JP5998371B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a game ball has won a winning opening and grants a privilege to a player based on the result of the determination.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, due to the establishment of a determination condition, a determination unit for determining whether or not a game is appropriate, and a display unit capable of confirming and displaying a determination symbol based on a determination result obtained by the determination unit. A storage means for storing the number of established determination conditions of the success / failure determination means, and a variation mode of a variable display to be displayed on the display means based on the storage of the storage means. And a variation mode selection means for selecting from among the modes, and the display means displays and displays various variation modes, thereby improving the fun of the game.

  For example, an invention described in Patent Document 1 is known as an invention related to such a gaming machine. The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a winning opening for special symbol 1 (special figure 1) and a winning opening for special symbol 2 (special figure 2) in the game area. It is configured such that the probability per player's special figure is more advantageous to the player than that per special figure in FIG.

JP2012-02050A

  However, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the prize opening for special figure 1 and the prize opening for special figure 2 are physically arranged individually, in the gaming machine, It is determined whether or not to make it possible to win a prize opening for the special figure 2 in the main focus on winning a prize opening. Then, when it is determined that the game machine is in a state where it is possible to win a prize opening for special figure 2, the game machine for special figure 2 is put into a state where it can be awarded. That is, in the gaming machine, only the possibility of winning in the special figure 2 occurs, and there is no influence on the winning (judgment) ratio of each of the special figures 1 and 2. The stability of the winning (judgment) ratio in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 is lacking.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and by switching between a plurality of types of determination of success / failure at one winning opening, the winning (determination) ratio in a plurality of types of determination of success / failure is stabilized, and a wide variety An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing various variations.

A gaming machine according to claim 1 according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming board having a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, and a specific prize that is provided in the gaming board and that can be won by the gaming balls flowing down the gaming area. A random number acquisition means for generating a right / no-go determination right for receiving a determination of success / failure and acquiring a random number corresponding to the right / no-go determination right, due to the winning of the game ball to the mouth and the specific winning opening; Random number storage means that can store and hold a random number corresponding to the right / no-go determination right up to a predetermined upper limit number of hold, and a right / no-go determination means that performs the determination using the random number corresponding to the right / left determination right Based on the occurrence of the right / wrong determination right, the special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, so that the result of the right / left determination by the display means for displaying the result of the right / fail determination and the determination result In A bonus grant execution means for granting a bonus to the player, wherein the right / no-go judgment right comprises a plurality of right / no-go judgment rights, and the plurality of the right / no-go judgment rights are at least a first success / failure right. The determination right and the second determination result right that can give a privilege more advantageous to the player than the first determination result right, and the determination result corresponding to the specific winning a prize is the first determination result right. When either the right or wrong judgment right or the second right or wrong judgment right is set, and when the first winning or wrong judgment right is set in the specific winning opening, a predetermined predetermined opportunity is given. As a cause, when the right / fail judgment right set for the specific winning a prize is switched to the second right / wrong judgment right and the second right / no judgment right is set for the specific winning opening, a predetermined value is set. With a predetermined opportunity As factors, including the determination right switch setting means for switching and setting the advisability determining right is set to the specific winning opening in the first spruce determination rights, the random number storage means, at least, set by the judgment right switch setting means A first random number storage means capable of storing and holding a random number acquired corresponding to the first right / no-go determination right up to a predetermined first hold upper limit number, and the determination right switching setting means And a second random number storage means capable of storing and holding a random number acquired corresponding to the set second right / no-go judgment right up to a predetermined second holding upper limit number. To do.

The gaming machine includes a game board, a specific winning opening, a random number acquisition unit, a random number storage unit, a success / failure determination unit, a display unit, a privilege grant execution unit, and a determination right switching setting unit. Yes. The determination right switching setting means , when the first winning / failing determination right is set for the specific winning opening, the determination right switching right set for the specific winning opening due to a predetermined trigger. Switch to the second right / no-go decision right. When the second winning / deciding right is set for the specific winning opening, the determining right switching setting means determines whether or not the specific winning opening is set due to a predetermined trigger. The right is switched to the first right / wrong determination right . Thereby, according to the gaming machine, the winning (judgment) ratios in a plurality of types of winning / failing determinations (first winning / failing determination right, second winning / failing determination right) corresponding to the specific winning opening can be stabilized. Variations can be realized.

  The gaming machine stores, in the random number storage means, at least a predetermined first hold upper limit number and a first random number storage means capable of storing and holding the predetermined hold upper limit number and a predetermined second hold upper limit number. And second random number storage means that can be suspended. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to more apparently hold the game balls for the specific prize opening.

  According to the present invention, the determination right switching setting means switches a plurality of types of success / failure determination at one specific winning opening, thereby stabilizing a winning (determination) ratio in a plurality of types of success / failure determination and realizing various variations. A game machine that can be used.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main process in a gaming machine. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a winning detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart (1) of a special symbol selection process. It is a flowchart (2) of a special symbol selection process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern creation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart (1) of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart (2) of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a winning detection process according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart (1) of the winning detection process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart (2) of the winning detection process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the winning detection process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the starting port selection random number update process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the winning detection process which concerns on 5th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment (first embodiment) in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine 1 which is a pachinko gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a gaming medium, and has a gaming board 2, an outer frame Wo, a front frame Wf, and a glass frame. The outer frame Wo constitutes the outer frame of the gaming machine 1, and the front frame Wf is attached to the front surface of the outer frame Wo. The glass frame is attached to the front frame Wf by a hinge so as to be opened and closed.

  On the edge of the game board 2, the outer guide rail 3 and the inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape. On the game board 2, a game area R is partitioned by the outer guide rail 3 and the inner guide rail 4. In the game area R, a plurality of guide nails (not shown) are provided on the surface of the game board 2 to guide the game ball.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 includes a launching device 30, an upper ball tray 32, a lower ball tray 33, a speaker 35, a lamp device including a decorative lamp, and a game button switch that can be operated by a player. It is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. The launching device 30 is a device for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area R in accordance with a player's launch operation using the operation lever 31. The upper ball receiving tray 32 is a receiving tray for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device 30 and a paid game ball. The lower ball tray 33 is a tray for receiving a game ball when the upper ball tray 32 is full. The speaker 35 emits sound effects and the like according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1.

  On the center line of the game area R, a symbol display device 10, a first winning port 20 corresponding to a specific winning port of the present invention, and an out port 27 are arranged in order from the top to the bottom. A second winning port 21, a symbol variation starting gate 23, and a big winning port 25 are arranged at the upper right of the first winning port 20, and a windmill 22 is disposed at the upper left of the first winning port 20. Is arranged. The first winning port 20, the second winning port 21, and the big winning port 25 are a plurality of winning devices in which game balls flowing down in the game area R formed in the game board 2 can win (win). Correspondingly, when a game ball is won (entered) at each winning opening and a winning (entry ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are detected by the player for the detection of one winning ball. To be paid out. Note that the number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out for detection of one winning ball is set for each winning port (winning device).

  The symbol display device 10 can display symbols and the like, and is composed of a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module). The symbol display device 10 includes a special symbol display unit 11 and a normal symbol display unit. The symbol display device 10 displays the number of special symbol reservation balls and the number of normal symbol reservation balls. The special symbol reserved ball number means the number of winning of the game ball to the first winning port 20 during the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display unit 11. And in the said embodiment, the special symbol reservation ball number is comprised including the 1st special symbol reservation ball number and the 2nd special symbol reservation ball number. The number of first special symbol reserved balls is the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the first special symbol, and is set as the first special symbol in a winning detection process (S14) to be described later when a game ball is won in the first winning opening 20 This means that the determination of success or failure is suspended. The number of second special symbol reserved balls is the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the second special symbol, and is set as the second special symbol in a winning detection process (S14) described later when a game ball is won in the first winning opening 20. This means that the determination of success or failure is suspended. The normal symbol holding ball number means the number of times the game ball has passed through the symbol variation start gate 23 during the normal symbol variation display on the symbol display device 10.

