JP2015016252A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of inhibiting a performance from getting monotonous by displaying a forenotice after a game state is transferred to a specific game state.SOLUTION: The game machine includes forenotice display means that displays a forenotice performance selected by forenotice selection means on a display part within a prescribed period after a game ball enters a variable operation-start hole; and jackpot game performance display means that displays a jackpot game performance selected by jackpot game performance selection means on the display part. When a first forenotice performance is displayed by the forenotice display means, if a second jackpot game is executed, the jackpot game performance selection means is prone to select the first jackpot game performance, however, when the second forenotice performance is displayed, if the second jackpot game is executed, the jackpot game performance selection means is prone to select the second jackpot game performance.

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. For this reason, after the gaming state has shifted to the specific gaming state, it becomes difficult to display the notice effect, and the effect tends to be monotonous.

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 that after the game state shifts to the specific game state, a notice effect is displayed and the effect becomes monotonous. It is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can be suppressed.

  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, a small hit game means for opening the special pitch opening when it is determined to perform the small hit game, and the special pitch The second jackpot when a game ball that has entered the mouth enters the specific area. A second jackpot game means for performing a technique, and when a predetermined condition is established, the variable start port is configured to indicate a game state after the first jackpot game and after the second jackpot game, respectively. Specific game state transition means for shifting to a specific game state that is likely to be in an open state, a display unit that displays a predetermined effect, and a game ball that enters the variable start port when the game state is the specific game state In this case, a notice selection means for selecting one of a plurality of notice effects including a first notice effect and a second notice effect, and a notice effect selected by the notice selection means at the variable start opening A plurality of notice display means for displaying on the display unit within a predetermined period after the ball enters, and a first jackpot game effect and a second jackpot game effect when the second jackpot game is performed. Out of jackpot game production A jackpot game effect selection means for selecting one of them, and a jackpot game effect display means for displaying the jackpot game effect selected by the jackpot game effect selection means on the display unit, the jackpot game effect selection means If the second jackpot game is played when the first notice effect is displayed by the notice display means, it is easy to select the first jackpot game effect, and the second notice effect is When the second jackpot game is played when displayed, it is easy to select the second jackpot game effect.

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

  In claim 1, after the game state transitions to the specific game state, it is possible to prevent the effect from being monotonous by displaying the notice effect, and the player can perform the first and second notice effects. By selecting whether or not to shoot a game ball by watching the above, it is possible to provide pleasure for selecting an effect during execution of the second jackpot game.

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. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of the sub control RAM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of the sub control ROM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the short time effect information selection table memorize | stored in the sub control ROM of the sub control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the time-short continuation notification production | presentation selection 1st table memorize | stored in the sub control ROM of the sub control circuit. (B) Similarly the figure which showed the control data of the time-shortening continuous alerting | reporting effect selection 2nd table. 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.18 and FIG.19. 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 selection of the production | presentation information of a sub control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the display mode of the time-short notice effect. (B) The figure which showed the continuation of Fig.24 (a) similarly. (C) The figure which continued from FIG.24 (b) similarly. 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 timing of the start and stop of display of a time-short notice effect. Similarly, the timing diagram which showed the start and stop timing of the display of a time-short continuous alerting | reporting effect.

First, an overall configuration of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of a 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 opening 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 a prize cannot 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 opening and closing operations 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 the V area 61 (wins). 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 “ 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 can be 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. Note that the open state of the variable winning device 35 is terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined number of game balls have won the special figure start opening 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 includes various effects including a short-time notice effect and a short-time continuous notice effect (for example, a reach effect, a background effect, a pseudo-continuous display effect, and a pre-reading notice). Effect etc.) 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.

  Note that the V big hit game (the big hit game started after the small hit game is finished) is the second big hit game of two types of big hit games described later. In the second 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 in which the internal gaming state has shifted from the big hit gaming state to the big hit gaming 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 / 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 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.

  Thus, in the special figure 1 jackpot game, the special figure 2 jackpot game and the V jackpot 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). Done. 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”. That is, in the present embodiment, a round game of five rounds of big hit is provided as a big hit game (special figure 1 big hit game, special figure 2 big hit game and V big hit 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. 30).

