first winning symbol determination table, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  When the random number for determining the second winning symbol matches any of “80 to 89”, “stop display of the winning special symbol K (stop display mode in which the LEDs 62e and 62f are lit)” is performed in the second winning symbol determining process. Is determined. The above-mentioned “2R jackpot game A” is associated with the jackpot game executed when the special display symbol K is stopped. The details of the execution mode of the 2R jackpot game A and the game progress mode after the end of the 2R jackpot game A are the same as those described in the first winning symbol determination table described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  When the random number for determining the second winning symbol matches any of “90 to 99”, “stop display of the winning special symbol L (stop display mode in which the LEDs 62d and 62f are lit)” is performed in the second winning symbol determining process. Is determined. The above-mentioned “2R jackpot game B” is associated with the jackpot game executed when the special display symbol L is stopped. The details of the execution mode of the 2R jackpot game B and the game progress mode after the end of the 2R jackpot game B are the same as those described in the first winning symbol determination table described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In the first per symbol determination process of the present embodiment, as is apparent from FIG. 14, the 5R big hit games A and 10R that are not triggered by the probability varying function or are difficult to activate the probability varying function. There is a jackpot game A. On the other hand, in the second per symbol determination process, as is apparent from FIG. 15, the second per symbol determination random numbers are associated with the hit special symbols H to L, and the probability variation function is not triggered. The 5R jackpot game A and the 10R jackpot game A that are difficult to operate are not set. Therefore, in a state where the opening time extension function is not activated (mainly the fluctuation display of the first special symbol), it is possible to execute a big hit game (15R big hit game A, B, etc.) that triggers the probability fluctuation function. In the state where the open time extension function is activated (when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is the main state), it is possible to realize a game performance with a high possibility of executing the big hit game that triggers the operation of the probability fluctuation function It becomes.

  Further, in this embodiment, a special notice effect is performed during a “4-second interval” that occurs during the execution of the 15R jackpot game A or the 15R jackpot game B. In other words, during the interval immediately before the final round (15th round) in which the middle and large winning devices 31 are in the open state (4 seconds closed), “an opportunity to establish the operating condition of the probability variation function is generated from now on” “To do” is notified to the player as a notice using the display on the effect display device 27. Thus, during the round in which the middle-large winning device 31 is in an open state, whether or not the game ball enters the middle-large winning port 31a and the whereabouts of the gaming ball that has entered the middle-large winning port 31a (specific area) It is possible to prevent the player from overlooking whether or not to pass the game, and to improve the gaming interest in the big hit game. Also, depending on the jackpot game where the probability variation function is activated (for example, 15R jackpot game A and 15R jackpot game B), the type of the notice effect can be made different, for example, 15R jackpot game A is 4 seconds. A notice effect that displays “probability chance!” Is executed during the interval, and a notice effect that displays “probability chance!” Is displayed during the 4-second interval in the 15R big hit game B. Thereby, it is possible to show the degree of expectation that the operation of the probability variation function in the round to be generated is determined, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player who will reach the subsequent rounds. Execution control of these announcement effects is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 220A based on round-related commands (commands indicating the start and end of each round) transmitted from the main control unit 200.

  In this way, in the execution mode of the winning game of the present embodiment, within the predetermined upper limit number of rounds (15 rounds), first, the right grand prize winning device 35 that can acquire a large amount of prize balls is opened, and the right After the opening of the winning device 35 is finished, the middle and large winning devices 31 capable of executing the probability variation lottery (the lottery of whether or not to operate the probability variation function) are opened (the opening of the right large winning device 35, the middle and large). The order of opening the winning device 31). That is, when the middle and big prize winning device 31 is opened after the start of the big hit game, the right big winning device 35 is not opened after that, and the opportunity to acquire a large amount of prize balls ends. A lottery (distribution lottery) is performed as to whether or not the probability variation function is activated by opening the middle and large winning device 31.

  Although not shown in the examples of FIGS. 14 and 15, when the opening of the right big prize device 35 continues until the upper limit number of rounds (15 rounds), the big hit game places the middle and big prize winning device 31 in the opened state. It will end without doing. Further, in this embodiment, there is a mode in which the big hit game ends before reaching the upper limit number of rounds (15 rounds) (game per 10 rounds, game per 5 rounds, game per 2 rounds), so the player's big hit The fun of playing games will not cool down. The player will always watch the progress of the round with tension.

  Specifically, the player expects a mode in which the middle and big prize device 31 is opened while the big hit game is being executed (a game ball passes through a specific area), and a lot of prizes. Expect to win the ball. In other words, it is desired that the big hit game is generated up to the upper limit number of rounds, and as many prize balls as possible are obtained and passed through the specific area (generation of 15R big hit game A). However, since there is a big hit game execution mode in which it is difficult to operate the probability variation function (10R big hit game A or 5R big hit game A), the middle big prize winning device 31 is opened as soon as possible and the specific area is passed. Therefore, some players feel that they want to get a sense of security quickly (securing high probability games). Depending on the player, the expected contents during the execution of the big hit game are different, but as in this embodiment, the order of opening the big winning devices is the right big winning device 35 and the middle big winning device 31 in this order, and the number of round winning games is different. By setting, it is possible to enhance the interest of a wide variety of players during the big hit game.

  Next, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 27 will be described. In the display area of the effect display device 27, an effect symbol display unit 27a for displaying three-digit effect symbols 27b to 27d is provided. In the effect symbol display unit 27a, effect symbols 27b to 27d composed of “1” to “9” (the effect symbols are not limited to numbers but may be graphics, characters, characters, or combinations thereof). It is possible to display, and these effect symbols 27b to 27d are set so as to be variably displayed in the vertical direction (vertical direction). The effect symbols 27b to 27d are displayed in a variably displayed and stopped manner in conjunction with the variation display and the stop display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 62A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 62B.

