JP5717836B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a special symbol variation pattern.

A game machine called a pachinko machine that is widely used is provided with an image display device including a liquid crystal display device or the like in order to provide a highly interesting effect to the player. An image corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed on the image display device.
For example, when a game ball is played at the start of the game board, the effect symbols for notifying the result of the big win lottery are scroll-displayed. Then, the scroll display is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, when the jackpot is won, the effect symbols are notified by stopping and displaying the effect symbols in a specific combination.

  Note that Patent Document 1 discloses a pachinko gaming machine that performs an effect of encouraging expectations such as whether or not a short-time game will continue by using the last special symbol variation time at which the short-time game ends. Yes.

JP2011-156040A

By the way, it is conceivable to change the effect during the game by changing the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol during the game. However, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is changed at a certain timing in order to change the effect during the game, the player may feel uncomfortable at the timing when the variation pattern is switched.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not give a player a sense of incongruity even when a variation pattern is changed during a game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized by the following modes.
The gaming machine according to the first aspect includes a start area in which a game ball can enter, special game determination means for determining whether or not a special game is won by entering the start area into the start area, Special symbol display means for displaying a special symbol according to the determination result of the special game determination means, a large winning device capable of changing from a mode in which game balls are difficult to win to a mode in which game balls are easy to win, and the special game determination Special game execution means for operating the large winning device in a manner in which a game ball can win when it is determined that the special game is won by means, and a variation pattern for determining a variation time of the special symbol is stored. A plurality of variation pattern tables, a variation pattern table selecting means for selecting any one variation pattern table from the plurality of variation pattern tables, and the variation pattern table selecting unit. And a game effect execution means for executing a game effect corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation pattern table selected by the first variation pattern table, the first variation pattern table storing the first variation pattern, and the first variation. A second variation pattern table storing a second variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is longer than a pattern; and a third variation pattern storing a third variation pattern having a variation time different from both the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern. The variation pattern table selection means selects the first variation pattern table in the game after the special game, and then selects the third variation pattern table and the second variation pattern table in this order. and, it is determined not to have won the special game by the special game determination means To come, when the third variation pattern table by the variation pattern selecting means is selected, and selects the third variation pattern, the game effects executing means, the first fluctuation pattern by the variation pattern table selecting unit A first game effect executing means for executing a first game effect corresponding to the first change pattern when the table is selected, and the second change pattern table selected by the change pattern table selecting means; A second game effect executing means for executing a second game effect corresponding to the second change pattern; and when the third change pattern table is selected by the change pattern table selecting means , based on the third change pattern. A third game effect executing means for executing a third game effect that connects the first game effect and the second game effect; It is characterized by having.

  According to the present invention, when the third variation pattern table is selected by the variation pattern table selection means, the variation pattern is changed to the first variation by executing the third game effect connecting the first game effect and the second game effect. Even when the pattern is changed to the second variation pattern, the player does not feel uncomfortable.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the various random numbers acquired in the game control board of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment, (a) is a random number for special symbol determination, (b) is a random number for jackpot symbol determination, (c) is for reach determination Random numbers (d) are diagrams showing examples of auxiliary symbol determination random numbers. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the start port SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the gate SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the special symbol process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the special game determination process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the change pattern selection process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the short time period flag setting process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the table selection process which CPU of a game control board performs. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table. (A)-(f) is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the process during a stop which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the customer waiting setting process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the auxiliary | assistant symbol process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the big prize opening process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the figure which showed the example of a setting of the number of rounds / opening pattern of a big prize apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the game state setting process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 2nd start opening process performed by CPU of a game control board. It is explanatory drawing of the game production | presentation operation | movement in the short-time game of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed an example of the display mode of the time-short game effect in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the command reception process which CPU of an effect control board performs.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration example of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 300 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 310 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 300. The outer frame 300 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 3 in which game balls flow down is formed.
The glass frame 310 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 3 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (on the player side).
In addition, the glass frame 310 has an operation handle 311 for launching a game ball toward the game area 3 by being rotated, an audio output device (speaker) 312, and upper and lower effect lights having a plurality of lamps. Devices 313a and 313b, an effect button 314 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and left and right effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided.
The effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided in the upper left corner and the upper right corner of the glass frame 310.
The stage movable illumination devices 320L and 320R include a movable illumination unit (not shown), and can automatically change from a state in which the movable illumination unit is housed (closed) to a state in which the movable illumination unit is opened (projected). It is configured as follows.

Further, a tray unit 315 is provided below the glass frame 310. The tray unit 315 is provided with a ball tray portion that stores a plurality of game balls. The ball tray portion has a downward inclination so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 311. . Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 311, the game ball is launched into the game area 3.
When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 3 and then falls in the game area 3. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 3.

Next, the configuration of the game area 3 of the game board 2 will be described.
1 and 2, an opening 3A is formed at the center of the game area 3, and a decorative member 6 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided along the periphery of the opening 3A. An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided on a substantially central portion (open portion) of the decorative member 6 and on the back side of the game board 2.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, as effect symbols for informing the result of the special symbol lottery described later, three effect symbols 8 of the first effect symbol 8a, the second symbol 8b, and the third symbol 8c are displayed, and the specific effect symbol 8 is displayed. The combination (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed, so that a jackpot or the like that is a special game is notified.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, the decorative member 6 is provided with the fourth symbol display 10 for displaying the fourth symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery, similar to the effect symbol 8 described above. ing. As shown in FIG. 2, the fourth symbol display 10 includes two fourth symbol indicators 10 a and 10 b.
The 4th symbol display 10a displays the 4th symbol corresponding to the 1st special symbol which is variably displayed when the game ball enters the first starting port 13.
In addition, the fourth symbol display 10b displays a fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol that is variably displayed when a game ball enters the second start port 14.
Therefore, the fourth symbol display 10 starts the variation display of the fourth symbol with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. As the display stops, the variation of the fourth symbol stops.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-mentioned various effects devices, the audio output device 312 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and performs effects by sound. The effect lighting devices 313a and 313b are The lighting direction and the emission color of each lamp are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

In addition, a first start port 13 and a second start port 14 that constitute a start region into which a game ball can enter are provided in a region below the center of the game region 3.
The second start port 14 includes a second start port opening / closing door 14b. The first start port opening / closing door 14b is maintained in a closed state, and the second start port opening / closing door 14b is opened. It is controlled to move to the second mode. Therefore, when the second start port 14 is in the first mode, there is no opportunity for winning a game ball, and when it is in the second mode, the chance for winning a game ball is increased.