  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. 30). 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 “5” 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 five, and the counter value of the big prize winning device consecutive operation number counter 129 is “5” at the maximum.

  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. That is, the probability that the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is determined to be the special symbol 1 big hit 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, based on the selected small hit symbol, it is set whether or not the game state shifts to the time-saving state after the V big hit game ends (whether or not the time-saving state continues). The

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the counter value of the small hit symbol selection counter 123 is “0” to “191”, “small hit symbol A” is selected as the small hit symbol. Then, when “small hit symbol A” is selected as the small hit symbol, when a game ball is won in the V area 61 and a V big hit game is played, the game is put into a short time state after the V big hit game is finished. It is set that the state transitions (the short-time state continues). As described above, when the game ball wins the V region 61, it is set with a probability of 80% that the game state shifts to the time-short state after the V big hit game ends (the time-short state continues). Is done.

  Further, when the counter value of the small hit symbol selection counter 123 is “192” to “239”, “small hit symbol B” is selected as the small hit symbol. Then, when “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 big hit game is played, the game is put into a short time state after the V big hit game is finished. It is set that the state does not shift (the short-time state does not continue). Thus, when winning the V region 61, it is set with a probability of 20% 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).

  As described above, in the selection of the small hit symbol, when the selected small hit symbol is “small hit symbol A”, the gaming state is advantageous to the player, and the selected small hit symbol is “small hit symbol B”. ", The gaming state is not 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, whether or not the game state shifts to the time-saving state after the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 jackpot game or Special Figure 1 jackpot game) is ended (time-saving). Whether or not the state continues) is set.

  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”, after the big hit game (the special figure 2 big hit game or the special figure 1 big hit game) is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the short time state (the short time state continues). Is set. Thus, after the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 Big Hit Game or Special Figure 1 Big Hit Game) is completed with a probability of 50%, it is set that the gaming state transitions to the short-time state (the short-time 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. Then, based on the “big hit symbol B”, after the big hit game (special figure 2 big hit game or special figure 1 big hit game) is finished, the gaming state does not shift to the short time state (the short time state does not continue). Is set. Thus, after the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 Big Hit Game or Special Figure 1 Big Hit Game) is completed with a probability of 50%, 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, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 12, each time a clock signal is input from the sub control clock circuit 93 to the sub control CPU 91, the sub control RAM 94 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99”. An hour effect information selection counter 81 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 12, each time a clock signal is input from the sub control clock circuit 93 to the sub control CPU 91, the sub control RAM 94 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99”. A continuous notification effect selection counter 82 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the sub-control ROM 95 stores a time reduction effect information selection table 83. The short-time effect information selection table 83 is used when selecting the effect information after the gaming state has shifted to the short-time state based on the counter value of the short-time effect information selection counter 81. The effect information includes information on what kind of notice effect is executed after the game state has shifted to the short-time state, and when a game ball is won in the V area 61 and a V jackpot game is performed. Information about what kind of jackpot game effect is executed during the V jackpot game is included. Hereinafter, the notice effect that is executed after the gaming state has shifted to the time-saving state is referred to as “time-short notice effect”.

  The short-time effect information selection table 83 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the short-time effect information selection counter 81 and a “determination result” (effect information) corresponding to the “counter value”.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13, 15 (a) and 15 (b), the sub-control ROM 95 stores a time reduction continuous notification effect selection first table 84 and a time reduction continuous notification effect selection second table 85. The short-time continuous notification effect selection first table 84 and the short-time continuous notification effect selection second table 85 are effects that notify the player that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the big hit game is ended (hereinafter simply referred to as “short time continuous notification effect selection second table 85”). This is used when selecting “short-time continuous notification effect”) based on the counter value of the short-time continuous notification effect selection counter 82.

  The short time continuous notification effect is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40 during a V jackpot game when a game ball is won in the V area 61 and a V jackpot game is played. The short-time continuation notification effect is included in the aforementioned jackpot game effect. Note that the short time continuous notification effect includes a first notification effect, a second notification effect, and a third notification effect which will be described later.

