JP5375780B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the amusement of a game in a game machine for performing a round performance. <P>SOLUTION: A ball entrance period to allow a prescribed number of game balls to enter a big winning port is determined when at least one round game is started. In a round game, the number of entrance of the game balls to the big winning port is counted and also the opening time of the big winning port is measured. Then, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning port when the count value of the game balls entering the big winning port reaches a prescribed number matches the predetermined ball entrance period. When a determination result is affirmative, a big winning game performance is performed by a performance pattern with a high profit degree for a player when a next round game is performed. When the determination result is negative, the big winning game performance is performed by a performance pattern with a low profit degree for a player when the next round game is performed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

  In the pachinko machine, when the game ball enters the start opening, the lottery symbol change display is started, and when the lottery symbol stops displaying with the big hit symbol, the big hit game starts and the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening is plural. It is configured to be performed once. In the case of one round game from the opening to closing of the big prize opening, the big hit game ends when a predetermined number of round games (for example, 15 times) are performed. And in each round game, in order to improve game entertainment, it is comprised so that a round effect may be performed according to progress of a game (for example, refer patent document 1).

JP 2002-272960 A

  However, the content of the round production is based on the number of rounds at the start of the big hit game and the elapsed time from the start of the round game (the elapsed time since the big prize opening opened, that is, the big prize opening time in one round). Generally, it is determined. For this reason, since the round effect is performed according to a predetermined effect pattern, the change in the effect content becomes scarce and is likely to be uniform, and as a result, the game interest of the jackpot game may be reduced. There is.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention aims to improve the interest of the big hit game by making the round effect rich in change.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
A big prize opening that can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot enter and an open state where game balls can enter,
When the lottery symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display unit is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the opening time of the big prize opening reaches a specified opening time, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game in which a round game in which the prize winning opening is in the open state until a number of times is performed;
At the beginning of at least one of the round game, determines a ball entrance time showing the predetermined number predetermined time range to complete the ball entrance of game ball of the the winning opening within the prescribed opening time Means to determine the time of entry
Counting means for counting the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening in one round game;
Time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from the start of opening of the big prize opening in one round game;
The time measured by the time measuring means at the time when the count value by the counting means in the round game with the time determined for entering performed in response to the determination of the time for entering the ball reaches the predetermined number matches the time for entering the ball. Entering time determination means for determining whether or not,
Effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of effect patterns with different degrees of profit for the player as effect patterns of the jackpot game effect executed in accordance with the progress of the jackpot game,
If the result of the determination by the entry timing determination means is affirmative, an effect pattern having a high profit level for the player at the time of execution of the next round game after the completion of the entry timing round game is obtained. If it is read from the effect pattern storage means and the jackpot game effect is executed, and the determination result by the entry timing determination means is negative, the effect pattern having a low profit for the player at the time of execution of the next round game A jackpot game effect executing means for reading out the effect pattern storage means and executing the jackpot game effect;
Equipped with a,
The jackpot symbol is set with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols that trigger the occurrence of any of a plurality of types of gaming states with different degrees of profit that the player can obtain,
The plurality of performance patterns having different degrees of profit for the player are a plurality of performance patterns having different degrees of reliability with respect to the start of the occurrence of a gaming state with a high profit level obtained by the player after the end of the jackpot game . .

  According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, at the start of at least one round game, it is determined when to enter a predetermined number of game balls into the big prize opening, and the entry Based on the state of the game ball entering the big prize opening in the round game (round game with the determined time of entry) performed in accordance with the timing of the game, the jackpot game production (round production) performed in the next round game The production pattern is set. As a result, the production pattern of the jackpot game production (round production) will change for each round game according to the state of the game ball entering the big winning opening in the previous round game, and the round production rich in change Can be realized.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A pitch time setting effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of pitch time setting effect patterns set so that the pitch times are different from each other;
The entry time determination means determines the entry time by selecting one entry time setting effect pattern from a plurality of entry time setting effect patterns stored in the entry time setting effect pattern storage means. ,
The jackpot game effect execution means executes the jackpot game effect based on the one ball timing setting effect pattern selected by the ball timing determination means during execution of the ball timing determined round game. It is characterized by.

  With the jackpot game effect (round effect) using such a game time setting effect pattern, the game time when a predetermined number of game balls should be entered into the big prize opening in the game with the game time determined in the game Can be clearly indicated to the player. Thereby, the player can play a big hit game (round game) while recognizing the relationship between the elapsed time from the start of the opening of the big prize opening and the pitching time, and can improve the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The ball entrance timing determining means, the plurality of types of jackpot of symbols, as compared with the case where big hit symbol player is generated trigger for low gaming state beneficial degree obtained is displayed stopped, benefits the player obtained When the jackpot symbol that triggers the occurrence of a high-level gaming state is stopped and displayed, it is easier to complete the entry of the predetermined number of gaming balls into the big winning opening. It is characterized by doing.

  This makes it easier to adapt the actual time when a predetermined number of game balls have actually entered the game to the time of entry determined in advance by the time of entry determination means, and the actual game state and jackpot game effect (round) The content of the production) can be matched. The fact that the game state that actually occurs and the contents of the jackpot game effect (round effect) do not match will lead to giving the player a sense of distrust with the game, which may lead to a decrease in interest. According to this, since both can be matched well, the interest improvement of the big hit game can be aimed at.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the pitching time determining means is already executed with a profit level obtained by the player according to the gaming state after the jackpot game generated due to the stop display of the jackpot symbol. and-out based on the contents of the jackpot game effects, when profit degree of player obtained by the game state after the jackpot gaming high, low income degree the jackpot game effects already performed for the player When executed in a performance pattern, the ball entering time when it is easy to complete the predetermined number of game balls to enter the big prize opening is determined, and the game state is determined according to the game state after the big hit game. When the profit level obtained by the player is low and the already executed jackpot game effect is executed in an effect pattern with a high profit level for the player, the predetermined number of games to the big prize opening As is possible to complete the ball entrance of spherical determining difficult entering-sphere timing is characterized by determining the entering-ball time.

  Thus, even if the contents of the jackpot game effect that has already been executed are not consistent with the game state that actually occurs, the contents of the jackpot game effect that is subsequently executed and the game state that actually occurs Since they can be matched, the big hit game will not end without matching them. As a result, distrust to the game is not given to the player, and the interest of the big hit game can be improved.

  According to the configuration of the present invention as described above, it is possible to realize a big hit game effect (round effect) rich in change, thereby improving the interest of the big hit game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows an entry time setting round production pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a round production pattern. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation display related process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a special round effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during closing of the big prize opening.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a locking device 9, a game board 20, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. Further, the middle frame 3 is not clearly shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 4 and the like are arranged on the front side.

  The outer frame 2 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 3 is fitted inside the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 includes a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. Note that the game board 20 is detachably attached to the frame body portion (the middle frame 3). The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and a circular opening 4a is formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface of the front frame 4. Lamps such as LEDs (not shown) are provided around the game board 20 in the front frame 4. These lamps are turned on / off or blinking according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The upper dish part 5 includes a dish outer edge part 5a, a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1, and a ball release button 5c for discharging the game balls of the upper dish part 5 to the lower dish part 6. It has. An effect button 5d, a ball lending button 5e, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the dish outer edge 5a.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 6 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate portion 6. An ashtray 7 is provided at the left end of the lower dish portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate part 6, a launching handle 8 is provided for a player to operate a launching device unit (not shown). The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  The locking device 9 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3 and is used to lock the front frame 4 when it is closed.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 10a to 10d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 10 a to 10 d are composed of upper speakers 10 a and 10 b provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1 and lower speakers 10 c and 10 d provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. Further, a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) is mounted on the left side of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, the central device 24, the normal symbol operating gate 27, the big winning device 33, the starting port 28, the left winning ports 34 and 35, the right winning ports 36 and 37, the first decorative member 50, and the second decorative member. A gaming device such as 60 is arranged. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25 on the inner side (inner peripheral side). The effect display device 25 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area of the effect display device 25.

