JP2015039473A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game machine for displaying game value acquired by a specific game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: storage means for storing ball entry information acquired by satisfaction of predetermined conditions; ball entry information determination means for determining whether the ball entry information is predetermined information; specific game execution means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring predetermined game value when the ball entry information is determined to be predetermined information; scheduled game value display means capable of displaying game value acquirable in a specific game at least based on the ball entry information as scheduled game value when the ball entry information is determined to be predetermined information; and specific performance execution means for executing a specific performance for displaying an acquisition situation of acquired game value, namely game value acquired after a specific game based on ball entry information is started. The specific performance is continuously executed until the acquired game value reaches the schedule game value.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  In the gaming machine, when the pattern change based on the entrance of the game ball to the start port ends with the winning result, a specific game is executed in which the big winning entrance is ready to enter, and the special winning entrance is entered during the specific game. Award balls (game value) can be acquired based on the ball. In such a gaming machine, displaying the number of winning prize balls in a specific game is performed (see Patent Document 1). In this patent document 1, it is proposed to add and display the number of winning prize balls in a plurality of specific games.

JP 2012-34966 A

  However, in the configuration of Patent Document 1, the result of acquiring a prize ball in a plurality of specific games is simply added and displayed, and the number of prize balls scheduled to be acquired in a specific game can be grasped. It is not possible. In addition, when the number of prize balls scheduled to be acquired in a specific game is notified in advance, it is difficult to enhance interest if the number of prize balls actually acquired is less than the number of prize balls notified by nail adjustment or the like. Become.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention aims to enhance interest in a gaming machine that displays a gaming value acquired in a specific game.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
Storage means for storing entrance information acquired by establishment of a predetermined condition;
Entry information determination means for determining whether or not the entry information is predetermined information;
A specific game executing means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring a predetermined game value when it is determined that the entry information is predetermined information;
When it is determined that the pitch information is predetermined information, at least a game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on the pitch information is a scheduled game value display means capable of displaying as a scheduled game value;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect for displaying the acquired game value acquisition status which is the acquired game value;
A gaming machine equipped with
The specific effect executing means is characterized in that the specific effect is continuously executed until the acquired game value reaches the scheduled game value.

  As a result, in the configuration in which the scheduled game value that is scheduled to be acquired in a specific game is displayed, the acquisition status of the game value is not smooth (for example, even if half of the specific game has passed, the game value of half the planned amount is acquired) Even if it is not possible, the specific effect is continuously executed until the acquired game value reaches the scheduled game value. Thus, the specific effect is started based on the determination that the pitch information is predetermined information (occurrence of winning), and the specific effect is ended based on the acquired game value reaching the scheduled game value. It will be. For this reason, even if the scheduled game value cannot be obtained during the execution of the specific game, the scheduled game value can be acquired as scheduled when the specific game is executed when the specific performance is finished. The player can be recognized and satisfied, and the interest can be enhanced.

  Here, “at least the game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on the entry information can be displayed as the scheduled game value” means that the scheduled game value is at least “a game value that can be acquired in one specific game” Can be set (displayed), and as other scheduled game values, the game value (game value amount) that can be acquired in a plurality of specific games and the game value that can be acquired in one specific game Even less game value can be set (displayed). In addition, as the acquired game value and the scheduled game value, a game value given by entering a ball or the like may be set, or it is truly a player's profit by subtracting a shot ball etc. from the given game value May be set as a game value. Further, an acquired game value counting means for counting the acquired game value may be provided. Further, the “specific effect executing means” can set the execution timing of the specific effect as a predetermined timing after the scheduled game value is displayed. Specifically, the display of the specific effect can be started at the timing associated with the display of the scheduled game value or at the timing associated with the start of the specific game immediately after the scheduled game value is displayed.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
The entry information determination unit determines whether the entry information stored first is predetermined information when a plurality of pieces of entry information are stored in the storage unit, When it is determined that the entry information stored in is the predetermined information, it is determined whether the other entry information stored in the storage means includes the predetermined information.
The scheduled game value display means, when it is determined that there is predetermined information in the other entry information, the game value that can be obtained in a specific game based on the entry information stored first, The total game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on other entry information is displayed as the scheduled game value,
The specific effect executing means, when the specific game based on the other entry information ends, if the acquired game value does not reach the scheduled game value, It is characterized in that the specific performance is continuously executed after the end.

  As a result, in the configuration in which the game value obtained by summing up the game values that are scheduled to be acquired in a plurality of specific games that have been confirmed to be executed is displayed as the scheduled game value, the acquisition status of the game value does not proceed smoothly, If the acquired game value has not reached the scheduled game value at the end of the specific game (the last game to be executed) based on the other entry information stored in the storage means, after the end of the specific game In addition, the specific performance is continued until the acquired game value reaches the scheduled game value. As a result, even if the planned game value could not be acquired during the execution of the specific game, the specific game was executed and the planned game value was acquired as scheduled when the specific performance was completed. The player can be recognized, and the player can be satisfied.

  Here, as “the time for determining whether or not the earliest stored information is predetermined information”, even before the change display of the symbol related to the first stored information is displayed. It may be at the start of variable display or during variable display.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
A variable entrance that is ready to enter a game ball in accordance with the execution of the specific game;
A different entrance from the variable entrance,
Game value giving means for giving a game value based on each of a game ball entering the variable entrance and a game ball entering the entrance,
With
The specific effect executing means is
During the execution of the specific effect, and during the execution of the specific game, at least a game value given based on the game ball entering the variable entrance is the acquired game value,
During the execution of the specific effect, after the end of the specific game, at least a game value given based on the game ball entering the entrance is the acquired game value. Yes.

  As a result, when the specific game ends, if the acquired game value has not reached the scheduled game value, the number of entrances other than the variable entrance is increased as the target for counting the acquired game value. After the game is completed, the acquired game value can be made to reach the scheduled game value at an early stage. In addition, when counting the acquired game value based on the scheduled game value obtained by adding up the game values of a plurality of specific games, when the above-mentioned other specific game (specific game executed last) ends. In the case where the acquired game value does not reach the scheduled game value, the entry points other than the variable entry point are counted as the acquired game value during execution of the specific effect after the end of the specific game. It is good.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
The specific effect executing means is
In a predetermined time from the start of the specific effect to the end,
If the acquired game value has reached a predetermined scheduled game value, the acquired game value includes the game value given based on the game ball entering the variable entrance,
If the acquired game value does not reach the scheduled game value, the game value given to the acquired game value based on the game ball entering the variable entrance and the game ball to the entrance It is characterized by the inclusion of game value given based on the number of balls entered.

