JP5962716B2 - 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).

  In the gaming machine, determination of success / failure is made by entering a game ball at the start opening and a special symbol variation display is started, and if the result of success / failure determination is a big hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol to start the big hit game To do. In such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine having a simultaneous variation function capable of performing variation display of a plurality of special symbols in parallel (also referred to as “simultaneous variation”) (see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, during the opening extension, the gaming state is set such that the variation time of the first special symbol which is disadvantageous to the second special symbol is longer than the variation time of the second special symbol. In addition, the variation frequency of the second special symbol is set higher than that of the first special symbol, and an advantageous state in which the opening extension can be continued based on the occurrence of the big hit of the second special symbol is generated, thereby improving the game entertainment.

JP 2013-226398 A

  However, in a gaming machine that fluctuates two special symbols in parallel, the other relatively advantageous special symbol fluctuates multiple times during the gaming state in which the fluctuation time of one relatively disadvantageous special symbol is long-time fluctuation The configuration that generates an advantageous state by being installed is well known by being installed in many gaming machines, and it is difficult to further improve the gaming interest in gaming machines with the same configuration as before.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention aims to provide new game playability and enhance game entertainment in a game machine that changes two pieces of identification information in parallel.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
First entry information acquisition means for obtaining first entry information based on detection of a game ball by the first starting means;
First hit / fail judgment means for performing a first hit / no-go judgment based on the first entry information;
First identification information display means for performing variable display of the first identification information based on the result of the first determination of success / failure;
Second incoming information acquisition means for acquiring second incoming information based on detection of a game ball by the second starting means;
A second winning / failing determining means for executing a second winning / failing determination based on the second entry information;
Second identification information display means for performing a variable display of the second identification information based on the result of the second success / failure determination;
When the first identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating that the first determination result is a specific result, or the second identification information is that the second determination result is a specific result. Specific game execution means for executing a specific game when the display mode is stopped and displayed,
Advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state after the end of the specific game;
With
The first identification information and the second identification information can be variably displayed in parallel.
When the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination becomes a specific result in a state where the advantageous state has not occurred, the number of times that the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the specific result and The advantageous state is generated after the end of the specific game until the number of times that the result of the second winning / failing determination becomes the specific number becomes a predetermined number of times,
One of the first entry information determined as the first success / failure during the advantageous state and the second entry information determined as the second success / failure during the advantageous state is determined as the success / failure in a state where the advantageous state has not occurred. Thus, if the entry information is determined to be a specific result, the variation display time of the identification information executed based on the one entry information is changed to the change of the identification information executed based on the other entry information. It is characterized in that it can be set to a specific variation time that can be displayed multiple times.

  According to the present invention, even if the advantageous state is ended while the identification information variably displayed based on the one entry information is variably displayed with the specific variation time, the specific variation time has passed, When the identification information is stopped and displayed, the specific game can be executed and an advantageous state can be generated again. As a result, the two identification information can be displayed in a variable manner (simultaneous variation is possible), and when the advantageous state has not occurred, the determination result is a specific result. In a gaming machine that generates an advantageous state after the end of a specific game until the specified number of times of the specific game is executed, one identification information (related to winning) is displayed in a specific variation time in which the other identification information can be variably displayed multiple times. By variably displaying, it is possible to provide a new gameability that makes it possible to generate an advantageous state that has once ended, and to improve the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The entrance information that is at least one of the first entry information and the second entry information and is determined to be a specific result when the advantageous state does not occur is determined as the specific result. It is characterized by being judged as a specific result even if it is judged to be true or false.

  As a result, when one identification information is variably displayed based on the specific variation time, even if the specific variation time has passed without the advantageous state ending, It is possible to realize a gameability in which a specific game can be generated based on the change display of one identification information.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The probability that the result of the first success / failure determination is determined to be the specific result and the probability that the result of the second success / failure determination is determined to be the specific result can be set to a predetermined probability or a higher probability higher than the predetermined probability. Probability setting means,
The advantageous state is a state in which the probability setting means sets a high probability,
The state in which the advantageous state has not occurred is a state in which the probability setting means sets a predetermined probability.

  Thereby, the advantageous state is a state in which the determination probability (the first success / failure determination probability, the second success / failure determination probability) is a high probability, the specific variation time is set based on the determination of the success / failure in the high probability state, Even when the specific variation time has elapsed and the state is in a predetermined probability state (low probability state), it is possible to set the high probability state again after the specific game. Thereby, the frequency | count of execution of a specific game can be increased and a game interest can be heightened.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The specific variation time is selected from a plurality of variation display times having different lengths.

  Thereby, the specific variation time can be diversified, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The second starting means has a starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering a game ball,
A high-frequency state generating means for generating a high-frequency state in which a game ball enters the start port at a higher frequency than a predetermined game state after the specific game is completed, based on the game ball entering the start port; The second success / failure determination is executed,
If the advantageous state ends while the one identification information is variably displayed at the specific variation time, the high-frequency state is generated until the specific game is started based on the passage of the specific variation time. It is characterized by that.

  In this way, when one of the identification information is variably displayed at the specific variation time, that is, in a state where the execution of the specific game is confirmed, a predetermined advantageous state (high probability state) in the middle of the specific variation time. ) May end. In such a case, by setting the start port (opening / closing start port) of the second starting means to a high frequency state, even if it is in a predetermined probability state, the hand-held game ball (held ball) is not reduced. The game can be advanced, and the stoppage can be suppressed to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from decreasing.

