JP5664575B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a ball-type game machine (pachinko machine), there is a game machine called a so-called seven machine. In this type of gaming machine, usually, one or more start ports including an openable start port, a prize winning port, and special symbol display means are arranged in the game area. In addition, the determination of success or failure is executed due to the game ball entering the starting port, and the special symbol display means starts the variable symbol variation display. Furthermore, when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the result of the determination of success / failure is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means.

  When the special symbol display means stops and displays a specific winning symbol (big winning symbol), the gaming machine starts the big winning game, and the closed big winning opening is opened. Then, after the open state is reached, a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening, or when the predetermined time has elapsed, the big prize opening is once returned to the closed state and one “big hit round” is performed. Exit. When this “big hit round” is repeated a predetermined number of times (number of rounds), this gaming machine ends the big hit game.

  There are also seven machines (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “mixers”) that have the characteristics of so-called blades. In this type of gaming machine, one or more start ports including an openable start port, a prize winning port, and a center bonus are arranged in the game area. When a game ball enters the start opening, the special symbol display means starts to display the variation of the special symbol, and when a specific winning symbol (so-called “big hit symbol”) is stopped and displayed, the special winning opening is opened. A big hit game is performed. In addition, when another winning symbol (so-called “small winning symbol”) is stopped and displayed, the “small winning prize opening” provided in the center accessory opens for a short time (for example, 0.4 seconds). A small hit game is started, and about 1 to 3 game balls can enter the center bonus. When the game ball that has entered the center bonus through the small winning prize opening passes through the specific area, the big hit game is started.

  By the way, in this type of ball-type gaming machine, if a big hit occurs when the gaming state of the gaming machine is a normal state, the gaming state is maintained until a predetermined number of winning games are executed. There are known types that make a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. More specifically, when a big hit is generated in a normal state, the predetermined number of big hit games is set as a high probability state until a predetermined number of times (for example, three times, five times, seven times, ten times) is executed. There has been proposed a gaming machine of a type that guarantees the execution of (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-29624 A

  However, in the gaming machine according to this conventional example, two types of the normal state and the high probability state are set as the gaming state, and the execution of the multiple hit game is guaranteed only when the transition to the high probability state is triggered. Absent. In other words, according to the gaming machine according to this conventional example, it is possible to improve the euphoria by a large number of balls by guaranteeing the execution of a large number of big hit games, but the gaming state is changed between the normal state and the high probability state. Since it is only a transition, the reality is that it does not have a variety of games and does not enhance the game fun.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute various games and can enhance the game fun.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
One or more start ports including an open / close start port that changes over a predetermined opening time from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter;
An opening extension function actuating means for activating an opening extension function for extending the opening time of the open / close starter;
Based on the game ball entering the starting port, the special symbol display means variably displays the special symbol until a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, and shows the result of winning or losing as the variation display ends. A symbol variation game execution means for executing
As a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the special symbol, a variation time determination table storage unit that stores a plurality of variation time determination tables;
Based on the fact that the result of the symbol variation game is a winning game, a winning game executing means for executing a winning game;
A hit mode determining means for determining a hit mode to be generated when the result of the symbol variation game is a win;
A game state setting means for setting a game state when executing the symbol variation game to any one of a plurality of game states;
A gaming machine comprising
As a gaming state that can be set by the gaming state setting means, at least,
A first normal state in which the opening extension function is in an inoperative state, and the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on a first variation time determination table;
Based on the second variation time determination table in which the average time of the variation time of the special symbol to be determined is shorter than the case of determining based on the first variation time determination table when the opening extension function is inactive, A second normal state for determining the variation time of the special symbol;
A first open / extended state in which the open / extended function is in an activated state, and the variable time of the special symbol is determined based on a third variable time determination table;
Based on the fourth variation time determination table, the average time of the variation time of the special symbol to be determined is shorter than that determined based on the third variation time determination table when the opening extension function is in operation. A second open extended state for determining the variation time of the pattern,
The gaming state setting means has a gaming state after the end of the winning game triggered by the winning of the symbol variation game as a trigger, and a gaming state different from the gaming state at the time of the winning symbol changing game result. The game state after the end of the winning game when the result of the symbol variation game is a win is the same as the game state when the result of the symbol variation game is a hit. One of the maintenance setting processes to be set in the gaming state is executed according to the gaming state when the winning mode and the result of the symbol variation game are won,
The migration setting process includes
A transition setting process for setting the game state after per game end that triggered said symbol variation game results in the second normal state is hit before Symbol second open extended state,
A transition setting process for setting the game state after the end of the hit game triggered by the winning of the result of the symbol variation game in the first open extended state to the second open extended state;
It is included,
When a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed in the second normal state, the game state is set to the first normal state ,
When the transition setting process is executed in the second open extended state, the game state after the winning game is not set to the first normal state.

  In the gaming machine of claim 1, four or more types of a plurality of normal states and a plurality of open extended states are set as the gaming state, and the winning game is determined according to the gaming state at the time of winning and the manner in which the winning occurs. The game state set after the end is different. That is, in addition to the two types of normal states, a plurality of “states in which the opening extension function is activated and the player can launch the game ball without reducing the number of possessed balls (a state in which the ball is good)” are provided. Thereby, since the diversity (variation) of a game can be increased, a game interest can be raised. In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, it is possible to create a state in which the gaming state is shifted between a plurality of open extended states. In this case, it is assumed that “a game in which the operation of the open extension function is continued by moving to a different open extension state” is performed, or that the advantage (the degree of advantage for the player) in each open extension state is set to be different. For example, it is possible to further increase the variety (variation) of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the gaming state is the second normal state, the gaming state when executing the symbol variation game is the same as when the gaming state is the first open extended state. Can be shifted to the second open / extended state that is most advantageous to the player. Therefore, even when the game state is the normal state (second normal state), the player The game is played in a state where the “expectation for state” is enhanced. Further, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the gaming state is set to the second open extended state, even if the winning game is executed, the gaming machine is not shifted to the first normal state. That is, in order to shift to the first normal state, it is necessary to go through the second normal state or the first open extended state once, and a new game is realized. Also from this point, since the diversity (variation) of the game can be increased, the game interest can be enhanced. In addition, when the second normal state is more advantageous to the player than the first normal state, and when the state is shifted to the second open extended state, the condition for shifting from the state to the first normal state and by the other game state (second normal state) (the symbol variation game of Jo Tokoro number executed) predetermined condition was to meet, confers the opportunity to acquire a large amount of game ball to the player be able to.

Note that trigger in the invention 請 Motomeko 1 The "results of ~ symbol variation game is based on the fact that the per ~ to perform per game", for example, that the result of the "symbol variation game is per "Perform a hit game as a game" and "Execute a win game by satisfying other conditions on the assumption that the result of the symbol variation game is a win", or both What to do can be illustrated. Specifically, since the “winning” mode includes a big hit and a small hit, which will be described later, “the winning game is executed based on the result of the symbol variation game being won” is at least any A win (a big hit or a small hit) means a condition for executing the hit game. The gaming state setting means is a gaming machine that performs only the transition setting process because it executes any one of the transition setting process and the maintenance setting process in accordance with the hit mode and the gaming state. However, it is included in the gaming machine of the present invention.
In addition, “based on the game ball entering the starting port,..., The symbol variation game execution means for executing the symbol variation game indicating the result of winning or losing with the end of the variation display” Any display of the result of detachment may be instructed. That is, it includes a case where the player hits or loses based on the ball entering the starting port, and a case where all hits based on the ball entering the starting port. In the case of “all hits”, for example, it is first determined whether or not a big hit is made (big hit probability 1/400), and if not a big hit (ie 399/400), all are determined to be a big hit. Also included. In addition, a mode is also included in which two start ports are provided, one start port is set to hit and come off, and the other start port is set to only hit.
A gaming machine according to a first invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 1) disclosed in the present specification for reference is
One or more start ports including an open / close start port that changes over a predetermined opening time from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter;
An opening extension function actuating means for activating an opening extension function for extending the opening time of the open / close starter;
Based on the game ball entering the starting port, the special symbol display means variably displays the special symbol until a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, and shows the result of winning or losing as the variation display ends. A symbol variation game execution means for executing
As a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the special symbol, at least a variation time determination table storage means storing a first variation time determination table and a second variation time determination table,
Based on the fact that the result of the symbol variation game is a winning game, a winning game executing means for executing a winning game;
A hit mode determining means for determining a hit mode to be generated when the result of the symbol variation game is a win;
A game state setting means for setting a game state when executing the symbol variation game to any one of a plurality of game states;
A gaming machine comprising
As a gaming state that can be set by the gaming state setting means, at least a first normal state that determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the first variation time determination table when the release extension function is inactive. , A second normal state in which the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the second variation time determination table when the release extension function is inactive, and the first variation in which the release extension function is in operation. A first open / extended state for determining the variation time of the special symbol based on the time determination table, and a variation time for the special symbol based on the second variation time determination table when the open / extended function is activated. Having a second open extended state,
The gaming state setting means has a gaming state after the end of the winning game triggered by the winning of the symbol variation game as a trigger, and a gaming state different from the gaming state at the time of the winning symbol changing game result. The game state after the end of the winning game when the result of the symbol variation game is a win is the same as the game state when the result of the symbol variation game is a hit. One of the maintenance setting processes to be set in the gaming state is executed according to the gaming state when the winning mode and the result of the symbol variation game are won,
The migration setting process includes
Transition setting process for setting the game state after the end of the hit game triggered by the winning of the result of the symbol variation game in the second normal state to the first normal state or the second open extended state When,
A transition setting process for setting the game state after the end of the hit game triggered by the winning of the result of the symbol variation game in the first open extended state to the second open extended state;
Is included,
When the transition setting process is executed in the second open extended state, the game state after the winning game is not set to the first normal state.
In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1, four or more types of a plurality of normal states and a plurality of open extended states are set as the gaming state, and the winning game is determined according to the gaming state at the time of winning and the manner in which the winning occurs. The game state set after the end is different. That is, in addition to the two types of normal states, a plurality of “states in which the opening extension function is activated and the player can launch the game ball without reducing the number of possessed balls (a state in which the ball is good)” are provided. Thereby, since the diversity (variation) of a game can be increased, a game interest can be raised. In the gaming machine of the reference invention 1, it is possible to create a state in which the gaming state is shifted between a plurality of open extended states. In this case, it is assumed that “a game in which the operation of the open extension function is continued by moving to a different open extension state” is performed, or that the advantage (the degree of advantage for the player) in each open extension state is set to be different. For example, it is possible to further increase the variety (variation) of the game.
Further, in the gaming machine of the reference invention 1, when the gaming state is the second normal state, the gaming state when executing the symbol variable game is the same as when the gaming state is the first open extended state. Can be shifted to the second open / extended state that is most advantageous to the player. Therefore, even when the game state is the normal state (second normal state), the player The game is played in a state where the “expectation for state” is enhanced. Further, in the gaming machine of the reference invention 1, when the gaming state is set to the second open extended state, even if the winning game is executed, the gaming machine is not shifted to the first normal state. That is, in order to shift to the first normal state, it is necessary to go through the second normal state or the first open extended state once, and a new game is realized. Also from this point, since the diversity (variation) of the game can be increased, the game interest can be enhanced. In addition, when the second normal state is more advantageous to the player than the first normal state, and when the state is shifted to the second open extended state, the condition for shifting from the state to the first normal state In other game states (second normal state or first open extended state) by satisfying a predetermined condition (performing a predetermined number of symbol variable games, etc.) An opportunity to acquire the game balls of can be given.
It should be noted that in each reference, “~ the winning game is executed based on the result of the symbol variation game being won” is, for example, “the winning game triggered by the result of the symbol changing game being a hit” "Perform a winning game by satisfying other conditions on the premise that the result of the symbol variation game is a winning", or a thing that performs one or both of It can be illustrated. Specifically, since the “winning” mode includes a big hit and a small hit, which will be described later, “the winning game is executed based on the result of the symbol variation game being won” is at least any A win (a big hit or a small hit) means a condition for executing the hit game. The gaming state setting means is a gaming machine that performs only the transition setting process because it executes any one of the transition setting process and the maintenance setting process in accordance with the hit mode and the gaming state. However, it is included in the gaming machine of the present invention.
In addition, “based on the game ball entering the starting port,..., The symbol variation game execution means for executing the symbol variation game indicating the result of winning or losing with the end of the variation display” Any display of the result of detachment may be instructed. That is, it includes a case where the player hits or loses based on the ball entering the starting port, and a case where all hits based on the ball entering the starting port. In the case of “all hits”, for example, it is first determined whether or not a big hit is made (big hit probability 1/400), and if not a big hit (ie 399/400), all are determined to be a big hit. Also included. In addition, a mode is also included in which two start ports are provided, one start port is set to hit and come off, and the other start port is set to only hit.

A gaming machine according to a second invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 2) disclosed by reference in the present specification is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 ,
When the transition setting process is triggered when the result of the symbol variation game is a win in the first normal state, the release extension function may or may not operate,
The release extension function is activated when a transition setting process is executed in response to the winning of the symbol variation game in the second normal state.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention 2, when the transition setting process is performed based on the result of the symbol variation game in the second normal state, the gaming state is always in the open extended state. On the other hand, when the transition setting process is performed based on the winning result of the symbol variation game in the first normal state, the game state becomes the open extended state and the non-open extended state There is. For this reason, it is possible to give meaning to the game in the second normal state as “a game for entering the open extended state”. In addition, even when the gaming state shifts from the open extended state to the second normal state, if the transition setting process is performed based on the result of the symbol variation game in the second normal state, Since the state is always in the open extended state, the game in the second normal state can be given meaning as a game for returning to the open extended state (the chance period before returning to the first normal state) can do).

That is, in the gaming machine of the reference invention 2 , in the second normal state, the meaning as the “rush zone” for rushing into the open extended state and the significance as the “retraction zone” for returning to the open extended state. Since it can be given, the game interest can be further enhanced.

A gaming machine according to a third invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 3) disclosed by reference in the present specification is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 or reference invention 2 ,
When the release extension function is activated after the winning game is ended due to the winning of the result of the symbol variation game in the first normal state, and in the second normal state of the symbol variation game The possibility that the opening extension function is activated differs from the case where the opening extension function is activated after completion of the winning game due to the winning result.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3 , in order to further increase the diversity of the game by coexisting different states that have the possibility of shifting to the open extended state advantageous to the player, the game entertainment can be further enhanced. it can.

A gaming machine according to a fourth invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 4) disclosed by reference in the present specification is the gaming machine of reference invention 1, reference invention 2 or reference invention 3 ,
The migration setting process includes
A transition setting process for setting the game state after the end of the hit game triggered by the winning of the result of the symbol variation game in the first normal state to the second open extended state;
When the result of the symbol variation game is a win in the first normal state and when the result of the symbol variation game is a win in the second normal state, Are different in the possibility of being set in the second open extended state.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4 , a variety of games can be obtained by coexisting a normal state (a state in which the open extension function is not activated) having a different possibility of shifting to the second open extended state that is most advantageous to the player. Since the (variation) is further increased, the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

A gaming machine according to a fifth invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 5) disclosed in the present specification is a gaming machine of reference invention 1, reference invention 2, reference invention 3 or reference invention 4 ,
When the result of the symbol variation game is a win in the first open extended state and when the result of the symbol variable game is a win in the second open extended state, the release is performed after the winning game ends. It is characterized by the possibility that the extension function is activated.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5, there are open extended states with different “operability of the open extended function”, that is, open extended states with different advantages for the player, and the game state and occurrence when winning Depending on the hit mode, a configuration that can generate any open extended state is adopted. That is, in the Reference Invention 5, that "expectation for open extension function after the hit game end" causes Coexistence of different an open extension state, it is possible to further increase the game diversity (the variations).

A gaming machine according to a sixth invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 6) disclosed by reference in this specification is a gaming machine of reference invention 1, reference invention 2, reference invention 3, reference invention 4 or reference invention 5 . In
When the result of the symbol variation game is a win in the first open extended state, after the hit game is over, the first open extended state or the second open extended state is transferred with a predetermined probability.
If the result of the symbol variation game is a win in the second open extended state, the first open extended state or the second open extended after the winning game has a higher probability than the predetermined probability. It is characterized by shifting to a state.

Reference invention 6 embodies reference invention 5 . Even by the Reference Invention 6, a plurality of open extension state, the retention rate of the open extension state among a plurality of open extended state (open extension giving rate) are different, embodiment of the open extension state (first open Different games can be realized according to the extended state or the second open extended state). Accordingly, it is possible to further increase the diversity of games and to further enhance the game interest.

A gaming machine according to a seventh invention (hereinafter referred to as a reference invention 7) disclosed by reference in the present specification is a reference invention 1, a reference invention 2, a reference invention 3, a reference invention 4, a reference invention 5 or a reference invention. In 6 gaming machines,
A short-time function operating means for operating a short-time function to shorten the variation time of the special symbol,
The average variation time of the special symbol determined based on the first variation time determination table is longer than the average variation time of the special symbol determined based on the second variation time determination table. And
In the first open / extended state, the time-shortening function is inactivated, and in the second open / extended state, the time-shortening function is in an activated state.

In the Reference Invention 7, it sets the second opening extending state to an advantageous state for the player than the first open extension state. In other words, as an open extended state, an open extended state in which the time-shortening function is not activated and an open extended state in which the time-shortening function is activated and are more advantageous for the player are present. Different games according to the state or the second open extended state). Accordingly, it is possible to further increase the diversity of games and to further enhance the game interest.

The first open extended state and the second open extended state are both “a state in which the open extended function is activated and the player can launch a game ball without reducing the player's possession”. In the second open extended state, the time-shortening function can be activated to increase the number of times of special symbol fluctuation display per unit time, which in turn increases the number of occurrences per unit time (per day). can do. That is, according to the reference invention 7 , the “first open extended state with good ball holding” and the “second open extended state with good ball holding and high frequency of hitting” coexist. It is possible to further increase the diversity of the game and further enhance the game entertainment interest.

A gaming machine according to an eighth invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 8) disclosed by reference in this specification is a reference invention 1, a reference invention 2, a reference invention 3, a reference invention 4, a reference invention 5, and a reference invention. 6 or the gaming machine of reference invention 7 ,
The variation time determination table storage means stores a third variation time determination table,
The average variation time of the special symbol determined based on the third variation time determination table is shorter than the average variation time of the special symbol determined based on the first variation time determination table. ,
A predetermined period from the start of the first open extended state is determined based on the third variable time determination table, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, based on the first variable time determination table. The variable time is determined.

In the reference invention 8 , the execution period of the first open extended state is referred to as a predetermined period (hereinafter referred to as “first period”) and a period after the predetermined period has elapsed (hereinafter referred to as “second period”). ), The “average of the variation time of the special symbol” in the “first period” is made shorter than the “average of the variation time of the special symbol” in the “second period”. In other words, after the start of the first open extended state, in order to create a more advantageous state by shortening the “average of the variation time of the special symbol” only for a predetermined period, the player has a predetermined period that is advantageous to himself / herself. A game is played in order to generate a hit between the two. For this reason, since the game that the player desires with a “harness feeling” and “pounding feeling” is added, the diversity of the game can be further increased, and the game interest can be further enhanced.

A gaming machine according to a ninth invention (hereinafter referred to as a reference invention 9) disclosed by reference in the present specification is a reference invention 1, a reference invention 2, a reference invention 3, a reference invention 4, a reference invention 5, and a reference invention. 6. In the gaming machine of reference invention 7 or reference invention 8 ,
In the variation time determination table storage means,
As the first variation time determination table, a first normal variation time determination table and a first opening extension variation time determination table are stored,
In the first normal state, the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the first normal variation time determination table,
In the first open extension state, the change time of the special symbol is determined based on the first open extension change time determination table.
A gaming machine according to a tenth invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 10) disclosed by reference in this specification is a reference invention 1, a reference invention 2, a reference invention 3, a reference invention 4, a reference invention 5, and a reference invention. 6. In the gaming machine of reference invention 7, reference invention 8 or reference invention 9 ,
In the variation time determination table storage means,
As the second variation time determination table, a second normal variation time determination table and a second opening extension variation time determination table are stored,
In the second normal state, the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the second normal variation time determination table,
In the second open extension state, the special symbol change time is determined based on the second open extension change time determination table.

In the Reference Invention 9, illustrate a first variation time determination table used in the first normal state, the first change time determination table and the manner of providing separately used in the first, open extension state, reference in the invention 10 shows a second variation time determination table used in the second normal state, the second second variation time determination table and the manner of providing separately for use in the open extended state. In the Reference Invention 1-8, a first variation time determination table used in the first normal state, determining a first change time determination table and the same variation time used in the first open extended state It may be a table or different. Further, the Reference Invention In 1-9, the second variation time determination table used in the second normal state, determining a second opening extending same variable time and the second change time determination table used in the state It may be a table or different. Further, as the variation time determination table, a first normal variation time determination table, a first release extension variation time determination table, a second normal variation time determination table, and a second release extension variation time. There are a plurality of variation time determination tables with the determination table, but these have different special symbol variation times (different average times, different variation times, etc.).

  Further, in this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction closer to the player)”, and “rear” and “back” indicate the gaming machine. The reference rear (that is, the direction away from the player) "is shown. Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”. Further, in “a member that can be opened and closed like a door (hereinafter referred to as a“ door type member ”)” such as a main body frame, a front frame, an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc., “left”, “right” “Front”, “Rear” and the like are based on the case where these door-type members are in use, that is, in the closed state. Further, in this specification, a game ball entering (accepting) a variety of winning holes provided on the game board surface may be referred to as “winning” or “entering”. Of these, “winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening, which is a premise for paying out a winning ball, and that a gaming ball enters (accepts) a winning opening. Substantially synonymous with “entering ball”.

The gaming machine of the invention 請 Motomeko 1 as described above, can perform a variety of game, it is possible to increase the game interest.

It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, it is a perspective view showing an outer frame, a main body frame, a front frame, and a dish member (an upper dish member, a lower dish member). It is a schematic explanatory view for explaining a main body frame and the like in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a front view which shows roughly the display screen of the effect display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on each Example. (A) And (c) is a front view which shows schematically the variable start prize-winning apparatus. (A) is a front view schematically showing a lower display device of a gaming machine according to each embodiment, and (b) is a special symbol variable display mode executed by the lower display device of the gaming machine according to each embodiment. (C) is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display mode of the auxiliary | assistant symbol performed on the display screen of the presentation display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on each Example. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the winning opening for small hits, an opening-and-closing member, etc., (b) is a top view which shows a distribution apparatus. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a sorting apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the game performed with the game machine of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game performed with the game machine of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 small hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 small hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 small hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 small hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 small hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 small hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 small hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 small hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of a pseudo | simulation symbol. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation effect performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation effect performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation effect performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation effect performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation effect performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation effect performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which showed notably the mode that a command was output from the main control part in the gaming machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol game process in the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol game process in the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure determination processing of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol change start process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a hit variation setting process for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the deviation variation setting process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern table for big hits concerning each Example, (d)-(f) is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern table for small hits concerning each Example. . (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern table for deviation concerning each Example. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the special variation pattern table for big hits concerning each Example, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the special fluctuation pattern table for small hits concerning each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process of the game machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the end of the small hit game of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the jackpot game end of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the jackpot game end of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production control processing of the gaming machine according to each embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the design fluctuation effect process of the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game performed with the game machine of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery) of the gaming machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of the game machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of the game machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the hit fluctuation setting process of the game machine which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the deviation variation setting process of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the jackpot game end of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the jackpot game end of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the hit fluctuation setting process of the game machine which concerns on Example 3. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the deviation variation setting process of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment showing the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each embodiment described below, the present onset bright, "Seven Machine" and referred game machine (pachinko machines) for the specific examples of application to 1 will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H (machine body) attached to the outer frame 2. The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame main body 21 configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 22 that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 21.

