JP2015016171A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine enhancing a player's interest by displaying a forenotice performance that suggests a degree of expectation about the game state being transferred to a specific game state, disabling that the player intentionally transfers to the specific game state in response to the forenotice performance, and capable of preventing impartiality of the game from being impaired.SOLUTION: The game machine includes forenotice display means that, when a game state is the specific game state, displays a forenotice performance on a display part and, when a next-round second jackpot game is executed, displays, as a forenotice performance, a performance suggesting a degree of expectation that, after the termination of the next-round second jackpot game, the game state may be transferred again to the specific game state. The forenotice display means starts the display of the forenotice performance after second timing tracing back from first timing, when a special ball entry hole becomes an open state, by a required time of a game ball from being shot by a shooting device till reaching near the special ball entry hole.

Description

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

  Conventionally, various types of pachinko gaming machines are known. For example, a type of model called a digipachi machine (formerly the first type) is known. In this digipachi machine, it is determined whether or not it is the first big hit based on the game ball entering the start opening. And when it determines with a 1st jackpot, a 1st jackpot game is performed. When the first big hit game is played, the player can play in an advantageous gaming state.

  Also, for example, a type of model called a feather (former second type) is known. In this blade, there is provided an opening and closing ball entry device having a blade member that can be opened and closed. The open / close ball entry device is switched between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter by a blade accessory. Then, when the game ball entered into the opening and closing ball entry device enters a specific area provided inside the opening and closing ball entry device, the second big hit game is performed. When the second big hit game is played, the player can play in an advantageous gaming state.

  Furthermore, a model of a type called a so-called one-type / two-mixer in which a digital cracker and a blade are combined is known. For example, as described in Patent Document 1.

  In this type 2 type mixing machine, it is determined whether or not it is the first big hit based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening. And when it determines with a 1st jackpot, a 1st jackpot game is performed. Further, it is determined whether or not to play a small hit game based on the winning of a game ball at the variable start port. When it is determined that a small hit game is to be performed, the special entrance is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed since the determination. Then, when the game ball that has entered the special entrance has entered a specific area, the second big hit game is performed. Then, when it is determined that the small hit game is to be performed, it is determined whether or not the game state is shifted to a specific game state in which the variable start port is likely to be in an open state. Then, when it is determined to shift to the specific game state, the game state is shifted to the specific game state after the end of the second big hit game.

  However, in the above-described type two-type mixer, when it is determined whether or not to play a small hit game, it is determined whether or not to shift the game state to a specific game state, It is determined that the second big hit game is performed when the entered game ball enters the specific area. That is, in the one-kind / two-mixer, after determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state, it is determined that the second big hit game is performed with a time delay. For this reason, for example, when a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of transition from a gaming state to a specific gaming state is displayed, the player intentionally identifies the game ball by adjusting the launch of the game ball according to the notice effect. There is a possibility that it is possible to shift to the gaming state (for example, when a notice effect indicating that the degree of expectation is low is displayed, the game ball is not fired and the notice effect indicating that the degree of expectation is high. The game ball is fired only when is displayed), and the fairness of the game is hindered.

JP 2010-131038 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the situation as described above, and the problem to be solved is to display a notice effect indicating a degree of expectation that the gaming state will shift to the specific gaming state, thereby allowing the player to display the notice effect. Provided is a pachinko gaming machine that enhances interest and makes it impossible for a player to intentionally shift to a specific gaming state in accordance with the notice effect, thereby preventing a sense of fairness of the game from being hindered. That is.

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

  That is, in claim 1, it is determined that the launching device for launching the game ball, the start port for determining whether or not the game ball enters the first big hit, and the first big hit. In this case, the first jackpot game means for playing the first jackpot game and the open state in which the game ball can enter and the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter can be switched, and the game ball can enter when the game ball enters. A special entrance having a specific area, an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and a closed state in which entry is difficult, and when the game ball enters, the special entrance is in an open state. A variable starting port for determining whether or not to perform a small hit game, and when it is determined to perform the small hit game, the special entrance is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed since the determination. The small hit game means and the game ball entering the special entrance are A second jackpot gaming means for performing a second jackpot game when entering a fixed area, and a gaming state to a specific gaming state in which the variable start port is likely to be open when determined to be the first jackpot A first specific game determination means for determining whether or not to shift, and a game after the end of the first jackpot game when the first specific game determination means determines to shift to the specific game state A first specific gaming state transition means for transitioning the state to the specific gaming state; and a first state for determining whether or not to transition the gaming state to the specific gaming state when it is determined that the small hit game is to be performed. When the second specific game determination means and the second specific game determination means determine that the game state is to be shifted to the specific game state, the game state is shifted to the specific game state after the end of the second big hit game. Nino specific play A state transition means, a display unit for displaying a predetermined effect, and a notice effect on the display unit when the game state is the specific game state, and the game state is the specific game state as the notice effect. When the second jackpot game is sometimes performed, a notice display means for displaying an effect suggesting an expectation that the gaming state transitions to the specific gaming state again after the second jackpot game is finished, The notice display means starts from the first timing when the special entrance is in the open state only for the time required for the game ball to reach the vicinity of the special entrance after being launched by the launching device. The display of the notice effect is started after the retroactive second timing.

  In claim 2, a launching device for launching a game ball, a start port for determining whether or not a first big hit is made when the game ball enters, and a case where the first big hit is determined A first jackpot game means for performing a first jackpot game, a special entrance for switching between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, and a special entrance in the special entrance A specific area where the game ball entering the special entrance can be switched between an open state where the game ball can enter and a closed state where the game ball cannot enter, and an open state where the game ball can easily enter and a closed state where it is difficult to enter When it is determined that the small hit game is to be performed, and a variable start port for determining whether or not to perform a small hit game in which the special entrance is opened when a game ball enters In addition, the special entrance is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed since the determination. A small hit game means to be in a state, a second big hit game means for performing a second big hit game when a game ball that has entered the special entrance has entered the specific area, and the first big hit game When determined, the first specific game determination means for determining whether or not to shift the game state to a specific game state in which the variable start port is likely to be in an open state, and the first specific game determination means by the first specific game determination means When it is determined to shift to the specific gaming state, it is determined to perform the small hit game with first specific gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the specific gaming state after the end of the first big hit game. A second specific game determination means for determining whether or not to shift the game state to the specific game state, and when the second specific game determination means determines to shift to the specific game state. The second large A second specific gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the specific gaming state after the end of the game, a display unit for displaying a predetermined effect, and the display unit when the gaming state is the specific gaming state. In addition to displaying a notice effect, when the second big hit game is played when the game state is the specific game state, the game state is changed to the specific game again after the second big hit game is finished. A notice display means for displaying an effect suggesting the degree of expectation for transition to a state, and the notice display means is required for a game ball from being fired by the launch device until reaching the vicinity of the specific area. The display of the notice effect is started after a second timing that goes back from the first timing when the specific area is in the open state for the time.

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

  In claim 1, the player's interest is enhanced by displaying a notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the gaming state will transition to the specific game state, and the player intentionally specifies the notice effect according to the notice effect. It is impossible to shift to the gaming state, and it is possible to prevent the fairness of the game from being hindered.

The front view which showed the whole structure of the game machine which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the perspective view which showed the structure of the state by which the window frame was open | released. Similarly, the front view which showed the structure of the game board. Similarly, a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit, a sub control circuit, and a display control circuit. Similarly, the perspective view which showed the structure of the big prize apparatus unit. Similarly, the front view which showed the structure of the 1st big prize apparatus and the 2nd big prize apparatus. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control RAM of a main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control ROM of the main control circuit. (A) Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the special figure 1 big hit determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the special figure 2 jackpot determination table. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the special figure 2 small hit design selection table which is remembered in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the big hit symbol selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the structure of display control RAM of a display control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the structure of display control ROM of a display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the expectation degree suggestion notice effect video data memorize | stored in display control ROM of the display control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the display aspect of the anticipation degree indication notice effect. (B) The figure which showed the continuation of Fig.14 (a) similarly. (C) The figure which continued from FIG.14 (b) similarly. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the flow of the game. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the game based on the winning to a start opening. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the special symbol game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG.17 and FIG.18. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the small hit game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the decoration symbol game of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the decoration symbol game of a display control circuit. Similarly, the schematic diagram which showed the path | route until the game ball launched by the launching device reaches the grand prize winning device unit. Similarly, the schematic diagram which showed a mode that the game ball which reached | attained the big prize apparatus unit won a prize at the first big prize opening. Similarly, the schematic diagram which showed a mode that the game ball which reached | attained the big prize apparatus unit did not win a 1st big prize opening and a 2nd big prize opening. (A) Similarly, a schematic diagram showing a state where a game ball that has reached a large winning device unit wins a normal area. (B) The schematic diagram which showed a mode that similarly wins a specific area | region. Similarly, the timing diagram which showed the start and stop timing of a display of an anticipation degree suggestion announcement effect. Similarly, a timing diagram showing another example in FIG. The timing diagram which showed the timing of the start and stop of a display of an expectation suggestion notice effect in the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd embodiment of this invention. The timing diagram which showed the timing of the start and stop of a display of an expectation suggestion notice effect in the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd embodiment of this invention.

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

  The gaming machine 1 is a type of pachinko gaming machine called a so-called one-type / two-type mixing machine. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 is mainly formed by attaching various gaming parts to a frame body constituted by an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3, and a window frame 5. The

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

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

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

  The window frame 5 is a frame formed in a substantially frame shape. The window frame 5 is disposed in front of the game board 4 and is rotatably supported by an opening on the front side of the middle frame 3 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. A window frame opening 8 that is opened in a substantially circular shape is disposed substantially at the center of the window frame 5. A transparent plate 13 is laid over the window frame opening 8. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 7 of the game board 4 arranged behind the window frame 5 through the transparent plate 13 from the front. Below the window frame opening 8, an upper plate 9 for storing game balls before launching is disposed. The game balls stored in the upper plate 9 are supplied to a launching device 16 described later. Speakers 10 and 10 are respectively disposed above and to the left and right of the window frame opening 8.

  The lower dish unit 6 is attached below the middle frame 3 and below the window frame 5. A lower plate 11 in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 9 are stored is arranged at the approximate center of the lower plate unit 6. A firing handle 12 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 11 on the right side of the lower plate unit 6. The firing handle 12 is supported so as to be rotatable. In addition, a launching device 16 that is a device that launches a game ball toward the game area 7 is disposed on the upper rear side of the launch handle 12 (the rear side of the lower dish unit 6). When the launch handle 12 is rotated by the player, a game ball is launched by the launch device 16 into the game area 7 provided on the game board 4 in accordance with the player's operation.

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

  The game area 7 is an area where the game ball rolls on the game board 4. The game area 7 is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape on the front side surface of the game board 4 by a guide rail 30 that is a belt-like member. On the left side of the game area 7, a guide path 7a for guiding the game ball launched by the launching device 16 toward the game area 7 is partitioned and formed in a substantially arc shape by the two guide rails 30 and 30. . An approximate center of the game area 7 is opened to install the decorative symbol display device 40, and a center accessory 15 formed in a substantially annular shape in front view is disposed on the periphery thereof. A plurality of game nails are planted in the game area 7. As a result, the game ball launched into the game area 7 falls while colliding with a plurality of game nails, and rolls within the game area 7.

  In the game area 7, the first start gate 31, the second start gate 32, the special opening 1 33, the variable winning device 35 (the special opening 2 34), and the big winning device unit 70 are mainly used. (First big winning device 36 and second big winning device 37), a normal symbol display device 38, a special symbol display device 39, and a decorative symbol display device 40 are provided.

The first start gate 31 is disposed on the left side of the game area 7. The first start gate 31 is formed in a gate shape penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass (win) in the inside. A first start gate sensor 50 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the first start gate 31. The first start gate sensor 50 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the first start gate 31 when the game ball wins the first start gate 31.
A game ball is won at the first start gate 31 by so-called left-handed hitting.

