JP5867579B2 - 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 the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 adopts a hold prior determination (holding hit determination, so-called hold prefetching) 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 a reservation notice is issued to notify that a special symbol is reserved for generating a big hit. That is, the player can predict that a big hit will occur based on the first special symbol hit hold by the hold notice, so by adjusting the second special symbol hold occurrence that fluctuates in priority, The timing for generating the big hit based on the hit hold can be selected.

In this case, for example, a big hit based on the second special symbol is preferentially generated many times in a state where the occurrence of the big hit based on the first special symbol is held, or based on the first special symbol is held on hold. The player himself / herself can select a game progression mode that is advantageous to the player, such as aiming for the occurrence of a promising big hit with the second special symbol before generating the big hit. 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.

Furthermore, the start port corresponding to the second special symbol that changes in priority is generally a variable type that can be opened and closed, but the open time extension function that extends the open time of the variable start port is in operation. ,
During the jackpot game that triggers the opening of the opening time extension function, it may be possible to ensure the fairness of the game by prohibiting the execution of the first special symbol hold notice.

However, during normal games when the open time extension function is not activated, the first special symbol is held on hold, and when the holding notice is made based on this, the start port corresponding to the second special symbol is short. When time is released, and a game ball enters the open start opening, when a second special symbol hit hold occurs, the second special symbol hit hold is digested first, and the big hit game is played. Be started. After the jackpot game is over, if the start opening extension function corresponding to the second special symbol whose priority is changed is activated, the player knows that the first special symbol is on hold. By adjusting the hold occurrence of the second special symbol that changes in priority, it becomes possible to select the timing for generating the big hit based on the hit hold of the first special symbol by adjusting the firing timing of the game ball. Therefore, in this case as well, the player can select an advantageous game progression mode, which is contrary to the purpose of prohibiting the hold notice during the opening time extension function operation or the big hit game.

The present invention, in the two game machines one symbol is preferentially variation of symbols and thereby ensure fairness of the game when performing the hold notice.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A variable second start port that changes between a first state and a second state in which a game ball can be easily entered than the first state;
First holding storage means for acquiring and storing the first symbol variation information based on the game ball entering the first starting port;
Second hold storage means for acquiring and storing the second symbol variation information based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
When the first symbol variation information is stored by the first holding storage means, the first symbol variation start determination using the first symbol variation information is executed, and the first symbol variation start determination is performed. A first symbol display control means for stopping the display after the first symbol is variably displayed on the first symbol display unit according to the result;
When the second symbol variation information is stored by the second holding storage means, the second symbol variation start determination using the second symbol variation information is executed, and the second symbol variation start determination is performed. A second symbol display control means for stopping the display after the second symbol is variably displayed on the second symbol display unit according to the result;
When the first symbol variation information is stored by the first reservation storage unit and the second symbol variation information is stored by the second reservation storage unit, the first symbol variation information is displayed. A second symbol priority changing means for preferentially displaying the variation of the second symbol;
When the first symbol variation start determination result is a big hit, the first symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined big hit symbol, and when the second symbol variation start determination result is a big hit, the second symbol is A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player when stopped and displayed with a predetermined jackpot symbol;
An opening frequency improving means for improving the frequency at which the second start port is in the second state;
A gaming machine equipped with
Said Chi first Sakiritsu the execution of symbol variation start determination, before Symbol pre determined first symbol advance determining means whether the first symbol variation information is big hit,
A notice execution means for making a prior notice suggesting the result of the prior judgment, and
The notice execution means is:
In a state where the frequency of the second start port becoming the second state is not improved, the first symbol variation information is preliminarily determined to be a big hit by the first symbol prior determination unit,
The second symbol is not performed variably displayed according to the jackpot, and the pre if not notice running, the first symbol variation based on the first symbol variation information as a target of the pre-determination The advance notice is executed before the start determination is executed.