  The special symbol display unit 11 is a display means capable of variably displaying a special symbol for displaying the result of the determination of success / failure, and variably displays the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol, respectively. After the time variation display, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination. The special symbol display unit 11 is configured to be able to display a background image (including characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.) in addition to the special symbol, and the background image is caused by a predetermined condition such as the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. Fluctuation display may be possible. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is configured to store the winning order and start changing in the winning order.

  The special symbols include the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol as described above. Each of the nine special symbols “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”. Consists of numeric designs. The special symbol is a normal symbol (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) that becomes a game in a low probability state even after a big hit, and a probability variation symbol (1, 3, 5, 7, 9). In the present embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot (winning), the special symbol display unit 11 displays a special jackpot combination (for example, “1, 1, 1” (so-called “1”) Eyes) or “2, 2, 2” (so-called '2' double eyes), etc., a combination of the same numbers), a special symbol is stopped and displayed, and a bonus game (special game) that gives a privilege advantageous to the player Transition. In this embodiment, the privilege advantageous to the player is set to increase the ease of acquiring the game ball by the player.

  The normal symbol display unit in the symbol display device 10 displays a small hit determination normal symbol such as a symbol or a picture (character) in a variable manner and stops display. There are two types of normal symbols that change and stop displayed on the normal symbol display section: “○” and “×”. When small hits (per normal symbol), stop at the small hit normal symbol “○” Is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit / loss (ordinary symbol loss), the small hit / loss normal symbol “×” is stopped and displayed.

  Further, a first winning port detection switch is provided in the winning ball passage on the back surface of the game board 2 to detect the winning of the game ball to the first winning port 20. The winning detection of the game ball to the first winning opening 20 is caused by the acquisition of the random number value and the start of the change display of the special symbol, and further, whether or not it becomes a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player. The determination condition for determining whether or not the determination is appropriate is set to be satisfied.

  In addition, even if a game ball wins the first winning opening 20 while the special symbol display unit 11 displays the variation of the special symbol, it is not possible to immediately start a new special symbol variation display. 1 stores the number of winnings to the first winning opening 20 as a special symbol holding ball number, temporarily holds the special symbol variable display in the special symbol display unit 11, and stores the stored value of the special symbol holding ball number Is displayed on the symbol display device 10. Then, the gaming machine 1 subtracts the stored value of the special symbol holding ball count by starting the change of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 11 or by displaying the result of the determination of the success / failure by the end of the change. The number of display of the special symbol holding ball number in the device 10 is reduced. In addition, the upper limit value of the number of winning times stored in the first winning opening 20 (that is, the upper limit value of the special symbol reserved ball number related to the special symbol 1 and the special symbol reserved ball number related to the special symbol 2) is respectively The value is set to 4 except for the memory during the change.

  Note that when the number of special symbol reserved balls is stored up to the set upper limit number, even if the first winning port detection switch detects a winning of more game balls, the invalid symbol is not stored as the number of special symbol reserved balls. Is done. With respect to the invalid ball, the gaming machine 1 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for winning a prize without performing a change in special symbol and determining whether or not the game is successful.

  The second winning opening 21 is on the right side of the game area R in a big hit state, in a high probability state or in a short time state (variation time is shortened and the opening and closing member is easier to open than usual as in the high probability state). The game ball launched toward the player is configured to be able to win a prize, and has two opening / closing members. The opening / closing member of the second winning opening 21 is closed by a second winning opening solenoid disposed on the back of the gaming machine 1 in a closed state (normal state) in which the game ball is difficult to win and in a substantially V-shaped (reverse-shaped). The shape of the game ball is controlled so as to change between the open state where the game ball can be won. Further, the second winning opening 21 is configured such that when the opening / closing member is in a closed state, it cannot be won or difficult to win. The transition to the open state of the second winning opening 21 is when the fixed symbol is displayed with a specific normal symbol (“◯” in this embodiment) indicating a small hit after the normal symbol is changed in the normal symbol display unit. Done.

  When the game ball passing through the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2, the symbol variation start gate 23 is displayed in the normal symbol display portion. Start changing the design. In addition, the gaming machine 1 uses the normal symbol variation generated by passing the game ball through the symbol variation start gate 23 during the normal symbol variation display as the number of normal symbol retained balls up to four times. While being memorize | stored, the normal symbol holding ball numerical value in the symbol display apparatus 10 is displayed. Then, the gaming machine 1 reduces the number of normal symbol holding balls by starting the change of the normal symbol, and reduces the number of normal symbol holding balls displayed on the symbol display device 10.

  The special winning opening 25 includes an opening / closing plate 26 that is opened and closed by a special winning opening opening solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 26, and is opened for a predetermined round at the time of a big win game (special game) executed when the determination result is a big hit. A winning ball count switch is provided in the big winning opening 25 to detect a winning ball that has won the big winning opening 25. The first winning opening detection switch, the second winning opening detection switch, and the winning ball count switch correspond to winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning device.

  The launching device 30 has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 31 on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and bullets and fires a game ball by driving the launching motor. The game ball launched by the launching device 30 is guided to the game area R through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. The The game ball guided to the game area R rolls down and rolls down and wins the respective devices and the winning holes, or if the player does not win anywhere, the back side of the game board 2 from the out port 27 Is discharged.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a plurality of control boards and devices are disposed. The main control boards include a main control board 40, a sub control board 50, a display control board 55, an audio control board 60, a payout control board 65, a launch control board 70, and a power supply board. doing. Further, the device includes a ball lending / dispensing device 66, a prize ball dispensing device 67, an external terminal, a no-ball detection switch, a ball storage tank, and a ball guide rod. In addition, each control board is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1 alone or in a state where a plurality of control boards are stored together in a case.

  Next, a control system in the gaming machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As described above, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, the main control board 40 that controls the game system, the sub control board 50, and the special symbol in the symbol display device 10 under the control of the main control board 40. A display control board 55 that performs variable display, a voice control board 60 that performs voice control, a payout control board 65, a launch control board 70, and a lamp control board that controls an issuer such as a lamp or LED are disposed. Has been.

  The main control board 40 corresponds to a game control device having a storage means for controlling the game according to the game information and storing the game information, and includes at least a microcomputer including a CPU 41, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. Yes. The main control board 40 is connected to the sub-control board 50 and the payout control board 65, and is connected to the first winning port 20, the big winning port 25, and the like via a relay circuit. The CPU 41 of the main control board 40 executes various control programs which will be described later and performs control related to the game.

  The CPU 41 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as random numbers related to jackpots and small hits (per normal symbol for expanding and opening the first winning opening 20). Etc., and a control command can be output to each control board.

  The RAM of the main control board 40 has a special symbol reservation ball number (that is, the first special symbol hold ball number and the second special symbol hold ball number) detected by the first winning opening detection switch and a normal symbol change start switch. The storage area for the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol detected in step 1, the storage area for various random values generated by the CPU 41, the storage area and flag for temporarily storing various data, and the work area for the CPU 41 are provided. The storage area for the first special symbol holding series and the storage area for the second special symbol holding ball number are individually formed in the RAM of the main control board 40, and each stores up to four holds. It is configured as follows. The ROM of the main control board 40 stores, for example, numerical values for jackpots and jackpots as well as game control programs and control data. The main control board 40 operates by receiving power supply from the power supply board.

  The sub-control board 50 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a microcomputer having a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the main control board 40, a display control board 55, a sound control board 60, and a lamp control board. An input / output circuit is provided. The sub control board 50 controls the game according to the control signal output from the main control board 40. The control signal from the main control board 40 includes variation data for the special symbol display unit 11, a control signal for the lamp device, and the like, and controls the game according to the contents of the control signal.

  The ROM of the sub-control board 50 stores a control program, data constants, production data on the special symbol display unit 11, and the like. The RAM of the sub-control board 50 has a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU. The lamp control board is connected to a lamp device such as a decorative lamp, and controls the operation of the lamp device by a control signal transmitted to the lamp control board via the sub control board 50. The sub-control board 50 is operated by receiving power from the power board.

