JP2013202179A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine configured to suddenly notify a player of a jackpot result as a determination result of a jackpot determination means, with a very sudden feeling, by means of a forecast performance to be displayed on a liquid crystal display part.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes: a jackpot determination performance of an upper movable Yakumono (accessory) 1100 in which, when a jackpot is determined as a jackpot determination, a player is suddenly notifies of the jackpot result before symbols are displayed on a liquid crystal display part 42 of a decoration symbol display device 27; and a loosing variation pattern selection table 560 that is used when loosing is determined as a jackpot determination and defines a variation pattern of symbols to be displayed on the liquid crystal display part 42. When the player is suddenly notified of the jackpot result by the jackpot determination performance, the Pachinko game machine draws a lottery for a forecast performance of the determination result of the jackpot determination using the loosing variation pattern selection table 560.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique of a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, the determination result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means is notified to the player by a symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display unit of the symbol display device. On the other hand, pachinko gaming machine technology that suddenly notifies the player of the determination result of the big hit before the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display unit when the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit Is known. For example, as described in Patent Document 1.

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, when the player is suddenly notified of the determination result of a big hit, the notice effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit is that the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit. It was selected by lottery that was conscious of. Therefore, even if the player is suddenly notified of the determination result of the big hit, the player cannot be given a sufficient sudden feeling by the notice effect.

JP 2009-119156 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the situation as described above, and the problem to be solved is when the player is suddenly notified that the determination result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means is a jackpot. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can give a player a sufficient sudden feeling by a notice effect displayed on a liquid crystal display unit.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  That is, in claim 1, a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a start port arranged in the game area and into which a game ball can enter, and an entrance of the game ball to the start port are provided. Depending on the ball, the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is a big hit that gives a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the result of the determination of the jackpot determination is suddenly given to the player And a jackpot confirmation notifying means for notifying the player of the determination result of the jackpot before the symbol displayed on the display unit when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, A variation pattern table in which a variation pattern of a symbol displayed on the display unit is defined, and a notice effect lottery means for lottering the announcement effect of the determination result of the jackpot determination displayed on the display unit using the variation pattern table When The variation pattern table has a variation pattern table for use when the determination result of the big hit determination is out, and the notice effect lottery means determines the big hit by the big hit determination notification means. When notifying the player of the result, the notice effect is lottery using the variation pattern table for detachment.

  As effects of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the present invention, when the pachinko gaming machine suddenly notifies the player that the determination result of the big hit determination by the big hit determination means is a big hit, the notice effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit is sufficient for the player. Can give a sudden sensation.

The front view which showed the whole structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the perspective view which showed the structure of the state by which the window frame was open | released. Similarly, the front view which showed the structure of the game board. Similarly, a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit, a sub control circuit, and a display control circuit. The front perspective view which showed the upper movable accessory. Similarly, front view. Similarly, side view. Similarly, a front upper perspective view. The rear upper perspective view which showed the peripheral part of the engagement mechanism. Similarly, a front upper perspective view. (A) The side surface schematic diagram which showed the 1st state of the upper movable accessory. (B) The side surface schematic diagram which showed a mode that it similarly changed from a 1st state to a 2nd state. (C) The side surface schematic diagram which showed the 2nd state similarly. The side view which showed the upper movable accessory in the 2nd state. Similarly, front view. The side view which showed the upper movable accessory in the 3rd state. Similarly, front view. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control RAM of a main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control ROM of the main control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the 1st jackpot determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the 2nd big hit determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the big hit decision production determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the 1st big hit fluctuation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the 2nd big hit fluctuation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the loss fluctuation pattern selection table. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the 1st loss fluctuation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the operation start pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of the sub control RAM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of the sub control ROM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the production content selection table memorize | stored in the sub control ROM of the sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of display control RAM of a display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of display control ROM of a display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the notice effect selection table memorize | stored in display control ROM of the display control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the flow of the game. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the special symbol game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG.31 and FIG.32. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the decoration symbol game of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the decoration symbol game of a display control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed selection of the fluctuation pattern in the process of the special symbol game of a main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed selection of the operation start pattern for performing the jackpot finalization effect of an upper movable accessory in the process of the special symbol game of a main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the transmission to the solenoid drive circuit regarding the operation start pattern about the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory in the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit.

  Next, embodiments of the invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the front side is defined as the front side of the gaming machine 1 and the back side is defined as the rear side of the gaming machine 1 to define the front-rear direction. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left and right directions are defined with the left hand side as the left side of the gaming machine 1 and the right hand side as the right side of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 is mainly formed by attaching various gaming parts to a frame body constituted by an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3, and a window frame 5. The

  The outer frame 2 is a frame that forms an outline of the gaming machine 1 and is formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The outer frame 2 is installed in Taijima provided in a game hall such as a pachinko hall. The outer frame 2 is provided with an intermediate frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is a frame formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The middle frame 3 is rotatably supported by a front opening of the outer frame 2 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. The middle frame 3 is provided with a game board 4, a window frame 5, and a lower tray unit 6.

  The game board 4 is a member formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The game board 4 is arranged over substantially the entire surface excluding the lower side of the middle frame 3. The game board 4 is detachably attached to the middle frame 3. On the front side surface of the game board 4, a game area 7 that is an area in which the game ball rolls is formed (see FIG. 3).

  The window frame 5 is a frame formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The window frame 5 is disposed in front of the game board 4. The window frame 5 is rotatably supported by an opening on the front side of the middle frame 3 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. A substantially circular window frame opening 8 is opened at the approximate center of the window frame 5. The window frame opening 8 is covered with a transparent plate 13. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 7 of the game board 4 arranged behind the window frame 5 through the transparent plate 13 from the front. Below the window frame opening 8, an upper plate 9 for storing game balls before launching is disposed. Speakers 10 are disposed above and to the left and right of the window frame opening 8.

  The lower dish unit 6 is attached below the middle frame 3 and below the window frame 5. A lower plate 11 in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 9 are stored is arranged at the approximate center of the lower plate unit 6. A firing handle 12 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 11 on the right side of the lower plate unit 6. The launch handle 12 is configured to be able to launch the game balls stored in the upper plate 9 toward the game area 7 of the game board 4 by being rotated.

  Next, the configuration of the game area 7 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

  The game area 7 is defined by a guide rail 20 on the front side surface of the game board 4. The guide rail 20 is a belt-like member formed in a substantially arc shape. The guide rail 20 is disposed on the front side surface of the game board 4 so as to form a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front. That is, the game area 7 is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the guide rail 20 in front view. A plurality of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 7. The game ball released into the game area 7 by the turning operation of the launch handle 12 falls (rolls) downward in the game area 7 while colliding with the game nail.

  The game area 7 includes a start gate 21, a start port 22, a variable winning device 23, a big winning device 24, a normal symbol display device 25, a special symbol display device 26, a decorative symbol display device 27, and an upper portion. A movable accessory 1100 is provided.

  The start gate 21 is disposed on the left side in the game area 7. The start gate 21 is formed in a substantially U shape in plan view penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass through the inside thereof. A start gate sensor 28 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the start gate 21. When the game ball passes the start gate 21, the start gate sensor 28 detects the passage and outputs a start gate passing signal.

  The start port 22 is arranged in the lower part in the game area 7. The start port 22 is formed in a pocket shape having an upper surface opened, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). A start port sensor 29 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the start port 22. The start opening sensor 29 detects the winning when the game ball wins the start opening 22 and outputs a start opening winning signal.

  The variable winning device 23 (ordinary electric accessory) is arranged in the lower part in the game area 7. Inside the variable winning device 23, the start port 22 is provided as described above. Movable pieces 30 and 30 are disposed on the left and right upper sides of the start port 22 to face each other. A movable piece solenoid 31 is connected to the movable pieces 30. The movable pieces 30 and 30 are in a closed state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the start port 22 by the movable piece solenoid 31, and an open state in which the game ball can easily win the start port 22, Is configured to be switchable.

  The big winning device 24 (special electric accessory) is arranged in the lower part of the game area 7 and below the variable winning device 23. The big prize device 24 is provided with a big prize port 32. The special winning opening 32 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape elongated in the left-right direction in a front view. The big prize opening 32 is covered with a big prize opening door 33. The grand prize winning door 33 is supported so as to be able to rotate forward and backward with respect to the game area 7 with the lower end as a fulcrum. A big prize opening door solenoid 33 is connected to the big prize opening door 33. The grand prize opening door 33 is in an open state where the game ball can win the big prize opening 32 by the big prize opening door solenoid 34 and in a closed state where the game ball cannot win the big prize opening 32. And can be switched. Also, inside the big prize opening 32, a big prize opening sensor 35 comprising a proximity switch is arranged. The big winning opening sensor 35 detects the winning when the game ball wins the big winning opening 32, and outputs a big winning opening winning signal.

The normal symbol display device 25 is a device that displays the variation of the normal symbol 39 and displays (notifies) the result of the normal symbol game hit determination. The normal symbol display device 25 is arranged in the lower right part in the game area 7. The normal symbol display device 25 is provided with an LED display unit 36 for displaying the normal symbol 39.
In the present embodiment, symbols “◯” and “x” are used as the symbol elements of the normal symbol 39. The symbols “◯” and “x” are displayed on the LED display 36 while fluctuating alternately. If the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a win, the change is stopped at the symbol “◯”. On the other hand, if the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a loss, the change is stopped at the symbol “x”.

The special symbol display device 26 is a device that displays the variation of the special symbol 41 and displays (notifies) the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game. The special symbol display device 26 is arranged at the lower right portion in the game area 7 and adjacent to the normal symbol display device 25.
In the present embodiment, a 7-segment LED display unit 40 for displaying the special symbol 41 is provided. The special symbol 41 is displayed while changing on the 7-segment LED display unit 40. And if the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a big hit, the fluctuation is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a loss, the change is stopped at a predetermined loss symbol.

The decorative symbol display device 27 is a device that displays fluctuations of a plurality of decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43, and displays (informs) a result of a decorative symbol game hit determination (result of a special symbol game jackpot determination). The decorative symbol display device 27 is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 42 as a display area for the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43. The decorative symbol display device 27 is attached to an opening 44 that is opened substantially in the center of the game area 7 with the liquid crystal display 42 facing forward. The liquid crystal display unit 42 is formed with three variable regions of left, middle, and right. In the three variation areas, the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 are displayed while varying independently. When the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 is stopped, the three decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 are displayed in a state of being arranged in a horizontal row.
In this embodiment, numerical symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, and “7” are used as the symbol elements of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43. .