  According to the above-described configuration of the present invention, in a gaming machine capable of variably displaying two identification information in parallel (simultaneous variation is possible), it is possible to provide a new gaming property and enhance a gaming 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 explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game in case a 1st special symbol carries out the variation display based on a long-time variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus. 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 1st special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a 1st special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a 2nd special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a 2nd special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game in case a 1st special symbol carries out the variation display based on the long-time variation pattern of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the big hit game end of 2nd Example.

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the 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 launching device (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeding device (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launching device. 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 effect button 8 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and moves downward from the reference position when the player performs a pressing operation, and moves upward when the player releases the pressure to the reference position. It consists of a retractable push button that returns. The production buttons 8 are each provided with an operation detection switch (not shown) for detecting when the player presses the button. As such an operation detection switch, a press detection switch that is turned on when the effect button 8 is pressed by a predetermined amount, a touch switch that detects that the effect button 8 has been touched, or the like can be used.

  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 the player to operate the launching device. 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. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

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

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

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 5) 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. 5) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 5) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. 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 through). Thus, the second start port 28b is in a closed state (first mode) in which the possibility of entering the game ball becomes small (or the ball cannot enter). On the other hand, 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 larger than usual, and the second start port 28b is likely to enter the game ball. Is in an open state (second mode) in which is increased. 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. And if a special symbol stops and displays with a big hit symbol, it will be in a big hit game permission state. The first start port 28a, the start port incoming detection switch 28s, and the like correspond to “first start means”. Further, the second start port 28b, the start port entrance detection switch 28t, and the like correspond to “second starter”.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the grand prize winning device 33 is a belt-like big prize opening (variable ball opening) 33a, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the big winning opening 33a, and for operating the opening / closing plate 33b. The main prize opening solenoid 33c (see FIG. 5) and the big winning opening entrance detection switch 33s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entry of a game ball are mainly configured.

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

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs. By combining these LEDs, a normal symbol display unit 51, a general symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, and a second special symbol are provided. A hold display unit 54 is configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display 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, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a display manner in which the normal symbol is hit or missed after a predetermined time. 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 set as a jackpot symbol among the combinations of the special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of 7 LEDs respectively. In addition, combinations other than the jackpot symbol are set as outliers. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol display device 61 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed. Also, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, the second special symbol display device 62 starts to display the variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol is a big hit symbol or missed. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination value (also referred to as “entrance information, especially“ first ingress information ””) acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a, and the game ball Is provided with a second special symbol determination value (entrance information, in particular, also referred to as “second entry information”) acquired when the player enters the second start port 28b. The first special symbol judgment value includes a first special symbol success / failure judgment value used for the first special symbol success / failure judgment as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a jackpot symbol judgment for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol. And a first reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform reach production. Similarly, for the second special symbol determination value, a second special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined. A second symbol determination value used for jackpot symbol determination and a second reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect are included. The means for acquiring the entry information is referred to as “entrance information acquisition means”. In particular, the means for acquiring the first entry information is referred to as “first entry information acquisition means”, and the second entry information is acquired. This means is referred to as “second incoming information acquisition means”.

  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. That is, the special symbol hold display sections 53 and 54 have special symbol determination values (entry information) acquired by entering a game ball into the start port 28 (first start port 28a, second start port 28b). Is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  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 displayed on the first special symbol hold display unit 53 is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( This corresponds to the number (stored number) of first special symbol determination values (first special symbol success / failure determination value, first symbol determination value, first reach determination value) stored in the first reserved storage area. 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 displayed on the second special symbol hold display unit 54 is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( This corresponds to the number (stored number) of second special symbol determination values (second special symbol success / failure determination value, second symbol determination value, second reach determination value) stored in the second reserved storage area). 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.

  When the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are stopped and displayed, the symbol variable game is finished, and when the stop display time elapses, the next symbol variable game is executable. Then, the presence of one or more special symbol holds, the execution condition (symbol change start condition) of the special symbol change game is established, and the special symbol hold (memory information) is stored based on the special symbol hold (memory information) stored first. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 61 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 62 are provided with a simultaneous variation function capable of variably displaying in parallel. That is, a game ball enters one of the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b, and one of the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 corresponds to the ball. When the special symbol is variably displayed, if a game ball enters the other start port 28a, 28b, the special symbol variability display on the other special symbol display units 61, 62 is also started. When one special symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol, the variable display of the other special symbol is continued. In addition, when one special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the variation display of the other special symbol is interrupted and temporarily stopped, and the variation display of the other special symbol is resumed after the jackpot game ends. . In addition, when the special symbol variation display is interrupted, the timing of the special symbol variation display time is also interrupted, and the measurement of the special symbol variation display time that has been suspended after the end of the jackpot game is resumed.

  The special symbol determination value (special symbol success / failure determination value) is set with a winning value (big hit value) for determination of success / failure, and the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. If the judgment value for special symbol (special symbol success / failure judgment value) acquired in (1) matches with the jackpot value, it becomes “big hit”, and if it does not match, it becomes “off”. 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.

  If it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit (a specific mode) Determined). On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be out, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display pattern (disappearance mode) indicating that the first special symbol is out. Special mode). Similarly, if the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is a big win symbol that is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit ( If the second special symbol display device 62 determines that the second special symbol is out of place when the second special symbol is determined to be off in the second special symbol success / failure determination. Are determined to be outliers (non-special aspects).

  When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, the symbol determination table in which the big hit symbol and the symbol determination value are associated is used, and at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. The jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol determination value included in the acquired special symbol determination value is determined. In addition, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined as the probability variation jackpot symbol, a probability variation jackpot for starting the probability variation jackpot game with the operation of the probability variation function is generated. The probability variation big hit will be described later.

