JP2014239962A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of achieving a novel game performance using a reservation image.SOLUTION: In a case where a game ball enters a first operation-start hole when symbols are variably displayed, the game machine executes a prior determination of a content of a determination right stored in a first special symbol reservation display that reserves determination rights of whether or not winning a special game, with a prescribed number defined as the upper limit, and displays the number of stored reservations. On the basis of the determination result, the game machine determines whether a reservation image to be displayed on a first display area 7a of an image display device 7 is defined as a first reservation performance image 51 in a regular reservation display mode or a first reservation performance image 51 in a specific reservation display mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine called a pachinko machine.

Various effect images are displayed on an image display device of a pachinko machine that is widely used. These effect images include a symbol image for notifying a player of a lottery result of a special symbol, a reserved image indicating the number of reserved special symbol lottery results, and the like.
For example, in Patent Document 1, when the right to display the variation of the special symbol is reserved in the holding means, the lottery is triggered by the passage of the game ball before the start of the variation display of the special symbol triggered by the passage of the game ball. A pre-determination unit that preliminarily determines game data acquired by the unit, and based on a determination result of the pre-determination unit, a special symbol corresponding to the hold image is variably displayed based on the hold image displayed on the image display device. There is disclosed a gaming machine that performs display control that suggests the contents of a game effect at the time of playing.

JP2011-156040A

By the way, in a conventional gaming machine, a hold image is displayed on a lower part of the display screen of the image display device or in a partial display area on the side to notify the player of the number of holds, or to notify the player of the preliminary determination result. I was doing.
However, in the conventional gaming machine, the reserved image displayed on the image display device is merely an auxiliary image display.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine capable of realizing a new game effect using a reserved image that has been an auxiliary display in the past. Objective.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized by the following modes.
The gaming machine according to the first aspect includes determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when a start condition is established, special game determination means for determining whether or not a special game is won based on the determination information, and , Image display means capable of displaying an effect corresponding to a symbol variably displayed based on the determination result of the special game determination means, and the right of determination by the special game determination means are suspended and stored up to a predetermined number A holding storage means for displaying the holding stored in the holding storage means as a holding image in a first display area where the effect symbol of the image display means is displayed, and the image display means Based on the determination information, the presence / absence of winning is determined in advance based on the holding number display means for informing the holding number stored in the holding storage means in the second display area having a display area smaller than the first display area. Based on the determination result of the pre-determination unit and the pre-determination unit, the hold for selecting and determining whether the hold image to be displayed in the first display area is a normal hold display mode or a specific hold display mode Display mode selection determining means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a new game effect using the hold image displayed on the image display means.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the various random numbers acquired in the game control board of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment, (a) is a random number for special symbol determination, (b) is a random number for jackpot symbol determination, (c) is for reach determination Random numbers (d) are diagrams showing examples of auxiliary symbol determination random numbers. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the start port SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed an example of the random-number memory | storage part provided in RAM of the game control board. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 1st prior determination process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 2nd prior determination process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the gate SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the special symbol process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the special game determination process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the change pattern selection process which CPU of a game control board performs. (A) and (b) are the figures which showed an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the process during a stop which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the customer waiting setting process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the auxiliary | assistant symbol process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the big prize opening process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the figure which showed the example of a setting of the number of rounds / opening pattern of a big prize apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the game state setting process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 2nd start opening process performed by CPU of a game control board. (A)-(h) is the figure which showed an example of the game effect in the normal game in the gaming machine of this embodiment. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed the other example of the game effect in the normal game in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the command reception process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the pending | holding number increase command reception process which CPU of an effect control board performs. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed an example of the pending | holding condition memory | storage part provided in RAM of the production control board. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the reservation number subtraction process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the pending | holding image display process which CPU of an image control board performs. (A)-(g) is the figure which showed an example of the game effect in the normal game in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the pending | holding number increase command reception process which CPU of an effect control board performs in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs in 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration example of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 300 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 310 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 300. The outer frame 300 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 3 in which game balls flow down is formed.
The glass frame 310 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 3 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (on the player side).
In addition, the glass frame 310 has an operation handle 311 for launching a game ball toward the game area 3 by being rotated, an audio output device (speaker) 312, and upper and lower effect lights having a plurality of lamps. Devices 313a and 313b, an effect button 314 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and left and right effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided.
The effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided in the upper left corner and the upper right corner of the glass frame 310.
The stage movable illumination devices 320L and 320R include a movable illumination unit (not shown), and can automatically change from a state in which the movable illumination unit is housed (closed) to a state in which the movable illumination unit is opened (projected). It is configured as follows.

  The audio output device 312 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and produces effects by sound. The lighting devices for production 313a and 313b change the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. Thus, the lighting is performed.

Further, a tray unit 315 is provided below the glass frame 310. The tray unit 315 is provided with a ball tray portion that stores a plurality of game balls. The ball tray portion has a downward inclination so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 311. . Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 311, the game ball is launched into the game area 3.
When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 3 and then falls in the game area 3. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 3.

Next, the configuration of the game area 3 of the game board 2 will be described.
1 and 2, an opening 3A is formed at the center of the game area 3, and a decorative member 6 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided along the periphery of the opening 3A. An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided on a substantially central portion (open portion) of the decorative member 6 and on the back side of the game board 2.

In addition, a first start port 13 and a second start port 14 that form a start region into which a game ball can enter are provided in a region below the center of the game region 3.
The second start port 14 has a second start port opening / closing door 14b, the first mode in which the second start port opening / closing door 14b is maintained in a closed state, and the second start port opening / closing door 14b in an open state. The second aspect is controlled to be movable. Therefore, when the second start port 14 is in the first mode, there is no opportunity for winning a game ball, and when it is in the second mode, the chance for winning a game ball is increased.

  Here, the first start port 13 is provided with a first start port switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 14 is a second for detecting the entrance of a game ball. A start port switch 14a (see FIG. 3) is provided. Then, when the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number or the like to be described later is acquired, and a special game such as a big hit game or a small hit game is executed. A lottery for rights acquisition (hereinafter referred to as “special game lottery”) is performed. When the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, for example, about 3 payouts are made. It is not always necessary to perform a prize ball accompanying a ball entry.

Furthermore, a gate 15, a first prize winning port 16 and a second prize winning port 17, which are great prize winning areas, are provided in the area on the right side of the decorative member 6.
For this reason, the operation ball 311 is not rotated to the gate 15, the first grand prize winning port 16, and the second big prize winning port 17 so that the game ball does not pass or win unless it is a game ball that is launched with a strong force. It is configured.

The gate 15 is provided with a gate switch 15a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, an auxiliary symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. "Auxiliary symbol winning lottery" is performed.
The first grand prize winning opening 16 is composed of an opening formed in the game board 2. A first big prize opening / closing door 16b that can project from the game board surface side to the glass plate side (front side) is provided at the lower part of the first big prize opening 16, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is provided. It is movably controlled between an open state protruding to the game board surface side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the first big prize opening 16, and the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 16. Become. The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, for example, 15 prize balls are set. Game balls).

  The second grand prize opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by a second big prize opening opening / closing door (movable piece) 17b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a predetermined special game is started, the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened and the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b guides the game ball into the second big winning opening 17. It functions as a taxiway, and a game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 17a (see FIG. 3). When the second big prize opening switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Further, the lowermost area of the game area 3 does not enter any of the general winning port 18, the first starting port 13, the second starting port 14, the first major winning port 16, and the second major winning port 17. An out port 19 is provided for discharging the game balls.
When a game ball wins the general winning opening 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

On the lower left side of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, an auxiliary symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, an auxiliary A display area 9 such as a symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.
The first special symbol display device 20 is the number of rounds of jackpots when the result of the special game lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and the result of the special game lottery is a jackpot Is notified. The second special symbol display device 21 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot when the result of the special game lottery performed when the game ball enters the second start port 14 and the result of the special game lottery is a jackpot. It is for notification.

  Here, the “special game lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The result of the special game lottery is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 performs a variable display such as blinking of a plurality of special symbol LEDs, When a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the LEDs are stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the result of the special game lottery, and the player is notified of the lottery result and the number of jackpot rounds in the case of a big win. The special symbol determination random number will be described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is acquired in a special game lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 13 or the second start port 14. Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of rounds. For example, 2 times, 8 times, and 12 times. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

Further, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the auxiliary symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 15. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the lottery of the auxiliary symbol, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 14 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. That is, the second start port 14 is controlled from a closed state where it is difficult to win a game ball to an open state where a game ball is easy to win.
Here, “auxiliary symbol lottery” is a random number value for auxiliary symbol determination when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and the acquired random number value for auxiliary symbol determination is a random value corresponding to “win”. This is the process of determining whether or not there is.
As for the result of the auxiliary symbol lottery, the game ball passes through the gate 15 and the lottery result is not immediately notified. Instead, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the LED for the auxiliary symbol, When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the auxiliary symbol corresponding to the auxiliary symbol lottery result is stopped and the lottery result is notified to the player.