  As a result, it is possible to check the acquisition status of the game value (whether or not the game value can be acquired as scheduled) at a predetermined time during the specific performance, and it is counted as the acquired game value according to the acquisition status of the game value. The amount of game value to be adjusted can be adjusted. In addition, since the acquisition status is confirmed at “predetermined time from the start to the end of the specific effect”, the confirmation timing may be in the middle of the specific game, or the specific game is executed a plurality of times. In some cases, it may be in the middle of any specific game, or between the specific game and the specific game (such as the end timing of the previous specific game). In this case, the predetermined time may be set to “between the start of the specific game based on the first stored entry information and the end of the specific game based on the other entry information”. Further, the period during which the entrances other than the variable entrance are targeted for the acquired game value may be during the specific game or only between the specific game and the specific game.

  According to the above configuration of the present invention, it is possible to enhance interest in a gaming machine that displays a gaming value that is scheduled to be acquired in a specific game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the specific production accompanying progress of a game. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows a game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production start process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production related process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display apparatus which concerns on the modification of a specific effect.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game frame 2 and a game board 20. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. The game frame 2 includes an outer frame 3, a middle frame 4, a front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6, a lower plate portion 7, and the like. The middle frame 4 is not shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 5 is disposed on the front side.

  The outer frame 3 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The outer frame 3 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body. The outer frame 3 includes an outer frame main body 3a configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 3b that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 3a.

  The middle frame 4 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 4 is fitted inside the outer frame 3 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3. The middle frame 4 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 5 are provided on the front side of the frame portion so as to overlap each other. On the lower side of the front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6 and a lower plate portion 7 are integrally provided. The lower plate portion is provided with a launching device 12 (see FIG. 5) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeding device (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launching device 12. . Below the right side of the front frame 5 is provided a locking device 5b for locking the front frame 5 when it is closed.

  The front frame 5 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 5 is made of plastic, and has an opening 5a for making the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 5a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 5.

  A frame lamp portion 5c using LEDs or the like is provided around the opening 5a in the front frame 5. The frame lamp portion 5c is turned on / off or blinks according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate 6 is provided below the opening 5 a in the front frame 5. The upper plate 6 is provided with a discharge port 6a for discharging game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. On the upper surface of the upper plate part 6, an effect button 8 is provided at the center and a CR operation part 9 is provided on the right side. The effect button 8 includes a middle button 8a, a left button 8b provided on the left side of the middle button 8a, and a right button 8c provided on the right side of the middle button 8a.

  The CR operation unit 9 is used to operate the prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) provided on the left side of the gaming machine 1, and includes a return button 9a for requesting the return of the prepaid card and the remaining frequency of the prepaid card. Is displayed, and a ball lending button 9c for requesting lending of game balls is provided.

  The lower plate part 7 is provided below the upper plate part 6 in the front frame 5. A discharge port 7 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 7 is provided at substantially the center of the lower plate portion 7. At the right end of the lower plate part 7, a firing handle 10 is provided for the player to operate the firing device 12. The firing handle 10 is provided with a touch switch 10a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 10, a launch stop switch 10b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 11a to 11d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 11 a to 11 d include upper speakers 11 a and 11 b provided on the upper part of the front frame 5 and lower speakers 11 c and 11 d provided on the front plate part 2 b below the front frame 5.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a starting port 28, a big winning device 33, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, a first decorative member 50, and a second decorative member. A gaming device such as 60 is arranged. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area V of the effect display device 25.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side.

  The first starting port 28a is configured as a fixed starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable starter that changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as.

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first start port 28a, and the entrance of the game ball into the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 5) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 5) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. When the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass through). Thus, the second start port 28b is in a closed state (first mode) in which the possibility of entering the game ball becomes small (or the ball cannot enter). On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is larger than usual, and the second start port 28b is likely to enter the game ball. Is in an open state (second mode) in which is increased. When the game ball enters one of the start ports 28a and 28b, a special symbol (identification information) described later starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 5) and a big winning opening entrance detection switch 33s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entrance of a game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs. By combining these LEDs, a normal symbol display unit 51, a general symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, and a second special symbol are provided. A hold display unit 54 is configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display device 61 and a second special symbol display device 62 are configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display device 51 is composed of one LED, and the normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display device 51, normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display device 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode in which the normal symbol is hit or miss after a predetermined time. Design variation game is performed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a preset hit display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation (normal time), a first opening pattern (short-time opening pattern) in which a first opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. ) Is set, and when the open time extension function is activated, a second open pattern (long open pattern) in which a second open time (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the first open time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination value is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination value is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, and whether or not to activate the second start port 28b. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). A “hit value” is set in advance for the normal symbol success / failure determination value, and a hit is determined when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. The Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination value can be generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a random number counter by software.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. With the holding of the normal symbol, the normal symbol appropriateness determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined, the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol, the setting of the variation pattern of the normal symbol, the storage and storage of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol (also referred to as “first identification information”) and a second special symbol (also referred to as “second identification information”), are provided. A first special symbol display device 61 for displaying a special symbol and a second special symbol display device 62 for displaying a second special symbol are provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, the description refers to both “first special symbol” and “second special symbol” unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the following description, when “special symbol reserve number” is described, unless otherwise specified, the description refers to both “first special symbol reserve number” and “second special symbol reserve number”. To do.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 is composed of seven LEDs, and special LEDs (first special symbol and second special symbol) are respectively displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting each of the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of display modes can be displayed for each special symbol by a combination of turning on and off of each LED. And in the 1st special symbol display device 61 and the 2nd special symbol display device 62, a specific combination is set as a jackpot symbol among the combinations of the special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of 7 LEDs respectively. In addition, combinations other than the jackpot symbol are set as outliers. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol display device 61 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed. Also, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, the second special symbol display device 62 starts to display the variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol is a big hit symbol or missed. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination value (entrance information) acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a and the game ball enters the second start port 28b. A second special symbol determination value (entrance information) to be acquired is provided. The first special symbol judgment value includes a first special symbol success / failure judgment value used for the first special symbol success / failure judgment as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a jackpot symbol judgment for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol. And a first reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform reach production. Similarly, for the second special symbol determination value, a second special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined. A second symbol determination value used for jackpot symbol determination and a second reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect are included.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, a first special symbol success / failure determination value, a first symbol determination value, and a first reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is a main control. Is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the unit 200. In addition, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, and a second reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is It is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The special symbol judgment value (special symbol success / failure judgment value, symbol judgment value, reach judgment value) is generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a software random number counter. can do.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The first special symbol hold display unit 53 and the second special symbol hold display unit 54 are each composed of two LEDs, and the number of holds can be set up to 4 each by combining the turn-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Can be displayed. That is, the special symbol hold display sections 53 and 54 have special symbol determination values (entry information) acquired by entering a game ball into the start port 28 (first start port 28a, second start port 28b). Is stored in the predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This display of stored information corresponds to so-called “hold display”.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first start opening 28a can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of first special symbol held. The first special symbol hold number displayed on the first special symbol hold display unit 53 is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( This corresponds to the number (stored number) of first special symbol determination values (first special symbol success / failure determination value, first symbol determination value, first reach determination value) stored in the first reserved storage area. In the present embodiment, since the first symbol determination value and the first reach determination value are obtained together with the first special symbol determination value based on the game ball entering the first start port 28a, the first special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored first symbol determination values and first reach determination values. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