  The big prize device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21, the first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the second decoration device 60 is arranged in the game area 21. It is arranged on the right side of the big winning device 33. The decoration devices 50 and 60 constitute a so-called side decoration. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side.

  The first starting port 28a is configured as a fixed starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable starter that changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as. The opening and closing of the second start port 28b is controlled by the main control unit 200.

  In the start port 28, a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b and a pair of wing pieces are operated. And a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 5). When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). When the game ball enters one of the first start port 28a and the second start port 28b, a special symbol described later starts to fluctuate. In the following description, the description that “the game ball enters the start port 28” means that the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b unless otherwise specified. means.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 5) and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 5) for detecting an incoming game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a combination of these LEDs constitutes a normal symbol display portion 51, a general symbol hold display portion 52, and a special symbol hold display portion 53. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a special symbol display unit 61 is configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display part 51 is comprised from one LED, and a normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits and stops display in the normal symbol display mode or the dismissed normal symbol display mode. Is done. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation (normal time), a short opening pattern in which a first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is set is set and opened. When the time extension function is activated, a long-time opening pattern in which a second opening time (for example, 5 seconds) longer than the first opening time is set is set.

  In the present embodiment, a random number for determining normal symbol success / failure is prepared, and this random number for determining normal symbol determination is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and the second start port 28b. Is used to determine whether or not to operate a normal symbol (whether or not to make it open). A hit value is set in advance for the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination, and a hit is determined when the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination obtained at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the winning value. Is done. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be a win, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. Is done.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Along with the holding of the normal symbol, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  The determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined, the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol, the setting of the variation pattern of the normal symbol, the holding of the normal symbol and the holding of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. The special symbol display unit 61 is composed of seven LEDs, and special symbols are displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting the special symbol display unit 61 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of special symbol display modes can be displayed by a combination of turning on and off the LEDs. And among the special symbol combinations displayed by the seven LEDs, a specific combination is set as a big hit symbol (big hit special symbol), and other than the big hit symbol is set as an out symbol (out special symbol) . In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  Next, when the game ball enters the start port 28 (the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b), the special symbol starts to fluctuate in the special symbol display unit 61, and the special symbol is a big hit after a predetermined time elapses. A symbol variation game that is stopped and displayed in a symbol or out-of-sequence symbol is performed.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol success / failure random number is provided that is acquired when a game ball enters the start port 28 and is used to determine whether or not to execute a winning game (special game). Yes. In addition, a big hit type determination random number (big hit symbol determination random number) is provided for determining the type of big hit (normal big hit with a ball, normal big hit without a ball, a probable big hit with a ball, a probable big hit without a ball). . As the game ball enters the start port 28, a special symbol success / failure determination random number and a jackpot type determination random number are acquired. The acquired special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number are stored in the main control unit 200. Is stored as a hold in a predetermined area (hold storage area) of the RAM.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The special symbol hold display unit 53 is composed of two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, turning on, and blinking of the two LEDs.

  The number of game balls that have entered the starting port 28 can be reserved until the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of special symbol reservations. The special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the start port 28 and is stored in a predetermined area (hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (special symbol success / failure). This corresponds to the number of random numbers for determination and random numbers for determining special symbols. In this embodiment, as the game ball enters the start port 28, the special symbol determination random number is also acquired together with the special symbol success / failure determination random number. Therefore, the special symbol holding number is also stored in the number of jackpot type determination random numbers stored. Equivalent to. The number of special symbol reservations is digested each time a special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, and decreases by one. The special symbol holding storage and holding digest are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  The special symbol success / failure determination random number is set with a hit value for success / failure determination, and the special symbol success / failure random number acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. Is determined to be a big hit if it matches the big hit value (hit winning value). The special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the special symbol starts the variable display.

  When the special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the winning value, it is determined to be a big hit, and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit 61 is determined as the big winning symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit (decided to the big hit lottery), the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of date, and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be a lost symbol The

  The special symbol is configured to change and display according to a predetermined change pattern. This variation pattern specifies the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence (effect content) of the reach effect or the notice effect in the variation, and multiple types of variation patterns are associated with the random number for determining the variation pattern. Included in the pattern table. The special symbol variation pattern is selected by lottery from the variation pattern table when the special symbol success / failure determination is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started. A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected and used according to the gaming state.

  Further, the determination of whether or not the special symbol is determined, the determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol, the determination of the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variation display of the special symbol and the stop display (symbol variation game) are performed by the main control unit 200 described later Has been.

  Next, the jackpot game (special game) will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit 61 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit), the main control unit 200 as a jackpot game execution means gives the player A relatively advantageous jackpot game (special game) is started. The jackpot game is started by setting the jackpot game flag to ON. The big hit game is to give a player a profit (prize ball) with respect to entering the game ball into the big prize opening 33a by operating the big prize device 33, in other words, by opening and closing the big prize opening 33a a plurality of times. It is. The jackpot game is realized by repeatedly executing a jackpot game process described later.

  During the big hit game (during special game), the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 for one pitch) according to the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 33a. Award balls). Specifically, the big winning opening / closing operation for continuously operating the big winning device 33 and switching the big winning opening 33a between the open state and the closed state is continuously performed a plurality of times by the start of the big hit game. With the start of the operation of the special winning device 33, the special winning opening 33a is opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined end condition, when the opening time of the big winning opening 33a reaches a predetermined opening time (30 seconds in the present embodiment), or the number of game balls that have entered the open large winning opening 33a is a predetermined number (this number In the embodiment, it is possible to reach 10).

  In the case where one round game is performed from the start to the end of the open state of the big winning opening 33a, the big hit game is ended when a predetermined number of round games are performed. In the grand prize winning device 33, after the opening of the big prize winning opening 33a is completed, that is, after a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the grand prize winning opening 33a is closed, the special winning prize opening 33a is again opened. The game is opened and the next round game starts. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning port 33a in which one round is from the start to the end of the big winning port 33a is repeated until a predetermined maximum number of continuous rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment) is completed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, a specific game (so-called time-short game or probability variable game) in which the variable time shortening function, the open time extending function, and the probability varying function are activated is started. The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. The variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit and the stop symbol of the special symbol is a normal big hit symbol, after the big hit game ends, the variable time shortening function and the second start port 28b The opening time extending function for extending the opening time beyond the set time (normal time) at the normal time starts to operate, and the short time game is started. The short-time game is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the operation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated). The fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function operate after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit game is started, or until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 times in this example). .

  Also, if the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit and the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probable big hit symbol, after the big hit game ends, the probability variation function starts to operate and the probable variable game is started. The probability variation game is realized by the control of the main control unit 200, and in this probability variation game, the probability that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, that is, the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol is changed (improved). The probability variation function is activated. A gaming state in which the probability variation function is activated is referred to as a “high probability state” or a “probability variation state”. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot is completed, the “high probability state (probability variation state)” is set until the next jackpot game is started. A gaming state in which the probability variation function is not activated and the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are activated is referred to as a “short time state”, and the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the opening time extension function are A gaming state in which everything is not operating is referred to as a “normal state”. Also, among the “probability change states”, the probability change state that occurs after notifying the player that the probability variation function is operating is referred to as the “normal probability change state”, and the fact that the probability change function is operating The probability variation state that occurs without notifying the person is referred to as a “latent probability variation state”.

  While the probability variation function is in operation, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery increases as the jackpot winning value for the jackpot lottery increases. Specifically, a low probability lottery table and a high probability lottery table in which the number of jackpot winning values is set larger than that of the low probability lottery table are prepared as the lottery tables in which the big hit winning value is set. When the probability variation function is inactive, the probability of matching the big hit lottery random number with the big winning lottery value becomes low by performing the big hit lottery using the low probability lottery table, and when the probability variation function is activated, the high probability lottery table is set. By using the jackpot lottery, the probability that the jackpot lottery random number matches the jackpot winning value becomes high. In the present embodiment, even when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a probable big hit symbol, following the progress process of the later-described symbol variation effect performed in the effect display device 25 and the end of the symbol variation effect. At the start stage of the jackpot game performed in this way, it is configured not to notify that the probability variation function is activated after the jackpot game ends. When notifying that the probability variation function is activated before the end of the jackpot game (probability variation state) and not reporting that the probability variation function is activated before the end of the jackpot game, the operation state of the probability variation function is There is a case of making it unknown (latency probability change state).