  The display control board 55 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit that connects the microcomputer and the sub-control board 50, an output circuit that connects the microcomputer and the symbol display device 10, and the like. Based on a control signal output from the sub-control board 50, display control in the symbol display device 10 is performed. The ROM of the display control board 55 stores a display control program. The display control board 55 reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on a control signal from the sub-control board 50, generates control data in a storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to a VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit and output to the special symbol display unit 11.

  The sound control board 60 is connected to the main control board 40 by electrical connection means such as wiring, and controls sound emitted from the speaker 35 based on a control signal output from the main control board 40. That is, the audio control board 60 synthesizes an audio signal based on the control signal output from the sub-control board 50 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 35.

  The payout control board 65 has a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 40, the ball rental payout device 66, and the prize ball payout device 67 by electrical connection means such as wiring. ing. The payout control board 65 receives the control signal output from the main control board 40, and executes control related to the lending of game balls by the lending ball payout device 66 and the payout of prize balls by the prize ball payout device 67. The payout control board 65 is operated by power supplied from a power board. The ROM of the payout control board 65 stores a control program. The RAM of the payout control board 65 indicates the number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the prize ball payout device 67 based on the detection of winnings in various winning ports, and the number of payouts for the detection of one winning ball. It is possible to memorize every time. The launch control board 70 controls the launch motor in the launch device 30.

  The power supply board generates a power supply for the gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1 and supplies it to the main control board 40, the sub control board 50, the payout control board 65, and the like. . The main power source is converted into a predetermined voltage (for example, direct current (AC) 24V) at the game store side and supplied.

  Subsequently, a control process executed in the gaming machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 3 to 18 are flowcharts showing control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As described above, the control processing in the gaming machine 1 is realized by the CPU 41 of the main control board 40 executing various control programs. First, main processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 41 of the main control board 40 executes a main program including initial settings and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the main process, the CPU 41 first executes an initial setting process (S1). In the initial setting process (S1), the CPU 41 executes stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting, and the like. Note that the processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round, and is not executed after that. However, the details are omitted because it is well known.

  In the subsequent S2, the CPU 41 executes an interrupt prohibition process (S2), a special symbol main random number update process (S3), and an interrupt permission process (S4), and then returns to the interrupt prohibition process (S2) again. After the interrupt permission process (S4), the CPU 41 executes an interrupt process (S5) in the process of a loop process that returns the process to the interrupt prohibition process.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S2), even if the interrupt process (S5) is entered every 4 msec, the CPU 41 prohibits the execution of the interrupt process until the interrupt is permitted. In the next special symbol main random number update process (S3), the CPU 41 adds 1 to various random numbers every special symbol main random number update process (S3), and then reaches the set upper limit value of the random number. Return to, and add again. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 40. In the interrupt permission process (S4), the CPU 41 permits the execution of the interrupt process (S5) that enters every 4 msec.

  Next, the processing content of the interrupt processing (S5) executed in the main processing will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 4, in the interrupt process (S5), the CPU 41 performs an output process (S11), an input process (S12), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S13), and a winning detection process (S14). The normal operation process (S15), the special operation process (S16), the reserved ball number process (S17), and the other processes (S18) are sequentially executed.

  In the output process (S11), the CPU 41 transmits an output command (control signal) set in each process to each control board. In the subsequent input process (S12), the CPU 41 executes signal input when various sensors attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S13), the CPU 41 executes the same process as the special symbol main random number update process (S3) performed in the loop process in the main process.

  In the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 detects winning in the first winning opening 20, winning in the symbol variation start gate 23, etc., and acquires various random number values (in the random number acquiring means of the present invention). Equivalent). When the winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected in the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 selects the first special symbol (special figure 1: first winning / failing) as a lottery object related to winning at the first winning opening 20. Switching to either one of the determination right) and the second special symbol (special figure 2: second right / no-fault determination right) (corresponding to the determination right switching setting means of the present invention).

  Here, the contents of the winning detection process (S14) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning detection process according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, in the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 determines whether or not a winning to the first winning opening 20 has been detected (S21). When the winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected (S21: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S22, and when the winning at the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S21: NO), the CPU 41 , The process proceeds to S32.

  After shifting to S <b> 22, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the start port selection counter formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 is 3. Here, the start port selection counter selects either the first special symbol (Special Fig. 1) or the second special symbol (Special Fig. 2) as the target of the success / failure determination for the first winning port 20 for winning. Counter (corresponding to the counter of the present invention). When the numerical value of the start port selection counter is not 3 corresponding to the number of switching times (that is, “0”, “1”, or “2”), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the first special symbol is correct. The process proceeds to S23. When the numerical value of the starting port selection counter is 3 (S22: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S26 in order to determine whether or not the second special symbol is true.

  In S23, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the first special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S23: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14). On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the first special symbol is less than 4 (S23: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the first special symbol (S24). A random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S25). Thereafter, the CPU 41 proceeds to S29.

  Here, various random number values such as the jackpot random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value and the like acquired in S25 and the like will be described. The jackpot random number value is a random value for drawing a jackpot of a special symbol, and takes a numerical value range of 0 to 629. The jackpot random number value starts from 0 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each special symbol main random number update process. The jackpot symbol random number value is a random number value used for selection of the jackpot symbol and takes a numerical range of 0-9. Further, when the jackpot symbol random number value shows an odd value, the game in the gaming machine 1 becomes a probable change. The reach random number value is a random number value used for determining whether or not to reach when the result of the determination as to whether or not the answer is not, and takes a numerical value range of 0 to 126. In the case of jackpot, since reach is always performed, this reach random number value is never used. The effect random number counter is used when a variation pattern is selected in the first to sixth variation pattern tables, and includes an effect random number in the numerical range of 0 to 198. This effect random number starts at 0 when the power is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process is performed. When the numerical value reaches 198, it is reset to 0 and repeats addition again. Yes.

  In S26, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the second special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S26: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14). On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation balls related to the second special symbol is less than 4 (S26: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation balls related to the second special symbol (S27). A random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S28). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to S29 (the storage of the special symbol holding ball number relating to the special symbol corresponds to the random number storage means of the present invention).

  In S29, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the numerical value of the start port selection counter formed in the RAM of the main control board 40. Thereafter, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the numerical value of the start port selection counter is greater than 3 (S30). When the starting port selection counter is larger than 3 (S30: YES), the CPU 41 clears the numerical value of the starting port selection counter to 0 (S31), and ends the winning detection process (S14). On the other hand, when the start port selection counter is 3 or less (S30: NO), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) as it is. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol and the determination of whether or not the second special symbol are set has the number of times of switching, and is configured in a 1: 3 relationship.

  In the winning detection process, the process after S32 which is shifted to the case where the winning to the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S21: NO) will be described. In S32, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected. When the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected (S32: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S33. On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is not detected (S32: NO), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process.

  In S33, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (S33: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) as it is. On the other hand, if the number is less than 4 (S33: NO), the CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S34), and then acquires a small hit random number value and controls the acquired small hit random number value as a main control. It memorize | stores in the corresponding area | region in RAM of the board | substrate 40 (S35). After storing the small hit random number value, the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14). Although not shown in the figure, when the winning to the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S21: NO), and the winning to the second winning opening 21 is detected, the CPU 41 is the same as S26 to S28. Execute the process. That is, in the case of winning through the second winning opening 21, the start selection counter is not added.

  As described above, when the winning detection process (S14) is completed in the interrupt process, the CPU 41 executes a normal operation process (see FIG. 4). Here, the processing content of the normal operation processing (S15) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when proceeding to the normal operation process (S15), the CPU 41 first confirms whether or not the opening / closing member of the second winning opening 21 is open (S41). When the opening / closing member of the second winning opening 21 is being opened (S41: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S49. On the other hand, when the second winning award 21 is closed (S41: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S42.

