JP4501564B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of start ports arranged at positions such that a game ball is launched from a launching device to a game area with different resilience and the fired game ball is dropped to win a prize. The winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning is won when winning at any of the starting openings, and the symbol variation display is performed based on winning at any of the plurality of starting openings, and the winning determination The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a symbol display device that performs symbol stop display based on a determination result by means.

  Conventionally, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made by winning a game ball at the start opening (start winning), and after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display device, this symbol is stopped and displayed according to the determination result. As a gaming machine, when the judgment result is a big hit, in addition to providing a big hit game that is advantageous to the player immediately after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, provide a big hit game immediately after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. However, what is set to provide a big hit game at a predetermined timing has been proposed.

  For example, a stock release counter is provided separately from the jackpot symbol counter that determines the symbol displayed on the symbol display device, and when the determination result is a jackpot, regardless of the symbol displayed on the symbol display device, Decide whether to hold the jackpot game, provide the jackpot game and provide the held jackpot game, or provide a single jackpot game according to the value of the stock release counter acquired There was a thing. Thus, by holding (stocking) the big hit game, it was possible to provide a new game and improve the interest of the game (see Patent Document 1).

Further, for example, when a big hit game is put on hold, there is one that provides a big hit game in response to the fact that the normal symbols displayed on the symbol display device are continuously displayed and stopped by a predetermined number of times. Therefore, since the normal symbol is continuously displayed as a discontinuous symbol, and a big hit game is offered as a price that is slightly disadvantageous for the player, It can increase excitement, and even if you don't hit a big hit for a long time, you can enjoy the game for a long time without feeling uncomfortable or skeptical about the game or getting tired (See Patent Document 2).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-299831 (FIGS. 8, 9, and 11) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-299834 (FIG. 7)

  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the determination result based on winning at one start port is a big hit, the big hit game is put on hold or the big hit game is provided and the held big hit game is provided Or decide whether or not to provide a single big hit game, because the player only needs to aim for one starting port (there is no need to fire the game ball with different resilience from the launcher) Individual differences are unlikely to occur and technical intervention was not possible. In addition, since the condition for holding the jackpot game and the condition for providing the held jackpot game are determined at the same time, it is not possible to give a width to the effect surface displayed on the symbol display device.

  In Patent Documents 1 and 2, since the jackpot game is not provided unless the conditions for providing the reserved jackpot game are satisfied, it is advantageous for the player even if the determination result is a jackpot. In some cases, it is impossible to enjoy a big hit game for a long time, and when the conditions for providing a big hit game for a long time are not satisfied, the player may be dissatisfied. Therefore, there is no room for selecting a time when the jackpot game that is reserved for the player is provided, and the player cannot play at the player's pace.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to select a time when the held jackpot game is provided when the jackpot game is put on hold. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of playing a game at the pace of the person.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, in the invention according to claim 1, a game ball is launched into a game area (for example, game area 5) from a launch apparatus (for example, a hit ball launching apparatus) with different elasticity. Positions such that the game balls that have been fired fall to win a prize (for example, the first start winning opening 7 is to the left of the obstacle nail 32 and the second start winning opening 11 is to the right of the obstacle nail 32). A plurality of start openings (for example, the first start winning opening 7 and the second start winning opening 11), and a hit determination for determining whether or not to win when winning at any of the plurality of start openings. Means (for example, the big hit determination random number is compared with the big hit determination table value in S407, S408 of the first start winning prize per hit determination process or S467, S468 of the second start winning prize per hit determination process) Process to determine whether or not to) Based on the winning of any of the plurality of starting openings, symbols (for example, special symbols and dummy symbols) are displayed in a variable manner, and symbols are stopped based on the determination result by the hit determination means ( (For example, when it is determined that the big hit is determined in S409 of the first start winning prize per hit determination process, the combination of the big winning symbols is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the winning is lost, the combination of the shifted symbols is stopped and displayed.) In a gaming machine (e.g., gaming machine 1) having a symbol display device (e.g., symbol display device 6), the hit determination means is one of the first starting ports (e.g., the gaming port 1). A first jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit is made when winning the first start winning opening 7) (for example, in S407 and S408 of the first start winning opening hit determination process, a large hit) A process for determining whether or not to make a jackpot by comparing the value of the random number for determining the jackpot and the value of the table for jackpot determination) and a plurality of start ports in a predetermined period (for example, a CT period). The second big hit judging means (for example, second start winning prize per hit judging process) for judging whether or not the big hit is made when winning the other second start opening (for example, the second start winning opening 11). In S467 and S468, the process of determining whether or not to make a big hit by comparing the value of the random number for determining the big hit and the value of the table for determining the big hit), and determining by the first jackpot determining means When the result is a big hit (for example, when it is decided to win a big win in S409 of the first start winning opening hit determination process), a winning ball is obtained by winning a game ball (for example, a maximum of 15 rounds per round) A big hit that controls a big hit game that opens and closes (for example, the first big prize opening 8) that allows a maximum of 10 winnings per game, and 15 winning balls are paid out for every winning game ball) Game control means (for example, processing for controlling the opening of the first big prize opening 8 in the first big prize opening / closing process of S363), and the determination by the second big hit determination means during the predetermined period Big hit number storage means for storing the number of times that the result is a big hit (for example, the number of times determined to be a big hit in S469 of the second start winning opening per unit determination process) (for example, in S471 of the second start winning unit per unit determination process) A process of counting the number of jackpots by the jackpot holding number counter K), and a continuous jackpot control that continuously controls the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the jackpot count stored in the jackpot count memory means Game control means (for example, the big hit game continuation flag is set at S367 until the value of the big hit number-of-holds counter K is 0 at S371 and the big hit game continuation flag is reset at S372. And a process for controlling the opening of the first big winning opening 8 in the first big winning opening / closing process of S368), the continuous big hit game control means includes the big hit game After the jackpot game is finished by the control means, the game is continuously controlled to the jackpot game (for example, after the jackpot game in which the first big prize opening 8 is opened in the first big prize opening / closing process of S363, the process goes to S366. When the big hit game continuation flag is set, based on the fact that the big hit game continuation flag is set in S367, the first big prize opening opening / closing process of S368 is performed. Control of the opening of the first special winning opening 8 is performed) it is characterized.

  In the invention according to claim 2, when the winning determination means further wins the second starting port, it wins with a higher probability than the big hit (for example, the big hit probability in the normal state is 1/315). The jackpot probability of the probability change state is set to 5/315, whereas the jackpot probability of the normal state and the probability variation state is set to 1/60). Small hit determination means (for example, a process for determining whether or not to make a small hit by comparing the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the small hit determination table in S464 of the second start winning prize hit determination process) When the determination result by the small hit determination means is a small hit (for example, when it is determined to be a small hit in S465 of the second start winning prize hit determination process), the big hit is obtained by winning a game ball Than games A large winning opening (for example, the second large winning opening 10 for example, the opening time of the second large winning opening 10 is 1.8 s, and 15 prize balls are paid out for each winning game ball). Provided with a small winning game control means (for example, a process for controlling the opening of the second large winning opening 10 in the second large winning opening / closing process of S374) for controlling the small winning game for opening / closing the winning opening 10). It is characterized by.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 3, when the determination result by the first jackpot determination means is a predetermined probability variation jackpot among the jackpots (for example, the jackpot in S409 of the first start winning award winning slot determination process) When the jackpot symbol selected in S424 of the special symbol selection processing is an odd symbol), the next time after the jackpot game is ended by the jackpot game control means. A probability variation game in which the probability that the determination result by the first jackpot determination unit and the second jackpot determination unit is a big hit is improved until the determination result by the one big hit determination unit becomes a big hit (for example, the big hit probability is in a normal state) Probability change game control means (for example, a big hit probability corresponding to a probability change state, a small hit probability) A process of controlling S170 to S180 so that game settings such as normal symbol hit probability, special symbol change time, normal symbol change time, normal electric accessory release time, and normal electric accessory release times are set. And a process for selecting a jackpot determination table at a high probability corresponding to the probability variation state in S407 of the first start winning unit per unit determination process and S467 of the second start winning unit per unit determination process) The period is a predetermined number of times the stop display of the off symbol displayed on the symbol display device when controlled by the probability variable game by the probability variation game control means or based on the determination result by the first jackpot determination means (for example, , 1000 times), when the determination result by the first big hit determining means is a big hit, or the small hit determining means The stop display of the symbol displayed on the symbol display device based on the determination result is set based on the probability variation jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device when it is determined to control the probability variation game. Prize ball when the specified number of times is reached (for example, when the probability variation game is started by displaying a combination of symbols of “777”, the designated number is 1,000 times) or after being controlled by the probability variation game. This is a period that ends at any time when the amount of increase in the number of game balls due to acquisition reaches a specified number (for example, 1000).

  Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 4, the second starting port can vary the winning rate by changing the opening / closing operation (for example, changing the opening time and the number of opening / closing times of the ordinary electric accessory). A winning rate improvement that is configured as a simple electric combination (for example, an ordinary electric combination) and that increases the winning rate to the second starting port by changing the opening / closing operation of the electric combination during the predetermined period. Means (for example, in the normal symbol / ordinary electric accessory processing of S170, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set to be extended from 0.5 s to 2 s in the normal state, and the number of times the ordinary electric accessory is opened and closed) Is provided with a process that is set so as to be opened and closed frequently from once to twice in a normal state.

  In the first aspect of the invention, when the determination result by the second jackpot determination means is a big hit, the number of big hits is stored by the big hit number storage means (the big hit game corresponding to the number of big hits is held) By providing the two start ports, it is possible to obtain an opportunity (so-called continuous change) in which a plurality of big hit games are continuously executed when the determination result by the first big hit determination means is a big hit, A player can play a game only with the aim of putting the big hit game on hold. Further, when the determination result by the first big hit determination means is a big hit, the big hit game is continuously executed based on the big hit number of big hits stored in the big hit number storage means (the reserved big hit game By providing the first start opening), it becomes possible to select the timing for executing the held jackpot game, and the game is aimed at the opportunity for the player to execute the held jackpot game. It can be performed.

  In this way, by providing a game aiming only to hold the big hit game and a game aiming to execute the held big hit game, like a normal gaming machine in which the big hit game is not put on hold The game does not become monotonous, and the game can be sharpened. In addition, by making the start opening for holding the big hit game different from the start opening for executing the held big hit game, it is possible to aim at each start opening at the timing desired by the player, and at the player's pace You can play games.

  In the invention described in claim 2, when the second starting port is won, the big hit determination by the big hit determination means is performed during a predetermined period, and the small hit determination by the small hit determination means is performed. The jackpot determination based on the winning at the first starting port while increasing the game balls by winning at the winning port that is released by the small hit game executed when the small hit hit with a higher probability than the big hit When the determination result by means is a big hit, it becomes possible to obtain an opportunity for a plurality of big hit games to be continuously executed, and for the player to aim at a big hit game being held while increasing the number of game balls It can be performed.

