JP2007000290A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of eliminating monotonous play in a jackpot game, permitting technical intervention by a player, and allowing a game pallor side to adjust the profit distribution. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a plurality of large winning holes. If the result of determination by a jackpot determining means is a jackpot, any one of the plurality of large winning holes is opened/closed in each round by a large winning hole opening/closing control means, so that it is necessary to shoot a game ball from a shooting device with different resilient force according to the opened/closed large winning hole. In this way, as the player can technically intervene in the game, the attraction of the jackpot game can be enhanced. Further, as the resilient force from the shooting device can not be retained constant, such fraudulent play as fixing of the shooting device or simultaneous play in a plurality of game machines can be prevented. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  According to the present invention, a game ball is launched from a launching device to a game area with different resilience, and each of the launched game balls is placed at a position where a prize is won by dropping, and above each of the game balls The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of large winning openings provided with obstacle members that become obstacles to winning, and a symbol display device capable of displaying various types of symbols in a variable manner.

  As is well known, a conventional game machine, for example, a pachinko game machine, performs a special symbol game in which a special symbol is variably displayed on a symbol display device based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening. In this special symbol game, due to the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (hit determination), and if the determination result is a big hit, a large number of prize balls (prize balls) ) Provides a predetermined jackpot game that can be obtained, and if the determination result is not a jackpot (missing), it provided a missed game.

  In the big hit game, the prize opening is opened and closed with a predetermined number of times as the upper limit, and a prize ball can be obtained by winning the game ball at the timing when the big prize opening is opened. This grand prize opening is generally arranged below the starting prize opening, aiming at the launch position aimed at winning the big prize opening opened by the jackpot game and aiming at the starting prize opening. Since the launch position is the same (that is, it is only necessary to launch the game ball from the launch device with the same elastic force), it was possible to play the big hit game with the launch position substantially fixed. Therefore, in the big hit game, there is no difference depending on the skill of the player, and all the players can acquire a certain number of prize balls.

In addition, as a conventional gaming machine, there are a plurality of determination systems consisting of a start winning opening and a big winning opening associated with one symbol display device, and each determination system is caused by winning a game ball at the starting winning opening. In some cases, the jackpot determination is performed and the jackpot can be generated under different conditions (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this case as well, each of the big winning mouths is arranged below the starting winning mouth in each judgment system, and in the big hit game, a difference may occur depending on the skill of the player as in the case of a single system. Not all players could get a certain number of prize balls.
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-310925 (FIG. 1)

  However, in the above jackpot game, there is no difference depending on the skill of the player, and all players can acquire a certain number of prize balls, so it is a fun and monotonous game for the player, In addition, it is not a satisfactory game for players who are skilled in the art without any difference. In addition, since it is possible to aim for winning at the start prize opening and the big prize opening with the launch position almost fixed, illegal games such as fixed launching games and multiplayer gaming are performed. It was a cause.

  In addition, conventionally, for the hall store side, in order to vary the amount of balls for each gaming machine, by adjusting the obstacle nail provided in the vicinity of the start winning opening and the big winning opening, to these winning openings The winning percentage of game balls was adjusted. However, because the number of obstacle nails that can adjust the winning percentage of game balls is limited, it is difficult to vary the amount of balls that are produced by these obstacle nails, and there is a slight difference between each game machine and the profit distribution is different. It was difficult to make.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to eliminate a monotonous game in the big hit game and to allow the player to perform technical intervention, It is to provide a gaming machine in which the side can adjust profit distribution.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, in the invention according to claim 1, a game ball is launched into a game area (for example, game area 5) from a launch apparatus (for example, a hit ball launching apparatus) with different elasticity. Positions such that the game balls that have been fired fall to win a prize (for example, the first big prize opening 8 is to the left of the obstacle nail 32 and the second big prize opening 10 is to the right of the obstacle nail 32). Obstacle members (for example, obstacle nails provided above the first big prize opening 8 and above the second big prize opening 10) that are arranged and obstruct the winning of the game ball are provided above each. A symbol display device (for example, a symbol display device) capable of variably displaying a plurality of large winning awards (for example, the first grand prize winning port 8 and the second grand winning award 11) and a plurality of types of symbols (for example, dummy symbols). 6) and a gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 1) having A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit is made based on (for example, winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening 7 or the second starting winning opening 11) (for example, in S406 and S407 of the big hit determination processing) A process of determining whether or not to make a big hit by comparing the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the big hit determination table), and when the determination result by the big hit determination means is a big hit (for example, a big hit determination (When it is determined to be a big hit in the process S408), a winning prize opening that controls opening and closing of any of the plurality of winning prizes for each round over a plurality of rounds (for example, 16 times) Opening / closing control means (for example, processing for controlling opening / closing of the first grand prize winning port 8 or the second grand prize winning port 11 in the special electric accessory control process of S360) and the plurality of special prize winning ports are opened / closed. Power Opening / closing pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns (for example, “A1” to “A5”, “B1” to “B5”, “C1” to “C5” opening / closing patterns) in which award is designated , A ROM of the game control board 35) and an open / close pattern selection means for selecting one of the open / close patterns from the open / close pattern storage means (for example, a plurality of open / close patterns (“ A1) to “A5”, “B1” to “B5”, and “C1” to “C5” open / close pattern), and the winning prize opening opening / closing control means. Controls the opening / closing of any of the plurality of winning prize openings according to the opening / closing pattern selected by the opening / closing pattern selection means (for example, in the case of the opening / closing pattern of “A1”, one round And the second grand prize opening 10 is opened and the first grand prize opening 8 is opened in 2 to 16 rounds).

  In the second aspect of the present invention, random number updating means (for example, S220) for updating the random number within a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “159” for the big hit symbol determination random number counter). And a random number extracting means for extracting the random number from the random number updating means (for example, a big hit at S423 and S432 of the special symbol selecting process) The opening / closing pattern selecting means selects one of the opening / closing patterns based on the random number extracted by the random number extracting means (for example, special symbol selection). In step S423, S424, S432, and S433, the jackpot symbol is determined by comparing the random number for the jackpot symbol with the judgment value in the jackpot symbol table. Characterized by processing) to determine the opening and closing pattern with a constant.

  In the invention according to claim 3, the opening / closing pattern storage means may be an opening / closing pattern (for example, “A1” to “A1” to “A1” to “ First opening / closing pattern storage means (for example, ROM of game control board 35) for storing a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns indicated by A5, B1 to B5, and C1 to C5. The random number updating means updates the jackpot symbol determining random number updating means (for example, “0” to “159”) used to determine at least the jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device. Including the process of updating the special symbol control counter in each special symbol control random number update process of S220), and when the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, the previous special symbol variable display or When the winning game is finished), the jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device based on the jackpot symbol determining random number extracted from the jackpot symbol determining random number updating unit by the random number extracting unit (for example, “ 777 ") is determined by comparing the value of the random number for the big hit symbol and the determination value of the big hit symbol table in the special symbol selection processing S423, S424, S425, S432, S433, and S434. And the open / close pattern selection means determines the jackpot symbol by the random number extraction means when the jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device is determined by the jackpot symbol determination means. Based on the jackpot symbol determination random number extracted from the random number update means for use, the first opening / closing pattern description One of the opening / closing patterns is selected from the means, and the prize winning opening / closing control means is selected according to the opening / closing pattern selected from the first opening / closing pattern storage means by the opening / closing pattern selecting means. One of the winning openings is controlled to open and close.

  In the invention according to claim 4, a game ball is launched from a launching device (for example, a hitting ball launching device) to a game area (for example, the game region 1) with different elasticity, and the launched game ball is A plurality of start positions respectively arranged at positions such as winning by falling (for example, the first start winning port 7 is on the left side of the obstacle nail 32 and the second start winning port 11 is on the right side of the obstacle nail 32). There are mouths (for example, the first start winning opening 7 and the second starting winning opening 11), and the opening / closing pattern storage means designates the order of the big winning openings to be opened and closed over a plurality of rounds. First opening / closing pattern storage means (for example, game) for storing a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns (for example, opening / closing patterns indicated by “A1” to “A5”, “B1” to “B5”, “C1” to “C5”) Control board 35 ROM), and the opening and closing pattern The selection means is based on a winning start opening among the plurality of starting openings when the determination result by the big hit determining means is a big hit (for example, when it is decided to make a big hit in S408 of the big hit determining process). Then, one of the opening / closing patterns is selected from the first opening / closing pattern storage means (for example, a game ball is won at the second starting winning opening 11 and the second starting winning opening is obtained at SA421 of the special symbol selecting process). When the flag based on 11 is set, the opening / closing pattern is determined from “B1” to “B5” by comparing the pattern determination random number with the determination value of the pattern table in SA426, SA427, and SA428, and the first When a game ball is won at the start winning opening 8, and the flag based on the first starting winning opening 8 is set at SA433 in the special symbol selection process, S 438, SA439, and SA440, by comparing the pattern determination random number with the determination value of the pattern table to determine the opening / closing pattern from “C1” to “C5”), According to the opening / closing pattern selected from the first opening / closing pattern storage means by the opening / closing pattern selection means, the opening / closing control of any of the plurality of large winning awards is performed (for example, when the random number for pattern determination is “0”) The first big prize opening 8 and the second big prize opening 11 are opened and closed with an opening / closing pattern of “C1”.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the open / close pattern storage means includes a plurality of types of open / close patterns designated to open / close each of the plurality of large prize winning openings (for example, the current round has ended). After the opening / closing pattern in which the first big prize opening 8 is opened at an interval time of 1 s, 0.7 s, or 0.5 s, or after the current round is finished, any of 1 s, 0.7 s, or 0.5 s Second opening / closing pattern storage means (for example, ROM of the game control board 35) for storing the opening / closing pattern that the second grand prize winning opening 10 opens during the interval time. The random number is extracted at a predetermined timing when a prize is won in one of the prize winning openings (for example, when a game ball that has won a prize winning prize passes a specific area in the big prize winning opening) The pattern selection means selects any one of the opening / closing patterns from the second opening / closing pattern storage means each time the random number extraction means extracts the random numbers (for example, S423 and S424 of the special electric accessory control process) , S432, a process of determining an opening / closing pattern by comparing the value of the pattern determination random number and the determination value of the pattern table), and the special winning opening opening / closing control means uses the opening / closing pattern selection means to In accordance with the opening / closing pattern selected from the opening / closing pattern storage means, the opening / closing control of any of the plurality of large winning awards is performed in the next round (for example, if the random number for pattern determination is “0”, the current round 1st and the first grand prize opening 8 is opened after 1 second).