  The special symbol is configured to display a variation based on a predetermined variation 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 out of the range. And a deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table include a “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation pattern without reach)” without a reach effect and a “reach variation pattern with reach” effect. 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 / absence of the reach effect is determined by reach determination using the reach determination value acquired when the game ball enters the start opening 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 symbol of first special symbol The determination of the stop symbol of the second special symbol, the change display and stop display of the first special symbol, the change display and stop display of the second special symbol, and the suspension and restart of the special symbol change display 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 aforementioned jackpot symbol (specific mode) (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), The condition device is activated. Here, the condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. The condition device is configured mainly by a CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 described later, and starts operating when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device that is configured mainly by the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 and continuously operates the big prize device 33 to continuously open the big prize port 33a. A big hit game (specific game) advantageous to the player is executed by operating the accessory continuous operation device. Note that the jackpot game flag is set to ON while the jackpot game is being executed.

  In the big hit game, by operating the big winning device 33 (by opening and closing the big winning port 33a a plurality of times), it is possible to enter the game ball into the big winning port 33a. Is provided with a profit (prize ball), which 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 by detecting the passing of the game ball by the big winning port entrance ball detection switch 33s arranged in the big winning port 33a.

  The big winning device 33 is continuously operated by the start of the big hit game, and the open state where the game ball can enter the open state (a state where the game ball can enter) and the closed state where the game ball cannot enter (the ball enters) The special prize opening / closing operation for switching to the disabled state is continuously performed a plurality of times. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined ending condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the open big opening 33a is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10). When the game in which the big winning opening 33a is opened is “round game”, the number of rounds that can be continued in one big hit game (15 rounds in this embodiment) 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 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 open time extension function, and the probability variation function are activated, the special 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 a probable big hit symbol, after the big hit game ends, the probability variation function, the variable time shortening function, and the open time extension function are activated, and the “predictable state with electric support” is started. The 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 (determination probability) together with the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function. In other words, the probability fluctuation function is activated to increase the probability that the special 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. . In this embodiment, the jackpot value set in the low probability hit / fail judgment table is also set as a jackpot value in the high probability hit / fail judgment table. In other words, the special symbol judgment value (special symbol success / failure judgment value) that generates a jackpot when the probability variation function is not activated (low probability state) causes the jackpot even when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state). be able to.

  When the probability variation function is not activated, 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, 1/100). 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). )

  As described above, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot is generated based on the special symbol success / failure determination value and the symbol determination value included in the special symbol determination value (entrance information). In this embodiment, a special symbol judgment value (special symbol success / failure judgment value, symbol judgment value) that generates a probabilistic big hit when the probability variation function is inactive (low probability state), and when the probability variation function is activated ( There are special symbol determination values (special symbol success / failure determination values, symbol determination values) that generate a probabilistic big hit in a high probability state). In this embodiment, the special symbol judgment value (entrance information) that generates a probability variation jackpot when the probability variation function is not activated (low probability state) is also a probability variation jackpot even when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state). Can be generated.

  In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol determination is made while the probability variation function is in operation (high probability state), the first special symbol determination value (entrance information, first entry information) is the probability variation function. If it is determined that the value is a specific determination value that generates a probabilistic big hit when it is not in operation (low probability state), a long-time variation pattern is set as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. In the “long-time variation pattern”, a specific variation time longer than the variation time of the second special symbol is set, and the second special symbol can be varied and displayed several times before the specific variation time elapses. . In this embodiment, a plurality of long-time variation patterns are provided, and 20 minutes, 30 minutes, and 40 minutes are set as the variation times of the respective long-time variation patterns.

  FIG. 3 shows a game flow when the long-term variation pattern is set as the variation pattern of the first special symbol during the operation of the probability variation function (high probability state). As shown in FIG. 3, when the first special symbol starts to change based on the specific determination value during the operation of the probability variation function (high probability state), the variation pattern of the first special symbol varies for a long time. The variation time of the first special symbol is set to the pattern and becomes the specific variation time. Then, the second special symbol is variably displayed a plurality of times before the specific variation time elapses after the first special symbol starts the variability display. During the big hit game based on the fact that the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the first special symbol interrupts the variable display and temporarily stops and displays it. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol is variably displayed based on the long-time variation pattern, the remaining variation time of the first special symbol is notified.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed four times from when the first special symbol starts to display the variation until the specific variation time elapses. In the first and second times, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a probable big hit symbol, and in the third time, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal big hit symbol, and in the fourth time, the second special symbol is removed and stopped. For this reason, after the jackpot game based on the third stop display (normal jackpot symbol) of the second special symbol is finished, the probability variation function does not operate and the low probability state is entered. Thereafter, when the specific variation time elapses, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the probability variation big hit symbol based on the specific determination value, and after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation function is activated to be in the high probability state again.

  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 on the second special symbol display device 62, an effect symbol (effect image) composed of numeric symbols. ) And a display using a character (also referred to as a character design) executed in addition to a reach effect performed during the variation display of the effect symbol, a variation display of the effect symbol, or during a variation display of the effect symbol. Examples include effects performed using characters. In addition, various effects including an effect executed during a hit game, an effect indicating that the game has been won (fanfare effect), an effect indicating that the game has ended (ending effect), and a so-called promotion effect Is also referred to as “effect display (specific effect)”. 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.