Furthermore, when the game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 during the special symbol change display or the special game to be described later, the result notification of the special game lottery cannot be immediately performed. The lottery result of the special game lottery is put on hold under certain conditions. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 13 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 14 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold numbers are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 in the display area 9 as the first hold display means. Is displayed.

  The upper limit reserved number of auxiliary symbols is also set to four, and the number of reserved symbols is the auxiliary symbol hold indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Is displayed.

  On the upper surface of the tray unit 315, an effect button 314 generally called a chance button is arranged. The operation of the effect button 314 is provided with an effect button switch 314a (see FIG. 3). For example, guidance for prompting the operation of the effect button 314 is displayed on the image display device 7 in the case of a specific reach effect during the game. It becomes effective for a while.

The image display device 7 includes, for example, a first display area 7a in which main image display is performed and a second display area 7b in which auxiliary image display is performed. In the present embodiment, the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 is provided below the display screen. However, this is merely an example, and the second display area 7b is provided on the side of the display screen. Also good.
In the first display area 7a of the image display device 7, an effect symbol 31 corresponding to the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is displayed. The effect symbol 31 is stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, 777), thereby notifying the jackpot or the like that is a special game.
On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 serving as the second hold display means, the hold image 40 corresponding to the special symbol during the variable display and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 displayed on the second display area 7b. First reserved images 41a to 41d corresponding to the number of reserved special symbols (maximum of 4) are displayed.
Although not shown, the second display area 7b also displays a second reserved image corresponding to the number of reserved special symbols (maximum of four) displayed on the second special symbol holding indicator 24. It is possible.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the hold effect image 50 corresponding to the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner and the first special symbol hold in the same display area as the first display area 7a where the effect symbol 31 is displayed. First reserved effect images 51a to 51d corresponding to the number of reserved first symbols (maximum of four) displayed on the display 23 are displayed. That is, the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is caused to function as third hold display means.
Although not shown, the first display area 7a also includes a second reserved effect image corresponding to the number of reserved second symbols (maximum of four) displayed on the second special symbol holding indicator 24. It can be displayed. The second reserved effect image will be described later.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 on which the effect symbol 31 is displayed is linked to the first reserved images 41a to 41d displayed in the second display area 7b. The first hold effect images 51a to 51d are displayed. By configuring in this way, it becomes possible to make the reserved image indicating the reserved number of the first special symbol appear to the player as if it were an effect image.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control device that performs game control of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In the game control device shown in FIG. 3, a game control board 211 is provided as a main control board for controlling the progress of the game. Further, an effect control board 221, an image control board 231, a lamp control board 241, a payout control board 251 and the like are provided as sub-control boards.
The game control board 211 includes a CPU 212, a ROM 213, a RAM 214, and the like, and performs main control of the game machine.
The game control board 211 has a first start port SW13a provided in the first start port 13, a second start port SW14a provided in the second start port 14, and a second start port opening / closing of the second start port 14. A second start opening solenoid (SOL) 14c for opening and closing the door 14b, a gate SW 15a provided in the gate 15, a first big winning opening SW 16a for detecting a game ball won in the first big winning opening 16, A first grand prize opening solenoid (SOL) 16c for opening and closing the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b, a second big prize opening SW17a for detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 17, and a second grand prize opening A second large prize opening solenoid (SOL) 17c for opening / closing the opening / closing door 17b, a general winning opening SW18a provided in the general winning opening 18 and the like are connected.

Also, on the game control board 211, a first special symbol display device 20 that performs variation and display of the first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 21 that performs variation and display of the second special symbol, and a variation and display of auxiliary symbols. An auxiliary symbol display device 22 is connected.
The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 display whether or not the special symbol is won in the big hit or the small hit by variably displaying the special symbol and stopping the variable display after a predetermined time has elapsed. To do. Further, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 displays whether or not the auxiliary symbol is won by winning display of the auxiliary symbol when the game ball passes through the gate SW15a, and stopping the variable display after a predetermined time has elapsed. indicate.

Furthermore, the game control board 211 has a first special symbol hold indicator 23 for displaying the number of reserved rights (holding balls) for starting the variable display of the first special symbol, and a right for starting the variable display of the second special symbol. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of holds, the number of reserved right to start the change display of the auxiliary symbol obtained by passing the gate 15 when the game ball passes the gate 15 while the auxiliary symbol is changing Is connected to an auxiliary symbol hold indicator 25 or the like.
Note that the game control board 211 of the present embodiment preferentially digests the reserved ball of the second special symbol when the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol are both held. It is configured as follows. Of course, you may comprise so that the reservation ball | bowl of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be digested in order of winning.

Furthermore, the game control board 211 is connected to an effect control board 221, a payout control board 251, a board external information terminal board 260, and the like.
The effect control board 221 includes a CPU 222, a ROM 223, a RAM 224, an RTC (real time clock) 225, and the like, and controls the entire game effect.
Connected to the effect control board 221 are an image control board 231 for controlling images and sounds, a lamp control board 241 for controlling various lamps and effects, and an effect button switch 314.
The image control board 231 includes a CPU 232, a ROM 233, a RAM 234, and the like, and performs image and sound control based on an instruction from the effect control board 221. For this reason, the image display board 7 and the audio output device (speaker) 312 are connected to the image control board 231.
The ROM 233 includes a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory), and stores image data such as design image images and various effect images displayed on the image display device 7.

The lamp control board 241 includes a CPU 242, a ROM 243, a RAM 244, and the like, and controls the lighting device and the like based on an instruction from the effect control board 221. For this reason, the lamp control board 241 has an effect lighting device 313 (313a, 313b), various effect game lamps 316 provided on the game board 2 and not shown in FIG. A device 320 (320L, 320R) or the like is connected.
The lamp control board 241 also controls the movable accessory device and the like based on instructions from the effect control board 221. Therefore, the lamp movable board 241 is also connected to the effect movable accessory device 331 provided in the game board 2.

The payout control board 251 includes a CPU 252, a ROM 253, a RAM 254, and the like, and controls a payout motor 255, a payout ball detection SW256, a ball presence detection SW257, a full tank detection SW258, and the like of the game ball payout device.
Further, a frame external information terminal board 270 is connected to the payout control board 251.
The board external information terminal board 260 is a terminal board for outputting various information of the game board to the outside. The frame external information terminal board 270 is a terminal board for outputting various information of the frame to the outside.

<Main control board>
Next, various operations executed by the game control board 211 that is the main control board of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of various random numbers acquired in the game control board 211 of the gaming machine 1, wherein (a) is a special symbol determining random number, (b) is a jackpot symbol determining random number, and (c) is a reach determining. (D) is a diagram showing an example of auxiliary symbol determination random numbers.
In the game control board 211, the special symbol is determined by the special symbol determining random number shown in FIG. 4A and the jackpot symbol determining random number shown in FIG. 4B. Further, the auxiliary symbol is determined by the auxiliary symbol determining random number shown in FIG.

As for the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, one random number value is acquired from among 300 random numbers from “0” to “299”, for example, at the start opening prize.
In the case of the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, in the low probability game state (normal game state), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, and the acquired special symbol determination random number value is “3”. Sometimes a jackpot is determined.
On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, for example, 10 times that of the low probability gaming state, and the acquired random numbers for determining the special symbol are “3”, “7”, “37”. , “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247” are determined to be big hits. In addition, in the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, a small lottery, which is a type of loss, is also performed. Here, the small hit ratio is set to 3/300, and when the acquired special symbol determination random numbers are “150”, “200”, “250”, it is determined that the small hit is.

Next, as the jackpot symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. And based on the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of types of jackpots.
In the present embodiment, as a plurality of types of big hits, there are prepared per length with a normal time, short length with a normal time, a long length with a high probability time, a short length with a high probability time, and a short time without a high probability time.
The short-time game state is an open state in which a game ball is easy to win from a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to win the second start port opening / closing door 14b of the second start port 14 when a predetermined condition described later is satisfied after the big hit game is completed. A game state in which a game ball is more likely to win a prize at the second start port 14 than in a normal game state that is changed to a state.

The regular short-term long win is a relatively long opening time of the first grand prize winning hole 16 or the second big prize winning hole 17 at the time of the big hit game, and a relatively large amount of payout can be expected. A jackpot that grants a short-time game with opening support of the second start opening / closing door 14b in which the probability of entering the game ball into the second start opening 14 is increased during a period until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It is.
In the short win with the normal time, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected. 100 times) It is a big hit that gives a short-time game with opening support of the second start opening / closing door 14b until it fluctuates.