  The number of game balls that have entered the second start port 28b can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the second special symbol reservation number. The second special symbol hold number displayed on the second special symbol hold display unit 54 is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( This corresponds to the number (stored number) of second special symbol determination values (second special symbol success / failure determination value, second symbol determination value, second reach determination value) stored in the second reserved storage area). In the present embodiment, since the second symbol determination value and the second reach determination value are acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure determination value based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, the second special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored second symbol determination values and second reach determination values. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. On-hold storage and on-hold digestion of the first and second special symbols are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  When the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are stopped and displayed, and the symbol variation game is completed, the next symbol variation game can be executed. Then, the presence of one or more special symbol holds, the execution condition (symbol change start condition) of the special symbol change game is established, and the special symbol hold (memory information) is stored based on the special symbol hold (memory information) stored first. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a second special symbol priority variation process in which the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed over the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. That is, when both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are “1 or more”, the second special symbol is preferentially displayed in a variable manner over the first special symbol. The reservation of the symbol is preferentially consumed. When the first special symbol reservation count is “1 or more” and the second special symbol reservation count is “zero”, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  The special symbol success / failure determination value is set with a winning value (big hit value) for determining whether or not the special symbol is obtained, and the special symbol success / failure acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the judgment value matches the big hit value, it becomes “big hit”, and when it does not match, it becomes “out”. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display. When a plurality of special symbol success / failure determination values are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200, the special symbol success / failure determination is executed based on the special symbol success / failure determination value stored first.

  If it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit (a specific mode) Determined). On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be out, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display pattern (disappearance mode) indicating that the first special symbol is out. Special mode). Similarly, if the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is a big win symbol that is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit ( If the second special symbol display device 62 determines that the second special symbol is out of place when the second special symbol is determined to be off in the second special symbol success / failure determination. Are determined to be outliers (non-special aspects).

  The special symbol is configured to change and display according to a predetermined change pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined by variation pattern determination using a variation pattern determination value from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol validity determination is executed.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected in accordance with the gaming state (special symbol variation mode). In addition, each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state is selected when the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, and when the special symbol success / failure determination result is out of the range. And a deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table include a “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation pattern without reach)” that does not involve reach variation and a “reach variation pattern with reach” that involves reach variation. The normal deviation variation pattern is configured as a variation pattern with a shorter special symbol variation time than the reach deviation variation pattern. The reach variation variation pattern has a special symbol variation time longer than the normal variation variation pattern. It is configured as. The presence or absence of reach variation is determined by reach determination using the reach determination value acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of first special symbol, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of second special symbol, stop of first special symbol Determination of symbol, determination of stop symbol of second special symbol, change display and stop display of first special symbol, change display and stop display of second special symbol, priority change of second special symbol will be described later. 200.

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (special aspect) (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), The main control unit 200 starts a big hit game (specific game) that is relatively advantageous to the player. The big hit game is started by setting the big hit game flag to ON, and the big winning device 33 is operated, in other words, the big winning opening 33a is opened and closed a plurality of times, so that the game balls to the big winning opening 33a are opened. It gives a player a profit (prize ball) for entering the ball. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later.

  During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out in accordance with the game balls entering the big prize opening 33a. That is, the winning ball is paid out by detecting the passing of the game ball by the big winning port entrance ball detection switch 33s arranged in the big winning port 33a.

  Then, with the start of the big hit game, the big prize winning device 33 is continuously operated, and the big prize opening opening / closing operation for switching the big prize winning opening 33a between an open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball) and a closed state (a state in which a player cannot enter a ball) is performed. It is performed continuously several times. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined ending condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the open big opening 33a is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10). When the game in which the big winning opening 33a is in the open state is “round game”, the number of rounds that can be continued in one big hit game is set. When the round winning game 33a is closed and the round game is ended, after a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in this embodiment), the big winning port 33a is opened and the next round game is started. .

  In this embodiment, there are provided a plurality of types of big hit games with different winning ball numbers. In the present embodiment, the number of awardable winning balls is varied by varying the number of rounds of the jackpot game. Specifically, there are three types of games that can be executed in one jackpot game: the first jackpot game with “5 rounds”, the second jackpot game with “10 rounds”, and the third jackpot game with “15 rounds”. Is provided. The number of winning balls for the first jackpot game is “500”, the number of winning balls for the second jackpot game is “1000”, and the number of winning balls for the third jackpot game is “1500”. It has become.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated to be in an advantageous state (the “non-probable state with electric support” or “the positive change with electric support” described later). Status "etc.) may be initiated. In the advantageous state in which the variable time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability variation function are activated, the symbol variation game can be advanced under conditions that are more advantageous than the normal state in which these functions are not activated. Here, as advantageous states, (a) a state in which all of the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated (an electric power support with a certain variation state), (b) the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function Among the probability variation functions, only the probability variation function is activated (the probability variation state without electric support), (c) only the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function among the variation time shortening function, the opening time extending function and the probability varying function. Can be exemplified (a state of electric support and a non-probable change state). The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. Further, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”. Hereinafter, the state in which the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are activated is also referred to as a “short time state”. Therefore, the above-mentioned (a) “probability change state with electric support” is “probability change state and short time state”, and (c) “non-probability change state with electric support” is simply “time reduction state”.

  As described above, when the special symbol stop symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game is finished, the “variable time shortening function” and “opening time extension function” are activated without operating the probability variation function. The “non-probability change state with support” (short-time state) is started. The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds), which is the normal setting time, to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). . As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated).

