JP5664678B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  There is known a gaming machine that executes a specific game composed of a plurality of rounds in which a winning opening is made possible to enter when the symbol variation based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening ends with the winning result. . In such a gaming machine, one round can be played by the limit time elapses without the limit number of game balls entering the big prize opening or the limit number of game balls entering the big prize opening. Generally, it is configured to be terminated (see Patent Document 1).

JP2013-9800A

  However, as described above, the configuration for controlling the special winning opening is known, and it has been difficult to further improve the interest during the specific game.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object to control the special winning opening in a novel manner and to enhance the interest during the specific game.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
A big winning opening that can be changed between a state where a game ball cannot enter and a state where a game ball can enter,
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game in which the big prize opening is ready to enter;
With
The specific game execution means is
During the specific game, it is configured to be able to generate a plurality of rounds in which the grand prize opening is ready to enter, and when a predetermined number of game balls enter the grand prize opening during one round, the 1 End rounds,
Regarding at least one of the plurality of rounds, when a specific number of game balls smaller than the predetermined number enter the big prize opening during the round, the big prize opening is entered during the round. Disabling it, and then re-enabling the grand prize opening during the round,
Based on the time required for the specific number of game balls to enter the grand prize opening after the start of the round, the entry in the case where the grand prize opening is made possible to enter again during the round. It is characterized by setting the ball possible time.

  According to this configuration, when a specific number (<predetermined number) of game balls enter from the start of the round, it is possible to enter when the grand prize winning port is again ready for entry after the inability to enter. The ball possible time will change. As a result, “the possibility that a predetermined number of game balls will enter the big prize opening during the round changes depending on the time when a specific number of game balls enter the big prize opening during the round”. It is possible to realize a new gameability that pays attention to the situation of the game ball entering the big prize opening during the round. As a result, the interest during the specific game can be increased as compared with the conventional game.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
The specific game execution means is
When the predetermined time has elapsed without the specific number of game balls entering the grand prize opening after the round is started, the round is ended with the grand prize opening being in a non-ballistic state. .

  According to this configuration, “If a specific number of game balls are not entered into the grand prize opening within a predetermined time from the start of the round, it is not possible to enter a predetermined number of game balls into the big prize opening during the round. It is possible to give a feeling of pounding from the start of the round to the specific number of game balls entering, and the game characteristics that make the game balls more paying attention to the status of the game balls entering into the big prize opening during one round Can be realized. As a result, the interest during the specific game can be further enhanced.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
The specific game execution means is
When the specific number of game balls enter the big prize opening during the round and make the big prize opening impossible during the round, the big prize is based on a predetermined no entry time. It makes the mouth impossible to enter,
Setting the time allowed to enter based on the time required for the specific number of game balls to enter the grand prize opening after the round is started and the length of the time when the ball cannot be entered. It is characterized by.

  According to this configuration, a special winning opening can be re-entered afterwards depending on the time required for a specific number (<predetermined number) of game balls to enter from the start of the round and the length of the subsequent non-entry state. The time allowed for entering when the state is reached changes. In this way, in addition to the state of the game ball entering the big prize opening during a single round, a new gameability that pays attention to the length of time from when the ball cannot be entered to when it can enter again Can be realized. As a result, the interest during the specific game can be increased as compared with the conventional game.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
Special effect execution means for executing the special effect that suggests the possible entry time set by the specific game execution means before the grand prize opening is again ready for entering based on the possible entry time. It is characterized by providing.

  Thereby, it is possible to allow the player to recognize in advance the possible time for entering a game when the grand prize opening is again ready to enter during one round, and it is possible to enhance interest.

