JP5772855B2 - 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).

  The game machine has a gameability called “sudden probability change (surprise)” that shifts to a probability change state in which the probability variation function operates after a big hit game in which the opening time of the big prize opening is short. Things exist. Furthermore, a game that provides a small hit game that opens and closes the big prize opening in the same manner as the big hit game that suddenly changes the probability, and maintains the operating state of the probability variation function at the start of the small hit game even after the small hit game ends. Some of them have sex. In addition, a so-called “probable big hit” in which the probability variation function is activated after a big hit game in which the opening time of the big winning opening is set for a predetermined period, and the opening time of the big winning mouth is the “probable big hit”. Some of them have so-called “ordinary jackpots” that shift to a low-probability state in which the probability variation function is not activated via the jackpot game for the same predetermined period. In a game machine equipped with a big hit game and a small hit game where the opening time of such a big prize opening is short, or a game machine equipped with a probable big hit and a normal big hit with the same opening time of the big prize opening, When those hit games occur when the probability variation function is not activated (during normal game or low probability state), it is difficult to determine whether or not the probability variation function is activated after completion of the hit game (probability non-notification) Mode).

  In this type of gaming machine, common effects related to performance contents are executed during the progress of big hit games and small hit games where the opening time (opening pattern) of the big prize opening is common, and the probability fluctuation after the winning game ends A configuration has been proposed that makes it difficult to determine the operating state of a function (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Patent No. 4403225 Japanese Patent No. 4647024

  In the configuration of the above-described prior art, in order to increase the execution frequency of the common performance for the purpose of enhancing the game entertainment, it is conceivable to increase the number of times that the small hit game is executed. However, increasing the number of executions of a small hit game with a small number of awardable winning balls, that is, a low (nearly) player profit per game, is disadvantageous for the player, and there is a possibility that the interest may be reduced.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of a gaming machine that executes related effects in a plurality of gaming states in which different results are obtained.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball cannot enter and a state where a game ball can enter,
A symbol display means for variably displaying symbols;
A symbol control means for variably displaying the symbol by establishment of a predetermined condition, and stopping and displaying until a predetermined symbol stop time elapses in a stop mode of a hit mode or a disengagement mode;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game for allowing the variable entrance to enter a ball after a predetermined pre-release time has elapsed when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner; With
As a symbol stop time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a disengagement mode, it has a first disconnect stop time and a second disconnect stop time longer than the first disconnect stop time,
As the symbol stop time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state, the symbol has a first hit stop time and a second hit stop time longer than the first hit stop time,
As the pre-opening time, it has a first pre-opening time and a second pre-opening time longer than the first pre-opening time,
The first effect execution period consisting of the second outage stop time and the second effect execution period consisting of the total time of the first per stop time and the second pre-opening time are the same time, and the first A predetermined effect is executed during the second effect execution period and the second effect execution period
It is characterized by that.
Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
The second per stop time is the same time as the first effect execution period and the second effect execution period,
If the second stop time is selected as the symbol stop time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state, the predetermined effect is executed.
It is characterized by that.
In addition, related inventions related to the present invention are:
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball cannot enter and a state where a game ball can enter,
A symbol display means for variably displaying symbols;
A symbol control means for variably displaying the symbol by establishment of a predetermined condition, and stopping and displaying until a predetermined symbol stop time elapses in a stop mode of a hit mode or a disengagement mode;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game for allowing the variable entrance to enter a ball after a predetermined pre-release time has elapsed when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner;
In a first effect execution period consisting of the symbol stop time in the off mode, and a second effect execution period consisting of a total time of the symbol stop time in the hit mode and the time before opening of the specific game, Production execution means for executing a predetermined production;
With
The first effect execution period and the second effect execution period of the same time are included, and the predetermined effect is executed in the first effect execution period or the second effect execution period of the same time. It is characterized by.

Thus, Oite the symbol stop time in the off mode (the first effect execution period), symbol stop time and the open before the total time period of at per manner (second effect execution period), the same By having a thing of time, in addition to the total time of the symbol stop time in the hit mode and the time before opening, a plurality of different game states can be performed by executing a predetermined effect during the symbol stop time in the off mode in the gaming machine for executing a predetermined effect can be enhanced frequency of execution of predetermined effect without increasing the frequency of execution of a particular game. Preferably, it is desirable that a predetermined effect executed in the first effect execution period and the second effect execution period is a common effect. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to identify the first effect execution period and the second effect execution period for the player.

Further, the related invention is the above configuration,
Probability changing means for changing the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state from a normal probability to a high probability,
In the specific game, at least the first specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state where it can enter and the variable entrance is in a state in which the variable entrance can enter more than the first specific game. A second specific game with a short time, and a special specific game in which the time at which the variable entrance is allowed to enter is the same time as the second specific game,
The probability changing means is activated after the end of the second specific game, and after the special specific game is finished, the probability changing means is brought into an operating state when the special specific game is achieved,
At least the predetermined first effect execution period and the second effect execution period related to the second specific game and the special specific game are set to be the same time.

  In this way, the second specific game and the special specific game are provided in a shorter time for entering the game than the first specific game, and the probability non-notification state (latent if it is the second specific game) after completion of the predetermined performance. In the configuration in which the probability variation state is generated, it is necessary to increase the frequency of occurrence of the special specific game in order to increase the frequency of execution of the predetermined performance by executing the predetermined performance even during the symbol stop time in a specific outlier mode. There is no. Thereby, the execution frequency of a predetermined effect can be raised, without reducing the reliability (expectation) to the probability change state generation | occurrence | production to the player who recognized the 2nd specific game or the special specific game. In addition, the time during which the second specific game and the special specific game (also simply referred to as “third specific game”) can enter the ball is shorter than the first specific game, but preferably the game ball It is desirable to have an opening / closing pattern (opening / closing mode) that makes it difficult to enter the ball (instantaneous opening / closing). In addition, “substantially the same time” is a concept including completely the same time or similar times that are difficult for the player to recognize. This makes it more difficult for the player to recognize the occurrence of the first specific game or special specific game, the common effect performed during the symbol stop time of the out-of-phase, the symbol stop time of the first specific game or special specific game, and It is possible to make it difficult to distinguish (identify) from the common performance performed before opening.

Further, the related invention is the above configuration,
Effect symbol display means for variably displaying the effect symbol;
In accordance with the variation display of the symbol, the effect symbol is variably displayed, and includes an effect symbol control means for stopping and displaying in a predetermined stop mode,
When the predetermined effect is executed in the first effect execution period or the second effect execution period of the same time, the effect symbol control means does not specify a hit aspect of the effect symbol. It features a stop display with.

  Thereby, it may be difficult to recognize whether the stop mode of the symbol that triggered the execution of the predetermined effect in the first effect execution period or the second effect execution period of the same time is a hit mode or an off mode. It is possible to make it difficult to grasp the gaming state after the predetermined performance. Further, the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed in a mode (stop mode) in which the stop timing is difficult to recognize. In addition, the “stop mode that does not specify a hit mode” is, for example, a stop mode that is displayed when stopped, a dedicated stop mode that is used for common effects, a stop mode that is used for hit or miss, The stop mode used in the case of big hit or small hit or off is included. As a result, it is not possible to specify whether the game is a hit or a miss just by looking at the effect design, and it is possible to enhance the expectation of the subsequent gaming state by executing the predetermined effect.

Further, the related invention is the above configuration,
The symbol control means is configured not to change the stop mode of the symbol during the second performance execution period,
The effect symbol control means is configured not to change a stop mode of the effect symbol during the second effect execution period.

  Thereby, the stop mode of the symbol or effect symbol at the time of executing the predetermined effect can be set to the same mode during the symbol stop time and the time before opening, and based on the change of the stop mode of the symbol or effect symbol. It is possible to prevent discrimination between the symbol stop time and the pre-release time (change from the symbol stop time to the pre-release time). In addition, since the first effect execution period is composed of the symbol stop time, it can be difficult to determine whether the first effect execution period or the second effect execution period, depending on the symbol or effect symbol stop mode. That is, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether the first effect execution period is composed of the symbol stop time or the second effect execution period composed of the symbol stop time and the pre-opening time.

  Moreover, the mode (it does not ask the stop mode of a symbol) which does not change the stop mode of an effect design not only in the mode which does not change the stop mode of both a design and an effect symbol, during the 2nd effect execution period, The mode (it does not ask the stop mode of an effect design) which prevents changing the stop mode of a symbol can be illustrated. Also, during the first effect execution period and during the second effect execution period, the same aspect of the effect design stop mode, the same pattern stop mode, the same design and stop effect of the effect design The mode to do can be illustrated. In addition, as a mode in which the stop mode of the symbol or effect symbol is the same, a mode in which the display mode does not change and a mode in which the display mode changes in the same manner (including a change from display to non-display) are also included.

Further, the related invention is the above configuration,
Second effect symbol display means for variably displaying the second effect symbol;
A second effect symbol control means for variably displaying the second effect symbol corresponding to the symbol variation display, and stopping and displaying in a predetermined stop mode,
The second effect symbol control means is configured not to change the stop mode of the second effect symbol during the second effect execution period.