  It should be noted that either the time duration continuous notification effect selection first table 84 or the time duration continuous notification effect selection second table 85 is used in accordance with the specific contents of the displayed time setting notice effect. . Specifically, when the “red light cut-in effect” is set as the specific content of the short-time notice effect, the short-time continuous notification effect selection first table 84 is used. Further, when “blue light cut-in effect” is set as the specific content of the time-shortening notice effect, the time-shortage continuous notification effect selection second table 85 is used.

  The short-time continuous notification effect selection first table 84 and the short-time continuous notification effect selection second table 85 include a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the short-time continuous notification effect selection counter 82 and a “determination result corresponding to this“ counter value ”. (Notification effect).

  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 FIG.

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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 (for example, a reach effect, a background effect, a pseudo-continuous display effect, a look-ahead notice effect, etc.) including a short-time notice effect and a short-time continuous notice effect, and a variation of a plurality of decorative symbols This refers to data related to the display position, display timing, etc. of the video data in response to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 201 and a plurality of video data for displaying (the contents of effects of a plurality of decorative symbols), a background screen, is there. 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.

  Below, the flow of the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to 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, when a game ball is won 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 as the big hit game. . 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 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 be won in the special figure 2 starting port 34.

  In step S203, a game ball is awarded to the start port 34 for the special figure 2 of the variable winning device 35 that has been 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, the processing of the special symbol game (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.
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 S <b> 303, the main control CPU 101 reads out the counter values of the current big hit counter 121, big hit symbol selection counter 122, small hit symbol selection counter, etc., and stores them in an 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, based on the selected jackpot symbol, the game state is changed to a short-time state after the jackpot game (Special Figure 2 jackpot game or Special Figure 1 jackpot game) is completed. Is set (whether or not the time-saving state continues).
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.

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 S507.
When 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, such as the current short-time effect information selection counter 81, the short-time continuous notification effect selection counter 82, etc. The counter value is read and stored in an appropriate sub-control counter value storage area.

In step S505, the sub-control CPU 91 performs processing for selecting effect information.
A detailed description of the effect information selection process of the sub control CPU 91 will be described later.
After performing the process of step S505, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S506.

In step S506, the sub control CPU 91 transmits a signal related to the effect information selected in step S505 to the display control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S506, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S507.

In step S507, 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 S508.
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 S508, 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 the decoration symbol game processing.
After performing the process of step S508, the sub control CPU 91 restores the decorative symbol game process of the sub control circuit 90.

  Below, the process of selecting effect information by the sub control circuit 90 will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14, 15, and 23.

  In step S <b> 701, the sub-control CPU 91 selects effect information from the time / effect effect information selection table 83 based on the counter value of the time / effect effect information selection counter 81.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, when the counter value of the short-time effect information selection counter 81 is “0” to “49”, the effect information after the game state has shifted to the short-time state is “ “Production information A” is selected. When the production information A is selected, the “red light cut-in production” is set as the time-shortening notice production. Thus, in the present embodiment, the “red light cut-in effect” is set with a probability of 50% as the short-time notice effect.

  Also, when the counter value of the short-time effect information selection counter 81 is “50” to “99”, “effect information B” is selected as effect information after the gaming state has shifted to the short-time state. When the production information B is selected, the “blue light cut-in production” is set as the time-shortening notice production. As described above, in this embodiment, the “blue light cut-in effect” is set with a probability of 50% as the short-time notice effect.

  Note that the information related to the effect information set in step S701 (that is, the specific contents of the short time notice effect) is temporarily held in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control circuit 90.

  Below, the specific content of a time-short notice effect is demonstrated.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of a short time notice effect. As shown in FIG. 24 (a), when the display of the short-time notice effect is started, a light region is provided 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. A state of gradually expanding is displayed. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the display of the short-time notice effect, as shown in FIG. 24B, a state in which the expansion of the light region is stopped is displayed. Then, when a predetermined time further elapses, a state in which the light region is gradually reduced is displayed as shown in FIG. It should be noted that the color of the light region is red when “red light cut-in effect” is set as the short-time notice effect (that is, when effect information A is selected as effect information). The color of the light region is blue when “blue light cut-in effect” is set as the short-time notice effect (that is, when the effect information B is selected as effect information).

