JP5616276B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  In the present invention, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the jackpot game is performed after the symbol variation game is finished, and information indicating that the jackpot game is given can be output to the outside of the gaming machine. It relates to gaming machines.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a random number for determining a big hit is obtained when a gaming ball enters a start winning opening arranged on the gaming board, and the value of the random number is determined in advance. Depending on whether or not the big hit determination value matches, the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit is done. In addition, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which symbols of a plurality of columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, when the jackpot symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state, the player can recognize the jackpot. When the symbol variation game is a big hit, the big hit game is given after the symbol variation game is over.

  Among gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that can output information indicating that a big hit game has been given to the outside of the gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when 2R probability variable big hit is given, if transmission of 2R probability variable big hit information is determined by lottery, information indicating that the 2R probability variable big hit game is given is transmitted to the external information display device. The machine is shown. When the external information display device inputs information indicating that the 2R probability variable big hit game has been awarded, the external information display device displays (notifies) that the 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded. Therefore, the player can recognize that the jackpot game is given from the display mode of the external information display device. Further, the external information display device of Patent Document 1 counts the number of symbol variation games that have been executed since the jackpot game was awarded, so that it is possible to specify how many symbol variation games have been executed. It has become.

  In addition, in some gaming machines, a jackpot where a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is high after the jackpot game given after the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is given is given. There is a gaming machine to which a game (hereinafter referred to as 2R big hit game) can be given. Among these gaming machines, a small-hit lottery is performed when the big-hit lottery is not won, and when the small-hit lottery is won, the small-hit game is opened in the same opening manner as the 2R big-hit game. There is a gaming machine that grants. When a small hit game is given, and a certainty change state is not given at the time of the small hit lottery winning, the certainty change state is not given even after the small hit game ends. Therefore, when the big winning opening is opened in the opening mode of 2R big hit game or small hit game, it cannot be specified from the opening mode of the big winning opening whether 2R big hit game or small hit game is given. It has become. Thereby, when the provision mode of the probability variation state cannot be recognized, the player expects that the probability variation state is imparted and continues the game. Therefore, after the 2R big hit game or the small hit game ends, the game can be continued by the player.

JP 2009-254687 A

  By the way, among gaming machines that can be given a probable change state, there is a game machine that assigns a probable change state from the end of the big hit game until the execution of a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) of the symbol variation game is completed. . In such a gaming machine, regardless of whether the 2R big hit game or the small hit game is awarded, after the predetermined number of times the symbol variation game has been executed after the end of the hit game, the probability change state is changed. Since it is determined that the game has not been granted, the game may be interrupted after the predetermined number of symbol variation games have been executed. In particular, when applied to the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is possible to easily recognize that the execution of the predetermined number of symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is given is completed from the number of games displayed on the external information display device. Thus, there is a possibility that the game is interrupted when the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times when the probability variation state is given.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. Its purpose is to allow a gaming machine to give a chance to be in an advantageous state even if it is a gaming machine that gives a certain variation state until execution of a predetermined number of symbol variation games is completed. It is to provide a game machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 counts the number of times of the symbol variation game with respect to an external device that counts the number of symbol variation games executed until the hit occurs. In a game machine equipped with an external terminal board for outputting game information for making a winning and winning information indicating that the winning has occurred, the symbol variation game after the winning of the big hit by the winning made by winning the big winning lottery comprising a variable short condition applying means capable impart advantageous variant short state for the player capable of reducing the variation time of the said per be occurring is determined by winning the jackpot lottery jackpot gaming probability variation state varying is applied to the high-probability state probability of winning the jackpot lottery to a maximum of up symbol variation games of a predetermined upper limit number after completion is performed Occurrence and specific jackpot, the jackpot is determined to be occurring by winning the lottery, and special jackpot advantageously winning opening for the player than the specific jackpot is opened, by winning the Koatari lottery And the winning state of the jackpot lottery after the winning of the small hitting game, and the jackpot that can be maintained at the winning probability at the time of the winning of the small hit lottery , When the specific big hit is generated when neither the probability change state nor the variable change state is given, the probability change state is assigned while the short change game is not given after the big hit game by the specific big hit. and wherein said grant varying short state after the jackpot gaming termination by the specific jackpot is when a particular jackpot is occurring when being, wherein the external terminal board, provided special per output terminal The special hit output terminal outputs hit information when the special big hit is generated regardless of the gaming state when it is generated, and the small hit is generated regardless of the gaming state when it is generated. When the hit condition is not output, and when the condition for giving the variable state after the big hit game is not satisfied, the hit information is not output when the specific big hit is generated, but when the condition is satisfied The gist is that hit information is output when the specific big hit occurs .

If an invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the external terminal board, the front SL and special per output terminal, and special output terminal, the contact other than the Koatari is occurring A non-special hit output terminal from which the hit information is output, and the special output terminal outputs hit information when the special big hit occurs regardless of the gaming state at the time of occurrence. Regardless of the gaming state at the time of occurrence, when the small hit is generated, no hit information is output, and when the condition for giving the variable state after the big hit game is not satisfied, the specific big hit is generated. Although hit information is not output when the condition is satisfied, hit information is output when the specific big hit occurs when the condition is satisfied, and is output from the special hit output terminal and the non-special hit output terminal. When the variable state is applied, no variable information indicating that the variable state is applied is output, whereas the special output terminal does not output the variable when the variable state is applied. The gist is that short information is output .

According to a third aspect of the invention, the gaming machine according to 請 Motomeko 2, to recognize the logical sum of information output from the information and the special output terminal that is output from the special per output terminal to an external device And a connection pattern for allowing an external device to recognize a logical sum of information output from the non-special output terminal and information output from the special output terminal. It is a summary.

The invention according to claim 4, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specific big hit, the first specific jackpot, a second specific jackpot, the The special jackpot includes a first special jackpot and a second special jackpot, and the variable state imparting means is imparted with the variable state while the probability variation state is imparted. If the first specific jackpot is generated when there is not, the variable state is given to the upper limit from the end of the big hit game by the first specific jackpot until the first number of symbol variation games is executed. When the second specific jackpot is generated when the probability variation state is granted but the shortage state is not imparted, the first number of times from the end of the jackpot game by the second specific jackpot The second number of symbol variation games If the first special jackpot is generated when the probability change state is given and the first special jackpot is generated when the probability variation state is given, the first jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game by the first special jackpot is given. When the first short time or the second number of symbol variation games is executed up to the upper limit until the shortage state is given, and the second special big hit occurs when the certain variation state is given, The gist is to give a variable state with an upper limit from the end of the jackpot game by the second special jackpot until the second number of symbol variation games is executed .

  According to the present invention, even with a gaming machine that gives a certain change state until the execution of the predetermined number of symbol variation games is finished, the game state is expected to be likely to be advantageous. be able to.

Explanatory drawing which shows the gaming machine installation equipment provided with the pachinko gaming machine and the gaming information notification device. The front view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition mode of the game state at the time of a big hit winning. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the output mode of a 3rd output terminal-a 5th output terminal. (A) shows the output mode of the big hit medium signal and the changing medium signal in the first connection pattern, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the output mode of the big hit medium signal and the changing medium signal in the second connection pattern. (A) shows the alerting | reporting aspect of the game information alerting | reporting apparatus in a 1st connection pattern, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the alerting | reporting aspect of the game information notifying device in a 2nd connection pattern. Explanatory drawing which compares the data obtained by a hall computer in a 1st connection pattern and a 2nd connection pattern. The timing chart explaining the output mode of the control signal output to a 1st output terminal-a 7th output terminal.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY of this embodiment (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming machine PY”) is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (so-called island facility) WS of the game hall. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 21 that forms the outline of the machine body of the gaming machine PY, a vertical rectangular middle frame 22 for setting various gaming components is assembled openably and detachably. A front frame 23 is assembled to the front side so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the outer frame 21 and the front side of the middle frame 22, a door opening sensor SE (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the opening of the middle frame 22 or the front frame 23 is provided. The open / close state of the middle frame 22 is detected by the door opening sensor SE provided on the front side of the outer frame 21, and the front frame 23 is detected by the door opening sensor SE provided on the front side of the middle frame 22. An open / close state is detected. In the present embodiment, the door opening sensor SE indicates that the front frame 23 or the middle frame 22 is opened on the main control board 30 (shown in FIG. 5) when the front frame 23 or the middle frame 22 is opened. An open signal is output. The main control board 30 detects (manages) the open / closed state of the front frame 23 or the middle frame 22 based on the release signal.

  Further, the front frame 23 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 22 when the gaming machine PY is viewed from the front side as shown in FIG. Further, on the back side of the front frame 23, a glass support frame (not shown) that supports glass for protecting the game board 10 disposed inside the machine is assembled so as to be attachable / detachable and tiltable. The game board 10 is mounted on the middle frame 22. In addition, a launch handle 24 is attached to the middle frame 22, and a game ball is launched into the game area 25 of the game board 10 when the player operates the launch handle 24.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an effect display device 11 as an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 10 of the gaming machine PY. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (in this embodiment, three columns), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  Further, in the lower right of the effect display device 11, a first special symbol display device 12 a having a plurality of (seven in this embodiment) first special symbol light emitting units is provided in the lower left of the effect display device 11. A second special symbol display device 12b having a plurality of (seven in the present embodiment) second special figure light emitting units is provided. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, a variable game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In the present embodiment, each display device 12a, 12b has one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the lottery result of the small hit lottery from among a plurality of special figures (106 kinds in the present embodiment). Is selected, and the selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the variable game. The 106 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols (big hit display result) that can recognize big hits, five types of small hit symbols (small hit display results) that can be used to recognize small hits, It is classified into one type of outlier symbol (outlier display result) that becomes a symbol that can recognize the discrepancy. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative drawings for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Yes. For this reason, the player can recognize a hit (big hit and small hit) or a deviation from the symbols displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display.

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, as a general rule, the big hit symbol is also displayed on the effect display device 11. (Big hit display result) is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol (for example, [222] [777]).

  In addition, in the case where a deviated symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display, as a general rule, the off graphic (the display result of the non-display) is also displayed as a fixed stop display on the effect display device 11. Is done. In the present embodiment, as an out-of-line design by a decorative drawing, a symbol combination (for example, [135] [246] etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are different, or a symbol in one row is different from the symbols in the other two rows. The symbol combinations are different symbols (for example, [121] [767]).

  Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a fixed stop display, the effect display suggestion symbol (probable change suggestion display result) is displayed on the effect display device 11. The fixed stop is displayed. In addition, even when a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, the probable change suggestive symbol (probable change suggestion) is displayed. Display result) may be displayed as a fixed stop. In addition, this probability variation suggestion symbol is a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter, “1”) in which the winning probability of jackpot is changed from a low probability state (212/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (1695/65536 in the present embodiment). It is a symbol that suggests the possibility of being given a “probable change state”. In this embodiment, as the probability change suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing, a predetermined symbol combination corresponds to a symbol combination in which one row of symbols is different from the other two rows of symbols (in this embodiment, [ 676]).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (in this embodiment, the left column and When the same symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column), a reach state is formed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH.

