JP5679205B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

JP 2006-174874 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the probability that a game ball passes through a specific area is fixed regardless of the type of winning game. As a result, the occurrence state of the high probability state becomes uniform, and it is not possible to obtain a sufficient gaming interest.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention aims to improve the interest of the game machine of the type that generates a high probability state when a game ball that has entered a special winning opening passes a specific area. With the goal.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second starting port in which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed;
A first symbol display means for variably displaying the first symbol on the first symbol display device based on the game ball entering the first starting port;
A second symbol display means for variably displaying the second symbol on the second symbol display device based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
Based on the fact that the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, a winning game executing means for executing a winning game advantageous to the player,
A first grand prize opening that can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot enter and an open state where game balls can enter;
A second grand prize opening that is changeable between a closed state in which game balls cannot enter and an open state in which game balls can enter;
A prize ball giving means for giving a predetermined prize ball to a player when a game ball enters the first big prize opening and when a game ball enters the second big prize opening;
High probability that the probability that the first symbol and the second symbol are stopped and displayed in the winning manner is higher than usual based on the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening passing through the specific area. with a high probability state generating means for generating a state, a,
As the winning game, at least,
A first winning game in which the number of times the first big prize opening is opened is a predetermined number, and the number of times the second big prize opening is opened is a first number;
The number of times the first big prize opening is opened is the predetermined number, and the number of times the second big prize opening is opened is a second number greater than the first number. It has a per game of, the,
Wherein the first one or both of the per game and the second per game in after completion of ball entrance frequency of a game ball to the second start hole is a one that is higher than usual,
The per game execution unit, when stopped at the second symbols per aspect is characterized in that to perform said second per game.
Also,
The winning game executing means may determine the first winning prize based on an opening pattern in which the second grand prize opening is opened after the predetermined number of times the first big prize opening is opened. A game and the second winning game are executed.
In addition, the gaming machine of the related invention related to the present invention,
A first start port and a second start port into which a game ball can enter;
A winning opening that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter, and in which a specific area is provided,
When a game ball enters the first starting port, the first symbol display means causes the first symbol display device to variably display the first symbol, and the first symbol to be variably displayed is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or a detached symbol. When,
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the second symbol display means causes the second symbol display device to variably display the second symbol, and to display the variably displayed second symbol as a winning symbol or a deviating symbol. When,
When the first symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol, a first winning game executing means for executing the first winning game in which the number of times of opening the grand prize opening is set to the first number;
When the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol, the second winning game is executed in which the second winning game is executed in which the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is set to a second number different from the first number. Execution means;
Passage determining means for determining whether or not a game ball that has entered the big prize opening has passed the specific area;
When it is determined by the passage determining means that the vehicle has passed the specific area, the first symbol and the second symbol are stopped at the winning symbol after the first winning game or the second winning game is ended. And a high probability state generating means for generating a high probability state that increases the probability of being displayed more than usual.

  According to the above configuration, the first winning game with the winning symbol stop display in the first symbol as the execution opportunity and the second winning game with the winning symbol stop display in the second symbol as the execution opportunity, Since the number of times of opening (the number of times of opening) is different, there will be a difference in the “number of game balls entering the big prize opening” between the first winning game and the second winning game. As a result, there is a difference in the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area between the first winning game and the second winning game, and “the winning game is executed by any stop display of the first symbol or the second symbol. Depending on whether or not, the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state (the possibility that a game ball passes through a specific area during a hit game) can be realized. As a result, the generation mode of the high probability state can be varied, and the game balls that have entered the grand prize opening pass the specific area, and can improve the interest in the type of game machine that generates the high probability state. .

  The “first number of times” and the “second number of times” only need to indicate “the number of times that a special winning opening having a specific area is opened”, and from “0 (zero) times” or more. As long as it is specified and satisfies the relationship of “first number of times <second number of times” or “first number of times> second number of times”.

  In addition, when the “big prize opening A having a specific area inside” and “the big prize opening B having no specific area inside” are separately provided on the game board surface, the first winning game and the second winning prize If the “number of times the big prize opening A is opened” is different between the game and the “number of times the big prize opening B is opened”, either the same or a different number may be set. For example, “the number of times of opening of the big prize opening A = 1” and “number of times of opening of the big prize opening B = 14” are set for the first per game, and “the opening of the big prize opening A is set for the second per game. “Number of times = 2 times” and “Number of times of opening of the big prize opening B = 14 times” may be set, or “Number of times of opening of the big prize opening A = 1 time” and “Big prize opening” for the first game. “Number of times B opened = 14 times” is set, and “number of times of opening of big prize opening A = 2 times” and “number of times of opening of big prize mouth B = 13 times” may be set for the second per game. . In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which “the number of times the big prize opening A is opened = 0” is set for either the first winning game or the second winning game (the number of opening of the big prize opening B> 1). Indicates that the probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area during the hit game where “the number of times the big winning opening A is opened = 0” is set to 0 (zero), and “per game where no high probability state occurs” It can be realized.

In the above gaming machine,
The first start opening is configured as a fixed entry opening into which a game ball can enter,
The second start port is configured as a variable entrance port that can be changed between a first state in which a game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than in the first state. In addition, after one or both of the first per game and the second per game, the frequency of the first state is configured to be higher than usual.
The number of times that the special winning opening is opened during the second winning game may be set to a number greater than the first number.