  In the invention according to claim 6, an interval pattern (for example, “X”) in which an interval time is set from when any of the plurality of large winning openings is closed until the next round is opened. , “Y”, “Z” interval patterns) for storing a plurality of types of interval patterns (for example, ROM of the game control board 35) and selecting any one of the interval patterns from the interval pattern storage means Interval pattern selection means (for example, a process of determining any one of a plurality of interval patterns (interval patterns of “X”, “Y”, “Z”) at S425 and S434 of special symbol selection processing) The prize winning opening / closing control means further includes the interval pattern. According to the interval pattern selected by the selection means, one of the plurality of winning prize openings is controlled to open / close (for example, in the first embodiment, if the random number for pattern determination is “0”, “Y” The first grand prize opening 8 and the second big prize opening 11 are opened and closed in an interval pattern. In the second embodiment, a game ball is won in the second starting prize opening 11 and the random number for pattern determination is “0”. In some cases, the first big prize opening 8 and the second big prize opening 11 are opened and closed with an interval pattern of “X”).

  In the first aspect of the present invention, the winning opening opening / closing control means has a plurality of big winning openings, and when the determination result by the big hit determining means is a big win, according to the opening / closing pattern selected by the opening / closing pattern selecting means. By controlling the opening and closing of any of the multiple winning awards for each round, it becomes necessary to fire game balls with different resilience from the launching device according to the opening and closing of the winning prize opening, Since technical intervention is possible, it is possible to increase the interest of the jackpot game. In addition, since the resilience from the launching device cannot be made constant, it is possible to prevent illegal games such as fixing of the launching device and hanging games played with a plurality of gaming machines.

  In addition to having a plurality of big winning holes, an obstacle member that obstructs the winning of game balls is provided above each of the plurality of big winning holes, so that each of the big winning holes has a gaming ball. Since it is possible to adjust the winning rate, it becomes easy to vary the amount of balls for each large winning opening, and various profit distribution can be made for each gaming machine.

  In the invention according to claim 2, since any one of the open / close patterns is selected based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means, the open / close patterns having different difficulty levels are selected fairly. , You can make the big hit game interesting.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device is determined by the jackpot symbol determination unit, the jackpot symbol extracted from the jackpot symbol determination random number updating unit by the random number extraction unit By selecting any one of the opening / closing patterns in which the order of the big winning opening to be opened / closed over a plurality of rounds is selected from the first opening / closing pattern storage means based on the random number for determination, Since the winning prize opening / closing depending on the type of symbol is determined, the player can play the game with the expectation that a low difficulty opening / closing pattern will be selected until the jackpot symbol is displayed. Can be increased. Also, the player can determine the big winning opening to be opened and closed in the next round according to the type of the big hit symbol, and can prepare for winning the game ball in advance, so that the big hit game can be performed with peace of mind.

  In the invention according to claim 4, a plurality of start openings are provided, and a plurality of rounds are started from the first opening / closing pattern storage means based on the winning start opening among the plurality of start openings. By selecting one of a plurality of opening / closing patterns by selecting any one of the opening / closing patterns in which the order of the big winning opening to be opened / closed is specified, the player selects the opening / closing pattern desired by the player. It is possible to increase the taste of the big hit game.

  In the invention according to claim 5, a random number is extracted when a prize is entered in any of a plurality of large winning openings, and each time a random number is extracted, a plurality of large numbers are stored from the second open / close pattern storage means. By selecting one of the open / close patterns specified to open and close each winning opening, the large winning opening that opens and closes over multiple rounds becomes random, and the player predicts the opening / closing pattern entirely. Since it cannot be performed, the skill of the player is greatly reflected, and the interest of the big hit game can be increased.

  Further, in the invention described in claim 6, any one of the plurality of prize winning openings is closed by controlling the opening / closing of any of the plurality of prize winning openings according to the interval pattern selected by the interval pattern selecting means. Interval time from the release to the next round is random, and the player needs to instantly determine the timing to launch the game ball fired from the launcher, and the player will need technical intervention Therefore, it is possible to increase the taste of the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment includes an outer frame 27 fixed to a game island (not shown) and an inner frame 28 attached to the outer frame 27. 1 includes a game board 26 that provides a pachinko game to a player, a hitting operation handle 2 that activates a hitting ball launching device (not shown) when operated by the player, and a hitting ball that guides a game ball launched by the hitting ball launching device. A guide rail 3, a game area forming rail 4 provided so that the launched game balls fly within a certain range, a game area 5 surrounded by the hit ball guiding rail 3 and the game area forming rail 4, and a pattern to be described later Display device 6, first start winning opening 7, first grand winning opening 8, normal symbol operating gate 9, second large winning opening 10, second starting winning opening 11 (electric tulip), first large winning opening display LED 33, 2nd The prize opening display LED 34, the display operation switch 36, the hitting ball supply tray 12 (upper receiving tray) for supplying game balls to the hitting ball launching device, and the balls that do not fit in the hitting ball supply tray 12 can be stored. , A surplus ball tray 13 that can move a game ball to a storage ball box (not shown), a game effect lamp 14 for notifying a payout of a winning ball, clogging of a winning ball, and an abnormality, and a lower part of the game area 5 It is comprised by the out port 15 which collect | recovers the provided game balls, and the glass door frame 16 provided so that opening and closing was possible.

  Near the center of the game area 5, there is provided a symbol display device 6 (details will be described later) having a dummy symbol display unit 20 or the like for performing a pseudo display showing a state in which the dummy symbols rotate.

  Below the symbol display device 6, when the game ball wins, the symbol display device 6 starts displaying the variation of the special symbol and the dummy symbol, and the first start winning opening in which the probability variation entry rate is set to 1/4. 7 is provided. Further, a pair of obstacle nails 29 is provided above the first start winning opening 7, and the winning rate to the first starting winning opening 7 can be adjusted by widening or narrowing the interval. . Below the first start winning opening 7, the display result of the special symbol and the dummy symbol in the symbol display device 6 is determined in advance (the left lamp among the left and right lamps of the special symbol display units 19 and 25 is displayed. When it is turned on or a combination of jackpot symbols in the dummy symbols of the dummy symbol display unit 20), the first grand prize opening 8 opened together with the second big prize opening 10 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern that is advantageous to the player. Is provided.

  On the right side of the symbol display device 6, there is provided a normal symbol operation gate 9 for starting normal symbol display on the normal symbol display unit 21 to be described later when a game ball passes. Further, a pair of obstacle nails 30 is provided above the normal symbol operating gate 9, and the passage rate to the normal symbol operating gate 9 can be adjusted by widening or narrowing the interval. Also, below the normal symbol operation gate 9, the display result of the special symbol and the dummy symbol in the symbol display device 6 is in a predetermined mode (combination of jackpot symbol in the dummy symbol of the dummy symbol display unit 20). In this case, a second big prize opening 10 is provided which is opened together with the first big prize opening 8 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern that is advantageous to the player.

  In this way, by configuring the normal symbol operating gate 9 above the second grand prize opening 10, game balls that have passed the normal symbol operating gate 9 are further awarded to the second big prize opening 10. By passing through the normal symbol operating gate 9, it is possible to achieve winning at the second big winning opening 10 while increasing the winning ratio to the second start winning opening 11 having a high probability change rush rate with a chance of opening. Therefore, the number of game balls can be increased efficiently. In addition, it is possible for a player to play without reducing the number of game balls.

  Below the second grand prize opening 10, when the game ball wins, the symbol display device 6 starts to display the variation of the special symbol and the dummy symbol, and the second start with the probability variation entry rate set to 3/4. A winning opening 11 (electric tulip) is provided. In addition, three obstacle nails 31 having a triangular positional relationship are provided above the second start winning opening 11 so that the game ball is harder to win than the first starting winning opening 7 in a normal state. Yes. However, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 9 and the normal symbol display result in the normal symbol display unit 21 is in a predetermined mode, the blades of the second start winning opening 11 are opened for a predetermined time, The game ball is easier to win than in the normal state.

  In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the second large winning opening 10 is opened and closed at a position above the second start winning opening 11 having a high probability variation entry rate, the probability variation entry rate can be increased without changing the firing position from the ball hitting device. It is possible to aim for winning in the high second start winning opening 11.

  In addition, near the center of the game area 5 where the symbol display device 6, the first start winning port 7, and the first big winning port 8 are provided, the normal symbol operating gate 9, the second big winning port 10, and the second A large number of obstacle nails 32 are provided so as to divide the game area 5 between the game area 5 where the start winning opening 11 is provided.

  As described above, the game area 5 is divided by a large number of obstacle nails 32, so that when the player aims to win the first start winning port 7 or the first grand prize port 8, a large number of When aiming to the left of the obstacle nail 32 and aiming for a prize to the normal symbol operation gate 9, the second big prize opening 10, or the second start prize opening 11, the player has a number of obstacle nails 32. You will aim to the right. When the player aims at the second start winning opening 11 with a high probability change entry rate, the first start winning opening 7 with a low probability change entry rate provided on the left side of the failure nail 32 by a number of obstacle nails 32 is provided. By giving priority to winning at the second start winning slot 11 with a high probability change entry rate, it is possible to increase the rate at which the probability change state is continued, and the player can receive many awards. A gaming machine that can acquire a ball can be realized.

  In addition, as described above, the game area 5 is provided with a plurality of first prize winning openings 8 and a second second winning prize opening 10, and above the first first winning prize opening 8 and the second largest winning prize opening. Above 10, a obstacle nail is provided as an obstacle member that obstructs the winning of a game ball, thereby adjusting the winning rate of the game ball for each of the first big winning port 8 and the second big winning port 10. Therefore, it is easy to vary the amount of balls for each of the first grand prize winning port 8 and the second grand prize winning port 10, and various profits can be allocated to each gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 6 includes a first hold LED 17 that individually displays up to four hold memories in the first hold frame 18, a first special symbol display unit 19, and a dummy symbol display. Unit 20, normal symbol display unit 21, four normal symbol hold LEDs 22, a second hold LED 23 for individually displaying up to four hold memories in the second hold frame 24, and a second special symbol display unit 25.

  In the center of the left part of the symbol display device 6, when the symbol display device 6 wins the first start winning opening 7 set with the probability variation entry rate = 1/4 while the special symbol and the dummy symbol change display. (Hereinafter, such a game ball is also referred to as hold memory), after the change display is completed, the display of the hold memory for indicating to the player how many times the change display is to be performed (up to 4 times) is displayed. Four first hold LEDs 17 that are sequentially performed, and a blinking display (lighted display may be used) to notify the player that the variation display of the special symbol and the dummy symbol is a variation display based on winning in the first start winning opening 7 .) Is provided.

