JP6124224B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, various gaming machines such as pachinko machines that display normal symbols and special symbols have been proposed.

  For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, when a game ball passes through a gate, a normal symbol lottery is performed. At this time, the normal symbols in the normal symbol display section are displayed in a variable manner. Then, after the predetermined period, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating the per symbol (when the normal symbol is selected in the normal symbol lottery), the gaming machine opens the electric tulip for a predetermined period.

  On the other hand, when the game ball wins the first starting port or the second starting port, a big win lottery is performed. At this time, the special symbol in the special symbol display unit is displayed in a variable manner. And after a predetermined period, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the big hit lottery. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine sets the gaming state to a jackpot state, and opens the big winning opening for rounds (for example, 15 rounds) according to the winning jackpot type. If a game ball wins a big winning opening during this opening, the gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  Therefore, when a player wants to win a regular game, he or she tries to display a normal symbol in a variably manner, to pass a game ball through the gate, and to change a game state to a big hit state, the player can variably display a special symbol. An attempt is made to win the ball at the first start port or the second start port.

JP 2010-121077 A

  However, if the game machine is in a big hit state, more game balls can be paid out than in the normal game, so the player is more enthusiastic about the special symbol game than the normal symbol game, and the special symbol changes. They tend to be interested only in the display.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and provides a gaming machine that can make a player feel as if a big hit game has started in conjunction with a change display and a stop display of a normal symbol. The task is to do.

The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in order to solve this problem, determines whether or not a game is won by winning a game symbol for a normal symbol corresponding to a normal symbol and the normal symbol winning port. Normal symbol success / failure determination means, special symbol winning / unsuccessful winning slot corresponding to the special symbol, special symbol winning / determining determining means for determining whether or not the game ball is won at the special symbol winning winning opening, Based on the result of the success / failure determination by the normal symbol's success / failure determination means, the normal symbol display means for performing the normal symbol variation display and the stop display, and the result of the success / failure determination by the normal symbol success / failure determination means being a win. In a gaming machine comprising an ordinary electric accessory that transitions from a state where it is difficult to win a game ball to a state where it is easy to win a game ball as an opportunity, and a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game, When a game ball that has won a prize for an ordinary electric accessory has an accessory continuous action port that can be entered, and the result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol success / failure determination means is a win, When a game ball enters, a jackpot game is started by the jackpot game execution means, and a suggestion effect indicating that the result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol success / failure determination means is a win is determined from the success / failure determination to execute the jackpot game. Until the jackpot game is started by the means, it is performed by the normal symbol display means, and the suggestion effect is displayed by the normal symbol display means by a combination of the normal symbols stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display means. It characterized that you decide whether to perform.

In the invention according to claim 1, when the stop display of the normal symbol is performed a plurality of times during the period from the determination of success / failure to the start of the jackpot game, it is determined that the suggestion effect is performed with each stop display. The suggestion effect may be started every time, and once the suggestion effect is performed with a certain stop display, the suggestion effect may be continuously performed until the jackpot game is started after being determined once, or intermittently Or may be performed temporarily.

  In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the determination of success / failure is executed in response to the winning of the game ball in the normal symbol winning opening, and the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed based on the result of the determination of success / failure. When the result of the success / failure determination is winning, the ordinary electric accessory shifts from a state where it is difficult to win a game ball to a state where a game ball can be easily won. On the other hand, when the game ball is won at the special symbol winning opening, the success / failure determination is executed, and when the result of the determination is winning, the game ball enters the accessory continuous operation opening. The jackpot game is started. In this regard, a game ball that has won an ordinary electric accessory can enter the accessory continuous operation port.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the game ball is won in the normal symbol winning opening and the normal symbol change display and stop display are performed, the game ball wins in the normal symbol winning opening. Depending on the result of the success / failure determination that is executed as a trigger, the normal electric accessory may shift from a state where it is difficult to win a game ball to a state where it is easy to win a game ball. Depending on the result of the determination as to whether or not the game ball has been won, when the game ball that has won the ordinary electric accessory enters the accessory continuous operation port, a big hit game may be started. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel as if the jackpot game has started in conjunction with the normal symbol variation display and stop display.

In addition , there is a suggestion effect indicating that the result of the success / failure determination executed when the game ball is won in the special symbol winning opening is a win, but it is suggested until the jackpot game is started from the determination of success / failure Since the effect is performed, the suggestion effect can be performed without being limited to the number of times of normal symbol variation display.

Further , since it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is to be performed based on the combination of the normal symbols that are displayed in a stopped state, the player can be particularly interested in the stop display of the normal symbols.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart of the main process (main control main process) which the main control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 5 is a flowchart of interrupt processing performed in the main processing shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a winning detection process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of normal operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol standby process performed by the normal operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the determination process per normal symbol performed by the normal symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol selection process performed by the normal symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern creation process performed by the normal symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol random number shift process performed by the normal symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the process during a change performed by the normal operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the hit game start process performed by the normal operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the normal electric processing performed by the normal operation process shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of special operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol jackpot determination process performed by the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process performed by the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol fluctuation pattern creation process performed by the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process performed by the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the process in change performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the jackpot game start process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. FIG. It is a flowchart of the main process (sub control main process) which the sub control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 2 is a flowchart of a reception interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board included in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 30 is a flowchart of a command monitoring process performed in the 10 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 29. It is a figure which shows an example of the mark displayed on the display apparatus with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mark displayed on a display device included in the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1 and a normal symbol variably displayed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 3 and an inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2. In addition, a game area 6 where a game ball is launched is provided on the game board 2 at a portion partitioned by the inner guide rail 4. In the game area 6, guide nails (not shown) for guiding game balls are provided on the surface of the game board 2.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device 35 made of a decorative lamp or the like, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball, and a fullness of the upper ball receiving tray 36 are filled. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball from time to time, a speaker 38 for producing sound effects, a launching device 64 for projecting and firing a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launch operation, a game A game button switch 67 that can be operated by a person is provided. In FIG. 1, reference numeral W1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, each structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a display device 10, a start winning opening 42, a big winning opening 45, and an out opening 48 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. On the left and right sides of the start winning opening 42 and the large winning opening 45, winning openings such as a left sleeve winning opening 51, a left dropping winning opening 52, a right dropping winning opening 53, a right sleeve winning opening 54 and the like are arranged. Further, a special symbol variation start winning port 55 is provided on the left of the display device 10, and a windmill 76 is provided on the right of the display device 10. Further, an electric tulip 70 is provided below the special symbol variation start winning opening 55, and an accessory continuous operation gate 71 is provided in the electric tulip 70. A special symbol display device 50 is incorporated below the electric tulip 70.

  The start winning port 42, the big winning port 45, the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 52, the right dropping winning port 53, the right sleeve winning port 54, the electric tulip 70, and the like are the games launched in the gaming area 6. This corresponds to a plurality of winning areas where a ball can win (win). Further, the start winning opening 42 corresponds to a start winning area. When a game ball is won in each of the above winning openings (winning areas) and a win (win ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the player for the detection of one win ball. The number of prize balls to be paid out for the detection of the one winning ball is set for each winning port.

  The display device 10 is capable of displaying symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In the present embodiment, the display device 10 is composed of a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) that is much larger than a special symbol display device 50 described later.

  The display device 10 (display means) has a display unit (display area) 11. The display unit is used for displaying normal symbols and displaying predetermined effect videos / images (including suggested effects whose details will be described later). The display unit 11 displays a left normal symbol, a middle normal symbol, and a right normal symbol arranged side by side for a predetermined time, and then the left normal symbol, the middle normal symbol, and the right normal symbol are determined based on a predetermined effect determination result. Stopped and displayed as a normal symbol. At this time, in addition to the normal symbol, an effect video / image (character, background, character, etc.) may be displayed on the display unit 11.

  In this embodiment, the left normal symbol, middle normal symbol, and right normal symbol that are displayed in a variable and stopped state are represented by “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10” in this embodiment, respectively. , 11 ”and 12 designs. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a hit (per normal symbol), the normal symbol combination hitting the display unit 11, in this example, “1,1,1” (so-called “1” assortment) Eyes) and “2, 2, 2” (so-called '2' tick eyes), etc., a normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of the same numbers, and a privilege is given to the player. Specifically, the electric tulip 70 is shifted to the open state. The display unit 11 also serves as a normal symbol variation reserved ball number display for performing a win determination (the so-called reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11).

  The special symbol display device 50 includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 50 includes a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module).

  The special symbol display device 50 is used for displaying special symbols. The special symbol display device 50 includes a left special symbol (left determination symbol, left identification information), a middle special symbol (middle determination symbol, middle identification information), and a right special symbol (right determination symbol, right identification information) arranged side by side. However, after the fluctuation display is performed for a predetermined time, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are stopped and displayed as fixed stop special symbols (fixed stop determination symbol, fixed stop identification information) based on a predetermined effect determination result.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol which are displayed in a variable and stopped manner are respectively “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10”. , 11 ”and 12 designs. In the present embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot, the special symbol display device 50 has a jackpot special symbol combination, in this example, “1,1,1” (so-called “1” gaze) A special symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of the same numbers such as “2, 2, 2” (so-called “2” tick). At this time, when the game ball passes through the accessory continuous operation gate 71, a privilege is given to the player. Specifically, a special game (big hit game) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is executed. A normal game refers to a gaming state in which determination of success or failure other than a special game is made. In this embodiment, there are a low probability state, a probability variation state (high probability state), and a short time state (time reduction state).

  The left normal symbol, the middle normal symbol, and the right normal symbol are displayed on the display unit 11 so as to be significantly larger than the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 50. .

  In the electric tulip 70, the two open / close members 70A and 70B are substantially vertical by the electric tulip solenoid on the back surface, and it is easy to win in a closed state and a V shape (reverse C shape) where it is difficult to win a game ball. It is controlled to change between open states. The transition to the open state of the electric tulip 70 is confirmed and stopped with a combination of specific symbols indicating the winning combination (the combination of the same numbers in the present embodiment) after the normal symbol fluctuates on the display unit 11 of the display device 10. It is done when displayed. An electric tulip detection switch (electric tulip sensor) is provided on the back surface of the gaming board 2 and is configured to detect a winning (winning) of a game ball on the electric tulip 70.