  The effect symbols 27b to 27d start to be displayed when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is one of the stop symbols (the hit special symbol, the off special symbol). When the stop display is performed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol (hit effect symbol, off effect symbol). In the production symbol, “stop display of production symbol with the same three digits” corresponds to the production symbol showing a win, and “stop display of other production symbols (that is, non-identical three digits)” is off It corresponds to the effect design (FIG. 4 stops the loss effect design). In addition, about the stop display of the same 3 digit effect design (effect design corresponding to the winning) can be stopped display in any case of winning special symbols A to L, "3 digits the same effect design" is confirmed This is configured so that the type of jackpot game to be executed later cannot be determined.

  In the effect display device 27, when the effect symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed, the reach display is performed in the middle of the variable display which is the premise. Further, in the effect display device 27, when the effect symbol indicating the detachment is stopped and displayed, there is a case where the reach display is not performed during the variable display which is the premise and a case where the reach display is performed. Further, the reach display of the present embodiment has the contents that the 2-digit effect design is stopped at the same design among the effect designs displayed on the effect display device 27 and the other 1-digit effect design is changed. It is a display to do.

  The determination of the variation pattern (effect pattern) and stop symbol of the effect symbol is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 220A based on the variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 220A indicates the variation pattern of the first and second special symbols, specifically, the first and second special patterns. The contents of the effect such as the change display time of the symbol and the presence or absence of the reach effect are shown. The main control unit 200 determines a variation pattern of the first and second special symbols randomly (by random number lottery) according to the result of the first and second special symbol success / failure determination. Then, based on the variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 220A determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 27. Further, the stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 220A is a command indicating stop symbols of the first and second special symbols (a hit special symbol and a miss special symbol).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 16 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 16 is executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 201 or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

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

  In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol determination is performed, and the normal symbol display unit 56 determines whether the normal symbol is to be hit and displayed to be stopped with the normal symbol or to be stopped and displayed with the off-normal symbol. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a different probability of winning depending on the operating state of the open time extension function that increases the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port. Therefore, the probability of winning is higher when the opening time extension function is activated than when the opening time extension function is not activated.

  When the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the normal symbol change time is set, and the normal symbol change display is started according to the set normal symbol change time. Then, when the set normal time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined stop symbol, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the normal symbol, the normal electric character (normal electric character) The operation of the object solenoid 17c) is started (the ordinary electric accessory is driven to open). In the normal symbol game process, as described above, the normal symbol change display and stop display are performed, and when the normal symbol is hit and stopped in the normal symbol display mode, the normal electric accessory is driven to open. I do. When the ordinary electric accessory is driven to open, the pair of wing pieces are opened, making it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game processing (S400), it is determined whether or not the time for which the ordinary electric accessory is opened (opening time) has passed a predetermined time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of balls have been entered at the starting port. When it is determined that a predetermined number of balls have been entered at the second starting port, or when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed, the opening drive of the ordinary electric accessory is stopped, and the pair of blade pieces are It becomes a closed state, and it becomes difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port. In the present embodiment, the time (opening time) during which the ordinary electric accessory is driven to open is varied according to the operating state of the opening time extending function. Specifically, when the open time extension function is not activated, “0.5 seconds” is set as the predetermined time, and when the open time extension function is activated, “3 seconds” is set as the predetermined time. I am going to set it.

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 17, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a game ball entering the first start port is detected (S501a), and if it is determined that a game ball entering the first start port 28 is not detected (S501a). : NO). The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the first starting port (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of holds on the first special symbol is less than 4 (S501b). . As a result, when it is determined that the number of reservations related to the first special symbol is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the number of first special symbol reservation is less than 4. If it is determined (S501b: YES), various random numbers related to the first special symbol (a first random number for determining whether or not, a first random symbol for determining symbols) are acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. (S501c). As a result, the number of reservations related to the first special symbol increases by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball entering the second start port is detected (S501d), and when it is determined that a game ball entering the second start port is not detected (S501d). : NO). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port (S501d: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of holds related to the second special symbol is less than 4 (S501e). ). As a result, when it is determined that the number of reservations related to the second special symbol is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated and the number of reservations related to the second special symbol Is determined to be less than 4 (S501e: YES), various random numbers related to the second special symbol (second determination random number, second per symbol determination random number) are acquired and stored ( S501f). As a result, the number of reservations related to the second special symbol increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S502). This determination is made based on whether or not a “big hit game flag” described later is ON. As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S514 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of holdings related to the second special symbol is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of holdings related to the second special symbol is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of holdings related to the first special symbol is zero (S507).

  And when it determines with the number of pending | holdings concerning a 1st special symbol being zero (S507: YES), a special symbol game process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds related to the first special symbol is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S506 that the number of holds related to the second special symbol is not zero (S506: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). That is, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the number of holdings related to the second special symbol is not zero (S506: NO), even if the number of holdings related to the first special symbol is not zero (1 or more). Even) the second special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents except that the portions of the “first special symbol” and the “second special symbol” are different. The symbol is “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, and “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process. Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, the first determination random number stored in the predetermined area (first reserved storage area) of the RAM of the main controller 200 is read (S508a), and the first special symbol determination is performed (S508b). In the first special symbol success / failure determination, the first success / failure determination random number is collated with the success / failure determination table in which the winning value is set, and “winning (the winning value matches the first success / failure determination random number)” and “exclusion (winning The value and the first random number for determining whether or not there is a mismatch ”are determined. In this embodiment, as the success / failure determination table, a low probability determination table in which a predetermined hit value is set and a high probability determination table in which a hit value of 10 times the number of low probability determination tables is set, When the probability variation function is not activated (low probability state), the first special symbol determination is performed using the low probability determination table, and when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state), the probability is high. A first special symbol determination is made using the determination table.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the open time extension function is in operation (S508c). As a result, if it is determined that the opening time extension function is in operation (S508c: YES), the first special symbol variation pattern setting process is performed when the opening time extension function is operated (S508d). In the variation pattern setting process of the first special symbol when the opening time extension function is activated, a variation display time (for example, 2 seconds) shorter than that when the opening time extension function is not activated is defined as the variation display time of the first special symbol. A “short variation pattern” is set. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time extension function is not in operation (S508c: YES), the first special symbol variation pattern setting process is performed when the opening time extension function is not operated (S508e). In the variation pattern setting process of the first special symbol when the opening time extension function is not activated, a variation display time (for example, 10 seconds) longer than that when the opening time extension function is activated is defined as the variation display time of the first special symbol. “Normal variation pattern” is set.