The long win with high probability short-time is the longest opening time of the first grand prize winning hole 16 or the second big prize winning hole 17 at the time of the big hit game, and the expectation of paying out the largest number of balls can be expected. This is a jackpot that gives both a high-probability game with an improved and a short-time game with support for opening the second opening / closing door 14b.
Short wins with a high probability of shortening the winning time of the jackpot game increased after the end of the jackpot game, although the opening time of the first jackpot 16 or the second prize winning port 17 at the time of the jackpot game is short and the payout of the ball can not be expected This is a jackpot that gives both high-probability games and short-time games with support for opening the second start opening / closing door 14b.
High probability short and short wins increased the probability of winning a big hit after the jackpot game, although the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected. A jackpot that grants high-probability games.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, some types of jackpots are selected when a game ball enters the first start port 13 and when a game ball enters the second start port 14. It is comprised so that the ratio to be performed may differ.
For example, the ratio at which the length with the normal time is selected is the same at 35/250 when the game ball wins at the first start port 13 and when the game ball wins at the second start port 14. . Similarly, the ratio at which the short win with the normal time is selected is the same at 15/250 both when the game ball wins the first start port 13 and when the game ball wins the second start port 14. .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 is “0” to “34”. If there is, the per unit with the normal time is selected, and if it is “35” to “49”, the normal unit with the short time is selected.

On the other hand, the ratio of the selection of the high probability short-time length and the high probability short-time short distance is different between the case where a game ball wins the first start port 13 and the case where a game ball wins the second start port 14. For example, the ratio at which the high probability time-shortened length is selected is 25/250 when a game ball wins the first start port 13 and 175/250 when a game ball wins the second start port 14. The
In addition, the rate at which the short win with high probability is selected is 75/250 when a game ball wins the first start port 13 and 25/250 when a game ball wins the second start port 14. The
Further, the rate at which the high probability short / short short win is selected is 100/250 only when a game ball wins the first start port 13.
Specifically, if the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball is won at the first start port 13 is “50” to “74”, the long-pronged short-term per-length is selected and “75”. If “˜149”, short hit with high probability time is selected, and if “150” to “249”, short hit without high time is selected.
On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball wins at the second starting opening is “50” to “224”, the long perk with high probability is selected, and “225” to “225” If it is “249”, a short win with a high probability time is selected.

  Further, the reach determination random number shown in FIG. 4C is obtained by acquiring one random number value from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” at the time of starting winning, and the acquired reach determination random number value. Is “0” to “21”, “reach is present”, and when the acquired random number for reach determination is “22” to “249”, “reach is not found”.

In addition, as the auxiliary symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4D, one random number value is acquired from the ten random numbers “0” to “9” when passing through the gate.
In the low-probability gaming state in which both the short-time flag and the high-accuracy flag are OFF, or in the high-probability short-timeless gaming state in which the short-time flag is OFF and the high-accuracy flag is ON, the acquired auxiliary symbol determination random number is “7”. Judgment is made only when
On the other hand, in the low probability short-time gaming state in which the short-time flag is ON and the high-accuracy flag is OFF, or in the high-probability short-time gaming state in which both the short-time flag and the high-accuracy flag are ON, the acquired auxiliary symbol determination random number is “ It is determined to be a win when it is “0” to “9”.

  Next, main processes executed by the game control board 211 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that the processing described below can be realized by the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 executing a program stored in the ROM 213.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
As the timer interrupt process, the CPU 212 performs random number update process (S10), start port SW process (S20), gate SW process (S30), special symbol process (S40), customer waiting setting process (S50), auxiliary symbol process ( S60), a special winning opening process (S70), a second start opening process (S80) and the like are executed.

Next, various processes executed as the timer interrupt process will be described.
[Start-up SW processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the start-up SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In this case, in step S101, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the first start port SW13a of the first start port 13 is on. If it is determined that the first start port SW13a is on, step S102 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the retained number U1 of the first start port SW13a is smaller than “4”.
If it is determined that the reserved number U1 is smaller than “4”, “1” is added to the reserved number U1 in step S103. Thereafter, in step S104, a special symbol determination random number value for special symbol, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, a variation pattern random number value, and the like are acquired and provided in a RAM 214 described later. 1 is stored in the special symbol random number storage unit 400.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that 180 (0 to 179) fluctuation pattern random number values are prepared.

  Next, in step S105, the CPU 212 performs a first preliminary determination process. In the subsequent step S106, the CPU 212 increases the number of reservations displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and sets a first hold number increase command. The first hold number increase command is a command for displaying the hold number of the first special symbol in the first display area 7a and the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, and the CPU 212 Is set, the first hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 221. If a negative result is obtained in step S102, that is, if it is determined that the hold number U1 is “4” which is the maximum holdable number, the process of steps S103 to S106 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S107.

Next, in step S107, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the second start port SW14a of the second start port 14 is on. If the CPU 212 determines that the second start port SW14a is on, step S108 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the reserved number U2 of the second start port SW14a is smaller than “4”.
If it is determined that the reserved number U2 is less than “4”, “1” is added to the reserved number U2 in step S109. Thereafter, in step S110, a special symbol determination random number value for special symbol, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, a variation pattern random value, and the like are obtained and provided in the RAM 214 described later. It is stored in the second special symbol random number storage unit 410.

  Next, in step S111, the CPU 212 performs a second pre-determination process. In the subsequent step S112, the CPU 212 increases the holding number of the second special symbol holding display 24 and sets a second holding number increase command. The second reserved number increase command is a command for displaying the reserved number of the second special symbol in the first display area 7a and the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, and the CPU 212 Is set, the second hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 221 and the start port SW process is terminated. If a negative result is obtained in step S108, that is, if it is determined that the hold number U2 is “4”, which is the maximum holdable number, the start port SW process is terminated.

FIG. 7 is a diagram conceptually showing the configuration of the random number storage unit provided in the RAM 214 of the game control board 210.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the first special symbol random number storage unit 400 includes four storage units, a first storage unit 401a, a second storage unit 401b, a third storage unit 401c, and a fourth storage unit 401d. doing.
As shown in FIG. 7B, the second special symbol random number storage unit 410 includes four storage units, a first storage unit 411a, a second storage unit 411b, a third storage unit 411c, and a fourth storage unit 411d. Have.
As shown in FIG. 7C, the first to fourth storage units 401a to 401d and 411a to 411d are a special symbol determination random number storage area 421 for storing special symbol determination random numbers, A jackpot symbol determination random number storage area 422 for storing a reach determination random number storage area 423 for storing a reach determination random number value, and a variation pattern random number storage area 424 for storing a variation pattern random number value.

[First pre-judgment process]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of first pre-determination processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S <b> 201, the CPU 212 makes a preliminary determination on random numbers newly stored in the first special symbol random number storage unit 400 provided in the RAM 214. Here, what is determined in advance is a special symbol determination random value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random value, and a variation pattern random value.
Next, in step S202, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the special game, and the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state or the special gaming. In the subsequent step S203, prior determination information indicating the prior determination result is added to the first hold number increase command, and the first prior determination process is terminated.
In step S202, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the special game, the first preliminary determination process is terminated without adding the preliminary determination information to the first hold number increase command. To do.

[Second pre-judgment process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of second pre-determination processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S <b> 211, the CPU 212 makes a preliminary determination on a random number newly stored in the second special symbol random number storage unit 410 provided in the RAM 214. Here, what is determined in advance is a special symbol determination random value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random value, and a variation pattern random value.
Next, in step S212, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, in the subsequent step S213, a prior determination is made. Prior determination information indicating the result is added to the second pending number increase command, and the second preliminary determination process is terminated.
In step S212, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the second preliminary determination process is terminated without adding the preliminary determination information to the second pending number increase command.
Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 14 during a normal game, and therefore the prior determination information of the second special symbol is second reserved during the normal game. Although it is not added to the number increase command, this is merely an example, and it is of course possible to add the preliminary determination information of the second special symbol to the second hold number increase command even during the normal game.

[Gate SW processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the gate SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S221, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the gate SW 15a of the gate 15 is turned on. If the CPU 212 determines that the gate SW 15a is turned on, the number of times the gate SW passes through the gate SW 15a is “4” in step S222. It is discriminated whether or not it is less.
If it is determined in step S222 that the number of times of gate passage G is less than “4”, “1” is added to the number of times of gate passage G in step S223, and a random number for determining auxiliary symbols is acquired in step S224. And stored in the RAM 214, and the gate SW processing ends.
If it is determined in step S221 that the gate SW 15a is not on, or if a negative result is obtained in step S222, that is, if it is determined that the gate passing number G is “4”, which is the maximum holdable number, The gate SW process ends.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
If the CPU 212 determines in step S231 whether or not the special game flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game, and if it is determined that the big hit game or the small hit game is not In the subsequent step S232, it is determined whether or not the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is changing.
If it is determined in step S232 that the special symbol is not changing, then in step S233, it is determined whether or not the number U2 of the second starting port SW14a to be preferentially digested is greater than “1”. If it is determined in step S233 that the reserved number U2 is greater than “1”, the reserved number U2 is decremented by “1” in step S234.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S233 that the reserved number U2 is not ≧ 1, that is, if the reserved number U2 is “0”, then in step S235, the reserved number U1 of the first start port SW13a is “1”. In step S235, if it is determined that the reserved number U1 is greater than “1”, in step S236, the reserved number U1 is decremented by “1”.

