JP5585626B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  In gaming machines, when a start condition such as entering a game ball at the start port is satisfied, a determination is made as to whether or not, and based on the result of the determination, a symbol variable game is executed in which the symbols are variably displayed and stopped. When a predetermined winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variable game, it is general that the winning game advantageous to the player is executed. In such a gaming machine, it is known to perform various reach effects and the like during the symbol variation game to notify the result of the determination of success / failure (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-326057 A

  However, the configuration for performing reach effects during symbol variation games and notifying the result of the success / failure determination is installed in many gaming machines and is widely known. It is difficult to improve.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object to provide a new effect during the symbol variation game to further improve the game entertainment.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
Based on the result of the determination of success or failure that is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition, a symbol variable game is executed in which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. In a gaming machine that executes a hit game,
According to the type of the winning symbol to be stopped and displayed in the symbol variable game, a winning game execution means for executing a different type of winning game;
A selection effect executing means for executing a selection effect for causing a player to select a type of a winning game to be executed after the end of the symbol variation game before the symbol variation game in which the winning symbol is stopped and displayed; ,
A determination means for determining whether or not a selection result by the selection effect matches a type of hit game to be executed later;
According to the determination result of the determination means, a hit related effect execution means for executing a hit related effect related to the corresponding game,
The hit-related production execution means
As the determination result of the determination means, the selection result by the selection effect and the result of the hit game to be executed later are obtained, and the case where the result of matching is obtained, It is characterized by different execution modes.

  This allows the player to predict the type of winning game to be executed during the symbol-changing game in which the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and variously change the contents of the winning-related effects based on the prediction result. A new form of player participatory presentation can be realized, and a new game characteristic can be realized that draws attention to “whether or not a hit game predicted by the player himself is executed”. As a result, the gaming interest can be improved as compared with the prior art.

  “Performance-related effects” means “effects that are executed during symbol variation games (such as symbol variation effects) that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed”, “effects that are performed during hit games (fanfare effects, “At least one or all of the effects during the round, the ending effects, etc.)” or “the effects that are executed after the winning game is finished (such as the symbol variation effect, the mode effect after the winning game)” The “means” may be any means that makes at least one or all of them different according to the determination result by the determination means.

In the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A first grand prize opening and a second grand prize opening that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter;
The types of winning games include a first winning game that opens the first big winning opening and a second winning game that opens the second big winning opening.
The selection effect execution means is characterized in that, as the selection effect, an effect that causes the player to select which of the first grand prize winning port and the second grand prize winning port is in an open state is executed.

  This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize the match / mismatch between the winning game selected by the player in the selection effect and the winning game to be executed, and to make the above-described game characteristics easy to understand.

In the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The hit-related production execution means
Before the winning game is started, a result effect indicating the determination result of the determination means is executed,
An effect executed after the winning game is started is made different according to a determination result of the determination means.

  As a result, the determination result indicates whether the selection result is a correct answer (when the determination means determines “match”) or an incorrect answer (when the determination means determines “mismatch”). Since the hit-related effect according to the game is executed, the above-described game characteristics are made easy to understand, and when the selection result is correct, the player can be satisfied and the win game can be executed.

  According to the configuration of the present invention described above, it is possible to perform a new effect during the symbol variation game and further improve the game entertainment.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot game determination table for determining a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the production performed with progress of a game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen display of the production | presentation display apparatus in selection production. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. 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 | variation display 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 a flowchart which shows a selection effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the determination effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a result effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot game determination table of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the production performed with the progress of the game of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the selection effect process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the determination effect process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the result production process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit effect production process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen display of the effect display apparatus in the selection effect of 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the win rate alerting | reporting pattern table of 3rd Example.

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game frame 2 and a game board 20. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. The game frame 2 includes an outer frame 3, a middle frame 4, a front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6, a lower plate portion 7, and the like. The middle frame 4 is not shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 5 is disposed on the front side.

  The outer frame 3 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The outer frame 3 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body. The outer frame 3 includes an outer frame main body 2a configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 2b that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 2a.

  The middle frame 4 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 4 is fitted inside the outer frame 3 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3. The middle frame 4 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 5 are provided on the front side of the frame portion so as to overlap each other. On the lower side of the front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6 and a lower plate portion 7 are integrally provided. The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit. Below the right side of the front frame 5 is provided a locking device 5b for locking the front frame 5 when it is closed.

  The front frame 5 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 5 is made of plastic, and has an opening 5a for making the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 5a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 5.

  A frame lamp portion 5c using LEDs or the like is provided around the opening 5a in the front frame 5. The frame lamp portion 5c is turned on / off or blinks according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate 6 is provided below the opening 5 a in the front frame 5. The upper plate 6 is provided with a discharge port 6a for discharging game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. On the upper surface of the upper plate part 6, an effect button 8 is provided at the center and a CR operation part 9 is provided on the right side. The effect button 8 includes a middle button 8a, a left button 8b provided on the left side, and a right button 8c provided on the right side.

  The CR operation unit 12 is used to operate the prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) provided on the left side of the gaming machine 1, and includes a return button 9a for requesting the return of the prepaid card and the remaining frequency of the prepaid card. Is displayed, and a ball lending button 9c for requesting lending of game balls is provided.

  The lower plate part 7 is provided below the upper plate part 6 in the front frame 5. A discharge port 7 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 7 is provided at substantially the center of the lower plate portion 7. At the right end of the lower plate part 7, a launching handle 10 is provided for a player to operate a launching unit (not shown). The firing handle 10 is provided with a touch switch 10a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 10, a launch stop switch 10b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 11a to 11d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 11 a to 11 d include upper speakers 11 a and 11 b provided on the upper part of the front frame 5 and lower speakers 11 c and 11 d provided on the front plate part 2 b below the front frame 5.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, there are a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a start port 28, a first grand prize device 32, a second grand prize device 33, left prize ports 34 and 35, right prize ports 36 and 37, Game devices such as a first decorative member 50 and a second decorative member 60 are provided. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

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

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the start port 28 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the start port 28 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 have a so-called side decoration. It is composed. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

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

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

  Inside the start port 28, a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first start port 28a and the entrance of the game ball into the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 6) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 6) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). When a game ball enters one of the start ports 28a and 28b, a special symbol (to be described later) starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

  In this embodiment, two types of large winning devices 32 and 33 are provided. These large winning devices 32 and 33 have different arrangements and the same configuration. The first big winning device 32 is arranged below the start port 28, and the second big winning device 33 is arranged on the right side of the central device 24. Each of the first big prize device 32 and the second big prize device 33 has a large prize opening 32a, 33a opened in a band shape, open / close plates 32b, 33b for opening / closing the big prize opening 32a, 33a, and this opening / closing. Mainly composed of large winning opening solenoids 32c and 33c (see FIG. 6) for operating the plates 32b and 33b, and ball detection switches 32s and 33s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the entry of game balls. Yes.