  Further, in the invention of claim 3, when the probability variation game control means is controlled to the probability variation game, or based on the determination result by the first jackpot determination means, the stop symbol of the off symbol has reached a predetermined number of times. When the determination result by the first big hit determination means becomes a big hit, or the stop display of the symbol displayed based on the determination result by the small hit determination means is controlled to a probability variable game. When the specified number of times is set based on the probability variation jackpot symbol displayed when the game is determined, or the amount of increase in the number of game balls due to the acquisition of prize balls after being controlled by the probability variation game has reached the specified number When the big hit determination by the second big hit determination means is performed in the period that ends at any time, the determination result by the first big hit determination means is duplicated. The jackpot gaming becomes possible to obtain a chance to be executed continuously, it is possible to play a game aiming only to the jackpot gaming is suspended for the player.

  Furthermore, in the invention of claim 4, when the determination result by the second jackpot determination means is a big hit, the number of big hits is stored by the big hit number storage means (for the number of big hits) During the period of holding the jackpot game), the winning rate at the second starting port is improved by changing the opening / closing operation of the electric accessory, thereby making it easier to win the second starting port than the normal game, The chance that the big hit game is put on hold can be increased, and the game can be advantageously performed for the player. In addition, the player can know whether it is a period for holding the big hit game by observing the change in the opening / closing operation of the electric game, and can easily determine whether or not the big hit game is put on hold. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment includes an outer frame 27 fixed to a game island (not shown) and an inner frame 28 attached to the outer frame 27. 1 includes a game board 26 that provides a pachinko game to a player, a hitting operation handle 2 that activates a hitting ball launching device (not shown) when operated by the player, and a hitting ball that guides a game ball launched by the hitting ball launching device. A guide rail 3, a game area forming rail 4 provided so that the launched game balls fly within a certain range, a game area 5 surrounded by the hit ball guiding rail 3 and the game area forming rail 4, and a pattern to be described later The display device 6, the first start winning port 7, the first big winning port 8, the normal symbol operating gate 9, the second large winning port 10, the second starting winning port 11 (electric tulip), and the game ball to the ball hitting device To supply And a surplus ball receiving tray 13 that can store a ball that cannot fit in the hitting ball supply tray 12 and can move a game ball to a storage ball box (not shown). A game effect lamp 14 for notifying a payout of a winning ball, a ball clogging, and an abnormality for a winning prize, an out port 15 for collecting a gaming ball provided at the bottom of the gaming area 5, and a glass door frame provided to be freely opened and closed 16.

Near the center of the game area 5, there is provided a symbol display device 6 (details will be described later) having a dummy symbol display unit 20 or the like for performing a pseudo display showing a state in which the dummy symbols rotate.
Below the symbol display device 6, there is provided a first start winning opening 7 for executing a big hit determination when a game ball wins and starting the symbol display device 6 to display a variation display of a special symbol and a dummy symbol. Further, a pair of obstacle nails 29 is provided above the first start winning opening 7, and the winning rate to the first starting winning opening 7 can be adjusted by widening or narrowing the interval. . Further, below the first start winning opening 7, the display result of the special symbol and the dummy symbol in the symbol display device 6 is determined in advance (the left lamp among the left and right lamps of the special symbol display unit 19 is lit, Or, in the case of a combination of jackpot symbols in the dummy symbols of the dummy symbol display unit 20, a first big prize opening 8 is provided that is advantageously opened to the player.

  On the right side of the symbol display device 6, there is provided a normal symbol operation gate 9 for starting normal symbol display on the normal symbol display unit 21 to be described later when a game ball passes. Further, a pair of obstacle nails 30 is provided above the normal symbol operating gate 9, and the passage rate to the normal symbol operating gate 9 can be adjusted by widening or narrowing the interval. Also, below the normal symbol operation gate 9, a predetermined mode (special symbol display) in which the display result of the special symbol and the dummy symbol in the symbol display device 6 is different from the display result in which the first prize winning opening 8 is opened. When the left lamp of the left and right lamps of the unit 25 is turned on or the combination of the small winning symbols in the dummy symbol of the dummy symbol display unit 20 becomes a second winning prize opening 10 that is advantageously opened to the player. Is provided.

  In this way, by configuring the normal symbol operating gate 9 above the second grand prize opening 10, game balls that have passed the normal symbol operating gate 9 are further awarded to the second big prize opening 10. Realize winning at the 2nd big winning opening 10 while increasing the winning rate to the 2nd starting winning opening 11 that executes the small hit determination with chance of opening by passing through the normal symbol operating gate 9 Therefore, the number of game balls can be increased efficiently, and the game can be performed without reducing the number of game balls for the player.

  Below the second big winning opening 10, the game ball wins to perform a small hit determination (in the CT period to be described later, a big hit determination together with the small hit determination), and the special symbol and dummy symbol are displayed on the symbol display device 6. A second start winning opening 11 (electric tulip) for starting the variable display is provided. In addition, three obstacle nails 31 having a triangular positional relationship are provided above the second start winning opening 11 so that the game ball is harder to win than the first starting winning opening 7 in a normal state. Yes. However, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 9 and the display result of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 21 is in a predetermined mode (combination of the same symbols), the blades of the second start winning opening 11 The (ordinary electric accessory) is opened for a predetermined time, so that the game ball is easier to win than in the normal state.

  In this way, by configuring the second big winning opening 10 based on the small hit having a higher probability than the big win at a position above the second start winning opening 11 for performing the small hit determination, the launching device can be opened and closed. It is possible to aim for winning at the second start winning port 11 that executes the small hit determination without changing the firing position of the player, and when winning a small hit with a higher probability than the big hit, winning at the second big winning port 10 Thus, it is possible to increase the number of game balls, and it is possible for a player to play a game without reducing the number of game balls.

  In addition, near the center of the game area 5 where the symbol display device 6, the first start winning port 7, and the first big winning port 8 are provided, the normal symbol operating gate 9, the second big winning port 10, and the second A large number of obstacle nails 32 are provided so as to divide the game area 5 between the game area 5 where the start winning opening 11 is provided.

  As described above, the game area 5 is divided by a large number of obstacle nails 32, so that when the player aims to win the first start winning port 7 or the first grand prize port 8, a large number of When aiming to the left of the obstacle nail 32 and aiming for a prize to the normal symbol operation gate 9, the second big prize opening 10, or the second start prize opening 11, the player has a number of obstacle nails 32. You will aim to the right. For example, when the player aims at the second start winning opening 11 for performing the small hit determination, the first start winning opening for executing the big hit determination provided on the left side of the obstacle nail 32 by a number of the obstacle nails 32 is used. Winning to 7 can be prevented. Therefore, the first start winning opening 7 and the second starting winning opening 11 are arranged so that the positions targeted for launching (launching positions from the launching device) are different, so that the game balls are not reduced even a little. The first start winning port 7 (the obstacle nail 32 of the obstacle nail 32) that performs the big hit determination at a desired timing while aiming at the second start winning port 11 (to the right of the obstacle nail 32) that executes the small hit determination to play a game The player can play the game with satisfaction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 6 includes a first hold LED 17 that individually displays up to four hold memories in the first hold frame 18, a first special symbol display unit 19, and a dummy symbol display. Unit 20, normal symbol display unit 21, four normal symbol hold LEDs 22, a second hold LED 23 for individually displaying up to four hold memories in the second hold frame 24, and a second special symbol display unit 25.

  In the center of the left part of the symbol display device 6, when the symbol display device 6 wins the first start winning opening 7 for executing the jackpot determination while the special symbol and the dummy symbol are being displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter, such as The game ball is also referred to as “holding memory”). After the change display is completed, four firsts are sequentially displayed to indicate to the player how many times the change display is to be made (up to four times). The hold LED 17 and a first blinking display (which may be a lit display) for notifying the player that the variation display of the special symbol and the dummy symbol is a variation display based on winning in the first start winning opening 7. A holding frame 18 is provided.

  Below the first hold LED 17 and the first hold frame 18 (lower left part of the symbol display device 6), when the game ball wins the first start winning port 7 for executing the big hit determination, or the variable display is still started. When there is an unheld storage (the first hold LED 17 is lit), the left and right special symbols are alternately lit and displayed (variable display) to determine the big hit, and the left special symbol is lit and displayed A first special symbol display unit 19 is provided for opening the first grand prize winning port 8 when stopped at.

  In the upper right part of the symbol display device 6, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 9, two normal symbols are displayed, and the normal symbol is a predetermined combination of the normal symbols (the same symbol combination) In this case, a normal symbol display unit 21 that opens the blades of the electric tulip (ordinary electric accessory) as the second start winning opening 11 is provided.

  Below the normal symbol display unit 21, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 9 while the symbol display device 6 displays the variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter, such a game ball is also referred to as a normal symbol hold memory). In addition, four normal symbol hold LEDs 22 for sequentially displaying the normal symbol hold memory for informing the player of how many times the variable display is to be performed (up to four times) after the change display is completed are provided. Yes.

  In the center of the right part of the symbol display device 6, when the symbol display device 6 wins the second start winning opening 11 for executing the small hit determination while the variation display of the special symbol (and the dummy symbol) is displayed (hereinafter, referred to as "the game ball"). Such a game ball is also referred to as “holding memory”), and after the change display is completed, a turn-on display of the hold memory for sequentially informing the player how many times the change display is to be performed (up to 4 times) is performed 4 One second hold LED 23 and a blinking display (a lighting display may be used) for notifying the player that the variation display of the special symbol and the dummy symbol is a variation display based on winning in the second start winning opening 11. A second holding frame 24 is provided.

  Below the second hold LED 23 and the second hold frame 24 (lower right part of the symbol display device), when the game ball wins the second start winning port 11 for performing the small hit determination, or the variable display is still started. When there is a reserved memory that has not been performed (the second reserved LED 23 is lit), the left and right special symbols are alternately lit and displayed (variable display) to determine the small hits, and the left special symbol is lit and displayed. A second special symbol display unit 25 is provided for opening the second grand prize winning port 10 when stopped in a state.

  A dummy symbol display unit 20 is provided at the center of the symbol display device 6. The dummy symbol display unit 20 is a display unit for displaying the variable display contents of the first special symbol display unit 19 or the second special symbol display unit 25 to the player with a higher effect. Since the display result of the dummy symbol display unit 20 corresponds to the display result of the first special symbol display unit 19 or the second special symbol display unit 25, the display result of the first special symbol display unit 19 indicates a big hit state. In this case, the result of the dummy symbol display unit 20 is also a result indicating a big hit state, and when the display result of the second special symbol display unit 25 is a result indicating a small hit state, the dummy symbol display unit 20 The result is also a result indicating a small hit state. Further, when the display result of the first special symbol display unit 19 or the second special symbol display unit 25 indicates a disengaged state that does not become the big hit state or the small hit state, the display result of the dummy symbol display unit 20 also shows a disengaged state. Results are shown.