  The variation time shortening function, the open time extension function, and the probability variation function are realized by the control of the main control unit 200, and the main control unit 200 constitutes a probability variation unit.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a symbol change effect is performed on the effect display device 25 in association with a special symbol change game performed using the special symbol display unit 61. As the symbol variation effect, for example, a variation display effect for variably displaying an effect symbol composed of numeric symbols in conjunction with a variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 61, a reach effect performed during the variation display of the effect symbol, etc. Is mentioned. Note that there are a plurality of types of effect contents, and effect image data is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

  Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, an effect symbol display unit 25 a for displaying effect symbols is provided in the display area of the effect display device 25. The effect symbol of the effect symbol display unit 25a is displayed in conjunction with the special symbol of the special symbol display unit 61. Moreover, the site | part except the effect design display part 25a among the display screens of the effect display apparatus 25 is a background display area in which various background designs including a character, a figure, a symbol, a character, etc. are displayed. As described above, the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), so that the player usually displays contents (particularly effect symbols) in the display area of the effect display device 25. The game will be played with attention.

  In this embodiment, a three-digit number symbol consisting of “1” to “9” is used as the effect symbol, and the effect symbol display unit 25a displays a right symbol display area in which the right symbol is displayed, and a middle symbol. The middle symbol display area and the left symbol display area where the left symbol is displayed are composed of three symbol display areas. Each symbol display area has a symbol variation direction set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  When the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 by the start of the special symbol variation display, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on either the big hit symbol or the off symbol symbol, the special symbol is a special symbol. The display is stopped with a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol. As a result, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination ("big hit" or "off") is notified by the effect symbol. In this example, among the stop symbols of the production symbols, the combination of symbols that are the same in three digits corresponds to the special symbol “big hit symbol (normal jackpot symbol or probability variable big hit symbol)”, and other symbol combinations are special symbols. This corresponds to the “out-of-line design”. In other words, in this embodiment, even when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a probable big hit symbol, the symbol variation effect performed using the effect symbol is not notified that the probability variation function is activated. Yes.

  The symbol variation effects such as the variation display effect and the reach effect of the effect symbols are sub-based on the variation start command (variation pattern designation command and stop information designation command) transmitted from the main control unit 200 when the variation of the special symbol starts. It is configured to be performed under the control of the control unit 260. That is, the setting of the effect content performed in the symbol variation effect and the execution of the symbol variation effect are performed by the sub-control unit 260. Further, the effect content (effect pattern) of the symbol variation effect is set at the start of the symbol variation effect based on the determination result of the special symbol.

  Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect The contents of the production are shown. The main control unit 200 determines a variation pattern of the special symbol at random (by random number lottery) according to the determination result of the special symbol. Then, based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines an effect design effect pattern (design variation effect effect pattern) displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a. Further, the stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines whether the special symbol is determined according to the result of the special symbol determination. A stop symbol is determined at random (by random number lottery). Then, based on the stop information designation command indicating the stop symbol of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 260 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a.

  In this embodiment, a big hit game start effect (big hit fanfare effect) is executed at the start of the big hit game, a round effect (big hit game effect) is executed during the round game of the big hit game, and the next round after the round game ends. An interval effect (inter-round effect) is executed during the interval period until the game starts, and a big hit game end effect (ending effect) is executed at the end of the big hit game. Each of these effects is realized by control of a sub-control unit 260 described later. For this reason, the sub-control unit 260 corresponds to the “big hit game effect execution means” of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, a “normal round effect” and a “special round effect” are provided as round effects. The “normal round effect” is a round effect that does not reflect the progress status (game result) of the round game when determining the effect pattern of the round effect, and proceeds according to a predetermined effect pattern. . On the other hand, “special round game” is a round effect that reflects the progress status (game result) of the round game when determining the effect pattern of the round effect, and the content of the effect changes depending on the progress status (game result). is there. In the “special round effect”, an optimal time for setting a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls to enter the grand prize winning opening 33a in a predetermined round game is set. And whether or not the optimum time determined by the rounding time setting round effect and the actual time when a predetermined number of game balls have been entered into the big prize opening 33a in the round game are matched. Based on the determination result, in the next round game, a “decision result-corresponding round effect” for executing effects with different degrees of profits obtained by the player is included. The determination result-corresponding round effect corresponds to one aspect of the “big hit game effect” of the present invention.

  The “judgment result-based round effect” is executed by using an effect pattern that has a large profit level for the player when the above-mentioned optimal time and actual time match, and when the optimal time and actual time do not match. Is executed using an effect pattern with a small profit level for the player. In the round result pattern corresponding to the determination result, the degree of profit for the player can be varied by varying the reliability with respect to a predetermined game state (for example, the operation state of the probability variation function after the end of the big hit game). Specifically, the “production pattern having a large profit level for the player” can be a production having a high degree of reliability with respect to the start of operation of the probability variation function after the big hit game, for example. The “effect pattern” can be, for example, an effect with low reliability for the start of operation of the probability variation function after the end of the big hit game.

  In the predetermined round game, the optimum time for completing the predetermined number of game balls to enter the big prize opening 33a is within the specified opening time (30 seconds in this embodiment) of the big prize opening 33a in the round game. It is determined. In a predetermined round game, a pitch time setting round effect is executed, and the actual time when a predetermined number of game balls have been entered into the big winning opening 33a in the round game is measured. In the present embodiment, a plurality of entering time setting round effect patterns in which different optimum times are set are provided.

  FIG. 3 shows an entry time setting round effect pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 3, five types of entering time setting round effect patterns are provided. In patterns 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 3, the specified opening time (30 seconds in this embodiment) of the special winning opening 33a in one round game is expressed as “very early time A”, “early time B”, “optimal time”. C ”,“ late time D ”, and“ very late time E ”. In each production pattern 1-5, the ratio of each time A-E differs, respectively. These entry timing setting round effect patterns are stored in the ROM of the sub-control unit 260. Therefore, the sub-control unit 260 corresponds to the “entrance time setting effect pattern storage unit” of the present invention.

  In the game time setting round production pattern 1, 0 to 6 seconds are “very early time A”, 6 to 12 seconds are “early time B”, and 12 to 18 seconds are after the grand prize opening 33a is opened. “Optimal time C”, 18 to 24 seconds is “late time D”, and 24 to 30 seconds are “very late time E”. In the game time setting round production pattern 2, 0 to 2 seconds are “pretty early time A”, 2 seconds to 5 seconds are “early time B”, and 5 seconds to 8 seconds are after the winning opening 33a is opened. “Optimal time C”, 8 seconds to 20 seconds is “late time D”, and 20 seconds to 30 seconds is “very late time E”. In the game time setting round production pattern 3, 0 to 4 seconds are “very early time A” after the grand prize opening 33a is opened, 4 to 8 seconds are “early time B”, and 8 to 20 seconds are "Optimal time C", 20 seconds to 25 seconds is "late time D", and 25 seconds to 30 seconds are "very late time E". In the entry time setting round effect pattern 4, all of 0 to 30 seconds are “substantially late time E”. In the entrance time setting round effect pattern 5, all of 0 to 30 seconds are “optimal time C”.

