JP2003010478A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which improves entertaining potentiality by creating novel playing enjoyment with higher varieties. SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a win/loss judging means, a judgment result display means 43 which displays the result of judgment by varying a plurality of figures and displaying the defining thereof, a special game execution means which executes special games lead by the win in the result of judgment and an advance notice means which performs an advance notice in a specified advance notice mode of both or any one of the position of winning or reaching a ready for win state before the defined display of the result of judgment while a false advance notice is made leading to a failure in reaching outcome as notified in the advance notice mode depending on conditions. In the advance notice mode, reliability is set for both or any of win or ready for win state while the reliability is made changeable in setting. The reliability is switched attributed to the holding of specified conditions.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, prior to the confirmation display of the determination result, the determination result is a hit, and a plurality of symbols are in a reach state during variable display. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that gives one of the notices in a predetermined notice mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines,
There is a model that executes a predetermined special game called "big hit" during the game. In such a model, there is a win / fail judgment means for judging a hit or miss of a game, and a judgment result display means for displaying a judgment result by the hit / no judgment means, and a plurality of display areas of the judgment result display means are provided. Variably display the symbols, and if the judgment result is a hit, the jackpot symbol combination by a combination of a plurality of symbols is confirmed and displayed, while if it is out, the deviating symbol combination by a combination of a plurality of symbols is confirmed and displayed. In case of winning, special game is executed.

Further, in this type of gaming machine, depending on the symbol that is fixedly displayed in the display region where the symbol is finally fixedly displayed among the plurality of display regions, the jackpot symbol combination may result in a reach state. In some cases, prior to the final display of the determination result, a notice (including a false notice) that the determination result is a win may be given (including a false notice) to improve the expectation of a hit. Has become.

Further, in the advance notice mode, there may be a case where the reliability of the hit and / or the reach state of the decision result is set, whereby the player can obtain the decision result depending on the advance notice mode at the time of the advance notice. It is possible to know the possibility of winning and the possibility of reaching the reach state.

[0005]

However, in such a gaming machine, since the hit of the determination result set in the advance notice mode and the reliability with respect to the reach state are not affected by the game state and do not change, the player The value of the notice mode seen from above will also be fixed. As a result, the game is likely to get tired with little change, and there is a risk that the player's willingness to play may be diminished. In addition, players tend to demand novel and highly interesting gaming machines.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine having an improved taste by providing a variety of novel gaming characteristics.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] That is, the invention of claim 1 is a winning / judgment judging means for judging a hit or miss of a game due to establishment of a judgment start condition, and a fixed display after plural symbols are variably displayed. , A combination of a plurality of symbols that have been confirmed and displayed, a judgment result display means for displaying a judgment result by the hit / miss judgment means, and a special game is executed due to the judgment result by the hit / miss judgment means being a hit. Prior to the confirmation display of the determination result on the special game execution means and the determination result display means, the determination result is a hit and both or one of a plurality of symbols being in a reach state during variable display is predetermined. In addition to the advance notice mode, depending on the conditions, a notice means for making a false advance notice that the advance notice in the advance notice mode does not follow the advance notice may be provided. A reliability for both or one of the winning state and the reach state is set, and the reliability is configured to be switchable, and the gaming machine that switches the reliability due to the establishment of a predetermined condition. In, due to the establishment of a specific condition, a privilege game executing means for executing a privilege game for giving a privilege different from the privilege in the special game to a player, and the number of hits generated during the privilege game execution are counted. According to the gaming machine, the game machine is provided with a hit number counting means, and switches the reliability of the advance notice mode when the hit number calculated by the hit number counting means reaches a predetermined number.

The invention according to claim 2 relates to the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the hit number counting means counts the number of hits continuously generated during the privilege game execution.

The invention according to claim 3 is related to the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: notifying means for notifying the player that the reliability of the notice mode has been switched.

The invention according to claim 4 is provided with a notice mode group having a plurality of notice modes, and when a notice is given, a notice mode selecting means for selecting a notice mode for the notice from the notice mode group is provided. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reliability of at least one of the notice modes in the notice mode group is configured to be switchable.

[0011]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a front view of the entire gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the gaming machine, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming board of the gaming machine, and FIG. 4 is the gaming machine. 5 is a block diagram showing a control system of the same gaming machine, FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to main processing executed by a main control circuit of the gaming machine, FIG. 7 is a flowchart relating to random number updating processing, and FIG. Is a flow chart related to random number acquisition processing, FIG. 9 is a flow chart related to jackpot winning determination processing, FIG. 10 is a flow chart related to special symbol determination processing, FIG. 11 is a flow chart related to bonus game grant determination processing, and FIG. 12 is a first flow chart related to reach mode determination processing FIG. 13 is a second flow chart regarding the reach mode determination processing, FIG. 14 is a first flow chart regarding the advance mode determination processing, and FIG. 15 is a advance mode. The second flowchart related to the fixed process, FIG. 16 is the third flowchart related to the notice mode determination process, FIG. 17 is the fourth flowchart related to the notice mode determination process, FIG. 18 is the flowchart related to the jackpot number count process, and FIG. 19 is the flowchart related to the special symbol display process. 20, FIG. 20 is a flowchart regarding the probability setting process, FIG. 21 is a flowchart regarding the starting winning opening opening process, and FIG. 22 is a flowchart regarding the special game execution process.

In a gaming machine 1 such as a pachinko gaming machine shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an outer guide rail 4 and an inner guide rail 5 of a game ball are erected in a substantially circular shape on the edge of a game board 3, and the inner guide rail is provided. On the center line of the game area 6 surrounded by 5, from the upper part to the lower part, the display device 9, the upper first type starting winning opening 10, and the lower first first normal electric accessory.
Seed start winning hole 11, large winning hole 15 which is a special electric accessory,
Out port 17 is provided, and lamp windmills 18a and 18b are provided on both upper sides, a left gate 19 for normal symbol fluctuation start and a right gate 21 for normal symbol fluctuation start, and windmills 22a and 22b below it, and below that. The left sleeve winning opening 23 and the right sleeve winning opening 25, and the left dropping winning opening 27 and the right dropping winning opening 29 are arranged on both sides of the big winning opening 15. When game balls are won in the various winning openings, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, when it becomes a jackpot which will be described in detail later, the special winning opening 15 is opened, and a special game in which a game ball is easy to win is executed.

Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, there is a lamp indicator 35 for notifying the gaming state, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving the paid out game balls, and a game ball when the upper ball receiving tray 36 is saturated. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving, a launching device 91 for elastically launching a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launching operation, and the like are assembled. The required parts will be described in more detail below.

The display device 9 comprises a normal symbol display device 41 on the upper part and a special symbol display device 43 on the middle part,
It is possible to perform variable display and stop display of symbols such as numbers, alphabets, symbols, or pictures (characters) (including temporary stop display before final fixed stop display, the same applies hereinafter). The normal symbol display device 41 has a normal symbol display unit 45 including a 7-segment LED or the like. Also, on both sides of the normal symbol display portion 45, a normal symbol variation number memory display 47 including LEDs and the like is provided, and the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21. The number of symbol fluctuation start that occurs by doing, except for the one currently changing, the number of times of holding (maximum 4 in this example)
It is designed to be memorized and displayed as (time).

The special symbol display device 43 corresponds to a judgment result display means for displaying a judgment result of whether or not it is a big hit. The special symbol display device 43 is composed of a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix or an LED display device, and in this embodiment, an image display portion 5 composed of a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) in the window frame 49.
0 is provided. The display screen of the image display unit 50 is divided into three display areas arranged side by side to form a left display area, a central display area, and a right display area. The left special pattern has a left special symbol in the central display area. In the middle special symbol, the right special symbol in the right display area, respectively, as a special symbol for displaying the determination result, variable display and stop display are possible. In addition, the image display unit 50 may display a background image (including a character, a background, characters, etc.) in addition to the special symbol, and the background image is a predetermined condition such as the start of variation of the special symbol. The variable display may be possible due to. Further, a special symbol variation number storage display 51 including LEDs is provided on the left and right sides of the window frame 49. The special symbols displayed in the left side display area, the central display area, and the right side display area in this embodiment are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
There are 10 patterns of "9".

The first-type starting winning openings 10 and 11 are provided directly below the display device 9, and the lower first-type starting winning opening 11 has two movable pieces 11a and 11b on the back side thereof. The solenoid 53 for controlling is controlled to be able to change between a narrow open state (normal state) in which it is almost vertical and difficult to win, and a wide open state in which it is easy to win a V-shaped (inverted C shape), while the upper open The first-class starting winning opening 10 is simply opened. The expansion and opening of the lower side first type starting winning opening 11 is, as described later, after the symbol of the ordinary symbol display portion 45 is changed, a specific symbol is fixedly displayed and a small hit (ordinary symbol hit) is established. It is done when you do.

Further, on the rear surface of the game board 3, special symbol variation start switches (starting winning opening sensor) 55a, 55b for detecting balls winning in the first type starting winning opening 10, 11 are provided in the winning ball passage. The special symbol display device 43 is started to change the symbol by the detection of the winning ball. At that time, regarding the number of balls that have won the first-type starting winning a prize mouths 10 and 11 during the change of the special symbol, that is, the number of times the change of the special symbol is started, the number of holding times (up to 4 times in this example) It is displayed on the symbol variation number storage display unit 51, and the display number of the display unit 51 is reduced by reducing the storage number.