  Below the first holding LED 17 and the first holding frame 18 (the lower left part of the symbol display device 6), when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 7 set to the probability variation rush rate = 1/4, or If there is a hold memory that has not yet begun to display the fluctuation (the first hold LED 17 is lit), the left and right special symbols are displayed alternately (fluctuation display) and a lottery is performed, and the left special symbol is drawn. A first special symbol display unit 19 is provided that opens the first grand prize winning port 8 or the second grand prize winning port 10 when the vehicle is stopped in a state where it is turned on.

  In the upper right part of the symbol display device 6, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 9, two normal symbols are displayed, and the normal symbol is a predetermined combination of the normal symbols (the same symbol combination) In this case, a normal symbol display unit 21 that opens the blades of the electric tulip as the second start winning opening 11 is provided.

  Below the normal symbol display unit 21, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 9 while the symbol display device 6 displays the variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter, such a game ball is also referred to as a normal symbol hold memory). In addition, four normal symbol hold LEDs 22 for sequentially displaying the normal symbol hold memory for informing the player of how many times the variable display is to be performed (up to four times) after the change display is completed are provided. Yes.

  In the center of the right part of the symbol display device 6, the game ball is awarded to the second start winning opening 11 in which the probability change rush rate is set to 3/4 while the symbol display device 6 displays the variation of the special symbol (and the dummy symbol). If this occurs (hereinafter, such a game ball is also referred to as hold memory), the hold memory for notifying the player of how many times the change display is to be performed (up to 4 times) after the change display ends is turned on. Four second hold LEDs 23 that sequentially display, and a blinking display (lighted display) for notifying the player that the variation display of the special symbol and the dummy symbol is a variation display based on winning in the second start winning opening 11 However, a second holding frame 24 is provided.

  Below the second holding LED 23 and the second holding frame 24 (the lower right part of the symbol display device), when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 11 set to the probability variation entry rate = 3/4, or If there is a hold memory that has not yet begun to display fluctuation (the second hold LED 23 is lit), the left and right special symbols are displayed alternately (fluctuation display) and a lottery is performed. A second special symbol display section 25 is provided that opens the first grand prize winning port 8 or the second grand prize winning port 10 when the lighting is stopped in the lit display state.

  A dummy symbol display unit 20 is provided at the center of the symbol display device. The dummy symbol display unit 20 is a display unit for displaying the variable display contents of the first special symbol display unit 19 or the second special symbol display unit 25 to the player with a higher effect. The display result of the dummy symbol display unit 20 corresponds to the display result of the first special symbol display unit 19 or the second special symbol display unit 25, so that the first special symbol display unit 19 or the second special symbol display unit 25 When the display result is a result indicating a big hit state, the result of the dummy symbol display unit 20 is also a result showing the big hit state. In addition, when the display result of the first special symbol display unit 19 or the second special symbol display unit 25 indicates a deviating state other than the big hit state, the display result of the dummy symbol display unit 20 is also a result indicating the deviating state.

  As described above, the first special symbol display unit 19 based on winning at the first start winning port 7 and the second special symbol display unit 25 based on winning at the second starting winning port 11 are provided separately. However, the display of the dummy symbol accompanying the variable display in these display units is shared by one dummy symbol display unit 20. With the above configuration, it is possible to share effect images such as dummy symbols displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20, and therefore it is necessary to prepare a plurality of effect programs and a plurality of symbol display devices (dummy symbol display units). It is economical and the game space in the game area 5 can be used effectively.

  The symbol display device 6 includes a first special symbol display unit 19 based on winning at the first start winning port 7 and a second special symbol display unit 25 based on winning at the second starting winning port 11. Although it is provided separately, for example, by displaying the first holding frame 18 or the second holding frame 24 in a blinking manner as in the variation display of the dummy symbol, it is possible to display the variation display based on which start winning opening has been won. If it is the structure which alert | reports to a player whether it exists, it is good also as a structure shared by one special symbol display part.

  In addition, the symbol display device 6 includes a first reserved LED 17 and a first reserved frame 18, a first special symbol display unit 19, a dummy symbol display unit 20, a normal symbol display unit 21, a normal symbol hold LED 22, Since the second reserved LED 23 and the second reserved frame 24 and the second special symbol display unit 25 are provided separately, and the dummy symbols are variably displayed, the liquid crystal display device is used only for the dummy symbol display unit 20. However, a configuration may be adopted in which a display area for displaying each is provided on one liquid crystal display device.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, first, a game ball is launched from the hitting ball launching device by the player's operation of the hitting operation handle 2 and passes between the hitting ball guide rail 3 and the game area forming rail 4. A game ball is launched into the game area 5 on the game board 26, and the game ball falls on the game area 5 due to its own weight. If a change is given in the direction of falling and the first start winning opening 7 or the second starting winning opening 11 is won, the normal symbol operating gate 9 is passed, or all the winning openings are not won, The outlet 15 is collected. It should be noted that the first start winning port 7 arranged on the left side of the obstacle nail 29 or the second start winning port 11 arranged on the right side of the obstacle nail 29 by firing from the ball hitting device with different elastic forces. Can be aimed.

  When the game ball wins the first start winning slot 7, the first start winning slot switch detects the game ball and gives a predetermined prize ball (for example, five) to the player, as well as a special symbol and a dummy symbol. If the symbol can be displayed in a variable manner, the dummy symbol display unit 20 displays the dummy symbol in a variable manner and performs a lottery, and the dummy symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a combination of a predetermined dummy symbol (a combination of jackpot symbols. In the case of the first special symbol display section 19, the left lamp is turned on.) When the first special winning opening 8 and the second special winning opening 10 are in a predetermined mode (in this embodiment, a maximum of 16 rounds, 1 (Up to 10 wins per round) are released (big hit game). When a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 8, a predetermined prize ball (15 balls in the present embodiment) is given to the player. If the special symbol and the dummy symbol cannot be variably displayed, one hold LED is lit and displayed (up to four).

  A dummy symbol that has been confirmed and displayed enters a probability variation at a predetermined rush rate (for example, probability variation rush rate = 1/4) (odd symbol combination; this may be called a probability variation symbol combination). In some cases, after the big hit game is finished, the probability control state (probability change state) in which the big hit probability becomes higher than the big hit probability (for example, 1/315) in the normal state is controlled. In such a probabilistic state, the big hit probability is set higher (for example, 5/315) than the normal state, and the variation time is shortened (for example, shorter time, for example, 0.5 s), so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. It becomes. The probability variation state is continued until the dummy symbol that is confirmed and displayed next time becomes a predetermined combination of dummy symbols (a combination of jackpot symbols). Further, the predetermined rush rate is continued even after the probability change state.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 9, the normal symbol operation gate switch detects the game ball, and if the normal symbol can be variably displayed, the normal symbol display unit 21 changes the two normal symbols. When the displayed normal symbol is a combination of normal symbols determined in advance (a combination of the same symbols), the blades of the second start winning opening 11 are set for a predetermined time (for example, an opening time of 0. 0). 5s, opening and closing times 1). If the normal symbol cannot be variably displayed, one normal symbol hold LED 22 is lit (up to four).

  And when a game ball wins the 2nd start prize opening 11, a game ball is detected by the 2nd start prize opening switch, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 5 pieces) is given to a player, and a special symbol and If the dummy symbol can be displayed in a variable manner, the dummy symbol display unit 20 displays the dummy symbol in a variable manner, the lottery is performed, and the confirmed dummy symbol is a combination of a predetermined dummy symbol (a combination of jackpot symbols. When the second special symbol display unit 25 turns on the left lamp.), The first grand prize winning port 8 and the second grand prize winning port 10 are set in a predetermined mode (in this embodiment, a maximum of 16 rounds). (Up to 10 winnings per round) are released (big hit game). When a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 8, a predetermined prize ball (10 balls in the present embodiment) is given to the player. Further, if the special symbol and the dummy symbol are not in a state where they can be variably displayed, one second reserved LED 24 is lit and displayed (up to four).

  A dummy symbol that has been confirmed and displayed enters a probability variation at a predetermined rush rate (for example, probability variation rush rate = 3/4) (a combination of odd symbols, which may be called a combination of probability variation symbols). In some cases, after the big hit game is finished, the probability control state (probability change state) in which the big hit probability becomes higher than the big hit probability (for example, 1/315) in the normal state is controlled. In such a probability variation state, the big hit probability is set higher (for example, 5/315) than the normal state, and the normal symbol hit probability is set higher than the normal symbol hit probability (eg, 1/12) in the normal state. (For example, ½) and the variation time is shortened (time is shortened, for example, 0.5 s), thereby providing a gaming state advantageous to the player. The probability variation state is continued until the dummy symbol that is confirmed and displayed next time becomes a predetermined combination of dummy symbols (a combination of jackpot symbols). Further, the predetermined rush rate is continued even after the probability change state.

  In order to display such special symbols and dummy symbols, and to provide jackpot games, the gaming machine 1 has a game control board 35 (a main board or a main control board) to which wiring is connected as shown in FIG. And a sub-control board 50 (sometimes called a sub-control board, a display control board, or a symbol control board). The game control board 35 is connected to the following units, and inputs and outputs information in order to provide a pachinko game.

  The game control board 35 includes a one-chip microcomputer, and the one-chip computer is connected to various control boards and output solenoids 100 described later on the basis of signals from the respective switches acquired via input switches 90 described later. A predetermined control program for controlling a device or the like is executed. The one-chip computer can store the stored contents even when the CPU that executes the control program, the ROM that stores the control program executed by the CPU, and the data that the CPU processes are temporarily turned off. A RAM having a backup function is provided.

  Further, a sub control board 50 is connected to the game control board 35 via a relay board 40. The sub-control board 50 includes a CPU, a control RAM having a storage area for storing and holding a CPU, a work area of the CPU, control data (voice control data and lamp control data), and the like (variation pattern designation command). Etc.), a control ROM storing control data (lamp control data) and the like, a voice data ROM storing voice control data, and the like.