Note that the gaming machine of the invention disclosed in this specification for reference (hereinafter referred to as “reference invention”) 1 is:
First holding storage means for acquiring and storing the first symbol variation information based on the game ball entering the first start port provided on the game board;
Second holding storage means for acquiring and storing the second symbol variation information based on the game ball entering the second start port provided on the game board;
When the first symbol variation information is stored by the first holding storage means, the first symbol variation start determination using the first symbol variation information is executed, and the first symbol variation start determination is performed. A first symbol display control means for variably displaying and stopping the first symbol on the first symbol display unit according to the result;
When the second symbol variation information is stored by the second holding storage means, the second symbol variation start determination using the second symbol variation information is executed, and the second symbol variation start determination is performed. A second symbol display control means for variably displaying and stopping the second symbol on the second symbol display unit according to the result;
The first symbol variation information is stored by the first hold storage means, and the second
When the second symbol variation information is stored by the holding storage means, the second symbol priority variation means for performing the variation display of the second symbol in preference to the variation display of the first symbol;
If the result of the determination at the start of the first symbol variation or the determination at the start of the second symbol variation is a big hit, and the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined big hit symbol, the big hit advantageous to the player Jackpot game execution means for executing a game;
Probability changing means for making the probability that the first symbol or the second symbol stops and displays with a predetermined jackpot symbol after the end of the jackpot game is high, and a gaming machine comprising:
The jackpot is set with a normal jackpot that does not activate the probability varying means after the jackpot game ends, and a probability varying jackpot that activates the probability varying means,
Prior to execution of the first symbol variation start time determination, it is determined whether or not the first symbol variation information stored in the first holding storage means is a specific big hit among the normal big hit and the probability big hit. A first symbol pre-determination means for determining;
A holding notice execution means for making a holding notice suggesting that the first symbol variation information is the specific jackpot;
A hold notice for judging whether or not the hold notice is performed by the hold notice executing means when the first figure change information is preliminarily determined to be the specific jackpot by the first symbol predetermining means. Execution state determination means;
When the first symbol variation determination unit determines in advance that the first symbol variation information is the specific jackpot, the first symbol variation start based on the first symbol variation information that is the target of the prior determination Before the time determination is executed, the second symbol big hit is determined to determine whether the second symbol is not displaying a variation and the second symbol hold storage means is not storing the second symbol variation information. Determination means,
The holding notice execution means is
When it is determined by the first symbol prior determination means that the first symbol variation information is the specific big hit,
It is determined by the hold notice execution state determining means that the hold notice is not being performed, and the second symbol big hit determining means is not displaying the second symbol in a variable manner in the second symbol hold storing means. When it is determined that the second symbol variation information is not stored,
The pending notice is started.

The “first symbol variation information” and “second symbol variation information” are information for specifying the variation result and variation contents of the corresponding symbol. "Random number for use", "Big hit symbol determination random number" that identifies the type of jackpot, "Reach random number" that specifies whether or not reach variation occurs during symbol variation, and "Variation time (variation pattern)" that identifies symbol variation display time Random number "etc. are mentioned.

The “determination at the start of first symbol variation” is, for example, whether or not the symbol is determined based on the first symbol variation information at the start of variation of the first symbol, symbol determination processing, etc. "" Is, for example, a success / failure determination process or a symbol determination process performed based on the second symbol variation information at the start of variation of the second symbol.

In addition, when it is determined in advance that the first symbol variation information is the first symbol specific variation information, there is no pending notice, and the first symbol variation start determination based on the first symbol variation information is performed. When it is confirmed that the jackpot game due to the second symbol variation information is not started before the first symbol is held, the first symbol hold notice is started. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a big hit caused by the symbol variation information. For this reason, the player can no longer select an advantageous game progression mode based on the reservation notice of the first symbol by adjusting the second symbol holding occurrence that changes in priority, and the occurrence timing of the jackpot based on the first symbol can be determined. To select (
The selection of whether to make the big hit occurrence timing earlier or later based on the first symbol becomes impossible.
As a result, it becomes impossible for the player himself to select an advantageous game progress mode based on the reservation notice of the first symbol, and it becomes impossible to increase the profit obtained as a result of the game by the player's intention. Thereby, the fairness of the game can be secured in the gaming machine that preferentially fluctuates the second symbol and makes the advance notice of the first symbol.

In addition, other gaming machines
The first start port is a fixed start port into which a game ball can always enter, and the second start port is an open state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and a game ball that is easy to enter. It is a variable starting port that changes to the state,
An opening frequency improving means for improving the frequency at which the second start port is in the open state after the end of the big hit game;
The notice execution means is:
In a state where the frequency of the second start port being in the open state is not improved, and when the first symbol variation information is determined to be the specific jackpot by the first symbol prior determination means,
The second symbol does not display a variation, and the second symbol holding storage means stores the second symbol.
If the pattern variation information is not stored,
The advance notice is executed before the first symbol variation start time determination based on the first symbol variation information that has been subject to prior determination is executed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 is
The first start port has a fixed start port into which a game ball can always enter, and the second start port has a normal state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter and an open state in which a game ball can easily enter With a variable start opening that changes
Furthermore, it comprises an opening frequency improving means for improving the frequency at which the second starting port is in the opened state after the jackpot game is over,
The holding notice execution means is
The first symbol variation information is determined to be the specific big hit by the first symbol pre-determining means in a state where the opening frequency improving means is not improving the frequency at which the second start port is in the open state. In case
It is determined by the hold notice execution state determining means that the hold notice is not being performed, and the second symbol big hit determining means is not displaying the second symbol in a variable manner in the second symbol hold storing means. When it is determined that the second symbol variation information is not stored,
The pending notice is started.

In this way, the hold notice is executed only when the release frequency improving means is not in operation, the hold notice is not already being executed, and the jackpot game is not started before the hold notice of the hold notice target. Therefore, the fairness of the game can be secured more appropriately. That is, from the viewpoint of game fairness, in a gaming machine that does not execute the hold notice while the release frequency improving means is in operation, the second start port is open for a short time during the hold notice being executed while the release frequency improving means is not operating. When the game ball enters the second starting port at that timing, and the winning hold of the second symbol occurs at this timing, and the big hit game based on this hit hold is started, after the big hit game ends Even if the hold notice is not executed during the operation of the opening frequency improving means, the player is given the first notice by the hold notice before the big hit game starts.
Recognize the presence of symbol hold.