The normal design fluctuation start left gate 19 and the normal design fluctuation start right gate 21 are provided on the left and right of the display device 9, and are provided with normal design fluctuation start switches 56 and 57, and the normal design fluctuation start switch 56, By detecting the game ball passing through both gates 19 and 21 at 57, the symbol fluctuation of the normal symbol display device 41 is started. Also, the left sleeve winning opening 23 and the right sleeve winning opening 2
5, the detection switch 78 for the left sleeve winning port and the detection switch 79 for the right sleeve winning port, which detects the winning ball of No. 5, the left drop winning port 2
7 and the right drop winning hole detection switch 81 for detecting the winning ball of the right dropping winning opening 29 and the right dropping winning switch 8
2 are provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

The special winning opening 15 is the first type starting winning opening 1
It is provided below 0 and 11 and has a special winning opening opening solenoid 59 and an opening / closing plate 61 which is opened and closed by the solenoid 59. This special winning opening 15 is usually an opening / closing plate 61.
Is closed, and a part of the special winning opening 15 has a specific area winning opening 63 that opens when the winning opening 15 is opened and enables winning. Further, the specific area winning opening 63
Is provided with an opening / closing door (not shown) that is opened / closed by the solenoid 64 for opening the specific area under a predetermined condition. Further, the specific area winning opening 63 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) 65 for detecting a specific winning ball, and the continuation right to reopen the special winning opening 15 is established by the detection of the winning ball. Has been In addition, approximately at the center of the special winning opening 15, a winning ball number counting switch (count sensor) 67 for detecting a winning ball that has won the special winning opening 15 and has not won the specific area winning opening 63.
Is provided.

As can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 4, the firing device 91 includes an operating lever 92 and an operating lever 92.
It has a launching motor 93 driven by the operation of, and a ball striking rod 94 which rocks intermittently by driving the launching motor 93 to elastically launch a game ball. The launch ball launched by the launching device 91 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 standing on the game board surface. Has become. The game ball guided to the game area 6 by the launch ball guide path falls while rolling, and wins at each of the devices and each winning port, or if there is no winning anywhere, the out port 17 Is configured to be discharged to the back side of the game board 3.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 101 is a tank for storing game balls, 102 is a tank rail, 103 is a frame external output terminal, 104 is a frame external output terminal board, 105 is a frame decoration lamp relay board, and 106 is Power receiving substrate, 107 is a blanking prevention switch, 108 is a blanking prevention switch substrate, 10
9 is an external output terminal for the board, 110 is an external output board for the board, 111 is a center cover, 112 is a voice control board, 11
3 is a photo distribution board, 114 is a power board, 115 is a lamp control board, 116 is an error display section, 117 is a middle plate, 118 is a CR prize ball payout control board, 119 is a launcher control board, 120 is a lower board base, 121 is a main board, 122 is a card interface connection part, 123,
Reference numeral 124 is a power plug.

Special game execution means (main control circuit 1 described later)
The operation of the special winning opening 15 according to 40) will be described. As described above, when the game ball is won into the first type starting winning opening 10, 11 and the winning ball is detected by the special symbol variation start switches 55a, 55b, the special symbol display device (determination result display means) 43 Start changing special symbols in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area. Then, after changing for a predetermined time, for example, the left side display area, the central display area, the right side display area in order or the left side display area, the right side display area, the center display area, etc., the special symbols stop changing, and the combination of the stop symbols. Is confirmed and displayed. At that time, the reach state may be established depending on the pattern variation pattern and the like.

Here, the reach state means the image display unit 50.
After the special symbols are variably displayed, the display control proceeds and the display result is confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode, that is, a variable display mode in which a combination of jackpots is easily displayed to the player. Refers to a display mode to make you think. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, among the display areas of the image display unit 50, the display area for displaying the final stop symbol, here, only the right side display area is left, and the remaining two display areas are used. There is a display mode in which the symbols are stopped and displayed so that the symbols are in a specific combination (for example, the same symbol). In addition, when the reach state is established, there are many cases where various reach modes that produce the reach state are displayed. Here, one reach mode is selected and displayed from the reach mode group having a plurality of reach modes.

The combination of the fixedly displayed stop symbols,
A specific jackpot pattern combination determined in advance, for example, if it is a common name consisting of a combination of the same symbols, it shifts to the jackpot state (special game state). When the jackpot state is reached, the opening / closing plate 61 of the special winning opening 15 is opened to receive the game balls falling on the surface of the game area 6 to allow the winning in the special winning opening 15, and the winning in the special winning opening 15 is achieved. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by a prize ball payout device (not shown). The opening / closing plate 61 is configured to be closed when a predetermined time elapses (for example, 29 seconds) or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball number switch 67 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). In addition,
The number of winning balls detected by the winning ball counting switch 67 is 0 to 0 on the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43.
Numbers up to 9 or bar graphs are displayed. Further, when the special winning ball detection switch 65 detects a winning ball to the specific area winning port 63 during opening of the special winning port 15 or within 2 seconds after the closing of the special winning port, the continuation right to repeat the jackpot again. Occurs, the opening / closing plate 61 is repeatedly opened a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 16 times at maximum).

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, before the confirmation display of the determination result on the special symbol display device (determination result display means) 43, the determination result is a hit and / or the reach state is reached. There is a case where one of them is given a notice in a predetermined notice manner (including a false notice that the notice does not follow the notice even if the notice is given in the notice manner). The advance notice in this embodiment is made at the same time as the start of the change of the special symbol, so that both the hit of the determination result and the reach state are given in advance. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, one notice mode is selected from a notice mode group having a plurality of notice modes, and the notice is given in the notice mode. In addition, in each of the notice modes, the reliability with respect to the jackpot (indicating the possibility that the determination result is a hit) and the reliability with respect to the reach state (indicating the possibility of the reach state)
Is set.

The control of the symbol fluctuation in the normal symbol display device 41 and the special symbol display device 43 is performed by a main control circuit 140 shown in FIG. ) 150. In addition, the reference numeral 95 in FIG.
Is a ball lending device.

The main control circuit 140 includes a CPU, RA
A computer with M, ROM, and multiple counters;
The input / output circuit connects the computer and the display control circuit 150, and the input / output circuit connects the computer and the relay circuit connected to the special winning opening 15. The CPU
Is equipped with a control unit, an arithmetic unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs arithmetic control, as well as the probability of a big hit and a small hit (normally opening and opening the lower first type starting winning opening 11). Random numbers that determine the probability of (per symbol) are also generated. Further, the RAM stores a storage area for the detection signals of the special symbol variation start switches 55a and 55b and a detection signal for the normal symbol variation start switches 56 and 57, a storage area for various random number values generated by the CPU, and various data. It has a storage area for temporarily storing, a flag, and a work area for the CPU. Further, in the ROM, in addition to the game control program and control data are written, judgment values of a big hit and a small hit in each game state described later are written.

Further, the display control circuit 150 has a CP
A computer provided with U, RAM, and ROM, an input circuit connecting the computer and the main control circuit 140, an output circuit connecting the computer to the normal symbol display device 41 and the special symbol display device (determination result display means) 43, and the like. Composed of. The CPU has a control unit, an arithmetic unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc. inside to perform arithmetic control. The RAM has a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. Further, design data such as display data for the image display unit 50 and various display programs are written in the ROM.

As a plurality of flags provided in the main control circuit 140 or the display control circuit 150, in this embodiment, a large hit determination flag F1, a small hit (normal symbol) judgment flag F2, and a bonus game determination There are six types of flag F3, special game execution flag F4, privilege game execution flag F5, and normal game execution flag F6. All of these flags are set to 0 at the time of initial setting.

Further, the plurality of counters provided in the main control circuit 140 are composed of nine types of C1 to C8 and C10 counters as shown in Table 1 in this embodiment.
The operation of each counter is shown below.

[0031]

[Table 1]

The C1 counter corresponds to the hit / miss judgment means of the gaming machine 1, and judges the big hit and the miss based on the behavior of the game ball shot in the game area 6. This C1 counter starts from "0" when the power of the game machine is turned on, and is incremented by 1 at every predetermined interruption time (for example, 4.000 ms). When the value reaches "314", the counter value becomes "0" again. It returns to 'and repeats the addition. As for the numerical value of the C1 counter, the game ball wins the first type starting winning opening 10, 11 and the special symbol variation start switch 55
a, 55b is a predetermined jackpot comparative value obtained when detected by a, 55b, in the embodiment is compared with '7' in the normal game state (low probability state), in the bonus game state described later ( "7", "5" in high probability state)
7 ',' 107 ',' 157 ',' 207 ',' 25
It is judged whether or not it is a big hit by comparing with 7'and '307'. In addition, the game ball may enter the first-type starting winning opening 10, 11 and the numerical value of the C1 counter may be acquired again until the determination of the winning or non-winning is completed. Therefore, the memory acquisition numerical value of the C1 counter. As for the (updated acquisition numerical value), the maximum of four is the R of the main control circuit 140 excluding the acquisition numerical value that is currently being determined.
It is stored in the corresponding storage area of the AM and is used for the determination in order.