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably assembled to the left end side of the outer frame 2 using upper and lower hinges H1 and H2 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and as shown in FIG. 2, the main body frame 3, the front frame 4, and the dish member integrated with the front frame 4. (Upper plate member 5 and lower plate member 6) 5A, game board 10 (see FIG. 4), back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 3) and the like are the main parts. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the main body frame 3 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. As shown in FIG. 1, a locking device 7 is mounted on the right end side of the main body frame 3. In FIG. 2, the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3, the front frame 4, and the dish member 5 </ b> A are illustrated, and the game board 10 and the back mechanism board 102 are not shown.

  The main body frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, and is constituted by a frame-like body as shown in FIG. The main body frame 3 includes a frame main body portion 3b including a window portion 3M in an upper half portion, and a protruding portion 3c protruding in a substantially rectangular frame shape from the back surface portion of the frame main body portion 3b. And the main body frame 3 comprises the holding | maintenance part for hold | maintaining the game board 10 using this protrusion part 3c. That is, the holding tool 3f is mounted on the protruding end surface of the projecting portion 3c in a state where the holding tool 3f can rotate on the left and right sides of the window 3M and the right and left sides of the window 3M. The game board 10 is held by the main body frame 3 by bringing the protruding end of the game board 10 into contact with the rear surface of the game board 10.

  When the main body frame 3 holds the game board 10, the “game area 11 formed on the front surface portion 10a of the game board 10” can be viewed from the front of the main body frame 3 through the window 3M. Further, a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 3) is mounted on the back surface portion of the game board 10 to cover the back surface portion. The back pack 102 is pivotally supported by the middle frame 3 so that it can be opened and closed. The back pack 102 has a “game ball tank for storing game balls” and a “pay game ball to the upper plate member 5”. A “game ball payout device for taking out”, “a case containing various control boards (main control board 200 to be described later)” and the like are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 has a visual recognition window 41a at the center thereof. This viewing window 41a is provided in a state penetrating the front and rear of the front frame 4, and a gaming area 11 (a substantially circular gaming area 11 in front view) formed on the board surface of the gaming board 10 is opened in a shape that can be seen from the front. When the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 located behind the front frame 4 can be viewed from the front through the viewing window 41a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 4 includes a frame main body 41, a glass plate 43 (see FIG. 3) attached to the frame main body 41, and a holder for holding the glass plate 43 on the frame main body 41. (Not shown). Further, in the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, “a plate member 5 </ b> A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated” is integrated with the front frame 4. 4 can be opened and closed integrally. However, the plate member 5 </ b> A may be mounted below the mounting portion of the front frame 4 in the main body frame 3 so that it can be opened and closed separately from the front frame 4. Further, the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are provided separately, arranged below the mounting portion of the front frame 4 in the main body frame 3, and the upper plate member 5 arranged above is separated from the front frame 4. The lower plate member 6 arranged below can be opened and closed and cannot be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, speakers SP1 and SP2 (see FIG. 11) are mounted on the left and right above the front portion of the front frame 4, and the speakers SP3 and SP2 are also attached to the left and right ends of the front plate portion 22, respectively. SP4 (see FIG. 11) is built in. And in this game machine 1, the sound effect according to a game state and other sounds (sound) are generated using these speakers SP1-SP4. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in the front surface portion of the front frame 4, a location that constitutes the position of the upper plate member 5 is provided with a receiving port 5 b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1. Yes. Further, a ball rental display board 410 (see FIG. 10) and an effect button board 228 (see FIG. 11) are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5. In place (see FIG. 2).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a portion of the dish member 5 </ b> A below the upper dish member 5 constitutes the lower dish member 6. At the approximate center of the lower plate member 6, a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided in the inside of the substantially container shape. A firing handle 9 is provided on the right end side of the lower plate member 6. A launching device unit 90 (see FIG. 4) is disposed on the rear side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 (inside the main body frame 3) and located on the left end side below the game board 10. The launcher unit 9 is connected to the launcher unit 90. Here, the launcher unit 90 is for launching a game ball sent out from a ball feeder (not shown) substantially vertically upward to reach the game area 11. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, the launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is stopped. A switch 9b is attached.

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A configured using a substantially rectangular plywood in front view, and various board components (the outer rail 12, the inner rail 13, and the main accessory attached to the game board main body 10A. Device 20 etc.) is mounted. Note that a sheet-like object on which a cell image is printed is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10A, but the illustration is omitted.

  The game board main body 10A includes a region forming portion 10B that is substantially circular in a front view, and a region outside 10C that is positioned around the region forming portion 10B. In addition, an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 that are both configured using a band-shaped metal plate are disposed on the front surface of the game board main body 10A. And the front part (game board surface) of the area | region formation part 10B comprises the game area | region 11, being substantially enclosed by the substantially circular surrounding wall which this outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 form.

  While the inner rail 13 is arranged in a substantially U shape, the game board main body 10A is disposed at the upper left portion at the left end portion, and the “game” between the “upper left portion of the outer rail 12” located on the left side thereof. A “gap through which a sphere can pass” is provided to form a ball entrance 11S. Further, the left end portion of the outer rail 12 is disposed close to the upper left of the ball outlet 96j of the launcher unit 90. And the part arrange | positioned on the outer side of the inner rail 13 in the outer rail 12 draws the path | route which goes up diagonally to the left from the left end part of the outer rail 12, and when it reached the side of the right end part of the inner rail 13, The route rises while changing the route to an arc-like route substantially parallel to the inner rail 13, and reaches the upper right part of the game board main body 10A beyond the side of the ball entrance 11S.

  The upper end portion of the auxiliary rail 13 </ b> B is integrated with the outer surface portion of the inner rail 13. Then, the “passage formed between the auxiliary rail 13B and the portion of the outer rail 12 substantially parallel to the auxiliary rail 13B” and the “passage formed between the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 above it reach the ball entrance 11S. The “passage” continuously forms the guide route Y. The lower end of the guide path Y communicates with the “ball outlet 96j of the launcher unit 90” and rises leftward from the lower end to rise “outside of the inner rail 13 (on the left side)” It passes through the outside of the rail 13 in the clockwise direction and reaches the ball entrance 11S.

  In the area forming unit 10B (the part located in the game area 11 in the game board 10), the main accessory device 20, the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16, the first start winning device 17a, 2 Start winning device 17b, large winning device 31, lower display device 60, three general winning devices 40, 41, 43, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), windmill 19 and the like are arranged. ing.

  The main accessory device 20 includes an attachment member (decorative plate) 21, an opening / closing device 25, a sorting device 26, and an effect display device 27. Among these, the attachment member 21 is comprised by the plate-shaped body with which the front part of the area | region formation part 10B is mounted | worn, and has comprised the approximate center part of the game area | region 11 as shown in FIG. The attachment member (decorative plate) 21 is provided with a window portion forming hole 21d, and the window portion forming hole 21d constitutes a display window 21e. The display window 21e is substantially rectangular when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the stage member 21 p is attached to the lower edge portion of the attachment member 21 so as to protrude forward, and the decorative member 21 </ b> A is attached to the other part of the peripheral portion of the attachment member 21. It is mounted in a state of protruding. The decorative member 21A includes a flange portion 21H protruding from the upper edge portion of the mounting member 21, a left decorative portion 21L protruding from the left edge portion of the mounting member 21, and a right decorative portion protruding from the right edge portion of the mounting member 21. 21R.

  A game ball passage (a so-called “warp passage”) 21w is formed inside the left decorative portion 21L. That is, in the left side surface portion of the left decorative portion 21L, the entrance (not shown) of the passage 21w opens obliquely upward to the left, and the game ball flowing down the game area 11 is received at this entrance, and the stage It makes it approach on the part 21p (inside the main accessory apparatus 20). Moreover, the stage part 21p comprises the rolling surface of a game ball by the upper surface part. The rolling surface is configured as an inclined surface that descends from the left and right end portions toward the central portion, and is a raised portion that slightly protrudes upward at the central portion of the rolling surface.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and reached the left end of the rolling surface through the passage 21w rolls right on the rolling surface, and further rolls leftward. . Then, when the momentum of the game ball has declined, this game ball is discharged out of the main accessory device 20, but most of the game balls discharged from the center of the rolling surface are first started with a certain probability. The winning device 17a is won (described later). Among the game balls that flow down the game area 11 and win the first start winning device 17a, those that enter the first start winning device 17a without entering the main winning device 17a and the main winning feature There is one that enters the device 20 and rolls on the stage portion 21p and then wins the first start winning device 17a.

  The effect display device 27 is configured by using a liquid crystal display device, and executes a symbol change effect linked to the special symbol change display and stop display in the lower display device 60. In the present embodiment, the lower display device 60 (the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b) performs symbol variation display using the special symbol (the main symbol), and the effect display device 27 The symbol variation effect is performed using the pseudo symbol (a specific example of the effect element is shown). Here, in the following description, the special symbol (main symbol) displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a is referred to as “first special symbol” and the special symbol (book) displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b. Symbol) is referred to as “second special symbol”. The details of the first special symbol and the second special symbol will be described later.

  The display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 can display various symbols using the whole or a part thereof. On this display screen 27a, as shown in FIG. 5, a pseudo symbol display area 27b in which three (three digits) pseudo symbols are displayed, and a background in which a background symbol (hereinafter referred to as a background symbol) is displayed. A display area 27c may appear. In the pseudo symbol display area 27b, three pseudo symbols are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction, and effect display and stop display using these “pseudo symbols” are performed. Further, in the background display area 27c, there may be a case where a symbol indicating a character (hereinafter referred to as a character symbol) is displayed as a background symbol, or a live-action image (not shown) is displayed. These “pseudo symbols” and the like indicate specific examples of “effect elements” displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. These “pseudo symbols”, “background symbols”, and “character symbols” indicate “designs”. "Variation production" and "Big hit production" are realized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a first auxiliary symbol display area A that is variably displayed in conjunction with a first special symbol display unit 62a described later at a position on the right end side near the lower edge on the display screen 27a. Then, a second auxiliary symbol display area B that is variably displayed in conjunction with a second special symbol display unit 62b described later appears. In these auxiliary symbol display areas A and B, after the auxiliary symbol using the mosaic pattern is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the corresponding special symbol display portions 62a and 62b (first special symbol and second special symbol). The variable display is stopped simultaneously with the corresponding special symbol display parts 62a and 62b. When the variable display is stopped, the stop symbol of the auxiliary symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the result of the determination of success / failure is displayed based on the stop symbol. However, since there are many types of stop symbols, and each stop symbol is misleading, the player can understand the meaning of the stop symbol (whether it is a big hit, miss, probability change big hit, etc.) Have difficulty. Further, the content specified by the stop symbol that is fixedly displayed in the auxiliary symbol display areas A and B is specified by the stop display of the corresponding special symbol display portions 62a and 62b (first special symbol and second special symbol). The content is the same as the content.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first reserved display area (D1, D2, D3, D4) appears in the upper position near the left edge of the display screen 27a, and the upper area near the right edge. The second reserved display area (E1, E2, E3, E4) may appear at the position on the side. In the first hold display area (D1 to D4), the number of holds (hereinafter referred to as “first hold number”) related to the “first special symbol” generated due to winning in the first start winning device 17a. “4” is displayed as the upper limit number, and in the second hold display area (E1 to E4), the number of holds (hereinafter referred to as “the second special symbol” caused by winning to the second start winning device 17b) "Second hold number") is displayed with "4" as the upper limit number. Note that a display unit for displaying the first hold number and a display unit for displaying the second hold number can be provided outside the display screen 27a. Further, in the following description, a game ball winning in the first start winning device 17a and a game ball winning in the second start winning device 17b may be referred to as “start winning”.

  The first hold display area (D1 to D4) has a configuration in which the first display unit D1, the second display unit D2, the third display unit D3, and the fourth display unit D4 are arranged from the bottom to the top. Prepare. The second hold display area (E1 to E4) also includes a first display unit E1, a second display unit E2, a third display unit E3, and a fourth display unit E4 arranged from below to above. It has a configuration. Each display unit (D1 to D4, E1 to E4) can display a graphic with a sphere (perfect circle).

  Any of the hold display areas (D1 to D4, E1 to E4) won the start winning devices 17a and 17b, but the number of game balls that have not yet been digested (that is, the number of hold) It is displayed by the number of “D1 to D4, E1 to E4”, and each time an undigested game ball is digested, the number of “undigested game balls” (the number of holds) is sequentially decremented and displayed. is there. Specifically, when the number of holdings is “1”, only the display part (D1, E1) with subscript 1 is used, and when the number of holdings is “2”, the display part with subscript 1 ( D1, E1) and the display part (D2, E2) with the subscript 2 are used. Furthermore, when the number of reservations is “3”, display units other than the display unit with subscript 4 (D1 to D3, E1 to E3) are used, and when the number of reservations is “4”, all display units ( D1-D4, E1-E4) are used. In addition, when the number of holdings decreases from “4” to “3”, the use of the display part (D4, E4) with the subscript 4 is stopped, and when the number of holdings decreases from “3” to “2”, The use of the display part (D3, E3) with the subscript 3 is stopped. In addition, when the number of holds decreases from “2” to “1”, the use of the display part (D2, E2) with the subscript 2 is stopped, and when the number of holds decreases from “1” to “zero”, The use of all the display units (D1 to D4, E1 to E4) is to be stopped. The “undigested game balls (holding balls)” related to each special symbol are won in the start winning devices 17a and 17b, but the symbol changing game accompanying the winning is performed in the corresponding special symbol display units 62a and 62b. Refers to a non-playing game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the opening / closing device 25 includes a small winning winning opening 25a provided on the upper end side of the right decorative portion 21R, a guide passage 21x provided in the right decorative portion 21R, and a game board. 11 is provided with an opening / closing member 25b whose lower end is supported by a support shaft 25j perpendicular to the board surface, and a small winning prize opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 10) for operating the opening / closing member 25b. Among them, the opening / closing member 25b is a member for opening and closing the small winning prize winning opening 25a, and by rotating around the lower support shaft 25j, the game balls to the small winning winning opening 25a A closed state in which the small hitting winning opening 25a is closed so that winning is impossible, and an open state in which the small hitting winning opening 25a is opened so that a game ball can be won in the small winning winning opening 25a. And can change.

  That is, when driving of the small winning prize opening solenoid 25c is started, the opening / closing member 25b is rotated clockwise (in front view), and the opening / closing member 25b is changed to “a tilting posture in which it rises obliquely upward to the right”. The small winning winning opening 25a is changed to an open state, and a game ball can be won. On the other hand, when the driving of the small winning prize opening solenoid 25c is stopped, the opening / closing member 25b rotates counterclockwise (front view) when viewed from the front, so that the small winning prize opening 25a changes to the closed state, Winning is impossible.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the guide passage 21 x has the inlet portion 211 x aligned with the small winning winning opening 25 a, and the outlet portion 212 x is disposed inside the main accessory device 20. It is opened toward the sorting device 26. That is, the guide passage 21x is a passage for guiding the game ball received from the small winning prize opening 25a toward the sorting device 26. In addition, a ball detection sensor 21y for detecting the entrance of a game ball from the small winning prize winning opening 25a is disposed in a part of the guide passage 21x located in the vicinity of the small winning winning opening 25a. Yes.

  The distribution device 26 is disposed in a portion on the right side of the central portion inside the main accessory device 20 (see FIG. 4). The distribution device 26 receives the game ball guided through the guide path 21x after entering the main accessory device 20 from the small winning prize opening 25a, and guides it to one of the normal region TR and the special region SR. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the sorting device 26 includes a base portion 26a, a rotary derivative 26b, and an induction motor 26c (see FIG. 10). Among these, the upper surface portion of the base portion 26a is provided with a concave portion 26d that opens upward and whose outer edge portion has a substantially circular shape. The concave portion 26d includes a mounting portion 26e that is located on the center side and has a substantially circular planar shape, and a sphere introduction portion 26f that surrounds the mounting portion 26e in a circular shape and has a substantially ring-shaped planar shape. The depth of the mounting portion 26e is deeper than the depth of the ball introducing portion 26f. Further, the bottom surface portion of the ball introducing portion 26f is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the mounting portion 26e.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, a normal guide hole 26g for guiding the game ball to the normal region TR and a special guide hole for guiding the game ball to the special region SR are provided on the bottom surface of the mounting portion 26e. 26h. However, the distance between the opening position of the special guide hole 26h and the center portion 26j of the mounting portion 26e is smaller than the distance between the opening position of the normal guide hole 26g and the center portion 26j of the mounting portion 26e. In other words, the distance of the former is made smaller than the distance of the latter by a length exceeding the “game ball diameter (11 mm)”.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, a special guide groove 26p is provided in a portion located on the right side of the recess 26d in the upper surface portion of the base portion 26a. The special guide groove 26p is for receiving the game ball that has passed through the guide passage 21x and introducing it into the ball introduction portion 26f. The inlet portion 261p of the special guide groove 26p is connected to the outlet portion 212x of the guide passage 21x, and the outlet portion 262p of the special guide groove 26p is connected to the ball introduction portion 26f. The floor surface portion of the special guide groove 26p is inclined downward from the inlet portion 261p toward the outlet portion 262p. For this reason, the game ball that has passed through the special guide groove 26p can enter the ball introducing portion 26f.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the rotation derivative 26b is attached to the attachment portion 26e in a rotatable state. Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, the rotary derivative 26b has a configuration in which four guide recesses 261b, 261b, 261b, and 262b are provided on a disk having a curved upper surface. Prepare. These guide recesses 261b and 262b are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotary derivative 26b and are sized to receive one game ball. In addition, any of the guiding recesses 261b and 262b is formed in a state of being recessed from the outer peripheral side of the rotary derivative 26b to the central side of the rotary derivative 26b, and is also open at the upper and lower portions of the rotary derivative 26b. doing. And it is possible to receive the game ball on the ball introduction part 26f.

  However, the three guide recesses 261b are used to guide the game ball to the normal guide hole 26g, and the remaining one guide recess 262b is used to guide the game ball to the special guide hole 26h. . In other words, as shown in FIG. 9C, the game balls received in the guide recesses 261b and 262b are connected to the normal guide holes 26g and the special guide holes 26h from the outlets 265b and 266b of the guide recesses 261b. It is guided to either one. The outlet portions 265b and 266b are open at the bottom surface of the rotary derivative 26b. (A) Three guide recesses (hereinafter referred to as “normal guide recesses”) 261b are provided as the rotary derivative 26b. Is provided at a position that can be vertically aligned with the guide hole 26g (inlet portion), and (b) the remaining one guide recess (hereinafter referred to as "special guide recess") 262b. This is because, by rotating the rotary derivative 26b, it is provided at a position that can be aligned vertically with the special guide hole 26h (inlet portion).

  The induction motor 26c is a motor for rotating the rotary derivative 26b. The rotational driving force generated from the induction motor 26c is transmitted to the rotational derivative 26b via a predetermined transmission member (gear or the like). The main control unit 200A described later functions as a control unit that controls the operation of the induction motor 26c. In this embodiment, the main control unit 200A controls the operation of the induction motor 26c, so that the rotation shaft always rotates at a constant speed. Therefore, the rotary derivative 26b always rotates at a constant speed ( When viewed from above, it is rotating counterclockwise).

  A game ball that has passed through the guide passage 21x is received by the ball introduction portion 26f. The game ball rolls on the ball introducing portion 26f and then enters one of the normal guiding recess 261b and the special guiding recess 262b. Then, the game ball that has entered the normal guide recess 261b is guided to the normal guide hole 26g by rotating the rotary derivative 26b, and the game ball that has entered the special guide recess 262b is rotated by rotating the rotary derivative 26b. It is guided to the special guide hole 26h.

  When the game ball is guided to the normal guide hole 26g, it reaches the normal region TR and is detected by the passage detection switch 8n (see FIG. 10). When the game ball is guided to the special guide hole 26h, the game ball reaches the special region SR and is detected by the passage detection switch 8t (see FIG. 10). Here, since three normal guiding recesses 261b and one special guiding recess 262b are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotating derivative 26b, the rotating derivative 26b is introduced with a sphere. The probability that the game ball that has reached the part 26f is guided to the special area SR is "1/4".

  Returning to FIG. 4 for further explanation, the first start winning device 17a is a non-variable (fixed) start winning device, and has a pocket shape with an opening (first start port) opened above. . And since this 1st starting port is located in the vertical part of the center part of the stage part 21p (rolling surface), the game ball which falls from the center part passes through this 1st starting port, and becomes a 1st start winning prize. The probability of winning the device 17 is increased. In addition, a start winning detection switch 17s (see FIG. 10) for detecting the passage of a game ball is disposed inside the first start winning device 17. In addition, the size of the opening of the first start winning device 17a is set to allow passage of one game ball, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. For this reason, the winning possibility of the game ball to the first start winning device 17a is fixed.

  The second start winning device 17b is a variable (open / close) start winning device, and is disposed in the game area 11 and on the right side of the main accessory device 20. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the second start winning device 17b is mounted on the front surface of the mounting plate 17c and the mounting plate 17c fixed to the game board body 10A by screws, and the second starting winning device 17b. A normal electric accessory 17d that constitutes the inlet side portion and an obstruction member 17k attached to the front surface of the mounting plate 17c.

  The ordinary electric accessory 17d is a so-called tulip-type pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c for operating the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e (see FIG. 10). ). Among these, the movable blade pieces 17e, 17e can be opened to the left and right so that the upper end sides are separated from each other around the lower support shaft. When the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are in the closed state where the wing pieces 17e and 17e are erected, the distance between the upper ends of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e is reduced. Further, when the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c is driven and the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are tilted so that the upper end sides are separated from each other with respect to the lower end side axis, the upper end portions of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. The space between them is enlarged, and an open state is established.