In this case, there is room for the player's intention to select a game progression mode that is advantageous to the player during the operation of the release frequency improving means, and a game that can increase the profit obtained as a result of the game by the player's intention There is a risk of harming fair games.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the release frequency improving means is inactive, the hold notice is not already being executed, and the big hit game is not started before the hold notice of the hold notice target. Since the advance notice is started only when the game is committed, the second figure's hit hold will not occur during the execution of the first figure's hold notice and the jackpot game will not be executed. In addition, the release frequency improving means does not start operating without digesting the first symbol variation information. As a result, the release frequency improving means does not operate in a state in which the player grasps the presence of the first symbol hit hold, and the player selects the timing for generating the big hit by adjusting the launch timing of the game ball. It becomes impossible. As a result, the fairness of the game can be secured more appropriately.

In a gaming machine that preferentially changes one of the two symbols, the game can be fair when prior notice is given.

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 flow of a 2nd special symbol reservation related process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st special symbol reservation related process of 2nd 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 an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as.

Inside the start port 28, 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 correspond to the first symbol variation 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 symbol variation information.

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).

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. The first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination correspond to the first symbol variation start determination and the second symbol variation start determination of the present invention, respectively. 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). When the result of the 2 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 as 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 stopped and displayed on 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 or the second start port 28b and a hold occurs, the held determination random number is determined as a hit determination hit value. A pre-determination process is performed to determine whether or not they coincide with each other when the suspension occurs. In addition, when it is determined by the pre-determination process that the reserved random number for determination of success / failure matches the hit value for determination of success / failure, the random number for determination of success / failure corresponds to the specific variation information of the present invention.

Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start opening 28a and a hold occurs, in other words,
The first special symbol success / failure random number and the first special symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a are stored in a predetermined area (first reserved storage area) of the RAM of the main control board 200. )
Is stored, the first special symbol success / failure random number for determination is determined at the occurrence of the suspension before the first special symbol success / failure determination. First
Special symbol pre-determination processing is performed. If it is determined in the first special symbol pre-determination process that the first special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the success / failure determination hit value, the first special symbol hold notification flag is set to ON. The The first special symbol hold advance notice flag is a flag indicating that a first special symbol hold advance notice to be described later is being performed, in other words, that “hit hold” exists within the hold of the first special symbol. The first special symbol hold notice flag is set to OFF when the first special symbol corresponding to the hit hold is started or when the change display ends.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 28b and a hold occurs, in other words,
A second random number for determining whether or not the second special symbol is acquired as the game ball enters the start port 28b and the second
When the random number for determining the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (second reserved storage area) of the RAM of the main control board 200, it is used for determining whether or not the second special symbol is held before the second special symbol is determined. A second special symbol pre-determination process is performed to determine whether or not the random number matches the winning value for determining whether or not there is a hold. If it is determined in the second special symbol pre-determination process that the second special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the success / failure determination hit value, the second special symbol hold / notice flag is set to ON. The The second special symbol hold advance notice flag is a flag indicating that a second special symbol hold advance notice to be described later is being performed, in other words, that “hit hold” exists within the hold of the second special symbol. The second special symbol hold notice flag is the second corresponding to the hit hold.
It is set to OFF when the special symbol starts to change or ends.

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.

In addition, special symbol success / failure determination, determination of special symbol variation mode, determination of special symbol stop symbol, first special symbol pre-determination process, second special symbol pre-determination process, and priority variation of second special symbol will be described later. It is configured to be performed by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200. Therefore, the CPU 200a of the main control board 200 corresponds to the first symbol display control means, the second symbol display control means, the first symbol pre-determination means, the second symbol pre-determination means, and the second symbol priority variation means of the present invention. doing.

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.

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 variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are actuated or stopped by the control of the CPU 200a of the main control board 200. The variable time shortening function (variable time shortening means) is normally used to shorten the normal symbol variation time. A symbol variation time shortening function and a special symbol variation time shortening function for shortening the special symbol variation time are included. 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). . By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is, for example, “4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds × 1.5 seconds)
3 times open or 4.5 seconds x 1 open etc.) ". As a result, the second start port 2
The frequency of entering the game ball into 8b is 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. A probability variation function (probability variation means) 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.

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 the present 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 hit value (specific variation information). Whether or not) is determined in advance. 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 first special symbol hold notice effect to be notified is performed.

Similarly, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, prior to the second special symbol success / failure determination, a pre-determination process for determining whether or not the second special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the success / failure determination hit value is performed. Is called. Then, as a result of the pre-determination process, if the random number for determining whether or not the second special symbol is coincident with the hit value for determining whether or not it is correct, the player can be informed of the possibility of a big hit using the display area of the effect display device 25. A second special symbol hold notice effect to be notified is performed.

The first special symbol hold advance notice effect is only required to distinguish the hold display of the first special symbol success / failure determination random number that matches the success / failure determination hit value from other hold displays, for example, the effect display device 2.
5 in the first hold display section 25d, the circular figure “◯” corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol that is the subject of the hold notice is changed to a star figure “☆” that is a different type of symbol. it can. Similarly, the second special symbol hold advance notice effect is only required to distinguish the hold display of the second special symbol success / failure determination random number that matches the success / failure determination hit value from other hold displays. For example, the effect display device In the second hold display section 25e of 25, the circular figure “◯” corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol that is the subject of the hold notice is changed to a star figure “☆” that is a different type of pattern. it can.