  In addition, on the back of the game board 2, a start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) is provided in the winning ball passage to detect the winning of a game ball (win ball) in the starting winning port 42. Is configured to do. In the present embodiment, the detection (winning) of a game ball at the start winning opening 42 is attributed to obtaining a predetermined random number value (numerical data) and the cause of the start of variable display of the normal symbol. . The random value (numerical data) acquired due to the winning at the start winning opening 42 is temporarily stored in the holding storage means (the storage means in the present invention). That is, the display of fluctuation of the normal symbol (identification information) is held, and the number of stored random numbers (numerical data) (number of held balls) stored in the holding storage means, that is, the start winning opening (start winning area) The number of winnings to 42 is stored as the number of normal symbol variation holding balls.

  This normal symbol variation reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11 as a normal symbol variation reserved ball number display, and this success / failure determination is performed based on the determination of success / failure by the determination unit (CPU of the main control board 200). Based on the fact that the random number value (numerical data) corresponding to the determination and the stored value (holding number) of the normal symbol variation hold ball number are subtracted, and the normal symbol variation display is started on the display unit 11. The display of the number of reserved balls on the variable reserved ball number display is reduced. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number-of-winnings stored in the start winning opening 42, that is, the upper limit value of the normal symbol variation holding ball number is set to four except for the memory during the variation.

  When the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is stored up to the set upper limit number (four), the normal symbol variation is detected even if the starting winning port detection switch detects a winning game ball to the starting winning port 42 any more. The invalid ball is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for the winning are paid out for the invalid balls without performing a change of normal symbols and determining whether or not to win.

  The special symbol variation start winning port 55 is detected by a special symbol variation start winning switch provided on the back of the game board 2 so that a game ball that wins (enters) the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is detected. It is configured. In the present embodiment, the detection (winning) of a game ball in the special symbol variation start winning opening 55 is caused by obtaining a predetermined random number value (numerical data) and by causing the special symbol variation display to start. It is said that. The random value (numerical data) acquired due to the winning in the special symbol variation start winning opening 55 is temporarily stored in the holding storage means (the storage means in the present invention). That is, the variation display of the special symbol (identification information) is suspended, and the number of stored random numbers (numerical data) (the number of retained balls) stored in the retention storage means, that is, the special symbol variation start winning port 55. The number of winning prizes is stored as the number of special symbol variation holding balls.

  The number of special symbol variation holding balls is not displayed, and a random number (numerical data) corresponding to the determination of success / failure is performed based on the determination of success / failure by the determination unit (CPU of main control board 200). In addition, the stored value (the number of holdings) of the number of special symbol fluctuation holding balls is subtracted. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of winnings stored in the special symbol variation start winning port 55, that is, the upper limit value of the special symbol variation holding ball number is set to four except for the memory during the variation. ing. Note that the number of special symbol variation holding balls may be displayed on the special symbol display device 50 or the like.

  Each of the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 52, the right dropping winning port 53, the right sleeve winning port 54, and the like has a ball opening on the upper side that can be entered from above. Also, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 51 and the right sleeve winning port 54, and the left dropping winning port 52 and the right dropping winning port 53 are won. A detection switch for a left drop winning opening and a detection switch for a right drop winning opening for detecting a ball are provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

  The special winning opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 which is opened and closed by a special winning opening releasing solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big prize opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and a game ball passing through the accessory continuous operation gate 71 in the electric tulip 70 is detected when the determination result is a big hit. In this embodiment, 15 rounds (15 times) are opened as a predetermined round at the time of jackpot game (privilege grant) executed based on this (a configuration in which the big prize opening 45 is opened at this jackpot game is a bonus grant means in the present invention. Equivalent to). In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 is provided in the big winning port 45.

  An accessory continuous operation gate 71 is disposed inside the electric tulip 70 and below the opening and closing members 70A and 70B. The interior of the electric tulip 70 is configured such that a game ball that wins (enters) the electric tulip 70 when the opening and closing members 70A and 70B are open is guided to the accessory continuous operation gate 71. For example, the game ball is guided by providing a guide path or an inclined plate inside the electric tulip 70. Here, it is not always necessary that all game balls that win (win) the electric tulip 70 pass through the accessory continuous operation gate 71, but only game balls that win (win) the electric tulip 70 are consecutive. The operation gate 71 can be passed. On the other hand, when the open / close members 70A and 70B are in the closed state, the game ball is basically configured not to win (win) the electric tulip 70. For example, a nail or the like may be disposed above the opening / closing members 70A and 70B to prevent winning of the game ball in the closed state, or the game ball can pass through a gap when the opening / closing members 70A and 70B are closed. It may be narrower than the width.

  Start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor), electric tulip detection switch (electric tulip sensor), left sleeve winning port detection switch, right sleeve winning port detection switch, left falling winning port detection switch, right falling winning port The mouth detection switch, the winning ball count switch (count sensor), and the special symbol variation start switch correspond to winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the winning device (winning area).

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor driven by operating the operation lever 65 on the back side, and launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by driving the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 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 game ball guided to the game area 6 falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or is discharged from the out port 48 to the back side of the game board 2 if no winning is made anywhere. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a dispensing device, 283 is a ballless detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board (main control circuit) 200 corresponds to a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and includes a microcomputer including at least a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. The main control board 200 is a control device provided with storage means for controlling the game according to input signals such as game information and ball detection, and storing the game information, and includes a special symbol display device 50, a sub control board 205, and In addition to being connected to the payout control board 240, it is also connected to the start winning port 42, the big winning port 45, the special symbol variation starting winning port 55, the accessory continuous operation gate 71, and the like via a relay circuit. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game according to the game information. The gaming information includes at least gaming state information. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, performs calculation control, generates a random value (numerical data), and generates a control signal (also referred to as a command). Can be output (transmitted) to each board (each control device) connected to the main control board 200. Note that the CPU of the main control board 200 also functions as a success / failure determination unit for determining whether or not a winning (per normal symbol) or determining whether or not to win a big hit.

  As the control signals (commands) and data output from the main control board 200, various winning commands, normal commands and effect modes are displayed on the basis of the change pattern. Fluctuation stop command to stop the fluctuation display, status command, suggestion start command and suggestion end command to be described later, jackpot hit determination result data, hit determination result data, numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition means, at power-on, Data at the time of anomaly, jackpot round, etc. can be mentioned. The status command includes a customer waiting state for displaying the customer waiting state on the display device 10, a low probability state, a probability change state (high probability state), a short time state, a jackpot state, and the like.

  In the present invention, the RAM corresponds to a storage unit that can store the numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition unit when the winning is detected by the start winning port detection switch or the special symbol variation start switch, in the acquisition order. Storage area for numerical data, storage area for the number of normal symbol fluctuation hold balls of the game ball detected by the start winning opening detection switch (start prize opening sensor), special symbol change hold for the game ball detected by the special symbol change start switch It includes a storage area for the number of balls, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, a storage area for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for games, a flag, and a work area for the CPU.

  The ROM stores control programs and control data for the CPU, variation patterns and symbol data related to variation display on the display unit 11 or the special symbol display device 50, and determination values for jackpots and winnings. Etc. are written. Further, a display control program is stored in the ROM. In the main control board 200, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to a VDP (not shown). 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 device 50 for display. By such display control of the main control board 200, the special symbol display device 50 performs the change display and the stop display of the special symbols of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol.

  The sub-control board 205 corresponds to a slave control device that controls the electric device based on a control signal transmitted from the main control board (circuit) 200, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a plurality of counters; An input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200 and an input / output circuit connecting the display control board 210, the lamp relay board, and the voice control board 220 are provided. Examples of the electric device include a lamp device 35, a display control board 210, and a sound control board 220. Furthermore, the display device 10 connected to the display control board 210, the speaker 38 connected to the audio control board 220, and the like can also be cited as electric devices controlled by the sub control board 205. In the present embodiment, the sub control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board.

  The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores control programs, data and constants, data of a plurality of effects displayed on the display unit 11, and the like. On the other hand, the RAM of the sub control board 205 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. A lamp device 35 such as a decorative lamp is connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the lamp device 35 is controlled by a control signal (command signal) transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub-control board 205 operates by receiving power supply from the power board 250.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit that connects the sub control board 205, and an output circuit that connects the display device 10, and is output from the sub control board 205. Based on the control signal, display control is performed on the display device 10.

  A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the sub control board 205, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to the 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, output to the display device 10, and displayed on the display unit 11. By such display control of the sub-control board 205 via the display control board 210, the display unit 11 of the display device 10 displays the change display and the stop display of the normal symbols of the left normal symbol, the middle normal symbol, and the right normal symbol. Done in The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, and a work area for the CPU.

  The audio control board 220 synthesizes an audio signal with the signal output from the sub-control board 205 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling payout of game balls, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power supply board 250. A control program is stored in the ROM of the payout control board 240. The RAM of the payout control board 240 can store the payout number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the payout device 281 based on the detection of winnings in various winning holes for each payout number for detection of one winning ball. .

  The power supply board 250 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 200, the sub control board 205, the payout control board 240, and the like. It corresponds to a power supply device. The main power is supplied after being converted into a required voltage at the game store side, in this embodiment, alternating current (AC) 24V. The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  The main control board 200 includes a counter for a random number of random numbers, a counter for normal symbol reach random numbers, a counter for normal symbol variation pattern random numbers, a counter for random numbers of random symbols, a counter for left normal symbol random numbers, a counter for medium normal symbol random numbers, a counter for right normal Symbol random number counter, jackpot random number counter, special symbol reach random number counter, special symbol variation pattern random number counter, jackpot symbol random number counter, left special symbol random number counter, medium special symbol random number counter, right special symbol random number counter A random number counter such as a counter is provided.

  The winning random number counter is for determining the number of normal symbols. When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every time a main random number update process described later is reached, and reaches “299”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The winning random numbers are acquired every time the game ball that has won the starting winning port 42 is detected by the starting winning port detecting switch, and a maximum of four are obtained except for the case where the normal symbol is currently fluctuating on the display unit 11. Up to the random number value storage area of the RAM of the main control board 200.

  In the low-probability state, if the acquired winning random number value matches any of “1” to “10” set as the winning established value, the winning value (per normal symbol) is reached. That is, the hit probability in the low probability state is 10/300 (1/30). On the other hand, in the probability variation state (high probability state) and in the short time state, if it matches any of “1” to “60” set as the winning establishment value, it becomes a hit (per normal symbol). That is, the hit probability in the probability variation state (high probability state) and in the short time state is 60/300 (1/5). When it comes into contact (per normal symbol), the open / close members 70A and 70B provided on both sides of the electric tulip 70 are expanded and opened (details will be described later). In the case of winning in the low probability state, the electric tulip 70 is opened once for 3 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of winning in the probability variation state, the opening / closing members 70A and 70B are opened once for 6 seconds.