  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, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, an effect symbol display unit for displaying a first effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and a second effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol. 25a and 25b are provided. In the present embodiment, the first effect symbol display unit 25a is provided at the center of the display area V of the effect display device, and the second effect symbol display unit 25b is provided at the lower right of the display region V of the effect display device. The first effect symbol display unit 25a is larger than the second effect symbol display unit 25b.

  Of the display area V of the effect display device 25, the display parts other than the effect symbol display parts 25a and 25b and the effect symbol display parts 25a and 25b in which the effect symbols are variably displayed are characters, figures, symbols, and characters (character designs). A background display portion (character display portion) on which various background images including the above are displayed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the background display section and the effect symbol display sections 25a and 25b have a partial display area or a total display area overlapping on the display area V. The effect symbol display portions 25a and 25b and the background display portion may be completely partitioned so as not to overlap. The effect symbol display units 25a and 25b and the background display unit 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 symbol variation effect, the first effect symbol is one of the first effect symbol display unit 25a or the second effect symbol display unit 25b in conjunction with the variation display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 61. The second effect symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the second special symbol, and the second effect symbol display unit 25a or the second effect symbol display unit 25b. Displayed on the other display section. 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.

  In this embodiment, when the open time extension function is not activated, the game is centered on the first special symbol corresponding to the first starting port 28a (fixed starting port), so the first effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. Is displayed on the first effect symbol display unit 25a, and the second effect symbol is displayed on the second effect symbol display unit 25b. In addition, when the open time extension function is activated, the game is centered on the second special symbol corresponding to the second starting port 28b (variable starting port), so the second effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is the first effect. It is displayed on the symbol display unit 25a, and the first effect symbol is displayed on the second effect symbol display unit 25b.

  In the present embodiment, a three-digit number symbol consisting of “1” to “9” is used as the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, and the effect symbol display portions 25a and 25b respectively include the left effect symbol and the middle effect symbol. Three symbols of effect design and right effect design are displayed. The effect symbol display portions 25a and 25b are set in a direction substantially perpendicular to the arrangement direction of each symbol display portion, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  In the symbol variation effect, when the first special symbol starts variable display by the first special symbol, the first special symbol starts variable display, and when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols, the symbol is changed to the stop symbol of the first special symbol. A result notification effect in which the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a corresponding mode (a hit mode or a miss mode) is performed. Similarly, when the second special symbol starts variable display, the second effect symbol starts variable display, and when the second special symbol is one of the symbols and the stop display ends, the second special symbol becomes the stop symbol of the second special symbol. A result notification effect is displayed in which the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a corresponding mode (a hit mode or an off mode). In the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, a symbol combination that is the same in three digits is a special mode corresponding to a special symbol jackpot symbol (a hit mode), and other symbol combinations are non-special corresponding to an extra symbol symbol It becomes an aspect (disappearance aspect).

  The change of the effect symbol (effect pattern) and the stop symbol are determined by the sub-control unit 260 based on the change 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 (determination result) of the special symbol. Then, based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display units 25a and 25b. 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 by the effect symbol display units 25a and 25b. To do.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, the 1st effect symbol display part 25a and the 2nd effect symbol display part 25b are provided with the holding | maintenance display part which displays the hold number of the special symbol corresponding to the effect symbol displayed. Yes. The hold display unit provided in the first effect symbol display unit 25a and the second effect symbol display unit 25b is displayed in conjunction with the first special symbol hold display unit 53 or the second special symbol hold display unit 54, The number of circle figures “◯” corresponding to the number of special symbol reservations or the number of second special symbol reservations is displayed. That is, in the hold display parts of the first effect symbol display part 25a and the second effect symbol display part 25b, the start port 28 (the first start port 28a, the second start port), as in the special symbol hold display units 53 and 54. Memory information indicating that a special symbol determination value (entrance information) acquired by entering a game ball into 28b) is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is displayed. Is done.

  In the hold display portion of the first effect symbol display portion 25a and the second effect symbol display portion 25b of the present embodiment, the leftmost circular figure “◯” indicates the hold stored first, and in order toward the right side. Indicates a newly stored hold. 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.

  The display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with a fourth symbol display section 25c. The fourth symbol display unit 25c displays a fourth symbol which is a kind of effect symbol. In the symbol variation effect, the fourth symbol is also displayed in conjunction with the variation 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. The fourth symbol is configured as the fourth effect symbol following the left symbol (first symbol), middle symbol (second symbol), and right symbol (third symbol) displayed on the effect symbol display sections 25a and 25b. Yes.

  In the fourth symbol display section 25c of this embodiment, two types of fourth symbols are displayed. The 4th symbol on the left side of the 4th symbol display unit 25c corresponds to the first special symbol, and when the first special symbol starts the variable display, the variable display is started. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol (winning symbol or missing symbol). The 4th symbol on the right side of the 4th symbol display unit 25c corresponds to the 2nd special symbol, and when the 2nd special symbol starts the variable display, the variable display is started. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the symbol of the second special symbol (a winning symbol or a missing symbol).

  The display mode of the 4th symbol is only required to be visually identifiable. In the 4th symbol of this embodiment, the display mode corresponding to the special symbol is “number” consisting of “1” to “9”. A special number (for example, “7”) is a special mode (a hit mode) corresponding to the special symbol jackpot symbol, and other numbers are a non-special mode (out-of-band mode) corresponding to a special symbol losing symbol. It has become. Then, in the 4th symbol display section 25c, for example, “1” → “2”... “9” is changed in order so that the 4th symbol is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the change display of the special symbol. Can be made.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, when the first special symbol is variably displayed based on the long-time variation pattern, the remaining time for displaying the remaining variation time of the first special symbol. A display unit 25d is provided. Thereby, the player can play a game while recognizing the remaining variation time of the first special symbol during the variation display of the first special symbol based on the long-term variation pattern.