  The best time to enter the game time setting round effect pattern 1 is set to “optimal time C” for 6 seconds, and it is easy to complete a predetermined number of game balls entering the big winning opening 33a at “optimum time C”. It is configured as a pattern. The entry time setting round performance pattern 2 is set as “optimal time C” for 3 seconds, and it is difficult to complete the entry of a predetermined number of game balls into the big winning opening 33a in the “optimum time C”. It is configured. The “best time C” 12-second “best time C” is set, and it is easy to complete a predetermined number of game balls entering the big winning opening 33a in the “best time C”. It is configured. The “optimal time C” is not set in the entry time setting round performance pattern 4, and it is impossible to complete the predetermined number of game balls entering the big winning opening 33a in the “optimal time C”. It is configured as. In the pitching time setting round effect pattern 5, all of the specified opening times (30 seconds in this embodiment) of the big winning opening 33a are set as the “optimal time C”, and the predetermined winning opening 33a is set to the “optimal time C”. It is configured as a premier pattern that can surely complete the entrance of several game balls. For the above reasons, when the entry timing setting round performance patterns 1 to 5 are arranged in an order that is advantageous to the player, pattern 5 (premier pattern), pattern 3 (easy pattern), pattern 1 (standard pattern), pattern 2 (difficult pattern), pattern 4 (impossible pattern).

  The entrance timing setting round effect patterns 1 to 5 are different in reliability with respect to a predetermined game state (for example, the operation state of the probability variation function after the big hit game is finished). That is, the player can recognize the reliability with respect to the operation state (probability change occurrence) of the probability changing function after the big hit game based on which pattern appears in the entry time setting round effect. Specifically, pattern 1 (standard pattern) has moderate reliability for occurrence of probability variation, pattern 2 (difficult pattern) has low reliability for occurrence of probability variation, and pattern 3 (easy pattern) has probability variation. The reliability for occurrence is high, pattern 4 (impossible pattern) has low reliability for occurrence of probability change, and pattern 5 (premier pattern) has very high reliability for occurrence of probability change (occurrence of probability change is confirmed).

  In a round game in which a game time setting round effect has been executed (a game in which a game time has already been determined), when a predetermined number of game balls have entered the game winning port 33a in the round game, the game winning port 33a is completed. The actual time which is the elapsed time from the start of opening (that is, the opening time of the special winning opening 33a) is “very early time A”, “early time B”, “optimal time C”, “late time D”, “ It is determined which of the “later time E” is suitable. When the performance time matches the “optimal time C”, a round result of determination result corresponding to high reliability with respect to occurrence of a probability change is executed in the next round game. In addition, when the result time matches with “early time B” or “late time D”, a round result of determination result corresponding to a medium degree of reliability with respect to occurrence of probability change is executed in the next round game. Further, when the performance time matches “very early time A” or “very late time E”, a round result of the determination result corresponding to the low reliability with respect to occurrence of the probability change is executed in the next round game. As described above, as the effect patterns used in the determination result-corresponding round effect, there are provided a plurality of effect patterns having different degrees of reliability with respect to a predetermined gaming state (in this embodiment, reliability with respect to probability variation). The effect pattern of the determination result corresponding round effect is stored in the ROM of the sub-control unit 260, and the sub-control unit 260 corresponds to the “effect pattern storage unit” of the present invention.

  In addition, in the pitch time setting round effect, in a predetermined round game, an optimal time notification effect for notifying the player of the optimal time at which a predetermined number of game balls should be entered into the big winning opening 33a is also performed. . The optimum time notification effect is provided with, for example, 30 scales in the display area of the effect display device 25, and “very early time A”, “early time B”, “optimum time C”, “late time D”, “ This can be done by displaying a level gauge divided into “substantially late time E” and increasing it by one scale every 1 second from the start of opening of the special winning opening 33a. Each level A to E may be displayed on the level gauge in accordance with a specific pattern selected from the entry timing setting round effect patterns 1 to 5 shown in FIG. By such an optimal time notification effect, the player can play a game while recognizing the relationship between the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of opening of the special winning opening 33a and the respective times A to E. Thereby, it is possible to improve the player's expectation (pounding feeling) for adapting the actual time when a predetermined number of game balls have entered the winning prize opening 33a to the optimum time C.

  As described above, in this embodiment, game states with different degrees of profits obtained by the player based on the type of jackpot symbol (game states in which the operating states of the probability variation function, the open time extension function, and the variation time reduction function are different) Occurs. And based on the type of jackpot symbol (probability big hit symbol, normal jackpot symbol, etc.) that triggers the occurrence of any gaming state during the interval period before the start of the round game in which the ball timing setting round effect is executed A specific entering time setting round effect pattern is determined from any of the entering time setting round effect patterns 1 to 5. Specifically, the type of jackpot symbol will trigger the occurrence of a gaming state (for example, a probability variation state in which the probability variation function, the open time extension function, and the variation time shortening function are all activated) in which the player can obtain a large profit. In this case, a pattern advantageous to the player is selected from the entry timing setting round effect patterns 1 to 5. Conversely, the type of jackpot symbol triggers the occurrence of a gaming state with a low profit level that the player can obtain (for example, the probability variation function does not operate and the open time extension function and the variation time reduction function operate). If it is, a pattern unfavorable to the player is selected from the entry timing setting round effect patterns 1 to 5. In this way, by selecting the entry timing setting round effect pattern based on the type of the jackpot symbol, executing the determination result corresponding round effect according to the gaming state generated due to the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed Can do.

  Furthermore, in determining the entry time setting round effect pattern, in addition to the type of jackpot symbol, the contents of the already executed determination result corresponding round effect are also taken into consideration. For example, in the case where the type of jackpot symbol is a trigger for the occurrence of a gaming state with a low profit level that the player can obtain (for example, a normal jackpot symbol), a round timing pattern (for example, a pitching time setting disadvantageous to the player) When the pitch time setting round effect is executed using the pattern 2) of FIG. 3, and the actual time when the predetermined number of game balls have been entered into the big winning opening 33a is the optimal time C. The determination result corresponding round effect with high reliability (advantageous to the player) is executed. In this case, the actual gaming state (for example, the short-time state) is not a specific gaming state (for example, the probability variation state) that is highly profitable for the player, but the reliability to the specific gaming state (for example, the probability variation state). A determination result corresponding round effect with a high degree will be executed, and the game state that actually occurs and the content of the determination result corresponding round effect will not match. For this reason, a more difficult production pattern (for example, pattern 4 in FIG. 3) is selected in the entry time setting round production executed in the next round game. As a result, the game state that actually occurs and the round result for the determination result can be reliably matched.

  It should be noted that the sub-control unit is used to count the game balls at the special winning opening 33a, to measure the elapsed time (opening time) after the special winning opening 33a is opened, and to determine whether the actual time matches the optimal time. This is performed under the control of 260. For this reason, the sub-control unit 260 corresponds to the “entrance time determination means”, “counting means”, “time counting means”, and “entrance time determination means” of the present invention.

  FIG. 4 shows a round effect pattern (a jackpot game effect pattern) performed in accordance with the progress of the jackpot game of the present embodiment. The round effect pattern shown in FIG. 4 defines the execution pattern (appearance pattern) of the round effect in each round game (1 to 15 rounds) from the start to the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, “golf” is used as a jackpot game effect (round effect). In the first to fifth rounds of the jackpot game, an enemy-friendly golf confrontation (special round) is used as a normal round effect. "Introduction effect (playback display of introductory movie)" indicating that it is a preparatory stage until the start of (effect) is executed, and in rounds 6 to 15, "golf confrontation effect" is executed as a special round effect . In the “golf confrontation effect (special round effect)” of the present embodiment, a scene in which an enemy and an ally hit a golf ball with a golf club alternately for each round game is displayed, and the player who finally finishes with fewer hits wins. It is a content. For example, if the probability variation function is activated when the probability variation function is activated after the jackpot game ends, and the operation state of the probability variation function is clarified (when the probability variation function is set to the normal probability variation state), the ally is made to win and the jackpot If the operation state of the probability variation function is unknown even when the probability variation function is not activated after the game ends, or even if the probability variation is a big hit, the enemy is made to win. Then, after the play is over (at the end of the big hit game), a “result notification effect (result movie playback display)” indicating which of the enemy or the team has won is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, a plurality of round effect patterns 1 to 5 are provided. The round effect patterns 1 to 5 are set so that the number of hit balls reaching the end is different. Specifically, the round performance pattern 1 has “5” in the number of hits between enemies and allies, the round performance pattern 2 has “1” in the number of hits between enemies and allies, and the round performance pattern 3 has both the enemies and allies. In the round effect pattern 4, the number of hits between the enemy and the ally is “3”, and in the round effect pattern 5, the number of hits between the enemy and the ally is “4”. At the start of the big hit game, a specific round effect pattern is determined from among the round effect patterns 1 to 5. These round effect patterns are stored in the ROM of the sub-control unit 260.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the special round effects after the sixth round, the screen where the enemy plays in the even-numbered rounds (6, 8, 10, 12, 14) is displayed, and the odd-numbered rounds (7, 9, 11, 13) are displayed. , 15 rounds) is displayed. And in each round where the special round performance is performed, after the 6th round when the special round performance is started, the whereabouts (playing result) of one of the enemy or ally in the previous round is displayed. The screen where the other enemy or friend plays is displayed.