Here, the first start port 13 is provided with a first start port switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 14 is a second for detecting the entrance of a game ball. A start port switch 14a (see FIG. 3) is provided. Then, when the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number or the like to be described later is acquired, and a special game such as a big hit game or a small hit game is executed. A lottery for rights acquisition (hereinafter referred to as “special game lottery”) is performed. When the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, for example, about three payouts (prize balls) are usually performed. It is not always necessary to perform a prize ball in association with a game ball entering the starting port.

  Further, the second big prize opening 17 which is a big prize area is constituted by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can project from the game board surface side to the glass plate side (front side). Is controlled to move between an open state protruding toward the game board surface and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Further, an auxiliary symbol gate 15 through which the game ball can pass and a first grand prize winning port 16 through which the game ball can enter are provided in the area on the right side of the decorative member 6.
For this reason, the game ball is configured not to pass through or win the gate 15 and the first big winning opening 16 unless the operation handle 311 is rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force.
The gate 15 is provided with a gate switch 15a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, an auxiliary symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Assist lottery lottery” is performed.

  The first big prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a predetermined special game is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball into the first big winning opening 16. It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening switch 16a (see FIG. 3). When the first big prize opening switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball is set. (For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  The second grand prize opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by a second big prize opening opening / closing door (movable piece) 17b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a predetermined special game is started, the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened, and the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b puts the game ball in the second big winning opening 17. It functions as a guiding path for guiding, and the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 17a (see FIG. 3). When the second big prize opening switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball is set. (For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Furthermore, the lowermost area of the game area 3 does not enter any of the general winning port 18, the first starting port 13, the second starting port 14, the first major winning port 16, and the second major winning port 17. An out port 19 is provided for discharging the game balls.
When a game ball wins the general winning opening 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

On the lower left side of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, an auxiliary symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 described later. A display area 9 such as an auxiliary symbol holding display 25 and a round number display 26 is provided.
The first special symbol display device 20 notifies a result of a special game lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 13. The second special symbol display device 21 is for informing the result of the jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the second start port 14.

  Here, the “special game lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The result of this special game lottery is not immediately notified to the player, and the special symbol lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 so that the special game lottery is displayed. The special symbol corresponding to the result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The special symbol determination random number will be described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is acquired in a special game lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 13 or the second start port 14. Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of rounds. For example, 2 times, 8 times, and 12 times. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize. The number of round games in the jackpot is displayed by a round number display 26. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

Further, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 (see FIG. 3) provided in the display area 9 is for informing the lottery result of the auxiliary symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 15. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the lottery of the auxiliary symbol, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 14 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. That is, the second start port 14 is controlled from a closed state where it is difficult to win a game ball to an open state where the game ball is easy to win.
Here, “auxiliary symbol lottery” is a random number value for auxiliary symbol determination when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and the acquired random number value for auxiliary symbol determination is a random value corresponding to “win”. This is the process of determining whether or not there is.
The result of the auxiliary symbol lottery also does not notify the lottery result immediately after the game ball passes through the gate 15, and the auxiliary symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the auxiliary symbol, and the predetermined variation. When the time has elapsed, the auxiliary symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the auxiliary symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

Furthermore, if a special game lottery cannot be made immediately after a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, such as during a special symbol change display or during a special game to be described later, certain conditions are met. The right to draw a special game is reserved. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 13 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 14 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 provided in the display area 9, respectively. Is done.

  The upper limit reserved number of auxiliary symbols is also set to 4, and the reserved number is provided in the display area 9 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Is displayed on the auxiliary symbol holding display 25.

  On the upper surface of the tray unit 315, an effect button 314 generally called a chance button is arranged. The operation of the effect button 314 is provided with an effect button switch 314a (see FIG. 3). For example, guidance for prompting the operation of the effect button 314 is displayed on the image display device 7 in the case of a specific reach effect during the game. It becomes effective for a while.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control device that performs game control of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In the game control device shown in FIG. 3, a game control board 211 is provided as a main control board for controlling the progress of the game. Further, an effect control board 221, an image control board 231, a lamp control board 241, a payout control board 251 and the like are provided as sub-control boards.
The game control board 211 includes a CPU 212, a ROM 213, a RAM 214, and the like, and performs main control of the game machine.
The game control board 211 has a first start port SW13a provided in the first start port 13, a second start port SW14a provided in the second start port 14, and a second start port opening / closing of the second start port 14. A second start opening solenoid (SOL) 14c for opening and closing the door 14b, a gate SW 15a provided in the gate 15, a first big winning opening SW 16a for detecting a game ball won in the first big winning opening 16, A first grand prize opening solenoid (SOL) 16c for opening and closing the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b, a second big prize opening SW17a for detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 17, and a second grand prize opening A second large prize opening solenoid (SOL) 17c for opening / closing the opening / closing door 17b, a general winning opening SW18a provided in the general winning opening 18 and the like are connected.

Also, on the game control board 211, a first special symbol display device 20 that performs variation and display of the first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 21 that performs variation and display of the second special symbol, and a variation and display of auxiliary symbols. An auxiliary symbol display device 22 is connected.
The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 display whether or not the special symbol is won in the big hit or the small hit by variably displaying the special symbol and stopping the variable display after a predetermined time has elapsed. To do. Further, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 displays whether or not the auxiliary symbol is won by winning display of the auxiliary symbol when the game ball passes through the gate SW15a, and stopping the variable display after a predetermined time has elapsed. indicate.

Furthermore, the game control board 211 has a first special symbol hold indicator 23 for displaying the number of reserved rights (holding balls) for starting the variable display of the first special symbol, and a right for starting the variable display of the second special symbol. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of holds, the number of reserved right to start the change display of the auxiliary symbol obtained by passing the gate 15 when the game ball passes the gate 15 while the auxiliary symbol is changing Are connected to the auxiliary symbol holding display 25, the number-of-rounds display 26, the fourth symbol display 10, and the like.
Note that the game control board 211 of the present embodiment preferentially digests the reserved ball of the second special symbol when the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol are both held. It is configured as follows. Of course, you may comprise so that the reservation ball | bowl of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be digested in order of winning.

Furthermore, the game control board 211 is connected to an effect control board 221, a payout control board 251, a board external information terminal board 260, and the like.
The effect control board 221 includes a CPU 222, a ROM 223, a RAM 224, an RTC (real time clock) 225, and the like, and controls the entire game effect.
Connected to the effect control board 221 are an image control board 231 that controls images and sounds, a lamp control board 241 that controls various lamps and effects, and an effect button switch 314.
The image control board 231 includes a CPU 232, a ROM 233, a RAM 234, and the like, and performs image and sound control based on an instruction from the effect control board 221. For this reason, the image display board 7 and the audio output device (speaker) 312 are connected to the image control board 231.
The ROM 233 includes a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory), and stores image data such as design image images and various effect images displayed on the image display device 7.
The ROM 233 stores a plurality of BGM data having different tempos as BGM data output from the audio output device 312. The tempo is defined by the number of quarter notes played in one minute.