  On the left and right sides of the start port 28, left winning ports 34, 35 and right winning ports 36, 37 are provided. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs. By combining these LEDs, a normal symbol display unit 51, a general symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, and a second special symbol are provided. A hold display unit 54 is configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display portion 61 and a second special symbol display portion 62 are configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display part 51 is comprised from one LED, and a normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, and after the predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits in the normal symbol display mode or the off-normal symbol display mode. Stopped display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation, the first opening pattern (short opening pattern) in which the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is set is set and opened. When the time extension function is activated (open extension state), a second opening pattern (long-time opening pattern) in which a second opening time (for example, 5 seconds) longer than the first opening time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

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

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

  It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined, the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol, the setting of the variation pattern of the normal symbol, the storage and storage of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, a first special symbol display unit 61 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display section 62 is provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, the description refers to both “first special symbol” and “second special symbol” unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the following description, when “special symbol reserve number” is described, unless otherwise specified, the description refers to both “first special symbol reserve number” and “second special symbol reserve number”. To do.

  Each of the special symbol display units 61 and 62 includes seven LEDs, and special LEDs (first special symbol and second special symbol) are displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting each of the special symbol display units 61 and 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of display modes can be displayed for each special symbol by a combination of turning on and off of each LED. And in the 1st special symbol display part 61 and the 2nd special symbol display part 62, the specific combination is set as a big hit symbol among the combinations of the special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinction of 7 LEDs respectively. In addition, combinations other than the jackpot symbol are set as outliers. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 28a, the first special symbol display unit 61 starts displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is either a big hit symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 28b, the second special symbol starts to be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62, and after the predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol is a big hit symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a and the second special random number acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 28b. Design random numbers are provided. The first special symbol random number includes a first special symbol success / failure random number used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a first special symbol random number for determining whether to stop the first special symbol. A big hit type determining random number (first special symbol determining random number) and a reach random number for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect are included. Similarly, for the second special symbol random number, a second special symbol success / failure random number used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined. The second jackpot type determining random number (second special symbol determining random number) for the purpose and the reach random number for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect are included.

  As the game ball enters the first start port 28a, a first special symbol success / failure determination random number and a first jackpot type determination random number are acquired. The big hit type determination random number is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. As the game ball enters the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination random number and a second jackpot type determination random number are acquired, and a predetermined area (second) in the RAM of the main control unit 200 is acquired. Is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in the hold storage area).

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The first special symbol hold display unit 53 and the second special symbol hold display unit 54 are each composed of two LEDs, and the number of holds can be set up to 4 each by combining the turn-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Can be displayed.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first start opening 28a can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of first special symbol held. The first special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (first special symbol success / failure determination random number, first jackpot type determination random number, reach random number). In the present embodiment, as the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol determination random number together with the first special symbol success / failure determination random number is also acquired. This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the first jackpot type. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

  The number of game balls that have entered the second start port 28b can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the second special symbol reservation number. The second special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (second special symbol success / failure determination random number, second jackpot type determination random number, reach random number). In the present embodiment, as the game ball enters the second starting port 28b, the second special symbol determination random number is also acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure random number, so the second special symbol hold number is This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the second jackpot type. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. On-hold storage and on-hold digestion of the first and second special symbols are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform a second special symbol priority variation process in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. That is, when both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are “1 or more”, the second special symbol is preferentially displayed in a variable manner over the first special symbol. The reservation of the symbol is preferentially consumed. When the first special symbol reservation count is “1 or more” and the second special symbol reservation count is “zero”, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  A special symbol winning / determining random number is set with a winning / determining hit value (big hit value), and the special symbol acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first starting port 28a or the second starting port 28b. When the random number for determination of success / failure coincides with the jackpot value, it is determined as a big hit in the first special symbol determination of success / failure. 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 special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined that the jackpot value is determined, and the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined as the jackpot symbol. Then, if the first special symbol success / failure random number does not coincide with the jackpot value, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be an out symbol. Similarly, when the second special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the jackpot value, the jackpot is determined, and the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined as the jackpot symbol. Then, if the second special symbol success / failure determination random number does not coincide with the jackpot value, it is a failure, and the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined to be a missed symbol.

  The special symbol is configured to change and display according to a predetermined change pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). The special symbol variation pattern is selected by lottery using a variation pattern random number from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol success / failure determination is executed.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected and used according to the gaming state (special symbol variation mode). In addition, each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state is selected when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place. And a deviation variation pattern table.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of first special symbol, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of second special symbol, stop of first special symbol Determination of symbol, determination of stop symbol of second special symbol, change display and stop display of first special symbol, change display and stop display of second special symbol, priority change of second special symbol will be described later. 200.

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), the main control unit 200 Starts a big hit game (special game) that is relatively advantageous to the player. The big hit game is started by setting the big hit game flag to ON, and the big winning devices 32 and 33 are operated. In other words, the big winning ports 32a and 33a are opened and closed a plurality of times to thereby open the big winning ports 32a and 33a. A profit (prize ball) is given to the player regarding the entry of the game ball to 33a. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later.

  During the big hit game, the big winning devices 32 and 33 are operated, and a predetermined number of winning balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out according to the game balls entering the big winning ports 32a and 33a. In other words, the game balls that have entered the special winning openings 32a and 33a are passed through the special winning entry entrance detection switches 32s and 33s (see FIG. 6) disposed in the special winning openings 32a and 33a. By detecting, a prize ball is paid out.

  Then, by the start of the big hit game, the first grand prize winning device 32 or the second big prize winning device 33 is continuously operated, and a plurality of big prize opening opening / closing operations for switching the big prize winning openings 32a and 33a between the open state and the closed state are performed. It is performed continuously. With the start of the operation of the special winning devices 32 and 33, the special winning openings 32a and 33a are opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning openings 32a and 33a are closed. As a predetermined end condition, when the opening time of the big winning opening 33a reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment), or the number of game balls that have entered the opened large winning openings 32a, 33a is a predetermined number ( In this embodiment, it can be set as 10).

  In the case where one round game is made from the start to the end of the open state of the big winning openings 32a and 33a, the big hit game is ended when a predetermined number of round games are performed. In the big prize winning devices 32 and 33, after the opening of the big prize winning openings 32a and 33a is completed, that is, after a predetermined closing time (interval time) has elapsed since the big winning prize openings 32a and 33a are closed, , 33a are released again, and the next round game starts. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 32a, 33a in which one round game is from the start to the end of the big prize opening 32a, 33a until the predetermined maximum number of consecutive rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment) is completed. Continues repeatedly.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit games having different execution modes are provided. In these jackpot games, the types of the big winning devices 32 and 33 that operate are different. FIG. 3 shows a jackpot game determination table for determining a specific jackpot game from a plurality of types of jackpot games. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, there are provided two types of big hit games, a big hit game A where the first big prize opening 32a is opened and a big hit game B where the second big prize opening 33a is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a specific jackpot game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games based on the types of jackpot symbols of special symbols. Specifically, in the case of jackpot symbols A1 and A2, jackpot game A is executed, and in the case of jackpot symbols B1 and B2, jackpot game B is executed. The jackpot games A and B include a normal jackpot game that does not involve the operation of the probability variation function and a probability variation jackpot game that involves the operation of the probability variation function. The normal jackpot game or the probabilistic jackpot game is determined based on the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. The jackpot symbols A1 and B1 are probability variable jackpot symbols that start a probability jackpot game, and the jackpot symbols A2 and B2 are normal jackpot symbols that start a normal jackpot game. The distribution probability of these jackpot symbols A1, A2, B1, B2 is set to the same probability (25%).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the specific game state in which the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated (the “non-probable state with electric support” or “the positive change with electric support” described later). Status "etc.) is started. The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. The variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a normal big hit (the special symbol stop symbol is a normal big hit symbol A2, B2), the probability variation function is activated after the big hit game is finished. However, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are activated, and the “non-probable change state with electric support” is started. The uncertain change state with electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds), which is the normal setting time, to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). . As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated). The non-probable change state with electric support is configured to continue until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 in this example) after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a probable big hit (the special symbol stop symbol is the probable big hit symbol A1, B1), after the big hit game ends, the probability variation function, variation time shortening function and open time extension function are provided. When activated, the “predictable change state with electric support” is started. The probability variation state with the electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this state, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, that is, a special bonus, together with the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function. The probability variation function is activated to increase the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. The probability variation state with the electric support is configured to continue until the next jackpot game is started after the jackpot game ends.