  As described above, the first special symbol display unit 19 based on winning at the first start winning port 7 and the second special symbol display unit 25 based on winning at the second starting winning port 11 are provided separately. However, the display of the dummy symbol accompanying the variable display in these display units is shared by one dummy symbol display unit 20. With the above configuration, it is possible to share effect images such as dummy symbols displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20, and therefore it is necessary to prepare a plurality of effect programs and a plurality of symbol display devices (dummy symbol display units). It is economical and the game space in the game area 5 can be used effectively.

  The symbol display device 6 includes a first special symbol display unit 19 based on winning at the first start winning port 7 and a second special symbol display unit 25 based on winning at the second starting winning port 11. Although it is provided separately, for example, by displaying the first holding frame 18 or the second holding frame 24 in a blinking manner as in the variation display of the dummy symbol, it is possible to display the variation display based on which start winning opening has been won. If it is the structure which alert | reports to a player whether it exists, it is good also as a structure shared by one special symbol display part.

  In addition, the symbol display device 6 includes a first reserved LED 17 and a first reserved frame 18, a first special symbol display unit 19, a dummy symbol display unit 20, a normal symbol display unit 21, a normal symbol hold LED 22, Since the second reserved LED 23 and the second reserved frame 24 and the second special symbol display unit 25 are provided separately, and the dummy symbols are variably displayed, the liquid crystal display device is used only for the dummy symbol display unit 20. However, a configuration may be adopted in which a display area for displaying each is provided on one liquid crystal display device.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, first, a game ball is launched from the hitting ball launching device by the player's operation of the hitting operation handle 2 and passes between the hitting ball guide rail 3 and the game area forming rail 4. A game ball is launched into the game area 5 on the game board 26, and the game ball falls on the game area 5 due to its own weight. If a change is given in the direction of falling and the first start winning opening 7 or the second starting winning opening 11 is won, the normal symbol operating gate 9 is passed, or all the winning openings are not won, The outlet 15 is collected. It should be noted that the first start winning port 7 disposed on the left side of the obstacle nail 32 or the second start winning port 11 disposed on the right side of the obstacle nail 32 by firing with different resilience from the ball striking device. Can be aimed.

  When the game ball wins the first start winning port 7 for executing the jackpot determination, the game ball is detected by the first start winning port switch, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, five) is given to the player. If the special symbol and the dummy symbol can be variably displayed, the dummy symbol display unit 20 variably displays the dummy symbol on the basis of the determination result of the jackpot determination, and the dummy symbol displayed in a fixed manner is a combination of predetermined dummy symbols. (A combination of jackpot symbols. At this time, the left lamp in the first special symbol display unit 19 is lit.) The first big prize opening 8 is set in a predetermined manner (for example, a maximum of 15 rounds and 10 per round). (Up to a single prize)). When the game ball wins the first grand prize opening 8, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 balls) is given to the player. Further, in the big hit game, when the game ball that has won the first grand prize opening 8 further passes the specific area of the first big prize opening 8, the game ball is detected by the specific area switch, and the next round continues. (If the first big prize opening 8 is opened again) and the specific area of the first big prize opening 8 is not passed, the next round is not performed (the big hit game is ended). It has become. If the special symbol and the dummy symbol cannot be variably displayed, one first hold LED 17 is lit and displayed (up to four).

  A combination of dummy symbols (a combination of odd symbols. A combination of odd symbols or a probable big hit symbol combination) in which a dummy symbol that has been confirmed is entered into a probability variation at a predetermined rush rate (for example, probability variation rush rate = 1/2). In the case of “Yes”), after the jackpot game is finished, the probability control state (probability change state) in which the jackpot probability is higher than the jackpot probability in the normal state (for example, 1/315) is controlled. In such a probabilistic state, the jackpot probability is set higher (for example, 5/315) in the jackpot determination than in the normal state, and the variation time of the dummy symbol based on the determination result of the jackpot determination is shortened (shorter, for example, 0.5 s). And a gaming state advantageous to the player is obtained (probability change game). The probability variation state is continued until the dummy symbol that is confirmed and displayed next time becomes a predetermined combination of dummy symbols (a combination of jackpot symbols). Further, the predetermined rush rate is continued even in the probability variation state.

  The probability change end timing is set until the next time the dummy symbol that is confirmed and displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination by winning to the first start winning port 7 becomes a combination of the jackpot symbol, For example, it is possible to cut the number of times that the dummy symbol is changed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination (the number of times the special symbol is determined to be displayed) reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). An end lottery for determining whether or not to end the probability variation state may be performed each time, and it may be determined that the end of the probability variation state is determined by the end lottery.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 9 that performs the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol operation gate switch detects the game ball, and if the normal symbol can be variably displayed, the normal symbol hit Two normal symbols are variably displayed on the normal symbol display unit 21 based on the determination result of the determination, and the second symbol is displayed when the determined normal symbol is a predetermined combination of normal symbols (the same symbol combination). The blades (ordinary electric accessories) of the start winning opening 11 are opened in a predetermined manner (for example, an opening time of 0.5 s and an opening / closing frequency of once). If the normal symbol cannot be variably displayed, one normal symbol hold LED 22 is lit (up to four).

  When the game ball wins the second start winning opening 11 where the small hit determination is executed, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 5) is given to the player and the game ball is turned by the second start winning opening switch. If the special symbol and the dummy symbol can be displayed in a variable manner, the dummy symbol display unit 20 displays the dummy symbol in a variable manner based on the determination result of the small hit determination, and the confirmed dummy symbol is a big hit symbol. In the case of a predetermined combination of dummy symbols different from the combination (a combination of small hit symbols. At this time, the left lamp is lit in the second special symbol display unit 25), a predetermined probability (for example, 1 / 60), the second big prize opening 10 is opened in a predetermined manner (for example, 1.8 s) (small hit game). When a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 10, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 balls) is given to the player. Further, if the special symbol and the dummy symbol are not in a state where they can be variably displayed, one second reserved LED 24 is lit and displayed (up to four).

  When the gaming state is shifted to the probabilistic state, the normal symbol hit probability is set higher (for example, 1/2) than the normal symbol hit probability (for example, 1/12) in the normal symbol hit determination. As a result, the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The small hit probability is continued even in the probability variation state.

  In this embodiment, during a predetermined period (CT period), by setting the winning rate to the second start winning port 11 for executing the small hit determination high, it is advantageous for the player only during this period. It becomes a game state. Generally, this game control is called CT function (Challenge Time). The triggering function of the CT function is a combination of the symbols that are displayed when the gaming state is controlled to be in a probable state, or the dummy symbol that has been confirmed and displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination by winning the first start winning opening 7 Therefore, this is set when the number of times of variation display of the combination of the symbols that have been lost (the number of times of fixed display of the special symbol) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 1000 times) (so-called when the ceiling has been reached).

  Specifically, when the gaming state is shifted to the CT period, the variation time of the dummy symbol and the variation time of the normal symbol based on the determination result of the small hit determination than the normal state is shortened (short time, for example, 0.5 s). In addition, when the normal symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a combination of normal symbols that are determined in advance (the same symbol combination), the blades of the second start winning port 11 (ordinary electric accessory) extend and open and close the opening time. By opening in a predetermined manner (for example, opening time 2 s, opening and closing times 2) so as to increase the number of times, the winning rate to the second start winning port 11 for performing the small hit determination is improved. Yes.

  In this way, when the gaming state is shifted to the CT period, by setting the winning rate to the second start winning port 11 for executing the small hit determination high, the normal game is changed to the second starting winning port 11 from the normal game. The game ball can be easily won, and is released when a predetermined winning ball (for example, five) obtained by winning at the second start winning port 11 or the determination result of the small hit determination is a small hit. With the predetermined prize balls (for example, 15) obtained by winning the second big prize opening 10, the player can play the game without reducing the number of game balls.

  Further, when the gaming state shifts to the CT period and the game ball wins the second start winning opening 11, the above-described small hit determination is executed and the big hit determination is executed. However, the dummy symbol display unit 20 displays the dummy symbols variably based on the determination result of the small hit determination (the special symbol is fixedly displayed), and the dummy symbols are variably displayed based on the determination result of the big hit determination. (Special symbols will not be displayed). Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit or not by the variation display of the dummy symbol when the gaming state is shifted to the CT period.

  Further, when the game state is shifted to the CT period, if the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the dummy symbol is variably displayed based on the determination result of the small hit determination (the special symbol is fixedly displayed). The jackpot game is not executed immediately after this, and the jackpot (hit game) is stocked (held). Generally, this game control is called a stock function. When the big hit is stocked, the game ball wins the first start winning port 7 for executing the big hit determination, and when the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the big hit is based on the big hit. After the game is executed, the jackpot game is continuously executed as many times as the stocked jackpot game based on the stocked jackpot.

  As described above, when the gaming state is shifted to the CT period, the big hit determination is executed together with the small hit determination by winning the second start winning opening 11, and when the determination result of the big hit determination is the big hit, By stocking this jackpot, it is possible to obtain a chance that a plurality of jackpot games are continuously executed based on the stocked jackpot, and the player aims to win the second start winning opening 11. , You can play a game aimed at stocking a big hit. Also, a big hit determination is executed by winning at the first start winning opening 7, and when the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit, a plurality of big hit games are continuously executed based on the stocked big hit. Thus, the timing at which the plurality of jackpot games are continuously executed can be selected, and the player aims for winning at the first start winning opening 7, thereby playing a plurality of jackpot games based on the stocked jackpot games. It is possible to play a game aiming at the chance to execute.

  In this way, it is like a normal gaming machine that does not stock big hits by providing a game that aims only to stock big hits and a game that aims to execute a plurality of big hit games based on the stocked big hits The game does not become monotonous, and the game can be sharpened. Further, since the second start winning port 11 for stocking the big hit and the first start winning port 7 for executing the big hit game based on the stocked big hit are set to have different functions, the player desires It is possible to aim at each start winning opening and play at the player's pace.

  Further, when the gaming state is shifted to the CT period, that is, when the big hit determination is executed together with the small hit determination by winning the second start winning opening 11, the winning rate to the second start winning opening 11 is set high. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier to win the game ball to the second start winning opening 11 than the normal game, and by increasing the chance that the jackpot is stocked, it is possible to play the game advantageously for the player .

  Further, when the gaming state is shifted to the CT period, the winning rate for the second start winning opening 11 is set high so that the blades (ordinary electric accessories) of the second starting winning opening 11 are different from those in the normal game. The player will be able to know whether or not it is the CT period by observing the change in the opening and closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory. It is possible to easily determine whether or not the big hit determination is executed together with the determination.

  The end of the CT function is determined until the dummy symbol that is confirmed and displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination by winning at the first start winning opening 7 becomes a combination of the jackpot symbol, or is controlled to be a probability change game. The designated number of times (for example, 10 to 1000 times) is set based on the combination of the dummy symbols that are confirmed and displayed at the time, and the variation display number of times of the dummy symbol (the number of fixed display of special symbols) based on the determination result of the small hit determination is Either before reaching the specified number of times, or until the amount of increase in the number of game balls, which is the difference between the prize balls acquired after being controlled by the probability variation game and the game balls consumed reaches the specified number (for example, 1000) It is set when it reaches.