The lamp control board 241 includes a CPU 242, a ROM 243, a RAM 244, and the like, and controls the lighting device and the like based on an instruction from the effect control board 221. For this reason, the lamp control board 241 has an effect lighting device 313 (313a, 313b), various effect game lamps 315 (not shown) provided on the game board 2, an effect movable illumination device 320 (320L, 320R), and the like. Is connected.
The lamp control board 241 also controls the movable accessory device and the like based on instructions from the effect control board 221. Therefore, the lamp movable board 241 is also connected to the effect movable accessory device 331 provided in the game board 2.

The payout control board 251 includes a CPU 252, a ROM 253, a RAM 254, and the like, and controls a payout motor 255, a payout ball detection SW256, a ball presence detection SW257, a full tank detection SW258, and the like of the game ball payout device.
Further, a frame external information terminal board 270 is connected to the payout control board 251.
The board external information terminal board 260 is a terminal board for outputting various information of the game board to the outside. The frame external information terminal board 270 is a terminal board for outputting various information of the frame to the outside.

<Main control board>
Next, various operations executed by the game control board 211 that is the main control board of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of various random numbers acquired in the game control board 211 of the gaming machine 1, wherein (a) is a special symbol determination random number, (b) is a jackpot symbol determination random number, and (c) is a reach determination. (D) is a diagram showing an example of auxiliary symbol determination random numbers.
In the game control board 211, the special symbol is determined by the special symbol determining random number shown in FIG. 4A and the jackpot symbol determining random number shown in FIG. 4B. Further, the auxiliary symbol is determined by the auxiliary symbol determining random number shown in FIG.

As for the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, one random number value is acquired from among 300 random numbers from “0” to “299”, for example, at the start opening prize.
In the case of the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, in the low probability game state (normal game state), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, and the acquired special symbol determination random number value is “3”. Sometimes a jackpot is determined.
On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, for example, 10 times that of the low probability gaming state, and the acquired random numbers for determining the special symbol are “3”, “7”, “37”. , “67”, “97”, “127”, “257”, “187”, “217”, “247” are determined to be big hits. In addition, in the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, a small lottery, which is a type of loss, is also performed. Here, the small hit ratio is set to 3/300, and when the acquired special symbol determination random numbers are “150”, “200”, “250”, it is determined that the small hit is.

Next, as the jackpot symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. And based on the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of types of jackpots.
In the present embodiment, as a plurality of types of big hits, there are prepared per length with a normal time, short length with a normal time, a long length with a high probability time, a short length with a high probability time, and a short time without a high probability time.
The short-time gaming state means that a game ball is likely to win a game from a closed state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start opening / closing door 14b of the second start port 14 when a predetermined condition described later is satisfied after the big hit game is completed. A game state in which a game ball is more likely to win a prize at the second starting port 14 than in a normal game state that is changed to an open state.

The regular short-term long win is a relatively long opening time of the first grand prize winning hole 16 or the second big prize winning hole 17 at the time of the big hit game, and a relatively large amount of payout can be expected. A jackpot that grants a short-time game with opening support of the second start opening / closing door 14b in which the probability of entering the game ball into the second start opening 14 is increased during a period until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It is.
In the short win with the normal time, the opening time of the big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected. ) It is a big hit that gives a short-time game with the opening support of the second start opening / closing door 14b for the period until it fluctuates.

With a long chance with a high probability, the opening time of the big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the jackpot game is long and the expectation of paying out the largest number of balls can be expected, and the winning probability of the jackpot is increased after the jackpot game ends. It is a big hit that gives both high-probability games and short-time games with support for opening the second start opening / closing door 14b.
Short wins with high chances are high probability that the winning time of the jackpot game is high and the winning time of the jackpot game is not expected to be paid out, although the opening time of the jackpot 16 or the second jackpot 17 is short, and the winning probability of the jackpot game is increased. This is a jackpot that gives both a game and a short-time game with an opening support for the second start opening / closing door 14b.
High chance short / short wins are high probabilities that increase the winning probability of jackpot after the jackpot game, although the opening time of the jackpot 16 or the second jackpot 17 at the time of the jackpot game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected. A jackpot that grants games.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, some types of jackpots are selected when a game ball enters the first start port 13 and when a game ball enters the second start port 14. It is comprised so that the ratio to be performed may differ.
For example, the ratio at which the length with the normal time is selected is the same at 35/250 when the game ball wins at the first start port 13 and when the game ball wins at the second start port 14. . Similarly, the ratio at which the short win with the normal time is selected is the same at 15/250 both when the game ball wins the first start port 13 and when the game ball wins the second start port 14. .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 is “0” to “34”. If there is, the per unit with the normal time is selected, and if it is “35” to “49”, the normal unit with the short time is selected.

On the other hand, the ratio of the selection of the high probability short-time length and the high probability short-time short distance is different between the case where a game ball wins the first start port 13 and the case where a game ball wins the second start port 14. For example, the ratio at which the high probability time-shortened length is selected is 25/250 when a game ball wins the first start port 13 and 175/250 when a game ball wins the second start port 14. The
In addition, the rate at which the short win with high probability is selected is 75/250 when a game ball wins the first start port 13 and 25/250 when a game ball wins the second start port 14. The
Further, the rate at which the high probability short / short short win is selected is 100/250 only when a game ball wins the first start port 13.
Specifically, if the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball is won at the first starting opening is “50” to “74”, the long per shot with high probability is selected, and “75” to “75” If it is “149”, a short hit with a high probability is selected, and if it is “150” to “249”, a short hit without a high probability is selected.
On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball wins at the second starting opening is “50” to “224”, the long perk with high probability is selected, and “225” to “225” If it is “249”, a short win with a high probability time is selected.

  Further, the reach determination random number shown in FIG. 4C is obtained by acquiring one random number value from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” at the time of starting winning, and the acquired reach determination random number value. Is “0” to “21”, “reach is present”, and when the acquired random number for reach determination is “22” to “249”, “reach is not found”.

In addition, as the auxiliary symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4D, one random number value is acquired from the ten random numbers “0” to “9” when passing through the gate.
In the low-probability gaming state in which both the short-time flag and the high-accuracy flag are OFF, or in the high-probability short-timeless gaming state in which the short-time flag is OFF and the high-accuracy flag is ON, the acquired auxiliary symbol determination random number is “7”. Judgment is made only when
On the other hand, in the low probability short-time gaming state in which the short-time flag is ON and the high-accuracy flag is OFF, or in the high-probability short-time gaming state in which both the short-time flag and the high-accuracy flag are ON, the acquired auxiliary symbol determination random number is “ It is determined to be a win when it is “0” to “9”.