  When the special symbol variation pattern setting process (S508d, S508e) is completed as described above, the process proceeds to S508f in FIG. 20 to determine the first winning symbol stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The random number for use is read (S508f).

  Next, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined (S508i). When the first special symbol stops at the hit special symbol (when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is win), the first per symbol determination table and the first per symbol determination random number read in S508f are used. The first special symbol determination process is performed to determine the special symbol for the first special symbol. Also, when the first special symbol comes off and stops at the special symbol (when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is out), the first special symbol decision random number read in S508f is not used. The symbol (all the LEDs 62a to 62c in the first special symbol display unit 62A are turned off) is determined. When the second special symbol stops at the hit special symbol (when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is a win), as in the case of the first special symbol, the second hit symbol determination table and S509f The second per symbol determination process is performed using the second per symbol determination random number read out in step (b) to determine a per symbol special for the second special symbol.

  Next, according to the variation pattern of the special symbol set in S508d and S508e and the special symbol stop symbol determined in S508g, the first special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the first special symbol (S508h), Along with this, a variation pattern designation command and a stop information designation command for the first special symbol as a symbol variation start command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A (S508i). The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the first special symbol set in S508d and S508e, and the first special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the first special symbol. When the variation pattern designation command and stop information designation command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A, the symbol variation effect (effect) is controlled under the control of the sub-control unit 220A and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands (design variation start command). Symbol variation display) is started. Then, 1 is subtracted from the first special symbol reservation number (S508j). The above is the processing when starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, returning to FIG. 20, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the change display of the changing special symbol is performed. It is determined whether time has passed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S511), and the special symbol variation display indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A (S512). A stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol stop display time has elapsed. In this case (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a hit special symbol (S515 in FIG. 6B). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a hit special symbol (S515: YES), the type of jackpot game corresponding to the current hit special symbol (15R jackpot game A in the big hit end reference buffer) 15R jackpot game B, 10R jackpot game A, 10R jackpot game B, 5R jackpot game A, 2R jackpot game A, 2R jackpot game B) and flags indicating the current gaming state (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) ) State is set (S516).

  Next, a “hit game flag” indicating whether or not a big game is being executed is set to ON (S518), and an execution pattern of the big game is set (S519). As for the execution pattern of the jackpot game, the type of jackpot game corresponding to the special bonus game of this time (15R jackpot game A, 15R jackpot game B, 10R jackpot game A, 10R jackpot game B, 5R jackpot game A, 2R jackpot game A, 2R jackpot game A The execution mode based on 2R jackpot game B) is set, and the number of rounds of the jackpot game (15R, 10R, 5R or 2R), the opening limit time of each round, the interval time between each round, and the like are set. Thereby, the big hit game corresponding to the current special bonus symbol can be executed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S520). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S520: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S521). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S520: NO), the process proceeds to S522 as it is. The “probability change flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation function is operating (whether or not it is in a high probability state), and is set to ON to operate the probability variation function. Indicates.

  In the process of S522, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON. If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S522: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S522: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S523), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S524). Thereby, along with the start of the big hit game, all of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are stopped. The “variation shortening flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the variation time shortening function is operating, and indicates that the variation time shortening function is operating when set to ON. The “open extension flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the open time extension function is operating, and indicates that the open time extension function is operating when set to ON.

  Next, in the determination process of S515, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol that has been stopped is not a hit special symbol (in other words, a special symbol for detachment) (S515: NO), an open extension flag Whether or not is ON is determined (S525). As a result, when it is determined that the release extension flag is not ON (S525: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the extension extension flag is ON (S525: YES), the release extension is performed. The number counter is decremented by 1 (S526), and it is determined whether or not the open extension number counter has become zero (S528).

  When it is determined that the release extension number counter is not zero (S528: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the release extension number counter is zero (S528). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S529), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S530). As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are deactivated.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In the big hit game process (S600), the opening / closing operation of the right big prize opening 35a and the middle big prize hole 31a is controlled according to the execution pattern of the big hit game set in S519. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the right large winning opening 35a or the middle large winning opening 31a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the right big prize opening 35a or the middle big prize opening 31a is not being opened (S602: NO), whether or not it is the opening timing of the right big prize opening 35a or the middle large prize winning port 31a. (S609: YES), when it is the opening timing (S609: YES), the right large winning opening 35a or the middle large winning opening 31a is opened (S610), and when it is not the opening timing (S609: NO), Once the big hit game process is finished. Note that the start timing in the present example coincides with the start timing of one round, and “when the big hit game is started” and “the interval time measured after the end of the previous round has reached the specified time. "Time" is set as the opening timing, and the right big winning opening 35a or the middle large winning opening 31a is opened according to any of these opening timings.