  Thereby, the stop mode of the second effect symbol during the predetermined effect can be made the same mode during the symbol stop time and during the time before opening, and the symbol stop is based on the change of the stop mode of the second effect symbol. It is possible to prevent discrimination between the time and the time before opening (change from the symbol stop time to the time before opening). In addition, since the first effect execution period is composed of the symbol stop time, it can be difficult to determine whether the first effect execution period or the second effect execution period, depending on the symbol or effect symbol stop mode. That is, it is possible to make it more difficult to determine whether it is the first effect execution period constituted by the symbol stop time or the second effect execution period constituted by the symbol stop time and the pre-opening time.

Further, the related invention is the above configuration,
A specific game notification means for notifying that the specific game has started,
The specific game notification means is characterized by executing notification in accordance with the start of the pre-opening time.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to recognize that the specific game is started based on the notification by the specific game notification means during the predetermined performance. The specific game notification means starts notification at the start of the pre-release time after the symbol stop time has elapsed. For example, the specific game notification means indicates that the winning game has started, and the type of winning game (number of rounds, etc.) Informing means for indicating is exemplified.

  Here, as the “symbol”, identification information such as a special symbol and a production symbol can be exemplified. Further, the “symbol stop time” refers to the time during which the symbol after the variable display is stopped, and various times can be set as the symbol stop time. For example, the symbol stop time when the symbol is stopped in the off mode may be different from the symbol stop time when the symbol is stopped in the hit mode, or it is stopped in the symbol stop time or the hit mode when stopped in the off mode. A plurality of symbol stop times may be set. In addition, the “first effect execution period” is composed of at least the “outage pattern stoppage time”, and may consist of only the outage pattern stoppage time, or other time (for example, a pattern). It may be configured to include (during a variable display before the stop time). Similarly, the “second effect execution period” also includes at least “symbol stop time of hit mode and time before release of specific game”, and before the release of symbol stop time of the hit mode and specific game. It may be configured only by time, or may be configured by including other time (for example, during a variable display before the symbol stop time, execution time of specific game, ending time, etc.). In addition, “a common production in which the production content is related” means that the production is similar (or the same) that is difficult to distinguish, the production in which the same (common) character appears, or the content that initially proceeds is the same. Are different effects (for example, effects that display different results of winning or losing from effects in which a plurality of characters confront each other are effects common to each other), and are also referred to as “related effects”. Moreover, although the aspect which performs a common effect using a symbol stop time and the time before opening is required, it is not necessary to perform a common effect in all cases (all symbol fluctuation displays). There is a case where a fanfare effect (opening effect) for notifying the opening of the variable entrance is performed during the time before opening. Further, as the specific game, so-called “big hit” and “small hit” are exemplified.

  According to the above-described configuration of the present invention, it is possible to increase the frequency of execution of related effects in a plurality of gaming states in which different results are obtained, and it is possible to increase interest.

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 a front view of an effect display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a symbol change game and a winning game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game with a common production. 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 stop time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of completion | finish of a hit game. It is a flowchart which shows a design fluctuation effect relevant process. It is a flowchart which shows a common production related process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game with a common effect of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game with a common production of 3rd 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 3a configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 3b that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 3a.

  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 middle button 8a, a left button 8b provided on the left side of the middle button 8a, and a right button 8c provided on the right side of the middle button 8a.

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

  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, a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a starting port 28, a big winning device 33, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, a first decorative member 50, and a 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 liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area V 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 operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. 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, a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first start port 28a and the entrance of the game ball into the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 6) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 6) 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 grand prize winning device 33 includes a grand prize opening 33a (corresponding to a “variable ball entrance”) opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the grand prize winning port 33a, and this opening / closing plate 33b. Is mainly composed of a prize winning solenoid 33c (see FIG. 6) for actuating and a ball entry detection switch 33s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the entry of a 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 and a round display unit 55 are configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display device 61 and a second special symbol display device 62 are configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display device 51 is composed of one LED, and the normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display device 51, normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display device 51, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be displayed in a fluctuating manner. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a preset hit 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 this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination value is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination value is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, and whether or not to activate the second start port 28b. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). A “hit value” is set in advance for the normal symbol success / failure determination value, and a hit is determined when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 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 determination value does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. The Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination value can be generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a random number counter by software.

  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. With the holding of the normal symbol, the normal symbol appropriateness determination value 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 device 61 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display device 62 is provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, the description refers to both “first special symbol” and “second special symbol” unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the following description, when “special symbol reserve number” is described, unless otherwise specified, the description refers to both “first special symbol reserve number” and “second special symbol reserve number”. To do.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 is composed of seven LEDs, and special LEDs (first special symbol and second special symbol) are respectively displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting each of the special symbol display devices 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 device 61 and the 2nd special symbol display device 62, a specific combination is a big hit symbol (big hit mode) among the combinations of special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinction of seven LEDs, respectively. The combinations other than the big hit symbol are set as the small hit symbol (small hit mode) or the off symbol (out mode). In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 28a, the first special symbol display device 61 starts the variable display of the first special symbol. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or A symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols that are off is performed. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 28b, the second special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 62. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed with either the symbol or the off symbol is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination value acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a, and the second value acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 28b. Special symbol determination values are provided. For the first special symbol determination value, a first special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not to execute the big hit game or the small hit game is determined, and a stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined. The first symbol determination value used for the jackpot symbol determination to be performed and the first reach determination value used for the reach determination for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect are included. Similarly, the determination value for the second special symbol includes the second special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is executed, and the stop of the second special symbol. A second symbol determination value used for jackpot symbol determination for determining a symbol and a second reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect are included.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, a first special symbol success / failure determination value, a first symbol determination value, and a first reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is a main control. Is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the unit 200. In addition, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, and a second reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is It is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The special symbol judgment value (special symbol success / failure judgment value, symbol judgment value, reach judgment value) is generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a software random number counter. can do.

  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 determination values (first special symbol success / failure determination value, first symbol determination value, first reach determination value). In the present embodiment, since the first symbol determination value and the first reach determination value are obtained together with the first special symbol determination value based on the game ball entering the first start port 28a, the first special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored first symbol determination values and first reach determination values. 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 determination values (second special symbol success / failure determination value, second symbol determination value, second reach determination value). In the present embodiment, since the second symbol determination value and the second reach determination value are acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure determination value based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, the second special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored second symbol determination values and second reach determination values. 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.

  The special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined symbol stop time elapses, the symbol variation game is finished, and the next symbol variation game can be executed. Then, in a state where the symbol variable game can be executed, the presence of one or more first special symbol hold satisfies the execution condition of the symbol variable game of the first special symbol, and one or more second special symbol hold By being present, the execution condition of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is established.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a second special symbol priority variation process in which the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed over the symbol variation game 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.

  The special symbol success / failure determination value is set with a winning value (big hit value and small hit value) for determining whether or not the game is successful, and is acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the special symbol success / failure judgment value matches the big hit value, it becomes “big hit”, when it does not match the big hit value and matches the small hit value, it becomes “small hit”, and when it does not match the big hit value and the small hit value It becomes "displacement". 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 it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol which is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is determined to be a big hit symbol which is a display mode (a big hit mode) indicating the big hit, If the first special symbol is determined to be a small hit in the first special symbol determination, the first special symbol stopped on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display mode (small hit mode) indicating a small hit. When the first special symbol display device 61 determines that the first special symbol display device 61 is out of the display mode (outside mode). (Non-special aspect). Similarly, when it is determined that the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is displayed as a big hit symbol which is a display mode (hit type) indicating a big hit. If the second special symbol is determined to be a small hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is a display mode (small hit mode) indicating the small hit. In the display mode (outside mode) in which the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 stops when the small special symbol is determined and it is determined that the second special symbol is determined to be out. It is decided to be a certain outlier design.

  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 variation pattern of the special symbol is determined by variation pattern determination using a variation pattern determination value from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol validity determination is executed.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected in accordance with the gaming state (special symbol variation mode). In addition, each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state is selected when the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit and when the special symbol success / failure determination result is a small winner A small hit variation pattern table to be selected, and a loss variation pattern table selected when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not 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 reach determination using the reach determination value acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28.

  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 jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (special aspect) (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), The main control unit 200 starts a big hit game (specific 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 big 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 (15 in this embodiment) are paid out in accordance with the game balls entering the big prize opening 33a. That is, the winning ball is paid out when the winning ball entrance ball detection switch 33s (not shown) disposed in the winning port 33a detects the passage of the game ball.

  Then, with the start of the big hit game, the big prize winning device 33 is continuously operated, and the big prize opening opening / closing operation for switching the big prize winning opening 33a between an open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball) and a closed state (a state in which a player cannot enter a ball) is performed. It is performed continuously several times. This open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball) is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open large winning opening 33a is in a closed state (a state in which a player cannot enter a ball). As a predetermined end condition, when the opening time of the big winning opening 33a reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment), or the number of game balls that have entered the opened large winning opening 33a is the maximum number of balls ( In this embodiment, it can be set as 10). When the game in which the big winning opening 33a is in the open state is “round game”, the number of rounds that can be continued in one big hit game is set. When the round winning game 33a is closed and the round game is ended, after a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in this embodiment), the big winning port 33a is opened and the next round game is started. .