  In the display area V of the effect display device 25, in addition to the symbol variation effect in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, a hold display effect for displaying the number of special symbol holds and a jackpot game effect accompanying the progress of the jackpot game are performed. . 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.

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

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

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. The RAM data of the payout control unit 230 is 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. . In particular, the means for determining whether or not the first special symbol is true is also referred to as first true / bad determining means, and the means for determining whether or not the second special symbol is true is also referred to as second true / false determining means. 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. 6 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 6 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S100), the game start process (S200), the normal symbol game process (S300), the normal electric game game process (S400), the first special symbol game process (S500), and the second special symbol game process ( Each process of S600) and jackpot game process (S700) is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various 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 made 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 a predetermined number of balls have been entered. When it is determined that a prescribed number of balls have been entered at 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, a pair of The blade piece is closed, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the first special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 7A, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501), and it is determined that no game ball has entered the first start port 28a. If so (S501: NO), the process proceeds to S504. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S502).

  As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S502: NO), the process proceeds to S504, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S502: YES), the first special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S503). 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. Then, the first start winning prize command including the hold number designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260.

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

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

  As a result of the determination process of S507, if it is determined that the number of first special symbol hold is not zero (S507: NO), a first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special symbol judgment value (first special symbol success / failure judgment value) stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main controller 200 is read (S508a), and the first special symbol success / failure judgment is performed. Perform (S508b). In the first special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (high probability state), the probability variation function is determined using the high probability failure determination table, and the probability variation function is inactive (low probability state). In such a case, the success / failure determination is performed by using a low probability appropriateness determination table. In the first special symbol success / failure determination of this embodiment, when the probability variation function is in operation (high probability state), the determination of success / failure using the low probability success / failure determination table is also performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination (S508b) is a big hit (S508c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S508c: YES), the big hit symbol is determined based on the symbol judgment value included in the first special symbol judgment value (S508d). The jackpot symbol is determined using a symbol determination table.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (whether or not the probability variation function is in operation) (S508e). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON (the probability variation function is in operation) (S508e: YES), the first special symbol determination value is set when the probability variation function is not activated. It is determined whether or not it is a specific determination value that generates a probable big hit (S508f).

  As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol determination value is the specific determination value (S508f: YES), a long-time variation pattern table including a long-time variation pattern (specific variation time) is set ( S508g). On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S508e that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (the probability variation function is not in operation) (S508e: NO), and the determination value for the first special symbol is determined in the determination process of S508f. When it is determined that it is not the specific determination value (S508f: NO), a big hit time fluctuation pattern table including a normal big hit fluctuation pattern is set (S508h).

  Further, when it is determined in S508c that the result of the first special symbol determination process is not a big hit (S508c: NO), an out symbol is determined (S508i), and the variation at out of time including the out variation pattern is included. A pattern table is set (S508j).

  Next, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined (S508k). For the variation pattern of the first special symbol, a variation pattern determination value is acquired, and a specific variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table set in the processing of S508g, S508h, or S508j. Each variation pattern table set in the processing of S508g, S508h, or S508j is associated with a variation pattern determination value and a variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination value is the variation pattern used this time. As determined.

  Next, according to the stop symbol determined in the process of S508d or S508i and the variation pattern determined in the process of S508k, the first special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the first special symbol (S508l). The special symbol holding number is subtracted by 1 (S508m), and a symbol change start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508n).

  The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the first special symbol determined in the processing of S508k, and the special symbol information designation command is the stop symbol of the first special symbol determined in the processing of S508d or S508i. Is a command to specify. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of first special symbols held after the start of variable display of the first special symbols. 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 above is the processing when starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

  Next, it is determined whether the stop symbol display time of the first special symbol has passed (S513). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol display time of the first special symbol has not elapsed (S513: NO), the first special symbol game process is terminated and the stop symbol display time of the first special symbol is terminated. If it is determined that the time has elapsed (S513: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a jackpot symbol (FIG. 7 ( b) S514).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol (S514: YES), the gaming state at the time of starting the big hit game is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S515). ). The “game state at the time of starting the big hit game” includes the type of the big hit symbol stopped at that time and the setting state of the game state flags (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) at that time Yes.

  Next, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S516). Thereby, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S517). The jackpot game start command is provided according to the type of jackpot game. When the sub-control unit 260 receives this command, a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) according to the type of jackpot game is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed (S518). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol is not in a variable display (S518: NO), the process proceeds to S520, and when it is determined that the second special symbol is in a variable display ( (S518: YES), the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted (S519). As a result, the second special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is interrupted.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S520). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S520: NO), the process proceeds to the determination processing of S522, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON ( (S520: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S521). 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 (S522). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S522: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON. (S522: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S523), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S524). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  Next, in the determination process of S514, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is not a big hit symbol (in the case of a miss symbol) (S514: NO), It is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S525). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S525: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S525: YES), “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S526).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S526 is “zero” (S527). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S527: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S527). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S528), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S529).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is such that the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S530). Upon receiving this game state 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) on the effect display device 25. Processing to display in area V is performed.

