JP5440627B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  Conventionally, a winning game that makes it difficult to enter a game ball into the big winning opening by opening the big winning gate short (hereinafter referred to as “small hitting game”), and a big game like the small hitting game A game with a winning game (hereinafter referred to as “multi-player game”) that makes it easy to enter a game ball into the big winning opening by opening the winning opening short and then opening the big winning opening long. A machine is known (see Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, while the big winning opening is short-opened in the multiple winning game, either of the small winning game or the multiple winning game is determined from the operating mode of the big winning opening. It is possible to make it difficult to determine whether the game is being executed, and it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness that it is a multi-hit game by appearing as a low-hit game.

JP 2006-174927 A

  However, such a multiplayer game has been installed in many models today, and lacked fun and novelty. For this reason, it has been difficult for the conventional game of hitting many hits to further improve the game interest.

  Then, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object to further improve the game entertainment by executing a new game of hitting game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol to execute a winning game that opens the big winning opening, and the game ball enters the big winning port during the winning game. A gaming machine that grants a predetermined profit ,
As the winning game, a small hitting game execution means for executing a low hitting game that opens the large winning opening shortly so that it is difficult to enter a game ball;
The winning game includes a period in which the big prize opening is opened short so that it is difficult to enter a game ball, and a period in which the big prize opening is opened long so that the game ball can be entered easily. A multi-ball game playing means for executing a multi-ball game consisting of:
Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect during the winning game;
With
The number of times of opening of the big winning opening set for the game of winning many balls is set to be greater than the number of times of opening of the large winning opening set for the game of small number of playing balls,
The above-mentioned multiple hitting game execution means is:
When the multi-ball game is started, it is difficult to distinguish the game from the small ball game by opening the big winning opening in a short time according to the same number of times as the open limit set for the small ball game. The first short open period is
When the first short opening period ends , the special winning opening is opened short according to a predetermined number of times, and a second short opening period is generated in which the remaining number of opening limit times set for the multi-player game is reduced. ,
When the second short opening period ends, the number of times that the big winning opening is short-opened in the first short opening period and the second short opening period from the opening limit number set in the multi-ball game. Is configured to generate a long opening period for long opening of the grand prize opening according to the number of remaining opening times reduced.
The production execution means
In the first short opening period during the game with a small number of balls and the game with a large number of balls, a common common effect is executed,
In the second short opening period during the multi-player game, a specific effect indicating that the remaining number of open limit times decreases according to the short opening of the big winning opening is performed.

  In the present invention, as a multi-hit game, a first time for adjusting the number of times that the big winning opening is long-opened following the first short opening period in which the big winning opening is short-opened in the same manner as the small-hit game. Two short opening periods are generated, and a “new mode hit game” is executed to generate a long opening period in which the big winning opening is opened long according to the remaining number of opening limits following the second short opening period. .

  As a result, during the multi-ball game, during the first short opening period, the player is made to pay attention to whether the running game being played is a multi-ball game or a small ball game. After it is determined that the game is a multi-player game, the player can be focused on “how many times the large winning opening is long open during the long open period” during the second short open period. . As a result, it is possible to add a new interest that a player's attention target is changed step by step in the course of multi-player games, and the game interest can be improved as compared with the conventional game.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, each opening period can be clearly distinguished by performing a unique performance in association with each short opening period of the multi-ball game, and the flow of the multi-ball game can be determined by the player. Can be recognized. As a result, it is possible to realize a new gameability in which a player's attention target is changed step by step in the course of multiplayer games.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The production execution means
When the game with a small number of balls is finished, an off-stage effect indicating that the game is not a ball with many balls is executed,
When the first short opening period in the multi-ball game is over, a hit effect indicating that the multi-ball game is executed.

  According to such a configuration, in the multi-ball game, the end time of the first short opening period is clarified to clarify the progress process of the multi-ball game and the second following the first short opening period. A player can be given a sense of accomplishment with respect to the occurrence of the short open period and the long open period. As a result, it is possible to more effectively realize the above-described game characteristics in a multi-player game.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The production execution means
When the second short opening period in the multi-play game is over, an opening number notifying effect for notifying the number of opening of the big prize opening in the long opening period is executed.

  According to such a configuration, in the multi-hit game, the end time of the second short open period is clarified to clarify the progress process of the multi-hit game, and the long open following the second short open period. A player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of accomplishment over the period. As a result, it is possible to more effectively realize the above-described game characteristics in a multi-player game.

  According to the above-described configuration of the present invention, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment by executing a new aspect of the 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 for demonstrating the flow of a small hit game and a specific big hit game. It is a graph which shows the distribution probability of a small hit symbol. It is a graph which shows the distribution probability of a 1st special symbol. It is a graph which shows the distribution probability of a 2nd special symbol. 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 start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of a hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows a hit game effect process. It is a graph which shows the distribution probability of the 2nd special symbol in 2nd Example.

(First embodiment)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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 gaming machine 1 includes a game frame 2 and a game board 20. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. The game frame 2 includes an outer frame 3, a middle frame 4, a front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6, a lower plate portion 7, and the like. The middle frame 4 is not shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 5 is disposed on the front side.

  The outer frame 3 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The outer frame 3 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body. The outer frame 3 includes an outer frame main body 2a configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 2b that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 2a.

  The middle frame 4 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 4 is fitted inside the outer frame 3 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3. The middle frame 4 is composed of 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 5 are provided on the front side of the frame portion so as to overlap each other. On the lower side of the front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6 and a lower plate portion 7 are integrally provided. 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. Below the right side of the front frame 5 is provided a locking device 5b for locking the front frame 5 when it is closed.

  The front frame 5 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 5 is made of plastic, and has an opening 5a for making 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 5a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 5.

  A frame lamp portion 5c using LEDs or the like is provided around the opening 5a in the front frame 5. The frame lamp portion 5c is turned on / off or blinks according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate 6 is provided below the opening 5 a in the front frame 5. The upper plate 6 is provided with a discharge port 6a for discharging game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. On the upper surface of the upper plate part 6, an effect button 8 is provided at the center and a CR operation part 9 is provided on the right side.

  The effect button 8 includes a first effect button 8a and second effect buttons 8b and 8c provided on the right and left sides respectively. The effect button 8 is used when an effect corresponding to an effect button operation and an image browsing effect described later are performed.

  The CR operation unit 9 is used to operate a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) provided on the left side of the gaming machine 1. The CR operation unit 9 includes a return button 9a for requesting the return of the prepaid card, a frequency display unit 9b for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card, and a ball lending button 9c for requesting the lending of the game ball.

  The lower plate part 7 is provided below the upper plate part 6 in the front frame 5. A discharge port 7 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 7 is provided at substantially the center of the lower plate portion 7. At the right end of the lower plate part 7, a launching handle 10 is provided for a player to operate a launching unit (not shown). The firing handle 10 is provided with a touch switch 10a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 10, a launch stop switch 10b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 11a to 11d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 11 a to 11 d include upper speakers 11 a and 11 b provided on the upper part of the front frame 5 and lower speakers 11 c and 11 d provided on the front plate part 2 b below the front frame 5.

  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 disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a large 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 winning 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, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. 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 operating gate 27, there is provided a normal symbol operating gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 7) for detecting the passage of the game ball flowing down on the game board. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

  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.