  In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, two types of big hit games with different numbers of rounds are provided. Specifically, a “first big hit game” in which the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds and a “second big hit game” in which the number of rounds is set to two rounds are provided. When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is “first jackpot”, the “first jackpot game” is started. When the result of the special symbol success / failure judgment is “second jackpot”, the “second jackpot game” is started. Is done. Since the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the first jackpot game is set to 15 rounds and the maximum number of rounds of the second jackpot game is set to two rounds, the first jackpot game is referred to as “15R jackpot game” below. The second jackpot game is also called “2R jackpot game”, the first jackpot is also called “15R jackpot”, and the second jackpot is also called “2R jackpot”. The second big hit game constitutes a “short open per game” together with a small hit game described later.

  The main control unit 200 determines the bonus symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) determined based on the special symbol success / failure determination value (first special symbol success / failure determination value, second special symbol success / failure determination value). The type of jackpot game (number of rounds of jackpot game) is determined according to the type. That is, in the special symbol big hit symbol, “first big hit symbol (15R big hit symbol)” and “second big hit (2R big hit symbol)” that will generate “first big hit (15R big hit symbol)” are generated. A “second big hit symbol (2R big hit symbol)” is provided. Further, in this embodiment, “15R probability variation big hit” and “2R probability variation big hit” are provided as big hits for which the probability variation function is activated after the big hit game ends, and the special symbol success / failure judgment value (first special bonus decision value) Depending on the type of the big win symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) determined based on the symbol success / failure judgment value, the second special symbol success / failure judgment value), the probability variation function is activated after the big hit game ends. Decide whether or not to That is, in the special symbol big hit symbol, the “first probability variable big hit symbol” that will generate “15R probability variable big hit” and the “second probability variable big hit symbol (second) that will generate“ 2R probability variable big hit ”. "Big jackpot symbol" and "Normal jackpot symbol" that will generate a "normal jackpot (15R normal jackpot)" that does not activate the probability variation function after the big hit game is finished One of “15R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, or “normal big hit (15R normal big hit)” occurs based on the result of the symbol variation game).

  These first and second big hit games differ in the opening time (specified time) of the big winning opening 33a in one round. The opening time of the first jackpot game's big winning opening 33a (first big hit game's big winning opening opening time) is a predetermined number (10 pieces) of entering the big winning opening 33a and the execution of awarding of the winning balls. It is set as a time when the possibility becomes extremely high, that is, a long open time when the amount of prize balls increases, and is preferably “25 seconds to 30 seconds”. In this embodiment, it is set to “26 seconds”. Yes. The opening time of the big winning hole 33a for the second big hit game (the big winning hole opening time for the second big hit game) is a specified number (10) of balls to be awarded to the big winning hole 33a and the execution of the award for the winning ball accompanying this. It is set as a short opening time in which the possibility is extremely low, that is, a time when the amount of the winning ball is reduced (including a time when the amount of the winning ball is substantially zero). It is desirable that this is set to “0.2 seconds” in this embodiment. Due to the difference in the opening times of these big winning openings 33a, the first big hit game is positioned as a “long open per game” with a long execution period, and the second big hit game has a short execution period along with a small hit game, which will be described later. It is positioned as a hit game.

  In this embodiment, the number of rounds and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a are different between the first big hit game and the second big hit game, but the first big hit game and the second big hit game share the same number of rounds. And only the opening time of the special winning opening 33a may be different. For example, the number of rounds of the first jackpot game and the number of rounds of the second jackpot game are both 15 rounds, the opening time of the jackpot 33a in the first jackpot game is 26 seconds per round, and the big prize in the second jackpot game The opening time of the mouth 33a may be 0.1 seconds per round. Even in this case, the first big hit game has a long execution period (a lot of award balls) “a game per long opening”, and the second big hit game has a short execution period (a little award ball amount) “short per hit” Game ".

  Next, the small hit game which is one mode of the hit game will be described. When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is a small hit symbol, the main control unit 200 determines the small hit Start the game. The small hit game is a hit game started by setting the small hit game flag to ON, and constitutes a “short open per game” together with the second big hit game. In the small hit game, the big prize device 33 operates in the same manner as the second big hit game described above. In other words, in the small hit game, the large winning opening 33a is configured to be opened twice for 0.2 seconds, and the possibility that a gaming ball will enter the large winning opening 33a is extremely low, so that the granting of the winning ball is substantially reduced. It is in a gaming state that does not accompany. It should be noted that, based on whether or not a prize ball is awarded in the winning game, “first big hit” is also referred to as “per hitting”, and “second big hit” and “small hit” are also referred to as “no outgoing”.

  In the small hit game, since the operation of the second big hit game and the big prize device 33 is the same mode, the player can open and close the big winning opening 33a twice in a short time (a big winning opening opening pattern in the second big hit game) ) Cannot be discriminated whether the second big hit game or the small hit game has occurred. For this reason, it is more difficult to recognize whether or not the probability varying function is activated after the operation of the big winning device 33 (after the second big hit game or the small hit game is finished) (differentiation between the second big hit game and the small hit game). can do. In this way, a state in which the player has made it difficult to recognize (difficult to determine) that the probability variation function is operating is referred to as a “probability non-notification state (latent probability variation state in case of probability variation)”. Even when the number of rounds is the same for the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, and only the opening time of the big prize opening 33a is different, the opening / closing pattern of the big prize opening 33a in the small prize game is the second. By making it the same as the big hit game, it is possible to make it difficult to distinguish the second big hit game from the small hit game. For example, when the opening time of the big winning opening 33a in the first big hit game is "26 seconds" per round, and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a in the second big hit game is "0.2 seconds" per round, It is possible to make it difficult to distinguish between the second big hit game and the small hit game by setting the number of times the big winning opening 33a is released to 15 times and the opening time per time being “0.2 seconds”. .

  In addition, “game per long opening (first big hit game)” is a hit game for the purpose of obtaining a large amount of prize balls, whereas “game per short opening” is a game mode transition or game mode maintenance. It is also a hit game for the purpose of. In other words, after the end of the second big hit game (second positive change big hit game) related to the second probability big hit game, the probability variation function starts to operate for the gaming state at the start of the second big hit big hit game (the game mode shifts). ) After the small hit game ends, the operation states of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function do not change with respect to the game state at the start of the small hit game (the game mode is maintained).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated to be in an advantageous state (the “non-probable state with electric support” or “the positive change with electric support” described later). Status "etc.) is started. In the advantageous state in which the variable time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability variation function are activated, the symbol variation game can be advanced under conditions that are more advantageous than the normal state in which these functions are not activated. Here, as advantageous states, (a) a state in which all of the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated (an electric power support with a certain variation state), (b) the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function Among the probability variation functions, only the probability variation function is activated (the probability variation state without electric support), (c) only the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function among the variation time shortening function, the opening time extending function and the probability varying function. Can be exemplified (a state of electric support and a non-probable change state). 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. Further, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”. Hereinafter, the state in which the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are activated is also referred to as a “short time state”. Therefore, the above-mentioned (a) “probability change state with electric support” is “probability change state and short time state”, and (c) “non-probability change state with electric support” is simply “time reduction state”.

  As described above, when the special symbol stop symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game is finished, the “variable time shortening function” and “opening time extension function” are activated without operating the probability variation function. The “non-probability change state with support” (short-time state) is started. The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. 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, 0.2 seconds), which is the normal setting time, to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). . As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated). The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches the predetermined number after the big hit game ends. Set as number of times. The non-probable change state (short-time state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches a predetermined number (100 in this embodiment) after the big hit game ends. The predetermined number is set as the number of time reductions.

  In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol is the first probability variation jackpot symbol, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function and the open time extension function are activated after the jackpot game is finished, and the “predictable state with electric support” is established. Be started. A jackpot game started by a probable jackpot game is also referred to as a “probable jackpot game”. The probability variation state with the electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this state, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, that is, a special bonus, together with the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function. The probability variation function is activated to increase the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. The probability variation state with the electric support is configured to continue until the next jackpot game is started after the jackpot game ends. That is, both the “probability change state” and the “short time state” continue until the next big hit game is started.

