JP2005211384A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making players enjoy games according to the time the players spare for the games in either case that the players have an abundance of time for the games or not. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a special game execution period setting means for previously setting a special game execution period in a special game; a value providing means for providing an advantageous value every time a value providing condition is fulfilled; a special game execution period selecting means for a player to select either a first game execution period or a second game execution period shorter than the first game execution period as desired as the special game execution period set by the special game execution period setting means during a selectable period; and a value-providing-state setting means for setting either a first value-providing state or a second value-providing state of a value lower than that provided in the first value-providing state. In the case that the second game execution period is selected, a special value is provided by the value providing means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which a special game is executed because it is determined that the special game is executed by the special game execution determination means. Also, skip instruction means for instructing skipping of the special game, skip prize output means for outputting a skip prize equal to or less than the special prize set for the special game when skipping is instructed, and skip are instructed. There is a gaming machine provided with gaming state changing means for changing the state of the gaming machine to a state where the special game is finished.

  By the way, when a player plays a game for a short time such as a waiting time for a train or a bus, or when a game is played slowly when there is enough time such as a holiday, the time spent for the game varies depending on the time. Therefore, in a gaming machine capable of skipping a special game, if the player has no time, the special game can be skipped to improve time efficiency.

However, the conventional gaming machine capable of skipping special games is no different from a gaming machine that does not perform skipping for a player who has sufficient time and does not need to skip, and lacks improvement in interest.
JP 2003-24551 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game more according to the time that the player can spend on the game, whether or not there is time.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, special game execution means for executing a special game that can be given a special value higher than that of a normal game by a special game operation different from the normal game is executed, and the special game is executed every time the determination condition is satisfied. A special game execution determination unit that determines whether or not to perform, a special game execution period setting unit that presets a special game execution period that is a period during which the special game operation is performed in the special game; A value giving means for giving a value advantageous to the player every time the value giving condition is established, and the special game execution period set by the special game execution period setting means as a first game execution period and the first game Special game execution period selection means for the player to arbitrarily select any of the second game execution periods shorter than the execution period during the selectable period, and the special game execution period selection When the first game execution period is selected according to the level, either the first value granting state or the second value granting state having a lower value than the first value granting state is set. A value addition state setting unit is provided, and when the second game execution period is selected, a specific value is given by the value addition unit.

  The invention of claim 2 is characterized in that, in claim 1, the special game execution period is set by the special game execution period setting means before the start of the special game operation.

  The invention of claim 3 is characterized in that, in claim 1 or 2, the selectable period is set to a period before the start of the special game operation.

  The invention of claim 4 is characterized in that in any one of claims 1 to 3, it comprises value determining means for determining the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period. To do.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is the fourth aspect according to the fourth aspect, wherein the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period is determined by the value giving means in the first value giving state by the value giving means. It is determined to be lower than the value given to the second value and higher than the value given to the second value-added state by the value-adding means.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 4, wherein the value determining means gives the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period to the second value giving state by the value giving means. It is characterized in that it is determined to be the same as or lower than the value given to.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the special game according to claim 4, wherein the value deciding means receives a third value consisting of at least a part of the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period. A third value imparting prohibition means for prohibiting the granting when the second game execution period is selected by the execution period selecting means; and And third value addition prohibition canceling means for canceling and granting the prohibition of assignment due to establishment.

  The invention of claim 8 is that, in claim 7, the release condition is established in a period after the end of the special game execution period in which the provision of the third value is prohibited by the third value provision prohibiting means. It is characterized by.

  The invention according to claim 9 is the invention according to claim 4, wherein the value determining means gives the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period to the first value giving state by the value giving means. When the second game execution period is selected, the game in the normal game is more important for the player than when the first game execution period is selected. It is characterized by having a normal game operation state control means which is disadvantageous.

  The invention of claim 10 is configured such that, in any one of claims 1 to 9, the special game performs a first special game operation and a second special game operation as the special game operation at least twice. A special game non-operation period in which the special game operation is not performed is provided between a first special game period in which the first special game operation is performed and a second special game period in which the second special game operation is performed. When the continuous special game operation condition is satisfied during the first special game operation, the second special game operation is started after the first special game operation is completed through the special game non-operation period. And

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the tenth aspect, the selectable period is set to a period before the start of the first special game operation in the first special game period, and the special game execution period selection means is selected in the selectable period. When the second game execution period is selected by the above, the first special game period and the second special game period are set as the second game execution period.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the tenth aspect, the selectable period is set before the first special game operation starts or the special game non-operation period in the first special game period, and the first special game operation is performed. If the second game execution period is selected by the special game execution period selection means before the start, the first special game period is set as the second game execution period, while the special game non-operation period When the second game execution period is selected by the special game execution period selection means, the second special game period is set as the second game execution period.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to twelfth aspects, the game board in which a game area into which a game ball is to be driven is formed, and a plurality of game balls that can enter or pass through the game area. A prize area is formed, and at least one of the plurality of prize areas is a specific prize area, and the special game execution determination means causes the special game execution determination means to cause the game ball to enter or pass through the specific prize area. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not to execute a game.

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the thirteenth aspect, at least one of the plurality of winning areas is in an advantageous state where a game ball can be entered or passed, and in a disadvantageous state where a game ball cannot be entered or passed. The variable prize device is displaced, and the special game operation is an operation to at least bring the variable prize device into the advantageous state, and during the first game execution period, the variable prize device is displaced into the advantageous state, In the second game execution period, variable prize device displacement control means is provided for controlling the variable prize device so as to maintain the disadvantageous state.

  According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the thirteenth or fourteenth aspect, a unit number of game balls are paid out each time a game ball enters or passes through the winning area, or the second game is played by the special game execution period selecting means. It is provided with a game ball payout means for paying out a game ball when an execution period is selected, and the level of value given by the value giving means is determined by the number of game balls paid out by the game ball payout means. Features.

  A sixteenth aspect of the present invention is based on the fourteenth or fifteenth aspect, wherein the ease of entering or passing a game ball into the winning area of the variable winning device is determined as the easy-to-win state that is easy to enter or pass, and the winning A game ball control means is provided for controlling the easy-to-win state where it is difficult to enter or pass the game ball in the winning area than the easy-high state. The two-value imparting state is the easy-to-win state and the value-giving state setting means is the game ball control means.

  According to the invention of claim 1, special game execution period setting means for presetting a special game execution period, which is a period during which a special game operation is performed in a special game, and a value advantageous to the player each time a value granting condition is established. As a special game execution period set by the special game execution period setting means, either a first game execution period or a second game execution period shorter than the first game execution period. A special game execution period selecting means arbitrarily selected by the player during the selectable period, and when the first game execution period is selected by the special game execution period selecting means, When the second game execution period is selected, comprising a value addition state setting means for setting any one of the second value addition states having a lower value than the first value addition state. Since the specific value is given by the value giving means, the player selects either the first game execution period or the second game execution period according to the game time that he owns. It is possible to enjoy the game.

  According to the invention of claim 2, it is possible to set the special game execution period by setting the special game execution period by the special game execution period setting means before the start of the special game operation. is there.

  According to the invention of claim 3, since the selectable period is set to a period before the start of the special game operation, the player can use the first game execution period or the special game execution period as the special game execution period. It is possible to enjoy the special game by selecting any one of the second game execution periods.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the apparatus is provided with value determining means for determining the specific value to be given by the value giving means in the second game execution period, so that the value given to the second game execution period is provided. It is possible to determine a specific value.

  According to the invention of claim 5, the value determining means is provided with the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period to the first value giving state by the value giving means. A value obtained in the first game execution period and a value obtained in the second game execution period by determining higher than a value given to the second value assignment state by the value assigning means. The value obtained can be almost averaged.

  According to the invention of claim 6, the value determination means is provided with the specific value given by the value grant means in the second game execution period to the second value grant state by the value grant means. It is possible to prevent the player from excessively selecting the second game execution period by determining the value to be equal to or lower than the predetermined value.

  According to the invention of claim 7, the value determining means selects a third value consisting of at least a part of the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period as the special game execution period selection. Due to the establishment of the release condition, the third value addition prohibiting means for prohibiting granting when the second game execution period is selected by the means, and the third value forbidden to be granted by the value grant prohibiting means Then, by providing the third value addition prohibition canceling means for canceling and granting the grant prohibition, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively selecting the second game execution period.

  According to the invention of claim 8, the release condition is established in a period after the end of the special game execution period in which the provision of the third value is prohibited by the third value provision prohibiting means. It is possible to prevent the player from excessively selecting the second game execution period.

  According to the invention of claim 9, the value determination means is provided with the specific value given by the value grant means in the second game execution period to the first value grant state by the value grant means. When the second game execution period is selected, the game in the normal game is more disadvantageous for the player than when the first game execution period is selected. By providing the normal game operation state control means, it is possible to reduce the value from being extremely imparted even when the player frequently selects the second game execution period.

  According to the invention of claim 10, the special game is configured to perform a first special game operation and a second special game operation as at least two special game operations, and the first special game operation is performed. A special game non-operation period in which the special game operation is not performed is provided between the first special game period and the second special game period in which the second special game operation is performed, and continuous during the first special game operation. When the special game operation condition is satisfied, after the first special game operation is completed, the second special game operation is started through the special game non-operation period, so that at least two special games are performed in the special game. A period can be provided, and the second special game operation can be started after the first special game operation is completed.

  According to the invention of claim 11, the selectable period is set to a period before the start of the first special game operation in the first special game period, and the special game execution period selection means in the selectable period performs the first selection. When two game execution periods are selected, the first special game operation and the second special game period are set by setting the first special game period and the second special game period to the second game execution period. The game operation can be set in the second game execution period.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the selectable period is set before the first special game operation start or the special game non-operation period in the first special game period, and before the first special game operation starts. When the second game execution period is selected by the special game execution period selection means, the first special game period is set to the second game execution period, while the special game non-operation period is set to the special game non-operation period. When the second game execution period is selected by the game execution period selection means, the second special game period is set as the second game execution period, so that each special game period is set as the second game execution period. It is possible to set the period.

  According to the invention of claim 13, a game board in which a game area into which a game ball is to be driven is formed, and a plurality of winning areas that allow or pass game balls are formed in the game area, and the plurality of winning prizes are formed. At least one of the areas is a specific prize area, and whether or not the special game is to be executed by the special game execution determination means due to a game ball entering or passing through the specific prize area is determined. By being performed, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a special game.

  According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, at least one of the plurality of winning areas is variable to displace between an advantageous state in which a game ball can enter or pass and a disadvantageous state in which the game ball cannot enter or pass through. A prize-winning device, and the special game operation is an operation to at least bring the variable prize-winning device into the advantageous state, and during the first game execution period, the variable prize-winning device is displaced into the advantageous state, and the second game execution is performed. By providing the variable prize device displacement control means for controlling the variable prize device so as to maintain the disadvantageous state during the period, it is possible to give a higher value than the normal game by the special game operation.

  According to the invention of claim 15, every time a game ball enters or passes through the winning area, a unit number of game balls are paid out, or the second game execution period is selected by the special game execution period selection means. Game ball paying means for paying out game balls in the event that the value given by the value giving means is determined by the number of game balls paid out by the game ball paying means, and the value of the game It is possible to give a sphere.

  According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the ease of entering or passing the game ball into the winning area of the variable winning device is higher than the easy winning high state where the winning or passing is easier than the easy winning high state. The game ball control means for controlling the easy-to-win state where it is difficult to enter or pass the game ball into the winning area, the first value providing state is the easy winning high state, the second value providing state is Since the winning easy low state and the value addition state setting means are the game ball control means, it is possible to set the first value provision state and the second value provision state.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention with nails omitted, and FIG. 2 is a back view of the gaming machine.

  A gaming machine 1 of this embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 4 and an inner guide rail 5 of the game ball stand in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 3. The display device 9, the start winning port 10, the special winning port 15 that is a special electric accessory, and the out port 17 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line of the game area 6 that is provided and surrounded by the inner guide rail 5. Are disposed on both sides of the upper side, the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 below, and the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port below the ramp wind turbines 18a and 18b. 25. Furthermore, a left drop winning opening 27 and a right dropping winning opening 29 are arranged on both sides of the big winning opening 15. Opened portions of the various winning holes are used as winning areas, and when game balls win (win) the various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The large winning opening 15 is composed of a variable winning device as will be described in detail later. Normally, the winning area is closed and the gaming ball is in a disadvantageous state incapable of being entered. Thus, an advantageous state in which a game ball having a winning area opened can be entered, and a special game (a jackpot game) that makes it easy for a game ball to win (enter) is executed. Reference numerals 22a and 22b are wind turbines, W1 is an outer frame, W2 is a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G is a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device 35 comprising a frame decoration right lamp 35a, a frame decoration upper lamp 35b and a frame decoration left lamp 35c, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving the paid game ball, A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball when the upper ball tray 36 is saturated, a speaker 38 that emits a sound effect, a shortening switch 39, a ball lending operation unit 41, and a game ball according to the player's launch operation A launching device 53 and the like that project and fire toward the region 6 are assembled. Hereinafter, each required part will be further described in detail.

  The display device 9 is capable of displaying at least one of characters and designs, and includes a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used. ), And a normal symbol display unit 45 is incorporated in the lower left, and most of the other is a special symbol display unit 42.