  The sub control board 50 receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal or a data signal (a voice control command signal or a lamp control command signal) from the CPU of the game control board 35 via the relay board 40, and the strobe signal is received. When input, the CPU recognizes a voice control command and a lamp control command. When the voice control command is recognized, the voice control data is read from the voice data ROM from the data area corresponding to the voice control command and stored in the control RAM for storing the voice control data. The stored audio control data is read out from the control RAM when the output order is reached, and output to the speaker 51 provided on the game board 26 as audio.

  When the lamp control command is recognized, the lamp control data is read from the control data from the data area corresponding to the lamp control command and stored in the control RAM that stores the lamp control data. The stored lamp control data is read out from the control RAM when the display order arrives, and the decoration / provided on the game board 26 is used for performing the lamp effect or notifying the abnormality. The error LED 52 is displayed. Further, in order to notify which of the winning prize openings 8 and 10 will be opened in the next round, the first winning prize display LED 33 or the second winning prize LED 34 is lit or blinked.

  In addition, the sub-control board 50 is provided on the game board 26, and a panel decoration movable object 53 that moves a motor, a solenoid, and the like according to the game situation, and an operation effect etc. are executed by being operated by the player. The effect operation switch 54 to be enabled and the display operation switch 36 for displaying the open / close pattern of the special winning openings 8 and 10 are connected to the symbol display device 6 when operated by the player.

  Note that the control RAM of the sub control board 50 may temporarily store data processed by the CPU and have a backup function capable of retaining the stored contents even when the power is turned off. Also, the sound output of the speaker 51, the decoration / abnormality LED 52 display, and the first big prize opening display LED 33 or the second big prize opening LED 34 display are connected to the sub-control board 50 according to the voice control command signal and the lamp control command signal. Alternatively, it may be controlled by a separately provided control board.

  An effect symbol control board 55 is connected to the sub control board 50. The production symbol control board 55 includes a CPU, a control RAM having a work area of the CPU, a control ROM storing display control data corresponding to each command (variation pattern designation command, etc.), image data, and the like. A symbol data RAM having a storage area for storing and holding, a symbol data ROM storing characters, symbols, backgrounds, and the like are provided.

  When the staging signal control board 55 receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal or a data signal (display control command signal) from the CPU of the sub-control board 50 and the strobe signal is input, the CPU performs display control. Recognize commands. Display control data, characters and symbols are read from the control ROM from the data area corresponding to the display control command and stored in the control RAM for storing the image data. The stored image data is read from the control RAM and displayed on the LCD 56 when the display order is reached. The display on the LCD 56 may be controlled by the sub-control board 50. However, with the recent diversification of effect display, the amount of data such as control programs and image data for effect display tends to become enormous. In order to reduce the processing burden on the sub control board 50, it is better to provide the effect design control board 55 separately from the sub control board 50.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, the game control board 35 performs overall control of the gaming machine 1 by executing the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIG. Various dummy symbols are displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20.

  A power supply board 60 is connected to the game control board 35. The power supply board 60 generates + 5V, + 12V, and + 32V as power supply voltages for supplying power supply voltages necessary for the operation of various control boards and movable objects provided in the gaming machine 1. In addition, when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, a backup power supply is provided that supplies a power supply voltage capable of holding stored contents to the RAM having a backup function of the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70.

  The power supply voltage created by the power supply board 60 is supplied to the sub control board 50 via the power supply relay board 65. Conventionally, the power supply board 60 is different in the number of accessories (decoration / abnormality LED 52 and panel decoration movable object 53) for directing to suit each model, and the electric capacity and voltage type are different. Although replacement was required when changing, it can be made a versatile board by providing the power relay board 65. Therefore, when changing the model, the power supply relay board 60 may be replaced without replacing the power supply board 60. The data line relay board 40 and the power supply power supply relay board 65 may be configured as one board, but the data line relay board 40 and the power supply power supply relay board 65 are provided separately. By doing so, there is no influence of noise on the data line by the power supply.

  In addition, when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started, the power supply board 60 outputs a reset signal indicating that it is time to start execution of each control program, and enables the CPUs of various control boards to operate. Further, the power supply board 60 detects the stop of the power supply to the gaming machine 1 by monitoring the power supply to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 stops, a power failure signal is sent to the game control board 35. A process for backing up the game state in the RAM having a backup function of the game control board 35 is executed.

  The power supply board 60 is provided with a clear switch 61 that is operated to output a clear signal to the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70. By operating the clear switch 61 when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started, the storage contents of the RAM having the backup function of the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70 can be initialized.

  In addition, a payout control board 70 is connected to the game control board 35. The payout control board 70 includes a one-chip microcomputer, and based on a control signal from the CPU of the game control board 35, the one-chip computer executes a predetermined payout control program for controlling the prize ball motor 71 and the like. To do. The one-chip computer temporarily stores a payout control CPU for executing a payout control program, a ROM for storing a payout control program executed by the payout control CPU, and data processed by the payout control CPU and a power source. A RAM having a backup function capable of retaining stored contents even when is turned off is provided.

  The payout control board 70 receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal or a data signal (a payout control command signal) from the CPU of the game control board 35, and when the strobe signal is input, the CPU controls the payout control. Recognize commands. When the payout control command is recognized, the payout control data is read from the ROM from the data area corresponding to the payout control command and stored in the RAM that stores the payout control data. As for the stored payout control data, payout control data is read from the RAM when the output order is reached, and the prize ball number corresponding to the payout control command is paid out by driving the prize ball motor 71.

  Further, when a strobe signal or a data signal (payout control command signal) is input to the payout control board 70, a one-way strobe signal or data signal (payout confirmation command signal) or the like is sent to the CPU of the game control board 35. The control signal is output. When the CPU of the game control board 35 recognizes the payout confirmation command, it confirms that the payout control command is recognized normally on the payout control board 70.

  The payout control board 70 is provided with a status indicator 78 that displays an error state related to payout. Further, the payout control board 70 is supplied with a motor control switch 72 for detecting the driving position of the prize ball motor 71 when the prize ball motor 71 is driven and controlled, a prize ball switch 73 for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out, and replenishment. By inserting a prepaid card via the supply board shortage switch 74 that is turned on when the number of balls is short, the lower tray full switch 75 that is turned on when the surplus ball tray 13 is full, and the interface board 76. A prepaid card unit 77 that enables ball lending is connected.

  Further, the discharge control board 80 is connected to the payout control board 70. The launch control board 80 stores therein a CPU, a RAM having a work area of the CPU, and launch control data corresponding to a launch control signal (a launch control command signal) input from the CPU of the payout control board 70. It includes a ROM, a RAM having a storage area for storing and holding launch control data, and the like.

  In addition, the launch control board 80 is operated to rotate the hitting operation handle 2 via the launch solenoid 81 for firing the game ball toward the game area 5 and the launch motor relay board plate 82, so that the game ball is A touch plate 83 that is turned on when it is fired, a firing stop switch 84 that is provided at a predetermined position of the hitting operation handle 2 and presses to turn off the operation of the hitting ball launching device to stop the launch of the game ball; A ball feed solenoid 85 that feeds a game ball by turning the operation handle 2 is connected.

  Further, the test relay terminal board 41 is connected to the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70. The test relay terminal board 41 is provided with a test terminal for outputting a test signal for confirming the control state of the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70 outside the gaming machine 1. In a test organization, a test can be easily performed by connecting a dedicated test device to the test terminal.

  Further, an external information terminal board 45 is connected to the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70. The external information terminal board 45 is based on information signals from the game control board 35 and the payout control board 70. The glass frame is based on a glass frame opening switch 46 that detects the payout of a prize ball, lends a ball, and opens the glass door frame 16. The control state of the gaming machine 1 such as opening / closing, jackpot 1 (normal jackpot), jackpot 2 (probability variation jackpot), number of symbols determined (number of jackpots) is output to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the game control board 35 includes a first hold LED 17, a first hold frame 18, a first special symbol display unit 19, a normal symbol display unit 21, and a normal symbol hold LED 22 provided in the symbol display device 6. And the 2nd reservation LED23, the 2nd reservation frame 24, and the 2nd special symbol display part 25 are connected.

  The input switch 90 includes a first start winning port switch for detecting a game ball won in the first start winning port 7, a second start winning port switch for detecting a game ball won in the second start winning port 11, By opening the first grand prize winning port 8 or the second grand prize winning port 10, two count switches for detecting the game balls won in the first grand prize winning port 8 or the second grand prize winning port 10, respectively, A specific area switch that detects a game ball that has passed through a specific area of the first major winning opening 8, a normal symbol operation gate switch that detects a game ball that has passed the normal symbol operation gate 9, and a normal winning opening that is not shown And a normal winning opening switch for detecting the game ball.

  The output solenoid 100 includes a first big prize opening solenoid for opening the first big prize opening 8, a second big prize opening solenoid for opening the second big prize opening 10, and a second starting prize. A normal electric accessory solenoid for opening the electric tulip as the mouth 11 and a ball flow path switching solenoid for switching the ball flow path in the second prize winning port 10 are connected.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a game control processing routine executed on the game control board 35. Although a detailed description of the game control process is omitted, an outline is given below. This game control process is started when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and it is first determined whether the work area is normal (S100). Here, immediately after the power is turned on, it is determined that it is not normal, and then the initialization setting process of the RAM is performed (S110). After the RAM initialization setting process, the processes of S210 to S230 described later are repeated until S100 of the game control process of FIG. 4 is started next.

  If it is not immediately after the power is turned on, it is determined that the work area is normal (S100), and then output processing for outputting symbols, lamps, voice, information, payout, and solenoid data is performed (S120).

  Thereafter, input processing for checking data input from the input port (S130), payout processing for creating prize ball data based on winning balls (S140), detection of SW disconnection / short-circuit error, and error detection for canceling it And a cancellation | release process (S150) is performed.

  If it is detected in S150 that an error has occurred (S160), the process proceeds to external information creation processing in S200 described later. Thereafter, S210 to S230 are repeated until S100 of the game control process of FIG. 4 is started.

  Next, if not in error (S160), a game state setting process (165) for setting the game state, a normal symbol / normal electric accessory process (control of normal symbol change, stop and normal electric accessory release ( S170), special symbol change / stop, and special symbol / special electrical accessory processing (S180) for controlling the special electrical accessory release of the first grand prize winning port 8 and the second grand prize winning port 10, the first hold LED 17 Special symbol storage LED data that is data related to the second hold LED 23, normal symbol storage LED data that is data related to the normal symbol hold LED 22, lamp data, and lamp data, voice data creation processing for creating voice data (S190), External information creation processing (S200) for creating variation count information, jackpot information, and high probability state information is executed. The processes of S100 to S200 are executed every predetermined time.