  When the probability variation function is activated (probability variation state), the jackpot value for determining whether or not the special symbol is increased increases the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot. Specifically, as the success / failure determination table in which the jackpot value is set, a low probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number of jackpot values is set larger than the low probability success / failure determination table are prepared. . When the probability variation function is not in operation, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is low (in this embodiment, 1/200). When the probability variation function is activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the high probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is high (in this embodiment, 1/20). )

  If the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a symbol per short opening (second big hit symbol or small hit symbol), that is, if a short opening per symbol (second big hit or small hit) occurs, the short symbol The operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function at the time of starting the game per opening (when the second big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed) is maintained. That is, when the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are activated at the start of the game per short opening, the variation time shortening function and the opening time extending function are activated even after the game per short opening. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are not activated at the start of the game per short opening, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function are not activated even after the game is finished per short opening.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 generates a symbol variation effect in response to the special symbol variation game performed using the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62. Done. As the symbol variation effect, for example, in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display device 62, the effect symbol consisting of numerical symbols is displayed in a variable manner. For example, a reach display effect to be performed during a change display of the effect symbol. There are a plurality of types of effect contents (effect patterns) of the symbol variation effect, and display data (image data) for these effects is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a round display portion 55. In the configuration in which a plurality of jackpot games having different numbers of rounds are set as in the present embodiment, the round display unit 55 is either a first jackpot game (15R jackpot game) or a second jackpot game (2R jackpot game). It shows whether a big hit game is being executed. In the present embodiment, the round display unit 55 is composed of two LEDs, and one LED is turned on to indicate that the first big hit game (15R big hit game) is being executed. The second LED is turned on to indicate that the second jackpot game (2R jackpot game) is being executed. The display of the round display section 55 is started after the special symbol stops and is displayed as a jackpot symbol, and the symbol stop time of the special symbol has elapsed.

  In the winning game (the first big hit game, the second big hit game, the small hit game), the “pre-opening time” is provided before the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 33a is started. The “pre-opening time” is also configured as “fanfare time” in which a big hit game start effect (fanfare effect) is executed. The above-described round display unit 55 is turned on when the symbol stop time of the special symbol elapses and the pre-opening time starts.

  Here, the flow of the symbol variation game and the winning game (first big hit game, second big hit game, small hit game) of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 shows the flow of the symbol variation game and the winning game. FIG. 3 (a) shows a case where the out symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game, and FIG. 3 (b) shows the special symbol design. FIG. 3C shows a case in which a big hit symbol (first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol) is displayed in a stopped state in a variable game, and FIG. 3C shows a case in which a small hit symbol is stopped in a special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the special symbol is removed and is stopped and displayed as a symbol, the next symbol variation game starts when the symbol stop time has elapsed. In the present embodiment, the symbol stop time for a normal out symbol is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the symbol stop time for a specific out symbol is set to “10 seconds”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the special symbol is stopped with a big hit symbol (first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol), the big hit game (first big hit game) after the symbol stop time has elapsed. , The second big hit game) starts. In the big hit game (first big hit game, second big hit game), the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 33a is performed after the time before opening. In the present embodiment, the symbol stop time of the normal first big hit symbol is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the symbol stop time of the specific first big hit symbol is set to “10 seconds”. The time before the opening of the first jackpot game is set to “2 seconds”. In addition, the symbol stop time of the second big hit symbol is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the time before the second big hit game is released is set to “9.5 seconds”. Further, as described above, the LED of the round display section 55 is lit and displayed at the start of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game (at the start of the time before opening).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the small hit game starts when the symbol stop time has elapsed. In the small and big hit game, the opening / closing operation of the big prize winning opening 33a is performed after the time before opening. In this embodiment, the symbol stop time of the small hit symbol is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the time before the small hit game is released is set to “9.5 seconds”. Further, at the start of the small hit game (at the start of the time before opening), the LED of the round display section 55 is not lit.

  Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 4, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with effect symbol display units 25a to 25c for displaying effect symbols. This effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 62. That is, the effect display device 25 functions as a symbol display device in the same manner as the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device 62. Further, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the parts excluding the effect symbol display portions 25a to 25c are background display areas in which various background images including characters, figures, symbols, characters, and the like are displayed. . The effect symbol display sections 25a to 25c and the background display area constitute a symbol variation effect screen. As described above, since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually displays the content displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 (particularly the effect symbol). It will play a game paying attention to.

  In the present embodiment, three-digit number symbols consisting of “1” to “9” are used as effect symbols, and the effect symbol display units 25a to 25c are a left symbol display unit 25a on which a left symbol is displayed, and a middle symbol. Is displayed in three symbol display areas including a middle symbol display portion 25b and a right symbol display portion 25c on which the right symbol is displayed. The effect symbol display portions 25a to 25c are set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of each symbol display portion, in this case, the symbol variation direction in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  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 in a manner corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the effect symbol, the symbol combination having the same three digits corresponds to the “first big hit symbol” of the special symbol, and the other symbol combinations become the non-special mode (outside mode) corresponding to the off symbol of the special symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to “special symbol (specific off-reception symbol, specific first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol, small hit symbol)” of a special symbol in which a common effect described later is executed. For example, a common effect design dedicated to the common effect such as “A / B / C” is set. In other words, if the special symbol is “stopped with a specific symbol (specific off-reception symbol, specific first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol, small hit symbol)”, the effect of the special symbol is determined regardless of the result of the special symbol success / failure determination. The stop symbol is stopped and displayed as a common effect symbol.

  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 randomly determines the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. And based on the variation pattern of the special symbol 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 units 25a to 25c. 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 pattern of is decided at random. 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 units 25a to 25c. To do.

  In addition, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with special effect symbol display portions 25d and 25e for displaying special effect symbols. The special effect symbol is also referred to as “fourth symbol” following the left symbol (first symbol), middle symbol (second symbol), and right symbol (third symbol) displayed on the effect symbol display portions 25a to 25c. Is done. The special effect symbol display units 25d and 25e are provided with a first special effect symbol display unit 25d for displaying the first special effect symbol and a second special effect symbol display unit 25e for displaying the second special effect symbol. It has been. The first special effect symbol starts the variable display when the first special symbol starts the variable display. When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols, the first special symbol is stopped. The display is stopped in a manner corresponding to the symbol or the off symbol. Further, the second special effect symbol starts the variable display when the second special symbol starts the variable display, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols, the stop symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. The display is stopped in a manner corresponding to (a winning symbol or a missing symbol).

  The display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with a first hold display section 25f and a second hold display section 25g. The first reserved display portion 25f is displayed in conjunction with the first special symbol reserved display portion 53, and displays a number of circle figures “◯” corresponding to the first special symbol reserved number. The second reserved display portion 25g is displayed in conjunction with the second special symbol reserved display portion 54, and displays a number of circle figures “◯” corresponding to the second special symbol reserved number. In the hold display portions 25f and 25g of the present embodiment, the leftmost circle figure “◯” indicates the hold stored first, and the hold newly stored in order toward the right side. Every time the number of special symbols held changes, a “holding number designation command” indicating the number of holds after the change is transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, and the display area of the effect display device 25 is displayed. The special symbol hold display is performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 based on the hold number designation command.

  Also, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, a jackpot game effect accompanying the progress of the jackpot game is performed during the jackpot game. The jackpot game effect includes a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) executed at the start of the jackpot game, a round effect executed during the jackpot game, a jackpot game end effect (ending effect) executed at the end of the jackpot game, etc. . These jackpot game effects are executed by the sub-control unit 260 based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 200 as the jackpot game progresses.

  In this embodiment, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on a specific symbol (specific off-design, specific first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol, small hit symbol), the common effect is executed, and the specific symbol is executed after the common effect is finished. Transition to different gaming states based on the type of game. That is, the common effect is executed during a plurality of periods during which the game state changes.

  FIG. 5 shows the flow of the game when the common effect is executed. FIG. 5A shows a case where the common effect is executed during the symbol stop time of the off-design symbol (during the first effect execution period), and FIG. 5B shows the symbol stop time of the specific first jackpot symbol. FIG. 5 (c) shows a symbol stop time of a short opening per symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) and a game per short opening (second big hit game, small hit game). The case where a common effect is performed during the total time (during the second effect execution period) of the time before opening is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the common effect is executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a specific off symbol, a specific first big hit symbol, or a short open symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol). In the present embodiment, the symbol stop time (10 seconds) of the specific off symbol, the symbol stop time (10 seconds) of the specific first big hit symbol, the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) of the symbol per short open and the second The total time (10 seconds) of the time before opening of the big hit game or the small hit game (9.5 seconds) is the same time. These times are configured as an “effect execution period” in which a common effect is executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, the effect execution time of the common effect is “10 seconds”. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a short per-open symbol (second big-hit symbol, small-hit symbol), there is a common performance mainly during the time before the opening of the game per short-open game (second big-hit game, small hit game) Will be executed.

  The common effects are composed of effects related to the contents of the effects, and the contents of the effects may be completely the same, or the contents of the effects may be slightly different as long as the relevance can be recognized. As the common effect, for example, an effect or the like in which a common character appears can be exemplified. In the present embodiment, as a common effect, a battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other is executed.

  In the battle production of the present embodiment, the first half has the same content, and the second half has different contents depending on the type of specific symbols (specific off-design, specific first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol, small hit symbol). . Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a special off symbol, a battle effect of a losing pattern in which the enemy character ultimately wins is executed. Further, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific first jackpot symbol, a battle effect of the winning pattern in which the teammate character finally wins is executed. In addition, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a short opening per symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol), the battle effect of the draw pattern that the friend character and the enemy character draw is executed.