  The special symbol display unit 42 corresponds to a display unit that displays a fixed determination symbol based on a determination result by a special game execution determination unit that determines whether or not a game is missed after the special symbol is variably displayed as a determination symbol. The special symbol display unit 42 of this embodiment includes a left display region, a central display region, and a right display region as three display regions arranged side by side. In the left display region, the left special symbol (left determination symbol) is the central display region. In the middle special symbol (medium determination symbol), the right special symbol (right determination symbol) in the right display area is variably displayed and displayed for a predetermined time. After that, based on the determination result, the left special symbol, middle special symbol Then, the right confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed determination symbol. In addition to the special symbol (determination symbol), a background image (including characters, background, characters, etc.) may be displayed on the special symbol display unit 42, and the background image may vary in the special symbol. Variation display may be possible due to a predetermined condition such as start. Further, on the upper left and right sides of the special symbol display section 42, special symbol fluctuation reservation number indicators 51 made of LEDs or the like are provided. The special symbols (decision symbols) that are changed and stopped in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area in this embodiment are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7”. , 8, 9, 10, 11 ”.

  There are a plurality of variation modes for determining the variation of the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 42, for example, the variation direction of the special symbol, the presence / absence or degree of expansion / contraction, the presence / absence or degree of rotation, the variation speed, the variation time, etc. A variation mode that is provided and variably displays the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 42 is selected from the plurality of variation modes. In the present embodiment, seven types of variation modes 1 to 7 are provided as a plurality of variation modes.

  The normal symbol display unit 45 variably displays and stops a normal symbol for determining a small hit such as a symbol or a picture (character). In this embodiment, the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45 are displayed in a variety of ways, such as “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”. It is said that.

  The start winning opening 10 is provided directly under the special symbol display section 42, and the two movable pieces 10a, 10b are substantially vertically and difficult to win by a solenoid for starting start opening on the back, and are substantially V-shaped. It is controlled so as to be able to change between the expanded and open states that are easy to win. A space between the movable pieces 10a and 10b of the start winning opening 10 is a winning area, and further corresponds to a specific winning area. The opening / opening of the start winning opening 10 is performed when a normal symbol is changed on the normal symbol display unit 45 and then a fixed stop is displayed at a specific normal symbol and a small hit (per normal symbol) is established.

  On the back of the game board 3, a start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) for detecting a game ball won in the start winning port 10 is provided in the winning ball passage. In the present embodiment, a special game by the special game execution determination means due to detection of a winning ball by the start winning port detection switch, that is, winning in the starting winning port 10 (entering a specific winning area). The special symbol display unit 42 starts to display the variation of the special symbol (determination symbol). In addition, even if a game ball wins the start winning opening 10 while the special symbol display unit 42 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, the special symbol variation display due to the winning cannot be started immediately. Is temporarily stored, and the stored special symbol variation suspension number is displayed and stored on the special symbol variation retention number display 51, and the special symbol variation retention number display is displayed by the variation display of the special symbol. The number of displayed items 51 and the number of stored special symbol fluctuations are reduced. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of special symbol fluctuation suspensions is set to four.

  The normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 are provided on the left and right of the special symbol display section 42, and both gates 19 are the normal symbol variation start switches provided on the back of the game board 3. , 21 is detected, and the normal symbol display unit 45 starts to change the normal symbol. In addition, during the normal symbol variation display, a maximum of four normal symbol variation hold numbers generated when a game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 are stored. The normal symbol variation on-hold storage display 47 is located on the lower right side of the game board 3 and the normal symbol variation on-hold storage display 47 displays and stores the normal symbol variation on-hold storage display 47 when the normal symbol starts to change. It is designed to reduce the number of normal symbol fluctuation hold. Furthermore, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25, and the left dropping winning port 27 and the right dropping winning port 29 are detected. A left drop winning opening detection switch and a right drop winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball are provided on the corresponding back side of the game board.

  The big prize opening 15 is provided below the start prize opening 10, and includes an opening / closing plate 16 that is opened and closed by a large winning opening opening solenoid provided on the back of the game board 3, and the opening / closing plate 16 is opened. It is composed of a variable winning device that is displaced between an advantageous state in which a game ball can be entered in a state and a disadvantageous state in which the game ball cannot be entered in a state in which the opening / closing plate 16 is closed. In the large winning opening (variable winning device) 15, the opening operation (operation for making the advantageous state) of the opening / closing plate 16 is the special game operation of the present invention, and the closed state is the normal state. A period during which the special game operation is performed (a period in an open state) is a special game execution period. In the special game execution period, a first game execution period and a second game execution period shorter than the first game execution period are provided. In addition, the opening part when the said opening-and-closing plate 16 open | releases is a prize area | region in this invention. The special winning opening 15 is one of the gaming devices in the gaming machine 1, and a normal game (a special game is performed) by the special game operation (opening of the opening / closing plate 16) by the execution of the special game. Higher special value). The value in the present embodiment is the number of game balls (prize balls) to be paid out by a game ball payout means described later, for example, when a game ball wins various winning holes (winning areas) including the big winning hole 15. The higher the value, the greater the number of game balls to be paid out (the number of prize balls). The special value that can be given by the execution of the special game is a predetermined number of game balls that are paid out by the game ball paying means when the game ball enters (wins) the big winning opening 15 in which the opening / closing plate 16 is opened. It is considered as a game ball.

  Further, a part of the large winning opening 15 has a specific area winning opening 52 referred to as a V zone which allows a player to enter when the large winning opening 15 is opened. The specific area winning opening 52 is provided with an opening / closing door that is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid under a predetermined condition. The specific area winning opening 52 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) for detecting a specific winning ball that has entered the specific area winning opening 52 to detect the specific winning ball (continuous in the present invention). The continuation right (start of the next round) is established by re-opening the grand prize opening 15 when the special gaming operation condition is established, and after the special gaming action (opening the big prize opening 15) is completed, the special gaming operation is completed. The special game operation (opening of the big prize opening 15) of the next round is performed through a special game non-operation period (opening period of the big prize opening 15) in which (the big prize opening is not opened). It has become. During one jackpot (one special game corresponding to one jackpot result by the special game execution determination means), the number of times of opening (the number of rounds) of the big winning opening 15 repeated by winning the specific area winning opening 52 is , Including the number of times that the winning prize opening 15 is first opened by the jackpot, the number of rounds is at least 2 (2 times). In this embodiment, the number of rounds is 15 rounds (15 times), and the final round (15 Even if the specific area winning opening 52 is won in the round), the large winning opening 15 is not repeatedly opened. The opening of the first big prize opening 15 in the first jackpot (opening the first round) is the first special game operation in the present invention, and the opening of the second big winning opening 15 (opening the second round). ) Is the second special game operation in the present invention. Regarding the maximum 15 rounds in this embodiment, the third special opening 15 (the third round) is the third special game operation, and the nth (n is 4 to 15) thereafter. The opening of the big prize opening 15 (the opening of the nth round) is the nth special game operation. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 15 and has not won the specific area winning port 52 is provided in the approximate center of the big winning port 15. It has been.

  The shortening switch 39 corresponds to special game execution period selection means that can be arbitrarily operated by the player. As a period during which the special game operation is performed by the player arbitrarily operating the shortening switch 39 (in this embodiment, the period during which the open / close plate 16 of the big prize opening 15 is open), the first game is executed. One of the period and the second game execution period shorter than the first game execution period can be selected. In this embodiment, the shortening switch 39 is constituted by a push button switch, and the second game execution period is selected by the player pressing the shortening switch 39 during the selectable period. .

  The launching device 53 has a launching motor that is driven by operating the operation handle 54 on the back side, and the game ball is bullet-launched by driving the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 53 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the outer guide rail 4 and the inner guide rail 5 erected on the game board surface. The game ball guided to the game area 6 rolls downward and rolls down and wins the respective devices and the winning holes, or if no winning is made anywhere, from the out port 17 of the game board 3. It is discharged to the back side. Note that the prepaid card unit 55 is connected to the gaming machine 1 of this example.

  A plurality of control boards and devices for controlling the game are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 shows the back side of the gaming machine 1, and the main control board 100, the payout control board 110, the prize ball payout apparatus 111, the ball lending payout apparatus 112, and the lamp control board are the main control board and apparatus. 120, a display control board 130, an audio control board 140, a power supply board 150, a launch control board 160, and the like. Note that an electric circuit is formed on each substrate. The electrical connection of the main components such as the control board and apparatus is simply shown in the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board 100 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a computer having a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the computer to the payout control device 110 and the lamp control board 120, the computer and a relay circuit (in the relay circuit). Is connected to the start winning port 15), a start winning port detection switch, an input / output circuit connecting other switches and sensors, etc., and performs main control related to the game, and the special game execution means in the present invention. , Special game execution determination means, special game execution period setting means, value assignment state setting means (functioning together with the solenoid for opening the prize winning opening 15), value determination means, third value addition prohibition means, third value addition prohibition release Means, normal game operating state control means, variable winning device displacement control means (functioning together with the large winning opening 15 solenoid), game ball Also functions as spheres control means (the function with special winning opening 15 opens solenoid). The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as random numbers related to big hits and small hits (per regular symbol for opening and opening the start winning opening 10) And information data can be transmitted to each of the substrates. Examples of the main information data include payout information data transmitted to the payout control board 110, game information related data relating to change information, stop information, and the like transmitted to the display control board 130. The payout information data is data used for setting the number of game balls to be paid out from the prize ball payout device 111 and the lending payout device 112. In the present embodiment, the payout information data is set to 15 as the number of main prize balls to be paid out for one winning ball to the big winning opening 15, and for one winning ball to the starting winning opening 10. Is set to 4 as the number of extra prize balls to be paid out, and is set to 10 as the number of extra prize balls to be awarded for one winning ball to the other prize opening, and the shortening switch 39 is pressed. In the second game execution period, the number of game balls to be paid out as a specific value is set to a predetermined number, and the main winning ball payout (15 payouts) for winning to the big winning opening 15 or the start winning opening 10 or other winning ball payouts (4 or 10 payouts) for winning, or data regarding whether or not to give a specific value when the shortening switch 39 is pressed is included. The game information-related data is data such as symbols and symbol variations determined during game standby, jackpots, jackpots, and winning game balls to the start winning opening 10. The RAM includes a storage area for a detection signal of a start winning opening detection switch and a detection signal of a normal symbol variation start switch, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, Provided with flag and CPU work area. The ROM stores not only game control programs and control data, but also jackpot and jackpot determination values.

  The payout control board 110 is connected to the main control board 100 by electrical connection means such as wiring, receives payout information data transmitted from the main control board 100, and receives the prize ball payout device (in the present invention). The game ball paying means 111 and the ball lending device 112 are controlled. In this embodiment, the prize ball payout device (game ball payout means) 111 corresponds to a value giving means, and the giving of a specific value corresponds to a predetermined number of prize ball payouts.

  The lamp control board 120 controls the frame decoration lamps 35a to 35c and other lamp devices (for example, a lamp device provided on a display frame body of a display device provided on a game board surface). The lamp control board 120 is electrically connected to the input / output circuit of the main control board 100 by electrical connection means such as wiring.

  The display control board 130 is a sub-control board for the main control board 100, and includes a computer having a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM, an input circuit connecting the computer and the main control board 100, the computer and the display. An output circuit that connects the device 9 and the normal symbol display unit 45 is configured to control display on the special symbol display unit 42 and the normal symbol display unit 45 based on information data transmitted from the main control board 100. The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM has a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU.

  The sound control board 140 is connected to the main control board 100 by an electrical connection means such as wiring, and controls sound emitted from the speaker 38 based on information data transmitted from the main control board 100.

  In the present embodiment, the game machine 1 has a plurality of flags, such as a big hit flag F1, a start winning prize flag F2, a special game running flag F3, a small hit flag F4, a probability variation flag F5, a reach flag F6, and a gate passing flag F7. , A short switch operation flag F8, a V zone passing flag F9, a big hit opening flag S1, a short switch selection flag S2, a big winning opening release flag S3, an inter-round interval flag S4, a big hit ending flag S5, and the like. These flags are all set to “0” at the time of initial setting.

  In addition, as the plurality of counters included in the gaming machine 1, in this embodiment, C1 to C9 counters shown in Table 1 and counters provided as appropriate can be cited. The operation of the C1-C9 counter will be described next.

  The C1 counter is used for special game execution determination means for determining whether or not a game has been won, and is used for determining whether or not a big hit or miss has occurred due to the establishment of a determination condition. The C1 counter starts with “0” when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every predetermined reset interrupt time (for example, 4.000 ms). Returning to “0”, the addition is repeated. The numerical value of the C1 counter is acquired in a random number acquisition process described later, and is compared with “7” in a normal jackpot value (in the low probability state, at the probability of 1/315) in the present embodiment, which is determined in advance. In the probability fluctuation state (high probability state, 7/315 probability) described later, '7', '57', '107', '157', '207', '257', '307' It is judged whether it is a big hit or not. Up to four acquisition values (update acquisition values) of the C1 counter are stored in the corresponding storage area in the RAM of the main control board 100 and are used for sequential determination.

