JP5796606B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a game machine (pachinko machine) referred to as a so-called “seven machine”, usually, a normal symbol starting means (first starting means) and one or more special symbol starting means (second starting means) including an open / close-type starting port, , With a variable entrance (big prize entrance). In such a gaming machine, based on the fact that a game ball enters the normal symbol starting means, the normal symbol determination (first determination) is performed, and it is normal that the result of the first determination is a specific result. When displayed on the display means, the possibility of entering the special symbol starting means increases for a predetermined period. Then, based on the game ball entering the special symbol starting means, a determination on whether or not the special symbol is determined (second determination on whether or not) is made, and the special symbol display means that the result of the second determination is a specific result. When displayed, a big hit game is executed in which the variable entrance (large winning entrance) is changed to a state in which the entrance can be made (open state).

  Further, in a seven machine (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “mixer”) having the characteristics of so-called “feathers”, a normal symbol starting means (first starting means) and a special symbol starting means (second starting means). ), A variable entrance (large winning entrance), and a center role. Then, based on the fact that the game ball enters the normal symbol starting means, whether or not the normal symbol is determined is determined, and when the normal symbol display means displays that the result of the first determination is a specific result, The possibility of entering the symbol starting means increases over a predetermined period. Then, based on the game ball entering the special symbol starting means, a determination on whether or not the special symbol is determined (second determination on whether or not) is made, and the special symbol display means that the result of the second determination is a specific result. When displayed, the jackpot game is executed. Further, when another specific result (so-called “result indicating a small hit”) is displayed on the special symbol display means, the “winner for small hits” provided in the center accessory is displayed for a short time (for example, 0.4 Second) The small hit game that opens is started, and about 1 to 3 game balls can enter the center bonus. When the game ball that has entered the center bonus through the small winning prize opening passes through the specific area, the big hit game is started.

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

JP 2008-29624 A

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

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is
First starting means capable of entering a game ball;
A second starting means capable of changing between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball cannot enter and a state where a game ball can enter,
First hit / fail judgment means for executing a first hit / no-go judgment based on entering the first starting means;
A second success / failure determination means for executing a second success / failure determination on the basis of the ball entering the second starting means;
Display means for displaying the variation of the identification information for a predetermined variation time based on the first determination of whether the first determination is successful, and then stopping and displaying the result of the first determination of the success / failure for a predetermined stop display time. When,
When the display means that the result of the first success / failure determination is a predetermined result is stopped and displayed for the stop display time, the second starting means is set to the second mode for the predetermined time . Starting means mode control means;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result;
A gaming state setting means capable of setting a gaming state,
In the variation display of the identification information, neither the change to the second mode of the second starting means nor the variation display of the identification information is executed, and the result of the first determination of success / failure is obtained. It is executed on condition that the predetermined stop display period for stop display is not being executed,
As the gaming state, at least a first ball entering state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting means and a possibility that a game ball enters the second starting means is the first state. A second entry state that is higher than the second entry state, and a third entry state in which the possibility that a game ball enters the second starting means is higher than that in the second entry state. And
The gaming state setting means indicates a gaming state after completion of a specific game executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specified result, and a game when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a specified result. It is possible to execute a transition setting process for setting a game state different from the state,
When a specific game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result in the first ball entry state, the second ball entry is performed as the transition setting process of the game state after the completion of the specific game. A transition setting process for setting one gaming state of the state and the third entering state, and no transition setting process for setting the other gaming state;
When a specific game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result in one game state of the second ball entering state and the third ball entering state, As the transition setting process of the gaming state, there is a transition setting process for setting to the other gaming state of the second and third entering states, and set to the first entering state It is assumed that there is no migration setting process to
In the second entry state and the third entry state, the variation time of the identification information is equal to the time when the second starter changes to the second mode, and the third entry state. Is characterized in that the stop display time of the identification information is shorter than that in the second entry state .

In the present invention, a gaming state (second entering state, third entering state) in which the possibility of entering the gaming ball into the second starting means is higher than the reference gaming state (first entering state). Multiple states). In this way, by providing a plurality of (three or more) gaming states (entering states) with different possibility of entering a game ball (entrance ease) into the second starting means, the width of the game (variation ) Can be expanded. Further, in the reference game state (first entry state), as the transition setting process after execution of the specific game, either the second entry state or the third entry state is set. It has a transition setting process for setting, and does not have a transition setting process for setting to the other gaming state of the second entering state or the third entering state. In addition to this, in one game state that makes a transition from the first entry state, the transition setting process for setting the first entry state is not provided. That is, when the specific game is executed in the first entry state and the transition setting process is executed, the transition to one game state (transition to an advantageous game state) is guaranteed, and this one game When the specific game is executed in the state and the transition setting process is executed, it is guaranteed that the state does not shift to the first entering state. In this way, while expanding the range of games, by limiting the execution pattern of the migration setting process, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and enhance the gaming interest.
Here, “when the specific game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being the specific result” is, for example, other than the case of executing the specific game when the result of the second winning / failing determination is the specific result. In addition, the case where the specific game is executed when the second determination result becomes the specific result and the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, “the game ball passes through the predetermined area”) can be exemplified.

When a specific game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result in the other game state of the second and third ball entering states, The game state transition setting process may include a transition setting process for setting the first entry state.

In other words, in the present invention, if the result of the second winning / failing determination is a specific result when the entering state (game state) is the first entering state, the second entering state and the third entering state are determined. The transition setting process set to one of them (hereinafter referred to as “one entry state”) can be executed, and the transition setting process set to the other (hereinafter referred to as “the other entry state”) is executed. Impossible. Then, once the entering state (game state) becomes “one entering state”, it becomes the reference gaming state (first entering state) unless it passes through the “other entering state”. There is nothing. Therefore, once “one of the balls enters”, it can be expected that at least two specific games will be executed. In other words, since “one entry state” is positioned as “a game zone that is particularly advantageous in gaming”, until the player reaches “one entry state (a particularly advantageous game zone)” The game is played in a state in which the sense of expectation for entering the “one entering state (particularly advantageous gaming zone)” is enhanced. Moreover, since the game can be experienced in a state in which the game interest is enhanced after becoming “one of the entering states (especially advantageous game zone)”, according to the present invention, from these points as well , Can enhance the game entertainment.
Further, the present invention provides a case where a specific game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result in the other game state of the second ball entry state and the third ball entry state. The game state transition setting process after the end of the specific game includes at least a transition setting process for setting the first entry state. In other words, in addition to the transition setting process for setting to the first entry state, an aspect including a transition setting process for setting to one of the second entry state and the third entry state is also included in the present invention. include.

In the present invention,
The specific game may be a game that allows the variable entrance to enter.
In this case, in a gaming machine that performs a specific game in which the variable entrance can be entered, the gaming interest can be enhanced.

In the present invention,
Based on the fact that the first success / failure determination is performed, a display unit is provided that performs a variable display of the identification information and stops and displays the result of the first success / failure determination over a predetermined time,
The execution time of the variation display of the identification information that is executed when the third entry state is present is set to be longer than the execution time of the variation display of the identification information that is executed when the second entry state is established. By shortening, the possibility that a game ball may enter the second starting means may be higher in the third entering state than in the second entering state.

  In this case, the possibility of entering the second starting means when the gaming state to the second starting means is in the second entering state, and the third entrance, depending on the length of the execution time of the variation display of the identification information. There is a difference between the possibility of entering the second starting means when in the ball state. For this reason, since it is possible to easily obtain three or more gaming states that are different in that a game ball can enter the second starting means, it is easy to enhance the gaming interest. Further, in addition to this configuration, the execution time of the variable display of identification information that is executed when the player is in the second entry state is changed to the variable information display that is executed when the player is in the first entry state. The execution time may be shorter. The variation time of the identification information to be executed is the same between the second entrance state and the first entrance state, and when the second entrance state, the first entrance state is the same. The time for the second starter to be in the second mode may be lengthened as compared to when the ball is in the spherical state. Note that “shortening the execution time of the variable display” may shorten the execution time of all the variable displays, or may shorten the average time of execution times of the variable display that can be selected.

In the present invention,
When a specific game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result in the other of the second and third ball entering states, the game state after the end of the specific game is The transition setting process may include a transition setting process for setting one of the second entrance state and the third entrance state.

  In this case, the game is played in “one entry state”, and after the transition process for shifting the game state (entrance state) to “the other entry state” is performed, When the result of the second win / fail determination is the specific result in the “ball state”, there is a possibility of executing a transition process for returning the gaming state (entered state) to “one entering state”. Therefore, once it becomes “one entering state”, it can be expected to execute at least two specific games. Accordingly, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

In the present invention,
One of the second entering state and the third entering state may be the third entering state, and the other may be the second entering state.

  In this case, since “one entry state” is a gaming state that is more advantageous than “the other entry state” in terms of the possibility of entering the game ball into the second starting means, Since the player's sense of expectation for the “state (particularly advantageous game zone)” is further enhanced, the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

In the present invention,
The gaming state setting means indicates a gaming state after completion of a specific game executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specified result, and a game when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a specified result. The maintenance setting process for setting the same gaming state as the state may be executable.

  In this case, since the width (variation) of the game can be further expanded, the game interest can be enhanced. For example, even after the game state has once shifted to the second ball entry state or the third ball entry state, the player expects to acquire a large amount of game balls by repeating the ball entry state after the transition. Will do. In addition, even after becoming “one of the balls entered”, a state where “one ball entered” is maintained again after the execution of the specific game, and the player expects to acquire a large amount of game balls, By playing the game in a state where the first entry state is not achieved (unless the other entry state is passed), a game state (the second entry state or the second entry state where the possibility of entering the second starting means is high) It is possible to have a sense of security with regard to continuing the game in the state of entering (3). In addition, even in the “other entry state” that is shifted from “one entry state”, the game is executed in a game state with a high possibility of entering the second starting means. When the maintenance setting process in which the “state” is maintained is executed, the possibility that the game in the gaming state where the possibility of entering the second starting means after the maintenance setting process is high is further executed twice or more is increased. become. For this reason, the game entertainment interest can be further enhanced. Further, the maintenance setting process may be possible in all game states (first entry state, second entry state, and third entry state), or a part of game state (second entry state). It may be possible in a ball state or a third ball entry state). By enabling the maintenance setting process in some game states (for example, the second entry state, the third entry state), when a specific result is obtained in the first entry state, It is possible to guarantee the transition to the second entry state or the third entry state.

Furthermore, in the present invention,
It is good also as providing the 3rd starting means in which a game ball can enter, and a said 2nd success / failure determination means performing the said 2nd success / failure determination based on the entrance to the said 3rd starting means.

  In this case, in the gaming machine that performs not only the second winning / failing determination based on the ball entering the second starting means but also executing the second winning / failing determination based on the ball entering the third starting means, the player Since the game is played while experiencing a sense of expectation and a moderate sense of tension, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction closer to the player)”, and “rear” and “back” indicate the gaming machine. The reference rear (that is, the direction away from the player) "is shown. Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”. Further, in “a member that can be opened and closed like a door (hereinafter referred to as a“ door type member ”)” such as a main body frame, a front frame, an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc., “left”, “right” “Front”, “Rear” and the like are based on the case where these door-type members are in use, that is, in the closed state.

  Further, in this specification, a game ball entering (accepting) a variety of winning holes provided on the game board surface may be referred to as “winning” or “entering”. Of these, “winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening, which is a premise for paying out a winning ball, and that a gaming ball enters (accepts) a winning opening. Substantially synonymous with “entering ball”. The “entrance ball” of the present invention includes the concept of passing. Therefore, as the first starting means, the second starting means, and the third starting means, the game balls that have entered the ball are discharged out of the game area (the game area does not flow down again after entering), or the game that has entered the ball Examples include balls that flow down the game area and enter the other entrance or are discharged from the out area to the outside of the game area (for example, a gate).

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to execute various games and enhance the gaming interest.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows roughly the display screen of the effect display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on each Example. (A) And (b) is a front view which shows schematically the variable start winning device. (A) is a front view which shows a lower display apparatus roughly, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the variable display mode of the special symbol performed with a lower display apparatus, (c) is an effect design (stop design) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of (). (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the winning opening for small hits, an opening-and-closing member, etc., (b) is a top view which shows a distribution apparatus. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a sorting apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention, (b) showed notably that a command was output from the main control part in the game machine which concerns on each Example. It is explanatory drawing. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of a normal symbol fluctuation game, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a gaming state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of a special symbol fluctuation game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game performed with the game machine of Example 1. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing (setting state quick reference table) which shows the ratio of the gaming state set in each gaming state in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a symbol fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a pattern fluctuation effect. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a symbol fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the design fluctuation effect of Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol game process. (A) is explanatory drawing of a change time determination table, (b) is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. (A) is a flow diagram showing a game machine determination process (second determination process) according to the first to third embodiments, and (b) is a game machine determination process (second determination) according to the fourth embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern table for big hits, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern table for deviation | shift. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of the small hit game completion | finish. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart for explaining the effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows a design change effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game performed with the game machine of Example 2. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing (setting state quick reference table) which shows the ratio of the gaming state set in each gaming state in the gaming machine of an Example. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the design fluctuation effect of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game performed with the game machine of Example 3. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing (setting state quick reference table) which shows the ratio of the gaming state set in each gaming state in the gaming machine of the third embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the design fluctuation effect of Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game performed with the game machine which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing (setting state quick reference table) which shows the ratio of the gaming state set in each gaming state in the gaming machine of the first modification. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on Example 4. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the special symbol fluctuation game of Example 4. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game performed with the game machine of Example 3. FIG. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 success / failure determination, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 2 success / failure determination. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of the game machine which concerns on Example 4. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol change start process of the game machine which concerns on Example 4. FIG. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of big hit game end. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game performed with the game machine which concerns on the modification 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game performed with the game machine which concerns on the modification 3. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game machine of Example 5. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 4. FIG. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a gaming state in the modification 5, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the characteristic of the normal symbol game process of the modification 5. FIG.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments showing modes for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following examples, specific examples in which the present invention is applied to a “mixer (pachinko machine) 1” will be described.

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

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably mounted on the left end side of the outer frame 2 using the hinges H1 and H2 on the left end side of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and includes a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, and a dish member integrated with the front frame 4 (an upper dish member 5 and a lower dish The members 6) 5A, the game board 10 (see FIG. 2), the back mechanism board 102, and the like are the main parts.

  The main body frame 3 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The main body frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, and is constituted by a frame-like body that can hold the game board 10. When the main body frame 3 holds the game board 10 (see FIG. 2), the “game area 11 configured on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 10” is visible from the front of the main body frame 3.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 includes a frame body 41 having a visual window 41a provided in a state of penetrating in the front-rear direction, and a glass plate 43 fitted in the visual window 41a. The game area 11 formed in the game board 10 (a substantially circular game area 11 in front view) is positioned behind the front frame 4 when the front frame 4 is closed. It can be visually recognized from the front of the front frame 4 through 41a (glass plate 43).

  In the gaming machine 1, “a plate member 5 </ b> A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated” is integrated with the front frame 4, and can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3. Has been. However, the plate member 5 </ b> A may be mounted below the mounting portion of the front frame 4 in the main body frame 3 so that it can be opened and closed separately from the front frame 4. Further, the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are provided separately, arranged below the mounting portion of the front frame 4 in the main body frame 3, and the upper plate member 5 arranged above is separated from the front frame 4. The lower plate member 6 arranged below can be opened and closed and cannot be opened and closed.

  Speakers SP1 and SP2 are mounted on the left and right sides of the front side of the front frame 4, and the speakers SP3 and SP4 are also built in the left and right ends of the front plate 2B. And in this game machine 1, the sound effect according to a game state and other sounds (sound) are generated using these speakers SP1-SP4. In addition, on the front surface portion of the front frame 4, a portion that constitutes the arrangement position of the upper plate member 5 is provided with a receiving port 5 b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1. Further, a ball rental display substrate 410 (see FIG. 8) and an effect button substrate 228 (see FIG. 6) are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5. Is arranged.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the area forming unit 10B (the part located in the game area 11 in the game board 10), the main accessory device 20, the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16, the first start winning device 17a, 2 Start winning device 17b, large winning device 31, lower display device 60, two general winning devices 45 and 46, many obstacle nails (not shown), windmill 19 and the like are arranged. .

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the stage member 21 p is attached to the lower edge portion of the attachment member 21 so as to protrude forward, and the decorative member 21 </ b> A is provided at the other portion of the peripheral edge portion of the attachment member 21. It is mounted in a state of protruding. The decorative member 21A includes a flange portion 21H protruding from the upper edge portion of the mounting member 21, a left decorative portion 21L protruding from the left edge portion of the mounting member 21, and a right decorative portion protruding from the right edge portion of the mounting member 21. 21R.

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

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

  The effect display device 27 is configured by using a liquid crystal display device, and executes a symbol change effect in accordance with the special symbol change display and stop display in the lower display device 60. In the present embodiment, the lower display device 60 (the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b) performs a symbol variable game (variable display) using the special symbol (the main symbol), and an effect display device. 27 performs the symbol variation effect using the effect symbol (pseudo symbol). Here, the symbol variation effect is a display effect or the like performed in accordance with the progress of the symbol variation game (variable display of special symbol, stop display) in order to show the player the result of the symbol variation game. The details of the first special symbol and the second special symbol will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display screen 27 a of the effect display device 27 can be displayed so that the player can visually recognize various symbols using the whole or a part thereof. That is, almost the entire display screen 27a becomes a display area, and a pattern indicating a background (hereinafter referred to as background pattern), a background color (blue, red, etc.) is displayed on the display area. The And the effect design display area 27b which displays the effect design of 3 (three digits) in the state superimposed on the front of this background design or background color is provided on the display screen 27a. In the effect symbol display area 27b, three effect symbols are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction, and an effect display, a stop display, and the like using these “effect symbols” are performed. In addition, a pattern indicating a character (hereinafter referred to as a character pattern) may be displayed as a background pattern, or a live-action image (not shown) may be displayed. Then, the “display effect” is realized by these “effect design”, “background design”, and “character design”. It should be noted that when the “effect design” is variably displayed in the effect design display area 27b, the background design and the background color can be visually recognized with the effect design display area 27b being watermarked.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a first reserved display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M is provided in a portion of the display screen 27a that is closer to the left edge on the lower edge side, and closer to the right edge on the lower edge side. The second reserved display area (N1, N2, N3, N4) 27N is provided in the part. Of these, the first hold display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M is the number of holds related to the “first special symbol” (hereinafter referred to as “the first hold”) generated based on the ball entering the first start winning device 17a. "Number") is displayed with "4" as the upper limit. Further, in the second holding display area (N1, N2, N3, N4) 27N, the number of holdings relating to the “second special symbol” generated based on the ball entering the second start winning device 17b (hereinafter referred to as “second holding”). "Number") is displayed with "4" as the upper limit. In the following description, a game ball entering the first start prize device 17a is referred to as a "first start prize", and a game ball entering the second start prize device 17b is referred to as a "second start prize". Sometimes referred to as “winning”. Further, “start prize” may be used as a general term for “first start prize” and “second start prize”. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, hold)” related to the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is entered into the start winning device (17a or 17b), but the special symbol display unit In (62a or 62b), the second winning / failing determination (special figure 1 / non-negotiation determination, special figure two / no-progression determination) and the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) associated with the entry are displayed. Refers to a non-playing game ball.

  The first reserved display area (M1 to M4) has a configuration in which the first area M1, the second area M2, the third area M3, and the fourth area M4 are arranged from the right side to the left side. Four reserved symbols can be displayed. The second reserved display area (N1 to N4) has a configuration in which the first area N1, the second area N2, the third area N3, and the fourth area N4 are arranged from the left side to the right side. Up to four reserved symbols can be displayed. In each area (M1 to M4, N1 to N4) constituting the first hold display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) and the second hold display area (N1 to N4), a sphere (perfect circle) is provided. It is possible to display a reserved figure. In addition to the simple (circular) symbols shown in the present embodiment, “symbols with characters” can be exemplified as the reserved symbols.

  Any of the hold display areas (M1 to M4, N1 to N4) entered the start winning devices 17a and 17b, but the number of game balls that have not yet been digested (the processing condition has not been established) (ie, the number of holds). The number of “undigested game balls” (reserved number) by decrementing the “display number of retained symbols” each time an undigested game ball is digested Are sequentially decremented and displayed. Specifically, when the number of holdings is “1”, the holding symbol is displayed only in the area (M1, N1) with subscript 1; when the number of holdings is “2”, the area with subscript 1 is displayed. The reserved symbols are displayed in the area (M2, N2) with (M1, N1) and subscript 2. Further, when the number of reservations is “3”, the reserved symbols are displayed in the areas (M1 to M3, N1 to N3) other than the area with the subscript 4. When the number of reservations is “4”, all the areas ( M1 to M4 and N1 to N4) display the reserved symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the opening / closing device 25 includes a small winning winning opening 25a provided on the upper end side of the right decorative portion 21R, a guide passage 21x provided in the right decorative portion 21R, and a game board. 11 is provided with an opening / closing member 25b whose lower end is supported by a support shaft 25j perpendicular to the board surface, and a small winning prize opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 8) for operating the opening / closing member 25b. Among them, the opening / closing member 25b is a member for opening and closing the small winning prize winning opening 25a, and by rotating around the lower support shaft 25j, the game balls to the small winning winning opening 25a A closed state in which the small hitting winning opening 25a is closed so that winning is impossible, and an open state in which the small hitting winning opening 25a is opened so that a game ball can be won in the small winning winning opening 25a. And can change.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the guide passage 21x has the inlet portion 211x aligned with the small winning winning opening 25a, and the outlet portion 212x is disposed inside the main accessory device 20. It is opened toward the sorting device 26. That is, the guide passage 21x is a passage for guiding the game ball received from the small winning prize opening 25a toward the sorting device 26. In addition, a ball entry detection sensor 21y for detecting the entry of a game ball from the small hit prize winning opening 25a is disposed in a portion of the guide passage 21x located in the vicinity of the small hit prize winning opening 25a. Yes.

  The distribution device 26 is disposed in a portion on the right side of the central portion inside the main accessory device 20 (see FIG. 2). The distribution device 26 receives the game ball guided through the guide passage 21x after entering the main accessory device 20 from the small winning prize opening 25a, and guides it to one of the normal region TR and the specific region SR. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the sorting device 26 includes a base portion 26a, a rotary derivative 26b, and an induction motor 26c (see FIG. 8). Among these, the upper surface portion of the base portion 26a is provided with a concave portion 26d that opens upward and whose outer edge portion has a substantially circular shape. The concave portion 26d includes a mounting portion 26e that is located on the center side and has a substantially circular planar shape, and a sphere introduction portion 26f that surrounds the mounting portion 26e in a circular shape and has a substantially ring-shaped planar shape. The depth of the mounting portion 26e is deeper than the depth of the ball introducing portion 26f. Further, the bottom surface portion of the ball introducing portion 26f is an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the mounting portion 26e.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, a normal guide hole 26g for guiding the game ball to the normal region TR and a specific guide hole for guiding the game ball to the specific region SR are provided on the bottom surface of the mounting portion 26e. 26h. However, the distance between the opening position of the specific guide hole 26h and the center part 26j of the mounting part 26e is smaller than the distance between the opening position of the normal guide hole 26g and the center part 26j of the mounting part 26e. In other words, the distance of the former is made smaller than the distance of the latter by a length exceeding the “game ball diameter (11 mm)”.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, a specific guide groove 26p is provided in a portion located on the right side of the recess 26d in the upper surface portion of the base portion 26a. The specific guide groove 26p is for receiving the game ball that has passed through the guide passage 21x and introducing the game ball into the ball introducing portion 26f. The inlet portion 261p of the specific guide groove 26p is connected to the outlet portion 212x of the guide passage 21x, and the outlet portion 262p of the specific guide groove 26p is connected to the ball introduction portion 26f. The floor surface portion of the specific guide groove 26p is inclined downward from the inlet portion 261p toward the outlet portion 262p. For this reason, the game ball that has passed through the specific guide groove 26p can enter the ball introducing portion 26f.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the rotational derivative 26b is attached to the attachment portion 26e in a rotatable state. Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the rotary derivative 26b has a configuration in which four guide recesses 261b, 261b, 261b, and 262b are provided on a disk whose upper surface is a curved surface. Prepare. These guide recesses 261b and 262b are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotary derivative 26b and are sized to receive one game ball. In addition, any of the guiding recesses 261b and 262b is formed in a state of being recessed from the outer peripheral side of the rotary derivative 26b to the central side of the rotary derivative 26b, and is also open at the upper and lower portions of the rotary derivative 26b. doing. And it is possible to receive the game ball on the ball introduction part 26f.