  According to the configuration of the present invention described above, the special winning opening can be controlled in a novel manner, and the interest during the specific game can be enhanced as compared with the conventional game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the big prize opening in a specific round. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows a special effect related process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

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

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

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 28a, and a game ball entering the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 4) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 4) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). When a game ball enters one of the start ports 28a and 28b, a special symbol (to be described later) starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 4), and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 4) for detecting an incoming game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

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

  The normal symbol display device 51 is composed of one LED, and the normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display device 51, normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display device 51, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be displayed in a fluctuating manner, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a display manner in which the normal symbol is hit or missed after a predetermined time. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a preset hit display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation (normal time), a first opening pattern (short-time opening pattern) in which a first opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. ) Is set, and when the open time extension function is activated, a second open pattern (long open pattern) in which a second open time (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the first open time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

  In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination value is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination value is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, and whether or not to activate the second start port 28b. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). A “hit value” is set in advance for the normal symbol success / failure determination value, and a hit is determined when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. The Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination value can be generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a random number counter by software.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. With the holding of the normal symbol, the normal symbol appropriateness determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination value acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a, and the second value acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 28b. Special symbol determination values are provided. The first special symbol judgment value includes a first special symbol success / failure judgment value used for the first special symbol success / failure judgment as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a jackpot symbol judgment for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol. And a first reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform reach production. Similarly, for the second special symbol determination value, a second special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined. A second symbol determination value used for jackpot symbol determination and a second reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect are included.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, a first special symbol success / failure determination value, a first symbol determination value, and a first reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is a main control. Is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the unit 200. In addition, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, and a second reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is It is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The special symbol judgment value (special symbol success / failure judgment value, symbol judgment value, reach judgment value) is generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a software random number counter. can do.

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

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

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

  When the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the symbol variable game is completed, the next symbol variable game can be executed. Then, in a state where the symbol variable game can be executed, the presence of one or more first special symbol hold satisfies the execution condition of the symbol variable game of the first special symbol, and one or more second special symbol hold By being present, the execution condition of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is established.

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

  The special symbol success / failure determination value is set with a winning value (big hit value) for determining whether or not the special symbol is obtained, and the special symbol success / failure acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the judgment value matches the big hit value, it becomes “big hit”, and when it does not match, it becomes “out”. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display.

  When it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit. To be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be out, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display pattern (disappearance mode) indicating that the first special symbol is out. Special mode). Similarly, if the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is a big win symbol that is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit ( If the second special symbol is determined to be out of the second special symbol determination, the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is displayed in a display mode (outside mode) indicating that it is out. A certain outlier (non-special aspect) is determined.

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

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected in accordance with the gaming state (special symbol variation mode). In addition, each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state is selected when the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, and when the special symbol success / failure determination result is out of the range. And a deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table include a “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation pattern without reach)” that does not involve reach variation and a “reach variation pattern with reach” that involves reach variation. The normal deviation variation pattern is configured as a variation pattern with a shorter special symbol variation time than the reach deviation variation pattern. The reach variation variation pattern has a special symbol variation time longer than the normal variation variation pattern. It is configured as. The presence or absence of reach variation is determined by reach determination using the reach determination value acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28.

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

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (special aspect) (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), The main control unit 200 starts a big hit game (special game) which is relatively advantageous to the player. The big hit game is started by setting the big hit game flag to ON, and the big winning device 33 is operated, in other words, the big winning opening 33a is opened and closed a plurality of times, so that the game balls to the big winning opening 33a are opened. It gives a player a profit (prize ball) for entering the ball. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later.

  During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out in accordance with the game balls entering the big prize opening 33a. That is, the winning ball is paid out when the winning ball entrance ball detection switch 33s (not shown) disposed in the winning port 33a detects the passage of the game ball.

  The big prize winning device 33 is operated so that the big prize winning opening / closing operation is switched a plurality of times by switching the big prize winning opening 33a between an open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball) and a closed state (a state in which a player cannot enter a ball). The control which operates is performed. This open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball) is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open large winning opening 33a is in a closed state (a state in which a player cannot enter a ball). As a predetermined end condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a reaches a specified time (5 seconds or 25 seconds in the present embodiment), or the number of game balls that have entered the open big prize opening 33a is entered. It can be when the limit number (10 in this embodiment) is reached. When the game in which the big prize winning opening 33a is opened is “round”, the number of rounds that can be continued in one big hit game (15 rounds in this embodiment) is set. When the round is finished when the big prize opening 33a is closed, after a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in this embodiment), the big prize opening 33a is opened and the next round is started.

