JP5812042B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko machine, the number of game balls entering the starting port is stored as the number of holdings, and when the number of holdings is 1 or more, a determination of success or failure is made and at the same time a special symbol is started to be displayed in a variable manner to reduce the number of holdings ( Digestion). When the determination result is a big hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol to generate a big hit state. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a gaming machine provided with two types of special symbols has been proposed (see Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, when there is a hold of the second special symbol, regardless of the number of holds of the first special symbol,
The second special symbol is configured to be variably displayed with priority over the first special symbol.

JP 2007-268126 A

However, the configuration of Patent Document 1 adopts a hold prior determination (holding hit determination, so-called hold look-ahead) for determining whether or not the first special symbol is held prior to the first special symbol change display. The following problems may occur when performing a hold notice effect that notifies that the result of the prior determination is a big hit. That is, the player can predict that a big hit will occur based on the hold of the first special symbol by the hold advance notice, so the player can stop firing the game ball and
It is possible to display the first special symbol in a variable manner so that the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner.
As a result, it is possible to select the timing at which the player generates a big hit, and the player himself can select an advantageous game progression mode as compared to a gaming machine that does not make a preliminary advance notice. This is a gameability that can increase the profits obtained as a result of the game at the player's will, which may harm a fair game.

In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to achieve fairness of a game when a holding prior determination is performed in a gaming machine that preferentially changes one of two symbols.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
A first start port in which the possibility of entering a game ball is fixed;
A second starting port that can be switched between a normal state where entry of game balls is difficult and an open state where entry of game balls is easy;
First holding storage means for acquiring and storing first winning / failure determination information based on a game ball entering the first starting port;
Second hold storage means for acquiring and storing second determination information based on the game ball entering the second start port;
A first success / failure determination execution means for executing a first success / failure determination using the first success / failure determination information when the first retention / rejection information is stored in the first hold storage means;
The first symbol display control means for starting the variable display of the first symbol on the first symbol display unit and stopping and displaying the first symbol at a predetermined jackpot symbol when the result of the first success / failure determination is a big hit. When,
A second success / failure determination execution means for executing a second success / failure determination using the second success / failure determination information when the second retention / rejection information is stored in the second hold storage means;
Second symbol display control means for starting the variable display of the second symbol on the second symbol display unit and stopping and displaying the second symbol at a predetermined jackpot symbol when the result of the second determination is a big hit When,
When the first hold determination unit stores the first success / failure determination information and the second hold storage unit stores the second success / failure determination information, the first symbol variation display is performed. A second symbol priority variation means for performing a second symbol priority variation that preferentially displays the variation of the second symbol;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to a player when the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol;
Prior to execution of the first success / failure determination, it is determined whether or not the first success / failure determination information stored in the first hold storage means is jackpot information for deriving a big hit as a result of the first success / failure determination. A first symbol preliminary determination means for performing the first symbol preliminary determination;
Prior to execution of the second success / failure determination, it is determined whether or not the second success / failure determination information stored in the second holding storage means is jackpot information for deriving a big hit as a result of the second success / failure determination. A second symbol preliminary determination means for performing a second symbol preliminary determination;
A first symbol hold advance notice for notifying in advance that the first winning / failing determination information is jackpot information when the first symbol prior determination means determines that the first winning / failing determination information is jackpot information; when the second spruce determination information by the second symbol advance determining means is determined to be large per information, the second symbol reserved notice that the second spruce determination information is notice in advance that is larger per information And a holding notice execution means for executing,
An open time extending means for activating an open time extending function for extending the time for the second start port to be in the open state,
The opening time extension means activates the opening time extension function after completion of the jackpot game, stops the opening time extension function during execution of the jackpot game,
When the opening time extension function is not activated and the jackpot game is not being executed, the second symbol hold notice is not executed, and the first symbol hold notice can be executed,
While the opening time extension function is in operation, the first symbol hold notice is not executed, and the second symbol hold notice is executable.
During execution of the jackpot game, the first symbol hold notice and the second symbol hold notice are not executed.

According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, by not performing the first symbol prior determination during the operation of the opening time extension function, the player can make a jackpot related to the first symbol based on the first symbol hold notice. It becomes impossible to deliberately advance or delay the occurrence of games. That is, the player cannot select an advantageous game progression mode. For this reason, it becomes impossible to increase the profit obtained as a result of the game by the player's intention, and the fairness of the game can be secured. further,
By not performing the first symbol pre-determination during the jackpot game in addition to the operation of the opening time extension function, the player can play the jackpot game based on the first special symbol hold notice effect executed during the jackpot game. During the operation of the opening time extension function after the end, the player stops the launch of the game ball, preferentially displays the first special symbol, and intentionally generates a jackpot game related to the holding of the first special symbol. Cannot be advanced or delayed. For this reason, it becomes impossible to increase the profit obtained as a result of the game by the player's intention, and the fairness of the game can be reliably ensured during the operation of the open time extension function after the end of the big hit game .

In another gaming machine, prior to execution of the second winning / failing determination, the second winning / failing determination information stored in the second holding storage means derives the jackpot as a result of the second winning / failing determination. 2nd symbol prior judgment means for performing the second symbol prior judgment for judging whether or not the information is information, and the holding notice execution means is configured such that the second symbol prior judgment means determines that the second winning / failure judgment information is the jackpot information. When it is determined that the second winning / failing determination information is the jackpot information, the second symbol hold notice is provided,
The second symbol pre-determination means performs the second symbol pre-determination both when the open time extension function is not in operation and when it is in operation.

In this way, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by holding advance notice by making the second symbol prior determination both when the opening time extension function is in operation and when the opening time extension function is not in operation. It becomes. In addition, since the second symbol related to the second starting port is variably displayed in preference to the first symbol related to the first starting port, there is no difference in the game result regardless of the player's launch operation. It is possible to ensure fairness.

The gaming machine of the first reference invention of the present application is
A fixed first start port in which the possibility of entering a game ball is fixed;
A variable second starter that can be switched between a normal state in which entry of game balls is difficult and an open state in which entry of game balls is easy;
First acquisition / determination information is acquired and stored based on the game ball entering the first start port.
Holding storage means;
Second acquisition / determination information is acquired and stored based on the game ball entering the second start port.
Holding storage means;
When the first winning / failing determination information is stored by the first holding storage means, the first symbol display unit displays the variation of the first symbol with the execution of the first winning / failing determination using the first winning / failing determination information. And a first symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the first symbol at a predetermined jackpot symbol when the result of the first success / failure determination is a jackpot;
When the second winning / failing determination information is stored by the second holding storage means, the second symbol display unit displays the variation of the second symbol with the execution of the second winning / failing determination using the second winning / failing determination information. And a second symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the second symbol at a predetermined jackpot symbol when the result of the second success / failure determination is a jackpot,
The first hold determination means stores the first success / failure determination information and the second hold
When the second winning / failing determination information is stored by the holding storage means, the second symbol priority variation is performed to perform the second symbol priority variation to display the variation variation of the second symbol in preference to the variation representation of the first symbol. Variable means,
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to a player when the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol;
Prior to execution of the first success / failure determination, it is determined whether or not the first success / failure determination information stored in the first holding storage means is jackpot information for deriving the jackpot as a result of the first success / failure determination. A first symbol pre-determining means for performing a first symbol pre-determination;
When the first symbol prior determination means determines that the first winning / failing determination information is the jackpot information, the first symbol hold notification is performed to notify that the first winning / failing determination information is the jackpot information. Hold notice execution means,
An opening frequency improving means for improving the frequency with which the second start port is in the open state;
The holding notice execution means is
When the opening frequency improving means does not improve the frequency at which the second start port is in the open state, the first symbol hold notice is executed,
The first symbol hold notice is not executed when the opening frequency improving means is improving the frequency at which the second start port is in the open state.