  Next, the second special symbol game process (S600) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. The processes of S601 to S607 and S609 to S630 of the second special symbol game process (S600) are the same as the processes of S501 to S507 and S509 to S530 of the first special symbol game process (S500). Only the second special symbol variation display process (S608) will be described. In the second special symbol game process (S600), “S5 **” in the first special symbol game process is replaced with “S6 **”, and “first special symbol” in the first special symbol game process is changed to “first”. “2 special symbol” is read, and “second special symbol” in the first special symbol game process is read as “first special symbol”.

  In the second special symbol variation display process (S608), as shown in FIG. 10, the second special symbol judgment value (first special symbol success / failure judgment value) is read (S608a), and the second special symbol success / failure judgment is performed ( S508b), it is determined whether or not the determination result is a big hit (S608c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S608c: YES), the big hit symbol is determined based on the symbol judgment value included in the second special symbol judgment value (S608d), and the big hit hour variation pattern table is determined. Set (S608h). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the second special symbol determination process is not a big hit (S608c: NO), a missing symbol is determined (S608i), and a deviation variation pattern table is set (S608j).

  Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined (S608k), and the variation display of the second special symbol is started according to the stop symbol determined in the processing of S608d or S608i and the variation pattern determined in the processing of S608k. (S608l), 1 is subtracted from the number of second special symbol hold (S608m), and a symbol change start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S608n).

  Next, the jackpot game process (S700) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S701). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S701: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S701: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S702). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S702: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has passed (S703). When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S703: 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 been entered). (S704).

  As a result, if it is determined that the specified number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S704: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated, and the predetermined winning number has been won in the large winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S704: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S703: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S705).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S702 that the special winning opening 33a is not open (S702: NO), it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S706). In the determination processing in S706, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds has reached “15 rounds”. Then, when the number of rounds reaches “15 rounds”, it is determined that the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game end condition is not satisfied (S706: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S707), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S707: NO), the big hit game process is terminated and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S707: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S708).

  If it is determined in the determination processing of S706 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S706: YES), the big hit game end processing is performed (S709). Here, the big hit game end process (S709) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S709a), and it is determined whether or not the change display of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is interrupted in the process of S519 or S619 (S709b). As a result, when it is determined that the change display of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is not interrupted (S709b: NO), the process proceeds to S709d, and the special symbol (first special symbol) If it is determined that the variation display of the symbol and the second special symbol is interrupted (S709b: YES), the variation of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) for which the variation display is interrupted The display is resumed (S709c).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S709d). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S709d: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S709e). As a result, the probability variation function starts operating with the end of the big hit game. Then, “10,000” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter (S709f). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation is not big hit (S709d: NO), "100" is set to the fluctuation shortening counter (S709g).

  Next, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to ON (S709h), and the release extension flag is set to ON (S709i). 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 sub-control unit 260 (S709j).

  In the embodiment described above, in the gaming machine in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed at the same time, when the first special symbol starts changing display when the probability changing function is activated (high probability state). If the determination value for the first special symbol is a specific determination value that generates a probable big hit when the probability variation function is not operating (low probability state), the first special symbol is based on the long-term variation pattern (specific variation time). Is variably displayed. As a result, while the first special symbol is variably displayed based on the long-time variation pattern (specific variation time), a transition to a low probability state where the probability variation function is not activated due to a normal big hit occurring in the second special symbol. Even if the specific variation time elapses, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the probability variation big hit occurs, and the probability variation function can be activated again to shift to the high probability state. Thereby, in the gaming machine in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed simultaneously, the probability changing function once ended can be operated again by displaying the first special symbol variably based on the long-time fluctuation pattern. It is possible to provide a new gameability that can be achieved, and to improve the gaming interest.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot value set in the low-probability success / failure determination table is also set as a jackpot value in the high-probability success / failure determination table, and the probability variation jackpot is set when the probability variation function is not operating (low probability state). The specific determination value for generating the probability is configured so that the probability variation jackpot can be generated even when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state). As a result, even when the specific variation time has elapsed without entering the low probability state when the first special symbol is variably displayed based on the long-time variation pattern (specific variation time), the specific variation time After the elapse of time, it is possible to realize the gameability that the probability variation function can be continuously operated based on the result of the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol starts to display the variation display based on the specific determination value when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state), a plurality of long-time patterns (specific variation) having different lengths are used. A specific long-time variation pattern (specific variation time) is set from (time). Thereby, the specific variation time can be diversified, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the remaining time display for displaying the remaining variation time of the first special symbol when the first special symbol is variably displayed based on the long-time variation pattern in the display area V of the effect display device 25. A portion 25d is provided. As a result, the player can play the game while recognizing the remaining variation time of the first special symbol during the variation display of the first special symbol based on the long-term variation pattern (specific display time), and improve the game entertainment Can be made.

  Here, the correspondence between the main elements of the present embodiment and the main elements of the present invention will be described. The “first start port 28a” and the “start port entrance detection switch 28s” become “first start means”. Correspondingly, the “second start opening 28b” and the “start opening entrance detection switch 28t” correspond to the “second start means”, and the “first special symbol determination value” corresponds to the “first entry information”. The “second special symbol determination value” corresponds to the “second incoming information”, the “first special symbol determination” corresponds to the “first determination determination”, and the “second special determination determination”. Corresponds to “second determination determination”, “first special symbol display unit 61” corresponds to “first identification information display unit”, and “second special symbol display unit 62” corresponds to “second identification information display unit”. ”, The state where the probability variation function operates (high probability state)” corresponds to the “advantageous state”, and “big hit game” Corresponds to “specific game”, “big hit value” corresponds to “specific result”, “specific determination value” corresponds to “advantageous specific result”, and “main control unit 200” acquires “first entry information” Means "," first winning / failing determining means "," second incoming information obtaining means "," second winning / failing determining means ", specific game executing means", "favorable state generating means", "high frequency state generating means", It corresponds to “probability setting means”.