  On the lower left of the first special symbol display device 12a, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning opening 14 as a starting means (first starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the first fluctuation is added. “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment).

  On the lower right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of second special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 15 as the starting means (second starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the second fluctuation “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 15 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment).

  Further, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the second special symbol hold display device 13b. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The number of memory of the general-purpose starting reserved ball (the number of general-purpose reserved memory) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball is arranged. Behind the first start winning opening 14, a first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed. The first start winning opening 14 detects the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1, and thereby the start condition of the first variable game and a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) The game ball payout condition can be given. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, it is more difficult to win the first start winning opening 14 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. As shown, obstacle nails and the like are arranged.

  Also, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a for a game ball is arranged. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid (not shown). The second start winning opening 15 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 to be in an open state (first state) where the game ball is easy to win, while the opening is expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 16. The game ball is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to win a game. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 detects the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2, and thereby the start condition of the second variable game and a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) The game ball payout condition can be given. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second start winning opening 15 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Is arranged.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. A gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15, and the player can easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can be obtained.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that is opened and closed by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid (not shown) is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The special winning opening 18 as a special winning opening can give a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as payout conditions by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In this embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, obstacle nails or the like are arranged so that it is easier to win the big prize opening 18 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. It is installed.

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. One round game is until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, until a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) of game balls are won in the big prize opening 18 during one round game. Or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  Further, in the gaming machine PY of the present embodiment, regardless of the type of jackpot, a probability variation state that is advantageous to the player is always given after the jackpot game is over (probability rush rate 100%). In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state (212/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (1695/65536 in the present embodiment).

  In addition, the probability variation state is a state in which the jackpot game is played after the end of the big hit game, until a predetermined upper limit number of times (50 times in this embodiment) is played, or until the upper limit number of change games is executed. Granted until granted. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is changed to a high probability state and the jackpot is likely to occur, and the player is expected to enter the probability variation state. It is carried out.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened (may be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state to which the variable state is not given. In some cases, the variation time of the variation game to be played is shortened. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the winning probability per ordinary game of the ordinary game changes from a low probability state (1125/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (65535/65536 in the present embodiment). In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In this embodiment, when winning the normal winning lottery in the non-changeable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the open. On the other hand, when the normal lottery is won in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened three times, and the open state is maintained until 1240 ms elapses after opening in one opening. ing. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable speed state in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, in the variable state, the opening / closing blade 16 is easily moved to the open state, and the second variation game is more easily executed than the first variation game.

  The open / close blades 16 are opened when a normal hit is reached, but the open / close blades 16 are closed when the upper limit number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) have won even before closing. It has become. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls has been won even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times. In addition, the variable state is a period until a variable game is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times, 100 times) according to the type of jackpot game and the game state at the time of winning, or in advance In some cases, a bonus game is granted until a predetermined number of fluctuating games are played.

  Further, when the variable state is given in this way, the opening / closing blade 16 is easily opened. For this reason, although it is difficult for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14, it is better for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). This is an advantageous gaming state. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the opening / closing blade 16 is difficult to open. For this reason, it is better for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 (so-called “left-handed”) so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14. This is an advantageous gaming state. During the big hit game, in order to make it easy to win the big prize opening 18, it is better for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). Is advantageous to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine installation facility WS in which the gaming machine PY of the present embodiment is installed has game information so as to be located above the gaming machine PY arranged in the gaming machine installation facility WS. A notification device YH is provided. In the gaming machine installation facility WS, one gaming information notification device YH is arranged for one gaming machine PY, and is associated with each gaming machine PY arranged in the gaming machine installation facility WS. ing. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming information notification device YH is provided with a light emitting unit DH capable of performing a light emitting effect based on various control signals output from the gaming machine PY. In addition, the game information notification device YH is provided with a game number display area GK for displaying (notifying) the number of times that a variable game has been executed until a predetermined jackpot game is awarded. The game information notification device YH is provided with a big hit number display area AK for displaying (notifying) a predetermined number of big hit games. Further, the game information notification device YH is provided with a jackpot probability display area AD for displaying (notifying) a probability that a predetermined jackpot game is given (a jackpot probability). In addition, the gaming information notification device YH executes arithmetic processing based on the control signal input from the gaming machine PY, and also displays the light emission effects of the light emitting unit DH and the display contents (notification contents) of the display areas GK, AK, AD. A control CPU for controlling the above is mounted. In addition, a hall computer HC is installed in a management room of a game store (shown in FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the game information notification device YH and the hall computer HC are external devices. An external device such as the gaming information notification device YH or the hall computer HC has one or more input terminals, and a control signal output from the gaming machine PY can be input from the input terminal. Yes.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the gaming machine PY of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the gaming machine PY of this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the seven types of big hits shown in FIG. 3, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become. Which of the seven types of big hits is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbols of 100 types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG. In the figure, the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is determined and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2". .

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol A has 10 types of jackpot symbols. Symbol B has 23 types of jackpot symbols, symbol C has one type of jackpot symbol, symbol D has six types of jackpot symbols, symbol E has 10 types of jackpot symbols, symbol F has Twenty types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol G, and thirty types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol G. Further, in the symbol H shown in FIG. 3, five types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are distributed.

  On the other hand, among the big hit symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, 30 types of big hit symbols are assigned to symbol a, and 70 types of big hit symbols are assigned to symbol b. Further, in the symbol h shown in FIG. 3, five types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned. It should be noted that symbols corresponding to symbols C to G in the first special symbol display device 12a are not defined in the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b.

  Granted when a big hit symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, or when a big hit symbol classified as symbol a is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b The jackpot game to be played is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16 times”, and is hereinafter referred to as “16R jackpot game”.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbols B to G is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b The jackpot game given to is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “8”. Hereinafter, when a big hit symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display or when a big hit symbol classified as symbol b is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b The jackpot game given to is indicated as “first specific 8R jackpot game”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop is indicated as “second specific 8R jackpot game” and the jackpot classified as symbol F The jackpot game that is given when the symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop is indicated as “third specific 8R jackpot game”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop is indicated as “first non-specific 8R jackpot game”. Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as “second non-specific 8R jackpot game” and classified as symbol G. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "third non-specific 8R jackpot game".

  The first to third specific 8R big hit games are indicated as “specific 8R big hit games”, and the first to third non-specific 8R big hit games are indicated as “non-specific 8R big hit games”. This non-specific 8R jackpot game has the same specified number of rounds (“8 times”) as compared to the specific 8R jackpot game, but the total opening time of the big prize opening 18 is shorter than the specific 8R jackpot game. This is a big hit game with virtually no prize balls. In addition, a jackpot to which “first specific 8R jackpot game” is awarded is indicated as “first specified 8R jackpot game”, and similarly to other jackpots, jackpot to which “second non-specific 8R jackpot game” is given is “ 2nd non-specific 8R big hit ". Description of other various jackpots is omitted.

  In addition, in the 16R jackpot game and the specific 8R jackpot game, the opening time is “10 (seconds)”, the maximum time of each round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending time, and “9.5 (seconds)” is set. In this way, the 16R jackpot game is the same as the specific 8R jackpot game in the release mode of one round game, and can be said to be a jackpot game advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the non-specific 8R big hit game, the opening time is “0.02 (seconds)”, and the maximum time of each round game is “0.06 (seconds)”. “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the (interval), and “2 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, in these jackpot games, “1” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18 in each round game, “9 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings in one round game, Each is set.

  Further, as described above, according to the distribution of the jackpot symbol, the second variation game is given a 16R jackpot game and a specific 8R jackpot game with a higher probability than the first variation game. In the first variation game, A non-specific 8R jackpot game is awarded with a higher probability than the second variation game. As described above, since the total opening time of the 16R big hit game and the specific 8R big hit game is longer than that of the non-specific 8R big hit game, the total opening time may be longer in the second variation game than in the first variation game. It is defined as an advantageous jackpot, such as a high amount of game balls that can be paid out. Incidentally, in the gaming machine PY, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to about “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, within the maximum time of one round game in a non-specific 8R big hit game (0.06 (seconds)), it is practical to fire “9 balls” as the maximum number of winnings and make them win. It is difficult to.

  In addition, after the end of the big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (regardless of the game state), a predetermined number of times (50 times) until the end of the variable game is set as the upper limit number of times. The probability variation state is given.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a predetermined number of fluctuating games are ended depending on the type of the big hit game and whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a promiscuous state or a variable state. The upper limit number of times (50 times, 100 times) is set so that the variable state is given or the short state is not given. Hereinafter, the upper limit number of times that the variable state is continued is referred to as “variable number of times”, and particularly when the variable state is not given, the upper limit number of times that the variable state is continued is “0” (also in FIG. 3). "0 times").

  In addition, after the 16R jackpot game (symbol A), the first specific 8R jackpot game (symbol B), and the first non-specific 8R jackpot game (symbol C), the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery is in an unchangeable state. In this case, the number of times of change becomes “100” regardless of whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a probable change state or a change state.

  Also, after the end of the second specific 8R jackpot game (symbol D), the third specific 8R jackpot game (symbol F), the second non-specific 8R jackpot game (symbol E) and the third non-specific 8R jackpot game (symbol G) However, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery is a variable state, the number of times of change is “100” regardless of the type of the big hit game and whether or not the game is in a positively variable state.

  In addition, after the end of the second specific 8R big hit game and the third specific 8R big hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a non-probable change state and a non-changeable state, the number of change times is “50 times”. " On the other hand, after the end of the second non-specific 8R big hit game and the third non-specific 8R big hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is the non-probable change state and the non-variable state, Becomes “0 times”.

  In addition, after the second specific 8R big hit game and the second non-specific 8R big hit game are over, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a certain change state and a non-change state, the number of change times is “100 times”. " On the other hand, after the third specific 8R jackpot game and the third non-specific 8R jackpot game are over, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is an uncertain change state and a non-change state, “50 times”.

  In addition, when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol H is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or the small hit symbol classified as the symbol h is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display. In the small hit game given at the time, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “2.02 (second)” is set as the ending time. In addition, in the small hit game, “9 balls” is set as the upper limit number (count) of winning, “8 times” is opened as the number of opening of the big winning opening 18, and “0.06 (seconds)” is opened as one opening time. After the opening, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time. Thus, in the small hit game, the opening / closing time from one opening to the next opening is set to “1.56 (seconds)” consisting of “0.06 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds)”. It will be. As described above, in the small hit game, the round game in the non-specific 8R big hit game is controlled to be the same as the open mode of the big winning opening 18.

  In addition, after the small hitting game is over, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hitting lottery is continued. That is, after the end of the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously imparted, and if the probability variation state is not imparted, the probability variation state is not imparted. In addition, after the small hit game ends, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the variable state is continuously given, while if the short state is not given, the variable state is given. do not do.