According to such a gaming machine of the first reference invention, when the opening frequency improving means is improving the frequency at which the second start port is opened, the first symbol hold notice is not performed, so the player ,
It becomes impossible to intentionally advance or delay the occurrence of the jackpot game related to the first symbol based on the first symbol hold notice. That is, the player cannot select an advantageous game progression mode. For this reason, it becomes impossible to increase the profit obtained as a result of the game by the player's intention, and the fairness of the game can be secured. “Improving the frequency at which the second start opening is in an open state” means that a game condition in which the second start opening is in an open state (for example, whether or not to open the second start opening) can be established. Time (for example, the probability of winning the lottery for determining whether or not to open the second start port) is higher than usual, or the time during which the second start port is kept open (
This means that the opening time) is made longer than usual, or the number of times the second start port is opened (number of times of opening) is made larger than usual.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the second reference invention of the present application, prior to execution of the second winning / failing determination, the second winning / failing determination information stored in the second holding storage means is the result of the second winning / failing determination. 2nd symbol prior judgment means which performs the 2nd symbol prior judgment which judges whether it is jackpot information which derives big hit is provided, The above-mentioned reservation advance notice means is the above-mentioned 2nd symbol prior judgment means by the 2nd symbol prior judgment means
When it is determined that the success / failure determination information is the jackpot information, the second symbol hold notification for notifying that the second success / failure determination information is the jackpot information is performed, and the hold notification execution means Executes the first symbol hold notice when the release frequency improving means does not improve the frequency at which the second start port is in the open state, and sets the frequency at which the second start port is in the open state. The second symbol hold notice is executed when the release frequency improving means is improved.

With such a configuration, if the opening frequency improving means does not improve the frequency at which the second start port is in the open state, the reservation notice is executed using the first symbol which is the main game at that time. If the opening frequency improving means is improving the frequency at which the second start port is in the open state, the holding notice may be executed using the second symbol which is the main game at that time. it can. As a result, it is possible to realize a hold notice suitable for a gaming machine having two symbols and giving priority to the display of changes in one of the symbols, while maintaining and improving the game interest by the hold notice. Can be guaranteed.

In addition, the second symbol pre-determining means of the gaming machine of the third reference invention of the present application is configured such that the second symbol is not improved when the frequency of the second starting port is in the open state is not improved. By not performing the preliminary determination, the second symbol preliminary determination is performed when the release frequency improving means is improving the frequency at which the second starting port is in the open state without performing the second symbol hold advance notice. It can be set as the structure to perform.

With this configuration, when the opening frequency improving means does not improve the frequency at which the second start port is in the open state, that is, when the game using the first symbol is the main subject, the second symbol prior determination is not performed. Therefore, when the second symbol hold notice is not performed and the opening frequency improving means is improving the frequency at which the second starting port is opened, that is, when the game using the second symbol is mainly performed. By performing the second symbol prior determination, the second symbol hold notice is performed. As a result, it is possible to realize a hold notice suitable for a gaming machine having two symbols and giving priority to the display of changes in one of the symbols, while maintaining and improving the game interest by the hold notice. Can be guaranteed.

In the gaming machine that preferentially changes one of the two symbols, the game can be fair when the holding prior determination is performed.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen display of an effect display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a special electric accessory game process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st special symbol reservation related process. It is a flowchart which shows the starting opening prize process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol reservation related process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the starting opening prize process of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol reservation related process of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the starting opening prize process of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol reservation related process of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol reservation related process of 5th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the starting opening prize process of 6th Example.

(First embodiment)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. An embodiment in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) is shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a locking device 9, a game board 20, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. Further, the middle frame 3 is not clearly shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 4 and the like are arranged on the front side.
The main body frame 2 is an assembly of wooden plate-like bodies in a substantially rectangular frame shape, and constitutes an outer frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 3 is made of plastic, is fitted inside the main body frame 2, and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit.

The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed.
The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and a circular opening 4a is formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface of the front frame 4. Lamps such as LEDs (not shown) are provided around the game board 20 in the front frame 4. These lamps are turned on / off or blinking as the game progresses in order to enhance the gaming effect.
The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed.
The upper dish part 5 includes a dish outer edge part 5a, a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1, and a ball release button 5c for discharging the game balls of the upper dish part 5 to the lower dish part 6. It has. Dish outer edge 5
On the upper surface of a, an effect button 5d (operation means), a ball rental button 5e, and the like are provided. The production button 5d is provided so as to protrude from the upper surface of the outer edge 5a of the dish, and moves downward when the player performs a pressing operation, and elastic means (not shown) such as a spring member by releasing the pressing.
It is comprised as a push-in type push button that moves upward.
The lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 6 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate portion 6. An ashtray 7 is provided at the left end of the lower dish portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate part 6, a launching handle 8 is provided for a player to operate a launching device unit (not shown). The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

The locking device 9 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3 and is used to lock the front frame 4 when it is closed.
The gaming machine 1 also has speakers 10a to 10 for generating sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.
10d is provided. The speakers 10 a to 10 d are composed of upper speakers 10 a and 10 b provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1 and lower speakers 10 c and 10 d provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. Furthermore, on the left side of the gaming machine 1, a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit)
Is installed.

Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).
As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. Game area 21
Inside, a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 33, a starting port 28, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, a first decorative member 50, a first 2 A gaming device such as a decorative member 60 is provided. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

The central device (center accessory) 24 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 21, and the effect display device 2.
5 is provided. In the present embodiment, a large liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area of the effect display device 25.

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

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

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

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

Inside the start port 28, a start port entrance detection switch 28s (FIG. 4) for detecting the entrance of a game ball.
And a starting-port solenoid 28c (see FIG. 4) for operating the pair of blade pieces. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). As the game balls enter the start ports 28a and 28b, the special symbols described later start to fluctuate. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has two types of special symbols. When the game ball enters the first start port 28a, the first special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the game ball has the second start port. By entering 28b, the second special symbol starts to change.

The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the big winning device 33 is
A grand prize opening 33a that is opened in a band shape, and an opening / closing plate 33b that opens and closes the grand prize opening 33a.
And a large winning opening solenoid 33c (see FIG. 4) for operating the opening / closing plate 33b, and a ball entry detection switch 33s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball.
The special winning opening 33a corresponds to the variable entrance of the present invention.

The left winning opening 34, 35 and the right winning opening 36,
37 is provided. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

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

The normal symbol display part 51 is comprised from one LED, and a normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits and stops display in the normal symbol display mode or the dismissed normal symbol display mode. Is done. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second).

In the present embodiment, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is provided is prepared. This random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is used determines whether or not the second starting port 28b is activated when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. This is used to determine whether or not a normal symbol is appropriate. The normal symbol success / failure random number is set in advance with a hit value, and the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the win value. Determined. When it is determined to be a winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the winning normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. Is done. Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination and the normal symbol stop symbol determination are performed by a CPU 200a of the main control board 200 described later.

Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the number of normal symbols held, and the number of game balls that have passed the normal symbol operation gate 27 is set to the maximum number of holds (4 in this embodiment).
Can be suspended. Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. The normal symbol holding and holding digest are performed by a CPU 200a of the main control board 200 described later. Along with the holding of the normal symbol, the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 200.

Next, the special symbol will be described. First special symbol display unit 61 and second special symbol display unit 62
Are each composed of seven LEDs, and these LEDs display the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Each of the LEDs constituting these special symbol display units 61 and 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of special symbol display modes can be displayed by a combination of turning on and off of these LEDs. Of the combinations of special symbols displayed by the seven LEDs, a specific combination is set as a hit special symbol (big hit symbol), and a portion other than the hit special symbol is set off as a special symbol (off symbol). ing. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off. In this embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols are set, and specifically, “probable variation jackpot symbol” and “normal jackpot symbol” are set as described later.