  Further, following the process of S200, a special symbol update process for updating special symbol data to be stored in the storage area (S210), and updating the random number for variation pattern selection based on the value of the special diagram variation pattern selection counter. Each of the special symbol control random number update processing (S220) to be performed and the big hit determination random number initial value update processing (S230) for updating the initial value of the big hit determination counter used as the big hit determination random number are repeatedly executed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the special symbol / special electric accessory processing routine showing details of S180 of FIG. Although detailed description is omitted, in the special symbol / special electric accessory processing, first, a required time such as a variation pattern designated from the game control board 35 is set and counted, and the special symbol operation timer subtraction processing (S300) for counting, jackpot determination Random number creation, jackpot symbol random number creation, special symbol data, variation pattern selection random number, special symbol random number creation process for updating initial value of jackpot determination random number (S310), based on special symbol data every 4ms Special symbol creation processing for creating a lost symbol (S320). When the number of reserved memories is 4 or more, the process is terminated, and when the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the reserved memory is added, and the jackpot determining random number, the jackpot determining random number Second start prize opening winning process (S330) and first start winning prize winning process (S340) for updating initial values, special symbol variation control process (S350) described later, large prize winning opening Award Number, special electric combination thereof to control a special electric combination thereof from such special symbol operation timer control processing (S360) is performed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the second start winning award winning process routine showing the details of S330. First, if the game ball has not won in the second start winning opening 11 (S331) or the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is not less than 5 (S332), the processing of S333 to S336 to be described later Without completing the second start opening winning process routine. The hold counter I indicates the number of reserved memories based on the winning at the first start winning opening 7, and the hold counter J indicates the number of reserved memories based on the winning at the second starting winning opening 11.

  In the process of S332, it is determined whether or not the sum of the hold counter I and the hold counter J is less than 5. This is because the winning to the first start winning opening 7 and the second starting win are determined. The number of reserved memories added based on the winning to the mouth 11 is already the upper limit number (in this embodiment, five. In the case where the special symbol is changing, this variable holding memory is included as one). It is determined whether or not there is.

  Next, if the game ball has won the second start winning opening 11 (S331) and the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is less than 5 (S332), the second starting winning opening 11 is set. On the basis of winning, the holding counter J is incremented by 1 (S333), and the starting winning rank storing process (S334) for storing the number of the holding memory for the winning to the second starting winning port 11 is determined, and the big hit determination A random number acquisition process (S335) is executed to store a random number for use, a random number for a jackpot symbol, special symbol data, a random number for variation pattern selection, and a random number for jackpot determination in a random number buffer. Then, the corresponding second hold LED 23 is turned on, and the stored start winning ranking is displayed on the second hold LED 23 (S336).

  Note that in the process of S336, it is only determined that the corresponding second hold LED 23 is turned on and the stored start winning ranking is displayed on the second hold LED 23, and the lamp, LED, and sound of S190 described above are determined. By creating LED data in the data creation process, the second hold LED 23 is lit and displayed. However, when a winning is made in a state where there is no on-hold storage, the second on-hold LED 23 is not turned on, assuming that the variable display is started.

  The second hold LED 23 that has been turned on in the above process is turned off while the variable display based on the hold storage is started. At this time, 1 is subtracted from each start winning rank displayed on the first holding LED 17 and the second holding LED 23 that are lit, and the result is displayed.

  During the special symbol fluctuation display, the second hold frame 24 blinks and the second hold LED 23 is turned off. However, the second hold LED 23 blinks instead of the second hold frame 24, so that the second start is started. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports to a player that it is a variable display based on the winning to the winning opening 11. FIG. At this time, the second hold LED 23 is turned off after the end of the variable display.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the first start winning award winning process routine showing the details of S340. First, if the game ball has not won in the first start winning opening 7 (S341) or the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is not less than 5 (S342), the processing of S343 to S346 described later is performed. Without completing the first start winning award winning process routine.

  In the process of S342, it is determined whether or not the sum of the hold counter I and the hold counter J is less than 5. This is because the winning to the first starting winning opening 7 and the second starting winning are made. The number of reserved memories added based on the winning to the mouth 11 is already the upper limit (in this embodiment, five. When the special symbol is changing, this variable holding memory is included as one). It is determined whether or not.

  Next, if the game ball has won the first start winning opening 7 (S341) and the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is less than 5 (S342), the first starting winning opening 7 On the basis of winning, the holding counter J is incremented by 1 (S343), and the starting winning rank storing process (S344) for storing the number of the holding storage for the winning to the first starting winning port 7 is made, and the big hit determination A random number acquisition process (S345) is executed to create a random number for a jackpot symbol, a random number for a jackpot symbol, special symbol data, a random number for variation pattern selection, and a random number for a jackpot determination in a random number buffer. Then, the corresponding first hold LED 17 is turned on, and the stored start winning ranking is displayed on the first hold LED 17 (S346).

  In the process of S346, the corresponding first hold LED 17 is turned on, and only the determination of displaying the stored start winning ranking on the first hold LED 17 is made. By creating the LED data in the data creation process, the first hold LED 17 is lit and displayed. However, when a winning is made in a state where there is no on-hold storage, the first on-hold LED 17 is not lit, assuming that variable display is started.

  The first hold LED 17 that has been turned on in the above processing is turned off while the variable display based on the hold storage is started. At this time, 1 is subtracted from each start winning rank displayed on the first holding LED 17 and the second holding LED 23 that are lit, and the result is displayed.

  During the special symbol variation display, the first hold frame 18 blinks and the first hold LED 17 is turned off, but the first hold LED 17 instead of the first hold frame 18 blinks, so that the first hold frame 17 blinks. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports to a player that it is a variable display based on the winning to the start winning opening 7. FIG. At this time, the first hold LED 17 is turned off after the end of the variable display.

  As described above, when the first start winning port 7 and the second start winning port 11 are simultaneously won, the second start winning port winning process of S330 is processed earlier than the first starting winning port winning process of S340. Thus, by preferentially storing the winning to the second starting winning port 11 having a high probability changing rush rate over the winning to the first starting winning port 7 having a low probability changing rush rate, the rate of continuing the probability changing state is increased. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming machine in which a player can obtain many prize balls.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation control processing routine showing details of S350. First, as will be described later, the value of the jackpot determination random number buffer is extracted to determine the jackpot of the special symbol (S400). When the jackpot determination process determines that the jackpot is determined, the value of the jackpot symbol counter is set. The special symbol which takes out the value of the big hit symbol random number buffer that has been processed and determines the stop symbol at the time of the dummy symbol big hit or selects and determines the stop symbol when it is determined to be out of place as will be described later A selection process (S420) and a fluctuation pattern creation process (S440) for determining a fluctuation pattern are performed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a jackpot determination processing routine showing details of S400. First, it is determined whether or not the state at that time is being changed and displayed, that is, whether or not the change display of special symbols can be started (S401). If the change display is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the sum of the hold counter I and the hold counter J is 1 or more (S402), and the first start winning port 7 or the second starting winning port 11 is won. It is determined whether or not there is a pending storage based on. If the variable display is in progress or the sum of the hold counter I and the hold counter J is 0 (if there is no hold memory based on winning in the first start winning port 7 or the second starting winning port 11) Then, the big hit determination process is terminated.

  Next, if the sum of the holding counter I and the holding counter J is 1 or more (S402), the starting storage rank is stored in the first place (holding memory to be determined first among the holding memories). In step S403, a flag is set to indicate whether or not the jackpot determination is based on winning at one of the first start winning opening 7 and the second starting winning opening 11 (S403).

  Then, the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number acquisition process of S335 is read from the random number buffer (S404), and based on whether the gaming state is a certain change state or a normal state (S405), a high probability The big hit determination table is selected from either the big hit determination table for the hour or the big hit determination table for the low probability.

  If the probability variation state, the big hit determination table at the time of high probability is selected, and this determination value is compared with the big hit determination random number value read from the random number buffer (S406). If it is determined that there is no matching value, it is determined that the value is out of order (S408). In the jackpot determination table at high probability, the jackpot probability at high probability is set to be 5/315.

  On the other hand, if it is a normal state, a big hit determination table at a low probability is selected, and this determination value is compared with the value of the big hit determination random number read from the random number buffer (S407). It is decided that it is a big hit, and if there is no matching value, it is decided that it is a loss (S408). In the jackpot determination table at the low probability, the jackpot probability at the low probability is set to be 1/315.

  FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram of an opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing operation by the first big prize opening 8 and the second big prize opening 10 performed at the time of the big hit, and FIG. 10B is the first big figure performed at the time of the big hit. It is explanatory drawing of the interval pattern between rounds of the opening / closing operation | movement by the winning opening 8 and the 2nd big winning opening 10. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the opening / closing pattern of the first grand prize port 8 and the second grand prize port 10 according to this embodiment is such that the first grand prize port 8 is 15 times and the second grand prize port 10 is “A” opening / closing pattern that opens once, “B” opening / closing pattern that the first grand prize opening 8 opens 6 times, and the second grand prize opening 10 opens 10 times, and the first grand prize opening 8 10 times. Three “C” opening / closing patterns in which the second grand prize opening 10 is opened six times are set. Further, for each of the three opening / closing patterns from the opening / closing pattern “A” to the opening / closing pattern “C”, five opening / closing patterns 1 to 5 having different winning prize openings opened by rounds are set.

  Specifically, as shown in the table of FIG. 10A, a total of 15 types of opening / closing patterns “A1” to “A5”, “B1” to “B5”, and “C1” to “C5” are set. In the table, “first” and “second” indicate a winning prize opening and closing in the round. For example, in the opening / closing pattern “A1”, the second grand prize opening 10 is opened in one round and the first big winning opening 8 is opened in the second round to the 16th round, and in the opening / closing pattern “A5”, from the first round to the 15th round. Thus, the first grand prize opening 8 is opened and the second big prize opening 10 is opened in 16 rounds.