  Note that “decoration of the decorative pattern 43” means that the symbols from “0” to “7” are repeatedly (circulated) in order within a predetermined variation time. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 43 is stopped, and one symbol from “0” to “7” becomes the confirmed symbol. Then, the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is displayed according to the combination of the symbols (definite symbols) of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stopped (determined) in the three variable areas of the liquid crystal display unit 42.

  The variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stops in response to the stop of the variation of the special symbol 41 in the special symbol display device 26. The result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is determined according to the result of the special symbol game jackpot determination. In other words, if the result of the jackpot determination for the special symbol game is a jackpot, the result of the hit determination for the decorative symbol game is a hit. Also, if the result of the big symbol determination for the special symbol game is a loss, the result of the determination for the decorative symbol game is a loss.

  Also, in this embodiment, if the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a win, the combinations of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stopped in the three variable areas of the liquid crystal display unit 42 are all of the same type. It becomes the design of. That is, if the result of the winning determination of the decorative symbol game is a winning combination of the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 stopped in the three variable areas of the liquid crystal display unit 42 is “000” “111” “222”. Any combination of “333”, “444”, “555”, “666”, and “777”.

  If the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is win, the operation of the condition device is started and the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state. Then, when the operation of the condition device starts, the operation of the accessory interlocking operation device starts. When the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started, the open state and the closed state of the large winning opening 32 of the large winning device 24 are switched and the big hit game is started. In addition, an accessory continuous operation apparatus is an apparatus which operates the special winning apparatus 24 continuously. The condition device is a device that starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device by starting its operation.

  The “big hit game” is a game in the big hit game state, and a game state that is more advantageous than normal (before the big hit game is started) is given to the player. More specifically, when the big hit game is started, the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 24 are continuously switched, and the game ball winning opportunity to the big winning opening 32 is a game in the normal gaming state. Compared to the relative increase.

  The continuous switching between the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 24 in the big hit game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times (round)). Note that the open state per round of the big winning device 24 ends when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won. . When one game ball wins the big prize opening 32, for example, 15 game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, when the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state of the special symbol game is selectively set to the “high probability gaming state” (the special symbol probability changing function is activated). When the gaming state of a special symbol game becomes a high probability gaming state, the probability that the special symbol game is determined to be a big hit until the next time that the special symbol game is determined to be a big hit becomes the high probability gaming state. It is set so as to be relatively higher than the previous gaming state (normal gaming state).

In addition, when the gaming state of the special symbol game becomes a high probability gaming state, the gaming state of the special symbol game becomes “time-reduced gaming state” until it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit next time (special symbol gaming state). The variable time reduction function is activated). When the game state of the special symbol game becomes the time-reduced game state, the variation time of the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is compared with the game state (normal game state) before entering the time-reduced game state. Thus, it is set to be relatively shortened.
When the big hit gaming state is terminated and the special symbol probability variation function is not activated, the special symbol variation time is shortened until the number of subsequent variations of the special symbol 41 reaches a predetermined variation number. The function is activated.

In addition, when the gaming state of the special symbol game becomes the high probability gaming state, the gaming state of the normal symbol game becomes the “high probability gaming state” until it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit (the normal symbol game state). The probability variation function is activated). When the normal symbol game state becomes a high probability game state, the probability that the normal symbol game is determined to be a win is relative to the game state (normal game state) before the high probability game state is reached. Is set to be higher.
When the big hit gaming state is terminated and the special symbol probability variation function is not activated, the normal symbol probability variation function is continued until the number of subsequent variations of the special symbol 41 reaches a predetermined variation number. Operates.

In addition, when the gaming state of the special symbol game becomes a high probability gaming state, the gaming state of the normal symbol game becomes the “time-reduced gaming state” until it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit (the normal symbol game state). The variable time reduction function is activated). When the game state of the normal symbol game is changed to the time-reduced game state, the variation time of the normal symbol 39 displayed on the normal symbol display device 25 is compared with the game state (normal game state) before the time-reduced game state is reached. Thus, it is set to be relatively shortened.
When the big hit gaming state is terminated and the special symbol probability variation function is not activated, the normal symbol variation time is reduced until the number of subsequent variations of the special symbol 41 reaches a predetermined variation number. The function is activated.

Furthermore, when the game state of the special symbol game becomes a high probability game state, the game state of the decorative symbol game becomes “time-reduced game state” until it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit next (decorative game state). The variable time reduction function is activated). When the game state of the decorative symbol game becomes the time reduction game state, the variation time of the decoration symbol 43 displayed on the decoration symbol display device 27 is compared with the game state (normal game state) before the time reduction game state is reached. Thus, it is set to be relatively shortened.
When the big hit gaming state ends and the special symbol probability variation function does not operate, the number of variations of the special symbol 41 thereafter reaches a predetermined variation number (for example, 100 times) set in advance. The function to shorten the decorative symbol variation time is activated.

  These special symbol probability variation function, special symbol variation time shortening function, normal symbol probability variation function, normal symbol variation time shortening function, and decorative symbol variation time shortening function (hereinafter all these functions are collectively referred to as It is determined whether or not the “probability change function” is activated according to the selected jackpot symbol.

  The liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 is provided with a special symbol fluctuation holding number display unit 45. The special symbol variation hold count display section 45 displays the (variable) hold count of the special symbol game. The number of special symbol game (variation) suspensions is displayed with the upper limit set to four, which is added according to the winning of the game ball at the start port 22 or subtracted according to the variation of the special symbol 41.

  Next, the configuration of the upper movable accessory 1100 will be described in detail.

  The upper movable accessory 1100 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to 15 is movable according to the decorative symbol game displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, and gives a visual impression (impact) to the player. It is. The upper movable accessory 1100 is disposed above the liquid crystal display unit 42 and is disposed in front of the liquid crystal display unit 42 in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, the upper movable accessory 1100 mainly includes a base 1110, a first movable body 1120, a second movable body 1130, a drive mechanism 1140, an engagement mechanism 1150, and a torsion. And springs 1160 and 1160.

  Since the configuration of the upper movable accessory 1100 is generally bilaterally symmetric, the description and illustration of either the left or right are omitted as appropriate in the following description.

  A base 1110 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 is a main structure constituting the upper movable accessory 1100. The base 1110 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. A base decoration 1111 such as letters and designs is applied to the front surface of the base 1110 (see FIG. 13 and the like). The base decoration 1111 is made of a transparent member.

  Inside the base 1110, a light emitting means (not shown) such as an LED is provided. The base decoration 1111 can emit light by turning on the light emitting means.

  The first movable body 1120 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 is for giving a visual impression (impact) to the player by moving and emitting light. The first movable body 1120 mainly includes a first display portion 1121, first support portions 1122 and 1122, protruding portions 1123 and 1123, a first decoration 1124, and protrusions 1126 and 1126.

  The first display portion 1121 shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 8 is a substantially plate-like member. The first display unit 1121 is disposed in front of the base 1110 with its plate surface substantially in the front-rear direction and the longitudinal direction in the left-right direction.

The first support portions 1122 and 1122 shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8 to 10 support the first display portion 1121. The first support portions 1122 and 1122 extend from the left and right end portions of the first display portion 1121 substantially rearward and upward, respectively.
In addition, although the 1st support part 1122 * 1122 which concerns on this embodiment shall be comprised integrally with the 1st display part 1121, it can also be comprised by another member.

  The protrusions 1123 and 1123 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are provided so as to protrude inward from the rear ends of the first support portions 1122 and 1122, respectively. A flat surface portion is formed substantially on the front side of the protrusions 1123 and 1123.

  The first decoration 1124 shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8 is configured by characters, designs, and the like, and is applied to the front surface of the first display unit 1121. As the first decoration 1124, a decoration different from the base decoration 1111 is applied.

  The protrusions 1126 and 1126 shown in FIG. 8 (the protrusion 1126 disposed on the right side is not shown) are substantially columnar members, and the first support portions 1122 and 1122 with the longitudinal direction thereof directed in the left-right direction. It is fixed to the inner surface.

  The 1st movable body 1120 (especially the 1st display part 1121 and the 1st decoration 1124) is comprised by the member which has permeability | transmittance.

  The second movable body 1130 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 is for giving a visual impression (impact) to the player by moving and emitting light. The second movable body 1130 mainly includes a second display portion 1131, second support portions 1132 and 1132, guide holes 1133 and 1133, a second decoration 1134, and shafts 1135 and 1135.

  The second display portion 1131 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 is a substantially plate-like member. The second display portion 1131 is disposed in front of the first display portion 1121 with its plate surface generally oriented in the front-rear direction and the longitudinal direction directed in the left-right direction. The 2nd display part 1131 is comprised by the member which has permeability | transmittance.

The second support portions 1132 and 1132 shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 support the second display portion 1131. The second support portions 1132 and 1132 are extended substantially rearward and upward from the left and right end portions of the second display portion 1131, respectively. The 2nd support part 1132 * 1132 is comprised by the member which has permeability | transmittance.
In addition, although the 2nd support part 1132 * 1132 which concerns on this embodiment shall be comprised integrally with the 2nd display part 1131, it can also be comprised by another member.

  The guide holes 1133 and 1133 shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 to 9 are long holes that penetrate the second support portions 1132 and 1132 in the left-right direction. The guide holes 1133 and 1133 are formed below the second support portions 1132 and 1132 so as to be substantially along the longitudinal direction of the second support portions 1132 and 1132, respectively.

  The second decoration 1134 shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8 is configured by characters, designs, and the like, and is applied to the front surface of the second display unit 1131. As the second decoration 1134, a decoration different from the base decoration 1111 and the first decoration 1124 is applied.

  Inside the second decoration 1134, light emitting means (not shown) such as an LED is provided. By turning on the light emitting means to emit light around the second decoration 1134, it is possible to produce an effect as if the second decoration 1134 emitted light.