  However, the three guide recesses 261b are used to guide the game ball to the normal guide hole 26g, and the remaining one guide recess 262b is used to guide the game ball to the specific guide hole 26h. . In other words, as shown in FIG. 7C, the game balls received in the guide recesses 261b and 262b are connected to the normal guide hole 26g and the specific guide hole 26h from the outlets 265b and 266b of the guide recess 261b. It is guided to either one. The outlet portions 265b and 266b are open at the bottom surface of the rotary derivative 26b. (A) Three guide recesses (hereinafter referred to as “normal guide recesses”) 261b are provided as the rotary derivative 26b. Is provided at a position that can be vertically aligned with the normal guide hole 26g (entrance), and (b) the remaining one guide recess (hereinafter referred to as "specific guide recess") 262b. This is because, by rotating the rotary derivative 26b, it is provided at a position that can be aligned vertically with the specific guide hole 26h (inlet portion).

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

  A game ball that has passed through the guide passage 21x is received by the ball introduction portion 26f. The game ball rolls on the ball introducing portion 26f and then enters one of the normal guiding recess 261b and the specific guiding recess 262b. The game ball that has entered the normal guide recess 261b is guided to the normal guide hole 26g by rotating the rotary derivative 26b, and the game ball that has entered the specific guide recess 262b is rotated by rotating the rotary derivative 26b. It is guided to the specific guide hole 26h. When the game ball is guided to the normal guide hole 26g, it reaches the normal region TR and is detected by the passage detection switch 8n (see FIG. 8). When the game ball is guided to the specific guide hole 26h, the game ball reaches the specific region SR and is detected by the passage detection switch 8t (see FIG. 8). Here, in the rotational derivative 26b, three normal guiding concave portions 261b and one specific guiding concave portion 262b are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotational derivative 26b. The probability that the game ball that has reached the part 26f is guided to the specific region SR is “¼”.

  The first start winning device 17a constitutes a specific example of the third starting means. As shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning device 17 a is a non-variable start winning device, and has a pocket shape in which an opening portion (game ball receiving port) whose size does not change is opened upward. Yes. And since this opening part (game ball entrance) is located in the substantially vertical lower part of the center part of the stage part 21p (rolling surface), after entering the warp passage 21w, the stage part 21p (rolling surface) is moved. When rolling and dropping substantially vertically below the center of the stage portion 21p, the probability (possibility) that the game ball enters the first start winning device 17a increases. In addition, the size of the opening (game ball receiving port) of the first start winning device 17a is set to allow passage of one game ball, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. . Note that a first start-entry ball detection switch 17s (see FIG. 8) for detecting the passage of a game ball is disposed inside the first start winning device 17a.

  The second start winning device 17b constitutes a specific example of the second starting means. The second start winning device 17b is a variable (opening and closing) start winning device, and is disposed in the game area 11 and on the right side of the main accessory device 20. As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the second start winning device 17b is attached to the mounting plate 17v fixed to the game board body 10A by screws and the front portion of the mounting plate 17v, and is attached to the second start winning device 17b. A normal electric accessory 17d that constitutes the inlet side portion and an obstruction member 17K attached to the front surface of the mounting plate 17v. The first start winning device 17a described above may function as the obstacle member 17K.

  The ordinary electric accessory 17d is a so-called tulip-type pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e and a normal electric accessory solenoid 17c for operating the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e (see FIG. 6). ). Among these, the movable blade pieces 17e, 17e can be opened to the left and right so that the upper end sides are separated from each other around the lower support shaft. When the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are in the closed state (first mode) in which the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are erected, the distance between the upper ends of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e is reduced. Further, when the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c is driven and the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are tilted so that the upper end sides are separated from each other with respect to the lower end side axis, the upper end portions of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. The interval between them is enlarged, and an open state (second mode) is established. Further, the obstacle member 17k is disposed vertically above the ordinary electric accessory 17d. Further, a second start-entrance ball detection switch 17t (see FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of the game ball is disposed inside the second start winning device 17b.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, when the second start winning device 17b is in a closed state (first mode), one game ball passes between the upper ends of the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. A space K1 is formed, and an obstacle member 17K is disposed vertically above the space K1. For this reason, it is impossible for a game ball to enter the second start winning device 17b in the closed state (first mode). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the second starting prize-winning device 17b is in an open state (second state) and the pair of movable blade pieces 17e, 17e are opened to the left and right, the movable blade pieces 17e, 17e The interval K1 between the upper end portions (that is, the full left and right width of the second starting port) is larger than the full left and right width of the obstacle member 17K. For this reason, it is possible for the game balls that have passed through the left and right of the obstacle member 17K to enter the second start winning device 17b. Also, an opening (second starting port) 17T (see FIG. 4) that opens upward is provided between the upper ends of the pair of movable blade pieces 17e, 17e, and the pair of movable blade pieces 17e, 17e are opened. The second start port 17T changes from the closed state to the open state over a predetermined open time. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing member that opens or closes the second starting prize-winning device 17b is a pair of movable wing pieces. A simple opening / closing plate may be used. Any member may be used as long as it changes between a state that facilitates entry into the second start winning device 17b and a state that makes entry difficult.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the second start winning device 17b is in the open state (second mode), the game balls flowing down the game area 11 can win the second start winning device 17b. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes “a state in which the time for which the second start winning device 17b is in an open state (opening time) is set to a time longer than normal (open extended state)”, The probability of entering the second start winning device 17b is much higher than the probability of entering the first start winning device 17a. In this embodiment, the opening time of the second start winning device 17b in the open extended state is “5 seconds”, and the opening time of the second start winning device 17b in the non-open extended state (normally open state) is “0”. .2 seconds ". On the other hand, as described above, when the second start winning device 17b is in the closed state (first state), it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning device 17b. When the state is not the open extended state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start winning device 17b is much lower than the probability that the game ball enters the first start winning device 17a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a big prize device 31 is disposed in a portion of the game area 11 that is located on the right side of the main accessory device 20 and below the second start prize device 17 b. Yes. The big prize winning device 31 includes a big prize opening 31a that opens at the front surface portion 10a of the game board 10, an opening / closing plate 31b for opening / closing the big winning prize opening 31a, and a large opening for driving the opening / closing plate 31b. A winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 8) and a large winning opening entrance detection switch 31s (see FIG. 8) for detecting a game ball won in the big winning device 31 are provided. When the opening / closing plate 31b is in the standing posture, the opening / closing plate 31b closes the large winning opening 31a in the large winning device 31, so that it is impossible to win a game ball in the large winning device 31. On the other hand, when the opening / closing plate 31b tilts forward with its lower end as a fulcrum and assumes a forward leaning posture, the prize winning opening 31a is opened and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 31b flows down the game area 11. And the guidance part which guide | induces the game ball which reached | attained the big prize apparatus 31 to the big prize opening 31a is comprised. The special winning opening 31a constitutes a specific example of a variable entrance.

  The normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16 constitutes a specific example of the first starting means. As shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol operation gate 16 is located in the game area 11 and on the upper right side of the main accessory device 20 (site located above the second start winning device 17b). It is arranged. The normal symbol operation gate 16 is formed in a substantially gate shape and protrudes forward from the front surface portion 10a of the game board 10, and has an entrance facing upward and an exit facing downward. Then, the game balls flowing down the game area 11 are received at the entrance and passed downward through the exit. The normal symbol operation gate 16 includes a normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s (see FIG. 8) for detecting the passage of the game ball.

  The game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operating gate 16 from the upper side to the lower side flow down to the game area 11 and constitute other winning ports (a big winning port 31a constituting the big winning device 31 and general winning devices 45 and 46). To enter a winning opening, a starting opening constituting the first starting winning device 17a, a starting opening constituting the second starting winning device 17b) and discharged to the outside of the gaming area 11 or out of the gaming area 11 through the out opening 18. To be discharged. However, the first starting means may be configured as a pocket-shaped entrance device, and the game balls that have entered the first starting means may be discharged outside the game area 11 without flowing down the game area 11 again. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area 11 can be divided into four area portions 11L, 11R, 11U, and 11D with the main accessory device 20 as a reference. That is, a left region portion 11L located on the left side of the main accessory device 20, a right region portion 11R located on the right side of the main accessory device 20, an upper region portion 11U located on the upper side of the main accessory device 20, It can be divided into a lower region portion 11D located below the main accessory device 20.

  In the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, the small winning prize opening 25a, the big prize opening 31a, the second start winning apparatus 17b, and the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16 are arranged in the right region portion. 11R. For this reason, when performing a small hit game or a big hit game, or when aiming for a start winning to the second start winning device 17b (first easy entry state and second easy entry state), the player The game ball is fired toward the right region portion 11R (so-called “right-handed”). And in the upper area | region part 11U which a game ball passes before reaching | attaining the right area | region part 11R, the arrangement | positioning density of an obstruction nail is low. In particular, a region located in the vicinity of the right region portion 11R in the upper region portion 11U is a “no-nails region” in which no obstacle nail is disposed. In addition, since the game ball that has been “right-handed” has a higher momentum than the game ball that is aimed at the left region portion 11L, the small hit winning port 25a, the big winning port 31a, and the second start winning device 17b It is efficient to enter a game ball or to enter (pass) a game ball into the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state (that is, the open extended state) can be smoothly advanced. In addition, as will be described later, in the open extended state (the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state), the probability of winning a small hit increases, so that the game balls are efficiently sent to the second start winning device 17b. By winning a prize, the probability of generating a big hit via a small hit is also increased.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the lower display device 60 is arranged on the left side of the big winning device 31. As shown in FIG. 5A, the lower display device 60 includes a mounting plate 61 that is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10A. The mounting plate 61 is provided with a first special symbol display portion 62a, a second special symbol display portion 62b, a normal symbol display portion 63, a normal symbol hold display portion 65, and the like. The first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b constitute a specific example of special symbol display means.

  The first special symbol display unit 62a, the second special symbol display unit 62b, and the normal symbol display unit 63 are all configured using a “7-segment display”. Among these, in the first special symbol display section 62a, a second winning / failing determination (hereinafter referred to as "special diagram 1 winning / non-performing determination") executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first start-entry ball detection switch 17s. The “first special symbol” indicating the result of the display is stopped and displayed through the variable display. Further, in the second special symbol display section 62b, a second winning / failing determination (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 winning / not determining”) executed based on the detection of the game ball by the second start-entry ball detection switch 17t. The “second special symbol” indicating the result of () may be stopped and displayed after the variable display. The result of the symbol variation game displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b (result of the determination of success / failure), and the display result of the symbol variation effect displayed on the effect display device 27 (whether the determination of success / failure Results) are considered to be in agreement. The contents of the display results of the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the normal symbol display unit 63 is configured by a “7-segment display”, and the normal symbol display unit 63 changes the symbol based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 16. When the start condition is satisfied, the normal symbol variation display is started. In this normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol display section 63 displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9” in this order, and then again displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9”. It consists of “circular display” that repeats the display in order. When the execution time of the normal symbol variation display has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the stop display is executed for a fixed time (0.5 seconds). At this time, when the stopped normal symbol is an "odd number", the symbol corresponds to a normal symbol hit symbol, and when the stopped symbol is an "even digit", the symbol is an off-normal symbol symbol. Applicable. The determination means for determining (lottery) whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 17d in the closed state (first mode) is in the open state (second mode) is configured by a main control unit 200A described later, A specific example of the first success / failure determination unit is configured. A normal symbol constitutes a specific example of identification information.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 65 is configured by using four LEDs, and displays the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 16 but have not yet been digested (the number of holds) as the upper limit number of four, Each time an undigested game ball is digested, the number of undigested game balls (holding number) is sequentially decremented and displayed. That is, the “undigested game ball (holding ball)” related to the normal symbol is displayed according to the number of LEDs that are turned on (for example, if four LEDs are turned off, the number of holding balls is “zero”, If the four LEDs are lit, the number of reserved balls is “zero.” Here, the “undigested game ball (holding ball)” related to the normal symbol has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 16. Indicates a game ball that is not subjected to the processing based on the passage (first determination of success / failure, normal symbol variation display) in the normal symbol display unit 63. In this embodiment, when the open extension function is activated, The short-time function for the normal symbol is activated, and the lottery (first determination of success / failure) for the normal symbol is performed with a high probability (for example, 90% hit probability). function Lottery about normal symbol with no effect (carried out in normal variation time described later) (first spruce determination) is carried out at a low probability (e.g., per probability 30%).

  Returning to FIG. 2, the two general winning devices 45 and 46 are arranged on the left side of the main accessory device 20. In each of the general winning devices 45 and 46, general winning opening entrance ball detection switches 45s and 46s (see FIG. 8) for detecting the winning of the game ball are arranged. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each board component described above. 18 is provided. Further, a back ball preventing member (not shown) is provided below the out port 18. And the game ball which returned without reaching the game area 11 is prevented from returning to the launch position again.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9A. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 200A and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A). That is, the main control unit 200A that is configured using the main control board 200 and that controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is involved, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A). And.

  In addition, the sub-control unit is configured using (a) the sub-control board 220, the sub-control unit 220 </ b> A that controls the game effects, and (b) the effect display control board 222. In addition, an effect display control unit 222A that controls the effect display device 27, and (c) a payout control unit 240A that is configured using the payout control board 240 and controls the operation of paying out a rented or prize ball. (D) A launch control unit 260A configured using the launch control board 260 and controlling the launch of the game ball is provided.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and the CPU performs calculations Various peripheral LSIs such as an oscillator that outputs a clock of the above and a watchdog timer that monitors the runaway of the CPU are connected to each other via a bus. In addition, the direction of the arrow in FIG. 8 represents the direction which inputs / outputs data or a signal. In addition, the CPU 201, RAM 202, and ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are illustrated, and the CPU 220a, RAM 220b, and ROM 220c mounted on the sub control board 220 are illustrated, and CPUs mounted on other control boards. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

  The main control unit 200A includes a normal symbol actuating gate passage detection switch 16s, start-port entrance detection switches 17s and 17t, general winning entrance entrance detection switches 45s and 46s, entrance detection sensor 21y, passage detection switches 8n and 8t, and the like. After receiving the detection signal of the game ball and determining whether or not it is related to the basic progress of the game and the prize ball, it goes to the sub control unit 200A (sub control board 220), the payout control unit 240A, the launch control unit 260A and the like. Outputs various signals (commands).

  Further, the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) outputs a signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the large winning opening solenoid 31c, the small winning winning opening solenoid 25c, the induction motor 26c, and the lower display device 60. Thus, these operations are directly controlled. Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively. Here, the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) includes a first winning / failing determining means, a second winning / failing determining means, a specific game executing means (big hit game executing means), a second starting means mode controlling means, an open extension. It functions as a means and a game state setting means.

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

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

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

  To the payout control unit 240A, a relay terminal board, a launch control unit 260A, a lower pan full switch 6s, and the like are connected. The payout control unit 240A is connected to a payout motor 109m, a front payout switch 109a, and a rear payout switch 109b constituting a game ball payout device (payout device) 109 via a relay terminal plate. Further, the main control unit 200A is connected to the payout control unit 240A so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control unit 240A is responsible for various types of control related to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the lending button 5c or the return button 5q, the operation signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 410 to the payout control board 240 via the relay terminal board, and the payout motor 109m is based on the operation signal. A drive signal for driving the game ball is transmitted to the game ball payout device (payout device) 109 (the payout motor 109m).

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

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

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

  Sound effects are output from the speakers SP <b> 1 to SP <b> 4 by outputting audio signals to the amplifier substrate 224 in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbols. In addition, by supplying a signal to the decorative drive board 226 and outputting drive signals of the various LED lamps 4b to 4h) from the decorative drive board 226, various lamps (LEDs, etc.) can be turned on and blinked. Control. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW provided on the front side of the upper plate member 5, this operation signal is supplied to the sub-control unit 220A. The sub-control unit 220A is configured to be able to reflect the operation result on various effect contents including the effect display device 27 based on the supplied operation signal.

(3) Outline of the game by the gaming machine 1 Next, an outline of the game performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG.

a. Normal symbol variable game The normal symbol variable game is composed of a normal symbol variable display, a stop display, and the like. As shown in FIG. 10A, the normal symbol variation display is started in the normal symbol display unit 63 based on the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 16 (S1, S2). The execution time of the normal symbol variation display (ordinary symbol variation time) is determined when the normal symbol variation display is started, but this execution time is changed to the gaming state when the normal symbol variation display is started. To be determined. Here, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the gaming state executed by the gaming machine 1 is a normal entering state, a first entering easy state, and a second entering easy state. The normal entry state constitutes a specific example of the first entry state. In this normal entry state, the opening extension function does not operate (the opening time of the second start winning device 17b is 0.2 seconds). And the normal symbol variation time is determined to be a normal variation time (for example, 30 seconds). Further, the normal entry state is a gaming state in which the opening extension function is not activated, and the lottery regarding the normal symbol (first win / no-go determination) is performed with a low probability (for example, 30% hit probability, 3/10).

  In addition, the first easy entry state constitutes a specific example of the second entry state, and in this first easy entry state, the opening extension function operates (the opening time of the second start winning device 17b). 5 seconds) and the first symbol variation time (for example, 5 seconds) in which the variation time of the normal symbol is made shorter than the normal variation time. Further, the second easy entry state constitutes a specific example of the third easy entry state, and in this first easy entry state, the opening extension function operates (the opening time of the second start winning device 17b). 5 seconds), and the normal symbol variation time is determined to be a second shortened variation time (for example, 2 seconds) that is shorter than the first shortened variation time. The first easy entry state and the second easy entry state are gaming states in which the opening extension function is activated, and a lottery (first determination of success / failure) regarding a normal symbol has a high probability (for example, 90% hit probability, 9 / 10).

  Thus, since the first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state are game states in which the opening extension function operates, the possibility that a game ball enters the second start winning device 17b is normal It becomes higher than the state. In the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state, the probability of winning in the lottery for the normal symbol (first determination of success / failure) is equal, but the variation time of the normal symbol in the second easy entry state. Is shorter (2/5) than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the first easy entry state, the frequency at which the second start winning device 17b is in the open state is the first entry in the second easy entry state. It becomes higher than the ball easy state. Therefore, the possibility that a game ball enters the second start winning device 17b is higher in the second easy-to-enter state than in the first easy-to-enter state. As described above, in this embodiment, the release extension function does not operate in the normal entry state, and the release extension function operates in the first entry easy state and the second entry easy state. As shown, even in the normal entry state and the first easy entry state, the normal symbol change time in the second easy entry state is equal to the normal entry change time in the first easy entry state. By making it shorter than the normal symbol variation time, etc., there is a high possibility that a game ball will enter the second start winning device 17b in the order of the normal entry state, the first entry easy state, and the second entry easy state. can do.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the normal symbol variation display ends when the normal symbol display unit 63 is hit and the symbol or the off symbol is stopped and displayed. When the symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time on the normal symbol display unit 63 (S3), the second start winning device 17b is in an open state (second state) for a predetermined time (S4), and the normal symbol display unit. When the off symbol is displayed at 63 (S5), the second start winning device 17b maintains the closed state (first mode) (S6).

  Here, when the symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 63 and the normal entry state in which the release extension function is not activated, the opening time of the second start winning device 17b is short (for example, 0.2 Therefore, the possibility of a game ball entering the second start winning device 17b is reduced.

  Further, as described above, the game ball rolls on the stage portion 21p, so that there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter the first start winning device 17a, but the second start is performed in the normal state. Since it is less likely that a game ball will enter the winning device 17b, the player opens not the right region portion 11R where the second starting winning device 17b is provided, but a passage (warp passage) 21w leading to the stage portion 21p. The tendency to launch a game ball toward the left region portion 11L (the tendency to make a left strike) becomes stronger.

  In addition, when the symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 63 and the game is in a game state in which the opening extension function is activated (first entry easy state, second entry easy state), the second start winning device The opening time of 17b is lengthened (for example, 5 seconds). In this case, rather than launching a game ball toward the left region 11L and causing the game ball to enter the opening of the passage (warp passage) 21w, the game ball is launched toward the right region 11R, It is easier to enter the game ball into the 2-start winning device 17b. For this reason, the player tends to fire the game ball toward the right region portion 11R (right-handed) in a game state (first entry easy state, second entry easy state) in which the opening extension function operates. (Trend) becomes stronger.

b. Special Symbol Floating Game Next, an outline of the special symbol changing game will be described with reference to FIG. This special symbol variation game is composed of a special symbol variation display and a stop display. Specifically, execution of a result display of a second win / fail determination (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 win / fail determination”) executed based on a game ball entering the first start winning device 17a (first start winning) is described. When the time comes, the first special symbol display unit 62a of the lower display device 60 performs the variable display and the stop display using the first special symbol. In addition, the execution timing of the result display of the second winning / failing determination (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 winning / notifying determination”) executed based on the game ball entering the second start winning device 17b (second start winning) is described. When it arrives, the second special symbol display unit 62b of the lower display device 60 performs the variable display and the stop display using the second special symbol. Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are “main symbols”, and “stop symbol” and “variation time (variation pattern)” are determined in the main control unit 200A that manages the basic progression of the game.

  When the first special symbol display unit 62a displays the stoppage of the first special symbol "Special Figure 1 is not successful" and the second special symbol is displayed in the second special symbol display unit 62b. If the stop display indicates that the result of the special figure 2 win / fail judgment is out, the gaming state of the gaming machine is maintained in a normal gaming state (a state where neither the big hit state nor the small hit state), The big winning opening 31a and the small winning winning opening 25a are kept closed.

  In addition, the fact that the result of special figure 1 success / failure determination is a big hit is displayed by the stop display of the first special symbol, or “the result of special figure 2 success / failure determination is big hit by the stop display of the second special symbol. Is displayed, the jackpot game execution means (main control unit 200A) starts the jackpot game. As a result, a “big hit game” is executed in which the special winning opening 31a is opened for a predetermined number of times (8 times or 16 times). That is, when this big hit game is started, “unit drive” is applied to the opening / closing plate 31b for a predetermined number of times. In this “unit drive”, the position of the open / close plate 31b is referred to as an attitude (hereinafter referred to as “open attitude”) in which the prize winning opening 31a is opened from an attitude in which the prize winning opening 31a is closed (hereinafter referred to as “closed attitude”). ), And after maintaining this open posture for a first time (e.g., a time selected from 20 seconds to 30 seconds), the posture of the opening / closing plate 31b is returned to the closed posture.

  When this “unit drive” is executed a predetermined number of times (8 times or 16 times) with a predetermined interval time (for example, about 2 seconds) interposed therebetween, the big hit game execution means changes the state of the gaming machine from the big hit game state. Return to the normal gaming state (normal gaming state in which the big hit game is not executed). In the following, a jackpot game whose content is to perform “unit drive” eight times (8 rounds) is referred to as “8R jackpot game”, and a jackpot that triggers the execution of the 8R jackpot game is referred to as “8R jackpot”. A jackpot game whose content is to perform “unit drive” 16 times (16 rounds) is referred to as “16R jackpot game”, and a jackpot that triggers the execution of the 16R jackpot game is referred to as “16R jackpot”. Here, the jackpot constitutes a specific example of the specific result, and the jackpot game constitutes a specific example of the specific game.