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 28a, and a game ball entering the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 7) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 7) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. 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 a game ball enters one of the start ports 28a and 28b, a special symbol (to be described later) starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

  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). 7) and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 7) for detecting the 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. By combining these LEDs, a normal symbol display unit 51, a general symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, and a second special symbol are provided. A hold display unit 54 is configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display portion 61 and a second special symbol display portion 62 are 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 operation gate 27, and after the predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits in the normal symbol display mode or the off-normal symbol display mode. Stopped display. 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 first opening pattern (short-time opening pattern) in which a first opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. ) Is set, and when the open time extension function is activated, a second open pattern (long open pattern) in which a second open time (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the first open time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is provided is prepared. This random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is used determines whether or not the second starting port 28b is activated when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). The normal symbol success / failure random number is set in advance with a hit value, and the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the win value. Determined. 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.

  It should be noted that 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 storage and storage of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, a first special symbol display unit 61 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display section 62 is provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, the description corresponds to both “first special symbol” and “second special symbol” unless otherwise specified.

  Each of the special symbol display units 61 and 62 includes seven LEDs, and special LEDs (first special symbol and second special symbol) are displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting each of the special symbol display units 61 and 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of display modes can be displayed for each special symbol by a combination of turning on and off of each LED. And in the 1st special symbol display part 61 and the 2nd special symbol display part 62, the specific combination is set as a big hit symbol among the combinations of the special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinction of 7 LEDs respectively. The combination other than the big hit symbol is set as the small hit symbol or the off symbol. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  In the first special symbol display unit 61, when the game ball enters the first start port 28a, the first special symbol starts to be changed, and after a predetermined time elapses, the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or In the second special symbol display section 62, when the game ball enters the second start port 28b, the second special symbol starts to change and the second special symbol starts to be displayed after the predetermined time has elapsed. The special symbol is stopped and displayed as one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol or the off symbol. In the present embodiment, a plurality of small hit symbols and a plurality of big hit symbols are set. This point will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a and the second special random number acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 28b. Design random numbers are provided. The first special symbol random number includes a first special symbol success / failure random number used for determining whether or not a big hit game or a small hit game (special game) is executed, and the first special symbol random number. A first special symbol determination random number for determining a stop symbol and a reach random number for determining whether or not to perform reach production are included. Similarly, the second special symbol random number for second special symbol success / failure determination used for the second special symbol success / failure determination of whether or not to execute the big hit game or the small hit game (special game), and the second A second special symbol determining random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol and a reach random number for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect are included.

  As the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol success / failure determination random number and the first special symbol determination random number are acquired. One special symbol determination random number is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Along with the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination random number and a second special symbol determination random number are acquired, and a predetermined area (second) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is obtained. Is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in the hold storage area).

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The first special symbol hold display unit 53 and the second special symbol hold display unit 54 are each composed of two LEDs, and the number of holds can be set up to 4 each by combining the turn-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Can be displayed.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first start opening 28a can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of first special symbol held. The first special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (first special symbol success / failure determination random number, first special symbol determination random number). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination random number is acquired together with the first special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, so the first special symbol hold number is This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the first special symbol. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

  The number of game balls that have entered the second start port 28b can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the second special symbol reservation number. The second special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (second special symbol determination random number, second special symbol determination random number). In the present embodiment, the second special symbol determination random number is also acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the second starting port 28b. This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the second special symbol. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. On-hold storage and on-hold digestion of the first and second special symbols are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  In the special symbol success / failure determination random number, a winning / decision hit value (big hit value and small hit value) is set, and is acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the big hit value, it is judged as a big hit, and when it does not coincide with the big hit value and coincides with the small hit value, it is judged as a big hit. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display.

  When the first special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined that the jackpot value is determined, and the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined as the jackpot symbol. Further, when the first special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the small hit value, it is determined as a small hit, and the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined as the small hit symbol. If the random number for determining whether or not the first special symbol is true does not match either the big hit value or the small hit value, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is stopped. It is determined.

  Similarly, when the second special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the jackpot value, the jackpot is determined, and the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined as the jackpot symbol. Further, when the second special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the small hit value, it is determined as a small hit, and the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined as the small hit symbol. If the second special symbol success / failure determination random number does not match either the big hit value or the small hit value, the second special symbol is out, and the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is changed to the out symbol. It is determined.

  The special symbol is configured to change and display according to a predetermined change pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). The special symbol variation pattern is selected by lottery using a variation pattern random number from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol success / failure determination is executed.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected and used according to the gaming state (special symbol variation mode). Each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state includes a hit variation pattern table selected when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a win (big hit or small hit) and the result of the special symbol success / failure determination. A deviation variation pattern table selected in the case of deviation is included. The deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table include a “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation pattern without reach)” that does not involve reach variation and a “reach variation pattern with reach” that involves reach variation. The normal deviation variation pattern is configured as a variation pattern with a shorter special symbol variation time than the reach deviation variation pattern. The reach variation variation pattern has a special symbol variation time longer than the normal variation variation pattern. It is configured as. The presence or absence of reach variation is determined by lottery using a reach random number acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the second special symbol priority variation process is performed in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. That is, when both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are “1 or more”, the second special symbol is preferentially displayed in a variable manner over the first special symbol. The reservation of the symbol is preferentially consumed. When the first special symbol reservation count is “1 or more” and the second special symbol reservation count is “zero”, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of first special symbol, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of second special symbol, stop of first special symbol Determination of symbol, determination of stop symbol of second special symbol, change display and stop display of first special symbol, change display and stop display of second special symbol, priority change of second special symbol will be described later. 200.

  Next, the small hit game which is one mode of the hit game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is one of a plurality of kinds of small hit symbols (when the special symbol determination result is a small hit) The main control unit 200 starts a small hit game. The small hit game is started by setting the small hit game flag to ON, and the “per short release game” in which the big winning opening 33a is opened a plurality of times in a short open time (in this embodiment, “0.5 seconds”). It is configured as. In the small hit game of the present embodiment, “small hit game A” in which the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 33a is two times and “small hit game B” in which the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 33a is three times. And are included. In the small hit game (small hit games A and B), the opening time of the big winning opening 33a is short, and the possibility of a game ball entering the big winning opening 33a is very low, and the payout is substantially accompanied. It is not positioned as a “per-play small hit game (no play per game)”.

  Next, the big hit game which is one aspect of the win game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), the main control unit 200 Starts a big hit game (special game) that is relatively advantageous to the player. The big hit game is started by setting the big hit game flag to ON, and the big winning device 33 is operated, in other words, the big winning opening 33a is opened and closed a plurality of times, so that the game balls to the big winning opening 33a are opened. It gives a player a profit (prize ball) for entering the ball. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later.

  During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 prize balls for one prize) according to the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 33a. Will be paid out. 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 termination condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a has reached a specified time, or the number of game balls that have entered the open big prize opening 33a has reached a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment). It can be when.

  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 closing time (interval time) has elapsed since the big winning prize opening 33a is closed, the special winning prize opening 33a is again opened. The next round game starts. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 33a in which one round game is from the start to the end of the big prize opening 33a is repeated until a predetermined maximum number of consecutive rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment) is completed. .