In the first special symbol display unit 61, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol starts to fluctuate, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol. The In the second special symbol display unit 62, when the game ball enters the second start port 28b, the second special symbol starts to change, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol. The The 1st special symbol of the 1st special symbol display part 61 and the 2nd special symbol of the 2nd special symbol display part 62 are constituted so that a change display may not be carried out simultaneously. That is, a game ball enters one of the start openings 28a, 28b, and a special symbol display unit 61,
When one of the 62 special symbols is variably displayed, if a game ball enters the other start port, the variation of the special symbol in the other special symbol display section is suspended. The first special symbol corresponds to the first symbol of the present invention, the first special symbol display unit 61 corresponds to the first symbol display unit of the present invention, and the second special symbol corresponds to the second symbol of the present invention. The second special symbol display unit 62 corresponds to the second symbol display unit of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the first special symbol success / failure determination, which is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is used for determining whether or not to execute the big hit game (special game), is performed. Random numbers for use and second special symbol success / failure determination, which is acquired when a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is used to determine whether or not to execute a big hit game (special game). A random number is provided. Furthermore, a first special symbol determining random number for determining the stop symbol of the first special symbol and a second special symbol determining random number for determining the stop symbol of the second special symbol are provided.

The first special symbol success / failure determination random number and the first special symbol determination random number are acquired along with the game ball entering the first start port 28a, and the first special symbol success / failure determination random number and the first special symbol determination random number are obtained. The symbol determining random number is stored in a predetermined area (first reserved storage area) of the RAM of the main control board 200. Along with the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination random number and a second special symbol determination random number are acquired, and a predetermined area (second reserved memory) of the RAM of the main control board 200 is acquired. Area). The first special symbol success / failure random number and the first special symbol determination random number correspond to the first special symbol determination / determination information of the present invention, and the second special symbol success / failure determination random number and the second special symbol determination random number are the present invention. This corresponds to the second determination information.

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

The number of game balls that have entered the first start port 28a can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the number of first special symbol reservations. The first special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control board 200. This corresponds to the number of random numbers for special symbol determination (memory number). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination random number is acquired together with the first special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, so the first special symbol hold number is First
This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining special symbols. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

The number of game balls that have entered the second start port 28b can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the number of second special symbol reservations. The second special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control board 200. This corresponds to the number of random numbers for special symbol determination (memory number). In the present embodiment, the second special symbol determination random number is acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the second starting port 28b. Second
This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining special symbols. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one.

The first special symbol and the second special symbol are reserved and reserved in the CPU of the main control board 200 described later.
The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 and the RAM of the main control board 200 correspond to the first reserved storage means and the second reserved storage means of the present invention.

The special symbol success / failure determination random number is set with a hit value for success / failure determination, and the special symbol success / failure random number acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. Is determined to be a big hit if it matches the hit value. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display. When the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined as a big hit symbol (probability big hit symbol or normal big hit symbol). 2 If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit,
The second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined to be a big hit symbol (probability big hit symbol or normal big hit symbol). The type of jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is determined based on the first special symbol determining random number, and the type of jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is determined based on the second special symbol determining random number.

On the other hand, when the first special symbol success / failure determination is out, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be out of symbol, and when the second special symbol success / failure determination is out The second special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined to be a detached symbol.

The first special symbol and the second special symbol are configured to be variably displayed according to a predetermined variation pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). The variation pattern of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined when the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination are executed.
It is selected by lottery from a variation pattern table (variation pattern storage means) in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored.

A plurality of variation patterns tables of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are prepared, and are selected and used according to the gaming state. The plurality of variation pattern tables include a hit variation pattern table selected when the success / failure determination result is a big hit, and a miss variation pattern table selected when the success / failure determination result is unacceptable.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 28a and a hold occurs,
In other words, the first special symbol success / failure determination random number and the first special symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 28a are stored in a predetermined area (first area) of the RAM of the main control board 200. In the case of storage in the reserved storage area), prior to the first special symbol success / failure determination, whether or not the reserved first special symbol success / failure random number matches the hit value for success / failure determination is retained A pre-determination process is performed to determine when it occurs. Then, if it is determined in the pre-determination process that the first special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the success / failure determination hit value, the hold notice flag is set to ON. The hold notice flag is a flag indicating that a hold notice to be described later is performed, in other words, that “win” exists in the hold.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the second special symbol priority variation process is performed in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the first special symbol. That is, if both the number of first special symbol reservations and the number of second special symbol reservations are 1 or more, it is second from the first special symbol.
The special symbol starts to fluctuate preferentially, and the reservation of the second special symbol is preferentially consumed. Then, when the first special symbol hold count is 1 or more and the second special symbol hold count becomes zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

Further, the special symbol success / failure determination, the determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol, the determination of the special symbol stop symbol, the preliminary determination process, and the priority variation of the second special symbol are configured to be performed by a CPU 200a of the main control board 200 described later. Has been. The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 is the first of the present invention.
It corresponds to a symbol display control means, a second symbol display control means, a first symbol prior determination means, and a second symbol priority change means.

Next, the jackpot game (special game) will be described. When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is a hit special symbol (when the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit), or stopped on the second special symbol display unit 62 When the displayed second special symbol is a hit special symbol (when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 makes a big hit game (relatively advantageous to the player) Special game) is started. The jackpot game is started by setting the jackpot game flag to ON. The big hit game is to give a player a profit (prize ball) with respect to entering the game ball into the big prize opening 33a by operating the big prize device 33, in other words, by opening and closing the big prize opening 33a a plurality of times. The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 corresponds to the big hit game execution means of the present invention. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a special electric accessory game process described later (see FIG. 10).

During the big hit game (during special game), the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 for one pitch) according to the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 33a. Award balls). Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, the big prize opening device (special electric accessory) 33 is continuously operated, and the big prize opening opening / closing operation for switching the big prize opening 33a between the open state and the closed state is continuously performed a plurality of times. Done. With the start of the operation of the special winning device 33, the special winning opening 33a is opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the large winning opening 33a that has been opened.
Is closed. As a predetermined end condition, when the opening time of the big winning opening 33a reaches a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment), or when the number of game balls entered into the opened large winning opening 33a is a predetermined number (this execution) In the example, it is possible to reach 10).

When it is assumed that one round is from the start to the end of the open state of the big winning opening 33a, the big hit game is ended by performing a predetermined number of rounds. In the big prize device 33, the big prize port 33
After the opening of a ends, that is, after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the grand prize opening 33a is closed, the big prize opening 33a is again opened, and the next round starts. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning port 33a in which one round is from the start to the end of the big winning port 33a is repeated until a predetermined maximum number of continuous rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment) is completed.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, after the big hit game, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function,
A specific game (a so-called short-time game and a probability-changing game) in which the probability variation function operates is started. Special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol success / failure determination and second special symbol success / failure determination) has multiple types of jackpots, and the special symbol success / failure determination result is a normal jackpot (the special symbol stop symbol is a normal jackpot) In the case of (symbol), the short-time game is started after the end of the big hit game. Is started. Note that the variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function are activated by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability variation flag to ON, respectively.

When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a normal jackpot (the special symbol stop symbol is a normal jackpot symbol), after the jackpot game is over, the variable time shortening function and the opening time extension for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b are extended. The function is activated and the short-time game is started. The variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are activated or stopped by the control of the CPU 200a of the main control board 200. The variation time shortening function includes a normal symbol variation time shortening function for shortening the ordinary symbol variation time. And a special symbol variation time shortening function for shortening the special symbol variation time. The fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function operate after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit game is started, or until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 times in this example). . With the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is
For example, the normal time of “0.1 seconds” is changed to “4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds × 3 times open or 4.
5 seconds x 1 release, etc.) ". As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b becomes higher than normal (when the opening extension function is not activated). This open time extension function (CPU 200a of main control board 200) corresponds to the open frequency improving means of the present invention.

