JP5124191B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine and the like.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine draws a lottery based on a predetermined probability value during the normal gaming state and the normal gaming state. It has a special gaming state that gives the player an advantageous value. By executing this special gaming state (winning game) an appropriate number of times (a predetermined number of rounds), the player can obtain a prize ball.

  In this case, a determination symbol (also referred to as a special symbol) for determining whether a game is successful or not is changed and stopped when a game ball wins at a start winning opening provided in the game area. When a game ball wins a start winning opening during the change of the determination symbol, the game ball is held as a hold ball, for example, up to four. Therefore, after the current determination symbol stops changing, the determination symbol variation corresponding to the reserved ball acquisition data is sequentially started.

  The game is held in a state in which it is determined whether or not a big hit is established in advance when a game ball that can become a holding ball is won while the determination symbol is changing. If there is a holding ball that is determined to be a big hit in this holding ball, the determination pattern related to the holding ball before the holding ball that is determined to be a big hit is changing, and there is a big hit determination in the subsequent holding ball In order to inform them of what to do, the notice had appeared continuously. Such notification is called continuous notice.

  For example, as a gaming machine in which a continuous notice is executed, if all of the held balls contain a hold ball that is determined to be a jackpot, an instruction to generate a notice is generated. This is a gaming machine in which a notice lottery is performed in some cases, and a notice (continuous notice) is generated when the notice lottery is selected (see Patent Document 1, etc.).

However, according to the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the continuous notice is executed within the maximum value of the number of reserved balls. For example, when the upper limit of the number of holds is 4, the number of times that the continuous notice is executed is within 4 times, and the number of times that the continuous notice is executed may be fixed. For this reason, the fun of the game progress is reduced.
JP 2002-85731 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, reduces the possibility that the number of notifications of a specific notification mode is fixed, executes a notification mode different from the conventional continuous notification, and makes fun of the game progress. Provide improved gaming machines.

That is, the invention of claim 1 has a normal gaming state and a special gaming state that gives a value more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and a predetermined determination condition is established during the normal gaming state. Special game determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the special game state, and special game transition means for shifting the normal game state to the special game state due to winning by the determination of the special game determination means And a determination result notifying means for notifying the determination result by the special game determining means, the game machine having a privileged game state that is easier to shift to the special game state than the normal game state, and the normal game state A bonus game determining means for determining whether or not to shift the normal gaming state to the privilege gaming state, and the normal gaming status is determined based on the winning by the determination of the bonus game determining means. Determining whether or not to shift the privilege gaming state to the normal gaming state based on a probability higher than the determination probability of the privilege game determining means during the privilege gaming state; A normal game determining means, a normal game transition means for shifting the bonus game state to the normal game state due to the winning by the determination of the normal game determination means, and the normal game determination means during the bonus game state. Due to the winning by special bonus judgment means for judging whether or not to shift the special gaming state to the special gaming state based on a probability substantially the same as the judgment probability, and the special bonus judgment means at the bonus time Special bonus game transition means for shifting the bonus game state to the special game state, and when the bonus game state continues, the judgment conditions of the normal game judgment means are complex. The determination result notification means continuously notifies the determination result of the special game determination means at the time of success every time the determination result is established, and a specific notification mode is notified in accordance with the continuously notified determination result. configuration der to is, flows down the game board, a firing device, and the game space game ball that is fired can flow down by the firing device is partitioned and formed on the game board, the the recreation area provided in the game area A game ball that can be entered and a ball entrance that starts the determination by the special game determination means due to the entrance of the game ball, the determination by the special game determination means is started, and the determination result is the determination result When a game ball enters the entrance before being notified to the notification means, a holding means for holding the determination by the special game determination means until the previous determination result by the special game determination means is notified With a certain number The determination probability of the normal game determination means is related to a predetermined number of the holding means .

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the bonus game state, after the determination by the normal game determination means, the determination by the special game determination means at the time of privilege or the special game determination means is performed. The game machine according to Item 1 .

In the invention of claim 3 , when the result of determination to shift to the privilege game state is made by the privilege game determination means, the special game state does not occur or the value given by the special game state is lower than usual. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, it has a normal gaming state and a special gaming state that gives a value more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and a predetermined determination condition is established during the normal gaming state. Special game determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the special game state due to the game, and a special game for shifting the normal game state to the special game state due to winning by the determination of the special game determination means In a gaming machine comprising a game transition means and a determination result notification means for notifying a determination result by the special game determination means, the gaming machine has a privileged game state that is easier to shift to the special game state than the normal game state, Special game determination means for determining whether or not to shift the normal game state to the special game state during the normal game state, and the normal game state due to winning by the determination of the special game determination means Whether or not to shift the award gaming state to the normal gaming state based on a probability higher than the determination probability of the award gaming determination means during the award gaming state and the award gaming transition means for shifting to the award gaming state A normal game determination means for determining, a normal game transition means for shifting the bonus game state to the normal game state due to the winning by the determination of the normal game determination means, and the normal game determination during the bonus game state Winning special game determination means for determining whether or not to shift the special gaming state to the special gaming state based on a probability substantially the same as the determination probability of the means, and winning by the determination of the special gaming determination means at the bonus A special game transition means at the time of the special game state that shifts the special game state to the special game state due to the state, and when the special game state continues, the determination of the normal game determination means Each time a case is continuously established a plurality of times, the determination result notification means is continuously notified of the determination result of the special bonus game determination means, and a specific notification is made in accordance with the continuously notified determination result. Ri configuration der notifying aspects, the game board and the firing device and a game ball can flow down a game area that is emitted by the firing device is partitioned and formed on the game board, the recreation provided in the game area A game ball flowing down the area is allowed to enter, and the entrance for starting the determination by the special game determination means due to the entrance of the game ball, the determination by the special game determination means is started, and the determination result is When a game ball enters the entrance before being notified to the determination result notification means, the determination by the special game determination means is suspended until a previous determination result by the special game determination means is notified. Predetermined number of holding means Since the determination probability of the normal game determination means is related to the predetermined number of the holding means, the possibility of fixing the number of notifications of a specific notification mode is reduced, which is different from the conventional continuous notice By executing the notification mode, it is possible to improve the fun of game progress.

In addition, the duration of the privilege game state can be matched or approximated to the number of reserved consumption periods, and formally a different notice can be produced while being similar to the conventional continuous notice.

According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1, in the bonus game state, after the determination by the normal game determination means, the special game determination means at the time of special benefit or the special game In order to perform the determination by the determination means, the determination result of the special game determination means hits the bonus game state, and the special game state is executed. Thus, it is possible to reduce inconsistencies such as falling to the normal gaming state and shifting to the normal gaming state after the special gaming state ends.

According to the gaming machine of the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, the special game state does not occur when the determination result of shifting to the privilege game state is made by the privilege game determination means. Alternatively, since the value given by the special gaming state is lower than usual, it is possible to make the player feel like a sudden special gaming state, that is, a continuous specific notification mode has occurred during the normal gaming state. .

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a front view of the entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board in the gaming machine of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to the overall processing, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to the main control processing.

In the present embodiment, main word / phrase correspondence is as follows.
The special game determination means, the bonus game determination means, the normal game determination means, and the special bonus game determination means are the main control circuit 150 shown in FIG.
The special game transfer means, the bonus game transfer means, the normal game transfer means, and the bonus special game transfer means are the main control circuit 150 and the sub control circuit 170.
The determination result notifying means is the display control circuit 160, the symbol display device 43, and the image display unit 50.
The entrance hole is a start winning opening 10 shown in FIG.
The holding means is the special symbol holding memory number 56 shown in FIG.
The correspondence between the words in the claims and the words in the present embodiment is as described above, but this embodiment is one embodiment of the claims, and the contents of the claims are limited to the following embodiments. is not.

  The gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine 1, a game board 3 is accommodated inside the frame 2 so as to be detachable and replaceable, and an outer guide rail 4 and an inner guide rail 5 of the game ball are erected in a substantially circular shape on the game board 3, A game area 6 surrounded by the inner guide rail 5 is provided with a winning opening which is a winning area where game balls can be won. In this embodiment, the game area 6 of the game board 3 is provided with the following plurality of winning holes.

  First, below the image display device 9 provided on the center line of the game area 6, a start winning port 10 having a movable piece 11 a, 11 b with an ordinary electric accessory, and a large winning device (special prize opening) which is a special electric accessory. ) 15 is disposed, and an out port 17 is disposed below the same. Further, ramp wind turbines 18a and 18b are provided on both upper sides, a normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and a normal symbol variation start right gate 21 are provided below, and wind turbines 22a and 22b are provided below the left and right wind turbines 22a and 22b. A sleeve winning opening 23 and a right sleeve winning opening 25 are disposed, and a left dropping winning opening 27 and a right dropping winning opening 29 are disposed on both sides of the large winning device 15. In this embodiment, the start winning opening 10 can accept a game ball flowing down the game area 6 and, due to the ball (winning), makes a transition to a special game state (a jackpot state) described later. It corresponds to the entrance for starting the determination of whether or not. In the following embodiment, the start winning opening 10 will be described as an example of a ball opening.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, frame decoration lamps 35 and 36 for notifying the game state, frame decoration lamps 39L and 39R, an upper ball receiving tray 32 for receiving paid out game balls, and an upper ball receiving tray 32 are provided. A mounting plate 33 for mounting, a lower ball receiving plate 34 for receiving a game ball when the upper ball receiving plate 32 is saturated, and a built-in sound in the upper ball receiving plate 32 to make a sound and sound effect are notified to the player. A speaker 37 and a launching device 91 that shoots and fires a game ball toward the game area 6 in accordance with a launch operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) by the player are assembled.

  The launching device 91 includes an operating handle 92, a launching motor 94 driven by operating the operating handle 92, and a hitting ball (not shown) that swings intermittently by driving the launching motor to eject a game ball. Z). When the operation handle 92 (operation means) is gripped by the player, the player's bioelectric current is detected by the touch switch 93 (operation detection means) and controlled by the launcher control board 254 (launch control circuit 176). The firing motor 94 is driven (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The game ball launched by the launching device 91 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the outer guide rail 4 and the inner guide rail 5 erected on the game board surface. The game ball guided to the game area 6 by the firing ball guide path flows down while rolling and wins each winning port, or if the player does not win anywhere, the game port 3 enters the game board 3 from the out port 17. It is discharged to the back side.