  Next, the opening time of the big winning opening 33a in the big hit game of the present embodiment will be described. Two types of opening times, a long opening time and a short opening time, are set as the opening time of the big winning opening 33a in the big hit game of the present embodiment. The long opening time is set as a time when the prescribed number (10) of balls to the big winning opening 33a and the possibility of executing the winning ball payout are extremely high, that is, the time when the winning ball payout amount increases. In this embodiment, “30 seconds” is set. The short opening time is a time during which a prescribed number (10) of entering the large winning opening 33a and a possibility of executing a prize ball payout are extremely low, that is, a time when a prize ball payout amount is reduced (award ball). Including the time when the payout amount becomes substantially zero). The short opening time of this embodiment is set to “0.5 seconds”, which is the same as the opening time of the big winning opening 33a in the above-described small hit game.

  In the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the “normal jackpot game” composed only of a long opening period in which the big winning opening 33a is opened a predetermined number of times (15 times) with a long opening time, and the big winning opening 33a has a short opening time. The short opening period that is opened a predetermined number of times (any number of times 2 to 13) and the long opening that the special winning opening 33a is opened a predetermined number of times (any number of times 2 to 11) in the long opening time A “special jackpot game” consisting of a period is included. A special jackpot game is executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the "normal jackpot symbol", and a special jackpot game is executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with one of the "special jackpot symbols". . The specific jackpot game is configured to generate a long open period after generating a short open period. In addition, the short open period of the specific jackpot game includes a “first short open period” and a “second short open period”, and the action related to the progress of the game is different depending on each short open period. Has been. In addition, the jackpot game (ordinary jackpot game, specific jackpot game) has a very high possibility of entering a specified number (10) of the winning prize opening 33a and paying out a winning ball due to the long open period. It becomes higher and more prize balls can be obtained compared to small hit games. For this reason, the big hit game (ordinary big hit game, specific big hit game) is positioned as a “multiple hit game (a game with a ball)”. Details of each winning game will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation game in which each function of the variation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability variation function is started with a probability of 100%. 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 probability variation game (the operation of the variation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability variation function) is realized by the control of the main control unit 200 described later.

  The variation time shortening function includes a normal diagram variation time shortening function for shortening the variation time of the normal symbol and a special figure variation time shortening function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol. By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) to the second opening time (for example, 4 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 extension function is not activated). As described above, the special symbol (the first special symbol) is shortened by the operation of the variable time shortening function and the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended by the activation of the open time extending function. The variation frequency of the symbol and the second special symbol) is increased. In addition, by the operation of the probability variation function, the jackpot value for determining whether or not the special symbol is increased, and the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is successful is improved. Specifically, a normal probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number (type) of jackpot values is larger than the normal probability success / failure determination table are prepared. During normal games (when the probability variation function is inactive), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether or not, and during probability change games (when the probability variation function is in operation), a high probability determination table is used. Make a pass / fail decision.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches “100 times” without starting the next jackpot game after the jackpot game ends. End operation. As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured as a so-called ST machine that performs a limited probability variation game (number-of-times probability variation game) in which the start of the next special game is not secured (promise).

  Next, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 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 change display and stop display of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 62.

  The effect symbol display unit 25a is composed of three symbol display areas including a left symbol display area where a left symbol is displayed, a middle symbol display area where a middle symbol is displayed, and a right symbol display area where a right symbol is displayed. Yes. 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). Each symbol display area can display symbols consisting of “1” to “9”.

  The effect symbol starts when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts the variable display, and when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the symbols, the effect symbol Is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the production design, the symbol combination with the same three digits corresponds to the special jackpot symbol of the special symbol, such as “1 ・ 2 ・ 3”, or odd numbers such as “1 ・ 3 ・ 5” Chance symbols (so-called chance eyes), which are predetermined specific out-of-game symbols other than the winning symbols, such as reach outlier combinations such as “7, 6, 7”, etc. correspond to the special big hit symbols and small hit symbols of special symbols, The other symbol combinations correspond to the special symbols.

  The determination of the variation pattern (variation pattern) and stop symbol of the effect symbol is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 260 based on the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. . 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. Based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a. The special symbol 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 the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. The stop symbol of is decided at random (by random number lottery). Then, based on the special symbol information designation command indicating the special symbol stop 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 the present embodiment, during the period from the start of the display of the effect symbol to the stop display until the stop display, various effects such as a background change effect, a notice effect, and a reach effect are displayed on the display area of the effect display device 25 (the effect symbol display unit 25a). It is configured to perform the symbol variation effect.

  Next, the small hit games A and B and the specific big hit game will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of each winning game.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the small hit games A and B, when 10 seconds have elapsed since the small hit symbol A or the small hit symbol B is stopped and displayed, the special winning opening 33a is opened for the first time, After a short opening time (in this embodiment, “0.5 seconds”) has passed, the big prize opening 33a is in a closed state, and after a predetermined closing time (in this embodiment, “3 seconds”) has passed, 33a is again opened. In this embodiment, the small winning game A and the small winning game B are different in the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 33a, and the small winning game A is configured so that the big winning opening 33a is opened twice. Is configured such that the special winning opening 33a is opened three times. The small hit games A and B are distributed according to the type of stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol). If the stop symbol of the special symbol is “small hit symbol A”, the small hit game When A is executed and the stop symbol of the special symbol is “small hit symbol B”, the small hit game B is executed. The above-mentioned effect symbols are the same symbol combinations ("1.2-3", "1.3.5", "7..5") when the small hit symbol A stops and when the small hit symbol B stops. 6/7 "etc.) is displayed, and it is difficult to identify which winning game is executed from the effect design.

  FIG. 4 shows the distribution probability of the small hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the small winning symbol is the small winning game A (opening of the big winning opening 33a). The probability that the small hitting symbol A that causes the start of the number of times 2) is set is set to 70%, and the small hitting symbol that causes the start of the small hitting game B (the number of times the big winning opening 33a is opened three times) is set. The probability that B is selected is set to 30%. For this reason, the probability that the small hit game A is executed is higher than the probability that the small hit game B is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the specific jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of specific jackpot games A and B that differ in the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 33 a in the first short opening period. Specifically, in the specific jackpot game A, the number of round games executed (number of rounds) in the first short opening period is set to two (the first and second rounds), and the big winning opening 33a in the first short opening period is set. Is set to 2 times (1 in each round game). Further, in the specific big hit game B, the number of round games executed (number of rounds) in the first short opening period is set to 3 times (1st to 3rd rounds), and the number of opening of the big winning opening 33a in the first short opening period is set. Is set to 3 times (once in each round game). That is, the number of times of opening (2 times) the big winning opening 33a in the first short opening period of the specific big hit game A is the same as the small winning game A, and the big winning opening 33a in the first short opening period of the specific big hit game B. Is the same as the small hit game B. Furthermore, in the special jackpot games A and B, when 10 seconds elapse after the special jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning opening 33a is opened for the first time, and the first short opening period in the special jackpot games A and B The opening time of the big winning opening 33a is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the closing time of the big winning opening 33a (interval time between round games) is set to “3 seconds”. This is the same mode as the open / close mode of the special winning opening 33a.

  That is, the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 33a in the first short opening period of the specific big hit game A is the same as the opening / closing mode of the big winning hole 33a in the small hit game A. For this reason, it is difficult to identify whether it is the small hit game A or the first short open period of the specific big hit game A based on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 33a. Similarly, the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 33a in the first short opening period of the specific big hit game B is the same as the opening / closing mode of the big winning port 33a in the small hit game B. For this reason, it becomes difficult to identify whether it is the small hit game B or the first short open period of the specific big hit game B based on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 33a.