If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a probable big hit (the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probable big hit symbol), after the big hit game ends, the probability variation function starts to operate, and the probable variable game is started. The probability variation game is realized by the control of the CPU 200a of the main control board 200. In this probability variation game, in addition to the variable time shortening function and the open time extension function, the probability of the special symbol success / failure determination, that is, the special symbol is a big hit. The probability variation function that changes (improves) the probability of stopping display with symbols is activated. While the probability variation function is in operation, the probability of the special symbol success / failure determination is improved by increasing the hit value for the success / failure determination. The probability variation function operates after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot game is started. The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 corresponds to the probability changing means of the present invention.

Next, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 will be described. FIG. 3 shows a screen display example of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 3, in the display area of the effect display device 25, effect symbol display units 25a to 25c for displaying effect symbols are provided. The effect symbols of the effect symbol display units 25a to 25c are displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 62.

The effect symbol display sections 25a to 25c are three symbol displays including a left symbol display region 25a in which a left symbol is displayed, a middle symbol display region 25b in which a middle symbol is displayed, and a right symbol display region 25c in which a right symbol is displayed. It consists of areas. Each of the symbol display areas 25a to 25c is set in a direction that is substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction). Each of the symbol display areas 25a to 25c can display symbols consisting of “1” to “9”.

When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols, the first symbol or the second special symbol is started.
The special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol. In the production design,
A combination of even symbols with the same 3 digits corresponds to the normal big hit symbol of the special symbol, a combination of odd symbols with the same 3 digits corresponds to the probabilistic big hit symbol of the special symbol, and combinations of other symbols are out of the special symbols. It corresponds to.

The variation pattern (variation pattern) and stop symbol of the production symbol are determined by the C of the main control board 200.
The CPU 260a of the sub control board 260 is configured to be performed based on a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the PU 200a. Here, C of the main control board 200
The variation pattern designation command transmitted from the PU 200a indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol, and specifically indicates the effect content such as the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect. The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol at random (by random number lottery) according to the determination result of the special symbol. Then, based on the variation pattern of the special symbols determined by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200, the sub control board 260
The CPU 260a determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a.

The effect display device 25 is provided with a first hold display unit 25d and a second hold display unit 25e. The first hold display unit 25d is displayed in conjunction with the first special symbol hold display unit 53, and the number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the first special symbol hold number is displayed. The second hold display unit 25e is the second
Displayed in conjunction with the special symbol hold display section 54, the number of circle figures “◯” corresponding to the second special symbol hold number is displayed. In the hold display sections 25d and 25e of the present embodiment, the leftmost circular figure “○
"Indicates the hold stored first, and indicates the newly stored hold in order toward the right side.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, prior to the first special symbol success / failure determination, whether or not the first special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the success / failure determination success value (whether it is jackpot information). or not)
Pre-determination processing is performed to determine Then, as a result of the pre-determination process, if the first special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the success / failure determination hit value, the player can be informed of the possibility of a big hit using the display area of the effect display device 25. A hold notice effect is given.

The hold notice effect is only required to be able to distinguish the hold display of the first special symbol success / failure determination random number that coincides with the hit determination hit value from other hold displays, for example, the first hold display section of the effect display device 25. At 25d, a circle figure “○ corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol subject to hold notice”
"Can be changed to a star figure" ☆ "which is a different kind of symbol.
For example, when the number of first special symbol hold is the upper limit “4”, and the first special symbol held third is a win, the display on the first hold display portion 25d is “◯ ○ ☆ ○ ”. Note that the hold notice is performed as an effect by the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260 based on the hold notice command transmitted from the CPU 200a of the main control board 200. The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 and the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260 This corresponds to the holding notice execution means of the present invention.

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic control device includes a main control board 200 and sub-control boards 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control board 200. Sub-control board
Payout control board (prize ball control board) 230, sub-control board 260, and effect display control board 280
Consists of

Each control board 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power supply (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is sent to each control board 200, 230.
, 260, 280. It should be noted that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main control board 2 when the power is turned off.
00 and a backup power supply unit (not shown) for supplying an operating voltage to the payout control board 230, and RAM data of the main control board 200 and the payout control board 230 are held even when the power is turned off.

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

The CPU 200a of the main control board 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter also simply referred to as “RAM”), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as “ROM”), and the like. As an area, it controls the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game). The main control board 200 is mainly composed of the CPU 200a, and the R
This means for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined based on the determination program stored in the OM (first determination unit and second determination unit). Further, the CPU of the main control board 200
200a determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol success / failure determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

A panel input relay board 201 and a panel output relay board 202 are connected to the main control board 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, a start entrance ball detection switch 28 s, and a grand prize entrance entrance detection switch 33 s so that these signals are input to the main control board 200. It is configured. Connected to the panel output relay board 202 are a symbol display device (normal symbol display portion 54, first special symbol display portion 61, second special symbol display portion 62), a start opening solenoid 28c, and a big prize opening solenoid 33c. A control signal is output from the main control board 200.

The payout control board 230 has a configuration similar to that of the CPU 200a of the main control board 200.
U is provided. The discharge control board 230 is connected to the launch control board 250, the CR unit 13, and the like. From the main control board 200 to the payout control board 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction signal for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like.

The sub-control board 260 is provided with arithmetic circuit components having a CPU 260a, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port (not shown), and a sound generator, and is connected to the main control board 200 at the input / output port. The sub-control board 260 is configured to control production using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 10a to 10d, symbol display by the production display device 25, and the like.

Various lamp control commands and various audio control commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 260. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of effect symbols are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the effect display control board 280 via the sub control board 260. Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control are simultaneously transmitted from the sub control board 260 to the effect display control board 280.

An effect display control board 280 is connected to the sub control board 260. The effect display control board 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) having a CPU, RAM, ROM, input / output port, VDP (video display processor), etc., and is connected to the sub-control board 260 at the input / output port. ing. The effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control board 280. The effect display control board 280 is configured such that the CPU performs display control of the effect display device 25 using the RAM as a work area according to a control program stored in the ROM. The ROM of the effect display control board 280 stores effect image data displayed on the effect display device 25.

Various LEDs and lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control board 260 via a decorative drive board 261. The various LEDs / lamps 262 are for enhancing the gaming effect, and these lamps are turned on / off or blinking in accordance with the progress of the game to enhance the gaming effect.
An amplifier board 263 is connected to the sub control board 260. Speakers 10 a to 10 d are connected to the amplifier substrate 263. From the speakers 10a to 10d, various sounds, sounds, and the like are output in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, the effect button 5 d is connected to the sub control board 260 via the effect button board 264. C of sub control board 260
The PU is output from various LEDs / lamp lighting / flashing pattern selection / execution processing and speakers 10a to 10d based on various commands (reception of a production pattern designation command) from the main control board 200 and the production buttons 5d. Sound effect data selection / output processing and effect display device 2
The effect display pattern selection / execution process at 5 is performed.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 5 shows an example of a main job executed by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 based on a program stored in the ROM. The main job shown in FIG. 5 includes a game start process S200, a normal symbol game process S300, a normal electric game game process S400, a special symbol game process S500, and a special electric game game process S600 after executing the power-on process S100. Each step is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power interruption occurrence processing S700
When a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and the system is shifted to a power-on process S100 when a system reset occurs.

The power-on process S100 is performed when the power is turned on and when the power is restored after the power is cut off.
When the power is turned on, a RAM initialization process and the like are performed, and when the power is turned off, a return setting for returning to the gaming state when the power is turned off is performed. In the game start process S200, detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball control, and the like are performed.

In the normal symbol game processing S300, first, whether or not the normal symbol is determined is determined, and the normal symbol display unit 51 (see FIG. 2) determines whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or as a stop symbol. To do. Next, after setting the normal symbol fluctuation display time, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started. When the variable display time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started (second start-up). The mouth 28b is opened). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and the stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the winning symbol, the second start port 28b is activated. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

In the ordinary electric game product game processing S400, it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. It is determined whether or not a winning number has been won. When it is determined that the predetermined number of winnings has been won at the second starting port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece 28c is closed, and the second start port 28b is closed (normal state).