  During the operation of the probability variation function, the probability of winning the special symbol success / failure determination increases as the jackpot winning value for the special symbol success / failure determination increases. Specifically, a low probability lottery table and a high probability lottery table in which the number of jackpot winning values is set larger than that of the low probability lottery table are prepared as the lottery tables in which the big hit winning value is set. In a normal gaming state in which the probability variation function is not activated, a special symbol success / failure determination using the low probability lottery table is performed, and the probability that the random number for special symbol success / failure determination matches the jackpot winning value (the special symbol is a big hit). (Probability to stop display with symbols) is low probability (1/200 in this example), and in the probability variation gaming state in which the probability variation function is operating, by performing special symbol success / failure determination using a high probability lottery table, The probability that the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is coincident with the jackpot winning value (the probability that the special symbol stops displaying with the big hit symbol) is high (in this embodiment, 1/20).

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the hit-related effects related to the big hit game, the symbol fluctuation effect is executed during the big hit game, the big hit effect during the big hit game is executed, and after the big hit game, etc. Is executed. These effects can be performed using the display area V of the effect display device 25.

  The symbol variation effect is performed in association with a symbol variation game of a special symbol performed using the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62. As the symbol variation effect, for example, the effect symbol consisting of a number symbol is varied in conjunction with the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display unit 62. Examples thereof include a variable display effect to be displayed and a reach effect performed during variable display of the effect symbol. Note that there are a plurality of types of effects, and display data (image data) for effects is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

  Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with an effect symbol display unit 25a for displaying effect symbols. This effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 62. Further, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the part excluding the effect symbol display unit 25a is a background display area in which various background images including characters, figures, symbols, characters, and the like are displayed. The effect symbol display unit 25a and the background display area constitute a symbol variation effect screen. As described above, since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually displays the content displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 (particularly the effect symbol). It will play a game paying attention to.

  In this embodiment, a three-digit number symbol consisting mainly of “1” to “9” is used as the production symbol, and the production symbol display unit 25a has a right symbol display unit on which the right symbol is displayed and a middle symbol is displayed. It consists of three symbol display areas consisting of a middle symbol display portion to be displayed and a left symbol display portion to which the left symbol is displayed. Further, in this embodiment, only during execution of the probability change confirmation mode effect described later, a “battle symbol (“ ba ””, which indicates that a predetermined battle effect (determination effect described later) is started in the three symbol display areas. “G” and “Le” character combinations) can be displayed. The effect symbol display unit 25a has a symbol variation direction set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of each symbol display unit, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  The effect symbol starts when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts the variable display, and when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the symbols, the effect symbol Is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the effect symbol, a symbol combination having the same three digits corresponds to the special symbol jackpot symbol, and the other symbol combinations correspond to the special symbol missing symbol.

  The determination of the variation pattern (variation pattern) and stop symbol of the effect symbol is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 260 based on the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol 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 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect The contents of the production are shown. The main control unit 200 determines a variation pattern of the special symbol at random (by random number lottery) according to the determination result of the special symbol. Based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a. The special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. The stop symbol of is decided at random (by random number lottery). Then, based on the special symbol information designation command indicating the special symbol stop symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 260 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a.

  Further, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, as a hit-related effect, a big hit effect during the big hit game is performed, and after the big hit game, the big hit effect is performed. As a big hit effect or a big hit effect, in the background display area of the display screen of the effect display device 25, an effect display using characters, figures, symbols, characters, changes in display color (background color), etc. is performed. It can be exemplified that a specific effect sound is output from the speaker. The big hit effect and the big hit effect are executed by the sub-control unit 260 based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 200 as the game progresses.

  In the big hit effect and the big hit effect, an effect corresponding to the game state and an effect not corresponding to the game state are performed. As an effect corresponding to the gaming state, “an effect that reveals the setting state of the jackpot probability set after the end of the jackpot game” is performed, and as an effect not corresponding to the gaming state, “the jackpot probability set after the end of the jackpot game” An effect that does not reveal the setting state is performed.

  Specifically, in the big hit effect, either the “effect corresponding to the probable big hit game” or the “effect corresponding to the normal big hit game” is performed as an effect corresponding to the game state, and the effect does not correspond to the game state. As described above, “the production corresponding to both the probable big hit game and the normal big hit game” is performed.

  In addition, in the post-hit production, as the production corresponding to the gaming state, “mode production corresponding to the probability variation function is activated (probability change confirmation mode production)” and “probability variation function is not activated Mode effect (normally confirmed mode effect) is executed, and as an effect that does not correspond to the game state, a special mode effect (probability concealment that does not specify the operating state of the probability variation function after the big hit game ends) Mode production) ”is performed.

  In the present embodiment, during the symbol variation game in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (during hit variation), along with the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display unit 25a, the selection effect display unit 25b displays “ A jackpot type prediction effect for allowing the player to predict the type (big hit games A and B) is performed. The jackpot type prediction effect is a “selection effect” that allows the player to select a type of jackpot game (big hit games A and B), a “determination effect” that determines whether the result selected in the selection effect is correct, It consists of a “result effect” for notifying the result of the determination effect.

  FIG. 4 shows the flow of effects performed as the game progresses. As shown in FIG. 4, the jackpot type prediction effect (selection effect, determination effect, result effect) is performed during the symbol variation game (during hit variation) in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Also, the jackpot type prediction effect of the present embodiment is performed when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game of the second special symbol while the probability variation confirmation mode effect is being executed (a state in which the execution of the jackpot game is committed). It is configured to be

  FIG. 5 shows a screen display example of the effect display device 25 during execution of the selection effect. As shown in FIG. 5, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with a selection effect display unit 25b for selecting the type of jackpot game. As described above, since the types of the big winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened in the big hit games A and B are different, the big winning opening that is opened during the big hit game is the first big winning opening 32a or the second in the selection effect. By predicting which of the big prize winning openings 33a, the type of the big hit game (big hit games A and B) can be predicted.

  “Character X” and “Character Y” are displayed on the selection effect display portion 25b of the present embodiment so that the player can select the first grand prize winning port 32a or the second big prize winning port 33a. “Character X” and “Character Y” may be different characters (for example, “Dog” and “Cat”).