  In the specific big hit games A and B of this embodiment, the second short release period is generated after the first short release period, and then the long release period is generated. The second short opening period is positioned as an adjustment period for adjusting the number of times the large winning opening 33a is opened in the long opening period (the number of rounds in the long opening period). The number of rounds in the long open period is from the maximum number of consecutive rounds of jackpot game (15 rounds) to the number of times the large winning opening 33a is opened in the first short open period (number of rounds in the first short open period) and in the second short open period This is the number obtained by subtracting the number of times the large winning opening 33a is opened (the number of rounds in the second short opening period). And since the number of rounds in the first short opening period of the specific jackpot games A and B is 2 or 3, the larger the number of rounds in the second short opening period, the smaller the number of rounds in the long opening period. 2 The number of rounds in the long open period increases as the number of rounds in the short open period decreases.

  For example, in the first specific jackpot game in which the first and second rounds are set as the first short opening period, the number of rounds in the second short opening period is within a range of 1 to 11 (third to thirteenth rounds). Is set. Therefore, if only the third round is set as the second short open period, the 4th to 15th rounds become the long open period, and the third and fourth rounds are set as the second short open period. The 5th to 15th rounds are the long open period. When the 3rd to 13th rounds are set as the second short opening period, the 14th and 15th rounds become the long opening period.

  Similarly, in the second specific jackpot game in which the first to third rounds are set as the first short opening period, the number of rounds in the second short opening period is within the range of 1 to 10 (fourth to thirteenth rounds). Set by. Therefore, when only the 4th round is set as the second short open period, the 5th to 15th rounds become the long open period, and when the 4th and 5th rounds are set as the second short open period. The 6th to 15th rounds are long open periods. When the 4th to 13th rounds are set as the second short opening period, the 14th and 15th rounds become the long opening period.

  In the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the second short opening period is determined according to the type of the specific jackpot symbol. For this reason, the number of rounds in the second short open period is randomly determined by random number lottery using a special symbol determining random number. The random number lottery using the special symbol determining random number is performed under the control of the main control unit 200. Therefore, the main control unit 200 corresponds to the “second short open period setting unit” of the present invention.

  FIG. 5 shows the distribution probability for a plurality of types of specific jackpot symbols in the first special symbol, and FIG. 6 shows the distribution probability for a plurality of types of specific jackpot symbols in the second special symbol. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the present embodiment, the distribution probability of the specific jackpot symbol is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The type of the special jackpot symbol is determined based on a random number value of a special symbol determining random number (a first special symbol random number, a second special symbol random number). The distribution probability of the special jackpot symbol is determined by the range of special design random numbers assigned to each specific jackpot symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the first special symbol, specific jackpot symbols AA to AK that cause the start of the specific jackpot game A and specific jackpot symbols BA to BJ that cause the start of the specific jackpot game B are set. Has been. The specific jackpot symbols AA to AK are different in the number of rounds in the second short opening period and the number of rounds in the long opening period in the specific jackpot game A, and the specific jackpot symbols BA to BJ are the second in the specific jackpot game B. The number of rounds in the short open period is different from the number of rounds in the long open period. For example, in the first specific jackpot game started with the specific jackpot symbol AA, the third round is set as the second short opening period, and the fourth to fifteenth rounds are set as the long opening period. In addition, the specific jackpot symbols AB, AC,..., AK are set such that the number of rounds in the second short opening period is set to be larger and the number of rounds in the long opening period is set to be smaller. Further, in the second specific big hit game that is started due to the specific big hit symbol BA, the fourth round is set as the second short open period, and the fifth to fifteenth rounds are set as the long open period. And the special jackpot symbols BB, BC,..., BJ are set such that the number of rounds in the second short release period is set to be larger and the number of rounds in the long release period is set to be smaller in order. The allocation probabilities of the special jackpot symbols AA to AK and BA to BJ of the first special symbol are all the same probability (4.8% in this embodiment).

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the second special symbol, specific jackpot symbols AL to AV causing the start of the specific jackpot game A and specific jackpot symbols BK to BT causing the start of the specific jackpot game B are set. Has been. The special jackpot symbols AL to AV are different in the number of rounds in the second short opening period of the specific jackpot game A and the number of rounds in the long opening period, and the specific jackpot symbols BK to BT are the second short opening of the specific jackpot game B. The number of rounds in the period and the number of rounds in the long open period are different. For example, in the first specific jackpot game that is started due to the specific jackpot symbol AL, the third round is set as the second short opening period, and the fourth to fifteenth rounds are set as the long opening period. In addition, the specific jackpot symbols AM, AN,..., AV are set such that the number of rounds in the second short release period is set larger in order and the number of rounds in the long release period is set smaller. Further, in the second specific big hit game that is started due to the specific big hit symbol BK, the fourth round is set as the second short open period, and the fifth to fifteenth rounds are set as the long open period. The specific jackpot symbols BL, BM,..., BT are set such that the number of rounds in the second short opening period is set to be large and the number of rounds in the long opening period is set to be small.

  Further, the distribution probabilities for the plurality of types of specific jackpot symbols in the second special symbol are different for each specific jackpot symbol. Specifically, in the specific jackpot symbol AL to AV, the allocation probability of the specific jackpot symbol AL is the highest (6% in this embodiment), and the allocation probability increases in order from the specific jackpot symbol AL to the specific jackpot symbol AV. The distribution probability of the specific jackpot symbol AV is the lowest (1.5% in this embodiment). Similarly, in the specific jackpot symbol BK to BT, the allocation probability of the specific jackpot symbol BT is the highest (10.5% in this embodiment), and the allocation probability increases in order from the specific jackpot symbol BK to the specific jackpot symbol BT. The distribution probability of the specific jackpot symbol BT is the lowest (1.5% in this embodiment). In this way, in the special jackpot symbols AL to AV and BK to BT, a special jackpot game with a large amount of ball payout (a specific jackpot game with a small number of rounds in the second short opening period and a large number of rounds in the long opening period) Start a specific big hit game with a high probability of allocating to the specific big hit symbol that causes the start and a small amount of ball payout (a specific big hit game with a large number of rounds in the second short open period and a small number of rounds in the long open period) The distribution probability with respect to the specific jackpot symbol that is the cause of this is low. For this reason, the “distribution probability for a plurality of types of specific jackpot symbols in the second special symbol” is more advantageous to the player than the “distribution probability for a plurality of types of specific jackpot symbols in the first special symbol”. It can be said that the special symbol is more advantageous in the progress of the game than the first special symbol.

  In the second special symbol, when the specific big hit symbol AL-AV and the specific big hit symbol BK-BT are compared with the specific big hit symbol having the same number of rounds in the long open period, the specific big hit symbol BK-BT is more The distribution probability is set higher than the specific jackpot symbols AL to AV. For example, the allocation probability of a specific jackpot symbol with 10 rounds in the long open period is 5.5% for the specific jackpot symbol AM and 10.5% for the specific jackpot symbol BK. The distribution probability of the special jackpot symbol with 9 rounds is 5% for the special jackpot symbol AN and 9.5% for the specific jackpot symbol BL. In other words, the specific jackpot symbols BK to BT are more specific than the specific jackpot symbols AL to AV, “the specific jackpot that causes a specific jackpot game to start with a small number of rounds in the second short opening period and a large number of rounds in the long opening period. The symbol distribution probability is set high. For this reason, in the second special symbol, B is a small hit game B (big prize) than the specific big hit game A corresponding to the small hit game A (the number of times the big prize opening 33a is opened twice) is executed. When the specific big hit game B corresponding to the number of times the mouth 33a is opened (3 times) is executed, the possibility that the second short opening period is short and the number of rounds in the long opening period is high is increased.