  The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches the predetermined number after the big hit game ends. Set as number of times. The non-probable change state (short-time state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches a predetermined number (100 in this embodiment) after the big hit game ends. The predetermined number is set as the number of time reductions.

  In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol, after the big hit game ends, the probability variation function, the variable time shortening function, and the open time extension function are activated, and the “predictable state with electric support” is started. The A jackpot game started by a probable jackpot game is also referred to as a “probable jackpot game”. The probability variation state with the electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this state, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, that is, a special bonus, together with the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function. The probability variation function is activated to increase the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. The probability variation state with the electric support is configured to continue until the next jackpot game is started after the jackpot game ends. That is, both the “probability change state” and the “short time state” continue until the next big hit game is started.

  When the probability variation function is activated (probability variation state), the jackpot value for determining whether or not the special symbol is increased increases the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot. Specifically, as the success / failure determination table in which the jackpot value is set, a low probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number of jackpot values is set larger than the low probability success / failure determination table are prepared. . When the probability variation function is not in operation, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is low (in this embodiment, 1/200). When the probability variation function is activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the high probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is high (in this embodiment, 1/20). )

  As described above, when the special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol hold that is the target of the special symbol success / failure determination is digested. In this embodiment, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, the special symbol hold other than the special symbol hold that is the target of the special symbol success / failure determination is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200. If there is a special symbol pre-determination (holding pre-reading) to determine in advance whether the remaining special symbol hold is a "specific hold" that generates a big hit game (whether it is specific entry information) Done. That is, when the special symbol hold is digested with the start of the special symbol hit fluctuation, the special symbol prior determination is performed for the remaining special symbol hold. The special symbol pre-determination is performed for all special symbol holds except for the special symbol hold that is the target of the special symbol success / failure determination. The special symbol prior determination is performed using the high probability lottery table when the probability variation function is activated, and is performed using the normal probability lottery table when the probability variation function is not activated. And if it is determined in the special symbol pre-determination that there is a specific hold (within a hold), a specific effect described later is executed.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 generates a symbol variation effect in response to the special symbol variation game performed using the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62. Done. As the symbol variation effect, for example, in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 62, the effect symbol consisting of numbers is displayed in a variable manner. Examples include a fluctuating display effect and a reach effect performed during fluctuating display of effect symbols. There are a plurality of types of effect contents (effect patterns) of the symbol variation effect, and display data (image data) for these effects is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

  Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 3, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with an effect symbol display unit Va that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner. In the symbol variation effect, the effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the variation display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 62. That is, the effect display device 25 functions as a symbol display device in the same manner as the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device 62. In addition, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the effect symbol display unit Va in which the effect symbols are variably displayed, and the display unit excluding the effect symbol display unit Va display characters, figures, symbols, characters (character designs), and the like. A background display portion Vb (character display portion) is displayed on which various background images are displayed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the background display portion Vb and the effect symbol display portion Va overlap a part of the display region or the entire display region on the display region V. The effect symbol display portion Va and the background display portion Vb may be completely partitioned so as not to overlap. The effect symbol display portion Va and the background display portion Vb constitute a symbol variation effect screen. As described above, since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually displays the content displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 (particularly the effect symbol). It will play a game paying attention to.

  In this embodiment, three-digit number symbols consisting of “1” to “9” are used as the effect symbols 25a to 25c, and the effect symbol display portion Va includes the left symbol 25a, the middle symbol 25b, and the right symbol 25c. Three symbols are displayed. The effect symbol display portion Va is set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of each symbol display portion, in this case, the symbol variation direction in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts the variable display, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is the first special symbol. Or it is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the second special symbol. In the production symbol, the symbol combination of the same three digits becomes a specific mode (winning mode) corresponding to the big hit symbol of the special symbol, and the other symbol combinations become non-specific modes (off mode) corresponding to the off symbol of the special symbol. .

  The determination of the variation pattern (variation pattern) and stop symbol of the effect symbol is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 260 based on the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. . Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect The contents of the production are shown. The main control unit 200 randomly determines the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. Then, based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect patterns of the effect symbols 25a, 25b, and 25c displayed on the effect symbol display unit Va. The special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. The stop pattern of is decided at random. Then, based on the special symbol information designation command indicating the special symbol stop symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 stops the effect symbols 25a, 25b, and 25c that are stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display unit Va. Determine the design.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display area of the effect display device 25 is provided with a first hold display section 25d and a second hold display section 25e. The first hold display unit 25d is displayed in conjunction with the first special symbol hold display unit 53, and the number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the first special symbol hold number is displayed as the hold symbol. The second hold display unit 25e is displayed in conjunction with the second special symbol hold display unit 54, and the number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the second special symbol hold number is displayed as the hold symbol. That is, similar to the special symbol hold display units 53 and 54, the hold display units 25d and 25e are acquired by entering a game ball into the start port 28 (first start port 28a and second start port 28b). The storage information (holding information) indicating that the special symbol judgment value (entrance information) is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is displayed. The display of stored information in the hold display sections 25d and 25e of the effect display device 25 also corresponds to “hold display”.

  In the hold display sections 25d and 25e of the present embodiment, the leftmost circle figure “◯” indicates the hold stored first, and the hold newly stored in order toward the right side. When the special symbol variable display is started, the hold display corresponding to the hold (entrance information) that triggered the execution of the special symbol variable display is erased, and the remaining hold display is shifted to the left side. . Every time the number of special symbols held changes, a “holding number designation command” indicating the number of holds after the change is transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, and the display area of the effect display device 25 is displayed. The special symbol hold display in V is performed under the control of the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 based on the hold number designation command. That is, every time the number of special symbols held increases by 1, the corresponding hold display starts, and every time the number of special symbols held decreases by 1, the corresponding hold display ends. The start / end of the hold display (execution of the hold display) is performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280.

  As described above, when the special symbol success / failure determination is a hit result, the special symbol prior determination (hold pre-reading) is performed for the remaining special symbol hold, and the specific hold (hold) in the remaining special symbol hold When there is an “inside hit”, a specific effect is executed. The specific effect is started with the start of the jackpot game based on the hit result of the special symbol success / failure determination.