For example, when the number of the first special symbol hold or the number of the second special symbol hold is “4” as the upper limit, and the hold of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is held third is a hit. The display of the first hold display unit 25d or the second hold display unit 25e is “XXX”. The first special symbol reservation advance notice and the second special symbol reservation advance notice are the CPU 200a of the main control board 200.
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 and the sub control board 26 of the main control board 200.
The zero CPU 260a corresponds to the hold notice execution means of the present invention.

Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined by the first special symbol prior determination that a first special symbol hit hold has occurred, the first special symbol hold notice effect is not performed and the first special symbol hold is not performed. The first special symbol hold notice effect is executed when the big hit game resulting from the hold of the second special symbol is not started before the first special symbol success / failure determination based on the symbol hit hold is performed.
That is, even if it is determined by the first special symbol prior determination that the first special symbol hit hold has occurred, before the first special symbol hit determination based on the first special symbol hit hold is performed. When the big hit game resulting from the hold of the second special symbol is started, the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed. In addition, when the first special symbol hit hold occurs, it is determined that the first special symbol hold notice effect is not performed, and when the first special symbol hit hold occurs, The sub-control board 260 determines whether or not the big hit game due to the hold of the second special symbol is started before the first special symbol win / fail determination based on the hit hold is performed.
The CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 corresponds to the holding notice execution state determining means and the second symbol jackpot determining means of the present invention.

In addition, before the first special symbol success / failure determination is made based on the first special symbol hit hold, the second
Whether or not the jackpot game due to the special symbol hold is started depends on the fact that the second special symbol hit hold does not exist when the first special symbol hit hold occurs, and the first special symbol hit hold This can be determined by the fact that the second special symbol does not display fluctuation (hit fluctuation) based on the hit hold when it occurs. The determination process that the second special symbol hit hold does not exist when the first special symbol hit hold occurs is based on the result of the second special symbol pre-determination process performed by the CPU 200a of the main control board 200. This is performed by the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260. Furthermore, the determination process that the second special symbol does not change when the first special symbol hit is held is realized by the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260, and the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 performs the process of the present invention. This corresponds to the second symbol variation display determination means.

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
Based on various commands from the main control board 200 and the production buttons 5d (reception of variation pattern designation commands and production button operation signals), the PU selects and executes various LED / lamp lighting / flashing patterns, and the speaker 10a. 10d to effect sound data output / output processing, effect display pattern selection / execution processing on the effect display device 25, and the like.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. 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. In the main job shown in FIG. 5, after the power-on process S100 is executed, a game start process S200, a normal symbol game process S300, and an ordinary electric game game process S4 are performed.
Each step of 00, special symbol game process S500, and special electric accessory game process S600 is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. In the power-off generation process S50, when a power-off occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and so on, and when a system reset occurs, the process proceeds to the power-on process S100. It has become.

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 in a normal state (closed 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. The starting prize winning process is S50.
It consists of a first start opening winning process shown in 1a to S501h and a second starting opening winning process shown in S501i to S501m.

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 (S501a: NO), the process proceeds to S501i. 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
When it is determined that the number of special symbol reservations is not less than 4 (S501b: NO), S501i
Move on to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservations is less than 4, (S
501b: YES), the first special symbol random number (first symbol variation information) is acquired and stored (S
501c). 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, it is determined whether or not the big hit game flag is OFF, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being played (S501d). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game flag is OFF (not in the jackpot game) (S501d: YES), whether or not the release time extension flag is OFF, that is, the release time extension function is activated. It is determined whether or not there is (S501e). As a result, when it is determined that the opening time extension flag is OFF (the opening time extension function is not activated) (S501e: YES), a first special symbol predetermination process is performed (S501).
f). In the first special symbol prior determination process, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol appropriateness determination random number stored in S501c matches the winning value (whether or not it is specific variation information). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol pre-determination process (S501f) and the associated first special symbol hold during the opening time extension function during the big hit game and the normal game by the determination process of S501d and S501e described above. The advance notice (S501g, S700 to S707 in FIG. 11) is not performed.

Next, a first special symbol hold designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S501g).
. The first special symbol hold designation command is a command for designating the first special symbol hold number, and the sub-control board 260 that has received this command receives the first hold display portion 25d of the effect display device 25.
To display the number of first special symbol hold. The first special symbol hold designation command transmitted in the process of S501g includes information related to the first special symbol prior determination result. “Information relating to the first special symbol prior determination result” means whether or not the first special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the winning value, and the first special symbol appropriateness determination random number is equal to the winning value. In case of winning (in case of big hit), jackpot type information indicating the type of jackpot, reach presence / absence information indicating whether or not a reach effect is performed, reach type information indicating the type of reach effect when performing a reach effect, etc. It is.

When it is determined that the big hit game flag is not OFF in the determination process of S501d (S501d: NO), or the open time extension flag is not OFF in the determination process of S501e (the open time extension function is When it is determined that it is operating (S501e:
NO), a first special symbol hold designation command not including information on the first special symbol prior determination result is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S501h).