  The C2 counter is a jackpot used to determine a combination of jackpot-determined special symbols (hit-determining determination symbols) displayed in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area of the display device 9 when the jackpot is hit. This is a symbol combination determination counter. The C2 counter repeats the numerical value R2 starting from “0” when the power is turned on and incremented by “1” every reset interrupt time, and then returning to “0” again when reaching “11”. The numerical value of the C2 counter is acquired in the random number acquisition process in the same manner as the numerical value of the C1 counter, and a maximum of four values are stored in the corresponding storage area in the RAM (storage means) of the main control board 100, and are sequentially provided. Is done. A jackpot symbol combination corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the C2 counter. In this embodiment, when the acquired value of the C2 counter is “1”, the C2 counter is acquired such that the jackpot fixed special symbol combination is “1,1,1” (so-called “1” tick). The numerical value is assigned as a symbol in the jackpot fixed special symbol combination as it is. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the special combination of big hit fixed special symbols at the time when the big hit is established is a probability variation symbol, either “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, or “11”. When it is an eye, in addition to the occurrence of a big hit (special game), probability fluctuation occurs after the big hit ends, and the next big hit occurrence probability is higher than the normal gaming state in normal times (low probability state, probability of 1/315) It shifts to a probability fluctuation state (high probability state, probability of 7/315), and the high probability state continues until the next big hit. In addition, when the normal symbol variation time is shorter than normal in the high probability state, and when the normal symbol is hit in the high probability state, the number of times of opening the winning prize opening 10 (winning area expansion) is increased from the normal one. While increasing to 3 times, the winning area expansion time is increased from the normal 0.4 seconds to 2.0 seconds. On the other hand, when the big hit fixed special symbol combination at the time of big hit is a normal symbol '0', '2', '4', '6', '8', '10' After the big hit, the normal gaming state (low probability state, 1/315 probability) is assumed, and the low probability state continues until the next big hit.

  The C3 to C5 counters are used to determine a combination of outlier fixed special symbols (outward finalized determination symbols) that stop in the left, center, and right side display areas in the special symbol display section 42 when the above-mentioned determination based on the determination of success or failure is made. Is done. The C3 counter corresponds to the definite special symbol in the left display area, the C4 counter in the center display area, and the C5 counter in the right display area, and each has a numerical value of “0” to “11”. The C3 counter is incremented by 1 when the numerical value R3 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and when the numerical value of the C2 counter returns from “11” to “0” by repeating the addition. It has become. As for the C4 and C5 counters, when the value of the C3 counter increases to “11” by repeating the addition and returns to “0” again, the value R4 of the C4 counter is incremented by “1”. When the value of the C4 counter increases to “11” by repetition and returns to “0” again, the value R5 of the C5 counter is incremented by “1”. As a result, the C2 to C5 counters can be prevented from being synchronized (added in the same combination). Note that the C5 counter also returns to “0” again when the numerical value reaches “11” by repeating the addition.

  A corresponding fixed special symbol is assigned in advance to each numerical value of the C3 to C5 counter. In the embodiment, when the acquired numerical value of each counter is “1”, the special value for detachment becomes “1”, the acquired numerical value for each counter is left as it is and is assigned as a special symbol for confirmation. The acquisition of the numerical values of the C3 to C5 counters is performed in a fixed stop symbol determination process described later, and the left side display area, the central display area, the right side of the special symbol display unit 42 when the C3 and C5 counters are separated by the combination of the acquired numerical values of the C3 to C5 counter The combination of the confirmed special symbols displayed in the display area is determined.

  The C6 counter is used as a variation mode selection means for selecting a variation mode in which the special symbol is displayed by the special symbol display unit 42 from among a plurality of variation modes. The C6 counter repeats the numerical value R6 starting from “0” and incrementing by “1” every reset interrupt time, and returning to “0” again when reaching “49”. The numerical value of the C6 counter is acquired in a variation mode determination process described later.

  The acquired numerical value of the C6 counter is compared with the numerical value for determining the variation mode to which the variation mode is assigned, and used for the selection determination of the variation mode. In this embodiment, one selected variation mode is determined from the variation modes 1 to 7 according to the obtained numerical value of the C6 counter. Fluctuation modes 1 to 4 are selected when the determination result is wrong, and fluctuation modes 5 to 7 are selected when the jackpot is big. Further, the fluctuation modes 2 to 7 are accompanied by a reach state. The reach state in this embodiment is a display mode in which only the central display area where the variable display is stopped at the last in the special symbol display unit 42 is left, and the special symbols are stopped so as to be the same symbol in the remaining two display areas. It has become.

  The C7 counter is used for determining whether or not reach is reached. The C7 counter repeats the value R7 starting from “0” when the power is turned on and incremented by “1” every reset interrupt time, and then returning to “0” again when reaching “39”. The numerical value of the C7 counter is acquired at the time of the reach determination process described later. The acquired value of the C7 counter is compared with a predetermined reach determination value, which is ‘10’ and ‘30’ in this embodiment, and is determined to be reachable when it coincides with the reach determination value. In the present embodiment, in the case of a big win, the reach value is always passed, so the obtained numerical value of the C7 counter is not used.

  The C8 counter is for determining a normal symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display unit 45, and for determining a normal symbol and a small bonus to determine a small hit (normal symbol hit) and disengagement. The C8 counter is incremented by ‘1’ every time the reset interrupt time starts with the value R8 from ‘0’. After reaching ‘11’, the addition starts again from ‘0’. The numerical value of the C8 counter is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, and a maximum of four are controlled by the main control. It is stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM of the substrate 100 and is used for sequential determination.

  Normal symbols corresponding to the respective numerical values are assigned in advance to the numerical values of the C8 counter. In this embodiment, when the acquired numerical value of the C8 counter is “1”, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45 is “1”. It is assigned as a symbol. In this embodiment, the time required from the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol to the fixed stop is 11.8 seconds.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the acquired value of the C8 counter is an odd number, a small hit is made, the opening and opening of the start winning opening 10 is performed, and the winning opportunity is increased. The opening / opening of the start winning opening 10 is either that the number of winning balls to the starting winning opening 10 reaches 6 during the opening / opening or the expansion / opening time is 0.4 seconds. It ends when the condition is met.

  The C9 counter is a count number determination counter for determining the maximum number of game balls (count number) that can enter the big prize opening 15 in one round with respect to the opening of the big prize opening 15 at the time of the big hit. is there. In the C9 counter, the numerical value R9 starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every reset interrupt time. In the first, fourth and sixth embodiments, “19”, second, third, In the fifth embodiment, after reaching “1”, the addition is repeated starting from “0” again. The numerical value of the C9 counter is acquired in a shortening switch determination process described later. In this embodiment, the first game execution period in the special game corresponds to a time of 30 seconds from the start of opening of the big prize opening 15 or the acquisition numerical value R9 of the C9 counter in the big prize opening 15. It is determined to reach the earlier one of the period until the number of game balls wins.

  Next, a process executed by the main control board 100 that controls the game will be described in detail first. The CPU of the main control board 100 performs main processing M according to each program stored in the ROM of the main control board 100 at every predetermined reset interrupt time (4.0 ms in this example). FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the main process M.

  In the main process M, it is first determined whether or not the current power is turned on (S10). If the current power is turned on, an initial setting process (S20) is performed.

  In the initial setting process (S20), stack setting, reset interrupt time (4 msec in this example), CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. This main process M is repeated every reset interrupt time, but the initial setting process (S20) is a process that is necessary only when the power is turned on, and is executed only in the first round and not thereafter. Then, the process proceeds to the next output process (S30).

  In the output process (S30), when there is output command data (information data) in a command buffer (not shown) in the main control board 100, the output command data is sent to the corresponding sub control board (for example, display control board or payout). Control board).

  In input processing (S40), input processing is performed when various sensors detect signals. The sensor includes a normal symbol variation start switch (normal symbol sensor) for detecting the passing of the game ball of the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21, and a game won in the start winning opening 10. A start winning opening detection switch (start winning opening sensor) for detecting a ball, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball at the large winning opening 15, the specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor), etc. Can be mentioned. In particular, with respect to the start winning port detection switch and the normal symbol variation start switch, first the start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) or the normal symbol variation start is performed as in the input process (S40) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the switch (ordinary symbol sensor) (S41). If it is detected, that is, if there is a winning at the starting winning opening 10, the starting winning opening flag F2 is set to '1'. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21, the gate passing flag F7 is set to '1' (S42). If no game ball is detected by the start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) or the normal symbol variation start switch (normal symbol sensor), the step S42 is omitted and the next step is performed. .

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the shortening switch selection flag S2 is “1”, that is, it is a selectable period in which either the first game execution period or the second execution game period can be selected (S43). In this embodiment, during the selectable period, the shortened switch selection interval screen is displayed on the special symbol display section 42, and the shortened switch selection flag S2 is displayed on the shortened switch selection interval screen. It is also used as a flag of whether or not. When the shortening switch flag S2 is '1', that is, in the selectable period, it is confirmed whether the shortening switch 39 has been pushed by the player (whether the special game execution period selecting means has been operated) (S44). If pressed, the shortening switch operation flag F8 is set to '1' (S45). If it is determined in S43 that the shortening switch flag S2 is not “1”, or if it is determined in S44 that the shortening switch 39 is not pressed, this input process (S40) is performed. ) Ends. When the shortening switch selection flag S2 is not “1”, even if the shortening switch 39 is pressed, the shortening switch operation flag F8 is not set to “1”.

  In the random number update process (S50), the update is repeated for the numerical values of the counters. This random number update process (S50) is always performed once every time the main process M is executed. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the random number update process (S50). In this random number update process (S50), first, each numerical value Rn (n = 1 to 2, 6 to 9) of each counter (excluding C3 to C5 counters) is incremented by 1 every predetermined time (S51). When each numerical value Rn reaches the predetermined maximum value X, it repeats to return to “0” again (S52, S53). Then, the updated numerical values of the counters are temporarily stored in random number storage areas corresponding to the counters of the RAM of the main control board 100 (S54). “Rn ′” in FIG. 6 means the value of each counter before addition. For the C3 to C5 counters, as described above, numerical values are added at the timing associated with the C2 counter and stored in the random number storage area of the RAM.

  In the random number acquisition process (S60), as shown in FIG. 7, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 10 (F2 = 1) (S61). Then, it is set to 0 '(S62), and then it is confirmed whether or not the current special symbol variation holding number stored in the RAM of the main control board 100 is four or more of the set upper limit values (S63). If the current special symbol fluctuation hold number is not four or more, 1 is added to the current special symbol fluctuation hold number, the added special symbol fluctuation hold number is updated as the current special symbol fluctuation hold number, It is stored in the RAM of the main control board 100 (S64). Subsequently, the numerical value R1 of the C1 counter for jackpot determination / determination and the numerical value R2 of the C2 counter for jackpot symbol combination determination are acquired from the various updated random numbers (R1 to R9) updated in the random number update process (S50). Together with (S65), the obtained random number values R1 and R2 are set in the corresponding storage areas in the RAM of the main control board 100 (S66). Other random values are acquired at a predetermined time point described later. In addition, for the numerical value R8 of the C8 counter for the small hit determination / normal symbol determination, the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 and is switched by the normal symbol variation start switch. Obtained when detected.

  Next, it is determined whether the determination condition is satisfied (S70). That the determination condition is satisfied is that the current special symbol variation holding number stored in the RAM of the main control board 100 is 1 or more and is not currently in a special game, the special symbol display unit 42 This means that the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner. If the determination condition is satisfied, then the jackpot determination process (S80), the reach presence / absence determination process (S90), the fixed stop symbol determination process (S100), the variation mode determination process (S120), the start winning opening The release process (S140) and the special game execution process (S160) are performed in order, and if the determination condition is not satisfied, the process jumps to the start winning opening release process (S140).

  In the jackpot winning / non-winning determination process (S80), as shown in FIG. 8, first, it is confirmed whether the probability variation flag F5 is 1 (S81), and when the probability variation flag F5 is 0 instead of 1, that is, in a low probability state ( 1/315), the acquired random number value R1 of the jackpot determination C1 counter is compared with the big hit value “7” (S82), and if the acquired random number value R1 is the big hit value “7”, it is a big hit. The jackpot flag F1 is set to “1”, and the jackpot flag F1 (= 1) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 100 (S83). On the other hand, when the probability variation flag F5 is 1, that is, in the high probability state (7/315), the acquired random number value R1 is a jackpot value “7”, “57”, “107”, “157”, Contrast with '207', '257', '307' (S84), if the acquired random value R1 matches any of the jackpot values, a jackpot is set, and the jackpot flag F1 is set to '1', The big hit flag F1 (= 1) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 100 (S83). In S82 or S84, if the obtained random number value R1 does not match the jackpot value, that is, if it is out of place, the jackpot flag F1 is set to '0' and the jackpot flag F1 (= 0). Is stored in the RAM of the main control board 100 (S85). The jackpot determination process corresponds to a process by the special game execution determination means of the present invention.

  In the reach presence / absence determination process (S90), it is determined whether or not reach variation is performed in the special symbol display unit. As shown in FIG. 9, in the reach presence / absence determination process (S90), it is confirmed whether the jackpot flag F1 is 1 (S91). The updated random number value R7 of the reach determination C7 counter is read and acquired (S92), and it is determined whether or not the acquired random number value R7 is '10' or '30' (S93). If the acquired random number R7 is not “10” or “30”, it is determined that there is no reach, and the reach presence / absence determination process (S90) ends. On the other hand, if the acquired random number value R7 is “10” or “30” (S93), it is determined that there is a reach, the reach flag F6 is set to “1”, and the reach flag F6 (= 1) is set. It is stored in the RAM of the main control board 100 (S94). If the big hit flag F1 is 1 in S91, that is, if the big win (special game execution is possible), it is determined that there is a reach, the reach flag F6 is set to '1', and the reach flag F6 (= 1) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 100 (S94).

  In the fixed stop symbol determination process (S100), determination of a special symbol to be fixed (finally) stopped and displayed in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area of the special symbol display unit 42 based on the jackpot winning / failing determination process (S80). Is done. As shown in FIG. 10, in this fixed stop symbol determination process (S100), first, it is confirmed whether the value of the jackpot flag F1 is 1 (S101). When the value of F1 is determined to be 1, that is, when the jackpot (special game execution is possible), a combination of symbols predetermined for the stored random number value R2 of the jackpot symbol combination determination C2 counter is: It is determined as a confirmed jackpot symbol combination (symbol mode) that is confirmed and stopped in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area of the special symbol display device 42 (S102).