  Returning to FIG. 3, various effects executed as the small hit games A and B and the specific big hit games A and B progress. As shown in FIG. 3, a start effect, a gauge effect, and a result effect are executed as the small hit games A and B and the specific big hit games A and B progress. In the special jackpot games A and B, a round number determination effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are further executed. These effects can be performed using the display area of the effect display device 25, and are realized by the control of the sub-control unit 260. The “gauge effect” corresponds to the “common effect” of the present invention, and the “round number determination effect” corresponds to the “specific effect” and the “opening number notification effect” of the present invention.

  First, when the small hit games A and B and the specific big hit games A and B are started, a start effect indicating that the gauge effect is started is performed. The start effect of this embodiment is performed for 10 seconds. After the start effect is over, a winning game (small winning games A and B, specific big winning games A and B) is started, and the big winning opening 33a is opened.

  Gauge effects and result effects are performed during the small hit games A and B and during the first short opening period of the specific big hit games A and B. In the gauge production, a plurality of level gauges are displayed in the display area of the production display device 25, and an effect of increasing the level gauge in stages (accumulating the level gauge) is performed each time the special winning opening 33a is opened. The gauge production includes a gauge success production that increases the level gauge and a gauge failure production that does not increase the level gauge. This gauge effect suggests that when the level gauge is accumulated up to three stages, the possibility of a specific jackpot game is higher than when the level gauge is not accumulated up to three stages. In the result presentation, the “winning” indicating that the winning game being executed is a small hit game (the winning game is terminated without a long open period), or the winning game being executed is a specific big hit game “Result display” is executed to execute one of “winning” indicating that a long open period will occur later. As a result, the present embodiment is performed for 8 seconds. The result effect in which the result display of losing is displayed is also referred to as “out effect”, and the result effect in which the result display of hit is performed is also referred to as “win effect”.

  In this embodiment, in order to execute the result presentation, the closing time after the final opening of the big winning opening 33a in the small hit games A and B and the big winning opening in the first short opening period in the specific big hit games A and B The closing time after the final opening of 33a is set relatively long. Specifically, in the small hit games A and B, the big prize opening 33a after the final opening of the big prize opening 33a is longer than the closing time (3 seconds) of the big prize opening 33a before the final opening of the big prize opening 33a. The closing time (8 seconds) is set long. In the special jackpot games A and B, the first short opening is greater than the closing time of the big winning opening 33a in the round before the final round in the first short opening period (interval time between round games “3 seconds”). The closing time of the special winning opening 33a after the final round in the period (interval time between round games “8 seconds”) is set long.

  In the specific jackpot games A and B, the round number determination effect is performed during the second short opening period following the result effect. In the round number determination effect, the number of remaining rounds is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 25 at the start of the second short opening period, and is displayed each time a new round game is started in the second short opening period. A “countdown display” for decreasing the number and a “remaining round confirmation display” indicating the result of the countdown effect are performed. For example, in the specific big hit game A, since the length of the first short opening period is 2 rounds, in the round number determination effect, “13” which is the remaining number of rounds at the start of the second short opening period is displayed. Then, every time the round game in the second short opening period progresses, a countdown display is performed to reduce the display of the remaining number of rounds as “13” → “12” → “11”. Then, “remaining round finalization display” is performed in which the remaining number of rounds displayed when the second short open period ends is definitely indicated as “the number of rounds in the long open period”. Thus, the player is notified of the number of rounds in the long open period as the second short open period progresses.

  In addition, the closing time (interval time between round games) of the big winning opening 33a in the second short opening period is shorter than the closing time (interval time between round games) of the big winning opening 33a in the first short opening period. (1 second in this embodiment) is set. For this reason, the rhythm in which the round number determining effect progresses is earlier than the rhythm in which the gauge effect progresses, and the effect progressing speed during the big hit game can be sharpened.

  Next, effects during the long open period will be described. In the specific jackpot games A and B, the round effect is performed as the round game progresses during the long open period following the round number determination effect. In the round effect, an effect of reducing the display of the number of remaining rounds as “3” → “2” → “1” is performed in accordance with the progress of the number of remaining rounds indicated in the round number determining effect. In addition, after the round effect is ended, an ending effect indicating the end of the specific jackpot game is performed. The ending effect of this embodiment is performed for 6 seconds.

  Here, the progress of effects in the small hit games A and B and the specific big hit games A and B will be described.

  In the small hit game A, the gauge success production 1 (successful acquisition of the first level gauge) is performed during the opening time and closing time of the first big prize opening 33a as a gauge production, and the second big prize opening 33a. During the opening time and closing time, the gauge success production 2 (successful acquisition of the second level gauge) is performed. Following this, during the closing time of the second big prize opening 33a, a gauge failure presentation (level gauge third acquisition failure) is performed, and as a result presentation, a result display corresponding to a small hit game ( A result effect (disappearance effect) for notifying the “result effect corresponding to“ off ”” is performed.

  In the small hit game B, the gauge success production 1 (successful acquisition of the first level gauge) is performed during the opening time and closing time of the first big prize opening 33a as a gauge production, and the second big prize opening 33a. During the opening time and closing time, the gauge success production 2 (successful acquisition of the second level gauge) is performed, and during the opening time and closing time of the second big prize opening 33a, the gauge success production 3 (level gauge 3) Successful acquisition). Following this, during the closing time of the third big prize opening 33a, as a result presentation, a result presentation (outcome corresponding to “out”) corresponding to a result display corresponding to being a small hit game (outgoing) Production).

  In the special jackpot game A, a gauge effect and a result effect are performed during the first short opening period. Specifically, during the first round game, the gauge success production 1 (successful acquisition of the first level gauge) is performed as a gauge production, and during the second round game, the gauge success production 2 (two level gauges). Eye acquisition success). Following this, during the interval time of the second round game, a gauge failure production (level gauge third acquisition failure) is performed, and then, as a result production, a result display corresponding to a specific jackpot game is displayed. A result effect (success effect) for notifying (result effect corresponding to “win”) is performed. Then, after the result effect is finished, a “round decision effect corresponding to the number of rounds in the second short release period” is performed during the second short release period, and after the round decision effect ends, the round effect is given during the long release period. After the round production, the ending production is performed at the end of the big hit game.

  In the special jackpot game B, a gauge effect and a result effect are performed during the first short opening period. Specifically, during the first round game, the gauge success production 1 (successful acquisition of the first level gauge) is performed as a gauge production, and during the second round game, the gauge success production 2 (two level gauges). (Successful acquisition of the third level gauge) is performed during the third round game. Following this, as a result effect, a result effect (success effect) for notifying a result display (result effect corresponding to “hit”) corresponding to a specific big hit game is performed. Then, after the result effect is finished, a “round decision effect corresponding to the number of rounds in the second short release period” is performed during the second short release period, and after the round decision effect ends, After the round production, the ending production is performed at the end of the big hit game.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 7, 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 lottery unit that is mainly determined by the CPU 200b and determines whether or not a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is determined by a determination program stored in the ROM. 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, start-port entrance detection switches 28 s and 28 t, and a grand prize entrance entrance detection switch 33 s, and these signals are input to the main control unit 200. Is configured to do. The board output relay board 202 is connected with a normal symbol display device 51, special symbol display devices 61 and 62, a start port solenoid 28c, and a big prize port solenoid 33c, and a control signal from the main control 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.