  The obstruction member 17k is disposed vertically above the ordinary electric accessory 17d. In addition, a start winning detection switch 17t (see FIG. 10) for detecting the passage of the game ball is disposed inside the second start winning device 17b.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the second start winning device 17b is in a closed state, a space K1 that allows one game ball to pass between the upper ends of the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e. However, the obstacle member 17K is disposed vertically above the space K1. For this reason, it is configured that it is impossible for the game ball to win the second start winning device 17b in the closed state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the second start winning device 17b is in an open state and the pair of movable blade pieces 17e, 17e are opened left and right, the distance between the upper ends of the movable blade pieces 17e, 17e. K1 is expanded more than the full left and right width of the obstacle member 17K. For this reason, it is possible for the game balls that have passed through the left and right of the obstacle member 17K to win the second start winning device 17b. Further, an opening (second starting port) 17T that opens upward is provided between the upper ends of the pair of movable blade pieces 17e, 17e, and when the opening operation is performed on the pair of movable blade pieces 17e, 17e, The start port 17T changes from a closed state to an open state over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing member that opens or closes the second starting prize-winning device 17b is a pair of movable wing pieces. A simple opening / closing plate may be used. Any member may be used as long as it changes between a state that facilitates entry into the second start winning device 17b and a state that makes entry difficult.

  In this gaming machine 1, when the second start winning device 17b is in an open state, the game balls flowing down the game area 11 can win the second start winning device 17b. Then, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 becomes the open extension mode (described later) and the time for the second start winning device 17b to be in the open state becomes long, the probability that the game ball wins the second start winning device 17b is the first. The probability of winning the 1-start winning device 17a is much higher. In this embodiment, the opening time of the second start winning device 17b in the open extension mode is set to “5 seconds”, and the opening time of the second start winning device 17b in the non-open extension mode (normal opening mode) is set to “0”. .2 seconds ".

  On the other hand, as described above, when the second start winning device 17b is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to win the second start winning device 17b, so that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is not the open extension mode. In this case, the probability that the game ball wins the second start winning device 17b is much lower than the probability that the game ball wins the first start winning device 17a. That is, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 becomes the open extension mode, the case where the gaming ball wins the first start winning device 17a becomes a rare case, and when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is not the opening extension mode, the gaming ball is the first The case that wins the 2-start winning device 17b is a rare case.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a big prize device 31 is disposed in a portion of the game area 11 that is located on the right side of the main accessory device 20 and below the second start prize device 17 b. Yes. The special winning device 31 includes a mounting plate portion 31k attached to the front surface portion 10a of the game board 10. The mounting plate portion 31k has an opening having a substantially band shape in a substantially central portion in a state of penetrating the front and back, and this opening constitutes a big prize opening 31a. The rear end portion of the grand prize winning port 31a is connected to a “large prize winning prize winning passage (not shown)”. In addition, the “Grand Prize Entrance Award Passage” is a passage for allowing a game ball to win from the Grand Prize Exit 31a to pass through, and the game ball that has won the Grand Prize Exit 31a passes through the Grand Prize Exit Award Passage and then plays this game. It is discharged outside the machine 1.

  The grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing plate 31b for opening / closing the grand prize winning port 31a, a grand prize winning solenoid 31c (see FIG. 10) for driving the opening / closing plate 31b, and a prize winning passage winning path. A large winning opening winning detection switch 31s (see FIG. 10) provided in the middle of the route or in the route terminal unit is provided. When the opening / closing plate 31b is in the standing posture, the opening / closing plate 31b closes the large winning opening 31a in the large winning device 31, so that it is impossible to win a game ball in the large winning device 31. On the other hand, when the opening / closing plate 31b tilts forward with its lower end as a fulcrum and assumes a forward leaning posture, the prize winning opening 31a is opened and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 31b flows down the game area 11. And the guidance part which guide | induces the game ball which reached | attained the big prize apparatus 31 to the big prize opening 31a is comprised.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16 is located in the game area 11 and located on the upper right side of the main accessory device 20 (the second start winning device 17b). It is disposed at the upper part). Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the game area 11 can be divided into four area portions 11L, 11R, 11U, and 11D with the main accessory device 20 as a reference. That is, a left region portion 11L located on the left side of the main accessory device 20, a right region portion 11R located on the right side of the main accessory device 20, an upper region portion 11U located on the upper side of the main accessory device 20, It can be divided into a lower region portion 11D located below the main accessory device 20.

  In the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 4, the small winning prize opening 25a, the big prize opening 31a, the second start winning apparatus 17b, and the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16 are arranged in the right region portion. 11R. For this reason, when executing a small hit game or a big hit game, or when aiming for a start winning to the second start winning device 17b (first open extended state and second open extended state), the player The game ball is fired toward the right region portion 11R (so-called “right-handed”). And in the upper area | region part 11U which a game ball passes before reaching | attaining the right area | region part 11R, the arrangement | positioning density of an obstruction nail is low. In particular, a region located in the vicinity of the right region portion 11R in the upper region portion 11U is a “no-nails region” in which no obstacle nail is disposed. In addition, since the game ball that has been “right-handed” has a higher momentum than the game ball that is aimed at the left region portion 11L, the small hit winning port 25a, the big winning port 31a, and the second start winning device 17b It is efficient to win a game ball or pass the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16. Therefore, according to this gaming machine 1, the first open extended state and the second open extended state can be smoothly advanced. Moreover, as will be described later, when the first open extended state or the second open extended state is reached, the probability of occurrence of a small hit increases, so that the second start winning device 17b can efficiently win a game ball. The probability of generating a big hit via a small hit is also increased.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower display device 60 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 31. As shown in FIG. 7A, the lower display device 60 includes an attachment plate 61 that is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10A. The mounting plate 61 includes a first special symbol display unit 62a, a second special symbol display unit 62b, a normal symbol display unit 63, a first special symbol hold display unit 64a, and a second special symbol hold display. A part 64b, a normal symbol hold display part 65, and the like are provided. The first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b constitute a specific example of “special symbol display means”.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, each of the first special symbol display unit 62a, the second special symbol display unit 62b, and the normal symbol display unit 63 is configured using a “7-segment display”. Among these, in the first special symbol display section 62a, “stop symbol of the first special symbol” indicating the result of the determination of success / failure executed due to the detection of the game ball by the first start opening winning detection switch 17s. However, the display is stopped after the change display. Further, in the second special symbol display section 62b, a “second special symbol stop symbol” indicating the result of the success / failure determination executed due to the detection of the game ball by the second start opening winning detection switch 17ts is displayed. Then, stop display after changing display. The contents of the display results of the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b will be described later. In addition, the result of the symbol variation game (result of the determination of success / failure) displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b, and the display result of the symbol variation effect displayed on the effect display device 27 (whether / not determined) The result of determination is assumed to match.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the normal symbol display unit 63 is configured by a “7-segment display”, and the symbol variation start condition is caused by the game ball passing through any of the normal symbol operation gates 16. When established, the normal symbol variation display is started. In this normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol display section 63 displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9” in this order, and then again displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9”. It consists of “circular display” that repeats the display in order. When the execution time of these variable displays elapses, the normal symbol stop symbol is executed for a certain period of time. At this time, when the stop symbol is “odd number”, it is a winning symbol, and when the stop symbol is “even number”, it is a missed symbol. The lottery means for performing the lottery to determine whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 17d should be opened is constituted by a main control unit 200A described later.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 64a and the second special symbol hold display unit 64b are each configured by using two LEDs, and display the so-called “number of hold for a special symbol” with an upper limit of 4 each. is there. That is, the first special symbol hold display unit 64a displays the number of game balls that have won the first start winning device 17a but cannot be digested yet (that is, the number of holds) as four upper limit numbers, Each time an undigested game ball (hold) is digested, the number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserves) is sequentially decremented and displayed. The second special symbol hold display section 64b displays the number of game balls that have won the second start winning device 17b but cannot be digested yet (that is, the hold number) as an upper limit number of four, Each time an undigested game ball (hold) is digested, the number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserves) is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, hold)” related to the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is awarded to the start winning device (17a or 17b), but the special symbol display section ( 62a or 62b) indicates a game ball in which the result of the lottery determination (win / fail judgment) associated with the passage and the fluctuation display preceding this are not displayed.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 65 is also configured by using two LEDs and passes through the normal symbol operation gate 16, but the number of game balls still undigested (holding number) is displayed with the upper limit being four. Each time an undigested game ball is digested, the number of undigested game balls (reserved number) is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (holding ball)” relating to the normal symbol has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 16, but the normal symbol display unit 63 displays the result of the lottery (the lottery result symbol of the lottery result symbol). A game ball in which neither a fixed display nor a variable display preceding this (a display using a 7-segment display in this embodiment) is made. In this embodiment, when the open extension function is activated, the time-shortening function for the normal symbol is activated regardless of whether the time-shortening function for the special symbol is activated or not, and the lottery for the normal symbol is highly probable. Done.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 64a, the second special symbol hold display unit 64b, and the normal symbol hold display unit 65 display the number of holds in the same manner. That is, (a) two LEDs are turned off to indicate that the “hold number” is “zero”, and (b) one LED is turned off while one LED is turned on, and “hold number”. Is “1”, (c) two LEDs are lit and “holding number” is “2”, (d) one LED is blinking while one LED is blinking It is turned on to indicate that the “holding number” is “3”, and (e) two LEDs are blinked to indicate that the “holding number” is “4”. The display content of the first hold display area (D1 to D4) corresponds to the display content of the first special symbol hold display section 64a, and the display content of the second hold display area (E1 to E4) is the first. 2 corresponds to the display content of the special symbol hold display section 64b.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the three general winning devices 40, 41, 43 are arranged on the left and right of the main accessory device 20. In each of the general winning devices 40, 41, 43, general winning detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s (see FIG. 8) for detecting the winning of the game ball are arranged. Further, an out port 18 is provided below the game board 10. Further, a back ball preventing member (not shown) is provided below the out port 18. And the game ball which returned without reaching the game area 11 is prevented from returning to the launch position again.

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

  The sub-control unit is configured using (a) the sub-control board 220 and sub-control for controlling various effects of the game using symbol display, lamp emission, sound effects, movement of moving objects, and the like. An effect control unit configured to use the part 220A and (b) the effect display control board 222 and control various effects of the game using the symbol display, the light emission of the lamp, the sound effect, the operation of the movable object, etc. 222A, (c) a payout control board 240, and a payout control unit 240A that controls the operation of paying out rented or winning balls, and (d) a launch control board 260. A launch control unit 260A for controlling the launch of the game ball is provided. The sub-control unit includes a primary sub-control unit (220A, 240A) directly connected to the main control unit 140 and a first control unit 200A connected to the main control unit 200A via the primary sub-control unit. There is a secondary sub-control unit (260A).

  The control boards (200, 220, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 240A, 260A) are a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and various programs and data executed by the CPU. ROM in which the CPU is stored, the RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, the peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with the peripheral device, and the clock for the CPU to perform operations are output Various peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus, such as an oscillator that performs CPU, a watchdog timer that monitors CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal. Note that the direction of the arrows in FIGS. 10 to 11 represents the direction in which data or signals are input / output. In FIG. 8, only the CPU 201, the RAM 202, and the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are shown. The PIO mounted on the main control board 200 and further the CPU mounted on another control board. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) includes a normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s, a start opening winning detection switch 17s, general winning detection switches 40s, 41s and 43s, a big winning opening winning detection switch 31s, and a ball detection sensor. 21y, the detection signal of the game ball is received from the passage detection switches 8n, 8t, etc., and the basic progress of the game and the success / failure related to the prize ball are determined, and then the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) and the payout control Various signals (commands) to be described later are output toward the unit 240A (dispensing control board 240), the firing control part 260A (launching control board 260), and the like. The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is also connected to a count switch 8s that detects a game ball fired from the launcher unit.

  Further, the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) outputs a signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the large winning opening solenoid 31c, the small winning winning opening solenoid 25c, the induction motor 26c, and the lower display device 60. Thus, these operations are directly controlled. That is, the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) functions as a success / failure determination unit and a big hit game execution unit. Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively. Here, the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) includes an opening extension function operating means (open extension means), a variation time determination table storage means (variation pattern table storage means), a winning game execution means (big hit game execution means, Specific examples of the small hit game execution means), the hit mode determination means, the symbol variation game execution means, and the game state setting means are configured.

  When the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays games according to the results. The production of. That is, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) includes an effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), an amplifier board 224, a decoration drive board 226, and an effect button board 228. And are electrically connected to each other. The sub control board 220 includes a CPU 220a, a RAM 220b, and a ROM 220c.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, a relay terminal board, a launch control unit 260A, a lower pan full tank switch 6s, and the like are connected to the payout control unit 240A. The payout control unit 240A is connected to a payout motor 109m, a front payout switch 109a, and a rear payout switch 109b constituting a game ball payout device (payout device) 109 via a relay terminal plate. Further, the main control unit 200A is connected to the payout control unit 240A so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

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

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

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) will be described. As described above, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub-control unit 220A receives various effect commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub-control unit 220A interprets the content of the command and (a) the effect display device 27 Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and (c) various LEDs mounted on various LED boards 4b to 4h and other lamps or other lamps The specific aspect of is determined.

  Next, a drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A to perform variable display and stop display of effect symbols (pseudo symbols, background symbols, character symbols, etc.). At this time, the display data (still image data, moving image data, etc.) of the displayed effect symbols (pseudo symbol, background symbol, character symbol, live-action image, etc.) is displayed on the effect display device 27 or the effect display control board 222. The data stored in the display ROM (not shown) built in is used.

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

(3) Outline of the game by the gaming machine 1 Next, the outline of the game performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  Execution of the result display of the success / failure determination (hereinafter referred to as “first success / failure determination”) executed due to the winning of the game ball (hereinafter referred to as “first startup winning”) to the first start winning device 17a. When the time comes, the first special symbol display unit 62a of the lower display device 60 performs variable display using the first special symbol and fixed display (stop display). In addition, a result display of a winning / failing determination (hereinafter referred to as “second winning / non-winning determination”) executed due to a winning of a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “second starting winning prize”) to the second start winning device 17b. When the execution time of is reached, the second special symbol display unit 62b of the lower display device 60 performs the variable display using the second special symbol and the fixed display (stop display). Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are “main symbols”, and “stop symbol” and “variation time (variation pattern)” are determined in the “main control unit 200A” that governs the basic progression of the game.

  When the first special symbol display section 62a displays the confirmation of the first special symbol that "the result of the first determination is wrong" and the second special symbol display section 62b confirms the second special symbol If the display indicates that the result of the second win / fail decision is out of play, the gaming state of the gaming machine is maintained in a non-special gaming state (a state that is neither a big hit state nor a small hit state), and a large The winning opening 31a and the small winning winning opening 25a are kept closed.

  In addition, the confirmation display of the first special symbol indicates that “the result of the first success / failure determination is a big hit”, or the confirmation display of the confirmation display of the second special symbol indicates that the result of the second special determination is “ When “Big hit” is displayed, the big hit game execution means (main control unit 200A) starts the big hit game. As a result, a “big hit game” is executed in which the special winning opening 31a is opened for a predetermined number of times (8 times or 16 times). That is, when this big hit game is started, “unit drive” is applied to the opening / closing plate 31b for a predetermined number of times. In this “unit drive”, the position of the open / close plate 31b is referred to as an attitude (hereinafter referred to as “open attitude”) in which the prize winning opening 31a is opened from an attitude (hereinafter referred to as “closed attitude”) that closes the prize winning opening 31a. ) And maintain this open posture for a first time (for example, a time selected from 20 seconds to 30 seconds, but 30 seconds in this embodiment), and then the posture of the opening / closing plate 31b. To return to a closed position.

  When this “unit drive” is executed a predetermined number of times (8 times or 16 times) with a predetermined interval time (for example, about 2 seconds) interposed therebetween, the big hit game execution means changes the state of the gaming machine from the special game state. Return to a non-special game state. In the following, a jackpot game whose content is to perform “unit drive” eight times (8 rounds) is referred to as “8R jackpot game”, and a jackpot that triggers the execution of the 8R jackpot game is referred to as “8R jackpot”. A jackpot game whose content is to perform “unit drive” 16 times (16 rounds) is referred to as “16R jackpot game”, and a jackpot that triggers execution of the 16R jackpot game is referred to as “8R jackpot”.

  Here, in any of “16R jackpot game” and “8R jackpot game”, the opening time of the big winning opening 31a in each round game is relatively long (30 seconds). It is easy to allow a predetermined number (10) of game balls to enter the large winning opening 31a. Further, in any of “16R jackpot game” and “8R jackpot game”, “150” game balls are obtained when a predetermined number (10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 31a in each round game. Will be paid out. For this reason, the planned payout number of balls for “16R jackpot game” is “2,400”, and the planned payout number of balls for “8R jackpot game” is “1,200”. In other words, the “16R jackpot game” and the “8R jackpot game” constitute a winning game set so that a large amount of prize balls can be paid out (a winning game that can give a player a lot of prize ball profits). doing.

  Further, the fact that the result of the first special determination is a small hit is displayed by the confirmation display of the first special symbol, or the result of the second special determination is displayed by the confirmation display of the confirmation display of the second special symbol. Is displayed, a small hit game is executed. In this small hit game, the opening / closing member 25b performs an opening operation according to a predetermined operation pattern. This operation pattern has a content of “performing the opening / closing member 25b to be in the open posture for a short time (for example, 0.4 seconds) once or three times”. The winning prize winning opening 25a is opened for a short time (for example, 0.4 seconds). At this time, when a game ball enters the main accessory device 20 through the small winning prize opening 25a and reaches the normal area TR, it becomes “disengaged”, and the big hit game execution means changes the state of the gaming machine to a non-special game state. maintain.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the main accessory device 20 through the small winning prize opening 25a and reaches the special area SR within a predetermined effective time, it becomes a “big hit”, and the big hit game execution means starts the big hit game. . There are also "8R big hit" and "16R big hit" in this "big hit", but in the big hit game that shifts from the small hit game, it shifts from the non-special game state to the big hit game state without passing through the small hit game. The number of rounds (the number of times the big winning opening 31a is opened) is reduced by one compared to the big hit game executed in this manner. That is, in the jackpot game executed with “8R jackpot” as a trigger, “unit drive” is performed seven times, and in the jackpot game executed with “16R jackpot” as a trigger, “unit drive” is performed 15 times.

  Here, during the small hit game, every time the small hit prize winning opening 25a is opened once, one game ball (two balls if the timing is good) enters the small hit winning prize opening 25a. And a case where one game ball does not enter. For this reason, during the small hit game, the number of game balls entering the small hit prize winning opening 25a is one of “zero balls” to “6 balls”. In this gaming machine 1, 15 game balls are paid out every time one game ball enters the small winning prize opening 25a. Therefore, the number of game balls to be paid out by executing the small hit game Is “zero sphere” when there are few, and “90” when there are many. In other words, the “small hit game” constitutes a hit game that is set so that the prize ball payout amount is smaller than that of the “big hit game”. That is, the “small hit game” constitutes a hit game that can give the player a smaller profit on the prize ball than the “big hit game”.

(4) Flow of Symbol Fluctuation Game and Symbol Fluctuation Effect As described above, in this gaming machine 1, a stop symbol stop display (determined display) indicating the result of the success / failure determination performed based on the start winning, and the stop display The variable display performed in the previous stage is executed by the two types of symbol display devices of the lower display device 60 and the effect display device 27. Here, in the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b of the lower display device 60, a variable display using "this symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol)", Stop display is executed.

  On the other hand, the “pseudo symbol” is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the variation mode and the stop symbol are controlled by the “sub control unit 220A” that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A. Is determined. Usually, the symbol variations of these “pseudo symbols” are executed for the same time as the “main symbol”, and the display contents (big hit, small hit, miss) of these “pseudo symbols” are the first. It is assumed that there is no contradiction with the display content (big hit, small hit, miss) of the “main symbol” in the special symbol display part 62a or the second special symbol display part 62b. In the present embodiment, when a symbol variation effect such as reach display using a special symbol is performed, the symbol variation effect is performed on the effect display device 27 (pseudo symbol). Hereinafter, the display content of this symbol and the pseudo symbol will be briefly described.

a. The first special symbol display unit 62a performs the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol resulting from the first start winning of the symbol, that is, "the symbol variable game relating to the first special symbol". The second special symbol change display and stop display resulting from the second start winning, that is, “the symbol variable game related to the second special symbol” is performed in the second special symbol display unit 62b. As shown in FIG. 7 (b), these variable displays are incomplete symbols (hereinafter referred to as “unsatisfied”) that cannot be used for arithmetical numbers by the 7-segment display that constitutes the corresponding special symbol display section (62a or 62b). The content is to perform "circular display" of a complete symbol). In other words, the content is to “circulate and display” imperfect symbols that are not familiar to the player compared to arithmetic numbers and are difficult to identify and store.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state that can be set in the gaming machine 1 includes (a) a state in which the opening extension function and the time reduction function are not activated (hereinafter referred to as “first normal state”), (B) a state in which the time-shortening function is activated and the opening extension function is not activated (hereinafter referred to as “second normal state”), and (c) a state in which the opening and extending function is activated and the time-shortening function is not activated (hereinafter, And (d) a state in which the opening extension function and the time-shortening function are activated (hereinafter referred to as “second opening extension state”). In the following explanation, when it is simply referred to as “short-time function” or “short-time state”, unless otherwise specified, it refers to a function that shortens the fluctuation time of a special symbol, and “short-time function related to a normal symbol” or “normal symbol related” The term “short-time state” refers to a function that shortens the fluctuation time of normal symbols. 13 to 29, the “first normal state” is denoted by the symbol “A”, the “second normal state” is denoted by the symbol “B”, and the “first open extended state” is denoted by the symbol “C”. The “second open extended state” is indicated by the symbol “D”.

  After the “big hit” is generated in the “first normal state” and the big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “first normal state”. Probability set to “50%”, “second normal state” set to “0%”, “first open extended state” set to “40%”, “second open extended set” The probability of being set to “state” is “10%”. For this reason, after a “big hit” is generated in the “first normal state” and a big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the probability of being in the open extended state (open extended rush rate) is “50% ”, The probability of a short time state (short time entry rate) is“ 10% ”.

  In addition, after the “big hit” is generated in the “second normal state” and the big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “first normal state”. Probability of being set to “0%”, “second normal state” is set to “0%”, probability of being set to “first open extended state” is “80%”, “second The probability of being set to “open extended state” is set to “20%”. For this reason, after the “big hit” is generated in the “second normal state” and the big hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the probability of the open extended state (open extended rush rate) is “100% ”, The probability of a short time state (short time entry rate) is“ 20% ”. If 100 symbol variation games are executed without generating a “big hit” in the “second normal state”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “first normal state”.

  After a “big hit” is generated in the “first open extended state” and a big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “second normal state”. The probability of being set to “30%”, the probability of being set to “first open extended state” is “50%”, and the probability of being set to “second open extended state” is “20%”. For this reason, after “big hit” is generated in the “first open extended state” and the big hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the probability of being in the open extended state (open extension continuation rate) is “ 70% ". Furthermore, after a “big hit” is generated in the “first open extended state” and a big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the probability of a short time state (short time entry rate) is “20%” Has been.