  The shafts 1135 and 1135 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 serve as the rotation shaft of the second movable body 1130. The shafts 1135 and 1135 are inserted into the rear end portions of the second support portions 1132 and 1132, respectively, with the longitudinal direction thereof being directed in the left-right direction. The shafts 1135 and 1135 and the second support portions 1132 and 1132 are connected and fixed by bolts or the like (not shown) so that they cannot be rotated relative to each other. The shafts 1135 and 1135 are extended inward from the second support portions 1132 and 1132, respectively, and the extended portions are inserted into the first support portions 1122 and 1122 of the first movable body 1120, respectively. The shafts 1135 and 1135 and the first support portions 1122 and 1122 can be relatively rotated without being connected and fixed.

  The first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 (more specifically, the first display unit 1121 and the second display unit 1131) can reciprocate in the vertical direction by rotating around the shafts 1135 and 1135. Become.

  In the following description, the movement of the first movable body 1120 or the second movable body 1130 downward (moving in the order of (a) to (c) in FIG. 11) is referred to as “forward movement”. The movement of the body 1120 or the second movable body 1130 downward (moving in the order of (c) to (a) in FIG. 11) is defined as “return”.

  A drive mechanism 1140 shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 is configured to reciprocate (rotate) the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 in the vertical direction. The drive mechanism 1140 mainly includes a motor 1141, a first drive gear 1142, a first driven gear 1143, a transmission shaft 1144, second drive gears 1145 and 1145, second driven gears 1146 and 1146, and a transmission plate 1147. 1147 and drive protrusions 1148 and 1148.

  The motor 1141 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 serves as a drive source for reciprocating the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130. The motor 1141 is disposed behind the base 1110. The output shaft of the motor 1141 protrudes from the motor 1141 toward the right.

  The first drive gear 1142 is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 1141 and rotates around the output shaft.

  The first driven gear 1143 is engaged with the first drive gear 1142 from approximately the front of the first drive gear 1142.

  The transmission shaft 1144 shown in FIG. 8 is arranged with the longitudinal direction facing the left-right direction. The transmission shaft 1144 is arranged from the vicinity of the left end of the second movable body 1130 to the vicinity of the right end. A first driven gear 1143 is fixed to the left and right middle part of the transmission shaft 1144.

  The second drive gears 1145 and 1145 shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 are fixed to the left and right ends of the transmission shaft 1144, respectively.

  The second driven gears 1146 and 1146 are engaged with the second drive gears 1145 and 1145 from approximately the front of the second drive gears 1145 and 1145, respectively.

  The transmission plates 1147 and 1147 are substantially circular plate-like members, and are arranged with their plate surfaces facing in the left-right direction. A part (upper part) of the outer periphery of the transmission plates 1147 and 1147 is formed so as to protrude substantially upward. The transmission plates 1147 and 1147 are fixed to the inner side surfaces of the second driven gears 1146 and 1146, respectively.

  The drive protrusions 1148 and 1148 are substantially columnar members, projecting inward from the projecting portions of the transmission plates 1147 and 1147, respectively, in guide holes 1133 and 1133 formed on the left and right sides of the second movable body 1130, respectively. It is inserted (see FIG. 11).

  The engagement mechanism 1150 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 switches between an engagement state in which the first movable body 1120 is engaged with the second movable body 1130 and an engagement release state in which the engagement is released. is there. The engagement mechanism 1150 is mainly composed of solenoids 1151 and 1151, connecting members 1152 and 1152, and return springs 1153 and 1153.

  Solenoids 1151 and 1151 are respectively arranged behind the left and right ends of the base 1110. From the solenoids 1151 and 1151, movable elements 1151a and 1151a project outwardly, respectively. When the solenoid 1151 is energized, the mover 1151a can be slid in the direction approaching the solenoid 1151.

The connecting members 1152 and 1152 connect the shafts 1135 and 1135 and the first movable body 1120.
The connecting members 1152 and 1152 are fitted on the shafts 1135 and 1135, respectively. The outer fitting portions of the shafts 1135 and 1135 are formed in a substantially rectangular cross section, and the insertion holes of the shafts 1135 and 1135 in the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are also formed in a substantially rectangular cross section. Therefore, the shafts 1135 and 1135 and the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are not rotatable relative to each other and are relatively movable in the left-right direction (see arrows in FIG. 10).
The inner ends of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are connected to the movers 1151a and 1151a of the solenoids 1151 and 1151 so that they can rotate relative to each other and cannot move in the left-right direction.
Protruding portions 1152a and 1152a project outward from the outer end portions of the connecting members 1152 and 1152, respectively. A flat portion is formed substantially on the rear side of the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a.

  The return springs 1153 and 1153 shown in FIGS. 6, 9 and 10 are constituted by compression coil springs. The return springs 1153 and 1153 always urge the movable elements 1151a and 1151a outwardly in a state of being fitted around the movable elements 1151a and 1151a of the solenoids 1151 and 1151.

  The torsion springs 1160 and 1160 shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are an embodiment of the urging member, and the first movable body 1120 is always moved so that the first movable body 1120 rotates upward. Energize. One ends (front ends) of the torsion springs 1160 and 1160 are connected to the protrusions 1126 and 1126 of the first movable body 1120, respectively. The other ends (rear ends) of the torsion springs 1160 and 1160 are appropriately fixed to the game board 4.

  The above-described light emitting means disposed inside the base 1110, the light emitting means disposed within the second decoration 1134, the motor 1141, and the solenoids 1151 and 1151 perform their operations via the solenoid drive circuit 160 and the like, respectively. Be controlled. The light emitting means arranged inside the base 1110 and the light emitting means arranged inside the second decoration 1134 can be controlled to emit light independently of each other by the sub-control circuit 90. A detailed description of the configuration of the sub control circuit 90 will be given later.

  Hereinafter, the state transition of the upper movable accessory 1100 configured as described above will be described.

  First, in the state shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 described above, the first movable body 1120 hides the base decoration 1111 (see FIG. 13) of the base 1110 from the front, and the second movable body 1130 is the first. The first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 are positioned in front of the base 1110 with the first decoration 1124 of the movable body 1120 hidden from the front. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “first state”.

  In the first state, since the base decoration 1111 and the first decoration 1124 are concealed, only the second decoration 1134 of the second movable body 1130 is visible from the front (player).

  Further, in the first state, the sub control circuit 90 turns on the light emitting means arranged inside the base 1110 and the light emitting means arranged inside the second decoration 1134. By illuminating the light emitting means disposed inside the second decoration 1134, the second decoration 1134 can be caused to emit light, and the player can be given a strong impression of the second decoration 1134.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the first state, the sub control circuit 90 does not energize the solenoids 1151 and 1151. Accordingly, the movers 1151a and 1151a of the solenoids 1151 and 1151 are slid outward by the urging forces of the return springs 1153 and 1153, respectively. The connecting members 1152 and 1152 also slide outward together with the movable elements 1151a and 1151a, and the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are engaged with the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120. It is in a state (engaged state). That is, the connecting members 1152 and 1152 have the flat portions of the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a and the flat portions of the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120 which face each other and abut (engage). 1152 and the first movable body 1120 are not relatively rotatable.

  When the motor 1141 is rotationally driven in one direction from the first state and the first drive gear 1142 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the side (see FIG. 7), the first driven gear 1143 meshed with the first drive gear 1142 is obtained. The transmission shaft 1144 and the second drive gears 1145 and 1145 rotate clockwise in a side view. When the second drive gears 1145 and 1145 rotate clockwise in side view, the second driven gears 1146 and 1146 and the transmission plates 1147 and 1147 engaged with the second drive gears 1145 and 1145 rotate counterclockwise in side view.

  Along with the transmission plates 1147 and 1147, the drive protrusions 1148 and 1148 fixed to the transmission plates 1147 and 1147 also rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the side (see FIGS. 11A to 11C). Since the drive protrusions 1148 and 1148 rotate while pushing the guide holes 1133 and 1133 of the second movable body 1130, the second movable body 1130 also centers around the shafts 1135 and 1135 as the drive protrusions 1148 and 1148 rotate. Rotates (forward) counterclockwise in side view. In addition, since the second movable body 1130, the shafts 1135 and 1135, and the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are not rotatable relative to each other, the shaft 1135 and 1135 and the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the side. Rotate to.

  At this time, since the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are engaged with the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120, the first movable body 1120 and the shaft 1135 It rotates (forward movement) about 1135 counterclockwise in side view. That is, together with the second movable body 1130, the first movable body 1120 also integrally rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the side (see (a) to (c) of FIG. 11), and downward when viewed from the front. It will move (see FIG. 13). Thus, by rotating the 1st movable body 1120 and the 2nd movable body 1130 integrally, it can give the player the impression that one member rotated.

  When the longitudinal direction of the first support portions 1122 and 1122 of the first movable body 1120 and the second support portions 1132 and 1132 of the second movable body 1130 are substantially oriented in the vertical direction, the sub control circuit 90 (FIG. 11 (c)). ) And FIG. 12), the drive of the motor 1141 is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this state, the base decoration 1111 of the base 1110 is exposed, and the base decoration 1111 is visible from the front (player side). Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “second state”.

  In the second state, the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 are rotated downward about the shafts 1135 and 1135, so that the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 are It leans forward. For this reason, since it becomes difficult for the player to identify the contents of the second decoration 1134, it is easier for the player to go to the base decoration 1111 instead of the second decoration 1134.

  Further, in the second state, the sub control circuit 90 turns off the light emitting means arranged inside the second decoration 1134 and turns on only the light emitting means arranged inside the base 1110. Thereby, the base decoration 1111 can be caused to emit light, and the player can be given a strong impression of the base decoration 1111.

  In the second state, when the sub-control circuit 90 energizes the solenoids 1151 and 1151, the movers 1151a and 1151a are opposed to the solenoids 1151 and 1151 (inside) against the urging force of the return springs 1153 and 1153. Slide. Since the connecting members 1152 and 1152 slide inward together with the movable elements 1151a and 1151a, the relationship between the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 and the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120. It is in a state in which the connection is released (engagement release state).

  In the disengaged state, the first movable body 1120 is rotatable about the shafts 1135 and 1135 independently of the second movable body 1130. Further, since the first movable body 1120 is always urged so as to rotate upward by the torsion springs 1160 and 1160, the first movable body 1120 jumps up at the moment when the engagement is released. It rises vigorously (rebound). The moving speed (rising speed) of the first movable body 1120 at this time is faster than the moving speed (falling speed) of the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 when moving from the first state to the second state. It is comprised so that it may become.