  Next, the transition transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine PY of this embodiment will be described based on FIG. FIG. 4 shows a specific 8R jackpot game (symbols B, D, F) and a non-specific 8R jackpot game (symbols C, E, G), a 16R jackpot game (symbol A), and a small hit game (symbol H). ) Is omitted. The types of jackpot games are shown by capital letters, regardless of the first and second floating games, specific 8R jackpot games are indicated by circles, non-specific 8R jackpot games are indicated by squares, and are specified. All 8R jackpot games and non-specific 8R jackpot games are indicated by hexagonal marks.

First, the transition state of the gaming state will be described focusing on the case where the third non-specific 8R big hit game (symbol G) is given.
As shown in FIG. 4, when the first third non-specific 8R jackpot game that is the starting point for winning the big win continuously is given in the case of the non-probable change state and the non-changeable state at the time of winning, The number of times is “0” when the variable state is not given, and the probability variable state and the non-variable state are obtained.

  Next, in the case of the probability variation state and the non-variable state at the time of winning, when the second third non-specific 8R big hit game is given without changing the game state, the number of times of variation is the upper limit number of probability variation states. “50 times” which is the same as that in FIG.

  Subsequently, if the third non-specific 8R jackpot game is given for the third time without changing the gaming state in the case of the probability variation state and the variation state at the time of winning, the variation number is the upper limit number of the probability variation state. “100 times” is exceeded, and the probability variation state and the variation state are obtained.

  As described above, after the third non-specific 8R big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is always given between the predetermined maximum number of times (“50 times”) of the symbol variation game. In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the third non-specific 8R big hit is a non-probable change state and a non-change state, after the big hit game is finished, the change state is not given, and the probable state and the non-change state are set. . On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the third non-specific 8R big win is a probability change state and a non-change state, a change state is given after the big hit game is finished, and a probability change state and a change state are set.

  In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the third non-specific 8R jackpot is a non-probability change state and a non-change state, a probability change state and a non-change state, a probability change state and a change state in that order. The number of times of change is increased step by step (“0 times”, “50 times”, “100 times”). In particular, the number of times of change is zero when the gaming state at the time of winning the third non-specific 8R big hit is a non-probable change state and a non-change state, and when the game state is a positive change state and a non-change state, The number of times is the same as the upper limit number of times that the state is given (“50 times”), and in the case of the probability variation state and the variable state, the number of times exceeds the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is assigned (“100 times”). In the present embodiment, after winning the third non-specific 8R jackpot in the probability variation state and the variation state, if 50 variation games are finished without winning the jackpot, the non-probability variation state and the variation state It becomes.

  In addition, the first non-specific 8R big hit game (symbol C), the second non-specific 8R big hit game (symbol E), and the small hit game are the same as the third non-specific 8R big hit game and the opening manner of the big prize opening 18 The case will be described below.

  When the first non-specific 8R big hit game (symbol C) is awarded in the non-probable change state and the non-variable short state at the time of winning, unlike the case where the third non-specific 8R big hit game is given, the variable The number of times becomes “100 times” exceeding the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state, and becomes the probability variation state and the variation state. As described above, when the first unspecified 8R big hit is in the non-probable state and the non-variable state, the probable state and the non-variable state are skipped, and the probable state and the short state are obtained. The number of times of change is determined in the same manner as in the case of the probability change state and the change state when the 3 non-specific 8R big hit is won.

  In addition, when the first non-specific 8R big hit game (symbol C) or the second non-specific 8R big hit game (symbol E) is awarded in the case of the probability variation state and the non-variable short state at the time of winning, the number of times of variation is certain. It becomes “100 times” exceeding the upper limit of the number of states, and it becomes a probable variation state and a variation state. As described above, when the first non-specific 8R big win or the second non-specific 8R big win is in the promising state and the non-variable state, when the third non-specific 8R big win is in the probable state and the short state. Similarly, the number of times of change is determined.

  In addition, in the case of the non-probable change state and the non-change short state at the time of winning, when the small hit game is awarded, the game state at the time of winning is continued. For this reason, as in the case where the third non-specific 8R big hit game is awarded, the number of times of change becomes “0”, where no change state is assigned, while the probability change state is not given, Unlike the case where the specific 8R big hit game is awarded, it becomes an uncertain change state and a non-change short state.

  As described above, when the first non-specific 8R big hit, the second non-specific 8R big hit or the small hit are won, the non-probable state and the non-variable state, the probabilistic state and the non-variable state, the probable state In addition, the number of times of change is not increased step by step in the order of the change state.

  In addition, when the first non-specific 8R big win or the second non-specific 8R big win is won, a probabilistic state is given between the predetermined maximum number of symbol variation games after the end of the second non-specific 8R big win game. On the other hand, when a small win is won, the gaming state at the time of winning is maintained after the small hit game ends.

Next, the transition transition of the gaming state will be described focusing on the case where the second specific 8R big hit game (symbol D) and the second non-specific 8R big hit game (symbol E) are given.
When the second specified 8R big hit game is awarded, the number of times of change is less than or equal to the upper limit number of times of the probability change state (when the game state at the time of winning is the non-probable change state and the non-change state) It is “50 times”, and when the winning state is the probability variation state and the non-variation state, it is “100 times” exceeding the upper limit number of the probability variation state.

  In addition, when the second non-specific 8R big hit game is awarded, the number of times of change will be “0” less than the maximum number of times of the probability change state in the non-probability change state and the non-change state at the time of winning, In the state and the non-variable state, it is “100 times” exceeding the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the number of times of change exceeds the upper limit number of times of the probability change state in the case of the non-change state at the time of winning the second specific 8R big hit and the second non-specific 8R big hit, If it is “100 times”) and it is not in a promiscuous state at the time of winning, it will be less than the upper limit number (“0 times” or “50 times”). That is, if the number of times of change is in a non-change state at the time of winning, whether or not the number of times of change exceeds the upper limit number of times of change in probability varies depending on whether or not it is in a surely changed state when winning. In the present embodiment, “the number of times less than or equal to the upper limit number of probability variation states” is either “0” or “50”.

  In addition, when the first specific 8R big hit game (symbol B) having the same opening mode of the second specific 8R big hit game and the big prize opening 18 is given, the number of times of change is determined by whether or not it is in a probable change state at the time of winning. Regardless of the non-variable state, the number is 100 times exceeding the upper limit of the probability variation state.

  Also, if the first non-specific 8R jackpot game (symbol C) with the same opening mode of the second non-specific 8R jackpot game and the big prize opening 18 is given, is the number of times of change in the probability change state at the time of winning? Regardless of whether or not it is in the non-variable state, it becomes “100 times” exceeding the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state.

  Further, when the third specific 8R big hit game (symbol F) having the same opening mode of the second specific 8R big hit game and the big winning opening 18 is given, the number of times of change is determined by whether or not the winning change state is in a promising state at the time of winning. Regardless of the unchanging state, it is “50 times” which is equal to or less than the upper limit number of times of the probability changing state.

  In addition, when the third non-specific 8R jackpot game (symbol G) is provided with the same opening mode of the second non-specific 8R jackpot game and the big prize opening 18, the number of times of change is the non-probable change state and non-change time at the time of winning. When it is in the state, it is “0” which is equal to or less than the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state. On the other hand, when the winning state is the probability variation state and the non-variable state, the number is “50 times” which is equal to or less than the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state.

  In this way, when the third non-specific 8R big hit game is awarded, the number of times of change depends on whether or not the probability change state is given at the time of winning when the non-changeable state is given at the time of winning. The number of times becomes different (“0 times” and “50 times”) below.

  In addition, when a small hit game having the same opening mode of the second non-specific 8R big hit game and the big winning opening 18 is given, the game state is continued regardless of the game state at the time of winning, , “0 times” when no change state is given.

  In this way, in the case where the variable state is not given, when the specific 8R big hit game (symbol B, D, F) is given, the opening manner of the big winning opening 18 is the same. Similarly, in the case where the variable state is not given, when the non-specific 8R big hit game (symbols C, E, G) and the small hit game are given, the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 is the same. is there. For this reason, whether the number of times of change exceeds the upper limit number of times of the probability change state or less than the upper limit number of times depends on whether or not the probability change state is given at the time of winning or is the same. Cannot be easily identified. Moreover, it cannot be easily specified whether the number of times of change exceeds the upper limit number of times of the probability change state or less than the upper limit number of times from the open mode of the special winning opening 18.

  Furthermore, when the second non-specific 8R big hit game, the third non-specific 8R big hit game, and the small hit game are awarded, and the winning state is a non-probable change state and a non-change variable state, 0 times ". For this reason, it is not possible to specify whether the second non-specific 8R big hit game or the third non-specific 8R big hit game is given or the small hit game is given from the opening mode of the big winning opening 18, and the probability change state It is not possible to specify whether or not is given.

  In addition, when a specific 8R big hit game and a non-specific 8R big hit game are granted, and a variable state is given at the time of winning, whether or not the variable number of times is given a certain change state at the time of winning Regardless of this, the number of times exceeds the upper limit of the probability variation state (“100 times”).

Finally, the transition state of the gaming state will be described focusing on the case where a specific 8R big hit game (symbols B, D, F) and a non-specific 8R big hit game (symbols C, E, G) are given.
In the specific 8R jackpot game and the non-specific 8R jackpot game, the opening mode of the big prize opening 18 is the same, and the opening mode of the big prize port 18 in the specific 8R jackpot game is the big prize in the non-specific 8R jackpot game. The total opening time is defined to be longer than the opening mode of the mouth 18.

  When a non-specific 8R big hit game is awarded in the case of a non-probable change state and a non-change state at the time of winning, the number of change times is “0 times” in which the change state is not given, or the change state is a change state. It will be “100 times” exceeding the upper limit. In addition, in the case of a non-probable change state and a non-variable state at the time of winning, when a specific 8R big hit game is awarded, the number of times of change is the same as the upper limit number of times of the probable change state, or is the upper limit number of probability change states It will be more than “100 times”.

  In this way, in the case of the non-probable change state and the non-variable short state at the time of winning, when the specific 8R big hit game is given and when the non-specific 8R big hit game is given, the number of variable times is different. Become. That is, the number of times of change can be easily predicted from the open mode of the special winning opening 18.

  On the other hand, if the non-specific 8R big hit game is given in the case of the probability variation state and the non-variable state at the time of winning, the number of times of variation is “50 times” equal to the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state, Becomes “100 times” exceeding the upper limit of the probability variation state. In addition, in the case of the probability variation state and the non-variable state at the time of winning, when the specific 8R big hit game is awarded, the number of times of variation is the same as the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state or “50 times” or the upper limit number of probability variation states. It will be more than “100 times”.

  In this way, when the winning state is the probability variation state and the non-variable short state, when the specific 8R big hit game is granted and when the non-specific 8R big hit game is awarded, the number of variable times becomes the same combination. . That is, the number of times of change cannot be easily predicted from the opening mode of the special winning opening 18.

  Therefore, when the specified 8R big hit and the non-specific 8R big hit are not given the same variable state, if the certain change state is not given at the time of winning, the specific 8R big hit and the non-specific 8R big hit are different. Although it is a short number of times, if a certain variation state is given at the time of the winning, the same number of variation is obtained. In addition, when the number of times of change is the same, both the number of times exceeding the upper limit number of times of the probability change state (“100 times”) and the number of times less than the upper limit number of times of the probability change state (“50 times”) are included.