  Next, main processes executed by the game control board 211 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that the processing described below can be realized by the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 executing a program stored in the ROM 213.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
As the timer interrupt process, the CPU 212 performs random number update process (S10), start port SW process (S20), gate SW process (S30), special symbol process (S40), customer waiting setting process (S50), auxiliary symbol process ( S60), a special winning opening process (S70), a second start opening process (S80) and the like are executed.

Next, various processes executed as the timer interrupt process will be described.
[Start-up SW processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the start-up SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In this case, in step S201, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the first start port SW13a of the first start port 13 is on. If it is determined that the first start port SW13a is on, step S202 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the retained number U1 of the first start port SW13a is less than “4”.
If it is determined that the reserved number U1 is smaller than “4”, “1” is added to the reserved number U1 in step S203. Thereafter, in step S204, special symbol determination random numbers for special symbols, jackpot symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and the like are acquired and stored in the RAM 214.
Next, in step S205, the CPU 212 sets a first hold number increase command in order to increase the hold number displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23. If a negative result is obtained in step S202, that is, if it is determined that the hold number U1 is “4” which is the maximum holdable number, the process of steps S203 to S205 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S206.

Next, in step S206, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the second start port SW14a of the second start port 14 is on. If the CPU 212 determines that the second start port SW14a is on, step S207 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the reserved number U2 of the second start port SW14a is smaller than “4”.
If it is determined that the reserved number U2 is less than “4”, “1” is added to the reserved number U2 in step S208. Thereafter, in step S209, special symbol determination random numbers for special symbols, jackpot symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and the like are acquired and stored in the RAM 214.
Next, in step S210, the CPU 212 sets a second hold number increase command to increase the hold number of the second special symbol hold indicator 24, and ends the start port SW process.
If a negative result is obtained in step S207, that is, if it is determined that the hold number U2 is “4”, which is the maximum holdable number, the start port SW process is terminated.

[Gate SW processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the gate SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S221, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the gate SW 15a of the gate 15 is turned on. If the CPU 212 determines that the gate SW 15a is turned on, the number of times the gate SW passes through the gate SW 15a is “4” in step S222. It is discriminated whether or not it is less.
If it is determined in step S222 that the number of times of gate passage G is less than “4”, “1” is added to the number of times of gate passage G in step S223, and a random number for determining auxiliary symbols is acquired in step S224. And stored in the RAM 214, and the gate SW processing ends.
If it is determined in step S221 that the gate SW 15a is not on, or if a negative result is obtained in step S222, that is, if it is determined that the gate passing number G is “4”, which is the maximum holdable number, The gate SW process ends.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
If the CPU 212 determines in step S231 whether or not the special game flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game, and if it is determined that the big hit game or the small hit game is not In the subsequent step S232, it is determined whether or not the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is changing.
If it is determined in step S232 that the special symbol is not changing, then in step S233, it is determined whether or not the number U2 of the second starting port SW14a to be preferentially digested is greater than “1”. If it is determined in step S233 that the reserved number U2 is greater than “1”, the reserved number U2 is decremented by “1” in step S234.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S233 that the reserved number U2 is not ≧ 1, that is, if the reserved number U2 is “0”, then in step S235, the reserved number U1 of the first start port SW13a is “1”. In step S235, if it is determined that the reserved number U1 is greater than “1”, in step S236, the reserved number U1 is decremented by “1”.

Next, in step S237, the CPU 212 turns OFF if the customer waiting flag is ON, and then executes a special game determination process described later in step S238. After execution of the special game determination process in step S238, a variation pattern selection process described later is executed in step S239. After execution of the variation pattern selection process in step SS239, in step S240, the corresponding first special symbol display device 20 or second special symbol display device 21 starts symbol variation, and in the subsequent step S241, the effect control board 221 is started. Set the variable start command to be sent to.
The variation start command includes a variation pattern command indicating the variation time of the special symbol, a jackpot or small hit command indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol command indicating the lottery result of the jackpot symbol, and a reach indicating the lottery result of the reach lottery Commands, gaming state commands related to the current gaming state, and the like are included.

Next, in step S242, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the variation time of the first or second special symbol has passed a predetermined variation time.
If it is determined in step S242 that the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, in the subsequent step S243, the fluctuation of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped and the predetermined special symbol is displayed.
Thereafter, in step S244, a change stop command is set, and in the subsequent step S245, a process during stop to be described later is executed to end the special symbol process.

If it is determined in step S231 that the special game flag is ON, or if it is determined in step S242 that the special symbol variation time has not reached the predetermined variation time, the special symbol processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step S232 that the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S242, and it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed a predetermined variation time.
If it is determined in step S235 that the number of holdings U1 is not ≧ 1, that is, if it is determined that there are no holdings of the holding numbers U1 and U2, in step S246, a special symbol is executed in a customer waiting setting process described later. The process ends.

[Special game determination process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special game determination process executed by the CPU of the game control board. This process implements special game determination means.
In step S251, the CPU 212 determines the special symbol determination random number stored in the RAM 214, and in the subsequent step S252, determines whether or not the jackpot has been won.
When it is determined in step S252 that the jackpot is won, in the subsequent step S253, the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the RAM 214 is determined. In step S254, the first special symbol display is performed based on the determination result. The jackpot symbol to be set in the device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set, and the special game determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S252 that the jackpot is not won, in step S255, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won based on the special symbol determination random number.
In step S255, if it is determined that the small winning symbol is won, in the subsequent step S256, the small special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set, and the special game determination process is performed. Exit.
Further, if it is determined in step S255 that the winning combination is not won, in step S257, a lost symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set and special game determination processing is performed. Exit.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern selection process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
First, in step S <b> 261, the CPU 212 performs a time reduction period flag setting process indicating which period the time reduction period belongs to. Although the setting of the short time period flag will be described later, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has three short time periods, ie, a first period, a second period, and a transition period, as the short time period of the short time game.
Here, the first period refers to the first half of the short-time game. For example, if the number of time reductions is 100, the first to 49th time reduction games are the first period. The second period refers to the latter half of the short-time game. For example, if the number of time reductions is 100 times, the 51st to 99th time reduction games become the second period. The transition period refers to a period between the first period and the second period. In this embodiment, the 50th time-short game is the transition period.

Next, in step S262, the CPU 212 performs table selection processing for selecting a special symbol variation pattern. The table selection process will also be described later.
Next, in step S263, the CPU 212 determines the previously obtained variation pattern random number, and in the subsequent step S264, after setting the variation pattern based on the set table and variation pattern random number, in step S265. Then, the short time period determination flag is turned OFF and the variation pattern selection process is terminated.