  In the specific effect, “the number of awarded prize balls” obtained by counting the number of prize balls paid out during the specific effect is displayed. In the specific effect, the number of winning prize balls is added each time a prize ball is paid out, and the display of the number of winning prize balls is updated. That is, in the specific effect, the winning ball acquisition status is displayed. Note that, in the initial state after the start of the specific effect, the number of winning prize balls to be counted is only a winning ball based on the entering of a game ball into the big winning opening 33a.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a specific effect is started, the number of winning balls that can be obtained for a jackpot game that is executed based on the winning result of the special symbol success / failure determination, and the acquisition of the jackpot game that is executed based on the retained bonus A schedule display effect is displayed in which the “scheduled prize ball number”, which is the total number of possible prize balls, is displayed. When there are a plurality of pending hits, the number of winning balls that can be acquired for a plurality of jackpot games executed based on these is included in the scheduled number of winning balls. In the following description, the first big hit game executed based on the winning result of the special symbol success / failure determination is also referred to as the “first hit game”, and the second and subsequent big hit games executed based on the on-hold bonus are used. Also called “game per hold”.

  The scheduled display effect and the specific effect of the present embodiment are performed using the display area V of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 3, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, there are a scheduled award ball number display unit 25f for displaying a planned award ball number and an acquired award ball number display unit 25g for displaying an acquired award ball number. Is provided. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the planned number of winning balls is “3000” and the number of winning balls has reached “750”. In this embodiment, the number of winning prize balls displayed on the winning prize ball number display section 25g is a count-up method that starts from zero and adds up to the expected number of winning balls. A countdown system that subtracts to zero may be used.

  FIG. 4 shows the flow of a specific effect as the game progresses. FIG. 4 shows an example in which there are two holds per hold and a game per hold is played twice. Also, not only after the end of the second per-hold game, but also between the first per-game and the first per-hold game and between the first per-hold game and the second per-hold game. The function is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the schedule display effect is executed prior to the start of the specific effect during the hit fluctuation executed before the first hit game. In the schedule display effect, an effect is displayed in which the scheduled prize ball number display unit 25f displays the scheduled prize ball number based on the player's operation.

  As described above, when there is a reserved hit when the special symbol win / fail determination is a hit result, the planned number of winning balls is calculated based on the number of winning balls that can be acquired for the first hit game and the game per hold. For example, the first hit game is the first big hit game (500 winning prize balls), the first hold game is the second big hit game (1000 winning prize balls), and the second hold game is In the case of the third big hit game (the number of obtainable award balls is 1500), the total number of award balls that can be obtained for the big hit game is “3000”.

  In the scheduled display effect, the special symbol success / failure determination is made in the display area V of the effect display device 25 during the winning variation executed before the first winning game (in the gaming effect during the variation display of the special symbol related to the winning game). An operation promotion effect (for example, “Strike the effect button!”) That prompts the operation of the effect button 8 (for example, “Strike the effect button!”) Display a pattern imitating a button. When the player hits the operation button 8 repeatedly (operates), the display of the scheduled prize ball number display section 25f is “0” → “1” → “2” based on the operation mode (in conjunction with the operation). → ... → "1000" → ... → "3000" Increase until the planned number of winning balls is reached.

  In addition, as a timing for indicating the planned number of winning balls in the planned winning ball number display section, a winning game (first winning game) to be executed first among the winning and winning winning games (per game that has been confirmed to be executed) Although the example during the symbol change which concerns on was illustrated, it is not restricted to this. As another aspect, the planned number of winning balls may be displayed during the first winning game, or may be displayed during the second or subsequent winning game or during the symbol variation related to the second or subsequent winning game. Further, if there is a missed symbol variation in the hit, it may be displayed during the missed symbol variation. In addition, it is possible to adopt a mode in which the number of scheduled award balls is not determined but is displayed in a step-by-step manner divided into a plurality of times. In this way, if the suspension occurs after the start of the first winning game (display of the first scheduled winning ball number), if the winning is a win, the number of winning balls that can be obtained by the winning game is added to the scheduled winning ball number. be able to. In this case, it is possible to perform an effect of increasing the planned number of prize balls (according to the player's operation of the operation button) at a predetermined timing during the fluctuation or the winning game as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of winning balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is 1500 (third big hit game). For this reason, when the planned number of winning balls based on the number of winning balls that can be acquired for the first game and the game per hold exceeds 1500, it is displayed on the scheduled winning ball number display section 25f by operating the effect button 8. By performing the scheduled display effect of increasing the number, it is possible to give an impression that it is possible to win a prize ball that exceeds the number of prize balls that can be obtained in a single big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the specific effect is started with the start of the first hit game, and is continuously executed until the number of winning prize balls reaches the planned number of winning balls. If the special symbol is out of the game from the first hit game to the last held game, and the variation of the stop is displayed with the symbol, the specific effect is continuously executed during the variation of the variation. In this way, it is possible to recognize that the first hit game is continuously executed by continuing the execution of the specific effect from the start to the end of the specific effect. In addition, in order to make it more effective to recognize that the first hit game is continued by the specific effect, the display area V of the effect display device 25 displays the scheduled prize ball number display unit 25f and the winning prize related to the specific effect. It is desirable to display the ball number display part 25g so that it is conspicuous and conversely display the effect symbol display part Va. In addition, it is desirable that the fluctuation time of the off symbol fluctuation and the winning symbol fluctuation executed after the first hit game is finished until the last reserved game is finished is an extremely short time (for example, 1 s). Thereby, it is possible to make the player feel that the first hit game is continuing.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), at the end of the game per hold (when a plurality of games per hold are executed, at the end of the last game per hold), the number of winning prize balls becomes the planned number of prize balls. If it has reached, the specific effect (first specific effect) is ended at the end of the game per hold. If a specified number of game balls determined for each winning game (for each round) have entered the open big prize opening 33a, it is usually the case that the specific performance will end with the end of the winning game. It is. Then, after the game per hold (specific effect) is finished, there is an electric support where the open time extension function is activated, and a non-probable change state (short time state). For this reason, when the number of winning prize balls has reached the planned number of winning balls at the end of the game per hold, the opening time extension function is operating in response to the start of the opening time extension function. An opening extension effect (second specific effect) indicating that this is started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the player does not properly fire the game ball (an error in the launch position, the launch stop, etc.), or the game ball enters the big prize opening 33a by adjusting the nail or the like. The number of winning prizes is scheduled at the end of the game per hold due to a difficult situation or the occurrence of some malfunction (when multiple games per hold are completed, at the end of the last game per hold) A situation may occur where the number of winning balls is not reached. In such a case, the specific effect is not ended at the end of the game per hold, and the specific effect is continuously executed thereafter. When the number of winning prize balls reaches the planned number of winning balls during the opening time extension function after the end of the last game per hold, the specific effect is ended at that time. In this case, the specific effect is ended during the opening time extension function operation after the end of the game per hold, and the execution of the open extension effect is started with the end of the specific effect. For this reason, the player recognizes that the winning game has ended (open extended game has started) with the end of this specific effect (start of the extended extended effect), and the prescribed number of prize balls during the winning game It becomes difficult to notice that you could not win. In other words, even if the number of prize balls won is less than planned due to some circumstances (nail adjustment, etc.) during the game, it is difficult for the player to notice that and the player's interest is not reduced ( Maintain).