  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 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 11a to 11d, 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, special symbol information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice controls A command 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. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs / lamps 262 and an amplifier board 263 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative drive board 261. Each LED / lamp 262 includes a frame lamp portion 5c. Connected to the amplifier board 263 are speakers 11a to 11d that output various sounds, sounds, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Furthermore, the effect button 8 is connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 selects various LED / lamp lighting / flashing patterns based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 8 (reception of a variation pattern designation command, input of a production button operation signal, etc.). Execution processing, selection / output processing of sound effect data output from the speakers 11a to 11d, selection processing of an execution pattern (effect pattern) of the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 25, and symbol variation based on the execution pattern Performs execution processing and the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 8 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 8 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with 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 throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. 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. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball payout control, etc. are performed. In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol display part is determined. At 51 (see FIG. 2), it is determined whether the normal symbol is hit and stopped in the display mode of the normal symbol or whether it is stopped and displayed in the display mode of the off-normal symbol. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a probability of being a hit according to 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. There is a difference that the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is activated than when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is not active.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The 2nd starting port 28b is made into an open state). 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, and if the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b. 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. 9A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the first start port 28a has been won (a game ball has entered) (S501a). If it is determined that the first start port 28a has not been won (S501a: NO), The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first start port 28a has been won (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol random number (first symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol random number includes a first special symbol determination random number, a first special symbol determination random number (per symbol determination random number), a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second start port 28b has been won (S501d). If it is determined that the second start port 28b has not been won (S501d: NO). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second start port 28b has been won (S501d: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501e). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501e: YES), a second special symbol random number (second symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored (S501f). The second special symbol random number includes a second special symbol determination random number, a second special symbol determination random number (per symbol determination random number), a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 9A, it is determined whether or not a winning game is being performed (whether the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that a hit game is being played (a big hit game flag or a small hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and no hit game is being played (a big win game) If it is determined that the flag and the small hit game flag are OFF) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503). ).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). 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 (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S514 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of second special symbol hold is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

  And when it determines with the 1st special symbol holding | maintenance number being zero (S507: YES), a special symbol game process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of first special symbol hold is not zero (S507: NO), a first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S506 that the second special symbol hold count is not zero (S506: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). That is, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), the first special symbol hold number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 11 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  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). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) is a big hit (S508c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S508c: YES), a big hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S508d). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S508c: NO), a small hit determination is further performed to determine whether or not the result is a small hit (S508e). As a result, when it is determined that the game is a small hit (S508e: YES), a small hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S508f). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (S508e: NO), a variation pattern table setting process at the time of disconnection is performed (S508g).

  Next, the variable pattern random number is acquired, and the symbol determining random number (the special symbol determining random number acquired when the game ball enters the starting port 28) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Read (S508h).

  Next, a variation pattern and a stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S508i). As the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern random number acquired in S508h is used to select a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table set in any one of S508d, S508f, and S508g. Note that each variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d, S508f, and S508g is associated with a variation pattern random value and a variation pattern, and a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value acquired in S508h. The variation pattern to be used this time is determined. The special symbol stop symbol is a symbol determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main control unit 200 using the special symbol determination random number read in S508h when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. Is determined to be one of the normal big hit symbols set in the above, or a plurality of types of special big hit symbols (see FIGS. 5 and 6). (See FIG. 4), and if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place, it is determined as a out of symbol. Similarly to the variation pattern table, the symbol determination table also associates the special symbol determination random number value with each jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the special symbol determination random number value read in S508h is It is determined as a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the process of S508i, the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S508j), 1 is subtracted (S508k), and a symbol change start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508l). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the processing of S508i, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the processing of S508i. is there. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 9A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S511), and a special symbol designating command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S512). A stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S514: 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 (S514: YES), the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) Is determined (S515 in FIG. 9B).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a winning symbol (S515: YES), the winning symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is small. It is determined whether the symbol is a winning symbol (S516). As a result, if it is determined that the winning symbol that is stopped is not a small symbol (S516: NO), it is further determined whether or not the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific big symbol (S517). . As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol displayed is not the specific jackpot symbol, that is, when the hit symbol displayed in a stopped state is the normal jackpot symbol (S517: NO), the normal winning jackpot opening / closing is performed. A pattern is selected and set (S518). In addition, the big winning opening opening / closing pattern for the normal big hit is an opening / closing pattern in which the opening / closing operation in which the opening time of the big winning opening 33a is set to 30 seconds per round is performed for 15 rounds (15 times).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning symbol that is stopped and displayed is the specific jackpot symbol (S517: YES), the special winning jack opening / closing pattern for the specific jackpot is selected and set (S519). The special jackpot opening / closing pattern for the special jackpot is set based on the type of the special jackpot symbol (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and the number of times the big winning opening 33a is opened in each opening period and the large number in each opening period. Information relating to the execution of the specific jackpot game is set, such as the opening time of the winning opening 33a and the closing time of the big winning opening 33a in each opening period.

  Then, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S520). Thus, the big hit game is started according to the big winning opening / closing pattern (normal big winning big opening / opening pattern, specific big winning big opening / closing pattern for special big hit) set in the processing of S518 or S519.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S521). As a result, when it is determined that the probability change flag is not set to ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the probability change flag is set to ON ( (S521: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S522), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S523), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S524). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are stopped.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process of S516 that the winning symbol stopped on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is a small symbol (S516: YES), A small winning big opening / closing pattern is selected and set (S525). The big winning opening / closing pattern for small hits is set based on the type of the small hit symbol (see FIG. 4), and the number of times the big winning opening 33a is opened (two or three times) during the small hit game, Information related to the execution of the small hit game such as the opening time of the big winning opening 33a during the small hit game (0.5 seconds) and the closing time of the big winning opening 33a during the small hit game (10 seconds, 3 seconds, 8 seconds) Is set. Then, the small hit game flag is set to ON (S526). Thereby, the small hit game is started according to the big winning opening / closing pattern for small hits set in the process of S525.

  The small winning big prize opening / closing pattern set in the process of S525 is the same as the first short opening period of the special big winning big prize opening / closing pattern set in the process of S519. For this reason, the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 33a is performed in a common (same) manner during the first short opening period of the small prize winning game and the specific big hit game. Or it becomes difficult to determine (understand) which of the specific big hit games is being executed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S527). As a result, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S527: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S527: YES), the probability variation counter is set to “ 1 "is subtracted (S528). The probability variation counter is for monitoring the operation period of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function, and is set at a predetermined setting in the process of S609e described later (see FIG. 13) at the end of the winning game. A value (100 in this example) is set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has become “zero” (S529). When it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “zero” (S529: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is “zero” (S529: YES), The probability variation flag is set to OFF (S522), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S523), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S524). As a result, the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open time extension function stop operating.