  In the image display device 9 (also serving as symbol display means, determination result notifying means, etc.) in the figure, reference numeral 43 designates symbols such as numbers, alphabets, symbols or pictures (characters) in a variable display and a stop display (finally confirmed). Possible symbol display device including a temporary stop display before display, the same is possible), 47 is a normal symbol variation number storage display device such as LED, 49 is a window frame portion of the image display device 9, and 50 is a symbol display device 43. An image display unit composed of a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) or the like. The normal symbol variation number storage display 47 displays the number of symbol variation starts generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21. Excluding items, it is stored and displayed as the number of hold times (up to 4 in this example).

  The image display unit 50 of this embodiment has a symbol display composed of three symbol display areas arranged side by side (a left special symbol display area 51, a middle special symbol display area 52, and a right special symbol display area 53 in FIG. 28, etc.). The determination symbol (which is a special symbol in this embodiment) is displayed in a variable manner and stopped in each symbol display area. In addition, a normal symbol display area 41 is provided in the image display unit 50, and the normal symbol can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. The image display unit 50 may display background images (including characters, backgrounds, characters, and the like) in addition to special symbols and the like, and the background images are caused by predetermined conditions such as the start of fluctuations in special symbols. In some cases, variable display is possible. In this embodiment, the left, middle and right special symbols displayed on the image display unit 50 are 10 numbers of “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”, respectively. It is a pattern consisting of

  Further, regarding the big winning device 15, reference numeral 61 denotes an opening / closing plate, and 63 denotes a specific area winning opening. In addition, about the symbol display apparatus 43, the image display part 50 is not restricted to a liquid crystal display as mentioned above, You may be comprised by organic EL, CRT, and other display means.

On the back surface (back surface) of the game board 3, a winning port detection switch (corresponding to a game ball detecting means) for detecting the winning of the gaming ball to the winning port is provided. In this embodiment, a detection switch is provided for each winning opening. A special symbol variation start switch for detecting a game ball that has won a prize at the start winning port 10 (entered in the ball entrance) is provided in the path of the winning ball, and the symbol variation of the symbol display device 43 is started by detecting the winning ball. Is done. At that time, with respect to the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 10 during the special symbol variation, that is, the number of times to start the variation of the special symbol, the number of suspensions (up to four in this example) is divided in the image display unit 50. The number of the special symbol reserved storage number 56 in the display area 54 is reduced by reducing the stored number (the color is changed as shown in FIG. 28). In the embodiment, the four special symbol hold storage numbers 56 of the image display unit 50 correspond to the hold means. In addition to this example, an appropriate lamp in the window frame portion 49 can be provided, and the number of memories can be notified by turning on and off as a special symbol holding memory number serving as a holding means.

  In addition, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25, and the left dropping winning port 27 and the right dropping winning port 29 are won. A left drop winning opening detection switch for detecting a ball and a right drop winning opening switch are provided on the corresponding back of the game board.

  As described above, a special symbol variation start switch (start prize port sensor) for detecting a game ball won in the start winning port 10 is provided in the winning ball passage, and the special symbol variation start switch detects the winning ball ( When the symbol variation condition is triggered), each special symbol starts to fluctuate in the left, middle, and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50 in the symbol display device 43, and after a predetermined time variation, in a preset order. The special symbol is variably stopped, and the combination of the stopped symbols is fixedly displayed. Depending on the symbol variation pattern or the like, a so-called reach state, a reach notice, a hit notice or the like is performed before the special symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, if the combination of the stop symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a specific jackpot symbol combination that is a predetermined special symbol combination, for example, a common jackpot symbol consisting of a combination of the same special symbols, Transition to gaming state. When the big win state is reached, the open / close plate 61 of the big winning device 15 is opened and the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 is received, and the winning device 15 can be won.

  Here, the reach state is a stage before the display result is stopped and the display result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol variation display is started in the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50. , A display mode for making the player think that a specific display mode, that is, a variable display mode in which a combination of jackpot symbols (a combination of the same symbols) is easily displayed, is displayed. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, among the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50, a display region (here, the middle special symbol) for displaying the final stop symbol (here, the middle special symbol). Reach fluctuation display processing is performed in which only the symbol display area) is left and the remaining two display areas are temporarily stopped so that the symbols have a specific combination (for example, the same symbol).

  Further, in the reach state, the change time of the special symbol (mainly the final stop special symbol) in the image display unit 50 is lengthened, or the symbol use effect using the special symbol in the image display unit 50 or the special symbol is displayed behind the special symbol. Reach action is produced by displaying the character and background. In addition, before entering the reach state, a notice (predictor) for notifying that there is a high possibility of reaching the reach state or a big hit may be produced. Examples of the advance notice include character display and afterimage display on the image display unit 50.

  A special winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) for detecting a winning ball to the specific area winning opening 63 is provided on the back side of the big winning apparatus 15 of the game board 3, and the large winning apparatus 15 is detected by detecting the winning ball. The continuation right to open again is established. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the grand winning device 15 and has not won the specific area winning port 63 is provided in the approximate center of the big winning device 15. Yes. When each detection switch detects a winning of a game ball to each winning opening, that is, when a winning condition in the game is established, a predetermined number of game balls set in advance according to the number of winning balls by the winning ball payout device Will be paid out as a prize ball. The opening / closing plate 61 has a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls detected after elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or within the large winning device 15 (the winning ball count switch and the specific area sensor). Close at the point.

  When the special winning ball detection switch detects the winning ball to the specific area winning opening 63 within about 2 seconds while the big winning device 15 is opened or after the grand winning device 15 is closed, the right to continue the big hit again is generated. The opening / closing plate 61 is repeatedly opened a predetermined maximum number of times, 15 times in the embodiment (15 rounds). As described above, the opening / closing of the opening / closing plate 61 of the large winning device 15 is repeated as a round, whereby the player can obtain more prize balls. A series of games is a special game (a jackpot game), and its state is a special game state. In the gaming machine of the embodiment, in addition to the special game configured by opening the opening / closing plate 61 for 15 rounds, a special game configured by opening / closing (one round) of the opening / closing plate 61 once is also performed.

  The gaming machine according to the embodiment is a model that executes a special gaming state that gives an advantageous gaming value different from the special gaming state after the special gaming state is executed. The privilege game is a probability variation state (probability variation function) in which the occurrence frequency of jackpot (special game) increases. In each case, probability variation may be abbreviated as probability variation.

  The special combination of jackpot special symbols at the time of winning the jackpot is one of '0', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '7' When it is the eye (hereinafter, the combination of the lower special symbols is referred to as “non-specific symbol”), the special game consisting of the 15 rounds is executed. When this special gaming state ends, the normal gaming state, that is, the low probability state (1/315) in which the next jackpot occurrence probability is normal, continues and continues until the next jackpot is established.

  In addition, when the jackpot special symbol combination at the time of jackpot formation is one of the high-level symbols “8” and “9” (hereinafter, the combination of the high-level special symbols is referred to as “specific symbol”). Instead of those eyes, the image display unit 50 displays “Chance! ! ”Is displayed, and the special game consisting of the one round is executed. When this special gaming state ends, the probability of the next jackpot occurrence shifts to a higher probability variation state (high probability state: 1/4) than the low probability state (1/315) that is normal (normal gaming state), which will be described later. As long as it does not shift to the normal gaming state due to the falling lottery, it will continue until the next jackpot is established. In the case of a big hit with the above-mentioned specific symbol (actually, “Chance!” Is displayed), the round of the special game is completed in a short time. The gaming machine according to the embodiment also has a sudden probability variation (also referred to as sudden probability) function since it suddenly shifts to the probability variation state. Therefore, the player feels that the privileged gaming state has suddenly occurred during the normal gaming state. Naturally, since the number of rounds is reduced, the value (number of prize balls to be paid out) is lower or absent than the special game state of 15 rounds.

  As a result of the jackpot determination, the number of rounds of the special game state to be executed later differs depending on what special symbol combination is displayed. Therefore, the number of prize balls that can be obtained through the special game state is different. In addition, depending on the combination of special symbols, the subsequent game will be in the normal gaming state or the privilege gaming state (high probability due to probability fluctuation), and the expectation for the prize ball will change greatly. What special symbol combination is displayed on the image display unit 50 as a determination result is of great interest to the player and improves interest. In particular, in this embodiment, the notification that causes the transition to the privilege gaming state in which the possibility of a winning ball is increased is replaced with the character display of “chance !!!!”. For this reason, despite the fact that the internal control of the gaming machine is a big hit of a specific symbol, the player can camouflage the establishment of the big hit and produce the game as if it had produced other gaming benefits. It can be complicated and interesting.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment also has a falling lottery function. If this game machine falls into a falling lottery, even in the bonus game state, as a result of the falling lottery based on a predetermined probability, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state even though the privilege gaming state is originally selected. End up. Since the game changes from the high probability state to the low probability state, and the player loses the expected gaming privilege, it is called “falling” (see FIG. 33). Therefore, even if the player properly proceeds to the normal gaming state and the special gaming state and shifts to the privileged gaming state, the player can no longer be allowed to proceed with the game, and can always feel a sense of urgency. . The display when such a falling lottery is performed will be described in detail based on examples after FIG.

  In addition to the above-described winning port detection switch, devices provided on the back of the game board include a starting winning port solenoid for opening and closing the movable pieces 11a and 11b of the starting winning port 10, and an opening / closing plate 61 of the big winning device 15. There is a large winning opening opening solenoid that opens and closes, a specific area opening solenoid that opens and closes an opening / closing door (not shown) of the specific area winning opening 63 under a predetermined condition, and the like. The symbol variation start right gate 21 has a normal symbol variation start switch for detecting a passing game ball.