The second start gate 32 is disposed in the lower right part of the game area 7 (upper part of the big winning device unit 70). The second start gate 32 is formed in a gate shape penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass (win) in the inside. Inside the second start gate 32, a second start gate sensor 51 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the second start gate 32, the second start gate sensor 51 is configured to detect the win and output a win signal of the second start gate 32.
A game ball is won at the second start gate 32 by so-called right hit.

  The start port 33 for the special figure 1 is disposed below the game area 7 and immediately below the decorative symbol display device 40. The starting port 33 for the special figure 1 is formed in a pocket shape having an upper surface opened, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). A special FIG. 1 start port sensor 52 comprising a proximity switch is disposed inside the special view 1 start port 33. When the game ball wins the special figure 1 start opening 33, the special figure 1 start opening sensor 52 detects the winning and outputs a winning signal of the special figure 1 start opening 33.

  The variable winning device 35 (ordinary electric accessory) is disposed below the game area 7 and immediately below the start port 33 for the special figure 1. The variable winning device 35 is provided with a special figure 2 starting port 34 that is elongated in the left-right direction. The special figure 2 starting port 34 is configured so that a game ball can enter (win) a game ball inside thereof. Inside the special figure 2 start port 34, a special figure 2 start port sensor 53 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the special figure 2 start opening 34, the special figure 2 start opening sensor 53 detects the winning and outputs a winning signal of the special figure 2 start opening 34. The variable winning device 35 is provided with a special-design 2 start door 54 that can be electrically opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The variable winning device 35 is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the special figure 2 start port 34 and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by opening and closing the special figure 2 start opening door 54.

  The big prize device unit 70 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 7. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first prize winning device unit 70 is provided with a first prize winning device 36 and a second biggest prize winning device 37. The first big winning device 36 and the second big winning device 37 are formed in a substantially box shape protruding forward from the back plate 71 included in a part of the game area 7. A substantially flat front plate 72 is disposed at the front ends of the first big winning device 36 and the second big winning device 37. The front plate 72 is arranged with its plate surface facing in the front-rear direction, and the front surface (player side surface) is decorated to enhance the player's interest. The front plate 72 may be formed of a permeable member. According to this, the player can visually recognize the movement of the game ball won in the first grand prize winning device 36 or the second grand prize winning device 37 through the front plate 72.

  The first big prize device 36 (first special electric accessory) is arranged in the lower right portion of the big prize device unit 70. The first grand prize winning device 36 is provided with a first grand prize winning port 55. The first grand prize winning port 55 is opened so that the upper surface of the first big prize winning device 36 formed in a substantially box shape faces upward, and is formed in a shape elongated in the left-right direction. The first large winning opening 55 is configured such that a game ball can enter (win) a game ball on the inner side (lower side). As shown in FIG. 6, a first collection port 73 for collecting the winning game balls is formed in the lower left part inside the first big winning port 55. The first collection port 73 is provided with a first big prize opening sensor 56 composed of a proximity switch. The first grand prize opening sensor 56 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the first big prize opening 55 when the game ball wins the first big prize opening 55. The first grand prize winning device 36 is provided with a first grand prize winning door 57 that can be electrically opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The first grand prize winning device 36 is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the first grand prize winning port 55 and a closed state in which no prize can be won by opening and closing the first grand prize winning door 57.

The first big winning device 36 (first big winning opening 55) is the case where the result of the big special determination of the first special symbol game is a big hit (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 big hit") and the second. When the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 jackpot”), the jackpot game (special figure 1 jackpot game or special figure 2 jackpot game) is closed and open. And can be switched.
Note that a game ball is won in the first grand prize-winning device 36 by so-called right hit.

  The second big prize device 37 (second special electric accessory) is arranged at the lower left portion of the big prize device unit 70 in the lower left portion of the first big prize device 36. The second big winning device 37 is formed in a substantially box (passage) shape in which a game ball can move inside. As shown in FIG. 6, the second grand prize winning device 37 is referred to as a second grand prize winning port 58, a second grand prize winning door 60, a passage portion 76, and a specific area (hereinafter referred to as “V area”). ) 61, a normal region 63, and a sorting piece 65 are provided.

  The second big prize opening 58 is formed by opening the upper left end surface of the second big prize winning device 37 formed in a substantially box shape so as to face the upper left. The second large winning opening 58 is configured such that a game ball can enter (win) the inside (passage section 76). Note that a second big prize opening sensor 59 composed of a proximity switch is disposed immediately inside the second big prize opening 58. The second grand prize opening sensor 59 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the second big prize opening 58 when the game ball wins the second big prize opening 58.

  The second grand prize opening door 60 is an elongated, substantially flat member covering the second big prize opening 58. The second big prize opening door 60 is rotatably supported at one end in the longitudinal direction, and can be opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The second grand prize opening door 60 is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the second big prize opening 58 and a closed state in which no prize can be won by the opening / closing operation thereof.

  The passage portion 76 is a passage that guides a game ball that has entered from the second grand prize winning port 58 toward a predetermined location. As for the channel | path part 76, the one side edge part is connected to the 2nd big prize winning opening 58, and the other side edge part is extended toward the lower right. A normal region 63 described later is formed in the lower right portion of the passage portion 76. Further, the passage portion 76 is provided with a branch passage 78 extending from the midway portion 77 between the second big prize opening 58 (one side end portion) and the lower right (other side) end portion toward the lower left. It is done. A V region 61 described later is formed in the branch path 78. In this way, the game ball that has entered the passage portion 76 from the second grand prize opening 58 is guided to the normal area 63 or the V area 61 through the midway portion 77.

  The V region 61 is a region formed in the branch path 78. In the vicinity of the upper end of the V region 61, a specific region sensor 62 including a proximity switch is disposed. The specific area sensor 62 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the V area 61 when the game ball enters (wins) the V area 61. The V area 61 is formed with a third collection port 74 for collecting the winning game balls.

  The normal area 63 is an area in the lower right part of the passage part 76 (lower right part of the midway part 77). A normal area sensor 64 including a proximity switch is disposed at the lower right end of the normal area 63. The normal area sensor 64 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the normal area 63 when the game ball enters the normal area 63 (wins). In the normal area 63, a second collection port 75 for collecting the winning game balls is formed.

  The sorting piece 65 is an elongated, substantially flat plate-like member that covers the entrance of the branch path 78 (V region 61) in the midway part 77 of the passage part 76. The sorting piece 65 is rotatably supported at one end in the longitudinal direction, and is configured to be opened and closed via a solenoid drive circuit (not shown). The distributing piece 65 is configured to be able to distribute the game ball that has entered the passage portion 76 from the second grand prize winning port 58 to either the V region 61 or the normal region 63 by the opening / closing operation thereof. More specifically, if the sorting piece 65 is in a state where the entrance of the branch path 78 (V region 61) is covered (closed state), a game ball that has entered the passage portion 76 from the second big prize opening 58 is usually displayed. The area 63 can be assigned. On the other hand, if the distribution piece 65 is in a state (open state) in which the covering of the entrance of the branch path 78 (V region 61) is removed and the midway part 77 is blocked (open state), the distribution piece 65 enters the passage part 76 from the second grand prize winning port 58. The played game balls can be distributed to the V region 61.

  In this manner, when the game ball is won at the second grand prize opening 58 by the opening operation of the second grand prize door 60, the second grand prize device 37 responds to the opening / closing operation of the sorting piece 65 when the game ball is won. Thus, it is possible to win in any one of the V area 61 and the normal area 63.

Note that the second big prize device 37 (second big prize opening 58) switches between a closed state and an open state as a small hit game when the result of a small hit determination of the second special symbol game described later is a win. Configured to be. In addition, the second big prize winning port 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 is the main big prize (hereinafter referred to as “the big big prize”) when the game ball won in the second big prize winning port 58 wins the V area 61 in the above-mentioned small hit game. It is configured to be switched between a closed state and an open state as a big hit game (hereinafter referred to as “V big hit game”).
A game ball is won in the second big winning device 37 by so-called right hit.

  The normal symbol display device 38 is a device that displays the result of the normal symbol game hit determination and notifies the player. The normal symbol display device 38 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 7. The normal symbol display device 38 is provided with a general LED display unit 66 on which normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the following, a game in which the normal symbol is changed in order to win is referred to as a normal symbol game.

  The normal symbol game hit determination is performed based on a winning of a game ball to the first start gate 31 or the second start gate 32. When the normal symbol game hit determination is performed, the normal symbol variation display is started on the ordinary symbol LED display unit 66, and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. Then, the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by the combination of the symbols of the normal symbols displayed in a stopped state.

  Then, when the player is informed that the result of the normal symbol game winning determination is winning, the special figure 2 starting door 54 of the variable winning device 35 is opened and closed, and the variable winning device 35 is opened. The closed state is switched. When the variable winning device 35 is in an open state, a game ball can be won in the special figure 2 starting port 34. The open state of the variable winning device 35 is ended after a predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined number of game balls have won the special figure 2 starting port 34 and switched to the closed state.

  The special symbol display device 39 is a device that displays the result of the big hit determination and the result of the small hit determination of the special symbol game and notifies the player. The special symbol display device 39 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 7 and at the upper left of the normal symbol display device 38. The special symbol display device 39 is provided with a special symbol LED display section 67 on which special symbols are variably displayed. In the following, a game in which a special symbol is changed aiming at a big hit is referred to as a special symbol game.

  Here, in this embodiment, two types of symbols, special symbol 1 and special symbol 2, are provided as the special symbols. In the present embodiment, the special symbol game is provided with two types of games: a first special symbol game that varies the special symbol 1 and a second special symbol game that varies the special symbol 2.

  The big hit determination of the first special symbol game is performed based on the winning of a game ball to the special figure 1 start port 33. Then, when the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is performed, the variation display of the special symbol 1 is started on the special symbol LED display section 67 of the special symbol display device 39, and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. And the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is notified to the player by the combination of the symbols of the special symbol 1 displayed in the stop state.

  The big hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 starting port 34. When the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is performed, the variation display of the special symbol 2 is started on the special symbol LED display unit 67 of the special symbol display device 39, and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. Then, the player is notified of the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game by the combination of the symbols of the special symbol 2 displayed in a stopped state.

  Note that the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game and the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game are performed according to the winning order of the game balls that trigger the jackpot determination.

  And, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is the special symbol 1 jackpot, or when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is the special symbol 2 jackpot, the special symbol 1 or the special symbol The big hit game, which will be described later, is started after the 2 fluctuation stops, and the open state and the closed state of the first big prize device 36 (first big prize port 55) are continuously switched.

  Further, when the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is a loss, the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed. The small special determination of the second special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 starting port 34, similarly to the big special determination of the second special symbol game. When the second special symbol game small hit determination is performed, the result of the second special symbol game small hit determination is determined by the small hit symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol LED display unit 67 of the special symbol display device 39. Informed to the player.

  Then, if the result of the small special determination of the second special symbol game is a win, the small bonus game described later is started after the small bonus symbol is displayed, and the second large winning device 37 (second large winning port 58). Is switched from the closed state to the open state.

  The decorative symbol display device 40 is a device that displays the result of the decorative symbol game and notifies the player. The decorative symbol display device 40 is installed in the center accessory 15 disposed substantially in the center of the game area 7. The decorative symbol display device 40 is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 68 on which the decorative symbols are variably displayed.

  On the liquid crystal display unit 68, a plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed so as to circulate independently as a decorative symbol game. In the following, a game in which a plurality of decorative symbols are changed in order to win is referred to as a decorative symbol game.

  The variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the result of the decorative symbol game is notified to the player by a combination of the symbols of the plurality of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. Then, when the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, after the result is notified to the player, the big hit game is started.

  In addition to the result of the decorative symbol game, the liquid crystal display unit 68 has various effects including an expectation suggesting notice effect to be described later (for example, a reach effect, a background effect, a pseudo continuous display effect, a pre-reading notice effect, etc.). It is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68.