The C2 counter is an image display section 50 of the special symbol display device (determination result display means) 43 at the time of a big hit.
The jackpot symbol combinations that are stopped at the same time in the left side display area, the center display area, and the right side display area are determined.
The C2 counter starts from "0" when the power is turned on and increments by "1" at each interrupt time,
When it reaches "9", it repeats returning to "0" again.
The numerical value of this C2 counter is the first-class starting winning opening 1
The winning balls of 0 and 11 are special symbol variation start switches 55a,
The main control circuit 140, which is acquired when detected by 55b and has a maximum of four pieces except for the one during symbol display.
Stored in the RAM. The numerical value of the C2 counter is
A jackpot symbol combination corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance. In the embodiment, when the obtained numerical value of the C2 counter is “1”, the jackpot symbol combination is “1, 1,
The numerical value obtained by the C2 counter is directly assigned as the symbol in the jackpot symbol combination.

The gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has the C2.
When the jackpot pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value of the counter is aligned with a predetermined probability variation symbol, for example, "3", "5", "7", in addition to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state), a privilege It is a model in which a bonus game state is generated by the game execution means. Here, each privilege game of probability variation, determination result display time reduction, and determination opportunity increase described below is executed by the privilege game execution means after the special game is completed.

The probability variation is a normal probability state (low probability state) in which the probability of jackpot determination by the success / failure determination means is low in accordance with the instruction of the probability variation means (here, the main control circuit 140) in the privilege game execution means. To a stochastic fluctuation state with a high probability (high probability state). Also,
The determination result display time reduction means the determination result display time reduction means (here, the main control circuit 140 here) in the privilege game execution means.
And the display control circuit 150), the image display section 50 of the special symbol display device (determination result display means) 43.
The special symbol variation time (time required for displaying the determination result) in is to be shorter than the normal time. Further, the determination opportunity increase means the determination opportunity increase means (here, the main control circuit 140 and the display control circuit 15) in the privilege game executing means.
According to the instruction of 0), the variation time of the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 41 can be shortened, or the expansion and opening time of the lower first type starting winning opening 11 due to the small hit (normal symbol) can be lengthened. By increasing the frequency of occurrence of the spread open state, it is possible to make it easier to win a game ball to the lower first type starting winning opening 11.

When the bonus game state is entered, the jackpot occurrence probability becomes high (in this example, the jackpot occurrence probability is 7).
Along with, the determination result display time in the special symbol display device 43 and the normal symbol display device 41 is shortened,
In addition, since the opening time of the lower side first type starting winning opening 11 becomes long, it becomes difficult to reduce the number of game balls, and the chances of winning the jackpot by the C1 counter increase, so that the progress of the game can be accelerated and the jackpot can be won. It will be easier to acquire early.

The contents of the privilege game are not limited to those illustrated above. For example, the number of prize balls for a prize during execution of the privilege game may be increased more than that in a normal game,
It may be possible to make a plurality of times of winning / judging judgments (big hit winning judgments) for one (one ball) winning to the first type starting winning a prize mouths 10 and 11, and in short, a privilege different from a special game (big hit game) ( Any value may be added to the player.
Further, in this embodiment, the privilege game is executed after the end of the special game, but not limited to this, it may be executed during the execution of the special game. Furthermore, it may be possible to execute both during execution of the special game and after completion of the special game.

The C3 to C5 counters are used to determine the out-of-place symbols to be confirmed and displayed on the image display section 50 of the special symbol display device (determination result display means) 43 at the time of the out-of-place by the above-mentioned judgment of hit or no. The C3 counter corresponds to the left display area, the C4 counter corresponds to the central display area, and the C5 counter corresponds to the right display area.
It consists of the numerical value of. The value of the C3 counter starts from "0" when the power is turned on, and is incremented by "1" when the value of the C2 counter returns from "9" to "0" by repeating addition. Has become. For the C4 and C5 counters,
When the value of the counter increases to '9' by repeating the addition and returns to '0' again, the value of the C4 counter is incremented by '1' and C4 increases by repeating the addition.
When the value of the counter increases to "9" and returns to "0" again, the value of the C5 counter is incremented by "1". This makes it possible to avoid the C2-C5 counters from synchronizing (adding in the same combination).
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the numerical values of the C3 to C5 counters coincidentally, that is, when a jackpot symbol combination is configured, the numerical value of the C5 counter is subtracted by 1, that is, a deviating symbol combination is configured. .

Corresponding symbols are previously assigned to the respective numerical values of the C3 to C5 counters. In the embodiment, when the acquired numerical value of each counter is "1", the deviation symbol is "1", and the acquired numerical value of each counter is directly assigned as the deviation symbol. Then, by the combination of the numerical values acquired from the C3 to C5 counter each time a winning ball is detected by the special symbol variation start switches 55a and 55b, the left display area, the central display area, and the right display of the image display unit 50 at the time of disengagement. The combination of fixed stop symbols displayed in the area is determined. Further, the acquired numerical values of the C3 to C5 counters are stored in a predetermined number in the deviation symbol storage area of the RAM in the main control circuit 140, and in this example, up to four values are stored excluding the numerical value for the deviation symbol being displayed. Further, in this embodiment, the time required from the start of variation of the special symbol to the fixed stop in the normal game state (when the determination result display time is not shortened) (however, there is no reach mode display in the reach state) Case) is 8.5
On the other hand, in the privilege game state (when the determination result display time is shortened), the time required from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop (however, when the reach mode is not displayed) is 5.2 seconds. is there.

The C6 counter corresponds to the reach mode selection means of the gaming machine 1, and in the case of the reach mode group having a plurality of reach modes when the plurality of symbols in the determination result display means are in the reach state during the variable display. A reach mode in which the reach state is effect-displayed is selected from the inside. The C6 counter starts from "0" when the power is turned on, increments by "1" at each interrupt time, and outputs "4".
When it reaches 9 ', it repeats returning to' 0 'again. The numerical value of the C6 counter is the first type starting winning opening 10,
11 winning balls are special symbol fluctuation start switches 55a, 55
When it is detected by b, it is acquired together with the numerical value of the C1 counter and the like, and is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 140 up to a maximum of four except for the one currently determined.

In this embodiment, the win / fail judgment means (C1
Depending on whether the judgment result of (counter) is a hit,
The reach mode assigned to the acquired numerical value of the C6 counter is changed. Specifically, it is as follows.

First, when the judgment result of the hit / miss judgment means is a hit, the obtained numerical value of the C6 counter is "0" to "2".
When the acquisition value of the C6 counter is' 25 'to' 39 ', the reach mode P is 4 when it is 4', and the reach mode R is when the acquisition value of the C6 counter is' 40 'to' 49 '. It is selected as a reach mode that produces a reach state.

Further, when the judgment result of the hit / miss judgment means is out, the value obtained by the C6 counter is "0" to "2".
When the acquisition value of the C6 counter is "25" to "39", the reach mode R is 4 when the value is 4 ', and the reach mode P is when the acquisition value of the C6 counter is "40" to "49". It is selected as a reach mode that produces a reach state.

The C7 counter corresponds to the notice mode selecting means of the gaming machine 1, and before the confirmation display of the determination result on the special symbol display device (determination result display means) 43,
Decide whether or not to announce both or either that the judgment result is a hit and that multiple symbols are in the reach state during variable display, and the notice mode when making the notice is This is to be selected from a group of advance notice modes having a plurality of advance notice modes in which the degrees of reliability for the hit and reach states are respectively set. The C7 counter starts from "0" when the power is turned on, increments by "1" at each interrupt time, and outputs "9".
When it reaches 9 ', it repeats returning to' 0 'again. The numerical value of the C7 counter is the first type starting winning opening 10,
11 winning balls are special symbol fluctuation start switches 55a, 55
When it is detected by b, it is acquired together with the numerical value of the C1 counter and the like, and is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 140 up to a maximum of four except for the one currently determined.

In this embodiment, whether or not the numerical value of the C10 counter, which will be described later, is 5 or more is determined by the winning / defective judging means (C1).
(Counter) whether it is a hit, and whether it is out of reach (whether or not the out symbol combination is displayed through the reach state when out of contact), the advance notice to be compared with the acquired numerical value of the C7 counter And the numerical value for determining the advance notice mode is changed. Specifically, it is as follows.

When the numerical value of the C10 counter is less than 5 and the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment means is a hit, and when the numerical value of the C7 counter is "0" to "9", the warning value A and the numerical value of the C7 counter are When it is '20' to '24', it is decided to select the notice mode B to give a notice, and when the obtained numerical value of the C7 counter is other than the above-mentioned numerical value, it is decided not to give a notice.

When the numerical value of the C10 counter is less than 5, the judgment result of the hit / miss judgment means is out and the reach is out (reach state), the acquired numerical values of the C7 counter are "17" and "18". When it is decided that the advance notice mode A and the obtained numerical value of the C7 counter are '70' to '72', the advance notice mode B is selected to give the advance notice. Is supposed to make a decision not to.

When the numerical value of the C10 counter is less than 5, the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment means is out, and the reach is not out (the reach state is not reached), when the acquired numerical values of the C7 counter are '98' and '99'. It is determined that the advance notice mode B is selected to give the advance notice, and the advance notice is not given when the obtained numerical value of the C7 counter is other than the above numerical value.

When the numerical value of the C10 counter is 5 or more and the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment means is a hit, and when the numerical value of the C7 counter is "0" to "9", the notice mode B and the numerical value of the C7 counter are When it is '20' to '24', it is decided to select the advance notice mode A to give an advance notice, and when the acquired numerical value of the C7 counter is other than the above-mentioned numerical value, it is decided not to give an advance notice.