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

First, it is determined whether or not the first start port 28a has been won (S501a), and the first start port 28a is determined.
If it is determined that the player has not won a prize (S501a: NO). The process proceeds to S501g. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first start port 28a has won a prize (S501a: YES)
Then, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, the first
If it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is less than 4 (S501b: YES), the first special symbol random number (first symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored (S501c). The first special symbol random number includes a first special symbol determination random number, a first special symbol hit random number, a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

Next, the first special symbol reservation number command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S501d).
The first special symbol hold count command is a command for displaying the first special symbol hold count on the first hold display section 25d of the effect display device 25.

Next, a first special symbol pre-determination process is performed (S501e). In the first special symbol prior determination process, whether or not the first special symbol validity determination random number stored in S501c matches the winning value (
Whether or not it is jackpot information). Then, the first special symbol advance determination result command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S501f). The first special symbol pre-determination result command indicates the result of the first special symbol pre-determination. If the first special symbol pre-decision determination random number matches the winning value, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit ( (If the first special symbol success / failure random number matches the winning value), the jackpot type information indicating the type of jackpot, the reach presence / absence information indicating whether or not the reach effect is performed, and the reach when the reach effect is performed It includes reach type information indicating the type of performance.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second start port 28b has been won (S501g), and the second start port 28b is determined.
If it is determined that the player has not won a prize (S501g: NO). The start opening winning process is finished as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start port 28b has won a prize (S501g: Y
ES), it is determined whether the second special symbol display number is less than 4 (S501h). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is not less than 4 (S501h: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is less than 4. In this case (S501h: YES), the second special symbol random number (second symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored (S501i). The second special symbol random number includes a second special symbol determination random number, a second special symbol determination random number, a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one. Then, the second special symbol reservation number command is transmitted to the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 (S501j). The second special symbol hold number command is a command for displaying the second special symbol hold number on the second hold display unit 25e of the effect display device 25.

Returning to FIG. 6A, when returning from the start opening winning process (S501), it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S502). As a result, if it is determined that the game is a big hit game (
S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the big hit game is not being played (S502: NO), it is determined whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing. (S503). As a result, when it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. If it is determined that none of the symbols is changing, (S
503: NO), it is determined whether it is during the stop display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (S504). If it is determined that it is during the stop display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S513 described later, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that it is not in time (S504: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reservation number is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

And when it determines with the 1st special symbol reservation number being zero (S507: YES)
Then, the special symbol game process is finished as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), a first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). Here, the first special symbol variation display process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, a random number for determining whether or not the first special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (first holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control board 200 (for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 28a) (Random number) is read (S508a), and the first special symbol determination is made (S508b). In the first special symbol success / failure determination, if the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), the success / failure determination at the time of probability variation, that is, the state in which the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) When the decision is made and it is determined that the probability variation function is not operating (during normal game), it is determined whether or not it is a non-probability variation, that is, in a state where the probability that the determination result is a big hit (low probability state) Make a pass / fail decision.

Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result is a big hit (S508c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S508c: YES), a big hit fluctuation pattern table is set (S508d), a fluctuation pattern determining random number is obtained, and the RAM of the main control board 200 is obtained.
The random number for determining the winning symbol stored in the predetermined area (the first special symbol determining random number acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 28a) is read (S508e).

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is out (S508c: NO), it is determined whether or not it is out accompanied with a reach effect (S508f). As a result, when it is a detachment with a reach effect (S508f: YES), a detachment variation pattern table with a reach is set (S508g).
) If the reach is not accompanied by a reach effect (S508f: NO), the reach-less out-of-reach variation pattern table is set (S508h). Then, the fluctuation pattern determination random number and the off symbol determination random number are acquired (S508i).

Next, a variation pattern and a stop symbol of the first special symbol are determined (S508j). For the first special symbol variation pattern, the first special symbol variation pattern determination random number obtained in S508e or S508i is used to obtain a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table set in any of S508d, S508g, and S508h. select. The stop symbol of the first special symbol is
The stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as one of the probable big hit symbol, the normal big hit symbol, or the lost symbol using the hit symbol determined random number read out in S508e or the lost symbol determined random number acquired in S508i.

Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in S508j, the first special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the first special symbol (S508k), and the sub-control board 260 displays the first
A special symbol variation pattern designation command and a stop information designation command are transmitted (S508l).
. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern set in S508j, and the first special symbol information designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol of the first special symbol.

Next, 1 is subtracted from the first special symbol reservation number (S508m), and a first special symbol reservation number command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S508n).

Next, returning to FIG. 6A, when it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold count is not zero (S506: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). .
If it is determined in S506 that the second special symbol holding number is not zero (S
506: NO), even if the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (even if it is 1 or more), the variation display process of the second special symbol is executed. As a result, the second special symbol is changed and displayed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority changing function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination process of S506.

Here, the second special symbol variation display process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, a random number for determining whether or not the second special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (second reserved storage area) of the RAM of the main control board 200 (for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 28b) random number)
Is read (S509a), and the second special symbol determination is made (S509b). When the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), if the probability change is determined (high probability state determination), and it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (normal game) In this case, a determination of whether or not there is a non-probability change (decision determination of a low probability state) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result is a big hit (S509c). As a result, when it is determined that the determination result is a big hit (S509c: YES), a big hit fluctuation pattern table is set (S509d), a fluctuation pattern determination random number is obtained, and the RAM of the main control board 200 is acquired. The random number for determining the winning symbol stored in the predetermined area (second reserved storage area) (the second special symbol determining random number acquired when the game ball enters the second starting port 28b) is read (S509e).

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is out (S509c: NO), it is determined whether or not it is out accompanied with a reach effect (S509f). As a result, when it is a detachment with a reach effect (S509f: YES), a detachment variation pattern table with a reach is set (S509g).
) If the reach is not accompanied by a reach effect (S509f: NO), a reach-out / out change pattern table is set (S509h). Then, the fluctuation pattern determination random number and the off symbol determination random number are acquired (S509i).

Next, a variation pattern and a stop symbol of the second special symbol are determined (S509j). For the variation pattern of the second special symbol, a specific variation pattern is set from the variation pattern table set in any one of S509d, S509g, and S509h by using the second special symbol variation pattern determination random number acquired in S509e or S509i. select. The stop symbol of the second special symbol is
The stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined as one of the probable big hit symbol, the normal big hit symbol, or the lost symbol using the winning symbol determined random number read in S509e or the lost symbol determined random number acquired in S509i.

Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in S509j, the second special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the second special symbol (S509k), and the sub-control board 260 displays the second symbol.
A special symbol variation pattern designation command and a stop information designation command are transmitted (S509l).
. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern set in S509j, and the second special symbol information designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol of the second special symbol.

Next, 1 is subtracted from the second special symbol reservation number (S509m), and a second special symbol reservation number command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S509n).

Next, returning to FIG. 5A, when it is determined in S503 that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the change display time of the changing special symbol Is determined (S510 in FIG. 5B). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. (S510
: YES), the change of the special symbol is stopped (S511), and the stop display time of the special symbol is set (S512).

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S513). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol display time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S513: N
O) If the special symbol game process is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S513: YES), whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is a big hit symbol Is determined (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S514: YES), the jackpot game flag is set to ON (S515).
). As a result, the big hit game starts.

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S516). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S516: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S517).
The time reduction flag is set to OFF (S518), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (
S519). With this, with the start of the big hit game, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function,
The open time extension function is deactivated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S516: NO), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S520). As a result, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (S520: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and when it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (S520: YES), the time reduction is completed. The flag is set to OFF (S518), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S519). As a result, with the start of the big hit game, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are deactivated.

When it is determined in the determination process of S514 that the special symbol stop symbol is not a big hit symbol (S514: NO), it is determined whether or not the hourly flag is ON (S521). As a result, if it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (S521: YE).
S), the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is counted (S522), and the number of fluctuations is preset (the number of fluctuations (
It is determined whether or not (100 times in this example) has been reached (S523).