  Furthermore, the fact that the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination is a small hit is displayed by the stop display of the first special symbol, or the special special figure 2 success / failure determination is indicated by the stop display of the confirmation display of the second special symbol. When the message “The result is a small hit” is displayed, the small hit game is executed. In this small hit game, the opening / closing member 25b performs an opening operation according to a predetermined operation pattern. This operation pattern is such that the position of the opening / closing member 25b is changed to the open position for a short time (for example, 0.4 seconds) once or three times. The prize winning opening 25a is opened for a short time (for example, 0.4 seconds). At this time, when a game ball enters the main accessory device 20 through the small winning prize opening 25a and reaches the normal area TR, it becomes “disengaged” and the big hit game execution means does not operate.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the main accessory device 20 through the small winning prize opening 25a and reaches the specific area SR within a predetermined effective time, it becomes a “big hit” and the big hit game execution means starts the big hit game. . There are also “8R big hit” and “16R big hit” in this “big hit”, but in the big hit game that shifts from the small hit game, it shifts from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state without passing through the small hit game. The game is executed with the number of rounds (the number of times the big prize opening 31a is opened) reduced by one as compared to the big hit game executed in the above. That is, in the jackpot game executed based on “8R jackpot”, “unit drive” is performed seven times, and in the jackpot game executed based on “16R jackpot”, “unit drive” is performed 15 times. Here, the small hit constitutes another specific example of the specific result. When a small hit occurs, the big hit game executing means operates when the condition of reaching the specific region SR within a predetermined effective time is satisfied, but the big hit game executing means does not operate unless this condition is satisfied.

(4) Flow of Special Symbol Floating Game and Symbol Fluctuation Production As described above, in this gaming machine 1, the result of the second win / fail decision (special figure 1 hit / no go decision, special figure 2 pass / fail judgment) performed based on the start winning prize. The symbol stop display (determined display) and the change display performed before the stop display are executed by the two types of symbol display devices of the lower display device 60 and the effect display device 27. Here, in the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b of the lower display device 60, a variable display using "this symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol)", Stop display is executed.

  On the other hand, “effect design” is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the variation mode and the stop design are controlled by the “sub control unit 220A” that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A. Is determined. Usually, the symbol variation of these “production symbols” is executed for the same time as the “main symbol”, and the display content (big hit, small hit, miss) of these “pseudo symbols” is the first. It is assumed that there is no contradiction with the display content (big hit, miss, etc.) of “main symbol” in the special symbol display part 62a or the second special symbol display part 62b.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, based on the effective first start winning, the “special symbol variable game related to the first special symbol” is executed in the first special symbol display unit 62 a, and based on the effective second starting winning In the second special symbol display section 62b, the “symbol changing game related to the second special symbol” is executed. In addition, with the execution of the “symbol changing game related to the first special symbol” or the “symbol changing game related to the second special symbol”, the effect display device 27 executes the symbol change effect (determination effect). The outline of “symbol fluctuation game” and “symbol fluctuation effect” will be described below. Hereinafter, the “effective start prize” refers to a start prize that occurs in a state in which the corresponding number of holds (first hold number or second hold number) is not the upper limit number.

a. The change display and stop display of the first special symbol based on the valid first start winning of the present symbol, that is, the “symbol change game related to the first special symbol” is performed in the first special symbol display unit 62a. Further, the second special symbol change display and stop display based on the valid second start winning, that is, the “design variable game related to the second special symbol” is performed in the second special symbol display unit 62b. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), these variable displays are incomplete symbols (hereinafter referred to as “unsatisfied”) in which arithmetic numbers cannot be formed by the 7-segment display body constituting the corresponding special symbol display section (62a or 62b). The content is to perform "circular display" of a complete symbol). In other words, the content is to “circulate and display” imperfect symbols that are not familiar to the player compared to arithmetic numbers and are difficult to identify and store. Then, the result of the determination of whether or not the game is executed based on the “first winning prize” (special figure 1 success / failure determination) is displayed by the stop display in “the symbol variable game relating to the first special symbol”. The result of the success / failure determination (special figure 2 success / failure determination) executed based on the “second start winning” is displayed by the stop display in “symbol changing game”. Note that the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol using the special symbol are constituted by the “incomplete symbol” using the 7-segment display as described above, but each symbol determination table described later (the big hit symbol such as FIG. 14). In the determination table, the small hit symbol determination table of FIG. 15 and the like, for the convenience of illustration, these hit symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) are designated alphabet letters (“big hit symbol A”, “big hit symbol E”, “Small hit symbol TA”, “Small hit symbol TE”, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 12, the gaming state that can be set in the gaming machine 1 is as follows: (a) the time extension function for the opening extension function and the special symbol is not activated, and the normal symbol variation display is “normal time (for example, 30 seconds). ) ”And“ broad-opening function ”and the time-shortening function for special symbols are activated, and the normal symbol variation display is set to“ first shortened time (for example, 5 seconds) ”. The “first easy entry state” performed over the time, (c) the time extension function for the opening extension function and the special symbol is activated, and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over the “second shortened time (for example, 2 seconds)”. This is the “second easy entry state”.

  As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 15, after the big hit game executed on the basis of the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment result in the “normally entering state” becomes a specific result (big hit or small hit), The probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to “normal entry state” is “50%”, the probability that it is set to “first entry easy state” is “40%”, and “second entry easy state” The probability of being set to “10%” is set to “10%”. It should be noted that in the “normally entered state”, after the big hit game executed based on the result of the special figure 2 determination result being a specific result (big hit or small hit) is set to the “normally entered state”. The probability is 100%. Further, in the following description, when simply referred to as “time-shortening function” or “time-shortening state”, it means a function for shortening the variation time of a special symbol unless otherwise specified. 12 to 19, the “normal entry state” is indicated by a symbol “A”, the “first entry easy state” is indicated by a reference “C”, and the “second entry easy state” is indicated by a reference “D”. It shows with.

  As shown in FIG. 12, FIG. 13, FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, in the “first entry easy state”, the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / no judgment or special figure 2 hit / no judgment) After the big hit game that is executed based on the fact that it becomes a small hit), the probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normally entered state” is “30%” The probability of being set to the “easy state” is “60%”, and the probability of being set to the “second easy entry state” is “10%”. For this reason, after the big hit game, the probability of entering into the easy entry state (first entry easy state or second entry easy state) is set to “70%”.

  As shown in FIG. 12, FIG. 13, FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, in the “second easy entry state”, the result of the second win / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination or special figure 2 hit / no-go determination) After the big hit game that is executed based on the fact that it becomes a small hit), the probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normally entered state” is “10%” The probability of being set to the “easy state” is “60%”, and the probability of being set to the “second easy entry state” is “30%”. For this reason, after the big hit game, the probability of entering the easy entering state (first entering easy state or second entering easy state) is set to “90%”. Therefore, in this gaming machine 1, in the “first easy entry state”, it is easy to enter after the end of the big hit game executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being the specific result (big hit or small hit). Rather than the probability of entering a state, in the “second easy entry state”, it is easy to enter after the end of the big hit game executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result (big hit or small hit) The probability of becoming is higher.

  As shown in FIGS. 14, 16, and 18, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the probability that a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in any of the special figure 1 success / failure determination and the special figure 2 success / failure determination ( The big hit probability) is about “1/400”. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 15, 17 and 19, the probability that the determination result indicating the small hit is derived (small hit probability) is “1/399” in the case of the special figure 1 hit determination, In the case of special figure 2 determination whether or not, “10/11” is set.

  As a result, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “normally entering state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state, and therefore there is a possibility of executing the special figure 2 determination determination. Very low. For this reason, the small hit probability in the “normally entered state” is substantially “1/399”. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first entry easy state” or “second entry easy state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state, so that the player The game is executed aiming at the second start winning device 17b. Therefore, the small hit probability in the “first easy entry state” or the “second easy entry state” is substantially “10/11” (“363/399”). In other words, the special figure 1 win / reject determination is executed mainly in the “normally entering state”, and the special figure 2 pass / fail determination is mainly executed in the “first entry easy state” or the “second easy entry state”. .

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, depending on the type of winning symbol (big winning symbol, small winning symbol) stopped and displayed (determined display) on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b and the game state at the time of occurrence of the hit Thus, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 after the end of the big hit game and the content of the hit game (round game) to be executed are different. Hereinafter, this point will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, in this gaming machine 1, as a small hit game, a small content that includes “performing the opening / closing member 25b to be in an open position for a short period of time (for example, 0.4 seconds) three times”. The contents are a winning game (hereinafter referred to as “3T small hit game”) and “performing the opening / closing member 25b to be in an open posture for a short time (for example, 0.4 seconds)”. To play a small hit game (hereinafter referred to as "1T small hit game"). In the following description, the small hits that trigger the execution of “3T small hit games” are referred to as “3T small hits”, and the small hits that execute the “1T small hit games” are referred to as “1T small hits”. In addition, the random value for performing the “distribution lottery” shown below (hereinafter referred to as “random number value for symbol determination”) is a random number value for determination of success / failure (random number for big hit lottery, small lot for lottery lottery) Like a random value, etc.), it is acquired at the timing when the start prize is generated.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state, when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, as shown in the overview of FIG. 14, the main control unit 200A Determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, the “type of jackpot” is (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot A, 8R jackpot D) in which the game state after the jackpot game is normally entered, and (b) a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Either a big hit (16R big hit B) for the first easy entry state or (c) a big hit (16R big hit C) for the second easy entry state after the big hit game ends. The

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the main control unit 200A as shown in the lower column of FIG. Determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). However, regardless of which big hit (16R big hit E to 16R big hit H) occurs, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the normal entry state. Further, since the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state in the normal winning state, it is unlikely that the special figure 2 determination is performed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state, if the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, as shown in the overview of FIG. In 200A, the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). By this random lottery (distribution lottery), if the “big hit type” is “big hit, a small hit (3T small hit A, 1T small hit) that makes the game state after the big hit game the normal entry state. D) ”, (b)“ If a big hit occurs, the big hit (3T small hit B) that makes the game state after the big hit game is the first easy entry state, and (c) “If a big hit occurs. For example, the game state after the big hit game is determined to be one of the small hits (3T small hit C) that makes the second easy entry state.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state, when a determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is appropriate, as shown in the lower column of FIG. The control unit 200A determines the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, if any big hit is generated, the big hit game is the small hit that makes the game state after the big hit game end the normal entering state. However, similarly to the above, since the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state in the normal pitching state, it is unlikely that the special figure 2 determination is executed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first easy-to-enter state, even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, as shown in the top view of FIG. 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, the “type of jackpot” includes (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot A) in which the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is a normal entering state, and (b) a gaming state after the jackpot game ends as the first pitching. The big hit (16R big hit B, 8R big hit D) to be in the easy state, and (c) big hit (16R big hit C) in which the game state after the big hit game ends is the second easy entry state is determined. The However, since the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state in the “first easy entry state”, the player must make a right turn (the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is right is more advantageous to the player). In addition, since the starting pitch rate is higher for right-handed players), special figure 2 determination is mainly performed. Thereby, it is assumed that there is a low possibility that the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment will be executed (the right-handed game ball is guided to the obstacle nail or the like or left-handed by mistake, and the first start winning device It is executed when winning 17b).

  Even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “first easy entry state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by this random lottery (distribution lottery), “a type of jackpot” is (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot E, 16R jackpot F) in which the game state after the jackpot game ends is a normal entering state, and (b) A big hit (16R big hit H) that makes the game state after the big hit game the first easy entry state (c) and a big hit (16R big hit G) that makes the game state after the big hit game the second easy entry state Is determined.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first easy-to-enter state, even if a determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, as shown in the upper column of FIG. Part 200A determines the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). By this random lottery (distribution lottery), the “small hit type” is “a small hit (3T small hit A) in which the game state after the big hit game is normally entered if the big hit is generated”, (B) “If a big hit is generated, a big hit (3T small hit B, 1T small hit D) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game is the first easy entry state, and (c)“ If a big hit is generated For example, the game state after the end of the big hit game is determined to be one of the small hits (3T small hit C) that makes the second easy entry state, however, as described above, In the “state”, since the second starting prize-winning device is in the open extended state, the player will make a right turn (the special figure 2 determination is more advantageous to the player, and the starting pitch rate is also right. Because the hitting becomes higher), the special figure 2 determination is mainly executed. Thereby, it is assumed that the possibility of executing the special figure 1 determination is low.

  Even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “first entry easy state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. Is determined by random lottery (sort lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), if “a type of small hit” (a) a big hit occurs, a small hit (3T small) that makes the game state after the big hit game the normal entry state Hit E, 3T small hit F), and (b) if a big hit occurs, the small hit (3T small hit H) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game the first entry state, and (c) the big hit If it occurs, the game state after the end of the big hit game is determined to be one of the small hits (3T small hits G) that makes the second easy entry state.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second easy-to-enter state, even when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, as shown in the top view of FIG. 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by this random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (a) a big hit (16R big hit C) in which the game state after the big hit game is normally entered and (b) after the big hit game ends. A big hit (16R big hit B, 8R big hit D) that makes the game state of the first easy entry game state, and (c) a big hit (16R big hit A) that makes the game state after the big hit game end the second easy entry state. Is determined. However, even in the “second easy entry state”, since the second starting prize-winning device 17b is in the open extended state, the player will make a right-hand hit (the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is true will be made to the player). In addition, since the starting pitch rate is higher when the right hand is hit), the special figure 2 determination is mainly executed. Thereby, it is assumed that there is a low possibility that the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment will be executed (the right-handed game ball is guided to the obstacle nail or the like or left-handed by mistake, and the first start winning device Will be executed if you win a prize).

  Further, even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “second easy entry state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. The type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Also, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 18, this random number lottery (distribution lottery) is also a big hit (16R big hit E) in which the “big hit type” is (a) the game state after the big hit game is normally entered. ), (B) a big hit (16R big hit F) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game the first easy entry state, and (c) a big hit that makes the gaming state after the big hit game the second easy entry state (16R big hit G, 16R big hit H).

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second easy-to-enter state, even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, the main control is performed as shown in FIG. The unit 200A determines the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). By this random number lottery (distribution lottery), if “a type of small hit” (a) a big hit occurs, a small hit (3T small hit C) that makes the game state after the big hit game the normal entry state and , (B) If a big hit is generated, a big hit (3T small hit B, 1T small hit D) and (c) a big hit are generated in which the game state after the big hit game is the first easy entry state The game state after the big hit game is determined to be one of the small hits (3T small hit A) that makes the second easy entry state. However, similarly to the above, in the “second easy entry state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state, and therefore the player will make a right-hand hit (see FIG. Since it is advantageous to the player and the starting pitching rate is higher when the right hand strikes, the special figure 2 determination is mainly performed. Thereby, it is assumed that the possibility of executing the special figure 1 determination is low.

  Even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “second easy entry state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 19, the main control unit 200A Is determined by random lottery (sort lottery). Then, by this random lottery (distribution lottery), if “a type of small hit” (a) a big hit is generated, a big hit (3T small hit E) in which the game state after the big hit game is a normal entry state (B) If a big hit occurs, the big hit (3T small hit F) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game is the first easy entry state, and (c) If the big hit occurs, the big hit game ends. It is determined as one of the big hits (G for 3T small hits, H for 3T small hits) that makes the subsequent gaming state the second easy entry state.

  As shown in FIGS. 14, 16 and 18, in the “lottery lottery” in the case where the result of the special figure 2 success / failure determination is “big hit”, the case where the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination is “big hit” Compared with the “sort lottery”, there is a higher probability that a jackpot where a larger amount of prize balls can be expected is selected. For this reason, for the player, when performing a game in which special figure 2 success / failure determination is continuously performed (hereinafter referred to as “game mainly consisting of special figure 2 success / failure determination”) (“first entry state” or The “second easy entry state”) performs a game in which special figure 1 success / failure determination is continuously performed (hereinafter referred to as “game mainly based on special figure 1 success / failure determination”) (“normal entry”). It can be said that the advantage is higher than the ball state ").

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 19, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes the first entry easy state or the second entry easy state, the opening extension means and the change time reduction that shortens the change time to a special symbol The means is activated. The first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state are continued until the cumulative number of variable displays (special symbol variable game) executed without generating a big hit becomes “100”. When the cumulative number of variable displays (special symbol variable games) executed without causing a big hit becomes “100”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the normal entry state.

c-2. The symbol variation effect is started on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 based on the first start prize or the second start prize. The execution time (variation time) of the symbol variation effect is also specified by a variation pattern (described later) determined at the start of the symbol variation game (design variation effect). Then, when the execution time (variation time) of the change display of the effect symbol elapses, the stop display of the effect symbol is executed for a certain time (about 0.6 seconds). This stop display of the effect symbol is to display the result of the determination as to whether or not it is the same as the stop display by the lower display device 60 (the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b)).

  As shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (c), on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, while the effect symbol display area 27b displays three (three digits) effect symbols, the effect symbols are displayed and stopped. Display is made. This variation of the effect design is to display the arithmetic numbers from “1” to “9” in this order, and then display the arithmetic numbers from “1” to “9” in this order again. It consists of repeated “circular display (scroll fluctuation display)”. In addition, the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 27b include a stop symbol indicating a big hit (big hit symbol), a stop symbol indicating a small hit (small hit symbol), and a stop symbol indicating a loss (loss symbol). There is.

  In this gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 14 to FIG. 19, the “big hit symbol” main symbol is set according to the type of the big hit, and the “small hit symbol” main symbol is set according to the type of the big hit. It is set. On the other hand, as shown in FIG.5 (c), the stop symbol of an effect symbol is defined as follows. That is, the big hit symbol is configured by arranging three “identical numbers” on the display screen 27a, and the small hit symbol is configured by arranging three “different odd numbers” on the display screen 27a in ascending order from left to right. Further, the “off symbol” is configured by arranging at least one different three-digit numeric symbol (a three-digit numeric symbol excluding the small hit symbol) on the display screen 27a.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (c), when the “big hit symbol” or “small hit symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27, the reach display is performed in the middle of the fluctuation display which is the premise, but the “out symbol” is displayed. In the case of display, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), when reach display is performed in the middle of the presumed variation display, and as shown in FIG. 20 (a), reach is performed in the middle of the premise variation display. It may not be displayed. Further, in the gaming machine 1, as a display effect (hereinafter referred to as “reach effect”) performed after reach display, a reach effect with simple effect content (hereinafter referred to as “non-developed effect” in which the effect content does not develop during the effect). Or “normal reach production”) or “development production” in which production content develops during production. Reach display (reach effect) is an effect display in which two pseudo symbols out of the pseudo symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 are stopped at the same symbol and the other one pseudo symbol is changing. It is.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, in the symbol variation effect, the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is displayed while displaying “background symbols”, “character symbols”, “live-action images”, etc. on the display screen 27a. A production that reflects The display screen 27a shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 includes a first hold display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M and a second hold display area (N1, N2, N3, N4) 27N. Although shown in the figure, the number of “open circles” displayed in the display areas 27M and 27N indicates the corresponding number of holdings. For example, as shown in “a1” in FIG. 21, one “open circle” is displayed in the first hold display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M (first hold display). The fact that three “circles with hatching” are displayed in the area 27M) indicates that the first hold number at that time is “1”.

  First, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entering state, as shown in the specific example 1 in FIG. In the effect symbol display area 27b, the effect symbol variation display is executed (a2 to a9). In this case, since the special symbol fluctuation reduction function is not activated, the fluctuation display is executed over a long period of time. In addition, since the opening extension function is not activated and the “game mainly based on the special figure 1 determination” is executed, the first holding number and the second holding number are hardly increased. In other words, for the player, “game with poor ball life” progresses, and therefore, an effect that is not associated with the acquisition of a prize ball is executed on the display screen 27a. In the specific example 1, the symbol variation effect was started with the “first hold number” being “1” and the “second hold number” being “zero”, but a start prize was generated during the execution of the symbol variation effect. Since there was no symbol, the case where the “first hold number” and the “second hold number” are “zero” at the end of the symbol variation effect is shown.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first easy entry state, as shown in the specific example 2 of FIG. 22A, on the display screen 27a, “the effect associated with the acquisition of the prize ball (for example, The effect symbol variation display is executed in the effect symbol display area 27b while executing “the effect that coins pour down from the clouds toward the player”. That is, since the “open extension function and special symbol variation shortening function are activated and the ball is in good condition” is executed, an effect corresponding to that (an effect reminiscent of winning a prize ball) is executed. In the second specific example, the release extension function is activated, the “game mainly based on the special figure 2 determination” is executed, the second holding number is likely to increase, and the special symbol variation reduction function is activated. Therefore, it is easy to set the second reserved number to the upper limit number or a value close to the upper limit number while efficiently digesting the determination random number value acquired with the start winning. For this reason, on the display screen 27a, a display is performed in which the coins that pour down from the clouds toward the player are stored in the “bag” (b1 to b4).

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second easy-to-enter state, as shown in the specific example 3 of FIG. 22 (b), “an effect associated with the acquisition of a large amount of prize balls (for example, a game from a cloud The effect symbol variation display is executed in the effect symbol display area 27b while executing the effect “the coins that pour down toward the person are stored in a number of bags”. In other words, “the open extension function and the special symbol variation shortening function are activated, and the regular symbol variation time is the second contraction time (second contraction time shorter than the first contraction time), and especially the ball holding is good. Since the “state” is executed, an effect (an effect reminiscent of acquiring a lot of prize balls) is executed. In this specific example 3 as well, the release extension function is activated, the “game mainly based on the special figure 2 determination” is executed, the second holding number is likely to increase, and the special symbol fluctuation reduction function is provided. In order to operate, the random number value for determination acquired with the start winning is efficiently digested. Moreover, the variation time of the normal symbol becomes the second contraction time (second contraction time shorter than the first contraction time), and the opening / closing frequency of the second start winning device 17b is the first game where the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first game. It becomes higher than that in the easy state. Therefore, it is easier to set the second reserved number as the upper limit number. For this reason, on the display screen 27a, a display in which coins pouring from the clouds toward the player are successively stored in a plurality of “bags” (c1 to c4).

  In this gaming machine 1, a normal entry state, a first entry easy state, and a second entry easy state are set as the gaming state, and the game state when the big hit and the mode of the big hit that occurred To change the game state set after the big hit game ends. This makes it possible to diversify the game (increase variations). For example, as shown in FIG. 23, in the first easy entry state, a game in which the continuation rate of the easy entry state (first easy entry state or second easy entry state) is “70%” is executed. In the second easy entry state, a game is executed with the continuation rate of the easy entry state (first easy entry state or second easy entry state) as “90%”. In addition, in both the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state, the player can play the game without reducing the number of balls, but in the first easy entry state and the second entry The game value in the easy state is different from the expected value for playing the game with the second reserved number as the upper limit number, and when each game is executed, an effect reflecting the difference in the expected level is executed. In the gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the easy entry state (first entry easy state or second entry easy state), the special figure 2 determination that is mainly executed is a small hit. The probability that the determination result shown is derived is a high probability (about “10/11”). In the gaming machine 1, the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second entry point) in which the occurrence frequency of the “small hit” and, in turn, the occurrence frequency of the “big hit via the small hit” is significantly improved. Since a plurality of easy states) are provided, it is easy to enhance the gaming interest.

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

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

  Here, examples of commands output from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) include those illustrated in FIG. 9B. That is, there are (A) a variation pattern designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CHP”), (B) a special symbol stop information designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CJS”), and the like. . The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern, and a variation pattern for normal variation (described later) and a variation pattern for shortened variation (described later) according to the variation pattern table used at the time of starting winning. ) Is specified. The variation pattern designation command is a command for starting the variation of the pseudo symbol and designating the variation time of the pseudo symbol. The mode designation command is a command for designating a game mode set by “main control unit 200A (main control board 200) as game mode setting means”.