  The specified number of times described above is set by terminating the previous CT period when the dummy symbol that is confirmed and displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination by winning at the first start winning opening 7 becomes a combination of the jackpot symbol. If the designated number of times is not digested, the designated number of times not digested may be added to the newly designated number of times. For example, the specified number of times set in the previous CT period is 1000, and the dummy symbol that is fixedly displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination in the 700th dummy symbol variation display becomes a combination of the jackpot symbol When this CT period is ended, the designated number of 300 times that have not been digested among the designated number of times is added to the newly designated number of times.

  In order to display such special symbols and dummy symbols, and to provide jackpot games, the gaming machine 1 has a game control board 35 (a main board or a main control board) to which wiring is connected as shown in FIG. And a sub-control board 50 (sometimes called a sub-control board, a display control board, or a symbol control board). The game control board 35 is connected to the following units, and inputs and outputs information in order to provide a pachinko game.

  The game control board 35 includes a one-chip microcomputer, and the one-chip computer is connected to various control boards and output solenoids 100 described later on the basis of signals from the respective switches acquired via input switches 90 described later. A predetermined control program for controlling a device or the like is executed. The one-chip computer can store the stored contents even when the CPU that executes the control program, the ROM that stores the control program executed by the CPU, and the data that the CPU processes are temporarily turned off. A RAM having a backup function is provided.

  Further, a sub control board 50 is connected to the game control board 35 via a relay board 40. The sub-control board 50 includes a CPU, a control RAM having a storage area for storing and holding a CPU, a work area of the CPU, control data (voice control data and lamp control data), and the like (variation pattern designation command). Etc.), a control ROM storing control data (lamp control data) and the like, a voice data ROM storing voice control data, and the like.

  The sub control board 50 receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal or a data signal (a voice control command signal or a lamp control command signal) from the CPU of the game control board 35 via the relay board 40, and the strobe signal is received. When input, the CPU recognizes a voice control command and a lamp control command. When the voice control command is recognized, the voice control data is read from the voice data ROM from the data area corresponding to the voice control command and stored in the control RAM for storing the voice control data. The stored audio control data is read out from the control RAM when the output order is reached, and output to the speaker 51 provided on the game board 26 as audio.

  When the lamp control command is recognized, the lamp control data is read from the control data from the data area corresponding to the lamp control command and stored in the control RAM that stores the lamp control data. The stored lamp control data is read out from the control RAM when the display order arrives, and the decoration / provided on the game board 26 is used for performing the lamp effect or notifying the abnormality. The error LED 52 is displayed.

  In addition, the sub-control board 50 is provided on the game board 26, and a panel decoration movable object 53 that moves a motor, a solenoid, and the like according to the game situation, and an operation effect etc. are executed by being operated by the player. An effect operation switch 54 to be enabled is connected.

  Note that the control RAM of the sub control board 50 may temporarily store data processed by the CPU and have a backup function capable of retaining the stored contents even when the power is turned off. Further, the sound output of the speaker 51 and the display of the decoration / abnormal LED 52 may be controlled by a control board provided separately from the sub-control board 50 in accordance with a voice control command signal or a lamp control command signal.

  An effect symbol control board 55 is connected to the sub control board 50. The production symbol control board 55 includes a CPU, a control RAM having a work area of the CPU, a control ROM storing display control data corresponding to each command (variation pattern designation command, etc.), image data, and the like. A symbol data RAM having a storage area for storing and holding, a symbol data ROM storing characters, symbols, backgrounds, and the like are provided.

  When the staging signal control board 55 receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal or a data signal (display control command signal) from the CPU of the sub-control board 50 and the strobe signal is input, the CPU performs display control. Recognize commands. Display control data, characters and symbols are read from the control ROM from the data area corresponding to the display control command and stored in the control RAM for storing the image data. The stored image data is read from the control RAM and displayed on the LCD 56 when the display order is reached. The display on the LCD 56 may be controlled by the sub-control board 50. However, with the recent diversification of effect display, the amount of data such as control programs and image data for effect display tends to become enormous. In order to reduce the processing burden on the sub control board 50, it is better to provide the effect design control board 55 separately from the sub control board 50.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, the game control board 35 performs overall control of the gaming machine 1 by executing the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIG. Various dummy symbols are displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20.

  A power supply board 60 is connected to the game control board 35. The power supply board 60 generates + 5V, + 12V, and + 32V as power supply voltages for supplying power supply voltages necessary for the operation of various control boards and movable objects provided in the gaming machine 1. In addition, when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, a backup power supply is provided that supplies a power supply voltage capable of holding stored contents to the RAM having a backup function of the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70.

  The power supply voltage created by the power supply board 60 is supplied to the sub control board 50 via the power supply relay board 65. Conventionally, the power supply board 60 is different in the number of accessories (decoration / abnormality LED 53 and movable panel decoration 54) for directing the display for each model, and the electric capacity and voltage type are different. Although replacement was required when changing, it can be made a versatile board by providing the power relay board 65. Therefore, when changing the model, the power supply relay board 60 may be replaced without replacing the power supply board 60. The data line relay board 40 and the power supply power supply relay board 65 may be configured as one board, but the data line relay board 40 and the power supply power supply relay board 65 are provided separately. By doing so, there is no influence of noise on the data line by the power supply.

  In addition, when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started, the power supply board 60 outputs a reset signal indicating that it is time to start execution of each control program, and enables the CPUs of various control boards to operate. Further, the power supply board 60 detects the stop of the power supply to the gaming machine 1 by monitoring the power supply to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 stops, a power failure signal is sent to the game control board 35. A process for backing up the game state in the RAM having a backup function of the game control board 35 is executed.

  The power supply board 60 is provided with a clear switch 61 that is operated to output a clear signal to the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70. By operating the clear switch 61 when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started, the storage contents of the RAM having the backup function of the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70 can be initialized.

  In addition, a payout control board 70 is connected to the game control board 35. The payout control board 70 includes a one-chip microcomputer, and based on a control signal from the CPU of the game control board 35, the one-chip computer executes a predetermined payout control program for controlling the prize ball motor 71 and the like. To do. The one-chip computer temporarily stores a payout control CPU for executing a payout control program, a ROM for storing a payout control program executed by the payout control CPU, and data processed by the payout control CPU and a power source. A RAM having a backup function capable of retaining stored contents even when is turned off is provided.

  The payout control board 70 receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal or a data signal (a payout control command signal) from the CPU of the game control board 35, and when the strobe signal is input, the CPU controls the payout control. Recognize commands. When the payout control command is recognized, the payout control data is read from the ROM from the data area corresponding to the payout control command and stored in the RAM that stores the payout control data. As for the stored payout control data, payout control data is read from the RAM when the output order is reached, and the prize ball number corresponding to the payout control command is paid out by driving the prize ball motor 71.

  Further, when a strobe signal or a data signal (payout control command signal) is input to the payout control board 70, a one-way strobe signal or data signal (payout confirmation command signal) or the like is sent to the CPU of the game control board 35. The control signal is output. When the CPU of the game control board 35 recognizes the payout confirmation command, it confirms that the payout control command is recognized normally on the payout control board 70.

  The payout control board 70 is provided with a status indicator 78 that displays an error state related to payout. Further, the payout control board 70 is supplied with a motor control switch 72 for detecting the driving position of the prize ball motor 71 when the prize ball motor 71 is driven and controlled, a prize ball switch 73 for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out, and replenishment. When the prepaid card is inserted via the interface board 76, the supply ball shortage switch 74 that is turned on when the ball is short, the base plate full switch 75 that is turned on when the base plate 12 is full, and the interface board 76 are inserted. A prepaid card unit 77 that enables lending is connected.

  Further, the discharge control board 80 is connected to the payout control board 70. The launch control board 80 stores therein a CPU, a RAM having a work area of the CPU, and launch control data corresponding to a launch control signal (a launch control command signal) input from the CPU of the payout control board 70. It includes a ROM, a RAM having a storage area for storing and holding launch control data, and the like.

  In addition, the launch control board 80 is operated to rotate the hitting operation handle 2 via the launch solenoid 81 for firing the game ball toward the game area 5 and the launch motor relay board plate 82, so that the game ball is A touch plate 83 that is turned on when it is fired, a firing stop switch 84 that is provided at a predetermined position of the hitting operation handle 2 and presses to turn off the operation of the hitting ball launching device to stop the launch of the game ball; A ball feed solenoid 85 that feeds a game ball by turning the operation handle 2 is connected.

  Further, the test relay terminal board 41 is connected to the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70. The test relay terminal board 41 is provided with a test terminal for outputting a test signal for confirming the control state of the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70 outside the gaming machine 1. In a test organization, a test can be easily performed by connecting a dedicated test device to the test terminal.

  Further, an external information terminal board 45 is connected to the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70. The external information terminal board 45 is based on information signals from the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70. The glass frame is based on a glass frame opening switch 46 that detects the payout of a prize ball, lends a ball, and opens the glass door frame 16. The control state of the gaming machine 1 such as opening / closing, jackpot 1 (normal jackpot), jackpot 2 (probability variation jackpot), number of symbols determined (number of jackpots) is output to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the game control board 35 includes a first hold LED 17, a first hold frame 18, a first special symbol display unit 19, a normal symbol display unit 21, and a normal symbol hold LED 22 provided in the symbol display device 6. And the 2nd reservation LED23, the 2nd reservation frame 24, and the 2nd special symbol display part 25 are connected.

  The input switch 90 includes a first start winning port switch for detecting a game ball won in the first start winning port 7, a second start winning port switch for detecting a game ball won in the second start winning port 11, By opening the first grand prize winning port 8 or the second grand prize winning port 10, two count switches for detecting the game balls won in the first grand prize winning port 8 or the second grand prize winning port 10, respectively, A specific area switch that detects a game ball that has passed through a specific area of the first major winning opening 8, a normal symbol operation gate switch that detects a game ball that has passed the normal symbol operation gate 9, and a normal winning opening that is not shown And a normal winning opening switch for detecting the game ball.

  The output solenoid 100 includes a first big prize opening solenoid for opening the first big prize opening 8, a second big prize opening solenoid for opening the second big prize opening 10, and a second starting prize. A normal electric accessory solenoid for opening the electric tulip as the mouth 11 and a ball flow path switching solenoid for switching the ball flow path in the second prize winning port 10 are connected.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a plurality of game states (normal game, probability change game and CT function) and game settings. This game setting is a big hit probability that is a probability that the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit, a small hit probability that is a probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is a small hit, and the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination Based on the probability per ordinary symbol, which is a probability of the following, and the time when the special symbol (dummy symbol) is variably displayed based on the winning at the first starting winning port 7, The second special symbol variation time, which is the time when the special symbol (dummy symbol) is variably displayed based on the winning, the normal symbol variation time, which is the time when the normal symbol is variably displayed, and the blades of the second start winning port 11 (normal These are the normal electric accessory release time, which is the time when the electric accessory) is released, and the normal electric accessory release count, which is the number of times the blades (normal electric accessory) of the second start winning prize opening 11 are opened.