  The normal symbol reach random number counter is used to determine whether or not to reach the reach state when the determination result is wrong, and from the normal symbol reach random number values of “0” to “126”. Become. The reach state in the present embodiment is other than the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed last (for example, the middle normal symbol) among the left normal symbol, the middle normal symbol, and the right normal symbol that are displayed with the variable stop displayed on the display unit 11. Normal symbols (for example, the left normal symbol and the right normal symbol) are in the same state (excluding the final stop symbol, it is the same as the combination of the normal symbols, including the case where it finally becomes a win and the case that it is lost State).

  This normal symbol reach random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When it reaches “126”, it is set to “0”. The above addition is repeated again. The normal symbol reach random number value is acquired based on the fact that a winning at the starting winning port 42 is detected by the starting winning port detecting switch, and the numerical value is determined in advance when the determination result is wrong. The presence or absence of reach is judged by comparing with the reach establishment value. In this embodiment, the reach establishment numerical values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, when the result of the determination as to whether or not the winning random number value is true, the reach is always reached, and therefore the reach random number value is not used for the presence or absence of the reach.

  The normal symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter is used when selecting a normal symbol or a variation pattern of the production mode from the normal symbol fluctuation pattern table, and has normal symbol fluctuation pattern random values of “0” to “198”. . This normal symbol variation pattern random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “198”, then “0”. The above addition is repeated again. The normal symbol variation pattern random number value is acquired due to the fact that the winning to the starting winning port 42 is detected by the starting winning port detecting switch.

  The normal symbol variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns to be displayed on the display unit 11 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. There are six types of normal symbol variation pattern tables: low probability state hit table, low probability state reach loss table, low probability state lose table, probability variation state hit table, probability variation state reach loss table, and probability variation state loss table. . Each variation pattern table is provided with a plurality of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern random value.

  The selection of the variation pattern from the normal symbol variation pattern table is based on whether the current variation state is a low probability state or a probable variation state, whether the determination result by the determination unit is true or false, and whether or not there is a reach. A corresponding table is selected from the tables, and one variation pattern is selected from the selected table based on the variation pattern random value. This selected variation pattern is output to the sub-control board 205 as a variation command.

  Each variation pattern is set with a variation time for variably displaying normal symbols and effects in a predetermined pattern, and the variation time is set at the start of variation display of the ordinary symbol on the display unit 11.

  The winning symbol random number counter has a winning symbol random number value for determining a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when winning. The winning symbol random number value is composed of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the main control board 200 described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The winning symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the main control board 200.

  The winning symbol random number value is set with a number that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11. When the winning symbol random value “1” is acquired, the stopped normal symbol “1, 1, 1” is set. When the winning symbol random value “2” is acquired, the stopped normal symbol “2, 2, 2” is set. Is set as a stop normal symbol.

  The counter for the left ordinary symbol random number has a left ordinary symbol random number value for determining the left ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the winning / failing determination result is off. The left ordinary symbol random number value consists of “0” to “11”, and starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” every time a random number update process is performed in the control of the main control board 200 described later. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The left normal symbol random number value is acquired in the symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A left normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set to the left normal symbol random value. That is, when the left ordinary symbol random value “1” is acquired, the left ordinary symbol “1” is set. When the left ordinary symbol random value “2” is acquired, the left ordinary symbol “2” is set. The acquired random number value is set as the left normal symbol.

  The counter for medium normal symbol random numbers has a medium normal symbol random number value for determining the medium normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the winning / failing determination result is off. The medium normal symbol random number value is composed of “0” to “11”, and starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the main control board 200 to be described later. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The medium normal symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the main control board 200. A medium normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the medium normal symbol random value. That is, when the medium normal symbol random value “1” is acquired, the medium normal symbol “1” is set. When the medium normal symbol random number “2” is acquired, the medium normal symbol “2” is set. As such, the acquired random value is set as a medium normal symbol.

  The right ordinary symbol random number counter has a right ordinary symbol random number value for determining the right ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the winning / failing determination result is off. The right normal symbol random number value is composed of “0” to “11”, and starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” every time a random number update process is performed in the control of the main control board 200 to be described later. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The right normal symbol random number value is acquired in the symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A right normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set to the right normal symbol random value. That is, when the right normal symbol random number value “1” is acquired, the right normal symbol “1” is set. When the right normal symbol random number value “2” is acquired, the right normal symbol “2” is set. The acquired random number value is set as the right normal symbol.

  However, for example, when the result of the determination is wrong, the random number values acquired by the respective random number counters coincide with each other or reach the reach state, but the left normal symbol is determined by the reach random number counter. The random number value may be different from the right ordinary symbol random value, or the left ordinary symbol random value may be the same as the right ordinary symbol random number even though the reach random number counter has determined that there is no reach. is there. In such a case, since the stop normal symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the success / failure and the presence / absence of reach, the random number value acquired by each random number counter may not be set as the normal symbol as it is (described later) Refer to the symbol selection process).

  The jackpot random number counter is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is won for the special symbol variation start winning slot 55, and has a jackpot random number value from '0' to '629'. The jackpot random number value (numerical data) in the jackpot random number counter is incremented by 1 every main random number update process to be described later, starting from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. The above addition is repeated again. The jackpot random number value is acquired because the winning to the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is detected by the special symbol variation starting switch. If the acquired jackpot random number value (acquired numerical data) is compared with a preset jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if it does not match, the jackpot is lost.

  In the present embodiment, in the low probability state, two of “3” and “397” are set as the jackpot value, and if the acquired jackpot random number matches any one of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, The jackpot probability in the low probability state is 2/630). On the other hand, at the time of probability change, “3”, “33”, “53”, “59”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, “ Twelve of 503 ′ are set as the jackpot value, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches any of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 12/630). In this way, the success / failure determination means (the CPU of the main control board 200) determines whether or not the lottery by the random number acquisition resulting from the establishment of the determination condition of winning the game ball to the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is a big hit. judge.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal lottery (the lottery with the jackpot symbol random number counter. Details will be described later), the game will be a normal jackpot that is a game in a low probability state even after the jackpot, and a game in a probable state after the jackpot It is distributed to a probable jackpot. In the case of a normal jackpot, among the special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), even symbols (“0, 2, 4, 6, 8”) , 10 '') are arranged on the special symbol display device 50. In the case of a probable big hit, out of special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), odd symbols (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) , 11 '') are arranged on the special symbol display device 50 in a stopped manner.

  In the present embodiment, after the normal jackpot game is over, the time is reduced until the determination of success / failure is made a maximum of 100 times. After the determination is made 100 times, the time reduction is canceled and the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot. In addition, after the probable jackpot game is over, the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the short time state are maintained until the next jackpot. In the game in the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state, as described above, the winning lottery probability is improved from 10/300 (1/30) to 60/300 (1/5), and the opening / closing member 70A. The expansion time of 70B is increased from 3 seconds to 6 seconds. Therefore, when the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state, it becomes easy to win the electric tulip 70, and it is possible to play a game with the expectation of the next big hit while suppressing the reduction of the ball.

  The special symbol reach random number counter is used to determine whether or not to reach the reach state in the case where the determination result is wrong, and from the special symbol reach random number value of “0” to “126”. Become. The reach state in the present embodiment excludes the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed on the special symbol display device 50. Other special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (except for the final stop symbol, the state is equal to the jackpot special symbol combination, and will eventually be out of the big jackpot State that includes cases).

  This special symbol reach random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When it reaches “126”, it is set to “0”. The above addition is repeated again. The special symbol reach random number value is acquired because the winning to the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is detected by the special symbol variation start switch. The reach is determined by comparing with the determined reach establishment value. In this embodiment, the reach establishment numerical values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, the reach randomness value is always used when the success / failure determination result based on the jackpot random number value is a jackpot, so the reach random number value is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The special symbol variation pattern random number counter is used when a variation pattern of the special symbol (identification information) is selected from the variation pattern table, and includes special symbol variation pattern random numbers from “0” to “198”. This special symbol variation pattern random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every main random number update process to be described later, and when the numerical value reaches “198”, then “0”. The above addition is repeated again. The special symbol variation pattern random number value is acquired due to the fact that the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is detected by the special symbol variation start switch.

  The special symbol variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns to be displayed on the special symbol display device 50 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. There are six types of special symbol variation pattern tables: low probability state hit table, low probability state reach lose table, low probability state lose table, probability variation state hit table, probability variation state reach loss table, and probability variation state lose table. . Each variation pattern table is provided with a plurality of variation patterns, and a special symbol variation pattern random value is assigned to each variation pattern.

  The selection of the variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern table is based on whether the current variation state is a low probability state or a probable variation state, whether the determination result by the determination unit is a big hit or miss, whether there is a reach, or not. A corresponding table is selected from the tables, and one variation pattern is selected from the selected table based on a special symbol variation pattern random value.

  In each variation pattern, a variation time for variably displaying a special symbol (identification information) in a predetermined pattern is set, and the variation time is set at the start of variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 50.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter has a jackpot symbol random number value for determining a stop special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 50 at the jackpot. The jackpot symbol random number consists of “0” to “11”, and starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the main control board 200 to be described later, and reaches “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The jackpot symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the main control board 200.

  In the jackpot symbol random number value, the number of the square that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 50 is set. When the jackpot symbol random value “1” is acquired, the special stop symbol “1,1,1” is set. When the jackpot symbol random number “2” is acquired, the special symbol “2,2,2” is stopped. Is set as a special symbol for stopping. As described above, a jackpot with an even stop special symbol is usually a big jackpot, and a jackpot with an odd stop special symbol is a promiscuous jackpot.

  The counter for the left special symbol random number has a left special symbol random number value for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 50 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The left special symbol random value consists of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the main control board 200 to be described later. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The left special symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the main control board 200. A left special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 50 is set in the left special symbol random value. That is, when the left special symbol random value “1” is acquired, the left special symbol “1” is set, and when the left special symbol random value “2” is acquired, the left special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the left special symbol.

  The medium special symbol random number counter has a medium special symbol random number value for determining a medium special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 50 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The medium special symbol random number value is composed of “0” to “11”, and starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the main control board 200 described later. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The middle special symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the main control board 200. A medium special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 50 is set in the medium special symbol random value. That is, when the medium special symbol random value “1” is acquired, the medium special symbol “1” is set, and when the medium special symbol random value “2” is acquired, the medium special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as a medium special symbol.

  The right special symbol random number counter has a right special symbol random number value for determining the right special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 50 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is right is off. The right special symbol random value consists of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the main control board 200 described later, and becomes “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The right special symbol random number value is acquired in the symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A right special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 50 is set in the right special symbol random value. That is, when the right special symbol random value “1” is acquired, the right special symbol “1” is set, and when the right special symbol random value “2” is acquired, the right special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random number value is set as the right special symbol.