  Next, in the determination process of S515, it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is not a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol). If it is detected (in the case of an off symbol) (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S530). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S530: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S530: YES), “1” is subtracted from the probability variation counter (S531).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S531 is “zero” (S532). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “zero” (S532: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is “zero” (S532: YES). ), The probability variation flag is set to OFF (S533), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S534), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S535).

  As a result, the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open time extension function stop operating. Then, a mode designation command indicating a variation mode in which the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S536). Upon receiving this mode designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, etc. indicating that the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open time extension function are inactive (normal state). The display process is performed in 25 display areas.

  Next, the winning game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a winning game is in progress (whether the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, if it is determined that the winning game is not being played (the big hit game flag and the small hit game flag are OFF) (S601: NO), the winning game process is ended and the winning game is being executed (the big hit game flag) If it is determined that the small winning game flag is ON) (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is open (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the winning game process is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not open (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not a winning game end condition is satisfied (S606). In the determination process of S606, whether or not the number of rounds has reached “15 rounds”, which is the maximum number of consecutive rounds if the game is a big hit game, It is determined whether or not “3 times” has been reached. Then, when “the number of rounds is 15 rounds” or “the number of times of opening and closing is 2 or 3 times” is reached, it is determined that the winning game end condition is satisfied.

  As a result, when it is determined that the winning game end condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S607). When it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the winning game process is terminated and it is determined that the closing time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608). In the present embodiment, when the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605) or when the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608), a special winning opening closing command or a special winning opening is directed to the sub-control unit 260. Send a release command. Specifically, a special winning opening closing command is transmitted when closing the special winning opening 33a, and a special winning opening opening command is transmitted when opening the large winning opening 33a.

  If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the winning game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), a winning game end process is performed (S609). Here, the winning game end process (S609) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the winning game end process, first, the winning game flag (big hit game flag or small hit game flag) is set to OFF (S609a).

  Next, the probability variation flag is set to ON (S609b), the variation shortening flag is set to ON (S609c), the release extension flag is set to ON (S609d), and the probability variation counter is set to 100 times (S609g). Thereby, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function start to operate.

  Next, the winning game effect process executed by the sub-control unit 260 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is an example of a winning game effect process performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260. The hit game effect process shown in FIG. 14 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub-control board 260a based on 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). Is. The hit game effect process is executed as the small hit game and the specific big hit game progress.

  First, along with the progress of the first short opening period of the small hit games A and B and the specific big hit games A and B, the gauge success presentations 1 and 2 are executed according to the opening of the big winning opening 33a (S700). Specifically, based on the number of receptions of the big winning opening closing command and the big winning opening releasing command transmitted from the main control board 200, the progress of the small hit game or the specific big hit game (first short opening period, second short opening game) Period, the progress of the long open period), and the execution according to each opening and closing of the big prize opening 33a.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the winning game being executed is the small hit game A (S701). This determination is made based on a special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control board 200. As a result, when it is determined that the game is not the small hit game A (S701: NO), it is determined whether or not the running hit game is the specific big hit game A (S702). As a result, if it is determined that the game is not the specific jackpot game A (S702: NO), it can be determined that the game is a small jackpot game B or a specific jackpot game B, and the reception of the big prize opening closing command or the big prize opening opening command Based on this, the gauge success effect 3 is executed (S703).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the hit game being executed is the small hit game B (S704). This determination is also made based on the special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control board 200. As a result, when it is determined that the game is not the small hit game B (S704: NO), it can be determined that the game is a specific big hit game B, and the first short game is received based on the reception of the big prize opening closing command or the big prize opening release command. A result display corresponding to the fact that the hit game being executed during the interval time of the final round (third round) of the opening period is a specific big hit game (result presentation corresponding to “win”) is executed (S705), and the round A number determination effect is executed (S706). Then, a round effect is executed as the long open period progresses (S707), and an ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit game (S708).

  Next, when it is determined in the determination processing of S702 that the game is a specific big hit game A (S702: YES), a gauge failure effect is executed (S709). This determination is also made based on the special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control board 200. Then, the process proceeds to S705, and the winning game being executed is specified during the interval time of the final round (second round) of the first short opening period based on the reception of the big winning opening closing command or the big winning opening release command. A result display corresponding to being a big hit game (result effect corresponding to “win”) is executed (S705), and a round number determination effect is executed (S706). Then, a round effect is executed as the long open period progresses (S707), and an ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit game (S708).

  Next, when it is determined in the determination processing of S701 that the game is a small hit game A (S701: YES), a gauge failure effect is executed based on reception of the big prize opening closing command or the big prize opening opening command. (S710) A result display corresponding to the fact that the winning game being executed is the small hit game during the closing time of the last (second) big winning opening 33a (result effect corresponding to “out”) is executed. (S711).

  Next, if it is determined in the determination process of S704 that the game is a small hit game B (S704: YES), the final round (third) based on the reception of the big prize opening closing command or the big prize opening opening command. A result display corresponding to the fact that the winning game being executed during the closing time of the special winning opening 33a is a small winning game (result effect corresponding to “displacement”) is executed (S711).

  Here, the correspondence between the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 14 and each means of the present invention will be described. “Processing of S525 and S526 (FIG. 9B)” is “small hitting ball” Corresponding to “Game Execution Means”, “Processing in S518 to S520 (FIG. 9B)” corresponds to “Game Playing Means for Many Hits” and “Processing in S519 (FIG. 9B)” is “ “Processing of S700, S703, S705, S706, S707, S709, S710, and S711 (FIG. 14)” corresponds to “production execution means”.

  In the present embodiment described above, in the specific big hit game, the second short for changing the length of the long open period following the first short open period in which the big winning opening 33a is opened in the same manner as the small win game. An open period is generated, and a long open period is generated after the end of the second short open period. As a result, in the first short opening period, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the running hit game is a multi-ball game, and after it is determined that the multi-ball game is the second short game, In the opening period, it is possible to make the player pay attention to “how many times the large winning opening 33a is opened in the long opening period”. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameability in which a player's attention target is changed step by step in the course of a specific jackpot game, and the game interest can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, as an effect executed in the specific big hit games A and B, the same gauge effect as the small hit game is provided in the first short opening period in which the big winning opening 33a is opened and closed in the same manner as the small hit game. The round number determination effect is executed in the second short opening period in which the length of the long opening period is adjusted, and the round effect is executed in the long opening period in which a large amount of prize balls are paid. . Thus, by performing the production corresponding to each open period during the execution of the specific jackpot games A and B, each open period can be clearly distinguished, and the flow of the specific jackpot games A and B is determined by the player. Can be recognized. As a result, it is possible to more effectively realize the gameability in which the attention object of the player is changed stepwise in the course of the specific jackpot game.

  Further, in this embodiment, the final closing time (first closing time) in the first short opening period is longer than the closing time (first closing time) of the big winning opening 33a of the round before the final round in the first short opening period of the specific jackpot games A and B. The closing time (second closing time) of the round big winning opening 33a is set long. Thereby, since the second short opening period starts after the second closing time when the special winning opening 33a is closed for a long time, the first short opening period and the second short opening period are clearly distinguished. be able to. As a result, it is possible to effectively realize the gameability in which the attention object of the player is changed stepwise in the course of the specific jackpot game.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the second closing time of the first short opening period of the specific big hit games A and B, the hit game being executed is the specific big hit game (the transition to the long open period “ It is configured to execute a result effect indicating "winning game". As a result, the first short opening period and the second short opening period can be more clearly distinguished, and the player's attention can be further differentiated step by step in the course of the specific big hit game. Can be realized effectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the result presentation is performed in the first short opening period of the specific jackpot games A and B, the round number determination effect corresponding to the second short opening period and the round presentation corresponding to the long opening period are executed. doing. This makes it possible to clarify the progress of the specific big hit games A and B, and to more effectively realize the gameability of changing the attention target of the player step by step in the course of the specific big hit game. it can.