  Among special round performances, odd-numbered rounds (7, 9, 11, 13, 15) are played by teammates as entrance time setting round effects, and the next even round (6, 8, 10, (12th, 14th round), the scene of displaying the whereabouts of the golf ball hit by the ally is performed as a determination result corresponding round effect. In addition, in the case where the play timing setting round effect is executed in the 15th round game, there is no next round game (16th round game). At the end of the jackpot game without performing the “round effect”, the “result notification effect (result movie playback display)” is performed, or at the end of the jackpot game, the “decision result corresponding round effect” and the “result notification effect (result movie)” Both playback and display).

  In the round result for the determination result, when the performance time in the odd-numbered rounds (7, 9, 11, 13, 15) matches the “optimal time C”, the highly reliable production pattern (the scene where the hit ball flies to the fairway) Or a scene that becomes a premier shot is displayed), and a round effect for the determination result is executed. In addition, when the result time matches with “early time B” or “late time D”, the determination result corresponding round using a production pattern with a medium reliability level (a scene in which a hit ball flies roughly) is displayed. Production is performed. In addition, when the performance time matches “very early time A” or “very late time E”, a production pattern with low reliability (a scene in which the hit ball enters OB, pond pocha or bunker is displayed) is used. The determination result corresponding round effect is executed.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electronic control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the electronic control unit includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. In addition, the main control unit 200 constitutes a right / wrong determination execution unit that determines whether a special symbol is right or wrong by a right / left determination program stored in the ROM, with the CPU 200b as a main body. Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, a start opening prize detection switch 28 s, and a big prize opening ball detection switch 33 s so that these signals are input to the main controller 200. It is configured. The board output relay board 202 is connected to a normal symbol display section 51 (one LED), a special symbol display section 61 (seven LEDs), a start opening solenoid 28c, and a big prize opening solenoid 33c. A control signal from the unit 200 is output.

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  A touch switch 8a and a firing stop switch 8b are connected to the firing control unit 250. When the player touches the firing handle 8, a touch signal is input from the touch switch 8a, and the player operates the firing stop switch 8b. By doing (pressing), a firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 8b.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 (CPU 260b) is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 10a to 10d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like. .

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, stop information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice control commands Is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. Further, the effect display control board 280a is provided with an image ROM (not shown). The image ROM displays image data of effects symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described symbol variation effects). ) Are stored. The effect display control unit 280 (CPU 280b) is configured to perform drive control of the effect display device 25 (display output processing of symbol data and image data for various effects).

  In addition, various LEDs and lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative driving board 261, and the speaker 10a that outputs various sounds, sounds, and the like to the amplifier board 263 in accordance with the progress of the game. 10d are connected. Further, the effect button 5 d is connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 selects / selects lighting / flashing patterns of various LEDs / lamps based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 5d (reception of a variation pattern designation command, input of a production button operation signal, etc.). An execution process, a selection / output process of sound effect data output from the speakers 10a to 10d, a selection / execution process of an effect display pattern (effect pattern of a design variation effect) on the effect display device 25, and the like are performed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 6 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 6 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the power-on process (S100), the game start process (S200), the normal symbol game process (S300), the ordinary electric game game process (S400), the special symbol game process (S500), and the jackpot game process (S600) Each process is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset (in this embodiment, every 4 ms). The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

  The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. The return setting etc. for making it do is performed. Next, in the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball payout control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol is determined whether or not the normal symbol is displayed in the normal symbol display section 51 (see FIG. 2). The display mode is determined whether to stop display. Here, as described above, the probability of whether or not the normal symbol is correct in this embodiment is a probability of winning depending on the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the start port 28b. Are different, and the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and the variable time shortening function) is operating than when the open time extension function (and the variable time shortening function) is not operating.

  Next, when the result of determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is obtained, the normal symbol fluctuation display time is set, and the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in accordance with the fluctuation display time. When the variable display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is hit and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The second start port 28b is opened). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is activated. I do. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of winnings has been won. When it is determined that the predetermined number of winnings has been won at the second starting port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 7A, it is determined whether or not a winning (game ball has entered) at the starting port 28 (the first starting port 28a or the second starting port 28b) (S501). If it is determined that the player has not won 28 (S501: NO). The process proceeds to S504. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start port 28 has been won (S501: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol reservations is less than 4 (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol reservations is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S502: NO), the process proceeds to S504, where it is determined that the number of special symbol reservations is less than 4. In this case (S502: YES), a special symbol random number is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S503). Thereby, the number of special symbol reservation increases by one. The special symbol random number includes a special symbol success / failure determination random number, a special symbol hitting symbol determination random number, a reach random number, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S504). As a result, if it is determined that the game is a hit game (the jackpot game flag is ON) (S504: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the jackpot game is not played (the jackpot game flag is OFF). ) (S504: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S505).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S505: YES), the process proceeds to S509 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S505: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S506). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S506: YES), the process proceeds to S513 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S506). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol hold is zero (S507).

  As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is zero (S507: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is not zero (S507: NO), special symbol variation display related processing is performed (S508).

  Here, the special symbol variation display related processing (S508) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (the random number for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the start opening 28) is read (S508a). ), Special symbol winning / failing determination is performed (S508b).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination performed in S508b is a big hit (S508c). As a result, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol win / fail determination is a big hit (S508c: YES), a special symbol fluctuation pattern table is set by the big hit hour fluctuation pattern table distribution process (S508d). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is not a big hit (out of the game) (S508c: NO), the variation pattern table of the special symbol is set by the variation pattern table distribution process at the time of removal (S508g). .

  Next, the random number for determining the variation pattern is acquired, and the random number for determining symbols stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (obtained when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b). The special symbol determination random number is read out (S508h).

  Next, a variation pattern and a stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S508i). As a special symbol variation pattern, a specific variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table set in the processing of either S508d or S508g using the special symbol variation pattern determination random number acquired in S508h. Further, the special symbol stop symbol is determined by using the symbol determining random number read in S508h, and the special symbol stop symbol type (LED display pattern in the special symbol display unit 61).

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in S508i, the special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S508j), and accompanying this, the variation of the special symbol as a command variation start command The pattern designation command and stop information designation command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508k). The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol set in S508i, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol. When this variation pattern designation command and stop information designation command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect) is controlled under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands (design variation start command). Symbol variation display) is started. Then, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved special symbols (S508l). The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 7A, if it is determined in S505 that the special symbol is changing (S505: YES), whether or not the changing display time of the changing special symbol has elapsed. Is determined (S509). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S509: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S509: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S510), and a special symbol variation command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S511). A stop display time is set (S512).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S513). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S513: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S513: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is a big hit symbol (S514 in FIG. 7B).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol (S514: YES), the opening pattern of the big winning opening 33a is set (S515), and the big hit game flag is set to ON (S515). S516). Thereby, the big hit game is started according to the big winning opening opening pattern set in the process of S515. Then, a jackpot game start designation command indicating that the jackpot game is started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S517).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S518). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S518: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S519). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S518: NO), the process proceeds to S520 as it is.

  In the process of S520, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON. If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S520: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S520: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S521), and further the release extension flag is set to OFF (S522). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function stop operating.