  However, for example, when the result of the determination is wrong, the random number values acquired by the respective random number counters coincide with each other, or the reach special state is determined by the reach random number counter even though it is determined by the reach random number counter. The random number value may be different from the right special symbol random value, or the left special symbol random value may match the right special symbol random value even though the reach random number counter has determined that there is no reach. is there. In such a case, since the stop special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the success / failure and the presence / absence of reach, the random number value acquired by each random number counter may not be set as a special symbol as it is (described later) Refer to the symbol selection process).

  Here, the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes become the upper balls receiving tray 36 as the winning balls. To be paid out. Further, numerical data such as a hit random number value, a normal reach random number value, a normal variation pattern random value, etc. are acquired due to the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 42. The acquired random number value (numerical data) is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the determination of the success / failure, and the display of the result of the success / failure determination are suspended, and the random number value (numerical value) The number of stored data), that is, the number of winnings in the starting winning opening (starting winning area) 42 is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 as a normal symbol variation holding ball number.

  When random number values (numerical data) are stored (held) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol is correct and whether or not reach is reached before starting the variable symbol display. At the same time, a variation pattern is selected from the ordinary symbol variation pattern table based on the random symbol value for determining the ordinary symbol variation pattern, and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started on the display unit 11 based on the selected variation pattern. The start of normal symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the acquisition order of random values (numerical data) stored in the RAM (holding storage means), that is, the order in which the winning winning opening 42 is won. Further, the stored random number value (numerical data) is erased from the RAM (holding storage means) based on whether or not the validity determination is performed by the validity determination means.

  After a lapse of a predetermined time (variation time set for each variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the normal symbol, the variation of the normal symbol is stopped and the winning / failing determination result is displayed on the display unit 11. In the case of winning (per normal symbol), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 with a glance such as “5, 5, 5”, and the two open / close members 70A, 70B of the electric tulip 70 are displayed. The electric tulip solenoid on the back changes from a narrow open state that is almost vertical and difficult to win, to a substantially V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) open and open state that makes it easy to win, making it easier for game balls to win. When a game ball enters the electric tulip 70 and is detected (wins) by the electric tulip detection switch, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, numerical data such as a jackpot random number value, a special reach random number value, a special variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired due to the winning of the game ball in the special symbol variation start winning port 55. The acquired random number value (numerical data) is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, and the special symbol variation, the determination of the success / failure and the display of the determination result are suspended, and the jackpot random value (numerical value) Data), that is, the number of winnings to the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 as the special symbol variation holding ball number.

  When there is storage (holding) of random numbers (numerical data) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, determination of reach or not, etc. are performed before starting the special symbol variation display. The variation pattern is selected from the special symbol variation pattern table based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern, and the variation display of the special symbol is started by the special symbol display device 50 based on the selected variation pattern. The The special symbol variation display is started in accordance with the order of obtaining random numbers (numerical data) stored in the RAM (holding storage means), that is, according to the order in which the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is won. Further, the stored random number value (numerical data) is erased from the RAM (holding storage means) based on whether or not the validity determination is performed by the validity determination means.

  After a lapse of a predetermined time (variation time set for each variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol stops variably and the jackpot determination result is displayed on the special symbol display device 50.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the following features. If the determination result of the jackpot random value is a jackpot, a special game (a jackpot game) is started on the condition that the game ball passes through the accessory continuous operation gate 71 in the electric tulip 70. In the special game state (big hit game state), the open / close plate 46 of the above-mentioned winning prize opening 45 is opened to make it easier to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 and to be able to win the winning prize opening 45, When there is a prize at the big prize opening 45, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined round (predetermined number of times).

  In this embodiment, it is set to 15 rounds (15R), and in the case of a big hit, the opening / closing of the big winning prize opening 45 is repeated 15 rounds. If the jackpot is a regular jackpot (an even number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the game is put into a short-running state until a hit / fail judgment is made a maximum of 100 times. If the jackpot is a promising jackpot (an odd number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the player is placed in a probabilistic state (high probability state) and a short time state until the next jackpot.

  Furthermore, when the success / failure determination result of the jackpot random value is a jackpot, until the game ball passes through the accessory continuous operation gate 71 in the electric tulip 70, that is, until the special game (jackpot game) is started. As shown at 31, a mark 81 indicating that the determination result is a big hit is displayed on the display unit 11.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of main flags provided on the main control board (main control device) 200 include a hit flag, a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, a condition device flag, and the like. The condition device flag is set to ON (“1”) when the result of determining whether or not the winning to the special symbol variation start winning opening 55 is a big hit, that is, when the big hit flag is ON (“1”). It is what is done.

  The main control board 200 performs control processing by the CPU of the microcomputer in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control board 200.

  In the main process, first, a device initial setting process (S10) is performed. In the device initial setting process (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. 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.

  Next, an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a main random number update process (S30), and an interrupt permission process (S40) are performed, and then a loop process that returns to the interrupt prohibition process (S20) is performed again. Interrupt processing (S100) is performed.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if the interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the next main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are incremented by one for each main random number update process (S30), and when the random number reaches the set upper limit value as described above, it returns to the minimum value and is added again. Is done. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 5, an output process (S110), an input process (S120), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), a winning detection process (S140), a normal operation process ( S150), special operation processing (S160), reserved ball number processing (S170), and other processing (S180) are sequentially performed.

  In the output process (S110), an output command (control signal) set in each process, acquired numerical data, and the like are transmitted to each control board. In the input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process is performed.

  In the winning detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether a winning to the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is detected (S140-1). If it is determined that a winning in the special symbol variation start winning opening 55 is detected, it is determined whether the number of special symbol variation reservation balls is four or more (S140-2), and the number of special symbol variation reservation balls is less than four. If so, 1 is added to the number of special symbol variation reserved balls (S140-3), and a jackpot random number value, special symbol reach random number value, special symbol variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired and RAM (maintenance storage) of main control board 200 is obtained. Is stored in the corresponding area (address) of (means) (S140-4).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not winning at the start winning opening 42 is detected (S140-5). In the case where the winning to the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is not detected in S140-1 or in the case where the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more in S140-2, the winning to the starting winning port 42 is also performed. Is detected (S140-5). If no winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected, the winning detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if a winning at the start winning opening 42 is detected, it is determined whether the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-6), and if it is 4 or more, this winning detection process (S140). Ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls (S140-7), and the random number value, normal symbol reach random number value, normal symbol variation pattern random number value, etc. Is acquired, and the acquired winning random number value or the like is stored in a corresponding area (address) in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S140-8), and this winning detection process (S140) ends.

  In the normal operation process (S150), as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined which of the normal operation statuses is 1 to 4 (S150-1 to S150-3). When the normal operation status is 1, the normal symbol standby process (S150-4) is performed. When the normal operation status is 2, the changing process (S150-5) is performed, and the normal operation status is In the case of 3, the hit game start process (S150-6) is performed, and in the case where the normal operation status is 4, the normal electric process (S150-7) is performed.

  In the normal symbol stand-by process (S150-4) performed when the normal operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation holding ball number is 0 (S150-4-1). If the number of symbol variation holding balls is 0, it is determined whether or not the display unit 11 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the normal symbol is not changing (S150-4-2), and in the standby screen (standby screen). If there is, the normal symbol standby process (S150-4) ends. On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen), standby screen setting processing (S150-4-3) for making the display unit 11 into the standby screen (standby screen) is performed, and the display unit 11 is in the standby screen. (S150-4-4), and thereafter, the normal symbol standby process (S150-4) ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S150-4-1 that the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is not 0, normal symbol per unit determination processing (S150-4-5) is performed. In the normal symbol hit determination process (S150-4-5), as shown in FIG. 9, first, the main control acquired in the normal symbol related random number value acquisition process (S140-8) of the winning detection process (S140). Of the random number values stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the substrate 200, the first random number value is read (S150-4-5-1), and it is confirmed whether the current probability change state (high probability state). (S150-4-5-2).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state in S150-4-5-2, it is confirmed whether or not the obtained winning random number value is compared with the winning value in the low probability state and the two match. Is a hit in a low probability state, and if they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S150-4-5-3). In the case of losing, this normal symbol hit determination process (S150-4-5) ends. On the other hand, in the case of hit, the hit flag is set to ON (S150-4-5-4). The symbol hit determination process (S150-4-5) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S150-4-5-2 that the probability change is in progress (high probability state), whether the acquired winning random number value is compared with the winning value in the high probability state and the two match? If it is confirmed and matched, it is a hit in a high probability state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is out (S150-4-5-5). In the case of losing, this normal symbol hit determination process (S150-4-5) ends. On the other hand, in the case of hit, the hit flag is set to ON (S150-4-5-4). The symbol hit determination process (S150-4-5) ends. This normal symbol hit determination process (S150-4-5) corresponds to the normal symbol success / failure determination means in the present invention, which determines whether or not a game is appropriate due to the establishment of the determination condition.

  Following the normal symbol hit determination process (S150-4-5), the normal symbol selection process (S150-4-6) is performed. In the normal symbol selection process (S150-4-6), the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is determined. First, in the normal symbol selection process (S150-4-6), as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether the winning flag is ON (S150-4-6-1). The normal symbol based on the winning symbol random number is set as the stopped normal symbol (S150-4-6-2). On the other hand, when the hit flag is not ON, that is, when it is off, the left / middle / right normal symbol random number counter (hereinafter, the left normal symbol random value is referred to as normal symbol data 1). The middle normal symbol random number value is acquired as normal symbol data 2 and the right normal symbol random number value is referred to as normal symbol data 3) (S150-4-6-3), and normal symbol data 1, normal symbol data 2, and normal symbol data are acquired. It is determined whether all the random numbers of data 3 match (S150-4-6-4). If they match, it is determined whether the normal symbol reach random number matches the reach establishment value (S150- 4-6-5).

  When the normal symbol reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the normal symbol assigned to the random value of the normal symbol data 1 is 1 in the random number value of the stop left normal symbol and the normal symbol data 2 The normal symbol assigned to the added random number is set to the stopped normal symbol, and the normal symbol assigned to the random value of the normal symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right normal symbol (S150-4-6-6). On the other hand, when the normal symbol reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the normal symbol assigned to the random value of the normal symbol data 1 is the random number value of the left normal symbol and the normal symbol data 2 The normal symbol assigned to the normal symbol being stopped, and the normal symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the normal symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right normal symbol (S150-4-6-7). ).