  On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot flag F1 is not 1 in S101, that is, when the value is confirmed to be 0 and determined to be out, updated random number values R3 to R5 of the C3 to C5 counter are acquired ( S103), it is determined whether or not the acquired random number values R3 to R5 match (S104). If the acquired random number values R3 to R5 match, it is determined whether or not there is a reach (reach out of reach). It is confirmed whether F6 is 1 (S105). When it is determined that there is a reach, the acquired random number value R4 of the C4 counter (for medium special symbol) is incremented by 1, and the value and the C3 and C5 counter acquired random number values R3 and R5 are determined in advance. The symbol is determined as an off symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area of the display device 9 (S106). On the other hand, if it is determined in S105 that there is no reach, the obtained random number value R5 of the C5 counter (for the right special symbol) is incremented by 1, and the obtained random number values R3 and R4 of the C3 and C4 counters are added. A predetermined symbol is determined as an off symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in each display area (S107).

  If at least one of the obtained random number values R3 to R5 of the C3 to C5 counter is different in S104, does the acquired random value R3 of the C3 counter match the acquired random value R5 of the C5 counter? Whether or not there is a reach is further determined (S109). When there is no reach, the acquired random number value R5 of the C5 counter is incremented by 1, and the predetermined symbol for the acquired random number values R3 and R4 of the C3 and C4 counters is the special symbol display section 42. Are determined to be out-of-order symbols that are confirmed and stopped in the left display area, center display area, and right display area (S107). On the other hand, when there is a reach, the symbols predetermined for the acquired random numbers R3 to R5 of the C3 to C5 counter are fixed and stopped in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area of the special symbol display unit 42. Is determined as a missed symbol (S110).

  Furthermore, if the acquired random number value R3 of the C3 counter does not match the acquired random number value R5 of the C5 counter in S108, it is subsequently determined whether or not there is a reach (S111). If it is determined that there is no reach, symbols predetermined for the acquired random numbers R3 to R5 of the C3 to C5 counter are displayed in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area of the special symbol display unit 42. It is determined as an off symbol to be confirmed and stopped (S110). On the other hand, when there is a reach, the acquisition random value R5 of the C5 counter is forcibly changed to the same value as the acquisition random value R3 of the C3 counter, and the acquisition random value R4 of the C4 counter is forcibly acquired by the C3 counter. The number is changed to a value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value R3, and the predetermined symbols for those numbers and the obtained random number value R3 of the C3 counter are the left display area, the central display area, and the right display of the special symbol display unit 42. It is determined as an off symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the area (S112).

  In the variation mode determination process (S120), the variation mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 42 is selected and determined. In this variation mode determination process (S120), as shown in FIG. 11, first, the updated random number value R6 of the variation mode selection determination C6 counter is acquired (S121), and then whether the jackpot flag F1 is '1'. It is determined whether or not (S122). In S122, when the big hit flag F1 is not "1" but "0", that is, when it is off, it is next checked whether the reach flag F6 is "1" (S123). In S123, when the reach flag F6 is not “1” but “0”, that is, when reach is not established, the reach-less deviation variation mode 1 (eg, variation time 5 seconds) is selected and determined. The variation mode 1 is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S128). Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the current number of special symbol fluctuation suspensions (S136), and this fluctuation mode determination process (S120) ends.

  On the other hand, when the reach flag F6 is determined to be '1' in S123, that is, when reach is established, the value of the obtained value R6 of the variation mode selection determination C6 counter is set to '0' to '29'. , “30 to 44”, or “45” to “49” (S124, S125), and in the case of “0” to “29”, the reach reach A1 variation mode 2 (example: variation time) 10 seconds) is selected and determined, and the determined variation mode 2 is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S129). Further, when the value of the acquired numerical value R6 is '30' to '44', the outlier reach B1 variation mode 3 (eg, variation time 20 seconds) is selected and determined, and the determined variation mode 3 is the main control. It is stored in the command buffer of the substrate 100 (S130). Further, when the value of the obtained numerical value R6 is '45' to '49', the outlier reach C1 variation mode 4 (eg, variation time 30 seconds) is selected and determined, and the determined variation mode 4 is the main control. It is stored in the command buffer of the substrate 100 (S131).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S122 that the jackpot flag F1 is '1', that is, if it is a jackpot, the value of the obtained numerical value R6 is '0' to '9', '10' to '34', Alternatively, any one of '35' to '49' is determined (S126, S127), and in the case of '0' to '9', the hit reach A2 variation mode 5 is selected and determined, and the determined variation mode 5 (example) : Fluctuation time 12 seconds) is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S132). When the value of the acquired numerical value R6 is “10” to “34”, the hit reach B2 variation mode 6 (eg, variation time 22 seconds) is selected and determined, and the determined variation mode 6 is the main variation. It is stored in the command buffer of the control board 100 (S133). Further, when the value of the acquired numerical value R6 is '35' to '49', the hit reach C2 variation mode 7 (eg, variation time 32 seconds) is selected and determined, and the determined variation mode 7 is determined as the main control. It is stored in the command buffer of the substrate 100 (S134).

  If the variation modes 2 to 7 with reach are selected, then the reach flag F6 is set to '0' (S135), and then 1 is subtracted from the current special symbol variation suspension number (S136). Thus, the variation mode determination process (S120) ends. The timing of subtracting 1 from the number of special symbol fluctuation suspensions is performed when the variation mode is determined in the present embodiment, but is not limited thereto, and may be any time as long as the variation mode is determined. For example, after confirming the end of the variation time of the determined variation mode, 1 may be subtracted from the special symbol variation suspension number.

  In the start winning opening process (S140), as shown in FIG. 12, first, it is confirmed whether the small hit flag F4 is “1”, that is, whether the small hit (per normal symbol) (S141), and the small hit flag F4 is “1”. In the case of '(small hit), it is confirmed whether the normal symbol is stopped on the normal symbol display unit 45 (S142). When the normal symbol is stopped, it is confirmed whether the start winning opening 10 is currently open (the movable pieces 10a and 10b are substantially V-shaped and are being opened and opened for easy winning) (S143). If it is determined that the start winning opening 10 is not being opened (opening open), that is, if the movable pieces 10a and 10b are substantially vertical and difficult to win, the starting winning opening 10 is opened (S144). The following processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S143 that the start winning opening 10 is being opened, S144 is omitted and the following process is performed. In the next processing, it is confirmed whether the probability variation flag F5 is “0”, that is, whether it is currently in a low probability state (S145). If the probability variation flag F5 is “0” (in a low probability state), the normal symbol is displayed. It is confirmed whether or not the variation time (variation elapsed time from the variation start) of the normal symbol on the display unit 45 has passed 0.4 seconds (S146), and if the probability variation flag F5 is not '0' (high probability) In the state), it is checked whether the normal symbol change time (change elapsed time from the start of change) in the normal symbol display unit 45 has passed 2.0 seconds (S147). When the variation time of the normal symbol has not passed 0.4 seconds at the low probability state, or when the variation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed 2.0 seconds at the high probability state, It is confirmed whether or not 6 balls have been won (entered) in the mouth 10 (S148). If no 6 balls have been won, the start winning port opening process (S140) is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S148 that the start winning opening 10 has been won (entered) 6 balls, the following processing is performed. If it is determined in S146 that the variation time of the normal symbol has passed 0.4 seconds, or if it is determined in S147 that the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed 2.0 seconds, the processing of S148 is performed. Is omitted and the following processing is performed. In the next processing, the start winning opening 10 is closed, that is, the movable pieces 10a and 10b are placed in a narrow open state that is substantially vertical and difficult to win (S149). Next, the small hit flag F4 is set to ' It is set to 0 '(S150), and this start winning opening releasing process (S140) is completed. If the small hit flag F4 is not '1' in S141, that is, it is determined that the small hit is lost, or if the normal symbol is determined to be changing rather than being stopped in S142, at this time The start winning port opening process (S140) ends.

  In the special game execution process (S160), as shown in FIG. 13, first, it is confirmed whether the special game execution flag F3 is “1”, that is, the special game is being executed (S161). If it is determined that the special game running flag F3 is not “1” (not running a special game), it is confirmed in the special symbol display section 42 whether or not the special symbol variation display has been completed (S162). When the special symbol variation display has not ended, the special game execution process (S160) ends at that time, and when the special symbol variation display has ended, the jackpot flag F1 is set to ' It is confirmed whether it is 1 '(big hit). If the jackpot flag F1 is not '1' (big jackpot), the special game execution process (S160) ends at that time, whereas if the jackpot flag F1 is '1' (jackpot), A jackpot opening command for displaying the opening interval screen on the special symbol display section 42 is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 until the big winning opening 15 is opened (S164), and the opening interval screen is displayed. A numerical value corresponding to 10 seconds is set as the display time T1 (S165), a process for setting the jackpot flag F1 to “0” (S166), and a process for setting the special game running flag F3 to “1” (S167). ), Processing to set the jackpot opening flag S1 to '1' (S168) Is, then the jackpot starts processing (S169), shortening the switch determination process (S170), the special winning hole opening process (S171), the special winning hole closing process (S172), the jackpot end processing (S173) are sequentially performed. If it is determined in S161 that the special game execution flag F3 is “1” (special game is being executed), the processing of S162 to S168 is omitted, and the jackpot start processing (S169) and subsequent steps are performed. .

  In the jackpot start process (S169), as shown in FIG. 14, it is first confirmed whether the jackpot opening flag S1 is '1' (whether the special symbol display unit 42 is currently displaying the opening interval screen) (S169-1). ). When the jackpot opening flag S1 is “1” (the special symbol display unit 42 is currently displaying the opening interval screen), the value of the display time T1 of the opening interval screen is decremented by 1 (S169-2), Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the display time T1 on the opening interval screen has become “0” (S169-3). When the value of the display time T1 of the opening interval screen is “0”, that is, when the display of the opening interval screen is ended, the jackpot opening flag S1 is set to “0” (the display of the opening interval screen ends). When set (S169-4), the special symbol display unit 42 displays that the shortening switch 39 can be operated next, and displays the selection of the shortening switch for notifying the player that it is a selectable period. The command is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S169-5), and the shortening switch selection flag S2 is set to '1' (shortening switch operable, that is, selectable period) (S169-6). Further, a period during which the shortening switch 39 can be pressed (operated) (selectable) Period) A numerical value corresponding to 5.0 seconds is set as T2 (S169-7), and the number of rounds Sb corresponding to the number of times the big winning opening 15 is opened is set to '0' (S169-) 8) The jackpot release process (S169) ends. If it is determined in S169-1 that the jackpot opening flag S1 is not “1” (the display of the opening interval screen is terminated in the special symbol display unit 42), or the opening interval screen is displayed in S169-3. If the value of the display time T1 is not “0” and it is determined that the opening interval screen is still being displayed, the jackpot release processing (S169) ends at that time.

  In the shortening switch determination process S170, as shown in FIG. 15, it is first confirmed whether the shortening switch selection flag S2 is '1' (shortening switch operation possible, that is, a selectable period) (S170-1). If S2 is “1” (shortening switch operable state, ie, selectable period), then it is confirmed whether the shortening switch operation flag F8 is “1” (whether the special game execution period selecting means has been operated). (S170-2). When the shortening switch operation flag F8 is “1” (when the special game execution period selecting means is operated, that is, when the second game execution period is selected), the shortening switch selection flag S2 is “0”. At the same time, the period (selectable period) T2 during which the shortening switch 39 can be pressed (operated) is set to '0' (selectable period ends) (S170-4). The jackpot ending command for displaying the ending interval screen after the shortened switch selection interval screen is finished in the special symbol display unit 42 is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S170-5) and the jackpot Ending flag S5 is set to '1' (displaying the ending interval screen) ( 170-6). Further, a numerical value corresponding to 8 seconds is set as the display time T5 of the ending interval screen (S170-7), and 2250 game balls (prize balls) are paid out by the prize ball payout device (value giving means) 111 (this book) 2250 award balls for giving a specific value in the invention are stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S170-8), and the shortening switch operation flag F8 is reset to '0'. (S170-9), the shortening switch determination process (S170) ends. In the present embodiment, when the second game execution period is selected, the opening period of the special winning opening 15 (the opening period of the opening / closing plate 16, that is, the special game execution period) is set to 0 seconds. Therefore, the game ball (prize ball) is paid out by the prize ball payout device (value giving means) 111 without the special winning opening 15 being opened (special game is executed).

  On the other hand, when the shortening switch operation flag F8 is not “1” in S170-2 (when the special game execution period selecting means is not operated), the shortening switch 39 can be pressed (operated). The value of the possible period (selectable period) T2 is decremented by 1 (S170-10), and then it is confirmed whether the value of T2 is “0” (the selectable period has ended) (S170-11). If the value of T2 is '0' (the selectable period has ended), it is determined that the first game execution period has been selected, and the shortening switch selection flag S2 is reset to '0' (S170- 12), a special prize opening command for opening the first round of the special prize opening 15 (opening the first round opening / closing plate 16, that is, executing the special game operation of the first round) In addition to being stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S170-13), the big prize opening release flag S3 is set to '1' (the special prize opening is open, that is, the special game operation is being executed) (S170-14). Furthermore, a numerical value corresponding to 30 seconds is set as the first game execution period in the opening time of the special winning opening 15 (the opening period of the opening / closing plate 16, that is, the special game execution period) T3 (S17). -15). Next, 1 is added to the value of the number of rounds Sb so that the first big winning opening 15 opening (special game execution) at the start of the jackpot becomes the first round (S170-16), and further, the number of entered balls A value R9 of the C9 counter for determination is acquired (S170-17), and a value obtained by adding 1 to the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entered balls (maximum possible entry into the big prize opening 15 in one round) This is also used as the first game execution period.) Is set to the remaining number of possible entrances Sc (S170-18), and this shortening switch determination process (S170) is completed. Note that it is determined in S170-1 that the shortening switch selection flag S2 is not “1” (shortening switch operation possible, that is, a selectable period), or the shortening switch 39 is pressed (operated) in S170-11. If it is determined that the value of the possible period (selectable period) T2 is not “0” (during the selectable period), the shortening switch determination process (S170) ends at that point.