  Further, after the operation of the open time extension function ends, it becomes an uncertain change state (normal state) without electric support, and it is difficult to increase the number of winning prize balls. For this reason, in this embodiment, if the number of winning prize balls has not reached the planned number of winning balls when the opening time extension function ends, a message such as “Failed to win a prize ball!” Is displayed when the opening time extension function ends. It is configured to display and end the specific effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the initial state after the specific effect is started, the winning ball for entering the big winning opening 33a is a target for counting the number of winning prize balls. Then, at a predetermined timing (review time) during the specific production, the number of winning balls to be counted is reviewed based on the winning ball acquisition status. In this embodiment, the predetermined timing (review time) for determining whether or not the number of winning prize balls has reached the planned number of winning balls is every five rounds during the big hit game. In other words, at the start of 5 rounds and 10 rounds during the big hit game, the number of winning prize balls to be counted is reviewed based on the winning ball acquisition status.

  In reviewing the target of counting the number of winning prize balls, it is determined whether or not the number of winning prize balls has reached the scheduled number of winning balls scheduled to be acquired at that time at a predetermined timing during a specific performance. If the number of winning prize balls has reached the planned number of winning balls, it is highly possible that the number of winning prize balls will reach the planned number of winning balls at the end of the last game per hold. The target is only a prize ball for the entry to the big winning opening 33a. On the other hand, if the number of winning prize balls has not reached the planned number of winning balls, it is highly likely that the number of winning prize balls will not reach the planned number of winning balls at the end of the last game per hold. The target is the total of the winning balls for entering the big winning opening 33a and the starting opening 28.

  In the case where the target for counting the number of winning prizes is the sum of the winning balls for entering the big winning opening 33a and the starting opening 28, the target for counting the number of winning prizes is the big winning opening 33a and the starting opening during the big hit game. The total number of winning balls for entering the ball 28 is counted, and during the deviation fluctuation, the number of winning balls to be counted is the winning ball for entering the starting port 28. As a result, the prize balls for entering the start port 28 are added to the number of winning prize balls, and the number of winning prize balls can be easily increased. Thus, the degree of increase in the number of winning prize balls can be adjusted so that the number of winning prize balls has reached the planned number of winning balls at the end of the last game per hold. In addition, during the deviation, the frequency of entering the second start port 28b is improved by the opening time extension function, so that the number of winning prize balls can be easily increased and the number of winning prize balls can be easily adjusted.

  In addition, if the number of winning prize balls is below a predetermined number (for example, 100) with respect to the planned number of winning balls at a predetermined timing during the specific performance, the target for counting the number of winning prize balls is set as a big winning mouth. Even if the total number of prize balls for the entry to 33a and the start opening 28 is taken, there is a high possibility that the number of awarded prize balls will not reach the planned number of prize balls at the end of the last reserved game. For this reason, in this embodiment, if the number of winning prize balls is below a predetermined number (for example, 100) with respect to the planned number of winning balls at a predetermined timing during a specific performance, It is determined that the adjustable range is exceeded, and at that time, a message such as “Prize ball acquisition failure!” Is displayed and the specific effect is terminated.

  Also, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, a jackpot game effect accompanying the progress of the jackpot game is performed during the jackpot game. The jackpot game effect includes a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) executed at the start of the jackpot game, a round effect executed during the jackpot game, a jackpot game end effect (ending effect) executed at the end of the jackpot game, etc. . These jackpot game effects are executed by the sub-control unit 260 based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 200 as the jackpot game progresses.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electronic control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the electronic control unit includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 is configured by a CPU 200b as a main body to determine whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is determined by the determination program stored in the ROM. . Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, start-port entrance detection switches 28 s and 28 t, and a grand prize entrance entrance detection switch 33 s, and these signals are input to the main control unit 200. Is configured to do. The board output relay board 202 is connected with a normal symbol display device 51, special symbol display devices 61 and 62, a start port solenoid 28c, and a big prize port solenoid 33c, and a control signal from the main control unit 200 is output. .

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 11a to 11d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, special symbol information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice controls A command is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs / lamps 262 and an amplifier board 263 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative drive board 261. Each LED / lamp 262 includes a frame lamp portion 5c. Connected to the amplifier board 263 are speakers 11a to 11d that output various sounds, sounds, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Furthermore, the production buttons 8 (the middle button 8a, the left button 8b, and the right button 8c) are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the production button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 is based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 8 (middle button 8a, left button 8b, right button 8c) (reception of variation pattern designation command, input of production button operation signal, etc.). Various LED / lamp lighting / flashing pattern selection / execution processing, sound effect data selection / output processing output from the speakers 11a to 11d, and design variation effect execution pattern (effect pattern) on the effect display device 25 ) Selection processing, symbol variation production execution processing based on the execution pattern, and the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 6 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 6 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

  The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. The return setting etc. for making it do is performed.

  Next, the game start process (S200) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, the state of all switches other than the RAM clear switch connected to the main control unit 200 is read (S201), and each switch state is stored as switch information in the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S202). The switch information is information indicating that when the switch to be read in the process of S201 is a switch that detects the passage or entry of a game ball, the switch is ON (the game ball has passed or entered). Or, it is information indicating that the switch is OFF (the game ball has not passed or entered).