  In addition, as described above, the short-time 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. Thus, by displaying the short-time notice effect from the lower right portion of the liquid crystal display unit 68, the distance between the display position of the short-time notice effect and the position where the second big prize opening 58 is arranged is made relatively short. be able to. When the player sees the short-time notice effect, the second big prize opening 58 enters the player's view together with the short-time notice effect. That is, it is possible to show the player the time-warning notice effect and draw the player's attention to the second big prize opening 58 that is opened after the time-time notice effect is shown.

  Note that display data relating to the time-shortening notice effect is stored in the display control ROM 205.

Note that “effect information A” in the effect information is an embodiment of “first effect information” according to the present invention. In addition, “production information B” of the production information is an embodiment of “second production information” according to the present invention. Moreover, the “red light cut-in effect” of the short-time notice effect is an embodiment of the “first notice effect” according to the present invention. Moreover, the “blue light cut-in effect” of the short-time notice effect is an embodiment of the “second notice effect” according to the present invention.
In this embodiment, the selection of the time-shortage notice effect is performed based on the counter value of the time-shortage effect information selection counter 81, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection of the short time notice effect may be based on the selected small hit symbol.

  After performing the process of step S701, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S702.

  In step S702, the sub-control CPU 91 selects the short-time continuous notification effect selection first table 84 and the short-time continuous notification effect selection in accordance with the effect information temporarily retained in step S701 (that is, the specific contents of the short-time notice effect). After selecting any one of the second tables 85, the short time continuous notification effect is selected based on the counter value of the short time continuous notification effect selection counter 82.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the time reduction continuous notification effect selection first table 84, when the counter value of the time reduction continuous notification effect selection counter 82 is “0” to “69”, The “first notification effect” is selected as the short time continuous notification effect. In addition, when the counter value of the short time continuous notification effect selection counter 82 is “70” to “89”, “second notification effect” is selected as the short time continuous notification effect. In addition, when the counter value of the short time continuous notification effect selection counter 82 is “90” to “99”, the “third notification effect” is selected as the short time continuous notification effect. In this way, when the time reduction continuous notification effect selection first table is used, that is, when the “red light cut-in effect” is set as the time reduction notice effect, the first notification effect is most easily selected, Next, the second notification effect is set to be easily selected, and then the third notification effect is set to be easily selected (most easily selected).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), in the short time continuous notification effect selection second table 85, when the counter value of the short time continuous notification effect selection counter 82 is from “0” to “19”, the short time continuous notification effect is selected. The “first notification effect” is selected as the effect. In addition, when the counter value of the short time continuous notification effect selection counter 82 is “20” to “49”, “second notification effect” is selected as the short time continuous notification effect. In addition, when the counter value of the short time continuous notification effect selection counter 82 is “50” to “99”, the “third notification effect” is selected as the short time continuous notification effect. As described above, when the time reduction continuous notification effect selection second table is used, that is, when the “blue light cut-in effect” is set as the time reduction notice effect, the third notification effect is most easily selected. Then, the second notification effect is easily selected, and then the first notification effect is selected (most easily selected).

  The first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect are set such that specific contents and display timing are different from each other. Detailed descriptions of the specific contents and display timing of the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect will be described later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the selection of the short time continuous notification effect is performed based on the short time continuous notification effect selection counter 82, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection of the short duration continuous notification effect may be based on the selected small hit symbol.

  After performing the process of step S702, the sub control CPU 91 restores the effect information selection 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 effect information selected by the sub control circuit 90 has been received.
If the display control CPU 201 determines that the signal related to the effect information selected by the sub-control circuit 90 has been received, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S604.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 201 determines that the signal related to the effect information selected by the sub-control circuit 90 has not been received, the display control CPU 201 proceeds to step S606.

In step S <b> 604, the display control CPU 201 determines whether or not a predetermined timing for starting display of the time-shortening notice effect has come.
If the display control CPU 201 determines that the predetermined timing for starting the display of the short-time 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 short-time notice effect is not reached, the process proceeds to step S606.
Note that a detailed description of a predetermined timing for starting display of the short-time notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “short-time notice effect start timing”) will be described later.