  In this way, the first movable body 1120 that has appeared from behind the second movable body 1130 is in a state in which the base decoration 1111 of the base 1110 is concealed from the front, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15. Located in front of. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “third state”.

  In the third state, since the base decoration 1111 is concealed, only the first decoration 1124 of the first movable body 1120 is visible from the front (player). Further, as described above, since the first movable body 1120 is lifted vigorously, it is possible to give the player the impression that the base decoration 1111 is suddenly replaced with the first decoration 1124.

  In the third state, the sub-control circuit 90 turns on only the light emitting means disposed inside the base 1110 following the second state. As a result, the base decoration 1111 can be caused to emit light, and the first decoration 1124 of the first movable body 1120 can be caused to emit light by the light from the base decoration 1111, giving a strong impression to the player by the first decoration 1124. be able to.

  In the state transition from the third state to the first state, the sub-control circuit 90 ends energization of the solenoids 1151 and 1151 and rotates the motor 1141 in the reverse direction.

  When the energization of the solenoids 1151 and 1151 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is finished, the connecting members 1152 and 1152 slide outward again by the urging force of the return spring 153. At this time, since the phases of the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 and the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120 are shifted, the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are outside end surfaces of the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a. And slide to a position where the inner end surfaces of the protrusions 1123 and 1123 come into contact with each other.

  In this state, when the motor 1141 is driven to rotate in the reverse direction, the second movable body 1130 rotates in the clockwise direction as viewed from the side (see FIG. 7). When the second movable body 1130 rotates to the same position as in the first state, the phases of the protrusions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 and the protrusions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120 coincide with each other (plane The protrusions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 and the protrusions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120 are engaged again. In this way, the state transition can be made again to the first state.

  When the state transitions to the first state, the sub-control circuit 90 turns on the light emitting means disposed inside the base 1110 and the light emitting means disposed inside the second decoration 1134 again.

  Since the first state is changed to the second state, the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 integrally rotate counterclockwise in a side view and move downward in a front view. The effect of the accessory 1100 is referred to as a “hit confirmation effect”. The jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot. Further, the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed at the timing before the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stop changing in the decorative symbol display device 27. That is, the jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 can suddenly notify the player that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot before the decorative symbol display device 27.

  Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 50 that mainly controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 16 to 23.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 50 mainly includes a main control CPU 51, a main control ROM 55, a main control RAM 54, and a main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52.
The main control CPU 51, the main control ROM 55, the main control RAM 54, and the main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52 are mutually connected by a bus. The main control ROM 55 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. In the main control RAM 54, processing items by the main control CPU 51 are temporarily stored. The main control CPU 51 uses the main control RAM 54 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the main control ROM 55, various control data, and the like. A main control clock circuit 53 is connected to the main control CPU 51. The main control clock circuit 53 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the main control CPU 51 every predetermined period (for example, 4 mS).

  The main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52 is electrically connected to the start gate sensor 28, the start port sensor 29, the big prize port sensor 35, and the like as a receiving unit for various signals output from the outside. ing. The main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52 serves as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the main control CPU 51 via the solenoid drive circuit 160, and the movable piece solenoid 31 and the big prize door. Solenoid 34, motor 1141, solenoid 1151, etc., LED display 36, 7 segment LED display 40, etc. via display drive circuit 161, and sub control input / output circuit (I / O) 92 of sub control circuit 90 Etc. are electrically connected.

  As shown in FIG. 16, each time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51, the main control RAM 54 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199”. A counter 61 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51. A variation pattern selection counter 62 is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special-purpose timer counter 63 that is used for measuring the variable display time of the special symbol 41 of the special symbol game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with an operation start pattern timer counter 64 that is used for measuring an elapsed time after the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub control circuit 90.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special figure variation counter 65 used for measuring the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 of the special symbol game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special figure fluctuation suspension counter 66 used for measuring the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol 41 of the special symbol game. The special figure variable suspension counter 66 stores numerical values from “0” to “4”. The numerical value is incremented by 1 for each winning of the game ball into the start opening 22 or decremented by 1 for each variation of the special symbol 41. Note that the upper limit of the (variable) hold count for special symbol games is four, and the counter value of the special figure change hold counter 66 is “4” at the maximum.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51. A big hit confirmation effect counter 67 is provided. The big hit finalizing effect counter 67 is used to determine whether or not the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed when the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a big hit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51. An operation start pattern selection counter 68 is provided. The operation start pattern selection counter 68 is used to select an operation start pattern (time) of the jackpot determination effect when the jackpot determination effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a plurality of counter value storage areas 69 in which the counter values of various counters are appropriately stored.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a condition device operation flag 70 indicating whether or not the condition device is operating. The condition device operation flag 70 is set to an off state when the condition device is not operating. On the other hand, the condition device operation flag 70 is set to an ON state when the condition device is operating.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special electric device operation flag 71 indicating whether or not the special winning device 24 (special electric device) is in operation. The special electric device operation flag 71 is set to an off state when the special winning device 24 is not operating. On the other hand, the special electric device operation flag 71 is set to an on state when the special winning device 24 is operating.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol fluctuation display flag 72 that indicates whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is changing. The special symbol change display flag 72 is set to an off state when the special symbol 41 is not changing. On the other hand, the special symbol variation display flag 72 is set to an ON state when the special symbol 41 is varying.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 indicating whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time. . The special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 is set to an off state when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is not in the stop symbol display time. On the other hand, the special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 is set to the ON state when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol probability variation flag 74 that indicates whether or not the special symbol probability variation function is in operation. The special symbol probability variation flag 74 is set to an off state when the special symbol probability variation function is not in operation. On the other hand, the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is set to an on state when the special symbol probability variation function is in operation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol variation time shortening flag 75 that indicates whether or not the special symbol variation time shortening function is in operation. The special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is set to an off state when the special symbol variation time reduction function of the special symbol 41 is not in operation. On the other hand, the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is set to the ON state when the special symbol variation time reduction function of the special symbol 41 is in operation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a big hit confirmation effect flag 87 indicating whether or not the big hit confirmation effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed. The big hit confirmation effect flag 87 is set to an off state when the big hit confirmation effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is not performed. On the other hand, the big hit decision effect flag 87 is set to the ON state when the big hit decision effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed.

  The main control ROM 55 is provided with a first jackpot determination table storage area 77 as shown in FIG. The first big hit determination table storage area 77 stores a first big hit determination table 56. The first jackpot determination table 56 is used to determine whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot based on the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 when the special symbol probability variation function is not operating. Is.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the first jackpot determination table 56 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 and a “determination result” corresponding to the “counter value”. . In the present embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 61 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. That is, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is determined to be a jackpot is set to 1/200.

  Further, the main control ROM 55 is provided with a second jackpot determination table storage area 78 as shown in FIG. In the second big hit determination table storage area 78, a second big hit determination table 57 is stored. The second jackpot determination table 57 is used to determine whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot based on the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 when the special symbol probability variation function is in operation. It is what is done.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, the second jackpot determination table 57 includes “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 and “determination result” corresponding to the “counter value”. . In the present embodiment, when the count value of the jackpot counter 61 is “7, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110, 130, 150, 170, 190”, the determination result is a jackpot, and the counter value is In other cases, the determination result is lost. In other words, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is determined to be a jackpot is set to 10/200.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the main control ROM 55 is provided with a jackpot determined effect determination table storage area 82. In the jackpot determined effect determination table storage area 82, a jackpot determined effect determination table 85 is stored. The jackpot finalizing effect determination table 85 indicates whether or not the jackpot finalizing effect counter 67 indicates whether or not the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is to be performed when it is determined that the jackpot determination result of the special symbol game is a big hit. It is used when judging based on

  As shown in FIG. 19, the big hit fixed effect determination table 85 includes “counter value” indicating the counter value of the big hit fixed effect counter 67 and “determination result” corresponding to the “counter value”. In this embodiment, when the count value of the jackpot finalizing effect counter 67 is “7, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110, 130, 150, 170, 190”, the determination result is “Yes” (upper part). If the counter value is other than that, the determination result is “None” (the jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable actor 1100 is not performed). That is, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot, the probability that it is determined to perform the jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is set to 10/200.

The main control ROM 55 is provided with a first big hit variation pattern selection table storage area 79, as shown in FIGS. The first big hit fluctuation pattern selection table storage area 79 stores a first big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 58. The first jackpot variation pattern selection table 58 is used when selecting a variation pattern based on the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot. .
A detailed description of the first big hit variation pattern selection table 58 will be given later.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 21, the main control ROM 55 is provided with a second big hit variation pattern selection table storage area 80. The second big hit variation pattern selection table storage area 80 stores a second big hit variation pattern selection table 59 (loss variation pattern selection table 560). The second jackpot variation pattern selection table 59 is a variation pattern selection when it is determined that the jackpot determination result of the special symbol game is a jackpot, and when the jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed. This is used when a variation pattern is selected based on the counter value of the counter 62.
A detailed description of the second big hit variation pattern selection table 59 (loss variation pattern selection table 560) will be described later.

The main control ROM 55 is provided with a loss variation pattern selection table storage area 81 as shown in FIGS. The loss variation pattern selection table storage area 81 stores a first loss variation pattern selection table 60 (a loss variation pattern selection table 560). The first loss variation pattern selection table 60 is used when a variation pattern is selected based on the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 when it is determined that the special symbol game jackpot determination result is a loss. .
The detailed description of the first loss variation pattern selection table 60 (loss variation pattern selection table 560) will be described later.