  Further, the time until the prize winning opening is closed and then reopened, that is, the interval between rounds, as shown in FIG. 10B, is an interval pattern of “X” and an interval of “Y”. Three patterns, an interval pattern “Z”, are set. The interval time shown in the table of FIG. 10B indicates the time from the end of the corresponding number of rounds to the start of the next round. For example, if the interval time corresponding to 1R is 1 s (1 second), it indicates that the time from the end of 1R until the start of 2R is 1 s.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, in the interval pattern “X”, the interval time between rounds is 1 s. In the “Y” interval pattern, 1 s is obtained until the 11th round is completed, 0.5 s until the 14th round is completed after the 11th round is completed, and 0.7 s after the 15th round is completed. In the interval pattern “Z”, 1 s is obtained until the fourth round is finished, 0.5 s is obtained after the fourth round is finished and then the sixth round is finished, and 0 is obtained after the seventh round is finished and the eighth round is finished. It is 1 s until 12 rounds are finished after 7 s and 9 rounds are finished, 0.5 s until 14 rounds are finished after 11 rounds are finished, and 0.7 s after 15 rounds are finished. Thus, since the intervals with short interval times increase in the order of “X”, “Y”, “Z”, as shown in FIG. 10B, the order of “X”, “Y”, “Z” is increased. The difficulty of winning a prize is high.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot symbol table (probability rush rate = 1/4) used to determine a jackpot symbol based on winning at the first start winning slot 7, an opening / closing pattern, and an interval pattern. 11 (B) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot symbol table (probability rush rate = 3/4) used to determine a jackpot symbol, an open / close pattern and an interval pattern based on winning in the second start winning slot 11.

  11 (A) and 11 (B), the leftmost column indicates the hundreds and tens of the determination value (symbol random number) of the jackpot symbol, and the uppermost row indicates one of the determination values. Shows the rank. For example, when the hundreds and tens are “000” and the first is “0”, the judgment value is “0”, the hundreds and tens are “070”, and the first is “7”. In the case of "", the judgment value is "77", and in the case where the hundreds and tens are "150" and the first place is "9", the judgment value is "159". And the judgment value of the symbol that is a big hit is 160 from “0” to “159”.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the open / close patterns described above correspond to the determination values. For example, for the determination value “0” (the hundreds and tens are “000” and the first is “0”), the open / close pattern of “B1” is the determination value “77” (the hundreds and tens). The opening / closing pattern of “A4” is the determination value “159” (the hundreds and tens are “150”, and the first is “9”). Corresponds to the open / close pattern "B5".

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the determination value having the first place “2” and “6” has the interval pattern “X”, and the first place “0” and “4”. ”,“ 8 ”,“ Y ”interval patterns,“ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 9 ”are“ Z ” Interval patterns are supported.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, a dummy symbol corresponds to each determination value. Specifically, in FIG. 11 (A), as shown in the table, “000”, ““ 111 ”,...,“ 888 ”. In FIG. 11A, the probable big hit symbol determination values are “10” to “19”, “30” to “39”, “50” to “59”, and “70” to “79”. The ratio of the probability variation state (probability variation entry rate) is set to 1/4. At this time, as a corresponding dummy symbol, a combination of odd symbols “111”, “333”, “555”, and “777” is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20.

  Further, in FIG. 11B, as shown in the table, the hundreds and tens places are “000”, “111”, ... "999" corresponds. In FIG. 11B, the probable big hit symbol determination values are “10” to “19”, “30” to “39”, “50” to “59”, and “70” to “159”. The ratio of the probability variation state (probability variation entry rate) is set to 3/4. Accordingly, the probability variation entry rate is set higher when winning the second start winning opening 11 than when winning the first starting winning opening 7. At this time, a combination of odd symbols “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, and “999” is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20 as a corresponding dummy symbol.

  As described above, not only the dummy symbols displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20 but also the opening / closing patterns and interval patterns of the big winning openings 8 and 10 are determined at the same time according to the determination value of the big hit symbol.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a special symbol selection processing routine showing details of S420. First, it is determined whether or not a flag based on winning in the second start winning opening 11 is set (S421). If the flag based on winning in the second start winning opening 11 is not set, the process proceeds to S430 to be described later.

  Further, if the flag based on the winning to the second start winning opening 11 is set in S403, it is determined in S408 whether or not it is determined that the reserved storage is a big hit (S422).

  If it is determined that the reserved memory based on the winning at the second start winning opening 11 is a big hit, the big hit symbol random number is read from the random number buffer (S423), and the big hit symbol random number and the probability variation big hit symbol table (probability variation) By comparing with the determination value of the rush rate = 3/4) (S424), the big hit symbol, the opening / closing pattern of the big prize opening and the interval pattern are determined (S425). Here, if the determined jackpot symbol is an odd symbol, a probabilistic jackpot game is provided according to the determined opening / closing pattern and interval pattern of the big winning openings 8, 10, and the next variable display based on this reserved memory is provided. It is controlled from the fluctuation display to the probability variation state. If the determined jackpot symbol is an even symbol, a normal jackpot game is provided.

  If it is determined that the reserved memory based on the winning at the second start winning port 11 is not a big hit, the missing symbol random number is read from the random number buffer (S427), and the missing symbol random symbol table (not shown) ) Is compared with the determination value (S428) to determine a dissipated symbol (S429). Then, the flag based on winning in the second start winning opening 11 is reset (S426).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a flag based on winning in the first start winning opening 7 is set (S430). If the flag based on winning in the first start winning opening 7 is not set, the special symbol selection process is terminated.

  If the flag based on the winning to the first start winning opening 7 is set in S403, it is determined in S408 whether or not it is determined that the reserved storage is a big hit (S431).

  If it is determined that the reserved memory based on the winning at the first start winning opening 7 is a big hit, the big hit symbol random number is read from the random number buffer (S432), and the big hit symbol random number and the probabilistic big hit symbol table (probable change) The big hit symbol is determined (S434) by comparing with the judgment value of the rush rate = 1/4 (S433). Here, if the determined jackpot symbol is an odd symbol, a probabilistic jackpot game is provided according to the determined opening / closing pattern and interval pattern of the big winning openings 8, 10, and the next variable display based on this reserved memory is provided. It is controlled from the fluctuation display to the probability variation state. If the determined jackpot symbol is an even symbol, a normal jackpot game is provided.

  If it is determined that the reserved memory based on the winning to the first start winning opening 7 is not a big hit, the loss design random number is read from the random number buffer (S436), and the failure symbol random number and the failure symbol table (not shown) By comparing with the judgment value (S437), the off symbol is determined (S438). And the flag based on the winning to the 1st start winning opening 7 is reset (S435), and a special symbol selection process is complete | finished.

  As described above, when the first start winning opening 7 and the second start winning opening 11 are simultaneously won, the second start winning is higher in the probability changing rush rate than the winning in the first starting winning port 7 having the lower probability changing rush rate. This determination process is particularly related to the probability variation state by preferentially storing the winning in the mouth 11 and making a determination in S424 with priority from the stored winning to the second start winning port 7 having a high probability variation entry rate. Since it is a process, it is possible to increase the rate at which the probability variation state is continued, and it is possible to realize a gaming machine in which the player can acquire many prize balls.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a variation pattern creation processing routine showing details of S440. The variation pattern is a pattern in which the variation state of the dummy symbol is set until the variation of the dummy symbol is started through a predetermined variation process until the variation of the dummy symbol is terminated.

  First, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S441). If it is determined to be a big hit in S408, a first variation pattern group that provides a variation pattern candidate for a big hit. Is selected (S442).

  If it is determined not to win (S441), the reach determination random number used for determining whether or not to reach is read from the random number buffer (S445), and reach to determine whether or not to reach is determined. A determination process is executed (S446).

  If it is determined that the reach is to be performed, the second variation pattern group that provides the variation pattern candidate for reach deviation is selected (S448). On the other hand, when it is determined not to reach, the third variation pattern group that provides the variation pattern candidates for deviation is selected (S449).

  Next, a random number for variation pattern selection used for variation pattern selection is read from the random number buffer (S450), and read from any of the first variation pattern group to the third variation pattern group selected in S442, S448, and S449. One variation pattern is determined based on the random number for selecting the variation pattern (S451).

  Note that each variation pattern group of the first variation pattern group to the third variation pattern group described above is selected when the gaming state is a probabilistic variation state, and the time shortened when the variation time is shorter than the variation time in the normal state. A variation pattern group for control is set. Therefore, when it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern group that provides the variation pattern candidates for the normal state among the variation pattern groups of the first variation pattern group to the third variation pattern group is selected. When it is selected and it is determined that the gaming state is the probability variation state, the variation pattern group that provides the variation pattern candidates for the probability variation state among the variation pattern groups of the first variation pattern group to the third variation pattern group Will be selected.

  In addition, the first variation pattern group to the third variation set so that the same dummy symbol is displayed regardless of the winning at the first starting winning opening 7 or the winning at the second starting winning opening 11. The variation pattern group is selected from the variation pattern group. In other words, the same dummy symbol is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20 of the symbol display device 6 regardless of whether the winning at the first starting winning port 7 or the winning at the second starting winning port 11 is made.

  Further, a variation pattern group is selected based on the jackpot determination, reach determination, and gaming state, and one variation pattern is determined from the selected variation pattern group based on a variation pattern selection random number. The determined variation pattern is transmitted to the display control board 50 as a variation pattern designation command including a designation command for designating the variation start of the dummy symbol in the special symbol / special electric utility processing of S180. Then, the display control board 50 starts the dummy symbol variation based on the transmitted variation pattern designation command, passes through a predetermined variation process, and displays the dummy symbol variation state until the dummy symbol variation is terminated. Displayed on the symbol display unit 20.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special electric accessory control process routine showing details of S360. In this special electric accessory control processing routine, first, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing operation start flag of the special winning opening is set (S361). If the opening / closing operation start flag of the big prize opening is set, after performing the operation button control process (S362), the process proceeds to S366 described later.

  If the winning / opening opening / closing operation start flag is not set in S361, it is determined whether or not all the symbols of the special symbols (dummy symbols) are stopped and displayed (S363). In other words, according to the variation pattern determined in S451, the variation of the dummy symbol is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the dummy symbol is stopped and displayed. If all the symbols are not stopped and displayed, the special electric accessory control processing routine is terminated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (stop symbol is a combination of big hit symbols) (S364), and if it is determined to be a big hit in S408 (stop symbol is a big hit symbol) If it is a combination), the opening / closing operation start flag of the special winning opening is set (S365), and it is determined whether or not it is during the interval time based on the determined interval pattern (S366). If it is determined in S364 that a big hit is not made (if the stop symbol is a combination of symbols that are out of place), the special electric accessory control process routine is terminated.

  If it is not during the interval time based on the interval pattern determined in S366, the next winning round (S367) is opened after the winning opening (the first winning opening 8 or the second winning opening 10) based on the determined opening / closing pattern is opened. The display LED of the grand prize opening to be opened at (the first grand prize opening LED 33 or the second grand prize opening LED 34) is turned on (S368), and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big prize opening has timed up (S369). . If it is during the interval time based on the interval pattern determined in S366, the special electric accessory control processing routine is ended.