  If it is determined in S150-4-6-4 that the random numbers of the normal symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the normal symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S150-4-6-8). If the random numbers of the normal symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the normal symbol reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S150-4-6-9). When the normal symbol reach random value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the normal symbol assigned to the random value of the normal symbol data 1 is assigned to the random value of the stop left normal symbol and the normal symbol data 2 The normal symbol assigned is set to the stopped normal symbol and the normal symbol assigned to the random value of the normal symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right normal symbol (S150-4-6-10). On the other hand, when the normal symbol reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the normal symbol assigned to the random value of the normal symbol data 1 is the random number value of the left normal symbol and the normal symbol data 2 The normal symbol assigned to the normal symbol being stopped, and the normal symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the normal symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right normal symbol (S150-4-6-7). ).

  When it is determined in S150-4-6-8 that the random numbers of the normal symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the normal symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the normal symbol reach random number value Is equal to the reach establishment value (S150-4-6-11). When the normal symbol reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the values of the normal symbol data 1 and the normal symbol data 3 are assigned to the random values of the normal symbol data 1 or the normal symbol data 3 The stop left normal symbol and stop right normal symbol are set so as to be the same as the normal symbol, and assigned to the random number value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the same normal symbol data 1 or normal symbol data 3 The normal symbol is set to the normal symbol during stoppage (S150-4-6-12). On the other hand, when the normal symbol reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the normal symbol assigned to the random value of the normal symbol data 1 is the random number value of the left normal symbol and the normal symbol data 2 The normal symbol assigned to is set to the stopped normal symbol and the normal symbol assigned to the random value of the normal symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right normal symbol (S150-4-6-10).

  Subsequently, normal symbol variation pattern creation processing (S150-4-7) is performed. In the normal symbol variation pattern creation process (S150-4-7), as shown in FIG. 11, it is confirmed whether the gaming state is in the normal state (low probability state) or the probability variation state (high probability state) (S150-4). -7-1). In the normal state, it is confirmed whether or not the winning flag is ON (whether or not the determination result is successful) (S150-4-7-2). If the winning flag is ON, the RAM (holding) of the main control board 200 is checked. The normal symbol variation pattern random number value stored in the first reading order in the storage means) is loaded, and a variation pattern that matches the normal symbol variation pattern random value in the hit table in the normal state is selected (S150-4). -7-3).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S150-4-7-2 that the hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The normal symbol reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S150-4-7-4). When there is a reach, the first normal symbol variation pattern random value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation coincides with the normal symbol variation pattern random value in the reach lose table in the normal state. A pattern is selected (S150-4-7-5). If it is determined in S150-4-7-4 that there is no reach, the first normal symbol variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the loss table in the normal state is loaded. A variation pattern that matches the normal symbol variation pattern random number value is selected (S150-4-7-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S150-4-7-1 that the probability variation state (high probability state) is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the winning flag is ON (whether the determination result is true or not) (S150-4-7-7). When the flag is ON, the first normal symbol variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded and coincides with the normal symbol variation pattern random value in the hit table in the probability variation state. A variation pattern is selected (S150-4-7-8). On the other hand, if it is determined in S150-4-7-7 that the win flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is determined. The normal symbol reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not detected (S150-4-7-9).

  If it is determined in S150-4-7-9 that there is a reach, the first ordinary symbol variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the reach lose table in the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the normal symbol variation pattern random number value is selected (S150-4-7-10). If it is determined in S150-4-7-9 that there is no reach, the first ordinary symbol variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the loss table in the probability variation state. The variation pattern that matches the normal symbol variation pattern random number value is selected (S150-4-7-11). After selecting the variation pattern, the selected variation command is stored in the transmission buffer (S150-4-7-12), and other necessary processing (S150-4-7-13) is performed. The pattern creation process (S150-4-7) ends. Note that the variation command selected here is transmitted to the sub-control board 205.

  The sub-control board 205 transmits a control signal to the display control board 210 when a variation pattern selected from the hit table in the normal state or the hit table in the probability change state is received as a reception command. Thus, the normal symbol variation display and the hit effect set in the variation pattern are started on the display unit 11 of the display device 10. On the other hand, the sub-control board 205 receives a fluctuation pattern selected from any one of the reach loss table in the normal state, the loss table in the normal state, the reach loss table in the probability variation state, or the loss table in the probability variation state. When received as a command, by transmitting a control signal to the display control board 210, the display unit 11 of the display device 10 starts normal symbol variation display and loss effect set in the variation pattern.

  Following the normal symbol variation pattern creation processing (S150-4-7), normal symbol random number shift processing (S150-4-8) is performed. In the normal symbol random number shift process (S150-4-8), in the data storage area of the normal symbol variation holding ball number in the RAM of the main control board 200, it is stored in the storage area of the address having the highest load (reading) order. In addition, data such as normal symbol main random number values (per random number value, normal symbol reach random number value, normal symbol fluctuation pattern random value), etc. are loaded in the previous process and become empty, so the loading order is second. For data such as normal symbol main random number values (hit random number value, normal symbol reach random number value, normal symbol variation pattern random value) stored in the subsequent addresses, the address is shifted up by one by one.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the normal symbol (identification information) based on the determination result of the success / failure determination unit is displayed in a variable manner, so that the above-mentioned data stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is displayed. Usually, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved ball fluctuations (for example, 2 for the number of reserved balls is set to 1 and 3 is set to 2 etc.) (S150-4-8-1), The corresponding data is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S150-4-8-2), and then the lowest order (the load order is the last, the fourth in this embodiment). 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls (S150-4-8-3).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol random number shift process (S150-4-8), the normal symbol variation start setting process (S150-4-9) is performed. In the normal symbol variation start setting process (S150-4-9), settings such as preparation of a command necessary for starting the variation of the normal symbol are performed. After the normal symbol variation start setting process (S150-4-9), the normal operation status is set to 2 (S150-4-10), the standby state is released (S150-4-11), and the normal symbol is changed. The standby process (S150-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S150-5) performed when the normal operation status is 2, the normal operation timer determination process is performed (S150-5-1) as shown in FIG. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol (the variation time of the variation pattern) has ended (whether or not the operation timer = 0) (S150-5-2). The changing process (S150-5) ends. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has ended, a fluctuation stop command is set (S150-5-3). Subsequently, the normal operation status is set to 3 (S150-5-4), and after other necessary processing (S150-5-5) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S150-5) ends.

  In the winning game start process (S150-6) performed when the normal operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 14, it is first determined whether or not the winning flag is ON (“1”), that is, whether or not it is a winning. (S150-6-1). When the winning flag is ON, that is, when it is a winning, after the normal operation status is set to 4 (S150-6-2), this winning game start process (S150-6) is ended. On the other hand, if the winning flag is OFF in S150-6-1, that is, it is determined that the winning flag is off, the normal operation status is set to 1 (S150-6-3), and this winning game start process (S150-6) ) Ends.

  In the normal electric processing (S150-7) performed when the normal operation status is 4, first, as shown in FIG. 15, it is confirmed whether the opening / closing members 70A and 70B provided on both sides of the electric tulip 70 are open. (S150-7-1). If the opening / closing members 70A and 70B are closed (narrow open state), it is confirmed whether or not the current probability change state (high probability state) (S150-7-2).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probability change state, the opening / closing member opening process 1 is performed in which the opening / closing members 70A and 70B are opened with an opening time of 3 seconds and the number of times of opening once (S150-7-3). The normal operation process (S150-7) ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S150-7-2 that the probability variation state (high probability state), the opening / closing member opening process 2 for opening the opening / closing members 70A and 70B with an opening time of 6 seconds and one opening operation is performed. (S150-7-4), and thereafter, the normal operation process (S150-7) ends.

  If it is determined in S150-7-1 that the opening and closing members 70A and 70B are being opened, it is confirmed whether the opening time of the opening and closing members 70A and 70B has elapsed (finished) (S150-7-5), and the opening and closing member 70A. , 70B, the normal operation process (S150-7) ends. On the other hand, when the opening time of the opening / closing members 70A, 70B has elapsed, the opening / closing members 70A, 70B are opened. A process of closing (set to a narrow open state) is performed (S150-7-6), the hit flag is turned off (S150-7-7), the normal operation status is set to 1 (S150-7-8), Thereafter, the normal operation process (S150-7) is completed.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S160-1 to S160-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-4) is performed. When the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S160-5) is performed, and the special operation status is In the case of 3, a jackpot game start process (S160-6) is performed, and in the case where the special operation status is 4, a special electric accessory process (S160-7) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 0 (S160-4-1), When the number of reserved symbols is 0, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display device 50 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-4-2), and the standby screen (standby screen). If so, the special symbol standby process (S160-4) ends. On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen), a standby screen setting process (S160-4-3) for making the special symbol display device 50 a standby screen (standby screen) is performed. 50 is set on the standby screen (S160-4-4), and then the special symbol standby process (S160-4) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-1 that the number of special symbol variation holding balls is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-5) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), as shown in FIG. 18, first, the main control acquired in the special symbol-related random number value acquisition process (S140-4) of the winning detection process (S140). Of the jackpot random number values stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the substrate 200, the first jackpot random number value is read (S160-4-5-1), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state). (S160-4-5-2).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state in S160-4-5-2, the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot formation value in the low probability state to confirm whether or not both match, Is a big hit in the low probability state, and if they do not match, it is determined that they are out (S160-4-5-3). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4), and an indication is displayed. A start process (S160-4-5-5) is performed. In this process, a suggestion start command for causing the display unit 11 to display a mark 81 (see FIG. 31) indicating that the jackpot has been won is stored in the transmission buffer. The suggestion start command is transmitted to the sub control board 205. After the suggestion display start process (S160-4-5-5) is performed, the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-5-2 that the probability change is high (high probability state), whether the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot value in the high probability state and the two match? If it is confirmed and matches, it is a big hit in the high probability state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is out (S160-4-5-6). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). A display start process (S160-4-5-5) is performed, and the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. This special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-5) corresponds to the processing of the special symbol success / failure determination means in the present invention, which determines whether or not a game is appropriate due to the establishment of the determination condition.

  Following the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), a special symbol selection process (S160-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), a special symbol to be stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 50 is determined. First, in the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S160-4-6-1). A special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S160-4-4-2). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, when it is off, the left / middle / right special symbol random number counter (hereinafter referred to as the left special symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 1). The middle special symbol random value is acquired as the special symbol data 2 and the right special symbol random number is referred to as the special symbol data 3) (S160-4-6-3), and the special symbol data 1, the special symbol data 2, and the special symbol are acquired. It is determined whether all the random numbers in data 3 match (S160-4-6-4). If they match, it is determined whether the special symbol reach random number matches the reach establishment value (S160-). 4-6-5).