  In S42, the CPU 41 confirms whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is zero. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 0 (S42: YES), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol holding balls is not 0 (S42: NO), the CPU 41 loads the small hit random number value stored in the RAM of the main control board 40 (S43), and the current probability change (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not (S44).

  When it is a low probability state that is not in the probability change (S44: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the low probability state based on the acquired small random number value (S45). When it is a big hit in the low probability state (S45: YES), the CPU 41 executes an opening / closing member release process (S46), and opens the second winning opening 21 with an opening time of 1 second and an opening frequency of once. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). When it is not a big hit in the low probability state (S45: NO), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15) as it is.

  When the probability change is in progress (high probability state) (S44: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the high probability state based on the acquired small hit random number value (S47). When it is a big hit in the high probability state (S47: YES), the CPU 41 executes an opening / closing member release process (S48), and opens the second winning opening 21 with an opening time of 2 seconds and an opening frequency of 3 times. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). When it is not a big hit in the high probability state (S47: NO), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15) as it is.

  When it is determined in S41 that the second winning opening 21 is being opened (S41: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the opening processing time of the second winning opening 21 has passed (finished) (S49). ). When the opening process time has elapsed (S49: YES), the CPU 41 executes the opening / closing member closing process (S50), and closes the opening / closing member of the second winning opening 21. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15). On the other hand, when the release process time has not elapsed (S49: NO), the CPU 41 ends the normal operation process (S15) as it is.

  As described above, when the normal operation process (S15) is terminated in the interrupt process, the CPU 41 executes the special operation process (see FIG. 4). Here, the processing content of the special operation processing (S16) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the process proceeds to the special operation process (S16), the CPU 41 determines which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S51, S53, S55). When the special operation status is 1 (S51: YES), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol standby process (S52). When the special operation status is 2 (S53: YES), the CPU 41 executes the changing process (S54). When the special operation status is 3 (S55: YES), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol determination process (S56). When the special operation status is 4 (S55: NO), the CPU 41 executes a special electric accessory process (S57). After executing any of the special symbol standby process (S52), the changing process (S54), the special symbol confirmation process (S56), and the special electric accessory process (S57), the CPU 41 ends the special operation process (S16). Then, the process proceeds to the reserved ball number process (S17) in the interrupt process.

  The processing content of the special symbol standby process (S52) performed when the special operation status is 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the special symbol standby process (S52), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls is 0 as shown in FIG. 8 (S61). When the number of special symbol reservation balls is not 0 (S61: NO), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol jackpot determination process (S62). When the number of special symbol reservation balls is 0 (S61: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S69.

  The processing content of the special symbol jackpot determination process (S62) (corresponding to the success / failure determination means of the present invention) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, when the process proceeds to the special symbol jackpot determination process (S62), the CPU 41 first loads the acquired jackpot random number value from the RAM of the main control board 40 (S81), and is currently undergoing probabilistic change ( It is confirmed whether it is a high probability state) (S82).

  When it is a low probability state that is not in a probable change (S82: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the jackpot is in a low probability state based on the loaded jackpot random number value (S83). Specifically, when the loaded jackpot random number value is any of 3, 397 (odd number), the CPU 41 determines that the jackpot is in a low probability state. If the jackpot is in the low probability state (S83: YES), the CPU 41 sets the jackpot flag to ON (S85), and then ends the special symbol jackpot determination process (S62). If the jackpot is not a low probability state (S83: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special symbol jackpot determination process (S62) as it is.

  When the probability change is in progress (high probability state) (S82: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the jackpot is in a high probability state based on the loaded jackpot random number value (S84). Specifically, when the loaded jackpot random number value is any of 3, 397, 33, 53, 59, 113, 173, 227, 281, 337, 449, and 503 (odd number), Judgment is a big hit in the probability state. When the jackpot is a high probability state (S84: YES), the CPU 41 sets the jackpot flag to ON (S85), and then ends the special symbol jackpot determination process (S62). When it is not a big hit in the high probability state (S84: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special symbol big hit determination process (S62) as it is. The lottery probability that the special symbol combination in the special symbol display unit 11 is a big hit is 1/315 at the low probability and 6/315 at the highest probability.

  In the special symbol standby process (S52), when the special symbol jackpot determination process (S62) ends, the CPU 41 executes a special symbol selection process (S63), and determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. . Here, the processing content of the special symbol selection processing (S63) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the process proceeds to the special symbol selection process (S63), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the jackpot flag formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 is ON (S91). When the jackpot flag is ON (S91: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S92. When the big hit flag is not ON (S91: NO), the CPU 41 sets data (eg, outlier data to be transmitted to the sub control board 50 or the acquired reach random number value) based on the out symbol random number value (S116). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol selection process (S63).

  After shifting to S92, the CPU 41 determines whether the ON jackpot flag is associated with the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 in the winning detection process (S14). . When it is related to the special symbol 1 (special symbol 1) (S92: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S93 and determines whether or not it is related to the special symbol 1. On the other hand, when it is related to the special symbol 2 (special symbol 2) (S92: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S104 and determines whether or not it is related to the special symbol 2.

  In S93, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the determination of whether or not the special symbol 1 is correct is in progress. When it is in the normal state (S93: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S94 and determines whether or not the special symbol 1 is in the normal state. When the probability change is in progress (S93: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S99 and determines whether or not the special symbol 1 is being changed.

  In the processing of S94 to S98, the CPU 41, based on the jackpot symbol random value corresponding to the jackpot flag (S94, S96), as a bonus for determining whether or not the special symbol 1 is in a normal state, Set the content of benefits such as whether or not there is a transition to a certain change state. When the jackpot symbol random number is any one of 1, 5, and 9 (S94: YES), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 8 rounds, with certainty after jackpot” as the content of the privilege (S95). When the jackpot symbol random number value is either 3 or 7 (S96: YES), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 16 rounds, with certainty after jackpot” as the privilege content (S97). When the jackpot symbol random number is 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 (S96: NO), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 16 rounds, no probable change after jackpot” as the content of the privilege. (S98). After setting the privilege contents in S95, S97, and S98, the CPU 41 proceeds to S115.

  In the processing of S99 to S103, the CPU 41, based on the jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the jackpot flag (S99, S101), as a bonus for determining whether or not the special symbol 1 is in a certain change, Set the content of benefits such as whether or not there is a transition to a certain change state. When the jackpot symbol random number is either 1 or 9 (S99: YES), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 8 rounds, with certainty after jackpot” as the content of the privilege (S100). When the jackpot symbol random number value is 3, 5, or 7 (S101: YES), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 16 rounds, with certainty after jackpot” as the content of the privilege (S102). When the jackpot symbol random value is 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 (S101: NO), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 16 rounds, no probable change after jackpot” as the content of the privilege. (S103). After the privilege content is set in S100, S102, and S103, the CPU 41 proceeds to S115.

  In S <b> 104, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the determination of whether or not the special symbol 2 is correct is in progress. When it is a normal state (S104: NO), CPU41 transfers a process to S105 and performs the determination of special symbol 2 in a normal state. When the probability change is in progress (S104: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S110, and determines whether or not the special symbol 2 is in the process of the probability change.

  In the processing of S105 to S109, the CPU 41, based on the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the jackpot flag (S105, S107), as a bonus for determining whether or not the special symbol 2 is in the normal state, Set the content of benefits such as whether or not there is a transition to a certain change state. When the jackpot symbol random number is 1 or 9 (S105: YES), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 8 rounds, with certainty after jackpot” as the privilege content (S106). When the jackpot symbol random number is any one of 3, 5, and 7 (S107: YES), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 16 rounds, with certainty after jackpot” as the content of the privilege (S108). When the jackpot symbol random number is 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 (S107: NO), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 16 rounds, no probable change after jackpot” as the content of the privilege. (S109). After the privilege content is set in S106, S108, and S109, the CPU 41 proceeds to S115.