  If it is determined in S602 that the right big prize opening 35a or the middle big prize opening 31a is being opened (S602: YES), whether or not the opened big prize opening is the “middle and large prize winning opening 31a”. Is determined (S603). As a result, when it is determined that the open large winning opening is the “middle large winning opening” (S603: YES), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 300 (S604). Whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 300 is determined by the presence or absence of a detection signal from a specific area detection switch 300s provided in the specific area 300. If it is determined in S604 that the game ball has passed through the specific area 300 (S604: YES), a specific area passing flag indicating whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 300 is set to ON, and in S606 Transition to processing. If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 300 (S604: NO), the specific area pass flag is not set to ON (it remains OFF), and the process proceeds to S606. In this embodiment, when a plurality of game balls pass through the specific area 300 during 15 rounds, the specific area passing flag is set to ON when the game ball first passes through the specific area 300. When the game ball passes through the specific area 300 in a state where the specific area passage flag is set to ON, the determination in S604 is not performed. Further, in the present embodiment, the process of setting the specific area passing flag to ON is not performed except when the middle / large award winning opening 31a is being opened (when the middle / large winning device 31 is being opened), and the middle / large winning award 31a is not performed. Even if the game ball passes through the specific area 300 in a round other than the round in which the game is opened, the passage of the specific area 300 is invalidated. Thereby, an act of illegally passing the specific area 300 can be prevented. In the above-described “5R jackpot game A”, the middle and big prize winning opening 31a is not opened, so the processing of S603 is not performed, and the jackpot game ends.

  If it is determined in S603 that the open large winning opening is not the “middle large winning opening 31a” (S603: NO), or if the determination process in S604 is performed, the right large winning opening 35a or It is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the middle-sized prize winning opening 31a (S606). As a result, if it is the closing timing (end timing of the round) (S606: YES), the opening of the right big winning opening 35a or the middle large winning opening 31a is ended to be in the closed state (S607), and it is not the closing timing (S606: NO), the opening of the right large winning opening 35a or the middle large winning opening 31a is continued. In addition, the closing timing in the present embodiment coincides with the end timing of one round, and “when the opening limit time of the right big prize opening 35a or the middle big prize opening 31a has passed” and “the right big prize opening. 35a or when the maximum number of game balls entered the middle large winning opening 31a "is set as the closing timing, and the right winning opening 35a or middle The special winning opening 31a is closed.

  When the opening of the right big prize opening 35a or the middle big prize opening 31a is finished and it is in a closed state, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of rounds set in the current big hit game is zero (S608). In this embodiment, prior to the determination in S608, when the opening of the right big prize opening 35a or the middle big prize opening 31a is completed and the closed state is entered, a process of subtracting “1” from the number of rounds is performed (not shown). . In the determination in S608, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of rounds after subtraction is zero. If the remaining number of rounds is not zero (S608: NO), it is determined that the big hit game is still continued. The game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when the remaining number of rounds is zero (S608: YES), the big hit game flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to the big hit game end process (S700) described later.

  Next, the jackpot game end process (S700) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the specific area passage flag is ON (S701). If the specific area passing flag is ON (S701: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S702). As a result, the probability variation function starts operating after the big hit game ends. Also, a special symbol variation display of “10000 times” is set as the operation period of the probability variation function (S702). As a result, the probability variation function until the special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination) performed after the big hit game reaches 10,000 times (substantially until the next winning determination is made). Can continue to operate. Then, the fluctuation shortening flag and the opening extension flag are set to ON (S705, S706), and the value (10000 times) for determining the operation period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function is set in the opening extension number counter ( S707). As a result, after the big hit game ends, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start to operate. In this embodiment, when the specific area passing flag is set to ON, “10000” is set to the open extension number counter. As a result, the special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination) performed after the end of the big hit game reaches 10,000 times (substantially until the next winning determination is made), thereby reducing the variation time. The function and the open time extension function can be continuously operated, and the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function can be started at the same time and can be ended at the same time.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S701 that the specific area passage flag is not ON (S701: NO), the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set ON without setting the probability variation flag ON (S708, S709). ), A value (N times) for setting the operation period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function is set in the opening extension number counter (S710). Thereby, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are started in a low probability state without the probability fluctuation function being activated. In the present embodiment, when the specific area passing flag is not ON, the number of open extension counters corresponding to the type of jackpot game (14R jackpot game, 15R jackpot game A, 15R jackpot game B) ended immediately before is determined. One of “30”, “50”, and “100” is set. As a result, the probability variation function does not operate after the jackpot game that has ended without the game ball passing through the specific area 300, but the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function over a period according to the type of the terminated jackpot game. Can be operated, and the display chance of the second special symbol can be increased as compared with the normal time while being in a low probability state.

  In the embodiment described above, the big hit game is triggered by the stop display of the hit special symbol in the second special symbol, rather than the case where the big hit game is executed by the stop special symbol in the first special symbol. When the game is executed, the execution probability of the big hit game in which the game ball may pass through the specific area 300 is set higher. As a result, “when the big hit game is executed with the second special symbol rather than the first special symbol, it is more likely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 300, and the probability variation function may be activated accordingly. The new gameability can be realized, and when the big hit game is executed in response to the stop display of the hit special symbol in the second special symbol, The interest can be improved as compared with the past.

  In addition, when a big hit game is executed in response to the stop display of the winning special symbol in the second special symbol, the probability changing function is set to be highly likely to operate again. When the opening time extension function is activated, the execution frequency of the symbol variation game in the second special symbol increases, and “a large amount of prize balls can be acquired”. As a result, when a big hit game is executed in response to a stop display of the hit special symbol in the second special symbol, the interest of the player who is expected to continue the operation of the probability variation function and obtain a large amount of prize balls is compared with the conventional one. Can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the game ball ends without passing through the specific area 300 during each jackpot game, the opening time extension function is provided for a period associated in advance after the end of each jackpot game. Operates. Specifically, the operation period of the open time extension function is set longer as the “probability of game balls passing through the specific area 300” set for each big hit game becomes higher. Thus, even when the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 during the big hit game, after that, by appropriately generating “an opportunity that the special symbol can be stopped and displayed in the second special symbol” It is possible to reduce a decrease in interest due to the game ball not passing through the specific area 300. In addition, the open time extension function is activated after the big hit game where the game ball has ended without passing through the specific area 300, thereby increasing the player's expectation for the start or return of the probability variation function. The interest of the player can be improved as compared with the past. Furthermore, by making the operation variations of the opening time extension function after the end of the jackpot game diverse, the expectation after the end of the jackpot game can be raised and lowered, and the gaming machine can be made more interesting. .