  In the present embodiment, numeral symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, and “7” are used as the decorative symbols. If the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, the combinations of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68 are “000”, “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”. ”,“ 555 ”,“ 666 ”, and“ 777 ”.

  Further, the result of the decorative symbol game is based on two types of game ball winnings, that is, a game ball winning in the special figure 1 starting port 33 and a game ball winning in the special figure 2 starting port 34. It is determined. More specifically, the result of the decorative symbol game is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game performed based on the winning of the two types of game balls. That is, when the result of the big hit determination is the special figure 1 big hit or the special figure 2 big hit, the result of the decorative symbol game is a win. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the result of the decorative symbol game is a loss. As described above, the result of the decorative symbol game is set so as to be linked with the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40 is provided with a number-of-holds display unit 69 that notifies the player of the number of times that the special symbol game is suspended. The number-of-holds display unit 69 is disposed below the liquid crystal display unit 68. The number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 of the special symbol game displayed on the number-of-holds display unit 69 is displayed in accordance with the winning of the three types of game balls or the variation of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 ( It is subtracted according to jackpot judgment. In addition, the upper limit of the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game and the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is set to a total of four times.

  Hereinafter, the small hit game will be described in detail.

  The small hit game is a game that is performed in a state where the internal game state is shifted to the small hit game state. In the small hit game, the game state is advantageous compared to the game state (the normal game state) before the transition to the small hit game state, and a game state having an advantage degree smaller than the big hit game state is a game. Granted to a person. Specifically, in the small hit game, the second big prize opening door 60 of the second big prize winning device 37 opens and closes, and the second big prize winning device 37 is switched between the open state and the closed state once. Is called. Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls than the game in the normal game state (less than in the case of the big hit game).

  Note that the open state of the second big prize device 37 in the small hit game ends after a predetermined time has elapsed and is switched to the closed state.

  Then, in the small hit game, when a game ball is won in the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 and the winning game ball is won in the V area 61, the internal gaming state is small. Transition from the winning game state to the big hit gaming state (V big hit gaming state). That is, the small hit game ends and the big hit game (V big hit game) is started.

  In the V big hit game (the big hit game started after the small hit game is finished), the second big winning device 37 is used as the big winning device.

  Hereinafter, the jackpot game will be described in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is provided with a special figure 1 big hit game and a special figure 2 big hit game using the first big winning device 36 and a V big hit game using the second big winning device 37.

Special figure 1 jackpot game means that if the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game made based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 start port 33 is the special figure 1 jackpot, This game is performed in a state where the game state has shifted from a normal game state to a big hit game state (see Fig. 1 big hit game state).
Special figure 2 jackpot game means that if the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 starting port 34 is the special figure 2 jackpot, The game is performed in a state where the game state has shifted from a normal game state to a big hit game state (see Fig. 2 big hit game state).
In the special figure 1 jackpot game and the special figure 2 jackpot game, as described above, the first big prize device 36 is used as the big prize device.

  In the special figure 1 jackpot game and the special figure 2 jackpot game, the first big prize opening door 57 of the first big prize winning device 36 is continuously opened and closed, and the first grand prize winning device 36 is opened and closed. Are continuously switched (continuous operation). Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls than the game in the normal game state (more than in the case of the small hit game).

  In the special figure 1 big hit game and the special figure 2 big hit game, the open state per time of the first big winning device 36 is after a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (in this embodiment). Then, when 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 55, the game is finished and switched to the closed state. Then, after switching to the closed state, the first grand prize winning device 36 is switched to the open state again after a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed.

  Further, as described above, the V big hit game is a case where a game ball wins the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 in the small hit game, and the won game ball wins the V area 61. In addition, the game is performed in a state where the internal game state has shifted from the small hit game state to the V big hit game state. In the V jackpot game, as described above, the second big winning device 37 is used as the big winning device. In the V jackpot game, the first big prize device 36 and the second big prize device 37 may be used in combination.

  In the V jackpot game, the opening and closing operation of the second big prize opening door 60 of the second big prize winning device 37 is continuously performed, and the second big prize winning device 37 is continuously switched between the open state and the closed state (continuous operation). Is done. Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls than the game in the normal game state (more than in the case of the small hit game).

  Note that in the V jackpot game, the open state of the second grand prize winning device 37 per game is after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or a predetermined number (10 balls in this embodiment) of game balls. Is finished when the second big prize opening 58 is won, and it is switched to the closed state. Then, after switching to the closed state, the second grand prize winning device 37 is switched to the opened state again after a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed.

  In this way, in the special figure 1 big hit game, the special figure 2 big hit game and the V big hit game, the first big winning device 36 or the second big winning device 37 is continuously operated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, a total of five times or (15 times in total). In the following, the operation per one of the continuous operations of the first big winning device 36 or the second big winning device 37 in the big hit game is referred to as “round”. In other words, in this embodiment, two types of jackpot games are provided as a jackpot game (special figure 1 jackpot game, special figure 2 jackpot game, and V jackpot game), a round five jackpot and a 15 round jackpot game.

  The jackpot game state is that the condition device operates when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is the special figure 1 jackpot or the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is the special chart 2 jackpot. To shift from the normal gaming state. The condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. In addition, the accessory continuous operation device is a device for continuously operating the big prize device (the first big prize device 36 or the second big prize device 37).

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1, in addition to the above-described small hit game state and big hit game state, the internal game state relating to the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game), in the special symbol game A short-time gaming state is provided.

  The short time gaming state in the special symbol game is a gaming state in which the variable time shortening function is activated in the special symbol game and the normal gaming state (the variable time shortening function is not activated) is shifted to. Thus, when the time-short gaming state is entered, the variation time of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 is shortened compared to the game in the normal gaming state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 is set to 2 seconds (see FIG. 27).

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, a short time gaming state in the normal symbol game is provided as an internal gaming state relating to the normal symbol game.

  The time-short gaming state in the normal symbol game is a gaming state in which the variable time shortening function is activated and the normal gaming state (the variable time shortening function is not activated) is shifted in the normal symbol game. In the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the game in the normal gaming state. In this embodiment, the normal symbol variation time is set to 3 seconds (see FIG. 27). In the present embodiment, the transition to the short-time gaming state is determined depending on the transition to the short-time gaming state in the special symbol game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable time shortening function is activated in the normal symbol game, the normal electric accessory opening extension function in the normal symbol game is set to operate simultaneously.

  When the normal electric accessory release extension function is activated in the normal symbol game, the time per one time that the variable winning device 35 is in the open state is the normal game state (the normal electric accessory release extension function is not activated). The game will be extended.

  As described above, in the normal symbol game, when the time-short game state is set, a game state (so-called electric support game state) in which a game ball easily wins the special figure 2 start port 34 is set. That is, when a short-time game state is entered in a normal symbol game, a game state advantageous to the player is obtained.

  In this embodiment, when the variable time shortening function is activated in the normal symbol game, the normal electric accessory opening extension function in the normal symbol game is set to operate at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent.

  Hereinafter, the short-time gaming state in the special symbol game and the short-time gaming state in the normal symbol game are referred to as “short-time state”. A game in a short time state is referred to as a “short time game”.

  The “time saving state” is an embodiment of the “specific game state” according to the present invention. The “specific game state” according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the “time saving state”. For example, the “specific game state” according to the present invention may be configured such that the probability variation function in the normal symbol game is activated. In addition, the probability variation function in the normal symbol game is a normal gaming state (the normal symbol probability variation function is not activated) when the probability that the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a hit is normal. It has a higher probability than games in

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the main control circuit 100 that mainly controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 100 mainly includes a main control CPU 101, a main control ROM 105, a main control RAM 104, and a main control input / output circuit 102.
The main control CPU 101, the main control ROM 105, the main control RAM 104, and the main control input / output circuit 102 are mutually connected by a bus. The main control ROM 105 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. The main control RAM 104 temporarily stores processing items by the main control CPU 101. The main control CPU 101 uses the main control RAM 104 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the main control ROM 105, various control data, and the like. A main control clock circuit 103 is connected to the main control CPU 101. The main control clock circuit 103 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the main control CPU 101 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The main control input / output circuit 102 serves as a receiving unit for various signals output from the outside, and includes a first start gate sensor 50, a second start gate sensor 51, a special opening sensor 52 for special figure 1, and a special start for special figure 2 The mouth sensor 53, the first grand prize port sensor 56, the second major prize port sensor 59, the specific area sensor 62, the normal area sensor 64, and the like are electrically connected. The main control input / output circuit 102 is electrically connected to a general LED display unit 66, a special LED display unit 67 and the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the main control CPU 101. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 stores a value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A counter 121 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. Jackpot symbol selection counter 122 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A winning symbol selection counter 123 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A variation pattern selection counter 124 is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special-purpose timer counter 125 that is used for measuring the variable display time of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special figure variation counter 126 used for measuring the number of fluctuations of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special figure variable suspension counter 127 used for measuring the number of variable suspensions of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game. . The special figure variable suspension counter 127 stores a numerical value from “0” to “4”. It should be noted that the upper limit of the number of times of special symbol game variable hold is 4, and the counter value of the special symbol variable hold number counter 127 is “4” at the maximum.

  Further, in the main control RAM 104, as shown in FIG. 7, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 55 of the first big prize winning device 36 and the second big prize winning port 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 is stored. A big prize opening number counter 128 used for measurement is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 has a big winning device continuous operation number counter 129 used for measuring the number of continuous operations (rounds) of the first big winning device 36 and the second big winning device 37. Provided.
A numerical value from “1” to “15” is stored in the large winning device consecutive operation number counter 129. The numerical value is incremented by one for each continuous operation (round) of the first grand prize device 36 or the second grand prize device 37. Note that the upper limit of the number of continuous operations (rounds) of the first grand prize winning device 36 and the second grand prize winning device 37 is 15, and the counter value of the great prize winning device consecutive operation number counter 129 is “15” at the maximum.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “239” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A short state transition determination counter 130 is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a plurality of main control counter value storage areas 132 in which the counter values of various counters are stored as appropriate.

  The main control ROM 105 stores a special figure 1 big hit determination table 161 as shown in FIGS. The special figure 1 big hit determination table 161 is used for determining whether or not the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is the special figure 1 big hit based on the counter value of the big hit counter 121.

  The special figure 1 big hit determination table 161 is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the big hit counter 121 and a “determination result” (big hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. In the present embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 121 is “7”, the determination result is special figure 1 big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. In other words, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is determined to be the special chart 1 jackpot is set to 1/240.

  The main control ROM 105 stores a special figure 2 big hit determination table 162 as shown in FIGS. The special figure 2 big hit determination table 162 is based on the counter value of the big hit counter 121 whether the result of the big special hit determination of the second special symbol game is the special figure 2 big hit or the result of the small special hit determination of the second special symbol game Is used for determining whether the result of the big hit determination and the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game are both lost.

  The special figure 2 jackpot determination table 162 is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot counter 121 and a “determination result” (determination) corresponding to the “counter value”. In the present embodiment, if the count value of the big hit counter 121 is “7”, the big hit determination result is determined to be special figure 2 big hit, and the count value of the big hit counter 121 is changed from “0” to “6”. , From “8” to “238”, it is determined that the result of the small hit determination is a hit (small hit), and when the count value of the big hit counter 121 is “239”, the big hit determination and the small hit determination Both results are determined to be lost. In other words, the probability that the big hit determination result is determined to be the special figure 2 big hit is set to 1/240, and the probability that the small hit determination result is determined to be the hit (small hit) is set to 238/240. The probability that both the big hit determination and the small hit determination result are determined to be lost is set to 1/240.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, the special control 2 small hit symbol selection table 165 is stored in the main control ROM 105. The special symbol 2 small hit symbol selection table 165 is used to select a small bonus symbol based on the counter value of the small bonus symbol selection counter 123 when the result of the small bonus determination of the second special symbol game is a hit. It is what is used.