Next, in step S237, the CPU 212 turns OFF if the customer waiting flag is ON, and then executes a special game determination process described later in step S238. After execution of the special game determination process in step S238, a variation pattern selection process described later is executed in step S239. After execution of the variation pattern selection process in step SS239, in step S240, the corresponding first special symbol display device 20 or second special symbol display device 21 starts symbol variation, and in the subsequent step S241, the effect control board 221 is started. Set the variable start command to be sent to.
The variation start command includes a variation pattern command indicating the variation time of the special symbol, a jackpot or small hit command indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol command indicating the lottery result of the jackpot symbol, and a reach indicating the lottery result of the reach lottery Commands, gaming state commands related to the current gaming state, and the like are included.

Next, in step S242, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the variation time of the first or second special symbol has passed a predetermined variation time.
If it is determined in step S242 that the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, in the subsequent step S243, the fluctuation of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped and the predetermined special symbol is displayed.
Thereafter, in step S244, a change stop command is set, and in the subsequent step S245, a process during stop to be described later is executed to end the special symbol process.

If it is determined in step S231 that the special game flag is ON, or if it is determined in step S242 that the special symbol variation time has not reached the predetermined variation time, the special symbol processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step S232 that the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S242, and it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed a predetermined variation time.
If it is determined in step S235 that the number of holdings U1 is not ≧ 1, that is, if it is determined that there are no holdings of the holding numbers U1 and U2, in step S246, a special symbol is executed in a customer waiting setting process described later. The process ends.

[Special game determination process]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of special game determination processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S251, the CPU 212 determines the special symbol determination random number value stored in the first special symbol random number storage unit 400 or the second special symbol random number storage unit 410 of the RAM 214, and in the subsequent step S252, the winner is won. It is determined whether or not.
If it is determined in step S252 that the jackpot is won, the subsequent step S253 determines the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the RAM 214, and in step S254, based on the determination result, the first special symbol. The jackpot symbol to be displayed on the display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set, and the special game determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S252 that the jackpot has not been won, in step S255, it is determined whether or not the jackpot has been won based on the special symbol determination random number value.
In step S255, if it is determined that the small winning symbol is won, in the subsequent step S256, the small special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set, and the special game determination process is performed. Exit.
If it is determined in step S255 that the winning combination is not won, a special game determination process is performed in step S257 by setting a lost symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Exit.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern selection process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
First, in step S301, the CPU 212 determines whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that it is a time saving gaming state is ON. If it is determined in step S301 that the short time flag is ON, in a subsequent step S302, a short time gaming state table is set as a variation pattern table, and the process proceeds to step S304.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the short time flag is not ON, in step S303, the non-short time gaming state table is set as the variation pattern table, and the process proceeds to step S304.
Next, in step S304, the CPU 212 determines the previously obtained variation pattern random value, and in the subsequent step S305, sets the variation pattern based on the set variation pattern table and variation pattern random value. Then, the variation pattern selection process ends.

  14A and 14B are diagrams showing an example of a variation pattern table. FIG. 14A is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table for non-short-time gaming state, and FIG. 14B is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table for time-short gaming state.

First, the non-time-saving gaming state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14A will be described.
In the non-time-saving gaming state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14A, when the special symbol determination random number value is a big hit of “3” and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, the big hit 1 is selected. To do. In this case, the fluctuation pattern 1 having a long fluctuation time of 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 1 is selected, a winning effect with reach A is performed.
Further, when the special symbol determination random number is a big hit of “3” and the fluctuation pattern random number is “90 to 179”, the big hit 2 is selected. In this case, the variation pattern 2 having a variation time of 60 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 2 is selected, a winning effect with reach B is performed.
When the special symbol determination random number is “150, 200, 250”, the variation pattern 3 having a variation time of 60 seconds is used regardless of the variation pattern random value “0 to 179” selected. select. When the variation pattern 3 is selected, a chance effect is performed.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination random number value is a loss other than “3, 150, 200, 250” and the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state will be described.
If the random number for special symbol determination is lost and the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls, the random number for reach determination, the variation pattern random value, etc. of the first special symbol The
Specifically, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 2” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern Regardless of the random value “0 to 179”, the variation pattern 4 in which the variation time is 12 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 4 is selected, the effect of the normal variation A is performed.
On the other hand, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 2”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”. In this case, the variation pattern 5 having a variation time of 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 5 is selected, a loss effect with reach A is performed.
The total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 2”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179”. In this case, the variation pattern 6 having a variation time of 30 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 6 is selected, a loss effect with reach B is performed.

Next, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “3” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern random value “0” is selected. Regardless of “˜179”, the variation pattern 7 in which the variation time is 8 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 7 is selected, an effect of normal variation B is performed.
In addition, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29” The variation pattern 5 in which the variation time is 90 seconds is selected.
Also, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179” The variation pattern 6 in which the variation time is 30 seconds is selected.

When the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “4 to 8” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern random value “ Regardless of “0 to 179”, the variation pattern 8 having a variation time of 4 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 8 is selected, the effect of the shortened variation A is performed.
The total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “4 to 8”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”. In this case, the variation pattern 5 in which the variation time is 90 seconds is selected.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “4 to 8”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179”. In this case, the variation pattern 6 in which the variation time is 30 seconds is selected.

  Next, the short time gaming state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14B will be described. 14B is the same as the non-short game state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14A in the variation pattern table for the short time gaming state. Therefore, the description is omitted, and only the case where the special symbol determination random number value is lost and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state will be described here.

When the special symbol determination random number is lost and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls, the reach determination random value, the variation pattern random value, etc. of the second special symbol .
Specifically, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 5” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern Regardless of the random value “0 to 179”, the variation pattern 4 in which the variation time is 12 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 4 is selected, the effect of the normal variation A is performed.
On the other hand, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 5”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”. In the case of, the variation pattern 5 having a variation time of 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 5 is selected, a loss effect with reach A is performed.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 5”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179”. In this case, the variation pattern 6 having a variation time of 30 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 6 is selected, a loss effect with reach B is performed.

On the other hand, if the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “6 to 8” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern random value “ Regardless of “0 to 179”, the variation pattern 9 having a variation time of 2 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 9 is selected, the effect of the shortened variation B is performed.
The total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “6 to 8”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”. In this case, the variation pattern 5 is selected.
In addition, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “6 to 8”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179”. In this case, the variation pattern 6 is selected.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the special symbol determination random number value and the variation pattern random value when the jackpot is won, but this is only an example, and the special symbol determination random value And a variation pattern may be determined based on a special symbol determination random value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, and a variation pattern random value.

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the stop process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S351, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, the remaining number of short time games stored in the RAM 214 in the subsequent step S352. Subtract “1” from J.
Next, in step S353, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0”, the special symbol variation display is predetermined in the short-time game. Since this means that the number of times (for example, 100 times) has been performed, in the subsequent step S354, the time reduction flag is turned OFF.
If it is determined in step S351 that the time reduction flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S353 that the remaining game number J is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S355.

Next, in step S355, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the high-accuracy flag is ON. If it is determined that the high-accuracy flag is ON, it is stored in the RAM 214 in the subsequent step S356. “1” is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high probability game.
Next, in step S357, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the remaining game count X is “0”. If the remaining game count X is “0”, the special symbol variation display is performed in the high-probability game. This means that it has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), so in the subsequent step S358, the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF.
If it is determined in step S355 that the high-accuracy flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S357 that the remaining game number X is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S359.

  Next, in step S359, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Next, in step S360, it is determined whether or not the set special symbol is “small hit”. If it is determined that the game is a small hit, the small hit game flag (special game flag) is turned ON in step S361. Thereafter, in step S362, the jackpot opening is started, and in step S363, the jackpot opening command is set, and the in-stop process is ended.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S360 that it is not a small hit, the variable stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.
If it is determined in step S359 that the jackpot is a jackpot, then in step S364, it is determined whether the jackpot is a jackpot. If it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the long jackpot is determined in step S365. The winning game flag (special game flag) is set to ON. Otherwise, in step S366, the short hit game flag (special game flag) is set to ON. Thereafter, in step S367, the remaining number J of short-time games and the remaining number X of high-probability games are set to “0”, and the remaining game number J / X is reset. In step S368, the short-time flag Then, the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF and the process proceeds to step S362.

[Customer waiting setting process]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a customer waiting setting process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S371, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the customer waiting flag is ON, the customer waiting setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S371 that the customer waiting flag is not ON, a customer waiting command is set in step S372, and in step S373, the customer waiting flag is turned on and the customer waiting setting process is terminated.
The customer waiting flag is set when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are both suspended, or when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are both suspended for a predetermined period. It turns from OFF to ON.