  According to the above configuration, after one or both of the first winning game and the second winning game are finished, the frequency at which the second start port is in the first state (the easy entry state) is improved, and accordingly, the first winning game is increased. Therefore, the execution rate of the second per game that has a higher probability of occurrence of a higher probability state (a possibility that the game ball passes the specific area during the hit game) is improved. As described above, after the winning game is completed, by generating the easy-to-enter state that improves the execution rate of the second winning game that is highly likely to generate a high-probability state, the generation mode of the high-probability state can be further varied. Further, it is possible to further improve interest by using a gaming machine that generates a high probability state when a game ball that has entered a special winning opening passes through a specific area.

  Note that “the frequency at which the first state is set to be higher than normal” means, for example, “the possibility of establishing a gaming condition in which the second start port is in the first state increases (so-called normal symbol high probability state or Occurrence of a variable time shortening state) or “the time for the second start port to be in the first state is increased, or the number of times the second start port is set to the first state is increased (so-called open extended state). Occurrence) ”and the like.

In the above gaming machine,
The first winning game executing means and the second winning game executing means end one open state when a predetermined number of game balls enter when the big prize opening is in an open state. Because
The limit number defined for the big prize opening that becomes open during the second game is the limit prescribed for the big prize hole that becomes open during the first game. More than the number may be set.

  According to the above configuration, in the first per game and the second per game, not only the number of times that the big winning opening is opened (number of times of opening), but also the limit number related to entering the game ball into the big winning mouth (input) The limit number of balls) will be different. As a result, during the second per game with a large number of balls, the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area is higher than during the first per game with a small number of balls. The above-mentioned game characteristic that the possibility of occurrence of a high probability state (the possibility that a game ball passes through a specific area during the game) changes depending on which stop display of the two symbols is executed. Can be realized more remarkably. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the gaming machine of the type that generates a high probability state when the game ball that has entered the special winning opening passes through the specific area.

  According to the configuration of the present invention described above, the gaming machine that has entered the grand prize opening passes a specific area and generates a high probability state. Can do.

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

  Hereinafter, an embodiment showing the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each example described below, each specific example in which the invention according to each claim is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a “seven machine” will be described.

  First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H attached to the outer frame 2. The outer frame 2 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body H. The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame main body 21 configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 22 that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 21.

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

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 has a visual recognition window 41a at the center thereof. This visual recognition window 41a is provided in a state of penetrating the front and rear of the front frame 4 and is formed in a substantially circumferential shape corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the game area 11 formed on the board surface of the game board 10, and the front frame 4 is closed. The game area 11 placed behind the game window 11 can be viewed from the front through the viewing window 41a.

  The front frame 4 includes a frame main body 41, a glass plate 43 attached to the frame main body 41, and a holder (not shown) for holding the glass plate 43 on the frame main body 41. Speakers SP1 and SP2 are built in on the left and right sides of the upper end portion of the front frame 4, respectively. Further, in the gaming machine 1, speakers SP3 and SP4 are also incorporated in both the left and right ends of the front plate portion 22. In the gaming machine 1, sound effects and other sounds (sounds) corresponding to the gaming state are generated using the speakers SP1 to SP4.

  An upper plate member 5 and a lower plate member 6 are provided in a portion below the front frame 4 in the front portion of the gaming machine main body H. In other words, the upper plate member 5 is disposed below the front frame 4 and includes a receiving port 5b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1 inside the container. A ball rental display substrate 410 and an effect button substrate 228 are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower plate member 6 is disposed below the upper plate member 5. At the approximate center of the lower plate member 6, a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided in the inside of the substantially container shape. An ashtray 6 b is provided at the left end of the lower plate member 6, and a firing handle 9 is provided at the right end of the lower plate member 6.

  The firing handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit (not shown) behind it. Here, the launcher unit is for launching a game ball sent out from a ball feeder (not shown) to the game area 11. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, the launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is stopped. A switch 9b is attached.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A configured using a substantially rectangular plywood in front view, and various board components (the outer rail 12, the inner rail 13, and the main accessory attached to the game board main body 10A. Device 20 etc.) is mounted.

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

  In this area forming part 10B (that is, a part located in the game area 11 where the game ball can roll on the game board 10), the main accessory device 20 and two normal symbol operating gates (normal symbol operating ports) ) 16, the first start winning device 17A, the second start winning device 17B, the lower device unit 30U, the lower left display device 50, the two general winning devices 40 and 41, and a number of obstacle nails (shown) Are omitted) and a windmill 19 and the like are provided.

  The main accessory device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a stage member 21p. Further, an entrance (not shown) through which a game ball can enter is formed on the left side of the main accessory device 20, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 11 enters the entrance, the inside of the main accessory device 20 The game ball is guided onto the stage member 21p.

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

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

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

  The display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 can display various effect symbols using the whole or a part thereof. As shown in FIG. 4, three effect symbol display parts 27b-27d and the background screen display part 27h comprised by another part may appear. In this case, the effect symbol display portions 27b to 27d are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction on the display screen 27a. In each of the effect symbol display units 27b to 27d that appear in this way, effect display (variation display and stop display) using the “effect symbol” is performed. Further, when the effect symbol display portions 27b to 27d are displayed on the display screen 27a, a background symbol indicating the background is displayed on the other portion 27h of the display screen 27a.