  In the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the symbol stoppage time of the off-design symbol shown in FIG. 5 (a), the next symbol variation game starts after the end of the common effect. In the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the symbol stop time of the specific first big hit symbol shown in FIG. 5B, the first big hit game starts after the end of the common effect. In addition, during the total time of the short stop per symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) shown in FIG. 5 (c) and the short pre-release game (second big hit game, small hit game) before opening. In the pattern in which the common effect is executed, the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 33a for the second big hit game or the small hit game is started after the end of the common effect. Then, after the second big hit game is over, the gaming state shifts to a probability change state (latency probability change state), and after the small hit game is finished, before the small hit game is executed (before the common effect is executed). The gaming state of is maintained.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific first big hit symbol, the round display portion is displayed after the symbol stop time (10 seconds) is ended, that is, after the common effect is ended. 55 LEDs are lit and displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the second big hit symbol, the round display is performed after the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) ends, that is, during execution of the common effect. The LED of the unit 55 is lit and displayed. For this reason, in a present Example, it can recognize that the 2nd big hit game is started based on the display state of the round display part 55 in a common effect, and a probable change state generate | occur | produces after the end of a common effect. Can be recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol, the effect symbol, and the stop display mode of the special effect symbol are not changed during execution of the common effect. Therefore, the total time of the symbol stop time of the short release per symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) shown in FIG. 5 (c) and the pre-release time of the game per second open (second big hit game, small hit symbol) In the pattern in which the common effect is executed, the stop display modes of the special symbol, the effect symbol, and the special effect symbol are the same during the symbol stop time and during the pre-opening time. This makes it difficult to determine whether the symbol is during the symbol stop time or the pre-opening time during the execution of the common effect based on the special symbol, the effect symbol, and the stop display mode of the special effect symbol. it can.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 6, 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. Further, the main control unit 200 is configured by a CPU 200b as a main body to determine whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is determined by the 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 production buttons 8 (the middle button 8a, the left button 8b, and the right button 8c) are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the production button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 is based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 8 (middle button 8a, left button 8b, right button 8c) (reception of variation pattern designation command, input of production button operation signal, etc.). Various LED / lamp lighting / flashing pattern selection / execution processing, sound effect data selection / output processing output from the speakers 11a to 11d, and design variation effect execution pattern (effect pattern) on the effect display device 25 ) Selection processing, symbol variation production execution processing based on the execution pattern, and the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 7 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 7 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a according to 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. In the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various determination values (random number counter), prize ball payout control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol determination is performed, and the normal symbol display device 51 (see FIG. 2) hits the normal symbol to stop display in the normal symbol display mode or Decide whether to stop display in the display mode. 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. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not there is a limit on the number of balls entered. When it is determined that there is a limit number of balls entering the second start port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the open time of the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed, The pair of blade pieces are 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. 8A, 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 determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol determination value includes a first special symbol determination value, a first symbol determination value, a first reach determination value, 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), the second special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501f). The second special symbol determination value includes a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, a second reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 8A, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played (whether or not the big hit game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is 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 time (S504). Here, the symbol stop time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the symbol stop time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the symbol stop time of the special symbol (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S515 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the symbol stop time of the special symbol (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).

  If it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). If it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number 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. 10 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, a special symbol success / failure determination value (a success / failure determination value acquired when a game ball enters the start port 28) stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is read (S508a). A special symbol success / failure 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 variation pattern determination value is acquired, and the symbol determination value (the symbol determination value acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is read ( S508h). Then, the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the special symbol are determined using each determination value (S508i). As the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern determination value 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. Each variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d, S508f, and S508g is associated with a variation pattern determination value and a variation pattern, and the variation corresponding to the variation pattern determination value acquired in S508h. The pattern is determined as the variation pattern used this time. Also, the special symbol stop symbol is set in the symbol determination table stored in the predetermined area of the main control unit 200 using the symbol determination value read in S508h when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit, it is determined as a small hit symbol, and when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of the game, it is determined as a lost symbol. As with the variation pattern table, the symbol determination table also associates the symbol determination value with each jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol determination value read in S508h is the jackpot that is stopped this time. It is determined as a symbol.

  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 payout control unit 230 and the sub-control unit 260 (S508l). The “design variation start command” transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold number 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. 8A, 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), stop time setting processing for setting the symbol stop time of the special symbol is performed (S511). Here, the stop time setting process (S511) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, first, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a specific off symbol (S511a). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol is not a specific off symbol (S511a: NO), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is the specific first big hit symbol (S511b).

  As a result, when it is determined that the symbol is not the specific first big hit symbol (S511b: NO), the symbol stop time of the special symbol is set to “0.5 seconds” (S511c). On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol is not a specific symbol (S511a: YES), or when it is determined that the symbol is a specific first big hit symbol (S511b: YES), the symbol stop time of the special symbol is “10 seconds”. (S511d).

  Next, returning to FIG. 8 (a), the special symbol variation display is stopped based on the symbol stop time set in S511c or S511d (S512), and a symbol stop command indicating that the special symbol variation display has been stopped is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub control unit 260 (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 determined (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is a winning symbol (FIG. 8 ( b) S516). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a winning symbol (S516: YES), the type of current hit and the current gaming state flag (probability change flag) are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The state of the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag) is stored (S517).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is a small hit symbol (S518). As a result, when it is determined that the winning symbol stopped and displayed is not the small winning symbol (S518: NO), it is further determined whether or not the winning symbol stopped and displayed is the second big winning symbol (S519). ). As a result, when it is determined that the winning symbol that has been stopped is not the second big winning symbol, that is, when the winning symbol that has been stopped and displayed is the first positive variation big winning symbol or the normal big winning symbol (S519: NO), The execution mode of the first jackpot game is set (S520). In the process of S520, the opening time of the first big hit game and the opening pattern of the big winning opening 33a are set. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning symbol that is stopped and displayed is the second big hit symbol (S519: YES), the execution mode of the second big hit game is set (S521). In the process of S521, the opening time of the second big hit game and the opening pattern of the big winning opening 33a are set. Then, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S522). Thereby, the big hit game is started according to the execution mode of the big hit game set in the process of S520 or S521.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set to ON (S523). If it is determined that the probability change flag is not set to ON (S523: NO), the process proceeds to S525, and the probability change is determined. If it is determined that the flag is set to ON (S523: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S524). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S525). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S525: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON. (S525: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S526), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S527). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process of S518 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 (S518: YES), The execution mode of the small hit game is set (S528). In the processing of S528, the time before opening of the small hit game and the opening pattern of the big winning opening 33a are set. Then, the small hit game flag is set to ON (S529). Thereby, the small hit game is started according to the execution mode of the small hit game set in the process of S528.

  The small winning big winning opening / closing pattern set in the processing of S528 is the same as the second big winning big opening opening / closing pattern set in the processing of S521. For this reason, when the game per short opening (second big hit game, small hit game) occurs, the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 33a is performed in a common (same) manner. It becomes difficult to determine (know) whether the second big hit game or the small hit game is being executed among the short-open games.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S530). As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not ON (S530: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is ON (S530: YES), the variation shortening is performed. The counter is decremented by “1” (S531), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter has become “zero” (S532). When it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S532: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S532: YES). Then, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S526), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S527). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating.

  Next, in the determination process of S516, 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 a missing symbol) (S516: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S533). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S533: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S533: YES), “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S534). The fluctuation shortening counter is for monitoring the operating period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function, and a predetermined set value is set in the processing of S609e and S609f (see FIG. 9) described later.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S534 is “zero” (S535). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S535: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S535). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S536), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S537).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a mode designation command indicating a fluctuation mode (high probability normal fluctuation mode or low probability normal fluctuation mode) in which the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extension function do not operate is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S538). Upon receiving this mode designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, and the like indicating that the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are inactive (normal state). Process to be displayed.

  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 flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the winning game is not in progress (the big hit game flag and the small hit flag are OFF) (S601: NO), the winning game process is terminated and the winning game is in progress (the big hit game flag or If it is determined that the small winning flag is ON) (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 33a is being opened (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, if the hit game currently being executed is the first big hit game, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds of the big hit game has reached 15 rounds, and the currently executed hit game is the second big hit game. If it is, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds of the big hit game has reached two rounds. If the hit game currently being executed is a small hit game, has the number of times of opening the big prize winning opening 33a been reached? Determine whether or not.

  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).

  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.

  First, the winning game flag (big hit game flag or small hit game flag) is set to OFF (S609a), and a winning game end designation command indicating that the winning game is ended is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S609b).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probabilistic big hit (S609c). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S609c: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S609d). As a result, the probability variation function starts to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, “10,000” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter (S609e). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation is not big hit (S609c: NO), "100" is set to the fluctuation shortening counter (S609f).

  Next, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to ON (S609g), and the open extension flag is set to ON (S609h). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function start to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating the operating state of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function is transmitted to the payout control unit 230 and the sub control unit 260 (S609i).

  Next, various effect processes executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a is 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). And a process executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a). It is.