  By detecting a game ball passing through both the gates 19 and 21 with the normal symbol variation start switch, the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 41 of the image display unit 50 is started. If the symbol that is confirmed and displayed after the symbol changes in the normal symbol display area 41 is a specific symbol that is set in advance, a small hit (per normal symbol) is made, and the start winning prize is given by the start winning opening solenoid. The opening and closing of the movable pieces 11a and 11b of the mouth 10 is performed for a predetermined time which will be described later, and a prize ball is paid out.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the gaming board of the gaming machine 1, display control of symbols and the like on the image display unit of the image display device 9 disposed on the front side of the gaming board is performed. A symbol control board 257 to be performed, and a collective board (not shown) having a collective path for collecting the game balls that have entered the winning opening provided in the game area 6 that is also the front side of the game board are provided.

  3, reference numeral 240 is a storage tank for storing game balls, 241 is a tank rail, 242 is a frame external output terminal board, 243 is a lamp relay board, 244 is a power receiving board, 245 is a prize ball sensor relay board, and 246 is a board surface External output terminal board, 247 is a relay board, 248 is an audio control board, 249 is an FG relay board, 250 is a main control board, 251 is a power supply board, 252 is a sub-control board (holding a light emission control board inside), 253 Is a dispensing control board, 254 is a launcher control board, 255 is a card interface connection section, 256 is a power plug, 257 is a symbol control board, 260 is a control board housing case, and G is a ground wire.

  The control of the symbol variation in the symbol display device 43 is performed by a display control circuit 160 that connects the main control circuit 150 and the image display device 9 via the main control circuit 150 and the sub control circuit 170 shown in FIG. Although not shown, predetermined power is supplied to each control circuit from the power supply device (within the power supply board 251).

  The main control circuit 150 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a computer having a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the computer and the sub-control circuit 160, etc., and a relay circuit connected to the computer and the big prize device 15 171 etc. are comprised by the input-output circuit etc. which connect. The CPU is equipped with a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, various timers, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as the probability of occurrence of big hits and small hits (ordinary symbols for expanding and opening the start winning opening 10) Random numbers etc. that determine the probability of occurrence of hits are also generated. In the embodiment, the CPU, in the embodiment, special game determination means, special game transition means, privilege game determination means, privilege game transition means, normal game determination means, normal game transition means, bonus special game determination means, bonus special game transition The symbol display means, game selection means, continuous notification means, ratio setting means, switching setting means, notification determination means, gaming state control means, gaming state storage means, special game execution means, privilege game execution means, It corresponds to time setting means, measurement means, game progress control means, notification control means, game progress detection means, variation mode selection means, etc., and the processing related to each of the above listed means is RAM, ROM, etc. in the main control circuit 150 The game progress in the gaming machine 1 is controlled by performing various calculations in an appropriate manner in cooperation with the game machine 1.

  The RAM corresponds to various storage means such as a hold number storage means, a gaming state storage means, a success / failure determination number of times storage means, and a storage area relating to a detection signal of the start winning opening detection switch and a detection signal of the gate detection switch, It has a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, a storage area and flag for temporarily storing various data (command data), and a work area for the CPU. Various data such as acquired numerical values) are stored. Further, in addition to the game control program and control data written in the ROM, determination values such as jackpots in each game state to be described later are written.

  The sub-control circuit 170 of the gaming machine of this example includes a light-emission control circuit 176 that performs light-emission control of various lamps and the like, a computer including a CPU, RAM, and ROM, the computer and the main control circuit 150, and other circuits. Etc. are composed of an input circuit that connects them. The CPU in the circuit 170 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM has a storage area, a work area for the CPU, and the like, and stores various data such as an acquired value of a counter as in the RAM of the main control circuit 150. Further, various data necessary for sub-control are written in the ROM. The sub-control circuit 170, together with the main control circuit 150, special game transfer means, privilege game transfer means, normal game transfer means, bonus special game transfer means, symbol display means, game selection means, continuous notification means, ratio setting means, switching setting Means, notification determination means, game state control means, game state storage means, special game execution means, privilege game execution means, time setting means, measurement means, game progress control means, notification control means, game progress detection means, variation mode selection It corresponds to means. The light emission control circuit 176 in the sub control circuit 170 is connected to lamp indicators 35 and 36 and other light emitters, LEDs, and the like.

  The display control circuit 160 corresponds to determination result notification means, continuous notification means, display control means, symbol notification means, and the like, and includes a computer having a CPU, RAM, and ROM, and an input circuit connecting the computer and the sub-control circuit 170. And an output circuit for connecting the computer to the symbol display device 43 and the normal symbol display device 41. The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM has a storage area, a work area for the CPU, and the like, and stores various data such as an acquired value of a counter as in the RAM of the main control circuit 150. Furthermore, symbol data such as display data for the symbol display device 43 and various display programs are written in the ROM. The display control circuit 160 corresponds to a symbol display device together with the main control circuit 150 and the sub control circuit 170. The game images displayed on the image display device 9 (particularly, the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43) include special symbols, ordinary symbols, characters that appear according to the gaming state, background images such as landscapes, and special gaming states. There are video notifications, video notifications of bonus game status, and the like. These signals related to display control are received from the main control circuit 150 via the sub-control circuit 170, display data is set, and display control is performed.

  The relay circuit 171 is provided with switches related to the big prize device 15 disposed on the game board 3. The payout control circuit 175 is connected to a ball lending payout device 96, a launch control circuit 176, and the like, and the launch control circuit 176 is connected to a launch device 91. In addition, a prize ball payout device 95 is connected to the payout control circuit 175 and the photo distribution circuit 174. An audio control circuit 173 is connected to the output circuit of the sub control circuit 170, and a speaker 37 is connected to the circuit 173. As for the voice control circuit 173, a control CPU, a control data ROM, and a control data RAM are appropriately provided (not shown), and various game commands transmitted from the main control circuit 150 and the sub control circuit 170 are provided. (Reach, jackpot, jackpot, special game state being executed, special game state notification, etc.) are received and voices in response to various commands are executed.

  In this gaming machine 1, notification means that various information on the progress of the game is output to the outside of the gaming machine and recognized through the perception of the player. As an example, the determination result of big hit establishment, the determination result of small hit establishment, the special gaming state, the privilege gaming state, and each gaming state after the falling lottery are displayed on the symbol display device 43 (image) via the display control circuit 160. Displayed on the display unit 50) as an image, video, text, or the like. In addition, it is also expressed as sound and sound effect on the speaker 37 via the sound control circuit 173, and is expressed as a change in emission color on the lamp indicators 35, 36, etc. via the light emission control circuit 176. Therefore, the sound control circuit 173 and the light emission control circuit 176 are also included in the determination result notification unit.

  As main counters of the CPU of the main control circuit 150 in the embodiment, there are a plurality of types of counters including a C1 counter. Up to four numerical values acquired at predetermined times for each counter are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150. This stored number becomes the reserved storage number. The numerical value of each counter stored in the RAM is cleared after a series of game operation processes based on the counter. The operation of each counter is shown below.

  The C1 counter is a random number counter for determining whether or not a game is a big hit or miss, and has a random number: Q1 and a random number range: 0-314. The C1 counter corresponds to special game determination means in the gaming machine 1 and is a counter for lottery determination based on detection of game balls. The C1 counter starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every predetermined interruption time (4 ms in the embodiment). When the numerical value reaches “314”, it is set to “0” again. Return and repeat the addition. The numerical value of the C1 counter is acquired when the game ball wins (enters) the start winning opening 10 and is detected by the start winning opening detection switch (satisfaction determination condition is established), and is a jackpot value determined in advance, In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit by comparing with “7” in the normal gaming state which is in a low probability state. In addition, since the game ball may win (enter a ball) at the start winning opening 10 and the C1 counter value may be acquired again until the determination of whether or not is completed, the stored acquisition value (updated) of the C1 counter Acquired numerical values) are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 once for each of the starting winning holes 10 without including the currently determined acquired value, and are sequentially subjected to determination.

  The C2 counter is a counter for determining a special jackpot special symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the left, middle, and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50 when the jackpot is established. is there. The C2 counter repeats starting from “0” when the power is turned on and incrementing by “1” every interrupt time, and returning to “0” again when reaching “9”. The numerical value of the C2 counter is acquired when a winning ball to the starting winning opening 10 is detected by the starting winning opening detecting switch, and does not include the acquired value currently being determined, and is 4 at the maximum for each winning of the starting winning opening 10. These are once stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 and used for sequential determination. To the numerical value of the C2 counter, a special jackpot stop special symbol combination corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance. In the embodiment, as shown in Table 1 below, the special symbol tick or the character display “Chance!” Corresponding to the C2 counter acquired numerical values “0” to “9” is finally set as the confirmed jackpot stop symbol combination. The fixed stop is displayed at

  Also, from the values acquired by the C2 counter, a special game corresponding to '0' to '7', a special game corresponding to '8', '9', a non-specific symbol that shifts to the normal game state after the special game state ends. There may be a case in which a specific symbol (character display) that shifts to the privilege gaming state after the state ends is determined. The C2 counter corresponds to a privilege game determination means for selecting transition to the privilege game state or the normal game state. The determination probability that it is possible to shift to the privilege gaming state from the assignment of the acquired numerical value of the C2 counter in this example is “2/10”.

  The C3, C4, and C5 counters are used to determine a special symbol combination for losing and displaying a fixed stop display on each image display unit when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is determined by the C1 counter. The C3 counter (random number: Q3, random number range: 0-9) is the left special symbol in the left special symbol display area, and the C4 counter (random number: Q4, random number range: 0-9) is the right special symbol in the right special symbol display area, The C5 counter (random number: Q5, random number range: 0-9) corresponds to the middle special symbol in the middle special symbol display area (final stop symbol display area).

  The C3 counter starts from '0' when the power is turned on, and increments by '1' when the value of the C2 counter (determined big hit special symbol combination determination) returns to '0' again to reach '9' Thereafter, the addition is repeated starting from “0” again. The C4 counter starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the numerical value of the C3 counter returns to “0” again. After reaching “9”, the counter starts from “0” again. Begins and repeats addition. Further, the C5 counter starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the numerical value of the C4 counter returns to “0” again, reaches “9”, and then starts from “0” again. Begins and repeats addition. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the C3 to C5 counters are the same, it is possible to avoid the C3 to C5 counters from being synchronized (added in the same combination).