  In addition, when a small hit game having the same opening mode of the non-specific 8R big hit game and the big winning opening 18 is given, the game state at the time of winning is continued, and the variable number of times is not given the variable state. Times ". However, since the probability variation state is not given, unlike the case where the non-specific 8R big hit game is granted, the probability variation state and the non-variable state are entered. For this reason, even if the big winning opening 18 is opened in the open mode of the non-specific 8R big hit game (or the small hit game), it is not easy to specify whether or not the certain change state is given from the open mode.

  In the present embodiment, the second specific 8R big hit (design D) is the first non-specific big hit, the third specific 8R big hit (design F) is the second non-specific big hit, and the second non-specific 8R big hit (design E). ) Corresponds to the first specific jackpot, and the third non-specific 8R jackpot (symbol G) corresponds to the second specific jackpot. Also, if the first specific big hit or the second specific big hit is elected in the non-probable change state, the number of fluctuations in the first period ("0" or "50 times") The number of times of change when winning the second non-specific big hit corresponds to the second period (“50 times” or “100 times”) that is the same as or longer than the first period. Also, the probability variation state and the non-variable state during the third period (“100 times”) in which the number of times of variation when the first specified big hit or the first non-specific big hit is won in the probability variation state exceeds the upper limit number of probability variation states. In the case of winning the second specific big hit or the second non-specific big hit, the number of times less than or equal to the upper limit number of the probability variation state corresponds to the fourth period (“50 times”).

Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine PY will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the gaming machine PY of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results. In addition, an overall control board 31 and a display control board 32 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 controls the display control board 32 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31, and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control. In addition, a payout control board 50 is disposed on the back side of the machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the payout control board 50 pays out a game ball as a prize ball to a ball payout device 51 disposed on the back side of the gaming machine PY. Control. In addition, the ball payout device 51 is provided with a prize ball solenoid 51a that allows or restricts the game ball to be paid out, and a prize ball sensor 51b that detects a game ball paid out by the prize ball solenoid 51a. The prize ball sensor 51b outputs a detection signal to the main control CPU 30a and the payout control CPU 50a every time a game ball is detected.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the payout control board 50 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, the first special symbol display device 12a, the second special symbol display device 12b, the first special symbol hold display device 13a, the second special symbol hold display device 13b, and the normal symbol display device 20 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Has been. Further, the door opening sensor SE is connected to the main control CPU 30a so as to be able to input an opening signal that is detected and output when the front frame 23 or the middle frame 22 is opened. In addition, a prize ball sensor 51b of the ball payout device 51 is connected to the main control CPU 30a so that a detection signal output by the prize ball sensor 51b can be input.

  The main control CPU 30a is connected to an external terminal board 40 disposed on the back side of the gaming machine PY. The external terminal board 40 in the present embodiment is provided with seven output terminals, a first output terminal GT1 to a seventh output terminal GT7. By connecting the input terminals of external devices to these output terminals, control signals (information) instructed by the main control CPU 30a are output to the outside of the gaming machine. Then, by connecting the input terminal of the game information notification device YH or the hall computer HC, which is an external device, to the output terminal of the external terminal board 40, the external device can acquire information on the gaming machine PY. .

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number every predetermined cycle. To do. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine PY. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the hit determination random number can take. In this embodiment, 212 values are set as the jackpot determination value in the non-probable change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 212/65536. On the other hand, in the probability change state, 1695 as the jackpot determination value is set. The value is set, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery is 1695/65536. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) on whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 239 from 0 to 238). It is determined from the (integer of the street).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and includes the variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game. Can be specified (specified). In this embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be roughly classified into variation patterns for big hit variation, variation patterns for probability variation suggestion variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier normal variation. The jackpot variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that a 16R jackpot game or a specific 8R jackpot game is awarded. In the effect display device 11, after the reach effect, the varying game finally decides and stops the jackpot symbol An effect that is expanded so as to be displayed is executed. The probability change suggestion change is a change that is performed when it is determined that a non-specific 8R big hit game or a small hit game is awarded. In the effect display device 11, after the reach effect, the variable game is finally a big hit symbol or An effect that is developed so that the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state is executed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The outlier normal fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 does not go through the reach effect, and the variable game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped. The production to be developed is executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the 16R jackpot game or the specific 8R jackpot game is determined, the variation pattern for the same jackpot variation is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of 16R big hit game and specific 8R big hit game is given from the contents of the effect of the variable game. In the present embodiment, when the non-specific 8R big hit game or the small hit game is determined, the same variation pattern for probability change suggestion is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of the non-specific 8R big hit game and the small hit game is given from the contents of the effect of the variable game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP8 are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation patterns HP1 to HP4 are variation patterns that are determined when the gaming state is the non-variable state. The variation pattern HP1 is a variation pattern for normal variation, and the variation pattern HP2 is a variation pattern for deviating reach variation. is there. The variation pattern HP3 is a variation pattern for probability variation suggestion variation, and the variation pattern HP4 is a variation pattern for jackpot variation. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP5 to HP8 are variation patterns determined when the gaming state is the variation state. The variation pattern HP5 is deviated from the variation pattern for normal variation, and the variation pattern HP6 is deviated from the variation pattern for reach variation. It is. The variation pattern HP7 is a variation pattern for probability variation suggestion variation, and the variation pattern HP8 is a variation pattern for jackpot variation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, even for the same type of variation pattern, the variation time (effect time) determined in the variation pattern determined in the non-variable state is the variation pattern determined in the variable state. It is set to be longer than the variation time (direction time) defined in. In other words, even for the same type of variation pattern, the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the variable state is shorter than the variable time determined in the variable pattern determined in the non-variable state. Is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, even if the variation pattern is for the same outlier reach variation, the variation time (41.5 (seconds)) defined in the variation pattern HP6 is defined in the variation pattern HP2 (62 (Seconds)) is set shorter.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine PY. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the gaming machine PY. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

Next, the payout control board 50 will be described with reference to FIG.
The payout control board 50 stores a payout control CPU 50a that executes a payout control operation of prize balls in a predetermined procedure, and a payout control in which the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls that are appropriately rewritten (the number of prize balls) is stored. A RAM 50b is provided. The payout control board 50 is connected to a ball payout device 51 for paying out game balls as prize balls. The prize control sensor 50b of the ball payout device 51 is connected to the payout control CPU 50a so that a detection signal output from the prize ball sensor 51b can be input.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment).

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. Further, when the main control CPU 30a specifies that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 14, the payout control is performed for the first payout signal instructing to pay out “three” game balls as the prize balls. Output to the substrate 50. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sixth output terminal GT6 of the external terminal board 40 one pulse (56 (ms)) to output to the outside of the gaming machine PY that the game ball has won the start winning opening. The control signal is output. Hereinafter, the control signal output to the sixth output terminal GT6 is referred to as a “start opening prize signal”. When the input terminals of the hall computer HC and the game information notifying device YH are connected to the sixth output terminal GT6, the hall computer HC and the game information notifying device YH may receive a start opening prize signal output to the sixth output terminal GT6. Can be specified from the control signal that the game ball has won the start winning opening 14,15.

  When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the value corresponding to the first reserved memory number. A predetermined storage area of the control RAM 30c is set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win the first start winning opening 14, or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14, but the first reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control CPU 30a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start opening switch SW2, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 15. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. Further, when the main control CPU 30a specifies that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 15, the payout control of the first payout signal instructing to pay out “three” game balls as the prize ball. Output to the substrate 50. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a start port winning signal to the sixth output terminal GT6 of the external terminal board 40 in order to output to the outside of the gaming machine PY that the game ball has won the start winning port.

  When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a winning game (during a big hit game or a small hit game). When this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a winning game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a winning game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. A second hold determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value is greater than. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second reserved symbol number is subtracted by “1”, and the second special symbol hold display device 13b is displayed so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 13a displays the first reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) by subtracting “1” from the first reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first big hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a plays the second variation game by giving priority to the second big hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability of winning for the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) in the low probability state in the non-probable change state (212/65536 in the present embodiment). Thus, in the probability variation state, the big hit determination is performed in a high probability state (in this embodiment, 1695/65536). Further, the main control CPU 30a identifies the probability variation state when “1” is set in the probability variation flag indicating the manner of giving the probability variation state, and “0” is set in the probability variation flag. Specifies that the state is indeterminate.

  If the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the first big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game from the determined jackpot symbol, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot game. Specifically, when the type of jackpot game is identified as 16R jackpot game or specific 8R jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot variation. To do. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment selects the variation pattern HP4 when the value “0” indicating the non-variable state is set in the operation flag indicating the variation state provision mode, When the value “1” indicating that the operating flag is in the variable state is set, the variation pattern HP8 is selected. On the other hand, when the CPU 30a for main control specifies the non-specific 8R big hit game, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a change pattern from a plurality of types of change patterns for probability change suggestion change. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment selects the variation pattern HP3 when the operation flag is set to “0”, and selects the variation pattern HP7 when the operation flag is set to “1”. . And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a fluctuation pattern is determined.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination with the small hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. . In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit probability of the variable game with a predetermined probability (327/65536 in the present embodiment) regardless of whether or not the probability change state. Will be performed.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, and executes the variable game that is a small hit. The first small hit hour variation process is executed. In the first small hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value. Then, a small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for probability variation suggestion variation. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment selects the variation pattern HP3 when the operation flag is set to “0”, and selects the variation pattern HP7 when the operation flag is set to “1”. . And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a fluctuation pattern is determined.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value corresponding to the big hit or the small hit. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach time variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a non-designated symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop, and a variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns for detachment variation variation. Select and confirm. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment selects the variation pattern HP2 when the operation flag is set to “0”, and selects the variation pattern HP6 when the operation flag is set to “1”. . And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a fluctuation pattern is determined.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for normal variation. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment selects the variation pattern HP1 when the operation flag is set to “0”, and selects the variation pattern HP5 when the operation flag is set to “1”. . And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a fluctuation pattern is determined.

  On the other hand, in the second big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets "1" to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the second big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the second big hit time fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game from the determined jackpot symbol, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot game. Specifically, when the type of jackpot game is identified as 16R jackpot game or specific 8R jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for jackpot variation. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment selects the variation pattern HP4 when the operation flag is set to “0”, and selects the variation pattern HP8 when the operation flag is set to “1”. . Since the non-specific 8R big hit game is not won in the second variation game, the main control CPU 30a does not select the variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion variation in this process. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a fluctuation pattern is determined.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination with the small hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. .
When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, and executes the variable game that is a small hit. The second small hit hour variation process is executed. In the second small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value. Then, a small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for probability variation suggestion variation. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment selects the variation pattern HP3 when the operation flag is set to “0”, and selects the variation pattern HP7 when the operation flag is set to “1”. . And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a fluctuation pattern is determined.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value corresponding to the big hit or the small hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the second reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Make a reach determination.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a non-designated symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, and a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for detachment reach variation. Select and confirm. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment selects the variation pattern HP2 when the operation flag is set to “0”, and selects the variation pattern HP6 when the operation flag is set to “1”. . And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a fluctuation pattern is determined.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for normal variation. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment selects the variation pattern HP1 when the operation flag is set to “0”, and selects the variation pattern HP5 when the operation flag is set to “1”. . And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a fluctuation pattern is determined.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs one pulse (56 (ms)) to the seventh output terminal GT7 of the external terminal board 40 in order to output to the outside of the gaming machine PY that the execution of the symbol variation game has ended. Output a control signal. Hereinafter, the control signal output to the seventh output terminal GT7 is referred to as a “game end signal”. When the input terminal of the hall computer HC or the game information notification device YH is connected to the seventh output terminal GT7, the hall computer HC or the game information notification device YH inputs a game end signal output to the seventh output terminal GT7. Then, it can be determined from the control signal that the variable game has ended. Further, when the number of times the game end signal is input is counted by the hall computer HC or the game information notification device YH, it is possible to specify how many symbol variation games have been executed. In the present embodiment, the game end signal is game information.