  In the game setting of the normal game, as shown in FIG. 4, the big hit probability is 1/315, the small hit probability is 1/60, the normal symbol hit probability is 1/12, the first special symbol variation time and the second special symbol Symbol variation time is set to 10 to 50 seconds (depending on the variation pattern selected), normal symbol variation time is set to 30 seconds, normal electric accessory release time is 0.5 seconds, and normal electric accessory release count is set to 1 Has been.

  Further, in the game setting of probability variation game, as shown in FIG. 4, the big hit probability is 5/315, the small hit probability is 1/60, the normal symbol hit probability is 6/12, and the first special symbol variation time is 0. The second special symbol variation time is set to 10 to 50 seconds, the normal symbol variation time is set to 6 seconds, the normal electric accessory release time is set to 2 seconds, and the normal electric accessory release count is set to 2 times.

  In addition, in the CT function game setting, as shown in FIG. 4, the big hit probability, the small hit probability, the normal symbol hit probability, and the first special symbol variation time are set in the same manner as in the normal state or probability variable game setting. The second special symbol variation time is 0.5 seconds, the normal symbol variation time is 0.5 seconds, the ordinary electric accessory release time is 2 seconds, and the ordinary electric accessory release time is 2 times, and the normal state Alternatively, a game setting different from the game setting of the probability variation game is set.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a game control processing routine executed on the game control board 35. Although a detailed description of the game control process is omitted, an outline is given below.
This game control process is started when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and it is first determined whether the work area is normal (S100). Here, immediately after the power is turned on, it is determined that it is not normal, and then the initialization setting process of the RAM is performed (S110). After the RAM initialization setting process, the processes of S210 to S230 described later are repeated until S100 of the game control process of FIG. 5 is started.

If it is not immediately after the power is turned on, it is determined that the work area is normal (S100), and then output processing for outputting symbols, lamps, voice, information, payout, and solenoid data is performed (S120).
Thereafter, input processing for checking data input from the input port (S130), payout processing for creating winning ball data based on winning balls (S140), SW disconnection / short-circuit error detection and error detection for canceling it And a cancellation | release process (S150) is performed.

If it is detected in S150 that an error has occurred (S160), the process proceeds to external information creation processing in S200 described later. Thereafter, S210 to S230 are repeated until S100 of the game control process in FIG. 5 is started.
Next, if not in error (S160), a game state setting process for setting a game state based on the result of the previous game is performed (S165). For example, if the determination result of the previous big hit determination is a probable big hit, the gaming state is set to a probable state with a CT function, and the next big hit determination result becomes a big hit or The specified number of times (for example, 10 to 1000 times) based on the probable big hit symbol at the start is set, and the fluctuation display number of symbols (based on the special symbol) based on the determination result of the small hit determination reaches the specified number Or it is continued until the increase amount of the game balls, which is the difference between the acquired winning balls and the consumed gaming balls, reaches the designated number (for example, 1000) after being controlled to the probability change state. Further, after the end of the probability change state with the CT function, the gaming state is set to the probability change state without the CT function (except when the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit as a trigger of the CT function). Next, it is continued until the determination result of the big hit determination becomes a big hit.

  And, as shown in FIG. 4, based on one of the game state of the normal game, the probability change game, the normal game with the CT function, or the probability change game with the CT function set in the game state setting process, Big hit probability, small hit probability, normal symbol hit probability corresponding to this gaming state, first special symbol change time, second special symbol change time, normal symbol change time, normal electric accessory release time, and normal electric accessory The processes of S170 to S180 are executed so that the game settings such as the number of times of opening are set. For example, in S406, which will be described later, based on whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state (including a probability variation state with a CT function), for jackpot determination at a high probability (a jackpot probability corresponding to the probability variation state) The processing for selecting one of the big hit determination tables of the table or the big hit determination table at the time of low probability (a big hit probability corresponding to the normal state) corresponds to this.

  Further, following the process of S165, a normal symbol hit determination is executed, and the normal symbol fluctuation / normal stop control of the normal symbol change, stop, and normal electric accessory release of the second start winning port 11 based on the determination result is performed. The electric accessory processing (S170) is executed. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 9, the stored memory based on the passing of the normal symbol operating gate 9 is stored, and the normal symbol display unit 21 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. If not, the normal symbol hit determination is executed based on the reserved memory.

  In the normal symbol hit determination, based on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (including a probable change state with a CT function), a normal probability at the time of high probability (normal symbol hit probability corresponding to the probable change state) Either a symbol judgment table or a symbol judgment table of a normal symbol hit judgment table at a low probability (ordinary symbol hit probability corresponding to the normal state) is selected, and this hit judgment table is set. The decision value is compared with the random number value for hit judgment of the normal symbol read from the random number buffer. To do.

  Then, based on the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol display unit 21 starts the normal symbol variation display, and after the predetermined variation process is finished, the normal symbol variation display is ended, and then the fixed symbol is displayed. If the normal symbols are a combination of the same symbols (the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is a hit), the blades (ordinary electric accessory) of the second start winning opening 11 are opened in a predetermined manner. This predetermined mode is a game setting in which the normal electric accessory release time is 0.5 s and the normal electric accessory opening / closing frequency is 1 if the gaming state is not the CT period, and the gaming state is the CT period. The game setting is that the normal electric accessory opening time is 2 seconds and the normal electric accessory opening / closing frequency is two times.

  In addition, following the process of S170, the special symbol / special electric role for controlling the change or stop of the special symbol (dummy symbol) and the opening of the special electric accessory for the first grand prize port 8 or the second grand prize port 10 is performed. Lamps for creating object processing (S180), special symbol storage LED data that is data related to the first hold LED 17 and the second hold LED 23, normal symbol storage LED data that is data related to the normal symbol hold LED 22, lamp data, and voice data LED / audio data creation processing (S190), fluctuation count information, jackpot information, and external information creation processing (S200) for creating high probability state information are executed. The processes of S100 to S200 are executed every predetermined time.

  Further, following the process of S200, the special symbol data update process (S210) for updating the special symbol data to be stored in the storage area, and the variation pattern selection random number is updated based on the value of the variation pattern selection counter. Each of the special symbol control random number update processing (S220) and the big hit determination random number initial value update processing (S230) for updating the initial value of the big hit determination counter used as the big hit determination random number are repeatedly executed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the special symbol / special electric accessory processing routine showing details of S180 of FIG.
Although the detailed description is omitted, in the special symbol / special electric equipment processing, first, a required time such as a variation pattern designated from the game control board 35 is set, and the special symbol operation timer subtraction processing (S300) for counting, jackpot determination Random number creation, big hit symbol random number creation, special symbol data, variation pattern selection random number, special symbol random number creation process for updating the initial value of jackpot determination random number (S310), based on special symbol data every 4ms Special symbol creation processing for creating a lost symbol (S320). When the number of reserved memories is 4 or more, the process is terminated. The first start winning opening winning process (S330) and the second starting winning opening winning process (S340) for acquiring random numbers such as, a special symbol variation control process (S350) described later, Mouth winning number, special symbol operation timer like from the first special electric combination thereof to control a winning opening 8 and special electric role of the second special winning opening 10 control process (S360) is performed.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the first start winning award winning process routine showing the details of S330.
First, if the game ball has not won the first start winning opening 7 (S331) or the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is not less than 5 (S332), the processing of S333 to S336 described later is performed. Without completing the first start winning award winning process routine. The holding counter I is a counter that counts the holding memory based on the winning to the first start winning port 7, and the holding counter J is the holding memory based on the winning to the second starting winning port 11. It is a counter.

  In the process of S332, it is determined whether or not the sum of the hold counter I and the hold counter J is less than 5. This is because the winning to the first start winning opening 7 and the second starting win are determined. The number of reserved memories added based on the winning to the mouth 11 is already the upper limit (in this embodiment, five. When the special symbol is changing, this variable holding memory is included as one). It is determined whether or not.

  Next, if the game ball has won the first start winning opening 7 (S331) and the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is less than 5 (S332), the first starting winning opening 7 On the basis of winning, the holding counter J is incremented by 1 (S333), and the starting winning rank storing process (S334) for storing the number of the holding storage for the winning to the first starting winning port 7 is made, and the big hit determination The random number acquisition process (S335) for storing the random number for use, the random number for the jackpot symbol, the random number for the off symbol, the random number for variation pattern selection, etc. in the random number buffer is executed.

Then, the corresponding first hold LED 17 is turned on, and a process of displaying the stored start winning ranking on the first hold LED 17 (S336) is executed.
In the process of S336, the corresponding first hold LED 17 is turned on and only the determination of displaying the stored start winning ranking on the first hold LED 17 is made. By creating the LED data in the data creation process, the first hold LED 17 is lit and displayed. However, when a winning is made in a state where there is no on-hold storage, the first on-hold LED 17 is not lit, assuming that variable display is started.

  The first hold LED 17 that has been turned on in the above processing is turned off while the variable display based on the hold storage is started. At this time, 1 is subtracted from each start winning rank displayed on the first holding LED 17 and the second holding LED 23 that are lit, and the result is displayed.

  During the special symbol variation display, the first hold frame 18 blinks and the first hold LED 17 is turned off, but the first hold LED 17 instead of the first hold frame 18 blinks, so that the first hold frame 17 blinks. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports to a player that it is a variable display based on the winning to the start winning opening 7. FIG. At this time, the first hold LED 17 is turned off after the end of the variable display.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the second start winning award winning process routine showing the details of S340.
First, if the game ball has not won in the second start winning opening 11 (S341) or the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is not less than 5 (S342), the processing of S343 to S346 described later is performed. The second start opening prize winning process routine is terminated without executing.

  In the process of S342, it is determined whether or not the sum of the hold counter I and the hold counter J is less than 5. This is because the winning to the first starting winning opening 7 and the second starting winning are made. The number of reserved memories added based on the winning to the mouth 11 is already the upper limit number (in this embodiment, five. In the case where the special symbol is changing, this variable holding memory is included as one). It is determined whether or not there is.

  Next, if the game ball has won the second start winning opening 11 (S341) and the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is less than 5 (S342), the second starting winning opening 11 is set. On the basis of winning, the holding counter J is incremented by 1 (S343), and the starting winning rank storing process (S344) for storing the number of holding storage for the winning to the second starting winning port 11 is made, and the big hit determination The random number acquisition process (S345) is executed to store the random number for use, the random number for the small hit design, the random number for the off-design, the random number for selecting the variation pattern, etc. in the random number buffer.

Then, the corresponding second hold LED 23 is turned on, and the stored start winning ranking is displayed on the second hold LED 23 (S346).
Note that in the process of S336, it is only determined that the corresponding second hold LED 23 is turned on and the stored start winning ranking is displayed on the second hold LED 23, and the lamp, LED, and sound of S190 described above are determined. By creating LED data in the data creation process, the second hold LED 23 is lit and displayed. However, when a winning is made in a state where there is no on-hold storage, the second on-hold LED 23 is not turned on, assuming that the variable display is started.