  Symbols corresponding to the respective numerical values are assigned in advance to the numerical values of the C3 to C5 counters. In this embodiment, as shown in Table 2 below, special symbols corresponding to the obtained numerical values “0” to “9” of the C3 to C5 counter are assigned. Then, every time a winning ball is detected by the start winning opening detection switch, a combination of numerical values acquired from the C3 to C5 counter is determined and displayed in the left, middle, and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50 when deviated. Stop special symbol is decided. Further, the acquired numerical values of the C3 to C5 counters are temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 for each winning of the start winning opening 10 without including the acquired value currently being determined.

  In the embodiment, when all the numerical values of the C3 to C5 counters coincide with each other and the reach state is established by the numerical values of the C7 counter described later, 1 is added to the numerical value of the C5 counter. The special symbols assigned to the numerical values of the counters C3 and C4 are displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, when all the numerical values of the C3 to C5 counters coincide with each other and the reach state is not established, and two numerical values of the C3 and C4 counters coincide (the numerical values of the C5 counter are different) and reach. When the state is not established, 1 is added to the numerical value of the C4 counter, and the special symbols assigned to the value and the numerical values of the C3 and C5 counters are fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, when the reach state is established by the value of the C7 counter at the time of detachment, if the values of the C3 and C4 counters do not match, the value of the C4 counter is changed to the same value as the value of the C3 counter. The value of the C5 counter is changed to a value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the C3 counter, and the changed value and each special symbol assigned to the value of the C3 counter are fixedly stopped and displayed.

  The C6 counter has a random number: Q6 and a random number range: 0-3. The C6 counter is a falling lottery counter and is used for lottery of whether or not to shift (drop) from the privilege gaming state to the normal gaming state. Therefore, the C6 counter corresponds to normal game determination means (falling lottery means). The numerical value of the C6 counter starts from ‘0’ when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every interrupt time. When the numerical value becomes ‘3’, it returns to ‘0’ again and repeats the addition. The numerical value of the C6 counter is acquired when a winning ball to the starting winning port 10 is detected by the starting winning port detection switch during the bonus game state, and is a predetermined falling random number value, which is “1” in this embodiment. Whether or not to fall (transition to the normal gaming state) is drawn by comparison with '. In addition, until the determination of whether or not the jackpot is over, the game ball may win (enter) the start winning opening 10 and the C6 counter value may be acquired again. A maximum of four updated acquisition numerical values) are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 for each of the starting winning holes 10 without including the currently determined acquisition value, and are sequentially subjected to a falling lottery.

  As is clear from the random number range of the C6 counter, the determination probability that it is possible to fall from the privilege gaming state to the normal gaming state is “1/4”.

  The C7 counter has a random number: Q7 and a random number range: 0-49. The C7 counter determines whether or not the reach state is reached when the result of determining whether or not the big hit is determined by the C1 counter. Only the final stop symbol display area (medium special symbol display area in this example) is left, and the special symbols are temporarily stopped (stop displayed) in a specific combination (in this example, the same symbol) in the remaining two display areas. Determine whether or not.

  The C7 counter starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every interrupt time (every 4 ms). When the numerical value becomes “49”, the C7 counter returns to “0” and is incremented again. repeat. The numerical value of the C7 counter is acquired when a winning ball to the starting winning port 10 is detected by the starting winning port detection switch, and when the jackpot determination result is out, the numerical value is determined in advance. It is judged whether or not the reach state is established by comparing with the numerical value. In this embodiment, the reach establishment value is ‘24’ or ‘49’, and when the acquisition value of the C7 counter becomes the reach establishment value, the reach state is established in the special symbol. A maximum of four acquired numerical values of the C7 counter are temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 for each winning of the start winning opening 10 without including the currently determined acquired value, and are sequentially subjected to determination. In this embodiment, when the big hit determination result by the C1 counter is a big win, the reach state is always established for the special symbol, so the C7 counter is not used.

  The C9 counter has a random number: Q9 and a random number range: 0-3. The C9 counter is a random number counter for determining whether or not the game is a big hit or miss in the bonus game state. Therefore, the C9 counter corresponds to a special game determination means at the time of privilege. The numerical value of the C9 counter starts from ‘0’ when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every interrupt time. When the numerical value becomes ‘3’, it returns to ‘0’ again and repeats the addition. The numerical value of the C9 counter is acquired when a winning ball to the starting winning port 10 is detected by the starting winning port detection switch during the award gaming state, and is a pre-determined winning random number value, '1 in this embodiment. Whether or not to win a big win (transition to special gaming state) is compared with '. In addition, until the determination of whether or not the jackpot is over, the game ball may win (enter) the start winning opening 10 and the value of the C9 counter may be acquired again. Up to four updated acquisition numerical values) are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 for each of the starting winning holes 10 without including the currently determined acquisition value, and are sequentially assigned to the big hit lottery during the bonus game. Provided.

  In the embodiment, as is clear from the random number range of the C9 counter, the determination probability of occurrence of jackpot (special game state transition) in the bonus game state is “1/4”. Therefore, both determination probabilities are set to the same probability as compared with the determination probability “1/4” that allows the player to fall into the normal gaming state using the C6 counter. Therefore, in the bonus game state in which a high probability state is produced, the likelihood of winning a big hit and the ease of falling are the same, creating a sense of urgency in the development of the game, and obtaining an unprecedented interest. Of course, these two determination probabilities can be made approximately the same probability. For example, the determination probability of jackpot occurrence may be “1/3”, the determination probability of being able to fall into the normal gaming state is “1/5”, and the jackpot may be likely to occur during the bonus gaming state.

  Further, the determination probability that the C6 counter (normal game determination means) can fall to the normal game state and the determination probability of occurrence of jackpot in the special game state are associated with the number of the special symbol hold memory number 56 (hold means). It is a setting. Specifically, the same denominator “4” as the basis of the determination probability “1/4” that allows falling is used as “4”, which is the same as the number of reserved storage. In addition to the same numerical value, an approximate numerical value can be set. With this configuration, the period during the bonus game state can be the same as or substantially the same as the number of reserved memories.

  In addition to these counters, for example, a counter for determining a normal symbol and determining whether the normal symbol is hit or miss (normal symbol counter), a counter for selecting a special symbol variation pattern, and a counter for temporary stop variation Etc. are provided. As the plurality of flags provided in the main control circuit 150, there are a jackpot flag F1, a start winning prize winning flag F2, a probability variation flag (probability variation flag) F5, and a reach flag F6. Probability variation reserve flag F8, fall flag F9, flags for special symbol variation pattern selection, temporary stop variation flag, ordinary symbol (small hit) flag, game ball winning as flags to be set in the state For example, a sensor flag for detecting In addition, the number-of-opens setting Rx and special action selection data Dk of the special winning device in the special gaming state are also provided. These flags and the like are all set to 0 at the initial setting.

  Hereafter, the process at the time of power-on in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment and the individual process following this will be described in detail. As shown in the flowchart of the overall process MWS in FIG. 5, power is supplied from the power supply board 251 in FIG. 4 to each control circuit (control board), and the gaming machine 1 is turned on (S1). After power-on, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting, etc. are performed as initial settings. The probability variation flag F5 is set to 0 (S2), and the main control process MS shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is performed after the above process. As a result of a series of processing, the probability variation flag F5 = 0, and immediately after the power is turned on, the privilege gaming state is not always obtained.

  The main control process MS will be described in detail from the relationship with the counter. The CPU of the main control circuit 150 shown in FIG. 4 executes each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 150 every interrupt time (4 msec).

  As understood from the flowchart of FIG. 6, in the main control process MS, the output process (S100), the input process (S200), the random number update process (S300), the random number acquisition process (S400), Confirmation (S500), state-specific processing (S600), fixed stop special symbol determination processing (S700), start winning opening release processing (S800), special game execution processing (S900), and other processing (S1000) are performed.

  In the output process (S100), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 7, the presence or absence of output data is confirmed in the command buffer of the RAM of the main control circuit 150 (S101). The output data in the buffer is output (S102). If there is no output data, no data is output and the process ends. The output data includes various game states such as a special game state and a special game state, and commands related to game notifications such as jackpots and falls.

  Through the output process (S100), each command is transmitted to the display control circuit 160, the audio control circuit 173, and the light emission control circuit 176 via the sub-control circuit 170, and is also transmitted to the payout control circuit 175 and the like. The As a result, in each transmitted circuit and device, for example, a command relating to the notification of the gaming state is executed, and the player recognizes the game in progress by image, sound, light emission, etc., and also by paying out a prize ball Can do.

  In the input process (S200), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 8, the presence / absence of a signal when the start winning port detection switch in the start winning port 10 detects a game ball is confirmed (S201). When there is a detection signal, the start winning opening prize flag F2 is set to 1 (S202). Subsequently, the presence / absence of a detection signal is confirmed by a detection switch for various winning ports (S203), and sensor flags corresponding to the various winning ports are set (S204). When there is no detection signal / operation signal in the detection switch, the start winning opening winning flag F2 and other sensor flags are not set as understood from the flowchart.

  In the random number update process (S300), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 9, each numerical value Qn (n = 1, etc.) of each counter is incremented by 1 every predetermined time (S301), and each numerical value Qn is a predetermined maximum. When the value X is reached (for example, 314 in the case of the C1 counter), the process is repeated again to return to “0” (S302, S303). Then, the updated numerical value of each counter is stored in a random number storage area corresponding to each counter of the RAM of the main control circuit 150 (S304). Each counter is incremented by 1 every interruption time (4 msec) and stored in the random number storage area of the RAM.