Next, the second start opening winning process shown in S501i to S501m is performed. First, the second starting port 2
It is determined whether or not 8b has been won (S501i). If it is determined that the second start port 28b has not been won (S501i: NO), the start port winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start port 28b has been won (S501i: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reservation number is less than 4 (S501j). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (S501j: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated. on the other hand,
When it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501j: YES), the second
The special symbol random number (second symbol variation information) is acquired and stored (S501k). The second special symbol random number includes a second special symbol success / failure determination random number, a second special symbol hitting symbol determination random number, a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

Next, a second special symbol predetermination process is performed (S501l). In the second special symbol prior determination process, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol validity determination random number stored in S501k matches the winning value. Then, the second special symbol hold designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 260 (S
501m). The second special symbol hold designation command is a command for designating the second special symbol hold number, and the sub control board 260 that has received this command displays the second special symbol hold number on the second hold display portion 25e of the effect display device 25. Is displayed. The second special symbol hold designation command transmitted in the process of S501m includes information on the second special symbol prior determination result. "Second
“Information about special symbol pre-determination result” means whether or not the second special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the winning value, in the case of big hit (the second special symbol determination random number is the winning value In the case of coincidence), the jackpot type information indicating the type of jackpot, the reach presence information indicating whether or not the reach effect is performed, the reach type information indicating the type of reach effect when the reach effect is performed, and the like.

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 for the first special symbol is a command for designating the variation pattern for the first special symbol set in S508j, and the stop information designation command for the first special symbol is the first
This command specifies a special symbol stop 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 for the second special symbol is a command for designating the variation pattern for the second special symbol set in S509j, and the stop information designation command for the second special symbol is the second
This command specifies a special symbol stop 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. 6A, when it is determined in S504 that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S504: YES), the change display time of the changing special symbol is displayed. Is determined (S510 in FIG. 6B). 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).
Then, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S518), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S519). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are 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 fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S520). As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not ON (S520: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is ON (S520: YES). Then, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S518), and the open 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 fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S521).
As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is ON (S
521: YES), the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is counted (S522), and it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached a preset number of fluctuations (100 in this example) (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). ) Has been reached (S523: YES), the fluctuation shortening 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 flag is set to OFF and the big hit game is ended (
S609). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result (the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed) that is the trigger for starting the current big hit game is a probable big hit (S610). As a result, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a probability variation big hit (the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is a probability variation big hit symbol) (S610: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S611). ), The fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S612), and the open extension flag is set to 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, a first special symbol hold designation command (501g, S50 in FIG. 7) is sent from the main control board 200.
1h) is received (S700). As a result, when the first special symbol hold designation command is not received (S700: NO), the first special symbol hold related process is ended, and when the first special symbol hold designation command is received. (S700: YES), the hold display of the first special symbol is updated (S701). Specifically, the CP of the sub control board 260
The first special symbol hold display command is transmitted from the U260a to the CPU of the effect display control board 280, and the CPU of the effect display control board 280 is based on the first special symbol hold display command, the first hold display unit 25d of the effect display device 25. Update the pending display of to the latest information.

Next, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold based on the received first special symbol hold designation command is a hit hold (S702). As a result, when it is determined that the winning is not on hold (S702: NO), the first special symbol holding related process is terminated as it is, and when it is determined that the winning is on hold (S702: YES), the first It is determined whether or not the special symbol hold notice flag is OFF (S703). The first special symbol hold advance notice flag is a flag indicating that the first special symbol hold advance notice is being performed, in other words, that “winning” exists within the hold of the first special symbol.

As a result, if it is determined that the first special symbol hold notice flag is not OFF, that is, the first special symbol hold notice effect has already been executed (S703: NO), the first special symbol hold related process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol hold notice flag is OFF, that is, it is determined that the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed (S703: YES), the second special symbol hold notice flag is OFF. It is determined whether or not there is (S704). The second special symbol hold advance notice flag is a flag indicating that a second special symbol hold advance notice to be described later is being performed, in other words, that “win” exists within the hold of the second special symbol.

As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold notice flag is not OFF, that is, the second special symbol hold notice effect has already been executed (S704: NO), the second special symbol hold notice flag is based on the second special symbol hold notice. Therefore, the first special symbol hold-related process is terminated without starting the first special symbol hold notice effect. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold notice flag is OFF, that is, it is determined that the second special symbol hold notice effect is not executed (S704: YES), the second special symbol hold notice flag is based on the second special symbol hit hold. It can be determined that there is no possibility of a big hit. If it is determined that there is no possibility of a big hit based on the winning hold of the second special symbol (S704: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing in hit state, that is, the second special symbol. The success / failure determination result is a big hit, and the second is accompanied by this hit result.
It is determined whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed (S705). Whether or not the second special symbol is hitting and changing is determined based on whether or not the symbol type specified by the second special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control board 200 in S509l is a big hit symbol. Judgment can be made.