  The main control ROM 55 is provided with an operation start pattern selection table storage area 83 as shown in FIGS. An operation start pattern selection table 86 is stored in the operation start pattern selection table storage area 83. The operation start pattern selection table 86 is used when selecting the operation start pattern of the jackpot determination effect based on the counter value of the operation start pattern selection counter 68 when the jackpot determination effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed. The

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 90 that mainly controls the game effect operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 24 to 26.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control circuit 90 mainly includes a sub control CPU 91, a sub control ROM 95, a sub control RAM 94, and a sub control input / output circuit (I / O) 92.
The sub-control CPU 91, sub-control ROM 95, sub-control RAM 94, and sub-control input / output circuit (I / O) 92 are mutually connected by a bus. The sub-control ROM 95 stores control programs and control data used for various control processes in advance. In the sub control RAM 94, processing items by the sub control CPU 91 are temporarily stored. The sub-control CPU 91 uses the sub-control RAM 94 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the sub-control ROM 95 and various control data. A sub control clock circuit 93 is connected to the sub control CPU 91. The sub control clock circuit 93 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the sub control CPU 91 every predetermined period (for example, 4 mS).

  The sub-control input / output circuit (I / O) 92 is electrically connected to the main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52 and the like of the main control circuit 50 as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. Has been. The sub control input / output circuit (I / O) 92 is electrically connected to the display control circuit 100 and the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub control CPU 91.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, the sub control RAM 94 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the sub control clock circuit 93 to the sub control CPU 91. A sub-control effect content selection counter 96 is provided.

  The sub control ROM 95 is provided with an effect content selection table storage area 97 as shown in FIGS. An effect content selection table 98 is stored in the effect content selection table storage area 97. The effect content selection table 98 is an effect pattern based on the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 50 and the counter value of the sub-control effect content selection counter 96 when the variation pattern is received by the sub-control circuit 90. Is used when selecting.

  Next, the configuration of the display control circuit 100 that mainly controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 27 to 29. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the display control circuit 100 mainly includes a display control CPU 101, a display control ROM 105, a display control RAM 104, a VDP 106, a VROM 107, a VRAM 108, and a display control input / output circuit (I / O) 102. And composed of
The display control CPU 101, the display control ROM 105, the display control RAM 104, the VDP 106, the VROM 107, the VRAM 108, and the display control input / output circuit (I / O) 102 are mutually connected by a bus. The display control ROM 105 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. The display control RAM 104 temporarily stores items to be processed by the display control CPU 101. The VROM 107 stores a display program, display data used for various display processes, and the like in advance. The VRAM 108 temporarily stores items to be processed by the VDP 106. Note that a display control clock circuit 103 is connected to the display control CPU 101. The display control clock circuit 103 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the display control CPU 101 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The display control CPU 101 uses the display control RAM 104 as a work area, and based on various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub-control CPU 91, signals based on control programs and various control data stored in advance in the display control ROM 105. (Command) is set and output to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 selects display data corresponding to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 101 from the VROM 107 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109.

  Here, “display data” refers to a plurality of video data (moving image data) for displaying a notice effect regarding the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game, a variation (effect) of the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43, a background screen, and the like. In addition, it refers to data relating to the display position and display timing of the video data in accordance with a signal (command) from the display control CPU 101. That is, the VDP 106 decorates an effect reminiscent of the transition to the big hit gaming state, such as displaying a notice effect along with the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 in response to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 101. It can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the symbol display device 27 to enhance the interest of the player.

  The display control input / output circuit (I / O) 102 is electrically connected to the sub-control input / output circuit (I / O) 92 and the like of the sub-control circuit 90 as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. Has been. The display control input / output circuit (I / O) 102 is electrically connected to the LCD circuit 109 or the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the VDP 106.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27, the display control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the display control clock circuit 103 to the display control CPU 101. A display control notice effect selection counter 111 is provided.

  The display control ROM 105 is provided with a notice effect selection table storage area 112 as shown in FIGS. The notice effect selection table 113 is stored in the notice effect selection table storage area 112. The notice effect selection table 113 is a notice effect based on the effect pattern selected by the sub control circuit 90 and the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 when the effect pattern is received by the display control circuit 100. Is used when selecting.

  Next, the game flow of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S001, when the game ball passes through the start gate 21, a normal symbol game is performed. In a normal symbol game, when a game ball passes through the start gate 21, a normal symbol game hit determination is performed. The result of the normal symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by the normal symbol 39 displayed on the normal symbol display device 25.

  In step S002, if the result of the normal symbol game hit determination in step S001 is a win, the variable winning device 23 (ordinary electric accessory) is operated and the normal electric accessory game is performed. When the variable winning device 23 is activated to be in an open state, it becomes easy to win a game ball at the start port 22.

  In step S003, when a game ball wins the starting port 22 in step S002, a special symbol game is performed. In the special symbol game, when the game ball wins at the start port 22, the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is performed. The result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is notified to the player by the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26.

In step S004, after the special symbol game jackpot determination in step S003 is performed, the decorative symbol game is performed. In the decorative symbol game, a hit determination according to the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is performed. The result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by the liquid crystal display unit 42 (decorative symbols 43, 43, 43) of the decorative symbol display device 27.
In the decorative symbol game, before the result of the hit determination is notified to the player, a notice effect that the hit result of the decorative symbol game hits and makes a transition to the big hit gaming state is given. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the display device 27. In addition, when the result of the hit determination is a win, the effect of notifying the winning determination by the upper movable accessory 1100 before the result of the hit determination is notified to the player by the decorative symbol game (big hit determining effect) Is selectively performed.

  In step S005, if the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game in step S003 is a big hit, the result of the determination of the decorative symbol game in step S004 is notified, and then the big prize device 24 (special electric accessory) is activated. Then, a special electric machine game is performed. When the big winning device 24 is activated, a game ball can be won in the big winning opening 32.

  Next, the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In step S <b> 101, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not a game ball has won the start opening 22.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that a game ball has won the start port 22, that is, when the main control CPU 51 receives a start port winning signal of the start port sensor 29, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S102.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the game ball has not won in the start port 22, that is, if the main control CPU 51 has not received the start port winning signal of the start port sensor 29, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S104. To do.

In step S <b> 102, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the (variation) hold count of the special symbol game is four or more.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the special figure change hold count counter 66 is “4”, the process proceeds to step S104. To do.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is not four or more, that is, if the counter value of the special symbol change hold count counter 66 is not “4”, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S103. .

In step S103, the main control CPU 51 reads out the counter values of various counters such as the current big hit counter 61 and the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62, and stores them in the appropriate counter value storage area 69.
After performing the process of step S103, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S104.

In step S104, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the condition device or the big prize device 24 is in operation.
The main control CPU 51 determines that the main control circuit 50 is in a special state when the condition device or the prize winning device 24 is in operation, that is, when the condition device operation flag 70 is on or the special electric device operation flag 71 is on. The game process is returned to the flowchart of FIG.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S105 when the condition device and the big prize device 24 are not in operation, that is, when the condition device operation flag 70 is off and the special electric device operation flag 71 is off. .

In step S105, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is changing.
The main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S114 when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is changing, that is, when the special symbol change display flag 72 is on.
On the other hand, when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is not changing, that is, when the special symbol fluctuation display flag 72 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time.
When the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S122.
On the other hand, when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is not in the stop symbol display time, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol display flag 73 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S107. .

In step S <b> 107, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol game is zero.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the number of times of special symbol game variable hold is 0, that is, when the counter value of the special symbol variable hold number counter 66 is “0”, the special symbol of the main control circuit 50 The game process is returned to the flowchart of FIG.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol game is not 0, that is, if the counter value of the special figure fluctuation hold number counter 66 is not “0”, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S108.

In step S108, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol probability variation function is in operation.
When the special symbol probability variation function is in operation, that is, when the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S109.
On the other hand, when the special symbol probability variation function is not operating, that is, when the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is OFF, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S110.

In step S109, the main control CPU 51 performs a jackpot determination of the special symbol game when the special symbol probability variation function is activated.
In step S103, the main control CPU 51 sets the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 69 and the counter value in the second jackpot determination table 57 stored in the second jackpot determination table storage area 78. Based on the corresponding determination result, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game is a big hit. If it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit, the condition device operation flag 70 is set from the off state to the on state. In the present embodiment, the probability that the special symbol game is determined to be a big hit is set to 10/200.
After performing the process of step S109, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S112.

In step S110, the main control CPU 51 performs a jackpot determination of the (first) special symbol game when the special figure probability variation function is not activated.
The main control CPU 51 sets the counter value of the jackpot counter 61 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 69 in step S103 and the counter value in the first jackpot determination table 56 stored in the first jackpot determination table storage area 77. Based on the corresponding determination result, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game is a big hit. If it is determined that the special symbol game is a big hit, the condition device operation flag 70 is set from the off state to the on state. In the present embodiment, the probability that the special symbol game is determined to be a big hit is set to 1/200.
After performing the process of step S110, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S112.

In step S112, the main control CPU 51 selects a variation pattern.
A detailed description of step S112 will be given later.
After performing the process of step S112, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S113.

In step S <b> 113, the main control CPU 51 selects an operation start pattern for performing a jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100.
A detailed description of step S113 will be given later.
After performing the process of step S113, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S116.

In step S116, the main control CPU 51 transmits the variation pattern selected in step S112 to the sub-control circuit 90.
After performing the process of step S116, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S117.

In step S117, the main control CPU 51 starts the fluctuation of the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26.
After performing the process of step S117, the main control CPU 51 returns the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 114 transferred from step S <b> 105, the main control CPU 51 transmits a signal related to an operation start pattern for performing a big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 to the solenoid drive circuit 160.
A detailed description of step S114 will be given later.
After performing the process of step S114, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S118.

In step S118, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol 41 has passed a predetermined special symbol variation time (variation pattern).
When the fluctuation time of the special symbol 41 has passed the special symbol fluctuation time, that is, when the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 63 has passed the fluctuation pattern selected in step S112, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S119. Transition.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 determines that the variation time of the special symbol 41 has not passed the special symbol variation time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 63 has not passed the variation pattern selected in step S112. In this case, the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 119, the main control CPU 51 transmits a confirmation signal to the sub control circuit 90.
After performing the process of step S119, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S120.

In step S120, the main control CPU 51 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26.
After performing the process of step S120, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S121.

In step S121, the main control CPU 51 sets a display time (special symbol stop symbol display time) of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped.
After performing the process of step S121, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S122.