[Auxiliary symbol processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of auxiliary symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S381, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON. When determining that the auxiliary game flag is ON, the CPU 212 ends the auxiliary symbol processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S381 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, it is determined in step S382 whether or not the auxiliary symbol is changing. If it is determined in step S382 that the auxiliary symbol is not fluctuating, it is determined in step S383 whether or not the gate passing number G storing the number of times the game ball has passed through the gate SW15a is greater than “1”. If the gate passing number G is greater than “1”, in the subsequent step S384, “1” is subtracted from the gate passing number G, and if it is determined that the gate passing number G is not greater than “1”, that is, “0”. If so, the auxiliary symbol processing is terminated.
Next, in step S385, the CPU 212 determines a random number for auxiliary symbol determination, sets a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the auxiliary symbol display device 22 in subsequent step S386, and sets a variation time in step S387. .
Here, it is conceivable that the variation time of the auxiliary symbol is set to, for example, 4.0 seconds if the hour / hour flag is OFF, and 1.5 seconds if the hour / hour flag is ON.

Next, in step S389, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the variation time of the auxiliary symbol has elapsed, and if it is determined that the predetermined variation time has elapsed, the CPU 212 stops the variation in step S390. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S389 that the auxiliary symbol variation time has not elapsed, the auxiliary symbol process is terminated.
Next, in step S391, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the auxiliary symbol is a winning symbol. If the auxiliary symbol is a winning symbol, the CPU 212 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON in step S392 and performs auxiliary symbol processing. Exit.
In step S391, if the stop symbol is not a winning symbol, the auxiliary symbol process is terminated without turning on the auxiliary game flag.
If it is determined in step S382 that the auxiliary symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S389, and it is determined whether or not the auxiliary symbol variation time has passed a predetermined variation time.

[Large winning prize processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the big prize opening process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S411, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the special game flag is ON. If it is determined that the special game flag is ON, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the opening is in progress in step S412. . If it is determined in step S412 that the jackpot opening is in progress, it is then determined in step S413 whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S413 that the opening time has elapsed, in subsequent step S414, the value of the number of rounds R is set to “0” and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a setting example of the number of rounds / operation pattern. For example, when the special game is per length with a normal time, the number of rounds (R number) is 8R, and the operation pattern in 1R is 29. Set 5 seconds open x 1 time. When the big hit is a short hit with a normal time, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, 1R, and the operation pattern during 0.1R is set to 0.1 second open × 1. Furthermore, if the jackpot is per long with a high probability, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 12R, 1R operation pattern is 29.5 seconds open x 1 and the jackpot is a short per short with a high probability And, when the probability is high without a short time with high probability, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R and 1R, and the operation pattern in 1R is set to 0.1 second opening × 1 time.
If the special game is a small hit, for example, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 1R, and the operation pattern in 1R is set to 0.1 second open × 2 times.

Next, in step S415, the CPU 212 sets “0” to the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, and in the following step S416. “1” is added to the value of the number of rounds R. Then, in the subsequent step S417, the operation of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is started. That is, either the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is changed from the closed state to the open state.
Next, in step S418, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the operation time of the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 has passed a predetermined time, and the operation time has not passed the predetermined time. In the subsequent step S419, it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached the specified number.
If it is determined in step S419 that the value of the number counter C is the specified number C, the operation of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is ended in step S420. That is, the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 in the open state is closed.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the specified number, the big prize opening process is terminated.
In step S418, if the operation time of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 has exceeded the predetermined operation time, the process of step S419 is skipped and the number of the number counter C is set. Without checking, the operation of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is finished in step S420.

Next, in step S421, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the jackpot round number is the maximum round number R. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit round is the final round.
If it is determined in step S421 that the big hit round is the final round, ending is started in step S422, and an ending command is set in step S423.
Next, in step S424, the CPU 212 sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”. Thereafter, in step S425, it is determined whether or not the ending time has passed. If it is determined that the ending time has passed, a game state setting process described later is executed in subsequent step S426. Thereafter, in step S427, the special game flag is turned OFF, and the big prize opening process is ended.

In step S412, if it is determined that the jackpot opening is not in progress, it is determined in step S428 whether or not ending is in progress. If it is determined that ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S425 and ending is in progress. If it is determined that it is not, it is determined in step S429 whether or not the special winning opening is in operation.
If it is determined in step S429 that the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 is in operation, the process proceeds to step S418, and the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 is in operation. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S415.
If it is determined in step S411 that the opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening process is terminated. Similarly, if it is determined in step S419 that the value of the number counter C has not reached the specified number, if it is determined in step S421 that the big hit round is not the final round, or the ending time has elapsed in step S425. Even if it is determined that there is no such item, the special winning opening process is terminated.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state setting process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
First, in step S431, the CPU 212 determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit, the game state setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a small hit, then in step S432, it is determined whether or not it is a normal hit (per length with normal time or short per hour with normal time). In step S433, the time flag is set to ON, and in step S434, for example, “100” is set as the remaining game count J of the time-short game, and the game state setting process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S432 that the game is not a normal game, it is a big game that gives a high-probability game. Therefore, in step S435, the high-accuracy flag is turned ON. For example, “10000” is set in X.
Next, in step S437, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the hit is with a time reduction. If it is determined that the hit is with a time reduction, in step S438, the CPU 212 sets the time reduction flag to ON and in step S439. Then, for example, “10000” is set in the remaining game count J of the short-time game, and the gaming state setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S437 that the time is not short, the time flag is turned OFF in step S440, and the remaining game count J of the short game is reset in step S441, and the gaming state setting process is terminated. .

[Second start opening process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the second start port opening process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S511, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the auxiliary game flag is ON, then in step S512, the second start opening / closing door 14b is activated. It is determined whether it is in the middle. In step S512, if the second start port opening / closing door 14b is not operating (opening), in step S513, the operation pattern of the second start port opening / closing door 14b is set according to the gaming state. (2) The operation of the start opening / closing door 14b is started.
Here, the operation pattern (time) of the second start opening / closing door 14b to be set is, for example, 0.15 second opening × 1 if the hour flag is OFF, and 1.80 seconds if the hour flag is ON. It is conceivable to set the opening to 3 times.

Next, in step S515, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the operation time of the second start opening / closing door 14b has elapsed a predetermined time, and if it is determined that the predetermined operation time has elapsed, step S516 Then, the auxiliary game flag is turned OFF, and the second start opening process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S512 that the second start-opening door 14b is operating, the process proceeds to step S515.
If it is determined in step S511 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S515 that the operation time of the second start port 14 has not elapsed, the second start port opening process is terminated. .

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when the variation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped, the first start symbol 13 is displayed. When a game ball enters, a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and the like are obtained by lottery, and the first special symbol display device 20 includes a first one. Display special symbols in a variable manner. And when it determines with the acquired random number value for special symbol determination having won the special game, the 1st special symbol of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 is stopped by a specific symbol. Thereafter, the special game of long hit, short win or small hit is executed.
During the long hitting game, it is possible to obtain the outgoing ball by firing the game ball aiming at the first big winning port 16 or the second big winning port 17 which is in an open state.
On the other hand, during a short hit game, since the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, even if the game ball is launched aiming at the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17, it is possible to obtain almost all the balls. I can't do it.

Similarly, for example, when a game ball enters the second start port 14 when the variation of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped, The special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the like are obtained by lottery in response to the ball, and the second special symbol display device 21 displays the second special symbol in a variable manner.
And when it determines with the acquired random number for special symbol determination having won the special game, the 2nd special symbol of the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 is stopped by a specific symbol. Thereafter, the special game of either the big hit (long hit or short hit) or the small hit is executed. During a long hit game, it is possible to obtain an outgoing ball by firing a game ball aiming at the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 which is in an open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, as described above, during the short hit game, since the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, even if the game ball is launched aiming at the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17, it almost gets out You can't do that.