(Other embodiment 1)
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can also be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the opening time of the middle and large prize opening device 31 is different between the 10R jackpot game A and the 10R jackpot game B, but the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state (the probability variation function can be activated). As a configuration for causing a difference in the characteristics, other configurations may be adopted. For example, as a configuration in which the rate of entering the middle and big prize winning holes 31a is different, in the 10R big hit game B, the middle and large prize winning opening device 31 is kept open for 25 seconds. Let the apparatus 31 be an opening pattern that repeats opening and closing at random for 25 seconds. Even in such a configuration, the 15R jackpot game A has a lower entrance rate to the middle and big prize winning opening 31a than the 15R jackpot game B (that is, the passing rate to the specific area). The same effect can be obtained.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control (energization and deenergization) of the sorting solenoid 401 for switching between the path for guiding the game ball to the specific area 300 and the path for guiding the game ball to the non-specific area 301 is performed. It was supposed to be performed alternately at a constant timing (every 2 seconds) from the time the machine 1 was turned on. However, the drive control of the distribution solenoid 401 is not limited to this, and the distribution solenoid 401 is energized only while the middle and large winning device 31 is in the open state (the middle and large winning device 31 is in the closed state). The distribution solenoid 401 may always be de-energized while it is in operation.

As another drive control mode of the sorting solenoid 401, the middle and large winning device 31 may be in an open state, and the sorting solenoid 401 may be energized after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 6 seconds). In this way, even if the medium and large prize winning device 31 is in the open state, it is possible to prevent the game balls that have entered the ball from passing through the specific area 300 for a predetermined time after the open state. In other words, the game ball is prevented from passing through the specific area 300 for a predetermined time after the middle / large winning device 31 is opened, and is allowed to pass through the specific area 300 after the predetermined time has elapsed. The
Therefore, as an opening mode (opening time) of the middle / large prize winning device 31, a round in which the middle / large prize winning device 31 is closed before a predetermined time elapses, and the middle / large prize winning device 31 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed. A winning game including one or both of the rounds of the aspect can be set. Thereby, even if there is a round in which the middle and large winning device 31 is opened, there is a thing that cannot pass through the specific area 300 (very difficult), so the player's interest in the winning game is maintained. And can enhance interest. In this way, when the predetermined time is 6 seconds, the 10R big hit game A becomes a hit game in which the game ball cannot substantially pass through the specific area 300.

  Further, a plurality of predetermined times, which are times until the energized state where the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area 300, may be set. For example, it may be set from five types of 0 seconds, 2 seconds, 6 seconds, 15 seconds, and 26 seconds. The predetermined time may be determined by lottery for each round in which the middle and big prize winning device 31 is in an open state, or may be determined in advance for each big hit game (for example, 11 to 15R big hit game B). 13R is 15 seconds, 14-15R is 0 seconds, etc.).

  In addition, when the middle and big winning device 31 is opened for 25 seconds in the 15th round of the 15R big hit game A, the distribution solenoid 401 is started together with the start of the 15th round (opening of the middle and large winning device 31). Then, the first drive control pattern in which “4-second energization” and “1-second energization stop” are alternately repeated can be used. In addition, when the middle / large prize winning device 31 is opened for 25 seconds in the 11th to 15th rounds of 15R big hit game B, the distribution solenoid is started together with the start of the 11th to 15th rounds (opening of the middle / large prize winning device 31). The second drive control pattern 401 is energized, and thereafter, “one-second energization” and “four-second energization stop” are repeated alternately. According to such a configuration, the 15R jackpot game A and the 15R jackpot game B have the same opening time during which the middle and big prize winning device 31 is opened, and the path for guiding the game ball to the specific area 300 and the game ball The switching pattern for switching between the route for guiding the player to the non-specific region 301 is more advantageous for the player in the 15R big hit game A than in the 15R big hit game B. Therefore, with such a configuration, the 15R big hit game B has the same number of open times (open rounds) as the middle and big prize winning device 31 than the 15R big hit game A, but the possibility of passing through the specific area 300 is equivalent. Or can be lowered, and the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, the following configuration may be employed as another embodiment (modification) related to the present embodiment. The game machine 1 according to the modified example is different from the above-described embodiment in the first winning symbol determination table, and the operation configuration of the open time extension function when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 300 is different. Since the basic control configuration is the same as that of the above-described embodiment, only the changes will be described below.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram conceptually illustrating a first per symbol determination table according to a modification. First, the first symbol determination table in FIG. 23 will be described.

  In FIG. 23, “hit special symbol A”, “hit special symbol B”, and “hit special symbol C”, which are associated with the first hit symbol determination random numbers (random values of 1 to 100), are described. The correspondence relationship between the stop display mode of each special symbol, the execution mode of the big hit game executed in response to the stop display of each special symbol, and the game progress mode after each big hit game is described.

  When the random number for determining the first winning symbol matches any of “1-20”, the “stop display of the special symbol A (stop display mode in which only the LED 62a is lit)” is displayed in the first winning symbol determining process. It is determined. For the jackpot game executed when the stop special symbol A is stopped, the “15R jackpot game” in which the number of rounds in the same manner as the 15R jackpot game A of the above-described embodiment and the opening pattern of the middle prize winning opening 31a are set. "X" is associated. Note that after the 15R jackpot game X of the modified example is finished, the opening time extension function operates in a manner different from the above-described embodiment. In other words, the operation period of the open time extension function is not limited to “whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 300” during the execution of the 15R big hit game X, but also “ Depending on the result of "whether the sphere has passed a specific area", "100 times (variable display times of the first special symbol and second special symbol)" or "10000 times (variable display times of the first special symbol and second special symbol) ) ”Is set.