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

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

  The second start winning device 17 </ b> B is disposed at a portion located on the right side of the main accessory device 20 and is located below the normal symbol operating gate 16. And the normal electric accessory is provided in the entrance side part. This ordinary electric accessory is a so-called tulip type formed so that a pair of wing pieces are opened and closed on the left and right sides, and a gap between the upper ends of the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port (second starting port). The pair of wing pieces are opened / closed by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, and the opening / closing operation changes the size of the second starting port and changes the possibility of entering the game ball. For this reason, the 2nd starting opening is constituted as a variable starting opening from which the entrance possibility of a game ball changes with opening and closing operation of a pair of wing pieces. In the open state where the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the second starting port is enlarged, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port, and the pair of wing pieces are erected. In the closed state, the game ball is likely to enter the second start port in a lower state than the open state (the possibility of entering the ball may be zero).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The movable guide member 400a tilts toward the lower post-drive position when the distribution solenoid 401 disposed in the middle and large winning device 31 is driven (energized). In this state, the game ball that has entered from the middle and large winning opening 31a is guided to the non-specific region 301 located below the fixed guide member 400 via the movable guide member 400a (the state shown in FIG. 7). It becomes. Further, when the drive of the sorting solenoid 401 is stopped (energization is stopped), the movable guide member 400a returns to the pre-drive position that constitutes one path that is continuous with the fixed guide member 400b. And in this state, it will be in the state (state shown in Drawing 8) where the game ball which entered from middle and large prize winning opening 31a is guided to specific field 300 via fixed guide member 400b. In other words, the game ball that has entered the middle and large winning device 31 is guided to one of the specific area 300 and the non-specific area 301 by the distribution by the distribution unit 400. In this embodiment, the energization and de-energization of the sorting solenoid 401 are alternately performed at a constant timing (every 2 s) since the game machine 1 is powered on. For this reason, even when the middle-large winning device 31 is in the closed state or the open state, the path for guiding the game ball to the specific area 300 and the path for guiding the game ball to the non-specific area 301 are every 2 seconds. It will be switched to. As a result, the game ball is guided to the specific area 300 and the non-specific area 301 depending on the opening timing of the middle and large prize opening 31a and the timing of entering the middle and large prize opening 31a. It becomes.

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

  Next, the lower right display device 60 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the lower right display device 60 includes a first special symbol display unit 62 </ b> A, a second special symbol display unit 62 </ b> B, and a big hit mode display unit 63. As shown in FIG. 10, the first special symbol display unit 62A is configured using the upper three LEDs 62a to 62c (first special symbol), and the second special symbol display unit 62B includes the lower three LEDs 62d to 62d. 62f (second special symbol) is used. Then, the first special symbol display unit 62A and the second special symbol display unit 62B are configured to “detect a game ball with the first start port detection switch 17As (hereinafter,“ enter a game ball into the first start port ”). "Display of the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination associated with the ball") and "Detection of the game ball entering by the second start port detection switch 17Bs (hereinafter referred to as" game ball entering the second start port ") "Display of the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination accompanying") (in this embodiment, the corresponding LED is turned on). For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when “displaying the result relating to the first special symbol success / failure determination caused by the game ball entering the first starting port” is performed, “3 Fluctuation display (fluctuation display of the first special symbol) for sequentially lighting the LEDs 62a to 62c "is executed. Then, when this variable display is finished, as a “display of the result related to the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is determined”, the first special symbol display unit 62A stops turning on or off all three LEDs 62a to 62c in a predetermined manner. Display (stop display of the first special symbol) is executed. Details of the special symbol will be described later.

  The big hit mode display unit 63 is configured by using two LEDs 63a and 63b. Mainly, a big hit that is generated based on “if the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is a win” It is used to display “type of game (number of rounds to be described later)”. That is, when the special symbol is not stopped and displayed on both the first special symbol display part 62A and the second special symbol display part 62B, the two LEDs 63a and 63b are turned off. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display unit 62A or the second special symbol display unit 62B, the type of jackpot game corresponding to the corresponding special symbol (number of rounds to be described later) Etc.), either or both of the LEDs 63a and 63b are turned on.

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

  The normal symbol display unit 56 is composed of two LEDs. When the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s in the normal symbol operation gate 16 detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol change display and the stop display are performed. Done. The normal symbol variation display is performed by alternately lighting (displaying blinking) two LEDs, and the normal symbol stop display (determining display) is performed by simultaneously lighting or turning off the two LEDs. Done. Then, when the normal symbol hits and stops and displays the normal symbol (two LEDs are lit), the normal electric accessory provided in the second start winning device 17B is driven to open, and the pair of wing pieces are moved for a predetermined time (0. 5 seconds) Controlled to open state. When the normal symbol comes off and the normal symbol (two LEDs are extinguished) is stopped and displayed, the normal electric accessory is not driven to open, and the pair of wing pieces are kept closed.

  Here, normal symbols will be described. In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure random number (random number of 1 to 100) is prepared, and the normal symbol success / failure random number is detected by the normal symbol operation gate detection switch 16s. Get when. The acquired random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is used for normal symbol success / failure determination. A hit value (for example, “7”) is set in advance for the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination, and a hit is determined when the acquired random number for determination of normal symbol match with the win value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be a win, the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 56 is determined to be a normal symbol (winning display). On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 56 is out of the normal symbol (out of display). It is determined.