In step S <b> 605, the display control CPU 201 starts displaying a time-shortening notice effect.
The display control CPU 201 transmits a signal related to the received effect information 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 S608, the display control CPU 201 determines whether or not a predetermined timing for stopping the display of the time-shortening notice effect has come.
When the display control CPU 201 determines that the predetermined timing for stopping the display of the short-time notice effect is reached, the process 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 short-time notice effect is not reached, it returns the decorative symbol game processing of the display control circuit 200 to its original state.
A detailed description of a predetermined timing for stopping the display of the short-time notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “short-time notice effect stop timing”) will be described later.

In step S609, the display control CPU 201 stops displaying the time-shortening notice effect.
The display control CPU 201 transmits to the VDP 206 a signal related to the stop of the display of the short-time 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 short-time notice effect start timing and the short-time notice effect stop timing will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 26 to 30.

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 181, the right path 182 and the obstacle nail group 183 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 181 is defined between the upper part of the guide rail 30 and the upper part of the center accessory 15. The left end portion (the end portion on the entry side of the game ball) of the upper passage 181 is connected to the game ball discharge port of the guide path 7a. In this way, the game ball released into the game area 7 from the discharge port of the guide path 7a enters the upper passage 181 from the left side and moves in a substantially circular arc shape when viewed from the front toward the right side. Note that the game ball moving in the upper passage 181 moves along the inner surface of the guide rail 30 due to its momentum.

  The right passage 182 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 182 (the end on the entry side of the game ball) is connected to the right end of the upper passage 181 (the end on the release side of the game ball). In addition, a protruding portion 185 that protrudes toward the game area 7 is provided at the upper end portion (the end portion on the entry side of the game ball) of the right passage 182. Thus, the game ball that has entered the right passage 182 from the upper passage 181 moves in a substantially arc shape from the upper side to the lower side, after colliding with the protruding portion 185 and suppressing the momentum of movement from the upper side to the lower side. A speed reduction part 184 is provided at the lower part of the right passage 182.

  The speed reducing portion 184 of the right passage 182 is formed in a zigzag shape from the top to the bottom in a front view. More specifically, the speed reducing portion 184 is formed in a zigzag shape by forming the right portion of the center accessory 15 and the right portion of the guide rail 30 facing each other on the speed reducing portion 184 side. . As a result, the game ball moving in the right passage 182 repeatedly collides with the center accessory 15 and the guide rail 30 when passing through the speed reducing portion 184, and the momentum of the movement (that is, the speed of movement) is suppressed. It becomes.

  The obstacle nail group 183 has a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown). The obstacle nail group 183 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 182, and generally above the big winning device unit 70. Thus, the game balls that have passed through the right passage 182 are released toward the obstacle nail group 183 and fall from the upper side toward the big prize device unit 70 side while colliding with the plurality of obstacle nails in the obstacle nail group 183. .

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 26, the game ball fired by the launching device 16 reaches the predetermined location in the big winning device unit 70, as shown in FIG. 26, the guide path 7a, the upper path 181 and the right side. The passage 182 (decelerator 184) and the obstacle nail group 183 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. 27, a game ball (see reference numeral P10) that falls from above toward the big prize device unit 70 side, 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. 26, the guide path is a movement path until the game ball fired by the launching device 16 by making a so-called right strike reaches a predetermined place in the big winning device unit 70. 7 a, the upper passage 181, the right passage 182 (deceleration unit 184), and the obstacle nail group 183, when the game ball is launched by the launching device 16, 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 183 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. 28, when the game ball that has reached the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize opening 58 is closed, the second big prize opening 58 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. 29 (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. 29 (a), when the game piece (see reference numeral P31) that has reached the vicinity of the entrance (midway part 77) of the branch path 78 is 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. 29 (b), when the game ball (see reference numeral 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).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the movement path and the required time until the game ball fired by the launching device 16 reaches a predetermined location in the big winning device unit 70 are set in advance.

  Next, the setting of the time-short notice effect start timing and the time-short notice effect stop timing will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 30 is a timing diagram showing the start and stop timings of the short-time notice effect. In addition, in FIG. 30, the state after the gaming state has shifted to the time reduction state is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 30, 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. 30, 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 second special symbol game big hit determination 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, a small hit symbol is selected, and whether or not the gaming state shifts to the short time state after the V big hit game ends (whether the short time state continues). Is set (determined).