As a result, when it is determined that the number of changes has not reached the preset number of changes (100 times) (S523: NO), the process returns as it is and the number of changes is set to the preset number of changes (100 times). ) Is reached (S523: YES), the time reduction flag is set to OFF (S524), and the open / extension flag is set to OFF (S525). As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are deactivated.

Next, the special electric accessory game process S600 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S601). If it is determined that the big hit game is not being played (S601: NO), the process returns as it is and if it is determined that a big hit game is being played. (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is open (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is open (S60).
2: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big prize opening 33a has passed (S603), and when it is judged that the opening time of the big prize opening 33a has not passed (S603: NO), It is determined whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604).

As a result, if it is determined that the maximum number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S6).
04: NO), the process returns as it is, and it is determined that the maximum number of winnings has been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the big winning opening 33a has elapsed. (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

If it is determined in S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not open (S602: N
O), it is determined whether or not the number of rounds of the jackpot game has reached a predetermined number (S606). As a result, when it is determined that the number of rounds of the jackpot game has not reached the predetermined number (S60)
6: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S607), and if it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has not elapsed (
S607: NO), the process returns as it is, and when it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has passed (S607: YES), the big prize opening 33a is opened (S608).

When it is determined in S606 that the number of rounds of the big hit game has reached the predetermined number (S606: YES), the big hit game is ended (S609). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed) that triggered the start of the big hit game is a probable big hit (S610). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol winning / failing determination result is a probable big hit (S610: YES), the probable change flag is set to ON (S611).
), The fluctuation shortening flag is set ON (S612), and the open extension flag is set ON (S613). As a result, the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open time extension function start to operate.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination processing of S610 that the special symbol success / failure determination is not a probable big hit (usually a big hit) (S610: NO), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S61).
2) The release extension flag is set to ON (S613). As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start to operate.

Next, the first special symbol holding related process performed mainly by the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first special symbol holding related process executed by the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260 based on the program stored in the ROM. This process is executed by the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260. It is executed as a main routine subroutine.

First, it is determined whether or not a first special symbol reservation number command is received from the main control board 200 (S700). As a result, when the first special symbol hold number command has not been received (S7)
00: NO), the process proceeds to S702, and when the first special symbol hold count command is received (S700: YES), the hold display of the first special symbol is updated (S701). Specifically, the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 transfers the first to the CPU of the effect display control board 280.
The special symbol hold display command is transmitted, and the CPU of the effect display control board 280 updates the hold display of the first hold display unit 25d of the effect display device 25 to the latest information based on the first special symbol hold display command.

Next, it is determined whether or not a first special symbol predetermination command has been received from the main control board 200 (S702). As a result, when the first special symbol prior determination command has not been received (
S702: NO), if the first special symbol hold related process is finished as it is and the first special symbol pre-determination command is received (S702: YES), it is determined whether or not the open time extension function is activated. Determination is made (S703). Whether or not the open time extension function is activated, for example,
This determination can be made based on a command (such as a big hit ending designation command or a gaming status designation command) indicating a gaming state transmitted from the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 when the big hit game ends or when the special symbol variation starts.

As a result, when it is determined that the open time extension function is operating (S703: YES)
), The first special symbol hold-related process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the open time extension function is not activated (S703: NO), whether or not it is a hit hold, that is, the first special symbol advance It is determined whether or not the first special symbol prior determination result specified by the determination command is a win (S704). As a result, if the winning is not on hold (S704: NO), the first special symbol hold related processing is terminated as it is, and if the hit is on hold (S704: YES), the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed. (S705). Thus, the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed when the opening time extension function is activated, and the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed only when the open time extension function is not activated.

In the first special symbol hold advance notice effect, a hold notice command is transmitted to the CPU of the effect display control board 280, and the CPU of the effect display control board 280 uses the first hold display portion 25d of the effect display device 25 based on the hold notice command. Change the hold display. The hold notice effect can be performed, for example, by changing the circular figure “◯” of the first hold display unit 25 d displayed on the effect display device 25 to the star figure “☆”. As a result, the player recognizes that the random number corresponding to the star figure “☆” of the first random numbers for determining whether or not the first symbol is on hold matches the winning value, and there is a possibility that a big hit will occur. Can do.

Here, the correspondence between the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 to 9 and the present invention will be described. The processing of S501c is an aspect of the first reserved storage means of the present invention, and the processing of S501i is the present invention. S508 is one aspect of the first symbol display control means of the present invention, S509 is one aspect of the second symbol display control means of the present invention, and S506 is the second aspect of the present invention. In one aspect of the symbol priority changing means, S501e is one aspect of the first symbol prior determination means of the present invention, and S
501f and processing of the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 based on this (S702-S
705) is one mode of the holding notice execution means of the present invention.

In the present embodiment described above, the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed when the opening time extension function is activated, and the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed when the open time extension function is not activated. A game machine that performs a special symbol hold notice effect can ensure fairness of the game.

That is, since it is possible to predict that a big hit will occur based on the hold of the first special symbol by executing the first special symbol hold notice effect, the state that the second special symbol is likely to be held, that is, the open time extension function is provided. In a game based on the second special symbol that operates, it is possible for the player to stop the firing of the game ball and digest the hold of the second special symbol, and to display the first special symbol in a preferential manner. . For example, it is assumed that during the short game when the open time extension function is activated, the first special symbol hold notice effect is performed and the first special symbol hold corresponding to the hold notice corresponds to the “probable big hit”. In this case, with the occurrence of the advance notice effect, the player stops firing the game ball, digests the hold of the second special symbol, preferentially fluctuates the first special symbol, and holds the hold notice effect. As a result, it is possible to intentionally accelerate the occurrence of the “probable big hit” and change the gaming state from the “short time state” to the “probable state” at an early stage.

In addition, during the probability variation game in which the opening time extension function is activated, a hold notice effect of the first special symbol is performed,
It is assumed that the hold of the first special symbol corresponding to the hold notice corresponds to “normal jackpot”. In this case, with the occurrence of the notice effect, the player intentionally delays the occurrence of the “normal jackpot” by launching the game ball so that the second special symbol is not suspended (does not become zero). It is possible to delay the time when the gaming state changes from the “probability changing state” to the “short time state” or “normal state”.

In this way, a gaming machine that has room for the player's intention to select a game progression mode that is advantageous to the player may become a gaming property that can increase the profit obtained as a result of the game by the player's intention. Therefore, there is a risk of harming fair games. On the other hand, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as described above, when the opening time extension function is activated, the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed, so that the player has an advantageous game progression mode. Cannot be selected. Thereby, it becomes impossible to increase the profit obtained as a result of the game by the player's intention, and the fairness of the game can be secured.

On the other hand, in a state in which the second special symbol is not easily held, that is, in a gaming state mainly composed of the first special symbol in which the opening time extension function does not operate, the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed.
Even if it can be predicted that a big hit will occur based on the special symbol hold, the player cannot select an advantageous game progression mode. For this reason, at the time of non-operation of the open time extension function, by executing the first special symbol hold notice effect, it is possible to improve the game entertainment while ensuring the fairness of the game.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described below. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a prior determination is made for the suspension of the second special symbol.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start opening winning process executed by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200, and corresponds to FIG. 7 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the second special symbol hold number command is sent to the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 in S501j.
Then, the second special symbol predetermination process is performed (S501k). In the second special symbol prior determination process, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol validity determination random number stored in S501i matches the winning value (whether it is jackpot information). Then, the second special symbol advance determination result command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S501l). The second special symbol pre-determination result command indicates the result of the second special symbol pre-determination. If the second special symbol pre-judgment determination random number matches the winning value, the success / failure information indicates whether or not it is a big hit Includes jackpot type information indicating the type of jackpot, reach presence / absence information indicating whether or not the reach effect is performed, reach type information indicating the type of reach effect when the reach effect is performed, and the like.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol holding related process executed by the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260. Similar to the first special symbol reservation related process (FIG. 9), the second special symbol reservation related process is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown) executed by the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260.