  In the present embodiment, an opening time extension function for improving the opening frequency of the pair of blade pieces is provided, and when the opening time extension function is activated, compared to when the opening time extension function is not operated (normal time), When the normal symbol display unit 56 increases the probability that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (the normal value in the normal symbol success / failure determination increases from “1” to “99”). The opening time during which the wing piece is opened is set to a longer time (3 seconds) than when the opening time extension function is not operated (normal time). Further, in this embodiment, when the open time extension function is activated, a variation time shortening function in which the time during which the normal symbol is variably displayed (ordinary diagram variation time) is set shorter than normal is activated in parallel. As a result, in this embodiment, when the opening time extension function is activated, there is a possibility that a game ball may enter the second starting port due to the combined action of the opening time extension function and the fluctuation time reduction function. It is an improvement over time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the relationship between special symbols and jackpot games will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, two types of special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, the first special symbol display unit 62A (3 for displaying the first special symbol is provided. LED62a-62c) and the 2nd special symbol display part 62B (three LED62d-62f) which displays a 2nd special symbol are provided. In the first special symbol display unit 62A, when the game ball enters the first starting port, the first special symbol starts to change, and after the predetermined time has passed, the first special symbol hits the special symbol (LED 62a to 62c). Any one is lit) or a special symbol for detachment (all LEDs 62a to 62c are lit). Similarly, in the second special symbol display section 62B, when the game ball enters the second starting port, the second special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and after the predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol hits the special symbol (LED 62d). ˜62f is lit) or a special symbol for detachment (all LEDs 62d to 62f are lit). When the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and the special symbol is stopped and displayed, one or both of the right big winning device 35 and the middle big winning device 31 are released according to a predetermined opening pattern. The big hit game that becomes the state is executed. When the big hit game is executed, the right big prize winning device 35 or the middle and big prize winning device 31 is in an open state so that a game ball can be entered, and a winning ball corresponding to the pitch is paid out (in this embodiment, 10 prize balls are paid out per entry), and it is a period in which many prize balls can be expected during the big hit game. In this embodiment, a plurality of special winning symbols are set, and the execution mode of the big hit game to be executed thereafter is controlled differently according to the type of the special winning symbol that is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  When the first winning / nothing determination random number matches the winning value, the winning special symbol of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display unit 62A is determined as one of a plurality of types of winning special symbols. “Per symbol determination process” is performed. In the first hit symbol determination process, one hit special symbol associated with the first hit symbol determination random number (random number of 1 to 100) is determined based on a predetermined first hit symbol determination table. If the first winning / decision random number does not coincide with the winning value, it is determined that it is out, the first winning symbol determining random number is deleted without being used, and is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display section 62A. As the first special symbol, one predetermined special symbol is determined.

  Similarly, when the second winning / no-going determination random number matches the winning value, the winning special symbol of the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed by the second special symbol display unit 62B is determined as one of a plurality of types of winning special symbols. The “second winning symbol determination process” is performed. In the second hit symbol determination process, one hit special symbol associated with the second hit symbol determination random number (random number of 1 to 100) is determined based on a predetermined second hit symbol determination table. Note that if the second winning / decision determining random number does not coincide with the winning value, it is determined to be off, it is determined to be off, the second per symbol determining random number is deleted without being used, and the second special symbol display section 62B is used. As the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a predetermined one special symbol is determined.

  Next, using FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the correspondence between various jackpot games executed in this embodiment and the special symbol for winning will be described. FIG. 14 conceptually shows a first per symbol determination table used in the first per symbol determination processing (processing for determining a per symbol special for the first special symbol). FIG. 14 shows “hit special symbol A”, “hit special symbol B”, and “hit special symbol C” associated with the first hit symbol determining random numbers (random numbers from 1 to 100). The correspondence relationship between the stop display mode of the special symbol, the execution mode of the jackpot game executed in response to the stop display of each special symbol, and the game progress mode after each jackpot game is described.

  When the random number for determining the first winning symbol matches any of “1-20”, the “stop display of the special symbol A (stop display mode in which only the LED 62a is lit)” is displayed in the first winning symbol determining process. It is determined. The “14 round round big hit game A (hereinafter referred to as“ R ”)” is associated with the big hit game that is executed when the stop special symbol A is stopped. This “14R jackpot game A” is an interval longer than usual after the opening operation of the right big prize winning device 35 is repeated 13 times (for 13 rounds) with a predetermined interval (for example, closing for 1 second) interposed therebetween. (For example, closing for 4 seconds) is generated, and thereafter, the opening operation of the middle-large winning device 31 is a one-time (14th round) big hit game. The opening limit time for the right big prize winning device 35 to be in the open state at the 1st to 13th R is set to “25 seconds”, and the opening limit time for the middle big winning device 31 to be in the open state at the 14th R is “10 seconds”. Is set to In addition to the opening limit time, each round has a “Limited Number of Entry”. If a limit of the number of game balls entered is detected before the opening limit time is reached, the number is released. The big winning opening in the state (right big winning device 35 or middle big winning device 31) is in a closed state, and one round is completed before the open limit time is reached. In this embodiment, the maximum number of balls that can be set for the right big prize device 35 is constant (10 in this embodiment) regardless of the type of the big hit game. The number of balls entered for 31 is different depending on the type of jackpot game. In the 14R big hit game A, the maximum number of balls that can be set for the middle and big winning device 31 is “3”. Further, in this embodiment, when the middle prize winning device 31 or the right major prize winning device 35 performs the opening operation, if the game ball is continuously fired toward the right side of the game board surface, the ball set for each is set. Nail placement on the game board surface is made so that a limit number of game balls can be entered.