  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 fluctuation display of the special symbol 2 is stopped, a predetermined special symbol stop symbol display time (symbol stop display stop time) of 0.6 seconds elapses, and a predetermined initial interval period of 2 seconds elapses. Then, 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 short-time notice effect is started (timing at the time-short notice effect) is the timing at which the small special hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed and the small hit determination is hit (see FIG. It is set so as to be later than 30 arrows A). In other words, the short time notice effect sets whether or not the game state shifts to the short time state after the V big hit game is finished (whether or not the short time state continues) by selecting the small hit symbol. It is set to start after the determined timing.

  Also, the timing at which the short-time notice effect is stopped (timing at which the short-time notice effect is stopped) is a game fired by the launching device 16 from the timing (arrow C in FIG. 30) when the second big prize opening 58 is opened. More than the timing (arrow B in FIG. 30) that goes back by the required time (that is, 3 seconds in the present embodiment) until the ball reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second big prize opening 58 (see P24 in FIG. 28, etc.) Set to be faster. Note that this required time (about 3 seconds) is from the timing (arrow A in FIG. 30) when a game ball wins the special figure 2 start port 34 and a small hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed. It is set so as to be shorter than the time (4.6 seconds) until the timing (arrow C in FIG. 30) when the second grand prize winning opening 58 is opened.

  In this way, the short-time notice effect is set to start and stop within the range S1 starting from the arrow A in FIG. 30 and ending at the arrow B. That is, the short-time notice effect is not started, for example, within a range S2 starting from the arrow B in FIG. 30 and ending at the arrow C in FIG.

  Thus, in the range S1 in which the short-time notice effect is started and stopped, the second big prize opening 58 is opened from an arbitrary time point within the range S1 (for example, arrow D in FIG. 30) (FIG. 30). The time until arrow C) is set to be at least 3 seconds. That is, it takes about 3 seconds from the time when the game ball is fired until it reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize winning port 58, but the game is played at any time within the range S1 after watching the short-time notice effect. If the ball is fired, the game ball thus fired reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second big prize opening 58 before at least the second big prize opening 58 is opened. In other words, if the game ball is fired at any time within the range S1 after watching the short-time notice effect, the game ball can be continuously supplied and won while the second big prize opening 58 is open, and consequently The game ball can be won in the V region 61 to be a second big hit.

  Here, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a time shortening continuous alerting | reporting effect may be selected according to a time shortening notice effect. In other words, the short-time notice effect and the short-time continuous notification effect are configured so as to have relevance with respect to their appearance.

  More specifically, as described above, when the “red light cut-in effect” is displayed as the short-time notice effect, the first notification effect is most easily displayed as the short-time continuous notification effect. The second notification effect is set to be easily displayed, and then the third notification effect is set to be easily displayed (most difficult to display). In addition, when “blue light cut-in effect” is displayed as the short-time notice effect, the third notification effect is most easily displayed as the short-time continuous notification effect, and then the second notification effect is easily displayed. Then, the first notification effect is set so that it is easy to display (most difficult to display).

  Below, the specific content of the 1st alerting | reporting effect in this embodiment, the 2nd alerting | reporting effect, and the 3rd alerting | reporting effect is demonstrated using FIG.

  The first notification effect is an effect (a so-called sudden effect) in which the character string “short-time continuation big hit” is suddenly displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40 without any preceding notice. As shown in the range S3 of FIG. 31, the first notification effect is set to start and stop within the first interval period.

  In this way, when the player is informed by the first notification effect that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the V jackpot game ends, the player feels at ease (that is, the gaming state changes after the V jackpot game ends). It is possible to play a big hit game (without feeling uneasy that there is a possibility of not going to a short time state). Further, since the first notification effect is suddenly performed without any prior notice, a strong impression can be given to the player.

  The second notification effect is an effect (a so-called battle effect) in which the decorative symbol display device 40 displays a state in which the main character and the enemy character fight. In this performance, when the main character wins the enemy character, a character string “short-time continuation big hit” is displayed, and the player is notified that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the V big hit game ends. The In the present embodiment, the second notification effect is performed twice at the maximum. The first second notification effect is displayed from the second half of the first round to the middle of the second round, as shown in a range S4 in FIG. Also, the second second notification effect is displayed from the second half of the third round to the middle of the fourth round, as shown in a range S5 in FIG.