[Short-term flag setting process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a short time period flag setting process executed by the CPU of the game control board. By this processing, a variation pattern table switching determination unit is realized.
In step S271, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the short-time game state is ON. If it is determined that the short-time game flag is ON, in the subsequent step S272, the variation pattern is determined. In order to determine whether or not to switch the table, it is determined whether or not the current time-saving game period is the first period (in this embodiment, the time-saving number is from 1 to 49). If it is determined in step S272 that the current short-time game period is the first period, in the subsequent step S273, the first period flag is turned ON and the short-time period flag setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S272 that the current short-time game period is not the first period, in step S274, is the current short-time game period a transition period (in this embodiment, the short-time number is the 50th time period)? Determine whether or not. If it is determined in step S274 that the current short-time game period is a transition period, that is, a period during which the change pattern is switched, the transition period flag is set to ON in the following step S275 to shorten the short-term period. The flag setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S274 that the current short-time game period is not a transition period, it is determined that the current short-time game period is the second period (in this embodiment, the short-time number is from 51 to 99). In step S276, the second period flag is turned ON, and the short time period flag setting process ends.

[Table selection processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of table selection processing executed by the CPU of the game control board. By this processing, a variation pattern table selection unit is realized.
In step S281, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the special symbol determination random number stored in the RAM 214 has won the jackpot. If the CPU 212 determines that the jackpot has been won, in step S282, the jackpot table Is set in the RAM 214 and the table selection process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S281 that the special symbol determination random number has not been won in the jackpot, then in step S283, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number has been won in the jackpot. If it is determined that the winning game is won, in step S284, the table for winning game is set in the RAM 214, and the table selection process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S283 that the special symbol determination random number has not been won in small hits, then in step S285, whether or not the reach determination random number stored in the RAM 214 is won in reach. In step S286, the reach table is set in the RAM 214, and the table selection process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S285 that it is not reach, it is determined in step S287 whether or not the short-time game flag is ON.
If it is determined in step S287 that the short-time game flag is ON, then in step S288, it is determined whether or not the first period flag is ON, and it is determined that the first period flag is ON. In this case, the first period table corresponding to the loss is set in the RAM 214, and the table selection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S288 that the first period flag is not ON, it is determined in step S290 whether or not the transition period flag is ON, and if it is determined that the transition period flag is ON. In step S291, the transition period table corresponding to the loss is set in the RAM 214, and the table selection process is terminated.

If the CPU 212 determines in step S290 that the transition period flag is not ON, the CPU 212 determines in step S292 whether or not the number U2 of the second start ports 14 is greater than “2”.
If it is determined that the number U2 of holds is greater than “2”, the second period table A corresponding to the loss is set in the RAM 214 in step S293, and the table selection process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S292 that the reserved number U2 is smaller than “2”, in step S294, the second period table B corresponding to the loss is set in the RAM 214, and the table selection process is terminated.

If the CPU 212 determines in step S287 that the time-saving game flag is not ON, in step S295, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the reserved number U2 of the second start port 14 is greater than “2”. If it is determined that U2 is greater than “2”, the normal loss table A is set in the RAM 214 in step S296, and the table selection process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S295 that the reserved number U2 is less than “2”, the normal loss table B is set in the RAM 214 in step S297, and the table selection process is terminated.

FIGS. 13 and 14 are diagrams showing the configuration of the variation pattern table used in the table selection process shown in FIG. 12. FIG. 13 (a) shows a jackpot table, and FIG. 13 (b) shows a small table. An example of the reach table is shown in FIG. 13C.
14A shows a first period table, FIG. 14B shows a transition period table, FIG. 14C shows a second period table A, and FIG. 14D shows a second period table B. FIG. 14E shows an example of a normal lose table A, and FIG. 14F shows an example of a normal lose table B.

In the jackpot table shown in FIG. 13 (a), for example, jackpot A with a variation time (variation pattern) of 30 seconds, jackpot B with a variation time of 60 seconds, jackpot C with a variation time of 90 seconds. Three types of jackpot fluctuation patterns are prepared.
The jackpot A is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number acquired when the jackpot is won is “0 to 49”. The jackpot B is selected when the value of the fluctuation pattern random number acquired when the jackpot is won is “50 to 149”. The jackpot C is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number acquired when the jackpot is won is “150 to 249”.

In the small hitting table shown in FIG. 13B, two types of small hitting variation patterns are prepared, for example, a small hitting A with a variation time of 30 seconds and a small hitting B with a variation time of 45 seconds. ing.
The small hit A is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of winning the small hit is “0 to 199”. The small hit B is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of winning the small hit is “200 to 249”.

In the reach table shown in FIG. 13C, for example, four types of normal reach A to normal reach D in which the variation time is set to 12 seconds to 30 seconds and eight types in which the variation time is set to 30 seconds to 90 seconds. Reach variation patterns of Super Reach A to Super Reach H are prepared.
The normal reach A to D is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number acquired when it is determined that there is a reach is “0 to 199”. Super reach A to H is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number acquired when it is determined that there is a reach is “200 to 249”.

  In the first period table shown in FIG. 14A, for example, a first shortened loss variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is prepared. For this reason, when the first period table is set, the first shortened loss variation pattern is selected regardless of the variation pattern random value.

  In the transition period table shown in FIG. 14B, for example, a special loss fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 10 seconds is prepared. For this reason, when the transition period table is set, the special loss variation pattern is selected regardless of the variation pattern random value.

  In the second period table A shown in FIG. 14C, for example, a second shortened loss variation pattern having a variation time of 4 seconds is prepared. For this reason, when the second period table A is set, the second shortened loss variation pattern is selected regardless of the variation pattern random value.

  In the second period table B shown in FIG. 14D, for example, a third shortened loss variation pattern having a variation time of 12 seconds is prepared. For this reason, when the second period table B is set, the third shortened loss variation pattern is selected regardless of the variation pattern random value.

  In the normal loss table A shown in FIG. 14 (e), for example, a first normal loss variation pattern having a variation time of 4 seconds is prepared. For this reason, when the normal loss table A is set, the first normal loss variation pattern is selected regardless of the variation pattern random value.

  In the normal loss table B shown in FIG. 14F, for example, a second normal loss fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 12 seconds is prepared. For this reason, when the normal loss table B is set, the second normal loss fluctuation pattern is selected regardless of the fluctuation pattern random value.

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the stop process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S351, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, the remaining number of short time games stored in the RAM 214 in the subsequent step S352. Subtract “1” from J.
Next, in step S353, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0”, the special symbol variation display is predetermined in the short-time game. Since this means that the number of times (for example, 100 times) has been performed, in the subsequent step S354, the time reduction flag is turned OFF.
If it is determined in step S351 that the time reduction flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S353 that the remaining game number J is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S355.