  The special figure 2 small hit symbol selection table 165 is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the small hit symbol selection counter 123 and a “determination result” (small hit symbol) corresponding to this “counter value”. The

  In the present embodiment, a V big hit game that is performed when a game ball wins the second big prize opening 58 and the won game ball wins the V area 61 based on the selected small hit symbol. The number of rounds in (a big hit game started after the small hit game is finished) and whether or not the game state is shifted to the short time state after the V big hit game is finished (whether or not the short time state is continued). Is set.

  More specifically, when the counter value of the small hit symbol selection counter 123 is “0” to “119”, “small hit symbol A” is selected as the small hit symbol. Then, when a game ball is won in the V area 61 and a V jackpot game is played, 15 rounds (15 round jackpot) as the number of rounds in the V jackpot game based on the “small jackpot A”, and It is set that the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state after the V big hit game ends (the time-saving state continues). In this way, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 58 and the winning game ball wins the V area 61, 15 rounds (15 rounds) of the V hit game with a probability of 50%. Big hit), and after the V big hit game is finished, it is set that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state (the short-time state continues).

  Further, when the counter value of the small hit symbol selection counter 123 is “120” to “191”, “small hit symbol B” is selected as the small hit symbol. When a game ball is won in the V area 61 and a V jackpot game is performed, the number of rounds in the V jackpot game is 5 rounds (5 round jackpot) based on the “small hit symbol B”, and It is set that the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state after the V big hit game ends (the time-saving state continues). As described above, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 58 and the winning game ball wins the V region 61, the round number in the V jackpot game is 5 rounds (5 rounds) with a probability of 30%. Big hit), and after the V big hit game is finished, it is set that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state (the short-time state continues).

  Further, when the counter value of the small hit symbol selection counter 123 is “192” to “239”, “small hit symbol C” is selected as the small hit symbol. When a game ball is won in the V area 61 and a V jackpot game is performed, the number of rounds in the V jackpot game is 5 rounds (5 round jackpot) based on the “small hit symbol C”, and It is set that the gaming state does not shift to the time-saving state after the V big hit game ends (the time-saving state does not continue). In this way, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 58 and the winning game ball wins the V region 61, the number of rounds in the V jackpot game is 5 rounds (5 rounds) with a probability of 20%. Big hit), and the fact that the gaming state does not shift to the short time state after the V big hit game is finished (the short time state does not continue) is set.

  Thus, in the selection of the small hit symbol, when the selected small hit symbol is “small hit symbol A”, the gaming state is most advantageous to the player, and the selected small hit symbol is “small hit symbol”. In the case of “C”, the gaming state is the least advantageous to the player.

  The main control ROM 105 stores a big hit symbol selection table 166 as shown in FIGS. The jackpot symbol selection table 166 is a jackpot symbol when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is the special figure 1 jackpot or when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is the special chart 2 jackpot. This is used when a jackpot symbol is selected based on the counter value of the selection counter 122.

  The jackpot symbol selection table 166 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 122 and a “determination result” (big hit symbol) corresponding to the “counter value”.

  In the present embodiment, based on the selected jackpot symbol, the number of rounds in the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 jackpot game or Special Figure 1 jackpot game) and the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 jackpot game or Special Figure 1) It is set whether or not the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state (whether or not the time-saving state continues) after the big hit game) ends.

  More specifically, when the counter value of the big hit symbol selection counter 122 is “0” to “119”, “big hit symbol A” is selected as the big hit symbol. Then, based on the “big hit symbol A”, the number of rounds in the big hit game (special figure 2 big hit game or special figure 1 big hit game) is 5 rounds (five round big hit game), and the big hit game (special figure 2 big hit game or After the special figure 1 big hit game) is finished, it is set that the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state (the time-saving state continues). Thus, with a 50% probability, the number of rounds in the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 jackpot game or Special Figure 1 jackpot game) is 5 rounds (5 round jackpot), and the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 jackpot game or Figure 1) It is set that the gaming state transitions to the time-saving state after completion of the big hit game (the time-saving state continues).

  When the counter value of the big hit symbol selection counter 122 is “120” to “239”, “big hit symbol B” is selected as the big hit symbol. Based on the “big hit symbol B”, the number of rounds in the big hit game (special figure 2 big hit game or special figure 1 big hit game) is 5 rounds (five rounds big hit game), and the big hit game (special figure 2 big hit game or After the special figure 1 big hit game) is finished, it is set that the gaming state does not shift to the time-saving state (the time-saving state does not continue). As described above, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 58 and the winning game ball wins the V area 61, a big hit game (see Fig. 2 big hit game or special Fig. 1) with a probability of 50%. The number of rounds in the jackpot game is 5 rounds (5 round jackpot), and the gaming state does not shift to the time-saving state after the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 jackpot game or Special Figure 1 jackpot game) is finished (time-saving state) Does not continue) is set.

  As described above, in the selection of the jackpot symbol, when the selected jackpot symbol is “hit symbol A”, the gaming state is advantageous to the player, and when the selected jackpot symbol is “hit symbol B”. The gaming state that is advantageous to the player is not achieved.

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 90 that mainly controls the game effect operation will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8, the sub control circuit 90 mainly includes a sub control CPU 91, a sub control ROM 95, a sub control RAM 94, and a sub control input / output circuit 92.
The sub control CPU 91, the sub control ROM 95, the sub control RAM 94, and the sub control input / output circuit 92 are mutually connected by a bus. The sub-control ROM 95 stores control programs and control data used for various control processes in advance. The sub control RAM 94 temporarily stores processing items by the sub control CPU 91. The sub-control CPU 91 uses the sub-control RAM 94 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the sub-control ROM 95 and various control data. A sub control clock circuit 93 is connected to the sub control CPU 91. The sub control clock circuit 93 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the sub control CPU 91 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The sub control input / output circuit 92 is electrically connected to the main control input / output circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100 and the like as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. The sub control input / output circuit 92 is electrically connected to the display control input / output circuit 202 of the display control circuit 200 and the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub control CPU 91.

  Next, the configuration of the display control circuit 200 that mainly controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8, 12, and 13.

As shown in FIG. 8, the display control circuit 200 mainly includes a display control CPU 201, a display control ROM 205, a display control RAM 204, a VDP 206, a VROM 207, a VRAM 208, and a display control input / output circuit 202. The
These display control CPU 201, display control ROM 205, display control RAM 204, VDP 206, VROM 207, VRAM 208, and display control input / output circuit 202 are connected to each other by a bus. The display control ROM 205 stores control programs and control data used for various control processes in advance. In the display control RAM 204, processing items by the display control CPU 201 are temporarily stored. The VROM 207 stores a display program and display data used for various display processes in advance. In the VRAM 208, processing items by the VDP 206 are temporarily stored. Note that a display control clock circuit 203 is connected to the display control CPU 201. The display control clock circuit 203 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the display control CPU 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The display control CPU 201 uses the display control RAM 204 as a work area, and based on various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub-control CPU 91, signals based on control programs stored in the display control ROM 205, various control data, and the like. (Command) is set and output to the VDP 206. The VDP 206 selects display data corresponding to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 201 from the VROM 207 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 40 via the LCD circuit 209.

  Here, the “display data” refers to various videos including the expectation suggesting notice effect (for example, reach effect, background effect, pseudo-continuous display effect, pre-reading notice effect, etc.) and fluctuations of a plurality of decorative symbols (multiple decorations). This refers to a plurality of video data for displaying a design effect content), a background screen, and the like, and data relating to the display position and display timing of the video data in response to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 201. In other words, in response to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 201, for example, the VDP 206 displays an effect such as displaying a reach effect image along with a plurality of decorative symbol variations, such as a decorative game. It can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the display device 40 to enhance the interest of the player.

  The display control input / output circuit 202 is electrically connected to the sub control input / output circuit 92 and the like of the sub control circuit 90 as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. The display control input / output circuit 202 is electrically connected to the LCD circuit 209 and the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the VDP 206.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the display control RAM 204 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “100” each time a clock signal is input from the display control clock circuit 203 to the display control CPU 201. An effect selection counter 212 is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the display control ROM 205 stores the expected degree suggestion notice effect video data 211. In the expectation degree suggestion notice effect video data 211, video data corresponding to a signal (command) related to the small hit symbol is set for the expectation degree suggestion notice effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40. In the present embodiment, three types of video data are set for each small hit symbol, and one of the three types of video data is selected based on the counter value of the notice effect selection counter 212. Data is selected.

  More specifically, when “small hit symbol A” is selected as the small hit symbol in the expectation degree suggestion preliminary announcement video data 211, the preliminary announcement selection is selected as video data corresponding to the signal relating to the “small hit symbol A”. When the counter value of the counter 212 is “0” to “69”, “red light cut-in” is selected, and when the counter value is “70” to “89”, “yellow light cut-in” is selected. ”Is selected, and“ blue light cut-in ”is selected when the counter value is“ 90 ”to“ 99 ”.

  In addition, when “small hit symbol B” is selected as the small hit symbol in the expectation suggestion preliminary announcement video data 211, as the video data corresponding to the signal related to “small hit symbol B”, the preliminary announcement selection counter 212 “Red light cut-in” is selected when the counter value is “0” to “29”, and “yellow light cut-in” is selected when the counter value is “30” to “69”. When the counter value is “70” to “99”, “blue light cut-in” is selected.

  In addition, when “small hit symbol C” is selected as the small hit symbol in the expectation suggestion preliminary announcement effect video data 211, as the video data corresponding to the signal related to the “small hit symbol C”, “Red light cut-in” is selected when the counter value is “0” to “9”, and “yellow light cut-in” is selected when the counter value is “10” to “29”. When the counter value is “30” to “99”, “blue light cut-in” is selected.

  Hereinafter, the expectation suggestion notice effect will be described in detail.

  The expectation suggestion notice effect is the chance to win a game ball in the V area 61 of the second big prize winning device 37 because the small special judgment of the second special symbol game is won after the game state shifts to the short time state. Notice effect that is displayed at the time of the game, and when the V jackpot game is executed with the winning as an opportunity, the notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the game state is shifted to the short-time state again after the execution is completed It is. In the present embodiment, the expectation suggestion notice effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40 as light of a predetermined color is cut in.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of an expectation suggestion notice effect. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), when the display of the expectation suggestion notice effect is started, the light area is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40 so as to cover the liquid crystal display unit 68 from the lower right. Is displayed gradually expanding. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the display of the expectation suggestion notice effect, as shown in FIG. 14B, a state in which the expansion of the light region is stopped is displayed. Then, when a predetermined time further elapses, as shown in FIG. 14C, a state in which the light region is gradually reduced is displayed. As described above, one color of red, yellow, or blue is selected as the color of the light region.

  Thus, when “red light cut-in” is displayed as an expectation-indicating notice effect, “red light cut-in” is selected with the highest probability when “small hitting pattern A” is selected. Therefore, it is possible to suggest 15 rounds (15 round big hits) as the number of rounds in the V big hit game, and the expectation level that the gaming state shifts to the short time state after the V big hit game ends.

  In addition, when “yellow light cut-in” is displayed as the expectation suggesting notice effect, “yellow light cut-in” is selected with the highest probability when “small hit symbol B” is selected. Therefore, it can be suggested that the number of rounds in the V jackpot game is 5 rounds (5 round jackpot), and the expectation level that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the V jackpot game ends.

  In addition, when “blue light cut-in” is displayed as an expectation suggesting notice effect, “blue light cut-in” is selected with the highest probability when “small hit symbol C” is selected. Therefore, it can be suggested that the number of rounds in the V jackpot game is 5 rounds (5 round jackpot), and the expectation that the gaming state does not shift to the short-time state after the V jackpot game is completed.