  In the present embodiment, in the second short opening period of the specific big hit games A and B, a round number determination effect is performed to determine the number of rounds in the long opening period. Thereby, it can be clarified that the length of the long open period is determined by the second short open period, the progress contents of the specific jackpot games A and B can be clarified, and the attention target of the player It is possible to more effectively realize the gameability of making the difference in stages in the course of the specific jackpot game.

  In this embodiment, the length (number of rounds) of the second short opening period of the specific jackpot games A and B is determined according to the type of the specific jackpot symbol. For this reason, the length of the second short open period is randomly determined by random number lottery using a special symbol determining random number. As described above, by randomly changing the length of the second short opening time, the player can effectively determine “how many times the large winning opening 33a is opened during the long opening period”. Can attract attention.

  In the present embodiment, the specific jackpot symbols AA to AK and BA to BJ in the first special symbol have the same distribution probability, whereas the specific jackpot symbols AL to AV and BK in the second special symbol are the same. As for the distribution probability of BT, the specific big hit symbol that causes the start of the specific big hit game with a short second short open period and a long long open period has a higher distribution probability, and the second short open period is long and the long open period is short. The specific jackpot symbol that causes the start of the specific jackpot game has a lower distribution probability. As a result, the specific jackpot game starting with the second special symbol has a higher probability that the second short opening period is shorter and the long opening period is longer than the specific jackpot game starting with the first special symbol. It is possible to provide a game that is advantageous to the game.

  In this embodiment, in the second special symbol, when the specific big hit symbol AL-AV and the specific big hit symbol BK-BT are compared with the specific big hit symbol having the same long open period, the specific big hit symbol BK-BT The distribution probability is set higher than the specific jackpot symbols AL to AV. For this reason, in the second special symbol, the special big hit game B corresponding to the small hit game A (the number of times the big winning opening 33a is opened) is changed to the small hit game B (the number of the big win opening 33a being opened three times). The probability that the second short opening period is short and the long opening period is long is higher than the corresponding specific big hit game A. As a result, when the special big hit game is started because the second special symbol is variably displayed by the game ball entering the second starting opening, the big winning opening 33a of the special big hit game in the first short opening period is displayed. As the number of times of opening increases, it is possible to provide a game property that is advantageous to the player.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  FIG. 15 shows the distribution probability of the specific jackpot symbol of the second special symbol of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 6 of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the second embodiment, the number of specific jackpot symbols set for the second special symbol is smaller than that in the first embodiment. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the specific jackpot symbol AV in which the second short opening period is the third to thirteenth round from the specific jackpot symbol AL in which the second short opening period is only the third round, There are provided from a special jackpot symbol BK whose short opening period is only the fourth round to a specific jackpot symbol BT whose second short opening period is the fourth to thirteenth rounds. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the second short opening period from the specific jackpot symbol AL in which the third short opening period is only the third round to the specific jackpot symbol AQ in which the second short opening period is the third to eighth rounds, Only the special jackpot symbol BK in which the second short opening period is only the fourth round to the specific jackpot symbol BO in which the second short opening period is the fourth to eighth rounds are provided.

  As described above, in the second special symbol, only the special jackpot symbols AL to AQ and BK to BO in which the second short opening period is shortened are set. Therefore, when the second special symbol is variably displayed by entering the game ball into the second starting port 28b, the first special symbol is variably displayed by entering the game ball into the first starting port 28a. The second short opening period of the specific big hit game becomes shorter and the long opening period becomes longer. As a result, when the special big hit game is started because the second special symbol is variably displayed by the game ball entering the second starting opening, the big winning opening 33a of the special big hit game in the first short opening period is displayed. As the number of times of opening increases, it is possible to provide a game property that is advantageous to the player.

(Other embodiments)
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-described embodiment, the configuration in which only the small hit game is provided as the small hit game (game per short opening) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The present invention can also be applied to a configuration in which the winning opening 33a is opened in a short opening time and a “short opening big hit game” in which the number of rounds is smaller than that in a multi-player game. “Short-open big hit game” includes “no-probability probability change big hit game (so-called sudden probability change)” that starts the probability fluctuation function after the big hit game ends, "Big hit game" is included.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time of the big winning opening 33a in the second short opening period is set to “0.5 seconds” which is the same as the opening time of the large winning opening 33a in the first short opening period. The opening time of the big winning opening 33a in the second short opening period may be set to be shorter than the opening time of the large winning opening 33a in the long opening period. It may be shorter or longer than the opening time.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the length (number of rounds) of the second short opening period is determined according to the type of the specific jackpot symbol, and the length of the second short opening period is determined by a random number lottery using a special symbol determining random number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of the type of the special jackpot symbol (random number of the special symbol determination random number), the length of the second short release period is randomly determined. Alternatively, the length of the second short opening period may be a fixed length set in advance.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Gaming machine, 33a ... Grand prize opening, 200 ... Main control part (outgoing ball hitting game execution means, outgoing ball hitting game execution means, 2nd short open period setting means), 260 ... Sub control part (production execution) means).

Claims (3)

When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol to execute a winning game that opens the big winning opening, and the game ball enters the big winning port during the winning game. A gaming machine that grants a predetermined profit ,
As the winning game, a small hitting game execution means for executing a low hitting game that opens the large winning opening shortly so that it is difficult to enter a game ball;
The winning game includes a period in which the big prize opening is opened short so that it is difficult to enter a game ball, and a period in which the big prize opening is opened long so that the game ball can be entered easily. A multi-ball game playing means for executing a multi-ball game consisting of:
Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect during the winning game;
With
The number of times of opening of the big winning opening set for the game of winning many balls is set to be greater than the number of times of opening of the large winning opening set for the game of small number of playing balls,
The above-mentioned multiple hitting game execution means is:
When the multi-ball game is started, it is difficult to distinguish the game from the small ball game by opening the big winning opening in a short time according to the same number of times as the open limit set for the small ball game. The first short open period is
When the first short opening period ends , the special winning opening is opened short according to a predetermined number of times, and a second short opening period is generated in which the remaining number of opening limit times set for the multi-player game is reduced. ,
When the second short opening period ends, the number of times that the big winning opening is short-opened in the first short opening period and the second short opening period from the opening limit number set in the multi-ball game. Is configured to generate a long opening period for long opening of the grand prize opening according to the number of remaining opening times reduced.
The production execution means
In the first short opening period during the game with a small number of balls and the game with a large number of balls, a common common effect is executed,
In the second short opening period during the multi-player game, a specific effect is executed to indicate that the remaining number of open limit times decreases according to the short opening of the big winning opening. Machine. The production execution means
When the game with a small number of balls is finished, an off-stage effect indicating that the game is not a ball with many balls is executed,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the first short opening period in the multi-ball game is completed, a win effect indicating that the multi-ball game is executed. The production execution means
The number-of-opening notification effect for notifying the number of times the large winning opening is opened in the long opening period is executed when the second short opening period in the multi-play game is completed. Or the gaming machine of 2.

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