Next, a process executed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the winning game will be described.
After outputting all symbol stop commands, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol when the jackpot flag is set to "1", A predetermined control command is output to the CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Further, after outputting all symbol stop commands, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game when the small hit flag is set to "1", and performs a predetermined control on the overall control CPU 31a. A command is output at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started in the case of a big hit game after the opening time has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 30a opens the special winning opening 18 with the start of the round game, and closes the special winning opening 18 when the round game ends. At this time, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the big prize opening 18 according to the opening mode of the big prize opening 18 during the round game set for each type of winning game. Note that the main control CPU 30a outputs a command instructing execution of an effect corresponding to the first to eighth opening of the big winning opening 18 in the case of a small hit game after the opening time has elapsed. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the big prize winning opening 18 in an open mode set to the small hit game. Then, when the final round game ends (in the case of a small hit game, the eighth opening of the big winning opening 18 ends), the main control CPU 30a instructs the execution of the ending effect after the interval time has elapsed. Output the command. Then, in the case of a big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the big hit flag after the ending time has elapsed, and ends the big hit game. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the small hit flag after the ending time has elapsed, and ends the small hit game.

  Further, when the detection signal from the count switch SW3 is input, the main control CPU 30a outputs a second payout signal that instructs to pay out “15” game balls as prize balls to the payout control board 50.

  The main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, the probability variation number, and the operation number (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit game. The probability variation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the probability variation state is imparted, and the operation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the variation state is imparted.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is to be imparted after the big hit game is finished, and sets “0” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. Set.

  Further, when the probability variation state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the certain number of times of change to the predetermined value of the main control RAM 30c. To the storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of times of probability variation for each variation game (at the end of the variation game), and when the value after the subtraction becomes “0”, clears the probability variation flag (“0”). Set). In particular, when the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets “50” as the probability change count, and subtracts “1” for each variable game (at the end of the variable game). For this reason, when the 50th variation game is completed, the main control CPU 30a performs control to end the probability variation state immediately after the 51st variation game and to change to the non-probability variation state. This control is performed only when the game is lost or small hit in the 50th variation game. On the other hand, when the big hit is made in the 50th variation game, the main control CPU 30a again performs the control of setting “50” as the number of chances of change after the big hit game ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the variable speed flag.

  In addition, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times or 100 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of times of main control. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value after the subtraction becomes “0”, clears the operation flag (“0”). Set).

  In particular, when a variable state is given after the big hit game is over, the main control CPU 30a sets “50” or “100” as the number of times of variable, and for each variable game (at the end of the variable game) “ 1 ”is subtracted. For this reason, when “50” is set as the number of times of change, the main control CPU 30a performs control to end the state of change from the 51st change game immediately after the 50th change game. Do. On the other hand, when “100” is set as the number of times of change, the main control CPU 30a continues the change state even in the 51st change game immediately after the 50th change game. When the 100th variation game ends, control is performed to end the variable state from the 101st variation game immediately after. This control is performed only when the game is lost or a small hit in the 50th variation game or the 100th variation game. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit in the 50th variation game or the 100th variation game, the main control CPU 30a again performs control to set “100” as the number of times of change after the big hit game ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a variable state giving means.

  Further, when outputting the opening command, the main control CPU 30a may output that the big hit game is being played to the outside of the gaming machine PY if the big hit flag is set to “1”. When outputting that the big hit game is being played to the outside of the gaming machine PY, the main control CPU 30a applies one pulse (56 () to the third output terminal GT3 to the fifth output terminal GT5 of the external terminal board 40 during the big hit game. ms)) is output at predetermined intervals (56 (ms)). Hereinafter, the control signal output to the third output terminal GT3 to the fifth output terminal GT5 during the big hit game will be referred to as a “big hit signal”. Note that “during a big hit game” in which a big hit game signal is output indicates a period during which the big winning opening 18 is opened or closed in at least a big hit game. In the present embodiment, the big hit medium signal becomes hit information.

  In the present embodiment, the output mode of the big hit signal output to the third output terminal GT3 to the fifth output terminal GT5 may be different. Specifically, the output mode of the big hit medium signal output to the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5 is the same. On the other hand, the output mode of the jackpot signal output to the fourth output terminal GT4 is different from the output mode of the jackpot signal output to the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5. Hereinafter, the output mode of the jackpot signal output to the third output terminal GT3 to the fifth output terminal GT5 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7, the case where the main control CPU 30 a outputs a big hit signal is indicated by “◯”, and the case where the main hit CPU signal is not output is indicated by “x”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a displays the special figure in a fixed stop display during the big hit game based on the symbols A, B, C, D, F, a, and b. Regardless of the gaming state at the time of game execution, a big hit signal is output to the third output terminal GT3 to the fifth output terminal GT5. Further, the main control CPU 30a, during the big hit game based on the symbols E and G, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit game is a non-probable change state or a non-variable short state, Is not output to the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5. The main control CPU 30a outputs the third output terminal GT3 to the fifth output during the big hit game based on the symbols E and G, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit game is not the non-probable change state or the non-variable short state. A big hit signal is output to the terminal GT5.

  In other words, when the shortage state is given after the big hit game is finished, the big hit signal is output to the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5 during the big hit game. On the other hand, when the shortage state is not given after the big hit game ends, no big hit signal is output to the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5 during the big hit game. Further, even if a big hit game based on the symbol E or the symbol G is given in the non-probability changing state and the non-changing short state, during the big hit game, the big hit medium signal is output to the fourth output terminal GT4. During the small hit game based on the symbols H and h, since the big hit game is not performed, no big hit signal is output to the third output terminal GT3 to the fifth output terminal GT5.

  When the input terminal of the hall computer HC or the game information notification device YH is wired to either the fourth output terminal GT4 or the fifth output terminal GT5, the hall computer HC or the game information notification device YH is connected to the output terminal GT4. , GT5, when the big hit medium signal is input, it is possible to specify that the big hit game is given from the control signal. Further, when the number of times that the jackpot signal is input is counted by the hall computer HC or the game information notification device YH, it is possible to specify how many times the jackpot game has been awarded. In the present embodiment, the fifth output terminal GT5 is a special hit output terminal, and the fourth output terminal GT4 is a non-special hit output terminal.

  In addition, when the operation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a outputs the fact that the variable state is given to the outside of the gaming machine PY. A control signal of one pulse (56 (ms)) is output to the third output terminal GT3 at predetermined intervals (56 (ms)). Hereinafter, the control signal output to the third output terminal GT3 during the variable state is referred to as a “variable signal”. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, the changing signal is not output to the fourth output terminal GT4 and the fifth output terminal GT5 that output a big hit signal in the same manner as the third output terminal GT3. In FIG. 7, the case where the changing signal is output is indicated by “◯”, and the case where the changing signal is not output is indicated by “X”.

  As described above, the output mode of the jackpot signal and the variable speed signal output to the third output terminal GT3 in this embodiment (the control signal of one pulse is output at predetermined intervals) is the same. When a big hit game in which a variable state is given after the big hit game is finished, the processing is performed until the operation flag is set to “1” after the big hit flag is set to “0” (56 (ms )) Executed during. For this reason, even after the end of the big hit game, one pulse of the control signal is continuously output to the third output terminal GT3 at predetermined intervals.

  In general, what is called the “renso” state is a state in which a variable game can be performed in an advantageous manner for the player (variable state), and a prize ball is awarded by winning a game ball in the grand prize opening 18. This is a state where easy-to-acquire states (during big hit games) are alternately continued. That is, when the input terminal of the hall computer HC or the game information notifying device YH is connected to the third output terminal GT3, the hall computer HC or the game information notifying device YH outputs the changing signal output to the third output terminal GT3. When a big hit signal is input, it is possible to specify that the state is a “long-run state” while the control signal is being input. Incidentally, what is generally referred to as “number of consecutive resorts” indicates the number of jackpot games given during the “connected resort state”.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). First, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory number to “1” when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted, and the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is obtained in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid so that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a normal probability of winning a normal game in a low probability state (1125/65536 in the present embodiment) in the non-variable state and a high probability in the variable state. The normal hit determination is performed in the state (in this embodiment, 65535/65536). Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state, compared with the non-variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

Next, processing related to a prize ball will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2, the main control CPU 30a issues a first payout signal instructing to pay out “three” game balls as prize balls. Output to the control CPU 50a. Further, when receiving the detection signal from the count switch SW3, the main control CPU 30a outputs a second payout signal instructing to pay out “15 balls” as a prize ball to the payout control CPU 50a.

  When the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 51b of the ball payout device 51, the main control CPU 30a reads out the payout number stored in the main control RAM 30c and adds one. When the value after adding 1 with the input of the detection signal reaches “10”, the main control CPU 30a indicates that 10 gaming balls have been paid out as prize balls outside the gaming machine PY. In order to output to the second output terminal GT2, a control signal of one pulse (56 (ms)) is sent to the second output terminal GT2 of the external terminal board 40. Hereinafter, the control signal output to the second output terminal GT2 is referred to as “prize ball signal”. In addition, when the input terminal of the hall computer HC or the game information notification device YH is connected to the second output terminal GT2, the hall computer HC or the game information notification device YH receives the prize ball signal output to the second output terminal GT2. When input, it is possible to specify that a game ball is paid out as a prize ball from the control signal. In the hall computer HC and the game information notification device YH, the number of prize balls that are paid out before the prize ball signal is output (the number of prize balls that are output to the second output terminal GT2). In the embodiment, a value obtained by multiplying 10) can be specified as the number of game balls paid out as prize balls.

  Further, when the value after adding 1 by the input of the detection signal from the prize ball sensor 51b reaches “10”, the main control CPU 30a resets the payout number (sets “0”). To do). On the other hand, when the value after adding 1 by the input of the detection signal from the prize ball sensor 51b does not reach “10” (in the case of “0” to “9”), the main control CPU 30a The value is stored in the main control RAM 30c as the number of payouts.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the outside of the gaming machine PY that the front frame 23 or the middle frame 22 is opened while inputting the opening signal output from the door opening sensor SE. A control signal of one pulse (56 (ms)) is output to the first output terminal GT1 of the terminal board 40 at predetermined intervals (56 (ms)). Hereinafter, the control signal output to the first output terminal GT1 is referred to as an “open state signal”.

Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. In addition, when the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the opening command to the display control board 32. Further, when the round control and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the round command and the ending command to the display control board 32. In addition, when the CPU 31a for overall control receives a variation pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the display control board 32. Further, when the general control CPU 31 a inputs a special figure designation command, the general control CPU 31 a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  When the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. A decoration to be displayed on the display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a 16R jackpot game or a specific 8R jackpot game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration diagram from the jackpot symbols. In the present embodiment, [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] is determined as the jackpot symbol. Thus, in this embodiment, when a 16R jackpot game or a specific 8R jackpot game is determined, one of the jackpot symbols is determined, so the types of symbols are the same. For this reason, it is impossible to specify which of 16R jackpot game and specific 8R jackpot game is given from the design.

  Further, in the case of a big hit symbol to which a non-specific 8R big hit game or a small hit game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative drawing from among the probable change suggested symbols. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a non-specific 8R big hit game or a small hit game is determined, one is determined from the probable change suggestion symbols, and therefore the types of symbols are the same. For this reason, it is not possible to specify from the symbols which of the non-specific 8R big hit game and the small hit game is awarded.

  Also, the overall control CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design, and when a variation pattern for variation in outlier reach is designated, displays a decorative diagram from among the outlier symbols forming the reach state. decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the variation pattern for the regular deviation is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decoration from the missing symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below.
When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when a change pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative drawing in a variable manner and start the variable game. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  Next, when the opening command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect. Further, when a round command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, processing executed by the payout control CPU 50a of the payout control board 50 will be described.
When the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls is instructed from the main control CPU 30a, the payout control CPU 50a adds the number to the number of prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 50b, and after the addition Is stored as the number of prize balls. Specifically, when the first payout signal is input, the payout control CPU 50a reads out the number of prize balls, adds 3 and stores the value after the addition as the number of prize balls. When the second payout signal is input, the payout control CPU 50a reads the number of prize balls, adds 15 and stores the value after the addition as the number of prize balls.

  The payout control CPU 50a pays out one game ball as a prize ball when the value of the number of prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 50b is not “0” (when it is “1” or more). The prize ball solenoid 51a of the ball dispensing device 51 is controlled. Further, each time the detection signal from the prize ball sensor 51b of the ball dispensing device 51 is input, the payout control CPU 50a reads the number of prize balls, subtracts one, and stores the value after the subtraction as the number of prize balls. .

  Here, a wiring connection example (connection pattern) between the input terminal of the external device (Hall computer HC or game information notification device YH) and the output terminals GT1 to GT7 of the external terminal board 40 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, among the output terminals GT1 to GT7, at least the third output terminal GT3 and the fourth output terminal GT4 are connected to the input terminal of the external device, and the fifth output terminal GT5 is connected to the input terminal of the external device. A connection pattern that is not connected is referred to as a “first connection pattern”. Further, among the output terminals GT1 to GT7, at least the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5 are connected to the input terminal of the external device, and the fourth output terminal GT4 is not connected to the input terminal of the external device. The pattern is indicated as “second connection pattern”.

  First, the output mode of the big hit signal and the changing medium signal when the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 is connected to the input terminal of the external device by the first connection pattern will be described with reference to FIG. .

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 is connected to the input terminal of the external device by the first connection pattern, when the big hit game is given in the gaming machine PY, the big hit game is in progress. The big hit signal is output to the fourth output terminal GT4. In the gaming machine PY, when the variable state is given, a variable signal is output to the third output terminal GT3.

  Therefore, the external device can recognize that a big hit game is in effect when a control signal output to the fourth output terminal GT4 is input, and is in a big hit game when the control signal output to the third output terminal GT3 is input. Or, it can be recognized that the variable state is given (being in a villa). When the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 is connected to the input terminal of the external device by the first connection pattern, the external device inputs the control signal from the third output terminal GT3, while the fourth When the control signal is not input from the output terminal GT4, it can be recognized that the variable state is given (not in the big hit game).

  Next, the output mode of the big hit signal and the changing middle signal when the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 is connected to the input terminal of the external device by the second connection pattern will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 is connected to the input terminal of the external device by the second connection pattern, the symbol E in the non-probable state and the non-variable state in the gaming machine PY. When a jackpot game based on the symbol G is given, a jackpot signal is output to the fifth output terminal GT5 during a type of jackpot game other than the jackpot game. Further, when the variable state is given in the gaming machine PY, a variable signal is output to the third output terminal GT3.

  Therefore, the external device is in a big hit game (a big hit game other than when the big hit game based on the symbols E and G is given to the non-probability change state and the non-variable short state) from the control signal output to the fifth output terminal GT5. Can be recognized. Further, the external device can recognize from the control signal output to the third output terminal GT3 that a big hit game or a variable state is being given (ie, being in a range). Further, when the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 is connected to the input terminal of the external device by the second connection pattern, the external device inputs the control signal from the third output terminal GT3, while the fifth terminal When the control signal is not input from the output terminal GT5, it can be recognized that the variable state is given (not in the big hit game).

  In the game information notification device YH in the present embodiment, three input terminals of a first input terminal to a third input terminal are arranged. When each input terminal of the game information notification device YH is connected to the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 with the first connection pattern, the first input terminal and the third output terminal GT3, the second input terminal and the fourth input terminal are connected. The output terminal GT4, the third input terminal, and the seventh output terminal GT7 are connected by wiring. When each input terminal of the game information notification device YH is connected to the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 by the second connection pattern, the first input terminal and the third output terminal GT3, the second input terminal and the fifth input terminal are connected. The output terminal GT5, the third input terminal, and the seventh output terminal GT7 are connected by wiring.

  When the game information notification device YH inputs a control signal of one pulse from the first input terminal, the light emitting unit DH emits light. In addition, when the game information notification device YH inputs the control signal of one pulse from the second input terminal with an interval of a predetermined interval (56 (ms)) or more (when the input of the big hit middle signal is started), the big hit Recognizing that a game has been awarded, the number of jackpots displayed in the jackpot count display area AK is displayed by adding one. Further, when the game information notification device YH inputs a one-pulse control signal from the third input terminal, it recognizes that the variable game has ended, and displays the game number displayed in the game number display area GK by one. Is done. In addition, when the game information notification device YH adds 1 to the number of jackpots displayed in the jackpot number display area AK, the number of games displayed in the game number display area GK is reset (“0 times” is displayed). ) In addition, each time the game information notification device YH inputs a control signal of one pulse from the third input terminal, it counts the number of times the control signal is input (total number of times). Then, the big hit probability that the value obtained by dividing the total number of times counted by the value of the big hit number displayed in the big hit number display area AK (the value rounded down after the decimal point) as the denominator and “1” as the numerator is the big hit probability It is displayed in the display area AD. Note that when the value of the big hit number displayed in the big hit number display area AK is “0”, that is, when no big hit game is given in the gaming machine PY (in the case of the second connection pattern, it is actually In some cases, a big hit game is given), and the big hit probability display area AD displays “?”. It should be noted that the number of games displayed in the game number display area GK corresponds to “the number of symbol-changing games executed until a win occurs”.

  Here, when each output terminal of the external terminal board 40 and the input terminal of the game information notification device YH are connected by wiring in the first connection pattern, and each output terminal of the external terminal board 40 in the second connection pattern A notification mode of the game information notification device YH when the input terminal of the game information notification device YH is wired will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the alerting | reporting aspect in the game information alerting | reporting apparatus YH when each output terminal of the external terminal board 40 and the input terminal of the game information alerting | reporting apparatus YH are wired-connected by the 1st connection pattern is shown to Fig.9 (a). Moreover, the alerting | reporting aspect in the game information alerting | reporting apparatus YH when each output terminal of the external terminal board 40 and the input terminal of the game information alerting | reporting apparatus YH are wired-connected by the 2nd connection pattern is shown in FIG.9 (b).

  It is assumed that the total number of times is 1000 and the number of jackpots is 10 at the first game time points YJ11 and YJ21 when the game is started. As a result, “1/100” is displayed in the jackpot probability display area of the game information notification device YH at the game time points YJ11 and YJ12. In addition, at the game time points YJ11 and YJ21, the number of games is 100. In addition, it is assumed that the game states at the game time points YJ11 and YJ21 are a non-probable change state and a non-change state. Further, it is assumed that the big hit game based on the symbol G is given at the game time points YJ12 and YJ22.

  When a big hit game based on the symbol G is given in the 20th variation game from the game time point YJ11 in FIG. 9A, the big hit number in the big hit number display area AK in the game information notification device YH is displayed as 11. At the same time, the number of games displayed in the game number display area GK in the game information notification device YH is reset. The total number of times at the game time point YJ12 is 1020. When the big hit game based on the symbol G is given in the non-probable variation state and the non-variable short state, the big winning opening 18 is opened in the same manner as in the small hit game during the big hit game. On the other hand, the number of games in the game number display area GK is reset and the number of big hits in the jackpot number display area AK is updated. Therefore, it can be recognized from the notification mode of the game information notification device YH that a non-specific 8R big hit game has been given. That is, it is possible to make the player recognize that the probability variation state is given until the number of games reaches “50” (game time point YJ13). Thereby, the player can recognize that the probability variation state is given and can play the game.

  When the big hit game based on the symbol G is given in the 20th variation game from the game time point YJ21 in FIG. 9B, the big hit number in the big hit number display area AK and the game number display area GK in the game information notification device YH. The number of games is not changed. The total number of times at the game time point YJ22 is 1020, which is the same as the total number of times at the game time point YJ12. In FIG. 9B, since the number of games is not reset and the number of big hits is not updated, the game information notification device YH informs which of the small hit game and the non-specific 8R big hit game is given. It cannot be specified from the aspect. Therefore, the player will continue playing the game with the expectation that the probability variation state has been given until at least 50 times of the fluctuating game is executed (game time point YJ23).

  The hall computer HC in this embodiment is provided with six input terminals. When the input terminal of the hall computer HC is connected to the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 by the first connection pattern, the six input terminals of the hall computer HC are other than the fifth output terminal GT5 of the external terminal board 40. The output terminals GT1 to GT4, GT6, and GT7 are connected in a one-to-one manner. When the input terminal of the hall computer HC is connected to the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 by the second connection pattern, the six input terminals of the hall computer HC are other than the fourth output terminal GT4 of the external terminal board 40. The output terminals GT1 to GT3 and GT5 to GT7 are connected on a one-to-one basis.

  Similarly to the game information notification device YH, the hall computer HC uses the fourth output terminal GT4 (in the case of the second connection pattern) when the input terminal is connected to the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 by the first connection pattern. By counting the number of times of starting the input of the big hit signal output to the fifth output terminal GT5), the number of times that the big hit game is given can be recognized. The hall computer HC receives the award that is output to the second output terminal GT2 while the jackpot signal output to the fourth output terminal GT4 (the fifth output terminal GT5 in the case of the second connection pattern) is being input. The number of game balls paid out during the big hit game can be recognized from a value obtained by multiplying the number of times the ball signal is input by 10 (the number of game balls serving as an output trigger of the prize ball signal).