  In addition, as described above, the expectation suggestion notice effect displays a state in which the light region gradually expands from the lower right portion of the liquid crystal display unit 68 so as to cover the liquid crystal display unit 68. In this way, by displaying the expected degree suggesting notice effect from the lower right part of the liquid crystal display unit 68, the distance between the display position of the expected degree suggesting notice effect and the arrangement position of the second big prize opening 58 is relatively set. Can be shortened. When the player sees the expectation suggestion notice effect, the second big prize opening 58 enters the player's view together with the expectation suggestion notice effect. That is, it is possible to show the player the expected degree suggestion notice effect and draw the player's attention to the second big prize opening 58 that is opened after the expected degree suggestion notice effect is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, the timing when the light region appears so as to cover the liquid crystal display unit 68 from the lower right portion of the liquid crystal display unit 68 (that is, the player changes the color of the light). Corresponds to the timing of “starting the display of the notice effect” according to the present invention.

  Below, the flow of the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described using the flowchart of FIG.

First, as shown in step S101, a winning game is performed at the start port.
A detailed description of the winning game at the starting port will be given later.

  Then, when the winning game at the start port is finished, as shown in step S102, the special symbol game is started, and the variation display of the special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is started. Then, when the variation of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is started, (1) as shown in step S103, the result of the big hit determination is as shown in the special figure 1 big hit or the special figure 2 big hit, and (2) as shown in the step 104. The result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is the small hit, and (3) the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) and the second special symbol as shown in step S105. The result of the game small hit determination is determined to be any one of the three results of losing.

  Then, when the result of the big hit determination is special figure 1 big hit or special figure 2 big hit (see step S103), as shown in step S106, special figure 1 big hit game or special figure 2 big hit game is started. The When the special figure 1 big hit game or the special figure 2 big hit game ends, the time-short game is started as shown in step S107 or the time-short game is not started according to a predetermined lottery result. Will be reinstated. Such a game flow is the same as that of a model called a digipachi machine (formerly the first type).

  Further, when the result of the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is a small hit (see step S104), the small hit game is started as shown in step S108. Then, as shown in steps S109 and S111, if a game ball wins in the V area 61 of the second big winning opening 58 when the small hit game is started, the V big hit game is started. When the V jackpot game ends, the time-short game is started as shown in step S107 according to a predetermined lottery result, or the game of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the original state without starting the time-short game. On the other hand, as shown in step S110, if the game ball does not win the V area 61 of the second big winning opening 58 when the small hit game is started, the V big hit game is not started. The game of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the original. In addition, the flow of such a game is the same as that of a type of model called a feather (former second type).

  Further, when the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game and the result of the small special determination of the second special symbol game are lost (see step S105), the big hit game or the small hit game The game of the gaming machine 1 is returned to the original without starting.

  Hereinafter, the “winning game at the start opening” shown in step S101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the winning game at the start opening, two types of games are performed. More specifically, a game that passes through steps S201, S202, and S203 described below (hereinafter, simply referred to as “first winning game to the start opening”) and a game that passes through step S204 (hereinafter, referred to as “first winning game to the start opening”). This is simply referred to as “second winning game to the starting port”).

  First, the first winning game at the starting port will be described.

  In step S201, the second starting gate 32 is made to win a game ball. In the short-time game, a so-called right-handed game is performed so that the second starting gate 32 wins a game ball. When a game ball wins the second start gate 32, a normal symbol game is played based on the win.

  In step S202, when the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is win in step S201, the variable winning device 35 is switched to an open state in which a game ball can win a prize at the special figure 2 start port 34.

  In step S203, a game ball is awarded to the special figure 2 starting port 34 of the variable winning device 35 switched to the open state in step S202. When a game ball wins the special figure 2 starting port 34, the second special symbol game is started based on the winning.

  As described above, in the first winning game at the starting port, the second special symbol game is started based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port for special figure 2.

Next, the second winning game at the starting port will be described.
The second winning game at the starting point is mainly performed in a normal game (not a short-time game).

  In step S204, a game ball is awarded to the special figure 1 start port 33. When a game ball wins the special figure 1 start port 33, the first special symbol game is started based on the winning.

  In this way, in the second winning game at the starting port, the first special symbol game is started based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port 33 for special figure 1.

Hereinafter, processing of special symbol games (first special symbol game and second special symbol game) of the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 to 19.
Unless otherwise specified, the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game are simply “special symbol game”, the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are simply “special symbol”, and the special symbol 1 big hit game. The special figure 2 jackpot game and the V jackpot game are simply collectively referred to as “jackpot game”.

In step S301, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the special figure 1 start opening 33 or the special figure 2 start opening 34.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has won the special figure 1 start port 33 or the special figure 2 start port 34, that is, the main control CPU 101 receives the winning signal or special signal of the special figure 1 start port sensor 52. If the winning signal from the start-up sensor 53 for 2 is received, the process proceeds to step S302.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has not won the special figure 1 start opening 33 and the special figure 2 start opening 34, that is, the main control CPU 101 wins the special figure 1 start opening sensor 52. When the signal and the winning signal of the start port sensor 53 for special figure 2 are not received, the process proceeds to step S304.

In step S <b> 302, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of times that the special symbol of the special symbol game is suspended is 4 or more.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of times that the special symbol of the special symbol game has a variable holding count of 4 or more, that is, if the counter value of the special symbol fluctuation holding frequency counter 127 is “4”, the process proceeds to step S304. To do.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of times that the special symbol of the special symbol game is suspended is not four or more, that is, if the counter value of the special symbol variation suspension number counter 127 is not “4”, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S303. To do.

In step S303, the main control CPU 101 reads out the counter values of the current big hit counter 121, the big hit symbol selection counter 122, the small hit symbol selection counter 123, etc., and stores them in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132.
After performing the process of step S303, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S304.

In step S304, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, the main control CPU 101 returns the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 to its original state.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S305.

In step S305, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display unit 67 of the special symbol display device 39 is changing.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display section 67 of the special symbol display device 39 is changing, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S314.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display unit 67 of the special symbol display device 39 is not changing, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S306.

In step S306, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display unit 67 is during the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display section 67 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125 is described later. If it is within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in S317, the process proceeds to step S318.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display section 67 is not in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125 will be described later. If it is not within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S317, the process proceeds to step S307.

In step S <b> 307, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of times that the special symbol of the special symbol game is suspended is 0 (zero).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of times that the special symbol of the special symbol game is suspended is 0 (zero), that is, when the counter value of the special symbol variation suspension number counter 127 is “0”, the main control CPU 101 The special symbol game processing of the circuit 100 is restored.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of times of special symbol variation holding is not 0 (zero), that is, if the counter value of the special symbol fluctuation holding number counter 127 is not “0”, step S308. Migrate to

In step S308, the main control CPU 101 performs jackpot determination of the first special symbol game, or jackpot determination and small hit determination of the second special symbol game.
Specifically, when determining the big hit of the first special symbol game, the main control CPU 101 determines the counter value of the big hit counter 121 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S303 and the special figure 1 big hit. The jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is performed based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the determination table 161.
On the other hand, when performing the big hit determination and the small hit determination of the second special symbol game, the main control CPU 101 determines the counter value of the big hit counter 121 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S303, and the special figure 2. The big hit determination and the small hit determination of the second special symbol game are performed based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the big hit determination table 162.
As described above, whether the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game or the jackpot determination and the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is performed depends on whether or not this determination is made to the game for the start port 33 for the special figure 1. The determination is made according to which side of the winning of the two types of game balls, the winning of the ball and the winning of the game ball to the start port 34 for special figure 2, is performed.
After performing the process of step S308, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S311.

In step S311, the main control CPU 101 selects a variation pattern related to the special symbol.
The main control CPU 101 uses the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 124 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S303 and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the variation pattern selection table (not shown). Select a variation pattern for a special symbol.
After performing the process of step S311, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S312.

In step S <b> 312, the main control CPU 101 transmits a variation pattern related to the special symbol selected in step S <b> 311 to the sub control circuit 90.
After performing the process of step S312, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S313.

In step S313, the main control CPU 101 starts the variation (variation display) of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display unit 67 of the special symbol display device 39.
After performing the process of step S313, the main control CPU 101 restores the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S314 transferred from step S305, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has passed a predetermined special symbol variation time (a variation pattern related to the special symbol).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time has passed a predetermined special symbol variation time (variation pattern related to the special symbol), that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125 is determined in step S311. If the variation pattern related to the selected special symbol has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S315.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the predetermined symbol variation time has not passed a preset special symbol variation time (variation pattern related to the special symbol), that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125 If the variation pattern related to the special symbol selected in step S311 has not elapsed, the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S <b> 315, the main control CPU 101 transmits a confirmation signal to the sub control circuit 90.
After performing the process of step S315, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S316.

In step S316, the main control CPU 101 stops the variation (variation display) of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol LED display unit 67.
After performing the process of step S316, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S317.

In step S317, the main control CPU 101 sets the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time) of the special symbol whose fluctuation is stopped.
After performing the process of step S317, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S318.

In step S318, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display time of the special symbol whose variation has been stopped in step S316 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S317.
The main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S316 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S317, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 125. If the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S317 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S319.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol whose variation has been stopped in step S316 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S317, that is, the special symbol timer counter If the counter value of 125 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S317, the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 is restored.

In step S319, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol game jackpot determination is a jackpot.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S322.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is not a jackpot (that is, a loss), the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S320.

In step S320, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol game small hit determination is a win.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol game small hit determination is a win, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S321.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 returns the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 to the original when it is determined that the result of the small symbol determination of the special symbol game is not a win (that is, a loss).

In step S321, the main control CPU 101 performs a small hit game process.
A detailed description of the small hit game processing of the main control CPU 101 will be described later.
After performing the process of step S321, the main control CPU 101 restores the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

In step S322 transferred from step S319, the main control CPU 101 selects a jackpot symbol.
Specifically, the main control CPU 101 determines the counter value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 122 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S303 and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the jackpot symbol selection table 166. Then, the jackpot symbol is selected. As described above, when a jackpot symbol is selected, the number of rounds in the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 jackpot game or Special Figure 1 jackpot game) and the jackpot game (special diagram) are selected based on the selected jackpot symbol. It is set whether or not the game state shifts to the time-saving state (whether or not the time-saving state continues) after the 2 big hit games or the special figure 1 big hit game) is completed.
After performing the process of step S322, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S323.

In step S323, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the condition device.
After performing the process of step S323, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S324.

In step S324, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device.
After performing the process of step S324, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S325.

In step S325, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game.
After performing the process of step S325, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S326.

In step S326, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal electric accessory opening extension function).
After performing the process of step S326, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S327.

In step S327, the main control CPU 101 performs a big hit game (more specifically, special figure 1 big hit game or special figure 2 big hit game).
After performing the process of step S327, the main control CPU 101 restores the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100.

  When a variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 90 by the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, an effect pattern is selected based on the variation pattern, and the decorative symbol game is based on the selected effect pattern. (Variation display of a plurality of decorative symbols) and the appearance of various effects are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40. In addition, when a confirmation signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 90 by the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, the decoration symbol game (variable display of a plurality of decoration symbols) and various effects are completed based on the confirmation signal. A state of performing is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40.

  Hereinafter, the small hit game process of the main control circuit 100 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S401, the main control CPU 101 selects a small hit symbol.
Specifically, the main control CPU 101 counts the counter value of the small hit symbol selection counter 123 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 132 in step S303 and the counter value in the special symbol 2 small hit symbol selection table 165. The small hit symbol is selected based on the determination result corresponding to. As described above, when a small hit symbol is selected, based on the selected small hit symbol, the number of rounds in the V big hit game (a big hit game started after the small hit game is finished) and the V It is set whether or not the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state after the big hit game is finished (whether or not the time-saving state continues).
After performing the process of step S401, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S402.

In step S402, the main control CPU 101 transmits a signal relating to the small hit symbol selected in step S401 to the sub-control circuit 90.
After performing the process of step S402, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S403.

In step S <b> 403, the main control CPU 101 opens the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37. As a result, the game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 58.
After performing the process of step S403, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S404.

In step S404, the main control CPU 101 opens the V area 61 of the second big prize winning device 37. As a result, the game balls that win the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 can enter the V area 61.
After performing the process of step S404, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S405.