  First, the symbol variation effect related processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, first, it is determined whether or not a symbol variation effect is being performed (S700). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation effect is being performed (S700: YES), the process proceeds to S709. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation effect is not being performed (S700: NO), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the processing of S508l and S509l (Fig. 10). (S701).

  As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation start command has not been received (S701: NO), the symbol variation effect related processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol change start command has been received (S701: YES), the special effect stop symbol specified by the special symbol information specifying command included in the symbol change start command has a common effect. It is determined whether or not it is a stop symbol (specific symbol) to be executed (S702). In the present embodiment, the specific off symbol, the specific first big hit symbol, the second big hit symbol, and the small hit symbol are set as stop symbols (specific symbols) for executing a common effect.

  When it is determined in S702 that the stop symbol of the special effect is a stop symbol (specific symbol) for executing the common effect (S702: YES), the effect pattern for common effect is used as the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect. Is set, and the stop symbol for common effect is set as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S703). In the present embodiment, common effect symbols such as “A / B / C” are set as the common effect stop symbols. If it is determined in S702 that the special effect stop symbol is a stop symbol (specific symbol) for executing the common effect (S702: NO), the special symbol stop symbol is a jackpot symbol. It is determined whether or not (S704).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol (S704: YES), the winning effect pattern is set as the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect, and the hit stop symbol is set as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Is set (S705). On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol (S704: NO), the stop symbol of the special symbol is a missed symbol, so that the off-direction effect pattern is set as the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect. Then, the stop stop symbol is set as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S706).

  Next, based on the effect pattern and the stop symbol set in any of the processes of S703, S705, and S706, the symbol change effect is started in the effect symbol display units 25a to 25c of the effect display device 25 (S707). Then, with the start of the symbol variation effect, the number of special symbol reservations displayed on the hold display units 25f and 25g of the effect display device 25 is updated (displayed by 1 subtraction) (S708).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S513 (FIG. 8A) (S709). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S709: NO), the symbol variation effect related processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command is received (S709: YES), the symbol variation effect is terminated (S710).

  Next, the common effect related processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not a common effect is being performed (S800). As a result, when it is determined that the common effect is being performed (S800: YES), the process proceeds to S805. On the other hand, when it is determined that the common effect is not being performed (S800: NO), it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S513 (FIG. 8A) ( S801).

  As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S801: NO), the common effect related processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S801: YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is a stop symbol (specific symbol) for executing the common effect (S802). ).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is not a stop symbol (specific symbol) for executing the common effect (S802: NO), the common effect related process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a stop symbol for executing the common effect (S802: YES), the effect pattern of the common effect is set based on the type of the stop symbol of the special symbol (S803). ). Specifically, if the stop symbol of the special symbol is an off-design symbol, the battle effect of the losing pattern is set as the effect pattern of the common effect, and if the stop symbol of the special symbol is the specific first jackpot symbol, the common effect If the special symbol stop symbol is a short-open symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) as the special effect pattern, the draw pattern battle effect is set as the common effect. To do. Then, based on the effect pattern set in S803, execution of the common effect is started in the display area V of the effect display device 25 (S804).

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the common effect (S805). In this embodiment, since the execution time of the common effect is set to “10 seconds”, it is determined whether or not 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the common effect in the process of S805. As a result, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the common effect (S805: NO), the common effect related process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the end timing of the common effect (S805: YES), the common effect is ended (S806).

  In the present embodiment described above, the symbol stoppage time of a specific out-of-design symbol is triggered by the fact that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol (specific out-of-order symbol, specific first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol, small hit symbol). The common effect is executed by the symbol stop time of the specific first big hit symbol and the total time of the symbol stop time of the short opening per symbol and the pre-release time of the game per short opening. Therefore, when the next symbol variation game starts after the end of the common effect (FIG. 5A), when the first big hit game starts after the end of the common effect (FIG. 5B), the common effect When the game state shifts to a probabilistic state after the short open per game (second big hit game, small hit game) is executed after the end of the game (FIG. 5 (c): second big hit game) or common effects are executed When the previous gaming state is maintained (FIG. 5 (c): small hit symbol) exists. Therefore, by executing the common effect, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the start of the first big hit game or the transition to the probability change state (latency probability change state) while making it difficult to grasp the game state.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the special symbol is stopped at a specific symbol (specific off symbol, specific first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol, small hit symbol), and at the symbol outage time of the special off symbol It is configured to execute a common effect. In this way, in a gaming machine that executes a common effect in a plurality of gaming states in which different results are obtained by executing the common effect even during the symbol stop time of the out-of-design symbol, the common effect is not increased. Can be executed more frequently. Furthermore, in the configuration in which the second big hit game or the small hit game is provided as in the present embodiment and the latent probability variation state is generated after the end of the common effect, the common effect is executed even during the symbol stop time of the off symbol. Therefore, it is not necessary to increase the occurrence frequency of the small hits in order to increase the execution frequency of the common performance. Thereby, the execution frequency of a common effect can be raised, without reducing the reliability with respect to generation | occurrence | production of the probability change state after the game completion | finish per short opening.

  In addition, by executing the common effect during the symbol stop time of the out symbol, even if the stop effect is displayed in the out symbol, the first big hit game or the probability variation state (latency probability variation state) after completion of the common effect. You can have a sense of expectation for the transition.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the symbol stop time of the special off symbol, the symbol stop time of the specific first big hit symbol, the symbol stop time of the short open symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) and the game per short release The total time of the opening time (fanfare time) of (second big hit game, small hit game) is the same time. In this way, the common effects are executed in the same time in a plurality of gaming states that can obtain different results, so that it is more difficult to grasp the gaming state, and the start of the first big hit game and the probability variation state (latent probability variation state) ) Can increase the expectation of the transition to.

  In addition, in this embodiment, it is possible to provide a novel game performance in which a common effect is executed in different control states of a symbol stop time of a missed symbol and a pre-release time (fanfare time) of a winning game.

  Also, in this embodiment, in response to the stop symbol (specific symbol) of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the common effect, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the common effect symbol (for example, “A / B / C”). ing. This makes it difficult to recognize the type of special symbol (special out-of-design, specific first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) that is the trigger for executing the common performance (result of special symbol success / failure determination) It is possible to make it difficult to grasp the gaming state after the common performance.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol, the effect symbol, and the special effect symbol stop display mode are the same during the symbol stop time during which the common effect is executed and the pre-opening time. This makes it difficult to distinguish the symbol stop time from the pre-opening time.

  Here, the correspondence between this embodiment and each means of the present invention will be explained. “First big hit game”, “second big hit game” and “small hit game” are “specific games” of the present invention. Correspondingly, “first big hit game” corresponds to “first specific game”, “second big hit game” corresponds to “second specific game”, and “small hit game” corresponds to “special specific game” In addition, “design stop time of a special out-of-design” corresponds to the “first production execution period” of the present invention, The “total time before opening of games (second big hit game, small hit game)” corresponds to the “second effect execution period” of the present invention, and “first special symbol display device 61”, “second special symbol”. The “display device 62” corresponds to the “symbol display means” of the present invention, and the “effect display device 25” corresponds to the “effect display device” of the present invention. Corresponding to “design display means” and “second effect symbol display means”, the round display section 55 corresponds to “specific game notification means” of the present invention, and the “main control section 200” corresponds to “design control means” of the present invention. The “sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280” correspond to the “specific game executing means” and the “probability changing means”, and the “effect executing means”, “effect design control means”, and “second effect” This corresponds to “design control means”.

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Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

In the second embodiment, there are provided a plurality of execution modes of the short opening per game (second big hit game, small hit game). Specifically, as in the first embodiment, the total time of the first mode in which the pre-opening time is “ 9.5 seconds” and the pre-opening time and the opening / closing operation time of the special winning opening 33a is “ 9.5. And a second mode of “second”. The execution mode (the first mode or the second mode) of the game per short opening (second big hit game, small hit game) is determined based on the type of the short opening per symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit game) It may be determined by lottery.

  When the game per short opening (second big hit game, small hit game) is executed in the first mode, the symbol stop time “0.5 seconds of the symbol per short opening (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) ”And the total time“ 10 seconds ”of the opening time“ 9.5 seconds ”, the common effect is executed. In addition, when a game per short release (second big hit game, small hit game) is executed in the second mode, the symbol stop time “0. "5 seconds", the total time "10" of the execution time of the games per second short-open game (second big hit game, small hit game) (time before opening "0.5 seconds" and opening / closing operation time of the big prize opening 33a "9 seconds") A common effect is executed at “second”. In other words, in the first mode, a common effect is executed mainly during the time before the opening of the game per short opening (second big hit game, small hit game), and in the second mode, the game per short opening (first game) The common effect is executed during the execution time of the winning game at the big winning opening 33a of 2 big hit games and small hit games).