In step S122, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the display time of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S121.
The main control CPU 51 displays the special symbol stop symbol display when the display time of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation is stopped exceeds the special symbol stop symbol display time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 63 is set in step S121. If the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S123.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 determines that when the display time of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped does not exceed the special symbol stop symbol display time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 63 is set in step S121. When the symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S123, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the combination of the special symbols 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped is a combination of symbols that activates the condition device (a predetermined winning symbol).
When the combination of the special symbols 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped is a combination of symbols that activates the condition device (a predetermined hit symbol), that is, when the condition device operation flag 70 is on. In step S134, the process proceeds to step S134.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 determines that the combination of the special symbols 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped is not a combination of symbols that activates the condition device (a predetermined loss symbol), that is, the condition device operation flag 70 is in an OFF state. In the case, the process proceeds to step S124.

In step S124, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
When the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S125.
On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time reduction function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is OFF, the main control CPU 51 performs the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50 as shown in FIG. Return to the flowchart.

In step S125, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time reduction function is activated for the preset number of variations of the special symbol 41. .
The main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S126 when the previous operation of the condition device is an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 41 set in advance.
On the other hand, if the previous operation of the condition device is not an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the preset number of variations of the special symbol 41, the main control CPU 51 The special symbol game process is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S126, the main control CPU 51 is in operation when the previous operation of the condition device is an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the preset number of variations of the special symbol 41. The number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 is measured.
After performing the process of step S126, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S127.

In step S127, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 measured in step 126 has reached a predetermined number of times set in advance.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 counted in step 126 has reached a predetermined number set in advance, that is, the counter value of the special figure fluctuation number counter 65 However, when the predetermined number of preset times is reached, the process proceeds to step S128.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 51 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 41 measured in step 126 has not reached a predetermined number of times set in advance, that is, a special figure fluctuation counter. If the counter value of 65 has not reached the predetermined number of times set in advance, the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S128, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the special symbol variation time shortening function.
After performing the process of step S128, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S129.

In step S129, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the opening time extension function (ordinary electric accessory release time extension function) of the variable winning device 23 in the normal symbol game.
Note that the normal electric accessory opening time extension function means that the time at which the variable winning device 23 is opened per time is relatively compared to the time before the operation of the normal electric accessory opening time extension function. This is an extended function.
After performing the process of step S129, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S130.

In step S130, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function.
After performing the process of step S130, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S131.

In step S131, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function.
After performing the process of step S131, the main control CPU 51 returns the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S134 transferred from step S123, the main control CPU 51 starts the operation of the condition device.
After performing the process of step S134, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S135.

In step S135, the main control CPU 51 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device.
After performing the process of step S135, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S136.

In step S136, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol probability variation function is in operation.
When the special symbol probability variation function is in operation, that is, when the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S137.
On the other hand, when the special symbol probability variation function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol probability variation flag 74 is OFF, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S138.

In step S137, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the special symbol probability variation function.
After performing the process of step S137, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S138.

In step S138, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
When the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S139.
On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time reduction function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time reduction flag 75 is OFF, the main control CPU 51 performs the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50 as shown in FIG. Return to the flowchart.

In step S139, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the special symbol variation time shortening function.
After performing the process of step S139, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S140.

In step S140, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the opening time extension function (ordinary electric accessory opening time extension function) of the variable winning device 23 in the normal symbol game.
After performing the process of step S140, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S141.

In step S141, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function.
After performing the process of step S141, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S142.

In step S142, the main control CPU 51 ends the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function.
After performing the process of step S142, the main control CPU 51 returns the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the decorative symbol game process of the sub control circuit 90 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, the sub-control CPU 91 determines whether or not a signal related to the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) selected by the main control circuit 50 has been received.
If the sub control CPU 91 determines that a signal related to the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 50 has been received, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S302.
On the other hand, if the sub control CPU 91 determines that a signal related to the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 50 has not been received, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S304.

In step S <b> 302, the sub control CPU 91 selects the main control circuit 50 based on the effect content selection table 98 stored in the effect content selection table storage area 97 and the counter value of the sub control effect content selection counter 96. The effect content corresponding to the changed pattern is selected.
A detailed description of step S302 will be given later.
After performing the process of step S302, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the sub-control CPU 91 starts the fluctuation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 with the signal related to the selection result of the effect content in step S302. Transmit to the display control circuit 100.
After performing the process of step S303, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S304.

In step S <b> 304, the sub control CPU 91 determines whether or not a confirmation signal has been received from the main control circuit 50.
If the sub control CPU 91 determines that the confirmation signal has been received from the main control circuit 50, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S305.
On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 91 determines that the confirmation signal has not been received from the main control circuit 50, the sub-control circuit 90 ends the decorative symbol game process.

In step S <b> 305, the sub control CPU 91 displays a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal from the main control circuit 50 (instruction to stop changing the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43) on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. In order to stop the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43, it is transmitted to the display control circuit 100.
After performing the process of step S305, the sub control CPU 91 ends the decorative symbol game process of the sub control circuit 90.

  Next, the decorative symbol game process of the display control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 401, the display control CPU 101 determines whether or not a signal related to the effect pattern selected by the sub control circuit 90 has been received.
If the display control CPU 101 determines that a signal related to the effect pattern selected by the sub control circuit 90 has been received, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S402.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 101 determines that the signal related to the variation pattern selected by the sub-control circuit 90 has not been received, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S405.

In step S402, the display control CPU 101 selects a notice effect.
The display control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern selected by the sub control circuit 90 based on the notice effect selection table 113 stored in the notice effect selection table storage area 112 and the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111. Select the notice effect corresponding to.
A detailed description of step S402 will be given later.
After performing the process of step S402, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S303.

  In step S403, the display control CPU 101 displays (starts) changes in the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. That is, the display control CPU 101 transmits a signal related to the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 selects display data from the VROM 107 according to the signal related to the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 transmitted from the display control CPU 101, and transmits the display data to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109.

  In step S <b> 404, the display control CPU 101 displays a notice effect on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. That is, the display control CPU 101 transmits a signal related to the selected notice effect to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 selects display data corresponding to the signal relating to the notice effect transmitted from the display control CPU 101 from the VROM 107, and transmits the display data to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109.

In step S <b> 405, the display control CPU 101 determines whether or not a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal (instruction to stop changing the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43) has been received from the sub control circuit 90.
If the display control CPU 101 determines that a signal related to the reception of the confirmation signal (instruction to stop changing the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43) has been received from the sub-control circuit 90, the process proceeds to step S406.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 101 determines that it has not received a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal from the sub-control circuit 90 (instruction to stop changing the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43), the display control CPU 101 decorates the display control circuit 100. The symbol game process is terminated.

In step S <b> 406, the display control CPU 101 displays a stop of fluctuation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. In other words, the display control CPU 101 transmits a signal related to the stop of fluctuation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 transmits, to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109, a signal related to the change stop of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 transmitted from the display control CPU 101.
After performing the process of step S406, the display control CPU 101 ends the decorative symbol game process of the display control circuit 100.

  Next, selection of a variation pattern in the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 (step S112 shown in FIG. 32) will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol game jackpot determination is a jackpot.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot, that is, when the condition device operation flag 70 is in the ON state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S602.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 51 determines that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is not a big bonus, that is, when the condition device operation flag 70 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S604.

In step S <b> 602, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the big hit determination effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed when the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is a big hit.
More specifically, the main control CPU 51 determines the jackpot decision effect determination stored in the jackpot decision effect determination table storage area 82 and the counter value of the jackpot decision effect counter 67 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 69 in step S103. Based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the table 85, it is determined whether or not the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed. When the main control CPU 51 determines that the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is to be performed, it sets the big hit finalizing effect flag 87 to the on state.

If the main control CPU 51 determines that the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is to be performed, that is, if the big hit finalizing flag 87 is in the on state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S605.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is not performed, that is, if the big hit finalizing flag 87 is in the off state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S603.

In step S603, the main control CPU 51 uses the first big hit variation pattern selection table 58 to select a variation pattern.
The main control CPU 51 determines the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 69 in step S103 and the first big hit fluctuation pattern selection table stored in the first big hit fluctuation pattern selection table storage area 79. At 58, a variation pattern is selected based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value.

  After performing the process of step S603, the main control CPU 51 ends the selection of the variation pattern in the special symbol game process.

In step S605, which has shifted from step S602, the main control CPU 51 uses the second big hit variation pattern selection table 59 to select a variation pattern.
The main control CPU 51 determines the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 69 in step S103 and the second big hit fluctuation pattern selection table stored in the second big hit fluctuation pattern selection table storage area 80. In 59, the variation pattern is selected based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value.

  After performing the process of step S605, the main control CPU 51 ends the selection of the variation pattern in the special symbol game process.

In step S604, which has shifted from step S601, the main control CPU 51 uses the first loss variation pattern selection table 60 to select a variation pattern.
The main control CPU 51 uses the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 69 in step S103 and the first loss variation pattern selection table 60 stored in the loss variation pattern selection table storage area 81. A variation pattern is selected based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value.

  After performing the process of step S604, the main control CPU 51 ends the selection of the variation pattern in the special symbol game process.

  Next, the variation pattern selection tables (the first big hit variation pattern selection table 58 and the loss variation pattern selection table 560) used for selecting the variation pattern in the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 as described above will be described in detail. To do.

  The first jackpot variation pattern selection table 58 is used when the variation pattern is selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot and the jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is not performed. Used for. That is, the first jackpot variation pattern selection table 58 is used when selecting the variation pattern when the result that the special symbol game jackpot determination is a big hit is notified to the player by the decorative symbol display device 27. Is done. As shown in FIG. 19, the first jackpot variation pattern selection table 58 is used with a probability of 190/200 when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “0” to “9”, the fluctuation pattern A (10,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern A is selected is set to 5%. Further, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “10” to “29”, the fluctuation pattern B (12,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern B is selected is set to 10%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “30” to “59”, the fluctuation pattern C (19,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern C is selected is set to 15%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “60” to “119”, the fluctuation pattern D (27,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern D is selected is set to 30%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “120” to “199”, the fluctuation pattern E (35,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern E is selected is set to 40%.

  The loss variation pattern selection table 560 is mainly used when a variation pattern is selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a loss.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “0” to “79”, the fluctuation pattern F (10,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern F is selected is set to 40%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “80” to “139”, the fluctuation pattern G (12,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern G is selected is set to 30%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “140” to “169”, the fluctuation pattern H (19,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern H is selected is set to 15%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “170” to “189”, the fluctuation pattern I (27,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern I is selected is set to 10%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “190” to “199”, the fluctuation pattern J (35,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern J is selected is set to 5%.