In step S405, the main control CPU 101 closes the V region 61 of the second big winning device 37 after satisfying the predetermined condition. As a result, the V region 61 is in a state in which a game ball cannot be won.
In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition for closing the V area 61 of the second prize-winning device 37 is set as a predetermined time has elapsed after the V area 61 is opened.
After performing the process of step S405, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S406.

In step S406, the main control CPU 101 closes the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 after satisfying the predetermined condition. As a result, the second grand prize opening 58 is in a state in which a game ball cannot be won.
In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition for closing the second big prize opening 58 of the second big prize winning device 37 is that a predetermined time elapses after the second big prize opening 58 is opened. Set as that.
After performing the process of step S406, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S407.

In step S407, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the V area 61 from when the V area 61 is opened to when the V area 61 is closed.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that a game ball has won a prize in the V area 61 from the time when the V area 61 is opened to the time when the V area 61 is closed, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S408.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that a game ball has not won in the V area 61 between the open state and the closed state of the V area 61, the main control circuit 100 performs a small hit game. Undo the process.

  When the game ball wins the V area 61, whether or not the game state is shifted to the short time state again after the V big hit game is executed is determined based on the selected small hit symbol. The Rukoto. In the present embodiment, after the V jackpot game is executed, the information about whether or not the game state is shifted to the short-time state again is the jackpot effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40 during the jackpot game. Informed to the player. More specifically, as a big hit effect, for example, a video in which the main character and the enemy character fight is displayed, and the player is informed that if the main character wins, it shifts to the short time state, and if it loses, it shifts to the normal state. The

In step S408, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the condition device.
After performing the process of step S408, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S409.

In step S409, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device.
After performing the process of step S409, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S410.

In step S410, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the special symbol game.
After performing the process of step S410, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S411.

In step S411, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the variable time shortening function in the normal symbol game (further, the operation of the normal electric accessory opening extension function).
After performing the process of step S411, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S412.

In step S412, the main control CPU 101 performs a V jackpot game process.
After performing the process of step S412, the main control CPU 101 restores the small hit game process of the main control circuit 100.

  In this way, in the small hit game, when a game ball wins in the V area 61 of the second big winning device 37, the gaming state shifts from the small hit gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and the big hit game (more specifically, V big hit game) is started.

  Next, the decorative symbol game process of the sub control circuit 90 after receiving a signal related to the variation pattern from the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S501, the sub-control CPU 91 determines whether or not a signal related to the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) selected by the main control circuit 100 has been received.
If the sub control CPU 91 determines that a signal related to the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 100 has been received, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S502.
On the other hand, if the sub control CPU 91 determines that a signal related to the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 100 has not been received, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S504.

In step S502, the sub-control CPU 91 produces an effect corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 100 based on the effect content selection table in which various effect contents are defined and the counter value of a predetermined counter. Select content.
After performing the process of step S502, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S503.

In step S503, the sub-control CPU 91 transmits a signal related to the selection result of the effect content in step S502 to the display control circuit 200 for processing of the decorative symbol game.
After performing the process of step S503, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S504.

In step S504, the sub-control CPU 91 determines whether or not a signal relating to the small hit symbol selected by the main control circuit 100 has been received.
If the sub control CPU 91 determines that a signal related to the small hit symbol selected by the main control circuit 100 has been received, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S505.
On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 91 determines that the signal related to the small hit symbol selected by the main control circuit 100 has not been received, the sub-control CPU 91 proceeds to step S506.

In step S505, the sub-control CPU 91 transmits a signal related to the small hit symbol in step S504 to the display control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S505, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S506.

In step S506, the sub control CPU 91 determines whether or not a confirmation signal has been received from the main control circuit 100.
If the sub control CPU 91 determines that the confirmation signal has been received from the main control circuit 100, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S507.
On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 91 determines that the confirmation signal has not been received from the main control circuit 100, the sub-control CPU 90 restores the decorative symbol game processing of the sub-control circuit 90.

In step S507, the sub-control CPU 91 transmits a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal from the main control circuit 100 (decoration command change stop command) to the display control circuit 200 for processing of the decorative symbol game.
After performing the process of step S507, the sub control CPU 91 restores the decorative symbol game process of the sub control circuit 90.

  Next, the decorative symbol game process of the display control circuit 200 after receiving a signal related to the effect pattern from the sub control circuit 90 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S601, the display control CPU 201 determines whether or not a signal related to the effect pattern selected by the sub control circuit 90 has been received.
If the display control CPU 201 determines that a signal related to the effect pattern selected by the sub-control circuit 90 has been received, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S602.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 201 determines that a signal related to the effect pattern selected by the sub-control circuit 90 has not been received, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S604.

In step S602, the display control CPU 201 starts a symbol game.
More specifically, the display control CPU 201 displays a plurality of decorative symbol variations on the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40 based on the effect information set according to the signal related to the selected effect pattern. Various images (for example, reach effect, background effect, pseudo continuous display effect, pre-reading notice effect, etc.) are displayed.
Note that the display control CPU 201 transmits a signal related to a variation of a plurality of decorative symbols and a signal related to various images to the VDP 206. The VDP 206 selects display data corresponding to the signal transmitted from the display control CPU 201 from the VROM 207 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 40 via the LCD circuit 209.
After performing the process of step S602, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S603.

In step S <b> 603, the display control CPU 201 determines whether a signal related to the small hit symbol selected by the sub-control circuit 90 has been received.
If the display control CPU 201 determines that the signal related to the small hit symbol selected by the sub-control circuit 90 has been received, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S610.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 201 determines that the signal related to the small hit symbol selected by the sub control circuit 90 has not been received, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S606.
When the display control CPU 201 receives a signal related to the small hit symbol selected by the sub control circuit 90, the display control CPU 201 reads the current counter value of the notice effect selection counter 212 and stores it in an appropriate storage area.

In step S <b> 610, the display control CPU 201 selects video data for an expected degree suggestion notice effect.
The display control CPU 201 uses the counter value of the notice effect selection counter 212 stored in an appropriate storage area in step S603 and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the expectation suggestion notice effect video data 211 based on the expectation suggestion notice. Production video data (more specifically, one type of video data among three types of video data (red, yellow, and blue light cut-in) is selected).
After performing the process of step S610, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S604.

In step S <b> 604, the display control CPU 201 determines whether or not a predetermined timing for starting the display of the expected degree suggestion notice effect has come.
If the display control CPU 201 determines that the predetermined timing for starting the display of the expectation suggestion notice effect is reached, the process proceeds to step S605.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 201 determines that the predetermined timing for starting the display of the expectation suggestion notice effect is not reached, the process proceeds to step S606.
A detailed description of a predetermined timing (hereinafter referred to as “suggested effect start timing”) for starting display of the expected degree suggesting notice effect will be described later.

In step S605, the display control CPU 201 starts displaying the expectation suggestion notice effect.
The display control CPU 201 transmits a signal related to the received small hit symbol to the VDP 206. The VDP 206 selects display data corresponding to the signal transmitted from the display control CPU 201 from the VROM 207 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 40 via the LCD circuit 209.

  After performing the process of step S605, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S606.

In step S <b> 606, the display control CPU 201 determines whether a signal related to reception of a confirmation signal (a command to stop changing a plurality of decorative symbols) is received from the sub-control circuit 90.
If the display control CPU 201 determines that a signal related to the reception of the confirmation signal (a command to stop changing the plurality of decorative symbols) has been received from the sub-control circuit 90, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S607.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 201 determines that it has not received a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal from the sub-control circuit 90 (a command to stop changing the plurality of decorative symbols), the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S608.

In step S607, the display control CPU 201 stops the symbol game.
More specifically, the display control CPU 201 displays on the liquid crystal display unit 68 of the decorative symbol display device 40 the stoppage of a plurality of decorative symbols based on the effect information set according to the signal related to the selected effect pattern. At the same time, stop of various videos (for example, reach effect, background effect, pseudo continuous display effect, pre-reading notice effect, etc.) is displayed.
The display control CPU 201 transmits to the VDP 206 a signal related to the stop of the variation of the plurality of decorative symbols and a signal related to the stop of various images. The VDP 206 selects display data corresponding to the signal transmitted from the display control CPU 201 from the VROM 207 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 40 via the LCD circuit 209.
After performing the process of step S607, the display control CPU 201 restores the decorative symbol game process of the display control circuit 200.

In step S <b> 608, the display control CPU 201 determines whether or not a predetermined timing for stopping the display of the expected degree suggestion notice effect has come.
If the display control CPU 201 determines that the predetermined timing for stopping the display of the expectation suggestion notice effect is reached, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S609.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 201 determines that the predetermined timing for stopping the display of the expectation suggestion notice effect is not reached, the display control CPU 201 restores the decorative symbol game processing of the display control circuit 200.
A detailed description of a predetermined timing for stopping the display of the expected degree suggestion notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “suggested effect stop timing”) will be described later.

In step S <b> 609, the display control CPU 201 stops displaying the expectation suggestion notice effect.
The display control CPU 201 transmits to the VDP 206 a signal related to the stop of the display of the expected degree suggestion notice effect. The VDP 206 selects display data corresponding to the signal transmitted from the display control CPU 201 from the VROM 207 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 40 via the LCD circuit 209.
After performing the process of step S609, the display control CPU 201 restores the decorative symbol game process of the display control circuit 200.

  Hereinafter, the suggestion effect start timing and the suggestion effect stop timing will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

First, the movement path and required time until the game ball fired by the launching device 16 reaches a predetermined location in the grand prize winning device unit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the game ball is fired so as to reach a predetermined position in the big prize winning device unit 70, the player maximizes the amount of rotation of the firing handle 12 and makes a right turn.

  The moving path of the game ball fired by the launching device 16 is constituted by the guide path 7a, the upper path 81, the right path 82, and the obstacle nail group 83 as shown by the thick arrows in FIG. .

  The guide path 7a is connected to the launch device 16 (see FIG. 2) via a launch rail (not shown). A game ball that is right-handed by the player and is launched from the launching device 16 enters the guide path 7a from below through the launch rail or the like.

  The upper passage 81 is defined between the upper part of the guide rail 30 and the upper part of the center accessory 15. The left end portion of the upper passage 81 (the end portion on the entry side of the game ball) is connected to the game ball discharge port of the guide path 7a. Thus, the game ball released into the game area 7 from the discharge port of the guide path 7a enters the upper passage 81 from the left side and moves in a substantially arc shape from the left side toward the right side. Note that the game ball moving in the upper passage 81 moves along the inner surface of the guide rail 30 due to its momentum.

  The right passage 82 is defined between the right part of the guide rail 30 and the right part of the center accessory 15. The upper end of the right passage 82 (the end on the game ball entry side) is connected to the right end of the upper passage 81 (the end on the game ball discharge side). Further, a protruding portion 85 that protrudes toward the game area 7 side is provided at the upper end portion (the end portion on the entry side of the game ball) of the right passage 82. Thus, after the game ball that has entered the right passage 82 from the upper passage 81 collides with the protruding portion 85 and the momentum of movement is suppressed, the game ball moves from the upper side to the lower side in a substantially arc shape when viewed from the front. A speed reduction portion 84 is provided at the lower portion of the right passage 82.

  The speed reducing portion 84 of the right passage 82 is formed in a zigzag shape from the upper side to the lower side in a front view. More specifically, the right portion of the center accessory 15 and the right portion of the guide rail 30 facing each other are formed in a concave-convex shape so that the speed reduction portion 84 is partitioned in a zigzag shape. . As a result, the game ball moving in the right passage 82 repeatedly collides with the center accessory 15 and the guide rail 30 when passing through the speed reducing portion 84, and the momentum of the movement (that is, the speed of movement) is suppressed. It becomes.