  In the processing of S110 to S114, the CPU 41, based on the jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the jackpot flag (S110, S112), as a bonus for determining whether or not the special symbol 1 is in the middle of probability change, Set the content of benefits such as whether or not there is a transition to a certain change state. When the jackpot symbol random number is 9 (S110: YES), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 8 rounds, with certainty after jackpot” as the content of the privilege (S111). When the jackpot symbol random number is one of 1, 3, 5, or 7 (S112: YES), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 16 rounds, with certainty after jackpot” as the content of the privilege (S113) ). When the jackpot symbol random number is 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 (S112: NO), the CPU 41 sets “number of jackpot rounds: 16 rounds, no probable change after jackpot” as the content of the privilege. (S114). After setting the privilege contents in S111, S113, and S114, the CPU 41 proceeds to S115.

  In S115, the CPU 41 sets data based on the jackpot symbol random value (for example, data for transmission to the sub-control board 50) (S115). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol selection process (S63), and proceeds to S64.

  When the special symbol selection process (S63) is completed in the special symbol standby process (S52), the CPU 41 executes a special symbol variation pattern creation process (S64), and sets the special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol display unit 11. To do. Here, the processing content of the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S64) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when shifting to the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S64), the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not it is in the normal state (S121). When it is a normal state (S121: YES), CPU41 transfers a process to S122. When it is not the normal state and the probability change is in progress (S121: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S127.

  After shifting to S122, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON. When the big hit flag is ON (S122: YES), the CPU 41 changes based on the fluctuation pattern counter value from the table (first fluctuation pattern table) configured by a plurality of fluctuation patterns related to the hit in the normal state. A pattern is selected (S123). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the process to S132. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON (S122: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S124.

  In S124, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 to determine whether or not the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value match. When the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value match (S124: YES), the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern counter from a table (second variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to reach loss in the normal state. Based on the value, a variation pattern is selected (S125). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the process to S132. On the other hand, when the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value do not match (S124: NO), the CPU 41 changes from the table (third change pattern table) configured by a plurality of change patterns related to the loss in the normal state. A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern counter value (S126). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the process to S132.

  After shifting to S127, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON. When the big hit flag is ON (S127: YES), the CPU 41 determines, based on the variation pattern counter value, the variation pattern from the table (fourth variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to the probability variation. Is selected (S128). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the process to S132. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not ON (S127: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S129.

  In S129, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the reach random number and the reach random number value match. When the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value match (S129: YES), the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern counter value from a table (fifth variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to reach loss during probability variation. Based on the above, a variation pattern is selected (S130). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the process to S132. On the other hand, when the reach random number and the reach establishment random number value do not match (S129: NO), the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from a table (sixth variation pattern table) configured by a plurality of variation patterns related to a loss that is being probable. Based on the counter value, a variation pattern is selected (S131). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the process to S132.

  In S132, the CPU 41 sets a command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the transmission buffer, and subsequently executes other processing (S133). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S64), and proceeds to the special symbol random number shift process (S65).

  In the special symbol random number shift process (S65), in the data storage area of the special symbol reservation ball number in the RAM of the main control board 40, the special symbol fluctuation hold data stored in the storage area of the load rank first address is Due to the fact that the seat is loaded and vacant in the previous process, the CPU 41 shifts the address by which the load order is incremented one by one for the special symbol variation pending data stored in the addresses after the second place. Execute.

  Here, the processing content of the special symbol random number shift processing (S65) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process shifts to the special symbol random number shift process (S65), the CPU 41 first executes the special symbol variation display based on the determination result of the success / failure determination, and thereby the special symbol stored in the RAM of the main control board 40. One is subtracted from the number of reserved balls (S141). In S142, the CPU 41 shifts the data corresponding to each hold to a hold RAM address obtained by subtracting 1 from each hold. Subsequently, the CPU 41 sets 0 to the RAM address corresponding to the highest order (load order last, fourth in this embodiment) (S143). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol random number shift process (S65), and proceeds to S66.

  After shifting to S66, the CPU 41 executes a special symbol variation start setting process (S66), and performs processing necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol. Next, the CPU 41 sets the special operation status to 2 (S67) and cancels the waiting state (S68). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol standby process (S52).

  In the special symbol standby process (S52), when it is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls is 0 (S61: YES), the CPU 41 is in a standby screen (standby screen) in which the special symbol display unit 11 is not changing the special symbol. It is determined whether or not (S69). When it is in the standby screen (standby screen) (S69: YES), the CPU 41 ends the special symbol standby process (S52). On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen) (S69: NO), the CPU 41 executes the standby screen setting process (S70) and changes the special symbol display unit 11 to the standby screen (standby screen). The standby screen setting process (S70) is a process of outputting a command for setting a standby screen when a game ball does not win the first winning opening 20 for a predetermined time after the setting process (S70) is performed. is there. Thereafter, the CPU 41 sets during standby (S71), and thereafter ends this special symbol standby process (S52).

  Next, the processing contents of the changing process (S54) performed when the special operation status is 2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process shifts to the changing process (S54), the CPU 41 first executes a special operation timer determination process (S151) to determine whether or not the value of the operation timer is 0 (that is, the change time of the special symbol (the change mode). It is determined whether or not (variation time) has ended (S152). When the operation timer is 0 and the variation time has ended (S152: YES), the CPU 41 sets a variation stop command (S153) and sets the special operation status to 3 (S154). Thereafter, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S155) and ends the changing processing (S54). On the other hand, when the operation timer is not 0 and is in the changing time (S152: NO), the CPU 41 ends the changing process (S54) as it is.

  Next, the processing content of the special symbol confirmation processing (S56) performed when the special operation status is 3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the process proceeds to the special symbol confirmation process (S56), the CPU 41 first refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 to determine whether or not the big hit flag is ON (that is, whether or not the big hit flag) (S161). When the jackpot flag is ON (S161: YES), the CPU 41 sets a round counter (S162) and sets a special operation status to 4 (S163). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special symbol confirmation process (S56). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not ON (S161: NO), the CPU 41 sets the special operation status to 1 (S164), and thereafter ends the special symbol determination process (S56).

  The processing contents of the special electric accessory processing (S57) performed when the special operation status is 4 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. When the process shifts to the special electric accessory processing (S57), the CPU 41 first turns off the probability change flag (S171) and checks whether or not the special symbol display unit 11 has performed the big hit opening (S172). When the jackpot opening is not performed (S172: NO), the CPU 41 performs the jackpot opening (S173), and then shifts the processing to S174. On the other hand, if the jackpot opening has been performed (S172: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S174 as it is.

  In S174, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (the jackpot game ends). When the jackpot end flag is not ON (S174: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S175. On the other hand, when the jackpot end flag is ON (S174: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S185.

  After shifting to S175, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the special winning opening 25 is currently open (S175). When the special winning opening 25 is closed (S175: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 25 (S176). On the other hand, when the special winning opening 25 is being opened (S175: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the processing to S178.

  When it is during the opening time of the big winning opening 25 (S176: YES), the CPU 41 executes the big winning opening opening process (S177), and then ends the special electric accessory process (S57). On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 (S176: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory process (S57) as it is.

  When it is determined that the big winning opening 25 is open (S175: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not 10 game balls have won the big winning opening 25 (S178), or the round end time. It is determined whether or not (for example, 30 seconds) has passed (S179). If it is not 10 winnings and the round end time has not elapsed (S178: NO, S179: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory processing (S57) as it is. On the other hand, when 10 game balls have been won in the big prize opening 25 or when the round end time has elapsed (S178: YES or S179: YES), the CPU 41 executes the big prize opening closing process (S180). The command for closing the big prize opening is set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the round counter (S181).

  In subsequent S182, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the round counter is zero. When the round counter is 0 (S182: YES), the CPU 41 executes jackpot end processing (S183) and sets the jackpot end flag to ON (S184). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory process (S57). On the other hand, when the round counter is not 0 (S182: NO), the CPU 41 ends the special electric accessory process (S57) as it is.