When the numerical value of the C10 counter is 5 or more, the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment means is out, and the reach is out (reach state), the acquired numerical values of the C7 counter are "17" and "18". When it is decided that the advance notice mode B is selected, and when the obtained numerical value of the C7 counter is '70' to '72', the advance notice mode A is selected to give the advance notice. Is supposed to make a decision not to.

When the numerical value of the C10 counter is 5 or more, the judgment result of the success / failure judging means is out, and the reach is not out (reach state is not reached), when the acquired numerical values of the C7 counter are '98' and '99'. It is determined that the advance notice mode A is selected to give the advance notice, and that the advance notice is not given when the acquired numerical value of the C7 counter is other than the above numerical value.

The C8 counter is the ordinary symbol display device 4 described above.
1 to determine the normal symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45 and to determine small hits (ordinary symbols hits) and deviations, and the numerical value starts from "0" when the power is turned on and every interrupt time. Is incremented by "1",
After reaching "8", the addition is repeated starting from "0" again. The numerical value of this C8 counter is a normal design fluctuation start left gate 19 and a normal design fluctuation start right gate 21.
The game ball that has passed through the normal pattern variation start switch 56,5
It is acquired every time it is detected in 7, and excluding the one for the normal symbol being displayed, a maximum of 4 R of the main control circuit 140.
Stored in AM.

In addition, the numerical value of the C8 counter is pre-assigned with a normal symbol corresponding to each numerical value. In this embodiment, when the obtained numerical value of the C8 counter is "1", the ordinary symbol fixedly displayed on the ordinary symbol display portion 45 becomes "1", etc. Is assigned as. In this embodiment, in the normal game state (when the determination result display time is not shortened), the time required from the start of variation of the normal symbol to the fixed stop is 11.8.
On the other hand, in the privilege game state (during determination result display time shortened state), the time required from the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol to the fixed stop is 5.9 seconds.

Further, in this embodiment, when the obtained numerical value of the C8 counter is '7', it is a small hit and the lower first type starting winning opening 11 is opened and opened. The expansion opening of the lower first type starting winning opening 11 is to the first type starting winning openings 10 and 11 during the opening of the normal game state (when the determination opportunity is not increased). When the number of winning balls reaches 6 or the expansion and opening time of 0.4 seconds elapses, the game is ended, and on the other hand, in the privilege game state (when the judgment opportunity is increased) In the above, the number of winning balls to the first-class starting winning opening 10, 11 reaches 6 during the expansion and opening, or the expansion and opening time is 5.1.
It is designed to be terminated when any of the conditions for the lapse of seconds is satisfied. On the other hand, when the obtained numerical value of the C8 counter is other than '7', the symbol is usually out of alignment, and the lower first type starting winning opening 11 remains in the narrow open state.

The C10 counter corresponds to the hit number counting means of the gaming machine 1, counts the number of hits determined by the hit determination means, and RA of the main control circuit 140.
It is stored in M. Depending on the number of hits counted by the C10 counter, as will be described later, the reliability set in the advance notice mode (here, the reliability for both the winning and reach states) is switched.
In this embodiment, the number of consecutive hits during the privilege game execution is counted, and when the number of times reaches a predetermined number (here, 5 times) or more, each reliability of the notice modes A and B is switched. It has become. By switching the reliability, the advance notice mode A is set to have higher reliability than the advance notice mode B, but the advance notice mode B is set to have higher reliability than the advance notice mode A. To be done.

Next, a series of processes performed by the main control circuit 140 in the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail from the relationship with the counter while showing a concrete example. It should be noted that the CPU of the main control circuit 140 shown in FIG. 5 uses the main control circuit 14 at a predetermined interrupt time (here, 4.000 ms).
Each program stored in the 0 ROM is executed.

As shown in the flow chart of FIG. 6, in the main processing M, initial setting (S10), random number updating processing (S20), confirmation of winning at the starting winning a prize openings 10 and 11 or passage of the starting gates 19 and 21. Confirmation (S30), random number acquisition processing (S40), winning / disapproval determination processing (S50), symbol determination processing (S60), privilege game grant determination processing (S7)
0), reach mode determination process (S80), notice mode determination process (S100), and jackpot count process (S13).
0), symbol display processing (S140), probability setting processing (S1)
50), start winning opening opening processing (S160), special game execution processing (S170), and other processing (S180).

In the initial setting (S10), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC are set.
Settings, etc. The processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first order and is not executed thereafter.

In the random number updating process (S20), as shown in FIG. 7, the numerical values Rn (n = 1,2,6,7,8) of the C1, C2, C6, C7, and C8 counters are set every predetermined time. Is incremented by 1 (S21), and each of the numerical values Rn is a predetermined value X.
When it reaches (314 for C1 counter, 9 for C2 counter, 49 for C6 counter, 99 for C7 counter, 8 for C8 counter), it returns to "0" again and repeats. (S22, S23). The updated value of each counter is the RAM of the main control circuit 140.
Are stored in the random number storage areas corresponding to the respective counters (S24). “Rn ′” in FIG. 7 means the value of each counter before being added. In addition, from C3
Regarding the C5 counter, the numerical values are added in association with the C2 counter as described above, and the numerical value after the addition is added to the RAM.
Is stored in the corresponding random number storage area.

After the random number updating process (S20), whether or not there is a winning in the first type starting winning opening 10, 11 is confirmed by the detection of the special symbol variation start switches 55a, 55b, and the ordinary symbol. Fluctuating start gate 1
Whether or not the game ball has passed through 9, 21 is confirmed by the detection of the normal symbol variation start switches 56, 57 (S3
0). Then, when it is determined that there is a winning in the first type starting winning opening 10, 11, the reading and determination of the acquired numerical values of only the C1 to C7 counters are performed in the subsequent processing, and the normal symbol variation start When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gates 19 and 21, the reading and determination of the acquired numerical value of only the C8 counter is performed in the subsequent processing. If it is determined in S30 that there is no winning or game ball passing, a random number acquisition process (S4
0), winning / judgment determination processing (S50), symbol determination processing (S6)
0), privilege game grant determination process (S70), reach mode determination process (S80), notice mode determination process (S100), and jackpot count process (S130) are omitted, and the process jumps to the symbol display process (S140).

In the random number acquisition process (S40), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 8, first, the updated numerical values Rn (n = 1 to 7) of the C1 to C7 counters are read out (S).
41), and then, each of the acquired numerical values Rn is stored in the acquired random number storage area of the RAM of the main control circuit 140 (S42). Further, the reading of the value R8 of the C8 counter and the storage thereof are the normal symbol variation start switch 5
It is performed when it is determined that the game ball has passed to the left gate 19 for normal symbol fluctuation start or the right gate 21 for normal symbol fluctuation start by the detection of 6, 57. The random number acquisition process of the C8 counter is different from the process shown in FIG. 8 only at the time of acquisition of the counter acquisition numerical value, and thus the description is omitted and the description is omitted.

In the hit / miss judgment process (S50), the process shown in FIG.
The jackpot hit determination process shown in (1), that is, the hit determination process for the special game, and the small hit hit determination process, that is, the normal symbol hit hit determination process (not shown) for the opening of the lower first type starting winning opening 11 is executed.

In the jackpot win determination process (S51), first, the obtained numerical value R1 of the C1 counter is compared with a predetermined jackpot winning contrast value (S5).
2) If the two values match, a special game can be executed, that is, a big hit, and the big hit determination flag F1 is set to 1 (S53). In the present embodiment, the predetermined jackpot comparison numerical value is "7" in the normal probability state (1/315) in which the privilege game execution flag F5 is set to 0, and the privilege game execution flag F5 is 1. When the stochastic fluctuation state is set to (7/315), "7", "57",
'107', '157', '207', '257',
It is '307'. Although not shown, in the small hitting success / failure determination process, similarly, the obtained numerical value R8 of the C8 counter is compared with '7', which is a comparative value for small hitting, and if both values match, it is a small hit. The hit determination flag F2 is set to 1.

In the symbol determination process (S60), the special symbol (determined stop symbol) displayed on the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device (determination result display means) 43 based on the result of the jackpot winning / unjudging determination process (S51). The special symbol determination process for determining, and the normal symbol determination process for determining the normal symbol (determined stop symbol) displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45 of the normal symbol display device 41 is executed based on the result of the small hit win / loss determination process. It

As shown in FIG. 10, in the special symbol determination processing (S61), the jackpot winning / judging determination processing (S51).
Based on the, the special symbol to be finally stopped displayed (determined stop display) on the image display section 50 of the special symbol display device (determination result display means) 43 is determined. This special symbol determination process (S6
In 1), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (S62), and when the value is determined to be 1, that is, when the special game is executable (jackpot),
The memory acquisition numerical value R2 of the C2 counter is read, and a predetermined symbol combination for the acquired numerical value R2 is the left display area, the central display area of the image display unit 50,
As a jackpot symbol combination in the right side display area, various symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time in the left side display area, the central display area, and the right side display area, and then the determined jackpot symbols are displayed as fixed stop symbols, respectively. Instruct (S63). In addition, in the embodiment, in addition to the display instruction of the fixed stop symbol, in a reach mode determination process (S80) described later, a required reach mode is displayed (reach action display) before the jackpot pattern combination is fixedly stopped and displayed. To instruct.