First, it is determined whether a second special symbol reservation number command is received from the main control board 200 (S800). As a result, when the second special symbol hold number command is not received (S8
00: NO), the process proceeds to S802, and when the second special symbol hold count command is received (S800: YES), the hold display of the second special symbol is updated (S801). Specifically, the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 transfers the second from the CPU of the effect display control board 280.
The special symbol hold display command is transmitted, and the CPU of the effect display control board 280 updates the hold display of the second hold display unit 25e of the effect display device 25 to the latest information based on the second special symbol hold display command.

Next, it is determined whether or not a second special symbol predetermination command has been received from the main control board 200 (S802). As a result, if the second special symbol prior judgment command has not been received (
S802: NO), the second special symbol hold related process is terminated as it is, and if the second special symbol pre-determination command is received (S802: YES), it is determined whether or not the open time extension function is activated. Determination is made (S803). Whether or not the open time extension function is activated, for example,
This determination can be made based on a command (such as a big hit ending designation command or a gaming status designation command) indicating a gaming state transmitted from the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 when the big hit game ends or when the special symbol variation starts.

As a result, when it is determined that the open time extension function is not activated (S803: NO)
), The second special symbol hold-related process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the open time extension function is activated (S803: YES), whether or not it is a hit hold, that is, the second special symbol advance It is determined whether or not the second special symbol pre-determination result specified by the determination command is a win (S804). As a result, if the winning is not on hold (S804: NO), the second special symbol hold related process is terminated as it is, and if the hit is on hold (S804: YES), the second special symbol hold notice effect is executed. (S805).

In the second special symbol hold advance notice effect, a hold notice command is transmitted to the CPU of the effect display control board 280, and the CPU of the effect display control board 280 uses the second hold display section 25e of the effect display device 25 based on the hold notice command. Change the hold display. The hold notice effect can be performed, for example, by changing the circular figure “◯” of the second hold display unit 25e displayed on the effect display device 25 to the star figure “☆”. As a result, the player recognizes that the random number corresponding to the star figure “☆” in the second random number for determining whether or not the second symbol is on hold matches the winning value, and that there is a possibility that a big hit will occur. Can do.

According to the configuration of the second embodiment described above, the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed when the open time extension function is not operated, and the second special symbol hold notice effect is executed when the open time extend function is operated. be able to. When the opening time extension function is not activated, the game ball is likely to enter the first start port 28a, and the first special symbol is the main subject of the game. When the opening time extension function is activated, the game ball is the second start port. The frequency of entering the ball 28b is high, and the second special symbol is the main game. For this reason, according to the structure of a present Example, a notice effect can be performed using the special symbol which is the main body of a game. As a result, in addition to when the opening time extension function is not activated, the hold notice effect can be executed when the opening time extension function is activated, which is suitable for a gaming machine that gives priority to the change display of one of the two special symbols. A hold notice effect can be realized. As a result, it is possible to guarantee the fairness of the game while maintaining and improving the game interest by the holding notice effect.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Only the parts different from the above embodiments will be described below. In the third embodiment, the CPU of the main control board 200 determines the operating state of the open time extension function, which is a premise for executing the first special symbol hold notice effect, as compared with the first embodiment.
The difference is that 200a does.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start opening winning process executed by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200, and corresponds to FIG. 7 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG.
After the first special symbol hold number command is transmitted to the sub control board 260 in d, it is determined whether or not the release time extension flag is OFF, that is, whether or not the release time extension function is activated (S
501m). As a result, when it is determined that the opening time extension flag is not OFF (the opening time extension function is activated) (S501m: NO), the process proceeds to S501g, and the opening time extension flag is OFF ( If it is determined that the opening time extension function is not activated (S501m: YES), the first special symbol predetermination process is executed (S501e), and the first
A special symbol prior determination result command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S501f). Thereby, only when the open time extension function is not activated, the first special symbol advance determination process is executed, and the first special symbol advance determination result command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260. On the other hand, when the open time extension function is operating, the first special symbol advance determination process is not executed, and the first special symbol advance determination result command is not transmitted to the sub-control board 260.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol holding related process executed by the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260, and corresponds to FIG. 11 of the first embodiment. In this example,
Since the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 performs the operation state determination process of the open time extension function,
As shown in FIG. 15, in the first special symbol hold-related process of the present embodiment, the operation state determination process of the open time extension function in S703 is not provided. When the open time extension function is not activated, the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 transmits the first special symbol predetermination result command, so that the determination process in S702 is a positive result (S702: YES), When the winning is on hold (S704: YES), the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed (S
705). On the other hand, when the open time extension function is activated, the CPU of the main control board 200
Since the first special symbol preliminary determination result command is not transmitted from 200a, the determination process in S702 is negative (S702: NO), and the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed.

In the configuration of the third embodiment described above, the main control board 200 is activated when the open time extension function is activated.
By preventing the CPU 200a from executing the first special symbol success / failure determination, the sub control board 26
It is possible to prevent the zero CPU 260a from performing the first special symbol hold notice effect. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Only the parts different from the above embodiments will be described below. In the fourth embodiment, the CPU of the main control board 200 determines the operating state of the open time extension function, which is a premise for executing the second special symbol holding notice effect, as compared with the third embodiment.
The difference is that 200a does.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start opening winning process executed by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200, and corresponds to FIG. 14 of the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 16, the second special symbol hold number command is sent to the sub-control board 260 in S501j.
After the transmission, it is determined whether or not the open time extension flag is OFF, that is, whether or not the open time extension function is operating (S501n). As a result, when it is determined that the opening time extension flag is OFF (the opening time extension function is not activated) (S501n: YES)
), When the start opening winning process is finished and it is determined that the opening time extension flag is not OFF (the opening time extension function is activated) (S501n: NO), the second special symbol pre-determination process is executed. (S501k), the second special symbol prior determination result command is sent to C of the sub-control board 260.
It transmits to PU260a (S501l). Accordingly, the second special symbol advance determination process is executed only when the open time extension function is activated, and the second special symbol advance determination result command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260. On the other hand, if the open time extension function is not activated,
The second special symbol advance determination process is not executed, and the second special symbol advance determination result command is not transmitted to the sub-control board 260.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol hold-related process executed by the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260, and corresponds to FIG. 13 of the second embodiment. In this example,
Since the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 performs the operation state determination process of the open time extension function,
As shown in FIG. 17, in the second special symbol hold-related process of the present embodiment, the operation state determination process of the open time extension function of S803 is not provided. If the open time extension function is activated, the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 transmits the second special symbol pre-determination result command, so the determination process of S802 becomes a positive result (S802: YES), If the winning is on hold (S804: YES), the second special symbol hold notice effect is executed (S8).
05). On the other hand, when the open time extension function is not activated, the CPU of the main control board 200
Since the second special symbol prior determination result command is not transmitted from 200a, the determination process in S802 is negative (S802: NO), and the second special symbol hold notice effect is not executed.

In the configuration of the fourth embodiment described above, the main control board 20 is in operation when the open time extension function is not in operation.
By preventing the second CPU 200a from executing the second special symbol success / failure determination, the sub control board 2
The 60 CPUs 260a can be prevented from performing the second special symbol reservation notice effect.
Even with such a configuration, the same effect as in the second embodiment can be obtained.

(5th Example)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Only the parts different from the above embodiments will be described below. Compared to the first embodiment, the fifth embodiment performs a jackpot gaming state determination process in addition to the operating state determination process of the opening time extension function as a premise for executing the first special symbol hold notice effect. Is different.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol holding related process executed by the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260, and corresponds to FIG. 11 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, after it is determined in the determination process of S703 that the open time extension function is not in operation, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S706). Whether or not the jackpot game is being played is determined by the effect currently being executed by the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 is "effect related to the jackpot game",
That is, depending on whether or not the game state is based on a command (a big hit fanfare designation command, a round number designation command, etc.) indicating a gaming state transmitted from the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 at the start or during the big hit game. Can be judged.