In the big prize opening process (S171), as shown in FIG. 16, it is first confirmed whether the special prize opening flag S3 is '1' (the special prize opening is open, that is, the special game operation is being executed) (S171-1). ), When the big prize opening release flag S3 is “1” (when the big prize opening is open, that is, during the execution of the special game operation), the game ball is won (entered into the specific area winning opening (V zone) 52) ) And whether it is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) (S171-2), and when it is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) (the continuous special game operation condition in the present invention is If established, the remaining number of possible entrances Sc is decremented by 1 (S171-3). In the present embodiment, the maximum number of game balls that can be entered in the big prize opening 15 in one round of the big prize opening 15 includes the game balls won in the specific area prize opening 52. Therefore, 1 is subtracted from the remaining possible number of balls Sc by winning a prize in the specific area winning opening 52 (S171-3). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the V zone passage flag F9 is set to “0” (not winning the specific area winning opening 52) (S171-4), and the V zone passage flag F9 is set to “0” (the specific portion F9 is set to “1”.
(S171-5) is set, and it is confirmed whether a game ball has been detected by the next winning ball number count switch (whether it has won the big winning port 15) (S171). -6). Note that it is determined in S171-2 that a game ball has not been detected by the specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor), or that the V zone passage flag F9 is not '0' in S171-4 (the specific area If it is determined that a winning ball 52 has been won), the process jumps to the processing of S171-6 and whether a game ball is detected by the winning ball count switch (whether the winning ball 15 has been won) )It is confirmed.

  If it is determined in S171-6 that a game ball has been detected by the winning ball count switch (has won the big winning opening 15), the value of the remaining number of possible balls Sc is decremented by 1 ( Next, 1 is subtracted from the value of the opening time of the special winning opening 15 (the opening period of the opening / closing plate 16, that is, the special game execution period) T3 (S171-8). If it is determined in S171-6 that a game ball is not detected by the winning ball count switch (no winning prize 15 is won), the process jumps to S171-8. Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the opening time T3 of the special winning opening 15. After the value of the opening time T3 of the special winning opening 15 is decremented by 1, the value of T3 is “0”, that is, the opening time of the special winning opening 15 (opening period of the opening / closing plate 16, special game execution period) (S171-9), T3 is not '0', that is, the opening time of the big prize opening 15 (the opening period of the opening and closing plate 16, the special game execution period) is still elapsed ( If it is determined that it has not been completed), it is confirmed whether the remaining number of possible entrances Sc is 0 or less (the maximum number of possible entrances has been entered into the big prize opening 15), and when Sc is greater than 0 In the case where the maximum number of balls that can be entered has not been entered into the big winning opening 15, the big winning opening releasing process (S171) ends at that time. If it is determined in S171-1 that the special prize opening flag S3 is not "1" (the special prize opening is open, that is, the special game operation is being executed), the special prize opening process ( S171) ends.

  In S171-9, it is determined that the value of the opening time (opening period of the opening / closing plate 16, that is, the special game execution period) T3 of the big winning opening 15 is “0”, or the remaining balls can be entered in S171-10. If it is determined that the value Sc is less than or equal to 0 (the maximum number of balls that can be entered into the big prize opening 15 is reached), then the big prize opening flag S3 is set to “0” (the big prize opening closed state, That is, the special prize closing command for closing the special prize opening 15 (closing the opening / closing plate 16) is set to the command of the main control board 100. In addition to being stored in the buffer (S171-12), the inter-round interval flag S4 is set to “1” (when the inter-round interval screen is displayed on the special symbol display unit 42 during the round, (Not playing game)) is set (S171-13), and a numerical value corresponding to 2.0 seconds is set as an interval screen display time between rounds (special game non-working period) T4 (S171-14). The possible number of balls Sc is set to “0” (S171-15), and the special winning opening opening process (S171) is completed. In S171-15, by setting the value of Sc to “0”, in the previous round, for example, without winning up to the maximum possible number of balls (despite the remaining number of counts), When the special winning opening 15 is closed over time (so-called puncture), the value of the remaining count in the previous round is prevented from being used in the next round.

  In the winning prize closing process (S172), as shown in FIG. 17, it is confirmed whether the interval flag S4 between rounds is “1” (whether the inter-round interval screen is displayed on the special symbol display unit 42) (S172-1). ) When S4 is '1' (inter-interval interval screen is displayed), 1 is subtracted from the inter-round interval screen display time T4 (S172-2), and then the inter-round interval screen display time T4. Is confirmed to be '0' (the end of the inter-round interval screen display time, the end of the special game non-operation period) (S172-3). When the interval screen display time T4 between rounds is “0” (the interval screen display time between rounds ends, the special game non-operation period ends), the V zone passage flag F9 is “1” (the specific area winning opening If the V zone passing flag F9 is '1' (when winning the specific area winning port 52), the V zone passing flag F9 is '0'. (S172-5), then it is confirmed whether the value of the number of rounds Sb has reached the set maximum number (for example, Sb = 14, the number of rounds in which the winning prize opening 15 is opened is 15). (S172-6). When the round number Sb has not reached the set maximum number, the inter-round interval flag S4 is set to “0” (the inter-round interval screen displayed between the rounds in the special symbol display unit 42 ends, and no special game is End of the operation period) (S172-7), and in the next round, a big prize opening command for opening the big prize opening 15 is set in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S172-8). . Next, the special prize opening release flag S3 is set to “1” (opening the special prize opening, that is, executing the special game operation) (S172-9), and the opening time of the special prize opening 15 (the open / close state) A numerical value corresponding to 30 seconds is set as the first game execution period in the opening period of the board 16, that is, the special game execution period (T3) (S172-10), and 1 is added to the round number Sb (S172-11). ). Subsequently, a numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering balls is acquired (S172-12), and a value obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering balls (the large value in one round) The maximum possible number of entries to the winning opening 15) is set to the remaining possible number of entries Sc (S172-13), and the large winning opening closing process (S172) is completed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S172-6 that the value of the number of rounds Sb has reached the set maximum number (for example, Sb = 15, 15 rounds as the number of rounds where the big prize opening 15 is opened), or In S172-4, the V zone passage flag F9 is “1”.
If it is determined that it is different from (having won the specific area winning port 52), then the inter-round interval flag S4 is set to '0' (the inter-round interval screen display ends, the special game non-operation period ends) In addition, a jackpot ending command for displaying the ending interval screen after the shortened switch selection interval screen is completed in the special symbol display unit 42 is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S172-14). Along with (S172-15), the jackpot ending flag S5 is set to “1” (ending interval screen is being displayed) (S172-16). Further, the display time T5 of the ending interval screen is set to a numerical value corresponding to 8 seconds (S172-17), and this special winning opening closing process (S172) ends.

  In the jackpot end process (S173), as shown in FIG. 18, first, it is confirmed whether the jackpot ending flag S5 is '1' (ending screen display) (S173-1), and the jackpot ending flag S5 is '1'. In the case of (displaying the ending interval screen), after 1 is subtracted from the value of the display time T5 of the ending interval screen (S173-2), it is confirmed whether the display time T5 of the ending interval screen has become “0” ( S173-3) When T5 = 0, it is confirmed whether the fixed stop symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 42 is a probable variable symbol (whether the acquisition value R2 of the jackpot symbol combination determining C2 counter is an odd number). (S173-4). When the fixed stop symbol is a probable variation symbol (the acquired value R2 of the jackpot symbol combination determination C2 counter is an odd number), the probability variation flag F5 is set to '1' (probability variation setting, high probability) (S173-5) ), When the fixed stop symbol is a normal symbol (the acquired numerical value R2 of the jackpot symbol combination determination C2 counter is an even number), the probability variation flag F5 is set to '0' (normal setting, low probability) ( S173-6), after the probability fluctuation flag F5 is set, the jackpot ending flag S5 is set to '0' (ending ending interval screen) (S173-7), and the special gaming flag F3 is set to '0' (special Game end) (S173-8), the jackpot end process (S173) ends, and the special game execution process (S160) ends. That.

  In the other processing (S180), processing for the normal symbol hit (small hit), processing required in the gaming state in addition to the above processing, for example, error processing, etc. are performed. This is a process without any detailed description.

  Here, the game performed by the first embodiment of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. When the game balls launched toward the game area 6 by the launching device 53 win the various winning awards, the number of units (in this embodiment, 4 when the winning award 10 is won, the large winning award 15 The number of game balls is set to 15 when winning a prize and 10 when winning in the other prize opening. The game balls are paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 36 as prize balls. When a game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21, and the game ball is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, it is detected by the main control board 100. When the signal is sent and the normal symbol fluctuation hold number displayed on the normal symbol fluctuation hold number display 47 is less than 4, the normal symbol change hold number is incremented by 1 and updated. The numerical value (R8) of the C8 counter for small hit determination / normal symbol determination is acquired, and the acquired numerical value is temporarily stored in the normal symbol numerical value storage area of the RAM of the main control board 100. The stored acquisition values of the C8 counter are sequentially read out, and a normal symbol hit (small hit) determination is performed based on the read value of the C8 counter, and the normal symbol display unit 45 determines the normal symbol. 1 is subtracted from the value of the normal symbol fluctuation hold count. The normal symbol stops after a predetermined time fluctuation. At this time, if the hit determination result of the normal symbol is a small win, the small winning normal symbol, in this example, stops at an odd number, the start winning opening 10 is in the expanded winning area, and the game ball is easy to win. Become. When a game ball wins the winning area of the start winning opening 10, a predetermined number (four in this example) of game balls are paid out from the prize ball payout device 111 as prize balls. Note that the numerical value read from the RAM of the main control board 100 and used for the normal symbol hit determination is deleted from the RAM.

  When a game ball is won in the winning area of the start winning opening 10, and a winning ball is detected by the start winning opening detecting switch, a detection signal is sent to the main control board 100, and the special variable hold number storage display is performed. When the number of special symbol fluctuation suspensions displayed on the device 51 is less than 4, the special symbol fluctuation suspension number is incremented by 1 and updated, and the value (R1) of the C1 counter for jackpot determination determination The numerical value (R2) of the C2 counter for determining the jackpot symbol combination is acquired, and the acquired numerical value is temporarily stored in a corresponding storage area of the RAM of the main control board 100. Then, the stored acquisition value of the C1 counter is sequentially read out, and whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the read value of the C1 counter is determined. The numerical values (R3 to R5) of the C3 to C5 counter are acquired. Also, the numerical values (R6, R7) of the variation mode determining C6 counter and the reach presence / absence determining C7 counter are acquired. Then, the special symbol display unit 42 starts to vary based on the variation manner determined based on the read value of the variation manner determination C6 counter, and the value of the special symbol variation suspension number is 1. Subtracted.

  When the determination result is a big hit, a fixed stop special symbol consisting of a big hit symbol is displayed on the special pattern display unit 42, and when it is off, a fixed stop special symbol consisting of a off symbol is stopped and displayed. In the case of the jackpot, the special symbol display unit 42 displays a jackpot opening interval screen consisting of a display such as “Big Jack ~!” For 5 seconds (see the flowchart of FIG. 13), and then during the selectable period. Is displayed for 10 seconds (see the flowchart in FIG. 14). When the player presses the shortening switch 39 while the shortening switch selection screen is being displayed (during the selectable period), the second game execution period (in this embodiment, the special game execution period is 0 second) is displayed. The special winning symbol ending screen is displayed for 8 seconds on the special symbol display unit 42 without being selected and the special winning opening 15 is opened, and 2250 prize balls as specific values are displayed as the value giving means. It is paid out from the winning ball payout device 111 (see the flowchart in FIG. 15). If the player does not press the shortening switch 39 while the shortening switch selection screen is being displayed (during the selectable period), the display of the shortening switch selection screen is ended (selectable period). The first game execution period is selected, the special winning opening 15 is opened (the first special game operation is performed), and the first round is started. At this time, the maximum possible number of winning (entering) to the big winning opening 15 is set based on the obtained numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of winning counts. For example, when the value of the acquired numerical value R9 is “0”, a maximum of 1 count (1 ball), when the value of the acquired numerical value R9 is “1”, a maximum of 2 counts (2 balls),. When the value of the acquired numerical value R9 is “19”, the maximum value is set to 20 counts (20 balls).

  When the maximum count number (maximum possible number of winnings) is won at the grand prize winning port 15 (including the specific area winning port (V zone) 52) or when 30 seconds have passed without winning the maximum count number (first When the game execution period ends), the special winning opening 15 closes and the first round ends (see the flowchart of FIG. 16). At this time, if at least one of the game balls won in the grand prize opening 15 wins the specific area winning opening (V zone) 52, the continuous special game operation condition is established and the second round Is started, and when the specific area winning opening (V zone) 52 is not won at all, the big winning opening 15 of the first round is closed and the jackpot ends (so-called puncture), An ending interval screen is displayed on the special symbol display unit 42 (see the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 and 18).