On the other hand, it is determined that the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is not 1, that is, the value is 0,
When it is determined that the value is out of the range, the memory acquisition numerical values R3 to R5 of the C3 to C5 counter are read and the numerical values R3 to
The symbol determined in advance for R5 is determined as the symbol of the outlier symbol combination displayed in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area, and various types are displayed in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area. After the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time, the determined out-of-place symbols are instructed to be displayed as fixed stop symbols (S6).
4). In addition, in the case of a combination in which the release symbol combination is out of reach, that is, the release state is released, in a reach mode determination process (S80) described later, in addition to the display instruction of the fixed stop symbol, the out symbol combination Before confirming is displayed, an instruction is given to display the required reach mode (reach action display). In this embodiment, when the reach is out of reach, the value R3 of the C3 counter that determines the left special symbol and the value R4 of the C4 counter that determines the middle special symbol match. In addition, when the value of the flag F1 for jackpot determination is 0, if the memory acquisition value of the C3 to C5 counter happens to be a jackpot symbol combination, the value of the C5 counter is subtracted by 1 as described above,
It is arranged to prevent the jackpot symbol combination from being displayed in each of the display areas.

Although not shown in the figure, in the normal symbol determination process, an instruction to display a predetermined symbol for the obtained numerical value R8 of the C8 counter on the normal symbol display section 45 as a fixed stop symbol is instructed. To do.

In the bonus game grant determination processing (S70), as shown in FIG. 11, first, the jackpot determination flag F is set.
It is determined whether or not the value of 1 is 1 (S71), and if the value is determined to be 1, that is, if the special game can be executed (big hit), the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol determination process (S61). Is "3", "5", or "7", that is, the jackpot symbol combination is "3, 3, 3", "5, 5,"
It is judged whether or not it is either "5" or "7, 7, 7" (S72). If the jackpot symbol combination is any of "3,3,3", "5,5,5", and "7,7,7", the bonus game can be executed, and the bonus game determination flag F3 is set. It is set to 1 (S73). On the other hand, the jackpot symbol combinations are "3, 3, 3", "5, 5,"
If the combination is other than "5", "7, 7, 7", the privilege game cannot be executed, that is, the normal game state occurs after the special game ends. In this case, it is determined whether or not the value of the privilege game determination flag F3 is currently set to 1 (S74),
If the F3 value is 1, it is set to 0 (S75).

With regard to the awarding of the privilege game, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is achieved by the result of the determination by the hit / miss determining means, and the jackpot symbol combination is a predetermined symbol combination, the probability variation and the determination result Although each privilege game of shortening the display time and increasing the judgment opportunity is provided, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the bonus game is awarded if the jackpot is simply a jackpot regardless of the jackpot symbol combination, or if the bonus game is won when a jackpot is established, the bonus game is awarded. The bonus game may be awarded on the condition that the win is won. Furthermore, the bonus game may be awarded under other conditions, such as the bonus game being awarded when a lottery or the like is performed and winning regardless of the jackpot determination.

In the reach mode determination process (S80), the process shown in FIG.
As shown in 2 and 13, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (S81). When the F1 value is 1, that is, when the special game can be executed (big hit), is the acquired numerical value R6 of the C6 counter a numerical value of 0 to 24 (S82) or a numerical value of 25 to 39 (S83). Are sequentially determined. When the acquired numerical value R6 is 0 to 24, the reach mode P (S84), when the acquired numerical value is 25 to 39, the reach mode Q (S85), when the acquired numerical value R6 is not in any range, that is, 40 to When it is 49, the reach mode R (S86) is selected, and the display instruction is made respectively.

Further, in S81, if the value of the big hit determination flag F1 is not 1 but 0, that is, if the special game execution is impossible (disengagement), then the disengagement symbol combination becomes the reach disassociation. Is determined (S87). here,
Reach out of reach, read the value R3 of the C3 counter that determines the left special symbol and the value R4 of the C4 counter that determines the middle special symbol, and determine whether the two values match. Done by When the reach is lost, the obtained numerical value R6 of the C6 counter is 0 to 2
It is sequentially determined whether it is a numerical value of 4 (S88) or a numerical value of 25 to 39 (S89), and the acquired numerical value R6 is 0.
When it is ~ 24, the reach mode R (S90), the acquired numerical value is 2
In the case of 5 to 39, reach mode Q (S91), acquired numerical value R
When 6 is not in any range, that is, when it is in the range of 40 to 49, the reach mode P (S92) is selected, and the respective display instructions are given. If it is determined in S87 that the reach is not out of reach (the reach state is not reached), the reach mode is not selected and the reach mode determination process is directly performed (S80).
To finish.

As a specific example of each of the reach modes, for example, the final stop symbol is slowly changed during the variable display, the frame feed is changed, or the expansion / contraction is changed.
You can make the character appear and move it while moving,
It is possible to make the variation time of the final stop symbol relatively long. The reach mode itself is not particularly related to the present invention, and therefore its detailed description is omitted.

Further, in this embodiment, the selection probability of each reach mode in the reach mode group is different between when the jackpot is hit and when the jackpot is missed. (Reliability for jackpots) are different. The details will be described below.

First, in the reach mode P, when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (at the time of jackpot), the obtained numerical value R6 is 0 to the random number range 0 to 49 of the C6 counter.
If the numerical value of 24 is selected, that is, if the F1 value is 1, it is selected with a probability of 25/50. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 0 (at the time of deviation), it is selected when the acquired numerical value R6 is 40 to 49, that is, F1.
When the value is 0, it is selected with a probability of 10/50. As described above, the reach mode P is easily selected when the jackpot is hit and difficult to be selected when the jackpot is missed. When the reach mode is displayed, it can be said that the determination result is highly likely to be a hit.

In addition, in the reach mode Q, regardless of the value of the big hit determination flag F1 (whether or not it is a big hit), the obtained numerical value R6 is 25 to 39 for the random number range 0 to 49 of the C6 counter. A numerical value is selected, that is, a probability of 15/50 is selected regardless of the F1 value. In this way, the reach mode Q has the same probability of being selected regardless of whether it is a big hit or a miss, and when this reach mode is displayed, the determination result is likely to be a win. It can be said to be degree.

Further, when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (at the time of jackpot), the reach mode R is selected when the obtained numerical value R6 is a numerical value of 40 to 49, that is, the F1 value is 1. In this case, the probability of selection is 10/50.
On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 0 (at the time of deviation), it is selected when the acquired numerical value R6 is 0 to 24, that is, when the F1 value is 0, it is selected with a probability of 25/50. To be done. As described above, the reach mode R is difficult to be selected when the jackpot is hit and is easily selected when the jackpot is out of the jackpot,
When this reach mode is displayed, it can be said that the determination result is unlikely to be a hit. In addition, in this embodiment, the reliability for the jackpot is set in the notice mode, and the reliability for the jackpot is also set in the reach mode. Therefore, the notice is given in one notice mode, so that the player wins the jackpot. Can have a sense of expectations for
Further, even in the reach mode when the reach state is reached, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation for the jackpot. In this way, it is possible to give the player a double sense of expectation for a big hit, so that it is possible to further improve the taste.

Further, the type, the number, etc. of the reach modes constituting the reach mode group may be appropriate, and the reliability does not have to differ between the reach modes. In addition, in this embodiment, in the case of a reach state such as a jackpot and out-of-reach, one of the reach modes is always selected, but the reach mode is not limited to this. However, depending on conditions such as the determination result display time shortening state, the reach mode may not be selected at all, and the final stop symbol may be simply stopped.

In the notice mode determination process (S100), the process shown in FIG.
As shown in 4 to 17, first, it is determined whether or not the numerical value R10 of the C10 counter (winning number counting means) described in the jackpot number counting process (S130) described later is 5 or more (S101). . Where R1
When 0 is less than 5, in this embodiment, when the number of jackpots continuously generated during the privilege game execution has not reached 5, the reliability in the notice modes A and B in the notice mode group is The notice mode A is set to be higher than the notice mode B, and it is next determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (S102). If the F1 value is 1,
That is, when the special game can be executed (big hit), C7
Is the acquired numerical value R7 of the counter a numerical value of 0 to 9 (S1)
03) or a numerical value of 20 to 24 (S104)
Are sequentially determined. Then, when the obtained numerical value R7 is 0 to 9, the advance notice mode A (S105) is selected, and when the obtained numerical value R20 is 20 to 24, the advance notice mode B (S106) is selected, and it is decided to give the advance notice. Here, the main control circuit 1
40 and the display control circuit 150). When the acquired numerical value R7 is not in any of the ranges described above, that is, when it is 10 to 19 or 25 to 99, the advance notice mode is not selected, and a decision is made not to give advance notice.

In S102, if the value of the big hit determination flag F1 is not 1 but 0, that is, if the special game cannot be executed (disengagement), then whether or not the disengagement symbol combination is out of reach. Is determined (S107). It should be noted that the method of determining whether or not the reach is out of reach is the same as that in the reach mode determination process (S80). Here, in the case of the out-of-reach, whether the acquired numerical value R7 of the C7 counter is 17 or 18 (S108), or 7
It is sequentially determined whether the numerical value is 0 to 72 (S109). Then, when the obtained numerical value R7 is 17 or 18, the advance notice mode A (S110) is selected, and when the obtained numerical value is 70 to 72, the advance notice mode B (S111) is selected, and it is decided to give the advance notice. Here, an instruction is given to the main control circuit 140 and the display control circuit 150). In addition, when the acquired numerical value R7 is not in any of the ranges described above, that is, 0
When it is ~ 16, 19-69, 73-99, the notice mode is not selected, and a decision is made not to give a notice.