  If the opening time of the grand prize opening is up in S369, the big prize opening is closed (S371). If the opening time of the big prize opening is not up, the prize counter D of the big prize opening is 10 It is determined whether or not it is smaller (S370). If the prize counter D of the big prize opening is smaller than 10, the big prize opening is also closed (S371). If the winning counter of the big winning opening is not less than 10 in S370, the special electric accessory control processing routine is ended.

  After closing the special winning opening in S371, the winning counter is cleared (S372), and 1 is added to the opening number counter E of the special winning opening (S373). After adding 1 to the number-of-opening counter E of the big winning opening, it is determined whether or not the continuous winning switch for continuing the round is ON (S374). If the continuous winning switch is not turned on, the release operation start flag is reset (S376), and if the continuous winning switch is turned on, it is determined whether or not the open number counter E of the big prize opening is smaller than 16 (S375). If the winning prize opening number counter E is not less than 16, the opening operation start flag is reset (S376). If the winning prize opening number counter E is less than 16, the special electric accessory control processing routine is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of an operation switch control processing routine showing details of S362. In this operation switch control processing routine, first, it is determined whether or not the winning / opening opening / closing pattern and interval pattern are being displayed on the symbol display device 6 (S501). If the open / close pattern and the interval pattern are being displayed, it is determined whether or not the display timer indicating the display time of the open / close pattern and the interval pattern has timed out (S502). If the display timer has timed out, the open / close pattern and interval pattern of the special winning opening displayed on the symbol display device 6 are not displayed (S507), and the operation switch control processing routine is terminated.

  If the display timer has not timed out in S502, it is determined whether or not the display operation switch 36 for displaying the opening / closing pattern and interval pattern of the big prize opening on the symbol display device 6 is ON (S503). If the display operation switch 36 is ON, the open / close pattern and interval pattern of the special winning opening displayed on the symbol display device 6 are not displayed (S507), and the operation switch control processing routine is terminated. If the display operation switch 36 is not ON, the operation switch control processing routine is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the opening / closing pattern and the interval pattern are not being displayed in S501, it is determined whether or not the display operation switch 36 is ON (S504). If the display operation switch 36 is ON, the winning / opening opening / closing pattern and interval pattern are displayed on the symbol display device 6 (S505), the display timer is started (S506), and the operation switch control processing routine is terminated. To do. If the display operation switch 36 is not ON, the operation switch control processing routine is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the opening / closing pattern and interval pattern of the special winning opening displayed on the symbol display device 6 in S505 described above. By turning on the display operation switch 36, as shown in FIG. 16, the number of rounds, the big winning opening to be opened, and the interval are displayed on the left side of the symbol display device 6. The number of rounds is displayed as 1R, 2R,... In the order from the top, and the type of the grand prize opening (either the first big prize opening 8 or the second big prize opening 10) that is opened in the displayed round number. It is displayed on the right side. In addition, an interval is displayed between the number of displayed rounds. In the case shown in the figure, an opening pattern “A3” and an interval pattern “Z” are displayed. On the left side of the number of rounds, an arrow indicating the current number of rounds and “current” are displayed, and the current number of rounds, the currently open big prize opening, and the interval until the next round are displayed. The area is displayed so that it can be recognized.

  In addition, on the right side of the symbol display device 6, a game area 5, a first grand prize opening 8, a second big prize opening 10, and the like are displayed. The player can recognize it. In the illustrated case, the second grand prize opening 10 is displayed in a different color so that the player can recognize that the next big prize opening is the second big prize opening 10. Pointing to 10 with an arrow, the text “Next is here!” Is displayed. This is an alternative to “turning on the display LED of the grand prize opening to be opened in the next round” shown in S368.

  As described above, when the display operation switch 36 is turned ON, an open / close pattern is displayed on the symbol display device 6, but when a lottery during the production performed by operating the production operation switch 54, Alternatively, the open / close pattern displayed on the symbol display device 6 may be hidden depending on the type of jackpot symbol. By doing so, the player may not be able to determine the opening / closing pattern, so that the player will determine which winning ball the game ball will be fired at, and increase the game's preference be able to.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment (first embodiment), the order of the big prize opening to be opened and closed over a plurality of rounds based on the big hit symbol determining random number when the big hit symbol is determined. By selecting one of the open / close patterns that are designated, the winning prize opening / closing is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol, so that the player has a low difficulty opening / closing pattern until the jackpot symbol is displayed. A game can be played with the expectation that is selected, and the preference of the big hit game can be increased. Also, the player can determine the big winning opening to be opened and closed in the next round according to the type of the big hit symbol, and can prepare for winning the game ball in advance, so that the big hit game can be performed with peace of mind.

  As described above, in the first embodiment described above, when determining the jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol random number, the opening / closing pattern when the first jackpot 8 and the second jackpot 10 are opened and closed using the jackpot symbol random number. The interval pattern is determined at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and based on whether the first starting winning port 7 or the second starting winning port 11 wins the game ball, An opening / closing pattern and an interval pattern for opening / closing the winning opening 8 and the second major winning opening 10 may be determined. Such an embodiment (second embodiment) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17A is a jackpot symbol table (probability variation rush rate = 1/4) according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 17B is a jackpot symbol table (probability variation rush rate = 3/4) according to the second embodiment. ), (C) is the first start winning opening pattern table according to the second embodiment, (D) is the second starting winning opening pattern table according to the second embodiment, and FIGS. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process routine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, when winning at the first start winning opening 7, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), the probability variation big symbol determination values (symbol random numbers) are “1”, “3”, “5”. , “7”, and the ratio of the probability variation state (probability variation entry rate) is set to ¼. At this time, a combination of odd symbols “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, and “999” is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20 as a corresponding dummy symbol.

  When winning the second start winning slot 11, as shown in FIG. 17B, the probable big hit symbol determination values are “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12”, “13”, “14”, “15”, and the ratio of the probability variation state (probability variation entry rate) is set to 3/4. ing. Accordingly, the probability variation entry rate is set higher when winning the second start winning opening 11 than when winning the first starting winning opening 7. At this time, a combination of odd symbols “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, and “999” is displayed on the dummy symbol display unit 20 as a corresponding dummy symbol.

  In the start winning opening pattern table shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D, the open / close pattern and the interval pattern are associated with 30 pattern random numbers (random numbers for pattern determination) of “0” to “29”, respectively. In the first start winning opening pattern table of FIG. 17C, for example, the pattern random number “0” has the opening / closing pattern “C1” shown in FIG. 10A as the opening / closing pattern as the interval pattern shown in FIG. The interval pattern “X” shown in B) is associated. Also, in the second start winning award pattern table of FIG. 17D, for example, the pattern random number “29” includes the opening / closing pattern “B5” shown in FIG. 10A as the interval pattern. The interval pattern “Z” indicated by 10 (B) is associated.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, a random number and a table for determining the opening / closing pattern and the interval pattern are set separately from the random number and the table for determining the jackpot symbol. . Control for determining the opening / closing pattern and the interval pattern using the random number and the table will be described with reference to the flowcharts of the special symbol selection processing routines of FIGS. The special symbol selection processing routine according to the second embodiment is the same as the special symbol selection processing routine according to the first embodiment except that a step for determining an opening / closing pattern and an interval pattern is added. Only the performed steps will be described.

  When the flag based on the second start winning opening is set in the special symbol selection processing routine according to the second embodiment (SA421), when the big winning symbol is determined (SA425), the opening / closing pattern and interval of the big winning opening The pattern random number is read from the random number buffer (SA426), and the open / close pattern and interval pattern random number are compared with the determination value of the second start winning opening pattern table (SA427), thereby opening and closing the winning pattern opening / closing pattern and interval pattern. Is determined (SA428). As described above, when a game ball wins the second start winning slot 11, the extracted random number for the pattern is compared with the determination value of the second start winning slot pattern table shown in FIG. The opening / closing pattern and interval pattern of the big prize opening are determined.

  Next, in the special symbol selection processing routine according to the second embodiment, when the flag based on the first start winning opening is set (SA433), when the big winning symbol is determined (SA437), the opening / closing of the large winning opening is performed. The pattern and interval pattern random numbers are read from the random number buffer (SA438), and the open / close pattern and interval pattern random numbers are compared with the determination values of the first start winning opening pattern table (SA439), thereby opening / closing the winning pattern opening / closing pattern. Then, the interval pattern is determined (SA440). In this way, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 7, by comparing the extracted pattern random number and the determination value of the first start winning opening pattern table shown in FIG. The opening / closing pattern and interval pattern of the big prize opening are determined.

  Thus, in 2nd Embodiment, it has the 1st start winning opening 7 and the 2nd starting winning opening 11, and based on the starting opening which won a prize among these starting openings over several rounds. By selecting any one of a plurality of opening / closing patterns by selecting any one of the opening / closing patterns in which the order of the big prize opening to be opened / closed is selected, the player selects a desired opening / closing pattern. It is possible to increase the taste of the big hit game.

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention described above, based on whether the first starting winning port 7 or the second starting winning port 11 is won by the game ball, the first big winning port 8 and the second large winning port 8 Although the opening / closing pattern and the interval pattern when the winning opening 10 is opened and closed are shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is placed in either the first big winning opening 8 or the second large winning opening 10. May be determined so that either the first start winning opening 7 or the second starting winning opening 11 is opened in the next round, and the interval time until the next round is determined. Such an embodiment (third embodiment) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a pattern table for determining an opening / closing pattern according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a special electric accessory control process routine according to the third embodiment.

  In addition, the opening / closing pattern in the first and second embodiments described above specifies the order of the big winning openings that are opened and closed from 1 round to 16 rounds, and the interval time is not included. The open / close pattern according to the third embodiment is a combination of a grand prize opening opened in one round and an interval time until the grand prize opening is opened.

  In the third embodiment, as shown in the pattern table of FIG. 20, a special winning opening to be opened to six pattern random numbers (random numbers for pattern determination) “0” to “5” and the special winning opening are opened. The interval time until the time is associated with each other. For example, for the pattern random number “0”, the winning opening to be opened in the next round is set as the first winning opening 8 and the next round is started after the end of the current round (the first winning opening 8 is opened). An opening / closing pattern with an interval time until the start of 1 s is associated. That is, in this case, the opening / closing pattern is such that the first big prize opening 8 is opened 1 s after the current round is completed.