  In the present embodiment, before the winning ball 33a reaches the maximum number of balls and before the opening time of the big winning port 33a reaches the specified time, There is a specific round that is once closed and reopened. In other words, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 33a is one in the normal round, whereas the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 33a is plural in the specific round. The specified time for the specific round is set longer than the specified time for the normal round (5 seconds in this embodiment), and the specified time for the specific round is set to “25 seconds” in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the first big prize opening 33a in the specific round is defined as “first opening time”, and the closing time of the big prize opening 33a in the specific round is defined as “intermediate closing time”. The opening time of the second big prize winning opening 33a is set as the “second opening time”.

  In the 15 rounds constituting the big hit game, the occurrence time and the number of occurrences of the specific round can be arbitrarily determined. In this embodiment, the occurrence time and the number of occurrences of a specific round are determined based on the type of jackpot symbol. For example, in jackpot symbol A, the third round is determined as a specific round, in jackpot symbol B, the fifth round is determined as a specific round, in jackpot symbol C, the eighth round is determined as a specific round, and jackpot symbol D The 10th round is determined as the specific round, and in the jackpot symbol E, the 13th round is determined as the specific round. In the big hit symbol F, the third and eighth rounds are determined as specific rounds, and in the big hit symbol G, the fifth and tenth rounds are determined as specific rounds.

  In the specific round, the special winning opening 33a is in a closed state (non-entry state) when a specific number of game balls have entered the large winning opening 33a in an open state (a state in which a player can enter). The specific number is set to be smaller than the limit number of balls (10 in this embodiment), and the specific number is set to “3” in this embodiment. For this reason, the remaining number of balls that can enter the big winning opening 33a in the second opening time is “7”, which is obtained by subtracting the specific number “3” from the maximum number of balls entered “10”. Then, the large winning opening 33a that has been closed during the specific round (the state where it is impossible to enter the ball) is again opened (the state where it is possible to enter the ball) after the intermediate closing time has elapsed. In this embodiment, the intermediate closing time is a fixed time of “5 seconds”.

  FIG. 3 shows an opening pattern of the special winning opening 33a during the specific round. 3A and 3B are opening patterns in which the second opening time Z is set, and FIG. 3A is an opening pattern in which the first opening time X is shorter than the second opening time Z (first FIG. 3B shows an opening pattern in which the first opening time X is longer than the second opening time Z (first opening time X> second opening time Z). FIGS. 3C and 3D are opening patterns in which the second opening time Z is not set, and FIG. 3C is an opening pattern in which only the second opening time Z is not set (second opening time Z = 0). FIG. 3D shows an opening pattern in which the intermediate closing time Y and the second opening time Z are not set (intermediate closing time Y = second opening time Z = 0).

  In the specific round, the total time of the first opening time X, the intermediate closing time Y, and the second opening time Z is the specified time “25 seconds”. For this reason, in the opening pattern in which the second opening time Z is set, the total opening time X and the second opening time Z are obtained by subtracting the intermediate closing time Y “5 seconds” from the specified time “25 seconds”. “20 seconds”. In addition, when 20 seconds or more elapse from the start of the specific round until the specific number (3) of game balls enter, the first release time X becomes 20 seconds or more, and the second release time Z is not set. In addition, the special effect which alert | reports the information regarding the 2nd open time Z is performed during a specific round. This special effect will be described later in detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the time required for a specific number (three) of game balls to enter the big winning opening 33a after the start of the specific round (first opening time) If X) is less than 20 seconds (X <20 seconds), the remaining time of the specific round becomes longer than the intermediate closing time Y, so the intermediate closing time Y and the second opening time Z are set. Then, the shorter the first opening time X, the longer the second opening time Z, and the longer the first opening time X, the shorter the second opening time Z.