  In S185, where the jackpot end flag is ON (ie, jackpot end) (S174: YES), the CPU 41 executes processing for setting the jackpot end flag to OFF. Thereafter, the CPU 41 sets the jackpot flag to OFF (S186), and proceeds to S187.

  In S187, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S187). When the probability variation flag is ON (S187: YES), the CPU 41 sets the probability variation execution flag to ON (S188), and proceeds to S190. When the probability variation flag is OFF (S187: NO), the CPU 41 sets the probability variation execution flag to OFF (S189), and proceeds to S190. In S190, the CPU 41 sets the special operation status to 1, and then ends the special electric accessory process (S57).

As shown in FIG. 4, when the special operation process (S16) is completed, the CPU 41 executes a reserved ball number process (S17). In the reserved ball number processing (S17), as shown in FIG.
The CPU 41 first loads the current number of reserved balls (S191), and sets the number of reserved balls in the output buffer (S192).

  When the reserved ball number processing (S17) is completed, the CPU 41 executes other processing (S18). In other processing (S18), the CPU 41 executes other processing necessary for game control.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment detects a winning of a game ball with respect to the first winning port 20 by the winning detection process (S14), The number of rounds that is more advantageous to the player than the determination of success / failure for one special symbol (the determination of success / failure for the second special symbol is more likely to be in a high-probability state or a short-time state than the determination of success / failure for the first special symbol. The determination of whether or not the second special symbol is appropriate is switched based on the numerical value of the start port selection counter (see FIG. 5). Thereby, according to the gaming machine 1, the winning (determination) ratio in the plurality of types of the determination of success / failure (the determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol) corresponding to the first winning opening 20 It can be stabilized and a wide variety of variations can be realized.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the first winning port 20 is set when the value of the start port selection counter is “0”, “1”, or “2” by the winning detection process (S14). When the target is set to the determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol and reaches a predetermined “3”, the target of the determination of success / failure set in the first winning opening 20 is related to the second special symbol. The determination is made as to whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 5). Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, by appropriately setting the numerical value for the start opening selection counter for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is possible to determine whether or not there are multiple types of success / failure determinations corresponding to the first winning opening 20 ( The winning (determination) ratio in the determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol and the determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol) can be stabilized in a desired manner, and more various variations can be realized.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 has a storage area for the first special symbol reserved series and a storage area for the second special symbol reserved ball number individually in the RAM of the main control board 40, and each has a maximum of four. It is configured to store up to one hold. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to more effectively hold the game balls in the first winning opening 20 according to the winnings.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, an embodiment (second embodiment) different from the above-described embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above and the content of the control process executed by the CPU 41 of the main control board 40. The processing content of S14) is different. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the contents of the winning detection process (S14), which is the difference from the first embodiment, will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Also in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when shifting to the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 detects a winning at the first winning opening 20, a winning at the symbol variation start gate 23, etc. Get the numerical value. When the winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected in the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 selects the first special symbol (special figure 1) and the lottery object related to winning at the first winning opening 20 as the first winning symbol. Switch to one of the two special symbols (Special Fig. 2) under a predetermined condition.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the winning detection process (S14) according to the second embodiment, the CPU 41 first determines whether or not a winning to the first winning opening 20 is detected (S201). When the winning to the first winning opening 20 is detected (S201: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S202, and when the winning to the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S201: NO), the CPU 41 , The process proceeds to S211.

  In S202, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the start port selection flag formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 is ON. Here, the start opening selection flag selects either the first special symbol (Special Fig. 1) or the second special symbol (Special Fig. 2) as a target of the determination of whether or not the winning to the first winning opening 20 is successful. It is a flag for When the start port selection flag is not ON (S202: NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S203 in order to determine whether or not the first special symbol is true. When the start port selection flag is ON (S202: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S207 in order to determine whether or not the second special symbol is correct.

  In S203, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the first special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S203: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the second embodiment. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the first special symbol is less than 4 (S203: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the first special symbol (S204). A random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S205). Subsequently, the CPU 41 sets the start port selection flag to ON (S206), and thereafter ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the second embodiment.

  In S207, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the second special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S207: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the second embodiment. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation balls related to the second special symbol is less than 4 (S207: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation balls related to the second special symbol (S208). A random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S209). Subsequently, the CPU 41 sets the start port selection flag to OFF (S210), and thereafter ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the second embodiment.

  The process after S211 which transfers to the case where the winning to the 1st winning opening 20 is not detected (S201: NO) is demonstrated. In S211, the CPU 41 determines whether or not passage of a game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected. When the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected (S211: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S212. On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is not detected (S211: NO), the winning detection process (S14) according to the second embodiment is ended.

  In S212, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (S212: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the second embodiment as it is. On the other hand, if the number is less than 4 (S212: NO), the CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S213), and then acquires the small hit random number value and controls the acquired small hit random number value as the main control. It memorize | stores in the corresponding area | region in RAM of the board | substrate 40 (S214). After storing the small random number value, the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the second embodiment. Although not shown in the figure, when a winning at the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S201: NO) and a winning at the second winning opening 21 is detected, the CPU 41 is the same as S207 to S209. Execute the process. That is, in the case of winning in the second winning opening 21, the start selection flag is not turned ON / OFF or the like.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment detects a winning of a game ball with respect to the first winning opening 20 by the winning detection process (S14), The determination as to whether or not the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player is alternately set based on ON / OFF of the start port selection flag (see FIG. 19). That is, the set number of times for the determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol and the determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol is set to one. Thereby, according to the gaming machine 1, the winning (determination) ratio in the plurality of types of the determination of success / failure (the determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol) corresponding to the first winning opening 20 It can be stabilized and a wide variety of variations can be realized.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 has a storage area for the first special symbol reserved series and a storage area for the second special symbol reserved ball number separately in the RAM of the main control board 40, and each has a maximum of four. It is configured to store up to one hold. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to more effectively hold the game balls in the first winning opening 20 according to the winnings.

(Third embodiment)
Subsequently, an embodiment (third embodiment) different from the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the above-described embodiments and the content of control processing executed by the CPU 41 of the main control board 40, and a winning detection process (S14). ) Is different. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the contents of the winning detection process (S14), which is a difference from the above-described embodiments, will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Also in the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, when shifting to the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 detects a winning at the first winning opening 20, a winning at the symbol variation start gate 23, etc. Get the numerical value. When the winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected in the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 selects the first special symbol (special figure 1) and the lottery object related to winning at the first winning opening 20 as the first winning symbol. Switch to one of 2 special symbols (special diagram 2) or third special symbol (special diagram 3) under a predetermined condition.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the winning detection process (S14) according to the third embodiment, the CPU 41 first determines whether or not a winning to the first winning opening 20 is detected (S221). When the winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected (S221: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S222, and when the winning at the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S221: NO), the CPU 41 , The process proceeds to S236.

  After shifting to S222, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the numerical value of the start port selection counter formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 is 1. Here, the start opening selection counter determines whether the first winning symbol 20 is won or not by determining whether or not the first special symbol (special symbol 1), the second special symbol (special symbol 2), and the third special symbol ( This is a counter for selecting one of the special figures 3). When the numerical value of the starting port selection counter is 1 (S222: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S230 in order to determine whether or not the second special symbol is true, and when it is not 1 (S222: NO), the CPU 41 Shifts the processing to S223. In S223, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the numerical value of the start port selection counter is 2. When the numerical value of the start port selection counter is 2 (S223: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S227 in order to determine whether or not the third special symbol is true, and when it is not 2 (S223: NO), the CPU 41 Shifts the processing to S224 in order to determine whether or not the first special symbol is true.

  In S224, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the first special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S224: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the third embodiment. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation balls related to the first special symbol is less than 4 (S224: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation balls related to the first special symbol (S225). A random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S226). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to S233.