  Thus, in the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, a random number and a table for determining an opening / closing pattern are set separately from the random number and the table for determining the jackpot symbol. The control for determining the opening / closing pattern using the random number and the table will be described with reference to the flowchart of the special electric accessory control process routine of FIG. The special electric accessory control process routine according to the third embodiment is the same as the special electric accessory control process routine according to the first embodiment except that a step for determining an opening / closing pattern is added. Only the added steps will be described.

  If the continuous winning switch is ON in the special electric accessory control processing routine according to the third embodiment (SA374), the random number for opening / closing pattern of the big prize opening is read from the random number buffer (SA375), By comparing with the determination value of the pattern table (SA376), the open / close pattern of the special winning opening is determined (SA377).

  Specifically, for example, the determination result of the big hit determination becomes a big hit, the first big winning opening 8 is opened, and the opening / closing pattern is passed by passing through a specific area among the game balls won in the first big winning opening 8. A random number for opening and closing patterns for determining is extracted. Then, by comparing the extracted opening / closing pattern random number with the determination value of the pattern table, the winning prize opening to be opened in the next round and the interval time until the opening are determined. As described above, the game balls won in the first grand prize opening 8 pass through the specific area, so that not only the random numbers for opening and closing patterns are extracted but also, for example, the first big prize opening 8 is won. A random number for opening and closing patterns may be extracted by detecting the first and fifth game balls. In this way, the number of winning balls for which the opening / closing pattern random number is extracted may be arbitrarily set.

  Thus, in the third embodiment, random numbers are extracted when winning is made at either the first grand prize winning port 8 or the second grand prize winning port 11, and each time this random number is extracted, the first grand prize winning is obtained. By selecting any one of the opening and closing patterns designated to open or close either the mouth 8 or the second grand prize winning opening 11, the winning prize opening that opens and closes over a plurality of rounds becomes random, Since the player cannot predict the opening / closing pattern at all, the skill of the player is greatly reflected, and the interest of the big hit game can be increased.

  As described above, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, according to the selected opening / closing pattern, the first grand prize winning port 8 or the second big prize winning is performed for each round. By controlling the opening / closing of one of the mouths 11, it is necessary to fire a game ball with different resilience from the launching device according to the winning prize opening to be opened and closed, and the player can technically intervene. The preference of the game can be increased. In addition, since the resilience from the launching device cannot be made constant, it is possible to prevent illegal games such as fixing the launching device and hanging-up games played with a plurality of gaming machines 1.

  In the first and second embodiments, the first grand prize opening 8 is controlled by opening or closing either the first big prize opening 8 or the second big prize opening 11 according to the selected interval pattern. Alternatively, since the interval time from when one of the second prize winning openings 11 is closed until the next round is opened is random, the player launches a game ball fired from the launching device. It is necessary to make an instant determination and win a prize, and the player can intervene in the technology, so that it is possible to increase the preference of the big hit game.

  In the first to third embodiments, since one of the opening / closing patterns is selected based on the extracted random number, the opening / closing patterns having different difficulty levels are selected fairly. Can be interesting.

  In addition, in the first to third embodiments, the symbol display device 6 has a function of displaying a big winning opening that opens and closes in the next round in a recognizable manner for the player. Alternatively, it is possible to determine the big winning opening that will be opened and closed in the next round and to prepare for winning the game ball in advance, so that it is possible to play a big hit game with peace of mind.

  In the first to third embodiments, each of the first big prize opening 8 and the second big prize opening 11 displays a big prize opening that opens and closes in the next round so that the player can recognize it. By providing the first grand prize opening display LED 33 and the second grand prize opening display LED 34, the player can discriminate the big winning opening that will be opened and closed in the next round, and is ready to win the game ball in advance. So you can play big hit games with peace of mind.

  Further, in the first to third embodiments, the symbol display device 6 has a function of displaying an opening / closing pattern in a recognizable manner for the player when the display operation switch 36 is operated. The player can discriminate the big winning opening that opens and closes over a plurality of rounds, and can prepare for winning the game ball in advance, so that the big hit game can be performed with peace of mind.

  In the first embodiment described above, when determining the jackpot symbol, the opening / closing pattern and interval pattern when the first big prize winning port 8 and the second big prize winning port 10 are opened and closed using the jackpot symbol random number are used. Although what is determined simultaneously is shown, only the opening / closing pattern may be determined using a jackpot symbol random number, and the interval pattern may be determined by extracting a random number provided separately. On the contrary, only the interval pattern may be determined using a jackpot symbol random number, and the open / close pattern may be determined by extracting a random number provided separately. Furthermore, the jackpot symbol, the opening / closing pattern, and the interval pattern may be determined by extracting random numbers individually provided for determining the jackpot symbol, for determining the opening / closing pattern, and for determining the interval pattern.

  Further, in the above-described second embodiment, an example in which the opening / closing pattern and the interval pattern are determined simultaneously using the extracted random number is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a random number and an interval pattern for determining the opening / closing pattern are used. Random numbers for determining the open / close pattern and the interval pattern may be determined based on the extracted random numbers.

  In the first to third embodiments described above, the open / close pattern and the interval pattern are determined using the extracted random numbers. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game machine 1 is provided. The player selects the opening / closing pattern and the interval pattern by operating the selection button, or the player operates the selection button to determine the opening / closing pattern and the interval pattern. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram of the wiring system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart of the game control processing routine performed with a game control board. It is a flowchart of a special symbol / special electric accessory processing routine. It is a flowchart of a 2nd start winning a prize winning process routine. It is a flowchart of a 1st start winning opening winning process routine. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation control processing routine. It is a flowchart of a big hit determination processing routine. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram of an opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing operation by the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening performed at the time of the big hit, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the interval pattern between the rounds of the opening-and-closing operation | movement by a 2 major winning opening. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot symbol table (probability variable entry rate = 1/4) used to determine a jackpot symbol based on a winning at the first start winning opening, an opening / closing pattern, and an interval pattern. B) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot symbol table (probability rush rate = 3/4) used for determining a jackpot symbol based on winning in the second start winning opening, opening / closing pattern and interval pattern. It is a flowchart of a special symbol selection processing routine. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern creation processing routine. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory control process routine. It is a flowchart of an operation switch control processing routine. It is a figure which shows the opening / closing pattern and interval pattern of the big prize opening displayed on a symbol display apparatus. The figure (A) is a jackpot symbol table (probability variation rush rate = 1/4), the figure (B) is a jackpot symbol table (probability variation rush rate = 3/4), and (C) is the second embodiment. FIG. 3D is a first start winning opening pattern table according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 4D is a second starting winning opening pattern table according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special symbol selection processing routine according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special symbol selection processing routine according to the second embodiment. It is a pattern table for determining the opening / closing pattern which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory control process routine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game area 6 Symbol display apparatus 7 1st start winning opening 8 1st large winning opening 9 Normal symbol operating gate 10 2nd large winning opening 11 2nd starting winning opening 35 Game control board

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A game ball is launched from a launching device into a game area with different resilience, and each of the fired game balls is placed at a position where a prize is won by dropping, and there is an obstacle to winning a game ball above each. A plurality of large winning openings provided with obstacle members,
In a gaming machine having a symbol display device capable of variable display of multiple types of symbols,
A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is based on the start winning prize;
When the determination result by the big hit determination means is a big hit, over a plurality of rounds, a big winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing of any of the plurality of big winning openings for each round;
An opening / closing pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns in which a prize winning opening to be opened / closed among the plurality of prize winning openings is designated;
Open / close pattern selection means for selecting any one of the open / close patterns from the open / close pattern storage means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special winning opening / closing control means controls opening / closing of any of the plurality of special winning openings according to the opening / closing pattern selected by the opening / closing pattern selection means. Random number updating means for updating a random number within a predetermined numerical range;
Random number extraction means for extracting the random number from the random number update means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening / closing pattern selecting unit selects any one of the opening / closing patterns based on the random number extracted by the random number extracting unit. The opening / closing pattern storage means includes first opening / closing pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns in which the order of the big prize opening to be opened / closed over a plurality of rounds is designated,
The random number updating means includes at least a jackpot symbol determining random number updating means for updating a jackpot symbol determining random number used for determining the jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device,
When the start condition of the variable display is established, the jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device is determined based on the jackpot symbol determining random number extracted from the jackpot symbol determining random number updating unit by the random number extracting unit. Further comprising a jackpot symbol determination means for
The open / close pattern selection means is configured to extract the jackpot symbol extracted from the jackpot symbol determination random number updating means by the random number extraction means when the jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display device is determined by the jackpot symbol determination means. Based on the random number for determination, select one of the opening / closing patterns from the first opening / closing pattern storage means,
The prize winning opening / closing control means controls opening / closing of one of the plurality of prize winning openings according to the opening / closing pattern selected from the first opening / closing pattern storage means by the opening / closing pattern selecting means. The gaming machine according to claim 2. A game ball is launched into the game area with different resilience from the launching device, and has a plurality of start ports each arranged at a position where a prize is awarded when the launched game ball falls,
The opening / closing pattern storage means includes first opening / closing pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns in which the order of the big prize opening to be opened / closed over a plurality of rounds is designated,
The open / close pattern selection unit selects any of the open / close patterns from the first open / close pattern storage unit based on a winning start port among the plurality of start ports when the determination result by the big hit determination unit is a big hit. Or select one
The prize winning opening / closing control means controls opening / closing of one of the plurality of prize winning openings according to the opening / closing pattern selected from the first opening / closing pattern storage means by the opening / closing pattern selecting means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The opening / closing pattern storage means includes a second opening / closing pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns designated to open and close each of the plurality of prize winning openings.
The random number extracting means extracts the random number at a predetermined timing when winning in any of the plurality of large winning openings,
The open / close pattern selection unit selects any one of the open / close patterns from the second open / close pattern storage unit each time the random number extraction unit extracts the random number,
The prize winning opening / closing control means controls opening / closing one of the plurality of prize winning openings in the next round according to the opening / closing pattern selected from the second opening / closing pattern storage means by the opening / closing pattern selecting means. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: Interval pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of interval patterns in which an interval time is set from when one of the plurality of large winning openings is closed until the next round is opened,
Further comprising interval pattern selection means for selecting any one of the interval patterns from the interval pattern storage means,
5. The prize winning opening / closing control means controls opening / closing of one of the plurality of prize winning openings according to the interval pattern selected by the interval pattern selecting means. The gaming machine described in Crab.

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