  For this reason, the shorter the time (first opening time X) required for a specific number (three) of game balls to enter after the start of a specific round is, the shorter the time for entering the big prize opening 33a during the second opening time. The time (second opening time Z) for entering the remaining “7” game balls with the ball limit number “10” becomes longer, and the awardable ball amount (game profit) increases. In addition, the longer the time required to enter a specific number (3) of game balls after the start of a specific round (first opening time X), the longer the winning opening 33a is entered during the second opening time. The time (second opening time Z) for entering the remaining “7” game balls of the limit number “10” is shortened, and the awardable ball amount (game profit) is reduced. That is, the amount of awardable balls (game profit) varies depending on the time required for a specific number (3) of game balls to enter after the start of a specific round (first opening time X). It becomes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, the time (first opening time X) required for a specific number (three) of game balls to enter the big winning opening 33a after the start of the specific round is 20 times. If it is not less than 25 seconds and less than 25 seconds (20 seconds ≦ X <25 seconds), the remaining time of the specific round becomes shorter than the intermediate closing time Y. For this reason, in the opening pattern shown in FIG. 3C, the intermediate closing time Y is set, but the second opening time Z is not set. In this opening pattern, the intermediate closing time Y is a time obtained by subtracting the first opening time X from the specified time “25 seconds” (0 seconds <Y ≦ 5 seconds).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3D, if a specific number (three) of game balls do not enter the big winning opening 33a after the specified round (25 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the specific round, The specified time is the first opening time X. For this reason, the intermediate closing time Y and the second opening time Z are not set in the opening pattern shown in FIG.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated to be in an advantageous state (the “non-probable state with electric support” or “the positive change with electric support” described later). Status "etc.) is started. In the advantageous state in which the variable time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability variation function are activated, the symbol variation game can be advanced under conditions that are more advantageous than the normal state in which these functions are not activated. Here, as advantageous states, (a) a state in which all of the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated (an electric power support with a certain variation state), (b) the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function Among the probability variation functions, only the probability variation function is activated (the probability variation state without electric support), (c) only the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function among the variation time shortening function, the opening time extending function and the probability varying function. Can be exemplified (a state of electric support and a non-probable change state). The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. Further, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”. Hereinafter, the state in which the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are activated is also referred to as a “short time state”. Therefore, the above-mentioned (a) “probability change state with electric support” is “probability change state and short time state”, and (c) “non-probability change state with electric support” is simply “time reduction state”.

  As described above, when the special symbol stop symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game is finished, the “variable time shortening function” and “opening time extension function” are activated without operating the probability variation function. The “non-probability change state with support” (short-time state) is started. The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds), which is the normal setting time, to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). . As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated). The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches the predetermined number after the big hit game ends. Set as number of times. The non-probable change state (short-time state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches a predetermined number (100 in this embodiment) after the big hit game ends. The predetermined number is set as the number of time reductions.

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

  When the probability variation function is activated (probability variation state), the jackpot value for determining whether or not the special symbol is increased increases the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot. Specifically, as the success / failure determination table in which the jackpot value is set, a low probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number of jackpot values is set larger than the low probability success / failure determination table are prepared. . When the probability variation function is not in operation, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is low (in this embodiment, 1/200). When the probability variation function is activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the high probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is high (in this embodiment, 1/20). )

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 generates a symbol variation effect in response to the special symbol variation game performed using the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62. Done. As the symbol variation effect, for example, in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display device 62, the effect symbol consisting of numerical symbols is displayed in a variable manner. For example, a reach display effect to be performed during a change display of the effect symbol. There are a plurality of types of effect contents (effect patterns) of the symbol variation effect, and display data (image data) for these effects is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

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

  In the present embodiment, a three-digit number symbol consisting of “1” to “9” is used as the effect symbol, and the effect symbol display unit 25a displays the right symbol display unit on which the left symbol is displayed and the middle symbol. The middle symbol display area and the left symbol display area on which the right symbol is displayed are composed of three symbol display areas. The effect symbol display unit 25a has a symbol variation direction set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of each symbol display unit, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  The effect symbol starts when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts the variable display, and when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the symbols, the effect symbol Is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the effect design, the symbol combination with the same three digits becomes a special mode (success mode) corresponding to the special symbol jackpot symbol, and the other symbol combinations become the non-special mode (out mode) corresponding to the special symbol losing symbol. .