  Next, various random numbers are updated (S203). Specifically, the value of the random number counter set in the above-described RAM is incremented by 1 between an initial value (for example, 0) and a predetermined value (for example, 255). When the value of the random number counter exceeds a predetermined value, the initial value is restored.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the entrance (S204). In the determination process of S204, the switch information stored in the process of S202 described above includes “information indicating that a game ball has been detected for each of the ball detection switches 28s, 28t, 33s, and 34s to 37s”. If the information is included, it is determined that a game ball has entered. As a result, if it is determined that a game ball has been entered (S204: YES), the entrance to which the game ball has been entered (starting port 28, grand prize opening 33a, general entrance 34 to- 37) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S205). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no game ball (S204: NO), the process proceeds to S206.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the entry detection information is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S206). As a result, when it is determined that the entry detection information is not stored (S206: NO), the game start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ball entry detection information is stored (S206: YES), the ball entrance corresponding to the ball entry detection information (the start port 28, the big prize winning port 33a, the general ball entrance 34). To 37), a prize ball number designation command designating a preset number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control unit 230 (S207). Then, a prize ball related command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S208). The prize ball-related commands include a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls, and an entrance designation command for designating an entrance where a game ball was entered as an opportunity for paying out a prize ball. ing.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6, in the normal symbol game processing (S300), first, the normal symbol win / fail determination is performed, and the normal symbol display device 51 (see FIG. 2) hits the normal symbol and stops in the normal symbol display mode. It is determined whether to display or to stop display in the display mode of the off-normal symbol. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a probability of being a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the start port 28b. There is a difference that the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is activated than when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is not active.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The 2nd starting port 28b is made into an open state). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is activated. I do. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of balls have been entered. When it is determined that a prescribed number of balls have been entered at the second start port 28b in the open state or when it is determined that the open time of the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 8A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a), and when it is determined that no game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a: NO). , The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol determination value includes a first special symbol determination value, a first symbol determination value, a first reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501d). If it is determined that no game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501d: NO) ). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501d: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501e). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501e: YES), the second special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501f). The second special symbol determination value includes a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, a second reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 8A, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played (whether or not the big hit game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is set to “0.6 seconds”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S515 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of second special symbol hold is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

  If it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). If it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). That is, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), the first special symbol hold number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 10 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, a special symbol success / failure determination value (a success / failure determination value acquired when a game ball enters the start port 28) stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is read (S508a). A special symbol success / failure determination is performed (S508b). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) is a big hit (S508c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S508c: YES), a big hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S508d). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S508c: NO), a variation pattern table setting process at the time of disconnection is performed (S508e).

  If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) is a big hit (S508c: YES), a specific effect start process is performed after the big hit hour variation pattern table setting process (S508d) (S508f). Here, the specific effect start process (S508f) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, when the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) is performed, a special symbol determination value (a special symbol that is digested with a special symbol hit variation) that is a target of the special symbol success / failure determination in the RAM of the main control unit 200. It is determined whether or not there are remaining special symbol determination values excluding symbol determination values (S550). That is, in the determination process of S550, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol holds excluding the special symbol determination value that is the target of the special symbol success / failure determination exceeds “1”.

  As a result of the determination process of S550, when it is determined that there are no remaining special symbol determination values (S550: NO), the specific effect start process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there are remaining special symbol determination values (S550: YES), a preliminary determination is performed on the remaining special symbol determination values stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( S551). In the pre-determination, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination value is a pending hit (specific hold) for generating a big hit game.

  Next, as a result of the pre-determination process in S551, it is determined whether or not there is a pending hit (specific hold) among the remaining special symbol determination values stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S552). ). As a result, when it is determined that there is no on-hold bonus (specific hold) (S552: NO), the specific effect start process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is an internal hold (specific hold) (S552: YES), an award that can be obtained for a big hit game (first win game) that is executed based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) Based on the number of balls and the result of the special symbol pre-determination (S551), a planned number of winning balls is calculated by summing up the number of winning balls that can be acquired in the big hit game (game per hold) (S553). Then, a specific effect-related command including a scheduled prize ball number command indicating the number of scheduled prize balls and a specific effect start command instructing the start of the specific effect is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S554).

  Next, returning to FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination value is acquired, and the symbol determination value stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (the symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28. Value) is read (S508g).

  Next, a variation pattern and a stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S508h). As the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern determination value acquired in S508g is used to select a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d or S508e. Note that each variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d and S508e is associated with a variation pattern determination value and a variation pattern, and a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination value acquired in S508g. The variation pattern to be used this time is determined. The special symbol stop symbol is set in the symbol determination table stored in the predetermined area of the main control unit 200 using the symbol determination value read in S508g when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, it is determined as a missed symbol. Similarly to the variation pattern table, the symbol determination table also associates the symbol determination value with each jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol determination value read in S508g is the jackpot that is stopped and displayed this time. It is determined as a symbol.

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the process of S508h, the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S508i), 1 is subtracted (S508j), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508k). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the process of S508h, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the processing of S508h. is there. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 8A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S511), and a special symbol designating command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S512). A stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is a jackpot symbol (FIG. 8 ( b) S515).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol (S515: YES), the gaming state at the start of the big hit game is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S516). The “game state at the time of starting the big hit game” includes the type of the big hit symbol stopped at that time and the setting state of the game state flags (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) at that time Yes.

  Next, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S517). Thereby, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S518). The jackpot game start command is provided according to the type of jackpot game. When the sub-control unit 260 receives this command, a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) according to the type of jackpot game is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S519). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S519: NO), the process proceeds to the determination processing of S521, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON ( (S519: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S520). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S521). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON. (S521: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S522), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  Next, in the determination process of S515, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is not a big hit symbol (in the case of a missed symbol) (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S524: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524: YES), “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S525).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S525 is “zero” (S526). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S526: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S526). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S527), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S528).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is such that the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S529). Upon receiving this game state designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, and the like indicating that the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are inactive (normal state) on the effect display device 25. Processing to display in area V is performed.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the jackpot game processing is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not being opened (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not a big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). In the determination process of S606, it is determined whether the number of rounds has reached “15 rounds”. Then, when the number of rounds reaches “15 rounds”, it is determined that the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608), and an N-round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S609). The N round start command is a command indicating that the Nth round (N ≧ 1) of the big hit game is started.

  If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), the big hit game end process is performed (S610). Here, the big hit game end process (S610) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S610a), and it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S610b). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S610b: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S610c). As a result, the probability variation function starts operating with the end of the big hit game. Then, “10,000” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter (S610d). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation is not big hit (S610b: NO), “100” is set to the fluctuation shortening counter (S610e).

  Next, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to ON (S610f), and the open extension flag is set to ON (S610g). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function start to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating the operating state of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S610h).

  Next, the specific effect related process executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIG. The specific effect related processing shown in FIG. 14 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a). And processing executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a). Yes.

  In the specific effect related process, first, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is being executed (S700). As a result, when it is determined that the specific effect is being executed (S700: YES), the process proceeds to S706. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific effect is not being executed (S700: NO), it is determined whether the scheduled display effect is being executed (S701).