  Next, in the determination process of S514, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is not a big hit symbol (in other words, it is a miss symbol) (S514: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S523). As a result, if it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not ON (S523: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation shortening flag is ON (S523: YES), the variation shortening is performed. The counter is decremented by 1 (S524), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter has become zero (S525). The fluctuation shortening counter is for counting the operating period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function, and is set in the process of S617 (see FIG. 9) to be described later according to the type of jackpot after the jackpot game ends. The

  When it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not zero (S525: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is zero (S525: YES), The fluctuation shortening flag is turned off (S526), and the open extension flag is turned off (S527). As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are deactivated.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, if it is determined that the big prize opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), whether or not the opening time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed, in other words, the opening time is the specified opening time (this In the embodiment, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds) has been reached (S603), and if it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has not elapsed (S603: NO), the special winning opening 33a is defined. It is determined whether or not the winning number has been won (whether or not a specified number of game balls have been entered) (S604). In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not ten game balls have entered the special winning opening 33a as the prescribed number of winnings. In this embodiment, each time a game ball enters the big winning opening 33a during one round game, it is a large number indicating how many balls are entered in one round game. It is assumed that a winning opening number-of-balls designation command (number-of-balls 1 designation command, number of balls entered 2 designation command..., Number of balls entered 10 designation command) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260. The sub-control unit 260 determines whether or not to enter the big winning opening 33a in one round game, depending on the number of pitches specified by the special winning opening number-of-balls designation command or the number of times of receiving the big winning opening number-of-balls designation command. The number of game balls entering can be recognized (counted).

  As a result of the process of S604, if it is determined that the specified number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and the predetermined winning number is won in the large winning opening 33a. If it is determined (S604: YES) or if it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (the specified time has been reached) (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a Is closed (S605), and a special winning opening closing designation command indicating that the special winning opening 33a is closed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S607).

  If it is determined in S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not open (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S608). The determination process of S608 determines whether the number of rounds of the big hit game has reached 15 rounds.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S608: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S609), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S609: NO), the big hit game process is terminated and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S609: YES), the big winning opening 33a is opened (S610), and an Nth opening designation command indicating the number of opening of the big winning opening 33a during the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S611). The “Nth release designation command” indicates how many round games the current round game starts.

  When it is determined in S608 that the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S608: YES), the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S612). As a result, the big hit game ends.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probabilistic big hit (whether the special symbol stop symbol that triggered the start of the current big hit game is a probable big hit symbol) (S613). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S613: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S614). Thereby, with the end of the big hit game related to the current probability change big hit, the probability variation function starts to operate (becomes a probability change state).

  Next, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S615), the open extension flag is set to ON (S616), and the fluctuation shortening counter is set (S617). In the process of S617, when the probability variation flag is set to ON (when the probability variation is a big hit), “10,000” is set to the fluctuation shortening counter, and when the probability variation flag is not set to ON (normally In the case of big hit), “100” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter. As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start to operate (become time-saving state).

  Then, a jackpot game end designation command indicating that the jackpot game has ended is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S618).

  Next, the jackpot game effect process executed by the sub-control unit 260 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is an example of a big hit game effect process performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260, and is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown). The jackpot game effect process shown in FIG. 10 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub-control board 260a according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub-control board 260a).

  First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the above-described processing of S517 (FIG. 7B) (S700). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command is not received (S700: NO), the process proceeds to S702, and when it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command is received. (S700: YES), a jackpot game start effect (a jackpot fanfare effect) indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed (S701). The big hit game start effect is performed by displaying a big hit start screen in the display area of the effect display device 25 or the like.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the Nth release designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the above-described processing of S611 (FIG. 9) (S702). As a result, when it is determined that the Nth release designation command has not been received (S702: NO), the process proceeds to S706. On the other hand, if it is determined that the Nth release specification command has been received (S702: YES), the current round game is played based on the number of rounds specified by the received Nth release specification command. It is determined whether or not it is a game (S703). The “normal round game” is a round game in which a normal round effect is executed. In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 4, the first to fifth round games are “normal round games”. In addition, the round games of the 6th to 15th rounds are “special round games” in which special round effects are executed.

  As a result of the processing of S703, when it is determined that the current round game is a normal round game (1st to 5th round games) (S703: YES), a normal round effect is executed (S704). The normal round effect of the present embodiment is performed by reproducing and displaying the “introduction movie” as described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current round game is not a normal round game (S703: NO), the current round game is a special round game (the 6th to 15th round games). An effect process is executed (S705). Here, the special round effect process (S705) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  When the special round effect process (S705) is started, first, it is determined whether or not the entry time setting round flag is set to ON (S705a). The “entry time setting round flag” indicates that the round game started this time, that is, the round game of the number of rounds designated by the “Nth release designation command” received in the processing of S702, Whether a predetermined number (for example, a specified number of winnings) of game balls should be completed (optimal timing) and whether the optimal timing and actual completion timing (actual timing) match It is a flag indicating that the game is a round game in which “determination” is performed, and is set to ON in the process of S710n described later (FIG. 12). For example, in the round effect pattern 1 shown in FIG. 4, when the odd-numbered rounds (7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, and 15th rounds) after the 6th round are started, the entry time setting round flag is set to ON. The process of setting the entry time setting round flag to ON (S710n in FIG. 12) is performed through the process of S710i (FIG. 12) described later, that is, “determination of the entry time (optimum time)”. The round game that is started in a state where the entering time setting round flag is set to ON corresponds to the “entry time determined round game” of the present invention.

  As a result of the process of S705, when it is determined that the ball entry time setting round flag is set to ON (S705a: YES), the input set in the process of S710m (described later in FIG. 12) during the interval period is set. The ball time setting round effect pattern is read (S705b), and the ball time setting round effect is performed according to the read effect pattern (S705c). And the measurement of the opening time of the big winning opening 33a which becomes an open state with the start of this round game is started (S705d).

  The entry time setting round effect pattern read out in the process of S705b is any one of the “entry time setting round effect patterns 1 to 5” shown in FIG. 3, and in the process of S705c. The executed landing time setting round effect is an effect performed according to any one of the “entry time setting round effect patterns 1 to 5” shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the entering time setting round flag is not set to ON (S705a: NO), it is determined whether or not the entering time determined flag is set to ON (S705e). The “entry time determination completed flag” is a flag indicating that the “determination of whether or not the set optimal time and the actual entry completion time (actual time) are compatible” is performed. During the interval period after the round game in which the round effect is executed (in the round effect pattern 1 shown in FIG. 4, the seventh, ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, and fifteenth round games) ends, the processing of S710h described later ( In FIG. 12), it is set to ON.

  As a result, if it is determined that the entry timing determination flag is set to ON (S705e: YES), the entry timing determination result set in the later-described processing of S710f or S710g shown in FIG. The corresponding determination result corresponding round effect pattern is read (S705f), and the determination result corresponding round effect is performed according to the read effect pattern (S705g). Then, the entry timing determination flag is set to OFF (S705h).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the entry timing determination flag is not set to ON (S705e: NO), a special round effect corresponding to the current state is executed (S705i). In the “special round production in line with the current situation”, the production is performed based on the content of the round production already performed for the determination result. For example, when a probability change confirmation effect indicating that the probability variation function is confirmed to have been performed through a probability change chance effect indicating that the probability variation function may be activated as a round result for the determination result, The production after the probability change confirmation notification is performed. That is, the portion of the round effect pattern shown in FIG. 4 that is a “result movie” corresponds to the “special round effect in line with the current situation”. Specifically, in the round effect pattern 2 of FIG. 4, the eighth and subsequent rounds, the round effect pattern 3 in the tenth and subsequent rounds, the round effect pattern 4 in the twelfth round and the round effect pattern 5 in the fourteenth and subsequent rounds, “ A special round production in line with the current situation will be held.