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

  Further, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, a hold display effect for displaying the number of special symbols held and a jackpot game effect accompanying the progress of the jackpot game during the jackpot game are performed. The jackpot game effect includes a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) executed at the start of the jackpot game, a round effect executed during the jackpot game, a jackpot game end effect (ending effect) executed at the end of the jackpot game, etc. . These jackpot game effects are executed by the sub-control unit 260 based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 200 as the jackpot game progresses.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a special effect for informing information on the second opening time Z is executed during a specific round. The “information about the second opening time Z” is based on the time (first opening time X) required for a specific number (3) of game balls to enter the big winning opening 33a after the start of the specific round. It is determined. When a specific number (3) of game balls enter the big winning opening 33a and a second opening time Z is set until a predetermined time (20 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the specific round, A special effect of an advantageous pattern in which the length of the second opening time Z is notified as “information on the second opening time Z” is executed. In addition, when a specific number (three) of game balls do not enter the big winning opening 33a until the predetermined time (20 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the specific round, and the second opening time Z is not set. The special effect of the disadvantageous pattern in which the fact that the second opening time Z is not set is notified as “information on the second opening time Z” is executed. The special effect is executed by the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260, and can be performed using the display area V of the effect display device 25, for example.

  In the opening pattern in which the second opening time Z shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B is set, the special effect is executed during the intermediate closing time. In the special effect, the length of the second opening time Z (= 20 seconds−first opening time X) is notified. For example, the length of the second opening time Z can be notified by displaying a message such as “Attacker opening ** seconds acquired!” In the display area V of the effect display device 25.

  In the opening pattern in which the second opening time Z shown in FIGS. 3C and 3D is not set, the special effect is started when the remaining time of the specific round becomes less than 5 seconds. In the opening pattern shown in FIG. 3C, the special effect starts to be executed after the intermediate closing time Y starts or before the intermediate closing time Y starts. In the opening pattern shown in FIG. Special effects are performed during the time. Then, it is notified that the second opening time Z is not set in the special effect. For example, it is possible to notify that the second opening time Z is not set by displaying a message such as “Sorry!” In the display area V of the effect display device 25.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic control device includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 5 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 5 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), various switch states are detected, various determination values (random number counters) are updated, prize ball payout control and the like are performed. In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, a normal symbol success / failure determination is performed. The normal symbol display device 51 (see FIG. 2) determines whether the normal symbol is hit and stopped in the normal symbol display mode or whether it is stopped and displayed in the off-normal symbol display mode. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a probability of being a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the start port 28b. There is a difference that the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is activated than when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is not active.

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

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not there is a limit on the number of balls entered. When it is determined that there is a limit number of balls entering the second start port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the open time of the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed, The pair of blade pieces are closed, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 6A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the first start port 28a has been won (a game ball has entered) (S501a). If it is determined that the first start port 28a has not been won (S501a: NO), The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first start port 28a has been won (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol determination value includes a first special symbol determination value, a first symbol determination value, a first reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

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

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S515 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of second special symbol hold is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

  If it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). If it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). That is, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), the first special symbol hold number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 8 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (the random number for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the start opening 28) is read (S508a). ), Special symbol winning / failing determination is performed (S508b). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

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

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

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

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

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S511), and a special symbol designating command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S512). A stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is a big hit symbol (FIG. 6 ( b) S515).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S515: YES), the jackpot game flag is set to ON (S516), and the big winning opening 33a is opened (S517). Thereby, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S518). The jackpot game start command is provided according to the type of jackpot game. When the sub-control unit 260 receives this command, a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) according to the type of jackpot game is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S519). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S519: NO), the process proceeds to the determination processing of S521, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON ( (S519: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S520). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether it is during the first opening time of the specific round (S603).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is not during the first opening time of the specific round (S603: NO), the process proceeds to S607. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is during the first opening time of the specific round (S603: YES), it is determined whether or not a specific number of game balls have entered the special winning opening 33a (S604).