  In the random number acquisition process (S400), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is confirmed whether or not the start winning opening winning flag F2 is 1 (S401), and the flag F2 is 1, that is, to the starting winning opening 10. If there is a winning (entrance to the entrance), it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag F5 is 1 (S402). If the flag F5 is 1, that is, the probability variation state (in the bonus game state). The start winning opening prize flag F2 is set to 0 (S403), and the numerical values Q2, Q6, Q9 of the C2, C6, C9 counter are acquired (S404). When the probability variation flag F5 is not 1 in S402, that is, when it is not in the probability variation state (being in the normal gaming state), the start winning opening prize flag F2 is set to 0 (S405), and the values of the C1 and C2 counters Q1 and Q2 are acquired (S406). In the random number acquisition process (S400), when the start winning opening prize flag F2 is not 1 (F2 = 0) in S401, the following process is not performed and the random number acquisition process of S400 is terminated.

  As can be seen from this explanation, the lottery value of the falling lottery counter C6 is acquired in the privilege gaming state excluding the normal gaming state. Here, establishment of the success / failure determination condition means winning at the start winning opening and obtaining the numerical value Q1 of the C1 counter based on the winning. The establishment of the symbol variation condition is mainly linked to the winning at the start winning opening and the acquisition of the numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter or the acquisition of the numerical values Q3 to Q5 of the C3 to C5 counter based on the acquisition of the random number. Transmission of a special symbol determined in the control process (definite stop special symbol determination process in S700) to the sub-control process to be subsequently issued, and a command display control circuit 160 regarding the change of the special symbol from the sub-control process (see FIG. 4) ). One symbol variation condition corresponds to the acquired data related to the number of reserved memories when one ball is won at the start winning opening.

  After the random number acquisition process (S400), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot winning / failing determination condition (special game winning / failing determination condition) is satisfied (S500). The fact that the jackpot winning / failing determination condition is satisfied is that the jackpot is not currently being executed (special game state is being executed), that is, the open / close door 61 of the big winning device (big winning port) 15 is not opened / closed. (The fact that each round is not in progress) means that the special symbol has not changed. When it is determined that the jackpot winning / failing determination condition is satisfied, the process according to the state (S600), the finalized special symbol determination process (S700), the start winning opening release process (S800), the special game execution process (S900), and others The process (S1000) is performed. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination condition is not satisfied, the processing of S600 and S700 is omitted. As described in this description, the transition to the special game state is determined due to the establishment of the jackpot determination condition in the normal game state or the bonus game state.

  In the state-specific processing (S600), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 11, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag F5 is 1 (S601), and when the flag F5 is not 1, that is, a low probability state (normal In the gaming state: probability 1/315), low probability processing is set (S610). When the probability variation setting flag F5 is 1 in S601, that is, in a high probability state (privilege gaming state: probability ¼), a high probability process is set (S630).

  The low probability process (S610) is shown as a flowchart in FIG. Since this process is executed in a low probability state (normal gaming state: probability 1/315), the acquired numerical value Q1 of the C1 counter is compared with “7”, which is a jackpot value (S611), and the random number value does not match In this case, the special game success / failure determination is not made, and the jackpot flag F1 is set to 0 (S612). At this time, the reach determination process as a special symbol variation display effect is executed as described later (Sr), and any one of the special symbol variation patterns 1 to 50 is selected and set (special symbol removal pattern setting) ( S613). This pattern deviation setting is referred to as “special symbol deviation”.

  In S611, the acquired numerical value Q1 of the C1 counter is compared with the jackpot value, and if the numbers match, the special game win / loss determination is a win (winning), and the jackpot flag F1 is set to 1 (S614). It is confirmed whether the acquired numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter matches any of “0” to “7” (S615). When the numerical values match, the normal gaming state is selected (shifted) after the special gaming state ends. Therefore, the probability fluctuation reserve flag F8 is set to 0 (S616), normal special game state execution is set with the number-of-opens setting Rx of the big winning device 15 being set to 15 (S617), and the special symbol variation patterns 51 to 100 are set. Is selected and set (special symbol pattern setting) (S618). That is, after the special gaming state is finished, the normal gaming state is executed. The hit setting for this pattern is “per non-specific symbol”.

  In S615, when the acquired numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter does not match any of “0” to “7”, that is, “8” or “9”, the special gaming state is selected (shifted) after the special gaming state is finished. . Therefore, the probability fluctuation preliminary flag F8 is set to 1 (S619), and the special game state execution of sudden probability fluctuation (surprise) is set (S620), in which the opening number setting Rx of the big winning device 15 is set to 1 (S620), that is, After a very short special game state, the special game state is executed. The hit setting for this pattern is “per specified symbol”.

  In the low probability process (S610), as can be seen from the branch of S615, the gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state ends from the assignment of the acquired numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter is “2: between the bonus gaming state and the normal gaming state. The ratio is 8 ”. Reference is made to the branch of J2 shown in the state transition diagram of FIG.

  As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 13, in the above reach determination process (Sr), the presence / absence of reach, that is, whether or not the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43 is in the reach state (big hit and miss reach). The decision is made. In this reach determination process (Sr), the numerical value Q7 of the C7 counter is acquired (Sr1), and it is confirmed whether the acquired numerical value Q7 is '24' or '49' (Sr2). If the two values do not match, it is determined that no reach is reached (the reach state cannot be shifted). On the other hand, when the obtained numerical value Q7 is '24' or '49', it is determined that the reach is present (reach state transition is possible), and the reach flag F6 is set to 1 (Sr3).

  The high probability process (S630) is shown as the flowcharts in FIGS. This process is executed during a privilege gaming state that is in a high probability state (probability 1/4). First, the obtained numerical value Q6 of the C6 counter is compared with “1” which is a falling lottery numerical value (S631). If the acquired numerical values do not match, there is no falling lottery, that is, there is no falling from the privilege gaming state to the normal gaming state, and the falling flag F9 is set to 0 (S632). Since the jackpot value increases for each high probability state, the jackpot determination random number counter C9 in the bonus game state is used instead of the C1 counter, and the acquired value Q9 of the C9 counter is compared with “1” which is the jackpot value. (S633). If the numbers do not match, the special game success / failure determination is out, the jackpot flag F1 is set to 0 (S634), the same reach determination process (see FIG. 13) is executed (Sr), and the special symbol is set. Setting of the variation pattern 155 (special pattern removal pattern setting) is performed (S635).

  In S633, the acquired numerical value Q9 of the C9 counter is compared with the jackpot value, and when the numerical value is the same, the special game winning / failing determination is winning (winning). The big hit flag F1 is set to 1 and the probability fluctuation reserve flag F8 is set to 0 (S636, S637), and the normal special game state execution is set with the open number setting Rx of the big winning device 15 being set to 15 (S638). The special symbol variation pattern 154 is set (special symbol pattern setting) (S639). Since the probability variation reserve flag F8 is set to 0 in S637, the normal gaming state is executed after the special gaming state is finished. The hit setting for this pattern is “per non-specific symbol”. In setting the special symbol variation pattern 154, instead of using a later-described C2 counter to determine the hit special symbol, the special symbol display “1, 1, 1” is always displayed in the order of left, middle, and right special symbols. Is set. Therefore, in this variation pattern, it is always per non-specific symbol and smooth control is possible.

  As can be seen from J5 and J6 shown in the state transition diagram of FIG. 33, the lottery result of the falling lottery using the C6 counter is missed, and the success / failure determination result by the C9 counter is hit and the game shifts to the special game state. In addition, the gaming state after executing the special gaming state is configured to execute the normal gaming state.

  As a result of comparing the acquired value Q6 of the C6 counter with ‘1’, which is the falling lottery value in S631 of FIG. 14, if the acquired numerical value matches, the winning lottery is won. Therefore, it is determined to fall from the privilege gaming state to the normal gaming state. The fall flag F9 is set to 1, the probability variation reserve flag F8 is set to 0, and the fall flag F9 is set to 0 (S640, S641, S642). Since it falls, it shifts from the high probability state of the privilege gaming state to the low probability state of the normal gaming state, and the obtained numerical value Q1 of the C1 counter is compared with “7” which is a jackpot value (S643). If the numbers do not match, the special game success / failure determination is out, the jackpot flag F1 is set to 0 (S644), and the special symbol variation pattern 151 is set (special symbol loss pattern setting after falling) ( S645).

  In S643, the acquired numerical value Q1 of the C1 counter is compared with the jackpot value, and if the random number value matches, the special game win / fail determination is a win, the jackpot flag F1 is set to 1 (S646), and the C2 counter It is confirmed whether the obtained numerical value Q2 matches any of “0” to “7” (S647). If the numbers match, the normal game state is selected (transferred) after the special game state after falling to the normal game state, so the probability variation preliminary flag F8 is set to 0 (S648), and the big prize device The normal special game state execution with 15 opening times setting Rx of 15 is set (S649), and the special symbol variation pattern 152 is set (special symbol pattern setting) (S650). The hit setting for this pattern is “per non-designated symbol after falling”.

  In S647, if the acquired numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter does not match any of “0” to “7”, that is, “8” or “9”, the special game state after the fall to the normal game state ends. It becomes selection (transition) of gaming state. Therefore, the probability fluctuation reserve flag F8 is set to 1 (S651), the special game state execution of sudden probability fluctuation (surprise) is set (S652) with the number-of-releases setting Rx of the special winning device 15 being set once (S652), and a special symbol. The change pattern 153 is set (special pattern per pattern setting) (S653). The hit setting for this pattern is “per specific symbol after falling”.

  As can be understood from the explanation of the C9 counter and the C6 counter described above and the flowchart (FIGS. 14 and 15) of the high probability process (S630), the determination result of the special game success / failure determination by the C9 counter is a hit determination during the special gaming state. Is the same as the probability (1/4) that the lottery result of the falling lottery by the C6 counter becomes the lottery of falling into the normal gaming state. For this reason, the jackpot is likely to occur, but the fall is also likely to occur, the game progress is greatly changed and the interest is increased.