  After the “big hit” is generated in the “second open extended state” and the big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “first normal state”. The probability of being set to “0%”, “second normal state” is set to “20%”, the probability of being set to “first open extended state” is “0%”, “second open” The probability of being set to “extended state” is set to “80%”. For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “second open extended state”, and after executing the big hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the probability of being in the open extended state (continuation rate of open extension) is obtained. The probability and the probability of a short time state are “80%”.

  Thus, the “second normal state” is an advantageous state for the player compared to the “first normal state”, and the “second open extended state” is the most advantageous state. When a “big hit” is generated in the “second open extended state” and the big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, and the transition setting process is performed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed. Instead of shifting directly to the most disadvantageous “first normal state”, it is shifted to a “second normal state” which is more advantageous than the “first normal state”. Then, in the symbol variation game in the “second normal state”, the opportunity to return to the open extended state (first open extended state, second open extended state) is given for a certain period (“big hit”). If the game state of the gaming machine 1 is not the most disadvantageous when the game cannot be returned to the open extended state during that period after the game has been given 100 times) “Normal state”. In other words, in the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, when falling from the most advantageous state (second open extended state), to temporarily shift to the second normal state and give the player a chance to revenge, Even when the player falls from the “most advantageous state”, the player's interest can be maintained.

  In addition, after executing a big hit game triggered by the occurrence of a big hit in the “first open extended state”, a game state in which the open extended function does not operate is always a “second normal state”. . Then, when the symbol variation game is executed 100 times without causing a “big hit” in the “second normal state”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “first normal state”. That is, in order for the gaming state to return to the first normal state that is most disadvantageous for the player after the gaming state is set to the first open extended state, the transition setting for setting the gaming state to the second normal state. It goes through processing.

As shown in FIG. 13, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the probability that the determination result indicating the big hit is derived in both the first win / fail decision and the second win / fail decision (the jackpot probability) is about “1 / 400 ". In addition, the probability that the determination result indicating the small hit is derived (small hit probability) is “1/399” in the case of the first hit / fail decision, and “10/11” in the second hit / fail decision. Has been.
Thereby, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first normal state” or “second normal state”, the second start winning device is in the non-open extension mode. Judgment cannot be performed (very unlikely) For this reason, the small hit probability in the “normal state” is substantially “1/399”. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first open extended state” or “second open extended state”, the second start winning device is in the open extended mode. The game is executed aiming at the second start winning device. Therefore, the small hit probability in the “first open extended state” or the “second open extended state” is substantially about “10/11” (“363/399”). That is, in the “normal state”, the first win / fail decision is mainly executed, and in the “first open extended state” or the “second open extended state”, the second hit / miss determination is mainly executed.

  When the determination result indicating the big hit is derived in the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b, a “hit” is generated and the big hit game is executed. Note that while the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, the special symbol (the main symbol) is not displayed in a variable state, that is, the symbol variable game is not executable. On the other hand, when the big hit game “before the big hit gaming state transition” or “after the big hit gaming state ends” is not performed, the state where the special symbol (this symbol) is displayed, that is, the symbol variable game is displayed. It becomes an executable state (design variation game state).

  Here, “opening the grand prize winning device 31” is realized by driving the big prize opening solenoid 31c so that the open / close plate 31b in the standing position is tilted forward, and the big winning opening 31a is changed to the open state. “Closing the big winning device 31” is realized by stopping the driving of the big winning port solenoid 31c, returning the open / close plate 31b to the standing posture, and returning the big winning port 31a to the closed state. In each round game during the big hit game, the big winning device 31 is subjected to an opening / closing operation for changing the big winning opening 31a to the open state once. In addition, when a predetermined number (10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 31a or when the opening time of the big winning opening 31a reaches the opening limit time (30 seconds), the round end condition is satisfied. To finish the current round game (big hit round). When the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game is finished.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state), a “round game” is executed for a predetermined number of times (8 rounds or 16 rounds). When the final “round game” is finished, the big hit game is finished. Furthermore, after performing the effect related to the end of the big hit (ending effect), the gaming state is returned to the symbol variation gaming state.

  When a determination result indicating a small hit is derived in the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b, a “small hit” is generated, and the small hit game execution means starts operating to play the small hit game. Is executed. Then, when the small hit game is started, the main control unit 200A drives and stops the small hit prize winning solenoid 25c, whereby the "opening / closing operation for opening and closing the small hit winning prize hole 25a" is executed. While the gaming state is the small hit gaming state, the special symbol (main symbol) is not displayed in a variable state, that is, the symbol variable game is not executable.

  In the present embodiment, depending on the type of winning symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) that is stopped (determined) displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b and the game state at the time of occurrence of the hit Thus, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 after the big hit game ends and the content of the hit game (round game) to be executed are different. Hereinafter, this point will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, in this gaming machine 1, as a small hit game, a small content that includes “performing the opening / closing member 25b to be in an open position for a short period of time (for example, 0.4 seconds) three times”. The contents are a winning game (hereinafter referred to as “3T small hit game”) and “performing the opening / closing member 25b to be in an open posture for a short time (for example, 0.4 seconds)”. To play a small hit game (hereinafter referred to as "1T small hit game"). In the following description, the small hits that trigger the execution of “3T small hit games” are referred to as “3T small hits”, and the small hits that execute the “1T small hit games” are referred to as “1T small hits”. In addition, the random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “symbols for determining symbols”) for performing the “sort lottery” shown below are random numbers for determining whether or not they are valid (random numbers for big hit lottery, random numbers for small lottery, etc.) In the same manner as above, it is acquired at the timing when the start prize is generated. Further, the random number lottery (distribution lottery) shown in FIG. 14 to FIG. 29 shows the result of processing performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the control board 200 as the hit mode determining means.

When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first normal state, when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first determination of success / failure, as shown in FIG. The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first normal state, even when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the second winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. The type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). However, since the second start winning device is in the non-open extension mode in the first normal state, it is unlikely that the second winning / failing determination is executed.
In any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (A) a big hit (16R big hit A, 8R big hit A) in which the game state after the big hit game ends is the first normal state, (B) Big hit (16R big hit B, 8R big hit B) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game ends in the second open extended state, and (C) The gaming state after the big hit game ends in the first open extended state Big hits (16R big hit C, 8R big hit C) are determined.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal state, when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the first winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. (Type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal state, when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the second winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. Is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In any random number lottery (distribution lottery), if the “big hit type” (A) big hit occurs, a small hit (3T) that sets the gaming state after the big hit game to the first normal state. Small hit A, 1T small hit A) and (B) If a big hit occurs, the small hit (3T small hit B, 1T small hit B) will be the second open extended state after the big hit game ends And (C) if a big hit is generated, it is determined as one of the small hits (3T small hit C, 1T small hit C) that sets the gaming state after the big hit game to the first open extended state. The However, similarly to the above, since the second start winning device is in the non-open extension mode in the first normal state, it is unlikely that the second winning / failing determination is executed.

  In any of the cases shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, after the big hit game is executed, the probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “first normal state” is “50%” The probability of being set to “2 normal state” is “0%”, the probability of being set to “first open extended state” is “40%”, and the probability of being set to “second open extended state” is “ 10% ". However, in the “lottery lottery” in the case where the result of the second win / fail decision is “big hit” or “small win”, “ Compared with “minute lottery”, there is a higher probability that a jackpot where a larger amount of prize balls can be expected is selected (see FIGS. 14 to 17). For this reason, for the player, when performing a game in which the second winning / failing determination is continuously performed (hereinafter referred to as “a game mainly having the second winning / failing determination”) (“first open extended state” or “ The second open extended state ”) performs a game (hereinafter referred to as“ a game mainly based on the first success / failure determination ”) (“ first normal state ”). Or “second normal state”).

When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second normal state, when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first determination of success / failure, as shown in FIG. The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second normal state, the main control unit 200A also displays a determination result indicating “big hit” as shown in FIG. The type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). However, since the second start winning device is in the non-open extension mode in the second normal state, it is unlikely that the second winning / failing determination is executed.
In any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “type of jackpot” is (A) a jackpot (16R jackpot D, 8R jackpot D) in which the game state after the jackpot game ends is the first open extended state. (B) The big hit (16R big hit E, 8R big hit E) which makes the game state after the big hit game end the second open extended state is determined.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second normal state, when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the first winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. The type of winning (the type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal state, when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the second winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. Is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). And, in any random lottery (distribution lottery), if the “small hit type” generates (A) big hit, the small hit (the game state after the big hit game is ended as the first open extended state) 3B small hit D, 1T small hit D), and (B) “If a big hit is generated, the small hit (3T small hit E, 1T small hit will be the second open extended state after the big hit game ends) However, in the second normal state, the second start winning device is in the non-open extension mode, so that it is possible to execute the second determination as to whether or not the second game is successful. The nature is considered to be low.

  In any of the cases shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, after the jackpot game is executed, the probability of being set to “first open extended state” is “80%” and “second open extended state”. The probability to be set is “20%”. However, in the “lottery lottery” in the case where the result of the second win / fail decision is “big hit” or “small win”, the “win” in the case where the result of the first win / fail decision is “big win” or “small win” Compared with “minute lottery”, there is a higher probability that a jackpot where a larger amount of prize balls can be expected is selected (see FIGS. 18 to 21). For this reason, for the player, when performing a “game mainly based on the second win / fail decision” (“first open extended state” or “second open extended state”), It can be said that the advantage is higher than that in the case of playing a game mainly based on ("first normal state" or "second normal state"). Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second normal state, if a big hit occurs, the probability of being in an open extended state after the big hit game is finished is set to “100%”. On the other hand, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first normal state, if a big hit occurs, the probability of being in an open extended state after the big hit game is ended is set to “50%”. Also from this point, it can be said that the second normal state is more advantageous for the player than the first normal state.

When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first open extended state, even when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first determination of success / failure, as shown in FIG. The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). However, in the “first open extension state”, since the second starting prize-winning device is in the open extension mode, the player makes a right turn (the second win / fail determination is more advantageous to the player) Since the starting pitching rate is also higher for right-handed hitting), the second winning / failing determination is mainly executed. As a result, it is unlikely that the first success / failure determination will be executed (the right-handed game ball is guided to the obstacle nail or the like, or accidentally left-handed to the first start winning device) Will be executed if you win).
Further, even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the second winning / failing determination mainly executed in the “first open extended state”, as shown in FIG. The type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (A) a big hit (16R big hit I, 8R big hit I) in which the game state after the big hit game ends is the second normal state, (B) Big hit (16R big hit G, 8R big hit G) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game is the first open extended state, and (C) The gaming state after the big hit game is the second open extended state Big hits (16R big hit H, 8R big hit H) are determined.

As shown in FIG. 24, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first open extended state, the main control unit 200A is small as shown in FIG. The type of winning (the type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). However, in the same way as described above, in the “first open extended state”, the second starting prize-winning device is in the open extended mode. In addition, since the starting pitching rate is higher when the right hand strikes, the second winning / failure determination is mainly executed. Thereby, it is assumed that the possibility of executing the first success / failure determination is low.
Further, even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the second win / fail determination executed mainly in the “first open extended state”, as shown in FIG. The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, in any random lottery (distribution lottery), if the “big hit type” is “big hit,” the small hit (3T small hit) that sets the gaming state after the big hit game as the second normal state. I, 1T small hit I) ", and (B)" If a big hit occurs, the small hit (G for 3T small per G, 1T small per G) that changes the gaming state after the big hit game to the first open extended state. " And (C) “If a big hit occurs, the small hit (3T small hit H, 1T small hit H) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game end the second open extended state. It is determined.

  In any of the cases shown in FIGS. 22 to 25, after the big hit game is finished, the probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “second normal state” is “30%” The probability of being set to “1 open extended state” is “50%”, and the probability of being set to “second open extended state” is “20%”. However, in the “lottery lottery” in the case where the result of the second win / fail decision is “big hit”, a larger amount than in the “lottery lottery” in which the result of the first hit / fail judgment is “big hit” There is a high probability that the jackpot that the winning ball can be expected is selected (see FIGS. 22 to 25). Further, when a big hit occurs when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first open extended state, the game machine 1 does not shift to the first normal state that is most disadvantageous for the player after the big hit game is finished.

When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second open extended state, even when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first determination of success / failure, as shown in FIG. The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). However, in the “second open extension state”, since the second starting prize-winning device is in the open extension mode, the player must make a right-hand hit (the second determination is more advantageous to the player) Since the starting pitching rate is also higher for right-handed hitting), the second winning / failing determination is mainly executed. As a result, it is unlikely that the first success / failure determination will be executed (the right-handed game ball is guided to the obstacle nail or the like, or accidentally left-handed to the first start winning device) Will be executed if you win).
Even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the second determination of whether or not to be executed mainly in the “second open extended state”, as shown in FIG. The type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (A) a big hit (16R big hit K, 8R big hit K) in which the game state after the big hit game ends is the second normal state, (B) The jackpot (16R jackpot J, 8R jackpot J) is determined to be the second open extended state after the jackpot game ends.

As shown in FIG. 28, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second open extended state, the main control unit 200A is small as shown in FIG. The type of winning (the type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). However, in the same way as described above, in the “second open extended state”, the second starting prize-winning device is in the open extended mode, so the player will make a right-hand hit (the player who makes the second determination of success / failure is the player). In addition, since the starting pitching rate is higher when the right hand strikes, the second winning / failure determination is mainly executed. Thereby, it is assumed that the possibility of executing the first success / failure determination is low.
Even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the second determination of whether or not to be executed mainly in the “second open extension state”, as shown in FIG. The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), if the “small hit type” is “big hit,” the small hit (3T small hit K) that sets the gaming state after the big hit game to the second normal state. 1B small hit K) ”and (B)“ If a big hit occurs, the small hit (3T small hit J, 1T small hit J) is the second open extended state after the big hit game ends. Is determined.

  In any of the cases shown in FIGS. 26 to 29, the probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “second normal state” is set to “20%” and “the second extended extended state”. The probability is 80%. As described above, in the gaming machine 1, once the gaming state is set to the second open extended state, the game machine 1 is set to the second open extended state with high probability after the winning game is finished, which is advantageous for the player. The game progresses with a high level. In the “lottery lottery” in the case where the result of the second win / fail decision is “big hit”, a larger amount than in the “lottery lottery” in which the result of the first hit / fail judgment is “big hit”. There is a high probability that the jackpot that the winning ball can be expected is selected (see FIGS. 26 to 28).

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 29, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes the “second normal state”, the opening extension means is inactive, but the variation time shortening means is in operation. This “second normal state” is continued until the cumulative number of variable displays (symbol variable games) executed without causing a big hit becomes “100”. When the cumulative number of variable displays (symbol variable games) executed without causing a big hit becomes “100”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the “first normal state”. The opening extension means constitutes a specific example of “open extension function operating means”, and the variation time shortening means constitutes a specific example of “time reduction function operating means”.

Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes the “first open extended state”, the open extension means is activated, but the fluctuation time shortening means is inactivated. This “first open extension state” is continued until the cumulative number of variable displays (symbol variable games) executed without generating a big hit reaches “60 times”. Then, when the cumulative number of change displays (symbol change games) executed without causing a big hit becomes “60 times”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the “first normal state”. However, in this gaming machine 1, the fluctuation is not repeated until the accumulated number of fluctuation displays (symbol fluctuation game) executed after the first open extended state is started becomes “20 times (predetermined number)”. The execution time of the display (design variable game) is set to be short, and a gaming state is realized as if the variable time shortening means is operating.
As will be described in detail later, in this first open extended state, the variable time determination table used when the variable time shortening means is in the non-operating state corresponds to the “first variable time determination table” of the present invention. Further, the variation time determination table used from when the first open extension state is started until the cumulative number of variation displays executed becomes “20 times” is the “third variation time determination table” of the present invention. Is equivalent to. Each of the first to third variation time determination tables has a plurality of variation time determination tables according to the number of holds (for example, the first variation time determination table 1 for the hold 1 and the hold 2 use). First variation time determination table 2, first variation time determination table 3 for hold 3, first variation time determination table 4 for reservation 4, or variation time determination table for reservations 1 and 2, hold (It may be a variable time determination table for 3 and 4). The average time of the variation time determined by the first variation time determination table is determined by the average time of the variation time determined by the second variation time determination table and the third variation time determination table. The variation time is longer than the average time. In addition, the average time of the variable time determined by the second variable time determination table may be shorter than the average time of the variable time determined by the third variable time determination table (second The variation time determination table is more advantageous) and may be longer (the third variation time determination table is more advantageous).
Further, as another aspect, without using the third variation time determination table, it is used after the first open extended state is started until the cumulative number of variation displays executed becomes “20”. The second variation time determination table may be used as the variation time determination table.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 29, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes the “second opening extension state”, the opening extension means and the variable time shortening means are activated. This “second open extended state” is continued until the cumulative number of variable displays (symbol variable games) executed without causing a big hit becomes “100”. When the cumulative number of variable displays (symbol variable games) executed without generating a big hit becomes “100”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the first normal state. By the way, in this gaming machine 1, in a state where the opening extension function is not activated, the “game mainly based on the first determination of success / failure” is executed, and the execution probability of the small hit game is lowered. The execution probability of the jackpot game that passed is also reduced. Moreover, in the “game where the first hit / fail judgment is the main game”, even if the winning game is executed, the amount of the winning ball tends to decrease. It can be said. On the other hand, in the state where the open extension function is activated, the “game mainly based on the second winning / failing determination” is executed, and the execution probability of the small hit game is increased, and accordingly, the execution probability of the big hit game via the small hit game Also gets higher. In addition, in the “game mainly based on the second win / fail decision”, the winning ball amount tends to increase when the winning game is executed. Therefore, the open extension function is not activated when the open extension function is activated. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player compared to the state. In the second open extended state in which the open extended function and the time shortening function are activated, the winning to the second starting prize and the digestion of the hold information (determination random number) acquired by the winning are efficient and high frequency. The frequency of occurrence per unit increases accordingly. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, the second open extended state is the most advantageous gaming state for the player. In this second open / extended state, the fluctuation time determination table used when the fluctuation time shortening means is activated corresponds to the “second fluctuation time determination table” of the present invention.

c-2. On the display screen 27a of the pseudo-design effect display device 27, if the symbol variation start condition is satisfied due to winning (start winning) in the first start winning device 17a or the second starting winning device 17b, the pseudo symbol variation display is performed. (Design variation effect using pseudo design) is started. Then, when the execution time (variation time) of the pseudo symbol variable display has elapsed, the pseudo symbol stop display (determined display) is executed for a certain time (about 0.6 seconds). This pseudo-symbol stop display is to display the determination result of the success / failure determination, similar to the stop display by the lower right display device 60 (the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b).

  On the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, three (three digits) pseudo-pattern variation display and stop display are performed. This pseudo-pattern variation display shows that the numbers from “1” to “9” are displayed in this order, and then the numbers from “1” to “9” are displayed again in this order. It consists of repeated “circular display (scroll fluctuation display)”. In addition, the confirmed symbols that are confirmed and displayed in the pseudo-symbol display area 27b include “stop symbol indicating big hit”, “stop symbol indicating small hit”, and “stop symbol indicating loss”.

  In this gaming machine 1, as shown in FIGS. 14 to 29, the “big hit symbol” symbol is set according to the type of jackpot, and the “small hit symbol” symbol is set according to the type of jackpot. It is set. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), the stop symbol (big hit symbol) of the pseudo symbol is defined as follows. That is, the stop symbol (hit symbol) indicating the occurrence of a big hit is configured by arranging three “identical odd numbers” on the display screen 27a. The stop symbol (small symbol) indicating the occurrence of a small hit is configured by arranging three “different odd numbers” in ascending order from left to right on the display screen 27a. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the “off symbol” is configured by arranging “a three-digit numeric symbol (a three-digit numeric symbol excluding a small hit symbol)” at least one of which is arranged on the display screen 27a. The

  In the effect display device 27, when a big hit symbol is displayed, as shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in 27 (a) and (b), when displaying the “stop symbol indicating detachment” on the effect display device 27, the reach display is not performed in the middle of the variable display that is the premise (hereinafter, There are two cases: “simple removal”) and reach display (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”). Further, the reach display of the present embodiment is an effect display in which two pseudo symbols out of the pseudo symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 are stopped at the same symbol, and the other one pseudo symbol is changing. It is.

  Although not shown in FIG. 31, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the position on the right end side near the lower edge on the display screen 27a fluctuates in conjunction with the first special symbol display unit 62a. A first auxiliary symbol display area A to be displayed and a second auxiliary symbol display area B that is variably displayed in conjunction with the second special symbol display unit 62b appear. Then, the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b) that is executing the symbol variable game and the auxiliary symbol corresponding to the special symbol display unit perform a variable display. When the variable display is stopped, the stop symbol of the auxiliary symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the result of the determination of success / failure is displayed based on the stop symbol.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 to 35, in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a, the current game of the gaming machine 1 is displayed while displaying “background design”, “character design”, “live-action video”, and the like. An effect reflecting the state is unfolded (see FIG. 5).

  First, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first normal state, as shown in FIG. 32, in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a, an effect of raining from the clouds toward the player ( The pseudo-design variable display is executed in the pseudo-design display area 27b (a1 to a5) while performing an effect that is not associated with winning a prize ball. In this case, since the time reduction function is not activated, the variable display is executed over a long time. In addition, since the opening extension function is not operated and the “game mainly based on the first determination of success / failure” is executed, the first holding number and the second holding number are hardly increased. In other words, for the player, “game with poor ball life” progresses, and therefore, an effect that is not associated with the acquisition of a prize ball is executed on the display screen 27a.

  Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first normal state, as shown in FIG. 36, a gaming state in which the symbol variation game is performed in the most advantageous state for the player (second open extended state). The probability that the transition setting process for shifting to “10” is limited to “10%”. In addition, the probability that the maintenance setting process that is maintained in the first normal state is performed is “50%”, and the probability that the transition setting process that shifts to the second normal state that is more advantageous than the first normal state is performed. Is “0%”, and the first normal state is the “most disadvantageous state” for the advantager. For this reason, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first normal state, as shown in FIG. 32, characters “normal chance” are displayed in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a (a1). ).

  Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second normal state, as shown in FIG. 33, in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a, it is raining from the clouds toward the player. While performing the effect indicating that the gold coins are buried in the cloud (the effect reminiscent of being able to acquire a prize ball in a little later), the pseudo-symbol variable display is executed in the pseudo-symbol display area 27b. (B1-B3). In this case, since the time reduction function operates, the fluctuation display is executed in a short time. However, since the opening extension function is not operated and the “game mainly based on the first determination of success / failure” is executed, the first holding number and the second holding number are hardly increased.