  In addition, after the 14R big hit game A ends, the above-described open time extension function operates. The operation period of the opening time extension function is “100 times (the number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed)” depending on whether or not the operation condition of the probability changing function is satisfied during the execution of the 14R big hit game A. Alternatively, “10000 times (the number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed)” is set.

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

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

  In addition, the probability variation function is set so that the operation is continued until the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination performed after the big hit game is completed “10000 times”. In the present embodiment, the probability determined to be a hit in the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is “1/300” in the low probability state (the state in which the probability variation function is not activated), It is set to “1/30” in a high probability state (a state in which the probability variation function is activated). For this reason, the probability variation function having the operation continuation period of “10000 times” is substantially continued until it is determined to be a win in the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. In addition, when a game ball does not enter the middle and big winning device 31 during the big hit game execution, or when all of the game balls entered into the middle and large winning device 31 do not pass the specific area 300 ( When the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area 300 is zero), the probability variation function does not satisfy the operation condition of the probability variation function. Therefore, the probability variation function does not operate after the big hit game ends, and the probability is low after the big hit game ends. It becomes a state.

  Returning to FIG. 14, when the 14R jackpot game A is executed, the middle / large prize winning device 31 is opened in the final round (14R), so whether or not the probability variation function operates is 14th. Will be determined. In the 14R big hit game A, the middle and big prize winning device 31 is opened for 10 seconds at the 14th R, so that the game balls (three balls entered) that have entered the middle and big prize winning opening 31a in this 10 seconds are specified. Whether or not to operate the probability variation function is determined based on the passing result of the region 300. When the game ball passes the specific area 300 during the execution of the 14R jackpot game A, the probability variation function is activated after the 14R jackpot game A is finished, and the open time extension function (10000 times) is activated. Become. If the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 during the execution of the 14R jackpot game A, the probability variation function does not operate after the 14R jackpot game A ends, and the open time extension function (100 Times) will be activated.

  When the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “21 to 40”, the “success special symbol B stop display (stop display mode in which only the LED 62b is lit)” is displayed in the first winning symbol determination process. It is determined. The “14R big hit game B” is associated with the big hit game that is executed in response to the stop display of the special bonus symbol B. This “14R jackpot game B” is similar to the 14R jackpot game A. After the opening operation of the right big prize winning device 35 is repeated 13 times (13 rounds) with an interval of 1 second, a long time (4 Second), and the middle and big prize winning device 31 is released once (14th round). However, in the 14R big hit game B, the opening limit time for the middle big prize winning device 31 to be in the open state at the 14th R is set to “5 seconds”, and the winning set for the middle big prize winning device 31 in the 14R big hit game B is set. The ball limit is set to “1”. For this reason, the 14R big hit game B is “the possibility that a game ball can enter the middle large winning opening 31a in the 14th R” and “the number that the game ball can enter in the middle large winning opening 31a in the 14th R Any of the “limit number)” is set in a disadvantageous manner compared to the 14R big hit game A, and accordingly, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 300 is reduced. Therefore, it can be said that the 14R jackpot game B is a jackpot game in which the probability variation function is less likely to operate after the jackpot game ends than the 14R jackpot game A.

  In addition, when the game ball passes the specific area 300 during the execution of the 14R jackpot game B, the probability variation function and the open time extension function are activated after the 14R jackpot game B is finished, as in the case after the 14R jackpot game B is finished. Will be. If the game ball does not pass the specific area 300 during the execution of the 14R jackpot game B, the probability variation function does not operate after the 14R jackpot game B ends, and the open time extension function (50 Times) will be activated. As described above, the 14R big hit game B has the “probability of activation of the probability variation function (possibility of game balls passing through the specific area 300)” and “the operation of the probability variation function is not established. The “operating period of the open time extension function” is set to be disadvantageous compared to the 14R jackpot game A, and the 14R jackpot game B is a relatively disadvantageous jackpot game compared to the 14R jackpot game A. .

  If the first winning symbol determination random number matches any of “41 to 100”, “stop display of the winning special symbol C (stop display mode in which only the LED 62c is lit)” is displayed in the first winning symbol determination process. It is determined. “13R big hit game” is associated with the big hit game executed with the stop display of the special symbol C as a trigger. This “13R jackpot game” is a type of jackpot game in which the opening operation of the right big prize device 35 is repeated 13 times (for 13 rounds) with an interval of 1 second interposed, The open limit time for 35 to be open is set to “25 seconds”. In this 13R jackpot game, there is no possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 300 because there is no opportunity for the middle and big prize device 31 to be opened. For this reason, the probability variation function does not operate after the 13R jackpot game ends. In addition, after the 13R jackpot game ends, the open time extension function (30 times) operates in a low probability state. In this way, the 13R jackpot game is not disadvantageous compared to the 14R jackpot games A and B because the probability variation function does not operate and the operation period of the open time extension function is set to the shortest. It can be said that it is a big hit game.