  In addition, as disclosed in the flowchart of the high probability process (S630), the falling lottery performed using the C6 counter is performed using the C9 counter based on the establishment of the above-described symbol variation condition. Is executed before the jackpot winning determination (special game winning determination at the time of a privilege). For example, assuming a situation in which a lottery lottery is performed after executing a jackpot winning determination in the bonus game state, if a jackpot is determined by the jackpot winning determination, and then a falling is confirmed by the falling lottery, the acquisition numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter In spite of being determined to shift to the privilege gaming state with a high probability, the player falls and shifts to the normal gaming state with no probability variation. When this happens, there is a contradiction that the gameability is lost such as a high probability state continues (like a loop that loops) due to the jackpot in the high probability state, and the game state is shifted to a normal game state with a low game value such as a prize ball. Arise. Therefore, in consideration of the order of the game flow, the falling lottery is performed first, and after shifting to the normal gaming state, it is determined to shift to each gaming state. In this way, inconsistencies and unnaturalness in the progress of the game, and distrust given to the player are eliminated.

  In the fixed stop special symbol determination process (S700), the special symbol to be fixed (finally) stopped and displayed on the image display unit 50 based on the low probability process (S610), the high probability process (S630), and the high probability process (S660) described above. A decision is made. As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 18, in this fixed stop special symbol determination process (S700), it is first confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is 1 (S701). When the flag is 1, that is, when the jackpot (special game execution is possible), the stored and acquired numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter is read out, and the predetermined special symbol is determined for the acquired numerical value Q2. Or a character display is determined as a special jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped on the image display unit 50 (S702).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag F1 is not 1 in S701, that is, if the flag F1 is determined to be 0 and it is determined that the special game win / loss determination is out, the numerical values Q3 to Q5 of the C3 to C5 counter are acquired. (S703), and it is confirmed whether or not all the acquired numerical values Q3 to Q5 match (S704). When all the numerical values Q3 to Q5 match, it is subsequently determined whether or not there is a reach (the reach flag F6 = 1), and here, it is determined whether or not the stored and obtained numerical value Q7 of the C7 counter is '24' or '49'. (S705). If it is confirmed that there is no reach (reach flag F6 = 0), the obtained numerical value Q4 of the C4 counter (for right special symbol) is incremented by 1, and the obtained value and the obtained numerical values Q3 and Q5 of the C3 and C5 counters are added. Then, the predetermined symbol is determined as a special symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped (S706). On the other hand, if it is confirmed in S705 that the reach is present (reach flag F6 = 1), the acquired numerical value Q5 of the C5 counter (for medium special symbol) is incremented by 1, and the acquired value and the acquired numerical value Q3 of the C3 and C4 counters are added. , Q4, a predetermined special symbol is determined as a deviating special symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped (S707).

  In S704, if at least one of the obtained numerical values Q3 to Q5 of the C3 to C5 counters is a different numerical value, it is confirmed whether or not the obtained numerical value Q3 of the C3 counter matches the obtained numerical value Q4 of the C4 counter. If the two values match (S708), it is further confirmed whether or not there is a reach (reach flag F6 = 1) (S709). If it is determined that there is no reach (reach flag F6 = 0), the acquired numerical value Q4 of the C4 counter is incremented by 1, and this value and the acquired numerical values Q3 and Q5 of the C3 and C5 counters are predetermined. The special symbol is determined as a special symbol combination to be displayed in a fixed stop state (S706). On the other hand, if it is determined in S709 that there is a reach (reach flag F6 = 1), a special symbol predetermined for the acquired numerical values Q3 to Q5 of the C3 to C5 counter is fixedly stopped and displayed. The combination is determined (S710).

  Furthermore, if the acquired numerical value Q3 of the C3 counter does not match the acquired numerical value Q4 of the C4 counter in S708, it is subsequently confirmed whether or not there is a reach (reach flag F6 = 1) (S711). When it is confirmed that there is a reach (reach flag F6 = 1), the C4 counter acquisition value Q4 is changed to the same value as the C3 counter acquisition value Q3, and the C5 counter acquisition value Q5 is acquired by the C3 counter. The numerical value is changed to a numerical value obtained by adding 1 to the numerical value Q3, and a special symbol predetermined for the numerical value and the acquired numerical value Q3 of the C3 counter is determined as a special symbol combination that is determined and stopped and displayed (S712). On the other hand, when it is confirmed in S711 that there is no reach (reach flag F6 = 0), the above-mentioned special symbols determined in advance are fixedly stopped and displayed for the obtained numerical values Q3 to Q5 of the C3 to C5 counter. It is determined as an extra special symbol combination (S710).

  In the start winning opening opening process (S800), when the normal symbol hit is established, specifically, the game ball passes the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 or the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 to the normal symbol variation start switch. When the detection is detected in step 1, the stop of a predetermined normal symbol is confirmed together with the variation of the normal symbol, and the opening / closing of the start winning opening 10 of FIGS. 1 and 2 is performed. In this case, in the normal gaming state (low probability state), when the opening / opening time of the start winning opening is 0.4 seconds or the number of winning balls to the starting winning opening reaches six, the starting winning opening Is closed (narrow open state), and the process (S800) ends. Or, in the bonus game state (high probability state), when the opening and closing time of the start winning opening has elapsed for 5.1 seconds or the number of winning balls to the starting winning opening reaches 6 balls, The process is closed (narrow open state), and the process (S800) ends. There is a difference in the ease of winning the start winning opening between the bonus game state and the other game states, resulting in a difference in value to be given.

  In the special game execution process (S900), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 17, a process that operates according to the selection value of the special action selection data Dk is defined. In order, it is confirmed whether the selection value of the special operation selection data Dk is 0, 1, 2 or 2 (S901, S902, S903). Is executed (S910). If the selected value is 1 and matches (Dk = 1), the special symbol changing process is executed (S920). If the selected value is 2 and coincides (Dk = 2), the fixed stop process is executed (S930). The case where the selected value of the special action selection data Dk is not 0-2 is Dk = 3, and the big hit process (special game process) is executed (S940).

In the waiting process (S910), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 18, whether or not the number of display of the special symbol hold storage number 56 in the display area 54 is 0, that is, the hold number is 0. It is confirmed whether or not (S911), and if the number of holds is 0, the selection value of the special operation selection data Dk is set to 0 (S912). When the number of reserves is 0, the special symbol changes to a standby state until a new game ball is won at the start winning opening. In S911, if the number of holds is not 0, the selection value of the special operation selection data Dk is set to 1 (S913). In this case, special symbol variation is possible.

  In the special symbol variation processing (S920), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 19, first, a variation time Tn designated for each individually selected special symbol variation pattern is set (S921). Subtraction of Tn is performed (S922). It is confirmed whether or not the variation time Tn is 0 (S923). If there is no remaining time in the variation time Tn, that is, if Tn = 0, the selection value of the special operation selection data Dk is set to 2 (S924). . When there is a remaining time in the variation time Tn (Tn ≠ 0), the special symbol variation ends and the special symbol variation in-process (S920) is terminated.

  In the fixed stoppage process (S930), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 20, a preset special symbol stop display time Tm is subtracted (S931). When the stop display time Tm is 0, the special symbol stop time elapses and it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is 0 (S933). When the flag is 0, that is, when it is out (special game execution impossible), the selection value of the special action selection data Dk is set to 0 (S934), and when the jackpot flag is not 0, jackpot (special game execution is possible) ), The selection value of the special action selection data Dk is set to 3 (S935), and the special symbol fixed stop display ends. If the stop display time Tm is not 0 in S932, it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not yet elapsed, and the final fixed stop process (S930) is terminated.

  In the jackpot process (S940) (also referred to as a special game process), as will be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 21, the opening operation of the big winning device 15 is performed once (S941). This is the execution for one round of the special gaming state. The number-of-opening setting Rx of the big winning device is subtracted once from the set number for each round execution (S942), and it is confirmed whether the number-of-opening setting Rx is 0 (S943). When the release count setting Rx is 0, the selection value of the special action selection data Dk is set to 0 as the end of the special gaming state at the end of the round (S944), and the probability variation flag F5 is set to the probability variation reserve flag F8. The value is updated (S945). Therefore, as shown in the above-described setting of the probability fluctuation reserve flag F8 (S619, S651) and the setting of the number of release times Rx (S620, S652) in the low probability process (S610) or the high probability process (S630). When the special gaming state consisting of one round is finished, the transition to the privilege gaming state (high probability state) is determined, and when the special gaming state consisting of 15 rounds is finished, the normal game Transition to a state (low probability state) is determined.

  By the way, according to the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, in the special gaming state composed of 15 rounds, the open / close plate 61 is detected after a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed or with a winning ball count switch. It closes when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number (10). Further, every time the winning ball count switch detects a winning ball to the specific area winning hole 63, the right to continue opening the opening / closing plate 61 again is generated, and the opening / closing plate 61 is opened 15 times based on the number of big hit rounds. repeat. Then, when the special game end condition is satisfied because the opening / closing of the opening / closing plate 61 is completed, the special game ends. On the other hand, in the special game state composed of one round, the opening / closing plate 61 is closed when a predetermined time (0.4 seconds) elapses. Then, when the special game end condition is satisfied by the opening of the opening / closing plate 61 being completed, the special game is ended. Since the special game state of only one round is extremely short, the special game state itself may be omitted. By executing the special game state, it is possible to make the player feel the unexpectedness that the privilege game state suddenly occurs during the normal game state.

  For winning a prize to the big winning device 15, a predetermined number of winning balls per winning, in the embodiment, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls by the winning ball paying device 95. Thus, in the case of the special game state composed of 15 rounds, a prize of higher value is awarded even when compared with the normal game state, or even the special game state of 1 round (the player has more prize balls). Can be obtained.)

  In the main control process MS, in addition to the processes described above, other processes (S1000) required in the gaming state include, for example, a temporary stop special symbol change determination process, various voice / flash notification processes corresponding to the gaming state, special Symbol variation pattern selection processing, timing processing, other error processing, and the like are properly performed, and a standby state is entered in preparation for subsequent processing.