  In this second normal state, the “game with poor ball holding” progresses for the player, but it shifts to a gaming state (second open extended state) in which the symbol variation game is performed in the most advantageous state for the player. The probability that the transition setting process is performed is “20%”, which is more advantageous than the first normal state. In addition, when the transition setting process is performed based on the winning result of the symbol variation game in the second normal state, the gaming state is always in the open extended state. For this reason, the game in the second normal state can be given meaning as a game for rushing into the open extended state and a meaning as a “retraction zone” for returning to the open extended state. For this reason, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second normal state, as shown in FIG. 33, the characters “entry / retraction chance” are displayed in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a. (B1). In other words, if the hand is reached a little, it is possible to shift to the second open extended state, and at the same time, an indication indicating that the symbol variation game is being executed in a normal state that is more advantageous than the first normal state for the player (inrush)・ Pullback chance) is made.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first open extended state, as shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and (b), in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a, the direction from the cloud toward the player. While the effect that the coins pour down (the effect reminiscent of the acquisition of the prize ball) is executed, the variable display of the pseudo symbol is executed in the pseudo symbol display area 27b. That is, the “open extension function is activated, the ball is not reduced, and the ball is in good condition” is executed. In addition, when the opening extension function is activated, a game mainly based on the second win / fail decision is executed, and the execution probability of the small hit game, and hence the execution probability of the big hit game via the small hit game is increased. A corresponding production (production reminiscent of winning a prize ball) is executed. Moreover, in order to shift to the gaming state (second open extended state) in which the symbol variation game is performed in the most advantageous state for the player, it is only necessary to execute one big hit game. Furthermore, since the open extension function is activated, it is easier to shift to the second open extended state than in the second normal state. For this reason, in the symbol variation game in the first open extended state, a display indicating that a prize ball is closer to the acquisition than in the symbol variation game in the second normal state (coins from the cloud toward the player) Is displayed).

  However, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), after the first open extended state is started, the cumulative number of variable displays executed without generating a big hit becomes “20” (first period). ) Is executed in a short time (b1 to b3) in the same manner as when the time reduction function is activated. Also, at this time, the release extension function is activated, and the “game mainly based on the second determination of success / failure” is executed, and the second holding number is likely to increase. The (determination random number) is efficiently digested, and the portion is likely to generate a hit. For this reason, in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a, a display is performed in which coins that pour down from the clouds toward the player are stored in the “bag” (b1 to b3).

  On the other hand, after the first open extended state is started, when the cumulative number of variable displays executed without causing a big hit exceeds “20 times” (in the second period), as shown in FIG. The variation display is executed over a long time (c1 to c4). Further, at this time, the opening extension function is operated, and the “game mainly based on the second determination of success / failure” is executed, and the second holding number is likely to increase. For this reason, the efficiency of digesting the hold information (determination random number) acquired with the start winning is lower than that in the “first period”, and the start winning is likely to be over. The incidence rate also decreases compared to the “first period”. Then, in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a, the coins that pour from the clouds toward the player are stored in the “bag”, but since the hole is opened in the “bag”, the coin leaks from the hole. Display (display indicating that a winning ball is likely to be obtained and cannot be achieved as desired) is executed (c1 to c4).

  As described above, in the first open extended state, the game can be executed in a state where the possession is not reduced and the possession is good, but the game having different contents is performed in the “first period” and the “second period”. . Then, the “first period” is more advantageous to the player than the “second period”. For this reason, in the “first period”, when the symbol variation effect is performed, a display prompting early occurrence of occurrence on the display screen 27a (displaying “early hit”) is made (b3).

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second open extended state, as shown in FIG. 35, in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a, an effect that the coins pour down from the clouds toward the player (award) While performing the effect associated with the acquisition of the sphere), the pseudo symbol variation display is executed in the pseudo symbol display area 27b (d1 to d3).

  In other words, after starting the second open extension state, the time shortening function and the open extension function are activated from the beginning to the end, and the “game mainly based on the second success / failure determination” is executed. In addition, the hold information (determination random number) acquired with the start winning is efficiently digested, and the portion is more likely to generate a hit. In addition, when the release extension function is operated, a game mainly based on the second win / fail decision is executed, and the execution probability of the small hit game, and thus the execution probability of the big hit game via the small hit game is increased. For this reason, in the background screen display area 27c of the display screen 27a, the player can easily display the coins that pour down from the clouds toward the player in the “bag” (d1 to d3). Then, when the symbol variation game in the second open extended state is performed, a display (display as a bonus zone) indicating that the game state is most advantageous at present is made (d1).

  In this gaming machine 1, the first normal state, the second normal state, the first open extended state, and the second open extended state are set as the gaming state, The gaming state set after the winning game is varied depending on the gaming state and the manner in which the winning game occurs. For this reason, the diversity (variation) of a game can be increased. For example, as shown in FIG. 36, in the first open extended state, a game is executed with the continuation rate of the open extended state being “70%”, and in the second open extended state, the continuation rate of the open extended state is increased. A game of “80%” is executed. In addition, in either the first open extended state or the second open extended state, the player can play the game without reducing balls, but the game in the first open extended state, Unlike the game in the open extended state, the expectation value for the hit occurrence is different, and when each game is executed, an effect reflecting the difference in expectation is executed.

  Further, in both the first normal state and the second normal state, the player plays the game while reducing the number of possessions, but in the first normal state and the second normal state, The expected value for the transition to the second open extended state is different from that of the game, and when each game is executed, an effect reflecting the difference in the expectation is executed. Further, the game in the first normal state and the game in the second normal state have different expected values for the transition to the open extended state. That is, as the normal state, in addition to the first normal state, the second normal state is provided to diversify the game, and according to the difference in the advantage between the first normal state and the second normal state. Perform the production.

(5) Command transmission The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs various controls in order to realize the above-described “symbol changing game” and the like. When executing this control, various commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220). Next, how this command is transmitted will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  The main control unit 200A and the sub control unit 220A are connected by a 9-bit width parallel signal cable. Of these, one bit is allocated for outputting a strobe signal, and the remaining eight bits are allocated for command output. When a command is output from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A, first, command data for 8 bits is output to an 8-bit signal cable assigned for command output, and then A 1-bit strobe signal is output. Further, the sub control unit 220A can reliably read the command transmitted from the main control unit 200A by reading the command data at the rising timing of the strobe signal. Here, examples of commands output from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) include those illustrated in FIG.

  That is, there are (A) a variation pattern designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CHP”), (B) a special symbol stop information designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CJS”), and the like. . The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern, and a variation pattern for normal variation (described later) and a variation pattern for shortened variation (described later) according to the variation pattern table used at the time of starting winning. ) Is specified. The variation pattern designation command is a command for starting the variation of the pseudo symbol and designating the variation time of the pseudo symbol. The mode designation command is a command for designating a game mode set by “main control unit 200A (main control board 200) as game mode setting means”.

(6) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, a timer update process (S70), a prize ball payout process (S80), a normal symbol game process (S100), a normal electric game game process (S200), a special symbol game process (S300), a small hit game Each process such as the process (S600) and the big hit game process (S800) is repeatedly executed. Note that the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of this embodiment is configured to execute the processing of S80 to S800 in FIG. 38 every time a timer interrupt with a period of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on. That is, the processing of S80 to S800 in FIG. 38 is repeatedly executed every 4 msec. In each process constituting the game control process, various signals are transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire gaming machine 1 proceeds. Hereinafter, the game control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

A. Timer update processing (S70)
The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs timer update processing (S70). In this timer update process, the CPU 201 determines that “the opening time of the small winning prize opening 25a when a small hit occurs”, “the opening time of the big winning opening 31a when a big hit occurs”, “the effective time of the V winning" (Effective time timer) "or the like is performed to update a timer for measuring various times related to the game.

B. Prize ball payout processing (S80)
The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a process of paying out game balls as prize balls (prize ball payout process) (S80). That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered by detecting the states of the start opening winning detection switches 17s and 17t, the big winning opening winning detection switch 31s and the general winning detection switches 40s, 41s and 43s. If a game ball has entered, this information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. Based on the information stored on the RAM 202, a prize ball payout signal is output toward the payout control board 240. If the winning information for the start opening winning detection switch 17s or the like has already been stored on the RAM 202, an appropriate payout number including the previously stored information is designated and a payout signal is output. To do.

  When outputting a payout signal from the main control unit 200A to the payout control unit 240A, first, a strobe signal is output toward the payout control unit 240A (payout control board 240), and then signal data is output. On the other hand, when the CPU mounted on the payout control board 240 constituting the payout control unit 240A receives the payout signal, the CPU interprets the content of the signal and sends a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the prize ball payout device 109. Is output and award balls are paid out. The prize ball payout device 109 is provided with two payout switches (a front payout switch 109a and a rear payout switch 109b) for detecting a payout game ball. While detecting each one, a process of paying out the number of prize balls designated by the payout signal is performed.

C. Normal Symbol Game Processing FIGS. 39 and 40 are flowcharts showing the outline of the normal symbol game processing. When the normal symbol game processing is activated, the CPU 201 detects the state of the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s. It is then determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 16 (S105). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S105 (S105; YES), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is less than a predetermined number (four in the present embodiment) (S110). If it is determined (S110; YES), the number of holdings for the normal symbol is incremented by "+1", and a random number for the lottery for the normal symbol is acquired and stored (S115), and then the processing of S120 Migrate to On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the process of S105 (S105; NO) and when it is determined that the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (S110; NO), the process of S115 is performed. Instead, the process proceeds to S120.

  In the process of S120, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (whether or not the second start winning portion 17b is in an open state) (S120). The normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When not operating (S120; NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display section 63 is executing the normal symbol variation display (S125). When it is determined in the process of S125 that the display is not variably displayed (S125; NO), it is determined in the normal symbol display section 63 whether or not the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (S130). When it is determined that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (S130; YES), it is determined whether or not the “normal symbol stop display time (for example, 0.5 seconds)” has elapsed (FIG. 40). S180). If an affirmative determination is made in S180 (S180; YES), the process proceeds to S185. If a negative determination is made in S180 (S180; NO), the normal symbol game process is terminated and the game control of FIG. Return to processing.

  Further, the normal electric accessory is not operating (S120 in FIG. 39; NO), the normal symbol change display is not being executed in the normal symbol display unit 63 (S125; NO), and the normal symbol is stopped. If it is determined that it is not being executed (S130; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of holds for the normal symbol is “0” (S135). If it is determined that the number of holds is “0” (S135; YES), the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of holds is not “0” (S135; NO), it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is set (set to NO) (S138). Here, the release extension flag is a flag indicating that the release extension function is operating, and when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first release extension state” or “first release extension state”. Is set (set to NO).

  When the open extension flag is set (set to NO) (S138; YES), the winning lottery regarding the normal symbol is highly likely (high) using the oldest random number stored in the processing of S115. In addition to the “probability of winning”, a process of “−1” for the number of holdings for the normal symbol is performed (S145). Then, after “shortened time” is set as “normal symbol variation time” (S155), normal symbol variation display is started (S160). Then, after the process of S160, the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The normal symbol change time set in S155 is the time set as the normal symbol change display time of “when the change time reduction function is activated” in a general gaming machine. That is, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first open extended state”, “normal symbol state (variation state, winning probability)” and “special symbol state (variation state, winning probability) ) ”Is not synchronized.

  On the other hand, when the release extension flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S138; NO), the winning lottery with respect to the normal symbol is determined with a low probability using the oldest random number stored in the process of S115. In addition to the (low winning probability), a process of “-1” is performed for the number of holds for the normal symbol (S148). Then, after setting a normal time (time not to be shortened) as the “normal symbol fluctuation display time” (S156), the normal symbol fluctuation display is started (S160). Then, after the process of S160, the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Note that the variation time of the normal symbol set in S156 is a time set as a variation display time of the normal symbol of “when the variation time reduction function is not activated” in a general gaming machine.

  If the normal electric accessory is not in operation (S120; NO) and the normal symbol display unit 63 is executing the normal symbol variation display (S125; YES), whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed. Is determined (S165 in FIG. 40), and if it has not elapsed (S165; NO), the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process in FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses (S165; YES), after the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped (S170), the display time (stop display time) of the normal symbol is set (S175). . Thereafter, when the “ordinary symbol stop display time” elapses (S180; YES), the process proceeds to S185.

  In the process of S185, it is determined whether or not the symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 63 is a symbol that activates the ordinary electric accessory. And the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the symbol is to be actuated (S185; YES), it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory release extension function is in operation, that is, whether or not the release extension flag is set (set to ON). (S188).

  When the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S188; YES), the release time of the ordinary electric accessory (the time during which the second start winning portion 17b is in the release state) is set to “when the release extension function is activated. After setting to “open time (for example, 5 seconds)” (S190), the ordinary electric accessory is operated (S194), and the second start winning portion 17b is opened. Then, the normal symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the opening extension flag is released (set to OFF) (S188; NO), the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set to “opening time when the opening extension function is not operated (for example, 0.2 seconds)”. After the setting (S192), the ordinary electric accessory is operated (S194), and the second start winning portion 17b is opened. Then, the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

D. Normal electric game processing (S200)
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an outline of the ordinary electric game game process. When the ordinary electric game game process is activated while the CPU 201 performs the game control process of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is operating (whether or not the second start winning device 17b is in an open state). If it is determined that the second start winning device 17b is in an open state (S201; YES), the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (predetermined to maintain the second start winning device 17b in the open state). It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (5 seconds in the open extension mode and 0.2 seconds in the normal release mode) (S202). If it is determined that the operating time (opening time) has passed the predetermined time (S202; YES), the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is stopped to place the second start winning device 17b in the open state closed ( S206), the ordinary electric accessory game process is terminated.

  However, when the CPU 201 releases the ordinary electric accessory 17d (second start winning device 17b) (S202; NO), a prescribed number (for example, eight) of game balls have entered the second start winning device 17b. If it is determined (S204; YES), even if the aforementioned operating time (opening time) has not reached the predetermined time, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is stopped (S206), and the ordinary electric accessory game process is terminated. . In the gaming machine 1, when the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c is driven during the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d, the pair of wing pieces of the second start winning portion 17b constituting the ordinary electric accessory 17d is outward. Rotating, the second start winning device 17b is opened.

E. Special design game processing (S300)
Next, the outline of the special symbol game process will be described with reference to FIGS. When the special symbol game process is activated, as shown in FIG. 42, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning device 17a or the second start winning device 17b (S302a, S302b). ). If a negative determination is made in the processing of S302a and the processing of S302b (S302a; NO, S302b; NO), the process directly proceeds to the processing after S308 shown in FIG. The special symbol game process (S300) constitutes a specific example of a process that the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs as “symbol variable game execution means”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a game ball has won the first start winning device 17a (S302a; YES), the number of first special symbols corresponding to the first starting winning device 17a (first hold number) is a predetermined number. It is determined whether it is less than (less than 4 in this embodiment) (S306a). In the process of S306a, if it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number (S306a; YES), a determination random number (lottery random number) related to winning in the first start winning device 17a is acquired, and this determination random number is obtained. It is stored at a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 and the “first hold number” is incremented by “+1” (S306a). Then, the process proceeds to S308 in FIG.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 includes a first start winning device 17a and a second start winning device 17b as start winning devices, and a first special symbol corresponding to the first start winning device 17a (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1"). And a second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure 2”) corresponding to the second start winning device 17b. The latter is preferentially processed under the situation where the determination random number based on the start winning to the first start winning device 17a and the determination random number based on the start winning to the second start winning device 17b are stored. (Described later).

  42 to 49, among the processes performed by the CPU 201, each process (hereinafter referred to as a process related to the special figure 1) executed due to the winning of the game ball in the first start winning device 17a. ) And the same processing among the respective processing (hereinafter referred to as processing related to special figure 2) executed due to the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 17b, the same number of steps (calculation) Number). Since the process with the same number of steps is basically the same process, one of “process related to special figure 1” and “process related to special figure 2” will be described in the following description. The description of the other may be omitted. In addition, “process for special figure 1” is distinguished by adding “a” in alphabet to “number of steps”, and “process for special figure 2” by adding “b” in alphabet to “number of steps”. There is.

  The random numbers for determination acquired and stored in the processing of S306a include (a) a big win lottery (hereinafter referred to as “the first winning determination, that is, the winning of a game ball to the first start winning device 17a” (Referred to as “Special Figure 1 Big Bonus Lottery”) (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 Big Hit Lottery Random Number”), (b) executed due to the winning of a game ball to the first start winning device 17a. Lottery random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 small lottery random numbers”), (c) in the first special symbol display section 62a. Whether to perform reach display in the variable display of the pseudo symbol executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, or (d) the random number for symbol determination for determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed (special symbol 1 random number for symbol determination) Lee to decide whether or not Random number, and the like.

  If it is determined that a game ball has won the second start winning device 17b (S302b; YES), the number of second special symbols corresponding to the second start winning device 17d (second hold number) is a predetermined number. It is determined whether or not it is less than (less than 4 in this embodiment) (S306b). In the process of S306b, when it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number (S306b; YES), a determination random number (lottery random number) related to the second start winning device 17b is acquired, and this determination random number is used as the main control board 200. Is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the “first hold number” and “+1” is set (S306b). Then, the process proceeds to S308 in FIG.

  Further, the determination random numbers acquired and stored in the process of S306b include (a) a big win lottery (hereinafter referred to as “winning lottery determination”) that is executed due to the second win / fail determination, that is, the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning device 17b (Referred to as “Special Figure 2 Big Bonus Lottery”) (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 2 Big Bonus Lottery Random”), (b) due to the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 17b Random number for lottery (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 2 small lottery random number”) used for the small lottery executed (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 2 small lottery lottery”), (c) Second special symbol display section 62b is a random number for symbol determination for determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed (62), and (d) a reach display is performed in the pseudo symbol variation display executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. To decide whether or not to do Reach random number, and the like.

  In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 43, it is determined whether or not a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is being executed (S308). Specifically, the big hit game flag (see the process of S366 in FIG. 44) is set (set to ON) or the small hit game flag (see the process of S360 in FIG. 44) is set (set to ON). If so, a positive determination is made in the processing of S308. The big hit game flag is a flag indicating that the “big hit game execution means” is in operation, and the small hit game flag is a flag indicating that the “small hit game execution means” is in operation.

  When the CPU 201 determines that the winning game is being executed (S308; YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S308 that the winning game is not being executed (S308; NO), whether or not the special symbol is changing, that is, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not (S310). If the special symbol is not fluctuating (S310; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not yet fluctuated, or has been stopped and displayed as a stop symbol after the fluctuating display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (S312). If the special symbol is not variably displayed (S310; NO), and is not within the stop display time during which the special symbol is stopped (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. Is determined (S314a, S314b). In the present embodiment, the stop display time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol is 0.6 seconds.

  The “condition for starting the variable symbol display of the special symbol” is that either the “first hold number” or the “second hold number” is not “zero”. Then, the CPU 201 of this embodiment preferentially determines whether or not the “second hold number” is “zero” (S314b). That is, when the “second hold number” is not “zero”, the oldest determination random number is read from the predetermined address in the RAM 202 (S316b), and the determination process (second determination process) regarding the second special symbol is performed (S320b). ). The determination random numbers read in S316b are those acquired in S304b, and include special figure 2 big lottery random numbers, special figure 1 small lottery random numbers, special figure 2 symbol determination random numbers, reach random numbers, and the like.

  In the second success / failure determination process (S320b), as shown in FIG. 46, the big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed using “the special figure 2 big hit lottery random number read out in the process of S316b” (S322). And when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (S330; YES), after setting the big hit flag (set to ON) (S332), the second winning / failing determination process (S320b) is ended and the second special symbol is set. Shift to the fluctuation start process (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 symbol fluctuation start process”) (S500b in FIG. 43).

  Also, if the result of the big hit determination (big hit lottery) is out of place (S330; NO), using the special figure 2 small lottery random number read out in the process of S316b, the small hit determination (small hit lottery) Is performed (S334). If the result of the small hit determination is a small hit (S336; YES), the small hit flag is set (set to ON) (S338), and then the second win / fail determination process (S320b) is terminated. The process proceeds to a variation start process related to 2 special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2 symbol variation start process”) (S500b in FIG. 43). On the other hand, when the result of the small hit determination is out (S336; NO), after setting the “out flag”, that is, the “flag indicating that no big hit or small hit has occurred” (set to ON) ( S339), the second success / failure determination process (S320b) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b). In addition, the determination process (S320a; first determination process) relating to the first special symbol is the oldest determination random number (the special figure 1 big hit lottery random number and the special figure 1 small lottery random number acquired in S306a) from a predetermined address in the RAM 202. ) Is read out (S316a), and the same operation is performed according to FIG. The determination random numbers read in S316a are those acquired in S306a, and include special figure 1 big hit lottery random numbers, special figure 1 symbol determination random numbers, and reach random numbers.

  In the special figure 2 symbol fluctuation start process (S500b), as shown in FIG. 47, first, a fluctuation setting process (S510, S540) and the like are performed based on the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320b). That is, in the process of S502, when it is determined that the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320) is “winning” (S502; YES), the process proceeds to S510 and the “hit fluctuation setting process” is performed.

  In this hit variation setting process (S510), as shown in FIG. 48, the symbol determination random number (special symbol 2 symbol determination random number) included in the determination random number read out in the above-described processing of S316b is read and the random number is used. A process of setting (determining) a symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b based on the result of random number lottery that has been performed is performed (S512, S514).

  In other words, after the symbol determination random number (Special Figure 2 symbol determination random number) is read (S512), the "Special Figure 2 Symbol Determination Table (Figure 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) and the symbol determination random number (special symbol 2 symbol determination random number) read out in the process of S512, the winning symbol (big hit symbol) Alternatively, after the process of setting (determining) the small winning symbol (S514), the process proceeds to the process of S516. "Special Figure 1 Symbol Determination Table (any of Figs. 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28)" and the symbol determination random number read out in S512 (Special figure 1 figure Determining a random number) and using, after performing the process of setting (determining) the per symbol (big hit symbol or Koatari symbol) (S514), the process proceeds to S516.

  As described above, when the process of setting the winning symbol is performed (S512, S514), the “processing to sort the variation pattern table at the time of hitting” selected in consideration of the set winning symbol (that is, the winning mode) or the like "I do. Note that the processing of S512 and S514 constitutes a specific example of processing performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 as a hit mode determining means.

  In the “variation pattern table distribution process”, first, “whether or not the value of the special variation counter is greater than zero” is determined (S516). This special variation counter is a counter that indicates whether or not the special variation pattern table is currently in use (that is, whether or not the special variation mode is being used). ), It is assumed to be a “positive number”. Here, after starting the first open extended state, the period (initial period) until the cumulative number of fluctuation displays executed without causing a big hit becomes “20 times” is set as a special fluctuation mode. In the variation mode, the variation display is performed in the same state as when the time reduction function is operating.