(6) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, a timer update process (S70), a prize ball payout process (S80), a normal symbol game process (S100), a normal electric game game process (S200), a special symbol game process (S300), a small hit game Each process such as the process (S600) and the big hit game process (S800) is repeatedly executed. Note that the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of this embodiment is configured to execute the processing of S80 to S800 in FIG. 24 every time a timer interrupt with a period of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on. That is, the processing of S80 to S800 in FIG. 24 is repeatedly executed every 4 msec. In each process constituting the game control process, various signals are transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire gaming machine 1 proceeds. Hereinafter, the game control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

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

C. Normal Symbol Game Processing FIGS. 25 and 26 are flowcharts showing an outline of the normal symbol game processing. When the normal symbol game processing is activated, the CPU 201 is based on the state of the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s. It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 16 (S105). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S105 (S105; YES), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is less than a predetermined number (four in the present embodiment) (S110). Is determined (S110; YES), the number of holds for the normal symbol is incremented by "+1", and a random number value for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct (first determination of correctness) is acquired and stored. Later (S115), the process proceeds to S120. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the process of S105 (S105; NO) and when it is determined that the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (S110; NO), the process of S115 is performed. Instead, the process proceeds to S120. In the following description, the determination of whether or not a normal symbol is appropriate (first determination of success or failure) is referred to as a normal or incorrect determination.

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

  On the other hand, when it is not in operation (S120; NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display unit 63 is executing the normal symbol variation display (S125). When it is determined in the process of S125 that the display is not variably displayed (S125; NO), it is determined in the normal symbol display section 63 whether or not the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (S130). If it is determined that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (S130; YES), it is determined whether or not the “normal symbol stop display time (for example, 0.5 seconds)” has elapsed (FIG. 26). S180). If an affirmative determination is made in S180 (S180; YES), the process proceeds to S185. If a negative determination is made in S180 (S180; NO), the normal symbol game process is terminated and the game control of FIG. Return to processing.

  Further, the normal electric accessory is not in operation (S120 in FIG. 25; NO), the normal symbol change display is not being executed in the normal symbol display unit 63 (S125; NO), and the normal symbol is stopped. If it is determined that it is not being executed (S130; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of holds for the normal symbol is “0” (S135). If it is determined that the number of holds is “0” (S135; YES), the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of holds is not “0” (S135; NO), it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is set (set to ON) (S138). Here, the release extension flag is a flag indicating that the release extension function is operating, and when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “first entry easy state” or the “second entry easy state”. Is set (set to ON).

  If the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S138; YES), the oldest random number value stored in the processing of S115 is used to determine whether or not the normal symbol is related to the normal symbol (No. 1). (1 win / fail determination) is performed with a high probability (high winning probability), and after the process of “-1” is set for the number of holds for the normal symbol (S145), the first easy entry state flag is set (set to ON) ) Is determined (S150). Here, the first easy-to-enter flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first easy-to-enter state, and a second easy-to-enter flag described later is the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. It is a flag which shows that it is a 2nd entrance easy state. These easy-to-enter flags (first easy-to-enter flag, second easy-to-enter flag) are displayed when the variation shortening flag for the special symbol is canceled (see S417 in FIG. 30). When the result of the second winning / failing determination executed in the easy ball state is a big hit (see S388 in FIG. 30), it is executed in the easy entry state (first easy entry state, second easy entry state). The game is executed when a small hit game is executed based on the result of the second win / fail determination being a small hit, and the start of the big hit game is determined in this small hit game (see S673 in FIG. 36).

  When it is determined in the process of S150 that the first easy entry flag is set (set to ON) (S150; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “first easy entry state”. Therefore, after setting the “variation time shortened to the first shortening time (5 seconds)” as the “ordinary symbol variation time” (S155), the normal symbol variation display is started (S160). Then, after the process of S160, the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol set in S155, “5 seconds” can be illustrated as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, only one variation time is stored in the “first shortened variation time determination table” used when determining “the variation time shortened to the first shortening time”. The “variation time shortened to one shortening time” is uniquely set to “5 seconds”. However, a plurality of (for example, “10”, “10”, “11 seconds”, “9 seconds” and “12 seconds” may be used. In this case, “variable time shortened to the first shortened time” is set by random lottery. Also good.

  Further, when it is determined in the process of S150 that the first easy entry flag is not set (set to ON) (S150; NO), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “second easy entry state”. Therefore, after setting the “variation time shortened to the second shortening time (2 seconds)” as the “ordinary symbol variation time” (S152), the normal symbol variation display is started (S160). Then, after the process of S160, the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol set in S152, “2 seconds” can be exemplified as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, only one variation time is stored in the “second variation variation time determination table” used when determining this “variation time shortened to the second variation time”. The “variation time shortened to the second shortening time” is uniquely “2 seconds”, but a plurality of “second shortening variation time determination tables” (for example, “2. 2 ”,“ 2.0 seconds ”,“ 1.8 seconds ”,“ 2.3 seconds ”) may be used, and in this case,“ randomized lottery ”shortens to“ second shortened time ” It is good also as setting "variable time".

  On the other hand, when the release extension flag is released (set to OFF) (S138; NO), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the normal entry state. In this case, using the oldest random number value stored in the process of S115, the normal symbol win / loss determination for the normal symbol related to the normal symbol (first win / fail determination) is performed with a low probability (low winning probability). Then, a process of "-1" is performed for the number of holds for the normal symbol (S148). Then, after setting the normal time (30 seconds as shown in FIG. 27A) as the “normal symbol fluctuation display time” (S156), the normal symbol fluctuation display is started (S160). Then, after the process of S160, the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Note that the variation time of the normal symbol set in S156 is a time set as a variation display time of the normal symbol of “when the variation time reduction function is not activated” in a general gaming machine. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, only one variation time is stored in the “normal variation time determination table” used when determining the “normal variation time”. The “normal fluctuation time” is uniquely set to “30 seconds”, but a plurality of “normal movement time determination tables” (for example, “30”, “25 seconds”, “32” in a state corresponding to the random value. 4 ”(second” and “28 seconds”) may be used. In this case, “normal fluctuation time (variation time not shortened)” may be set by random lottery.

  If the normal electric accessory is not in operation (S120; NO) and the normal symbol display unit 63 is executing the normal symbol variation display (S125; YES), whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed. Is determined (S165 in FIG. 26), and if it has not elapsed (S165; NO), the normal symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process in FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses (S165; YES), after the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped (S170), the display time (stop display time) of the normal symbol is set (S175). . Thereafter, when the “ordinary symbol stop display time” elapses (S180; YES), the process proceeds to S185.

  In the process of S185, it is determined whether or not the symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 63 is a symbol that activates the ordinary electric accessory. If the symbol is not actuated (S185; NO), the normal symbol game process And the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the symbol is to be actuated (S185; YES), it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory release extension function is in operation, that is, whether or not the release extension flag is set (set to ON). (S188).

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

D. Normal electric game processing (S200)
FIG. 27B is a flowchart showing an outline of the ordinary electric game game process. When the normal electric game game process is started while the CPU 201 performs the game control process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 17d is in operation (whether or not the second start winning device 17b is in an open state). If it is determined that the second start winning device 17b is in an open state (S201; YES), the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (predetermined to maintain the second start winning device 17b in the open state). It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (5 seconds in the open extension mode and 0.2 seconds in the normal release mode) (S202). If it is determined that the operating time (opening time) has passed the predetermined time (S202; YES), the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is stopped to place the second start winning device 17b in the open state closed ( S206), the ordinary electric accessory game process is terminated.

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

E. Special design game processing (S300)
Next, the outline of the special symbol game process will be described with reference to FIGS. When the special symbol game process is activated, as shown in FIG. 28, it is first determined whether or not a first start prize or a second start prize has occurred (S304a, S304b). If a negative determination is made in the process of S304a and the process of S304b (S304a; NO, S304b; NO), the process proceeds to S308 and subsequent processes shown in FIG.

  When the CPU 201 determines that the first start winning has occurred (S304a; YES), the number of first special symbols corresponding to the first start winning (first holding number) is less than a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether the number is less than the number (S306a). If it is determined in the process of S306a that the number is less than the predetermined number (S306a; YES), the determination random number value is acquired accordingly. The random number value for determination acquired based on the first start winning is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 (hereinafter referred to as “first random number value memory for determination”) by a shift memory method. In addition, the “first hold number” is incremented by “+1” (S306a). Then, the process proceeds to S308 in FIG.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 includes a first start prize device 17a and a second start prize device 17b as start prize devices, and a first special symbol corresponding to the first start prize (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1"). And a second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure 2”) corresponding to the second starting prize. Then, the latter is preferentially processed under the circumstances in which the determination random number value based on the first start prize and the determination random value based on the second start prize are stored (described later). 28 to 44, among the processes performed by the CPU 201, each process executed based on the first start prize (hereinafter referred to as a process related to the special figure 1) and the second start prize are executed. The same number of steps (arithmetic numbers) is attached to the same processing among the respective processing (hereinafter referred to as processing related to FIG. 2). Since the process with the same number of steps is basically the same process, one of “process related to special figure 1” and “process related to special figure 2” will be described in the following description. The description of the other may be omitted. In addition, “process for special figure 1” is distinguished by adding “a” in alphabet to “number of steps”, and “process for special figure 2” by adding “b” in alphabet to “number of steps”. There is.

  The determination random number value acquired and stored in the process of S306a includes: (a) a determination random number value used for determining whether or not the special figure 1 is correct (for determining the big hit used when determining the big hit executed based on the first start winning prize) A random number value for determination, a random number value for determination for small hits used for determining small hits executed based on the first start winning), and (b) a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a. Random number value for symbol determination (random number value for symbol determination of special symbol 1) for (c) whether or not reach display is performed in the variation display (symbol variation effect) of the effect symbol executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 There is a reach random number value to determine whether or not.

  If it is determined that the second start winning is generated (S304b; YES), the number of second special symbols corresponding to the second start winning (second holding number) is less than a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). Or less) (S306b). In the process of S306b, if it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number (S306b; YES), a determination random number value related to the second start winning device 17b is acquired. The random number value for determination acquired based on the second start winning prize is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 (hereinafter referred to as “second random number value memory for determination”) by a shift memory method. In addition, the “second hold number” is incremented by “+1” (S306b). Then, the process proceeds to S308 in FIG.

  The determination random number value acquired and stored in the process of S306b includes: (a) Random value for determination used for determination of whether or not special figure 2 (for jackpot determination used for jackpot determination executed based on the second start winning prize) A random number value for determination, a random number value for determination of small hits used in determining small hits executed based on the second start winning), and (b) a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b. Whether or not reach display is performed in the variation display (design variation effect) of the effect symbol executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, (c) There is a reach random number value to determine whether or not.

  In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is being executed (S308). Specifically, the big hit game flag (see the process of S366 in FIG. 30) is set (set to ON) or the small hit game flag (see the process of S360 in FIG. 30) is set (set to ON). If so, a positive determination is made in the processing of S308. The big hit game flag is a flag indicating that the “big hit game execution means” is in operation, and the small hit game flag is a flag indicating that the “small hit game execution means” is in operation.

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

  The “condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol” is that either of the “first reserved number” and the “second reserved number” is not “zero”. Then, the CPU 201 preferentially determines whether or not the “second hold number” is “zero” (S314b). That is, when the “second hold number” is not “zero”, the oldest determination random number value is read from the “second determination random number value memory” (S316b), and the second winning / failing determination process relating to the second special symbol ( Special figure 2 success / failure determination processing) is performed (S320b). It should be noted that the determination random number value read in S316b was acquired in S306b, and is based on the determination random number value for jackpot determination used in the big hit determination executed based on the second start winning, the second start winning This includes a determination random number value for determining a small hit, a special figure 2 design determining random value, a reach random number value, and the like used for the small hit determination to be executed.

  In the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S320b), as shown in FIG. 31A, the jackpot determination is performed using the “determination random value for determination of jackpot determination read in the process of S316b” (S322). . Then, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (S330; YES), after setting the big hit flag (set to ON) (S332), the special figure 2 hit determination processing (S320b) is ended, and the second special The process shifts to a symbol variation start process (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2 symbol variation start process”) (S500b in FIG. 29).

  Further, when the result of the big hit determination is out (S330; NO), the small hit determination is performed using the “decision random number for the small hit determination read out in the process of S316b” (S334). If the result of the small hit determination is a small hit (S336; YES), after setting the small hit flag (set to ON) (S338), the special figure 2 hit determination process (S320b) is terminated, The process proceeds to the change start process (special figure 2 pattern change start process) related to the second special symbol (S500b in FIG. 29). On the other hand, when the result of the small hit determination is out (S336; NO), after setting the “out flag”, that is, the “flag indicating that no big hit or small hit has occurred” (set to ON) ( S339), the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S320b) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b). Note that the second win / fail determination process (S320a; special figure 1 pass / fail determination process) related to the first special symbol reads the oldest determination random number value from the “first determination random value memory” (S316a), and FIG. The same is done according to (a). Here, the determination random number value read in the process of S316a is the one acquired in S306a, and the determination random number value for the big hit determination used in the big hit determination executed based on the first start winning, the first start winning Include a determination random number value for determining a small hit, a random number value for determining a special figure, a reach random number value, and the like.

  In the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), as shown in FIG. 32, first, a variation setting process (S510, S520, S540) and the like are performed based on the result of the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S320b). That is, when the result of the special figure 2 win / fail determination process (S320) is “big hit” (S502; YES), the process proceeds to S510 and “big hit fluctuation setting process” is performed. In the big hit variation setting process (S510), the symbol determination random value acquired in the process of S306b (see FIG. 28) is read from the second determination random value memory and stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b. After setting (determining) the jackpot symbol, processing for determining a variation pattern by random lottery using a variation pattern table selected in consideration of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (that is, processing for determining variation pattern) I do. Here, in the processing of S510, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state, the variation pattern table used in the column of “normal” in FIG. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state), the variation pattern in the column labeled “shortened” in FIG. The variation pattern table used by the table is determined.

  Further, when the result of the special figure 2 determination process (S320b) is “small hit” (S502; NO, S505; YES), the process proceeds to S520 to perform the “small hit fluctuation setting process”. In this small hit variation setting process (S520), the symbol determination random value acquired in the process of S306b (see FIG. 28) is read from the second determination random value memory and stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b. A process for setting (determining) a variation pattern by random lottery using a variation pattern table selected in consideration of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the like (that is, the variation pattern) Process for determining the above). Here, in the process of S520, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal entry state, the variation pattern table in the column labeled “normal” in FIG. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state), the variation pattern in the column “shortened” in FIG. The variation pattern table used by the table is determined.

  Further, when the result of the special figure 2 determination process (S320b) is out of place (S502; NO, S505; NO), the process proceeds to S540 to perform the “outside fluctuation setting process”. In this outlier variation setting process (S540), the variation pattern is determined by random lottery using “a variation pattern table selected in consideration of the gaming state (gaming state) of the gaming machine 1 and whether or not the reach effect is performed”. The process of setting (determining) is performed. Thereafter, a symbol determination random number value is acquired, and processing for setting a stop symbol is performed. Here, in the processing of S550, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal entry state and the reach effect is not performed, “normal” and “no reach effect” in FIG. 34 are described. Among the variation pattern tables in the column, there is a variation pattern table corresponding to the number of suspensions at the start of variation (the second number of retentions at the start of variation of the second special symbol, the first number of retentions at the start of variation of the first special symbol). Set.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal entry state and the reach effect is performed, the variation pattern table in the column “Normal” and “Reach effect present” in FIG. 34 is set. Is done. Furthermore, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) and the reach effect is not performed, “shortening” in FIG. 34 is described. Of each variation pattern table in the column labeled “No reach effect”, the number of reservations at the start of the change (the second reservation number at the start of the second special symbol change, the first hold number at the start of the first special symbol change) )) Is set. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) and the reach effect is performed, “shortening” in FIG. The variation pattern table in the column labeled “With Reach Production” is set. Whether or not the reach effect is executed is determined based on the reach random value obtained by reading the reach random value obtained in the process of S306b (see FIG. 28).

  As described above, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal entry state as the variation pattern table storing the variation pattern for determining the variation time of the special symbol, the variation time for the normal variation Is used, that is, the variation pattern table when the variation time shortening function (time shortening function) relating to the special symbol is not activated. In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state), a variation pattern table for determining a variation time for shortening variation, That is, the variation pattern table when the variation time shortening function (time shortening function) related to the special symbol is operating is used. In the present embodiment, the “variation shortening state (short time state)” refers to a state in which the variable time shortening function (time shortening function) is in operation. In the gaming state in which the open extension function is activated, the variable time shortening function (short time function) operates. Therefore, in the description of this embodiment, “shortened variation state (short time state)” may be read as “open extended state”. it can.

  In the variation pattern table selected in S510, S520, or S540, a large number of variation patterns (for example, 20 types, 50 types, 100 types) are stored. Then, when the result of the second success / failure determination (special figure 2 success / failure determination, special figure 1 success / failure determination) is “out”, the “variation time specified in the shortened variation state” is “not the shortened variation state” It is likely to be shortened compared to the “variable time sometimes specified”. Further, in this embodiment, when the result of the second win / fail decision (special figure 2 pass / fail judgment, special figure 1 pass / fail judgment) is “out”, the special symbol hold count is considered and the hold count is small (for example, When the number of holdings at the time of determining the variation pattern is “1”), a variation pattern for specifying a longer variation time is selected, and when the number of holdings is large (for example, the number of holdings at the time of determining the variation pattern is “3”). (In the case of “4”), a variation pattern that specifies a shorter variation time tends to be selected. Also, the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when it is determined that the reach display is not performed is compared with the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when the reach display is determined. There is a tendency to be shortened. Each “variation pattern table” is set in advance in the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200.

  After the processing of S510, S520, or S540, the CPU 201 starts the variation of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) in the second special symbol display unit 62b (S590) and the sub control unit 200A (sub control board 220). ), A predetermined command (symbol variation start command) indicating the start of symbol variation is transmitted (S592). That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a “variation pattern designation command (command for designating a fluctuation pattern)”, a “special symbol stop information designation command” and the like related to the second special symbol to the sub control board 220. . Furthermore, the CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the “number of reserved special symbols” related to the second special symbol, and a process of transmitting a command for specifying the number of reserved after subtraction to the sub-control board 220. (S595), the symbol variation start process (S500b) is terminated, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Here, the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop information designation command are output toward the sub-control board 220 together with the strobe signal, as shown in FIG. 9B. This strobe signal is connected to the interrupt terminal of the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220. When the strobe signal is input, the CPU 220a on the sub-control board 220 receives each designation signal immediately and receives the designation signal. Analyze the contents. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the variation pattern takes into consideration various conditions such as whether to perform reach production or whether the symbol that stops and displays the special symbol is a winning symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) If the variation pattern is known, it is possible to determine the time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. Also, if the special symbol stop information designation command is analyzed, if the special symbol stops at the winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol), stops at the off symbol, or even stops at the big hit symbol, the winning symbol is You can know which one.

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

  Returning to FIG. 29, when the “second hold number” is “zero” (S314b; YES) and the “first hold number” is not “zero” (S314a; NO), the first determination random number value The oldest determination random number value is read from the memory 202a (S316a), and the first success / failure determination process is performed (S320a). Then, after performing the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the first success / failure determination process performed as the process of S320a is also performed in the same manner as S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) performed as the process of S500a is also performed as the process of S500b. Similar to the symbol variation start process (S500b), the process is performed according to FIG. That is, according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 31A, the process of selecting (determining) the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the result of the first success / failure determination process (S320a) or the first special symbol display unit 62a is stopped. After performing the process of selecting (determining) the symbol to be displayed (S510, S540), the processes of S590, S592, and S595 are executed.

  Next, when it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S310; YES) in S310 of the special symbol game processing (S300) (see FIG. 29), the special symbol game processing (S300) is already special. The symbol variation pattern and the stop symbol are determined, and the special symbol variation is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S341). That is, since the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, it is determined whether a predetermined variation time has elapsed by setting a timer at the same time as the variation of the special symbol is started. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

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

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

  When an affirmative determination is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 30, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress in a buffer to be referred to at the end of “winning game” described later. (Memorize) (S354). More specifically, “Hits type (big hit, small hit, big hit type, small hit type)” and “game state flag state” are set (stored) (S354). Further, the specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the process of S354. Here, the “gaming state flag” is a flag indicating “the gaming state of the gaming machine 1”, that is, “fluctuation shortening flag”, “open extension flag”, and the like. In the process of S354, these flags are “ Data indicating which of “ON” and “OFF” is set, that is, data indicating the current gaming state is set. The “variation shortening flag” is a flag indicating that the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened (shortened variation state). The “open extension flag” is a flag indicating that the time (open time) for which the second start winning device 17b (ordinary electric accessory 17d) is in the open state is set to a long time (open extended state). It is. In the present embodiment, the ON / OFF switching timings of the “variation shortening flag” and the “open extension flag” are the same, and both flags are handled integrally. That is, when it is in the shortened variation state, it is also in the open extension state, and when the shortened variation state is completed, the release extension state is also terminated at the same time. Here, in this specification, the state in which the “variation shortening flag” and the “open extension flag” are set to “ON” is referred to as “open extension state” or “shortening variation state”. A state in which the “open extension flag” is set to “OFF” is referred to as a “normal open state” or a “normal fluctuation state”.

  Following the processing of S354, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not it is a big hit (S356). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S356, a process of setting an opening / closing pattern of the big winning device 31 is performed according to the type of jackpot to be generated (S370). That is, in the case of generating “16R jackpot”, an opening / closing pattern for performing “16 rounds” of round games with the opening limit time of the big winning opening 31a being “30 seconds” is set, and “8R jackpot” is generated. Is set with an opening / closing pattern for performing “8 rounds” of a round game in which the opening limit time of the special winning opening 31a is “30 seconds”.

  Subsequent to the process of S370, a process of setting a big hit game flag (set to ON) is performed (S378). By setting the “big hit game flag”, the big hit game execution means starts operating, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit gaming state”. The main control unit 200A transmits a “hit game start designation command” to the sub-control unit 220A at the timing when the “hit game flag” is set.

  Subsequent to S378, the process proceeds to S384 and subsequent steps. Here, when the “big hit game flag” is set in the process of S378, the big hit game execution means starts to operate and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit gaming state”. The time reduction function and the release extension function do not work while the “big hit game flag” is being set (while the big hit game execution means is in operation). For this reason, after performing a series of processes after S384 as follows, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated. That is, in the process of S384, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). If it is not set (S384; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited. Returning to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S384 that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are canceled (set to OFF) (S386). , S387). If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), the easy entry state flag (the first easy entry state flag or the second easy entry state flag) ) Is also set (set to ON), so that the set easy entry flag (first easy entry flag or second easy entry flag) is released (set to OFF) ( S388) is also performed. After the process of S388, the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. In either case, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 24, a jackpot game process (S600 of FIG. 37) described later is started, and the jackpot game is executed.

  If it is determined that the small hit is generated in the process of S356 (S356; NO), the process of setting the opening pattern of the small winning prize opening (S358) and the process of setting the small hit game flag (set to ON) After performing (S360) and the process of setting an effective time timer (S360), the processes after S398 are performed. The processes after S398 will be described later. Here, in the process of S358, when the occurrence is “1T small hit”, “the opening operation for opening the closed small winning winning opening 25a for a short time (0.4 seconds) is 1”. When the “pattern to be rotated” is set and the occurrence is “3T small hit”, the “opening operation for opening the closed small winning prize opening 25a for a short time (0.4 seconds)” is performed three times. "Pattern to perform" is set. In addition, by setting the “small hit game flag”, the small hit game execution means starts operating, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “small winning game state”. Further, the valid time timer is a timer that measures an elapsed time after the small hit game is started (after the small hit game flag is set).

  Next, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 30 will be described. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is “disconnected symbol” (S352; NO), the process proceeds to S398.