  When the special symbol reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is 1 in the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the added random number value is set as the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for stoppage (S160-4-6-6). On the other hand, if the special symbol reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is stopped. The random symbol value of the left special symbol and special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the special symbol during stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for stop right (S160-4-6-7). ).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-4 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S160-4-6-8). If the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether or not the special symbol reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-9). When the special symbol reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol being assigned is the special symbol being stopped, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-10). On the other hand, if the special symbol reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is stopped. The random symbol value of the left special symbol and special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the special symbol during stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for stop right (S160-4-6-7). ).

  When it is determined in S160-4-6-8 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the special symbol reach random value Is equal to the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-11). When the special symbol reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, there is a reach, and the values of the special symbol data 1 and the special symbol data 3 are assigned to the random values of the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 The stop left special symbol and the stop right special symbol are set so as to be the same as the special symbol, and assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the same special symbol data 1 or special symbol data 3 The special symbol is set to the special symbol during stoppage (S160-4-6-12). On the other hand, if the special symbol reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is stopped. The random symbol value of the left special symbol and special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to is set to the stopped special symbol, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right special symbol (S160-4-6-10).

  Subsequently, special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7) is performed. In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), as shown in FIG. 20, it is confirmed whether the gaming state is in the normal state (low probability state) or the probability variation state (high probability state) (S160-4). -7-1). In the normal state, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the determination result is big hit) (S160-4-7-2). If the big hit flag is ON, the RAM (holding) of the main control board 200 is held. The special symbol variation pattern random number value stored in the first reading order in the storage means) is loaded, and a variation pattern that matches the special symbol variation pattern random value in the hit table in the normal state is selected (S160-4). -7-3).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S160-4-7-2 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The special symbol reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-4). When the reach is present, the first special symbol variation pattern random value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation coincides with the special symbol variation pattern random value in the reach lose table in the normal state. A pattern is selected (S160-4-7-5). If it is determined in S160-4-7-4 that there is no reach, the first special symbol variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the loss table in the normal state is loaded. A variation pattern that matches the random number value of the special symbol variation pattern is selected (S160-4-7-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-1 that the probability variation state (high probability state) is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the result of the determination is a big hit) (S160-4-7-7). When the flag is ON, the first special symbol variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded and coincides with the special symbol variation pattern random value in the winning table in the probability variation state. A variation pattern is selected (S160-4-7-8). On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-7 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The special symbol reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not detected (S160-4-7-9).

  If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that the reach is present, the first special symbol variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the reach lose table in the probability variation state. The variation pattern matching the special symbol variation pattern random value in is selected (S160-4-7-10). If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that there is no reach, the random number value of the first special symbol variation pattern in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the loss table in the probability variation state A variation pattern that matches the random number value of the special symbol variation pattern is selected (S160-4-7-11). After selecting the variation pattern, other necessary processing (S160-4-7-12) is performed, and the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7) is completed.

  Following the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7), special symbol random number shift processing (S160-4-8) is performed. In the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), in the data storage area of the special symbol variation holding ball number in the RAM of the main control board 200, it is stored in the storage area of the address with the highest load (reading) order. Due to the fact that data such as special symbol main random numbers (big hit random numbers, special symbol reach random numbers, special symbol fluctuation pattern random values), etc. are loaded in the previous process and become vacant, the loading rank is second. For data such as special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, special symbol reach random number values, special symbol variation pattern random number values) stored in subsequent addresses, the address is shifted up by one by one.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the special symbol (identification information) based on the determination result of the success / failure determination unit is displayed in a variable manner, whereby the above-mentioned data stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is displayed. 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbols fluctuation reserved balls (for example, 2 for the number of reserved balls is set to 1 and 3 is set to 2) (S160-4-8-1). The corresponding data is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S160-4-8-2), and then the lowest order (the load order is the last, the fourth in this embodiment). 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls (S160-4-8-3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), a special symbol variation start process (S160-4-9) is performed. In the special symbol variation start process (S160-4-9), the variation display of the left / middle / right special symbols selected in S160-4-6 is specially performed according to the variation pattern selected in S160-4-7. This is performed by the symbol display device 50. After the special symbol variation start process (S160-4-9), the special operation status is set to 2 (S160-4-10), the waiting state is canceled (S160-4-11), and the special symbol standby is performed. The process (S160-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, a special operation timer determination process is performed (S160-5-1) as shown in FIG. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time of the variation pattern) has ended (whether or not the operation timer = 0) (S160-5-2). The changing process (S160-5) ends. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time is over, special symbol fluctuation stop processing is performed (S160-5-3). In the special symbol fluctuation stop processing, the left, middle and right special symbols which are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 50 are stopped and displayed. Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S160-5-4) and other necessary processing (S160-5-5) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S160-5) ends.

  In the jackpot game start process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 23, it is first determined whether or not the condition device flag is ON (“1”) (S160-6). -1). That is, it is determined whether or not the passage to the accessory continuous operation gate 71 is detected. When the condition device flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (“1”), that is, whether or not it is a jackpot (S160-6-2). If the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is determined that the jackpot flag is off, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-6-3), and the jackpot game start process (S160-6) is ended. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is ON in S160-6-2, that is, if the jackpot is big, the condition device flag is set to ON (S160-6-4). It is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation start switch) is ON, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the accessory continuous operation gate 71 (S160-6-5). On the other hand, when the condition device flag is ON in S160-6-1, whether or not the accessory continuous operation gate sensor (the accessory continuous operation start switch) is ON, that is, the accessory continuous operation gate 71 is set by the game ball. It is determined whether or not it has passed (S160-6-5). When the game ball passes through the accessory continuous operation gate 71, a round counter per 15R is set (S160-6-6), and suggestion display end processing (S160-6-7) is performed. In this processing, a suggestion end command for deleting the mark 81 (see FIG. 31) indicating that the jackpot has been won from the display unit 11 is stored in the transmission buffer. The suggestion end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 205, and the mark 81 displayed on the display unit 11 is erased as will be described later. After the suggestion display end process (S160-6-7) is performed, the special action status is set to 4 (S160-6-8), and the jackpot game start process (S160-6) is ended. On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the accessory continuous operation gate 71 in S160-6-5, the jackpot game start process (S160-6) is ended.

  In the special electric accessory process (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIG. 24, the probability variation flag is turned off (S160-7-1), and the jackpot opening has been performed. (S160-7-2) is checked (whether or not a video indicating that a big hit is to be started is displayed on the special symbol display device 50). If the jackpot opening is not performed, the jackpot opening is performed, or if it is confirmed that the jackpot opening is performed, then whether the jackpot end flag is ON ("1") or not It is judged (S160-7-3).

  When the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, when the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 45 is currently open (S160-7-4). It is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 45 (S160-7-5). In the case of the opening time of the big winning opening 45, the opening process of the big winning opening is performed (S160-7-6), and then this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-4 that the big winning opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 (S160-7-7), or the round end time has elapsed (S160-7). Whether it is any of (8) to (8), and if not, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is terminated. On the other hand, when 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 or the round end time has elapsed, the big winning opening closing process (S160-7-9) and the value of the round counter are decremented by one. (S160-7-10) is performed (as described above, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15R in this embodiment, subtraction is started from 15). In the special winning opening closing process (S160-7-9), the special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-7-11). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended as it is, When the round counter is 0, jackpot end processing (S160-7-12) is performed. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-7-13), and the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end flag is ON (“1”) in S160-7-3, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined to be ended, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-7-14) and the jackpot flag Is set to OFF (S160-7-15) and the condition device flag is set to OFF (S160-7-16), and then the special symbol that has stopped and stopped is a probabilistic symbol It is confirmed whether or not (odd number alignment) (S160-7-17). If the stopped special symbol is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON again (S160-7-18). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-19), and this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is completed. On the other hand, in S160-7-17, if the stopped special symbol is not the probability variation symbol, the special operation status is set to 1 without turning the probability variation flag ON (while it is in the OFF state) (S160-). 7-19), the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) ends.

  Following the special operation process (S160), the reserved ball number process (S170) is performed. In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 25, the current reserved ball number of the normal symbol is loaded (S170-1), and the reserved ball number is set in the output buffer as a general figure hold command (S170). -2). By this retained ball number processing (S170), the memory related to the retained ball number in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is set to be output to the sub-control board 205.

  After the reserved ball number processing (S170), other processing (S180) is performed. In the other process (S180), various other processes necessary for the game are performed as necessary.

  Next, processing performed by the sub control board 205 will be described. In the sub control main process (S200) performed by the sub control board 205, as shown in FIG. 26, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S201). Specifically, stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. Then, when the power-off signal is turned on, it is determined whether or not the content stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 205 is normal (S202). The 2 ms timer interrupt process in S400 and the 10 ms timer interrupt process in S500 are repeated infinitely at a predetermined cycle. On the other hand, if the contents stored in the RAM are not normal, after the RAM is initialized (S203), a reception interrupt process in S300 described later, a 2ms timer interrupt process in S400, and a 10ms timer interrupt process in S500 are performed. It is repeated infinitely at a predetermined cycle.

  The sub-control board 205 that performs such main processing (S200) performs reception interrupt processing (S300) as shown in FIG. The reception interrupt process (S300) is a process for receiving a command (control signal) from the main control board 200. In the reception interrupt process (S300), first, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301). When the strobe signal is ON, that is, when the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit, The command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). Here, the commands received from the main control board 200 include a winning command, a variation command, a variation stop command, an suggestion start command, an suggestion end command, jackpot determination / determination result data, hold number data, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the reception interrupt process (S300) is terminated at that time.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) as shown in FIG. In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), a data output process (S401), an input process (S402), and a watchdog timer process (S403) are performed. In the data output process (S401), a process for generating and outputting a lamp lighting pattern, a sound pattern, and the like every 2 ms, and control data for driving the driving agent are generated. In the input process (S402), for example, the operation status of the game button switch 67 is input. In the watchdog timer process (S403), a process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) as shown in FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), a switch state acquisition process (S501), a loop scenario resetting process (S502), a command monitoring process (S503), a switch process (S504), and the like are performed.

  In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the loop scenario resetting process (S502), effects are set at regular intervals such as a customer waiting effect.

  In the command monitoring process (S503), a command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the command is performed. As shown in FIG. 30, in the command monitoring process (S503), it is first determined whether or not a command (control signal) has been received from the main control board 200 (S503-1). When no command is received from the main control board 200, the command monitoring process (S503) ends.