  Specifically, when one or more game balls have passed through the specific area 300 during 15 rounds in 15R big hit game X, the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area 300 within the current 15 rounds If “3 or more”, the opening time extension function (10,000 times) is activated along with the activation of the probability variation function after the 15R big hit game X is completed. Further, in the case where one or more game balls have passed through the specific area 300 during 15 rounds in 15R big hit game X, the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area 300 within the current 15 rounds is “3”. When the number is less than two (two or less), the opening time extension function (100 times) is activated along with the activation of the probability variation function after the 15R big hit game X is completed. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R jackpot game X, the probability variation function does not operate after the 15R jackpot game X ends, and the open time extension function (100 Times) will be activated. That is, in the 15R jackpot game X of this modification, when a predetermined first number (three or more) of game balls have passed through the specific area 300 during the 15th round, Compared to the case where the first number of game balls does not pass through the specific area 300, the open time extension function is activated in an advantageous manner.

  Further, when the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “21 to 40”, the first winning symbol determination process “stops the special symbol B stop display (stop display mode in which only the LED 62b is lit)”. Is determined. For the jackpot game executed with the stop display of the winning special symbol B, the “15R jackpot game” in which the number of rounds in the same manner as the 15R jackpot game B of the above-described embodiment and the opening pattern of the middle prize winning opening 31a are set. “Y” is associated. In addition, after the 15R big hit game Y of the modified example ends, the opening time extension function operates in a manner different from the above-described embodiment. That is, the operation period of the open time extension function is not only “whether or not the game ball passes the specific area 300” during the execution of the 15R big hit game Y, but also “ "100 times (the number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed)", "50 times (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) "0" is set.

  Specifically, when the game ball passes the specific area 300 during 15 rounds in 15R jackpot game Y, the probability variation function is activated after the 15R jackpot game Y ends, and the open time extension function (100 times) Will be activated. In addition, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 300 during 15 rounds in 15R big hit game Y, the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 301 within the current 15 rounds is “1”. In the case of “above”, the probability variation function does not operate after the end of the 15R big hit game Y, but the open time extension function (10,000 times) operates. In addition, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 300 during 15 rounds in 15R big hit game Y, the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 301 within the current 15 rounds is “1”. In the case of “less than (zero)”, the probability variation function and the open time extension function do not operate after the 15R big hit game Y ends. That is, in the big hit game Y of this modification, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 300 during 15 rounds, the number of game balls that pass through the non-specific area 301 during the 15 rounds (in other words, 15 In the case where the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 during the round, the number of game balls that have entered the middle-large winning device 31 has reached a predetermined second number (1). Compared to the case where the second number is not reached, the open time extension function is activated in an advantageous manner.

  In addition, when the random number for determining the first winning symbol matches any of “41 to 100”, in the first winning symbol determining process, “stop display of the winning special symbol C (stop display mode in which only the LED 62c is lit)” Is determined. For the jackpot game executed with the stop display of the winning special symbol C as an opportunity, the “14R jackpot game Z” in which the number of rounds in the same manner as the 14R jackpot game of the above-described embodiment and the opening pattern of the middle prize winning opening 31a are set. "Is associated. In addition, after the 14R big hit game Z of the modification is completed, the opening time extension function is set not to operate.

  Note that the second per symbol determination table of the modification is the same as that of the above-described embodiment (see FIG. 15). That is, in the modified example, when the hit special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, the same hit special symbols H to L as in the above-described embodiment are stopped and displayed in accordance with each special symbol. Is executed. In this case, the result of “how many game balls have passed through the specific area when passing through the specific area 300” or “how many game balls have passed through the specific area 300 when there are no passes through the specific area 300” The operating mode of the opening time extension function is determined without referring to the result of “whether it has passed through the non-specific region 301” or the like. For this reason, in a modification, when the operation mode of the open time extension function based on each symbol determination table is compared, the second per symbol determination table has a longer open time extension function than the first per symbol determination table. Therefore, it can be said that the second winning symbol determination table is more advantageous to the player than the first winning symbol determination table.

  Next, the big hit game end process in the modification will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 24 shows only the steps S807 and S810 because the processing other than the steps S807 and S810 coincides with the big hit game end processing (see FIG. 22) of the above-described embodiment.

  S807 is a process that proceeds through the setting of the probability variation function when it is determined in S801 that the specific area passing flag is ON. In this process, after setting the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag to ON (S805, S806), the value P (10000 times or 100 times) is set (S707). In this modified example, when the specific area passing flag is ON, the type of jackpot game (15R jackpot game A, 15R jackpot game B, 15R jackpot game X, 15R jackpot game Y) that has just ended and the specific area Based on the number of passages through which the game ball has passed through 300 (specific region passage number), either “10000” or “100” is set in the open extension number counter.

  Specifically, in this modification, a game ball that has entered the middle and big winning device 31 in the 15th round in the 15R big hit game X and the 15R big hit game Y passes through either the specific area 300 or the non-specific area 301. A “passing number counting function” is provided for monitoring how many game balls have passed through each area. Then, when the jackpot game that ended just before is “15R jackpot game X”, it is determined whether or not the number of passages of the specific area 300 counted by the passage number counting function is “3 or more”. In the case of “3 or more”, “10000” is set in the open extension number counter as the operation period P of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function. On the other hand, when the number of passages of the specific region 300 counted by the passage number counting function is not “3 or more” (when it is 2 or less), the opening extension is performed as the operation period P of the variable time reduction function and the opening time extension function. Set "100" in the number counter. The passing number counting function is realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 counting based on detection signals from the specific area detection switch 300s and the non-specific area detection switch 301s.