In S107, the reach is not lost,
That is, when the reach state is not reached, it is determined whether the acquired numerical value R7 of the C7 counter is 98 or 99 (S1).
12) If the acquired numerical value is 98 or 99, it is decided to select the notice mode B to give a notice, and the notice means (here, the main control circuit 140 and the display control circuit 150) is instructed (S113). . In S112, when the acquired numerical value R7 is not 98,99, that is, when it is 0 to 97, the advance notice mode is not selected, and it is determined not to give advance notice.

In S101, when R10 is 5 or more,
In this embodiment, when the number of jackpots continuously generated during execution of the privilege game has reached 5, the reliability in the notice modes A and B in the notice mode group is noticed in the notice mode B. It is set to be higher than the mode A, and then it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (S1).
14). When the F1 value is 1, that is, when the special game can be executed (big hit), the obtained numerical value R7 of the C7 counter
Is a numerical value of 0 to 9 (S115), or 20 to 2
It is sequentially determined whether the numerical value is 4 (S116). When the acquired numerical value R7 is 0 to 9, the advance notice mode B (S11
7), when the acquired numerical value is 20 to 24, the advance notice mode A (S1
18) is selected to decide to give a notice, and the notice means (here, the main control circuit 140 and the display control circuit 1) is selected.
50) is instructed. In addition, when the acquired numerical value R7 is not in any of the ranges described above, that is, 10 to 19,25.
When it is ~ 99, the notice mode is not selected, and a decision is made not to give a notice.

Further, in S114, if the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is not 1 but 0, that is, if the special game execution is impossible (disengagement), then whether or not the miss symbol combination is out of reach Is determined (S119). Here, if the reach is lost, is the acquired numerical value R7 of the C7 counter 17 or 18 (S120), or 7
It is sequentially determined whether the numerical value is 0 to 72 (S121). Then, when the acquired numerical value R7 is 17 or 18, the advance notice mode B (S122) is selected, and when the acquired numerical value R is 70 to 72, the advance notice mode A (S123) is selected, and it is decided to give the advance notice. Here, an instruction is given to the main control circuit 140 and the display control circuit 150). In addition, when the acquired numerical value R7 is not in any of the ranges described above, that is, 0
When it is ~ 16, 19-69, 73-99, the notice mode is not selected, and a decision is made not to give a notice.

In S119, the reach is not lost,
That is, when the reach state is not reached, it is determined whether the acquired numerical value R7 of the C7 counter is 98 or 99 (S1).
24), when the acquired numerical value is 98, 99, it is decided to select the advance notice mode A to give the advance notice, and the advance notice means (here, the main control circuit 140 and the display control circuit 150) is instructed (S125). . In step S124, the acquired numerical value R7 is 9
When it is not 8,99, that is, when it is 0 to 97, the notice mode is not selected, and a decision is made not to give a notice.

Specific examples of each of the notice modes performed by the notice means include, for example, changing the background color for a moment, generating a sound, and causing a light emitting body to emit light. Since the form of the notice form itself is not particularly related to the present invention, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the gaming machine, the reliability of the judgment result of the advance notice mode and the reliability with respect to the reach state can be switched and set to plural kinds, and the reliability can be switched depending on the number of big hits. Therefore, even if the same notice mode is displayed, it has different value from the viewpoint of the player before and after the switching of the reliability. As a result, the value of the notice mode seen from the player is not fixed, and it is possible to provide a variety of novel game characteristics and improve the taste. Further, in this embodiment, since the reliability of the advance notice mode is switched by the number of hits by the hit / miss determination means, the difference between the players with different number of hits (between the players with different game progress states) is determined. Can be turned on. As a result, the taste of the game is further improved, and the player having a different game progress status from other players can be given a competitive spirit and a sense of satisfaction, which in turn can increase the player's willingness to play the game. .

Switching of the reliability (the possibility that the determination result set in the advance notice mode is a success and the reach state) with respect to the same advance notice mode and the reach state in this embodiment is changed. Detailed description.

First, the notice mode A will be described. C1
When the numerical value R10 of the 0 counter is less than 5 (before switching the reliability), the notice mode A selected is a random number range of 0 to 99 of the C7 counter when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (at the time of jackpot). On the other hand, if the acquired numerical value R7 is a numerical value of 0 to 9, it is selected, that is, when the F1 value is 1, it is selected with a probability of 10/100. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 0 (when out of reach) and the reach is out of reach, it is selected when the acquired numerical value R7 is 17, 18, that is, the F1 value is 0 and out of reach. In this case, the probability of selection is 2/100. In addition, when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 0 (when it is out) and the reach is not out (the reach state is not reached), the advance notice mode A
Is not selected.

As described above, the advance notice mode A before the switching of the reliability is not selected when the reach state is not set. Therefore, when the advance notice is given in the advance notice mode A, the reach state is surely set, that is, the reliability of the reach state. Degree 1
It becomes 00%. Further, as for the notice mode A before the switching of the reliability, the big hit time is easier to be selected than when the reach is out of reach, and when the notice is given in the notice mode A, the determination result may be a win. It can be said that it is highly reliable, that is, it has high reliability for jackpots. The reliability of the jackpot in this example is 83%.

On the other hand, the numerical value R10 of the C10 counter
When the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (at the time of jackpot), the advance notice mode A selected when is 5 or more (after switching the reliability) is selected if the acquired numerical value R7 is a numerical value of 20 to 24. Yes, that is, 5/10 when the F1 value is 1
Selected with a probability of 0. On the other hand, the jackpot determination flag F
When the value of 1 is 0 (out of reach) and out of reach, it is selected when the acquired numerical value R7 is 70 to 72, that is, when the F1 value is 0 and out of reach, 3/1
Selected with a probability of 00. Further, when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 0 (when the player is out of the reach) and the reach is not out of reach (the reach state is not reached), the acquired numerical value R7 is 9
It is selected at 8,99, that is, when the F1 value is 0 and the reach state is not reached, it is selected with a probability of 2/100.

As described above, the advance notice mode A after the switching of the reliability is 5/100 + 3/100 = 8/10 when the reach state is reached (at the time of a big hit and when the reach is missed).
It is selected with a probability of 0, and 2 when it does not reach
Since it is selected with a probability of / 100, it is easier to select in the reach state than when it is not in the reach state.
It can be said that there is a high possibility of reaching the reach state, that is, the reliability of the reach state is high. However, since the advance notice mode A before the switching of the reliability has a reliability of 100% for the reach state, it can be said that the reliability for the reach state is lower than this. The reliability of the reach state in this embodiment is specifically 80%.

Further, the advance notice mode A after the switching of the reliability is selected with a probability of 5/100 when the judgment result is a hit, and when the judgment result is out (when the reach is out and when the reach state is out). ) Also 3/100
Since it is selected with a probability of + 2/100 = 5/100, the probability of being selected does not change regardless of whether it is a big hit or a miss, and when the notice is given in the notice mode A, the determination result It can be said that the probability of winning is medium, that is, the reliability of the big hit is medium. The reliability of the jackpot in this embodiment is specifically 50%. Since the degree of reliability of the advance notice mode A for the jackpot before switching the reliability is 83%, compared with this,
It can be said that the advance notice mode A after the switching of the reliability has reduced reliability for the jackpot.

From the above, it can be said that the notice mode A switches the reliability for the jackpot and the reliability for the reach mode from the high setting to the low setting when the numerical value R10 of the C10 counter becomes 5 or more.

Next, the notice mode B will be described. C1
When the numerical value R10 of the 0 counter is less than 5 (before the switching of the reliability), the notice mode B is the random number range 0 to 99 of the C7 counter when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (the jackpot). In contrast, the acquired numerical value R7 is 20 to 2
A numerical value of 4 is selected, that is, when the F1 value is 1, it is selected with a probability of 5/100. On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 0 (out of reach) and the reach is out of reach, it is selected when the acquired numerical value R7 is 70 to 72, that is, the F1 value is 0 and out of reach. In this case, the probability of selection is 3/100. Furthermore, when the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 0 (when it is out) and the reach is not out (reach state is not reached), it is selected when the acquired numerical value R7 is 98,99, that is, the F1 value is 0. When the reach state is not reached, the probability of selection is 2/100.

As described above, the advance notice mode B before the switching of the reliability is 5/100 + 3/100 = 8/10 when the reach state is reached (at the time of a big hit and when the reach is lost).
It is selected with a probability of 0, and 2 when it does not reach
Since it is selected with a probability of / 100, it is easier to select when the reach state is set than when the reach state is not set. When the notice is given in the notice mode B,
It can be said that there is a high possibility of reaching the reach state, that is, the reliability of the reach state is high. The reliability of the reach state in this embodiment is specifically 80%.

Further, the advance notice mode B before the switching of the reliability is selected with a probability of 5/100 when the judgment result is a hit, and when the judgment result is a failure (when the reach is out or when the reach state is out). ) Also 3/100
Since it is selected with a probability of + 2/100 = 5/100, the probability of being selected does not change regardless of whether it is a big hit or a miss, and when the notice is given in the notice mode B, the determination result It can be said that the probability of winning is medium, that is, the reliability of the big hit is medium. The reliability of the jackpot in this embodiment is specifically 50%.