  As a result, when it is determined that a specific number of game balls have not entered the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the big hit game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a specific number of game balls have entered the big prize opening 33a (S604: YES), the big prize opening 33a is closed (S605), and the big prize opening 33a is closed and closed in the middle. An intermediate closing command indicating that the time starts is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S606).

  Next, in the determination process of S603, when it is determined that it is not during the first opening time of the specific round (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified time has elapsed (S607). It is determined whether the specified time has elapsed (S607). The specified time is set to “25 seconds” in the specific round, and is set to “5 seconds” in the normal round other than the specific round.

  As a result, if it is determined that the specified time has not elapsed (S607: NO), it is determined whether or not a maximum number of game balls have entered the big winning opening 33a (S608). As a result, when it is determined that the maximum number of game balls has not entered the big winning opening 33a (S608: NO), the big hit game processing is ended and the maximum number of winning balls is entered into the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined that the game ball of the player has entered (S608: YES) or when it is determined that the prescribed time of the grand prize opening 33a has elapsed (S607: YES), the big prize opening 33a is opened. Close (S609).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not being opened (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S610). In the determination processing of S610, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds has reached “15 rounds” which is the maximum number of continuous rounds. When the “round number reaches 15 rounds”, it is determined that the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S610: NO), it is determined whether or not it is during the intermediate closing time of the specific round (S611). As a result, when it is determined that it is during the intermediate closing time of the specific round (S611: YES), it is determined whether or not the intermediate closing time has passed (S612). As a result, when it is determined that the intermediate closing time has not elapsed (S612: NO), the big hit game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the intermediate closing time has elapsed (S612: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S613). As a result, the special winning opening 33a is opened again during the specific round, and the second opening time starts.

  Next, in the determination process of S611, when it is determined that it is not during the intermediate closing time of the specific round (S611: NO), the previous round is ended immediately after the big hit game is started (during the so-called fanfare time). Since it can be determined that the special winning opening 33a is closed, it is determined whether or not the interval time (or fanfare time in some cases) has elapsed (S614). As a result, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S614: NO), the big hit game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (S614: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S615), and an N-round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S616). The N round start command is a command indicating that the started round is the Nth round (N ≧ 1) of the jackpot game. When the round to be started is a specific round, a specific round start command indicating that the specific round is started is included in the N round start command.

  If it is determined in the determination processing of S610 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S610: YES), the big hit game end processing is performed (S617). Here, the big hit game end process (S617) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S617a). Next, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S617b). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S617b: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S617c). As a result, the probability variation function starts to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, “10,000” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter (S617d). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation is not a big hit (S617b: NO), "100" is set to the fluctuation shortening counter (S617e).

  Next, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to ON (S617f), and the open extension flag is set to ON (S617g). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function start to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating the operating state of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S617h).

  Next, the special effect related process executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIG. The special effect related processing shown in FIG. 11 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a). And processing executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a). Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 11, it is first determined whether or not a specific round is in progress (S700). Whether or not a specific round is in progress can be determined based on the N-round start command transmitted from the main control unit 200 in the process of S616 (FIG. 9).

  As a result of the determination process in S700, when it is determined that the specific round is not in progress (S700: NO), the special effect related process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a specific round is in progress (S700: YES), it is determined whether it is during an intermediate closing time (S701). Whether or not it is during the intermediate closing time can be determined based on whether or not the intermediate closing command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received in the processing of S606 (FIG. 9).

  As a result of the determination process in S701, if it is determined that the intermediate closing time is being reached (S701: YES), it is determined whether the second opening time can be set (S702). Whether or not the second opening time can be set can be determined based on the length of the first opening time. Specifically, if the first opening time is less than 20 seconds, the second opening time can be set.

  As a result, when it is determined that the second opening time can be set (S702: YES), a special effect of an advantageous pattern indicating that the second opening time is set (for example, "Attacker opening ** seconds Display the message “acquire!” (S703). On the other hand, if it is determined that the second opening time cannot be set (S702: NO), a special effect of an unfavorable pattern indicating that the second opening time is not set (for example, “Sorry!”) Is displayed. ) Is executed (S704).