  The obstacle nail group 83 is one in which a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are implanted. The obstacle nail group 83 is arranged in the lower right portion of the game area 7, that is, in the direction in which the game ball is discharged from the right passage 82 and substantially above the big winning device unit 70. In this way, the game ball that has passed through the right passage 82 is released toward the obstacle nail group 83 and falls from the upper side toward the big prize device unit 70 side while colliding with the plurality of obstacle nails. .

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 23, the game balls launched by the launching device 16 reach the predetermined location in the big winning device unit 70, as shown in FIG. 23, the guide path 7a, the upper path 81, and the right side. The passage 82 (decelerator 84) and the obstacle nail group 83 are moved in order.

Here, the game ball falling from above toward the big prize device unit 70 side wins the first big prize opening 55 when the first big prize opening 55 is in an open state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, a game ball that falls from above to the big prize device unit 70 side (see reference numeral P10), when the first big prize mouth door 57 is performing an opening operation, It falls to the inside of the first big prize opening 55 (see reference P11). Then, the game ball that has fallen inside the first grand prize opening 55 moves to the lower left side inside the first big prize opening 55 and is then collected from the first collection port 73 to the rear of the game board 4. (See reference P12).

  In addition, when the first big prize opening 55 is in a closed state, the game ball falling from the upper side toward the big prize device unit 70 side wins the first big prize opening 55 as shown in FIG. First, after colliding with the first grand prize opening door 57 from above, it moves toward the lower left along the upper side surface of the first big prize opening door 57 (see reference numeral P21). Then, the game ball moving toward the lower left along the upper surface of the first grand prize winning door 57 moves further upward to the lower left of the second big prize winning device 37 (see reference numerals P22 to P23). , It reaches the upper left of the second big prize opening 58 (that is, near the entrance of the second big prize opening 58) (see reference numeral P24).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the guide path is a movement path until the game ball fired by the launching device 16 after making a so-called right strike reaches a predetermined location in the big winning device unit 70. 7 a, the upper passage 81, the right passage 82 (decelerator 84), and the obstacle nail group 83 are moved in order, the game ball is fired by the launcher 16 and then the second big prize opening 58. The time required to reach the vicinity of the entrance (time required) is set to be about 3 seconds.

  The above-mentioned required time of about 3 seconds is one embodiment of the “required time” according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this. The “required time” according to the present invention can be arbitrarily set according to the gaming machine that employs the technology according to the present invention.

  Here, the procedure for setting the “required time” will be described. First, when setting the “required time” in a gaming machine that employs the technology according to the present invention, it is desirable that the time from when the game ball is launched by the launching device 16 to reach the vicinity of the entrance of the second big prize opening 58 is desired. The arrangement configuration (gauge configuration) of the obstacle nail including the failure nail group 83 is set so as to approach the time (target time) to be performed. Then, after the gauge configuration is set, the experiment of launching the game ball by the launching device 16 is actually repeated using the gauge configuration, and the shortest time among the times obtained by the experiment is more than the target time. Set the gauge configuration again so that the time will be shorter. According to such a procedure, the target time is set as a “required time”.

  As described above, the required time is the time from when the game ball is fired by the launching device 16 until it reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second big prize opening 58. In the present embodiment, “after being fired” refers to “from the time when the player maximizes the amount of rotation of the firing handle 12”, but is not limited thereto. . That is, “after being fired” refers to “from when the game ball is launched by the launching device 16” (in response to the game ball maximizing the amount of rotation of the launch handle 12). There may be.

Here, the game ball that has reached the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize opening 58 does not win the second big prize opening 58 when the second major prize opening 58 is in a closed state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, when the game ball that has reached the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize opening 58 has been closed, It moves toward the lower left along the plate surface of the door 60 (see P24). Then, after the game ball that has moved toward the lower left along the plate surface of the second grand prize opening door 60 has further moved toward the lower left, it is separated from the special prize device unit 70 and is moved to the lower left (more details). Is released toward the variable winning device 35 side (see symbols P25 to P26).

On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the vicinity of the entrance of the second big prize opening 58 wins the second big prize opening 58 when the second big prize opening 58 is open.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), a game ball that has reached the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize opening 58 is in the state where the second big prize opening door 60 performs the opening operation. After colliding with the plate surface of the big prize opening door 60, the ball enters the inside of the second big prize opening 58 (see reference numeral P24). Then, after the game ball that has entered the inside of the second grand prize winning device 37 moves toward the lower right in the passage portion 76, a midway portion 77 (that is, the branch passage 78 (V region 61)) of the passage portion 76. Near the entrance) (see reference numeral P31).

Here, the game ball that has reached the vicinity of the entrance of the branch path 78 (V region 61) cannot enter the V region 61 because it cannot enter the branch path 78 when the entrance is closed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), when the game ball (see symbol P31) that has reached the vicinity of the entrance of the branch path 78 (midway part 77) is being opened and closed, It moves toward the lower right along the plate surface of the sorting piece 65. Then, the game ball that has moved toward the lower right along the plate surface of the sorting piece 65 wins the normal area 63 and is collected to the back of the game board 4 from the second collection port 75 after winning the prize (reference sign). (See P32).

On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the vicinity of the entrance of the branch path 78 (V region 61) wins the V region 61 when the entrance is open.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the game ball (see symbol P31) that has reached the vicinity of the entrance of the branch path 78 (midway part 77) is being released, After colliding with the plate surface of the sorting piece 65, the player enters the branch path 78 and wins the V region 61. Then, the game balls that have won the V region 61 are collected from the third collection port 74 to the back of the game board 4 after winning (see reference P41).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the route and required time until the game ball launched by the launching device 16 reaches a predetermined location in the big prize winning device unit 70 are set in advance. In other words, the present embodiment is configured such that the game ball launched by the launching device 16 cannot reach a predetermined location in the big winning device unit 70 in a time shorter than the required time described above.

  Next, the setting of the suggestion effect start timing and the suggestion effect stop timing will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the start and stop timings of the expectation suggestion notice effect. In addition, in FIG. 27, the state after the gaming state has shifted to the short time state is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the normal symbol game is first performed, and the normal symbol variation display is started, and after the predetermined variation time of 3 seconds has elapsed, the variation display is stopped. When the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a win, the special figure 2 start port 34 is opened and closed after a predetermined opening time. In FIG. 27, after the special figure 2 start opening 34 is opened, a game ball is won in the special figure 2 start opening 34, and the big special determination of the second special symbol game is performed. And the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is lost, the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed, and the small hit determination is a hit. When the small hit determination is a win, the small hit symbol is selected, and the number of rounds in the V big hit game (the big hit game started after the small hit game is finished) and the V big hit game are ended. After that, it is set (determined) whether or not the gaming state shifts to the time saving state (whether or not the time saving state continues).

  Further, when a game ball wins the special figure 2 start opening 34, the special symbol 2 is displayed in a variable manner, and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined variation time of 2 seconds. Then, after the variation display of the special symbol 2 is stopped, when a predetermined special symbol stop symbol display time (symbol stop display time) of 0.6 seconds elapses and a predetermined initial interval time of 2 seconds elapses. The second big prize opening 58 is opened. In addition, after the second grand prize winning opening 58 is opened, when a predetermined elapsed time of 0.4 seconds elapses, the V region 61 is opened.

  In such a state, the timing at which the degree-of-expectation suggestion effect is started (the suggestion effect start timing) is fired by the launching device 16 from the timing (arrow B in FIG. 27) at which the second big prize opening 58 is opened. The timing (indicated by arrow A in FIG. 27) goes back by the required time (that is, 3 seconds in the present embodiment) until the played game ball reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize opening 58 (see P24 in FIG. 25, etc.). ) Is set to be slower. The required time (about 3 seconds) is determined by the second big prize opening 58 from the timing when the game ball is won at the special figure 2 start opening 34 and the small special hit determination of the second special symbol game is made. It is set to be shorter than the time (4.6 seconds) until the timing of opening (arrow B in FIG. 27).

  Further, the timing at which the expectation suggestion notice effect is stopped (the suggestion effect stop timing) is set to be earlier than the timing (arrow B in FIG. 27) at which the second big prize opening 58 is opened.

  In this way, the expectation suggestion notice effect is set to start and stop within the range S2 starting from the arrow A in FIG. 27 and ending at the arrow B. That is, the expectation suggestion notice effect is not started within the range S1 starting from the timing when the second special symbol game small hit determination is performed and starting from the arrow A in FIG.

  As a result, the time required for reaching the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize opening 58 after the game ball is fired is about 3 seconds. For example, it is displayed from 2 seconds before the timing. In other words, if the displayed expectation suggestion announcement effect suggests a transition to a game state that the player does not want, even if the player has stopped firing the game ball, the already launched game ball Is fired at a timing at which a prize can be won in the second big prize opening 58. As a result, it is impossible for the player to intentionally select whether or not the game ball can be won in the V area 61 according to the expectation suggestion notice effect (the player intentionally selects according to the expectation suggestion notice effect). It is impossible to shift to a short time state), and it is possible to prevent the fairness of the game from being hindered.

  Further, after the player has fired the game ball, if, for example, “red light cut-in” is displayed as the expectation-indicating notice effect, the number of rounds in the player V jackpot game is 15 rounds (15 It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the gaming state will shift to the short-time state after the V jackpot game is finished, and it is strongly expected that the launched game ball will win the V region 61. Can provide fun.

As above
A gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention,
A launcher 16 for launching a game ball;
A start opening (start opening 33 for special figure 1) for determining whether or not the first big hit is made when a game ball enters;
First jackpot game means (main control circuit 100) for performing a first jackpot game (special figure 1 jackpot game) when it is determined to be the first jackpot;
It is switched between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which it cannot enter, and a special entrance (second large entrance) having a specific area (V area 61) that can be entered when a game ball enters. Winning opening 58),
It is determined whether or not to perform a small hit game in which the special entrance is opened when the game ball is switched and the game ball is switched between an open state where the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter. A variable start opening (start opening 34 for special figure 2),
A small hit game means (main control circuit 100) that opens the special entrance after a predetermined time (4.6 seconds) has elapsed from the determination when it is determined to play the small hit game;
A second jackpot game means (main control circuit 100) for performing a second jackpot game (V jackpot game) when a game ball that has entered the special entrance has entered the specific area;
First specific game determination means (main control circuit 100) for determining whether or not to shift the game state to a specific game state where the variable start port is likely to be in an open state when it is determined that the first big hit When,
A first specific gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the specific gaming state after the end of the first big hit game when the first specific gaming determining means determines to shift to the specific gaming state; Main control circuit 100);
Second specific game determination means (main control circuit 100) for determining whether or not to shift the game state to the specific game state when it is determined to play the small hit game;
Second specific game state transition means for transitioning the game state to the specific game state after the end of the second big hit game when the second specific game determination means determines to shift to the specific game state ( Main control circuit 100);
A display unit (decorative symbol display device 40) on which a predetermined effect is displayed;
When the gaming state is the specific gaming state, a notice effect is displayed on the display unit, and when the second jackpot game is performed when the gaming state is the specific gaming state as the notice effect, A notice display means (main control circuit 100, sub-control circuit 90, display control) for displaying an effect (expectation suggesting advance notice effect) indicating the degree of expectation that the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state again after the end of the second big hit game Circuit 200);
Comprising
The notice display means is configured such that the special entrance is in an open state only for a required time (about 3 seconds) of the game ball from the launch by the launching device to the vicinity of the special entrance. Display of the notice effect is started after the second timing (time point of arrow A in FIG. 27) retroactive from the timing (time point of arrow B in FIG. 27).