On the other hand, the numerical value R10 of the C10 counter
When the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (at the time of jackpot), the advance notice mode B selected when 5 is 5 or more (after switching the reliability) is selected if the acquired numerical value R7 is a numerical value of 0 to 9 Yes, that is, when the F1 value is 1, 10/100
Is selected with the probability of. On the other hand, the jackpot determination flag F1
If the value of is 0 (when it is out) and it is out of reach,
2/100 when the acquisition value R7 is 17 or 18, that is, when the F1 value is 0 and the reach is out of reach
Is selected with the probability of. In addition, the jackpot determination flag F1
If the value of 0 is 0 (when it is out) and the reach is not out (the reach state is not reached), the advance notice mode B is not selected.

As described above, the advance notice mode B after switching the reliability is not selected when the reach state is not set. Therefore, when the advance notice is given in the advance notice mode B, the advance state is always reached, that is, the reliability of the reach state is reduced. Degree 1
It becomes 00%. Notice mode B before switching reliability
The reliability for the reach state is 80%, which is the higher reliability, but it can be said that the reliability for the reach state is higher than that.

Further, as for the notice mode B after the switching of the reliability, the big hit time is easier to be selected than the out-of-reach time, and when the notice is made in the notice mode B, the judgment result is successful. It can be said that there is a high probability that the jackpot is highly reliable. The reliability of the jackpot in this example is 83%. Since the degree of reliability of the advance notice mode B before the switching of the reliability is 50%, it can be said that the advance notice mode B after the switching of the reliability has a higher degree of reliability with respect to the big hit.

From the above, it can be said that in the notice mode B, when the numerical value R10 of the C10 counter becomes 5 or more, the reliability for the jackpot and the reliability for the reach mode are switched from low settings to high settings.

In this embodiment, there are two types of reliability that can be switched for the same notice mode, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, if the number of hits is five or more, one reliability is changed to another reliability. It is also possible to be able to switch to three or more types of reliability, such as switching to, and switching to another reliability after 10 times or more. Further, the number of times of switching the reliability may be appropriate. Further, the notice mode in which the reliability can be set to be switched may be at least one of the plurality of notice modes forming the notice mode group, and the other notice modes have the same reliability. You may

In this embodiment, there are two notice modes that form the notice mode group, that is, notice modes A and B, but the present invention is not limited to this. Etc. may be appropriate. Further, in this embodiment, the notice mode in the notice is always selected from all the notice modes A and B constituting the notice mode group, but the notice form is not limited to this. For example, the advance notice modes forming the advance notice mode group are five advance notice modes A, B, C, D, and E, and the advance notice mode in the advance notice is usually selected from the three advance notice modes A, B, and C. , The notice mode selected depending on the switching of reliability and other conditions is A, B, C, D,
For example, the number or the number of advance notice modes selected according to a predetermined condition may be changed such that the number becomes five.

In addition, in this embodiment, the notice mode in which the reliability is switched is exactly the same in the display mode before and after the switching. You can make them different. That is, it is only necessary to make the player think that the reliability has been switched in the advance notice mode in which the player feels almost the same. Furthermore, the notice in this embodiment is designed to give notice of both the jackpot and the reach state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to give notice of either the jackpot or the reach state. Good.

In the big hit count processing (S130), as shown in FIG. 18, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the privilege game in-execution flag F5 is 1 (S131). Here, if the F5 value is 1, that is, if the privilege game is being executed, it is next determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (S132). When the F1 value is 1, that is, the special game can be executed, the numerical value R10 of the C10 counter
Is incremented by 1 (S133). Note that “R10 ′” in FIG. 18 means the numerical value of the C10 counter before addition. Further, in this embodiment, when the F5 value is 1, it is determined that the privilege game is being executed. Therefore, when the F5 value is not 1, for example, when it is instructed to shift to the privilege game state in the normal game state ( When the value of the privilege game determination flag F3 is set from 0 to 1 and the F5 value is still 0), it is not determined that the privilege game is being executed, and the jackpot at that time is not counted as the number of hits.

In the main process M, the symbol display process (S
140), a special symbol display device (determination result display means)
The special symbol display process for changing and stopping the special symbol on the image display unit 50 of 43, and the normal symbol display process for changing and stopping the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45 of the normal symbol display device 41 are the display control. Circuit (display control means) 15
Executed through 0.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol display processing (S141), first, the special game execution flag F
Whether or not 4 is set to 1, that is, whether or not the special game is currently being executed is confirmed (S142), and if 1 is not set in the flag F4 (the special game is not being executed), the special symbol determination is further performed. It is confirmed whether or not there is a display instruction (S63, S64) for the processing (S61) (S14).
3). When the display instruction is given, it is determined whether the special symbol displayed on the image display unit 50 is in the reach state (S144). Here, when the special symbol is in the reach state, when the jackpot determination flag F1 is set to 1 and is a jackpot, the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1
If it is not set (is not a big hit) is out of reach, that is, the value R3 of the C3 counter that determines the left special symbol and the value R4 of the C4 counter that determines the middle special symbol may match, and F1 Value and R3 value and R4
The value is used to determine whether or not the reach state is reached.

If it is determined in S144 that there is no reach,
Next, it is judged whether or not the privilege game in-execution flag F5 is set to 1, that is, whether or not the privilege game is currently being executed (S145), and if the F5 value is set to 1, a shortened variable display is made. Time (specifically about 5.2 seconds) after the symbols are variably displayed in each display area of the image display unit 50, the final stop display of each special symbol based on the display instruction of the special symbol determination process (S61) ( A fluctuation time reduction fluctuation stop processing for confirming display) is performed (S146).

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is reach in S144, or when it is determined that there is no reach in S144 and the F5 value is set to 0 instead of 1 in S145, the normal variation display is performed. Time (specifically, about 8.5 seconds when the reach mode is not displayed) After the symbols are variably displayed in each display area of the image display unit 50, each special is displayed based on the display instruction of the special symbol determination process (S61). Normal fluctuation stop processing for final stop display (confirmation display) of symbols is performed (S147).

When it is determined that there is reach in S144, the reach mode based on the display instruction in the reach mode determination process (S80) is displayed by the display control circuit (display control means) 150 as a special symbol display device. (Determination result display means) After displaying on 43, each special symbol is confirmed and displayed. Furthermore, when it is decided to give a notice in the notice mode determination process (S100), the notice is given in the selected notice mode at the same time as the start of the symbol variation, and the special symbol variation display and reach described above are given. Processing such as mode display and stop display is performed. In this example, when the reach state is reached during the privilege game execution (during reduction of the determination result display time), one of the reach modes is always displayed and the normal fluctuation stop process (S147) is performed. However, the reach mode may not be selected even if the reach state is reached during execution of the privilege game, and the final stop symbol may be simply stopped in the variable time reduction display process (S146). In addition, in this example, in both cases of performing the normal fluctuation stop processing and performing the fluctuation time shortening display processing, the warning is always given when it is decided to give the warning in the warning mode selection processing. However,
Not limited to this, for example, in the case of performing the variable time shortening display process, the condition for giving a notice may be changed as appropriate, such as not giving a notice even if a decision is made to give a notice. Further, the timing of giving the notice is not limited to immediately after the start of the symbol variation, and the notice may be given at an appropriate timing before the confirmation display of the determination result. In addition, in this example, the stop display of the special symbols is performed in the order of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol, but the stop order is not limited to this.

In the normal symbol display processing, it is first confirmed whether or not there is a display instruction of the normal symbol determination processing, and if there is such an instruction, it means that the normal symbol variable display is not in the normal symbol display section 45. After checking, it is determined whether or not the privilege game in-execution flag F5 is set to 1, that is, whether or not the privilege game is being executed. If the privilege game is being executed, the shortened variable display time (specifically, (For about 5.9 seconds) After the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display portion 45, the normal symbol is finally stopped and displayed based on the display instruction of the normal symbol determination process. On the other hand, when the privilege game is not being executed, that is, when it is determined that the normal game is being executed, the normal variable display time (specifically, about 11.8 seconds) normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45. After variably displaying, the normal symbol is finally stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display portion 45 based on the display instruction of the normal symbol determination process.

In the probability setting process (S150), as shown in FIG. 20, first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the privilege game determination flag F3 is set to 1 (S15).
1). If the value of the flag F3 is set to 1, it is then determined whether or not the privilege game in-execution flag F5 is set to 1 (S152), the F5 value is set to 1 and the privilege game is being executed. If so, the probability setting process (S1
50) is ended. If the F5 value is not set to 1 and the normal game is being executed, the privilege game in-execution flag F5
Is set to 1 (S153), the value of the normal game execution flag F6 is set to 0 (S154), and the numerical value R10 of the C10 counter is reset to 0 (S155). In addition, by setting the F5 value to 1, the numerical values for jackpot are '7', '57', '107', '157',
Even if R10 is 5 or more by changing to seven values of "207", "257", and "307" and resetting the numerical value R10 of the C10 counter, the advance notice mode determination process (S100) The reliability of the advance notice mode (here, the reliability for both the winning state and the reach state) when selected is set so that the advance notice mode A is higher than the advance notice mode B.