If it is determined that the special variation mode is not in effect (S516; NO), the variation pattern table is distributed according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. That is, when the release extension flag is set (set to ON) and the change shortening flag is set (set to ON), not in the special change mode (S516; NO, S520; YES, S522; YES) After performing the process of setting the “second variation pattern table for winning” (S524), the process proceeds to S536. Here, in the processing of S524, if the result of the second determination processing (S320b) described above is “big hit”, the “second variation pattern table for big hit” in FIG. When the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320b) is “small hit”, the “second variation pattern table for small hit” in FIG. 50F is set. The “second variation pattern table for winning” constitutes a specific example of the “second variation time determination table for winning”. When the “second variation pattern table for big hits” is used, the average display time of the special symbol variation is “7.0” seconds, and when the “second variation pattern table for small hits” is used, The average display time of the symbol variation is set to “4.8” seconds. Further, in the present embodiment, the “second variation time determination table for winning (set in the processing of S524)” used in the second open extended state and the second normal state. "the second variation time determination table (S5 29 process those set by the) for per" and the was the same variation time determination table, change time determination table storage unit (variation pattern table storage to be used when It is also possible to use a variable time determination table stored separately in the ROM 203. That is, set the "second open extension change time determination table for per" in the process of S524, may be set to "second normal for varying time determination table for per" in the processing of S5 29 .

  Further, when the special extension mode is not set and the release extension flag is set (set to ON) and the change shortening flag is released (set to OFF) (S516; NO, S520; YES, S522; NO), “ After performing the process of setting the “first variation pattern table for winning” (S526), the process proceeds to S536. Here, in the process of S526, if the result of the second success / failure determination process (S320b) is “big hit”, the “first big variation pattern table for big hit” in FIG. When the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320b) is “small hit”, the “first variation pattern table for small hit” in FIG. 50E is set. Then, if the “first variation pattern table for big hits” is used, the average time of the variation display of special symbols is “14.8” seconds, and if the “first variation pattern table for small hits” is used, The average display time of the symbol variation is “11.8” seconds. The “normal variation pattern table for winning” and the “first variation pattern table for winning” constitute a specific example of the “first variation time determination table for winning”. Further, the “first variation pattern table for winning” constitutes a specific example of the “first variation time determination table for extension for winning”, and the “normal variation pattern table for winning” is “the first variation pattern table for winning” A specific example of “1 normal variation time determination table” is configured. However, as shown in Example 3 described later, the first variation time determination table that is set when a negative determination is made in the process of S522 and a negative determination is made in the process of S528. The set first variation time determination table may be the same variation time determination table.

  Further, when the special extension mode is not set, the release extension flag is canceled (set to OFF), and the fluctuation reduction flag is set (set to ON) (S516; NO, S520; YES, S528; YES). After performing the process of setting the “second variation pattern table for winning” (S529), the process proceeds to S536. Even in the process of S529, if the result of the second success / failure determination process (S320b) is “big hit”, the “second variation pattern table for big hit” in FIG. When the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320b) is “small hit”, the “second variation pattern table for small hit” of FIG. 50 (f) is set.

  In addition, when the special extension mode is not set, the release extension flag is released (set to OFF), and the fluctuation reduction flag is released (set to OFF) (S516; NO, S520; YES, S528; NO). After the process of setting the “normal variation pattern table for winning” is performed (S530), the process proceeds to S536. Here, in the processing of S530, if the result of the second determination processing (S320b) is “big hit”, the “big hit normal fluctuation pattern table” of FIG. When the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320b) is “small hit”, the “normal variation pattern table for small hit” in FIG. 50D is set. If the “big hit normal fluctuation pattern table” is used, the average display time of the special symbol fluctuation display is “40.5” seconds, and if the “small hit normal fluctuation pattern table” is used, the special symbol fluctuation display table The average time of the variable display is “24.5” seconds.

  If the special variation mode is being used (S516; YES), after performing the process of setting the “special variation pattern table for winning” (S518), the process proceeds to S536. Here, in the process of S518, regardless of whether the result of the above-described second success / failure determination process (S320b) is “big hit” or “small hit”, the “special for winning” in FIG. A “variation pattern table” is set. Here, the “special variation pattern table for winning” constitutes a specific example of the “third variation time determination table for winning”. When the “special variation pattern table for winning” is used, the execution time of the variation display of the special symbol is uniformly set to “7.2” seconds.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 48A, the average of the variation display of symbols determined based on the “first variation pattern table for winning (first variation time determination table for winning)” The time is set to be longer than the average time of the symbol variation display determined based on the “second variation pattern table for winning (second variation time determining table for winning)”. In addition, the average time of symbol variation display determined based on the “special variation pattern table for winning (third variation time determination table for winning)” is “second variation pattern table for winning (winning The second variation time determination table) ”is longer than the average time of the symbol variation display determined based on“ the first variation pattern table for winning (first variation time determining table for winning) ”. It is shorter than the average time of the variable display of symbols determined based on this.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in the process of S536 performed after any variation pattern table is set as described above, a variation pattern determination random number (random number for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol) is acquired. (S536). Then, after setting (determining) the variation pattern using the variation pattern table set in the processing of S518, S524, S526, or S530 and the random value acquired in the processing of S560 (S538), the processing of S590 in FIG. Migrate to

  Further, as shown in FIG. 47, when it is determined in the process of S502 that the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320b) is not “winning” (S502; NO), the process proceeds to S540, and the “offset fluctuation setting process" "I do. In this deviation variation setting process (S540), the “process for allocating the variation pattern table at the time of deviation” is performed in consideration of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the number of holds, and the like.

  Also in this “variation pattern table distribution process”, as shown in FIG. 49, first, “whether or not the value of the special variation counter is greater than zero” is determined (S543). When the special extension mode is not set, the release extension flag is set (set to ON), and the change reduction flag is set (set to ON) (S543; NO, S545; YES, S547; YES). After performing the process of setting the “second variation pattern table for detachment” shown in FIG. 51C (S550), the process proceeds to S582. When the “second variation pattern table for detachment” is used, the average display time of the variation of the special symbol is “1.1” seconds.

  Further, when the special extension mode is not set and the release extension flag is set (set to ON) and the change shortening flag is released (set to OFF) (S543; NO, S545; YES, S547; NO), FIG. After performing the process of setting the “first variation pattern table for detachment” shown in 51 (b) (S550), the process proceeds to S582.

  Furthermore, when the special extension mode is not set, the release extension flag is canceled (set to OFF), and the fluctuation reduction flag is set (set to ON) (S543; NO, S545; NO, S562; YES). After performing the process of setting the “second variation pattern table for detachment” shown in FIG. 51C (S570), the process proceeds to S582. After performing the process of setting the “normal variation pattern table for detachment” (S580), the process proceeds to S582.

  Further, when the special extension mode is not set, the release extension flag is released (set to OFF), and the fluctuation reduction flag is released (set to OFF) (S543; NO, S545; NO, S562; NO). After performing the process of setting the “outgoing normal variation pattern table” shown in FIG. 51A (S580), the process proceeds to S582. If the “first variation pattern table for removal” is used, the average display time of the variation of the special symbol is “7.5” seconds, and if the “normal variation pattern table for removal” is used, the special symbol The average time of the variable display is “30.0” seconds.

  If the special variation mode is being used (S543; YES), the process of setting the “outside special variation pattern table” shown in FIG. 52B is performed (S543), and then the process proceeds to S582. . If the “special variation pattern table for detachment” is used, the execution time of variation display of special symbols is uniformly set to “1.5” seconds. Here, the “second variation pattern table for detachment” constitutes a specific example of the “second variation time determination table for detachment”, and the “normal variation pattern table for detachment” and “first variation for detachment”. The “pattern table” constitutes a specific example of the “first variation time determination table for deviation”. The “special variation pattern table for detachment” constitutes a specific example of the “third variation time determination table for detachment”. In the present embodiment, the “second variation time determination table for detachment (set by the processing of S550)” used in the second open extended state and the second normal state. The “variable second variation time determination table (set in the processing of S570)” used sometimes is the same variation time determination table, but the variation time determination table storage means (variation pattern table storage means) It is also possible to use a variable time determination table stored separately in the ROM 203). In other words, the “second variation range determination table for release extension” may be set in the processing of S550, and the “second variation range determination table for normal use” may be set in the processing of S570. Further, the “first variation pattern table for detachment” constitutes a specific example of the “first variation time determination table for extension for release”, and the “normal variation pattern table for detachment” is “the first variation pattern table for detachment”. A specific example of “1 normal variation time determination table” is configured. However, as shown in Example 3 described later, the first variation time determination table that is set when a negative determination is made in the process of S547 and the negative determination is made in the process of S580. The set first variation time determination table may be the same variation time determination table.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 51 and FIG. 52 (b), the average of the symbol variation display determined based on the “first variation pattern table for removal (first variation time determination table for removal)”. The time is set to be longer than the average time of the symbol variation display determined based on the “second variation pattern table for removal (second variation time determination table for removal)”. In addition, the average time of the symbol variation display determined based on the “special variation pattern table for detachment (third variation time determination table for detachment)” is “the second variation pattern table for detachment (extra The second variation time determination table) ”is longer than the average time of the symbol variation display determined based on“ the first variation pattern table for losing (first variation time determination table for winning) ”. It is shorter than the average time of the variable display of symbols determined based on this.

  Further, in the processes of S550, S560, S570, and S580, the number of reservations related to the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) that start changing is taken into consideration, and the variation pattern table corresponding to the number of reservations is set. The For example, when the number of reserved special symbols for starting fluctuation is small (for example, “zero” or “1”), a fluctuation pattern table (for example, holding) that stores a fluctuation pattern for specifying a longer fluctuation time When the number of holdings is large (for example, “2” to “4”), a variation pattern that specifies a shorter variation time is stored. The changed variation pattern table (for example, the variation pattern table corresponding to the number of holds “2B” to “4”) is set. In the process of S580, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is executed based on the reach random number included in the determination random number read in the process of S316b.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “normal state” and no reach effect is performed, “no reach effect” is described in the column “normal variation pattern table” of FIG. The variation pattern table corresponding to the part is set, and when performing the reach effect, the change pattern table corresponding to the portion described as “with reach effect” is set. The variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed is compared with the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when the reach display is determined. Shortened. In addition, when using the “first variation pattern table for detachment”, “second variation pattern table for detachment”, or “third variation pattern table for detachment”, regardless of the reach random number read out in the process of S316b, Reach production will not be performed. However, even when at least one of “first variation pattern table for detachment”, “second variation pattern table for detachment”, and “third variation pattern table for detachment” is used, the reach effect is performed. Cases can also be provided. 50 to 52 are stored in the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200, and this ROM 203 constitutes a specific example of the variation time determination table storage means.

  In the process of S582 performed after any of the variation pattern tables is set as described above, a variation pattern determination random number (a random number for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol) is acquired (S582). Then, a variation pattern is set (determined) using the variation pattern table set in S543, S550, S560, or S580 and the random value acquired in S582 (S584). Then, the CPU 201 acquires a symbol determination random number, performs a process of setting a stop symbol (disconnected symbol) (S588), and then proceeds to S590 of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 47, further explanation will be made. After the processing of S510 or S540, the CPU 201 starts the variable display of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) on the second special symbol display part 62b (S590), and the sub-control. A predetermined command (design variation start command) indicating the start of the variation display of the special figure 2 is transmitted to the unit 200A (sub control board 220) (S592). That is, the CPU 201 transmits a “variation pattern designation command”, a “special symbol stop information designation command” and the like related to the second special symbol to the sub-control board 220. Further, the CPU 201 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the “second hold number” and a process of transmitting a hold number designation command for specifying the hold number after the subtraction to the sub-control board 220. (S595), the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) is terminated, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Here, the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop information designation command are output toward the sub-control board 220 together with the strobe signal as shown in FIG. This strobe signal is connected to the interrupt terminal of the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220. When the strobe signal is input, the CPU 220a on the sub-control board 220 receives each designation signal immediately and receives the designation signal. Analyze the contents. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of various conditions such as whether or not the reach effect is performed and whether or not the symbol for stopping and displaying the special symbol is a winning symbol (big hit symbol). If the variation pattern is known, the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed can be determined. In addition, if the special symbol stop information designation command is analyzed, it can be known whether the special symbol stops at the big hit symbol or the off symbol, and when it stops at the big hit symbol, it is known which of the big hit symbol is it can. In other words, the type of jackpot can be known both in the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) and in the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later.

  The CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines an effect mode on the effect display device 27 based on these pieces of information, and then outputs a pseudo-design display control signal to the effect display control board 222. Performs symbol change display and stop display. Further, based on the variation time (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol, it is also determined whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect on the effect display device 27, and what kind of reach effect is to be used. Then, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the like according to the contents of the effect thus determined, thereby performing the effect of the determined contents.

  Returning to FIG. 43, when “the number of holdings related to the second special symbol” is “zero” (S314b; YES), and “the number of holdings related to the first special symbol” is not “zero” (S314a; NO), The oldest determination random number is read from the first determination random number memory 202a (S316a), and a first win / no-go determination process is performed (S320a). Then, after performing the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the first success / failure determination process performed as the process of S320a is also performed according to FIG. 46 as in S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) performed as the process of S500a is also performed as the process of S500b. Similar to the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the process is performed in accordance with FIG. That is, in the first success / failure determination process of S320a, the first success / failure determination is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 46, and in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process of S500a, as shown in FIG. Based on the result of S320a), after performing the process of setting a variation pattern, the process of setting a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a (S510, S540), the processes of S590, S592, and S595 Is executed.

  Next, when it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S310; YES) in S310 of the special symbol game processing (S300) (see FIG. 43), the special symbol game processing (S300) is already special. The symbol variation pattern and the stop symbol are determined, and the special symbol variation is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S341). That is, since the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, it is determined whether a predetermined variation time has elapsed by setting a timer at the same time as the variation of the special symbol is started. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S341; YES), the fluctuating first special symbol or second special symbol is stopped (S344), the stopped symbol is displayed, and the symbol is also displayed. A stop command is output toward the sub-control board 220 (S346). The symbol stop command is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the sub control board 220. Then, after setting the stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (S348), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S350).

  If it is determined in the process of S350 that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. . On the other hand, when the stop display time of the special symbol has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the stop display mode is a mode indicating a big hit (big hit symbol) (S352 in FIG. 28).

  If a positive determination is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 44, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress in a buffer to be referred to at the end of “big hit game” to be described later. (Memorize) (S354). Specifically, "type of hit (big hit, small hit)", "counter value of special counter", and "status of gaming state flag" are set (stored) (S354). In addition, a predetermined area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the process of S354. Here, the “gaming state flag” is a flag indicating “the gaming state of the gaming machine 1”, that is, “fluctuation shortening flag”, “open extension flag”, and the like. In the process of S354, these flags are “ Data indicating which of “ON” and “OFF” is set, that is, data indicating the current gaming state (gaming mode) is set. The “variation shortening flag” is a flag indicating that the gaming mode (gaming state) of the gaming machine 1 is in the variation shortening mode (a mode in which the average execution time of symbol variation display is shortened). Further, the “open extension flag” increases the release time of the “variable start winning device” such as the second start winning device 17b of the present embodiment when the gaming mode (gaming state) of the gaming machine 1 is the open extended mode (the second start winning device 17b of this embodiment). (Mode).

  Following the processing of S354, it is determined whether or not the generated hit is a small hit (S356). If the generated hit is a big hit (S356; NO), a process for initializing a special counter (S362) ), The process of setting the opening pattern of the special winning opening (S364) is performed. Here, in the process of S364, when the occurrence is “8R big hit”, the opening operation for opening the closed winning opening 31a for “30 seconds” is performed for a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 seconds). When a pattern that is performed 8 times is set and a “16R big hit” is generated, an opening operation for opening the closed winning opening 31a in the closed state for “30 seconds” is performed for a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 A pattern that is performed 16 times with a second) is set.

  Following the process of S364, the CPU 201 performs a process of setting a big hit game flag (set to ON) (S366). By setting the “big hit game flag”, the big hit game execution means starts operating, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit gaming state”. The main control unit 200A transmits a “big hit game start designation command (denoted as big start C in the figure) toward the sub-control unit 220A at the timing when the“ big hit game flag ”is set.

  As described above, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “hit game state”. However, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the “hit game flag” is being set (that is, the operation of the jackpot game execution means is activated). Middle) states that the short-time function and the open extension function do not work. For this reason, after the process of S366, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated through a series of processes after S368 of FIG. That is, in the process of S368, it is determined whether or not the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S368). If it is not set (S368; NO), the process proceeds to S372 and is set. If YES (S368; YES), the release extension flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S370), and then the process proceeds to S372. Then, in the process of S372, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S372). If it is not set (S372; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is continued. The process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, in the process of S372, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S372; YES), after the fluctuation shortening flag is released (set to OFF) (S374), the special symbol Exiting the game process (S300), the process returns to the game control process of FIG. In any case, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 38, a jackpot game process described later is started and a jackpot game is executed.

  Next, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 44 will be described. That is, if the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is “out-of-line” (S352; NO), whether or not the value of the special variation counter is greater than zero. Is determined (S376). That is, it is determined whether or not it is “displacement” that occurred during the “special variation mode” (S376), and if a negative determination is made (S376; NO), the process proceeds to S392 and subsequent steps in FIG. .

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in the process of S376 in FIG. 44 (S376; YES), the value of the special variation counter is set to “−1” (S378), and then the value of the special variation counter becomes “zero”. If it is not “zero” (that is, if it is a positive number) (S380; NO), the process proceeds to S392 and subsequent steps in FIG. 40 and becomes “zero”. If YES (S380; YES), the process proceeds to S384 and subsequent steps in FIG. 45 through a process (S382) of transmitting a mode designation command to the sub-control board 220. Here, the “mode designation command” means that the current game mode is “first normal state”, “second normal state” based on the special variation counter and the game state flag (variation shortening flag, release extension flag). ”,“ First open extended state ”,“ second open extended state ”,“ special variation mode ”, or the like.

  In the process of S392 in FIG. 45, it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is set (set to ON). If the release extension flag is released (set to OFF) (S392; NO), the process proceeds to S398 as it is. On the other hand, if the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S392; YES), the release extension counter value is set to “−1” (S393), and then the release extension counter value is set to “zero”. It is determined whether or not (S394). If it is not “zero” (S394; NO), the process proceeds to S398. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the open / extended counter has become “zero” (S394; YES), the process of canceling the open / extended flag (set to OFF) (S395) and the sub-control of the mode designation command After performing the process (S396) which transmits to the board | substrate 220, it transfers to the process of S398. Here, the mode designation command transmitted in S396 is a command indicating that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal state.

  In the process of S398, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). If the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (S398; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), after the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “−1” (S400), whether or not the value of the fluctuation shortening counter becomes “zero”. Is determined (S404). If it is not “zero” (S404; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the fluctuation shortening counter has become “zero” in the process of S404 (S404; YES), the process of releasing the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) (S410), and the mode After performing the process (S430) of transmitting the designated command to the sub-control board 220, the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Note that the mode designation command transmitted in the process of S430 is a command indicating that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal state.

  Returning to FIG. 44, to explain further, when a small hit is generated this time (S356; YES), a process for setting a winning pattern for opening a small winning prize opening (S358) and a small hit game flag are set (set to ON). ) (S360), the process after S376 is performed. Here, in the process of S358, when the occurrence is “1T small hit”, “the opening operation for opening the closed small winning winning opening 25a for a short time (0.4 seconds) is 1”. When the “pattern to be rotated” is set and the occurrence is “3T small hit”, the “opening operation for opening the closed small winning prize opening 25a for a short time (0.4 seconds)” is performed three times. "Pattern to perform" is set. In addition, by setting the “small hit game flag”, the small hit game execution means starts operating, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “small winning game state”. The main control unit 200A transmits a small hit game start designation command (denoted as small start C in the drawing) toward the sub-control unit 220A at the timing when the “small hit game flag” is set. When the process of S360 is completed, the process proceeds to S376. Thereafter, the same processing as in the case where a negative determination is made in the processing of S352 of FIG. 44 is executed.

F. Small hit game processing (S600)
While the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 38, when it is determined that the “small hit game flag” is set in the small hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 53 ( S602; YES), a small hit game process is performed.

  When starting the small hit game processing, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the small hit prize winning opening 25a is open (S604). However, immediately after the start of the small hit game, since the small winning prize opening 25a is not opened, a negative determination is made in the processing of S604 (S604; NO), and the end condition of the small hit game is set. It is determined whether or not it is established (S610). Here, as a condition for ending the small hit game, it is set that the small hit prize winning opening 25a is opened a predetermined number of times, but immediately after the small hit game is started, the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied. (S610; NO).

  Therefore, after the negative determination in S610, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the small winning prize winning opening 25a has elapsed (S612). However, immediately after the start of the small hit game, since the small hit prize winning opening 25a has been closed until then, it is determined that the closing time has passed (S612; YES). Therefore, the CPU 201 opens the small winning prize winning opening 25a (S616), ends the small winning game process shown in FIG. 53, and returns to the game control process of FIG.

  After the small hitting winning opening 25a is thus opened (S616), the next small hitting game process (S600) is started, and it is determined that the small winning winning opening 25a is open at the first determination. (S604; YES). For this reason, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small winning prize opening 25a has elapsed (S606). However, it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed immediately after opening the small winning winning opening 25a (S606; NO), the small hit game processing of FIG. Return to control processing. Then, when the small hit game processing (S600) is started again, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small hit prize winning opening 25a has passed (S606). If it has not passed (S606; NO), The winning game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. While the above process is repeated, the opening time of the small winning prize winning opening 25a eventually elapses. At that time, the small winning prize winning opening 25a is closed (S608).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied (S610). If the number of openings of the small winning prize opening 25a has not reached the predetermined number (S610; YES), after confirming that the closing time of the small winning prize opening 25a has elapsed (S612; YES), the small number The winning winning opening 25a is opened (S616), the small hit game process of FIG. 53 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. While the processing is repeated in this manner, the number of times of opening of the small winning prize winning opening 25a eventually reaches a predetermined number, and when the small hitting game ending condition is satisfied (S610; YES), the small hitting game end processing (S650) of FIG. After executing, the small hit game is terminated.

  When the small hit game end process (S650) is activated, as shown in FIG. 54, the CPU 201 cancels the small hit game flag (see S360 in FIG. 44) (sets it to OFF) (S655). It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the special area SR during the winning game (S660). Here, as described above, the passage detection switch 8t (see FIG. 10) is provided on the downstream side of the special area SR. If the game ball passes through the special area SR, the passage detection switch 8t is used. Can be detected. If it is determined in the process of S660 that the game ball has passed the special area SR (S660; YES), it is determined whether or not the passage of the special area SR was within the effective time. (S665). This “whether or not it is an effective time” is determined using the above-mentioned effective time timer. In this embodiment, the small winning prize opening 25a is opened (the small winning prize opening solenoid 25c is turned on). ) And finish in “8 seconds”.