As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol is hitting and fluctuating (S705: YES)
), Since it can be determined that a big hit based on the hit variation of the second special symbol occurs, the first special symbol hold related processing is ended without starting the first special symbol hold notice effect. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol is not changing in a hit state (S705: NO), it can be determined that a big hit based on the hit variation of the second special symbol does not occur. Execute (S706), and set the first special symbol hold notice flag to ON (S707). S
Before the process of 706, a random number lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first special symbol hold notice effect is performed, and when it is determined to execute as a result of the random number lottery, the process proceeds to the process of S706 and the first A special symbol hold notice effect may be executed.

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.

Next, the second special symbol hold-related process performed mainly by the CPU 260a of the sub control board 260 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the second 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. Not executed as a main routine subroutine.

First, the second special symbol hold designation command from the main control board 200 (see S501m in FIG. 7).
Is determined (S800). As a result, if the second special symbol hold designation command has not been received (S800: NO), the second special symbol hold related process is terminated,
When the special symbol hold designation 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
Transmits the second special symbol hold display command to the CPU of the effect display control board 280, and the CPU of the effect display control board 280 makes the effect display device 25 based on the second special symbol hold display command.
The second hold display unit 25e updates the hold display to the latest information.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold based on the received second special symbol hold designation command is a hit hold (S802). As a result, when it is determined that the winning is not held (S802: NO), the second special symbol holding related process is terminated as it is, and when it is determined that the winning is held (S802: YES), the second Special symbol hold notice effect is executed (S803)
), The second special symbol hold notice flag is set to ON (S804). In addition, before the process of S803, random number lottery of whether or not to execute the second special symbol hold notice effect is performed, and when it is determined as a result of the random number lottery, the process proceeds to the process of S803. The second special symbol hold notice effect may be executed.

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.

Here, the correspondence between the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 to 12 and the present invention will be described. The processing of S501c shown in FIG. 7 is an aspect of the first reserved storage means of the present invention. The process of S501k shown in FIG. 6 is one aspect of the second reserved storage means of the present invention, the process of S508 shown in FIG. 6A and FIG. 8 is one aspect of the first symbol display control means of the present invention, and FIG. a) and FIG.
The process of S509 shown in FIG. 6 is one mode of the second symbol display control means of the present invention, and S shown in FIG.
The process of 506 is an aspect of the second symbol priority changing means of the present invention, the process of S501f shown in FIG. 7 is an aspect of the first symbol prior determination means of the present invention, and the process of S501l shown in FIG. 7, the processing of S501g shown in FIG. 7 and the processing of the CPU 260a of the sub-control board 260 based on this (processing of S700 to S706 of FIG. 11) 11 is an aspect of the pending notice execution state determination means of the present invention, and the determination process of S704 illustrated in FIG. 11 is an aspect of the second symbol jackpot determination means of the present invention. The determination process of S705 shown in FIG. 11 is an aspect of the second symbol variation display determination process of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) When the first special symbol hit hold occurs, in other words, when the first special symbol hold notice effect starts when the first special symbol hit hold occurs, the first special symbol hold notice And a big hit game due to the second special symbol hold is not generated before the winning hold is digested (before the first special symbol determination based on the hit holding is executed). Only when it can be confirmed, by carrying out (starting) the holding notice of the first special symbol, the fairness of the game can be secured in the gaming machine that makes the holding notice of the first special symbol.

In other words, by executing the first special symbol hold notice effect, the player wins the jackpot corresponding to the first special symbol hit hold based on the hold display mode of the first hold display unit 25d (the hold display mode of the first special symbol). Can be expected to occur. For this reason, the player holds the first special symbol preferentially in a variably displayed manner by preventing the second special symbol from being suspended, for example, by stopping the launch of the game ball. The player can preferentially generate a jackpot corresponding to, or the player can continue to fire the game ball and generate a hold of the second special symbol to display the second special symbol in a preferential manner. It is possible to delay the occurrence of the big hit corresponding to the special symbol hit hold.

For example, it is assumed that a first special symbol hold notice effect occurs during a short-time game, and the corresponding hold of the first special symbol corresponds to “probability big hit”. In this case, with the occurrence of the first special symbol hold notice effect, the player preferentially changes the first special symbol by intentionally suppressing the occurrence of the second special symbol hold by, for example, stopping the launch of the game ball. Displaying and deferring the hold that the first special symbol hold notice effect was performed, intentionally speeds up the occurrence of “probable big hit” and changes the game state from “short time state” to “probable change state” at an early stage. It becomes possible. Further, it is assumed that the first special symbol hold notice effect occurs during the probability variation game, and the hold of the first special symbol corresponding thereto corresponds to the “normal jackpot”. In this case, with the occurrence of the notice effect, the player continues to fire the game ball, for example, so as to actively enter the game ball into the second start port 28b, and the suspension of the second special symbol is not interrupted ( By intentionally delaying the occurrence of the “usual big hit” of the first special symbol, the end of the probability variation game accompanying the occurrence of the “normal big hit” (the probability of success / failure falls to the normal probability) Can be intentionally delayed.

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 this embodiment, as described above, when the first special symbol hit hold occurs, the first special symbol hold notice is not performed, and the hit hold is not made. The first special symbol hold notice is made by performing the hold notice of the first special symbol only when it is confirmed that the jackpot game due to the hold of the second special symbol does not occur before being digested. In this state, it is possible to prevent the big hit game from starting due to the suspension of the second special symbol. For this reason, the player cannot select an advantageous game progress mode based on the reservation notice of the first special symbol, and the player's intention cannot increase the profit obtained as a result of the game. You will be able to ensure fairness.