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

  In the second embodiment, regardless of the type of jackpot symbol, when a jackpot occurs while the probability variation function is not in operation (low probability state), the jackpot is a predetermined number of times thereafter (five times in the second embodiment). Until the occurrence, the “advantage period” in which the probability variation function is activated after the end of the big hit game is generated. Hereinafter, the jackpot that is triggered when the probability variation function is not activated and the advantageous period occurs is also referred to as “first hit”.

  Further, in the second embodiment, when the first special symbol determination is performed during the operation of the probability variation function (high probability state), the first special symbol determination value (entrance information) is not used for the probability variation function. If it is determined that it is a specific determination value that generates a big hit at the time of operation (low probability state), a long-time variation pattern (specific variation time) is set as the variation pattern of the first special symbol.

  FIG. 13 shows a game flow when the long-term variation pattern (specific variation time) is set as the variation pattern of the first special symbol while the probability variation function of the second embodiment is operating (high probability state). This corresponds to FIG. 3 of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the second embodiment, when a big hit (initial hit) occurs while the open time extension function is not in operation (low probability state), the big hit is a predetermined number of times (the second hit). Until the occurrence of the big hit game, the probability variation function operates until it occurs (in the embodiment, 5 times). In other words, in the second embodiment, an advantageous period in which the probability variation function can be continuously activated after the big hit game is started with the first hit as an opportunity, and the fifth big hit occurs after the first hit occurs. This completes the advantageous period.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, after the first hit occurs based on the variation display of the first special symbol during the non-operation (low probability state) of the open time extension function, 1 based on the variation display of the second special symbol, The second big hit occurs, the third big hit occurs based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and the fourth and fifth big hits occur based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. Then, the probability variation function is activated after the big hit game is finished until the big hit is generated five times after the first hit. In other words, after the big hit game based on the first hit and the first to fourth big hits, the probability fluctuation function is activated and becomes a high probability state, and after the fifth big hit game based on the big hit, the probability fluctuation function is activated. Without a low probability state.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 13, when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state) after the third big hit game is finished after the first hit occurs, the probability variation function is not activated (low probability state). ) Starts displaying the first special symbol on the basis of a specific determination value that generates a big hit. At this time, a long-time variation pattern is set as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the variation time of the first special symbol becomes the specific variation time.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, the fourth and fifth big hits occur based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol until the specific fluctuation time elapses, and after the big hit game based on the fifth big hit, The fluctuation function does not work and the low probability state is entered. After that, when the probability variation function is not in operation (low probability state), the first special symbol stops the variation display after the specific variation time has elapsed, and a big hit based on the specific determination value occurs. The big hit based on this specific judgment value becomes the first hit, and the advantageous period in which the probability variation function is activated again after the big hit game is started again until the predetermined number of hits (five times in the second embodiment) occurs from the first hit. Will be.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the big hit game end process (S709) of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 12 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, in the second embodiment, after the processes of S709a to S709c are performed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is less than “5” (S709k). The “probability change counter” indicates the number of times of operation of the probability variation function after the first hit (the number of occurrence of the big hit).

  As a result of the determination processing in S709k, if it is determined that the probability variation counter is less than "5" (S709k: YES), the probability variation counter is incremented by "1" (S709l), and the probability variation flag is set to ON ( In S709e), the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “10,000” (S709f). On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation counter is not less than “5” (S709k: NO), the probability variation counter is initialized by setting “0” (S709m), and the variation shortening counter is set to “100”. (S709g).

  In the second embodiment described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed simultaneously, and if a big hit occurs during the non-operation of the probability changing function (low probability state), the number of big hit occurrences thereafter In the gaming machine that operates the probability variation function until the predetermined number of times reaches the predetermined number of times, when the first special symbol starts to display the variation when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state), the first special symbol determination value is If it is a specific determination value, the first special symbol is variably displayed based on a long-time variation pattern (specific variation time). Thus, even if the number of jackpot occurrences reaches the predetermined number and shifts to the low probability state while the first special symbol is variably displayed based on the long-time variation pattern (specific variation time), the specific variation time After the elapse of time, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, so that a big hit (initial hit) is generated, and the probability variation function is activated again to shift to the high probability state.

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

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, when the first special symbol determination value is determined as the specific determination value when the first special symbol is variably displayed during the operation of the probability variation function (during the advantageous state), The long-time variation pattern is set as the variation pattern of one special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special symbol is displayed when the second special symbol is variably displayed when the probability variation function is activated (in an advantageous state). When the determination value for special symbols is determined as the specific determination value, a long-time variation pattern may be set as the variation pattern of the second special symbol. That is, when one special symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed when the probability variation function is activated, the determination value for the special symbol related to the one special symbol is determined as the specific determination value In addition, a long-time variation pattern may be set as the variation pattern of the one special symbol.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, the specific determination value that generates a big hit (probability big hit in the first embodiment) when the probability variation function is not operated (low probability state) is set when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this, but the jackpot (probable change in the first embodiment) is generated when the probability variation function is not activated (low probability state). The specific determination value that generates a big hit may not be able to generate a big hit (probable big hit in the first embodiment) when the probability variation function is activated (high probability state). As a result, when the first special symbol is variably displayed based on the long-time variation pattern (specific variation time), if the specific variation time has elapsed without entering the low probability state, the specific variation time has elapsed. After that, it is possible to realize the gameability that the probability variation function cannot be activated based on the result of the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the “favorable state” in which the long-term variation pattern is set is the state in which the probability variation function is activated (high probability state). However, the advantage state is not limited to this and the probability variation function is activated. It is also possible to use an electric support that activates the open time extension function and the fluctuation time reduction function without being performed, and may be in an uncertain change state (short time state).