  If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the special area portion SR in the process of S660 (S660; NO), it is determined that the game ball has passed through the special area portion SR in the process of S660. Is outside the valid time (S660; YES, S615; NO), since the big hit game is not performed, the big hit game processing in FIG. 53 is terminated without setting the big hit mode and starting the big hit game. Returning to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S660 that the game ball has passed through the special area SR, and the pass is within the valid time (S660; YES, S615; YES), a process for setting the big hit game mode (S670) )I do. The big hit mode set here corresponds to the mode of “small hits (1T small hits, 3T small hits) that triggered the execution of the small hit game ended this time”. According to the big hit game mode, the “open pattern of the big prize opening” and the game state after the big hit game ends.

  Following the processing of S670, the CPU 201 performs processing for initializing the value of the special variation counter (S672) and processing for setting a big hit game flag (set to ON) (S677). By setting the “big hit game flag”, the big hit game execution means starts operating, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit gaming state”. The main control unit 200A transmits a big hit game start designation command (denoted as big start C in the drawing) toward the sub-control unit 220A at the timing when the “big hit game flag” is set. Then, as the “big hit game flag” is set (set to ON), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 55 is executed.

G. Big hit game processing (S800)
While the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 38, when it is determined that the “hit game flag” is set in the jackpot game process (S800) shown in FIG. 55 (S602; YES), processing related to the execution of the jackpot game is performed.

  When starting the big hit game process, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the big winning opening 31a is open (S804). However, immediately after starting the big hit game, since the big winning opening 31a is not opened, a negative determination is made in the processing of S804 (S804; NO), and whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied. Is determined (S810). Here, as a condition for ending the big hit game, it is set that the big winning opening 31a is opened a predetermined number of times. However, immediately after the big hit game is started, it is determined that the end condition for the big hit game is not satisfied. (S810; NO).

  Therefore, through the negative determination in S810, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S812). However, immediately after starting the big hit game, since the big winning opening 31a has been closed until then, it is determined that the closing time has passed (S812; YES). For this reason, after opening the big winning opening 31a (S816), the CPU 201 ends the big hit game process shown in FIG. 55 and returns to the game control process in FIG.

  After the big winning opening 31a is thus opened (S816), the next big hit game process (S800) is started, and it is determined that the big winning opening 31a is open in the first determination (S804; YES). . Therefore, it is determined whether or not the opening completion condition for the special winning opening 31a is satisfied (S806). Here, the opening completion condition of S806 is established when the opening time of the big prize opening 31a is 30 seconds or the game balls won in the big prize opening 31a have reached the prescribed number of prizes. If it is immediately after opening 31a, it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied (S806; NO), so the big hit game process of FIG. 55 is ended as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. When the jackpot game process (S800) is started again, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the jackpot 31a has elapsed (S806). If it has not elapsed (S806; NO), the jackpot game process is determined. End and return to the game control process of FIG. While the above process is repeated, the opening completion condition for the special winning opening 31a is eventually established. At that time, the special winning opening 31a is closed (S808).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S810). And when the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 31a has not reached the predetermined number (S810; YES), after confirming that the closing time of the big prize opening 31a has passed (S812; YES), the big prize opening 31a is changed. It opens (S816), the big hit game process of FIG. 55 is complete | finished, and it returns to the game control process of FIG. While repeating the process in this manner, when the number of opening of the big winning opening 31a eventually reaches a predetermined number and the end condition of the big hit game is satisfied (S810; YES), after the big hit game end process (S850) of FIG. 52 is executed. End the jackpot game. Here, the big hit game end process (S850) constitutes a specific example of the process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 as the game state setting means.

  When the big hit game end process (S850) is started, the CPU 201 cancels (sets OFF) the big hit game flag (see the process of S366 in FIG. 44 or the process of S677 in FIG. 54) as shown in FIG. After that (S855), by referring to the above-mentioned "big hit end reference buffer (see S354 of FIG. 44)", the big hit that became the premise of this big hit game (hereinafter referred to as "this big hit"). ) Is acquired (S857), and based on this information, processing for setting a gaming state (gaming mode) after the big hit game is performed.

  That is, if the current big hit is not a big hit that triggers the setting of the open extended state (hereinafter referred to as “open extended big hit”) (S862; NO), the current big hit is a fluctuation reduction function (time reduction). It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “variable shortening big hit”) that triggers the operation of the state (S890). Note that the “open extension jackpot” shown in the processing of S862 includes not only “open extension jackpot” generated without passing through the small hit game but also “open extension jackpot” generated through the small hit game. It is. In other words, if a big hit occurs, the small hit that causes the gaming state after the big hit game to end in the first open extended state or the second open extended state, which is triggered by the occurrence of the small hit Also included are those in which processing for setting (set to ON) the “big hit game flag” at the end of the win game (see S677 in FIG. 54). Similarly, the “variable shortening big hit” shown in the process of S890 includes not only the “first open extension big hit” that has occurred without passing through the small hit game, but also the “first release that has occurred through the small hit game. Includes extended jackpots. That is, “If a big hit occurs, a small hit that causes the gaming state after the big hit game to end in the second normal state”, and at the end of the small hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, Also included are those that have been set (set to ON) (see S675 in FIG. 54).

  If it is determined in the process of S890 that it is not “variable reduction big hit” (S890; NO), the game state (game mode) of the gaming machine 1 after the big hit game is designated to be “first normal state” After the mode designation command to be transmitted is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S910), the big hit game end process (S850) is terminated. Further, when it is determined in the process of S890 that it is “variation shortening big hit” (S890; YES), the process of setting the variation shortening flag (S892) and the process of setting “100” to the variation shortening counter ( S902). Then, after sending a mode designation command to the sub-control board 220 to designate that the gaming state (gaming mode) of the gaming machine 1 after the big hit game is “second normal state” (S910), when the big hit game ends The process (S850) is terminated.

  If the current big hit is an “open extension big hit” (S862; YES), after performing the process of setting an open extension flag (S864), the current big hit is set to “first open extended state”. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “first open extension big hit”) as an opportunity (S870). If the current big hit is “first open extension big hit” (S870; YES), “60” is set in the open extension counter (S872), and “20” is set in the special fluctuation counter. After performing the processing (S874), a mode designation command for designating that the gaming state (game mode) of the gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game is “first open extended state” is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. After that (S910), the big hit game end processing (S850) is ended. Note that the “first open extension jackpot” shown in the process of S870 includes not only the “first open extension jackpot” that occurs without passing through the small hit game, but also the “first bonus that occurs through the small hit game. "Open extension jackpot" is also included. In other words, “If a big hit occurs, the small hit that causes the gaming state after the big hit game to be the first open extended state”, and at the end of the small hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, Also included are those that have been processed to set (set to ON) “game flag” (see S675 in FIG. 54).

  In the process of S870, when it is determined that the current jackpot is a jackpot that triggers the setting of the second open extension state (hereinafter referred to as “second open extension jackpot”) (S870; NO). 57, a process for setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S880), a process for setting “100” in the release extension counter (S882), and a process for setting “100” in the fluctuation shortening counter (S884). And do. After the jackpot game ends, the game state (game mode) of the gaming machine 1 is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 to specify that the game state (game mode) is “second extended extended state” (S910), and then the jackpot game ends. The time process (S850) is terminated. Note that the “second open extension jackpot” shown here includes not only the “second open extension jackpot” generated without passing through the small hit game, but also the “second open extension jackpot” generated through the small hit game. "Big hit" is also included. That is, “If a big hit occurs, a small hit that causes the game state after the big hit game to be in the second open extended state”, and at the end of the small hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, Also included are those that have been processed to set (set to ON) “game flag” (see S675 in FIG. 54).

(7) Production control process (S900)
Next, referring to FIG. 58, the “effect control process” performed by the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 constituting the sub control section 220A in cooperation with the effect display control section 222A (a CPU not shown of the effect display control board 222). The outline of (S900) "will be described. FIG. 58 shows only main processes among the processes constituting the effect control process.

  In this effect control process (S900), when the gaming machine 1 is turned on or the reset switch is pressed, an initialization process is first performed (S960). Thereafter, until the power is turned off, main processes such as the symbol variation effect process (S1100) and the big hit game effect process (S1800) are repeatedly executed. Since the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 58 is about 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed every about 2 msec. Hereinafter, the sub control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the present embodiment, the description of the big hit game effect process (S1800) is omitted.

  In the symbol variation effect processing (S1100), as shown in FIG. 59, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives a command at the time of symbol variation start (S1105; YES), the processing after S1110 is executed. Here, the commands received in the processing of S1105 are a variation pattern designation command (CHP) and a special symbol stop information designation command (CJS).

  Here, the sub-control unit 220A can determine the result of the determination (S320a, S320b) executed in the main control unit 200A based on the received “special symbol stop information designation command”. If the result of the determination is a big hit (S1110; YES), after performing the process of determining the “big hit effect fluctuation pattern” and the “big hit stop symbol” based on the received fluctuation pattern designation command (S1115). , The process proceeds to S1160. In the process of S1115, the execution mode of the effect display executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the reach display mode, etc. are determined as the “hit effect pattern of the jackpot effect”. A specific mode of the “pseudo symbol for definitely displaying the big hit” is determined.

  Further, when the result of the determination is a small hit (S1110; NO, S1112; YES), a process for determining the “small hit effect variation pattern” and the “small hit stop symbol” based on the received variation pattern designation command. (S1116), the process proceeds to S1160. In the process of S1116, the effect display execution mode executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 as the “small hit effect effect pattern”, and the “small hit stop symbol” is “definitely displayed”. A specific mode of the “pseudo symbol” is determined.

  Further, when the result of the determination is wrong (S1110; NO, S1112; NO), a process of determining “fluctuation pattern of outlier effect” and “outage stop symbol” is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command. Later (S1118), the process proceeds to S1160. Note that in the processing of S1118, the “display pattern of the effect display”, the execution mode of the effect display executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the presence / absence of the reach display, the reach display mode when the reach display is executed, etc. Is determined. Also, a specific mode of “pseudo symbol for confirming and displaying the deviation” is determined as the “deletion stop symbol”.

  In addition, in the process of S1115, the process of S1116, and the process of S1118, in addition to the execution mode of the effect display related to the pseudo symbol and the mode of the stop symbol, the effect mode related to other effect elements and the display mode related to the auxiliary symbol are selected / set. Is done. That is, an effect mode related to display effect elements (background symbols, character symbols, live-action images) other than pseudo symbols, an effect mode related to sound effect elements, and an effect mode related to light emission effect elements are selected and set. Also, the auxiliary symbol variation display mode and stop mode are selected and set.

  In the process of S1160, the sub-control unit 220A determines “variation pattern (effect pattern)” and “pseudo symbol stop symbol” determined in S1115 or S1118 based on the received variation pattern designation command and special symbol stop information designation command. Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), and the effect display device 27 displays effect symbols such as pseudo symbols and background symbols (symbol effect effect). Start (S1160).

  Then, when the sub control unit 220A receives the symbol stop designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) (S1165; YES), the sub control unit 220A displays the received effect stop designation command as an effect display. It transfers to control part 222A, and the effect display device 27 stops the effect display of the pseudo symbol and the background symbol (S1170).

(8) Effects of the embodiment In the gaming machine 1, as the gaming state, four or more types of a plurality of normal states and a plurality of open extended states are set, and the gaming state at the time of winning and the hits generated The game state set after the winning game is different depending on the mode. In other words, in addition to the two normal states, “a release extension function is activated, a game ball can be launched without reducing the number of balls held by the player, and a plurality of states mainly based on the second success / failure determination are provided. It is possible to increase the variety of games (variations) by providing a plurality of states that are good and have a small hit game, and thus a large hit game execution frequency.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the second normal state, the gaming state at the time of executing the symbol variation game is the same as when the gaming state is the first open extended state. Since the player can shift to the second open extended state that is most advantageous to the player, even when the game state is the normal state (second normal state), the player can The game is played in a state where “expectation” is enhanced. Further, the gaming machine 1 is configured such that when the gaming state is set to the second open extended state, even if a winning game is executed, the game machine 1 does not shift to the first normal state. That is, in order to shift to the first normal state, it is necessary to go through the second normal state or the first open extended state once, and a new game is realized. Also from this point, since the diversity (variation) of the game can be increased, the game interest can be enhanced. In addition, when the second normal state is more advantageous to the player than the first normal state, and when the state is shifted to the second open extended state, the condition for shifting from the state to the first normal state In other game states (second normal state or first open extended state) by satisfying a predetermined condition (performing a predetermined number of symbol variable games, etc.) An opportunity to acquire the game balls of can be given.

  In the gaming machine 1, the normal state (second normal state) having a high advantage for the player and the normal state (first normal state) having a low advantage for the player coexist, Further increase game diversity. That is, when the symbol variation game in the second normal state is being executed, the probability that the transition setting process for shifting to the second open extended state that is most advantageous to the player is performed is the first normal state. Higher than the state. In addition, when the transition setting process is performed based on the winning result of the symbol variation game in the second normal state, the gaming state is always in the open extended state. For this reason, the game in the second normal state can be given meaning as a game for rushing into the open extended state and a meaning as a “retraction zone” for returning to the open extended state.

  Further, in this gaming machine 1, an open extended state with different “operability of the open extended function”, that is, an open extended state with a different advantage for the player, and the game state and occurrence when hit Depending on the hit mode, a configuration that can generate any open extended state is adopted. In this way, the presence of different “expectations for the opening extension function after the end of the hit game” as the extended extension state can further increase the diversity of the game and further enhance the game entertainment. it can.

Further, in the gaming machine 1, as an open extended state, an open extended state in which the time-shortening function is not activated and an open extended state in which the time-shortening function is activated and are more advantageous for the player are present. Different games can be realized according to the first open extended state or the second open extended state. That is, the first open extended state and the second open extended state are “a state in which the open extended function is activated and the holding ball is not reduced and the ball holding is good”. Since the frequency of special symbol variation display is increased, the occurrence frequency of hits is increased.
Therefore, the “first open extended state with good ball holding” and the “second open extended state with good ball holding and high occurrence frequency per hour” coexist. In other words, (a) a game in which a game ball can be continuously fired without reducing the player's possession or can be intentionally stopped (a state in which the game is rested without firing the game ball); b) A game in which game balls are continuously fired without reducing the player's possession, special symbols are frequently displayed, and the occurrence frequency of hits is increased (a game in which determination of success / failure is made with a high probability) ) Can be executed in addition to the game in the normal state. Therefore, according to this gaming machine 1, it is possible to further increase the diversity of the game and further enhance the gaming interest.

  As another aspect, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, the average variation time of the normal variation pattern table is the longest, regardless of big hit, small hit, or off, and then the first variation pattern table, Next, the special fluctuation pattern table, and the second fluctuation pattern table having the shortest average fluctuation time are set. You may employ | adopt another aspect not only in such an aspect. Specifically, since the time reduction function (variation time shortening function) is not operating in either of the normal state and the first open extension state, the fluctuation pattern table for the same average time (variation pattern table for non-time reduction) ) May be used to determine the variation time. Further, the variation time is determined using the variation pattern table (variation pattern table for time reduction) having the same average time in the special variation mode executed in the first open extension state and the second open extension state. Also good. In this way, by combining the variation pattern table for each purpose, the number of stored variation pattern tables can be reduced and the control can be simplified.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. The gaming machine of the second embodiment shows an application example to a seven machine. In the second embodiment, FIG. 60 is used instead of FIG. 4, FIGS. 61 to 71 are used instead of FIGS. 13 to 29, and FIG. 72 is used instead of FIG. 44. 73 is used instead of FIG. 45, FIG. 74 is used instead of FIG. 46, FIG. 75 is used instead of FIG. 48, FIG. 76 is used instead of FIG. 49, and FIG. 77 is used instead of FIG. 77, FIG. 78 is used instead of FIG. 57, FIG. 54 and FIG. 55 are not used, and “Small game processing (S600)” is excluded from FIG. Is different from the first embodiment.

  In the gaming board 10 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60, the second start winning device 17b is disposed immediately below the first starting winning device 17a, and below the second start winning device 17b. The game board 10 (see FIG. 4) of the first embodiment is that the big winning device 31 is provided, the small winning winning opening 25a and the opening / closing device 25 are not provided, and the distribution device 26 is not provided. Different from reference).

  That is, the first start winning device 17a, the second start winning device 17b, and the big winning device 31 are arranged in the lower region portion 11D of the game area 11, and the small winning winning port 25a, the opening / closing device 25, and the distributing device 26 are arranged. It is set as the structure which is not equipped with. However, the second winning device (a big winning device different from the big winning device 31) is constituted by the small winning winning opening 25a and the opening / closing device 25, and according to the winning manner, Alternatively, another big winning device may be used alternatively.

  Also in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the execution timing of the result display of the success / failure determination (first success / failure determination) performed due to the winning of the game ball (first start winning award) to the first start winning device 17a is set. When it arrives, in the first special symbol display section 62a of the lower display device 60, the variable display using the first special symbol and the fixed display (stop display) are executed. In addition, when the execution time of the result display of the determination of whether or not to be executed (second determination of success / failure) due to the winning of the game ball to the second start / winning device 17b (second start winning) is reached, the lower display device 60 In the second special symbol display unit 62b, the variable display using the second special symbol and the fixed display (stop display) are executed.

  When the first special symbol display section 62a displays the confirmation of the first special symbol that "the result of the first determination is wrong" and the second special symbol display section 62b confirms the second special symbol When the display indicates that “the result of the second winning / failing determination is out”, the gaming state of the gaming machine is maintained in a non-special gaming state (a big hit state), and the big prize opening 31a remains closed. It is said. In the second embodiment, although the small hit is not included in the winning mode, the small hit may be generated by at least one of the first win / fail determination and the second win / fail determination.

  In addition, the confirmation display of the first special symbol indicates that “the result of the first success / failure determination is a big hit”, or the confirmation display of the second special symbol indicates that “the result of the second success / failure determination is a big hit. Is displayed, the big hit game execution means (main control unit 200A) starts the big hit game. As a result, as in the first embodiment, the “big hit game” is executed in which the special winning opening 31a is opened a predetermined number of times (8 times or 16 times).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 61, game states that can be set in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described. That is, in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the state in which the probability changing unit is not operated (hereinafter referred to as “low probability state”) and the state in which the probability changing unit is operated (hereinafter referred to as “high probability state”). And can be set to any of the above. Here, when the gaming state (mode) of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is in a low probability state (low probability mode), a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first and second determinations. The probability of being made is about “1/200”. In addition, when the gaming state (mode) of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state (high probability mode), the probability that a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in any of the first winning determination and the second winning determination is about “1/20”.

  Here, when a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “probability big hit”) that triggers the operation of the probability varying means occurs, after the big hit game is executed, the probability varying means is activated, and the first and second determinations are made. In any case, the probability that a determination result indicating a big hit is derived is high. In addition, when a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “normal big hit”) that does not trigger the operation of the probability variation means occurs, after the big hit game is executed, the determination showing the big hit in both the first win determination and the second win determination The probability that the result is derived is low. Also, “8R jackpot” that is “8R jackpot” is referred to as “8R jackpot” and “16R jackpot” is “16R jackpot”. Further, “8R big hit” and “ordinary big hit” are called “8R normal big hit”, and “16R big hit” and “normal big hit” are called “16R normal big hit”.

  Further, whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a low probability state or a high probability state, the probability of generating a probable big hit is “60%”, and the probability of generating a normal big hit is “40%”. . The high probability state (high probability mode) includes (a) a high probability state in which the open extension function and the time-shortening function are not activated (first non-open extension state), and (b) the open extension function is activated. A high probability state in which the time reduction function is activated (second non-open extension state), and (c) a high probability in a state in which the time extension function is activated and the time reduction function is not activated (first open extension state). And (d) a high probability state in which the open extension function and the time reduction function are activated (second open extension state).

  After the “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state of the first non-open extended state” and the big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first”. The probability of being set to “high probability state of non-open extension state” is “30%”, the probability of being set to “high probability state of second non-open extension state” is “0%”, “first release” The probability set to “extended state” is “24%”, the probability set to “second open extended state” is “6%”, and the probability set to “low probability state” is “40%”. ing. For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state of the first non-open extended state”, and after executing the big hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the probability of being in the open extended state (open extension of (Continuation rate) is "30%".

  In addition, after “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state of the second non-open extended state” and the big hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first”. The probability of being set to “high probability state of non-open extended state” is “0%”, the probability of being set to “high probability state of second non-open extended state” is “0%”, “first open” The probability set to “extended state” is “48%”, the probability set to “second open extended state” is “12%”, and the probability set to “low probability state” is “40%”. ing. For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state of the second non-open extended state”, and after executing the big hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the probability of being in the open extended state (open extension of Continuation rate) is "60%".

  Here, the period of the extended extended state (hereinafter referred to as “the former period”) triggered by becoming “big hit” in the “high probability state of the second non-open extended state” does not cause a big hit. This is the period until the number of symbol variation games to be executed reaches 100. In addition, the period of the extended extended state (hereinafter referred to as the “latter period”) triggered by the “high probability state of the first normal state” becoming “big hit” is executed without causing big hit. This is the period until the number of symbol variation games reaches 60. Therefore, the former period is set longer than the latter period.

  After the “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state of the first open extension state” and the big hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first non-opened” The probability of being set to “high probability state of extended state” is “0%”, the probability of being set to “high probability state of second non-open extended state” is “18%”, “probability of first open extended state” The probability set to the “high probability state” is “30%”, the probability set to the “high probability state of the second open extended state” is “12%”, and the probability set to the “low probability state” is “ 40% ". For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state of the first open extended state”, and after executing the big hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the probability of being in the open extended state (continuation of the open extension) The rate) is set to “48%”, and the probability of a short time state (opening extension continuation rate) is set to “12%”.

  After the “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state of the second extended extension state” and the big hit game is triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first non-opened” The probability of being set to “high probability state of extended state” is “0%”, the probability of being set to “high probability state of second non-open extended state” is “12%”, The probability set to the “high probability state” is “48%”, and the probability set to the “low probability state” is “40%”. For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state of the first open extended state”, and after executing the big hit game triggered by the occurrence of the big hit, the probability of being in the open extended state (continuation of the open extension) Rate) is set to “48%”, and the probability of a short time state (opening extension continuation rate) is set to “48%”.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a low probability state, if a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. Type) is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a low probability state, when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the second winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. The type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In any random number lottery (distribution lottery), “type of big hit” is (A) big hit (16R normal big hit, 8R normal big hit) with a low probability state of gaming state after the big hit game ends (B ) A big hit (16R probability change big hit N, 8R probability change big hit N) that makes the game state after the big hit game end “high probability state of the first non-open extended state”, and (C) the game state after the big hit game ends “ The jackpot (16R probability variation big hit O, 8R probability variation big hit O) and (D) the gaming state after the big hit game is ended as "the first probability of the first open extension state high probability state". Big hits (16R probability variable big hit P, 8R probability variable big hit P) and (E) big hits (16R positive variable big hit Q, 8R with the game state after the big hit game being the "high probability state of the second open extended state") Probability big hit Q) Re or is determined to be.