After the jackpot game is over, based on the lottery result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value, as a special game, a short-time game in which a short-time game with opening support for the second opening / closing door 14b is performed for a predetermined period, a short-time game and a jackpot Either a high-probability short-time game (so-called probability variation game) in which a high-probability game with a high probability of winning is a predetermined period or a high-probability short-time game (so-called latent probability variation game) in which only a high-probability game is performed for a predetermined period Transition to the game state.
The high-probability game is continuously performed until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a preset number of times (for example, 10,000 times) or wins a jackpot again.
On the other hand, the short-time game continues until the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a preset number of times (for example, 100 times for normal short-time games and 10000 times for high-probability short-time games) or until a big win is won again. Done.
Also, during the short-time game, the variation time from the start of change of the special symbol to the stop of the variation is set to be shorter than that during normal game, and the winning probability of the auxiliary symbol is set to be higher than during normal game.
Further, the opening time of the second start opening / closing door 14b at the time of winning the auxiliary symbol is set longer than that during the normal game.
Therefore, during the short-time game, the winning rate of the game ball to the second start port 14 is higher than that during the normal game, so that the player can aim the second start port 14 and launch the game ball during the normal game. Compared to this, the game efficiency can be greatly increased.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment wins a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the second start port 14 than when the game ball enters the first start port 13. Since the ratio is high, it is easy to win a jackpot that is advantageous to the player during the short-time game than during the normal game.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the non-short game state (the normal game state or the high probability non-time short game state), it is determined in advance whether or not the first special symbol is won in the big hit or the small hit Like to do. The preliminary determination result is presented to the player using the first hold effect image 51 displayed in the first display area 7 a of the image display device 7, while being displayed in the second display area 7 b of the image display device 7. The notification is not performed using the second reserved image 41.
If comprised in this way, it will become possible to show the player the 1st holding | maintenance effect image 51 of the image display apparatus 7 as if it were an effect image. Further, it becomes possible to reliably notify the player of the number of reserved first special symbols using the second reserved image 41 of the image display device 7.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a game effect during a normal game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.
In the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 22 (a), three effect symbols 31 during the variable display are displayed. Furthermore, in the first display area 7a, a hold effect image 50 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 during the variable display and a first hold effect image 51a corresponding to the number (1) of hold of the first special symbol are displayed. Yes.
On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, there are a reserved image 40 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 being variably displayed and a first reserved image 41a corresponding to the reserved number (one) of the first special symbol. It is displayed.

Here, when it is determined in the prior determination when a game ball enters the first start port 13 that the jackpot is won, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. In addition, the corresponding first hold effect image 51b is changed from the normal first hold normal effect image to the first hold sign effect image.
In the present embodiment, when the first hold effect image 51 is the first hold normal effect image, different female images are displayed, respectively, and when the first hold effect image 51 is the first hold sign effect image, the fluctuation is displayed. The same female image as the on-hold effect image 50 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 being displayed is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a sequence of lost symbols (for example, “257”).

Next, in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 22 (d), the first hold effect image 51a in FIGS. 22 (a), (b), and (c) moves to the position of the hold effect image 50. As a result, the effect design 31 starts variable display, and the first hold effect image 51b moves to the position of the first hold effect image 51a.
At this time, also in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the first reserved image 41a in FIGS. 22A, 22B and 22C moves to the position of the reserved image 40, and the first reserved image 41b It will move to the position of the first reserved image 41a. Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 22 (e), the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a line of lost symbols (for example, “369”).

Next, in the first display area 7 a of the image display device 7, the first hold effect image 51 a in FIGS. 22D and 22E, that is, the first hold sign effect image moves to the position of the hold effect image 50. The symbol 31 starts the variable display. Also in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the first reserved image 41a in FIGS. 22 (d) and 22 (e) moves to the position of the reserved effect image 40.
In this case, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 22 (f), two of the three production symbols 31 in the fluctuation are arranged in reach (for example, “7 ↓ 7”). ) Stopped display.
Then, after the reach effect image 61 as shown in FIG. 22 (g) is displayed on the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 22 (h), the effect symbols 31 are arranged in a jackpot (for example, “777”). ) Stop display.

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first hold effect image 51 is used after the first hold effect image 51 is displayed in the same display area 7 a as the effect symbol 31 displayed on the image display device 7. Thus, a notification effect of the preliminary determination result is performed.
If comprised in this way, unlike the notification effect of the prior determination result using the conventional hold image, it will be determined beforehand using the hold effect image 40 displayed on the 1st display area 7a where the effect design 31 is displayed. A new game effect of performing a result notification effect can be realized.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the first reserved image 41 is displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the player can display the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. Even if the first hold effect image 51 displayed on the screen is not recognized as a hold image, the player can accurately and easily grasp the hold number.

Next, as another example of the game effect during the normal game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a display example of the hold effect image when the game ball enters the second start port 14 during the normal game will be described. .
In the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. Further, in the first display area 7a, a hold effect image 50 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 being variably displayed, and first hold effect images 51a and 51b corresponding to the hold number (two) of the first special symbol are displayed. ing.
On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the reserved image 40 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 during the variable display, and the first reserved image 41a corresponding to the reserved number (two) of the first special symbol, 41b is displayed.

Here, when a game ball enters the second starting port 14, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine that preferentially digests the second special symbol, so in the example shown in FIG. The second hold effect image 52a corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed so as to be interrupted at the head of the row of the hold effect images, that is, the head of the row of the first hold effect images 51a and 51b.
At this time, since the second hold effect image 52 and the first hold effect image 51 are different images, in the example shown in FIG. 23 (b), the design female costume of the first hold effect image is set to a different image. The person can easily distinguish the first hold effect image 51 and the second hold effect image 52.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23C, the second hold effect image 52a corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed in front of the first hold effect images 51a and 51b. Also in this case, if the second hold effect image 52 and the first hold effect image 51 are different images, the player can easily distinguish the first hold effect image 51 and the second hold effect image 52.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22, the game effect when the first special symbol is determined in advance during the normal game is described as an example. However, this is only an example, and the second effect during the short-time game is described. Even when special symbols are determined in advance, a similar game effect can be performed.

Hereinafter, a process executed by the effect control board 221 in order to realize the game effect as described above will be described.
[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board. Note that the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 24 can be realized by the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 executing a program stored in the ROM 223.
In this case, the CPU 122 of the effect control board 221 executes a command reception process (S610), an effect button process (S620), a command transmission process (S630), and the like as the timer interrupt process.

  Next, an example of main processing executed by the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 as timer interrupt processing will be described. Note that the processing described below can also be realized when the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 executes a program stored in the ROM 223.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of command reception processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a hold number increase command is received in step S701. If it is determined that a hold number increase command is received, the CPU 222 executes hold number increase command reception processing in step S702. To do.
Next, in step S703, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received. If it is determined that a variation start command has been received, the CPU 222 executes effect selection processing in the subsequent step S704.
If it is determined in step S703 that the change start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S705 without performing the effect selection process.

Next, in step S705, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a variable stop command has been received. If the CPU 222 determines that a variable stop command has been received, the CPU 222 executes a variable effect end process in subsequent step S706.
Examples of the processing during the end of the variation effect include analysis of the variation stop command, various processing such as a mode flag change based on the analysis result, and processing for setting the variation effect end command.
If it is determined in step S705 that the change stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S708 without executing the changing effect end process.

Next, in step S707, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an opening command has been received. If it is determined that an opening command has been received, the CPU 222 executes special game effect selection processing in a subsequent step S708.
Examples of the special game effect selection processing include opening command analysis, special game effect pattern selection processing, and processing for setting an opening effect start command.
If it is determined in step S707 that the opening command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S709 without executing the special game effect selection process.

Next, in step S709, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an ending command for executing the ending effect selection process has been received. If it is determined that the ending command has been received, the CPU 222 determines in step S710 that the ending effect selection process is performed. Execute.
Examples of the ending effect selection process include analysis of an ending command, ending effect pattern selection, and a process of setting an ending effect start command.
In step S711, a customer waiting command reception process is executed, and the command reception process ends. If it is determined in step S709 that an ending command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S711 without executing the ending effect selection process.

[Receive processing for increasing the number of pending commands]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a pending number increase command reception process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, in step S721, CPU 222 stores a flag in first hold status storage unit 500 or second hold status storage unit 510 provided in RAM 224 of effect control board 221 based on the received hold count increase command. To do. Details of the first hold status storage unit 500 and the second hold status storage unit 510 will be described later.
Next, in step S722, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the first hold flag. If the CPU 222 determines that the stored flag is the first hold flag, in step S723, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the first hold flag. The first hold image display command for additionally displaying the first hold image 41 is set in the 2 display area 7b. That is, the first hold image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

  Next, in step S724, the CPU 222 stores special symbols such as special symbol determination random number values, jackpot symbol determination random number values, reach determination random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values, etc. in the pre-determination information storage area of the received pending number increase command. It is determined whether or not game information is added, and if it is determined that special game information is added to the special game information storage area, the special game added to the special game information storage area in step S725. It is determined whether or not the information satisfies a predetermined condition for performing the indication effect.

  Here, as the predetermined condition for performing the indication effect in the present embodiment, for example, in the variation pattern table for non-time-short game state shown in FIG. Is a case in which a variation pattern 5 is selected in which a lottery effect with a long variation time and a high expectation degree of jackpot is performed, although it is not won.

  For this reason, in step S725, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or the special symbol determination random number value is a lost value. If the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21” and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S726. It is determined that the predetermined condition of the sign effect is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S727.

  In step S726, a first hold sign effect image display command for displaying the first hold sign effect image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the first hold sign effect image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S724 that no special game information has been added to the pre-determined information storage area of the received pending number increase command, or in step 725, it is determined that the special game state does not satisfy the predetermined condition. If so, in step S727, a first hold normal effect image display command for displaying the first hold normal effect image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the first hold normal effect image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.
If it is determined in step S722 that the stored flag is not the first hold flag, the process of steps S722 to S727 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S728.