In addition, the fact that “a big hit game due to the holding of the second special symbol does not occur before the winning hold of the first special symbol is digested” means that the second special symbol is generated when the winning hold of the first special symbol occurs. The determination can be made by confirming that there is no winning hold or that the second special symbol is not changing when the first special symbol is held.

(2) Also, in this embodiment, the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed when the opening time extension function of the second start port 28b corresponding to the second special symbol is activated, and the opening time extension function is not activated. Since the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed, the fairness of the game can be secured in the gaming machine that performs the hold notice effect of the first special symbol when the second special symbol is preferentially changed.

That is, as described above, by executing the first special symbol hold notice effect, the player can win the first special symbol based on the hold display mode of the first hold display unit 25d (the hold display mode of the first special symbol). It can be predicted that a jackpot corresponding to the hold will occur. For this reason, during the opening time extension function in which the second special symbol is likely to be suspended, the player intentionally suppresses the occurrence of the second special symbol suspension by stopping the release of the game ball. The first special symbol is preferentially displayed in a variable manner to preferentially generate a jackpot corresponding to the first special symbol, or the player continues to fire the game ball and actively holds the second special symbol on hold. Therefore, it is possible to easily delay the occurrence of the jackpot corresponding to the first special symbol. 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, such gameability is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the holding notice effect of the first special symbol is not executed during the opening time extension function operation, so that the player is advantageous during the opening time extension function operation. It is not possible to select an appropriate game progression mode. 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 where it is difficult to hold the second special symbol, that is, in a gaming state mainly composed of the first special symbol in which the opening time extension function is not activated, the holding of the first special symbol is performed by executing the holding notice effect. Even if it can be predicted that a big hit will occur, the player cannot first select an advantageous game progression mode. For this reason, even if the holding notice effect of the first special symbol is executed when the opening time extension function is not operated, this holding notice will not harm a fair game, and the opening time extension function is not operating. In the game, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by the reserved notice effect of the first special symbol.

(3) Also, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed during the big hit game, and the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed when the big hit game is not being executed. Therefore, during the operation of the opening time extension function after the end of the big hit game, the player intentionally accelerates the occurrence of the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, or the occurrence of the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol It cannot be delayed intentionally. Thereby, the fairness of a game can be ensured reliably.

In other words, in the configuration in which the first special symbol hold notice effect is executed during the big hit game, the big special game starts in a situation where the first special symbol hold number has not reached the upper limit (four) at the start of the big hit game,
If the first special symbol hit hold occurs during the big hit game, there is a possibility that the first special symbol hold advance notice effect will be performed during the big hit game. 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, The symbol is preferentially variably displayed, and the time of occurrence of a big hit (for example, probable big hit) based on the hold of the first special symbol is intentionally advanced, or conversely, the game ball is continuously released and the second special symbol is held. The first by suppressing the interruption of
It is possible to intentionally delay the time of occurrence of a big hit (for example, a normal big hit) based on the special symbol hold. This may result in a gameability that can increase the profit obtained as a result of the game by the player's intention, and is not preferable from the viewpoint of a fair game.

On the other hand, as in this embodiment, the first special symbol hold notice effect is not executed during the big hit game in addition to the operation of the open time extension function, so that the open time after the big hit game ends. During the operation of the extension function, it is not possible to intentionally speed up the occurrence of the jackpot corresponding to the first special symbol or intentionally delay the occurrence of the jackpot corresponding to the first special symbol. Thereby, the fairness of a game can be ensured reliably.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Hereinafter, description of the same parts as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and only parts different from those of the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first special symbol holding related process of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 11 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the second embodiment, when it is determined in the determination process of S703 that the first special symbol hold notice flag is OFF (S703: YES), the second special symbol is variably displayed. It is determined whether or not (S708). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol is not in a variable display (S708: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is zero (S709). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol hold is zero (S709: YES), the second special symbol is not variably displayed and there is a hold of the second special symbol. Therefore, it can be determined that there is no possibility that the big hit game will be started due to the hold of the second special symbol before the first special symbol success / failure determination based on the hold of the first special symbol is held,
The first special symbol hold notice effect is executed (S706), and the first special symbol hold notice flag is set to ON (S707).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special symbol is being variably displayed (S708: YES), and when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S709: NO), the first special symbol is displayed. There is a possibility that a big hit game may be started due to the holding of the second special symbol before the first special symbol winning / failing determination based on the winning of the bonus is held, so that the first special symbol holding notice effect is not executed. Then, the first special symbol hold-related process is terminated. In this second embodiment, S708, S70
Nine determination processes show one mode of the second symbol jackpot determination means of the present invention.