  The second hold LED 23 that has been turned on in the above process is turned off while the variable display based on the hold storage is started. At this time, 1 is subtracted from each start winning rank displayed on the first holding LED 17 and the second holding LED 23 that are lit, and the result is displayed.

  During the special symbol fluctuation display, the second hold frame 24 blinks and the second hold LED 23 is turned off. However, the second hold LED 23 blinks instead of the second hold frame 24, so that the second start is started. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports to a player that it is a variable display based on the winning to the winning opening 11. At this time, the second hold LED 23 is turned off after the end of the variable display.

  As described above, when the first start winning port 7 and the second start winning port 11 are simultaneously won, the first start winning port winning process of S330 is processed earlier than the second starting winning port winning process of S340. By preferentially storing the winning at the first start winning port 7 at which the big hit determination is executed over the winning at the second starting winning port 11 at which the small hit determination is executed, it is possible to make it as early as possible. The jackpot determination based on the winning to the first start winning opening 7 aimed at by the player at a desired timing is executed, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination is the probability variation jackpot, the probability change game can be provided, and the player A gaming machine that can acquire as many prize balls as possible can be realized.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation control process (dummy symbol variation control process) routine showing the details of S350.
As will be described later, the first start winning slot per hit determination process (S400) for determining the special symbol jackpot based on winning in the first start winning slot 7, and the special symbol based on winning in the second starting winning slot 11 In the second start winning prize per hit determination process (S410), in which a big hit is determined during the CT period, the big hit symbol counter value is set when the big hit is determined in the big hit determination process. The value of the counter for small hit symbol is set when the value of the big hit symbol random number buffer is taken out and the stop symbol at the time of dummy symbol big hit is determined, or when it is determined as small hit in the small hit determination processing The process of determining the stop symbol at the time of the dummy symbol small hit, or selecting and determining the stop symbol when it is determined to be off Special symbol selection processing for (S420), performs fluctuation pattern creation processing to determine the variation pattern (S440).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a first start winning a prize winning determination process routine showing the details of S400.
First, it is determined whether or not the state at that time is a special symbol variation display or whether a big hit game is being played (S401). That is, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation display can be started. If the change display is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the sum of the hold counter I and the hold counter J is 1 or more (S402), and the first start winning port 7 or the second starting winning port 11 is won. It is determined whether or not there is a pending storage based on. If the variable display is in progress or the sum of the hold counter I and the hold counter J is 0 (if there is no hold memory based on winning in the first start winning port 7 or the second starting winning port 11) Then, the first start winning mouth per mouth determination process is terminated.

  Next, if the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is 1 or more (S402), the starting storage rank is stored in the first place (holding memory to be determined first among the holding memories). At S403, a flag is set to indicate whether or not the storage is based on winning at any one of the first start winning opening 7 and the second starting winning opening 11 (S403).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a flag based on winning in the first start winning opening 7 is set (S404). If the flag based on the winning at the first start winning port 7 is not set, the flag based on the winning at the second starting winning port 11 is set, and the second start winning port per-entry determination process described later is performed. In order to do so, the first start winning mouth per mouth determination process is terminated.

  If the flag based on the winning to the first start winning opening 7 is set, the big hit determination random number stored in the random number acquisition process of S335 is read from the random number buffer (S405), and the gaming state is in a probable state. Based on whether or not (S406), either of the jackpot determination table at the time of high probability or the jackpot determination table at the time of low probability is selected.

  If the gaming state is a probable state, select a jackpot determination table at high probability, and compare the determination value set in this jackpot determination table with the value of the jackpot determination random number read from the random number buffer (S407: jackpot determination) If there is a matching value, it is determined to be a big hit, and if there is no matching value, it is determined to be a loss (S409). In the jackpot determination table at high probability, the jackpot probability at high probability is set to be 5/315.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is a normal state, a jackpot determination table at a low probability is selected, and the determination value set in the jackpot determination table is compared with the value of the jackpot determination random number read from the random number buffer. Accordingly (S408: big hit determination), if there is a matching value, it is determined to be a big hit, and if there is no matching value, it is determined to be a loss (S409). In the jackpot determination table at the low probability, the jackpot probability at the low probability is set to be 1/315.

  In this way, when winning simultaneously to the first start winning opening 7 and the second starting winning opening 11, the big hit determination is executed rather than the winning to the second start winning opening 11 where the small hit determination is executed. By preferentially storing the winning at the first start winning opening 7 and executing the big hit determination at S407 and S408 in preference to the stored winning at the first starting winning opening 7, the determination result of the big hit determination is obtained. When it is a promising big hit, a promising game can be provided as early as possible, and a gaming machine in which the player can obtain as many prize balls as possible can be realized.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the second start winning a prize winning determination processing routine showing the details of S410.
First, it is determined whether or not a flag based on winning in the second start winning opening 11 is set (S461). If the flag based on winning in the second start winning opening 11 is not set in S403, the second start winning opening per-entry determination process is terminated.

  Further, if the flag based on winning at the second start winning opening 11 is set, the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number acquisition process of S335 is read from the random number buffer (S462), and the gaming state is the CT period. It is determined whether or not (S463). If the gaming state is not a CT period, a comparison is made by comparing the determination value set in the small hit determination table with the value of the big hit determination random number read from the random number buffer (S464: small hit determination). If there is a coincidence value, it is decided that it will be lost (S465). In the small hit determination table, the small hit probability is set to 1/60.

  Further, if the gaming state is a CT period, based on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (S466), either of the big hit judgment table at the high probability or the big hit judgment table at the low probability Select a judgment table. If the gaming state is a probable state, select a jackpot determination table at high probability, and compare the determination value set in this jackpot determination table with the value of the jackpot determination random number read from the random number buffer (S467: jackpot determination) If there is a matching value, it is determined to be a big hit, and if there is no matching value, it is determined not to be a big hit (S469). In the jackpot determination table at high probability, the jackpot probability at high probability is set to be 5/315.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is a normal state, a jackpot determination table at a low probability is selected, and the determination value set in the jackpot determination table is compared with the value of the jackpot determination random number read from the random number buffer. Therefore, if there is a matching value, the jackpot is determined, and if there is no matching value, it is determined that the jackpot is not set (S469). In the jackpot determination table at the low probability, the jackpot probability at the low probability is set to be 1/315.

  If it is determined in S469 that the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit (S470), the value of the big hit holding number counter K for counting the number of big hits is incremented by 1 (S471), and the processing of S464 is performed. Migrate to Further, if it is determined in S469 that the determination result of the big hit determination is not a big hit (S470), the process proceeds to S464. As described above, in the on-hold storage based on the winning to the second start winning opening 11, if the gaming state is the CT period, based on the jackpot determination random number stored at the time of winning in the random number acquisition process of S345, S467, S468 After executing the big hit determination at, the small hit determination is executed at S464.

FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram of a probability variation jackpot symbol table (probability variation rush rate = 1/2) used for determination of a jackpot symbol based on winning at the first start winning opening 7, and FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a small winning symbol table used for determining a small winning symbol based on winning in the second start winning port 11.
When winning the first start winning slot 7, as shown in FIG. 12A, the probable big hit symbol determination values are “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, The ratio of the probability variation state (probability variation entry rate) is set to be 1/2. At this time, a combination of odd symbols of “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, and “999” is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20 as a stop symbol of the corresponding dummy symbol.

  In addition, the decision value for the probable big hit symbol is set to a specified number of times that the dummy symbol is changed (the number of special symbols to be displayed) during the period controlled by the CT function. Has been. Therefore, for example, when a combination of symbols “777” is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20 as a stop symbol of the dummy symbol, a designated number of 1000 times is set at the start of the probability variation state, The CT period is continued until the number of times of display variation of the dummy symbol based on the determination result (the number of fixed display of the special symbol) reaches the designated number of 1000 times. However, even if the number of times the dummy symbol is changed based on the determination result of the small hit determination (the number of fixed display of the special symbol) has not reached the specified number of 1000 times, the dummy that is fixedly displayed based on the determination result of the big hit determination If the symbol is a combination of jackpot symbols, or if the amount of increase in game balls, which is the difference between the winning ball acquired from the start of the probabilistic state and the consumed game ball, reaches the specified number, the CT The period ends. In this case, since the CT period is a gaming state controlled at the start of the probability variation state, the designated number of times is not set for the non-probability variation big hit symbol.

  Further, when winning the second start winning opening 11, as shown in FIG. 12B, the determination value of the small hit symbol is set to “0” to “19”. At this time, as a corresponding dummy symbol, the right symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1 larger or smaller, for example, if the acquired random number is “7”, a combination of symbols “778” is a dummy symbol display unit. 20 is displayed.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a special symbol selection process (dummy symbol selection process) routine showing the details of S420.
First, it is determined whether or not a flag based on winning in the first start winning opening 7 is set (S421). If the flag based on winning in the first start winning opening 7 is not set, the process proceeds to S428 described later.
If the flag based on the winning to the first start winning opening 7 is set in S403, it is determined in S409 whether or not it is determined that the reserved storage is a big hit (S422).

  If it is determined that the reserved memory based on the winning to the first start winning opening 7 is a big hit, the big hit symbol random number is read from the random number buffer (S423), and the big hit symbol random number and the probability variation entry rate = 1 / The jackpot symbol is determined by comparing with the judgment value of the probability variation jackpot symbol table (FIG. 12A) set to 2 (S424). Here, if the determined jackpot symbol is an odd symbol, that is, if it is a probable variation jackpot, a jackpot game (probability variation jackpot game) is provided, and the next variation display of the variation display based on this reserved memory Is controlled to a certain variation state. If the determined jackpot symbol is an even symbol, a normal jackpot game is provided.

If it is determined that the reserved memory based on the winning to the first start winning opening 7 is not a big hit, the off symbol random number is read from the random number buffer (S426), and the off symbol random number table (not shown) ) Is compared with the determination value of () to determine a dissociation symbol (S427).
Then, the flag based on winning in the second start winning opening 11 is reset (S425).

Next, it is determined whether or not a flag based on winning in the second start winning opening 11 is set (S428). If the flag based on winning in the second start winning opening 11 is not set, the special symbol selection process is terminated.
If the flag based on the winning to the second start winning opening 11 is set in S403, it is determined in S465 whether or not it is determined that the reserved storage is a small hit (S429).

  If it is determined that the reserved memory based on the winning at the second start winning port 11 is a small hit, the small hit design random number is read from the random number buffer (S430), and the small hit design random number and the small hit symbol are read. The small hit symbol is determined by comparing with the determination value of the table (FIG. 12B) (S431).