In the present embodiment, two loss variation pattern selection tables 560 are provided (stored in two variation pattern selection table storage areas). The loss variation pattern selection table 560 stored in the loss variation pattern selection table storage area 81 is hereinafter referred to as a first loss variation pattern selection table 60 for convenience of explanation. The loss variation pattern selection table 560 stored in the second jackpot variation pattern selection table storage area 80 is hereinafter referred to as a second jackpot variation pattern selection table 59 for convenience of explanation.
As described above, when the variation pattern is selected, the same variation pattern is used regardless of whether the first loss variation pattern selection table 60 is used or the second jackpot variation pattern selection table 59 is used. Is selected.

  The first loss variation pattern selection table 60 is used when a variation pattern is selected only when the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a loss.

  More specifically, when the first loss variation pattern selection table 60 is used and the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 is “0” to “79” as shown in FIG. The variation pattern F (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern F2) (10,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern F2 is selected is set to 40%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “80” to “139”, the fluctuation pattern G (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern G2) (12,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern G2 is selected is set to 30%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “140” to “169”, the fluctuation pattern H (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern H2) (19,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern H2 is selected is set to 15%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “170” to “189”, the fluctuation pattern I (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern I2) (27,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern I2 is selected is set to 10%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “190” to “199”, the fluctuation pattern J (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern J2) 2 (35,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern J2 is selected is set to 5%.

  The second jackpot variation pattern selection table 59 is used when the variation pattern is selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot and the jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed. used. In other words, the second jackpot variation pattern selection table 59 selects the variation pattern when the player is informed before the decorative symbol display device 27 that the special symbol game jackpot determination is a big hit. Used when. As shown in FIG. 19, the second jackpot variation pattern selection table 59 is used with a probability of 10/200 when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot.

  More specifically, when the second big hit variation pattern selection table 59 is used, as shown in FIG. 21, when the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 62 is “0” to “79”, the variation pattern F (Hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern F1) (10,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern F1 is selected is set to 40%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “80” to “139”, the fluctuation pattern G (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern G1) (12,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern G1 is selected is set to 30%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “140” to “169”, the fluctuation pattern H (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern H1) (19,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern H1 is selected is set to 15%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “170” to “189”, the fluctuation pattern I (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern I1) (27,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern I1 is selected is set to 10%. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 62 is “190” to “199”, the fluctuation pattern J (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern J1) 2 (35,000 ms) is selected. Thus, the possibility that the variation pattern J1 is selected is set to 5%.

  As described above, in the selection of the variation pattern in the special symbol game processing, when the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a big hit, the two big hit variation pattern tables (the first big hit variation pattern selection table 58 and the second big hit variation pattern selection table 58 and the second big hit variation pattern selection table 58) A variation pattern is selected using one of the big hit variation pattern selection table 59). Of the two jackpot variation pattern tables, the second jackpot variation pattern selection table 59 has the same configuration as the first lose variation pattern selection table 60 that is used when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a loss. It is. Therefore, when the second big hit variation pattern selection table 59 is used, the same variation pattern as that when the first loss variation pattern selection table 60 is used is selected with the same probability. That is, when the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, it is conscious that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is losing (implying that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is the big hit No) Variation pattern is selected.

  Next, in the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50, the operation start pattern selection (step S113 shown in FIG. 32) for performing the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This will be described in detail.

First, in step S701, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed when the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a big hit.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, that is, when the big hit finalizing effect flag 87 is in the on state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S702.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 51 determines that the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is not performed, that is, when the big hit finalizing effect flag 87 is in the off state, the upper movable winning combination in the special symbol game processing is performed. The selection of the operation start pattern for performing the jackpot finalizing effect of the object 1100 is ended.

In step S <b> 702, the main control CPU 51 selects an operation start pattern for performing a jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100.
Here, the main control CPU 51 determines the counter value of the operation start pattern selection counter 68 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 69 in step S103 and the operation start pattern selection table stored in the operation start pattern selection table storage area 83. Based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value at 86, the operation start pattern for performing the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is selected.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the counter value of the operation start pattern selection counter 68 is “0” to “19”, the operation start pattern A (5,000 ms) is selected. When the counter value of the operation start pattern selection counter 68 is “20” to “39”, the operation start pattern B (10,000 ms) is selected. Further, when the counter value of the operation start pattern selection counter 68 is “40” to “59”, the operation start pattern C (14,000 ms) is selected. Further, when the counter value of the operation start pattern selection counter 68 is “60” to “79”, the operation start pattern D (22,000 ms) is selected. When the counter value of the operation start pattern selection counter 68 is “80” to “99”, the operation start pattern E (30,000 ms) is selected.

  After performing the process of step S702, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S703.

In step S703, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation start pattern selected in step S702 is shorter than the variation pattern selected in step S605.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the operation start pattern selected in step S702 is shorter than the variation pattern selected in step S605, the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 in the special symbol game process The selection of the operation start pattern for performing is completed.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 51 determines that the operation start pattern selected in step S702 is not shorter than the variation pattern selected in step S605, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S702 again.

  Note that in step S702, which has shifted again from step S703, the main control CPU 51 newly adds a value obtained by adding a numerical value “10” to the counter value of the operation start pattern selection counter 68 used in the previous step S703. It is set to be used as a counter value. As a result, an operation start pattern different from the operation start pattern selected in the previous step S703 may be newly selected.

  As described above, when the operation start pattern for performing the jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is selected in the special symbol game process, the selected operation start pattern is the variation pattern selected in step S112. Is set to be shorter. As a result, after the variation pattern has elapsed, that is, when the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 is stopped, the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is a big hit. Before the player is notified of the result, the player can be notified of the result by the jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100. That is, the player is suddenly notified of the result of a big hit by performing the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 in the middle of the change of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 and the announcement effect. Can give an impact (can give a sudden feeling).

  Next, in the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50, transmission of a signal related to the operation start pattern of the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 to the solenoid drive circuit 160 (step S114 shown in FIG. 32) will be described with reference to FIG. This will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart.

First, in step S801, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the jackpot finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, that is, when the big hit finalizing effect flag 87 is in the on state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S802.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 51 determines that the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is not performed, that is, when the big hit finalizing effect flag 87 is in the off state, the upper movable winning combination in the special symbol game processing is performed. The process of transmitting the signal related to the operation start pattern to the solenoid drive circuit 160 for the big hit finalizing effect of the object 1100 is terminated.

In step S802, the main control CPU 51 determines whether the elapsed time from the transmission of the variation pattern to the sub-control circuit 90 in step S116 shown in FIG. 32 has passed the operation start pattern selected in step S702 shown in FIG. Determine whether or not.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the elapsed time from the transmission of the variation pattern to the sub-control circuit 90 in step S116 has passed the operation start pattern selected in step S702, that is, the transmission is performed by transmitting the variation pattern. When the counter value of the started operation start pattern timer counter 64 has passed the operation start pattern selected in step S702, the process proceeds to step S803.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 51 determines that the elapsed time from the transmission of the variation pattern to the sub-control circuit 90 in step S116 has not elapsed the operation start pattern selected in step S702, that is, the variation pattern. If the count value of the operation start pattern timer counter 64 that has started counting by transmission has not passed the operation start pattern selected in step S702, the process proceeds to step S802 again.

In step S803, the main control CPU 51 outputs a confirmation signal that the elapsed time since the transmission of the fluctuation pattern to the sub-control circuit 90 in step S116 has passed the operation start pattern selected in step S702. Send to.
After performing the process of step S803, the main control CPU 51 ends the transmission process of the signal related to the operation start pattern to the solenoid drive circuit 160 for the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 in the special symbol game process.

  Next, selection of effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 50 in the decorative symbol game processing of the sub control circuit 90 (step S302 shown in FIG. 34) will be described in detail.

  First, when the variation pattern is selected using the first big hit variation pattern selection table 58, that is, the big hit determination effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is not performed, and the result that the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a big hit is obtained. Next, the selection of the contents of the effect when the player is notified by the decorative symbol display device 27 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when “variation pattern A” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern A” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach 1” is selected as the effect content. As a result, the possibility of selecting per normal reach is set to 5%. When “variation pattern B” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern B” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach 2” is selected as the effect content. As a result, the possibility of selecting the normal reach 2 is set to 10%. When “variation pattern C” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern C” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach 3” is selected as the effect content. As a result, the possibility of selecting per normal reach 3 is set to 15%. When “variation pattern D” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern D” is selected as the effect pattern, and “super reach 1” is selected as the effect content. Accordingly, the possibility of selecting per super reach is set to 30%. When “variation pattern E” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern E” is selected as the effect pattern, and “super reach 2” is selected as the effect content. Thus, the possibility of selecting per super reach 2 is set to 40%.

  In this way, the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is a big hit, the big hit determination effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is not performed, and the result that the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is a big hit, When the player is informed by the decorative symbol display device 27, the order of appearance as the production contents is per super reach 2 (appearance probability 40%), per super reach 1 (appearance probability 30%), per normal reach 3 ( Appearance probability is 15%), normal reach is 2 (appearance probability is 10%), and normal reach is 1 (appearance probability is 5%).

  Therefore, when playing a game on the gaming machine 1, when the super reach 2 appears, the player most highly expects that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot. In addition, when Super Reach 1 appears, the expectation that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a big hit will be raised next to Super Reach 2.

  On the other hand, normal reach 3, normal reach 2, and normal reach 1 are set to have a relatively low appearance probability than super reach 2 and super reach 1 when the result of the big symbol determination of special symbol game is a big hit. . Therefore, the player does not raise the expectation that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a big hit even when these normal reach 3, normal reach 2, and normal reach 1 appear when playing the game machine 1. (It is expected that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game will be lost).