  Next, a second hit symbol determination table used in the second hit symbol determination process (a process of determining a hit special symbol of the second special symbol) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 conceptually shows the second per symbol determination table. FIG. 15 shows “special hit symbol D” and “special hit symbol E” associated with the second random number for symbol determination (random number values of 1 to 100). The correspondence relation between the stop display mode of the symbols, the execution mode of the jackpot game executed in response to the stop display of each bonus special symbol, and the game progress mode after each jackpot game is described.

  When the random number for determining the second winning symbol matches any of “1-60”, the “stop display of the special symbol D (stop display mode in which only the LED 62d is lit)” is displayed in the second winning symbol determining process. It is determined. The “15R jackpot game A” is associated with the jackpot game that is executed when the stop special symbol D is stopped. In this “15R jackpot game A”, the opening operation of the right grand prize winning device 35 is repeated 13 times (for 13 rounds) with an interval of 1 second interposed therebetween, and then a long time interval (4 seconds) is generated. Thereafter, the middle and big prize winning device 31 is opened twice (two rounds) with an interval of one second. That is, the 15R big hit game A is set so that the middle and big prize winning device 31 is in the open state at the 14th and 15th R. Then, the opening limit time for the middle and big prize winning device 31 to be in the open state at the 14th and 15th R is set to “15 seconds”, and is set for one release of the middle and big prize winning device 31 in the 15R big hit game A. The maximum number of entrances is “7”. For this reason, the 15R jackpot game A is either “the possibility that a game ball can enter the middle-sized prize winning opening 31a” or “the number of game balls that can be entered into the middle-sized prize winning opening 31a (the number of entries). Is also set to be more advantageous than the 14R big hit games A and B, and accordingly, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 300 is increased. Therefore, it can be said that the 15R big hit game A is a big hit game in which the probability variation function is more likely to operate after the big hit game is completed than the 14R big hit games A and B. Also, since the 15R jackpot game A has a larger number of rounds than the 13R jackpot game and 14R jackpot games A and B, the “awarded amount of balls (out)” to be paid during the jackpot game is also Compared to 13R jackpot game and 14R jackpot games A and B, it is set in an advantageous manner. In addition, “the operation period of the open time extension function when the operation condition of the probability variation function is not satisfied”, which will be described later, is also set to be equivalent to the 14R big hit game A. Therefore, it can be said that the 15R jackpot game A is a relatively advantageous jackpot game compared to the 13R jackpot game and the 14R jackpot games A and B.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R jackpot game A, the probability variation function and the open time extension function after the 15R jackpot game A and B are finished, as in the case after the 14R jackpot game A and B are finished. Will be activated. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R jackpot game A, the probability variation function does not operate after the 15R jackpot game A ends, and the open time extension function (100 Times) will be activated.

  If the random number for determining the second winning symbol matches any of “61 to 100”, “stop display of the special symbol E (stop display mode in which only the LED 62e is lit)” is displayed in the second winning symbol determining process. It is determined. “15R big hit game B” is associated with the big hit game that is executed in response to the stop display of the special bonus symbol E. In this “15R jackpot game B”, after the opening operation of the right grand prize winning device 35 is repeated 13 times (13 rounds) with an interval of 1 second, an interval of a long time (4 seconds) is generated. Thereafter, the middle and big prize winning device 31 is opened twice (two rounds) with an interval of one second. Then, the opening limit time for the middle and big prize winning device 31 to be opened at the 14th and 15th R is set to “5 seconds”, and is set for one release of the middle and big prize winning device 31 in the 15R big hit game B. The maximum number of entrances is “2”. For this reason, the 15R jackpot game B is “the amount of prize balls to be paid out during the jackpot game (out)”, “probability of game balls to enter the middle and big prize opening 31a” and “game balls to the middle and big prize opening 31a. The number that can be entered (the maximum number of entrances) is set in an advantageous mode compared to 14R jackpot games A and B, although it is a disadvantageous mode compared to 15R jackpot game A. For this reason, it can be said that the probability variation function of the 15R jackpot game B is higher than the 14R jackpot games A and B and is lower than the 15R jackpot game A after the jackpot game ends.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R big hit game B, the probability variation function and the open time extension function are activated after the 15R big hit game B ends. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 300 during the execution of the 15R big hit game B, the probability variation function does not operate after the 15R big hit game B ends, and the open time extension function (50 times) in the low probability state. ) Will be activated.

  In the first per symbol determination process of the present embodiment, as is apparent from FIG. 14, the most per first per symbol is the “special per symbol C” corresponding to the 13R big hit game that does not trigger the probability variation function. Random numbers for determination (60 from 41 to 100) are associated with each other. On the other hand, in the second winning symbol determination process, as clearly shown in FIG. 15, the random number for determining the second winning symbol is associated with only the winning special symbols D and E, and the 13R big winning game that does not trigger the operation of the probability variation function is obtained. It is never set. In addition, the 15R jackpot game A, B associated with the hit special symbol D, E may activate the ball and probability variation function more than the 14R jackpot game A, B associated with the hit special symbol A, B. It is configured to be high. As a result, in the state where the opening time extension function is not activated (mainly the fluctuation display of the first special symbol), the big hit game is executed with less play and the probability of the probability fluctuation function being activated. In the state where the open time extension function is activated (the main display is the variation display of the second special symbol), a game in which a big hit game with a large number of balls and a high probability of activation of the probability variation function is executed. Can be realized.