  In the process of S398, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398). If the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (set to OFF) (S398; YES), the special symbol game process (S300) is left as it is and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), that is, the gaming state at the time of the occurrence of the detachment is “first entry easy state” or “second entry easy state”. In this case, after the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “−1” (S400), it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S404). If it is not “zero” (S404; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited as it is and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S404 that the value of the fluctuation shortening counter has become “zero” (S404; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first entry easy state” or “ The “second entry easy state” is switched to the “normal entry state”. For this reason, the process of releasing the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) (S410), the process of releasing the release extension flag (set to OFF) (S416), and the set easy-to-enter flag (first input) (S417) after canceling (setting the ball easy state flag or the second easy entering state flag) (S417), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the game control process of FIG. 24 is resumed. To do. Here, the “variation shortening counter” indicates the upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed while shortening the variation. When the value becomes “zero”, the shortened variation state ends with the variation of the special symbol of this time. Then, the change from the next change to the normal change state (normal entry state), and the change of the special symbol from the next time is performed as a normal change. Further, the game ball entry state (game state) is switched from the “first entry easy state” or the “second entry easy state” to the “normal entry state”.

  When both the fluctuation shortening flag and the opening extension flag are switched OFF (S410, 416), the opening extension state (shortening variation state) ends and the state is switched. In this embodiment, when such state switching occurs, a control command (state designation command) indicating the state after the switching is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. It is configured. Thereby, in the sub-control unit 220A, it is possible to perform a game effect according to a state (for example, a normal variation state) specified based on the received state designation command.

F. Small hit game processing (S600)
When the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 24, when it is determined that the “small hit game flag” is set in the small hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. S602; YES), a small hit game process is performed.

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

  Therefore, after the negative determination in S610, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the small winning prize winning opening 25a has elapsed (S612). However, immediately after the start of the small hit game, since the small hit prize winning opening 25a has been closed until then, it is determined that the closing time has passed (S612; YES). For this reason, the CPU 201 opens the small winning prize opening 25a (S616), ends the small winning game process shown in FIG. 35, and returns to the game control process of FIG.

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied (S610). If the number of openings of the small winning prize opening 25a has not reached the predetermined number (S610; YES), after confirming that the closing time of the small winning prize opening 25a has elapsed (S612; YES), the small number The winning winning opening 25a is opened (S616), the small hit game process of FIG. 35 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. While the process is repeated in this manner, the number of times of opening of the small hit prize winning opening 25a eventually reaches a predetermined number of times, and when the small hit game end condition is satisfied (S610; YES), the small hit game end process (S650) of FIG. After executing, the small hit game is terminated.

  When the small hit game end process (S650) is activated, as shown in FIG. 36, the CPU 201 cancels the small hit game flag (see S360 in FIG. 30) (sets it to OFF) (S655). It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area SR during the winning game (S660). Here, as described above, the passage detection switch 8t (see FIG. 8) is provided on the downstream side of the specific area SR. If a game ball passes through the specific area SR, the passage detection switch 8t is used. Can be detected. If it is determined in the process of S660 that the game ball has passed the specific area SR (S660; YES), it is determined whether or not the passage of the specific area SR was within the effective time. (S665). This “whether or not it is an effective time” is determined by using the above-mentioned effective time timer. In this embodiment, the small winning prize opening 25a is opened (the small winning prize opening solenoid 25c is turned on). After the processing for setting the effective time timer is performed (see the processing of S360 in FIG. 29), the processing ends in “8 seconds”.

  When it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area SR in the process of S660 (S660; NO), it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area SR in the process of S660. Is outside the valid time (S660; YES, S615; NO), since the big hit game is not performed, the big hit game processing in FIG. 35 is terminated without setting the big hit mode and starting the big hit game. Returning to the game control process of FIG.

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

  Following the processing of S670, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the easy entry state flag (first easy entry state flag or second easy entry state flag) is set (set to ON) (S672). . If it is released (S672; NO), the process proceeds to S675 as it is, and if it is set (S672; YES), the set easy entry flag (first easy entry state). After performing the process (S673) of canceling (setting OFF) the flag or the second easy entry state flag), the process proceeds to S675. Then, in the process of S675, a process of setting a big hit game flag (set to ON) is performed. By setting this “hit game flag”, the big hit game execution means starts operating and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “ It shifts to "hit game state". The main control unit 200A transmits a jackpot game start designation command toward the sub-control unit 220A at the timing when the “hit game flag” is set. Then, as the “big hit game flag” is set (set to ON), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 37 is executed.

G. Big hit game processing (S800)
When the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 24, when it is determined that the “hit game flag” is set in the jackpot game process (S800) shown in FIG. 37 (S602; YES), processing related to the execution of the jackpot game is performed.

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

  Therefore, through the negative determination in S810, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S812). However, immediately after starting the big hit game, since the big winning opening 31a has been closed until then, it is determined that the closing time has passed (S812; YES). For this reason, after opening the big winning opening 31a (S816), the CPU 201 ends the big hit game process shown in FIG. 37 and returns to the game control process of FIG.

  After the big winning opening 31a is thus opened (S816), the next big hit game process (S800) is started, and it is determined that the big winning opening 31a is open in the first determination (S804; YES). . Therefore, it is determined whether or not the opening completion condition for the special winning opening 31a is satisfied (S806). Here, the opening completion condition of S806 is established when the opening time of the big prize opening 31a is 30 seconds or the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 31a has reached a specified number, but the big prize opening 31a If it is immediately after opening, it is determined that the opening termination condition is not satisfied (S806; NO), so the big hit game process of FIG. 37 is terminated and the game control process of FIG. 24 is resumed. When the jackpot game process (S800) is started again, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the jackpot 31a has elapsed (S806). If it has not elapsed (S806; NO), the jackpot game process is determined. End and return to the game control process of FIG. While the above process is repeated, the opening completion condition for the special winning opening 31a is eventually established. At that time, the special winning opening 31a is closed (S808).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S810). And the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 31a is a predetermined number of times (16 times for the big hit game based on the 16R big hit, 8 times for the big hit game based on the 8R big hit, 7 times for the big hit game based on the 1T small hit, and 7% for the big hit game based on the 3T small hit If it has not reached (15 times) (S810; YES), after confirming that the closing time of the special prize opening 31a has elapsed (S812; YES), the special prize opening 31a is opened (S816), and FIG. The big hit game process is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. As the process is repeated, when the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 31a reaches a predetermined number and the end condition of the big hit game is satisfied (S810; YES), after the big hit game end process (S850) of FIG. 38 is executed. End the jackpot game.

  When this jackpot game end process (S850) is activated, the CPU 201 cancels the jackpot game flag (see the process of S366 in FIG. 30 or the process of S677 in FIG. 36) (set to OFF) as shown in FIG. After that (S855), by referring to the "reference buffer at the end of hitting (see S354 in FIG. 30)", the big hit that is the premise of the current big hit game (hereinafter referred to as "this big hit"). ) Is acquired (S857), and based on this information, processing for setting a gaming state after the end of the big hit game is performed.

  That is, the current big hit is not a big hit that triggers the setting of the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) (hereinafter referred to as an easy entry big hit). (S862; NO), the big hit game end processing (S850) is ended as it is. Note that the “entry easy state big hit” shown in the process of S862 includes not only the “entry easy state big hit” that occurs without going through the small hit game, but also the “entry ball that occurs through the small hit game” "Easy state jackpot" is also included. In other words, if a big hit is generated, it is a small hit in which the gaming state after the big hit game is ended in the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state, and the small hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit Also included are those for which processing for setting (set to ON) the “hit game flag” at the end of the process (see S675 in FIG. 36).

  On the other hand, if the current big hit is the “Easy to enter” big hit (S862; YES), the process of setting the release extension flag (S864), the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S866), and the fluctuation A process of setting “100” to the abbreviated counter (S870) is performed. Then, if the current big hit is “Easy to enter easy state to generate first easy entry” (S872; NO), after setting the first easy entry flag (set to ON) (S876), the big hit game end processing (S850) is ended. On the other hand, if the current big hit is “Easy to enter easy state to generate second easy entry” (S872; YES), the second easy entry state flag is set (set to ON). ) (S874), the big hit game end processing (S850) is ended.

  The main control unit 200A transmits a “hit game end designation command” to the sub-control unit 220A at the timing of releasing (setting OFF) the big hit game flag (S805). Further, in this embodiment, when various flags and counters are set in the big hit game end process, a control command (state designation command) indicating a state after the big hit game based on the setting is sent from the main control unit 200A. It is configured to transmit to the control unit 220A. Thereby, the sub-control unit 220A can perform a game effect according to the state specified based on the received state designation command.

(7) Production control process (S900)
Next, referring to FIG. 39, the “effect control process” performed by the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 constituting the sub control section 220A in cooperation with the effect display control section 222A (a CPU not shown of the effect display control board 222). The outline of (S900) "will be described. FIG. 39 shows only main processes among the processes constituting the effect control process.

  In this effect control process (S900), when the gaming machine 1 is turned on or the reset switch is pressed, an initialization process is first performed (S960). Thereafter, until the power is turned off, main processes such as the symbol variation effect process (S1100) and the big hit game effect process (S1800) are repeatedly executed. Note that the time required for one round of the process in FIG. 39 is approximately 2 msec, and therefore these processes are repeatedly executed about every 2 msec. Hereinafter, the sub control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the present embodiment, the description of the big hit game effect process (S1800) is omitted.

  In the symbol variation effect processing (S1100), as shown in FIG. 40, when the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives a command at the time of symbol variation start (S1105; YES), the processing after S1110 is executed. Here, the commands received in the processing of S1105 are a variation pattern designation command (CHP) and a special symbol stop information designation command (CJS).

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

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

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

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

  In the process of S1160, the sub-control unit 220A determines the “variation pattern (effect pattern)” and “stop symbol of effect symbol” determined in S1115 or S1118 based on the received variation pattern designation command and special symbol stop information designation command. Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), and the effect display device 27 displays effect symbols such as pseudo symbols and background symbols (symbol effect effect). Start (S1160). Then, when the sub control unit 220A receives the symbol stop designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) (S1165; YES), the sub control unit 220A displays the received effect stop designation command as an effect display. It transfers to the control part 222A, and the effect display of the effect symbol and the background symbol is stopped in the effect display device 27 (S1170).

(8) Effects of Example In the gaming machine 1, three types of entering states with different probability of entering the second start winning device 17b are provided as gaming states. That is, as a gaming state, (a) in addition to the normal entry state in which the opening extension function does not operate and the fluctuation time of the normal time is the normal time, (b) the opening extension function operates and the fluctuation of the normal time A first easy-to-enter state in which the time is the first shortened time (5 seconds); and (c) a second time in which the opening extension function is activated and the fluctuation time of the normal time is the second shortened time (2 seconds). Provide easy entry. Then, when the gaming state when the second determination result is a specific result (winning), the gaming state has a low advantage in the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state (first order). A game state that is advantageous after a specific game (advantageous over the standard normal ball entry state) in a case where the first ball is easy to enter) and a game state that is highly advantageous (in the case of the second ball easy state) The probability that the game state will continue will be different.

  In other words, in addition to the normal entry state (first entry state), a plurality of game states advantageous to the player (a state where the player can aim for frequent entry without reducing the number of possession balls and a good ball holding state) are provided. . And, in this way, by providing a plurality of (three or more) gaming states (entering states) with different entrance possibilities (entrance eases), not only can the width of the game (variations) be increased, Depending on which of the advantageous game states (first entry easy state, second entry easy state) the player stays in, an appropriate stimulus is given to the player who is playing the game, and the gaming interest is enhanced. it can. For example, a player who plays a game in a gaming state (second easy entry state) having a high advantageous gaming state continuation rate is expected to play a game with a sense of expectation regarding the continuation of the advantageous gaming state. A player who plays a game in a gaming state with a low continuation rate (first entering easy state) will play a game with a sense of tension with respect to falling from an advantageous gaming state. Therefore, according to this gaming machine 1, since the player plays the game while appropriately experiencing expectation and tension, the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in this gaming machine 1, due to the length of the variation time of the normal symbol, the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b when in the first easy entry state, and the second easy entry state, A difference is provided with respect to the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b. For this reason, since it is possible to easily obtain three or more gaming states that are different in terms of the possibility of entering a game ball into the second start winning device 17b, it is easy to enhance the gaming interest.

  Also, when the big hit game is executed based on the fact that the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / no judgment, special figure 2 hit / no judgment) becomes the specific result (big hit, small hit) in the second easy entry state. The probability that the gaming state after execution of the big hit game is set to the first entering easy state is made higher than the probability that the normal entering state is set. In this case, the gaming state is temporarily shifted to the third entering state having a higher advantage among the gaming states (the first entering easy state and the second entering easy state) that are more advantageous to the player than the normal entering state. Then, the probability that an advantageous gaming state (first entry easy state or second entry easy state) is continued is made higher than the probability of falling into the normal entry state (first entry state). For this reason, after shifting to the 2nd easy-to-enter state (the 3rd enter state) where the advantage is high, it is further easy to enhance the gaming interest.

  Furthermore, in this gaming machine 1, the big hit is based on the fact that the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / no judgment, special figure 2 pass / fail judgment) becomes the specific result (big hit, small hit) in the second easy entry state. When a game is executed, the probability that the game state after the big hit game is set is set to the first easy entry state is higher than the probability that the game state is set to the second easy entry state. That is, once the game state shifts to the second easy-to-enter state where the advantage is high among the advantageous game states (the first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state) that are more advantageous to the player than the normal entry state. The probability of shifting to the first easy entry state is made higher than the probability that the second easy entry state is continued. For this reason, in the game in the second easy-to-enter state, the second enter easy state is unnecessarily continued and the gambling is more than necessary, while enhancing the gaming interest with a sense of security for the high continuation rate of the advantageous state. Can be prevented.

  In the first easy entry state, a game is executed with a continuation rate of “70%” in the easy entry state (first easy entry state or second easy entry state). In the second easy entry state, A game is executed in which the continuation rate of the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) is “90%”. In addition, in both the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state, the player can play the game without reducing the number of balls, but in the first easy entry state and the second entry The game value in the easy state is different from the expected value for playing the game with the second reserved number as the upper limit number, and when each game is executed, an effect reflecting the difference in the expected level is executed. In the gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the easy entry state (first entry easy state or second entry easy state), the special figure 2 determination that is mainly executed is a small hit. The probability that the determination result shown is derived is a high probability (about “10/11”). In the gaming machine 1, the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second entry point) in which the occurrence frequency of the “small hit” and, in turn, the occurrence frequency of the “big hit via the small hit” is significantly improved. Since a plurality of easy states) are provided, it is easy to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, a plurality of entrance states (first entrance easy state, second entrance easy state) in which the opening extension function operates are provided, and the probability of transition from the normal entrance state to the first entrance easy state, and the normal entrance The probability of transition from the state to the second easy entry state is different. In this way, not only is a plurality of entry rates to the state in which the opening extension function is activated, but also the transition between the entry states in which the opening extension function is activated (first entry easy state, second entry easy state) is also possible. Since it is possible, the freedom degree regarding the continuation rate setting of the entering state in which an open extension function operates is raised. Therefore, it is possible to perform various games from this point.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that FIGS. 41 to 48 are used instead of FIGS. 12 to 19 and FIG. 49 is used instead of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 41, also in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the game states that can be set are the “normal entry state”, the “first entry easy state”, and the “second entry easy state”. Then, as shown in FIGS. 41 to 44, after the big hit game executed on the basis of the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment result in the “normally entering state” becomes a specific result (big hit or small hit), The probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normal entry state” is “50%”, and the probability that the game state is set to the “first entry easy state” is “50%”. It is not set to “Easy to enter”. It should be noted that in the “normally entered state”, after the big hit game executed based on the result of the special figure 2 determination result being a specific result (big hit or small hit) is set to the “normally entered state”. The probability is 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 41, FIG. 42, FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, in the “first entry easy state”, the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / no judgment or special figure 2 hit / no judgment) After the big hit game that is executed based on the fact that it becomes a small hit), the probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normally entered state” is “30%” The probability set to the “easy state” is “50%” and the probability set to the “second easy entry state” is “20%”. For this reason, after the big hit game is executed, the probability that the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) is set to “70%”.

  As shown in FIG. 41, FIG. 42, FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, in the “second easy entry state”, the result of the second win / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination or special figure 2 hit / no-go determination) After the big hit game executed based on the fact that it becomes a small hit), the probability that the “first easy entry state” is set to “50%”, and the “second easy entry state” is entered. Although the probability of being set is “50%”, it is not set to “normal entry state”. For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “second easy entry state”, and after executing the big hit game based on the big hit, the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) The probability of becoming “100%”. Therefore, in this gaming machine 1, rather than the probability of entering the easy entering state after the end of the big hit game that is executed based on the result of the second success / failure determination being a specific result in the “second easy entering state”, In the “first easy entry state”, the probability of entering the easy entry state after the end of the big hit game that is executed based on the result of the second win / fail determination being a specific result is higher.

  As shown in FIG. 43, FIG. 45, and FIG. The big hit probability) is about “1/400”. Further, as shown in FIGS. 44, 46, and 48, the probability that the determination result indicating the small hit is derived (small hit probability) is “1/399” in the case of the special figure 1 hit determination, In the case of special figure 2 determination whether or not, “10/11” is set.

  Also in the second embodiment, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “normally entered state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state, so that the special figure 2 determination is made. Very unlikely. For this reason, the small hit probability in the “normally entered state” is substantially “1/399”. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first entry easy state” or “second entry easy state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state, so that the player The game is executed aiming at the second start winning device 17b. Therefore, the small hit probability in the “first easy entry state” or the “second easy entry state” is substantially “10/11” (“363/399”). In other words, the special figure 1 win / reject determination is executed mainly in the “normally entering state”, and the special figure 2 pass / fail determination is mainly executed in the “first entry easy state” or the “second easy entry state”. .

  Also in the second embodiment, when a hit (big hit or small win) occurs, the main control unit 200A distributes the hit mode to be generated using random number lottery. Hereinafter, “sorting of the hit state” in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 48.

  First, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state, when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, the main control is performed as shown in the top view of FIG. Part 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, “type of jackpot” includes (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot A, 16R jackpot C) in which the game state after the jackpot game is normally entered, and (b) a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. It is determined to be one of the big hits (16R big hit B, 8R big hit D) that makes the first entry easy state.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal state, even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is successful, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 43, the main control unit 200A Determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). However, regardless of which big hit (16R big hit E to 16R big hit H) occurs, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the normal entry state. Further, since the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state in the normal winning state, it is unlikely that the special figure 2 determination is performed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state, if the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, as shown in the overview of FIG. 44, the main control unit In 200A, the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). By this random lottery (distribution lottery), if the “big hit type” is “big hit,” the small hit (3T small hit A, 3T small hit) that makes the game state after the big hit game the normal entry state C) ”and (b)“ If a big hit occurs, the small hit (3T small hit B, 1T small hit D) which makes the game state after the big hit game is the first easy entry state ” It is decided.

  As shown in the lower column of FIG. 44, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state and the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is appropriate, The control unit 200A determines the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, if any big hit is generated, the big hit game is the small hit that makes the game state after the big hit game end the normal entering state. However, similarly to the above, since the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state in the normal pitching state, it is unlikely that the special figure 2 determination is executed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first easy-to-enter state, even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, as shown in the upper view of FIG. 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, the “type of jackpot” includes (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot A) in which the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is a normal entering state, and (b) a gaming state after the jackpot game ends as the first pitching. The big hit (16R big hit B, 8R big hit D) to be in the easy state, and (c) big hit (16R big hit C) in which the game state after the big hit game ends is the second easy entry state is determined. The However, since the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state in the “first easy entry state”, the player must make a right turn (the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is right is more advantageous to the player). In addition, since the starting pitch rate is higher for right-handed players), special figure 2 determination is mainly performed. Thereby, it is assumed that there is a low possibility that the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment will be executed (the right-handed game ball is guided to the obstacle nail or the like or left-handed by mistake, and the first start winning device Will be executed if you win a prize).

  Even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “first easy entry state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (sort lottery). Then, by this random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (a) a big hit (16R big hit E) in which the game state after the big hit game is normally entered, and (b) after the big hit game ends. A big hit (16R big hit G, 16R big hit H) that makes the game state of the first easy entry game state, and (c) a big hit (16R big hit F) that makes the game state after the big hit game end the second easy entry state. Is determined.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first easy-to-enter state, even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, as shown in the upper column of FIG. The unit 200A determines the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). By this random lottery (distribution lottery), if “type of small hit” is (a) “If a big hit is generated, a small hit (3T small hit A) that makes the game state after the big hit game the normal entry state. And (b) “If a big hit occurs, the big hit (3T small hit B, 1T small hit D) which makes the gaming state after the big hit game is the first easy entry state, (c)“ Big hit If it occurs, the game state after the big hit game is determined to be one of the small hits (3T small hit C) that makes the second entry easy state. In the “easy to enter” state, since the second starting prize-winning device is in the open extended state, the player must make a right-hand hit (the special figure 2 determination is more advantageous to the player and the starting entry Because the rate is also higher for right-handed hits), the special figure 2 determination is mainly executed. Thereby, it is assumed that the possibility of executing the special figure 1 determination is low.

  Even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “first entry easy state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 46, the main control unit 200A Is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), if “a type of small hit” is (a) a big hit, a small hit (3T Hits E) and (b) if a big hit occurs, the small hits (3T small hit G, 3T small hit H) and (c) big hit If it occurs, the game state after the end of the big hit game is determined to be one of the small hits (3T small hit F) that makes the second easy entry state.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second easy-to-enter state, even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, the main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by this random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (a) a big hit (16R big hit B, 8R big hit D) in which the game state after the big hit game ends is the first easy entry state, b) It is determined to be one of the big hits (16R big hit A, 16R big hit C) that makes the game state after the big hit game end the second easy entry state. However, since the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state in the “second easy entry state”, the player must make a right turn (the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is right is more advantageous to the player). In addition, since the starting pitch rate is higher for right-handed players), special figure 2 determination is mainly performed. Thereby, it is assumed that there is a low possibility that the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment will be executed (the right-handed game ball is guided to the obstacle nail or the like or left-handed by mistake, and the first start winning device Will be executed if you win a prize).

  Even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “second easy entry state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 47, the main control unit 200A The type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Also, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 47, this random number lottery (distribution lottery) is a big hit (16R) in which the “big hit type” is (a) the game state after the big hit game is ended as the first easy entry state. Big hit G, 16R big hit H) and (b) big hit (16R big hit E, 16R big hit F) that makes the game state after the big hit game end the second easy entry state.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second easy-to-enter state, even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special FIG. The unit 200A determines the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). By this random lottery (distribution lottery), if the “type of small hit” is (a) “big hit, a big hit (3T small hit B 1b small hit (D) and (b) “If a big hit occurs, the small hit (3T small hit A, 3T small hit C) that makes the game state after the big hit game the second easy entry state However, similarly to the above, in the “second easy entry state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state, so the player will make a right turn. (Since the special figure 2 determination is more advantageous to the player and the starting pitching rate is higher when the right-hand hit is higher), the special figure 2 determination is mainly executed. Thereby, it is assumed that the possibility of executing the special figure 1 determination is low.

  Even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “second easy entry state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 48, the main control unit 200A Is determined by random lottery (sort lottery). Then, by this random lottery (distribution lottery), if “a type of small hit” (a) a big hit is generated, a big hit (3T small hit) that makes the game state after the big hit game the first easy entry state. G, 3T small hit H) and (c) If a big hit occurs, the big hit (3T small hit E, 3T small hit F) that makes the game state after the big hit game the second easy entry state Is determined.

  Also in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, FIG. 45 and FIG. 47, in the “assignment lottery” in the case where the result of the special figure 2 success / failure determination is “big hit”, the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination is Compared with the “distribution lottery” in the case of “big hit”, there is a higher probability that a big win that can expect a larger amount of prize balls is selected. For this reason, for the player, when “playing a game mainly based on whether or not to accept special figure 2” is performed (“first entry state” or “second entry easy state”), It can be said that the advantage is higher than that in the case of performing the “game based on the determination” (“normally entered state”).

  As shown in FIGS. 43 to 48, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the first easy-to-enter state or the second easy-to-enter state, the opening time extension means and the variation time shortening to shorten the variation time to a special symbol The means is activated. The first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state are continued until the cumulative number of variable displays (special symbol variable game) executed without generating a big hit becomes “100”. When the cumulative number of variable displays (special symbol variable games) executed without causing a big hit becomes “100”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the normal entry state.