  In the second embodiment, a third big hit game is provided in addition to the first big hit game and the second big hit game. The third big hit game has 15 rounds, 1 and 2 rounds are configured as short opening rounds that open the big winning opening 33a in a short opening time, and 3 to 15 rounds are the long winning opening 33a. It is configured as a long open round that opens at the open time. That is, in the third big hit game, after the opening operation of the big winning opening 33a in the short opening time is performed twice, the opening operation of the big winning opening 33a in the long opening time is performed 13 times. For this reason, in the third jackpot game, the gameability (so-called “jump-up bonus”) that allows the player to recognize that the jackpot game has started from the third round in which the opening operation of the big winning opening 33a in the long opening time starts. Can be provided.

  In the second embodiment, the short opening time for opening the big winning opening 33a in the short opening round (1st and 2nd rounds) of the third big hit game is a large amount of the games per short open (second big hit game, small hit game). It is set to the same time (0.2 seconds) as the opening time of the winning opening 33a. In addition, the long opening time for opening the big winning opening 33a in the third big winning game long opening round (3 to 15 rounds) is set to the same time (26 seconds) as the opening time of the first big winning game winning opening 33a. doing. For this reason, in the third big hit game short open rounds (1 and 2 rounds), the second big hit game and the small hit game have the same mode of opening / closing the big winning opening 33a.

  In addition, the symbol stop time of the third jackpot symbol is set to “0.5 seconds”, the time before opening of the third jackpot game is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the third jackpot game short opening round (1 The execution time of 2 rounds) is set to “9 seconds”. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the third big hit symbol, the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds), the pre-release time (0.5 seconds), and the execution time of the short open round (1, 2 rounds) (9 seconds) The common effect is executed during the total time (10 seconds). That is, in the second embodiment, the special symbol stop symbol (specific symbol) in which the common effect is executed includes the third big hit symbol, and the special symbol is the specific symbol (specific off-sign symbol, specific first big hit). The common effect is executed when the display is stopped at the symbol, the second big hit symbol, the third big hit symbol, the small hit symbol).

  FIG. 16 shows the flow of a game with a common effect of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 5 of the first embodiment. 16A to 16C are the same as FIGS. 5A to 5C, respectively. That is, FIG. 16A shows a case where the common effect is executed during the symbol stop time of the off-design symbol (during the first effect execution period), and FIG. 16B shows the symbol stop of the specific first jackpot symbol. FIG. 16C shows a case where a common effect is executed during the time, and FIG. 16C shows a symbol stop time of a symbol per short opening (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) and a game per short opening (second big hit game, small hit) A case is shown in which a common effect is executed during the total time (during the third effect execution period) of the pre-release time of (game).

  Also, FIG. 16D shows the total stop time (during the second effect execution period) of the symbol stop time of the small hit symbol and the hit game time of the small hit game (pre-opening time and opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 33a). FIG. 16E shows the case where the common effect is executed, and FIG. 16E shows the total of the symbol stop time of the second jackpot symbol and the hit game time of the second jackpot game (during the time before opening and during the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 33a). FIG. 16 (f) shows the case where the common effect is executed during the time (during the second effect execution period). FIG. 16 (f) shows the symbol stop time of the third big hit symbol, the time before the third big hit game is released, and the short open round ( The case where a common effect is performed during the total time of rounds 1 and 2) is shown.

  In the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the symbol stoppage time of the off-design symbol shown in FIG. 16A, the next symbol variation game starts after the end of the common effect. Further, in the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the symbol stop time of the specific first big hit symbol shown in FIG. 16B, the first big hit game starts after the end of the common effect. Moreover, it is common during the symbol stop time of the short opening per symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) shown in FIG. 16 (c) and the pre-opening time of the game per second short opening (second big hit game, small hit game). In the pattern in which the effect is executed, the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 33a of the second big hit game or the small hit game is started after the end of the common effect. After the second big hit game ends, the gaming state shifts to a probable change state, and after the small hit game ends, the game state before the small hit game is executed (before the common effect is executed) is maintained. Is done. Further, in the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the symbol stop time of the small hit symbol and the execution time of the small hit game shown in FIG. 16 (d), the next symbol variation game starts after the end of the common effect, The game state before the small hit game is executed (before the common effect is executed) is maintained. Also, in the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the symbol stop time of the second jackpot symbol and the execution time of the second jackpot game shown in FIG. 16 (e), the next symbol variation game starts after the end of the common effect. Then, the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state. Further, in the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the total stop time of the third big hit game, the time before the third big hit game is released, and the short open round (1, 2 rounds) shown in FIG. After the end of the common performance, a long open round (3 to 15 rounds) of the third jackpot game starts.

  In the second embodiment, a pattern for executing the common effect during the small hit game shown in FIG. 16D, a pattern for executing the common effect during the second big hit game shown in FIG. 16E, and FIG. In the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the short open round of the third big hit game shown in (f), the open / close mode of the big prize opening 33a during the common effect is the same. For this reason, in the patterns shown in FIGS. 16D to 16F, it is difficult to recognize the gaming state after the end of the common effect based on the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 33a during the common effect. Yes.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific first big hit symbol, the round display portion is displayed after the symbol stop time (10 seconds) is ended, that is, after the common effect is ended. 55 LEDs are lit and displayed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 16 (c) and 16 (e), when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the second big hit symbol, after the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) ends, that is, the common effect. During execution, the LED of the round display section 55 is lit up. Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the third big hit symbol, the round display is performed after the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) ends, that is, during execution of the common effect. The LED of the unit 55 is lit and displayed. For this reason, in the second embodiment, based on the display of the round display unit 55 during execution of the common effect, a latent probability change state occurs after the end of the common effect, or the third big hit game long open round ( 3 to 15 rounds) can be recognized.

  In the second embodiment described above, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained. Further, in the second embodiment, in common with the configuration of the first embodiment, the symbol stop time per symbol for short opening, the game pre-opening time per short opening, and the opening / closing operation time of the big winning opening 33a are common. A common effect is executed for the total time of the configuration for executing the effects (FIGS. 16D and 16E), the third big hit symbol stop time, the third big hit game pre-opening time, and the short opening round execution time. The structure (FIG.16 (f)) to add is added. For this reason, when the big winning opening 33a is opened in a short opening time during the common performance, the game state is changed as if the game state before the start of the common performance is maintained after the end of the common performance (FIG. 16 (d)). There are a case where a transition is made to the state (FIG. 16E) and a case where a long open round of the third big hit game is executed (FIG. 16F). Thus, in the second embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, when the large winning opening 33a is opened in a short opening time during the common performance, the probability variation state (latent probability variation state) or the third The expectation for the transition to the long open round of jackpot games can be increased.

  In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the common effect is also executed during the symbol stoppage time of the off-design symbol. In this way, in a gaming machine that executes a common effect in a plurality of gaming states in which different results are obtained by executing the common effect even during the symbol stop time of the out-of-design symbol, the common effect is not increased. Can be executed more frequently. Further, in the configuration in which the second big hit game or the small hit game is provided as in the second embodiment and the latent probability variation state is generated after the common effect is finished, the occurrence frequency of the small hit is increased in order to increase the execution frequency of the common effect. There is no need to increase. Thereby, the execution frequency of a common effect can be raised, without reducing the reliability with respect to generation | occurrence | production of the probability change state after the game completion | finish per short opening.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, only parts different from the above embodiments will be described.

  In the second embodiment, as the execution mode of the short opening per game (second big hit game, small hit game), the first mode in which the pre-opening time is “9 seconds”, the pre-opening time and the big winning opening 33a. In the third embodiment, the total time of opening / closing operation time of the prize winning opening 33a is set to “9 seconds”. Only the second mode is provided. Then, the symbol stop time “0.5 seconds” of the short opening per symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol) and the pre-opening time “0.5” per short opening game (second big hit game, small hit game) The common effect is executed for the total time “10 seconds” of the opening / closing operation time “9 seconds” of the big winning opening 33a in the game per second (short jackpot game, second jackpot game). In other words, in the third embodiment, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the short opening per symbol (second big hit symbol, small hit symbol), the games per short opening (second big hit game, small hit game) mainly A common performance will be executed during the winning game time.

  FIG. 17 shows a flow of a game with a common effect of the third embodiment, corresponding to FIG. 5 of the first embodiment and corresponding to FIG. 16 of the second embodiment. 17 (a) to 17 (e) are the same as FIGS. 16 (a), 16 (b), and 16 (d) to 16 (f), respectively. That is, FIG. 17A shows a case where the common effect is executed during the symbol stop time of the off-design symbol, and FIG. 17B shows the common effect being executed during the symbol stop time of the specific first big hit symbol. FIG. 17C shows a case where the common effect is executed during the total time of the symbol stop time of the small hit symbol and the per game time of the small hit game (pre-opening time and opening / closing operation time of the big winning opening 33a). FIG. 17 (d) shows the case where the common effect is executed during the total time of the symbol stop time of the second big hit symbol and the winning game time of the second hit game (pre-opening time and opening / closing operation time of the big winning opening 33a). FIG. 17E shows a case where the common effect is executed during the total time of the symbol stop time of the third jackpot symbol, the pre-opening time of the third jackpot game, and the short opening rounds (1, 2 rounds). Shows the case.