  In addition, the hall computer HC calculates “3 (the number of prize balls when a game ball is won at the start winning openings 14, 15) as the number of times the start opening winning signal output to the sixth output terminal GT6 is input during the big hit game. The number of game balls paid out as prize balls can be specified from the value obtained by multiplying “)” by winning the game balls at the start winning holes 14 and 15 during the big hit game. Then, the hall computer HC calculates the number of game balls paid out as a winning ball by winning the game balls to the start winning ports 14 and 15 during the big hit game from the number of game balls paid out during the big hit game. From the value obtained by subtracting, it is possible to recognize the number of game balls that have been paid out as a winning ball when the gaming ball has won the big winning opening 18 during the big hit game.

  Further, the hall computer HC inputs the prize ball signal output to the second output terminal GT2 while inputting the control signal (big hit signal and variable speed signal) output to the third output terminal GT3. From the value obtained by multiplying the number of times obtained by 10 (the number of game balls serving as a trigger for outputting a prize ball signal), the number of game balls paid out as a prize ball during the “ream state” can be recognized. Further, when the hall computer HC receives the open state signal output to the first output terminal GT1, the hall computer HC can recognize that the middle frame 22 or the front frame 23 is opened in the gaming machine PY.

  Hereinafter, when the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 is connected to the input terminal of the hall computer HC in the first connection pattern, and the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 is connected to the input terminal of the hall computer HC in the second connection pattern. Comparison of data (information) obtained by the hall computer HC in the case of wiring connection will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning probability of the normal (non-probability variation state) big hit lottery in the gaming machine PY is assumed to be X1. Note that the winning probability of the normal big hit lottery in the gaming machine PY in the present embodiment is 212/65536 (about 1 / 309.1).

  When the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 and the input terminal of the hall computer HC are connected by wiring in the first connection pattern, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery obtained by the hall computer HC (probability of winning the jackpot game) is obtained. X2 has a higher probability than X1. This is because X2 includes a probability that a big hit game is awarded in a probability variation state in which the probability is higher than the winning probability of a normal big win lottery, and therefore X2 is necessarily higher than X1. On the other hand, when the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 and the input terminal of the hall computer HC are connected by wiring in the second connection pattern, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery obtained by the hall computer HC (the probability that the jackpot game is given) X3 becomes a lower probability than X1. This is because even if the big hit lottery in the gaming machine PY is won and the big hit game is given, the fact that the big hit game is not outputted to the outside of the gaming machine PY (in the non-probable change state and the non-variable state in the game machine PY) This is because there are occasional cases where a jackpot game based on the symbols E and G is given). When the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 and the input terminal of the game information notification device YH are connected by wiring in the first connection pattern, a value close to X2 is displayed in the jackpot probability display area AD of the game information notification device YH. The Further, when the output terminal of the external terminal board 40 and the input terminal of the game information notification device YH are connected by wiring in the second connection pattern, a value close to X3 is displayed in the jackpot probability display area AD of the game information notification device YH. The Further, in the gaming machine PY in this embodiment, the value of X2 is about 1/248, and the value of X3 is a value close to about 1/359.

  In addition, the data obtained as the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls during the jackpot game that can start the consecutive game state in the gaming machine PY (the initial expected number) is the output terminal and the input terminal in the first connection pattern. And the case where each output terminal and the input terminal are connected by wiring in the second connection pattern. The hall computer HC starts to input a control signal output to the third output terminal GT3 and a control signal output to the fourth output terminal GT4 (the fifth output terminal GT5 in the case of the second connection pattern). It is possible to recognize that the big hit game given at the time is a big hit game at the start of the consecutive resort state. Y1 that is the initial expected number when each output terminal and input terminal are connected by wiring in the first connection pattern is the initial expected value when each output terminal and input terminal is connected by wiring in the second connection pattern. It becomes less than Y2, which is a number. Because, when the output terminals and the input terminals are connected by wiring in the first connection pattern, the big hit game based on the symbols E and G having a small number of award balls that can be obtained in the non-probable state and the non-variable state Since it is considered as a big hit game that can start the consecutive resort state, the average of the expected number per first is reduced. In other words, when each output terminal and input terminal are connected by wiring in the second connection pattern, the jackpot game where the number of game balls that can be obtained as a prize ball during the jackpot game is small can be the start of the consecutive game state. Since it may not be considered as a game, the average of the expected number per first increases.

  Similarly, the number of game balls (expected number of consecutive big hits) to be paid out as prize balls during the “ream” state is the same as when the output terminals and the input terminals are connected by wiring in the first connection pattern. It differs depending on the wiring pattern of each output terminal and input terminal. Specifically, Z1 that is the expected number of consecutive big hits when each output terminal and input terminal are connected by wiring in the first connection pattern is the wiring connection between each output terminal and input terminal by the second connection pattern. It becomes less than Z2, which is the expected number of consecutive big hits. When each output terminal and input terminal are connected by wiring in the first connection pattern, the big hit game starts even when the big hit game based on the symbols E and G is given in the non-probable change state and the non-changeable state. From the start to the end, it is recognized that the extended state is from the start to the end, so the expected number of jackpots is reduced.

  Thus, in the case where each output terminal and input terminal are connected by wiring in the first connection pattern, and in the case where each output terminal and input terminal are connected by wiring in the second connection pattern, the hall computer HC Since the data (information) obtained is different, the game arcade wire-connects each output terminal and input terminal in a connection pattern for obtaining data to be acquired. That is, the connection pattern of each output terminal and input terminal can be selected from a plurality of connection patterns in order to obtain data desired to be acquired by the game arcade.

Finally, control signals output to the first output terminal GT1 to the seventh output terminal GT7 of the external terminal board 40 will be described again based on FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, when the middle frame 22 (or the front frame 23) is opened only during the time T1, only one pulse of control signal is supplied to the first output terminal GT1 at predetermined intervals during the time T1. Is output.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 (or the second start winning opening 15) at timings t11, t12, t13, and t14, a 1-pulse control signal is output to the sixth output terminal at each timing. The In addition, at timing t11 and timing t14, a variation game (hereinafter referred to as “first variation game”, “fourth variation game”) that is executed when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 14 is used. (Shown) is assumed to be an outlier variation game. In addition, a variation game (hereinafter referred to as “second variation game”, “third variation game”) that is executed when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 14 at timing t12 and timing t13. (Shown) is a big hit variable game. Further, after the end of the second floating game, a third non-specific 8R big hit game (a big hit game based on the symbol G) is given. Further, it is assumed that a 16R big hit game is given after the end of the third variable game. It is assumed that the gaming state at the start of the second variable game is an uncertain change state and a non-change state.

  In addition, every time the variable game ends, a one-pulse control signal is output to the seventh output terminal GT7. For example, a control signal of one pulse is output to the seventh output terminal GT7 after the end of the first variation game and after the variation time T2 of the second variation game. In this embodiment, since the variation time of the variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion variation when the variation state is not given is 23 (seconds), the variation time T2 shown in FIG. 11 is 23 (seconds) or more.

  After the end of the second floating game, the third non-specific 8R jackpot game is awarded as assumed. Therefore, after the second variation game is completed, during the big hit game (time T3), one pulse of the control signal is output to the fourth output terminal GT4 at predetermined intervals. In addition, since it is determined to give the third non-specific 8R big hit game in the non-probability changing state and the non-changing short state, the control signal is not output to the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5 during the big hit game.

  In addition, after the third floating game, a 16R big hit game is awarded as assumed. Therefore, after the third variation game is finished, during the big hit game (time T4), one pulse of the control signal is output to the third output terminal GT3 to the fifth output terminal GT5 at predetermined intervals.

  Also, since the variable state is given after the 16R big hit game is finished, the control signal of 1 pulse is applied to the third output terminal GT3 while the variable state is given after the 16R big hit game is finished (time T5). Output at predetermined intervals. Further, every time 10 game balls are paid out as prize balls, a control signal of one pulse is output to the second output terminal GT2 (timing t21, t22, t23).

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The opening mode of the big winning opening 18 during the small hit game is the same as the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 in the big hit game (the second non-specific 8R big hit game and the third non-specific 8R big hit game) by the specific big hit. It is. Therefore, it is not possible to specify which of the small hit game and the big hit game by the specific big hit is given from the opening mode of the big winning opening 18. Further, the external terminal plate 40 is provided with a special hit output terminal (fifth output terminal GT5), and all or a part of other hits except for the specific big hit and the small hit are generated from the special hit output terminal. If hit, hit information (big hit medium signal) is output. That is, no hit information is output from the special hit output terminal even when a small hit is generated or when a specific big hit is generated. As a result, it is not possible to specify which of the small hit game and the big hit game by the specific big hit is given from the output mode of the hit information output to the special hit output terminal.

  Further, when an external device (Hall computer HC or game information notification device YH) is connected to the special hit output terminal, even if a specific hit or a small hit occurs, the external device in which the hit has occurred is not recognized. For this reason, the number of times that the variable game is executed (game number) before the occurrence of the count by the external device is not less than the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment) at which the probability variation state is given. However, it is not possible to specify whether or not the number of times that the variable game has been executed exceeds the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is given after the big hit game with the specific big hit. In other words, it is expected that the probability variation state is given even if the number of times the variable game is executed before the count that the external device counts exceeds the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is given. To play games. In other words, as a game store side, when connecting an external device to a special hit output terminal, a terminal that outputs hit information even when a big hit game or a small hit game by a specific big hit is provided is provided, and the terminal is externally connected. It can be expected that the operating rate is improved as compared with the case where the apparatus is connected by wiring.

  (2) In addition to the special hit output terminal (fifth output terminal GT5), the non-special hit output that outputs hit information (big hit medium signal) when a hit other than a small hit occurs on the external terminal board 40 A terminal (fourth output terminal GT4) was provided. When an external device is connected to the special hit output terminal, the probability that the number of variable games executed before the count that the external device counts is reset is all or one of hits other than the specific big hit and small hit. This is the probability that the part will occur. Therefore, if the game store wants to know the probability (the probability that all or part of the hits other than the specific big hit and the small hit will occur), it can be known by wiring the external device to the special hit output terminal. it can.

  On the other hand, when the external device is wired to the non-special hit output terminal, the probability that the number of variable games executed before the count that the external device counts will be reset is a hit other than the small hit. Probability of being Therefore, if the game store wants to know the probability (probability that a hit other than small hits will occur), it can be found by connecting an external device to the non-special hit output terminal. In this way, by providing a plurality of types of hit output terminals on the external terminal board 40, the game store can select the type of the hit output terminal for wiring connection of the external device, and easily obtain the type of information that the game store wants to know. As a result, the range of data collection (freedom) is expanded.