  Further, in the configuration of each of the above embodiments, the first special symbol variation time remains long after shifting to the low probability state during the first special symbol variation display based on the long-time variation pattern (specific variation time). Then, it takes time until the operation of the probability variation function resumes based on the result of the variation display of the first special symbol, and it is conceivable that the hand-held game balls (held balls) gradually decrease. For this reason, after shifting to the low probability state during the variation display of the first special symbol based on the long-term variation pattern, there is a possibility that the stop of stopping the launch of the game ball is performed, and the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 may decrease. is there.

  In order to suppress such a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine 1, in the configuration of each of the above-described embodiments, a low probability state (electric support) is displayed during the variation display of the first special symbol based on the long-term variation pattern (specific variation time). (When there is a non-probable change state, a short time state), the operation period of the open time extension function and the change time reduction function is changed from "until the number of special symbol changes reaches 100 times" until "the next big hit occurs" May be extended. In the state where there is an electric support where the open time extension function and the variable time reduction function are activated, the game ball enters the second start port 28b and the game frequency is increased without increasing the hand-held game ball (held ball). be able to. Therefore, by extending the state with the electric support until the next big hit occurs, the game can be advanced without reducing the hand-held game ball (held ball), and the game machine 1 can be controlled by suppressing the hitting. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the.

  In addition, in order to suppress a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine 1, in the configuration of each of the above embodiments, after shifting to the low probability state during the variation display of the first special symbol based on the long-term variation pattern (specific variation time). The remaining fluctuation time of the first special symbol may be shortened. In this case, the remaining variation time of the first special symbol may be shortened based on the control of the gaming machine 1 (control by the main control unit 200) or based on the player's input operation using the input means. May be. As an input means that can be input by the player, for example, an effect button 8 can be used. Furthermore, as an input means, an effect lever such as a joystick, a liquid crystal touch panel, a contact type detection sensor that detects a touch by a player, a non-contact type detection sensor using a photoelectric element, or the like can be employed. In addition, a game ball detection sensor that detects a game ball at a predetermined location in the game area 21 is used as an input means so that the player can input by launching the game ball aiming at the predetermined location in the game area 21. May be.

  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, 25 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 28a ... 1st starting opening (1st starting means), 28b ... 2nd starting opening (2nd starting means), 61 ... 1st special symbol display part (1st identification information) Display means), 62... Second special symbol display section (second identification information display means), 200... Main control section (first entrance information acquisition means, first success / failure determination means, second entrance information acquisition means, second 2 winning / non-judgment determining means, specific game executing means, advantageous state generating means, high-frequency state generating means, probability setting means), 260... Sub-control section, 280.

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First entry information acquisition means for obtaining first entry information based on detection of a game ball by the first starting means;
First hit / fail judgment means for performing a first hit / no-go judgment based on the first entry information;
First identification information display means for performing variable display of the first identification information based on the result of the first determination of success / failure;
Second incoming information acquisition means for acquiring second incoming information based on detection of a game ball by the second starting means;
A second winning / failing determining means for executing a second winning / failing determination based on the second entry information;
Second identification information display means for performing a variable display of the second identification information based on the result of the second success / failure determination;
When the first identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating that the first determination result is a specific result, or the second identification information is that the second determination result is a specific result. Specific game execution means for executing a specific game when the display mode is stopped and displayed,
Advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state after the end of the specific game;
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The first identification information and the second identification information can be variably displayed in parallel.
When the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination becomes a specific result in a state where the advantageous state has not occurred, the number of times that the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the specific result and The advantageous state is generated after the end of the specific game until the number of times that the result of the second winning / failing determination becomes the specific number becomes a predetermined number of times,
One of the first entry information determined as the first success / failure during the advantageous state and the second entry information determined as the second success / failure during the advantageous state is determined as the success / failure in a state where the advantageous state has not occurred. Thus, if the entry information is determined to be a specific result, the variation display time of the identification information executed based on the one entry information is changed to the change of the identification information executed based on the other entry information. A gaming machine characterized in that the display can be set to a specific variation time that can be executed multiple times. The entrance information that is at least one of the first entry information and the second entry information and is determined to be a specific result when the advantageous state does not occur is determined as the specific result. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein even if it is determined whether or not it is determined, it is determined as a specific result. The probability that the result of the first success / failure determination is determined to be the specific result and the probability that the result of the second success / failure determination is determined to be the specific result can be set to a predetermined probability or a higher probability higher than the predetermined probability. Probability setting means,
The advantageous state is a state in which the probability setting means sets a high probability,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the state in which the advantageous state has not occurred is a state in which the probability setting unit sets a predetermined probability. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specific variation time is selected from a plurality of variation display times having different lengths. The second starting means has a starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering a game ball,
A high-frequency state generating means for generating a high-frequency state in which a game ball enters the start port at a higher frequency than a predetermined game state after the specific game is completed, based on the game ball entering the start port; The second success / failure determination is executed,
If the advantageous state ends while the one identification information is variably displayed at the specific variation time, the high-frequency state is generated until the specific game is started based on the passage of the specific variation time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that:

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