  Note that whether or not the notification to the player is performed in the first second notification effect or the second notification effect in the second time is a predetermined lottery (not shown) performed at the start of the first round. Is set by Then, if it is set by the lottery that the player is notified in the first second notification effect, the main character wins the enemy character in the first second notification effect, and the second time No second notification effect is performed. On the other hand, if it is set by the lottery that the player is notified in the second notification effect for the second time, the hero character is defeated by the enemy character in the second notification effect for the first time, and the second time. In the second notification effect, the hero character wins over the enemy character.

  In this way, when the player is informed by the second notification effect that the game state shifts to the short-time state after the end of the V jackpot game, the display mode of the effect (that is, whether the main character wins the enemy character or not) Depending on whether the player is defeated or not, it is notified that the player is in a gaming state advantageous to the player, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

  The third notification effect is an effect (a so-called resurrection effect) in which the appearance of the hero character who has been defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 40. Along with the revival of the main character, a character string “short-time continuation big hit” is displayed, and the player is notified that the game state shifts to the short-time state after the V big hit game ends. As shown in the range S6 of FIG. 31, the third notification effect is set to start and stop within the final interval period after the end of the fifth round.

  As described above, when the player is informed by the third notification effect that the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the V big hit game ends, the gaming state is in the short-time state because the timing of the notification is within the final interval period. If it does not shift to, the player can be reminded once, and a strong impression can be given to the player.

  The first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect are one embodiment of “a plurality of jackpot game effects” according to the present invention. The first notification effect is an embodiment of the “first jackpot game effect” according to the present invention. The third notification effect is an embodiment of the “second jackpot game effect” according to the present invention. The specific contents of these effects are not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment.

  Below, the effect in the gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the first notification effect is most easily displayed when the “red light cut-in effect” is displayed as the short-time notice effect, and the “blue light” is indicated as the short-time notice effect. When the “cut-in effect” is displayed, the first notification effect is set to be hardly displayed. As a result, a player who continues to play the game machine 1 has an empirical rule that the first notification effect is likely to be performed within the first interval period when the “red light cut-in effect” is displayed. Can be obtained.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, if the game ball is fired after seeing the time-short notice effect, the game ball can be won in the V region 61 to be the second big hit. Is set. That is, when the “red light cut-in effect” is displayed, the player who has obtained an empirical rule that the first notification effect is likely to be performed within the first interval period, the first notification effect within the first interval period. If a “red light cut-in effect” is displayed as the short-time notice effect, the game ball is fired (“blue light cut-in effect” as the short-time notice effect). Game ball is not fired when is displayed). In this way, the player can enjoy the pleasure of selecting an effect during the execution of the V jackpot game.

  The information that the first notification effect is likely to be performed within the first interval period when the “red light cut-in effect” is displayed is not obtained from the rule of thumb by the player but has been made public in advance. You may comprise so that it can obtain as information.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, when the “blue light cut-in effect” is displayed as the short-time notice effect, the third notification effect is most easily displayed. When the “cut-in effect” is displayed, the third notification effect is set to be hardly displayed. As a result, a player who continues to play the game machine 1 has an empirical rule that the third notification effect is easily performed within the final interval period when the “blue light cut-in effect” is displayed. Can be obtained.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, if the game ball is fired after seeing the time-short notice effect, the game ball can be won in the V region 61 to be the second big hit. Is set. That is, the player who has obtained an empirical rule that the third notification effect is likely to be performed within the final interval period when the “blue light cut-in effect” is displayed, If a “blue light cut-in effect” is displayed as the short-time notice effect, the game ball is fired (“red light cut-in effect” as the short-time notice effect). Game ball is not fired when is displayed). In this way, the player can enjoy the pleasure of selecting an effect during the execution of the V jackpot game.

  The information that the third notification effect is likely to be performed within the final interval period when the “blue light cut-in effect” is displayed is not obtained from the rule of thumb by the player but is disclosed in advance. You may comprise so that it can obtain as information.