  In addition, when the jackpot game that ended just before is “15R jackpot game Y”, the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function without taking into account the number of passages of the specific area 300 counted by the passage number counting function As the operation period P, “100” is set in the open extension number counter. In addition, when the jackpot game that ended just before is “15R jackpot game A” or “15R jackpot game B”, the variation time without taking into account the number of passes of the specific area 300 counted by the pass count function. As the operation period P of the shortening function and the opening time extension function, “10000” is set in the opening extension number counter.

  Further, S810 is a process for shifting without setting the probability variation function when it is determined in S801 that the specific area passing flag is not ON. In this process, after the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON (S808, S809), a value Q (0 times) for determining the operation period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function in the opening extension number counter. 50 times and 100 times) are set (S810). In this modified example, when the specific area passing flag is not ON, the type of jackpot game that ended immediately before (15R jackpot game A, 15R jackpot game B, 15R jackpot game X, 15R jackpot game Y, 14R jackpot game Z) Then, based on the number of passing game balls (non-specific area passing number) that passed through the non-specific area 301, one of “0”, “50”, and “100” is set in the open extension number counter.

  Specifically, when the jackpot game ended immediately before is “15R jackpot game Y”, it is determined whether or not the number of passages of the non-specific area 301 counted by the passage number counting function is “1 or more”. When the determination is “1 or more”, “50” is set in the open extension number counter as the operation period Q of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function. On the other hand, when the number of passages of the non-specific region 301 counted by the passage number counting function is not “1 or more” (when it is zero), the opening extension is performed as the operation period Q of the variable time reduction function and the opening time extension function. Set “0” to the number counter.

  In addition, when the jackpot game that ended just before is “15R jackpot game X”, “15R jackpot game A”, or “15R jackpot game B”, the number of passing through the non-specific area 301 counted by the passing count function Without considering the above, as the operation period Q of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function, “100” is set in the opening extension number counter. In addition, when the jackpot game that ended just before is “14R jackpot game”, the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function can be used without considering the number of passes of the specific area 300 counted by the pass count function. As the operation period Q, “0” is set in the open extension number counter.

  Thus, in the modified example, during the execution of each jackpot game, not only the result of whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 300, but also “if the game ball has passed the specific area 300, or The operating mode of the opening time extension function is determined based on the “detailed pitching mode for the middle and large winning device 31 when the specific area 300 is not passed”. As a result, during various types of big hit games, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the “results of entering the game balls with respect to the middle and large winning device 31” and to improve the interest of the player as compared with the conventional game. . Furthermore, by making the operation variations of the opening time extension function after the end of the jackpot game diverse, the expectation after the end of the jackpot game can be raised and lowered, and the gaming machine can be made more interesting. .

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, in the state where the open extension function and the probability variation function are operating, the open extension function is terminated when the open time extension function reaches the limit number of times, and the probability change function Only a state in which only the operation continues (so-called electric support without change) may occur. In this state without electricity support, since the open time extension function is not activated, there is a high possibility that the symbol variation game will proceed mainly with the first special symbol, and the special symbol will stop and display with the first special symbol. It will be a thing.

  Therefore, as another embodiment in the above-described examples and modifications, when the big hit game is executed in response to the stop display of the first special symbol in the state of reliable change without electric support, the normal state (open extension function) It is also possible to use a special symbol determination table different from the state in which the probability variation function is not activated. For example, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit special symbol in the state of no power support, the special symbol may be determined based on the second hit symbol determination table of FIG. . This makes it easier to execute “15R big hit game A” and “15R big hit game B” in the probability variation state without electric support, and the probability variation function and the open time extension function continue to operate with high probability. Is possible. As a result, even when a big hit game is executed in response to the stop display of the hit special symbol in the first special symbol, the interest of the player can be improved according to the game state at that time.

(Other embodiment 2)
In the above embodiment, the order of opening the two big winning devices in the big hit game is first the right big winning device and then the middle big winning device. However, as shown in FIG. 25, the opening order is reversed. Or one large winning device that is closed after opening may be reopened after the other large winning device is opened or closed (middle large winning device) → Right Grand Prize Winner → Middle University Prize Winner → Middle University Prize Winner).

  Specifically, when the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “0 to 29”, the first winning symbol determination process “stop display of the hit special symbol A (stop display mode in which only the LED 62a is lit). ) ”Is determined. The “15R jackpot game” is associated with the jackpot game that is executed when the winning special symbol A is stopped. In the “15R jackpot game”, the opening operation of the right grand prize winning device 35 is repeated 5 times (for 5 rounds) with a predetermined interval (for example, closing for 1 second, also referred to as “short time interval”). Thereafter, the middle and large winning devices 31 are opened five times (for five rounds) after a longer interval than usual (for example, closing for 4 seconds, also referred to as “long interval”). Next, after a long interval, the big prize winning device 35 is a type of big hit game that is repeated 5 times (5 rounds) with a short time inversion again, and the opening limit time is set to “25 seconds” Yes.

  Also, if the game ball passes the specific area 300 during the 15R jackpot game (6 to 10R is running) (winning the distribution lottery), the probability variation function and the open time extension function after the 15R jackpot game ends. Will be activated. In addition, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 while the 15R jackpot game is being executed (6 to 10R is being executed), the probability variation function does not operate after the 15R jackpot game ends, and the low probability state The opening time extension function (100 times) is activated.

  Thus, in the 15R big hit game, the right big prize device 35 is first opened 5 times (5 rounds), then the middle size prize winning device 31 is opened five times (5 rounds), and the right big prize device 35 is again opened. It will be opened 5 times. In addition, the number and structure of the winning balls set for each of the big winning devices 31 and 35 are the same as in the above embodiment, so that the player can open the right big winning device 35 when the right winning device 35 is opened. Since there is no specific area inside, it is expected that a large number of winning balls will be obtained, and when the middle and large winning device 31 is in an open state, it is not expected to acquire a large number of winning balls. The game ball is expected to pass through the specific area 300.