Next, in step S355, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the high-accuracy flag is ON. If it is determined that the high-accuracy flag is ON, it is stored in the RAM 214 in the subsequent step S356. “1” is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high probability game.
Next, in step S357, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the remaining game count X is “0”. If the remaining game count X is “0”, the special symbol variation display is performed in the high-probability game. This means that it has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), so in the subsequent step S358, the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF.
If it is determined in step S355 that the high-accuracy flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S357 that the remaining game number X is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S359.

  Next, in step S359, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Next, in step S360, it is determined whether or not the set special symbol is “small hit”. If it is determined that the game is a small hit, the small hit game flag (special game flag) is turned ON in step S361. Thereafter, in step S362, the jackpot opening is started, and in step S363, the jackpot opening command is set, and the in-stop process is ended.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S360 that it is not a small hit, the variable stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.
If it is determined in step S359 that the jackpot is a jackpot, then in step S364, it is determined whether the jackpot is a jackpot. If it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the long jackpot is determined in step S365. The winning game flag (special game flag) is set to ON. Otherwise, in step S366, the short hit game flag (special game flag) is set to ON. Thereafter, in step S367, the remaining number J of short-time games and the remaining number X of high-probability games are set to “0”, and the remaining game number J / X is reset. In step S368, the short-time flag Then, the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF and the process proceeds to step S362.

[Customer waiting setting process]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a customer waiting setting process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S371, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the customer waiting flag is ON, the customer waiting setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S371 that the customer waiting flag is not ON, a customer waiting command is set in step S372, and in step S373, the customer waiting flag is turned on and the customer waiting setting process is terminated.
The customer waiting flag is set when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are both suspended, or when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are both suspended for a predetermined period. It turns from OFF to ON.

[Auxiliary symbol processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of auxiliary symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board. By this processing, a time-saving game executing means is realized.
In step S381, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON. When determining that the auxiliary game flag is ON, the CPU 212 ends the auxiliary symbol processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S381 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, it is determined in step S382 whether or not the auxiliary symbol is changing. If it is determined in step S382 that the auxiliary symbol is not fluctuating, it is determined in step S383 whether or not the gate passing number G storing the number of times the game ball has passed through the gate SW15a is greater than “1”. If the gate passing number G is greater than “1”, in the subsequent step S384, “1” is subtracted from the gate passing number G, and if it is determined that the gate passing number G is not greater than “1”, that is, “0”. If so, the auxiliary symbol processing is terminated.
Next, the CPU 212 determines auxiliary symbol determination random numbers in step S385, sets a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the auxiliary symbol display device 22 in subsequent step S386, and sets a variation time in step S387.
Here, it is conceivable that the variation time of the auxiliary symbol is set to, for example, 4.0 seconds if the hour / hour flag is OFF, and 1.5 seconds if the hour / hour flag is ON.

Next, in step S389, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the variation time of the auxiliary symbol has elapsed, and if it is determined that the predetermined variation time has elapsed, the CPU 212 stops the variation in step S390. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S389 that the auxiliary symbol variation time has not elapsed, the auxiliary symbol process is terminated.
Next, in step S391, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the auxiliary symbol is a winning symbol. If the auxiliary symbol is a winning symbol, the CPU 212 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON in step S392 and performs auxiliary symbol processing. Exit.
In step S391, if the stop symbol is not a winning symbol, the auxiliary symbol process is terminated without turning on the auxiliary game flag.
If it is determined in step S382 that the auxiliary symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S389, and it is determined whether or not the auxiliary symbol variation time has passed a predetermined variation time.

[Large winning prize processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the big prize opening process executed by the CPU of the game control board. This process implements special game execution means.
In step S411, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the special game flag is ON. If it is determined that the special game flag is ON, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the opening is in progress in step S412. . If it is determined in step S412 that the jackpot opening is in progress, it is then determined in step S413 whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S413 that the opening time has elapsed, in subsequent step S414, the value of the number of rounds R is set to “0” and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a setting example of the number of rounds / operation pattern. For example, when the special game is per length with a normal time, the number of rounds (R number) is 8R, and the operation pattern in 1R is 29. Set 5 seconds open x 1 time. When the big hit is a short hit with a normal time, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, 1R, and the operation pattern during 0.1R is set to 0.1 second open × 1. Furthermore, if the jackpot is per long with a high probability, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 12R, 1R operation pattern is 29.5 seconds open x 1 and the jackpot is a short per short with a high probability And, when the probability is high without a short time with high probability, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R and 1R, and the operation pattern in 1R is set to 0.1 second opening × 1 time.
If the special game is a small hit, for example, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 1R, and the operation pattern in 1R is set to 0.1 second open × 2 times.

Next, in step S415, the CPU 212 sets “0” in the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, and in the following step S416. “1” is added to the value of the number of rounds R. Then, in the subsequent step S417, the operation of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is started. That is, either the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is changed from the closed state to the open state.
Next, in step S418, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the operation time of the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 has passed a predetermined time, and the operation time has not passed the predetermined time. In the subsequent step S419, it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached the specified number.
If it is determined in step S419 that the value of the number counter C is the specified number C, the operation of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is ended in step S420. That is, the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 in the open state is closed.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the specified number, the big prize opening process is terminated.
In step S418, if the operation time of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 has exceeded the predetermined operation time, the process of step S419 is skipped and the number of the number counter C is set. Without checking, the operation of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is finished in step S420.

Next, in step S421, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the jackpot round number is the maximum round number R. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit round is the final round.
If it is determined in step S421 that the big hit round is the final round, ending is started in step S422, and an ending command is set in step S423.
Next, in step S424, the CPU 212 sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”. Thereafter, in step S425, it is determined whether or not the ending time has passed. If it is determined that the ending time has passed, a game state setting process described later is executed in subsequent step S426. Thereafter, in step S427, the special game flag is turned OFF, and the big prize opening process is ended.

In step S412, if it is determined that the jackpot opening is not in progress, it is determined in step S428 whether or not ending is in progress. If it is determined that ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S425 and ending is in progress. If it is determined that it is not, it is determined in step S429 whether or not the special winning opening is in operation.
If it is determined in step S429 that the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 is in operation, the process proceeds to step S418, and the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 is in operation. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S415.
If it is determined in step S411 that the opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening process is terminated. Similarly, if it is determined in step S419 that the value of the number counter C has not reached the specified number, if it is determined in step S421 that the big hit round is not the final round, or the ending time has elapsed in step S425. Even if it is determined that there is no such item, the special winning opening process is terminated.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state setting process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
First, in step S431, the CPU 212 determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit, the game state setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a small hit, then in step S432, it is determined whether or not it is a normal hit (per length with normal time or short per hour with normal time). In step S433, the time flag is set to ON, and in step S434, for example, “100” is set as the remaining game count J of the time-short game, and the game state setting process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S432 that the game is not a normal game, it is a big game that gives a high-probability game. Therefore, in step S435, the high-accuracy flag is turned ON, and in step S436, the remaining number of games in the high-accuracy game For example, “10000” is set in X.
Next, in step S437, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the hit is with a time reduction. If it is determined that the hit is with a time reduction, in step S438, the CPU 212 sets the time reduction flag to ON and in step S439. Then, for example, “10000” is set in the remaining game count J of the short-time game, and the gaming state setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S437 that the time is not short, the time flag is turned OFF in step S440, and the remaining game count J of the short game is reset in step S441, and the gaming state setting process is terminated. .