  When the puncture does not occur, that is, when at least one ball enters the specific area winning opening (V zone) 52 (when the continuous special game operation condition is satisfied), after the first round, the special symbol A 2-second round interval screen is displayed on the display unit 42 (this 2 seconds is designated as a special game non-operation period), and after 2 seconds, the special winning opening 15 is opened (the second special game operation is executed). ), The second round is started. At that time, the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of winning counts is acquired for the second round, and the maximum possible winning number to the big winning opening 15 is set based on the acquired numerical value R9. Then, it is the same as the first round. Note that the third and subsequent rounds are performed in the same manner up to the fifteenth round. From the above, the maximum number of winning balls obtained as a result is 1 × 15 × 15 = 225 at the minimum and 20 × 15 × 15 = 4500 at the maximum, for example, 2 × 15 × 15 = One of the 20 maximum prize balls in total, such as 450. In addition, the maximum number of 20 types of maximum prize balls is different, and when two types are arbitrarily selected from them, the one with the larger number of prize balls is the value of the first value-added state. The smaller one corresponds to the value of the second value-added state.

  With the above configuration, for example, if a player who has no spare time is determined to have a jackpot, it is impossible to cut (omitted) the jackpot game with a conventional gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, the abbreviated switch 39 is pushed (operation). By selecting the second game execution period, it is possible to omit the jackpot game and obtain a predetermined number, 2250 prize balls in the present embodiment, which can shorten the time and the prize balls. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility of lack of preference. In addition, if a player with sufficient time selects the first game execution period by not pressing the shortening switch 39, the maximum number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 15 is obtained for each round. Since it is set based on the acquisition value R9) of the C9 counter for determining the ball count number, the maximum number of winning prizes is different for each round, and the total number of winning balls finally obtained is different for each jackpot. It is possible to enjoy a game for every jackpot. In this way, it is possible to provide a jackpot game that meets the player's time needs.

  A second embodiment will be described. This 2nd Example is an example (Example of Claim 5) which made the said specific value lower than the value of a 1st value provision state, and higher than the value of a 2nd value provision state. In the second embodiment, the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for counting the number of entered balls is set to “0” to “1”, the shortening switch determination process (S170A) shown in FIG. 19 and the big prize opening shown in FIG. The closing process (S172A) is partly different from the shortening switch determination process (S170) and the big prize closing process (S172) in the first embodiment, and the other processes are the first embodiment shown in FIG. This is performed in the same manner as the main process M in the example. Hereinafter, different processes will be described. For different processes, “A” is added to the end of the reference numerals.

  In the shortening switch determination process (S170A) of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the same as the shortening switch determination process (S170) of the first embodiment, S170-1 to S170-17 are performed. Next, in the shortening switch determination processing (S170A) of the second embodiment, it is confirmed whether the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering balls is “1” (S170-18A). Is set to “3” as the value of the maximum count number Sd (S170-19A, whereas when the value of the obtained numerical value R9 is not “1”, the value of the maximum count number Sd is set to “20”. Thereafter, the value of the maximum count Sd is set to the remaining number of possible entrances Sc (S170-21A), and the shortening switch determination process (S170A). There the process of termination is. The S170-17～S170-21A, wherein in a single round maximum ball entrance possible number to the special winning opening 15 is set to three or twenty.

  In the big prize opening closing process (S172A) of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the steps up to S172-1 to S172-11 are performed in the same manner as the big prize opening closing process (S172) of the first embodiment. Then, in the big winning opening closing process (S172A) of the second embodiment, the maximum number of counts Sd ('3' or '20) is added to the remaining number of possible balls Sc for the next round. ') Is set (S172-12A), and then the winning prize closing process (S172A) ends. In the special winning opening closing process (S172A), the other processes except S172-12A are the same as the special winning prize closing process (S172) of the first embodiment. By configuring in this way, in the first embodiment, the maximum possible number of balls (maximum count number) to the big winning opening 15 is randomly determined for each round, whereas the first In the second embodiment, the maximum possible number of entrances (maximum count number) determined in the first round is set as the maximum possible entrance number (maximum count number) in each round up to the 15th round.

  The game in the second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is basically the same as the game of the first embodiment, but the maximum possible number of entrances (maximum count number) of each round is the maximum possible number of entrances (the maximum count number) determined in the first round ( The difference is that the maximum count number is set to '3' or '20'. Therefore, when the player presses (operates) the shortening switch 39 during the selectable period, all rounds are cut (omitted), and the predetermined number (( 2250) prize balls are paid out. On the other hand, if the player does not press (does not operate) the shortening switch 39 during the selectable period, each round is digested (executed), and the maximum number of prize balls obtained as a result is 3 ×. 15 × 15 = 675 (when the maximum possible number of balls is “3”, the value of the second value assignment state), or 20 × 15 × 15 = 4500 (when the maximum possible number of balls is “20”) , The value of the first value provision state).

  In the second embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the same effect as the first embodiment, that is, for example, a player who does not have enough time, presses (operates) the shortening switch 39 to play a jackpot game. Omitted and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 2250 prize balls can be obtained, the time can be shortened and the prize balls can be obtained, so the possibility of lack of interest can be reduced. In addition, since the total number of prize balls finally obtained differs for each jackpot, the player who can afford time can enjoy the game for each jackpot. In the second embodiment, there is a possibility that the total number of prize balls may be smaller than the average, but by setting the maximum possible number of balls (maximum count number) to '20' in the first round, A lot of prize balls can be obtained Because of its ability, players will be aiming to acquire a large number of game balls, and the game will become even more interesting. It becomes possible.

  3rd Example is an example (Example of Claim 6) which made the said specific value lower than the value of a 1st value provision state, and lower than the value of a 2nd value provision state. In the third example, the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering balls is set to “0” to “1”, and as shown in the shortening switch determination process (S170B) in FIG. Except that the award ball (specific value) to be paid out when the player presses (operates) the shortening switch 39 is set to 500 (S170-8B). It is. In the processing different from the first and second embodiments, 'B' is added to the end of the reference numeral.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, 2250 prize balls are paid out when the shortening switch 39 is pressed during the selectable period and all rounds are omitted, and the player frequently plays the shortening switch 39. If the jackpot game is omitted by pressing, the normal game time other than the jackpot increases, so there is a possibility that the number of jackpots will increase in the operation time of the day than when the jackpot game is not omitted, and 2250 for each jackpot Since the award balls are paid out, there is a possibility of causing great damage to the game store side. Therefore, in this third embodiment, when the winning switch is omitted by pressing the shortening switch 39 (when the second game execution period is selected), the number of prize balls is 500, while the shortening switch 39 is not pressed. In the case of not omitting the jackpot game (when the first game execution period is selected), it is more than the number of prize balls (675) of the lower value obtained (second value addition state with a small number of prize balls) By setting the number small, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively omitting the jackpot unless the player has enough time, and it is possible to reduce the situation in which the game store side is excessively disadvantaged. The number of prize balls (specific value) when the jackpot game is omitted may be equal to the smaller prize ball (value of the second value-added state) when the jackpot is not omitted, Even in that case, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively omitting the jackpot unless the player has enough time.

  A fourth embodiment will be described. In this fourth embodiment, the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering balls is set to “0” to “19”, and the shortening switch determination process (S170C) shown in FIG. 22 and the large value shown in FIG. The winning opening closing process (S172C) is different from the shortening switch determination process (S170) and the large winning opening closing process (S172) in the first embodiment, and the other processes are shown in FIG. This is performed in the same manner as the main process M in the embodiment. Hereinafter, different processes will be described.

  In the shortening switch determination process (S170C) of the fourth embodiment, first, it is confirmed whether the shortening switch selection flag S2 is '1' (shortening switch operation is possible, that is, a selectable period) (S170-1C). If the flag S2 is '1' (shortening switch operation possible, ie selectable period), then it is confirmed whether the shortening switch operation flag F8 is '1' (whether the special game execution period selection means has been operated). (S170-2C). When the shortening switch operation flag F8 is “1” (when the special game execution period selecting means is operated, that is, when the second game execution period is selected), the shortening switch selection flag S2 is “0”. At the same time (S170-3C), the period (selectable period) T2 in which the shortening switch 39 can be pressed (operated) is set to '0' (selectable period end) (S170-4C). Then, a special winning opening closing command for closing the special winning opening 15 (closing the opening / closing plate 16) is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S170-5C). Further, the interval flag S4 between rounds is set to “1” (when the interval screen between the rounds is displayed on the special symbol display unit 42 and the special game is not operating) (S170-6C) and the interval screen display time between rounds (Special game non-operation period) A value corresponding to 2.0 seconds is set in T4 (S170-7C), and the first big prize opening 15 opening (special game execution) at the start of the jackpot is the first round 1 is added to the value of the number of rounds Sb (S170-8C), and the shortening process setting flag Fc is set to “1” (during shortening process, during the second game execution period) (S170-9C). Next, a command for paying 150 prize balls to give out 150 game balls (prize balls) by the prize ball paying device (value giving means) 111 (giving specific value in the present invention) is a command for the main control board 100. (S170-10C), the shortening switch operation flag F8 is reset to '0' (S170-11C), and the shortening switch determination process (S170C) is completed.

  On the other hand, when the shortening switch operation flag F8 is not “1” in S170-2C (when the special game execution period selection means is not operated), the shortening switch 39 can be pressed (operated). The value of the possible period (selectable period) T2 is decremented by 1 (S170-12C), and thereafter, it is confirmed whether the value of T2 is “0” (selectable period ends) (S170-13C). When the value of T2 is “0” (selectable period end), the first game execution period is selected, and the shortening switch selection flag S2 is “0” (different from the selectable period). ) (S170-14C) to open each round including the first round of the grand prize opening 15 (open the opening / closing plate 16 of each round, that is, execute the special game operation of each round). The big prize opening command is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S170-15C), and the big prize opening flag S3 is '1' (the special prize opening is open, that is, the special game operation is being executed). Is set (S170-16C), and the opening time of the special winning opening 15 (opening period of the opening / closing plate 16, that is, a special game execution period) T3 is 30 seconds as the first game execution period. Numbers corresponding to is set (S170-17C). Next, the first big prize opening 15 opening (special game execution) at the start of the jackpot becomes the first round, or after a certain round (for example, the second round) after the first round ends. 1 is added to the value of the round number Sb (S170-18C) so that the next big winning opening 15 is opened (special game execution) is the next round (for example, the third round) (S170-18C). The numerical value R9 of the number determination C9 counter is acquired (S170-19C), and a value obtained by adding 1 to the numerical value R9 of the pitch count determination C9 counter is set as the remaining number of possible balls Sc (S170-20C). ), The shortening switch determination process (S170C) ends. In S170-1C, it is determined that the shortening switch selection flag S2 is not “1” (shortening switch operable, that is, a selectable period), or the shortening switch 39 is pressed (operated) in S170-13C. If it is determined that the value of the possible period (selectable period) T2 is not “0” (during the selectable period), the shortening switch determination process (S170C) ends at that time. The fourth embodiment is an example of claims 10 and 12.

  An outline of the game in the fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the special game execution determination means has a fixed stop special symbol consisting of a jackpot symbol when the success / failure determination result is a big hit, and a fixed stop special symbol consisting of a loss symbol when it is off. The special pattern display unit 42 is stopped and displayed. In the case of the jackpot, the special symbol display unit 42 displays a jackpot opening screen including a display such as “Big Jack ~!” For 10 seconds (see the flowchart of FIG. 13), and is in a selectable period. Is displayed for 5 seconds (refer to the flowchart of FIG. 14). When the player presses the shortening switch 39 while the shortening switch selection screen is being displayed (during the selectable period), the second game execution period (in this embodiment, the special game execution period is 0 second) is selected. Then, the inter-round interval screen is displayed for 2 seconds without opening the special winning opening 15, and 150 prize balls as specific value are paid out from the prize ball payout device 111 as the value giving means during that time. (Refer to the flowchart of FIG. 22). Further, when the player does not press the shortening switch 39 while the shortening switch selection screen is displayed (during the selectable period), the display of the shortening switch selection screen ends (the selectable period ends). At the same time, the first game execution period is selected, the special winning opening 15 is opened (the first special game operation is performed), and the first round is started (see the flowchart of FIG. 22). At that time, the maximum possible number of winnings to the big winning opening 15 is set based on the obtained numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of winning counts. For example, when the value of the acquired numerical value R9 is “0”, a maximum of 1 count (1 ball), when the value of the acquired numerical value R9 is “1”, a maximum of 2 counts (2 balls),. When the value of the acquired numerical value R9 is “19”, the maximum value is set to 20 counts (20 balls).

  When the maximum winning possible number 15 is won in the big winning opening 15 (including the specific area winning opening (V zone) 52) or when 30 seconds pass without winning the maximum count number, the large winning opening 15 is closed. Then, the first round ends (see the flowchart in FIG. 16). At that time, when at least one of the game balls won in the grand prize winning hole 15 wins the specific area winning opening (V zone) 52, the second round is started, and the game is completely different from the above. If the prize-winning area (V zone) 52 is not won, the first-round big prize opening 15 is closed and the jackpot ends (so-called puncture), and the special symbol display section 42 displays an ending interval. A screen is displayed (see the flowcharts of FIGS. 23 and 18).