  Also, in this embodiment, a special notice effect is performed during the “4 second interval” that occurs during the execution of each of 14R jackpot game A, 14R jackpot game B, 15R jackpot game A, and 15R jackpot game B. It is said. That is, during the interval immediately before the occurrence of the “14th R” when the open state of the middle and big winning device 31 is started in each jackpot game (during the closing of 4 seconds), “the operation condition of the probability variation function can be established from now on” The fact that the opportunity will occur is notified as a notice to the player using the display on the effect display device 27. As a result, during 14R and 15R when the open state of the middle and large winning device 31 is started, whether or not the game ball enters the middle and large winning port 31a, and the game ball that has entered the middle and large winning port 31a It is possible to prevent the player from overlooking whereabouts (whether or not to pass through the specific area), and to improve the gaming interest in the big hit game. Also, in each jackpot game, the type of the notice effect to be executed can be made different according to the possibility of establishment of the operation condition of each probability varying function. For example, in the 15R jackpot game A, “ Expected probability of occurrence of change is “Large”! ”Is displayed, and 15R jackpot game B has a“ probable occurrence expectation “medium” during the 4-second interval! ”Is executed. Thereby, the expectation degree in which the operation of the probability variation function is determined in the rounds (14R and 15R) to be generated can be shown, and the interest of the player who reaches 14R and 15R can be further increased. The execution control of these announcement effects is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 220A based on the round related commands (commands indicating the start and end of each round) transmitted from the main control unit 200A.

  Next, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 27 will be described. In the display area of the effect display device 27, effect symbol display units 27b to 27d for displaying a three-digit effect symbol are provided. In the effect symbol display units 27b to 27d, the effect symbols consisting of “1” to “9” can be displayed, respectively, and these effect symbols are set so as to be displayed variably in the vertical direction (vertical direction). The effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 62A or the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 62B.

  The production symbol starts to change when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts to change, and stops when either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped (the hit special symbol or the off special symbol). When displayed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol. In the production symbol, “stop display of production symbol with the same three digits” corresponds to the production symbol showing a win, and “stop display of other production symbols (that is, non-identical three digits)” is off Corresponds to production design. It should be noted that the stop display of the same 3-digit effect symbol (the effect symbol corresponding to the hit) does not correspond to specifying any of the hit special symbols A to E, and which hit special symbol is stopped and displayed. Even in the event of a failure, the stop display is possible. In other words, the type of the big hit game is configured so that the player is not discriminated only by confirming “the same three-digit effect design”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol stop display time has elapsed. In this case (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a hit special symbol (S515 in FIG. 6B). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a hit special symbol (S515: YES), the type of jackpot game corresponding to the current hit special symbol (13R jackpot game, 14R jackpot game A, 14R jackpot game B, 15R jackpot game A, 15R jackpot game B) and the status of the current game state (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) are set (S516).

  Next, a “hit game flag” indicating whether or not a big game is being executed is set to ON (S518), and an execution pattern of the big game is set (S519). As an execution pattern of the jackpot game, an execution mode based on the type of jackpot game (13R jackpot game, 14R jackpot game A, 14R jackpot game B, 15R jackpot game A, 15R jackpot game B) corresponding to the special hit symbol of this time ( The number of rounds, opening limit time, number of entrance limits, interval time) are set. Thereby, the big hit game corresponding to the current special bonus symbol can be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

  If it is determined in S602 that the right big prize opening 35a or the middle big prize opening 31a is being opened (S602: YES), whether or not the current round is “14th round” or “15th round”. Is determined (S603). As a result, when it is determined that the current round is the “14th round” or the “15th round” (S603: YES), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 300 (S604). ). Whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 300 is determined by the presence or absence of a detection signal from a specific area detection switch 300s provided in the specific area 300. If it is determined in S604 that the game ball has passed through the specific area 300 (S604: YES), a specific area passing flag indicating whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 300 is set to ON, and in S606 Transition to processing. If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 300 (S604: NO), the specific area pass flag is not set to ON (it remains OFF), and the process proceeds to S606. In the present embodiment, when a plurality of game balls pass through the specific area 300 at the 14th and 15th rounds, the specific area pass flag is set to ON when the game ball first passes through the specific area 300. In addition, even if the subsequent game ball passes through the specific area 300 or the non-specific area 301, the specific area passing flag is kept ON. In the present embodiment, the process of setting the specific area passing flag to ON is not performed except for the 14th and 15th eyes, and the game ball passes through the specific area 300 other than the 14th and 15th eyes. The passage of the specific area 300 is invalid, and the specific area passage flag is never set to ON. As a result, it is possible to prevent a go-to action or the like that illegally passes through the specific area 300. In addition, game balls that have entered the middle and large award winning openings 31a at the 14th and 15th Rs are limited to the game balls that have passed the specific area 300 without being considered as effective balls. However, the passage of the specific area 300 is invalid, and the specific area passing flag is not set to ON. In the “13R jackpot game” described above, the maximum number of rounds is 13, so the jackpot game ends without performing the process of S603.

  If it is determined in S603 that the current round is not “14th round” or “15th round” (S603: NO), or if the determination process in S604 is performed, the right big prize opening 35a or It is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the middle-sized prize winning opening 31a (S606). As a result, if it is the closing timing (end timing of the round) (S606: YES), the opening of the right big winning opening 35a or the middle large winning opening 31a is ended to be in the closed state (S607), and it is not the closing timing (S606: NO), the opening of the right large winning opening 35a or the middle large winning opening 31a is continued. In addition, the closing timing in the present embodiment coincides with the end timing of one round, and “when the opening limit time of the right big prize opening 35a or the middle big prize opening 31a has passed” and “the right big prize opening. “When a game ball of the maximum number of balls set according to each jackpot game has entered the 35a or the middle-sized prize winning opening 31a” is set at the closing timing, and the closing timing is achieved first. The right large winning opening 35a or middle large winning opening 31a is closed at the timing.