  With such a configuration, the player's interest is enhanced by displaying a notice effect (expected degree suggestive notice effect) that suggests an expectation degree that the game state will shift to a specific game state (short-time state), and the player However, it is impossible to intentionally shift to a specific game state (short-time state) according to the notice effect (expectation suggestion notice effect), and the fairness of the game can be prevented from being hindered.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28, for example, when the operation from the open state to the closed state of the second grand prize winning opening 58 is performed a plurality of times instead of once, the timing at which the expectation suggesting notice effect is started is A game ball fired by the launching device 16 on the basis of the time when the V area 61 is released within the operation of the second big prize opening 58 (that is, the time when the game ball may win the V area 61). Is later than the timing (arrow A in FIG. 28) that is traced back by the required time (that is, 3 seconds in this embodiment) until it reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize winning opening 58 (see P24 in FIG. 25, etc.). Is set to be In the present embodiment, among the plurality of operations from the open state to the closed state of the second grand prize winning opening 58, the second operation from the start corresponds to the reference.

  In addition, when the color of the light displayed as the anticipation suggesting announcement effect is changed after the display is started (for example, the display is initially displayed in white as a simple initial display and not a color that suggests the expectation) In the case where the degree of expectation is changed to blue or red later, the timing of changing the state (when the indication of expectation is started) is the same as when changing from white to blue or red. This is the timing for “starting the display of the notice effect”.

  Hereinafter, setting of the suggestion effect start timing and the suggestion effect stop timing in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 29, the description of the same parts as in FIG. 27 is omitted.

  In the state as shown in FIG. 29, the timing at which the expectation suggestion notice effect is started (the suggestion effect start timing) is fired by the launching device 16 from the timing at which the V region 61 is opened (arrow D in FIG. 29). The timing (arrow C in FIG. 29) goes back by the required time (that is, 3 seconds in the present embodiment) until the played game ball reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second big prize opening 58 (see P24 in FIG. 25, etc.). ) Is set to be slower.

  Further, the timing at which the expectation suggestion notice effect is stopped (the suggestion effect stop timing) is set to be earlier than the timing at which the V region 61 is opened (arrow D in FIG. 29).

  In this way, the expectation suggestion announcement effect is set to start and stop within the range S2 starting from the arrow C in FIG. 29 and ending at the arrow D. That is, the expectation suggestion notice effect is not started within the range S1 starting from the timing at which the small special hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed and ending at the arrow C in FIG.

  As a result, the required time from when the game ball is fired until it reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize opening 58 is about 3 seconds. It will be displayed from 2 seconds ago. In other words, if the displayed expectation suggestion announcement effect suggests a transition to a game state that the player does not want, even if the player has stopped firing the game ball, the already launched game ball Is fired at a timing at which a prize can be won in the V region 61. As a result, it is impossible for the player to intentionally select whether or not the game ball can be won in the V area 61 according to the expectation suggestion notice effect (the player intentionally selects according to the expectation suggestion notice effect). It is impossible to shift to a short time state), and it is possible to prevent the fairness of the game from being hindered.

  Further, after the player has fired the game ball, if, for example, “red light cut-in” is displayed as the expectation-indicating notice effect, the number of rounds in the player V jackpot game is 15 rounds (15 It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the gaming state will shift to the short-time state after the V jackpot game is finished, and it is strongly expected that the launched game ball will win the V region 61. Can provide fun.

  Hereinafter, setting of the suggestion effect start timing and the suggestion effect stop timing in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 30, the description of the same parts as in FIG. 27 is omitted.

  In the state shown in FIG. 30, the timing at which the expectation suggestion notice effect is started (the suggestion effect start timing) is fired by the launching device 16 from the timing (arrow F in FIG. 30) when the V region 61 is closed. The timing (arrow E in FIG. 30) goes back by the required time (that is, 3 seconds in the present embodiment) until the played game ball reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize opening 58 (see P24 in FIG. 25, etc.). ) Is set to be slower.

  Also, the timing at which the expectation suggestion notice effect is stopped (the suggestion effect stop timing) is set to be earlier than the timing at which the V region 61 is closed (arrow F in FIG. 30).

  In this way, the expectation suggestion notice effect is set so as to start and stop within the range S2 having the arrow E in FIG. 30 as the start point and the arrow F as the end point. That is, the expectation suggestion notice effect is not started within the range S1 starting from the timing at which the small hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed and starting from the arrow E in FIG.

  As a result, even if the player launches the game ball after seeing the expectation suggestion notice effect, it takes a certain amount of time to reach the second grand prize opening 58 after the game ball is launched. The game ball cannot reach the V area 61 until the V area 61 arranged on the back side of the second big prize opening 58 is closed. That is, even if the player launches the game ball after seeing the expectation suggestion notice effect, the player cannot win the game ball in the V region 61. As a result, it is impossible for the player to intentionally shift to the time-saving state according to the expectation suggestion notice effect, and it is possible to prevent the sense of fairness of the game from being hindered.

  Further, after the player has fired the game ball, if, for example, “red light cut-in” is displayed as the expectation-indicating notice effect, the number of rounds in the player V jackpot game is 15 rounds (15 It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the gaming state will shift to the short-time state after the V jackpot game is finished, and it is strongly expected that the launched game ball will win the V region 61. Can provide fun.

Regarding the setting of the suggestion effect start timing and the suggestion effect stop timing, the suggestion effect start timing and the suggestion effect stop in the gaming machines according to the first to third embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention as described above. It may be configured to combine timing settings.
For example, the anticipation suggestion announcement effect may be set to start and stop within a range starting from the arrow A in FIG. 27 and ending in the arrow B in FIG.

  In addition, in the setting of the suggestion effect start timing and the suggestion effect stop timing in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment from the first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention as described above, an expectation suggestion notice effect is started. Is the time required for the game ball fired by the launching device 16 to reach the vicinity of the entrance of the second big prize opening 58 (see P24 in FIG. 25, etc.). In the embodiment, it is set on the basis of 3 seconds), but is not limited to this.

  That is, in the setting of the suggestion effect start timing and the suggestion effect stop timing in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment from the first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention as described above, the expected degree suggestion notice effect is started. (Timing effect start timing) is set based on the time required for the game ball fired by the launching device 16 to reach the vicinity of the entrance of the V region 61 (see P31 in FIG. 26 (a), etc.). Also good.

As above
A gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention,
A launcher 16 for launching a game ball;
A start opening (start opening 33 for special figure 1) for determining whether or not the first big hit is made when a game ball enters;
First jackpot game means (main control circuit 100) for performing a first jackpot game (special figure 1 jackpot game) when it is determined to be the first jackpot;
A special entrance (second grand prize opening 58) that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which it cannot enter,
A specific area (V area 61) that is provided in the special entrance and is switched between an open state in which a game ball that has entered the special entrance can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
It is determined whether or not to perform a small hit game in which the special entrance is opened when the game ball is switched and the game ball is switched between an open state where the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter. A variable start opening (start opening 34 for special figure 2),
A small hit game means (main control circuit 100) that opens the special entrance after a predetermined time (4.6 seconds) has elapsed from the determination when it is determined to play the small hit game;
A second jackpot game means (main control circuit 100) for performing a second jackpot game (V jackpot game) when a game ball that has entered the special entrance has entered the specific area;
First specific game determination means (main control circuit 100) for determining whether or not to shift the game state to a specific game state where the variable start port is likely to be in an open state when it is determined that the first big hit When,
A first specific gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the specific gaming state after the end of the first big hit game when the first specific gaming determining means determines to shift to the specific gaming state; Main control circuit 100);
Second specific game determination means (main control circuit 100) for determining whether or not to shift the game state to the specific game state when it is determined to play the small hit game;
Second specific game state transition means for transitioning the game state to the specific game state after the end of the second big hit game when the second specific game determination means determines to shift to the specific game state ( Main control circuit 100);
A display unit (decorative symbol display device 40) on which a predetermined effect is displayed;
When the gaming state is the specific gaming state, a notice effect is displayed on the display unit, and when the second jackpot game is performed when the gaming state is the specific gaming state as the notice effect, A notice display means (main control circuit 100, sub-control circuit 90, display control) for displaying an effect (expectation suggesting advance notice effect) indicating the degree of expectation that the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state again after the end of the second big hit game Circuit 200);
Comprising
The notice display means has a first timing at which the specific area is opened only for a required time (about 3 seconds) of the game ball from the launch by the launching device to the vicinity of the specific area. The display of the notice effect is started after the second timing (time point of arrow C in FIG. 29) retroactive from time point 29 (point D).

  With such a configuration, the player's interest is enhanced by displaying a notice effect (expected degree suggestive notice effect) that suggests an expectation degree that the game state will shift to a specific game state (short-time state), and the player However, it is impossible to intentionally shift to a specific game state (short-time state) according to the notice effect (expectation suggestion notice effect), and the fairness of the game can be prevented from being hindered.

  1: gaming machine, 16: launching device, 33: start port for special figure 1, 35: variable winning device, 37: second big winning device, 58: second big winning device, 61: specific area, 90: sub-control Circuit, 100: main control circuit, 200: display control circuit

Claims (2)

A launcher that launches a game ball;
A starting port for determining whether or not a first big hit is made when a game ball enters;
A first jackpot game means for performing a first jackpot game when the first jackpot is determined;
A special entrance that has a specific area that can be entered when a game ball enters, and is switched between an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter,
It is determined whether or not to perform a small hit game in which the special entrance is opened when the game ball is switched and the game ball is switched between an open state where the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter. With variable start opening,
A small hit game means for opening the special entrance after a predetermined time has elapsed since the determination when it is determined to play the small hit game;
A second jackpot game means for playing a second jackpot game when a game ball that has entered the special entrance has entered the specific area;
A first specific game determination means for determining whether or not to shift the game state to a specific game state in which the variable start port is likely to be in an open state when the first jackpot is determined;
First specific gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the specific gaming state after the end of the first big hit game when the first specific gaming determining means determines to shift to the specific gaming state; ,
A second specific game determination means for determining whether or not to shift the game state to the specific game state when it is determined to perform the small hit game;
Second specific gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the specific gaming state after the end of the second big hit game when it is determined by the second specific gaming determination means to shift to the specific gaming state; ,
A display unit for displaying a predetermined effect;
When the gaming state is the specific gaming state, a notice effect is displayed on the display unit, and when the second jackpot game is performed when the gaming state is the specific gaming state as the notice effect, Notice display means for displaying an effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the gaming state will transition to the specific gaming state again after the end of the second big hit game;
Comprising
The notice display means is traced back from the first timing at which the special entrance is opened only for the time required for the game ball to reach the vicinity of the special entrance after being launched by the launching device. The display of the notice effect is started after the second timing.
A pachinko machine characterized by that. A launcher that launches a game ball;
A starting port for determining whether or not a first big hit is made when a game ball enters;
A first jackpot game means for performing a first jackpot game when the first jackpot is determined;
A special entrance that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which it cannot enter,
A specific area that is provided in the special entrance, and is switched between an open state in which a game ball entered in the special entrance can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
It is determined whether or not to perform a small hit game in which the special entrance is opened when the game ball is switched and the game ball is switched between an open state where the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter. With variable start opening,
A small hit game means for opening the special entrance after a predetermined time has elapsed since the determination when it is determined to play the small hit game;
A second jackpot game means for playing a second jackpot game when a game ball that has entered the special entrance has entered the specific area;
A first specific game determination means for determining whether or not to shift the game state to a specific game state in which the variable start port is likely to be in an open state when the first jackpot is determined;
First specific gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the specific gaming state after the end of the first big hit game when the first specific gaming determining means determines to shift to the specific gaming state; ,
A second specific game determination means for determining whether or not to shift the game state to the specific game state when it is determined to perform the small hit game;
Second specific gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the specific gaming state after the end of the second big hit game when it is determined by the second specific gaming determination means to shift to the specific gaming state; ,
A display unit for displaying a predetermined effect;
When the gaming state is the specific gaming state, a notice effect is displayed on the display unit, and when the second jackpot game is performed when the gaming state is the specific gaming state as the notice effect, Notice display means for displaying an effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the gaming state will transition to the specific gaming state again after the end of the second big hit game;
Comprising
The notice display means has a second timing retroactive from the first timing at which the specific area is opened by the time required for the game ball to reach the vicinity of the specific area after being launched by the launching device. The display of the notice effect will be started later.
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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