  Subsequently, processing performed in the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in the flowchart of the sub-control overall process SWS in FIG. 22, the CPU of the sub-control circuit 170 is initialized (S2001), the power interruption signal is ON, and the RAM contents of the sub-control circuit are normal. Whether or not (S2002). If normal, the sub control process SS shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23 is performed as it is. If there is an error in the power interruption signal or the RAM contents in S2002, the RAM is initialized (S2003), and the sub control process SS is executed.

  In the sub control process SS, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 23, a reception interrupt process (S2100), a special symbol variation pattern display transmission process (S2200), and other processes (S2300) are performed. Note that the CPU of the sub control circuit 170 shown in FIG. 4 executes each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the sub control circuit every interrupt time (2 msec).

  In the reception interrupt process (S2100), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 24, it is confirmed whether or not the strobe signal transmitted from the main control circuit 150 has been received (turned on) by the sub control circuit 170 (see FIG. 24). S2101). When the strobe signal is confirmed, a reception command transmitted from the main control circuit 150 together with the strobe signal is stored in a predetermined area in the sub-control circuit RAM (S2102). If there is no confirmation of reception of the strobe signal, the process S2100 ends. This received command includes, for example, a special symbol variation pattern such as jackpot or miss, a normal gaming state, a privilege gaming state, and various commands related to a falling lottery.

  In the special symbol variation pattern display transmission process (S2200), as will be understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 25 to 27, the command received from the main control circuit 150 and stored in the RAM of the sub control circuit 170 is the next received command. It is sequentially confirmed whether or not there is (S2201 to S2203, S2207 to S2209, S2213). 25, when there is a received command of any of the special symbol variation patterns 1 to 50 (S2201), a special symbol out-of-design command corresponding to one of the special symbol variation patterns 1 to 50 selected. Is transmitted to the RAM of the display control circuit 160 (S2204). When there is a reception command of any one of the special symbol variation patterns 51 to 100 (S2202), the display control circuit 160 displays a command of the non-specific symbol corresponding to one of the special symbol variation patterns 51 to 100 selected. (S2205). When there is a reception command of any one of the special symbol variation patterns 101 to 150 (S2203), a command of a specific symbol per aspect corresponding to one of the selected special symbol variation patterns 101 to 150 is displayed by the display control circuit 160. The data is transmitted to the RAM (S2206).

  26, when there is a reception command of the special symbol variation pattern 151 (S2207), the command of the fall display mode and the special symbol off mode is transmitted to the RAM of the display control circuit 160 (S2210). When there is a reception command of the special symbol variation pattern 152 (S2208), the command of the pseudo continuous notice display mode per non-specific symbol that becomes a special game execution composed of 15 rounds together with the fall display mode is displayed in the RAM of the display control circuit 160. (S2211). When there is a reception command of the special symbol variation pattern 153 (S2209), a command of a pseudo continuous notice display mode per specific symbol that is a special game execution composed of one round is displayed in the RAM of the display control circuit 160 together with the fall display mode. It is transmitted (S2212).

  Further, according to the flowchart of FIG. 27, when there is a received command of the special symbol variation pattern 154 (S2213), a command of a non-specific symbol per mode that is a special game execution composed of a notice display mode specific to a high probability state and 15 rounds. Is transmitted to the RAM of the display control circuit 160 (S2214). When none of the reception commands for the special symbol variation pattern is applicable, it is determined that there is a reception command for the special symbol variation pattern 155, and the command of the notice display mode and the special symbol off mode specific to the high probability state are displayed in the display control circuit 160. The data is transmitted to the RAM (S2215).

  An example of image display such as special symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol variation patterns 151 to 155 and determination result notification will be described with reference to FIGS. In common with the diagrams of the display examples, the image display unit 50 is divided into three symbol display areas arranged side by side, the left special symbol display area 51 has a left special symbol TL, and the middle special symbol display area 52 has a medium special symbol TM. The right special symbol TR is changed and stopped in the right special symbol display area 53. In this embodiment, the special symbol may fluctuate twice due to a single winning at the start winning opening. Such a display effect that fluctuates twice is referred to as a pseudo continuous fluctuation notice. Further, a special symbol reserved memory number display area 54 is partitioned on the right side of the image display unit 50, and a maximum of four special symbol reserved memory numbers 56 (holding means) are displayed. The special symbol reserved memory number 56 changes in color each time it is used. In the figure, the configuration changes from black to white, and three are currently on hold. Reference numeral 55 denotes various game notification information using characters or the like. In addition, illustration and description of normal symbol fluctuation, display, etc. were omitted.

  FIG. 28 shows an image display example formed from the command transmission of S2210 (reception command of special symbol variation pattern 151) from the special symbol variation pattern display transmission process (S2200). FIG. 4A shows that all special symbols are changing in each special symbol display area due to winning at the start winning opening 10. Since the special symbol variation pattern 151 is a variation pattern selected in the privilege gaming state as understood from the high probability process (S630), the dedicated notification character 59 for notifying the high probability state is displayed. Further, the special symbol variation pattern 151 is a falling lottery and is out of the special game determination (see S631, S643). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, in response to the result of the special game success / failure determination result, the combination of the special symbols “6, 5, 7” in the order of left, middle, and right special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. As a notification that the game has fallen from the gaming state, “Chance ends! ! ] Is displayed on the image display unit 50.

  FIG. 29 shows an image display example formed from the command transmission (reception command of special symbol variation pattern 152) in S2211 from the special symbol variation pattern display transmission processing (S2200). FIG. 6A shows that all special symbols are changing (during the first pseudo change) in each special symbol display area due to winning at the start winning opening 10. Since the variation pattern 152 is also in a high probability state, the notification character 59 dedicated to the notification is displayed. In FIG. 5B, the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the left, middle, and right special symbols are stopped and displayed in a slight shaking manner in the order of “6, 5, 7”. The special symbol variation pattern 152 is a hit of a falling lottery in the bonus game state, a special game success / failure determination, and a hit of a non-specific symbol as understood from the high probability process (S630) (S631, S643). (See S647). First of all, as a notification of falling from the award gaming state, “Chance end? ] Is displayed on the image display unit 50. In FIG. 8C, the number of special symbol reservations stored is not decreased, and all special symbols are being changed in each special symbol display area again (during the second pseudo change). With the special symbol fluctuation in the high probability state, the notification character 59 is displayed again. In the same figure (d), in response to the winning special game success / failure determination result, a combination of winning special symbols “1, 1, 1” in the order of left, middle, and right special symbols, especially non-specific symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. The player can confirm the transition from the bonus game state to the normal game state and the transition to the special game state composed of 15 rounds, and can get a sense of security that the number of prize balls will increase for the time being.

  FIG. 30 shows an image display example formed from the command transmission of S2212 (reception command of special symbol variation pattern 153) from the special symbol variation pattern display transmission process (S2200). FIG. 6A shows that all special symbols are changing (during the first pseudo change) in each special symbol display area due to winning at the start winning opening 10. Since the variation pattern 153 is in a high probability state, the notification character 59 dedicated to the notification is displayed. In FIG. 5B, the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the left, middle, and right special symbols are stopped and displayed in a slight shaking manner in the order of “6, 5, 7”. As understood from the high probability process (S630), the special symbol variation pattern 153 is a falling lottery in the bonus game state, a special game success / failure determination, and a specific symbol (S631, S643, S647). reference). First of all, as a notification of falling from the award gaming state, “Chance end? ] Is displayed on the image display unit 50. In FIG. 8C, the number of special symbol reservations stored is not decreased, and all special symbols are being changed in each special symbol display area again (during the second pseudo change). With the special symbol fluctuation in the high probability state, the notification character 59 is displayed again. In the same figure (d), in response to the result of the winning special game success / failure determination result, “chance! ! The character “” is displayed as a fixed stop. This display is a display particularly corresponding to a specific symbol in the combination of special symbols. Also, “Continue! ! ”Is also displayed on the image display unit 50. By this display, the player can confirm that the game has transitioned to the privilege game state (sudden probability change) after the very short special game state has ended once it has fallen. Therefore, the progress of the game can be easily grasped, and a sense of expectation and uplifting feeling for the next game can be obtained.

  FIG. 31 shows an image display example formed from the command transmission (reception command of special symbol variation pattern 154) in S2214 from the special symbol variation pattern display transmission processing (S2200). FIG. 4A shows that all special symbols are changing in each special symbol display area due to winning at the start winning opening 10. Since the fluctuation pattern 154 is in a high probability state, the notification character 59 dedicated to the notification is displayed. Further, the special symbol variation pattern 154 is also used for determining whether or not a special game is won in the special game state when the falling lottery is missed (see S631 and S633). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, in order to control to shift to the special game state of 15 rounds in response to the winning special game success / failure determination result, “1, The combination of special symbols of “1, 1” is displayed in a fixed stop state. In this case, since it is a fixed stop display of a non-specific symbol, the player can expect an increase in the number of prize balls by executing each round during the special game state while recognizing the end of the privilege game state.

  FIG. 32 shows an image display example formed from the command transmission of S2215 (reception command of special symbol variation pattern 155) from the special symbol variation pattern display transmission process (S2200). FIG. 4A shows that all special symbols are changing in each special symbol display area due to winning at the start winning opening 10. Since the variation pattern 155 is in a high probability state, the notification character 59 dedicated to the notification is displayed. Further, the special symbol variation pattern 155 is also a failure of the falling lottery and a failure to determine whether or not the special game is won in the special gaming state (see S631 and S633). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, in response to the determination result of the special game losing special game, the combination of the special symbols “6, 5, 7” in the order of left, middle, and right special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed.

  In particular, as in the display example of the special symbol variation pattern 155, when the bonus game state continues, lottery for determining whether or not to fall is continuously established a plurality of times, and each special symbol display area of the image display unit 50 is also displayed. In addition, the jackpot success / failure determination result in which the jackpot establishment probability is increased due to the privilege gaming state is also continuously notified. Therefore, the notification character 59 is always displayed when the symbol changes until the determination result is displayed. From this, the player can grasp the progress of the game in which the privileged game state is continued by the notification mode, and can obtain a further uplifting feeling.