  In this way, if it is set so that it does not know that the short-time notice effect and the short-time continuous notification effect are related to appearance, it is used as an effect (hidden effect-like play) that people who know such a configuration know. be able to.

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) for opening the special entrance 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;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game state is shifted to a specific game state in which the variable start port is likely to be opened after the first jackpot game and after the second jackpot game, respectively. Specific game state transition means (main control circuit 100);
A display unit (decorative symbol display device 40) on which a predetermined effect is displayed;
When a game ball enters the variable start port when the gaming state is the specific gaming state, a first notice effect (red light cut-in effect) and a second notice effect (blue light cut) Notice selection means (main control circuit 100) for selecting one of a plurality of notice effects including the “in effect”,
The notice display means (main control circuit 100, sub-control circuit 90, display control) displays the notice effect selected by the notice selection means on the display section within a predetermined period after the game ball enters the variable start port. Circuit 200);
When the second jackpot game is performed, one of a plurality of jackpot game effects including a first jackpot game effect (first notification effect) and a second jackpot game effect (third notification effect) is selected. Jackpot game effect selection means (main control circuit 100, sub-control circuit 90),
Jackpot game effect display means (main control circuit 100, sub-control circuit 90, display control circuit 200) for displaying the jackpot game effect selected by the jackpot game effect selection means on the display unit;
Comprising
The jackpot game effect selection means can easily select the first jackpot game effect when the second jackpot game is performed when the first notice effect is displayed by the notice display means.
When the second jackpot game is performed when the second notice effect is displayed, it is easy to select the second jackpot game effect.

  With the configuration as described above, after the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state (short-time state), it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous by displaying the notice effect (short-time notice effect). In addition, the player can choose whether or not to fire a game ball by looking at the first and second notice effects (red light cut-in effect and blue light cut-in effect). It is possible to provide pleasure for selecting an effect during the execution of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the timing for starting and stopping the short-time notice effect is fired by the launching device 16 from the timing (arrow C in FIG. 30) at which the second big prize opening 58 is opened. The timing when the game ball reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the second grand prize winning opening 58 (see P24 in FIG. 28, etc.), and the time required to go back (that is, 3 seconds in this embodiment) (arrow B in FIG. 30) However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timing for starting and stopping the short-time notice effect is determined from the timing at which the V region 61 is opened to the vicinity of the entrance of the V region 61 (see FIG. 28 and the like). It may be configured to be set to be earlier than the timing that is traced back by the time required to reach (see P24).

  In the present embodiment, the short-time notice effect and the short-time continuous notification effect are configured so as to have relevance with respect to their appearance as described above. Specifically, it is configured such that the time reduction continuous notification effect is selected according to the time reduction notice effect, but is not limited to this configuration. For example, by selecting a predetermined combination of a short-time notice effect and a short-time continuous notification effect based on the selected small hit symbol, a short-time notice effect and a short-time continuous notification effect are displayed. It may be configured to have relevance.

  1: gaming machine, 12: launching handle, 16: launching device, 33: start port for special figure 1, 35: variable winning device, 37: second winning device, 58: second winning port, 63: normal region , 61: specific area (V area), 65: sorting piece, 90: sub-control circuit, 100: main control circuit, 200: display control circuit

Claims (1)

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 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;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game state is shifted to a specific game state in which the variable start port is likely to be opened after the first jackpot game and after the second jackpot game, respectively. Specific game state transition means;
A display unit for displaying a predetermined effect;
A notice for selecting one of a plurality of notice effects including a first notice effect and a second notice effect when a game ball enters the variable start port when the game state is the specific game state A selection means;
Notice display means for displaying the notice effect selected by the notice selection means on the display unit within a predetermined period after the game ball enters the variable start port;
A jackpot game effect selecting means for selecting one of a plurality of jackpot game effects including a first jackpot game effect and a second jackpot game effect when the second jackpot game is performed;
Jackpot game effect display means for displaying the jackpot game effect selected by the jackpot game effect selection means on the display unit;
Comprising
The jackpot game effect selection means can easily select the first jackpot game effect when the second jackpot game is performed when the first notice effect is displayed by the notice display means.
When the second jackpot game is performed when the second notice effect is displayed, it is easy to select the second jackpot game effect.
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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