  Next, in step S728, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the second hold flag. If it is determined that the stored flag is the second hold flag, the CPU 222 determines whether the stored flag is the second hold flag in step S729. A second reserved image display command for additionally displaying the second reserved image 42 is set in the second display area 7b. That is, the second reserved image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

  Next, in step S730, the CPU 222 stores special symbols such as a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, a variation pattern random value, and the like in the prior determination information storage area of the received pending number increase command. It is determined whether or not game information is added, and if it is determined that special game information is added to the special game information storage area, the special game added to the special game information storage area in step S731. It is determined whether or not the information satisfies a predetermined condition for performing the indication effect.

  Here, as a predetermined condition for the special game information in the present embodiment to perform the indication effect, for example, in the variation pattern table for short-time gaming state shown in FIG. Alternatively, although the winning pattern is not won, the variation pattern 5 is selected in which the variation effect is performed with a long variation time and a high expectation degree for the jackpot.

  Therefore, in step S731, as in step S725, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or for special symbol determination. If the random value is a loss value, the reach determination random value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S732. If not, it is determined that the predetermined condition for the indication effect is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S733.

  In step S732, a second hold sign effect image display command for displaying the second hold sign effect image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the second hold sign effect image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S730 that special game information is not added to the pre-determined information storage area of the received increase command for holding number, or it is determined in step 731 that the special game state does not satisfy the predetermined condition. If so, in step S733, a second reserved normal effect image display command for displaying the second reserved normal effect image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the second reserved normal effect image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.
If it is determined in step S728 that the stored flag is not the second hold flag, the processes in steps S729 to S733 are skipped, and the hold number increase command reception process ends.

FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hold status storage unit provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221.
As shown in FIG. 27A, the first hold status storage unit 500 includes four storage units, a first storage unit 501a, a second storage unit 501b, a third storage unit 501c, and a fourth storage unit 501d. ing.
As shown in FIG. 27B, the second hold status storage unit 510 has four storage units, a first storage unit 511a, a second storage unit 511b, a third storage unit 511c, and a fourth storage unit 511d. ing.
As shown in FIG. 27C, the first to fourth storage units 501a to 501d and 511a to 511d have a hold flag storage area 521 and a prior determination information storage area 522. When the hold increase command is received, the hold flag storage area 521 of the corresponding first storage unit 501a to 501d or 511a to 511d is assigned a hold flag.
Further, when the advance determination information is added to the received pending number increase command, the advance determination information is stored in the advance determination information storage area 522.

[Direction selection process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of effect selection processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 first analyzes the change start command in step S731.
Specifically, analysis of special symbol variation pattern command, jackpot or small hit command, jackpot symbol command, reach command, gaming state command, table flag command indicating normal lose table, etc. sent as variation start command Do.
Next, in step S732, the CPU 222 executes a hold number subtraction process. Next, in step S733, a variation effect pattern selection process is performed. In step S734, a variation effect start command is set and transmitted to the image control board 231, and then the effect selection process ends.

[Holding number subtraction process]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold number subtraction process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 first performs a shift process of the hold status storage unit in step S741.
For example, the flag stored in the fourth storage unit 501d of the first hold status storage unit 500 is shifted and stored in the third storage unit 501c, and the flag stored in the third storage unit 501c is stored in the second storage unit. The data is shifted to 501b and stored, and the flag stored in the second storage unit 501b is shifted and stored in the first storage unit 501a. In addition, the flag memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part 501a will be erase | eliminated.
Next, in step S742, an erasure command for erasing (shifting) the hold image and the hold effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is set and transmitted to the image control board 231, and then the hold number subtraction process is terminated. To do.

  Hereinafter, a process executed by the image control board 231 in order to realize the above-described game effect will be described.

[Image display processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold image display process executed by the CPU of the image control board.
In this case, the CPU 232 of the image control board 231 determines whether or not a hold image display command (first or second hold image display command) is received from the effect control board 221 in step S811.
If it is determined in step S811 that the hold image display command has been received, in step S812, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 based on the received hold image display command. Display control for displaying the reserved image of the symbol is executed.
If it is determined in step S811 that the hold image display command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S813 without performing the process in step S812.

Next, in step S813, the CPU 232 determines whether or not a hold effect image display command (first or second hold effect image display command) is received from the effect control board 221.
When it is determined in step S813 that the hold effect image display command has been received, in step S814, based on the received hold effect image display command, the first or second special display area 7a of the image display device 7 is displayed. Display control for displaying the reserved effect image of the symbol (the reserved sign effect image or the reserved normal effect image) is executed.
If it is determined in step S813 that the pending effect image display command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S815 without performing the process in step S814.

Next, in step S815, the CPU 232 determines whether or not the hold image and the hold effect image erasure command from the effect control board 221 have been received.
When it is determined in step S815 that an erasure command has been received, in step S816, the hold effect image displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 and the hold image displayed in the second display area 7b. Display control for erasing (shifting) is executed. Thereafter, the hold image display process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S815 that an erase command has not been received, the suspended image display process is terminated without performing the process in step S816.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second example of the game effect during the normal game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
Also in the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment, the number of retained first special symbols (up to 4) is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 (see FIG. 3) on the game control board 211 side. In the first display area 7 a of the image display device 7, a first hold effect image (character image) 51 corresponding to the number of hold of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is displayed. At the same time, in the second display area 7 b of the image display device 7, the first reserved image 41 corresponding to the number of reserved first special symbols displayed on the first special symbol reserved display 23 is displayed. Display control is performed on the first hold effect image 51 and the first hold image 41 so as to be synchronized with the display of the first special symbol hold display 23.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the non-time-saving gaming state (the normal gaming state or the high-probability non-time-short gaming state), the special symbol determination random value for the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination The random number value for change and the random number value of the variation pattern are determined in advance, and a game effect as shown below is performed using the first hold effect image 51 displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. Yes.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a game effect during a normal game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.
In the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 31 (a), three effect symbols 31 during the variable display are displayed. Furthermore, in the first display area 7a, a hold effect image 50 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 during the variable display and a first hold effect image 51a corresponding to the number (1) of hold of the first special symbol are displayed. Yes.
On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, there are a reserved image 40 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 being variably displayed and a first reserved image 41a corresponding to the reserved number (one) of the first special symbol. It is displayed.

Here, when a predetermined suggestion effect is won in the effect drawing lottery of the special symbol during the change, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), the reserved effect image 50 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 being changed is used. Then, as the start effect that tells the start of the suggestion effect, an explanation effect that explains the content of the suggestion effect is performed.
Here, for example, when the same female character image as the hold effect image 50 (female character image) for which the game description was given within a predetermined period is displayed as the hold image 41, the suggestion effect corresponds to the hold image 41. This refers to a prior notification effect that notifies in advance that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high in the variation of special symbols.
For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an explanation effect for explaining the content of the suggestion effect, a line such as “Let me see again a chance” of the hold effect image 50 (female character image) is displayed or the like. Are output from the speaker 312. Thereafter, for example, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) or for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute), a preliminary determination is made, and a suggested effect is obtained when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Like to do.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a sequence of lost symbols (for example, “257”).
Next, in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 31C, the first hold effect image 51a in FIGS. 31A and 31B moves to the position of the hold effect image 50, and the effect symbol. 31 starts the variable display. At this time, also in the second display area 7 b of the image display device 7, the first reserved image 41 a in FIGS. 31A and 31B moves to the position of the reserved image 40.

Here, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 within a predetermined period in which it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is performed, pre-determination of various random number values acquired by the entrance is performed. Do. As a result of the prior determination, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the female image (character image) in which the content of the suggestion effect is previously described in the hold effect image 50 is displayed. ) As the first hold effect image 51a again.
Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a line of lost symbols (for example, “369”).
Next, in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7, the contents of the first reserved effect image 51a in FIGS. 31 (c) and 31 (d), that is, the suggested effects in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b) were described. The first hold effect image 51a, which is the same as the female image (character image), moves to the position of the hold effect image 50, and the effect symbol 31 starts variable display. Also in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the first reserved image 41a in FIGS. 31C and 31D moves to the position of the reserved effect image 40.

  In this case, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 31 (e), of the three effect symbols 31 that are changing, the two effect symbols 31 are arranged in reach (for example, “7 ↓ 7”). Stopped display. Thereafter, after the reach effect image 61 as shown in FIG. 31 (f) is displayed on the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 31 (g), the effect symbols 31 are arranged in a jackpot (for example, “777”). ) Stop display.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is performed using the hold effect image 50 displayed on the image display device 7. When a game ball enters the first starting port 13 for the first time after execution of the suggestive effect, various random numbers acquired by the entrance are determined in advance. And when it determines with satisfy | filling predetermined conditions (for example, jackpot winning) as a result of prior determination, the display mode of the 1st hold | maintenance effect image 51 is a 1st specific hold mode different from a 1st normal hold mode. Displayed. That is, the female image (character image) on which the suggestion effect is performed in the hold effect image 50 is displayed again as the first specific hold mode image.