Even with the configuration of the second embodiment described above, when a first special symbol hit is reserved, the first special symbol hold notice is not performed, and the first special symbol hold notice is not made. 2 Since the first special symbol hold notice is made only when it can be confirmed that the jackpot game due to the special symbol hold will not occur, the second special symbol will be held in the state where the first special symbol hold notice is being made. It is possible to prevent the big hit game from starting due to the suspension. For this reason, adjusting the hold occurrence of the second special symbol that changes in priority and selecting the jackpot occurrence timing based on the first special symbol (selection of whether to accelerate or delay the jackpot occurrence timing based on the first special symbol). become unable. As a result, the player cannot select an advantageous game progression mode based on the first special symbol reservation notice, and the player's intention cannot increase the profit obtained as a result of the game. As a result, the fairness of the game can be secured.

In addition, according to the configuration of the second embodiment, when the first special symbol hit hold occurs, the second special symbol is not variably displayed and there is no second special symbol hold. By judging whether or not, it is possible to appropriately determine that the big hit game is not started due to the hold of the second special symbol before the first special symbol hit hold is digested, and appropriate the fairness of the game Can be secured.

(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 the above-described embodiment, as the first special symbol hold notice effect, it is notified whether or not the determination result, that is, whether 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?)
You may comprise so that it may alert | report.

Moreover, in the said Example, although the 1st special symbol reservation notice effect was performed by changing the display of the 1st reservation display part 25d, it is good also as a different aspect. For example, the first special symbol hold notice effect can be configured as a continuous notice effect. In the continuous notice effect, the holding notice effect (the effect of the same mode) that suggests that the random number for determining whether or not the first special symbol is coincident with the hit value for determining whether or not the first special symbol is determined is a plurality of times of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The display is continuously performed over the fluctuation display. Specifically, each time the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, the appearance of the same character image in the display area of the effect display device 25 is repeated a plurality of times, or the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. 2 Effect display device 2 at the start of variable display of special symbols
By repeating the appearance of a lightning image in the display area 5 a plurality of times, a continuous notice effect can be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the first special symbol random number based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a is acquired, the first special symbol random number for determining whether or not included in the acquired random number is the winning value. It is assumed that whether or not they match (whether or not) is determined in advance (S501c to S50 in FIG. 7).
1f), not only whether or not the random number for success / failure determination matches the winning value, but also whether or not the random number for success / failure determination matches the specific outlier among the acquired random numbers for the first special symbol Whether the reach random number matches the value corresponding to the specific outlier reach or whether the fluctuation pattern determining random number matches the value corresponding to the specific outlier change pattern is determined in advance. May be. By doing in this way, even if the first special symbol hold notice effect occurs, it may not lead to the occurrence of a big hit, so for the player whether the hold notice effect corresponds to a hit hold or a hold off It becomes impossible to grasp whether it corresponds to, and the feeling of throb increases further. Thereby, the interest of the first special symbol reservation notice effect can be further enhanced.

Further, in the same way as for the pre-determination of the second special symbol random number based on the game ball entering the second starting port 28b, it is determined not only whether the success / failure random number matches the winning value. , Whether or not the random number for judgment is matched with a specific outlier, whether or not the reach random number matches a value corresponding to a specific outlier, or a value corresponding to a specific outlier fluctuation pattern It may also be determined whether or not they match. In this case as well, the interest of the second special symbol reservation notice effect can be enhanced as with the first special symbol 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 pre-determination means, second symbol pre-determination means, special game execution means, hold notice execution means, release frequency improving means), 260... Sub-control board (hold notice) (Execution means, pending notice execution state determination means, second symbol jackpot determination means, second symbol variation display determination processing)
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Claims (1)

A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A variable second start port that changes between a first state and a second state in which a game ball can be easily entered than the first state;
First holding storage means for acquiring and storing the first symbol variation information based on the game ball entering the first starting port;
Second hold storage means for acquiring and storing the second symbol variation information based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
When the first symbol variation information is stored by the first holding storage means, the first symbol variation start determination using the first symbol variation information is executed, and the first symbol variation start determination is performed. A first symbol display control means for stopping the display after the first symbol is variably displayed on the first symbol display unit according to the result;
When the second symbol variation information is stored by the second holding storage means, the second symbol variation start determination using the second symbol variation information is executed, and the second symbol variation start determination is performed. A second symbol display control means for stopping the display after the second symbol is variably displayed on the second symbol display unit according to the result;
When the first symbol variation information is stored by the first reservation storage unit and the second symbol variation information is stored by the second reservation storage unit, the first symbol variation information is displayed. A second symbol priority changing means for preferentially displaying the variation of the second symbol;
When the first symbol variation start determination result is a big hit, the first symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined big hit symbol, and when the second symbol variation start determination result is a big hit, the second symbol is A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player when stopped and displayed with a predetermined jackpot symbol;
An opening frequency improving means for improving the frequency at which the second start port is in the second state;
A gaming machine equipped with
Said Chi first Sakiritsu the execution of symbol variation start determination, before Symbol pre determined first symbol advance determining means whether the first symbol variation information is big hit,
A notice execution means for making a prior notice suggesting the result of the prior judgment, and
The notice execution means is:
In a state where the frequency of the second start port becoming the second state is not improved, the first symbol variation information is preliminarily determined to be a big hit by the first symbol prior determination unit,
The second symbol is not performed variably displayed according to the jackpot, and the pre if not notice running, the first symbol variation based on the first symbol variation information as a target of the pre-determination The gaming machine, wherein the advance notice is executed before the start time determination is executed.

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