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

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S701 that the specific area passage flag is not ON (S701: NO), the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set ON without setting the probability variation flag ON (S708, S709). ), A value (N times) for setting the operation period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function is set in the opening extension number counter (S710). Thereby, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are started in a low probability state without the probability fluctuation function being activated. In the present embodiment, if the specific area passing flag is not ON, the jackpot game that has ended just before is based on the type of jackpot game corresponding to the special bonus symbol set in the reference buffer for jackpot end in the process of S516. (13R jackpot game A, 14R jackpot game A, 14R jackpot game B, 15R jackpot game A, 15R jackpot game B) and corresponding to the type of jackpot game specified, "30" in the open extension number counter , “50”, or “100” is set. As a result, the probability variation function does not operate after the jackpot game that has ended without the game ball passing through the specific area 300, but the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function over a period according to the type of the terminated jackpot game. Can be operated, and the display chance of the second special symbol can be increased as compared with the normal time while being in a low probability state.

  In the embodiment described above, the big hit game is triggered by the stop display of the hit special symbol in the second special symbol, rather than the case where the big hit game is executed by the stop special symbol in the first special symbol. Is set so that “the number of times the middle / large-award winning device 31 having the specific area 300 is opened” is increased. As a result, “when the big hit game is executed with the second special symbol rather than the first special symbol, it is more likely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 300, and the probability variation function may be activated accordingly. In the past, the player's interest in expecting the operation of the probability variation function can be realized when a big hit game is executed with the stop display of the hit special symbol in the second special symbol as a trigger. It can be improved compared to

  Further, in addition to “the number of times the middle / large award winning device 31 is opened”, “the opening time when the middle / large award winning device 31 is opened” and “the game ball when the middle / large winning device 31 is opened” In the case of “the number of balls received (the maximum number of balls entered)”, the stop special symbol is displayed in the second special symbol rather than the case where the big hit game is executed in response to the stop special symbol in the first special symbol. This is set so that the player is more advantageous when the big hit game is executed. As a result, the above-described gameability can be realized more effectively, and when the big hit game is executed in response to the stop display of the hit special symbol in the second special symbol, the operation of the probability variation function is expected. The interest of the player can be further improved.

  In addition, when a big hit game is executed in response to a stop display of the hit special symbol in the second special symbol, the execution probability of the 15R big hit game A having the highest possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 300 is It is set higher than the execution probability of 15R big hit game B. For this reason, once the probability variation function and the open time extension function are activated, the frequency of execution of the symbol variation game in the second special symbol increases, and “15R big hit with high possibility that a game ball will pass through the specific area 300 is high. It becomes a state where the probability that the game A is continuously executed increases, and the probability variation function and the open time extension function can be continuously operated with high probability. As a result, when a big hit game is executed in response to a stop display of the hit special symbol in the second special symbol, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects to continue the operation of the probability variation function as compared with the conventional game. it can.

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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 also be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the second special symbol is variably displayed in preference to the first special symbol, but other configurations may be adopted. For example, “a configuration in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed according to the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port” or “the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in parallel. In this case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 17A ... 1st start prize device (1st start port), 17B ... 2nd start prize device (2nd start port), 31 ... Middle size prize device (large prize port), 35 ... Right big prize Device 62 ... Special symbol display unit (first symbol display device, second symbol display device) 200 ... Main control board, main control unit (first symbol display means, second symbol display means, first per game execution means , Second per game execution means, high probability state generation means), 220 ... sub-control board, sub-control unit

Claims (2)

A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second starting port in which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed;
A first symbol display means for variably displaying the first symbol on the first symbol display device based on the game ball entering the first starting port;
A second symbol display means for variably displaying the second symbol on the second symbol display device based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
Based on the fact that the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, a winning game executing means for executing a winning game advantageous to the player,
A first grand prize opening that can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot enter and an open state where game balls can enter;
A second grand prize opening that is changeable between a closed state in which game balls cannot enter and an open state in which game balls can enter;
A prize ball giving means for giving a predetermined prize ball to a player when a game ball enters the first big prize opening and when a game ball enters the second big prize opening;
High probability that the probability that the first symbol and the second symbol are stopped and displayed in the winning manner is higher than usual based on the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening passing through the specific area. with a high probability state generating means for generating a state, a,
As the winning game, at least,
A first winning game in which the number of times the first big prize opening is opened is a predetermined number, and the number of times the second big prize opening is opened is a first number;
The number of times the first big prize opening is opened is the predetermined number, and the number of times the second big prize opening is opened is a second number greater than the first number. It has a per game of, the,
Wherein the first one or both of the per game and the second per game in after completion of ball entrance frequency of a game ball to the second start hole is a one that is higher than usual,
The per game execution means, wherein when stopping the second symbols per embodiment, gaming machine and executes said second per game. The winning game executing means may determine the first winning prize based on an opening pattern in which the second grand prize opening is opened after the predetermined number of times the first big prize opening is opened. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a game and the second winning game are executed.

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