  Also in the second embodiment, as the gaming state, three types of entering states with different entering probabilities to the second start winning device 17b are provided. That is, as a gaming state, (a) in addition to the normal entry state in which the opening extension function does not operate and the fluctuation time of the normal time is the normal time, (b) the opening extension function operates and the fluctuation of the normal time A first easy-to-enter state in which the time is the first shortening time; and (c) the opening extension function is activated, and the variation time of the normal time is the second shortening time (the second shortening time that is shorter than the first shortening time). The second easy entry state is provided. In other words, in addition to the standard gaming state (normally entering the ball), two types of gaming states that are advantageous to the player (a state where the ball can be held frequently and can be held frequently without reducing the number of balls) are provided. . Thus, by providing three game states (entrance states) with different entrance possibilities (entrance ease), it is possible to widen the game width (variation) and enhance the game entertainment.

  Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the result of the second win / fail decision (special figure 1 hit / no-go judgment, special figure 2 pass / fail judgment) becomes a specific result (big hit / small hit). A transition setting process is executed to set the game state after the big hit game to be executed to any one of the game states different from the game state when the result of the second winning / failing determination is the specific result. In the second embodiment, two types of gaming states that are more likely to enter the second starting prize-winning device 17b than the base normal gaming state are provided, and the second easy entry state is a big hit. As a transition setting process after game execution, a transition setting process for shifting to a normal gaming state is not provided. That is, when the player enters the gaming state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) and the specific game is executed in the gaming state, the subsequent gaming state is also higher than the normal gaming state. It is ensured that a gaming state is set in which a game ball is highly likely to enter the start winning device 17b. In this way, while expanding the range of games, by limiting the execution pattern of the migration setting process, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and enhance the gaming interest.

Further, in the second embodiment, once the entering state (gaming state) becomes the second entering easy state, the reference gaming state (normal entering state) is not necessary unless the first entering easy state is passed. Never become. Therefore, once the second entering easy state is entered, it can be expected that the specific game is executed at least twice. That is, the second easy entry state is positioned as “a game zone that is particularly advantageous in terms of game” as compared to the first easy entry state, so that the player can enter the “second easy entry state (particularly advantageous game). The game is played in a state where the feeling of expectation for the “second easy entry state (especially advantageous game zone)” is increased until the “zone)” is reached. Moreover, after the “second easy entry state (especially advantageous gaming zone)”, the game can be experienced in a state in which the gaming interests are enhanced. However, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest.
In addition, in the second embodiment, in the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state), the probability of hitting the special figure 2 is high (10/11). Is mainly executed. Therefore, once the second easy-to-enter state is entered, it is in a state in which the execution of at least two big hit games is ensured, and from this point, the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Moreover, in Example 2, the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b when in the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state due to the length of the variation time of the normal symbol, There is a difference between the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b. For this reason, since it is possible to easily obtain three or more gaming states that are different in terms of the possibility of entering a game ball into the second start winning device 17b, it is easy to enhance the gaming interest.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, when the big hit game is executed based on the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / no judgment, special figure 2 hit / no judgment) being the specific result in the normal entering state, after the big hit game ends The transition setting process for setting the gaming state to the second easy entry state is not executable, and the transition setting process for setting the first easy entry state is executable. In other words, in order to shift to a particularly advantageous gaming zone, the player is given a hurdle that it is necessary to go through the first easy-to-enter state easily. A sense of accomplishment and a sense of security can be felt to further enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in the second embodiment, based on the result of the second win / fail decision (special figure 1 hit / no judgment, special figure 2 pass / fail judgment) being the specific result, the gaming state after the big hit game is finished is determined as the second win / fail judgment (special It is possible to execute a maintenance setting process for setting the same gaming state as the gaming state when the result of FIG. For this reason, since the breadth (variation) of a game can be expanded further, a game interest can be heightened. For example, even after the game state has once shifted to the first easy-to-enter state or the second easy-to-enter state, the player expects to acquire a large amount of game balls by repeating the entered state after the transition. Will do. In addition, even after the “second easy entry state” is reached, a state where the “second easy entry state” is maintained again after the big hit game is executed, and the player expects to acquire a large amount of game balls. At the same time, by playing the game in a state in which the normal entry state is not entered (unless the first entry easy state is passed), a game state in which the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b is high (the first entry easy) In the state or in the second easy entry state). In addition, even in the “first easy entry state” that shifts from the “second easy entry state”, the game is executed in a game state that is highly likely to enter the second start winning device 17b. When the maintenance setting process in which the “second easy entry state” is maintained is executed, the game in the gaming state in which the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b after the maintenance setting process is high is further guaranteed twice or more. Will be. For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  In the second embodiment, a game is executed in which the continuation rate of the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) is “70%” in the first easy entry state. In the two easy-to-enter state, a game is executed with the continuation rate of the easy-to-enter state (the first easy-to-enter state or the second easy-to-enter state) as “100%”. In addition, in both the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state, the player can play the game without reducing the number of balls, but in the first easy entry state and the second entry The game value in the easy state is different from the expected value for playing the game with the upper limit number of the second pending number, and when each game is executed, the effect reflecting the difference in this expectation level (see FIG. 49) Is executed. In the gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the easy entry state (first entry easy state or second entry easy state), the special figure 2 determination that is mainly executed is a small hit. The probability that the determination result shown is derived is a high probability (about “10/11”). In the gaming machine 1, the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second entry point) in which the occurrence frequency of the “small hit” and, in turn, the occurrence frequency of the “big hit via the small hit” is significantly improved. Since a plurality of easy states) are provided, it is easy to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, a plurality of entering states (first entering easy state, second entering easy state) in which the opening extension function operates are provided, and the normal entering state shifts to the first entering easy state. Although it is assumed that it does not shift to the easy state, it is possible to move between the entering states where the opening extension function is activated (first entering easy state, second entering easy state), so the opening extension function is activated. The degree of freedom for setting the continuation rate of the entering state is increased. Therefore, it is possible to perform various games from this point.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. The third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that FIGS. 50 to 57 are used instead of FIGS. 12 to 19 and FIG. 58 is used instead of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 50, also in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, the game states that can be set are the “normal entry state”, the “first entry easy state”, and the “second entry easy state”. Then, as shown in FIGS. 50 to 53, after the big hit game that is executed based on the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment result in the “normally entering state” becomes a specific result (big hit or small hit), The probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normal entry state” is “50%”, and the probability that the game state is set to the “second entry easy state” is “50%”. It is not set to “Easy to enter”. It should be noted that in the “normally entered state”, after the big hit game executed based on the result of the special figure 2 determination result being a specific result (big hit or small hit) is set to the “normally entered state”. The probability is 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 54 and FIG. 55, in the “first entry easy state”, the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / no judgment or special figure 2 hit / no judgment) After the big hit game that is executed based on the fact that it becomes a small hit), the probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normally entered state” is “50%” The probability of being set to “easy state” is “25%”, the probability of being set to “first easy entry state” is “25%”, and the probability of being set to “second easy entry state” is “25%” It is said that. For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “first easy entry state”, and after executing the big hit game based on the big hit, the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) The probability of becoming “50%”.

  As shown in FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 56 and FIG. 57, in the “second easy entry state”, the result of the second win / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination or special figure 2 hit / no-go determination) After the big hit game executed based on the fact that it becomes a small hit), the probability that the “first easy entry state” is set to “50%”, and the “second easy entry state” is entered. Although the probability of being set is “50%”, it is not set to “normal entry state”. For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “second easy entry state”, and after executing the big hit game based on the big hit, the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) The probability of becoming “100%”. Therefore, in this gaming machine 1, a “big hit” is generated in the “first easy entry state”, and the probability of the easy entry after executing the big hit game based on the big hit is “the second easy entry state”. "Is a big hit, and after executing the big hit game based on the big hit, the probability of entering the easy-to-enter state is higher.

  As shown in FIG. 52, FIG. 54 and FIG. 56, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the probability that a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in any of the special figure 1 success / failure determination and the special figure 2 success / failure determination ( The big hit probability) is about “1/400”. Further, as shown in FIGS. 53, 55 and 57, the probability (small hit probability) from which the determination result indicating the small hit is derived is “1/399” in the case of the special figure 1 hit determination, In the case of special figure 2 determination whether or not, “10/11” is set.

  Also in the third embodiment, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “normally-entered state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state, so that the special figure 2 determination is made. Very unlikely. For this reason, the small hit probability in the “normally entered state” is substantially “1/399”. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first entry easy state” or “second entry easy state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state, so that the player The game is executed aiming at the second start winning device 17b. Therefore, the small hit probability in the “first easy entry state” or the “second easy entry state” is substantially “10/11” (“363/399”). In other words, the special figure 1 win / reject determination is executed mainly in the “normally entering state”, and the special figure 2 pass / fail determination is mainly executed in the “first entry easy state” or the “second easy entry state”. .

  Also in the third embodiment, when a win (big hit or small win) occurs, the main control unit 200A distributes the hit mode to be generated using random number lottery. Hereinafter, “sorting of the hit mode” in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 47.

  First, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state, when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, the main control is performed as shown in the top view of FIG. Part 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, “type of jackpot” includes (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot A, 16R jackpot C) in which the game state after the jackpot game is normally entered, and (b) a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. It is determined to be one of the big hits (16R big hit B, 8R big hit D) that makes the first entry easy state.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the main control unit 200A as shown in the lower column of FIG. Determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). However, regardless of which big hit (16R big hit E to 16R big hit H) occurs, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the normal entry state. Further, since the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state in the normal winning state, it is unlikely that the special figure 2 determination is performed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state, when a determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, as shown in the overview of FIG. 53, the main control unit In 200A, the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). By this random lottery (distribution lottery), if the “big hit type” is “big hit,” the small hit (3T small hit A, 3T small hit) that makes the game state after the big hit game the normal entry state C) ”and (b)“ Big hit (3T small hit B, 1T small hit D) which makes the game state after the big hit game is the second easy entry state if a big hit is generated ” To be determined.

  As shown in the lower column of FIG. 53, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal entry state and the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is appropriate, The control unit 200A determines the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, if any big hit is generated, the big hit game is the small hit that makes the game state after the big hit game end the normal entering state. However, similarly to the above, since the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state in the normal pitching state, it is unlikely that the special figure 2 determination is executed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first easy-to-enter state, even when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, as shown in the upper view of FIG. 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, the “type of jackpot” includes (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot C, 8R jackpot D) in which the game state after the jackpot game is normally entered, and (b) a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Either a big hit (16R big hit A) for the first easy entry state or (c) a big hit (16R big hit B) for the second easy entry state after the big hit game ends. The However, since the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state in the “first easy entry state”, the player must make a right turn (the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is right is more advantageous to the player). In addition, since the starting pitch rate is higher for right-handed players), special figure 2 determination is mainly performed. Thereby, it is assumed that there is a low possibility that the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment will be executed (the right-handed game ball is guided to the obstacle nail or the like or left-handed by mistake, and the first start winning device Will be executed if you win a prize).

  Even when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “first easy entry state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by this random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (a) a big hit (16R big hit G, 16R big hit H) in which the game state after the big hit game is normally entered, and (b) A big hit (16R big hit F) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game is the first easy entry (16R big hit E) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game the second easy entry state (16R big hit E) Is determined.

  As shown in the upper column of FIG. 55, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the first easy entry state, the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, The unit 200A determines the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). By this random number lottery (distribution lottery), if “a type of small hit” (a) big hit is generated, a small hit (3T small hit C, 1T If a small hit D) and (b) a big hit occurs, a big hit (3T small hit A) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game the first easy entry state (3T small hit A), and (c) if a big hit occurs The game state after the end of the big hit game is determined to be one of the small hits (3T small hit B) that makes the second easy entry state. However, in the same way as described above, in the “first entry easy state”, the second starting prize-winning device is in the extended extended state, so the player will make a right turn (the special figure 2 determination whether or not the game is a game) This is advantageous to the user and the starting entry rate is also higher when the right hand strikes). Thereby, it is assumed that the possibility of executing the special figure 1 determination is low.

  Even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “first entry easy state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 55, the main control unit 200A Is determined by random lottery (sort lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), if “a type of small hit” (a) a big hit occurs, a small hit (3T small) that makes the game state after the big hit game the normal entry state (G), 3T small hit H), and (b) if a big hit occurs, the small hit (3T small hit F) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game the first entry state, and (c) the big hit If it occurs, the game state after the big hit game is determined to be one of the small hits (3T small hit E) that makes the second easy entry state.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second easy-to-enter state, even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, as shown in the top view of FIG. 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by this random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (a) a big hit (16R big hit A, 16R big hit C) in which the game state after the big hit game ends is the first easy entry state, b) It is determined as one of big hits (16R big hit B, 8R big hit D) that makes the game state after the big hit game end the second easy entry state. However, since the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state in the “second easy entry state”, the player must make a right turn (the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is right is more advantageous to the player). In addition, since the starting pitch rate is higher for right-handed players), special figure 2 determination is mainly performed. Thereby, it is assumed that there is a low possibility that the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment will be executed (the right-handed game ball is guided to the obstacle nail or the like or left-handed by mistake, and the first start winning device Will be executed if you win a prize).

  Even when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “second easy entry state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 56, the main control unit 200A The type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). And also by this random number lottery (distribution lottery), as shown in the lower column of FIG. 56, the “big hit type” is (a) a big hit (16R that makes the game state after the big hit game is the first easy entry state) Big hit E, 16R big hit F) and (b) big hit (16R big hit G, 16R big hit H) that makes the game state after the big hit game end the second easy entry state is determined.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the second easy-to-enter state, even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, the main control is performed as shown in the upper view of FIG. The unit 200A determines the type of small hit (type of big hit symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). By this random lottery (distribution lottery), if the “small hit type” is (a) “a big hit, a big hit (3T small hit A 3b small hit C) and (b) "If a big hit occurs, the small hit (3T small hit B, 1T small hit D) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game is the second easy entry state" However, similarly to the above, in the “second easy entry state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state, so the player will make a right turn. (Since the special figure 2 determination is more advantageous to the player and the starting pitching rate is higher when the right-hand hit is higher), the special figure 2 determination is mainly executed. Thereby, it is assumed that the possibility of executing the special figure 1 determination is low.

  Even when the determination result indicating “small hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination executed mainly in the “second easy entry state”, as shown in the lower column of FIG. 57, the main control unit 200A Is determined by random lottery (sort lottery). Then, by this random lottery (distribution lottery), if “a type of small hit” (a) a big hit is generated, a big hit (3T small hit) that makes the game state after the big hit game the first easy entry state. E, 3T small hit F) and (c) If a big hit occurs, the big hit (3T small hit G, 3T small hit H) that makes the game state after the big hit game the second easy entry state Is determined.

  Also in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, FIG. 54 and FIG. 56, in the “assignment lottery” in the case where the result of the special figure 2 success / failure determination is “big hit”, the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination is Compared with the “distribution lottery” in the case of “big hit”, there is a higher probability that a big win that can expect a larger amount of prize balls is selected. For this reason, for the player, when “playing a game mainly based on whether or not to accept special figure 2” is performed (“first entry state” or “second entry easy state”), It can be said that the advantage is higher than that in the case of performing the “game based on the determination” (“normally entered state”).

  As shown in FIGS. 52 to 57, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state, the opening extension means and the change time reduction that shortens the change time to a special symbol The means is activated. The first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state are continued until the cumulative number of variable displays (special symbol variable game) executed without generating a big hit becomes “100”. When the cumulative number of variable displays (special symbol variable games) executed without causing a big hit becomes “100”, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the normal entry state.

  Also in the third embodiment, three game entry states with different probability of entering the second start winning device 17b are provided as game states. That is, as a gaming state, (a) in addition to the normal entry state in which the opening extension function does not operate and the fluctuation time of the normal time is the normal time, (b) the opening extension function operates and the fluctuation of the normal time A first easy-to-enter state in which the time is the first shortening time; and (c) the opening extension function is activated, and the variation time of the normal time is the second shortening time (the second shortening time that is shorter than the first shortening time). The second easy entry state is provided. In other words, in addition to the standard gaming state (normally entering the ball), two types of gaming states that are advantageous to the player (a state where the ball can be held frequently and can be held frequently without reducing the number of balls) are provided. . Thus, by providing three game states (entrance states) with different entrance possibilities (entrance ease), it is possible to widen the game width (variation) and enhance the game entertainment.

  Also, in the third embodiment, the game after the end of the big hit game that is executed based on the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / no judgment, special figure 2 hit / no judgment) becomes the specific result (big hit / small hit) A transition setting process is executed to set the state to one of the gaming states different from the gaming state when the result of the second win / fail determination is the specific result. In the normal game state as a reference, the transition setting process after setting the big hit game has the transition setting process for setting the second easy entry state, and the transition setting process for setting the first easy entry state. I don't have it. In addition to this, in the second easy-to-enter state that shifts from the normal gaming state, the transition setting process for setting the normal gaming state is not provided. That is, when the big hit game is executed in the normal game state and the transition setting process is executed, the transition to the second easy entry state (transition to the advantageous game state) is guaranteed, and this second entry When the big hit game is executed in the easy state and the transition setting process is executed, it is guaranteed that the game state is not shifted to the normal game state. In this way, while expanding the range of games, by limiting the execution pattern of the migration setting process, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and enhance the gaming interest.

Further, in the third embodiment, once the gaming state becomes the second easy entry state, the normal gaming state as a reference is not entered unless the first easy entry state is passed. Therefore, once the second entering easy state is entered, it can be expected that at least two big hit games are executed. That is, since the second easy entry state is positioned as “a game zone that is particularly advantageous in gaming”, until the player reaches the “second easy entry state (particularly advantageous game zone)”, The game is performed in a state where the expectation for entering the “second easy entry state (particularly advantageous game zone)” is enhanced. Moreover, after the “second easy entry state (especially advantageous gaming zone)”, the game can be experienced in a state in which the gaming interest is enhanced. However, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest.
In addition, in the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state), the special figure 2 hit / no-go determination with a high probability of small hit (10/11) is mainly executed. Therefore, once in the second easy-to-enter state, it is in a state in which at least two big hit games are guaranteed to be executed. Therefore, once the second easy-to-enter state is entered, it is in a state in which the execution of at least two big hit games is ensured, and from this point, the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in the third embodiment, when the big hit game is executed based on the result of the second win / fail determination (the special figure 1 hit / no-go determination, the special figure win / fail determination) in the first easy entry state, The transition setting process for setting the two-entry easy state can be executed. In this case, even after the game is performed in the second easy-to-enter state and the transition process for shifting the game state (entered state) to the first easy-to-enter state is performed, the first easy-to-enter state after the transition If the result of the second win / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination, special figure hit / no-go determination) becomes a specific result, there is a possibility of executing a transition process for returning the gaming state (entering state) to the second entering easy state. Let Therefore, according to the third embodiment, including the big hit game when the game state is set to transition from the normal entry state to the second easy entry state, the execution of the big hit game at least three times is guaranteed. (Minimum three consecutive channels or more will be in a definite state). Accordingly, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  Also, in the third embodiment, the game state after the big hit game is ended based on the fact that the result of the second success / failure determination (special figure 1 success / failure determination, special figure 2 success / failure determination) becomes the specific result, the second success / failure determination (specific It is possible to execute a maintenance setting process for setting the same gaming state as the gaming state when the result of FIG. For this reason, since the breadth (variation) of a game can be expanded further, a game interest can be heightened. For example, even after the game state has once shifted to the first easy-to-enter state or the second easy-to-enter state, the player expects to acquire a large amount of game balls by repeating the entered state after the transition. Will do. In addition, even after the “second easy entry state” is reached, a state where the “second easy entry state” is maintained again after the big hit game is executed, and the player expects to acquire a large amount of game balls. At the same time, by playing the game in a state in which the normal entry state is not entered (unless the first entry easy state is passed), a game state in which the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b is high (the first entry easy) In the state or in the second easy entry state). In addition, even in the “first easy entry state” that shifts from the “second easy entry state”, the game is executed in a game state that is highly likely to enter the second start winning device 17b. When the maintenance setting process in which the “second easy entry state” is maintained is executed, the game in the gaming state in which the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b after the maintenance setting process is high is further guaranteed twice or more. Will be. For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in the third embodiment, the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b when in the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state due to the length of variation time of the normal symbol There is a difference between the possibility of entering the second start winning device 17b. For this reason, since it is possible to easily obtain three or more gaming states that are different in terms of the possibility of entering a game ball into the second start winning device 17b, it is easy to enhance the gaming interest.

  In the third embodiment, a game is executed in which the continuation rate of the easy entry state (first easy entry state or second easy entry state) is “50%” in the first easy entry state. In the two easy-to-enter state, a game is executed with the continuation rate of the easy-to-enter state (the first easy-to-enter state or the second easy-to-enter state) as “100%”. In addition, in both the first easy entry state and the second easy entry state, the player can play the game without reducing the number of balls, but in the first easy entry state and the second entry The game in the easy state is different from the expected value for playing the game with the upper limit number of the second pending number, and when each game is executed, the effect reflecting the difference in the expectation (see FIG. 58) Is executed. In the gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the easy entry state (first entry easy state or second entry easy state), the special figure 2 determination that is mainly executed is a small hit. The probability that the determination result shown is derived is a high probability (about “10/11”). In the gaming machine 1, the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second entry point) in which the occurrence frequency of the “small hit” and, in turn, the occurrence frequency of the “big hit via the small hit” is significantly improved. Since a plurality of easy states) are provided, it is easy to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, a plurality of entering states (first entering easy state, second entering easy state) in which the opening extension function operates are provided, and the normal entering state shifts to the second entering easy state. Although it is assumed that it does not shift to the easy state, it is possible to move between the entering states where the opening extension function is activated (first entering easy state, second entering easy state), so the opening extension function is activated. The degree of freedom for setting the continuation rate of the entering state is increased. Therefore, it is possible to perform various games from this point.

  Next, a modified example of the third embodiment (hereinafter referred to as modified example 1) will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 and 60. Also in the first modification, the game states that can be set are the “normal entry state”, the “first entry easy state”, and the “second entry easy state”. Then, as shown in FIGS. 59 and 60, after the big hit game that is executed based on the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment result being a specific result (big hit or small hit) in the “normally entering state”, The probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normal entry state” is “50%”, and the probability that the game state is set to the “second entry easy state” is “50%”. It is not set to “Easy to enter”. Although illustration is omitted, after the big hit game executed based on the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment result being a specific result (big hit or small hit) in the “normally entered state”, The probability of being set to “state” is set to “100%”.

  As shown in FIG. 59 and FIG. 60, in the “first easy entry state”, the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / no-go judgment or special figure 2 hit / no-go judgment) becomes the specific result (big hit or small hit). After the jackpot game is executed based on the above, the probability that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normally entering state” is set to “50%” and “first entering easy state”. The probability is “50%” and is not set to the “second easy entry state”. For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “first easy entry state”, and after executing the big hit game based on the big hit, the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) The probability of becoming “50%”.

  As shown in FIG. 59 and FIG. 60, in the “second easy entry state”, the result of the second win / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination or special figure 2 hit / no-go determination) becomes the specific result (big hit or small hit). After the jackpot game executed based on the above, the probability that the “first entry easy state” is set to “50%”, and the probability that the “second entry easy state” is set is “50%”. “50%”, but it is not set to the “normal entry state”. For this reason, a “big hit” is generated in the “second easy entry state”, and after executing the big hit game based on the big hit, the easy entry state (the first easy entry state or the second easy entry state) The probability of becoming “100%”. Therefore, even in the gaming machine according to the first modification, the “first hit easy state” causes a “big hit”, and the probability of entering the easy hit state after executing the big hit game based on the big hit is “first”. In the “2 easy-to-enter” state, a “big hit” occurs, and the probability of entering the easy-to-enter state after executing the big hit game based on the big hit is higher.