If it is determined that the reserved memory based on the winning at the second start winning port 11 is not to be a small hit, the loss symbol random number is read from the random number buffer (S433), and the loss symbol random symbol table (illustrated) By comparing with the determination value of “No”, a dissociation symbol is determined (S434).
And the flag based on the winning to the 2nd start winning opening 11 is reset (S432), and a special symbol selection process is complete | finished.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a variation pattern creation processing routine showing the details of S440. The variation pattern is a pattern in which the variation state of the dummy symbol is set until the variation of the dummy symbol is started through a predetermined variation process until the variation of the dummy symbol is terminated.
First, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S441). If it is determined to be a big hit in S409, a first variation pattern group that provides a variation pattern candidate for a big hit. Is selected (S442). In addition, in the case of selecting the variation pattern group based on the second start winning opening 11, even if it is determined that the big hit is made in S469 during the CT period, the dummy symbol is determined based on the determination result of the small hit determination. Since the variation display is performed, the first variation pattern group is not selected.

  When it is determined that the big hit is not made (S441), it is determined whether or not the small hit is determined (S443), and when the small hit is determined in S465. Selects a second variation pattern group that provides variation pattern candidates for small hits (S444). In the case of the selection of the variation pattern group based on the first start winning opening 7, the second variation pattern group is not selected because the small hit determination is not performed and no small hit is made.

Then, when it is determined not to make a big hit or not to make a big hit (S443), a reach determination random number used for determining whether or not to reach is read from a random number buffer (S445) and reached. A reach determination process is performed to determine whether or not (S446).
If it is determined to reach, the third variation pattern group that provides the variation pattern candidates for losing reach is selected (S448). On the other hand, if it is determined not to reach, the fourth variation pattern group providing the variation pattern candidate for deviation is selected (S449).

  Next, a variation pattern selection random number used for selecting the variation pattern is read from the random number buffer (S450), and from any of the first variation pattern group to the fourth variation pattern group selected in S442, S444, S448, and S449. Based on this variation pattern selection random number, one variation pattern is determined (S451).

  In addition, each variation pattern group of the first variation pattern group to the fourth variation pattern group is selected when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the CT period, and the variation time is shorter than the variation time in the normal state. A set of fluctuation patterns for the short time control is set. Specifically, in accordance with the first special symbol variation time and the second special symbol variation time shown in FIG. 4, selection of a variation pattern group based on winning in the first start winning opening 7 when the gaming state is in a certain variation state Is selected from among the first variation pattern group, the third variation pattern group to the fourth variation pattern group, the variation pattern group providing the variation pattern candidate for the short-time control, and the gaming state is the CT period. When the variation pattern group is selected based on the winning at the second start winning opening 11, the variation pattern group that provides the variation pattern candidates for the short-time control among the second variation pattern group to the fourth variation pattern group is selected. Will choose.

  Further, the first variation pattern group to the fourth variation set so that the same dummy symbols are displayed in any of the winnings in the first starting winning port 7 or the winning in the second starting winning port 11. The variation pattern group is selected from the variation pattern group. In other words, the same dummy symbol is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20 of the symbol display device 6 regardless of whether the winning at the first starting winning port 7 or the winning at the second starting winning port 11 is made.

  Further, a variation pattern group is selected based on the big hit determination, the small hit determination, the reach determination, and the gaming state, and one variation pattern is determined from the selected variation pattern group based on the variation pattern selection random number. The determined variation pattern is transmitted to the display control board 50 as a variation pattern designation command including a designation command for designating the variation start of the dummy symbol in the special symbol / special electric utility processing of S180. Then, the display control board 50 starts the dummy symbol variation based on the transmitted variation pattern designation command, passes through a predetermined variation process, and displays the dummy symbol variation state until the dummy symbol variation is terminated. Displayed on the symbol display unit 20.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the special electric accessory control process routine showing details of S360.
First, it is determined whether or not all of the special symbols (dummy symbols) are stopped (S361). That is, according to the variation pattern determined in S451, the variation of the dummy symbol is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20, and it is determined whether or not the timing at which this dummy symbol is stopped is displayed. If all the symbols are not stopped and displayed, the special electric accessory control processing routine is terminated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (stop symbol is a combination of big hit symbols) (S362), and if it is determined to be a big hit in S409 (the stop symbol is a big hit symbol) If it is a combination, a first big prize opening / closing process for opening the first big prize opening 8 is executed (S363). When the jackpot game based on the jackpot (the first jackpot game) is completed (S364), if the value of the jackpot holding number counter K counted in S471 is 1 or more (S365), the jackpot game A continuation flag is set (S366). On the other hand, if the jackpot game based on the jackpot (the first jackpot game) has not yet ended (S364), or if the value of the jackpot hold count counter K is 0 (S365), the special electric accessory control process is performed. finish.

  In the above processing, when it is determined that the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning to the first start winning opening 7 is a big hit, the first big winning opening until the big hit game based on the big win ends. 8 is controlled in the first big prize opening / closing process of S363 so that 8 becomes a predetermined mode (for example, up to 15 rounds, up to 10 prizes per round), and further, a prize is given to the second start prize opening 11 When the determination result of the big hit determination based on is a big hit and the big hit is counted by the big hit holding number counter K, the big hit game continuation flag is set in S366, and then the special electric accessory control processing routine is executed. Prepare when you are.

  If it is determined in the process of S362 that no big hit is made (if the stop symbol is a combination of the small hit symbol or the off symbol), it is determined whether or not the big hit game continuation flag is set (S367). . If the big hit game continuation flag is set in S366, the first big prize opening / closing process for opening the first big prize opening 8 is executed (S368). Then, when the big hit game based on the big hit (count Nth big hit game) counted in the big hit hold count counter K is finished (S369), the value of the big hit hold count counter K is decremented by 1 (S370). It is determined whether or not the value of the holding number counter K is 0 (S371). If the value of the jackpot holding number counter K is 0, the jackpot game continuation flag is reset assuming that all jackpot games based on the jackpot have been executed (S372). Also, the big hit game based on the big hit that has been counted in the big hit hold count counter K (Nth big hit game: N = 2, 3, 4,...) Has not yet ended (S369), or the big hit hold count counter K. If the value is 1 or more (S371), the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In the above processing, when the big hit is counted by the big hit holding number counter K, it is determined that the determination result of the big hit determination based on the winning to the first start winning opening 7 is the big hit. After the game (first big hit game) is executed, the first big prize opening 8 is set in a predetermined mode in order to execute the big hit game (Nth big hit game) based on the big hit counted in the big hit holding number counter K. (For example, up to 15 rounds, up to 10 winnings per round) is controlled by the first big winning opening / closing process of S368, and the number of jackpots counted in the jackpot holding number counter K is digested. Until then, the jackpot game is repeated continuously.

  If the big hit game continuation flag is not set in the process of S367, it is determined whether or not a small hit is determined (stop symbol is a combination of small hit symbols) (S373), and in S465 If it is determined to be a small hit (if the stop symbol is a combination of small hit symbols), the second big prize opening 10 is controlled to open in a predetermined manner (for example, 1.8 s). A second big prize opening opening / closing process is executed (S374). On the other hand, if it is determined not to make a small hit (if the stop symbol is a combination of the off symbols), the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

In accordance with the variation pattern determined in S448, the dummy symbol variation display is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20, as shown in FIG.
In this example, when the variation display of the dummy symbol is started, the second holding frame 24 displayed as “small hit determination” above blinks (may be lit), and the second start for executing the small hit determination is performed. The player is informed that the display is a variable display of a dummy symbol based on winning in the winning opening 11. However, the same dummy symbol is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20 even if it is a variable symbol variable display based on winning the first start winning port 7 that executes the jackpot determination.

  In this way, the first hold frame 18 or the second hold corresponding to each of the winning display to the first start winning slot 7 or the winning display to the second start winning slot 11 based on the winning display. The frame 24 (note that “big hit determination” is displayed above the first holding frame 18 and “small hit determination” is displayed above the second holding frame 24) is blinking. By doing so, it is possible to clearly recognize whether the determination during the variable display is the big hit determination or the small hit determination, and thus it is possible to make the game easy to understand and interesting for the player.

  In addition, “3” indicating that the start winning ranking is third is displayed in the first holding LED 17 and the first holding LED 17 is lit, and further, the starting winning ranking is 1, 2, and 4. “1”, “2”, and “4” shown are displayed in the second hold LED 23 and the second hold LED 23 is lit. Therefore, after the change display, each determination is executed in the order of the hold counter J (first) → the hold counter J (second) → the hold counter I (third) → the hold counter J (fourth). become.

  Thus, in the first hold LED 17 or the second hold LED 23, the start winning rank that stores the order of winning in the first start winning slot 7 or the second start winning slot 11 in the start winning rank storing process of S334 and S344 is stored. By having a display configuration, when there is a holding memory that has won a prize in the first start winning port 7 for executing the jackpot determination, the player can recognize when the variable display based on this holding memory is started. Before the display is started, the expectation to enter the probability variation state can be increased in advance, and an interesting game is possible.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart of the variation state of the dummy symbol based on the start winning opening having different determinations.
If the dummy symbol can be variably displayed, the variability display starts in the order of the left symbol of the dummy symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol according to the determined variation pattern, and after the predetermined variation process, the left symbol of the dummy symbol is displayed. The variable display is stopped (determined display) in the order of middle symbol and right symbol.

  If the hold memory based on winning at the second start winning port 11 for performing the small hit determination is stored, the change display of the right symbol of the dummy symbol is stopped (the change of all the symbols of the dummy symbol). After the time T1 elapses (after the display is confirmed by the display being stopped), the left symbol variation display is started in accordance with the determined next variation pattern. In addition, after the time T3 has elapsed since the display of the left variation of the dummy symbol is started, the variation display of the middle symbol is started.

  On the other hand, if the hold storage based on winning at the first start winning port 7 for executing the jackpot determination is stored, the fluctuation display of the right symbol of the dummy symbol is stopped (for all the symbols of the dummy symbol). After the time T2 when T1 <T2 has elapsed (after the display is confirmed by the change display being stopped), the left design change display is started in accordance with the determined next change pattern. In addition, after the time T4 has elapsed since the left display of the dummy symbol is displayed, the middle symbol is displayed.

  In this example, the reserved memory based on winning in the second start winning port 11 that executes the big hit determination is more than the reserved memory based on winning in the first start winning port 7 that executes the small hit determination, The start timing after the change display is ended by the time T3 is set late. Specifically, the time T2 is set to a time when T1 + T3 = T2, and the time T4 is set to a time when T3 = T4.

  In this way, the second start that performs the big hit determination rather than the hold storage that starts after the variable display ends and is based on the fact that the first start winning opening 7 that executes the small hit determination is won. The reserved memory based on winning in the winning opening 11 is configured such that the timing at which the variable display is started is set earlier, thereby winning the first starting winning opening 7 or the second starting winning opening 11. The movement (start timing) of the dummy symbol when the variable display is started without feeling the first holding frame 18 or the second holding frame 24 blinking in correspondence with any of the winnings of It is possible to recognize which start winning opening is displayed based on which start winning opening immediately after the start of the change display. Accordingly, since it is possible to recognize whether the determination during the variable display is a big hit determination or a small hit determination, a game that is easy to understand and interesting for the player is possible.

  In order to vary the start timing when the variation display is started, the variation pattern determined in S451 is used as the variation pattern designation command including the designation command for designating the variation start of the dummy symbol, and the special symbol of S180. / The timing of transmission to the display control board 50 in the special electric accessory processing is different.