  Further, when the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “30 to 79”, in the first winning symbol determination process, “stop display of winning special symbol B (stop display mode in which only LED 62b is lit)” Is determined. The “10R big hit game” is associated with the big hit game executed in response to the stop display of the special bonus symbol B. In this “10R jackpot game”, the opening operation of the middle-large winning device 31 is repeated three times (for three rounds) with a short time interval therebetween, and then the releasing operation of the right big winning device 35 is performed after a long time interval. Is executed once (for one round). Thereafter, after the long-time interval, the middle-large-award winning device 31 is released once (for one round), and then the right large-award winning device is opened twice with the short-time interval between them. (2 rounds). After that, after the long-time interval, the opening operation of the middle-large winning device 31 is executed once, and then, after the long-time interval, the opening operation of the right large winning device 35 is executed twice with the short-time interval interposed therebetween. A type of jackpot game. The open limit time is set to “5 seconds” for the fourth and fifth rounds, and “25 seconds” for the other rounds.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the specific area 300 (winning the distribution lottery) while the 10R big hit game is being executed (1 to 3, 5, 8R being executed) The open time extension function is activated. Also, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 while the 15R big hit game is being executed (1 to 3, 5, 8R is being executed), the probability variation function does not operate after the 10R big hit game ends, and the low The open time extension function (100 times) is activated in the probability state.

  In this way, in the 10R big hit game, the right big prize device 35 and the middle big prize device 31 are opened alternately, and the right big prize device 35 is five times (for five rounds) in total, and the middle big prize device 31 is It will be opened 5 times (5 rounds).

  Further, when the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “80 to 99”, in the first winning symbol determination processing, “stop display of winning special symbol C (stop display mode in which only LED 62c is lit)” Is determined. The “5R big hit game” is associated with the big hit game executed in response to the stop display of the special winning symbol C. In this “5R jackpot game”, the opening operation of the middle-large winning device 31 is executed once (for one round), and then the releasing operation of the right winning device 35 is performed four times (4 This is a type of jackpot game that is played round. The opening limit time for the first round is set to “5 seconds”, and the opening limit time for the second to fifth rounds is set to “25 seconds”. Therefore, in the “5R big hit game”, it is difficult to pass the game ball through the specific area 300.

  Also, if the game ball passes through the specific area 300 during the 5R jackpot game (1R is running) (winning the lottery), the probability variation function and the open time extension function are activated after the 5R jackpot game ends. Will be. Also, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 during the 5R jackpot game (1R is running), the probability variation function does not operate after the 5R jackpot game ends, and the open time is low. The extension function (100 times) will be activated.

  In this way, in the 5R big hit game, the middle / large prize winning device 31 is first opened once (1 round), and then the middle / large prize winning device 35 is opened four times (four rounds).

  Further, during the long time interval, the possibility of passing through the specific area 300, how much prize balls can be obtained, and the like can be displayed as in the above embodiment. In this embodiment, the long time interval is set when the large winning device that is in the open state is switched. However, the same time as the short time interval may be set, or even shorter than the short time interval. It is good also as an interval.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 17A ... 1st start winning device (1st starting port), 17B ... 2nd starting winning device (2nd starting port), 31 ... Middle size winning device, 35 ... Right big winning device, 62 ... Special Symbol display unit (first symbol display device, second symbol display device), 200... Main control unit (symbol display control means, first execution pattern setting means, second execution pattern setting means, hit game execution means, high probability state Generating means, opening frequency improvement state generating means), 220... Sub-control unit

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A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A first grand prize opening that can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot enter and an open state where game balls can enter;
A second grand prize opening that is changeable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter, and in which a specific area is provided;
When a game ball enters the start opening, a symbol display control means for displaying the symbol in a variable manner on the symbol display device, and stopping and displaying the symbol to be variably displayed as a winning symbol or a detached symbol;
When the symbol is stopped and displayed at the winning symbol, a winning game execution means for executing a winning game with the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening being in an open state;
And determining passage judgment means whether gaming ball has passed through the specific area in the per game,
A high probability state generating means for generating a high probability state in which the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol is higher than a normal state when it is determined by the passage determining means to have passed through the specific area;
When the game ball when the game ball is ball entrance and the second special winning opening in the first special winning opening has ball entrance, with a prize balls discharging means for discharging the prize balls, a,
In the winning game, at least one of the first opening pattern in which the first big winning opening is opened and the second opening pattern in which the second big winning opening is opened is within the upper limit number of times. Is to run
The winning game includes a plurality of winning games in which the number of executions of at least one of the first opening pattern and the second opening pattern is different,
When the first opening pattern is executed, more prize balls can be obtained than when the second opening pattern is executed,
When the second opening pattern is executed, a distribution lottery is executed as to whether or not a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening passes through the specific area ,
The more the number of executions of the first opening pattern in the winning game, the more prize balls that can be acquired in the winning game. The more the number of executions of the second opening pattern in the winning game, the more game balls A gaming machine having a high possibility of passing through the specific area,
In the winning game, when both the first release pattern and the second release pattern are executed, the first release pattern is executed first, and then the second release pattern is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that a pattern is executed . Inside the second grand prize opening, an entrance position that prevents a game ball from entering the specific area and an allowable position that allows the game ball to enter the specific area. A ball blocking member;
A ball blocking member position control means for controlling the operation of the ball blocking member,
As an operation pattern of the ball entry blocking member, it has an operation pattern for operating the ball entry prevention member from the inhibition position to the allowable position after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second opening pattern.
2. The second opening pattern includes an opening pattern that ends an opening state before the predetermined time elapses, and an opening pattern that has an opening state after the predetermined time elapses. The gaming machine described.

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