  In FIG. 62 and FIG. 63 as well, in the “distribution lottery” when the result of the second win / fail decision is “big hit”, the “sort lottery” when the result of the first win / fail decision is “big win” Compared to “,” the probability that a jackpot that can expect a larger amount of prize balls is selected is higher. However, in the low probability state, since the second start winning device is in the non-open extension mode, it is unlikely that the second win / fail determination is executed. Therefore, in the low probability state, the game is mainly based on the first winning / failing determination.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a high probability state of the first non-open extended state” and the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first hit / fail determination, as shown in FIG. 200 A of control parts determine the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (sort lottery). In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a high probability state of the first non-open extended state” and the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the second winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. The main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (A) a big hit (16R normal big hit, 8R normal big hit) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game end a low probability state, and (B) The big hits (16R probability variable big hit A, 8R positive variable big hit A) and (C) the gaming state after the big hit game ends as "the first non-open extended state high probability state" as the gaming state after the big hit game ends The jackpot (16R probability change big hit C, 8R probability change big hit C) and (D) the game state after the big hit game is ended as "the first probability of open extension high probability state" Big hits (16R probability variation big hit B, 8R probability variation big hit B) are determined. In FIG. 64 and FIG. 65 as well, in the “distribution lottery” when the result of the second win / fail decision is “big hit”, the “sort lottery” when the result of the first win / fail decision is “big win” Compared to “,” the probability that a jackpot that can expect a larger amount of prize balls is selected is higher. However, in the first non-open extension state, since the second start winning device is in the non-open extension mode, the possibility that the second winning / failing determination is executed is low. Therefore, in the first non-open extended state, the game is mainly based on the first winning / failing determination.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a high probability state of the second non-open extension state” and the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first determination of success / failure, as shown in FIG. 200 A of control parts determine the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (sort lottery). In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a high probability state of the second non-open extension state” and the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the second winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. The main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (A) a big hit (16R normal big hit, 8R normal big hit) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game end a low probability state, and (B) The jackpot (16R probability variation big hit D, 8R probability variation big hit D) which makes the gaming state after the big hit game end “high probability state of the first open extended state”, and (D) the gaming state after the big hit game ends “second” Is determined to be one of the big hits (16R probability variation big hit E, 8R probability variation big hit E). 66 and 67, the “lottery lottery” in the case where the result of the second success / failure determination is “big hit” is “the lottery lottery” in the case where the result of the first hit / failure determination is “big hit”. Compared to “,” the probability that a jackpot that can expect a larger amount of prize balls is selected is higher. However, in the second non-open extension state, since the second start winning device is in the non-open extension mode, it is unlikely that the second winning / failing determination is executed. Therefore, in the second non-open extended state, the game is mainly based on the first determination of success / failure.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a high probability state of the first open extended state” and the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first hit / fail determination, as shown in FIG. Part 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random lottery (distribution lottery). In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a high probability state of the first open extension state” and the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. The main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (A) a big hit (16R normal big hit, 8R normal big hit) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game end a low probability state, and (B) A big hit (16R probability variable big hit H, 8R positive variable big hit H) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game end "high probability state of the second non-open extended state", and (C) the gaming state after the big hit game ends The jackpot (16R probability change big hit G, 8R probability change big hit G) and (D) the game state after the big hit game is ended as “the second probability of open extension high probability state”. Big hits (16R probability variation big hit I, 8R probability variation big hit I). In FIG. 68 and FIG. 69 as well, in the “sort lottery” when the result of the second win / fail decision is “big hit”, the “lot lottery” when the result of the first win / fail decision is “big hit” Compared to “,” the probability that a jackpot that can expect a larger amount of prize balls is selected is higher. However, in the first open extended state, since the second start winning device is in the open extended mode, the game is mainly based on the second win / fail determination.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a high probability state of the second extended extended state”, when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. Part 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random lottery (distribution lottery). In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a high probability state of the first open extended state”, when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the first winning / failing determination, as shown in FIG. The main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (A) a big hit (16R normal big hit, 8R normal big hit) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game end a low probability state, and (B) A big hit (16R probability variable big hit L, 8R positive variable big hit L) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game end “high probability state of the second non-open extended state”, and (C) the gaming state after the big hit game ends “No. 2 is a big hit (16R probability variation big hit K, 8R probability variation big hit K). In FIG. 70 and FIG. 71 as well, in the “distribution lottery” when the result of the second win / fail decision is “big hit”, the “sort lottery” when the result of the first win / fail decision is “big win” Compared to “,” the probability that a jackpot that can expect a larger amount of prize balls is selected is higher. However, in the second open extended state, since the second start winning device is in the open extended mode, the game is mainly based on the second win / fail determination.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the game control process of the second embodiment, the timer update process (S70), the prize ball payout process (S80), the normal symbol game process (S100), the normal electric equipment game process (S200), the special symbol. Each process such as the game process (S300) and the big hit game process (S800) is repeatedly executed. That is, the game control process of the second embodiment is different from the game control process (FIG. 38) of the first embodiment in that the small hit game process (S600) is not performed.

  The special symbol game process (S300) of the second embodiment differs from the special symbol game process (S300) of the first embodiment in that a process related to small hits is excluded and a process related to probability variation is added.

  The second success / failure determination process (S320b) and the first success / failure determination process (S320a) of the embodiment are performed as follows according to FIG. That is, in this success / failure determination process (S320b, S320a), as shown in FIG. 74, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag of the gaming machine 1 is set (set to ON) (S321), and the set ( If it is set to ON (S321; YES), a determination of success or failure is made using the “high probability data table” and the “special figure 2 big hit lottery random number read out in the process of S316b” (S324). When it is released (set to OFF) (S321; NO), a determination of success / failure is made using the “low probability data table” and the “special figure 2 big hit lottery random number read out in the process of S316b” (S326). ). Here, the “probability change flag” is a flag indicating that the gaming mode (gaming state) of the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability mode (the mode in which the probability changing means operates). If the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit (S330; YES), the big hit flag is set (set to NO) (S332), and the success / failure determination process (S320b, S320a) is terminated. If it is out (S330; NO), after setting the out flag (flag indicating that it was not a big hit) (set to NO) (S339), the success / failure determination processing (S320b, S320a) is terminated.

  In the hit variation setting process (S510) of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 75, after performing the process of S514, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S515). If it is set (set to ON) (S515; YES), the processing from S518 is performed. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is released (set to OFF) (S515; NO), a negative determination in S528 is performed, and a normal variation pattern table for winning (a normal variation pattern for large hits shown in FIG. 50) is obtained. After performing the process of setting (table) (S530), the process proceeds to S536 shown in FIG.

  When the deviation variation setting process (S540) of the second embodiment is started, as shown in FIG. 76, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S541). If it is set (set to ON) (S541; YES), the processing after S543 is performed. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is released (set to OFF) (S541; NO), after the negative determination in S562, the process of setting the “normal variation pattern table for detachment” is performed ( S580) and the process proceeds to S582.

  In the special symbol game process (S300) of the second embodiment, when a positive determination is made in the process in S350 in FIG. 38, the process proceeds to the process in S353 in FIG. In the processing of S353, it is determined whether or not the stop display mode is a mode that represents a big hit (big hit symbol). Then, when a positive determination is made in the processing of S353, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress status in a buffer to be referred to at the end of “big hit game” described later ( Storage) (S354). Specifically, “type of big hit”, “counter value of special counter”, and “game state flag state” are set (stored) (S354). Then, following the process of S354, the processes of S362, S364, and S366 of FIG. 73 are performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 73, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S367). If it is not set (S367; NO), the process proceeds to S369 as it is. If it is set (S367; YES), after performing the process (S368) for canceling the probability variation flag (set to OFF), the process proceeds to S369. In the process of S369, it is determined whether or not the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S369). If it is not set (S369; NO), the process proceeds to S372 as it is, and the set is set. If yes (S369; YES), the process proceeds to S372 after performing the process (S370) of releasing (setting to OFF) the open / extended flag.

  Next, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S353 in FIG. 72 will be described. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is “out-of-line” (S353; NO), whether or not the value of the special variation counter is greater than zero. Is determined (S376). If a negative determination is made (S376; NO), the process proceeds to S383 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in the process of S376 of FIG. 72 (S376; YES), the value of the special variation counter is set to “−1” (S378), and then the value of the special variation counter becomes “zero”. If it is not “zero” (that is, if it is a positive number) (S380; NO), the process proceeds to S383 and subsequent steps and becomes “zero” (S380). In S380; YES), the process proceeds to S383 and subsequent steps through a process of transmitting a mode designation command to the sub-control board 220 (S382).

  In the process of S383, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (set to ON). If the probability variation flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S383; NO), the process proceeds to S392 in FIG. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S383; YES), after performing the process (S384) of setting the value of the probability variation counter to “−1” (S384), the value of the probability variation counter becomes “zero”. It is determined whether or not (S385). If it is not “zero” (S385; NO), the process proceeds to S392 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter has become “zero” (S385; YES), processing for canceling the probability variation flag (setting it to OFF) (S386) and a mode designation command to the sub control board 220. After performing the process of transmitting to (S387), the process proceeds to S398. Here, the mode designation command transmitted in S387 is a command indicating that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a low probability state. In addition, about the other process (process which abbreviate | omitted description) of the special symbol game process (S300), it is the same as that of the special symbol game process (S300) of Example 1.

  The big hit game end process (S850) of the second embodiment is executed according to FIGS. 77 and 78. That is, when the big hit game end process (S850) is activated, the CPU 201 cancels (sets to OFF) the big hit game flag (see the process of S366 in FIG. 72) (S855), and then the “big hit end time process” described above. By referring to the “reference buffer (see S354 in FIG. 73)”, information on the type of jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “this jackpot”) that is the premise of the jackpot game is acquired (S857). Based on this information, processing for setting a game state (game mode) after the end of the big hit game is performed.

  That is, if the current big hit is not a probabilistic big hit (S858; NO), a mode designation command for designating that the gaming state (game mode) of the gaming machine 1 after the big hit game is “low probability state”. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S910), the big hit game end process (S850) is terminated.

  If the current big hit is a probable big hit (S858; YES), after setting the probable change flag (set to NO) (S859), it is determined whether or not the current big hit is an “open extension big hit”. (S862). If it is not “open extension big hit” (S862; NO), after performing the process of setting “40” to the probability variation counter (S863), whether or not the current big hit is “variable shortening big hit”. Is determined (S890).

  If it is determined in the process of S890 that the fluctuation reduction big hit is not made (S890; NO), the gaming state (game mode) of the gaming machine 1 after the big hit game is ended is “the first non-open extended state. After transmitting a mode designation command designating “high probability state” to the sub-control board 220 (S910), the big hit game end process (S850) is terminated. Further, when it is determined in the process of S890 that it is “variation shortening big hit” (S890; YES), the process of setting the variation shortening flag (S892) and the process of setting “100” to the release extension counter ( S902). Then, after transmitting a mode designation command to the sub control board 220 for designating that the gaming state (gaming mode) of the gaming machine 1 after the end of the big hit game is “a high probability state of the second non-open extended state” (S910). ), The big hit game end processing (S850) is ended.

  In the process of S862, if the current big hit is “open extension big hit” (S862; YES), after performing the process of setting the open extension flag (S864), the current big hit is “first open extension” It is determined whether or not it is a “hit” (S870). If the current big hit is the “first open extension big hit” (S870; YES), “60” is set in the probability variation counter (S871), and “60” is set in the open extension counter. After performing the process (S872) and the process of setting "20" to the special variation counter (S874), the gaming state (gaming mode) of the gaming machine 1 after the big hit game ends is "the first open extended state. After transmitting a mode designation command designating “high probability state” to the sub-control board 220 (S910), the big hit game end process (S850) is terminated.

  In the process of S870, when it is determined that the current big hit is the “second open extension big hit” (S870; NO), as shown in FIG. 78, the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S880), A process of setting “100” to the probability variation counter (S881), a process of setting “100” to the open extension counter (S882), and a process of setting “100” to the fluctuation shortening counter (S884) are performed. Then, after transmitting a mode designation command to the sub-control board 220 for designating that the gaming state (gaming mode) of the gaming machine 1 after the end of the big hit game is “a high probability state of the second open extended state” (S910). Then, the big hit game end process (S850) is ended.

  According to the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In particular, in the second embodiment, “a high probability state in a non-open extension state in which the ball is not good (similar to a low probability state)”, “a high probability state in the first open extension state in which a ball is good”, “ It has good durability and the frequency of occurrence per unit time is high (due to the increase in the number of lotteries per unit time). Thus, one game state (non-open extended state, first open extended state, second open extended state high probability state) can be alternatively played. In other words, in a high probability state, a plurality of gaming states in which the number of lotteries per unit time will be substantially different depending on the combination of the operation mode of the opening extension function and the operation mode of the time-shortening function are provided to further increase the diversity of the game. It can be further increased to further enhance the game entertainment interest. Further, by changing the rate at which the opening extension function operates in the plurality of gaming states, the expected value of the next hit occurrence can be varied depending on the gaming state.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. The gaming machine of the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that FIG. 79 is used instead of FIG. 48 and that FIG. 80 is used instead of FIG. 49, but the other points are the same as in the first embodiment. is there.

  In the hit variation setting process (S510) of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 79, the open extension flag is canceled (set to OFF), not in the special variation mode, and the variation shortening flag is canceled (set to OFF). If it has been set (S516; NO, S520; YES, S528; NO), after performing the process of setting the “first variation pattern table for winning” (S531), the process proceeds to S536. Also in the process of S531, if the result of the second success / failure determination process (S320b) is “big hit”, the “first variation pattern table for big hit” in FIG. When the result of the determination processing (S320a, S320b) is “small hit”, the “first variation pattern table for small hit” in FIG. 50E is set.

  Further, in the outlier fluctuation setting process (S540) of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 80, the open extension flag is canceled (set to OFF), and the fluctuation shortening flag is canceled (in the special fluctuation mode) (see FIG. 80). If set to OFF (S543; NO, S545; NO, S562; NO), after performing the process of setting the “first variation pattern table for detachment” shown in FIG. 51B (S581) , The process proceeds to S582. After performing the process of setting the “normal variation pattern table for detachment” (S580), the process proceeds to S582.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the same first variation time determination table (first variation pattern table) is used in the first normal state and the first open extended state, and the second normal state and the second normal state. Specifically, the same second variation time determination table (second variation pattern table) is used in the open extended state. Also in the third embodiment, the same effect as that in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, as a modified example of the third embodiment, a mode in which normal variation pattern tables (a normal variation pattern table for winning and a variation pattern table for detachment) are used in the first normal state and the first open extended state is illustrated. You can also. Also in the second embodiment, the same first variation time determination table (first variation pattern table) in the “high probability state in the first normal state” and the “high probability state in the first open extended state”. May be used. That is, in the “first normal state high probability state” and “first open extended state”, the first fluctuation pattern table (for winning / missing) may be used, or the normal fluctuation pattern table (for winning)・ For removal) may be used.

Having described the embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, without departing from the scope described in 請 Motomeko 1, without being limited to the description language of 請 Motomeko 1, Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can also be added as appropriate to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  In other words, in each embodiment, the average time of symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “first average time”) determined based on the first variation time determination table (first variation pattern table) is the first. An example is shown in which the time is longer than the average display time (hereinafter, referred to as “second average time”) of the symbol change display determined based on the second change time determination table (second change pattern table). In the invention, a specific example in which the “first average time” and the “second average time” are equal (the average time is the same, but the variation pattern tables may be different or the same), A specific example in which “average time of 2” is longer than “first average time” can also be exemplified.

  In each embodiment, the average time of the special symbol variable display determined based on the third variable time determination table (hereinafter referred to as “third average time”) is referred to as “first average time”. Although the specific example which was shorter than and "2nd average time" was illustrated, the specific example (average time is the same) with "3rd average time" equal to "2nd average time" However, the variation pattern tables may be different or the same), and a specific example in which the “third average time” is shorter than the “second average time” can be exemplified.

  Furthermore, in each embodiment, “normal variation pattern table” and “first variation pattern table” are illustrated as specific examples of “first variation time determination table”, and “second variation time determination table” is specifically illustrated. As an example, the “second variation pattern table” is illustrated. In each of the embodiments, specific examples using the “second variation pattern table” in the second normal state and the second open extended state are illustrated, but the “second variation time” used in the second normal state. The “determination table” may be different from the “second variation time determination table” used in the second open extended state.

In each embodiment, the gaming machine 1 including one variable start prize device (second start prize device 17b) and one non-variable start prize device (first start prize device 17a) is illustrated. A gaming machine having only one variable start prize device, a gaming machine having only a plurality of variable start prize devices, a plurality of variable start prize devices and one or more non-variable starters gaming machine having a winning device, the single variable type starting winning device and a plurality of non-variable type starting winning device and a game machine provided with, can be applied to the invention of 請 Motomeko 1.

  Further, in the embodiment, the mode in which the game balls are distributed using a periodic motion member that performs periodic motion (for example, a rotating body that rotates at a constant speed) is illustrated, but the aspect of the periodic motion member is limited to this. For example, a seesaw-type periodic motion member can also be illustrated.

In the first embodiment, an application example to a seven machine (mixer) having characteristics of blades is described, and in the second embodiment, an application example to a pure seven machine is described.
That is, as exemplified in the first embodiment, the seven machine (mixer) having the characteristics of the feathers is as follows.
The winning games executed by the winning game execution means include a big hit game and a small hit game,
A game ball that is arranged in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered and has a variable entrance that can be changed to an open state in which a game ball can be entered, A variable winning device in which a special area and a normal area that can be passed are provided, and the variable entrance is changed to the open state in accordance with a predetermined opening pattern as the non-specific hit game is executed;
A guiding device for guiding a game ball that has entered the variable winning device to one of the special area and the normal area;
With
When the game ball that has changed to the open state with the execution of the small hit game passes through the special area within a predetermined time limit, the big hit game is executed after the small hit game is executed.

  In addition, the mixer shown in the first embodiment (a game in which a big hit is generated in two modes: a case where the symbols are all together and a big hit, and a case where all the symbols are together and the big hit is made via the small hits. In the machine), the small winning prize opening 25a that is opened during the small hit game and the large winning opening 31a that is opened during the big hit game are separately provided. The mouth 25a may also be used. Further, in the mixer shown in the first embodiment, an example in which one small winning prize winning opening 25a and one opening / closing member 25b that opens and closes the small winning winning opening 25a is illustrated. It is also possible to exemplify an aspect in which a plurality of winning holes 25a are provided and an opening / closing member 25b is provided for each small winning hole 25a.

Further, in the second embodiment, the number of times of setting the probability variation counter in the big hit game end processing (the processing of S871 and S881) is 60 times for the first open extension big hit, and 100 times for the second open extended big hit, Although the number of times is different depending on the gaming state, the number of probability variation counters may be the same (all 100 times). Further, instead of a so-called ST machine that ends a high-probability game after a predetermined number of times, it may be a type of game machine that guarantees a high-probability game until the next big hit. In this case, the probability variation counter is set to 10000 times or the like in order to guarantee substantially until the next big hit occurs, or the probability variation flag is set to ON until a normal hit occurs to ensure surely. be able to.
Further, in the second embodiment, the operation ratio of the open extension function is varied in the high probability state, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, an aspect in which the operation ratio of the opening extension function when the normal hit is reached may be varied depending on the gaming state. Specifically, as in the second embodiment, the normal jackpot probability is 40% and the probability variation jackpot probability is 60% in all gaming states. Then, when the probable big hit is reached, the 100% open extension function is activated (the operation may be performed for a predetermined number of times or until the next big hit). Then, the rate at which the opening extension function is activated in the case of a normal big hit is varied depending on the gaming state. For example, when the normal hit is achieved in the low probability state (that is, when the transition is made to the low probability state), the open extension function is activated with a probability of 50%, and the normal hit is achieved in the non-open extended state. If it becomes, the opening extension function is activated with a probability of 60%, and when the normal opening is reached in the first opening extension state, the opening extension function is activated with a probability of 80%, and the second opening is performed. When the normal hit is achieved in the extended state, the open extension function can be activated with a probability of 100%. In this example, the possibility that the opening extension function operates is improved as the gaming state becomes more advantageous to the player, but it may be lowered or set at random. The probability that the open extension function is activated in a part (for example, the low probability state and the non-open extension state) may be the same. In short, even in the open extension state in the high probability state, by setting a plurality of probabilities that the open extension function operates, the game preference can be increased and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
2; outer frame,
10: Game board,
11: Game area,
17a; first start winning device,
17b; second start winning device,
27; production display device;
27a; display screen,
31; Grand prize-winning device,
62a; first special symbol display section,
62b; second special symbol display section,
200A; main control unit (design variation game execution means, release extension function operation means, variation time determination table storage means, hit game execution means, hit mode determination means, game state setting means),
220A; sub-control unit,
222A; effect display control unit.

Claims (1)

One or more start ports including an open / close start port that changes over a predetermined opening time from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter;
An opening extension function actuating means for activating an opening extension function for extending the opening time of the open / close starter;
Based on the game ball entering the starting port, the special symbol display means variably displays the special symbol until a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, and shows the result of winning or losing as the variation display ends. A symbol variation game execution means for executing
As a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the special symbol, a variation time determination table storage unit that stores a plurality of variation time determination tables;
Based on the fact that the result of the symbol variation game is a winning game, a winning game executing means for executing a winning game;
A hit mode determining means for determining a hit mode to be generated when the result of the symbol variation game is a win;
A game state setting means for setting a game state when executing the symbol variation game to any one of a plurality of game states;
A gaming machine comprising
As a gaming state that can be set by the gaming state setting means, at least,
A first normal state in which the opening extension function is in an inoperative state, and the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on a first variation time determination table;
Based on the second variation time determination table in which the average time of the variation time of the special symbol to be determined is shorter than the case of determining based on the first variation time determination table when the opening extension function is inactive, A second normal state for determining the variation time of the special symbol;
A first open / extended state in which the open / extended function is in an activated state, and the variable time of the special symbol is determined based on a third variable time determination table;
Based on the fourth variation time determination table, the average time of the variation time of the special symbol to be determined is shorter than that determined based on the third variation time determination table when the opening extension function is in operation. A second open extended state for determining the variation time of the pattern,
The gaming state setting means has a gaming state after the end of the winning game triggered by the winning of the symbol variation game as a trigger, and a gaming state different from the gaming state at the time of the winning symbol changing game result. The game state after the end of the winning game when the result of the symbol variation game is a win is the same as the game state when the result of the symbol variation game is a hit. One of the maintenance setting processes to be set in the gaming state is executed according to the gaming state when the winning mode and the result of the symbol variation game are won,
The migration setting process includes
A transition setting process for setting the game state after per game end that triggered said symbol variation game results in the second normal state is hit before Symbol second open extended state,
A transition setting process for setting the game state after the end of the hit game triggered by the winning of the result of the symbol variation game in the first open extended state to the second open extended state;
It is included,
When a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed in the second normal state, the game state is set to the first normal state ,
When the transition setting process is executed in the second open extended state, the gaming state after the winning game is not set to the first normal state.

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