  In this embodiment, “Character X” corresponds to the first big prize opening 32a, and “Character Y” corresponds to the second big prize opening 33a. In order to indicate that “character X” and “character Y” correspond to the first grand prize opening 32a and the second big prize opening 33a, “character X is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25”. Displaying an image indicating that the first big winning opening 32a is supported and an image showing that the character Y corresponds to the second big winning opening 33a, or displaying the first image in the game area 21. It is desirable to display the pattern of “Character X” on the surface of the first big prize opening 32a and the vicinity thereof, and to display the picture of “Character Y” on the surface of the second big prize opening 33a and the vicinity thereof. .

  The selection effect is executed until a predetermined selection effect period elapses. While the selection effect is being executed, the operation of the effect button 8 becomes effective, and an image imitating the effect button 8 is displayed below the selection effect display unit 25b, indicating that the operation of the effect button 8 has become effective. It is. Then, the player can select either “character X” or “character Y” displayed on the selection effect display unit 25 b by operating the effect button 8. The selection operation by the effect button 8 may be such that the character to be selected is changed with the left button 8b or the right button 8c and the character to be selected is determined with the middle button 8a, or the character to be selected every certain time. May be changed, and the character to be selected may be determined by operating the middle button 8a at the timing when the desired character is the selection target.

  Further, when predicting that the first big winning opening 32a is a big hit game A to be opened, select “Character X”, and when predicting that the second big winning opening 33a is to be a big hit game B to be opened. Select “Character Y”. In the example illustrated in FIG. 5, the character to be selected is indicated by hatching, and “Character X” is in the state of being selected. When the character X corresponding to the first big prize opening 32a is selected in the selection effect, the big hit game A that opens the first big prize opening 32a is selected, and the second big prize is won in the selection effect. When the character Y corresponding to the mouth 32a is selected, the big hit game B that opens the second big winning opening 33a is selected.

  Then, when the jackpot game A (the first big prize opening 32a is opened) is executed as a result of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the character X corresponding to the first big prize opening 32a is selected in the selection effect. Then, the selection result of the selection effect becomes a correct answer, and when the character Y corresponding to the second big prize opening 33a is selected in the selection effect, the selection result of the selection effect becomes an incorrect answer. Further, when the big hit game B (the second grand prize opening 33a is opened) is executed as a result of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the character Y corresponding to the second big prize opening 33a is selected in the selection effect. Then, the selection result of the selection effect becomes a correct answer, and when the character X corresponding to the first grand prize winning opening 32a is selected in the selection effect, the selection result of the selection effect becomes an incorrect answer.

  When the selection effect period elapses after the selection effect starts, the selection effect ends and the determination effect starts. The determination effect is executed until a predetermined determination effect period elapses. The determination effect of the present embodiment is configured as a battle effect in which an effect image in which “character X” and “character Y” battle in the display area V of the effect display device 25 is displayed. The second special symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner even after the start of the determination effect, but the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of battle symbols indicating that the determination effect (battle effect) is started with the end of the selection effect. To do.

  In the determination effect, as described above, an effect image in which “Character X” and “Character Y” battle in the display area V of the effect display device 25 is displayed, and the character corresponding to the special winning openings 32a and 33a to be released later is finally displayed. The winning image is displayed. That is, when the big hit game A where the first big prize opening 32a is opened starts, the determination effect is executed in a pattern in which the character X finally wins, and the big hit game B where the second big prize opening 33a is opened. When starting, the determination effect is executed in a pattern in which the character Y finally wins.

  When the determination effect period elapses after the determination effect starts, the determination effect ends and the result effect starts. The result effect is executed until a predetermined result effect period elapses. The result presentation period ends with the end of the symbol variation game. In the result effect, the result of the determination effect (the result of the battle of “Character X” and “Character Y”) is notified. Specifically, when the character selected in the selection effect wins the determination effect, If the selection result in the selection effect is correct (such as an image display of “Correct!”), And the character selected in the selection effect is defeated in the decision effect, the selection result in the selection effect is incorrect A message to the effect (such as an image display of “incorrect answer ...”) is displayed. That is, in the result effect, whether the selection result of the selected effect is correct (correct or incorrect) is notified. In the result effect, a predetermined image corresponding to the correct / incorrect answer is displayed following the correct / invalid notification of the selection result of the select effect. Specifically, when the selection result of the selection effect is correct, an effect image (probability change confirmed image, normal confirmed image) for determining the operation state of the probability variation function after the big hit game is displayed is displayed. On the other hand, if the selection result in the selection effect is incorrect, an effect image (probability concealment image) that does not reveal the operating state of the probability variation function after the end of the big hit game is displayed.

  When the result effect period elapses after the result effect is started, the result effect ends. Then, as described above, during the big hit game, the big hit effect is performed, and after the big hit game is finished, the big hit effect is performed. When the selection result of the selection effect is a correct answer, the effect during the big hit and the effect after the big hit are executed in the correct answer mode. Specifically, in the big hit performance, the production corresponding to a specific big hit game (either probable big hit game or normal big hit game) is performed, and in the big hit effect, the probable change is determined to determine the operating state of the probability variation function. Mode production or normal confirmation mode production is performed. Thereby, when the selection result of the selection effect is correct, the operating state of the probability variation function after the end of the big hit game can be determined. On the other hand, when the selection result of the selection effect is an incorrect answer, the big hit effect and the big hit effect are executed in an incorrect manner. Specifically, in the big hit effect, the production corresponding to all big hit games (probable big hit game and normal big hit game) is performed, and in the big hit effect, the probability concealment mode effect that does not reveal the operation state of the probability variation function is performed. Done. Thereby, when the selection result of the selection effect is incorrect, the operating state of the probability variation function after the end of the big hit game can be made unknown.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the electronic control unit includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

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

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

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. In addition, the main control unit 200 constitutes a lottery unit that is mainly determined by the CPU 200b and determines whether or not a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is determined by a determination program stored in the ROM. Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board surface input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s, start entrance ball detection switches 28s and 28t, and a grand prize entrance entrance detection switches 32s and 33s, and these signals are sent to the main controller 200. Is configured to input. The panel output relay board 202 is connected to the normal symbol display device 51, the special symbol display devices 61 and 62, the start port solenoid 28c, and the big prize port solenoids 32c and 33c, and outputs a control signal from the main control unit 200. Is done.