  If it is determined in S701 that the intermediate closing time is not reached (S701: NO), it is determined whether the remaining time of the specific round is less than 5 seconds during the first opening time (S705). . As a result, when it is determined that the remaining time of the specific round is not less than 5 seconds during the first opening time (S705: NO), the special effect related process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining time of the specific round has become less than 5 seconds during the first opening time (S705: YES), a special effect of a disadvantageous pattern indicating that the second opening time is not set (for example, Display a message "Sorry!" (S704).

  In the embodiment described above, the special winning opening 33a during the specific round is determined by the time (first opening time) required until a specific number of game balls enter the big winning opening 33a during the specific round of the big hit game. It is configured that the opening time (second opening time) when the is opened again is changed. For this reason, the remaining number of entrances “10” remains in the grand prize winning opening 33a depending on the time (first opening time) required for a specific number (3) of game balls to enter after the start of a specific round. The time during which “7” game balls can be entered (second opening time) changes. As a result, a new game characteristic that “the amount of prize balls (game profit) obtained in a specific round changes depending on the time when a specific number of game balls enter the big prize opening 33a during the specific round” is provided. Can be provided. As a result, the interest during the big hit game can be made higher than before.

  Further, in this embodiment, if a specific number (three) of game balls do not enter the big winning opening 33a after a predetermined time (20 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the specific round of the big hit game, the first The opening time becomes 20 seconds or more, and the remaining time of the specific round becomes shorter than the intermediate closing time (5 seconds), and as a result, the second opening time is not set. In other words, if a specific number (three) of game balls enter the big winning opening 33a after the start of the specific round of the big hit game, the game profit that the player can get is reduced. Can be realized.

  Further, in this embodiment, a specific number (three) of game balls from the start of the specific round is determined based on the time (first opening time X) required to enter the big winning opening 33a. The special winning opening 33a is configured to perform a special effect informing the user of information related to the second opening time Z when the winning opening 33a is again in the open state (a state in which the player can enter the ball). Thus, the second opening time can be recognized before the special winning opening 33a is again in the open state (a state in which the player can enter the ball) during the specific round, and the interest can be enhanced.

  Here, the correspondence between the present embodiment and each means of the present invention will be described. The “intermediate closing time during a specific round” corresponds to the “no entry time” of the present invention, and the “second opening time”. "Corresponds to the" time available for entry "of the present invention," big hit game "corresponds to" specific game "of the present invention, and" main control unit 200 "corresponds to" specific game execution means "of the present invention. The “sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280” correspond to the “special effect executing means” of the present invention.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the special winning opening 33a can be opened twice with a single intermediate closing time during a specific round. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The special winning opening 33a may be opened three or more times with the intermediate closing time in between.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the intermediate | middle closing time of the specific round was set as fixed time ("5 second" in the said Example), not only this but intermediate | middle closing time may be made variable. Thus, by setting the intermediate closing time to be variable, the time from the start of the specific round until the specific number (three) of game balls enter the big winning opening 33a (first opening time) ) Only, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the length of the opening time (second opening time) of the special winning opening 33a following the intermediate closing time, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

  For example, the time required for a specific number of game balls to enter the big winning opening 33a after the start of the specific round (first opening time) and the intermediate closing time can be made the same. Thereby, the shorter the first opening time, the shorter the intermediate closing time, and the longer the first opening time, the longer the intermediate closing time. In addition, the length of the intermediate closing time may be determined in association with the type of the jackpot symbol that triggered the start of the jackpot game, and a lottery is performed to determine the length of the intermediate closing time. The length of the intermediate closing time may be determined according to the result.

  Moreover, in the structure of the said Example, you may make it alert | report the time which can set a 2nd open time during the 1st open time of a specific round. In the above-described embodiment, the second opening is achieved by allowing a specific number of game balls to enter the grand prize winner within “20 seconds” obtained by subtracting the intermediate closing time “5 seconds” from the specified time “25 seconds” of the specific round. Time can be set. Therefore, during the first opening time, a message such as “Let three balls enter within 20 seconds!” Is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 to notify the time when the second opening time can be set. be able to.