  When the puncture does not occur, that is, when at least one ball enters the specific area winning opening (V zone) 52 (when the continuous special game operation condition is satisfied), after the first round is finished, the shortening switch is selected. The middle screen is displayed for 5 seconds. When the player presses the shortening switch 39 while the shortening switch selection screen is being displayed (during the selectable period), the second game execution period (in this embodiment, the special game execution period is 0 second) is selected. Then, the inter-round interval screen is displayed for 2 seconds without opening the special winning opening 15, and 150 prize balls as specific value are paid out from the prize ball payout device 111 as the value giving means during that time. (Refer to the flowchart of FIG. 22). In addition, when the player does not press the shortening switch 39 while the shortening switch selection screen is displayed (during the selectable period), the inter-round interval screen is displayed for 2 seconds (inactive period 2 seconds) After that, the second round is started. At that time, the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of winning counts is acquired for the second round, and the maximum possible winning number to the big winning opening 15 is set based on the acquired numerical value R9. After that, it is the same as the first round. Note that the third and subsequent rounds are performed in the same manner up to the fifteenth round.

  Thus, in the fourth embodiment, the shortening switch 39 can be operated before the start of each round, and the player selects whether to press (operate) the shortening switch 39 for each round. When the shortening switch 39 is pressed (operated), it can be omitted (cut) every round, and it is possible to respond more flexibly to the time the player has. is there. On the other hand, in the first embodiment, when the shortening switch 39 is pressed, all rounds are omitted (cut).

  In the fifth embodiment, at least a part of the third value (prize ball) of the specific value (prize ball) is temporarily granted (paid), and then the grant (payout) prohibition is canceled when the release condition is satisfied. It is an example (example of Claim 7 and Claim 8) in the case of granting (paying out) a third value (prize ball). In the fifth embodiment, a stock game ball payout process (S180D) is performed next to the special game execution process S160D as in the main process MD shown in FIG. 24, and the others are the same as the main process M in the second embodiment. is there. The other process (190D) in the main process MD of the fifth embodiment is the same as the other process (S180) in the main process M of the second embodiment. Hereinafter, different processes will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the numerical value R9 of the entrance count determination counter C9 is set to “0” to “1”, and a stock lottery counter Cb (numerical values “0” to “10”) is provided. In addition, a stock determination flag Fd is provided.

  In the special game execution process (S160D) of the fifth embodiment, the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering balls is set to “0” to “1”, and the shortening switch determination process (S170D) shown in FIG. ) Is performed in place of the shortening switch determination process (S170A) of the second embodiment, but the others are the same as in the second embodiment. In the shortening switch determination process (S170D), first, it is confirmed whether the shortening switch selection flag S2 is '1' (shortening switch operation is possible, that is, a selectable period) (S170-1D), and the shortening switch selection flag S2 is '1'. In the case of “(shortening switch operable, that is, selectable period)”, it is next confirmed whether the shortening switch operation flag F8 is “1” (whether the special game execution period selecting means has been operated) (S170-2D). . When the shortening switch operation flag F8 is “1” (when the special game execution period selecting means is operated, that is, when the second game execution period is selected), the shortening switch selection flag S2 is “0”. In addition to being reset to 'S170-3D', a period (selectable period) T2 in which the shortening switch 39 can be pressed (operated) is set to '0' (selectable period end) (S170-4D) The jackpot ending command for displaying the ending interval screen after the display of the shortened switch selection interval screen is finished in the special symbol display unit 42 is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S170-5D), and the jackpot Ending flag S5 is set to '1' (while displaying the ending interval screen) S170-6D). Further, the display time T5 of the ending interval screen is set to a value corresponding to 8 seconds (S170-7D), whether the stock determination flag Fd is '1' (S170-8D), and the stock determination flag Fd is '1'. If not, the stock determination flag Fd is set to “1” (S170-9D), and the value of the stock lottery counter Cb is acquired (S170-10D). If it is determined in S170-8D that the stock determination flag Fd is ‘1’, the process jumps to S170-10D to obtain the value of the stock lottery counter Cb.

  Thereafter, the numerical value of the stock lottery counter Cb is checked between “0” to “5” or “6” to “10” (S170-11D). When the value of the stock lottery counter Cb is “0” to “5”, 1000 (the third value prize ball number) is added to the stock prize ball number data Da (S170-12D), Of the 2250 prize balls, stock prize ball number data Da: 1250 prize balls to be paid out from the prize ball payout device 111 for the remaining 1250 prize balls obtained by subtracting 1000 from the main control board 100 It is stored in the command buffer (S170-13D). On the other hand, when the value of the stock lottery counter Cb is '6' to '10', 500 (third value award ball number) is added to the stock award ball number data Da (S170-14D) and specified. Out of 2250 prize balls as value, stock prize ball number data Da: 1750 prize balls to be paid out from the prize ball payout device 111 for the remaining 1750 prize balls obtained by subtracting 500 is the main control. It is stored in the command buffer of the substrate 100 (S170-15D). After the payout command is stored (S170-13D, S170-15D), the shortening switch operation flag F8 is reset to "0" (S170-16D), and the shortening switch determination process (S170D) is completed.

  On the other hand, when the shortening switch operation flag F8 is not “1” in S170-2D (when the special game execution period selection means is not operated), the shortening switch 39 can be pressed (operated). The value of the possible period (selectable period) T2 is decremented by 1 (S170-17D), and then it is checked whether the value of T2 is “0” (the selectable period has ended) (S170-18D). When the value of T2 is “0” (the selectable period has ended), the shortening switch selection flag S2 is reset to “0” (different from the selectable period) (S170-19D), A big prize opening command for opening the first round of the prize opening 15 (opening the first round opening / closing plate 16, that is, executing the special game operation of the first round) is a command of the main control board 100. In addition to being stored in the command buffer (S170-20D), the big prize opening release flag S3 is set to '1' (when the big prize opening is open, that is, during the execution of a special game operation) (S170-21D), and further, A numerical value corresponding to 30 seconds is set as the first game execution period in the opening time of the mouth 15 (the opening period of the opening / closing plate 16, that is, the special game execution period) T3 (S170-22D). . Next, 1 is added to the value of the number of rounds Sb so that the first big winning opening 15 opening (special game execution) at the start of the jackpot becomes the first round (S170-23D), and further, the number of entered balls A numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determination is acquired (S170-24D), and it is checked whether the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering balls is “1” (S170-25D), and the numerical value R9 is “1”. In this case, “9” is set to the value of the maximum count number Sd (S170-26D), whereas when the R9 is not “1”, “20” is set to the value of the maximum count number Sd. It is set (S170-27D). Thereafter, the value of Sd is set to the remaining number of possible balls Sc (S170-28D), and the shortening switch determination process (S170D) is completed. In S170-1D, it is determined that the shortening switch selection flag S2 is not “1” (shortening switch operable, that is, a selectable period), or the shortening switch 39 is pressed (operated) in S170-18D. If it is determined that the value of the possible period (selectable period) T2 is not “0” (during the selectable period), the shortening switch determination process (S170D) ends at that time.

  In the stock award ball payout process (S180D) in the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, first, it is confirmed whether the stock determination flag Fd is '1' (third value payout prohibition) (S180-1D). When the stock determination flag Fd is not “1” (when the third value payout is not prohibited), the stock award ball payout process (S180D) is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when the stock determination flag Fd is “1” (third value payout prohibition), it is confirmed whether the release condition is satisfied (S180-2D). The release condition includes, for example, a stock discharge counter (for example, numerical value range “0” to “399”) that is updated in the random number update process (S50), and each time a game ball wins the start winning opening 10 In addition, the numerical value of the stock discharge counter is acquired together with the numerical value of the jackpot winning / failing determination C1 counter and the jackpot symbol combination determining counter C2, and the release condition may be satisfied when the acquired numerical value is “7”, for example. Alternatively, the release condition may be satisfied when the fixed stop special symbol has a specific combination. If the release condition is not satisfied, the stock award ball payout process (S180D) is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when the cancellation condition is satisfied, a prize ball Da for paying out the number of prize balls (third value) consisting of the value of the stock prize ball number data Da from the prize ball payout device 111. The individual payout command is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S180-3D). Thereafter, the value of the stock award ball number data Da is reset to “0” (S180-4D) and the stock determination flag Fd is reset to “0” (S180-5D). (S180D) ends.

  About the game of the said 5th Example, the characteristic part at the time of a big win is mainly demonstrated. If the special game execution determination means results in a big win, the player selects whether or not to press the shortening switch 39 during the selectable period before the first round starts. When the shortening switch 39 is not pressed (when the first game execution period is selected), each round is digested, and as a result, the maximum number of winning balls that a player can obtain is 9 × 15 × 15 = 2020 Either (second value provision state) or 20 × 15 × 15 = 4500 pieces (first value provision state). On the other hand, when the shortening switch 39 is pressed, all the big hit rounds are omitted (cut), and a part (third value) of game balls (1000 pieces) out of the number of award balls (2250) as a specific value Or 500) is stocked (payout pending), and the remaining game balls (1250 or 1750) are paid out to the player. In addition, if the release condition is not satisfied, the prize ball (third value) that has been stocked (paid-off) will become the prize ball for the current stock (pay-out pending) when the shortening switch 39 is pressed at the next jackpot. When the cancellation condition is satisfied after the jackpot is completed, all the prize balls stocked so far are paid out.

  By configuring the fifth embodiment in this way, pressing (operating) the shortening switch 39 eliminates the big hit game and gives a predetermined number of prize balls (1250 or 1750 in this embodiment). It is possible to obtain the award ball, and it is possible to reduce the possibility of lack of preference because the prize ball can be obtained. In addition, a player who has time allowance can enjoy a game for every jackpot because the total number of prize balls finally obtained is different for each jackpot. In this way, it is possible to provide a jackpot game that meets the player's time needs.

  Furthermore, if the winning game is omitted by pressing the shortening switch 39 during the selectable period, 2250 prize balls are paid out, and if the player frequently skips the winning game by pressing the shortening switch 39, Since the normal game time other than the jackpot will increase, there is a possibility that the number of jackpots may be increased compared to the case where the jackpot game is not omitted during the working hours of the day, and 2250 prize balls will be paid out for each jackpot. There is a possibility of causing great damage to the amusement store. Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, the prize ball when the jackpot game is omitted by pressing the shortening switch 39 is set to a smaller amount (lower value) than the prize ball when the jackpot game is not omitted. In addition, some prize balls (third value) are stocked (prohibited), and the stock (payout prohibited) is paid out after the jackpot when the release condition is satisfied. Since there is a possibility that other players other than (operated) players can acquire the stock, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively omitting the jackpot unless the player has enough time. It is possible to reduce the situation where the game store side is excessively disadvantaged.

  In the sixth embodiment, the specific value is equal to or higher (more) than the value (the number of prize balls) given to the first value grant state, and the second game execution period (the jackpot game is omitted) Is selected, the game in the normal game (a game different from the special game) is made more disadvantageous to the player than in the case where the first game execution period (when the jackpot game is not omitted) is selected. This is an example (reducing the number of prize balls to be paid out) (example of claim 9). In the sixth embodiment, the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering balls is set to '0' to '19', and the input process (S40) and the shortening switch determination process (S40) of the first embodiment ( S170) is different, and the other processes are the same as in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, different processes will be described. In the sixth embodiment, in addition to the flags in the first embodiment, a winning mouth flag F10 and a winning ball reduction flag Fe for winning to the winning ports other than the starting winning port 10 and the big winning port 15 are provided.

  In the input process (S40E) of the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, it is confirmed whether or not each winning opening has been won (S40-1E). The start winning port flag F2 is set to '1', and the winning port flag F10 is set to '1' for winnings for winning ports other than the starting winning port 10 and the large winning port 15 (S40). -2E). Thereafter, it is confirmed whether or not the special game execution flag F3 is '1' (special game execution) (S40-3E), and the special game execution flag F3 is not '1' (special game execution) It is confirmed whether or not the winning ball reduction flag Fe is “1” (S40-4E). If the winning ball reduction flag Fe is not “1”, or the special game running flag F3 is “1” in S40-3E. If it is determined that the number of prize balls to be paid out in advance is set as the number of prize balls (S40-5E), the prize ball payout device is set. A prize ball payout command for paying out α prize balls in 111 is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S40-6E). On the other hand, when the Fe is determined to be '1' in S40-4E, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the award-ball payout number α set in advance as the number of prize balls at the winning opening where a winning is detected is paid out. The number is set to the number (S40-7E), and a prize ball α-1 payout command for paying out the prize ball α-1 by the prize ball payout device 111 is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100. (S40-8E).

  After storing the award ball α payout command (S40-6E), after storing the award ball α-1 payout command (S40-8E), or not passing through the sensor in S40-1E (winning) After that, it is confirmed whether the shortening switch selection flag S2 is “1” (shortening switch operation possible, that is, selectable period) (S40-9E). When it is determined that the shortening switch selection flag S2 is '1' (shortening switch operation is possible, that is, a selectable period), it is confirmed whether the shortening switch 39 is pressed (S40-10E), and the shortening switch 39 is pressed. If it is determined that the shortening switch operation flag F8 is set to '1' (S40-11E), the input process (S40E) is terminated. Note that it is determined in S40-9E that the shortening switch selection flag S2 is not '1' (shortening switch operation is possible, that is, a selectable period) or that the shortening switch 39 is not pressed in S40-10E. If it is determined, the input process (S40E) is terminated at that time.