  Note that, as shown in the display examples of the special symbol variation patterns 153 and 154, the same notification character 59 is displayed at the time of special symbol variation in the special gaming state set with high probability. Therefore, it cannot be immediately determined whether the winning lottery has been won and the player has fallen or whether the bonus game state continues as it is. Therefore, the game progresses that cannot be read earlier, and it is possible to produce a fun and exciting feeling.

  The special symbol is variably displayed on the image display unit 50 (the image display device 9 and the symbol display device 43), which is a determination result notifying means, due to the symbol variation condition that is started by winning the game ball at the start winning opening 10. The The combination of winning symbols (character display or non-specification in the embodiment) after the special symbol changes according to the hit / miss of the jackpot determination result by the main control circuit 150 or the like which is the special game determining means and the special game determining means at the time of privilege The symbol is stopped with a combination of symbols). In addition, the notification of the transition to the special gaming state is a combination of the “big hit” voice notification by the voice control circuit 173 (speaker 37) and the lighting notification by the light emission control circuit 176 (lamp indicators 35, 36, etc.). A notification mode is also executed.

  The transition of each gaming state executed by the gaming machine of the embodiment can be shown as a state transition diagram of FIG. The flow of the game will be described using the transition diagram. After the power is turned on, the normal game state (J0) with a low probability (probability 1/315) is maintained unless the special game state or the bonus game state. In accordance with the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 10, whether or not to shift to the special game is determined (special game determination means: J1). In this case, since the success / failure determination after the fall is included, it corresponds to S611 of the low probability process (S610) and S643 of the high probability process (S630). In the case of a failure in the determination, the normal gaming state (J0) is maintained. If the result of the determination is a win, the state shifts to a special game state (J2) (special game shift means). At this time, from S615 and S647, the process branches to “2: 8” depending on whether the combination of the hit special symbol (depending on the C2 counter acquisition numerical value Q2) is the specific symbol or the non-specific symbol. When the winning special symbol combination is a non-specific symbol, the game state shifts to a special game state (J2) composed of 15 rounds, and after this, the normal game state (J0) is switched.

  If the winning special symbol combination is a specific symbol (in this embodiment, the character is displayed), the game proceeds to a special gaming state (J2) consisting of one round, and after this is finished, a high-probability bonus gaming state (J3) ) (Special game transfer means). During the bonus game state, a lottery lottery is first performed (normal game success / failure determination means: J4). Here, if it falls into the fall lottery (probability 1/4), it falls to the normal gaming state (J0) as a fall, and on the other hand, if it falls out of the fall lottery (probability 1/4), there is no fall, and then a special during special game Judgment of whether or not to shift to a game is performed (special game determination means at the time of privilege: J5). This process corresponds to S633 in the high probability process (S630). If the determination result of the special game success / failure determination (probability 1/4) is out of order, the bonus game state (J3) is sustained, and if the determination result of the special game success / failure determination (probability 1/4) is correct, As in J2, the state shifts to the special game state (J6) (special game shift means at the time of privilege), and after the special game state ends, the state switches to the normal game state (J0). This corresponds to S637 of the process (S630), jackpot process (S940), and the like. In addition, in special game transition success / failure determination (J5) at the time of award game, the special symbol combination in the case of winning is forcibly changed to a non-specific symbol of “1, 1, 1” to avoid control contradiction. doing.

  As disclosed in the series of explanations, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the determination probability (probability of falling lottery) of the normal game determination means is set to 1/4, Probability states can be formed. Specifically, since the denominator of the probability is the same as the upper limit of the reserved memory number, the privilege gaming state can be maintained for the same period as the reserved memory number. Of course, there is a case where the jackpot is not established during the bonus game state due to falling, but the possibility of winning the jackpot is greatly increased to ¼ by changing the counter for determining whether or not to be a C9 counter.

  Furthermore, since the jackpot that triggers the privilege gaming state is not a combination of predetermined special symbols but is displayed as characters, the player cannot immediately recognize it. In addition, since the same notification character is displayed every time the special symbol changes, it is possible to make the player think as if the continuous notice suggesting that the jackpot is established has started. Therefore, an effect similar to the continuous notice of the conventional model can be performed.

  In the continuous notice seen in the conventional model, due to its configuration, only the notice for the maximum number of reserved balls (for the number of reserved memories) can be continued, and even if the next winning prize opening is won when the reservation is lost The prizes were not subject to continuous notice. On the other hand, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment, the determination of the normal game determination means (falling lottery) and the determination of the special bonus game determination means (special bonus determination) are both random lotteries with a probability of “¼”. Therefore, so-called continuous notice continues unless it falls.

  In other words, even if the number of reserves disappears, if it does not fall, continuous notice may still appear as long as it wins the starting prize opening. Will rise. More specifically, the continuous notice of the conventional model is only performed up to the maximum number of reserved balls (usually four), and the number of continuous notices is almost fixed. In this regard, in the gaming machine of the embodiment, as described above, the value of the maximum number of reserved balls (the number of reserved memories) (which may include an approximate value) is used for setting the probability of winning the falling lottery. The possibility that the number of continuous notices is fixed can be reduced.

  In addition to the embodiment described in detail above, it is possible to add another special gaming state. For example, it is a second privilege gaming state with a low probability of time reduction with a time reduction function added. In this case, depending on the combination of winning special symbols (depending on the acquired numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter), it is possible to appropriately divide the specific symbols and further subdivide the gaming state to be executed after the special gaming state ends. Furthermore, in addition to the high probability state (big hit occurrence probability ¼) used for continuous notice, for example, a 15 round probability variation state (big hit occurrence probability 7/315) may be provided. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved further. Therefore, since the value of the prize ball in the gaming state after the special gaming state ends largely fluctuates, it is possible to continue to maintain gaming interest. Further, the notification method used for continuous notification is not limited to the notification character of the embodiment, and there is also a light emission notification by a lamp and a voice notification from a speaker. In addition, it is also possible to produce a plurality of types of notification characters and use them as a measure of the likelihood of winning a jackpot by randomly changing each variation pattern.

  Note that the branch assignment, the lottery probability of falling lottery, and the determination probabilities of various game win / fail judgments described in detail in each embodiment are not necessarily the numerical values and probabilities of the embodiment, and the settings are changed as necessary. can do. As described above, the present invention has been described using the embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine, but can be applied to appropriate gaming machines such as a slot machine gaming machine and an arrangement ball gaming machine.

It is a front view of the whole gaming machine concerning the example of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board in the same gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the system control of the game machine. It is a flowchart regarding the whole process. It is a flowchart regarding main control processing. It is a flowchart regarding an output process. It is a flowchart regarding an input process. It is a flowchart regarding a random number update process. It is a flowchart regarding a random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart regarding a process according to a state. It is a flowchart regarding a low probability process. It is a flowchart regarding reach determination processing. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a high probability process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding a high probability process. It is a flowchart regarding a fixed stop special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart regarding a special game execution process. It is a flowchart regarding the waiting process. It is a flowchart regarding the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart regarding the process during fixed stop. It is a flowchart regarding jackpot processing. It is a flowchart regarding the overall process in sub-control. It is a flowchart regarding a sub control process. It is a flowchart regarding a reception interruption process. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a special symbol fluctuation pattern display transmission process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding a special symbol fluctuation pattern display transmission process. It is a 3rd flowchart regarding a special symbol fluctuation pattern display transmission process. It is an example of an image display of a special symbol variation pattern 151. It is an example of an image display of a special symbol variation pattern 152. It is an example of an image display of a special symbol variation pattern 153. It is an example of an image display of a special symbol variation pattern 154. It is an example of an image display of a special symbol variation pattern 155. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 6 Game area 10 Start winning opening 11a, 11b Movable member 15 Large winning opening 37 Speaker 43 Image display apparatus 50 Image display part 56 Special symbol holding | maintenance number 59 Notification character 150 Main control circuit 160 Display control circuit 170 Sub control circuit 173 Audio control circuit 176 Light emission control circuit 251 Power supply board

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Whether there is a normal gaming state and a special gaming state that gives a value more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and the transition to the special gaming state occurs when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied during the normal gaming state Special game determination means for determining whether or not,
Special game transition means for shifting the normal game state to the special game state due to the winning by the determination of the special game determination means;
In a gaming machine comprising determination result notification means for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means,
It has a privilege gaming state that is easier to shift to the special gaming state than the normal gaming state,
Privilege game determination means for determining whether or not to transfer the normal game state to the privilege game state during the normal game state;
Bonus game transition means for shifting the normal game state to the bonus game state due to the winning by the determination of the bonus game determination means;
Normal game determination means for determining whether or not to transfer the privilege game state to the normal game state based on a probability higher than the determination probability of the privilege game determination means during the privilege game state;
Normal game transition means for shifting the bonus game state to the normal game state due to the winning by the determination of the normal game determination means;
A bonus special game determination means for determining whether or not to transfer the bonus game state to the special game state based on a probability substantially the same as the determination probability of the normal game determination means during the bonus game state;
Special privilege transition means for transitioning the privilege gaming state to the special gaming state due to the winning by the determination of the special bonus time special game determination means,
In the case where the privilege gaming state continues, every time the determination condition of the normal game determination means is continuously established a plurality of times, the determination result notification means continuously notifies the determination result of the special game determination means at the time of bonus. , Ri configuration der notifying a specific notification manner with the said continuously broadcast by the determination result,
A game board, a launching device, a game area partitioned into the game board and allowing a game ball launched by the launching apparatus to flow down, and a game ball provided in the game area and flowing down the game area enter And the entrance for starting the determination by the special game determination means due to the entrance of the game ball and the determination by the special game determination means are started, and the determination result is notified to the determination result notification means. A predetermined number of holding means for holding the determination by the special game determination means until a previous determination result by the special game determination means is notified when a game ball has previously entered the entrance,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination probability of the normal game determination means is related to a predetermined number of the holding means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the bonus game state, the determination by the special game determination unit or the special game determination unit is performed after the determination by the normal game determination unit. . The special game state does not occur or the value given by the special game state is lower than usual when the special game determination unit determines that the special game state is shifted to the special game state. The gaming machine according to 1 or 2 .

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