  Moreover, it is good also as providing "specific number" in the said Example by multiple patterns. For example, a configuration in which “1”, “2”, and “3” are stored as the “specific number” and any one of these is determined as the specific number used in the specific round can be exemplified. As a specific configuration for determining the specific number, a configuration for determining the specific number in association with the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the jackpot game, or a lottery for determining the specific number, and according to the lottery result A configuration for determining the specific number can be exemplified. Thereby, a gaming element such as “the smaller the specific number that is set is, the more advantageous to the player” can be added, and the gaming characteristics of the above embodiment can be realized more effectively.

  Further, prior to the start of the specific round in the above embodiment, an “effect indicating that the specific round is started (specific round start effect)” may be executed. Specifically, for example, the interval time immediately before the start of the specific round is set longer than the other interval times, and during the long interval time, a specific round start effect (“next time, specific round!” Message is displayed. Etc.) can be realized. Alternatively, it can be realized by executing a specific round start effect (such as a message display of “next time, specific round!”) During a normal round performed before the specific round. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize the start of the specific round in advance, and it is possible to more effectively realize the gaming characteristics of the above-described embodiments.

  Moreover, it is good also as conditions for setting 2nd release time that the specific number of game ball entrance into a specific period in the 1st release time of a specific round is completed. For example, the specific period is “5 to 10 seconds after the start of the specific round”, and a message such as “Let three balls enter within 5 to 10 seconds!” Is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. The time when the second opening time can be set can be notified.

  Moreover, although the said Example demonstrated the structure provided with the one big winning opening 33a, it is not restricted to this, This invention is applicable also to the structure provided with the several big winning opening. In a configuration in which a plurality of special winning openings are provided, the special winning openings opened in the normal round and the specific round may be different. For example, a first round winning opening where a game ball flowing down the left area of the gaming area 21 enters and a second large winning opening where a game ball flowing down the right area of the gaming area 21 enters are provided. Then, the first big prize opening can be opened, and the second big prize opening can be opened in a specific round. As a result, in the normal round, the game is advanced by “left-handed” in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left side of the game area 21, and in the specific round, the game is played in “right-handed” in which a game ball is launched aiming at the right side of the game area. Can be provided with the playability of proceeding.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the normal round and the specific round are mixed in one big hit game has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all rounds in one big hit game are designated as the specific round. It is good to do.

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 33a ... Grand prize opening, 61 ... 1st special symbol display apparatus, 62 ... 2nd special symbol display apparatus, 200 ... Main control part (specific game execution means), 260 ... Sub control part (special effect execution) Means), 280 ... effect display control unit (special effect executing means).

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A big winning opening that can be changed between a state where a game ball cannot enter and a state where a game ball can enter,
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game in which the big prize opening is ready to enter;
With
The specific game execution means is
During the specific game, it is configured to be able to generate a plurality of rounds in which the grand prize opening is ready to enter, and when a predetermined number of game balls enter the grand prize opening during one round, the 1 End rounds,
Regarding at least one of the plurality of rounds, when a specific number of game balls smaller than the predetermined number enter the big prize opening during the round, the big prize opening is entered during the round. Disabling it, and then re-enabling the grand prize opening during the round,
Based on the time required for the specific number of game balls to enter the grand prize opening after the start of the round, the entry in the case where the grand prize opening is made possible to enter again during the round. A gaming machine characterized by setting a ball possible time. The specific game execution means is
When the predetermined number of game balls have not entered the grand prize opening after the round is started, the round is ended with the grand prize opening being in a non-entry state. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The specific game execution means is
When the specific number of game balls enter the big prize opening during the round and make the big prize opening impossible during the round, the big prize is based on a predetermined no entry time. It makes the mouth impossible to enter,
Setting the time allowed for entry based on the time required for the specific number of game balls to enter the winning prize opening after the start of the round and the length of the time when the entry is impossible. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.   Special effect execution means for executing the special effect that suggests the possible entry time set by the specific game execution means before the grand prize opening is again ready for entering based on the possible entry time. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a gaming machine.

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