  Next, returning to FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening entrance number designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 in the above-described processing of S606 (FIG. 9) has been received (S706). As a result, when it is determined that the winning prize entrance number designation command has not been received (S706: NO), the process proceeds to S708, and the winning prize entrance number designation command is received. If it is determined (S706: YES), the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 33a designated by the big prize opening number designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S707). In the storage processing in S707, the current storage state (the number of already stored balls) is changed to the number of balls (the latest number of balls entered) designated by the newly received large winning mouth entrance ball number designation command. This is done by rewriting (overwriting).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening closing designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the above-described processing of S607 (FIG. 9) (S708). As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening closing command has not been received (S708: NO), the process proceeds to S711, and it is determined that the special winning opening closing command has been received. (S708: YES), since the big prize opening 33a is changed from the open state to the closed state, that is, during the interval period, the big prize opening closing production (interval production) is executed (S709). A process for closing the winning opening is executed (S710). Here, the special winning opening closing process (S710) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special winning opening closing process (S710), first, it is determined whether or not the pitching time setting round flag is set to ON (S710a). As a result, when it is determined that the pitch time setting round flag is set to ON (S710a: YES), the measurement of the opening time of the big winning opening 33a started in the process of S705d described above is ended ( S710b), the measured opening time, that is, the time during which the grand prize winning opening 33a is in an open state in the current round game is acquired (S710c). The “measured release time” acquired in the process of S710c is the actual time when the game ball has been inserted into the special winning opening 33a during the current round game. Then, the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 33a stored by the process of S707 described above, that is, the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 33a in the current round game is acquired (S710d). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the actual time and the preset optimum time (see “optimum time C” shown in FIG. 3) match (S710e). Here, the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 33a acquired in S710d (the number of actual achievements) is the “predetermined number (for example, the prescribed number of prizes to be awarded to the big prize opening 33a” as the “optimal time” described above. ) In “the time when game balls should be completed”, that is, “the number of game balls (standard number of balls) that should be entered into the big winning opening 33a at the optimal time”. In this case, the actual time and the optimum time will not match. For example, when “the time when a predetermined number (10) of game balls to be entered into the big winning opening 33a is to be completed” is set as the “optimal time”, the number of balls acquired in S710d (the actual number of balls entered) If the number) does not match the “specified number of winnings (10)”, the actual time and the optimum time will not match. On the other hand, if the number of entered balls (actual number of entered balls) acquired in S710d matches the “reference number of entered balls”, there is a possibility that the actual time and the optimum time will match.

  As a result of the processing of S710e, when it is determined that the actual time and the optimum time are suitable (S710e: YES), a round effect pattern corresponding to the determination result having a high profit level for the player is set (S710f). In the present embodiment, as described above, an effect pattern for executing a “decision result-corresponding round effect with a high degree of reliability against occurrence of certainty” is provided as a “decision result-corresponding round effect pattern having a high profit level for the player”. Yes.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the actual time does not match the optimum time (S710e: NO), the actual time of this time is “very early time A”, “early time B”, “late time D” shown in FIG. ”Or“ substantially late time E ”is determined (specified), and a determination result corresponding round effect pattern having a low profit level for the player is set according to the determination result (S710g). In the present embodiment, as described above, the “decision result-corresponding round effect pattern with a low profit level for the player”, as described above, “the determination result-corresponding round effect having a moderate reliability against occurrence of certainty” and “the reliability against occurrence of certainty” is low. When an effect pattern for executing the “judgment result-based round effect” is provided, and the current performance time matches “early time B” or “late time D”, “the reliability with respect to the probability change is medium. If the production pattern corresponding to the “round production of the judgment result corresponding to the degree” is set and the current performance time matches “very early time A” or “very late time E”, “the reliability against occurrence of probability change is low” An effect pattern corresponding to the “judgment result corresponding round effect” is set.

  Next, the entering time determination flag is set to ON (S710h), and the entering time setting round flag is set to OFF (S710i). Then, the measured opening time of the big prize opening 33a and the number of game balls entered into the stored big prize opening 33a are cleared (initialized), respectively (S710j). In the next round game that is performed through the above-described process of “S710a: YES to S710j”, a round effect is executed according to the effect pattern set in the process of S710f or S710g (see S705e in FIG. 11: YES to S705h). .

  Further, if it is determined in the determination process of S710a that the pitching time setting round flag is not set to ON (S710a: NO), the next round game determines the pitching time to enter the big winning opening 33a. It is determined whether or not the game is to be set (whether or not the game is a round game in which a play timing setting round effect is executed) (S710k). As a result, if it is determined that the next round game does not set the entry time (in the round effect pattern 1 shown in FIG. 4, the sixth, eighth, tenth, twelfth, and fourteenth round games) ( S710k: NO), the process for closing the special prize opening is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the next round game is to set the entry time (in the round effect pattern 1 shown in FIG. 4, the seventh, ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, and fifteenth round games) S710k: YES), by selecting a specific entry time setting round effect pattern from “entry time setting round effect patterns 1 to 5” shown in FIG. 3, the entry times A to E including the optimum time C are selected. Is determined (S710l). As described above, the determination of the entry time (selection of the entry time setting round effect pattern) is based on the type of jackpot symbol (probability jackpot symbol, normal jackpot symbol, etc.) that triggered the start of this jackpot game, and this time This is based on the content of the round result of the determination result corresponding to the big hit game already executed.

  For example, when the type of jackpot symbol is “probable big bonus symbol”, a pattern advantageous to the player is selected from the entry timing setting round performance patterns 1 to 5, and the type of jackpot symbol is “normal jackpot symbol”. In such a case, a pattern unfavorable to the player is selected from the entry timing setting round effect patterns 1 to 5. Also, if the type of jackpot symbol is “ordinary jackpot symbol” and the “round result of the determination result with high reliability of occurrence of probability change” is executed in the already played round game, it is executed next. An effect pattern (for example, pattern 2 or pattern 4 in FIG. 3) that makes it difficult to complete the entry of a predetermined number of game balls at the optimal time C is selected as the effect pattern of the entrance time setting round effect. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot symbol is “probability big hit symbol” and “round result production with low reliability of occurrence of probability variation” is executed in the already played round game, it is executed next. An effect pattern (for example, pattern 3 or pattern 5 in FIG. 3) that makes it easy to complete the entry of a predetermined number of game balls at the optimal time C is selected as the effect pattern of the entrance time setting round effect.

  Then, the selected entry time setting round effect pattern is set (S710m), and the next round game sets the entry time to the big winning opening 33a (executes the entry time setting round effect). An entry time setting round flag indicating that the entry time is determined round game) is set to ON (S710n). In the next round game performed through the processes of “S710a: NO, S710k: YES to S710n”, the round effect is executed according to the effect pattern set in the process of S710m (S705a: YES to S705d in FIG. 11). reference).

  Next, returning to FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 is received in the above-described processing of S618 (FIG. 9) (S711). As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has not been received (S711: NO), the jackpot game effect processing is terminated and it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has been received. (S711: YES), since the big hit game ends, the big hit game end effect (ending effect) is executed (S712). In this jackpot game end effect (ending effect), a “result notification effect” indicating the result of the “golf confrontation effect” performed as a “special round effect” during this jackpot game (whether the enemy or ally won) Is performed. This “result announcement effect” informs the operation state of the probability variation function after the end of this jackpot game, confirms the operation of the probability variation function in the case of ally victory (probability variation state), and changes the probability in the case of enemy victory The operation of the function is indeterminate (unknown) (short-time state or latent probability change state). In the present embodiment, when the entry time setting round effect is executed in the 15th round game (see round effect pattern 1 shown in FIG. 4), there is no next round game. The big hit game end effect (ending effect) is performed without performing the determination result corresponding round effect based on the determination result of whether the time and the optimal time match. However, as a big hit game end effect (ending effect), a “decision result corresponding round effect” based on “determination result of whether or not the actual time in the round game of the 15th round matches the optimum time” and “golf confrontation” A “result notification effect” indicating the result of “effect” (whether the enemy or the team has won) may be performed in order.

  Here, the correspondence between the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 to 12 and the respective means of the present invention will be described. The processing of S601 to S609 (FIG. 9) corresponds to the jackpot game execution means. “Processing in S710l (FIG. 12)” corresponds to the entry timing determining means, “Processing in S707 and S710d (FIGS. 10 and 12)” corresponds to the counting means, and “Processing in S705d and S710c (FIG. 11, FIG. 11). “FIG. 12)” corresponds to the timing means, “S710e processing (FIG. 12)” corresponds to the entry timing determination means, and “S705f, S705g, S710f, S710g processing (FIGS. 11, 12)” is a big hit. It corresponds to the game effect execution means.