  On the other hand, when a command is received from the main control board 200, it is determined whether or not the command is the above-mentioned variation command (S503-2). When it is not a variation command, it is determined whether or not it is an suggestion start command (S503). -3). If it is not an suggestion start command, it is determined whether it is an suggestion end command (S503-4). If it is not an suggestion end command, it is determined whether it is a customer waiting command (S503-5). If it is neither a change command, an suggestion start command, an suggestion end command, nor a customer waiting command, other command processing is performed (S503-6), and the command monitoring processing (S503) ends.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a customer waiting command in S503-5, customer waiting command processing is performed (S503-7), and the command monitoring processing (S503) ends. The customer waiting command process (S503-7) includes, for example, a process of controlling the voice control board 220 so that the volume of the music fades out if the music is in the music. Note that the customer waiting command is sent from the main control board 200 after the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped when there is no hold for determining whether or not the jackpot and the win are successful in the main processing (when all the holds are consumed). The command to be sent.

  In S503-2, if the received command is a variable command, a variable command process (S503-8) is performed. The variation command process (S503-8) selects and executes a more specific effect on the display device 10 based on the variation pattern set in the normal symbol variation pattern creation process (S150-4-7). It is processing to do. After the execution of the variable command process (S503-8), this command monitoring process (S503) ends.

  If the received command is a suggestion start command in S503-3, suggestion effect start processing (S503-9) is performed, and a mark 81 (see FIG. 31) indicating that the jackpot is won is displayed on the display unit 11. The effect to be displayed is executed. After the suggestion effect start process (S503-9), the command monitoring process (S503) ends.

  By performing the suggestion effect start processing (S503-9), when a big win result is obtained in the determination of whether or not the winning to the winning for the special symbol variation start winning port 55 is successful, that is, the big win flag is set to ON. Mark 81 (refer to FIG. 31) indicating that the jackpot is won is displayed on the display unit 11.

  In S503-4, if the received command is a suggestion end command, suggestion effect end processing (S503-10) is performed, and a mark 81 (see FIG. 31) indicating that the jackpot is won is displayed on the display unit 11. The effect to be erased from is executed. After the suggestion effect end process (S503-10), the command monitoring process (S503) ends.

  By performing the suggestion effect ending process (S503-10), when the round counter per 15R is set, that is, when the jackpot is started, the mark 81 indicating that the jackpot is won (see FIG. 31) Is deleted from the display unit 11.

  Therefore, for example, the case shown in FIG. 32 may occur. In the case shown in FIG. 32, when the jackpot flag is set to ON, a mark 81 indicating that the jackpot is won is displayed on the display unit 11, and then the first symbol of the normal symbol performed on the display unit 11 is displayed. This is a case where the mark 81 continues to be displayed on the display unit 11 across the time variation display, the second variation display, the third variation display, the fourth variation display, the fifth variation display,. In other words, even if the number of times of normal symbol variation displayed continuously or intermittently on the display unit 11 is five or more, exceeding the upper limit of the normal symbol variation reserve ball number, it means that the jackpot is won. It is possible to continue displaying the mark 81 (see FIG. 31) on the display unit 11.

  In FIG. 32, the normal symbol losing display or the reach losing display is continuous, but a win display (a normal symbol number display) may be included.

  After the command monitoring process (S503) including the suggestion effect start process (S503-9) and the suggestion effect end process (S503-10), switch effective time management and operation setting are performed in the switch process (S504). Do. In the switch process (S504), a process based on the data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S501) is performed. As a result, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) ends. Note that other processing may be included in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) in accordance with the function of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  As described above in detail, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning / no-go determination is performed when the game ball has won the start winning opening 42 (S150-4-5). Based on the result of the determination, the display and change display of the normal symbol is performed on the display unit 11 (S150-4-9, S503-8). The open / close members 70A and 70B of the tulip 70 shift from a narrow open state in which it is difficult to win a game ball to an expanded and open state in which a game ball can be easily won (S150-7). On the other hand, when the winning of the game is won at the special symbol variation start winning opening 55, the jackpot determination is executed (S160-4-5), and the result of the determination is winning. (S160-6-1, S160-6-2, S160-6-4) When the game ball passes through the accessory continuous operation gate 71 (S160-6-5), the big hit game is started (S160-). 6-6, S160-6-8, S160-7). In this regard, the game ball won in the electric tulip 70 can pass through the accessory continuous operation gate 71.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 42 and the normal symbol change display and stop display are performed on the display unit 11, the game ball enters the start winning opening 42. Depending on the result of the determination as to whether or not the game is won, the opening / closing members 70A and 70B of the electric tulip 70 are in an open / open state where the game ball can be easily won from a narrow open state where it is difficult to win the game ball. May be transferred to. Further, depending on the result of the determination of whether or not the game ball is won at the special symbol variation start winning port 55, the game ball winning the electric tulip 70 passes through the accessory continuous action gate 71. Then, a jackpot game may be started. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel as if the jackpot game has started in conjunction with the normal symbol variation display and stop display.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display and the stop display are special on the basis of the result of the success / failure determination executed when the game ball has won the special symbol variation start winning port 55. This is performed by the symbol display device 50 (S160-4-9, S160-5-3). However, the normal symbol displayed on the display unit 11 is much larger than the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 50, and the display unit 11 on which the normal symbol is displayed is the center of the game area 6. (See FIG. 1), the player's interest can be directed to the change display and stop display of the normal symbol rather than the special symbol.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a suggestion effect (FIG. 31) indicating that the result of the jackpot determination that is executed in response to the winning of the game ball in the special symbol variation start winning opening 55 is a win. Is referred to) until the jackpot game is started from the determination of the success / failure (S160-4-5-5, S160-6-7, S503-9, S503-10). Therefore, the suggestive effect can be performed without being limited by the number of times of normal symbol fluctuation display (see FIG. 32).

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning.
For example, the special symbol display device 50 may display only one or two special symbols among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol. Further, instead of the special symbol, the symbol, the lighting pattern of the lamp, or the display pattern of 7 segments may be displayed.

  In addition, the special symbol display device 50 may be configured by one 7-segment LED, seven LED lamps, or the like instead of the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module). The main control board 200 includes a counter for random numbers of random numbers, a counter for normal symbol reach random numbers, a counter for normal symbol variation patterns random numbers, a counter for random numbers of random symbols, a counter for left normal symbol random numbers, a counter for medium normal symbol random numbers, A normal symbol random number counter, a jackpot random number counter, a probability variable random number counter, and the like may be provided.

  Here, the probability variation random number counter is used when determining whether or not the probability variation is a big hit, and has probability variation random values from “0” to “99”. The probability variable random number counter starts from “0” when the power is turned on and is incremented by “1” every time the main random number update process (S30) is reached. The addition is repeated. The probability variable random number value is acquired due to the fact that the winning to the special symbol variation start winning opening 55 is detected by the special symbol variation start switch, and is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200.

  In the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), when the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is big (S160-4-6-1), it is acquired at the time of winning the special symbol variation start winning slot 55. The probable random number value read out from the RAM is set to a probabilistic jackpot when it is '0' to '39', that is, the probabilistic flag is set to ON, and when it is '40' to '99', a normal jackpot In other words, the probability variation flag may be set to OFF.

  And in said S160-4-6-2, in the case of probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot symbol may be set as a special stop symbol. In the case of a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot symbol may be set as a special stop symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol display device 50 is composed of one 7-segment LED, for example, “F” is set as a probability variation jackpot symbol and “L” is set as a normal jackpot symbol. You may do it.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, when it is out of reach or out of normal (S160-4-6-1), it is replaced with the processing of S160-4-6-3 to S1604-6-12. May be set as a stop special symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol display device 50 is configured by one 7-segment LED, for example, “H” may be set off as a symbol.

  In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), instead of the process of S160-4-7-1 to S160-4-7-11, one 7-segment LED or 7 LEDs A lighting pattern in which the lamp blinks for a predetermined time, for example, about 10 seconds may be selected. In addition, in the above-described changing process (S160-5), a predetermined time for which one 7-segment LED or seven LED lamps blinking is set in the special operation timer, for example, about 10 seconds. Good (S160-5-1).

  Accordingly, when a predetermined time has elapsed when one 7-segment LED or seven LED lamps constituting the special symbol display device 50 is displayed blinking (S160-5-2), the probability variation jackpot symbol, the normal jackpot symbol Alternatively, the off symbol is stopped and displayed (S160-5-3). Thereby, the special symbol display device 50 can be configured by one 7-segment LED or seven LED lamps, and the processing load in the special symbol variation display process of the main control board 200 can be reduced. Become.

  Alternatively, all special symbols need not be displayed. In such a case, since it is not possible to determine with a special symbol that the jackpot has been won, the player may be given an impression that the jackpot game has been executed suddenly.

  Alternatively, control signals (commands) related to the special symbols of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are transmitted from the main control board 200 and received by the sub control board 205, and the sub control board 205 passes through the display control board 210. By controlling the display 11 above, the left special symbol, middle special symbol and right special symbol change display and stop display together with left normal design, middle normal design and right normal design change display and stop display. Alternatively, the display unit 11 may be used. As a result, the special symbols of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are variably displayed and stopped on the special symbol display device 50 by the display control of the main control substrate 200, and the sub-patterns via the display control substrate 210 By the display control of the control board 205, the display unit 11 displays the change and the stop. However, in the display unit 11, the display size of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol is remarkably smaller than the display sizes of the left normal symbol, the middle normal symbol, and the right normal symbol. This holds that the player feels that the jackpot game is started in conjunction with the change display and the stop display.

  The suggestion that the jackpot is won may be made by a combination of normal symbols that are stopped and displayed on the display unit 11. Specifically, when a big win is won, if the win is won, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 with a specific gaze ("7, 7, 7"). In addition, when a big win is won and the win is not won, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 in a specific combination (“9, 8, 7”). On the other hand, if you have not won the jackpot, if you win the win, the display unit 11 displays a normal symbol with a slot other than the specific slot (for example, “3, 3, 3”, etc.). Stop display. In addition, when the big win is not won and the win is not won, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 with a combination other than the specific combination (for example, “5, 2, 6”, etc.). Let

  Further, the suggestion that the jackpot has been won may be made with a normal design effect pattern that is displayed in a variable manner or stopped on the display unit 11. In such a case, the sub-control board 205 selects a specific effect pattern only when the jackpot is won based on the jackpot winning / failure determination result data received from the main control board 200. In addition, it may be suggested that the jackpot is won by a lamp lighting pattern, a sound pattern, a control pattern of a driving agent, or the like, and the same applies to these cases.