[Second start opening process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the second start port opening process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S511, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the auxiliary game flag is ON, then in step S512, the second start opening / closing door 14b is activated. It is determined whether it is in the middle. In step S512, if the second start port opening / closing door 14b is not operating (opening), in step S513, the operation pattern of the second start port opening / closing door 14b is set according to the gaming state. (2) The operation of the start opening / closing door 14b is started.
Here, the operation pattern (time) of the second start opening / closing door 14b to be set is, for example, 0.15 second opening × 1 if the hour flag is OFF, and 1.80 seconds if the hour flag is ON. It is conceivable to set the opening to 3 times.

Next, in step S515, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the operation time of the second start opening / closing door 14b has elapsed a predetermined time, and if it is determined that the predetermined operation time has elapsed, step S516 Then, the auxiliary game flag is turned OFF, and the second start opening process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S512 that the second start-opening door 14b is operating, the process proceeds to step S515.
If it is determined in step S511 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S515 that the operation time of the second start port 14 has not elapsed, the second start port opening process is terminated. .

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when the variation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped, the first start symbol 13 is displayed. When a game ball enters, a special symbol determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and the like are obtained by lottery, and the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 is obtained. Display fluctuation. And when it determines with the acquired random number for special symbol determination having won the special game, the 1st special symbol of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 is stopped by a specific symbol. Thereafter, the special game of long hit, short hit or small hit is executed.
During the long hitting game, it is possible to obtain the outgoing ball by firing the game ball aiming at the first big winning port 16 or the second big winning port 17 which is in an open state.
On the other hand, during a short hit game, since the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, even if the game ball is launched aiming at the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17, it is possible to obtain almost all the balls. I can't do it.

Similarly, for example, when a game ball enters the second start port 14 when the variation of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped, The special symbol determination random number, jackpot symbol determination random number, reach determination random number, and the like are acquired by lottery in response to the ball, and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 21 is variably displayed.
And when it determines with the acquired random number for special symbol determination having won the special game, the 2nd special symbol of the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 is stopped by a specific symbol. Thereafter, the special game of either the big hit (long hit or short hit) or the small hit is executed. During a long hit game, it is possible to obtain an outgoing ball by firing a game ball aiming at the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 which is in an open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, as described above, during the short hit game, since the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, even if the game ball is launched aiming at the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17, it almost gets out You can't do that.

After the jackpot game is over, based on the lottery result of the jackpot symbol determination random number, as a bonus game, a short-time game in which a short-time game with opening support of the second opening / closing door 14b is performed for a predetermined period, a short-time game and a big win Either a high-probability short-time game (so-called probability variation game) in which a high-probability game with a high probability is performed for a predetermined period or a high-probability short-time game (so-called latent probability variation game) in which only a high-probability game is performed for a predetermined period Transition to the gaming state.
The high-probability game is continuously performed until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a preset number of times (for example, 10,000 times) or wins a jackpot again.
On the other hand, the short-time game continues until the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a preset number of times (for example, 100 times for normal short-time games and 10000 times for high-probability short-time games) or until a big win is won again. Done.
Also, during the short-time game, the variation time from the start of change of the special symbol to the stop of the variation is set to be shorter than that during normal game, and the winning probability of the auxiliary symbol is set to be higher than during normal game.
Further, the opening time of the second start opening / closing door 14b at the time of winning the auxiliary symbol is set longer than that during the normal game.
Therefore, during the short-time game, the winning rate of the game ball to the second start port 14 is higher than that during the normal game, so that the player can aim the second start port 14 and launch the game ball during the normal game. Compared to this, the game efficiency can be greatly increased.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment wins a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the second start port 14 than when the game ball enters the first start port 13. Since the ratio is high, it is easy to win a jackpot that is advantageous to the player during the short-time game than during the normal game.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the change pattern table is changed during the short-time game as described above.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of the gaming operation during the short time gaming of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a case where the number of time reductions is a maximum of 100 will be described as an example.
In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is selected from the first period table in the first half of the first half (first to 49th) of the short-time game period (maximum of 100), and the second half of the second half (first to fifth). (100th), the variation pattern is selected from the second period table.
In the present embodiment, only the first shortened loss variation pattern in which the variation time is the first time (1 second) is provided in the first period table. In the second period table, only the second shortened loss variation pattern in which the variation time is the second time (4 seconds) longer than the first time is prepared.
Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is different between the first half and the second half of the short-time game period, for example, in the first half of the short-time game period, the first game effect that has been in short fluctuation is provided. It shifts to the 1st production mode to perform, and it is made to transfer to the 2nd production mode which performs the 2nd game production which matched the long fluctuation in the second half of the short time game period.
In this way, during the time-short game, the variation pattern table is stored from the first period table in which the first shortened loss variation pattern is stored, with the second shortened variation variation pattern having a variation time different from the first shortened variation variation pattern. If the contents of the game effect are changed in accordance with the change timing of the changed change pattern to the changed second period table, it is possible to change the game effect during the short-time game.

However, if the change pattern is changed during the short-time game and the content of the game effect is changed in accordance with the timing of the change pattern, the continuity of the game effect during the short-time game is lost, and the player feels uncomfortable. There was a risk of giving.
In addition, in conventional gaming machines, when the game effect changes during the short-time game, the game state often involves a transition of the game state (for example, transition from the short-time game state to the normal game state). In spite of this, there is a risk that the game will be stopped due to a mistake in the normal game state.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the change pattern table is changed from the first period table to the second period table in the middle of the short-time game, and the game effect is changed to the first game effect (first effect). In order to prevent the continuity from the first game effect to the second game effect from being lost, when changing from (mode) to the second game effect (second effect mode), as shown in FIG. A transition period (special variation period) is provided between the period and the second period.
In the transition period, the variation pattern of the special symbol is set to a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a connection effect that connects the game effect in the first effect mode and the game effect in the second effect mode is performed using this predetermined time.
With this configuration, even when the game effect is changed from the first game effect to the second game effect in accordance with the timing of changing the variation pattern table from the first period table to the second period table during the short-time game. It does not give the player a sense of incongruity.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a game effect during a short-time game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.
First, in the first period (short variation period) of the first half of the short-time game, the music corresponding to the first effect mode is output from the speaker 312. At this time, the music corresponding to the first performance mode is a music with a good tempo corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol in the first period (short variation period). Further, as shown in FIG. 23A, the image display device 7 displays an effect design 8 having a character image corresponding to the music in the first effect mode. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect symbol 8 is composed of a first effect symbol (left symbol) 8a, a second effect symbol (middle symbol) 8b, and a third effect symbol (right symbol) 8c. An example is shown.