  In the present embodiment described above, in a predetermined round game (7, 9, 11, 13, 15 rounds in the present embodiment), a predetermined number (for example, “10” which is the prescribed number of winnings) to the big winning opening 33a. The next round is determined based on the state of the game ball entering the big winning opening 33a in the round game (round game for which the game time has already been determined). An effect pattern for a round result of determination results corresponding to a game (8, 10, 12, 14 rounds in this embodiment) is set. As a result, the effect pattern of the round result for the determination result is changed for each round game in accordance with the state of entry of the game ball into the big winning opening 33a in the previous round game, and a round effect rich in change is realized. Can improve the game entertainment.

  Also, in this embodiment, a plurality of entering time setting round effect patterns 1 to 5 having different optimum times C are prepared, and the optimum time C is selected by selecting a specific entering time setting round effect pattern. It is configured to determine (entry time). Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of the optimal time when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls to be entered into the big winning opening 33a should be completed by the game time setting round effect during the round game. As a result, the player can play the game while recognizing the relationship between the elapsed time from the start of the opening of the special winning opening 33a and the optimum time, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, a specific entry time setting round effect pattern is selected in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Specifically, if the type of jackpot symbol is one that triggers the occurrence of a gaming state (for example, a probable variation state) with a high degree of profit that the player can obtain (for example, a probable variation jackpot symbol), it is advantageous to the player If a special pattern is selected and the type of jackpot symbol is a trigger (for example, a normal jackpot symbol) that triggers the occurrence of a gaming state with a low profit level (for example, a short-time state) that the player can obtain, A disadvantageous pattern is selected. As a result, the achievement time when the predetermined number of game balls have been entered is adapted to the selection result of the entry time setting round effect pattern, that is, the entry time set for the entry time determined round game. It becomes easy, and the game state that actually occurs can be matched with the contents of the determination result corresponding round effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when determining the entry time setting round effect pattern, the contents of the already executed determination result corresponding round effect are considered in addition to the type of jackpot symbol. Thereby, even if the contents of the already executed determination result-corresponding round effect are not consistent with the gaming state that actually occurs, the contents of the determination result-corresponding round effect that is subsequently executed and the gaming state that actually occurs Can be matched.

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the “design combination of three digits” in the stop symbols of the production symbol corresponds to the special symbol “big hit symbol (usually big bonus symbol or probability variation big hit symbol)”. It is impossible to determine whether or not the probability variation function is activated in the symbol variation effect to be performed, and then, whether or not the probability variation function is activated during the big hit game by performing the “big hit game production process” in the above embodiment. Has been described as a notification. However, in the stop symbol of the production symbol, among the symbol combinations that are the same in three digits, the “even number symbol combination” corresponds to the special symbol “normal jackpot symbol” or “probability big hit symbol symbol”, and the “odd symbol symbol combination” is special. It is good also as corresponding to the "probability big hit symbol" of a symbol. In this case, if the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of even numbers that are the same in three digits, the jackpot related to that will be either “ordinary jackpot” or “probable bonus jackpot”. The type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probable big hit) cannot be determined based on the combination of the produced symbols, and the fact that the probability variation function is activated by the halted design (design variation effect) is not notified. Become. Therefore, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of even numbers that are the same in three digits, in the subsequent jackpot game, the “big hit game effect processing” of the above embodiment is performed, so that the same as the above embodiment Playability can be obtained.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been given by taking the gaming state (probability variation state and short-time state) in which the operation state of the probability variation function is different as the “gaming state having a different degree of profit that can be obtained by the player” as an example. Even if the maximum number of consecutive rounds of jackpot game (for example, 15 rounds and two rounds) is different, or the number of times of short-time game after jackpot game ends (for example, the number of fluctuations of special symbols 100 times and 50 times) is different. Good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as a big hit game effect (round effect), “golf” is the subject, and the enemy and allies play alternately every round, and the entry time setting round effect is determined every round game. Although it is configured to execute the determination result-compatible round effect, the present invention is not limited to this, so that only the teammates play in each round game, and the entry time setting round effect and the determination result-compatible round effect are executed during one round game. You may comprise.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a specific round effect pattern is selected from a plurality of round effect patterns and a round effect (normal round effect, special round effect) is executed. Not limited to this, it is sufficient that at least one round effect pattern is provided.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 20 ... Game board, 33a ... Grand prize opening, 61 ... Special symbol display part (symbol display part), 200 ... Main control part (big hit game execution means), 260 ... Sub-control part (entry time determination) Means, counting means, timing means, entry timing determination means, effect pattern storage means, jackpot game effect execution means, entry timing determination effect pattern storage means), 280 ... effect display control section.

Claims (4)

A big prize opening that can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot enter and an open state where game balls can enter,
When the lottery symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display unit is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the opening time of the big prize opening reaches a specified opening time, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game in which a round game in which the prize winning opening is in the open state until a number of times is performed;
At the beginning of at least one of the round game, determines a ball entrance time showing the predetermined number predetermined time range to complete the ball entrance of game ball of the the winning opening within the prescribed opening time Means to determine the time of entry
Counting means for counting the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening in one round game;
Time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from the start of opening of the big prize opening in one round game;
The time measured by the time measuring means at the time when the count value by the counting means in the round game with the time determined for entering performed in response to the determination of the time for entering the ball reaches the predetermined number matches the time for entering the ball. Entering time determination means for determining whether or not,
Effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of effect patterns with different degrees of profit for the player as effect patterns of the jackpot game effect executed in accordance with the progress of the jackpot game,
If the result of the determination by the entry timing determination means is affirmative, an effect pattern having a high profit level for the player at the time of execution of the next round game after the completion of the entry timing round game is obtained. If it is read from the effect pattern storage means and the jackpot game effect is executed, and the determination result by the entry timing determination means is negative, the effect pattern having a low profit for the player at the time of execution of the next round game A jackpot game effect executing means for reading out the effect pattern storage means and executing the jackpot game effect;
Equipped with a,
The jackpot symbol is set with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols that trigger the occurrence of any of a plurality of types of gaming states with different degrees of profit that the player can obtain,
The plurality of performance patterns having different degrees of profit for the player are a plurality of performance patterns having different degrees of reliability with respect to the start of occurrence of a gaming state with a high profit level obtained by the player after the end of the jackpot game. Gaming machine. A pitch time setting effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of pitch time setting effect patterns set so that the pitch times are different from each other;
The entry time determination means determines the entry time by selecting one entry time setting effect pattern from a plurality of entry time setting effect patterns stored in the entry time setting effect pattern storage means. ,
The jackpot game effect execution means executes the jackpot game effect based on the one ball timing setting effect pattern selected by the ball timing determination means during execution of the ball timing determined round game. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The ball entrance timing determining means, the plurality of types of jackpot of symbols, as compared with the case where big hit symbol player is generated trigger for low gaming state beneficial degree obtained is displayed stopped, benefits the player obtained When the jackpot symbol that triggers the occurrence of a high-level gaming state is stopped and displayed, it is easier to complete the entry of the predetermined number of gaming balls into the big winning opening. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The pitching time determining means includes a degree of profit obtained by the player by the gaming state after the jackpot game generated due to the stop display of the jackpot symbol, and the contents of the jackpot game effect already executed. -out group Dzu, the big hit by the game state after the game when the high profit degree of player is obtained, when the jackpot game effects already executed is executed in the low performance pattern profitable degree for the player is Determining a time when the predetermined number of game balls can be easily entered into the big winning opening, and a low profit level obtained by the player according to the game state after the big hit game In addition, when the jackpot game effect that has already been executed is executed in an effect pattern with a high profit level for the player, the predetermined number of game balls can be completely entered into the big prize opening. The gaming machine according to claim 3, characterized in that to determine the difficulty entering-sphere timing, determines the entering-ball time.

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