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

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 11a to 11d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, special symbol information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice controls A command is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

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

  In addition, various LEDs / lamps 262 and an amplifier board 263 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative drive board 261. Each LED / lamp 262 includes a frame lamp portion 5c. Connected to the amplifier board 263 are speakers 11a to 11d that output various sounds, sounds, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Furthermore, the effect button 8 is connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 selects various LED / lamp lighting / flashing patterns based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 8 (reception of a variation pattern designation command, input of a production button operation signal, etc.). Execution processing, selection / output processing of sound effect data output from the speakers 11a to 11d, selection processing of an execution pattern (effect pattern) of the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 25, and symbol variation based on the execution pattern Performs execution processing and the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 7 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 7 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the 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 the power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed. 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, etc. are performed. In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol display part is determined. At 51 (see FIG. 2), it is determined whether the normal symbol is hit and stopped in the display mode of the normal symbol or whether it is stopped and displayed in the display mode of the off-normal symbol. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a probability of being a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the start port 28b. There is a difference that the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is activated than when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is not active.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The 2nd starting port 28b is made into an open state). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is activated. I do. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

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

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 8A, 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 the first start port 28a has been won (a game ball has entered) (S501a). If it is determined that the first start port 28a has not been won (S501a: NO), The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first start port 28a has been won (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol random number (first symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol random number includes a first special symbol determination random number, a first special symbol determination random number (per symbol determination random number), a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second start port 28b has been won (S501d). If it is determined that the second start port 28b has not been won (S501d: NO). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second start port 28b has been won (S501d: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501e). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501e: YES), a second special symbol random number (second symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored (S501f). The second special symbol random number includes a second special symbol determination random number, a second special symbol determination random number (per symbol determination random number), a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 8A, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played (whether or not the big hit game flag is ON) (S502). 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 second special symbol hold is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S506 that the second special symbol hold count 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 second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), the first special symbol hold number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The 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. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 10 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, 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 random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (the random number for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the start opening 28) is read (S508a). ), Special symbol winning / failing determination is performed (S508b). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) is a big hit (S508c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S508c: YES), a big hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S508d). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S508c: NO), a variation pattern table setting process at the time of disconnection is performed (S508e).

  Next, the variable pattern random number is acquired, and the symbol determining random number (the special symbol determining random number acquired when the game ball enters the starting port 28) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Read (S508f).

  Next, the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S508g). As the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern random number acquired in S508h is used to select a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d or S508e. Note that each variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d and S508e is associated with a variation pattern random value and a variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value obtained in S508f is the current variation pattern table. It is determined as a variation pattern to be used. The special symbol stop symbol is a symbol determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main control unit 200 using the special symbol determination random number read in S508f when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, it is determined as a missed symbol. Similarly to the variation pattern table, the symbol determination table also associates the value of the special symbol determination random number with each jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the special symbol determination random number read in S508f is It is determined as a jackpot symbol to be stopped.

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the processing of S508g, the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S508h), 1 is subtracted (S508i), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508j). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the processing of S508g, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the processing of S508g. is there. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 8A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (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 a special symbol designating command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S512). A stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is a jackpot symbol (FIG. 8 ( b) S515).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol (S515: YES), the gaming state at the start of the big hit game is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S516). The “game state at the time of starting the big hit game” includes the type of the big hit symbol stopped at that time and the setting state of the game state flags (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) at that time Yes.

  Next, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S517). Thereby, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S518).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S519). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S519: NO), the process proceeds to the determination processing of S521, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON ( (S519: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S520). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S521). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON. (S521: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S522), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  Next, in the determination process of S515, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is not a big hit symbol (in the case of a missed symbol) (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S524: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524: YES), “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S525).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S525 is “zero” (S526). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S526: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S526). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S527), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S528).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is such that the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S529). Upon receiving this game state designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, and the like indicating that the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are inactive (normal state) on the effect display device 25. Processing to display in area V is performed.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. 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 special winning openings 32a and 33a are being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning openings 32a and 33a are being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning openings 32a and 33a has passed (S603). If it is determined that the opening times of the winning openings 32a and 33a have not elapsed (S603: NO), whether or not there is a predetermined number of winnings in the large winning openings 32a and 33a (a predetermined number of game balls have entered) It is determined whether or not the ball has been made (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the specified number of winnings has not been won in the big winning openings 32a and 33a (S604: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and the predetermined winning number is won in the big winning openings 32a and 33a. If it is determined that the winning prize openings 32a and 33a have been opened (S603: YES), or if it is determined that the opening time of the special winning openings 32a and 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning openings 32a and 33a are closed. (S605). Then, a special winning opening closing command indicating that the special winning openings 32a and 33a are closed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S606).

  If it is determined in S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not open (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S607). The determination process of S607 determines whether or not the number of rounds of the big hit game has reached the maximum number of continuous rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment).

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S607: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning openings 32a, 33a has elapsed (S608). ), When it is determined that the closing time of the special winning openings 32a, 33a has not elapsed (S608: NO), the big hit game processing is finished and the closing time of the special winning openings 32a, 33a has elapsed. Is determined (S608: YES), the special winning openings 32a and 33a are opened (S609). Then, an N round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S610). The N round start command is a command indicating that the started round is the Nth round (N ≧ 1) of the jackpot game.

  If it is determined in S607 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S607: YES), the big hit game end process is performed (S611). Here, the big hit game end process (S611) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the jackpot game flag is set to OFF (S611a), and a jackpot game end command indicating that the jackpot game is ended is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S611b).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S611c). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S611c: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S611d). As a result, the probability variation function starts to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, “10,000” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter (S611e). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation is not a big hit (S611c: NO), “100” is set to the fluctuation shortening counter (S611f).

  Next, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to ON (S611g), and the open extension flag is set to ON (S611h). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function start to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, a game state designation command indicating the operating state of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S611i).

  Next, various effect processes executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15, the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a is based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a). And a process executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a). It is.

  First, the selection effect process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the selection effect is being executed (S700). As a result, when it is determined that the selection effect is being executed (S700: YES), the process proceeds to S706. On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected effect is not being executed (S700: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation mode effect is being executed (S701). As a result of the determination process of S701, when it is determined that the probability variation confirmation mode effect is not being executed (S710: NO), the selection effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the certainty change confirmation mode effect is being executed (S701: YES), it is determined whether or not the hit variation of the second special symbol has started (S702). The determination process of S702 is determined based on whether or not the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 in the processing of S509j (FIG. 10) is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the hit variation of the second special symbol. be able to. In this embodiment, only one type of “20 seconds” is set as the hit variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol when the probability variation function is in operation. During the time, the jackpot type prediction effect (selection effect, determination effect, result effect) is executed.

  As a result of the determination process in S702, when it is determined that the hit variation of the second special symbol has not started (S702: NO), the selection effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit variation of the second special symbol has started (S702: YES), “Character X” corresponding to the first big prize opening 32a and the selected effect display portion 25b of the effect display device 25 are displayed. “Character Y” corresponding to the second big prize opening 33a is displayed and the selection effect is started (S703), and the operation of the effect button 8 is validated (S704). Then, the operation of the selection effect timer for measuring the selection effect period is started (S705).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the effect button 8 has been operated (S706). As a result, when it is determined that the operation button 8 has not been operated (S706: NO), the process proceeds to S708. On the other hand, when it is determined that the production button 8 has been operated (S706: YES), the selection target is changed between “character X” or “character Y” (S707).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the selection effect period has elapsed based on the selection effect timer (S708). As a result, when it is determined that the selection effect period has not elapsed (S708: NO), the selection effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the selection effect period has elapsed (S708: YES), the selection result (either “character X” or “character Y”) in the selection effect is stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260 in advance. The area is stored (S709), the selected effect is terminated (S710), and the operation of the effect button 8 is invalidated (S711). Then, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as a battle symbol (S712).

  Next, the determination effect process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether the determination effect is being executed (S800). As a result, when it is determined that the determination effect is being executed (S800: YES), the process proceeds to S804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination effect is not being executed (S800: NO), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the determination effect (S801). Whether or not it is the start timing of the determination effect can be determined by whether or not the selection effect period has elapsed (whether or not the selection effect has ended).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the determination effect (S801: NO), the determination effect process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the determination effect (S801: YES), the determination effect (battle effect) is started (S802). Then, the operation of a determination effect timer for timing the determination effect period is started (S803).