  On the other hand, in S227, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls related to the third special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S227: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the third embodiment. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the third special symbol is less than 4 (S227: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the third special symbol (S228). A random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S229). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to S233.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in S230, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the second special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S230: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the third embodiment. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the second special symbol is less than 4 (S230: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the second special symbol (S231). A random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S232). Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to S233.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the process proceeds to S <b> 233, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the numerical value of the start port selection counter formed in the RAM of the main control board 40. Thereafter, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the numerical value of the start port selection counter is 3 or more (S234). When the starting port selection counter is 3 or more (S234: YES), the CPU 41 clears the numerical value of the starting port selection counter to 0 (S235), and ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the third embodiment. On the other hand, when the start port selection counter is less than 3 (S234: NO), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the third embodiment as it is.

  The process after S236, which is shifted to the case where no winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected (S221: NO), will be described with reference to FIG. In S236, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected. When the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected (S236: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S237. On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is not detected (S236: NO), the winning detection process (S14) according to the third embodiment is ended.

  In S237, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (S237: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the third embodiment as it is. On the other hand, if the number is less than 4 (S237: NO), the CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S238), then acquires the small hit random number value, and controls the acquired small hit random number value as the main control. The data is stored in a corresponding area in the RAM of the substrate 40 (S239). After storing the small random number value, the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the third embodiment. Although not shown in the figure, when no winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected (S221: NO), and when a winning at the second winning opening 21 is detected, the CPU 41 is the same as S230 to S232. Execute the process. That is, in the case of winning in the second winning opening 21, the start selection counter is not switched.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment detects a winning of a game ball with respect to the first winning opening 20 by the winning detection process (S14), The success / failure determination relating to the second special symbol which is more advantageous to the player and the success / failure determination relating to the third special symbol are sequentially switched and set based on the numerical value of the start port selection counter (see FIGS. 20 and 21). That is, the number of times set for the determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, and the determination of success / failure related to the third special symbol is set one by one. As a result, according to the gaming machine 1, a plurality of types of success / failure determination corresponding to the first winning opening 20 (whether or not determination related to the first special symbol, whether or not determination related to the second special symbol, whether or not related to the third special symbol) It is possible to stabilize the winning (judgment) ratio in (judgment) and realize a wide variety of variations.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the gaming machine 1 determines that the first winning opening is obtained when the value of the start opening selection counter is “0” (S 223: NO) by the winning detection process (S 14). The target of the determination of success / failure set to 20 is set to the determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, and when it is “1” (S222: YES), the determination of success / failure determination set to the first winning opening 20 is made. If the target is set to the determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, and “3” (S223: YES), the target of the determination of success / failure set in the first winning opening 20 is related to the third special symbol. Set to go / no-go judgment. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, a plurality of numbers corresponding to the first prize opening 20 can be set by appropriately setting the numerical value for the start port selection counter for the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the third special symbol. The winning (judgment) ratio in the type of success / failure determination (whether the first special symbol is determined, the second special symbol is determined, the third special symbol is determined) can be stabilized in a desired manner, A wider variety of variations can be realized.

(Fourth embodiment)
Subsequently, an embodiment (fourth embodiment) different from the first embodiment to the third embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the above-described embodiments and the content of control processing executed by the CPU 41 of the main control board 40, and a winning detection process (S14). ) Is different. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the contents of the winning detection process (S14), which is a difference from the above-described embodiments, will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Also in the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, when shifting to the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 detects a winning at the first winning opening 20, a winning at the symbol variation start gate 23, and the like. Get the numerical value. When the winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected in the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 performs the first based on the starting opening selection random number acquired by the starting opening selection random number update process (see FIG. 23) described later. The object of the lottery concerning winning in the winning opening 20 is switched to either the first special symbol (special diagram 1) or the second special symbol (special diagram 2).

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the winning detection process (S14) according to the fourth embodiment, the CPU 41 first determines whether or not a winning to the first winning opening 20 is detected (S241). When the winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected (S241: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S242, and when the winning at the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S241: NO), the CPU 41 , The process proceeds to S250.

  After shifting to S242, the CPU 41 acquires and loads a starting port selection random number. The starting opening selection random number is used to select the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) or the second special symbol (Special Figure 2) as a target for determining whether or not the first prize opening 20 has been won. It is a random value, and is updated by repeatedly executing a starting port selection random number update process (see FIG. 23), which will be described later, and the updated value is stored in the RAM of the main control board 40, and the first winning port 20 is won. (Corresponding to the selected random number acquisition means of the present invention).

  In S243, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the starting port selection random number acquired and loaded is 50 or more. When the starting port selection random number value is less than 50 (S243: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S244 in order to determine whether or not the first special symbol is appropriate. When the starting port selection random number value is 50 or more (S243: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S247 in order to determine whether or not the second special symbol is appropriate.

  In S244, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the first special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S244: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fourth embodiment. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the first special symbol is less than 4 (S244: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the first special symbol (S245). A random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S246). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fourth embodiment.

  In S247, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the second special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S247: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fourth embodiment. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the second special symbol is less than 4 (S247: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the second special symbol (S248), and the jackpot A random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S249). Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fourth embodiment. The acquisition timing of the jackpot random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach random number value, and the like is different from the acquisition timing of the start port selection random value, but may be the same.

  The process after S250 which transfers to the case where the winning to the 1st winning opening 20 is not detected (S241: NO) is demonstrated. In S250, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected. When the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected (S250: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S251. On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is not detected (S250: NO), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fourth embodiment.

  In S251, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (S251: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fourth embodiment as it is. On the other hand, if the number is less than 4 (S251: NO), the CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S252), then acquires a small hit random number value, and performs main control on the acquired small hit random number value. The data is stored in a corresponding area in the RAM of the substrate 40 (S253). After storing the small random number value, the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fourth embodiment. Although not shown in the figure, when a winning at the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S241: NO) and a winning at the second winning opening 21 is detected, the CPU 41 is the same as S247 to S249. Execute the process. That is, in the case of winning the second winning opening 21, the start selection random number is not acquired.

  Then, the processing content of the starting port selection random number update process in 4th Embodiment is demonstrated in detail, referring FIG. The starting port selection random number update process is repeatedly executed by the CPU 41 of the main control board 40 while the game machine 1 is powered on, and in a predetermined numerical range (0 to 69 in this embodiment). The value of the starting port selection random number is updated at any time.

  In S261, the CPU 41 refers to the RAM of the main control board 40 and determines whether or not the starting port selection random number value is 70 or more. When the starting port selection random number is less than 70 (S261: YES), the CPU 41 adds 1 to the numerical value of the starting port selection random number and stores it in the RAM of the main control board 40. Thereafter, the CPU 41 ends the start port selection random number update process. On the other hand, when the starting port selection random number is 70 or more (S261: YES), the CPU 41 clears the numerical value of the starting port selection random number to 0 (S263), and then ends the starting port selection random number update process.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment detects a winning of a game ball with respect to the first winning opening 20 by the winning detection process (S14), The determination as to whether or not the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player is switched based on the acquired value for the starting opening selection random number updated as needed by the starting opening selection random number update process (see FIG. 23) (see FIG. 22). ). Thereby, according to the gaming machine 1, the winning (determination) ratio in the plurality of types of the determination of success / failure (the determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol) corresponding to the first winning opening 20 It can be stabilized and a wide variety of variations can be realized.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is set to the first winning opening 20 by the winning detection process (S14) based on the value of the starting opening selection random number updated as needed by the starting opening selection random number update process (see FIG. 23). Randomness can be imparted by randomly setting the target of the determination as to whether the determination is correct or not according to the first special symbol and whether or not the second special symbol is determined (see FIG. 22). Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, a winning (determination) ratio in a plurality of types of determinations (whether or not determination related to the first special symbol, determination or not determination related to the second special symbol) corresponding to the first winning opening 20 is obtained. It can be stabilized in a desired manner, and a wide variety of variations can be realized.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 has a storage area for the first special symbol reserved series and a storage area for the second special symbol reserved ball number individually in the RAM of the main control board 40, and each has a maximum of four. It is configured to store up to one hold. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to more effectively hold the game balls in the first winning opening 20 according to the winnings.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, an embodiment (fifth embodiment) different from the first to fourth embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment has the same basic configuration as the above-described embodiments and the content of the control process executed by the CPU 41 of the main control board 40, and a winning detection process (S14). ) Is different. Accordingly, in the fifth embodiment, the contents of the winning detection process (S14), which is a difference from the above-described embodiments, will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Also in the gaming machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment, when shifting to the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 detects a winning at the first winning opening 20, a winning at the symbol variation start gate 23, and the like. Get the numerical value. When the winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected in the winning detection process (S14), the CPU 41 selects the first special symbol (special figure 1) and the lottery object related to winning at the first winning opening 20 as the first winning symbol. Switch to one of the two special symbols (Special Fig. 2) under a predetermined condition.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the winning detection process (S14) according to the fifth embodiment, the CPU 41 first determines whether or not a winning to the first winning opening 20 is detected (S271). When the winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected (S271: YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S272, and when the winning at the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S271: NO), the CPU 41 , The process proceeds to S281.