  In the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the symbol stoppage time of the off-design symbol shown in FIG. 17 (a), the next symbol variation game starts after the end of the common effect. In the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the symbol stop time of the specific first big hit symbol shown in FIG. 17B, the first big hit game starts after the end of the common effect. In the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the total time of the symbol stop time of the small hit symbol and the execution time of the small hit game shown in FIG. 17C, the next symbol variation game starts after the end of the common effect. The game state before the small hit game is executed (before the common effect is executed) is maintained. Also, in the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the total time of the symbol stop time of the second jackpot symbol and the execution time of the second jackpot game shown in FIG. 17D, the next symbol variation game after the end of the common effect. Starts and the gaming state shifts to a probable change state. Also, in the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the total stop time of the third big hit game, the pre-opening time of the third big hit game, and the short open round (1, 2 rounds) shown in FIG. After the end of the common performance, a long open round (3 to 15 rounds) of the third jackpot game starts.

  In the third embodiment, a pattern for executing the common effect during the small hit game shown in FIG. 17C, a pattern for executing the common effect during the second big hit game shown in FIG. 17D, and FIG. In the pattern in which the common effect is executed during the short open round of the third big hit game shown in (e), the open / close mode of the big prize opening 33a during the common effect is the same. For this reason, in the patterns shown in FIGS. 17C to 17E, it is difficult to recognize the gaming state after the end of the common effect based on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 33a during the common effect. Yes.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific first big hit symbol, the round display portion is displayed after the symbol stop time (10 seconds) is ended, that is, after the common effect is ended. 55 LEDs are lit and displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17D, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the second big hit symbol, the round display is performed after the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) ends, that is, during execution of the common effect. The LED of the unit 55 is lit and displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17E, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the third big hit symbol, the round display is performed after the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) ends, that is, during execution of the common effect. The LED of the unit 55 is lit and displayed. Therefore, in the third embodiment, based on the display of the round display unit 55 during execution of the common effect, a latent probability change state occurs after the end of the common effect, or the third big hit game long open round ( 3 to 15 rounds) can be recognized.

  In the third embodiment described above, as in the second embodiment, if the special winning opening 33a is opened in a short opening time during the common performance, the game state before the start of the common performance is maintained after the common performance ends. (FIG. 17 (c)), when the game state shifts to a probable change state (FIG. 17 (d)), and when the third big hit game long open round is executed (FIG. 17 (e)). , Will exist. As a result, in the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, when the large winning opening 33a is opened in a short opening time during the common performance, the probability variation state (latent probability variation state) or the third big hit The expectation for the transition to a long open round of games can be increased.

  In the third embodiment, as in the above embodiments, the common effect is also executed during the symbol stoppage time of the off-design symbol. In this way, in a gaming machine that executes a common effect in a plurality of gaming states in which different results are obtained by executing the common effect even during the symbol stop time of the out-of-design symbol, the common effect is not increased. Can be executed more frequently. Further, in the configuration in which the second big hit game or the small hit game is provided as in the third embodiment and the latent probability variation state is generated after the common effect is finished, the occurrence frequency of the small hit is increased in order to increase the execution frequency of the common effect. There is no need to increase. Thereby, the execution frequency of a common effect can be raised, without reducing the reliability with respect to generation | occurrence | production of the probability change state after the game completion | finish per short opening.

(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, a configuration has been described in which a second probability variable big hit game is started that activates the probability variation function after the second big hit game ends, but in addition to the second probability variable big hit game (or instead of the second probability variable big hit game), A second normal jackpot game may be provided in which the probability variation function is not started after the two jackpot game is ended and the variation time shortening function and the opening time shortening function are started. In the second normal jackpot game, the special winning opening 33a goes through the second big hit game in which the opening / closing operation is performed for a short time to shift to the short-time state, so that a so-called “sudden short-time” or “sudden normal” is achieved. In such a configuration in which the second normal big hit game is provided, the common effect is executed in the manner shown in FIGS. 5 (c), 16 (c), 16 (e) and 17 (d). What is necessary is just to comprise. Thereby, the aspect in which the gaming state becomes the short-time state after the end of the common effect increases, and the interest of the gaming machine having the common effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the common effect dedicated design effect (for example, “A, B, C”) is used as the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the stop symbol (specific symbol) for which the special symbol common effect is executed. Although it set, it is not restricted to this, You may set a different kind of symbol as a stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the specific symbol of a special symbol. For example, as a stop symbol of an effect symbol corresponding to a stop symbol (specific symbol) in which a common effect of a special symbol is executed, an order combination such as “1, 2, 3” or “1, 3, 5”, etc. It is possible to set a chance symbol (so-called chance eye) which is a predetermined specific out symbol other than the winning symbol, such as an odd number order or a reach out-of-line combination such as “7, 6, 7”. According to such a configuration, even if the effect symbol is out of place and stopped and displayed in the form of a symbol, by executing the common effect, the start of the first big hit game or the probability variation state (latency probability variation state) Can increase expectations for the transition.

  Moreover, as a stop display mode of the effect symbol when the common effect is executed, the effect symbol may be erased during the symbol stop time when the common effect is executed and during the time before opening. Thus, in the configuration in which the effect symbols are erased during the common effect, the stop display mode of the special effect symbols (fourth symbol) displayed on the special effect symbol display units 25d and 25e should not be changed during the execution of the common effect. Thus, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether the symbol effect is during the symbol stop time or the pre-release time during the execution of the common effect.

  Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5C of the first embodiment and FIG. 16C of the second embodiment, the symbol stop time “0.5 seconds” of the special symbol and the pre-release time “ Although the common effect is configured to be executed at “10 seconds” during the total time of “9.5 seconds”, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the modes shown in FIGS. 5 (c) and 16 (c), the symbol stop time is The common effect may be executed during the pre-opening time by setting the pre-opening time to “10 seconds” without providing it.

  Moreover, in the aspect shown to FIG.16 (d)-(f) of the said 2nd Example, and FIG.17 (c)-(e) of the said 3rd Example, the symbol stop time "0.5 second" of a special symbol. The common presentation is executed for “10 seconds” during the total time of “0.5 seconds” before the winning game and “9 seconds” for opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 33a. 16 (d) to (f) and FIGS. 17 (c) to (e), the symbol stop time “0.5 seconds” of the special symbol or the pre-release time “0.5 seconds” of the hit game It is good also as a structure which does not provide at least one. For example, the opening / closing operation time of the winning game winning a prize opening 33a is set to “10 seconds” without providing the special symbol stop time and the pre-opening time of the winning game, and the common effect is given to “10 seconds” during the opening / closing operation time. The total of these, assuming that the configuration to be executed and the special game symbol stop time is not provided and the time before opening of the hit game is “0.5 seconds”, and the opening / closing operation time of the big prize opening 33a is “9.5 seconds” A configuration in which a common effect is executed at “10 seconds” during the time, and the symbol stop time of the special symbol is set to “0.5 seconds without providing a time before opening of the winning game, and the opening / closing operation time of the winning game winning prize 33a A configuration in which a common effect is executed for “10 seconds” during the total time can be illustrated as “9.5 seconds”.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the execution time of the common effect is set to a fixed time (10 seconds). For example, the execution time of the common effect when the battle effect of the losing pattern is executed (for example, 9 seconds) <the execution time of the common effect when the battle effect of the draw pattern is executed (for example, 10 seconds) <the battle of the winning pattern The execution time of the common effect can be increased in the order of the execution time of the common effect when the effect is executed (for example, 11 seconds).

  In the above embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”.

  For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which a gaming profit (game value) is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 33a ... Grand prize opening, 55 ... Round display part (specific game alerting means), 61 ... 1st special symbol display apparatus, 62 ... 2nd special symbol display apparatus, 200 ... Main control part (symbol control means) , Specific game execution means, probability variation means), 260... Sub-control unit (common effect execution means, effect symbol control means, second effect symbol control means), 280... Effect display control unit (common effect execution means, effect symbol control) Means, second effect symbol control means).

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A variable entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball cannot enter and a state where a game ball can enter,
A symbol display means for variably displaying symbols;
A symbol control means for variably displaying the symbol by establishment of a predetermined condition, and stopping and displaying until a predetermined symbol stop time elapses in a stop mode of a hit mode or a disengagement mode;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game for allowing the variable entrance to enter a ball after a predetermined pre-release time has elapsed when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner; With
As a symbol stop time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a disengagement mode, it has a first disconnect stop time and a second disconnect stop time longer than the first disconnect stop time,
As the symbol stop time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state, the symbol has a first hit stop time and a second hit stop time longer than the first hit stop time,
As the pre-opening time, it has a first pre-opening time and a second pre-opening time longer than the first pre-opening time,
The first effect execution period consisting of the second outage stop time and the second effect execution period consisting of the total time of the first per stop time and the second pre-opening time are the same time, and the first A predetermined effect is executed during the second effect execution period and the second effect execution period . The second per stop time is the same time as the first effect execution period and the second effect execution period,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined effect is executed when the second stop time is selected as the symbol stop time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state .

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