On the other hand, when the value of the privilege game determination flag F3 is set to 0 instead of 1 in S151, it is next determined whether or not the privilege game execution flag F5 is set to 1 ( S156). Where F5
If the value is not set to 1 and the normal game is running,
The probability setting process (S150) is ended as it is. If the F5 value is set to 1 and the privilege game is being executed, the value of the normal game executing flag F6 is set to 1 (S15).
7) The value of the privilege game execution flag F5 is set to 0 (S158). By setting the F5 value to 0, the jackpot jackpot comparison value is changed to one of '7'. In addition,
In this embodiment, at this time, the numerical value R10 of the C10 counter
Since the value is not reset, when the value R10 is 5 or more, until the next privilege game is given,
The reliability of the notice mode (here, the reliability for both the winning and reach states) remains set so that the notice mode B is higher than the notice mode A.

In the start winning opening opening process (S160), as shown in FIG. 21, first, it is determined whether or not the small hit is achieved, that is, the small hit determination flag F2.
It is determined whether or not the value of 1 is 1 (S161), and if both values match, the value of the special game execution flag F4 is 1 after confirming the fixed stop of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display section 45 (S162). It is determined whether or not (S163). Here, if the value of the flag F4 is not 1 but 0, it is next determined whether or not the value of the privilege game execution flag F5 is 1 (S164), and if the F5 value is 1, that is, the current privilege game. When it is determined that the bonus game is being executed by the determination opportunity increasing means in the executing means, the lower first type starting winning opening 11 is opened and opened, and the first type starting winning is performed during the opening. Mouth 10,11
When the number of winning balls reaches 6 or the expansion and opening time of 5.1 seconds elapses, the expansion and opening of the lower first-class starting winning opening 11 ends. The special opening process is performed (S165).

When the F4 value is 1 in S163, the lower first-class starting winning opening 11 is expanded and opened, and the winning balls to the first-class starting winning openings 10, 11 are opened during the expansion and opening. When either the number reaches 6 or the expansion opening time of 0.4 seconds elapses, the expansion opening of the lower first-class starting winning opening 11 is ended Normal opening Processing is performed (S166). Further, in S163, when the F4 value is 0 and S1
Even when the F5 value is not 1 in 64, the normal release processing is performed as in the case where the F4 value is 1 in S163 (S16).
6). Then, after the special opening process (S165) or the normal opening process (S166) is completed, the value of the small hit determination flag F2 is set to 0 (S167), and the starting winning opening opening process (S160) is completed. To do. In addition, with respect to the prizes to the first type starting winning a prize mouths 10 and 11, a predetermined number of game balls, one in the embodiment, five game balls are paid out as prize balls by the prize ball payout device 95.

In the special game execution processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 22, first, it is judged whether or not the value of the special game execution flag F4 is 1 (S171), and the value is 1.
If not, it is further determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination flag F1 is 1 (S172). When the value is determined to be 1, that is, when it is determined that the special game can be executed, after confirming the completion of the fixed stop display of the special symbol on the image display unit 50 (S173), the special game in-execution flag F4. Is set to 1 (S174), and the jackpot determination flag F1 is set to 0 (S17).
5). Then, based on the instruction of the special game execution means (corresponding to the main control circuit 140 in this example), the special winning opening 15 is excited by exciting the special winning opening opening solenoid 59.
The opening / closing plate 61 is opened to receive the game balls falling on the surface of the game area 6, and the prize can be won in the special winning opening 15.
That is, special game (big hit game) processing is performed (S17).
6).

Specifically, the special game process (S17)
In 6), the opening / closing plate 61 is closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball number counting switch 67 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). Is being done. In addition, the winning ball to the specific area winning port 63 is a specific winning ball detection switch 6
The right to repeat the opening and closing of the opening and closing plate 61 again is generated every time when 5 is detected, and the opening and closing plate 61 is repeatedly opened for a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 16 times at the maximum). Then, when the ending condition is satisfied, that is, no winning ball is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 65 during the opening of the opening / closing plate 61 or the opening of the opening / closing plate 61 of the maximum number of times is completed, The game is over, and the value of the special game execution flag F4 is reset to 0 (S177). With respect to the winning in the special winning opening 15, at the predetermined time for one winning, in the embodiment, 15 gaming balls are paid out as prize balls by the winning ball payout device 95.

Further, in the main process M, in addition to the processes described above, other processes (S) required in the game state (S
180), for example, an error process is performed, and a standby state is set up for the subsequent process.

The gaming machine 1 may be provided with a notifying means for notifying the player that the reliability of the advance notice mode has been switched. As the notification means, an appropriate means may be used, for example, a lamp or the like may be turned on, a voice may be generated, information may be displayed on the determination result display means, or the like.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned examples, and can be implemented by appropriately modifying a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, since the reliability of the notice mode is switched according to the number of hits that occur during the privilege game execution, the jackpot when shifting from the normal game state where the privilege game is not being executed to the privilege game state is reliable. When the number of hits during the privilege game execution becomes the number of times the reliability is switched, the reliability is switched even if the bonus game is not awarded. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the reliability may be switched depending on the number of times the execution of the privilege game is decided when the result of the judgment by the hit / miss judgment means is a win. At this time, the big hit when it is decided to shift from the normal game state to the privilege game state which is not executing the privilege game is included in the number of times of switching the reliability, and thereafter, the number of times of hitting the execution of the privilege game is predetermined. When the number of times is reached, the reliability is switched. Even if the bonus game is a jackpot during execution of the bonus game, if the bonus game is not given to the jackpot, that is, if it is determined to shift from the bonus game state to the normal game state in the jackpot, the jackpot is the reliability. Is not included in the number of hits.

Further, the reliability can be switched depending on the number of times the hit is judged by the winning / disapproval judging means irrespective of the privilege game, or when the number of hits and other conditions are satisfied. May be. Further, the condition for switching the reliability of the advance notice mode is not limited to that described in this embodiment, and the reliability may be switched according to a condition not related to the number of hits.

[0121]

As shown and described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the condition for switching the reliability of the advance notice mode is that the number of hits counted by the hit number counting means reaches a predetermined number. Therefore, it is possible to make a difference between the players having different winning numbers. As a result, the taste of the game is further improved, and the player having a different game progress status from other players can be given a competitive spirit and a sense of satisfaction, which in turn can increase the player's willingness to play the game. .

According to the gaming machine of claim 2, it is caused when the number of wins per bonus game continuously generated during execution of the bonus game reaches a predetermined number, and the advantageous state of the player is continuous. Since the reliability of the advance notice mode is switched, the rare value of the advance notice mode is increased and the player's satisfaction can be further enhanced.

According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, the player is informed that the reliability of the advance notice mode has been switched, so that the player should play the game after recognizing that the reliability has been switched. It is possible to further improve the taste of the game.

According to the gaming machine of claim 4, since the reliability of at least one notice mode can be switched due to the establishment of the predetermined condition, the value of the notice mode seen by the player is high. It is not fixed, and it is possible to have a variety of innovative game characteristics, and it is possible to improve the taste of the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an entire gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a back view of a game board of the gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the entire gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the same gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to main processing executed by a main control circuit of the same gaming machine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart regarding random number update processing.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart regarding random number acquisition processing.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart relating to a jackpot winning determination process.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart relating to special symbol determination processing.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a bonus game grant determination process.

FIG. 12 is a first flowchart relating to reach mode determination processing.

FIG. 13 is a second flowchart relating to reach mode determination processing.

FIG. 14 is a first flowchart relating to a notice mode determination process.

FIG. 15 is a second flowchart relating to a notice mode determination process.

FIG. 16 is a third flowchart relating to advance notice mode determination processing.

FIG. 17 is a fourth flowchart relating to advance notice mode determination processing.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a jackpot count processing.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart relating to special symbol display processing.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart regarding probability setting processing.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart relating to a start winning opening opening process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart relating to special game execution processing.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 game machine 3 game board 9 Display device 10, 11 First-class start prize hole 15 big prize holes 43 Special symbol display device (determination result display means)

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Hideaki Kadota             2-17-3 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi Stock             Company Sansei R & D F term (reference) 2C088 AA35 AA36 AA37 BC07 BC10                       BC22 BC25 EB68

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A winning / judgment determining means for determining a hit or miss of a game due to establishment of a determination start condition, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then fixedly displayed, and a combination of the plurality of fixedly displayed symbols is used, Judgment result display means for displaying the judgment result by the hit / miss judgment means, special game execution means for executing a special game due to the hit of the judgment result by the hit / miss judgment means, and judgment by the judgment result display means Prior to the confirmation display of the result, both or either one of the judgment result is a hit and that a plurality of symbols are in the reach state during the variable display are notified in a predetermined notice mode, and the notice mode is also provided depending on the condition. In addition, a notice means for giving a false notice that does not follow the notice even if the notice is given is provided, and the notice mode includes both the winning state and / or the reach state. Along with the reliability is set for the person,
The reliability is configured to be switchable, and in a gaming machine that switches the reliability due to the establishment of a predetermined condition, it is different from the privilege in the special game due to the establishment of a specific condition. It is provided with a privilege game executing means for executing a privilege game for giving a privilege to a player, and a hit number counting means for counting the number of hits generated during the privilege game execution, and the hit number counted by the hit number counting means. The game machine is characterized in that the reliability of the advance notice mode is switched when the number of times reaches a predetermined number. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the hit number counting means counts the number of hits continuously generated during execution of the privilege game. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an informing unit for informing a player that the reliability of the notice mode has been switched. 4. An advance notice mode group having a plurality of advance notice modes is provided, and advance notice mode selection means is provided for selecting a advance notice mode for the advance notice from the advance notice mode group when making a advance notice. 4. The reliability of at least one advance notice mode among the above is configured to be switchable and settable.
A gaming machine according to item.