  Further, the suggestion that the jackpot is won may be made by a specific combination of special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 50, that is, by chance. Examples of chances are combinations of numbers that increment by one in the order of left special symbol, middle special symbol, right special symbol (for example, “1,2,3”, etc.), left special symbol, middle special symbol, right Combinations of numbers that decrease by one in the order of special symbols (for example, “9, 8, 7”, etc.) and combinations of words that are represented in the order of left special symbol, middle special symbol, right special symbol (for example, “highest” "3, 1, 5" etc.).

  Alternatively, the jackpot random number value acquired when the winning to the special symbol variation start winning opening 55 is detected is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 and is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 205. It may be determined whether or not a win is won on the control board 205 side. In such a case, only when it is determined that the jackpot has been won, the sub control board 205 suggests that the jackpot has been won by, for example, selecting a specific effect pattern. If comprised in this way, even if the jackpot random number value determined to be the jackpot is pending, the suggestion that the jackpot is won can be performed at the timing when the jackpot random number value determined to be the jackpot is acquired. it can. Therefore, the indication that the jackpot is won can be made longer by the holding time of the jackpot random value determined to be the jackpot.

  Further, when the sub control board 205 receives the suggestion start command transmitted from the main control board 200, a lottery is performed every time the display of the normal symbol on the display unit 11 is started, and the lottery result is won. The indication that the jackpot was won is started on the display unit 11, and thereafter, the suggestion that the jackpot started on the display unit 11 is won until the jackpot game is started. You may go without interruption or you may go without interruption. Also, in the above case, the indication that the jackpot played on the display unit 11 is won is that the jackpot game is started after winning the lottery performed by the display unit 11 starting the variable symbol display. It may be performed only at a certain point in the middle until it is done. Alternatively, in the above case, the indication that the jackpot made in the display unit 11 is won is started each time the winning is performed in the lottery performed by the display unit 11 starting the variable symbol display. It may be performed without interruption until the time when the display of the normal symbol on the display unit 11 is started again and the next lottery is executed or the time when the jackpot game is started is reached. , You may go while interrupting, or you may go only when there is. In such cases, the player will feel as if the suggestion of winning the jackpot was started unexpectedly, as the suggestion of winning the jackpot is executed based on the results of the lottery. Can do.

  If a specific combination of normal symbols is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the jackpot is won, an indication that the jackpot has been won when the stop display is performed is displayed on the display unit 11. 11. After that, the indication that the jackpot started on the display unit 11 has been won may be performed without interruption until the jackpot game is started, or may be performed without interruption. Good. Further, in the above case, the indication that the jackpot played on the display unit 11 has been won is from when a specific combination of normal symbols is stopped on the display unit 11 until the jackpot game is started. It may be performed only at some point along the way. Alternatively, in the above case, the indication that the jackpot made in the display unit 11 has been won starts every time a specific combination of normal symbols is stopped on the display unit 11, and the normal symbol is displayed on the display unit 11. It may be performed without interruption until a point in time when any combination of the above (all combinations including the above-mentioned specific combination) is stopped and displayed again, or one of the points at which the jackpot game is started, is reached. It may be done while, or only when there is some way. In these cases, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is indicated by the combination of the normal symbols that are displayed in a stopped state. Can be made.

  In addition, the above-mentioned suggestion that the jackpot is won is configured to be executed whenever the jackpot is won, but it is executed with a first probability of less than 100% when the jackpot is won. It may be configured to be executed with a second probability of less than 100% when the jackpot is not won.

The accessory continuous operation gate 71 may be provided outside the electric tulip 70. In such a case, the game ball won in the electric tulip 70 is released from the lower side of the electric tulip 70. But it is not necessary to make it the structure which always passes the game ball discharge | released from the lower side of the electric tulip 70 with respect to the accessory continuous operation gate 71 provided below the electric tulip 70. FIG. The accessory continuous operation gate 71 provided outside the electric tulip 70 may be a prize opening.
[Additional remark] Moreover, although embodiment which actualized the gaming machine concerning this invention was described above, a gaming machine can also have the following structures, and there exists the following effect in that case.
(Supplementary Note 1) For example, the gaming machine according to the first configuration is configured to execute a normal / no-go determination when a game symbol is won in a normal symbol winning slot corresponding to a normal symbol and the normal symbol winning slot. The symbol success / failure determining means, the special symbol winning opening corresponding to the special symbol, the special symbol winning / failing determining means for executing the determination of winning / nothing when the game ball has won the special symbol winning opening, and the normal Triggered by the normal symbol display means for performing the normal symbol variation display and the stop display based on the result of the determination for success / failure by the symbol success / failure determination means, and the result of the success / failure determination by the normal symbol success / failure determination means being won In the gaming machine, comprising: a normal electric accessory that shifts from a state in which winning of a game ball is difficult to a state in which it is easy to win a game ball; and a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game; A game ball that has won a prize has an accessory continuous operation port that can be entered, and when the result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol success / failure determination means is winning, the game ball is inserted into the accessory continuous operation port. When entering a ball, the jackpot game is started by the jackpot game execution means.
In the gaming machine having such a first configuration, whether or not the game ball has won the normal symbol winning opening is determined as a trigger, and based on the result of the determination, the normal symbol change display and stop display are performed. When the result of the success / failure determination is winning, the ordinary electric accessory shifts from a state where it is difficult to win a game ball to a state where a game ball can be easily won. On the other hand, when the game ball is won at the special symbol winning opening, the success / failure determination is executed, and when the result of the determination is winning, the game ball enters the accessory continuous operation opening. The jackpot game is started. In this regard, a game ball that has won an ordinary electric accessory can enter the accessory continuous operation port.
Therefore, in the gaming machine having the above first configuration, when a game ball is won at the normal symbol winning opening and the normal symbol change display and stop display are performed, the game ball has won the normal symbol winning opening. Depending on the result of the success / failure determination that is executed as a trigger, the normal electric accessory may shift from a state where it is difficult to win a game ball to a state where it is easy to win a game ball. Depending on the result of the determination as to whether or not the game ball has been won, when the game ball that has won the ordinary electric accessory enters the accessory continuous operation port, a big hit game may be started. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel as if the jackpot game has started in conjunction with the normal symbol variation display and stop display.
(Additional remark 2) Further, for example, in the gaming machine according to the second configuration, the special symbol variation display and the gaming machine according to the first configuration based on the result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol success / failure determination means, and Special symbol display means for performing stop display is provided, and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display means is larger than the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display means.
In the gaming machine having the second configuration described above, the special symbol variation display and the stop display are performed based on the result of the determination of whether or not the game ball is won at the special symbol winning opening. Since the normal symbol is displayed larger than the symbol, the player can be more interested in the change display and stop display of the normal symbol than the special symbol.
(Supplementary Note 3) Also, for example, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, in the gaming machine according to the first configuration or the second configuration, the result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol success / failure determination unit is a win. A suggestion effect indicating that there is a game is characterized in that it is performed by the normal symbol display means between the determination of success / failure and the start of the jackpot game by the jackpot game execution means.
Note that in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, the suggestion effect may be continuously performed or intermittently performed until the jackpot game is started after the determination of success or failure, It may be performed temporarily.
In the gaming machine having the third configuration, a suggestion effect indicating that the result of the success / failure determination executed when the game ball is won in the special symbol winning opening is a win is performed. Since the suggestion effect is performed until the jackpot game is started, the suggestion effect can be performed without being limited to the number of times of normal symbol fluctuation display.
(Appendix 4) Also, for example, in the gaming machine according to the fourth configuration, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, a lottery for determining whether or not to perform the suggestion effect by the normal symbol display means is performed. It has a lottery means to be executed.
In addition, in the gaming machine according to the fourth configuration, when multiple lotteries are scheduled between the success / failure determination and the start of the big hit game, it is determined that the suggestion effect is performed in each lottery. The suggestion effect may be started, and once the suggestion effect is performed in a certain lottery, after it is determined once, the suggestion effect may be continuously performed until the jackpot game is started, or intermittently performed. Or may be performed temporarily.
In the gaming machine having the fourth configuration, since the suggestion effect is executed based on the result of the lottery, it is possible to make the player feel as if the suggestion effect is started without thinking.
(Additional remark 5) Further, for example, in the gaming machine according to the fifth configuration, the normal symbol display is performed by the combination of the normal symbols stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display means in the gaming machine according to the third configuration. It is characterized by determining whether or not the suggestion effect is performed by means.
In the gaming machine according to the fifth configuration, when the normal symbol stop display is performed a plurality of times during the period from the determination of success / failure to the start of the jackpot game, it is determined that the suggestion effect is performed in each stop display. The suggestion effect may be started every time the game is performed, or once the suggestion effect is performed with a certain stop display, the suggestion effect may be continuously performed until the jackpot game is started once determined. It may be performed intermittently or may be performed temporarily.
In the gaming machine having the fifth configuration, since it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is performed by the combination of the normal symbols that are stopped and displayed, the player is particularly interested in the stop display of the normal symbols. Can do.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 10 Display apparatus 11 Display part 42 Start winning opening 45 Large winning opening 50 Special symbol display apparatus 55 Special symbol change start winning opening 70 Electric tulip 70A Opening / closing member 70B Opening / closing member 71 Accessory continuous action gate 81 Mark 200 Main control Substrate 205 Sub control substrate 210 Display control substrate

Claims (1)

A normal symbol winning opening corresponding to the normal symbol,
A normal symbol success / failure determination means for executing the determination of success / failure when a game ball is won in the normal symbol winning port;
A special symbol winning opening corresponding to the special symbol,
A special symbol success / failure determination means for performing a success / failure determination triggered by a game ball winning in the special symbol winning port;
Normal symbol display means for performing normal symbol variation display and stop display based on the result of the normality determination by the normal symbol determination unit;
A normal electric accessory that shifts from a state where it is difficult to win a game ball to a state where it is easy to win a game ball, triggered by the result of the determination of success or failure by the normal symbol success / failure determination means,
Jackpot game execution means for executing jackpot game;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary electric accessory has an accessory continuous operation port capable of entering,
In the case where the result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol success / failure determination means is a win, when a game ball enters the accessory continuous operation port, a jackpot game is started by the jackpot game execution means ,
The suggestion effect indicating that the result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol success / failure determination means is a win until the jackpot game is started by the jackpot game execution means from the success / failure determination to the normal symbol display means Done in
Gaming machine characterized that you decide whether or not to perform the suggested effect at the normal symbol display unit with a combination of common symbols stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display means.

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