  Next, based on the determination effect timer, it is determined whether the determination effect period has elapsed (S804). As a result, when it is determined that the determination effect period has not elapsed (S804: NO), the determination effect process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination effect period has elapsed (S804: YES), the determination effect ends (S805).

  Next, the result effect process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the result effect is being executed (S900). As a result, when it is determined that the result effect is being executed (S900: YES), the process proceeds to S906. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result effect is not being executed (S900: NO), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the result effect (S901). Whether or not it is the start timing of the result effect can be determined by whether or not the determination effect period has elapsed (whether or not the determination effect has ended).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the result presentation (S901: NO), the result presentation process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the result presentation (S901: YES), it is determined whether or not the selection result by the selection presentation is correct (S902). In the determination process of S902, the type of the big hit game (big hit game A or big hit game B) specified by the selection result (either “character X” or “character Y”) stored in the process of S709 is the main control. It can be determined based on whether or not the game matches the jackpot game specified by the jackpot symbol indicated by the special symbol information designation command transmitted by the unit 200.

As a result of the determination process in S902, when it is determined that the selection result is correct (S902: YES), a result presentation is started in the correct answer mode (S903). In the result result for correct answer, while notifying that the selection result is correct, an effect suggesting that the probability variation big hit game is started (the probability varying function is activated after the big hit game is finished) is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the selection result is an incorrect answer (S902: NO), a result presentation is started in an incorrect answer mode (S904). In the result production for incorrect answer, an effect that indicates that the selection result is an incorrect answer and suggests that the normal jackpot game starts (the probability variation function does not operate after the jackpot game ends) is executed. Then, the result presentation timer for timing the result presentation period is started to operate (S905).

  Next, based on the result presentation timer, it is determined whether or not the result presentation period has elapsed (S906). As a result, when it is determined that the result effect period has not elapsed (S906: NO), the result effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result effect period has elapsed (S906: YES), the result effect is ended (S907).

  Next, the big hit effect processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the big hit effect is being executed (S1000). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit effect is being executed (S1000: YES), the process proceeds to S1008. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit effect is not being executed (S1000: NO), whether or not the big hit game start command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in step S518 (FIG. 8B) has been received. Is determined (S1001).

  As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game start command has not been received (S1001: NO), the jackpot effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game start command has been received (S1001: YES), it is determined whether or not the selection effect has been executed (S1002).

  As a result, when it is determined that the selection effect is not executed (S1002: NO), the process proceeds to S1004. On the other hand, if it is determined that the selection effect is being executed (S1002: YES), it is determined whether or not the selection result is correct (S1003). As a result, when it is determined that the selection result is correct (S1003: YES), it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S1004). The determination process of S1004 is determined based on whether or not the stop symbol of the second special symbol specified by the special symbol information designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S509j (FIG. 10) is a probability change big hit symbol. be able to.

  As a result, when it is determined that the current big hit is a probable big hit (S1004: YES), the big hit effect corresponding to the probable big hit game is started (S1005). On the other hand, when it is determined that the current big hit is not a probabilistic big hit (S1004: NO), the big hit effect corresponding to the normal big hit game is started (S1006). If it is determined in the determination process of S1003 that the selection result is incorrect (S1003: NO), a big-hit effect corresponding to both the probable big-hit game and the normal big-hit game is started (S1007).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S611b (FIG. 12) (S1008). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game end command has not been received (S1008: NO), the big hit effect is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game end command has been received (S1008: YES), the jackpot effect is ended (S1009).

  Next, the post-hit effect processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not a big hit effect is being executed (S1100). As a result, when it is determined that the after-hit effect is being executed (S1100: YES), the process proceeds to S1108. On the other hand, when it is determined that the after-hit effect is not being executed (S1100: NO), it is determined whether or not the big-hit game end command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S611b (FIG. 12). (S1101).

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game end command has not been received (S1101: NO), the big hit after-effect process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game end command has been received (S1101: YES), it is determined whether or not the selection effect has been executed (S1102).

  As a result, when it is determined that the selection effect is not executed (S1102: NO), the process proceeds to S1104. On the other hand, if it is determined that the selection effect is being executed (S1102: YES), it is determined whether or not the selection result is correct (S1103). As a result, when it is determined that the selection result is correct (S1103: YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation function is operating (S1104). The determination process of S1104 can be determined based on the gaming state designation command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S611i (FIG. 12).

  As a result, if it is determined that the probability variation function is operating (S1104: YES), the probability variation confirmation mode effect (image display of “probably changing!”) Is started as the effect after the big hit (S1105). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation function is not activated (S1104: NO), the normal confirmation mode effect (image display of “low probability!”) Is started as the effect after the big hit (S1106). If it is determined in the determination process of S1103 that the selection result is incorrect (S1103: NO), a probability concealment mode effect (an image display of “probable change?”) Is started as a post-hit effect ( S1107).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S518 (FIG. 8B) (S1108). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game start command has not been received (S1108: NO), the after jackpot effect is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit game start command has been received (S1108: YES), the big hit effect is ended (S1109).

  According to the present embodiment described above, the selection effect for predicting the type of the big hit game is executed during the hit variation of the second special symbol, and the big hit effect and the big hit are determined depending on whether the selection result is correct or incorrect. The production content of the post production is different. As a result, a new form of game that “allows the player to predict the type of jackpot game to be executed during the fluctuation of the second special symbol, and changes the contents of the hit-related effects based on the prediction result”. A player-participation-type effect can be realized, and it is possible to realize a game characteristic that causes attention to “whether or not the jackpot game predicted by the player himself is executed”. As a result, the gaming interest can be improved as compared with the prior art.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the selection result in the selection effect is correct, the effect for clarifying the operating state of the probability variation function after the end of the big hit game is performed as the effect for the correct big hit and the post-hit effect. When the result is an incorrect answer, an effect that makes the operating state of the probability varying function after the big hit game unclear is performed as an effect during the big hit for the incorrect answer and an effect after the big hit. Thus, “during the hit fluctuation of the second special symbol, the player predicts the type of jackpot game to be executed from now, and based on the prediction result, the operation state of the probability fluctuation function after the jackpot game is finished” is determined. It is possible to realize a player-participation-type production with a new form of “whether or not the big hit game predicted by the player himself can be executed and the operation state of the probability variation function after the big hit game can be determined”. You can realize the game characteristics that make you pay attention. Then, by correctly answering the type of jackpot game predicted by the selection effect, the player can advantageously advance the game while grasping the operating state of the probability variation function. As a result, the gaming interest can be improved as compared with the prior art.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit games consisting of a big hit game A that opens the first big prize opening 32a and a big hit game B that opens the second big prize opening 33a are provided, and the first big prize game is made with a selection effect. The character X corresponding to the winning opening 32a or the character Y corresponding to the second large winning opening 33a is selected. As a result, the type of the big hit game can be easily recognized based on the open winning prize openings 32a and 33a, and the correctness of the selection result in the selection effect can be clearly recognized.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a big hit type prediction effect including a selection effect is executed during the symbol variation game, and depending on whether the selection result in the selection effect is right or wrong, the big hit effect and the big hit effect that are performed after the start of the big hit game are performed. The contents of the production are different. As a result, when the selection result is correct, it is possible to execute the effect for hitting the big hit and the effect after big hit for the correct answer, and when the result is incorrect, the effect during the big hit for incorrect answer and the effect after the big hit can be executed. For this reason, when the selection result is correct, the player can be satisfied and the jackpot game can be executed.