  Next, when the variation pattern is selected using the first loss variation pattern selection table 60, that is, the result that the special symbol game jackpot determination is a loss is notified to the player by the decorative symbol display device 27. A description will be given of the selection of the contents of the production in the case of playing.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when “variation pattern F2” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern F2” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach 1” loss is selected as the effect content. Accordingly, the possibility that the normal reach 1 loss is selected is set to 40%. When “variation pattern G2” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern G2” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach 2” loss is selected as the effect content. Accordingly, the possibility that the normal reach 2 loss is selected is set to 30%. When “variation pattern H2” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern H2” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach 3” loss is selected as the effect content. Accordingly, the possibility that the normal reach 3 loss is selected is set to 15%. When “variation pattern I2” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern I2” is selected as the effect pattern, and “super reach 1” loss is selected as the effect content. As a result, the possibility of selecting Super Reach 1 Loss is set to 10%. When “variation pattern J2” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern J2” is selected as the effect pattern, and “super reach 2” loss is selected as the effect content. As a result, the possibility of selecting Super Reach 2 Loss is set to 5%.

  In this way, when the result that the special symbol game jackpot determination is lost is notified to the player by the decorative symbol display device 27, the order in which it is likely to appear as the production contents is normal reach 1 loss (appearance probability 40 %), Normal reach 2 losing (appearance probability 30%), normal reach 3 losing (appearance probability 15%), super reach 1 losing (appearance probability 10%), and super reach 2 losing (appearance probability 5%).

  Therefore, when playing a game on the gaming machine 1, the player will most strongly expect that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game will be lost when the normal reach 1 appears. In addition, when normal reach 2 appears, the prediction that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is lost will be strengthened next to normal reach 1. In addition, when normal reach 3 appears, the prediction that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is lost will be strengthened next to normal reach 2.

  Next, when the fluctuation pattern is selected using the second big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 59, that is, the big hit determination effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, and the big hit judgment of the special symbol game is a big hit. A description will be given of selection of the effect contents when the result is notified to the player before the decorative symbol display device 27.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when “variation pattern F1” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern F1” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach 1” is selected as the effect content. As a result, the possibility of selecting per normal reach is set to 40%. When “variation pattern G1” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern G1” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach 2” is selected as the effect content. As a result, the possibility of selecting per normal reach 2 is set to 30%. When “variation pattern H1” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern H1” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach 3” is selected as the effect content. As a result, the possibility of selecting per normal reach 3 is set to 15%. When “variation pattern I1” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern I1” is selected as the effect pattern, and “super reach 1” is selected as the effect content. Thereby, the possibility of selecting per super reach is set to 10%. When “variation pattern J1” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern J1” is selected as the effect pattern, and “super reach 2” is selected as the effect content. Thereby, the possibility of selecting per super reach 2 is set to 5%.

  As described above, when the result of the special symbol game big hit determination is a big hit, and the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, the result that the special symbol game big hit determination is a big hit is obtained. When the player is informed before the decorative symbol display device 27, the order of appearance as the production contents is as follows: per normal reach (appearance probability 40%), per normal reach 2 (appearance probability 30%), and normal reach 3 Per hit (appearance probability 15%), per super reach 1 (appearance probability 10%), and per super reach 2 (appearance probability 5%).

  That is, the variation pattern selected using the second big hit variation pattern selection table 59 is selected with the same probability that the variation pattern selected using the first loss variation pattern selection table 60 is the same. Therefore, when the second big hit variation pattern selection table 59 is used, the same effect content is selected with the same probability as when the first loss variation pattern selection table 60 is used. That is, when the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, it is conscious that the result of the special symbol game jackpot determination is a loss (does not suggest that the special symbol game jackpot determination result is a big hit ) Production content is selected.

  Next, regarding the selection of the notice effect corresponding to the effect pattern selected by the sub-control circuit 90 in the decorative symbol game process of the display control circuit 100 (step S402 shown in FIG. 35), the effect pattern selected in particular is The case from the production pattern F1 · 2 to the production pattern J1 · 2 will be described in detail.

First, the case where the production patterns selected by the sub control circuit 90 are the production patterns F2 to J2 will be described.
Such a case is a case where the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a loss.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when “variation pattern F2” is selected as the effect pattern, when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “99”, “ “Preliminary effect 9” is selected. When “variation pattern G2” is selected as the effect pattern, “notice effect 10” is set as the notice effect when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “99”. Selected. Further, when “variation pattern H2” is selected as the effect pattern, “notice effect 11” is set as the notice effect when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “49”. When the counter value is selected from “50” to “99”, “notification effect 12” is selected as the notification effect. Further, when “variation pattern I2” is selected as the effect pattern, “notice effect 13” is set as the notice effect when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “49”. When the counter value is selected from “50” to “99”, “notification effect 14” is selected as the notification effect. When “variation pattern J2” is selected as the effect pattern, “notice effect 15” is set as the notice effect when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “49”. When the counter value is selected from “50” to “99”, “notification effect 16” is selected as the notification effect.

Next, the case where the production pattern selected by the sub control circuit 90 is from the production pattern F1 to the production pattern J1 will be described.
In addition, such a case is a case where the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot, and the jackpot determination effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, and the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot In this case, the result is notified to the player before the decorative symbol display device 27.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when “variation pattern F1” is selected as the effect pattern, when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “99”, “ “Preliminary effect 9” is selected. When “variation pattern G1” is selected as the effect pattern, “notice effect 10” is set as the notice effect when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “99”. Selected. When “variation pattern H1” is selected as the effect pattern, “notice effect 11” is set as the notice effect when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “49”. When the counter value is selected from “50” to “99”, “notification effect 12” is selected as the notification effect. When “variation pattern I1” is selected as the effect pattern, “notice effect 13” is set as the notice effect when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “49”. When the counter value is selected from “50” to “99”, “notification effect 14” is selected as the notification effect. Further, when “variation pattern J1” is selected as the effect pattern, “notice effect 15” is set as the notice effect when the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 is “0” to “49”. When the counter value is selected from “50” to “99”, “notification effect 16” is selected as the notification effect.

  As described above, when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, when the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is lost, The same notice effect is selected with the same probability.

  Here, as described above, when the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, it is conscious that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is lost (the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is the big hit) The content of the production is selected. Therefore, when the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, it is conscious that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is losing (indicating that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is the big hit No) A notice effect will be selected. In other words, the player expects that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a loss (it is difficult to predict that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a win). Since the big hit finalizing effect of 1100 is performed, in addition to the sudden feeling due to the big hit finalizing effect, there is a surprise that the player's expectation has been greatly overturned, and the player can be given a sufficient sudden feeling.

  In addition, when a player plays a game on the gaming machine 1, the result of empirically predicting the result of the jackpot determination according to the selected notice effect (where the experience for the result of the jackpot determination is accumulated), this implementation In the form, when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot, and the jackpot determination effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed, the same as when the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is lost Are selected with the same probability. In other words, if the player has empirically predicted that the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is likely to be performed. Can give impact and joy.

The decorative symbol display device 27 is an embodiment of the display device according to the present invention, and is not limited to this.
The big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is an embodiment of the big hit finalizing notification means according to the present invention, and the special symbol game big hit determination before the decorative symbol display device 27 shows the result of the big hit as a game. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
Further, the loss variation pattern selection table 560 is an embodiment of the deviation variation pattern table according to the present invention, and is not limited to this.
Further, when the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 appears, the preliminary announcement effect 16 is selected from the preliminary announcement effect 9 using the second big hit variation pattern selection table 59. This is an embodiment of “lotting a notice effect using a change pattern table”, and is not limited to this.
That is, when the big hit finalizing effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 appears, the second big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 59 (stored in the big hit fluctuation pattern selection table storage area) is not used (the loss fluctuation pattern selection table storage). A configuration using the first loss variation pattern selection table 60 (stored in the area) may be used.
Further, the second big hit variation pattern selection table 59 may not have the same configuration as the loss variation pattern selection table 560. That is, the second big hit variation pattern selection table 59 is configured to be partially the same as or approximate to the loss variation pattern selection table 560, thereby realizing that the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a loss ( It does not imply that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot) as long as the content of the notice can be selected.

As above
A gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
A game board 4 having a game area 7 in which a game ball rolls;
A start port 22 arranged in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Big hit determining means (main control circuit 50) for determining whether or not the big hit is to give a gaming state advantageous to the player according to the ball entering the start opening of the game ball,
A display device (decorated symbol display device 27) for notifying the player of the determination result of the jackpot determination by means of a symbol 43 displayed on the display unit (liquid crystal display unit 42);
When the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the big hit confirmation notification means (for the upper movable accessory 1100) that suddenly notifies the player of the determination result of the big hit before the symbol displayed on the display unit. Jackpot production)
A variation pattern table in which a variation pattern of the symbol displayed on the display unit is defined;
Preliminary effect lottery means (main control circuit 50, sub control circuit 90, display control circuit 100) for lottery of the preliminary announcement effect of the determination result of the jackpot determination displayed on the display unit using the variation pattern table; Prepared,
The variation pattern table has a variation pattern table for loss (loss variation pattern selection table 560) used when the determination result of the jackpot determination is out,
The notice effect lottery means, when notifying the player of the determination result of the jackpot by the jackpot confirmation notifying means, lottery notice effect using the deviation variation pattern table,
It is characterized by that.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 1 is sufficient for the player by the notice effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 when suddenly notifying the player that the determination result of the big hit determination of the big hit determination means is a big hit. A sudden feeling can be given.

  1: gaming machine, 4: gaming board, 7: gaming area, 22: starting port, 27: decorative symbol display device, 42: liquid crystal display unit, 50: main control circuit, 60: loss variation pattern selection table, 90: sub Control circuit, 100: display control circuit, 1100: upper movable accessory

Claims (1)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A start opening arranged in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit is to give a gaming state advantageous to the player in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the starting port;
A display device for notifying the player of the determination result of the jackpot determination by a symbol displayed on the display unit;
When the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the big hit fixed notification means for informing the player of the determination result of the big hit before the symbol displayed on the display unit;
A variation pattern table in which a variation pattern of the symbol displayed on the display unit is defined;
Using the variation pattern table, the notice effect lottery means for drawing the notice effect of the determination result of the jackpot determination displayed on the display unit,
The variation pattern table includes a variation pattern table for use that is used when the determination result of the jackpot determination is out,
The notice effect lottery means, when notifying the player of the determination result of the jackpot by the jackpot confirmation notifying means, lottery notice effect using the deviation variation pattern table,
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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