  (3) If a shortage is given after the end of the big hit game (second non-specific 8R big hit game and third non-specific 8R big hit game) with a specific big hit, a specific big hit is generated from the mode of giving the variable state (No small hits have occurred) can be identified. For this reason, it is not necessary to conceal whether the small hit game or the big hit game by the specific big hit is given in the output mode of the hit information (big hit middle signal) from the special hit output terminal (fifth output terminal GT5). As a result, even when a big hit game with a specific big hit is given, when a variable state is given after the big hit game ends, the hit information is output to the special hit output terminal. Thereby, since it is notified that the probability variation state is given by the number of times of the variation game executed until the occurrence of the count by the external device occurs, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (4) When an external device is connected to the special hit output terminal (fifth output terminal GT5), the big hit game (the third non-specific 8R big hit by the first specific big hit of the specific big hits in the probability variation state and the non-variable short state The period (number of games) in which the variable state is given is made different depending on whether a game is given or a big hit game based on the second specific big hit (second non-specific 8R big hit game). As a result, it is possible to conceal how much the short / short state is given after the big hit game by the specific big hit is completed from the output mode of the hit information (big hit medium signal) output to the special hit output terminal. Further, the player can be made to pay attention to how much the change state is given.

  (5) When the big hit game (the second specific 8R big hit game and the third specific 8R big hit game) due to the non-specific big hit is given, the special hit output terminal (the fifth output terminal GT5) hits the information (the big hit medium signal) ) Is output. When the probable state is given, when the big hit game by the first non-specific big hit (the third specific 8R big hit game) is given, after the big hit game ends, the first number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) Alternatively, the variable state is given until the second number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of the variable game is executed. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is given, when the big hit game by the second non-specific big hit (the second specific 8R big hit game) is given, after the big hit game ends, the second number of variable games are finished. A variable state is given until. Therefore, even if a big hit game with a non-specific big hit is given when the probability change state is given, it is possible to conceal how much the short state is given after the big hit game ends. Also, since the output mode of the hit information output to the special hit output terminal is the same, it is concealed how much the shortened state is given from the output mode of the hit information output to the special hit output terminal. Can do. In addition, the player can be entertained by paying attention to how much the variable state is given.

  (6) Big hit games (second non-specific 8R big hit game and third non-specific 8R) due to specific big hits which are disadvantageous to the player over non-specific big hit games (second specific 8R big hit game and third specific 8R big hit game) Even if a big hit game) is given, it is possible to make the player expect the possibility that the period (number of times) in which the variable state is given will be longer than after the big hit game by the advantageous non-specific big hit it can.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, after the first specific 8R big win game or the first non-specific 8R big hit game, whether or not a certain change state is given at the time of winning, or whether or not a short state is given at the time of winning Accordingly, the number of times the variable state is given may be varied.

  In the above embodiment, when the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the second specific 8R big hit (symbol D) or the second specific 8R big hit (symbol E), the number of times of change is less than or equal to the upper limit number of probability change states It may be.

  -In the above embodiment, the number of times of change is determined by whether or not the second specific 8R big hit (symbol D) or the second specific 8R big hit (symbol E) is won, and the probability change state is given. Whether the number of times exceeds the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state or the number of times less than the upper limit number of times may be made different.

  In the above embodiment, after the big hit game (the second specific 8R big hit game and the third specific 8R big hit game) by the specific big hit, it may be possible not to give the variable state regardless of the game state at the time of winning. . In this case, the big hit game signal may not be output to the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5 during the big hit game with the specific big hit regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery win.

  In the above embodiment, the third output terminal during the jackpot game even when a variable state is given after the jackpot game with the specific jackpot (the second specified 8R jackpot game and the third specified 8R jackpot game) is completed. The big hit signal may not be output to GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5.

  In the above embodiment, other jackpot games may not be provided as long as there is at least one kind of jackpot game other than the jackpot game based on the specified jackpot (the second specified 8R jackpot game and the third specified 8R jackpot game). However, when a big hit game other than the big hit game due to the specific big hit is given, it is necessary to output the big hit medium signal to the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5.

  In the above embodiment, among the big hit games other than the big hit games (the second specific 8R big hit game and the third specific 8R big hit game) by the specific big hit, the big output hits the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5 during the big hit game. A big hit game in which a medium signal is not output may be provided. However, when at least one type of jackpot game is awarded, it is necessary to output a jackpot signal during the jackpot game to the third output terminal GT3 and the fifth output terminal GT5.

  -In the said embodiment, the 5th output terminal GT5 and the 7th output terminal GT7 should just be provided in the external terminal board 40 at least. That is, all or part of the first output terminal GT1, the second output terminal GT2, the third output terminal GT3, the fourth output terminal GT4, and the sixth output terminal GT6 may not be provided on the external terminal plate 40.

-In the above embodiment, no matter what kind of jackpot game is given, it is possible not to give the variable state after the jackpot game ends.
In the above embodiment, the second specific 8R big hit (symbol D) and the third specific 8R big hit (symbol F), the second non-specific 8R big hit (symbol E) and the third non-specific 8R big hit (symbol G), If the opening mode of the special winning opening 18 is different, the total opening time may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, the same variation pattern may be determined when the variable state is applied and when the variable state is not applied. In addition, the type of variation pattern determined between when the first variation game is executed and when the second variation game is executed may be different. Then, when the first variation game and the second variation game can be distinguished from the contents of the variation game, the possibility that the big hit game (the second specific 8R big hit game and the third specific 8R big hit game) by the specific big hit is specified is specified. it can.

  In the above embodiment, the possibility that a big hit game that is more advantageous in the second variation game than in the first variation game can be expected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be possible to expect a possibility that a big hit game that is more advantageous in the first variation game will be given. In addition, the types of jackpot games given in the first variation game and the second variation game need not be different.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times less than or equal to the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state may be other than “0” or “50 times”, and another number such as “25 times” that does not reach the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state. May be included. Further, the number of times less than or equal to the upper limit number of probability variation states is not limited to two and may be one or three or more.

  In the above embodiment, it is preferable that the upper limit number of the probability variation state is a number smaller than the denominator when the numerator is 1 as the winning probability of the normal big hit lottery to which the probability variation state is not given. Specifically, in the above embodiment, the winning probability of jackpot in the low probability state is 212/65536, which is about 1 / 309.1, so the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state is preferably 309 times or less. Further, it is conceivable that the upper limit number of the probability variation state is a number smaller or larger than the denominator when the winning probability of the big probability of the high probability state to which the probability variation state is given is set to 1. Specifically, in the above embodiment, since the winning probability of jackpot in the high probability state is 1695/65536, which is about 1 / 38.6, the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state is 1 to 38 times, The case of 39 to 309 times can be considered.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may make it output a game end signal to the 7th output terminal GT7 at the time of a variable game start. Further, a game end signal may be output to the seventh output terminal GT7 after the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed.

  In the above embodiment, two variation games, the first variation game and the second variation game, can be executed, but only the first variation game may be executed. In this case, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 15, the control is performed in the same manner as when the first start winning opening 14 is won.

  In the above embodiment, the game board 10 is provided with a normal winning opening that does not give a start condition for a general game or a variable game, and when a game ball is won in the normal winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 7 ) Gaming balls may be paid out as prize balls. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls to the payout control board 50 when it is detected by a switch or the like that a game ball has won the normal winning opening. In this case, the prize ball signal for specifying the number of game balls that have been paid out as prize balls includes the number of game balls that have been paid out as a result of winning the game balls in the normal prize opening. Will be included.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production display device, 14 ... 1st start winning opening, 15 ... 2nd starting winning opening, 18 ... Large winning opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... General control board, 32 ... Display control board, 40 ... External terminal board, 50 ... Dispensing control board, 51 ... Ball payout device, GT1 ... First output terminal, GT2 ... Second output terminal, GT3 3rd output terminal, GT4 4th output terminal, GT5 5th output terminal, GT6 6th output terminal, GT7 7th output terminal, YH Game information notifying device, HC Hall computer.

Claims (4)

Game information for counting the number of symbol variation games to an external device that counts the number of symbol variation games that have been executed before the hit occurs, and hit information indicating that the hit has occurred In a gaming machine equipped with an external terminal board that outputs
It is provided with a variable state giving means capable of giving a variable state advantageous for a player who can shorten the fluctuation time of the symbol variation game after the big hit game caused by winning the big hit lottery,
The per above, the jackpot is determined to be occurring by winning the lottery, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery until the maximum symbol variation games of a predetermined upper limit number after the jackpot game end is performed A special jackpot that is given a probability change state that fluctuates to a high probability state and a special jackpot that is determined to be generated by winning the jackpot lottery, and that is advantageous to the player than the specified jackpot is opened. It is decided to be generated by winning a big hit and a small hit lottery, and the big hit that can be maintained at the winning probability at the time of winning the big hit lottery after winning the big hit lottery game, Including
When the specific big hit is generated when neither the probability change state nor the variable state is given, the variable state giving means gives the variable state after the big hit game by the specific big hit is finished. On the other hand, when the specific jackpot is generated when the probability variation state is given, the shortage state is given after the big hit game by the specific jackpot,
Wherein the external terminal board, provided special per output terminal,
The special hit output terminal outputs hit information when the special big hit is generated regardless of the gaming state when it is generated, and the small hit is generated regardless of the gaming state when it is generated. When the hit condition is not output, and when the condition for giving the variable state after the big hit game is not satisfied, the hit information is not output when the specific big hit is generated, but when the condition is satisfied A gaming machine, wherein when the specific big hit is generated, hit information is output . Wherein the external terminal board, provided before SL and special per output terminal, and special output terminal, and a non-featured per output terminal to which the per information is output when hit other than the Koatari is occurring,
From the special output terminal, when the special big hit is generated regardless of the gaming state when it is generated, the hit information is output, and the small hit is generated regardless of the gaming state when it is generated. In some cases, no hit information is output, and when the condition for giving the variable state after the big hit game is not satisfied, no hit information is output when the specific big hit is generated, but when the condition is satisfied, When a specific big hit occurs, hit information is output,
The special hit output terminal and the non-special hit output terminal do not output the change information indicating that the change state is given when the change state is given, while the special output terminal The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the variable state is given, the variable information is output . A connection pattern for allowing an external device to recognize a logical sum of information output from the special hit output terminal and information output from the special output terminal, information output from the non-special hit output terminal, and the special output a connection pattern for recognizing the logical sum of information output from the terminal to the external device, in the gaming machine according to 請 Motomeko 2 characterized in that it is configured to be connectable to an external device. The specific jackpot includes a first specific jackpot and a second specific jackpot,
The special jackpot includes a first special jackpot and a second special jackpot,
The variable state giving means is
If the first specific jackpot is generated when the probability variation state is given but the shortage state is not imparted, the first number of symbols from the end of the jackpot game by the first specific jackpot The variable state is given to the upper limit until the variable game is executed,
If the second specific jackpot is generated when the probability change state is given but the shortage state is not given, the first number of times from the end of the big hit game by the second specific jackpot The above-mentioned variable state is given to the upper limit until the second number of symbol variation game is executed,
When the first special jackpot is generated when the probability variation state is given, the first or second number of symbol variation games are executed after the jackpot game by the first special jackpot is ended. Give the variable state up to the upper limit,
If the second special jackpot is generated when the probability variation state is given, the upper limit is from the end of the jackpot game by the second special jackpot until the second number of symbol variation games are executed. the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that impart varying short state.

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