  Next, in the transition period (special variation period) between short-time games, the player feels uncomfortable even when the fast tempo music corresponding to the first effect mode is changed to the slow tempo music corresponding to the second effect mode. A connection effect that is not given, for example, an effect as if the sound source is changed in the audio player is displayed as shown in FIG.

Thereafter, in the second period (long variation period) of the latter half of the short-time game period, the music corresponding to the second effect mode is output from the speaker 312. At this time, the music corresponding to the second effect mode is a music with a slow tempo corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol in the second period (long variation period). Further, as shown in FIG. 23C, the image display device 7 displays an effect design 8 having a character image corresponding to the music in the second effect mode.
In this way, even if the game effect during the time-saving game is changed in accordance with the timing of changing the special pattern variation pattern table in the middle of the time-saving game, the player does not feel uncomfortable.

In the present embodiment, the case where the first period is a short fluctuation period with a short fluctuation time and the second period is a long fluctuation period with a long fluctuation time is described as an example. However, this is only an example. It goes without saying that one period may be a long variation period and the second period may be a short variation period.
In the present embodiment, the case where the variable time is changed only once during the short-time game is described as an example. However, the variable time may be changed a plurality of times during the short-time game. For example, the fluctuation period of the short-time game may be constituted by three periods of a short fluctuation period, a long fluctuation period, and a short fluctuation period. In that case, a special fluctuation period may be provided between the fluctuation periods.
Further, in the present embodiment, the transition period is a single variation period of the special symbol, but this is only an example, and it is needless to say that a plurality of variation periods of the special symbol may be the special variation period. .

Hereinafter, processing executed by the effect control board 221, the image control board 231, and the lamp control board 241 in order to realize the above game effects will be described. A game effect executing means is realized by this processing.
[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board. Note that the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 24 can be realized by the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 executing a program stored in the ROM 223.
In this case, the CPU 122 of the effect control board 221 executes a command reception process (S610), an effect button process (S620), a command transmission process (S630), and the like as the timer interrupt process.

  Next, an example of main processing executed by the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 as timer interrupt processing will be described. Note that the processing described below can also be realized when the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 executes a program stored in the ROM 223.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command reception processing.
In this case, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the hold number increase command is received in step S701. If it is determined that the hold number increase command is received, the CPU 222 holds the hold ball stored in the RAM 224 in step S702. The number is added, and in the subsequent step S703, a pending number command is set.
Next, in step S704, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received. If it is determined that a variation start command has been received, the CPU 222 executes effect selection processing in the subsequent step S705.
The effect selection processing includes analysis processing of a change start command, subtraction processing of the number of reserved balls stored in the RAM 224, selection processing of a change effect pattern based on the analysis result, processing for setting a change effect start command, and the like. Can be mentioned.
If it is determined in step S704 that the variation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S706 without performing the effect selection process.

Next, in step S706, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a variable stop command has been received. If it is determined that a variable stop command has been received, the CPU 222 executes a variable effect end process in the subsequent step S707.
Examples of the processing during the end of the variation effect include analysis of the variation stop command, various processing such as a mode flag change based on the analysis result, and processing for setting the variation effect end command.
If it is determined in step S706 that the change stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S708 without executing the changing effect end process.

Next, in step S708, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an opening command has been received. If it is determined that an opening command has been received, the CPU 222 executes special game effect selection processing in a subsequent step S709.
Examples of the special game effect selection processing include opening command analysis, special game effect pattern selection processing, and processing for setting an opening effect start command.
If it is determined in step S708 that the opening command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S710 without executing the special game effect selection process.

Next, in step S710, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an ending command for executing the ending effect selection process has been received. If it is determined that the ending command has been received, the CPU 222 determines in step S711 that the ending effect selection process is performed. Execute.
Examples of the ending effect selection process include analysis of an ending command, ending effect pattern selection, and a process of setting an ending effect start command.
In step 712, a customer waiting command reception process is executed, and the command reception process is terminated. If it is determined in step S710 that an ending command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S712 without executing the ending effect selection process.

As an image display device used in the gaming machine of the present invention, a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, and other arbitrary display devices can be adopted.
The display mode of the image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines, but also to slot machines, other gaming machines having display devices, and game machines in general.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 7 ... Image display apparatus, 7 ... Image display apparatus, 8 ... Production design, 13 ... 1st start opening, 14 ... 2nd start opening, 211 ... Game control board, 212, 222 232, 242 ... CPU, 213, 223, 233, 243 ... ROM, 214, 224, 234, 244 ... RAM, 221 ... Production control board, 231 ... Image control board, 241 ... Lamp control board, 312 ... Audio output device

Claims (1)

A starting area where game balls can enter,
Special game determination means for determining whether or not a special game is won by entering a game ball into the starting area;
Special symbol display means for displaying a special symbol according to the determination result of the special game determination means;
A large winning device capable of changing from a mode in which game balls are difficult to win to a mode in which game balls are easy to win,
Special game execution means for operating the large winning device in a manner in which a game ball can win when it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is won;
A plurality of variation pattern tables each storing a variation pattern for determining the variation time of the special symbol;
A variation pattern table selecting means for selecting any one variation pattern table from the plurality of variation pattern tables;
Game effect execution means for executing a game effect corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation pattern table selected by the variation pattern table selection means,
The variation pattern table includes a first variation pattern table storing a first variation pattern, a second variation pattern table storing a second variation pattern having a variation time of the special symbol longer than the first variation pattern, and the first variation pattern table. A third variation pattern table storing a third variation pattern having a variation time different from both the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern;
The variation pattern table selection means selects the first variation pattern table in the game after the special game, and then selects the third variation pattern table and the second variation pattern table in this order,
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is not won, if the third variation pattern table is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the third variation pattern is selected,
The game effect execution means includes:
First game effect executing means for executing a first game effect corresponding to the first change pattern when the first change pattern table is selected by the change pattern table selecting means;
Second game effect executing means for executing a second game effect corresponding to the second change pattern when the second change pattern table is selected by the change pattern table selecting means;
When the third variation pattern table is selected by the variation pattern table selection means, a third game effect that connects the first game effect and the second game effect is executed based on the third variation pattern. And a third game effect executing means.

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