  As shown in FIG. 59, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the probability that a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the special figure 1 success / failure determination and the special figure 2 success / failure determination (big hit probability) is about “ 1/400 ". Further, the probability (small hit probability) that the determination result indicating the small hit is derived is “1/399” in the case of special figure 1 success / failure determination, and “10/11” in the case of special figure 2 success / failure determination. It is said that.

  Also in this modified example 1, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “normally entered state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state, so that the special figure 2 determination of success / failure is executed. Very unlikely. For this reason, the small hit probability in the “normally entered state” is substantially “1/399”. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first entry easy state” or “second entry easy state”, the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state, so that the player The game is executed aiming at the second start winning device 17b. Therefore, the small hit probability in the “first easy entry state” or the “second easy entry state” is substantially “10/11” (“363/399”). In other words, the special figure 1 win / reject determination is executed mainly in the “normally entering state”, and the special figure 2 pass / fail determination is mainly executed in the “first entry easy state” or the “second easy entry state”. .

  According to the first modification, when the big hit game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination (special figure 1 determining / notifying, special figure determining / not determining) in the first easy entry state, the gaming state is changed to the first state. The difference is that the transition setting process for setting the two-entry easy state cannot be executed. Therefore, according to the first modification, even if the big hit game when the game state is set to transition from the normal entry state to the second easy entry state is included, it is guaranteed that at least three big hit games are executed. However, the other points are the same as in the third embodiment, and the same effects as in the third embodiment can be obtained.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment will be described. The gaming machine of the fourth embodiment shows an application example to a seven machine, and constitutes a modification of the first embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, FIG. 61 is used instead of FIG. 2, FIG. 62 is used instead of FIG. 11, FIG. 63 is used instead of FIG. 12, and FIGS. 64 and 65 are added. 66, 68 instead of FIGS. 13-19, FIG. 69 instead of FIG. 30, and FIG. 31 (b) instead of FIG. 31 (a). The point of using, the point of using FIG. 70 instead of FIG. 38, the point of not using FIG. 23, and the point that “small hit game processing (S600)” is excluded from FIG.

  In the gaming board 10 of the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 61, the second start winning device 17b is disposed immediately below the first starting winning device 17a and below the second start winning device 17b. The game board 10 of the first embodiment (see FIG. 2) is that the big winning device 31 is disposed, the small winning winning opening 25a and the opening / closing device 25 are not provided, and the distribution device 26 is not provided. Different from reference). That is, the first start winning device 17a, the second start winning device 17b, and the big winning device 31 are arranged in the lower region portion 11D of the game area 11, and the small winning winning port 25a, the opening / closing device 25, and the distributing device 26 are arranged. It is set as the structure which is not equipped with. However, the second winning device (a big winning device different from the big winning device 31) is constituted by the small winning winning opening 25a and the opening / closing device 25, and according to the winning manner, Alternatively, another big winning device may be used alternatively.

  Next, the features of the special symbol variation game of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Also in this gaming machine 1, the “variable display relating to the first special symbol” is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a on the basis of the game ball entering the first starting prize device 17a (first starting prize). Based on the fact that the game ball enters the second start winning device 17b (second start winning), the “variable display relating to the second special symbol” is executed in the second special symbol display unit 62b ( S11, S12). Here, the variation time of the stop symbol and the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is determined when starting the corresponding “special symbol variation display”. In addition, with the execution of “variable display according to the first special symbol” or “variable display according to the second special symbol”, the symbol display effect is executed in the effect display device 27.

  The “variable display related to the first special symbol” and the “variable display related to the second special symbol” are executed in the manner shown in FIG. Then, the “variable display related to the first special symbol” is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed, so that the result of the second winning / failing determination (special diagram 1 determining whether or not) based on the “first winning prize” is displayed, When the “variable display related to the second special symbol” is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed, the result of the second winning / failing determination (special symbol 2 determining whether or not) based on the “second starting prize” is displayed (FIG. 62 S14 or S17).

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 64 to 67, when the result of the second win / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination, special figure 2 hit / no-go determination) is a big hit (specific result), “random number lottery (distribution lottery ) ”, The jackpot symbol indicating“ occurrence of a normal jackpot ”(hereinafter referred to as“ ordinary jackpot symbol ”) or“ hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a probable variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “probability jackpot symbol”). Determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 63, when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a low probability state (normal probability state), in the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 true / no-go judgment, special figure 2 true / no-go judgment) The probability that the determination result indicating is derived is approximately “1/200”. When the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state, the second winning / non-winning determination (see FIG. In the “determination”, the probability that the determination result (specific display result) indicating the big hit is derived is about “1/20”. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b), the big hit is generated, and the big hit game executing means is driven to execute the big hit game. Here, the jackpot game constitutes a specific example of “specific game”.

  Also in the fourth embodiment, when the big hit game is started, the main control unit 200A performs driving and stopping of the big winning opening solenoid 31c, so that the “opening / closing operation for opening and closing the big winning opening 31a” is executed. In each round game during the big hit game, an open / close operation is performed on the big prize device 31 to change the big prize opening 31a to the open state (second state) only once. In addition, when the specified number of game balls (10) enter the big winning opening 31a, or when the opening time of the big winning opening 31a reaches the opening limit time (30 seconds), the round end condition is satisfied. Then, the current round game (big hit round) is finished. When the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game is finished.

  That is, when “16R big hit” occurs, a big hit game with “16 rounds” of “round game” is executed, and when “8R big hit” occurs, a big hit game with “8 rounds” executed. Is executed. In the big hit game A and the big hit game B, the open limit time of the big winning opening 31a in each round game is set to “30 seconds”. ) Is easy to enter.

  When a “probable big hit” occurs, after the corresponding big hit game is executed, the probability variation means is activated, and the probability of the second win / fail decision (special figure 1 hit / no-go judgment, special figure 2 hit / no-go judgment) becomes a big hit is high. Probability. The state where the probability of winning a big hit (high probability state) is continued until the cumulative number of special symbol variation games executed without generating a big hit becomes “100”, but the next big hit May be continued (for example, 10,000 is set in a probability variation counter described later). In addition, when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state, the entering state is a normal entering state, the first entering easy state, and the second entering easy state. There are cases (details will be described later). Then, when the entering state becomes the normal entering state, the opening extension function and the fluctuation time shortening function do not start after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, in the first easy-to-enter state or the second easy-to-enter state, after the big hit game is finished, the opening extension function and the variable time shortening function start to operate without causing a big hit. When the cumulative number of special symbol variable games reaches “100”, the operation is terminated (details will be described later).

  If a “normal jackpot” occurs, the probability variation means does not operate after executing the corresponding jackpot game, and there is a probability that the result of the second win / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / no judgment, special figure 2 hit / no judgment) will be a big hit. Low probability. In a state where the probability of a big hit is a low probability (low probability state), the entering state is a normal entering state (described later). In the fourth embodiment, although the small hit is not included in the winning mode, the small hit may be caused by at least one of the special figure 1 hit determination and the special figure 2 hit determination.

  The symbol variation effect of the fourth embodiment is also started based on the first start prize or the second start prize. And it is performed like Example 1 by the mode shown in Drawing 20-Drawing 22.

  Next, a gaming state that can be set in the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment, the state can be set to either a state where the probability changing unit is not operated (low probability state) or a state where the probability changing unit is operated (high probability state).

  Here, when a big hit (probability change big hit) that causes the probability variation means to operate occurs, after the big hit game is executed, the probability variation means is activated, and in both of FIG. The probability that the determination result indicating the big hit is derived is high. In addition, if a big hit (usually big hit) that does not trigger the operation of the probability variation means occurs, after executing the big hit game, a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the special figure 1 hit determination and the special figure 2 hit determination. Probability is low. Also, “8R jackpot” that is “8R jackpot” is referred to as “8R jackpot” and “16R jackpot” is “16R jackpot”. Further, “8R big hit” and “ordinary big hit” are called “8R normal big hit”, and “16R big hit” and “normal big hit” are called “16R normal big hit”.

  In addition, the probability that a probability big hit will be “60%” and the probability that a normal big hit will be “40%” in both the low probability state and the high probability state of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment. Has been. Then, after a “big hit” is generated in a low probability state and a big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a “high probability normal entry state”. The probability set to “30%”, “the first easy entry state in the high probability state” is set to “24%”, and the probability set to the “second easy entry state in the high probability state” is “6”. % ”And the probability set to“ low probability state ”are“ 40% ”.

  In the “normally entered state in the high probability state”, a “big hit” is generated by determining whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, and after executing the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high probability state” The probability of being set to the “normally entering state of“ 30% ”is“ 30% ”, the probability of being set to the“ first easily entering state of high probability state ”is“ 24% ”, and the“ easy to enter second state of being highly likely ” The probability set to “state” is “6%”, and the probability set to “low probability state” is “40%”. Note that, in the “high probability state normal entry state”, a “big hit” is generated by the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is successful, and after executing the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “ The probability set to the “high probability state normal entry state” is “60%”, and the probability set to the “low probability state” is “40%”.

  After the “big hit” is generated in the “first probability easy entry state in the high probability state” and the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “normal entry in the high probability state” The probability set to “state” is set to “18%”, the probability set to “first easy entry state in high probability state” is set to “36%”, and “second easy entry state in high probability state” is set. The probability of being set to “6%” and the probability of being set to the “low probability state” is “40%”.

  After a “big hit” is generated in the “second easy entry state in a high probability state” and a big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a normal entry in a high probability state” The probability set to “state” is set to “6%”, the probability set to “first easy entry state in high probability state” is set to “36%”, and “second easy entry state in high probability state”. The probability of being set to “18%” and “low probability state” is set to “40%”.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a low probability state and the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 1 success / failure determination, as shown in the overview of FIG. 64, the main control unit 200A The type (type of jackpot symbol) is determined by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a low probability state, if the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 determination, the main control unit 200A determines the type of big hit (type of big hit symbol). Determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (A) a big hit (16R probability variable big hit A, 8R) with the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability state normal entry state” Probability big hit D), (B) Big hit (16R probability variable big hit B) that makes the game state after the big hit game "the first easy entry state of high probability state", and (C) The game state after the big hit game ends Is a big hit (16R probability variation big hit C) that makes the “second probability easy entry into a high probability state”, and (D) a big hit (8R normal big hit V) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game low a state of probability. One of them is decided.

  When the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 determination, the main control unit 200A selects the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) as a random lottery (sort lottery) as shown in the lower column of FIG. ). In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a low probability state, if the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 determination, the main control unit 200A determines the type of big hit (type of big hit symbol). Determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). Then, by any random lottery (distribution lottery), the “big hit type” is (A) a big hit (16R probability variable big hit E, 16R) where the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability state normal entry state” Probability jackpot F), (B) jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot G) that makes the gaming state after the jackpot game end "first easy entry state of high probability state", and (C) game state after the jackpot game ends Is a big hit (16R probability variation big hit H) that makes the “second probability easy entry into the high probability state” and (D) a big hit (16R normal big hit W) that makes the gaming state after the big hit game low the probability state One of them is decided. Also in FIG. 64, in the “allocation lottery” when the result of the special figure 2 win / reject determination is “big hit”, the “allocation lottery” when the result of the special figure 1 success / failure determination is “big hit”. The probability of selecting a jackpot that can be expected to receive a larger amount of prize balls is higher. However, in the low probability state, since the second start winning device is in the non-open extended state, it is unlikely that the special figure 2 determination is performed. Therefore, in the low probability state, the game is mainly based on the special figure 1 determination.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “high probability state normal entry state” and the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 1 hit determination, as shown in the overview of FIG. The main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, the type of jackpot is (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot A, 8R jackpot D) in which the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is a “high probability state normal entry state”, and (b) jackpot game. A big hit (16R big hit B) that sets the gaming state after the end as “the first easy entry state in a high probability state”, and (c) the gaming state after the big hit game ends in the “second easy entry state in a high probability state” To the big hit (16R big hit C) and (d) the big hit (8R normal big hit V) which makes the gaming state after the big hit game low the probability state.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “high probability state normal entry state” and the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 2 win / fail determination, as shown in the lower column of FIG. The main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, (a) a big hit (16R big hit E to 16R big hit H) in which the gaming state after the big hit game ends is a “high probability state normal entry state”, and (d) a low gaming state after the big hit game ends. It is determined as one of the big hits (16R normal big hit W) as the probability state. In the “high probability state normal entry state”, since the second start winning device 17b is in the non-open extended state, it is unlikely that the special figure 2 determination is performed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “the first easy entry state in the high probability state”, when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 1 hit determination, as shown in the overview of FIG. The main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, “type of jackpot” includes (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot A) in which the game state after the jackpot game ends is a “high probability state normal entry state”, and (b) a game after the jackpot game ends. The big hit (16R big hit B, 8R big hit D) that makes the state "first probability easy entry state of high probability", and (c) the game state after the big hit game is "second easy entry state of high probability state" To the big hit (16R big hit C) and (d) the big hit (8R normal big hit V) which makes the gaming state after the big hit game low the probability state.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “the first easy entry state with a high probability state”, when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is successful, As shown, the main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, (a) a big hit (16R big hit E, 16R big hit F) in which the gaming state after the big hit game is "high probability state normal entry state", and (b) the gaming state after the big hit game is " Big hit (16R big hit G) to be the “first probability easy entry in high probability state”, and (c) Big hit (16R big hit to be the first easy entry state in the high probability state) after the big hit game is finished H) and (d) a jackpot (16R normal jackpot W) that sets the gaming state after the jackpot game to a low probability state. In the “first probability easy entry state in a high probability state”, since the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state, the possibility of executing the special figure 2 success / failure determination is high.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “the second easy-to-enter state with a high probability state”, when the determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the special figure 1 hit determination, as shown in the overview of FIG. The main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, “type of jackpot” includes (a) a jackpot (16R jackpot A) in which the game state after the jackpot game ends is a “high probability state normal entry state”, and (b) a game after the jackpot game ends. The big hit (16R big hit B, 8R big hit D) that makes the state "first probability easy entry state of high probability", and (c) the game state after the big hit game is "second easy entry state of high probability state" To the big hit (16R big hit C) and (d) the big hit (8R normal big hit V) which makes the gaming state after the big hit game low the probability state.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “the second easy-to-enter state with a high probability state”, when a determination result indicating “big hit” is derived by the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is successful, As shown, the main control unit 200A determines the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). In this case, (a) a big hit (16R big hit E) in which the gaming state after the big hit game ends is “high probability state normal entry state”, and (b) a gaming state after the big hit game ends is “high probability state Big hit (16R big hit F) that makes the first easy entry state (16R big hit F, 16C big hit (16R big hit G, 16R big hit) H) and (d) a jackpot (16R normal jackpot W) that sets the gaming state after the jackpot game to a low probability state. In the “high probability state second easy entry state”, since the second start winning device 17b is in the open extended state, the possibility of executing the special figure 2 determination is high.

  Although not shown, in the game control process of the fourth embodiment, the timer update process (S70), the prize ball payout process (S80), the normal symbol game process (S100), the normal electric equipment game process (S200), and the special symbol. Each process such as the game process (S300) and the big hit game process (S800) is repeatedly executed. That is, the game control process of the fourth embodiment is different from the game control process (FIG. 24) of the first embodiment in that the small hit game process (S600) is not performed.

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

  The special figure 2 determination process (S320b) and the special figure 1 determination process (S320a) of the embodiment are performed as follows according to FIG. 31 (b). That is, in this success / failure determination process (S320b, S320a), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag of the gaming machine 1 is set (set to ON) (S321), and is set (set to ON). Sometimes (S321; YES), a determination is made using the “high probability data table” and the “special figure 2 big hit lottery random number read out in the process of S316b” (S324), and is canceled (set to OFF). (S321; NO), the determination is made using the “low-probability data table” and “the special figure 2 big hit lottery random number read in the process of S316b” (S326). Here, the “probability change flag” is a flag indicating that the probability state (game state) of the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state (a state in which the probability changing means is activated). Then, if the result of the second win / fail decision (special figure 2 pass / fail judgment process, special figure 1 true / fail judgment process) is a big hit (S330; YES), after setting the big hit flag (set to ON) (S332) Then, the success / failure determination process (S320b, S320a) is terminated, and when the result of the determination is incorrect (S330; NO), a failure flag (a flag indicating that it was not a big hit) is set (set to ON). After (S339), the success / failure determination process (S320b, S320a) is terminated.

  In the symbol fluctuation start process (S500a, 500b) of the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 69, the fluctuation setting process (based on the result of the second win / fail decision (the special figure 2 pass / fail judgment process, the special figure 1 pass / fail judgment process)) ( S510, S540) and the like are performed. In other words, if the result of the second win / fail decision (special figure 2 true / false judgment process, special figure 1 true / false judgment process) is “big hit” (S502; YES), the process proceeds to S510 and “big hit fluctuation setting process” is executed. If it is not a big hit (S502; NO), the process proceeds to S540 to perform "outgoing fluctuation setting processing". In the fourth embodiment, the variation pattern table used in the “big hit variation setting process” and the “offset variation setting process” is omitted, but the second winning / non-judgment determination (see FIG. ) Is “out of”, the “variation time specified when in the shortened variation state” is more likely to be shorter than the “variation time identified when not in the shortened variation state”. Further, in this embodiment, when the result of the determination is “out”, the number of reserved special symbols is considered, and the number of held is small (for example, when the number of held at the time of determining the variation pattern is “1”). For example, when a variation pattern that specifies a longer variation time is selected and the number of holdings is large (for example, when the number of holdings at the time of determining a variation pattern is “3” to “4”), a shorter variation time is set. There is a tendency that a specific variation pattern is selected. Also, the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when it is determined that the reach display is not performed is compared with the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when the reach display is determined. There is a tendency to be shortened.

  In the special symbol game process (S300) of the fourth embodiment, when a positive determination is made in the process in S350 in FIG. 29, the process proceeds to the process in S353 in FIG. In the processing of S353, it is determined whether or not the stop display mode is a mode that represents a big hit (big hit symbol). If a positive determination is made in the process of S353, the process proceeds to S379 after performing the processes of S370 and S378. In the process of S379, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S379). If it is not set (S379; NO), the process proceeds to S384 as it is, and if it is set (S379; YES), the process of canceling the probability variation flag (set to OFF) (S380); After the probability variation counter is initialized (set to zero) (S381), the process proceeds to S384.

  In the process of S384, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). If it is not set (S384; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is left as it is, Return to 24 game control processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S384 that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are canceled (set to OFF) (S386). , S387). If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), the easy entry state flag (the first easy entry state flag or the second easy entry state flag) ) Is also set (set to ON), so that the set easy entry flag (first easy entry flag or second easy entry flag) is released (set to OFF) ( S388) is also performed. After the process of S388, the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. In either case, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 24, a jackpot game process (S600 of FIG. 37) described later is started, and the jackpot game is executed.

  Next, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S353 in FIG. 68 will be described. In other words, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is “disconnected symbol” (S353; NO), the probability variation flag is set (ON) in the process of S393. It is determined whether it is set). When the probability variation flag is released (set to OFF) (S393; NO), the process proceeds to S398 as it is. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S393; YES), after performing the process of decrementing the value of the probability variation counter by “−1” (S394), the value of the probability variation counter becomes “zero”. It is determined whether or not (S395).

  If it is not “zero” (S395; NO), the process proceeds to S398 as it is, and if it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter has become “zero” (S395; YES), the probability variation flag is cleared (turns OFF). After performing the setting (S396), the process proceeds to S398. Then, in the process of S398, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398). If the variation shortening flag is not set (set to OFF) (S398; YES), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the variation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), that is, the gaming state at the time of the occurrence of the outage is “the first easy entry state in the high probability state” or “high probability. When the state is the “second easy entry state”, the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “−1” (S400), and then it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation shortening counter becomes “zero” (S404). ). If it is not “zero” (S404; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited as it is and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Here, if the special symbol game process (S300) is passed through the positive determination of the process of S395, the negative determination of the process of S396, and the process of S398, the game state is “normal state of high probability state”. It will be switched from “entered state” to “low probability state”.

  In addition, when the positive determination of the process of S398, the positive determination of the process of S400, the positive determination of the process of S404, the process of S410, and the process of S416 are passed, The first easy entry state or the second easy entry state with a high probability state is switched to a low probability state. In this case, following the process of S416, a process (S417) of releasing (setting OFF) the set easy-to-enter flag (first easy-to-enter flag or second easy-to-enter flag) is performed. After that, the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the probability variation flag, the variation shortening flag, and the release extension flag are all turned off (S396, S410, 416), the open extension state (shortening variation state) ends and the state changes. Become. In this embodiment, when such state switching occurs, a control command (state designation command) indicating the state after the switching is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. It is configured. Thereby, in the sub-control unit 220A, it is possible to perform a game effect according to a state (for example, a normal variation state) specified based on the received state designation command.

  The big hit game end process (S850) of the fourth embodiment is executed according to FIG. That is, when this big hit game end process (S850) is activated, the CPU 201 cancels (sets to OFF) the big hit game flag (see the process of S378 in FIG. 68) (S855), and then the above “hit end time” By referring to the “reference buffer (see S354 in FIG. 68)”, information on the type of jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “this jackpot”) that is the premise of this jackpot game is acquired (S857), Based on this information, processing for setting a gaming state after the end of the big hit game is performed.

  That is, if the current big hit is not a probabilistic big hit (S858; NO), the big hit game end process (S850) is ended as it is. In this case, the gaming state after the big hit game is in a low probability state. On the other hand, if the probability variation is a big hit (S858; YES), after the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S859), the processing for setting the probability variation counter to “100” (S860) is performed. Whether or not the current big hit is a big hit (easy to enter easy hit state) that triggers the setting of the easy entry state (first easy enter state with high probability state or second easy enter state with high probability state) Is determined (S863).

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S863 (S863; NO), the big hit game end process (S850) is terminated. In this case, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a “high probability state normal entry state”. On the other hand, when a positive determination is made in the process of S863 (S863; YES), a process of setting an open extension flag (S864), a process of setting a fluctuation shortening flag (S866), and a fluctuation shortening A process of setting “100” to the counter (S870) is performed. If the current big hit is “Easy-to-enter big hit that generates the first easy-to-enter state with high probability” (S873; NO), the first easy-to-enter flag is set (ON). After setting (S876), the big hit game end process (S850) is ended. In this case, the game state after the end of the big hit game is the “first probability easy entry state with a high probability state”. On the other hand, if the current big hit is “Easy-to-enter big hit that generates the second easy-to-enter state with high probability” (S873; YES), the second easy-to-enter flag is set. After (set to ON) (S874), the big hit game end process (S850) is ended. In this case, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a “second probability easy entry state with a high probability state”.

  The main control unit 200A transmits a “hit game end designation command” to the sub-control unit 220A at the timing of releasing (setting OFF) the big hit game flag (S805). Further, in this embodiment, when various flags and counters are set in the big hit game end process, a control command (state designation command) indicating a state after the big hit game based on the setting is sent from the main control unit 200A. It is configured to transmit to the control unit 220A. Thereby, the sub-control unit 220A can perform a game effect according to the state specified based on the received state designation command.

  According to the fourth embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In particular, in the fourth embodiment, “the normal entry state with a high probability state in which the ball holding is bad (similar to the low probability state)”, “the first easy entry state in the high probability state with a good ball holding”, “ Since it has a high probability of the second easy-to-enter state where the execution frequency of the second winning / failing determination per unit time (the special figure 1 successful / bad determination, the special figure 2 successful / unnecessary determination) is high, It is possible to play one game state alternatively from among the high probability states. In other words, in a high probability state, the number of times of the second winning / failing determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination, special figure two / no go / no-go determination) per unit time by the combination of the operation mode of the open extension function and the selection of the length of the normal symbol variation time It is possible to provide a plurality of gaming states that are substantially different from each other, to further increase the diversity of the game, and to further enhance the gaming interest. Further, by changing the rate at which the opening extension function operates in the plurality of gaming states, the expected value of the next hit occurrence can be varied depending on the gaming state.