  After shifting to S272, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the start port selection flag formed in the RAM of the main control board 40 is ON. Here, the start opening selection flag selects either the first special symbol (Special Fig. 1) or the second special symbol (Special Fig. 2) as a target of the determination of whether or not the winning to the first winning opening 20 is successful. It is a flag for When the start port selection flag is not ON (S272: NO), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S273 in order to determine whether or not the first special symbol is correct. When the start port selection flag is ON (S272: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S277 in order to determine whether or not the second special symbol is correct.

  In S273, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reserved balls related to the first special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S273: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S278 in order to effectively use the winning of the game ball with respect to the first winning opening 20. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the first special symbol is less than 4 (S273: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the first special symbol (S274). A random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S275). Subsequently, the CPU 41 sets the start port selection flag to ON (S276), and thereafter ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fifth embodiment.

  In S277, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls related to the second special symbol is four or more. When it is 4 or more (S277: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S274 in order to effectively use the winning of the game ball with respect to the first winning opening 20. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the second special symbol is less than 4 (S277: NO), the CPU 41 adds “1” to the number of special symbol reservation spheres related to the second special symbol (S278). A random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, etc. are acquired and stored in a corresponding area of the RAM of the main control board 40 (S279). Subsequently, the CPU 41 sets the start port selection flag to OFF (S280), and thereafter ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fifth embodiment.

  The process after S281 which shifts to the case where the winning in the first winning opening 20 is not detected (S271: NO) will be described. In S281, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected. When the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is detected (S281: YES), the CPU 41 shifts the process to S282. On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball to the symbol variation start gate 23 is not detected (S281: NO), the winning detection process (S14) according to the fifth embodiment is ended.

  In S282, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (S282: YES), the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fifth embodiment as it is. On the other hand, if the number is less than 4 (S282: NO), the CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S283), then acquires the small hit random number value, and controls the acquired small hit random number value as the main control. The data is stored in a corresponding area in the RAM of the substrate 40 (S284). After storing the small hit random number value, the CPU 41 ends the winning detection process (S14) according to the fifth embodiment. Although not shown in the figure, when no winning at the first winning opening 20 is detected (S271: NO), and when a winning at the second winning opening 21 is detected, the CPU 41 is the same as S277 to S279. In step S277, if the second special figure reservation ball number is 4 or more, the process ends without adding 1 to the first special figure reservation ball number. That is, in the case of winning a prize to the second winning opening 21, the switching setting is not performed.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment detects the winning of a game ball with respect to the first winning opening 20 by the winning detection process (S14), The determination as to whether or not the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player is switched based on ON / OFF of the start port selection flag (see FIG. 24). Thereby, according to the gaming machine 1, the winning (determination) ratio in the plurality of types of the determination of success / failure (the determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol) corresponding to the first winning opening 20 It can be stabilized and a wide variety of variations can be realized.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 has a storage area for the first special symbol reserved series and a storage area for the second special symbol reserved ball number separately in the RAM of the main control board 40, and each has a maximum of four. It is configured to store up to one hold. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to more effectively hold the game balls in the first winning opening 20 according to the winnings.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the number of first special symbol holding balls in the RAM of the main control board 40 is an upper limit value in a state where the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is selected is made by the start port selection flag. When it is above (S273: YES), the target of the determination of whether or not the winning is related is set to the second special symbol (S278). Further, in the gaming machine 1, the number of second special symbol holding balls in the RAM of the main control board 40 is the upper limit value in a state where the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is selected is made by the start port selection flag. When it is above (S277: YES), the object of the winning / failing determination relating to the winning is set to the first special symbol (S274). Thereby, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to effectively utilize the winning of the game ball with respect to the first winning port 20 which is originally invalid.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the present embodiment, the types of special symbols that are the targets of the success / failure determination are not limited to the first special symbol (Special Fig. 1) and the second special symbol (Special Fig. 2), but more types. It may be a special design. In the above-described embodiment, it is preferable to store the winning order and start the change in the winning order, but any special one such as the first special symbol (special diagram 1) or the second special symbol (special diagram 2). It may be configured to give priority to symbol variation. In addition, the range of various random values, fluctuation patterns, and the like are not limited to this. Furthermore, it is assumed that the switching process in the above-described embodiment may be configured by a circuit using a flip-flop circuit or the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first winning opening 20 has been described as the “specific winning opening” in the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. The present invention is not limited to the so-called start winning opening, and can be applied to various winning openings. Further, the number of right and wrong determination rights is not limited to the number in the above-described embodiment.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the first first prize opening 20 functions as the “specific prize opening” according to the present invention, but is not limited to this mode. For example, a plurality of winning holes arranged in the game area R may function as “specific winning holes” according to the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 10 Symbol display apparatus 11 Special symbol display part 20 1st prize opening 40 Main control board 41 CPU
67 Prize Ball Dispensing Device R Game Area

Claims (1)

A game board having a game area where game balls flow down;
A specific winning opening provided on the gaming board and capable of winning a game ball flowing down the gaming area;
Random number obtaining means for generating a right / no-go judgment right for receiving a judgment of success / failure due to the winning of the game ball in the specific winning opening, and obtaining a random number corresponding to the right / no-go judgment right;
Random number storage means capable of storing and holding a random number corresponding to the right / wrong determination right up to a predetermined holding upper limit number;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to use a random number corresponding to the right or wrong determination right;
Based on the occurrence of the right / no-go determination right, a display means for displaying the result of the determination as to whether or not the special symbol is displayed by variably displaying and stopping the display.
A bonus grant execution means for granting a bonus to a player based on the result of the hit determination by the hit determination means,
The right / no-go determination right includes a plurality of right / no-go determination rights,
The plurality of right-and-left determination rights have at least a first right-and-left determination right and a second right-and-left determination right that can give a privilege more advantageous to the player than the first right / fail determination right,
The success / failure determination right corresponding to the specific winning opening is configured such that either the first determination / non-permission determination right or the second determination right / no-right determination right is set,
When the first winning / failing judgment right is set for the specific winning opening, the right / no-go judgment right set for the specific winning opening is switched to the second winning / nothing judgment right due to a predetermined trigger. Set,
When the second winning / determining right is set for the specific winning opening, the right / not determining right set for the specific winning opening is switched to the first winning / determining right due to a predetermined trigger. Judgment right switching setting means to set,
The random number storage means is at least
First random number storage means capable of storing and holding a random number acquired corresponding to the first right / no-go determination right set by the determination right switching setting means up to a predetermined first hold upper limit number; ,
Second random number storage means capable of storing and holding a random number acquired in correspondence with the second right / no-go determination right set by the determination right switching setting means up to a predetermined second holding upper limit number; A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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