  In the shortening switch determination process (S170E) of the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, it is confirmed whether the shortening switch selection flag S2 is '1' (shortening switch operation possible, that is, selectable period) (S170-1E). If the shortening switch selection flag S2 is “1” (in the state where the shortening switch can be operated, that is, the selectable period), then the shortening switch operation flag F8 is “1” (the special game execution period selecting means (S170-2E) is confirmed. When the shortening switch operation flag F8 is “1” (when the special game execution period selecting means is operated, that is, when the second game execution period is selected), the shortening switch selection flag S2 is “0”. At the same time (S170-3E), the period (selectable period) T2 during which the shortening switch 39 can be pressed (operated) is set to '0' (selectable period end) (S170-4E) The jackpot ending command for displaying the ending interval screen after the shortened switch selection interval screen is finished in the special symbol display unit 42 is stored in the command buffer of the main control board 100 (S170-5E) and the jackpot Ending flag S5 is set to '1' (Ending interval screen is displayed) That (S170-6E). Further, the display time T5 of the ending interval screen is set to a value corresponding to 8 seconds (S170-7E), the winning ball reduction flag Fe is set to '1' (S170-8E), and then A command buffer of 5000 prize balls for giving out 5000 game balls (prize balls) (giving specific value in the present invention) by the prize ball paying device (value giving means) 111 is a command buffer of the main control board 100. (S170-9E), the shortening switch operation flag F8 is reset to “0” (S170-10E), and the shortening switch determination process (S170E) is completed.

  On the other hand, when the shortening switch operation flag F8 is not '1' in S170-2E (when the special game execution period selection means is not operated), the shortening switch 39 can be pressed (operated). The value of the possible period (selectable period) T2 is decremented by 1 (S170-11E), and then it is checked whether the value of T2 is “0” (the selectable period has ended) (S170-12E). When the value of T2 is “0” (the selectable period has ended), the shortening switch selection flag S2 is reset to “0” (different from the selectable period) (S170-13E), and the large switch A big prize opening command for opening the first round of the prize opening 15 (opening the first round opening / closing plate 16, that is, executing the special game operation of the first round) is a command of the main control board 100. In addition to being stored in the command buffer (S170-14E), the big prize opening release flag S3 is set to '1' (when the big prize opening is open, that is, during the execution of the special game operation) (S170-15E), and further, the big prize is won. A numerical value corresponding to 30 seconds is set as the first game execution period in the opening time of the mouth 15 (the opening period of the opening / closing plate 16, that is, the special game execution period) T3 (S170-16E). . Next, 1 is added to the value of the round number Sb (S170-17E) so that the first big winning opening 15 opening (special game execution) at the start of the jackpot becomes the first round, and further, the number of entered balls A value R9 of the C9 counter for determination is acquired (S170-18E), and a value obtained by adding 1 to the numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering balls is set as the remaining number of possible balls Sc (S170-19E). The winning ball reduction flag Fe is set to “0” (S170-20E), and the shortening switch determination process (S170E) is completed.

  About the game of the said 6th Example, the characteristic part at the time of jackpot is mainly demonstrated. For example, after the power is turned on, when the special game execution determination means first determines the success / failure determination result, and the player presses the shortening switch 39, the game of the big winning is omitted (cut), As a specific value, 5000 prize balls are paid out, and during the normal game when the shortening switch 39 is not pressed, the number of prize balls obtained for the winning of each winning mouth during the normal game after the jackpot ends. One less than the number of prize balls obtained (disadvantaged). When the shortening switch 39 is pressed at the next big hit, 5000 prize balls are paid out as a specific value, and the disadvantageous state in the subsequent normal game continues. On the other hand, if the shortening switch 39 is not pressed even if the jackpot is reached, the disadvantageous state in the normal game after the end of the jackpot is canceled, and the number of winning balls for winning in each winning mouth is set as usual. Return to the number. In the sixth embodiment, the maximum number of winning balls that a player can obtain when the shortening switch 39 is not pressed differs depending on the obtained numerical value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entering counts, and changes every jackpot round. To do. The number of prize balls obtained when the shortening switch 39 is pressed is set to be larger than the maximum number of prize balls obtained when the shortening switch 39 is not pushed.

  In the sixth embodiment, with the above configuration, when the shortening switch 39 is pressed, a larger number of winning balls than the number of winning balls obtained when the shortening switch 39 is not pressed can be obtained. However, during the subsequent normal game, the number of winning balls obtained for each winning opening is reduced. On the other hand, if the shortening switch is not pressed, the number of winning balls obtained is smaller than the number of winning balls when the shortening switch 39 is pressed, but the number of winning balls differs for each jackpot, and the subsequent normal game The number of prize balls obtained inside becomes larger than when the shortening switch 39 is not pressed.

  Further, in the sixth embodiment, by pushing (operating) the shortening switch 39, it is possible to omit the jackpot game and obtain 5000 prize balls, and the time can be shortened. At the same time, it is possible to reduce the possibility of lack of preference because award balls can be obtained. In addition, for a player who has enough time, the maximum possible number of winnings to the big winning opening 15 is set based on the acquired random number value (acquired value R9 of the C9 counter for determining the number of entered balls) for each round. If the jackpot game is not omitted by not pressing the shortening switch 39, the maximum number of wins that can be won differs for each round of digestion, and the total number of prize balls that are ultimately obtained will differ for each jackpot. The player can enjoy the game every jackpot. In this way, it is possible to provide a jackpot game that meets the player's time needs.

  Further, if the player frequently presses the shortening switch 39 and omits the jackpot game, the normal game time other than the jackpot increases, so the number of jackpots is larger than the case where the jackpot game is not omitted during the operation time of the day. There is a possibility that it may increase, and since 5000 prize balls are paid out for each jackpot, there is a possibility of causing great damage to the amusement shop side. However, in this sixth embodiment, if the jackpot game is omitted by pressing the shortening switch 39, although 5000 prize balls are paid out, the number of prize balls obtained during the normal game is reduced. It is possible to reduce the situation where the store side becomes excessively disadvantageous. When the shortening switch 39 is pressed, instead of reducing the number of winning balls in the normal game after the end of the jackpot, it may be difficult to win the starting winning opening 10, By pressing the shortening switch 39, the time until the next jackpot is lengthened, and the number of jackpots in a certain time is reduced, so that the game store side becomes extremely disadvantageous by frequently pressing the shortening switch 39. It is possible to reduce the situation.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented by appropriately changing a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the number of rounds is not limited to the above number, and the number of winning balls is not limited to the above number. In addition, the value is not limited to a prize ball. For example, the value is set to an advantageous state in which the variable winning device can enter or pass a game ball, and the value is high when the number of times the advantageous state is entered is large. The value may be low when the number of times of the state is small. Further, the second game execution period is not limited to 0 seconds, but may be shorter than the first game execution period.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, among the two types of maximum possible winning numbers (maximum count number) to the large winning opening, the state where the maximum possible winning number (maximum count number) is large is the first value-giving state, The state is set to the second value granting state, and the value granting state setting means obtains the numerical value of the pitch count determining C9 counter and sets the maximum possible winning number (maximum count number) using the obtained numerical value. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the ease of entering or passing a game ball into the prize area of the variable prize winning device is determined as the easy-to-win high state where the ball is easy to enter or pass, and the game ball to the prize area is higher than the easy-to-win high state. A game ball control means for controlling the easy-to-win state and the easy-to-win state where it is difficult to enter or pass, wherein the first value-giving state is the easy-to-win state, the second value-giving state is the easy-to-win state, the value The grant state setting means may be the game ball control means. As a specific example, the state of the open / close plate 16 of the big prize opening 15 is changed to the open state (advantageous state, first game execution) by the solenoid for opening the big prize opening (game ball control means, value addition state setting means). Period) and closed state (disadvantaged state, second game execution period), and in the open state (advantageous state, first game execution period), the big prize opening opening solenoid (game ball control means) , Value giving state setting means), the open state (opening angle) of the opening / closing plate 16 is the maximum state (easy winning state, first value giving state), and the open state (opening angle) is in the middle state (opening angle). The case where the control is made to the easy-to-win state and the second value-giving state can be given.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the gaming machine as a whole according to one embodiment of the present invention with the nails of the gaming board omitted. It is a reverse view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply connection of the control board etc. of the game machine. It is a flowchart regarding the main process in the gaming machine. It is a flowchart regarding an input process. It is a flowchart regarding a random number update process. It is a flowchart regarding a random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart regarding the big hit determination processing. It is a flowchart regarding a reach presence determination process. It is a flowchart regarding a fixed stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart regarding a change mode determination process. It is a flowchart regarding a start winning opening release process. It is a flowchart regarding a special game execution process. It is a flowchart regarding jackpot start processing. It is a flowchart regarding a shortening switch determination process. It is a flowchart regarding the big winning opening opening process. It is a flowchart regarding a big winning opening closing process. It is a flowchart regarding jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart regarding the shortening switch determination process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart regarding the big winning opening closing process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart regarding the shortening switch determination process of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart regarding the shortening switch determination process of 4th Example. It is a flowchart regarding the big winning opening closing process of 4th Example. It is a flowchart regarding the main process of 5th Example. It is a flowchart regarding the shortening switch determination process of 5th Example. It is a flowchart regarding the stock award ball payout processing of the fifth embodiment. It is a flowchart regarding the input processing of 6th Example. It is a flowchart regarding the shortening switch determination process of 6th Example.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3 Game board 6 Game area 9 Display apparatus 10 Starting prize opening (specific prize area)
15 Grand Prize Winners (variable winning devices, gaming devices)
39 Short switch (special game execution period selection means)
42 Special symbol display unit 45 Normal symbol display unit 100 Main control board 111 Prize ball payout device (value adding means)

Claims (16)

Special game execution means for executing a special game that can be given a special value higher than that of a normal game by a special game operation different from the normal game device;
Special game execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special game every time the determination condition is satisfied;
In a gaming machine equipped with
Special game execution period setting means for presetting a special game execution period that is a period during which the special game operation is performed in the special game;
A value giving means for giving a value advantageous to a player every time a value giving condition is established;
As the special game execution period set by the special game execution period setting means, one of a first game execution period and a second game execution period shorter than the first game execution period can be selected during the selectable period. A special game execution period selecting means arbitrarily selected by the player,
In the case where the first game execution period is selected by the special game execution period selection means, the first value granting state and the second value granting state having a lower value than the first value granting state A value addition state setting means for setting one of them,
A gaming machine, wherein a specific value is given by the value giving means when the second game execution period is selected.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game execution period is set by the special game execution period setting means before the start of the special game operation.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the selectable period is set to a period before the start of the special gaming operation.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising value determining means for determining the specific value to be given by the value giving means in the second game execution period.   The value determination means has a lower specific value assigned by the value assignment means in the second game execution period than a value assigned to the first value assignment state by the value assignment means, and the value The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the value is determined to be higher than the value assigned to the second value assignment state by the assigning means.   The value determining means determines the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period to be equal to or lower than the value given to the second value grant state by the value giving means. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein:   The value determining means determines the third value consisting of at least a part of the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period, and the second game execution period by the special game execution period selection means. Third value addition prohibition means forbidding granting when selected, and the third value forbidden to be granted by the value addition prohibition means by releasing the grant prohibition due to establishment of a release condition The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising a third value addition prohibition canceling means.   The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the release condition is satisfied in a period after the special game execution period in which the provision of the third value is prohibited by the third value provision prohibiting unit. .   The value determining means determines the specific value given by the value giving means in the second game execution period to be equal to or higher than the value given to the first value grant state by the value giving means. In addition, when the second game execution period is selected, there is provided a normal game operation state control means that makes the game in the normal game disadvantageous for the player than when the first game execution period is selected. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein:   The special game is configured to perform a first special game operation and a second special game operation as at least two special game operations, and the first special game period and the second special game operation are performed. When a special game non-operation period in which the special game operation is not performed is provided during the second special game period in which the special game operation is performed, and a continuous special game operation condition is established during the first special game operation The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein after the first special game operation is finished, the second special game operation is started through the special game non-operation period.   The selectable period is set to a period before the first special game operation starts in the first special game period, and the second game execution period is selected by the special game execution period selecting unit in the selectable period. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the first special game period and the second special game period are set to the second game execution period.   The selectable period is set before the first special game operation start or the special game non-operation period in the first special game period, and before the first special game operation starts, the special game execution period selection unit performs the selection. When the second game execution period is selected, the first special game period is set as the second game execution period, while the special game execution period selection means selects the second game execution period during the special game non-operation period. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein when the game execution period is selected, the second special game period is set to the second game execution period.   A game board in which a game area into which a game ball is to be formed is formed, and a plurality of winning areas that allow or pass game balls are formed in the gaming area, and at least one of the plurality of winning areas is a specific prize The determination as to whether or not to execute the special game is performed by the special game execution determination means due to a game ball entering or passing through the specific winning area. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 12.   At least one of the plurality of winning areas is a variable winning device that displaces a game ball into an advantageous state in which the game ball can enter or pass and a disadvantageous state in which the game ball cannot enter or pass through, and the special game The operation is an operation to at least bring the variable winning device into the advantageous state, and the variable winning device is displaced to the advantageous state during the first game execution period, and the variable winning device is operated during the second game execution period. 14. The gaming machine according to claim 13, further comprising variable winning device displacement control means for controlling to maintain the disadvantageous state.   A game in which a unit number of game balls are paid out each time a game ball enters or passes through the winning area, or when the second game execution period is selected by the special game execution period selection means. The gaming machine according to claim 13 or 14, further comprising a ball payout means, wherein the level of value given by the value giving means is determined by the number of game balls paid out by the game ball payout means. The ease of entering or passing the game ball into the winning area of the variable winning device is the easy-to-win state where the game ball is easy to enter or pass, and the entry of the game ball into the winning area than the easy-to-win state It includes a game ball control means for controlling a ball or an easy-to-win state that is difficult to pass, wherein the first value-giving state is the easy-to-win state, the second value-giving state is the easy-to-win state, and the value-giving state. 16. The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein the setting means is the game ball control means.

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