As a result of the determination process in S706, if it is determined that the game is a big hit game (S706: Y
ES), when the first special symbol hold related processing is finished and it is determined that the big hit game is not being played (S706: NO), it is determined whether or not it is a hit hold (S704). (S704: YES), the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed (S705). As a result, only when the opening time extension function is not activated and the jackpot game is not being played,
A special symbol preliminary determination process is executed, and a first special symbol hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, when the open time extension function is operating or when the big hit game is being played, the first special symbol prior determination process is not executed, and the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed.

According to the configuration of the fifth embodiment described above, the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed only when the open time extension function is not activated and the jackpot game is not being played. Therefore, the fairness of the game can be reliably ensured during the operation of the opening time extension function after the end of the big hit game.

In other words, in the configuration in which the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed while the open time extension function is not in operation, the big hit game starts when the first special symbol hold number has not reached the upper limit (four) at the start of the big hit game However, if the number of first special symbol hold increases during the big hit game, the first special symbol hold notice effect may be performed. In this case, based on the first special symbol hold advance notice effect executed during the big hit game, the player stops firing the game ball during the operation of the extended open time function after the big hit game ends, Preferentially variably display symbols and intentionally advance the jackpot based on the hold of the first special symbol, or conversely, continue to fire the game ball and generate a jackpot based on the hold of the first special symbol It becomes possible to delay the time intentionally. This can harm fair games.

On the other hand, as in the fifth embodiment, the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed during the big hit game in addition to the operation of the opening time extension function, so that after the big hit game ends During the operation of the opening time extension function, it is possible to ensure the fairness of the game.

(Sixth embodiment)
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Only the parts different from the above embodiments will be described below. Compared to the third embodiment, the sixth embodiment performs a jackpot gaming state determination process in addition to the operating state determination process of the opening time extension function as a premise for executing the first special symbol prior determination process. Is different.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a start opening winning process executed by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200, and corresponds to FIG. 14 of the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 19, when it is determined that the open time extension flag is OFF (the open time extension function is activated) (S501m: YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is OFF (S501o). ). As a result, if it is determined that the big hit flag is not OFF (the game is a big hit game) (S501o: NO), the process proceeds to S501g, and it is determined that the big hit flag is OFF (the big hit game is not being played). If (S501o: YES)
The first special symbol advance determination process is executed (S501e), and the first special symbol advance determination result command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S501f). As a result, the first special symbol advance determination process is executed only when the opening time extension function is not activated and the jackpot game is not being played, and the first special symbol advance determination result command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260. The On the other hand, when the open time extension function is activated or when the big hit game is being played, the first special symbol advance determination process is not executed, and the first special symbol advance determination result command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260. Not.

As in the sixth embodiment described above, the main control board 200 performs the determination of the operating state of the open time extension function and the determination of the jackpot gaming state, which are preconditions for executing the first special symbol hold notice effect. As a result, the same effect as in the fifth embodiment can be obtained.

(Other embodiments)
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this,
As long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim, it is not limited to the wording of each claim, the scope is easily replaced by those skilled in the art, and improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art normally have are made as appropriate. Can be added.

For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, as the first special symbol hold advance notice effect, it is notified whether or not the determination result, that is, whether or not the first random number for determining whether or not the first special symbol is determined matches the winning value for generating the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a different type of jackpot is set, the type of jackpot may be notified by the first special symbol hold notice effect.

Specifically, the first special symbol hold advance notice effect causes the probability variation big hit or normal big hit type (whether the reserved first special symbol success / failure random number coincides with the hit value that generates the probability variable big hit or normal big hit) Whether or not) may be notified. Or, a plurality of jackpot games with different maximum continuation round numbers (for example, 1 in which the maximum continuation round number is 15)
When a 5R jackpot game and a 2R jackpot game with a maximum number of consecutive rounds of 2 are provided, the type of 15R jackpot game and 2R jackpot game (the first random number for determining whether or not the first special symbol success / failure determination is 15R jackpot or Which of the 2R big hits is the same as the hit value that generates?)
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In the configurations of the second and fourth embodiments, the second special symbol hold notice effect is executed when the opening time extension function is activated. However, the opening time is not limited to when the opening time extension function is activated. You may comprise so that a 2nd special symbol reservation notice effect may be performed also at the time of non-operation of an extension function. In this case, even if the second special symbol hold notice effect is executed when the open time extension function is not activated and the player recognizes that a big hit will occur based on the hold of the second special symbol, the second special symbol must be generated. Is preferentially displayed in a variable manner, so that there is no difference in game results regardless of the player's game ball launch operation. For this reason, in the gaming machine that gives priority to the variable display of one of the two special symbols over the other, it is possible to ensure the fairness of the game while appropriately performing the hold notice effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 28a ... 1st starting port, 28b ... 2nd starting port, 61 ... 1st special symbol display part (
1st symbol display unit), 62... 2nd special symbol display unit (2nd symbol display unit), 200... Main control board (first reserved storage unit, second reserved storage unit, first symbol display control unit, second Symbol display control means, second symbol priority changing means, first symbol prior determination means, special game execution means, hold notice execution means, release frequency improving means), 260... Sub-control board (hold notice execution means).

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A first start port in which the possibility of entering a game ball is fixed;
A second starting port that can be switched between a normal state where entry of game balls is difficult and an open state where entry of game balls is easy;
First holding storage means for acquiring and storing first winning / failure determination information based on a game ball entering the first starting port;
Second hold storage means for acquiring and storing second determination information based on the game ball entering the second start port;
A first success / failure determination execution means for executing a first success / failure determination using the first success / failure determination information when the first retention / rejection information is stored in the first hold storage means;
The first symbol display control means for starting the variable display of the first symbol on the first symbol display unit and stopping and displaying the first symbol at a predetermined jackpot symbol when the result of the first success / failure determination is a big hit. When,
A second success / failure determination execution means for executing a second success / failure determination using the second success / failure determination information when the second retention / rejection information is stored in the second hold storage means;
Second symbol display control means for starting the variable display of the second symbol on the second symbol display unit and stopping and displaying the second symbol at a predetermined jackpot symbol when the result of the second determination is a big hit When,
When the first hold determination unit stores the first success / failure determination information and the second hold storage unit stores the second success / failure determination information, the first symbol variation display is performed. A second symbol priority variation means for performing a second symbol priority variation that preferentially displays the variation of the second symbol;
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to a player when the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol;
Prior to execution of the first success / failure determination, it is determined whether or not the first success / failure determination information stored in the first hold storage means is jackpot information for deriving a big hit as a result of the first success / failure determination. A first symbol preliminary determination means for performing the first symbol preliminary determination;
Prior to execution of the second success / failure determination, it is determined whether or not the second success / failure determination information stored in the second holding storage means is jackpot information for deriving a big hit as a result of the second success / failure determination. A second symbol preliminary determination means for performing a second symbol preliminary determination;
A first symbol hold advance notice for notifying in advance that the first winning / failing determination information is jackpot information when the first symbol prior determination means determines that the first winning / failing determination information is jackpot information; when the second spruce determination information by the second symbol prior determination means determines that the Daito Ri information, second symbol to notice in advance that the second spruce determination information is Daito Ri information A holding notice, a holding notice executing means for executing,
An open time extending means for activating an open time extending function for extending the time for the second start port to be in the open state,
The opening time extension means activates the opening time extension function after completion of the jackpot game, stops the opening time extension function during execution of the jackpot game,
When the opening time extension function is not activated and the jackpot game is not being executed, the second symbol hold notice is not executed, and the first symbol hold notice can be executed,
While the opening time extension function is in operation, the first symbol hold notice is not executed, and the second symbol hold notice is executable.
During the execution of the jackpot game, the first symbol hold notice and the second symbol hold notice are not executed.

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