  The time T2 from the end of the variable display to the start of the next variable display is set to a time T1 + T3 = T2, but the movement of the dummy symbol when the variable display starts ( It is only necessary to recognize which start winning opening is displayed immediately after the start of the variable display by recognizing the start timing). For example, T1 + T3 = T2 which does not satisfy T1 <T2 May be set. In addition, for example, the time of T3 and T4 from the start of the variation display of the left symbol of the dummy symbol to the start of the variation display of the middle symbol is different from the start timing when the variation display is started. , T3> T4 (so-called T3 is set as slipping of the symbol), and it may be configured to recognize which start winning opening is displayed in a variable manner.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot is stocked by the stock function, the game ball wins the first start winning port 7 for executing the jackpot determination, and the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. After the jackpot game is executed based on the jackpot, the jackpot game is continuously executed as many times as the jackpot game is stocked based on the stocked jackpot. For example, a plurality of jackpot games are continuously executed. In the jackpot game that is executed based on the jackpot that triggered the release of the stocked jackpot, the maximum number of rounds that will open the first jackpot 8 is stocked You may increase based on. For example, in the normal jackpot game when there is no stocked jackpot, it is set to open the first big winning opening 8 in a maximum of 15 rounds, but the number of stocked jackpots per one, The maximum number of rounds may be set to 15 rounds (for example, if the number of stocked big hits = 1, 2, 3..., The maximum number of rounds = 30, 45, 60...). . By adopting such a configuration, as the number of jackpots stocked increases, it becomes possible to obtain a chance that a plurality of round numbers are continuously executed (a chance to win many prize balls). Thus, it is possible for the player to play a game with the aim of increasing the number of rounds executed in the big hit game.

  Further, the stocked jackpot number and the maximum number of rounds do not have to increase in direct proportion. For example, as the number of jackpots stocked is larger, the number of rounds to be added per time is increased (for example, if the number of jackpots stocked is 1, 2, 3,..., The maximum number of rounds is 35, 55, 80...)) May be set. With this configuration, as the number of jackpots stocked increases, the maximum number of rounds that a player can enjoy increases dramatically, and usually the jackpot game based on this stocked jackpot It is possible to get a chance that more rounds will be executed than a single big hit game (get a chance to win many prize balls), and the player wants to play a game that stocks the big hit A gaming machine can be realized.

  Also, for example, in a jackpot game executed based on the jackpot that triggered the stocked jackpot, the maximum number of rounds to open the first jackpot 8 is based on the number of jackpots stocked. The maximum number of rounds (a plurality of jackpot games) may be continuously executed. For example, in a normal jackpot game where there is no stocked jackpot, it is set to open the first big winning opening 8 with a maximum of 15 rounds, but the maximum round based on the number of stocked jackpots Divide 15 rounds that are numbers (for example, if the number of jackpots stocked = 1, then if the number of jackpots stocked = 2, so that the maximum number of rounds = 8 and 7, then the maximum The number of rounds may be set to 5 and 5 and 5.).

  In such a configuration, in the jackpot game executed based on the jackpot that triggered the release of the stocked jackpot, for example, the maximum number of rounds is not digested without continuing rounds. Even if it finishes with the previous number of early rounds, the next maximum number of rounds (next jackpot game) out of the maximum number of rounds (multiple jackpot games) divided based on the number of stocked jackpots is again Starts and finishes earlier than the maximum number of rounds is exhausted, allowing the player to execute a round that the player could not enjoy (getting the chance to win many prize balls) Become. That is, the jackpot game is continuously executed as many times as the number of jackpots stocked based on the stocked jackpot, and a plurality of jackpot games are continuously executed as the number of jackpot games stocked increases. It becomes possible, and it is possible for a player to play a game with the aim of executing a plurality of big hit games.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the big hit is stocked by the stock function, the game ball wins the first start winning port 7 for executing the big hit judgment, and the judgment result of the big hit judgment becomes the big hit After the jackpot game is executed based on the jackpot, the jackpot game is continuously executed as many times as the jackpot game is stocked based on the stocked jackpot. In addition to performing all of the number of times, a portion of the number of jackpots stocked (for example, if the number of jackpots stocked is three, one of the number of jackpots stocked) (Or twice) or do not execute all of the stocked jackpots (in this jackpot game, the jackpot game based on the stocked jackpot is Not.) May be set so that one runs the like. With such a configuration, the game can be widened. Here, the big hit (big hit game) that has not been executed despite the stocked big hit is stocked as it is by the stock function, and the game ball executes the big hit determination after the next time. What is necessary is just to provide a possibility that a jackpot game based on the stocked jackpot will be executed when the winning prize opening 7 is won and the judgment result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot.

  An example for executing the above-described modification is shown below. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the CT period, the big hit determination is executed together with the small hit determination by winning the second start winning opening 11, and the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit The number of hits made in S471 is counted by the big hit holding number counter K, so that the big hit is stocked. For example, instead of counting the number of big hits, the determination result of the big hit determination is obtained in S467 and S468. The value of the random number for determining the big hit when it is determined to be the big hit may be stored. For example, as a determination table to be compared with the stored value of the jackpot determination random number, a determination value for executing the jackpot game based on the stored jackpot, a part of the jackpot game based on the stored jackpot A determination value for executing a bonus game, a determination value for not executing a jackpot game based on a stocked jackpot, and the like are provided. After the jackpot game is executed, the jackpot game determined by comparing the value of the random number for jackpot determination with the determination value set in the determination table is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 9 for executing the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 21 based on the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination. When the normal symbol that is displayed in a variable manner and the fixed symbol is a combination of a normal symbol that is determined in advance, the blade of the electric tulip (ordinary electric accessory) as the second start winning port 11 is opened. For example, without performing the normal symbol hit determination, the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 9 to open the electric tulip blade (normal electric accessory) as the second start winning port 11. Also good.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern in which the same dummy symbol is displayed is the first variation pattern regardless of whether the winning is the first starting winning port 7 or the second starting winning port 11. Selected from the variation pattern group of the group to the fourth variation pattern group and displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20, for example, a variation display based on winning the first start winning port 7 for performing the jackpot determination, Different symbols are displayed depending on the variation display based on winning in the second start winning port 11 for performing the hit determination, and the variation display based on which start winning port is displayed immediately after the start of the variation display is recognized. It is good also as a structure which can do.

  Further, in this embodiment, two starting winning ports, the first starting winning port 7 and the second starting winning port are provided in the game area 5, and one dummy symbol is based on winning in these starting winning ports. Although the display unit 20 is configured to display the dummy symbols in a variable manner, three or more start winning holes are provided in the game area 5 and the dummy symbols are displayed in one dummy symbol display unit 20 based on winning of these starting winning ports. It is good also as a structure which displays a pattern variably. At this time, in order to be able to recognize which of the starting winning awards to the installed winning award is based on the variation display based on the starting award, the corresponding holding frame is flashed and displayed. Is provided. In addition, among the three or more start winning openings, the starting winning opening for stocking at least the jackpot and the starting winning opening for executing the jackpot game based on the stocked jackpot are a target position for launching (a launch position from the launching device). May be arranged so as to be different from each other, and the player can aim for these start winning holes at a timing desired by the player.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram of the wiring system of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a some game state and game setting. It is a flowchart of the game control processing routine performed with a game control board. It is a flowchart of a special symbol / special electric accessory processing routine. It is a flowchart of a 1st start winning opening winning process routine. It is a flowchart of a 2nd start winning a prize winning process routine. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation control processing routine. It is a flowchart of the 1st start winning opening hit determination processing routine. It is a flowchart of the 2nd start winning a prize winning judgment processing routine. FIG. 4A is a probability variation big hit symbol table (probability variation entry rate = 1/2), and FIG. 4B is a small hit symbol table. It is a flowchart of a special symbol selection processing routine. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern creation processing routine. It is a front view of a symbol display apparatus. It is a timing chart of the variation state of a dummy symbol. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory control process routine.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game area 6 Symbol display apparatus 7 1st start winning opening 8 1st large winning opening 9 Normal symbol operating gate 10 2nd large winning opening 11 2nd starting winning opening 17 First hold LED
18 1st reservation frame 19 1st special symbol display part 20 Dummy symbol display part 21 Normal symbol display part 22 Normal symbol hold LED
23 Second hold LED
24 2nd reservation frame 25 2nd special symbol display part 35 Game control board (main board)
50 Sub-control board

Claims (4)

A plurality of start ports each arranged at a position where a game ball is launched into the game area with different resilience from the launch device and won by winning when the launched game ball falls,
A hit judging means for judging whether or not to win when winning at any of the plurality of start openings;
A symbol display device that displays a variation of a symbol based on winning a prize at any of the plurality of start ports, and a symbol that displays a stop of the symbol based on a determination result by the hit determination unit;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The hit determination means includes
A first jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is a big hit when winning one of the plurality of starting holes;
And a second jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is a big hit when winning the other second starter among the plurality of starters during a predetermined period,
A jackpot game control means for controlling a jackpot game that opens and closes a jackpot capable of acquiring a prize ball by winning a game ball when the judgment result by the first jackpot judgment means is a jackpot;
A jackpot count storage means for storing the number of times that the determination result by the second jackpot determination means is a jackpot during the predetermined period;
Continuous jackpot game control means for continuously controlling the jackpot game based on the jackpot number of the jackpot number stored in the jackpot number storage means,
The game machine characterized in that the continuous jackpot game control means controls the jackpot game continuously after the jackpot game is finished by the jackpot game control means. The hit determination means further includes a small hit determination means for performing a small hit determination as to whether or not a small hit that has a higher probability than a big hit when winning at the second start opening,
When the determination result by the small hit determination means is a small hit, the small hit game control that controls the small hit game that opens and closes the big winning opening that can acquire fewer prize balls than the big hit game by winning the game ball. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising means. When the determination result by the first big hit determination means is a predetermined probability variation big hit out of the big hits, the determination result by the first big hit determination means next time after the big hit game is ended by the big hit game control means A probability change game control means for controlling to a probability change game that increases the probability that the determination result by the first jackpot determination means and the second jackpot determination means is a big hit until
The predetermined period is:
When the probability change game is controlled by the probability change game control means, or when the stop display of the off symbol displayed on the symbol display device based on the determination result by the first jackpot determination means reaches a predetermined number of times Starting from one,
When the determination result by the first big hit determining means is a big hit, or based on the determination result by the small hit determining means, the symbol stop display displayed on the symbol display device is controlled to the probability variation game. When the designated number of times set based on the probability variation big hit symbol displayed on the symbol display device is reached or when the probability variation game is controlled, the amount of increase of the game ball due to the acquisition of the prize ball is The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a period that ends when the specified number is reached. The second starting port is configured as an electric accessory capable of varying the winning rate by changing the opening / closing operation,
The winning rate improving means for improving the winning rate to the second starting port by changing the opening / closing operation of the electric accessory during the predetermined period is provided. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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