  The fourth embodiment is a specific example in which the features of the first embodiment are applied to a seven machine, but the features of the fourth embodiment may be applied to a seven machine as in the second modification shown in FIG. In addition, as in the third modification shown in FIG. 72, the feature of the third embodiment may be applied to the seven machine, or the feature of the first modification may be applied to the seven machine, although illustration is omitted.

  Also in the gaming machine of the second modification, the probability of generating a probable big hit is “60%” and the probability of generating a normal big hit is “40%” regardless of whether the gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state. Has been. As in the fourth embodiment, after the “big hit” is generated in the low probability state and the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed to “the normal input in the high probability state”. The probability set to “ball state” is “30%”, the probability set to “first easy entry state in high probability state” is “24%”, and “second easy entry state in high probability state”. The probability to be set is “6%”, and the probability to be set to “low probability state” is “40%”.

  In the “high probability state normal entry state”, a “big hit” is generated in the special figure 1 determination result, and after the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high probability state” Probability to be set to “30%” and “low probability state” are set to “30%” and “low probability state” are set to “30%”. Is set to “40%”, but is not set to the “high probability state second easy entry state”. It should be noted that after a “big hit” is generated in the special figure 2 success / failure determination in the “high probability state normal entry state” and the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high” The probability set to the “normally entering state of probability state” is set to “60%”, and the probability set to the “low probability state” is set to “40%” (not shown).

  After a “big hit” is generated in the “first probability easy entry state in a high probability state” and a big hit game is executed based on the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine is “a normal entry state in a high probability state”. The probability of being set to “18%”, the probability of being set to “the first easy entry state in the high probability state” is set to “30%”, and the “second easy entry state in the high probability state”. The probability set to “12%” and “low probability state” is set to “40%”.

  After a “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state second easy entry state” and a big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine is “high probability state first easy entry” The probability set to “state” is “30%”, the probability set to “second easy entry state in high probability state” is “30%”, and the probability set to “low probability state” is “40%” And is not set to a “high probability state normal entry state”.

  According to the second modification, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In particular, in the second modification example, “the normal entry state with a high probability state in which the ball holding is bad (similar to the low probability state)”, “the first easy entry state in the high probability state with a good ball holding”, “ Since it has a high probability of the second easy-to-enter state where the execution frequency of the second winning / failing determination per unit time (the special figure 1 successful / bad determination, the special figure 2 successful / unnecessary determination) is high, It is possible to play one game state alternatively from among the high probability states. In other words, in a high probability state, the number of times of the second winning / failing determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination, special figure two / no go / no-go determination) per unit time by the combination of the operation mode of the open extension function and the selection of the length of the normal symbol variation time It is possible to provide a plurality of gaming states that are substantially different from each other, to further increase the diversity of the game, and to further enhance the gaming interest. Further, by changing the rate at which the opening extension function operates in the plurality of gaming states, the expected value of the next hit occurrence can be varied depending on the gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of Modification 3 shown in FIG. 72, the probability that a probability variation big hit is “60%” and the probability that a normal big hit is “whether the gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state is“ 40% ". As in the fourth embodiment, after the “big hit” is generated in the low probability state and the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed to “the normal input in the high probability state”. The probability set to “ball state” is “30%”, the probability set to “first easy entry state in high probability state” is “24%”, and “second easy entry state in high probability state”. The probability to be set is “6%”, and the probability to be set to “low probability state” is “40%”.

  In the “normally entered state in the high probability state”, a “big hit” is generated by determining whether or not the special figure 1 is successful, and after executing the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high probability state” Probability to be set to “30%” and “low probability state” are set to “30%” and “low probability state” are set to “30%”. Is set to “40%”, but is not set to the “first easy entry state of high probability state”. It should be noted that in the “high probability state normal entry state”, a “big hit” is generated by the special figure 2 hit determination, and after the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high The probability set to the “normally entering state of probability state” is set to “60%”, and the probability set to the “low probability state” is set to “40%” (not shown).

  After a “big hit” is generated in the “first probability easy entry state in the high probability state” and the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine is “the normal entry state in the high probability state”. The probability of being set to “30%” and the probability of being set to “the first easy entry state in the high probability state” is set to “15%” and the “second easy entry state in the high probability state”. The probability is set to “15%”, and the probability set to “low probability state” is set to “40%”.

  After a “big hit” is generated in the “high probability state second entry easy state” and the big hit game based on the occurrence of the big hit is executed, the gaming state of the gaming machine becomes “the high probability state first entry The probability set to “easy state” is “30%”, the probability set to “second easy entry state in high probability state” is “30%”, and the probability set to “low probability state” is “40”. % ”And is not set to“ high probability state normal entry state ”.

  According to the third modification, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In particular, in the third modification example, “a normal entry state in a high probability state where the ball is not good (similar to the low probability state)”, “a first easy entry state in a high probability state where the ball is good”, “ Since it has a high probability of the second easy-to-enter state where the execution frequency of the second winning / failing determination per unit time (the special figure 1 successful / bad determination, the special figure 2 successful / unnecessary determination) is high, It is possible to play one game state alternatively from among the high probability states. In other words, in a high probability state, the number of times of the second winning / failing determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination, special figure two / no go / no-go determination) per unit time by the combination of the operation mode of the open extension function and the selection of the length of the normal symbol variation time It is possible to provide a plurality of gaming states that are substantially different from each other, to further increase the diversity of the game, and to further enhance the gaming interest. Further, by changing the rate at which the opening extension function operates in the plurality of gaming states, the expected value of the next hit occurrence can be varied depending on the gaming state.

  Next, features of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment will be briefly described. In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the ball entry means (ordinary symbol operation gate 16) related to the variation of the normal symbol is the first starter, and the ball entry means (related to the special symbol) related to the variation of the special symbol. Although the embodiment in which the starting port) is the second starting means has been illustrated, the invention is not limited to the first starting means and the second starting means, and the specific game is not limited to the big hit game. That is, as in the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 73, a mode in which the gaming state is set by simply entering the ball into the ball entrance (the ease of entering the ball) that is not the starting port related to the special symbol can be exemplified.

  Also in the gaming machine of the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 73 (a), the main accessory device 20, the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16, the first start winning device 17a, and the second The start winning device 17b, the big winning device 31, the lower display device 60 (not shown), the two general winning devices 46 and 47, a number of obstacle nails, the windmill 19 and the like are arranged in the game area 11. Has been. However, in the fifth embodiment, the determination gate 16b is disposed on the upper side of the left region portion 11L, and both the general winning devices 46 and 47 are variable winning devices. Also, one general winning device (hereinafter referred to as “first general winning device”) 46 is arranged at a position below the determination gate 16b in the left region portion 11L, and the other general winning device (hereinafter referred to as “first”). 47 ”is disposed below the first start winning device 17a in the lower region portion 11D.

  Both the general winning devices 46 and 47 have the same configuration as the second start winning device 17b. That is, both the general winning devices 46 and 47 are provided with a pair of movable wing pieces V1 and V1 arranged on the left and right in a tulip type, and a solenoid (not shown) for operating the pair of movable wing pieces V1 and V1. Prepare. In these general winning devices 46 and 47, the movable wing pieces V1 and V1 can be opened to the left and right so that the upper end sides are spaced apart from each other around the lower support shaft. When the movable blade pieces V1 and V1 are in the closed state (first state) where the movable blade pieces V1 and V1 are standing, the distance between the upper ends of the movable blade pieces V1 and V1 is reduced. Further, when the solenoid (not shown) is driven and both movable blade pieces V1 and V1 are tilted so as to be spaced apart from each other with respect to the lower end side axis, the upper end portions of the movable blade pieces V1 and V1. The interval between them is enlarged, and an open state (second state) is established. However, these general winning devices 46 and 47 are different from the second starting winning device 17b in that the obstacle member 17K is not provided.

  In the fifth embodiment, when the general winning devices 46 and 47 are in the closed state (first mode), a space that allows one game ball to pass between the upper ends of the pair of movable wing pieces V1 and V1. However, no obstacle member is disposed vertically above the space. For this reason, game balls can enter the general winning devices 46 and 47 even in the closed state (first mode). Further, when the general winning devices 46 and 47 are in the open state (second mode) and the pair of movable blade pieces V1 and V2 are opened to the left and right, the distance between the upper end portions of the movable blade pieces V1 and V1 (full width on the left and right). Is expanded, the possibility of a game ball entering is increased. In the fifth embodiment, the determination gate 16b constitutes a specific example of the first starting means, and the first general winning device 46 constitutes a specific example of the second starting means.

  In the gaming machine of the fifth embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the game area 11 passes through the determination gate 16b, it is determined whether or not the first general winning device 46 is in an open state (second mode) (first win / no-go). Judgment). If this determination result is a win, the first general prize-winning device 46 is in an open state (second mode), but the time for the open state (second mode) varies depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine. That is, as shown in FIG. 73 (b), this time is set to “0.5 seconds” when the gaming state is set to the normal entry state, and is set to the first entry easy state. If it is set to the second entry easy state, it is set to “5 seconds”.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the fifth embodiment, when a game ball enters the first general winning device 46, it is determined whether or not the second general winning device 47 is in an open state (second mode) (second winning / failing). Judgment). If this determination result is a win, the second general prize-winning device 47 is in the open state (second mode) for a predetermined time (for example, “5 seconds”) a plurality of times (for example, 10 times). A specific game with the content is executed. Then, the game state of the game ball is set after the end of the specific game. At this time, the game state setting means sets the game state after the end of the specific game as the easy-to-enter state (first enter easy state or second enter ball). The probability of setting in the easy state) is a case where a specific game is executed when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a specific result in the first easy entering state, and a second winning / notifying result is obtained in the second easy entering state. It is different from the case where a specific game is executed as a specific result (this is a case where the features of the first embodiment are diverted, but the features of other embodiments or any modified embodiments may be diverted. ).

  According to the fifth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. That is, when the player is making a left turn aiming at the first start winning device 17a, a game ball that has not entered the first start winning device 17a has a chance to enter the second general winning device 47. As a result, it is possible to perform left-handed in a good ball holding state. In particular, during a specific game, the possibility of entering a game ball into the second general prize-winning device 47 is increased, so that the ball holding can be further improved.

  In the fifth embodiment, another game may be performed as the specific game. For example, it is good also as performing a rarity production with the production | presentation means with which the said game machine is equipped. For example, the liquid crystal display device 27 may be used to display a specific character that is not normally displayed, or to cause a specific reach effect that does not normally appear on the table to be a specific game. Moreover, Example 5 may combine the characteristics of other Examples (Examples 1 to 4) and modifications. For example, a plurality of combinations of the first starting means and the second starting means may be provided, and the entering state may be set in each combination. Specifically, in addition to the combination in which the determination gate 16b is the first starting means and the first general winning device 46 is the second starting means, the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16 is the first starting means. Further, a combination in which the second start winning device 17b is the second starting means may be provided. And it is good also as setting a ball entry state with respect to the latter combination according to another Example (Examples 1-4) and each modification.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim. Can be easily replaced by these, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate.

  That is, as a technique for increasing the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting means, as shown in Modification 4 of FIG. 74 (a), (a) Fluctuation display of normal symbols (identification information) And (b) a method for shortening the time for stopping and displaying the result of the normal figure determination (first determination). 2 ”), and (c) a method (hereinafter referred to as“ method 3 ”) of extending the opening time (second time) of the second starting means (second starting winning device 17b). (D) A technique (hereinafter, referred to as “method 4”) for increasing the probability that the result of the normal figure determination (first determination) is a hit (predetermined result), (e) second starting means (second starting) A method of increasing the number of times the winning device 17b) is in the open state (second mode) (hereinafter referred to as “method 5”). Besides, the method 1 Method 5 can be illustrated two or more combined approach.

  That is, in each of the embodiments and the modified examples, (A) the possibility that a game ball enters the second starting means is set to “the second and third entry states” rather than the first entry state. , The opening time (second time for the second mode) of the second starting means (second starting winning device 17b) is extended in the “second and third entering states”. In order to increase the order of the first entrance state to the third entrance state, the execution time of the normal symbol (identification information) variable display is set to the first entrance state to Using the method (method 1) of shortening in the order of the third entering state, and (B) the second starting means in the second entering state and the third entering state, rather than in the first entering state. In order to increase the possibility that a game ball will enter the game, it is likely that the result of the normal determination determination (first determination determination) will be a hit (predetermined result). It was used a technique (technique 4) to increase in the second input spheres state and the third input spheres state. In addition, (C) in order to increase the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting means in the third entrance state than in the second entrance state, the normal symbol (identification) in the third entrance state A method (method 1) is adopted in which the execution time of the variable display of (information) is shorter than the execution time of the variable display of the normal symbol (identification information) in the second entry state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 74 (b), the possibility that a game ball enters the second starting means is greater than that in the first entrance state as "the second entrance state and the third entrance state". In order to increase the time, the opening time of the second starting means (second starting winning device 17b) (the time in which the second mode is set) is extended in the "second and third entering states". A method (method 2) that adopts the method (method 3) and shortens the time for stopping and displaying the results of the normal-game win / fail determination (first win / fail determination) in the order of the first entrance state to the third entrance state. ) Can be exemplified. In this case, the normal symbol stop time is set in the order from the first entrance state to the third entrance state while unifying the variation time of the state normal symbol in the first entrance state to the third entrance state. A case of shortening can be exemplified. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is “5 seconds”, but the time for stopping and displaying the result of the first success / failure determination is “20 seconds” in the first entry state, and in the second entry state. A case where “2 seconds ” is set and “0.5 seconds” is set in the third entry state can be exemplified. In such a case, the execution frequency of the second winning / failing determination increases in the order of the first entering state, the second entering state, and the third entering state.

  Furthermore, in order to increase the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting means, a method of extending the opening time (the time in which the second mode is set) of the second starting means (second starting winning device 17b) ( Method 3) was used, and a method was adopted that increases the probability of hitting the results (first result determination) in the order of the first entry state to the third entry state (predetermined result). A thing etc. can also be illustrated.

  Hereinafter, a more specific example of the modification illustrated in FIG. 74 (hereinafter referred to as “modification 5”) will be described with reference to FIGS. In this modified example 5, when the gaming state of the gaming machine is the normal entering state (first entering state), the opening extension function does not operate (the opening time of the second start winning device 17b is 0.2 seconds). And the normal symbol variation time is determined to be a normal variation time (for example, 30 seconds). Further, in the normal entry state, the lottery regarding the normal symbol (first winning / no-go determination) is performed with a low probability (for example, 30% hit probability, 3/10).

Also in the modified example 5, the opening extension function operates in the first easy entry state (second entry state) and the second easy entry state (third entry state) (second start winning device). 17b is set to 5 seconds), and a lottery (first determination of success / failure) regarding a normal symbol is performed with a high probability (for example, a hit probability of 90%, 9/10). However, in the first easy entry state, the normal symbol change time is determined as the normal change time (for example, 30 seconds) as in the normal entry state. On the other hand, in the second entry state, a shortened variation time in which the variation time of the normal symbol is made shorter than the normal time (for example, 2 seconds is exemplified, but if it is shorter than 30 seconds, 5 seconds or the like). It may be other time).

  The normal symbol game process (S130) of the modified example 5 is executed in a state where the modification of FIG. 75 (b) is added to FIG. 25 and FIG. That is, in the normal symbol game process (S130) of the modified example 5, if the positive determination of S138 and the process of S145 are performed, whether or not the first easy entry state flag is set (set to ON) or not. Is determined (S150). When it is determined that the first easy entry state flag is set (set to ON) (S150; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first easy entry state”. After setting the normal time as the “normal symbol fluctuation time” (S154), the normal symbol fluctuation display is started (S160). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second easy entry state flag is set (set to ON) (S150; NO), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “second easy entry state”. After setting “variation time shortened to a shortened time (2 seconds)” as “normal symbol variation time” (S153), normal symbol variation display is started (S160).

  Similarly to the first embodiment, the normal entry state (first entry state), the first entry easy state (second entry state), and the second entry state (third entry state). In any case, the normal symbol stop time is the same time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In the normal symbol game process (S130) of the modified example 5, the other points are the same as those of the normal symbol game process (S130) of the first embodiment. Although illustration is omitted, since only one variation time is stored in the “normal variation time determination table” used when the “normal variation time” is determined in the modified example 5, the “normal variation time” is Although it is uniquely “30 seconds”, a plurality of “normal motion time determination tables” corresponding to random numbers (for example, “30”, “25 seconds”, “32 seconds”, “28 seconds”). "4") may be used. In this case, "normal fluctuation time (variation time not shortened)" may be set by random lottery. Although illustration is omitted, also in Modification 5, only one variation time is stored in the “shortened variation time determination table” used when determining the “shortened variation time”. The “changed variation time” is uniquely “2 seconds”, but a plurality of (for example, “2.2”, “2.0 seconds”) corresponding to the random number values as the “shortened variation time determination table”. ”,“ 1.8 seconds ”, and“ 2.3 seconds ”)) may be used. In this case, the“ variable time shortened to the second shortened time ”is set by random number lottery. It is good.

  Thus, in the modified example 5, the opening extension function does not operate in the normal entering state, and the opening extension function operates in the first entering easy state and the second entering easy state. For this reason, in the normal entry state and the first easy entry state, even if the normal symbol change time is the same, the normal symbol change time in the second entry easy state is expressed as “the normal entry in the first easy entry state. The “possibility of a game ball entering the second start winning device 17b” is set in the order of the normal entry state, the first entry easy state, and the second entry easy state. Can be high.

  In each embodiment, as a gaming state (entrance state), a normal entry state (first entry state), a first entry easy state (second entry state), and a second entry easy state Although the case of having the (third entry state) is illustrated, the gaming state (entrance state) that can be set by the gaming machine may be four or more.

  In each embodiment, the tulip type ball entry device is exemplified as the variable second starting means (second start prize device 17b). However, (a) an attacker type ball entry device (for example, in each embodiment) (31), (b) a type that opens and closes the entrance by rotating around a support shaft that is arranged so as to protrude from the surface of the game board 10 (for example, examples 1-3) Opening / closing device 25), (c) an opening / closing member disposed so as to be able to appear and retract with respect to the surface of the game board 10, and when the opening / closing member is retracted, the opening / closing device 25 is opened forward of the board surface of the game board 10. When the entrance is closed and the opening and closing member protrudes forward, the entrance opening that opens to the front of the board surface of the game board 10 is opened, and the upper surface of the opening and closing member flows down the game area An example of a type that takes It is also possible to.

  Further, as described above, the “entrance ball” of the present invention includes the concept of passing. Accordingly, in each embodiment and each modified example, the entered game balls are discharged out of the game area (does not flow down the game area again after entering the game), The game balls that have entered the ball flow down the game area and enter the other entrance or are discharged from the out area to the outside of the game area. Specifically, as the first starting means, in addition to the above-described conventional gate 16, a pocket-shaped entrance device can be exemplified. In this pocket-shaped entry device, the entered game ball is discharged out of the game area 11 without flowing down the game area 11 again. Further, in the winning devices (first start winning device 17a, second start winning device 17b, large winning device 31, general winning devices 45, 46) of each embodiment and each modified example, the game balls that have been entered are played again in the game area. 11 is discharged out of the game area 11 without flowing down, but any winning device may be a gate type, and the game follower ball that has entered (passed) may be returned to the game area 11 again.

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

In the first to third embodiments, an application example for a seven machine (mixer) having the characteristics of a blade is described, and in the fourth embodiment, an application example for a pure seven machine is described.
In other words, as exemplified in Examples 1 to 3, the seven machine (mixer) having the characteristics of the feathers is as follows:
One or more start ports including variable start ports;
A symbol display means (for example, constituted by an LED lamp, a liquid crystal display device, etc.) for performing a deterministic display of the determination result symbol indicating the result of the determination of success or failure;
Small hit game execution means for executing a small hit game when the result of the determination is a small hit;
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when the result of the determination is a jackpot, and when the game ball passes a specific area within a valid period during a bonus game;
Is provided.

  In addition, the mixers shown in Examples 1 to 3 (a type in which a big hit occurs in two modes, when the symbols are all together and a big hit, and when the symbols are all together and become a big hit via the small hits) In this game machine, the small winning prize opening 25a that is opened during the small hit game and the large winning opening 31a that is opened during the big hit game are provided separately. The prize winning opening 25a may also be used. Further, in the mixer shown in the first embodiment, an example in which one small winning prize winning opening 25a and one opening / closing member 25b that opens and closes the small winning winning opening 25a is illustrated. It is also possible to exemplify an aspect in which a plurality of winning holes 25a are provided and an opening / closing member 25b is provided for each small winning hole 25a.

  Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start) provided on the game board are used. Games that give the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the entry of game balls into the mouth, the second start opening, the big prize opening, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to the machine 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that gives a gaming profit (game value) in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. it can. As such a type of gaming machine, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the winning ball is given to the main control unit or the payout By storing it in the RAM of the control unit, it is possible to exemplify a gaming machine that gives a game profit (game value) to a player. In this case, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

  As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again. In this type of game machine (so-called enclosed game machine), for example, every time a game ball enters a winning opening, for example, data indicating a prize ball amount determined for each winning opening is stored. Thus, the game value as a result of the game can be given to the player.

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

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
2; outer frame,
10: Game board,
11: Game area,
17a; first start winning device,
17b; second start winning device,
27; production display device;
27a; display screen,
31; Grand prize-winning device,
62a; first special symbol display section,
62b; second special symbol display section,
200A; main control unit (first winning / failing determining means, second winning / failing determining means, specific game executing means (big hit game executing means), second starting means mode control means, opening extension means, game state setting means),
220A; sub-control unit,
222A; effect display control unit.

Claims (4)

First starting means capable of entering a game ball;
A second starting means capable of changing between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball cannot enter and a state where a game ball can enter,
First hit / fail judgment means for executing a first hit / no-go judgment based on entering the first starting means;
A second success / failure determination means for executing a second success / failure determination on the basis of the ball entering the second starting means;
Display means for displaying the variation of the identification information for a predetermined variation time based on the first determination of whether the first determination is successful, and then stopping and displaying the result of the first determination of the success / failure for a predetermined stop display time. When,
When the display means that the result of the first success / failure determination is a predetermined result is stopped and displayed for the stop display time, the second starting means is set to the second mode for the predetermined time . Starting means mode control means;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result;
A gaming state setting means capable of setting a gaming state,
In the variation display of the identification information, neither the change to the second mode of the second starting means nor the variation display of the identification information is executed, and the result of the first determination of success / failure is obtained. It is executed on condition that the predetermined stop display period for stop display is not being executed,
As the gaming state, at least a first ball entering state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting means and a possibility that a game ball enters the second starting means is the first state. A second entry state that is higher than the second entry state, and a third entry state in which the possibility that a game ball enters the second starting means is higher than that in the second entry state. And
The gaming state setting means indicates a gaming state after completion of a specific game executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specified result, and a game when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a specified result. It is possible to execute a transition setting process for setting a game state different from the state,
When a specific game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result in the first ball entry state, the second ball entry is performed as the transition setting process of the game state after the completion of the specific game. A transition setting process for setting one gaming state of the state and the third entering state, and no transition setting process for setting the other gaming state;
When a specific game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result in one game state of the second ball entering state and the third ball entering state, As the transition setting process of the gaming state, there is a transition setting process for setting to the other gaming state of the second and third entering states, and set to the first entering state It is assumed that there is no migration setting process to
In the second entry state and the third entry state, the variation time of the identification information is equal to the time when the second starter changes to the second mode, and the third entry state. The gaming machine is characterized in that the stop display time of the identification information is shorter than in the second entering state .   When a specific game is executed based on the result of the second winning / failing determination being a specific result in the other game state of the second and third ball entering states, The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a transition setting process for setting the first entry state as the transition setting process for the gaming state.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific game is a game that allows the variable entrance to enter.   2. A third starting means capable of entering a game ball is provided, wherein the second hit / fail judgment means executes the second hit / no-go judgment based on a ball entering the third start means. The gaming machine according to any one of to 3.

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