  Here, the correspondence between the present embodiment and the components of the present invention will be described. The “big hit game A” corresponds to the “first win game” of the present invention, and the “big hit game B” corresponds to the present invention. The process executed by the main control unit 200 corresponding to the “second winning game” corresponds to the “winning game executing means” of the present invention, and the process executed by the sub control unit 260 is the “selected effect executing means” of the present invention. , “Determination means” and “hit-related production execution means”.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 18 shows a jackpot game determination table of the second embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, in the jackpot game of the second embodiment, the winning prize openings 32a and 33a are briefly opened based on a short opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) in 1 to 5 rounds, and 6 to 15 rounds. The large winning openings 32a and 33a are configured to be opened for a long time based on a long opening time (for example, 30 seconds). For this reason, in the jackpot game of the second embodiment, after the short winning openings 32a and 33a are performed 5 times, the long opening of the large winning openings 32a and 33a is performed 10 times. For this reason, in the jackpot game of the second embodiment, it can be recognized that the jackpot game has started from the sixth round in which the jackpots 32a and 33a are long open.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the second embodiment, the first big winning opening 32a is opened shortly in rounds 1 to 5, and the first big winning opening 32a is opened long in rounds 6 to 15; The second grand prize opening 33a is opened short for 5 to 5 rounds, the big hit game D where the second grand prize opening 33a is opened for a long time in 6 to 15 rounds, the second big prize opening 33a is opened short for 1 to 5 rounds, A big hit game E in which the first big prize opening 32a is long open in rounds 6 to 15, a first big prize opening 32a is short in 1-5 rounds, and a second big prize opening 33a is long in 6-15 rounds. Four types of big hit games consisting of big hit games F are provided.

  In the second embodiment, a specific jackpot game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games based on the types of jackpot symbols of special symbols. Specifically, the big hit game C is executed in the case of the big hit symbol C1, C2, the big hit game D is executed in the case of the big hit symbol D1, D2, and the big hit game E is executed in the case of the big hit symbol E1, E2. The big hit game F is executed in the case of the big hit symbols F1 and F2. The jackpot symbols C1, D1, E1, and F1 are probability variable jackpot symbols for starting a probability jackpot game, and the jackpot symbols C2, D2, E2, and F2 are normal jackpot symbols for starting a normal jackpot game. In the second embodiment, the distribution probabilities of the jackpot symbols C1, C2, D1, and D2 are set to 20%, respectively, and the allocation probabilities of the jackpot symbols E1, E2, F1, and F2 are each set to 5%. Is set.

  In the jackpot prediction effect of the second embodiment, a correct answer is obtained when the characters X and Y corresponding to the big winning openings 32a and 33a that are long-opened by the selection effect are selected. That is, when the big hit games C and E are executed, the correct answer is obtained when the character X corresponding to the first big winning opening 32a is selected, and when the big hit games D and F are executed, the second big game is executed. A correct answer is obtained when the character Y corresponding to the winning opening 32a is selected.

  FIG. 19 shows the flow of performance performed in accordance with the progress of the game of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 4 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, the jackpot type prediction effect (selection effect, determination effect, result effect) includes the second special symbol in the symbol variable game with the hit result in which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (during a hit variation), and It is executed during the following jackpot game. Specifically, among the jackpot type prediction effects, the selection effect is executed during the symbol variation game, and the determination effect and the result effect are executed during the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the big hit game, the determination effect and the result effect are executed before the big winning openings 32a and 33a start the long opening, and after the big winning openings 32a and 33a start the long opening, the big hit Medium production is executed. Specifically, the determination effect is executed during a period (1 to 5 rounds) in which the big winning openings 32a and 33a in the big hit game are short-opened, and the result effect is executed during the interval time after the fifth round is finished. . In this embodiment, in order to secure the execution time of the result presentation, the interval time after the fifth round is finished (5 seconds in this embodiment) is longer than the other interval times (1 second in this embodiment). Is set. Then, the big hit effect is executed during a period (6 to 15 rounds) in which the big winning openings 32a and 33a in the big hit game are long open.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the selection effect process of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 13 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, in the selection effect process of the second embodiment, a process for starting the selection effect timer in S705 is not provided. In the second embodiment, the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S512 (FIG. 8A) after the determination process of S706 has a negative result or after the process of S707 is performed. Whether or not is received (S713).

  As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S713: NO), the selection effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S713: YES), the selection result of the selection effect is stored in a predetermined area in the RAM of the sub-control unit 260 (S709), and the selection effect is ended (S709). S710), the operation of the effect button 8 is invalidated (S711), and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the battle symbol (S712). Thereby, in this 2nd Example, when a 2nd special symbol stops and displays with a jackpot symbol, an effect symbol will stop-display with a battle symbol. Then, the selection effect can be executed during the symbol variation game of the second special symbol.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the determination effect process of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 14 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 21, in the determination effect process of the second embodiment, the process for starting the determination effect timer in S804 is not provided. In the second embodiment, after the determination process of S800, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S518 (FIG. 8B) (S807). .

  As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game start command has not been received (S807: NO), the determination effect process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game start command has been received (S807: YES), the determination effect (battle effect) is started (S803).

  In the determination effect (battle effect) of the second embodiment, the character corresponding to the big winning openings 32a and 33a, which are short-opened in rounds 1 to 5 is executed. In other words, in the big hit games C and F in which the first big winning opening 32a is short-opened, the character X performs the first strike, and in the big hit games D and E in which the second big winning opening 33a is short-opened, the character Y is the first strike. Perform the production. These characters are attacked in accordance with the timing at which the special winning openings 32a and 33a are opened shortly. For this reason, the character corresponding to each of the special winning openings 32a and 33a attacks each time the special winning openings 32a and 33a are briefly opened in each of the first to fifth rounds.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fifth round of the jackpot game has ended (S808). The determination process of S808 can be determined based on whether or not the special winning opening closing command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S606 (FIG. 11) has been received five times. As a result of the determination process in S808, when it is determined that the fifth round has not ended (S808: NO), the determination effect process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fifth round has ended (S808: YES), the determination effect ends (S806). Thereby, it is possible to execute the determination effect during the period (1 to 5 rounds) in which the big winning openings 32a and 33a in the big hit game are short-opened.

  In the determination effect, an effect that the character corresponding to the big prize winning openings 32a and 33a that are long open in rounds 6 to 15 finally wins is executed. For this reason, in the big hit games C and D in which the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened shortly and the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened long are the same, the characters corresponding to the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened shortly win as they are. It becomes. On the other hand, in the big hit games E and F in which the big winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened shortly and the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened long are different, characters different from the characters corresponding to the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened shortly counterattack. It will result in a reverse win.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the result rendering process of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 15 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 22, in the result presentation process of the second embodiment, the process for starting the result presentation timer in S905 is not provided. In the second embodiment, after the determination process in S900, it is determined whether or not the fifth round interval time has started (S908). The determination process of S908 can be determined based on whether or not the big winning opening closing command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S606 (FIG. 11) has been received five times.