  As a result of the prior determination, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the display mode of the first hold effect image 51 is displayed in the first normal hold mode. As an image of the first normal hold mode, an image different from the female image (character image) on which the suggestion effect is performed in the hold effect image 50 is displayed.

  If comprised in this way, unlike the notification effect of the prior determination result using the conventional hold image, a suggestion effect using the hold effect image 50 displayed on the 1st display area 7a where the effect design 31 is displayed. It is possible to realize a new game effect of performing the notification effect of the preliminary determination result using the first hold effect image 51.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reserved image 41 is separately displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, so that the player is displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. Even if the first hold effect image 51 is not recognized as a hold image, the player can accurately and easily grasp the hold number.

In the example shown in FIG. 31, the game effect of the first special symbol during the normal game has been described as an example, but this is only an example, and the game effect of the second special symbol during the short-time game It is possible to perform a similar game effect.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the case where the prior determination is performed only for various random values of the first special symbol acquired first after executing the suggestion effect is described as an example, but this is only an example, Needless to say, after execution of the suggestion effect, various random values of the first special symbol acquired a plurality of times may be determined in advance.

  Hereinafter, a process executed by the effect control board 221 in order to realize the game effect in the second embodiment will be described. Note that the timer interrupt process, command reception process, and hold image display process executed by the effect control board 221 in the second embodiment are the same as the processes in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. In addition, since the configuration of the hold status storage unit provided in the RAM of the effect control board is the same, the description thereof is omitted.

[Receive processing for increasing the number of pending commands]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a pending number increase command reception process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, in step S911, the CPU 222 stores the flag in the first hold status storage unit 500 or the second hold status storage unit 510 illustrated in FIG. 27 based on the received hold count increase command.
Next, in step S912, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the first hold flag. If the CPU 222 determines that the stored flag is the first hold flag, in step S913, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the first hold flag. The first hold image display command for additionally displaying the first hold image 41 is set in the 2 display area 7b. That is, the first hold image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

Next, in step S914, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the suggestion effect flag indicating whether or not the suggestion effect is performed is ON.
If it is determined in step S914 that the suggestion effect flag is ON, in step S915, the value of the suggestion effect counter Z indicating the execution period of the suggestion effect described later is decremented by “1”. Then, special game information such as a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. is added to the advance determination information storage area of the pending increase command received in step S916. It is determined whether or not.
If it is determined in step S916 that special game information is added to the special game information storage area, the special game information added to the special game information storage area displays the first specific reserved image in step S917. It is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  As the predetermined condition here, for example, in the variation pattern table for non-short-time gaming state shown in FIG. 14 (a), when the variation pattern 1 that is a big hit is selected, or the variation time that is not won in the big win In this case, the variation pattern 5 in which the loss effect is performed with a long and high expectation degree of jackpot is selected.

Therefore, in step S917, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or the special symbol determination random number value is a lost value. If the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21” and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition for displaying the first specific reserved image is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S918. Otherwise, it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S919.
In step S918, a first specific reserved image display command for displaying the first specific reserved image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, a display command is set in order to display the same female character image as the reserved image 41 (female character image) on which the start effect has been made to tell the start of the suggestive effect as the reserved image 41.

If it is determined in step S914 that the suggestive effect flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S916 that no special game information is added to the pre-determined information storage area of the received hold number increase command, or step S917. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, in step S919, a first normal hold effect image display command for displaying the first normal hold image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is issued. set. That is, a display command is set in order to display a female character image as the reserved image 41 that is different from the reserved effect image 50 (female character image) that has performed the start effect that tells the start of the suggestive effect.
If it is determined in step S912 that the stored flag is not the first hold flag, the process of steps S913 to S919 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S920.

  Next, in step S920, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the second hold flag. If it is determined that the stored flag is the second hold flag, in step S921, the CPU 222 sets the second flag. The second hold image display command for displaying the second hold image is set in the 2 display area 7b.

Next, in step S922, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the suggestion effect flag indicating whether or not the suggestion effect is performed is ON. If it is determined in step S922 that the suggestion effect flag is ON, “1” is subtracted from the value of the suggestion effect counter Z indicating the execution period of the suggestion effect in step S923. In the subsequent step S924, special game information such as a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, a variation pattern random number value or the like is stored in the pre-determined information storage area of the received pending number increase command. It is determined whether or not it has been added.
If it is determined in step S924 that special game information is added to the special game information storage area, the special game information added to the special game information storage area displays the second specific reserved image in step S925. It is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  As the predetermined condition here, for example, in the variation pattern table for short-time gaming state shown in FIG. 14B, when the variation pattern 1 that is a big hit is selected, or the variation time of those that are not won the big win It is assumed that the variation pattern 5 is selected in which a long-lasting high hit expectation is performed.

  Therefore, in step S925, as in step S917, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or for special symbol determination. If the random value is a loss value, the reach determination random value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S926. If not, it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S927.

In step S926, a second specific reserved image display command for displaying the second specific reserved image in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, a display command is set to display the same female character image as the reserved effect image 50 (female character image) that has performed the start effect informing the start of the suggestive effect as the reserved image 42.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S922 that the suggestive effect hula is not ON, or if it is determined in step S924 that special game information is not added to the pre-determined information storage area of the received pending number increase command, or step If it is determined in S925 that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, a second normal hold image display command for displaying the second normal hold image in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set in step S927. To do. That is, a display command is set in order to display a female character image different from the hold effect image 50 (female character image) on which the start effect that tells the start of the suggestion effect is displayed as the hold image 42.
If it is determined in step S920 that the stored flag is not the second hold flag, the process of steps S921 to S927 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S928.

  Next, in step S928, it is determined whether or not the value of the suggestion effect counter Z indicating the execution period of the suggestion effect is “0”, and if a positive result is obtained in step S928, the suggestion result is indicated in step S929. The production flag is turned off to end the pending number increase command reception process. If a negative result is obtained, the pending number increase command reception process is terminated without turning off the suggestion production flag.

[Direction selection process]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 first analyzes the change start command in step S931.
Specifically, analysis is performed for a variation pattern command of a special symbol transmitted as a variation start command, a jackpot or jackpot command, a jackpot symbol command, a reach command, a gaming state command, and the like.
Next, in step S932, the CPU 222 performs a shift process of the hold status storage unit. For example, the flag stored in the fourth storage unit 501d of the first hold status storage unit 500 shown in FIG. 27 is shifted to the third storage unit 501c and stored, and the flag stored in the third storage unit 501c Is shifted and stored in the second storage unit 501b, and the flag stored in the second storage unit 501b is shifted and stored in the first storage unit 501a. In addition, the flag memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part 501a will be erase | eliminated.

Next, in step S <b> 933, the CPU 222 sets an erasure command for erasing (shifting) the hold images 40 and 41 and the hold effect images 50 and 51 displayed on the image display device 7 and transmits them to the image control board 231. To do.
Next, in step S934, the CPU 222 acquires an effect random number, and in the subsequent step S935, selects a variable effect pattern based on the acquired effect random number. In the subsequent step S936, a variation effect start command based on the selected variation effect pattern is set and transmitted to the image control board 231.

Next, in step S937, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the selected variation effect pattern is a suggestion effect pattern for performing the suggestion effect. Turn on the production flag. In subsequent step S939, a value is input to the suggestion effect counter Z indicating the execution period of the suggestion effect. For example, if the execution period of the suggestion effect is a period in which the special symbol fluctuates ten times, “10” is substituted into the suggestion effect counter Z, and the effect selection process ends. Note that the value of the suggestion effect counter Z can be set as appropriate. Moreover, the time limited to the number of fluctuations may be used.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S937 that the selected variation effect pattern is not the suggestion effect pattern, the effect selection process is terminated.

As an image display device used in the gaming machine of the present invention, a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, and other arbitrary display devices can be adopted.
The display mode of the image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines, but also to slot machines, other gaming machines having display devices, and game machines in general.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 7 ... Image display apparatus, 31 ... Production design, 13 ... 1st starting port, 14 ... 2nd starting port, 211 ... Game control board, 212, 222, 232, 242 ... CPU 213, 223, 233, 243 ... ROM, 214, 224, 234, 244 ... RAM, 221 ... Production control board, 231 ... Image control board, 241 ... Lamp control board, 312 ... Audio output device

Claims (1)

Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when the start condition is satisfied;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not a special game is won based on the determination information;
Image display means capable of displaying an effect corresponding to a symbol variably displayed based on the determination result of the special game determination means;
Hold storage means for storing the right of determination by the special game determination means with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
On-hold display means for displaying a hold stored in the hold storage means on a first display area in which the effect symbol of the image display means is displayed;
A holding number display means for informing the holding number stored in the holding storage means in a second display area having a display area smaller than the first display area of the image display means;
Based on the determination information, prior determination means for determining the presence or absence of winning in advance,
On-hold display mode selection / determination means for selecting and determining whether the hold image to be displayed in the first display area is set to a normal hold display mode or a specific hold display mode based on the determination result of the prior determination unit. When,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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