  As a result of the determination process in S908, if it is determined that the interval time of the fifth round has not started (S908: NO), the result effect process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the interval time of the fifth round has started (S908: YES), the processing of S902 to S904 is executed.

  Next, after the process of S903 or S904, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S909). As a result, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S909: NO), the result effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (S909: YES), the result effect is ended (S907). As a result, the result effect can be executed during the interval time after the short opening period of the big hit game ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the big hit effect processing in the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 16 in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, after the determination process of S1000, it is determined whether or not the sixth round of the jackpot game has started (S1010). The determination process of S1010 can be determined based on whether or not an N-round start command indicating that the sixth round has started has been received from the main control unit 200.

  As a result of the determination processing in S1010, when it is determined that the sixth round has not started (S1010: NO), the big hit effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the sixth round has started (S1010: YES), the processing of S1002 to 1007 is executed, and the big hit effect is started. Thereby, it is possible to execute the effect during the big hit during the period (6 to 15 rounds) in which the big winning opening 32a, 33a in the big hit game is long open.

  The post-hit effect processing is the same as that in the first embodiment (FIG. 17), and the description is omitted.

  According to the second embodiment described above, a short opening period (1 to 5 rounds) in which the big winning openings 32a, 33a are opened short in a big hit game and a long opening period (6 in which the big winning openings 32a, 33a are opened long) ~ 15 rounds), the selection effect is executed during the symbol variation game, and the determination effect (battle effect) is executed during the short opening period of the big hit game. Thereby, the determination effect can be executed as an effect linked with the short opening of the big winning openings 32a and 33a by using the short opening period of the big hit game.

  Further, in the second embodiment, in the determination effect (battle effect), the character corresponding to the large winning opening 32a, 33a that opens shortly makes a first strike and the character corresponding to the large winning opening 32a, 33a that opens long. Is configured to ultimately win. For this reason, in the big hit games C and D in which the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened shortly and the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened long are the same, the characters corresponding to the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened shortly win as they are. Thus, in the big hit games E and F in which the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened shortly and the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened long are different, characters different from the characters corresponding to the large winning openings 32a and 33a that are opened shortly counterattack. It will result in a reverse win. Thereby, the content of the effect of the determination effect (battle effect) can be diversified in relation to the type of the big hit game.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, only parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  In the third embodiment, in the symbol variation game with the hit result of the second special symbol, the variation pattern A in which the variation time of the second special symbol is long, and the variation pattern in which the variation time of the second special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern A B is provided. Then, when the hit variation of the second special symbol is performed based on the variation pattern A, the winning rate notification of the character is performed with the selection effect.

  FIG. 24 shows a screen display example of the effect display device 25 during execution of the selection effect of the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 5 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, the winning ratios of “Character X” and “Character Y” are displayed on the selected effect display unit 25 b of the effect display device 25. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the winning rate of “Character X” is reported as “70%”, and the winning rate of “Character Y” is reported as “30%”.

  FIG. 25 shows a winning percentage notification pattern table of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 25, in the winning rate notification pattern table, the winning rate of the character X is 10% and the winning rate of the character Y is 90% from the winning rate notification pattern 1 where the winning rate of the character X is 90% and the winning rate of the character Y is 10%. Nine types of winning rate notification patterns are stored up to 9 winning rate notification patterns. The winning rate of the character X is the probability that the first big winning opening 32a is opened, that is, the probability that the jackpot game A is executed, and the winning rate of the character Y is the probability that the jackpot game B is started, that is, the probability that the jackpot game B is executed. It is.

  The winning rate notification pattern can be determined by, for example, random lottery. The jackpot game scheduled to start is a jackpot game A that opens the first jackpot 32a and a jackpot game B that opens the second jackpot 33a. What is necessary is just to set so that the selection probability of each winning-rate notification pattern differs in the case of. Specifically, when the jackpot game to be started is the jackpot game A, the probability that the winning rate notification pattern 1 is selected is the highest, and the winning rate notification pattern 2 → the winning rate notification pattern 3 → the winning rate notification pattern 4 is in this order. What is necessary is just to make the probability of being selected low and making the probability of selecting the winning rate notification pattern 9 the lowest. On the other hand, when the jackpot game to be started is jackpot game B, the probability that the winning rate notification pattern 9 is selected is the highest, and the winning rate notification pattern 8 → the winning rate notification pattern 7 → the winning rate notification pattern 6 is selected in this order. What is necessary is just to make a probability low and to make the probability that the winning-rate notification pattern 1 is selected the lowest.

  According to the third embodiment described above, by notifying the winning rate of the character in the selection effect, the player can select the character in consideration of the notified winning rate, and the interest of the selection effect is improved. Can be made.

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

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, when the symbol variation game is performed with the second special symbol success / failure determination as a winning result, the jackpot type prediction effect (selection effect, determination effect, result effect) is configured to be performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the symbol variation game is performed when the first special symbol success / failure determination is a winning result, the jackpot type prediction effect may be performed.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, as a privilege to be given when the selection result of the selection effect is correct, the operation state of the probability variation function after the end of the big hit game is determined, but different types of benefits (for example, For example, a rare image that cannot normally be viewed may be displayed.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, based on the selection result of the selection effect, it is configured to execute the effect during the big hit and the effect after the big hit in the effect mode for the correct answer or the effect mode for the incorrect answer. You may comprise so that the effect in the broken symbol variation game may be performed in the effect mode for correct answers or the effect mode for incorrect answers.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”.

  For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which a gaming profit (game value) is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 25 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 28 ... Start opening, 32a ... 1st big prize opening, 33a ... 2nd big prize opening, 200 ... Main control part (hit game execution means), 260 ... Sub control part ( Selection effect execution means, determination means, hit-related effect execution means), 280 ... effect display control unit.

Claims (3)

Based on the result of the determination of success or failure that is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition, a symbol variable game is executed in which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. In a gaming machine that executes a hit game,
According to the type of the winning symbol to be stopped and displayed in the symbol variable game, a winning game execution means for executing a different type of winning game;
A selection effect executing means for executing a selection effect for causing a player to select a type of a winning game to be executed after the end of the symbol variation game before the symbol variation game in which the winning symbol is stopped and displayed; ,
A determination means for determining whether or not a selection result by the selection effect matches a type of hit game to be executed later;
According to the determination result of the determination means, a hit related effect execution means for executing a hit related effect related to the corresponding game,
The hit-related production execution means
As the determination result of the determination means, the selection result by the selection effect and the result of the hit game to be executed later are obtained, and the case where the result of matching is obtained, A game machine characterized by having different execution modes. A first grand prize opening and a second grand prize opening that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter;
The types of winning games include a first winning game that opens the first big winning opening and a second winning game that opens the second big winning opening.
The said selection production | presentation execution means performs the production | generation which makes a player select which of the said 1st big prize opening and the said 2nd big prize opening becomes an open state as the said selection production. The gaming machine according to 1. The hit-related production execution means
Before the winning game is started, a result effect indicating the determination result of the determination means is executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect executed after the winning game is started is varied according to a determination result of the determination unit.

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