  As a result, when it is determined that the scheduled display effect is being executed (S701: YES), the process proceeds to S704. On the other hand, when it is determined that the scheduled display effect is not being executed (S701: NO), it is determined whether or not the specific effect related command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S554 (FIG. 11). (S702).

  As a result, when it is determined that the specific effect related command has not been received (S702: NO), the specific effect related process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific effect related command has been received (S702: YES), the scheduled display effect is executed during the fluctuation of the special symbol (S703). In the schedule display effect, a hit confirmation effect (for example, “Finalize!”) And an operation promotion effect for the effect button 8 (for example, “Strike the effect button!”) Are performed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. In response to the user's operation of the production button 8, the display of the planned prize ball number display section 25f is increased until the planned prize ball number is reached.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S518 (FIG. 8B) (S704). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game start command has not been received (S704: NO), the specific effect related process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game start command is received (S704: YES), the specific effect is started (S705). In the specific effect, the number of acquired winning balls is acquired based on the actually paid out winning ball, and the acquired winning ball number is displayed on the acquired winning ball number display section 25g of the effect display device 25. The target for counting the number of winning balls immediately after the start of the specific performance is a winning ball based on the game ball entering the large winning opening 33a.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game per hold has ended (S706). When the game per hold is executed a plurality of times, in the determination process of S706, it is determined whether or not the last game per hold has ended. As a result of the determination process of S706, when it is determined that the game per hold has not ended (S706: NO), the process proceeds to S711. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game per hold has ended (S706: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of winning prize balls is equal to or greater than the planned number of winning balls (S707).

  As a result, when it is determined that the number of winning prize balls is equal to or greater than the planned number of winning balls (S707: YES), the specific effect is ended (S708). If the number of prize balls won before the end of the game per hold exceeds the planned number of prize balls, the specific performance will end at the end of the game per hold, and the opening time extension function is active after the end of the game per hold If the number of winning prize balls exceeds the planned number of winning balls, the specific effect ends when the number of winning prize balls reaches the planned number of winning balls. Then, after the game per hold is finished, the opening extension effect corresponding to the opening time extension function is started.

  Further, when it is determined in the determination process of S707 that the number of winning prize balls is not equal to or greater than the planned number of winning balls (the number of winning prize balls is less than the planned number of winning balls) (S707: NO), It is determined whether or not the open time extension function executed after the game per hold is completed (S709). As a result, when it is determined that the opening time extension function has ended (S709: YES), the specific effect ends. Thereby, when the number of winning prize balls is not equal to or more than the predetermined number of winning balls at the time when the opening time extension function started after the game per hold is finished, the specific effect is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time extension function has not ended (S709: NO), the winning ball based on the winning ball 33a and the starting ball 28 is counted as the number of winning balls. (S710). As a result, if the number of winning balls won at the end of the game per hold does not reach the planned number of winning balls, the specific effect will continue to be executed even during the opening time extension function after the game per hold ends. Is done.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a prize-ball related command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S208 (FIG. 7) (S711). As a result, when it is determined that no prize ball-related command has been received (S711: NO), the specific effect-related process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a prize ball-related command is received (S711: YES), the number of prize balls designated by the prize ball number designation command included in the prize ball-related command is added to the number of prize balls awarded Then, the display of the number of winning prize balls in the winning prize number display section 25g is updated (S712). In addition, the addition process of the number of winning prize balls in the process of S712 is performed by adding game balls to the entrance (only the big prize opening 33a, or the start opening 28 and the big prize opening 33a) that are the object of counting at that time. This is done using a prize ball for the entry.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to review the number of winning prize balls to be counted (S713). In this embodiment, the start times of the fifth and tenth rounds of the big hit game (the first hit game, the hold-per-game) are set as the review times. For this reason, in the process of S713, based on the N round start command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S609 (FIG. 12), the fifth round or the tenth round of the big hit game (the first hit game, the game per hold) What is necessary is just to determine whether it is the time of starting.

  As a result of the determination process in S713, if it is determined that it is not the review time (S713: NO), the specific effect related process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time to review (S713: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls is greater than or equal to the number of scheduled winning balls scheduled to be acquired at that time (S714). .

  As a result, when it is determined that the number of winning prize balls is equal to or more than the planned number of winning balls (S714: YES), the winning balls are counted based on the number of winning balls based on the game balls entering the big winning opening 33a. Target (S715). On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of winning prize balls has not reached the planned number of winning balls (S714: NO), a winning ball is obtained based on the entrance of game balls into the big winning opening 33a and the starting opening 28. The number of prize balls is counted (S716).

  In the present embodiment described above, when there is a pending hit when the special symbol success / failure determination is a winning result, the first winning game and the scheduled number of winning balls scheduled to be acquired in the holding per game are displayed. Starts the specific performance. If the number of prize balls won at the end of the game per hold (or the last game per hold when multiple games per hold are executed) has not reached the planned number of prize balls, the game per hold ends The specific effect is continuously executed afterwards. As a result, even if the winning speed of the winning ball based on the special winning opening 33a is slow due to nail adjustment or the like, the specific effect can be continuously executed until the winning ball number reaches the scheduled winning ball number. . As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the predetermined number of winning balls has been acquired as scheduled by the specific effect, and the player can be satisfied.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific effect started with the start of the first game is continued until the number of winning balls reaches the planned number of winning balls, and the opening time extension function is in operation after the end of the specified effect. An opening extension effect indicating that is started. As a result, it is possible to give an impression that one big hit game is continued from the start to the end of the specific effect, and the opening time extension function starts to operate from the point when the specific effect ends. Can give an impression.

  Also, in this embodiment, after the start of the specific performance, the prize balls based on the entrance of the game balls to the big prize opening 33a are counted and the number of prize balls to be awarded is scheduled at the end of the game per hold. When the number of winning balls has not been reached, the winning ball based on the entering of the game ball into the big winning opening 33a and the starting opening 28 is counted. As a result, since the number of objects for counting the number of winning prize balls increases, the number of winning prize balls can be made to reach the planned number of winning balls early after the game per hold.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the number of winning prize balls is equal to or more than the scheduled number of winning balls (whether or not winning balls can be acquired as scheduled) at a predetermined review time during a specific performance. It is configured. If the number of winning prize balls is equal to or more than the planned number of winning balls, the winning balls based on the game balls in the big winning opening 33a are counted and the number of winning prize balls is the number of scheduled winning balls. If the number is not more than the number, the winning balls based on the winning balls 33a and the starting ball 28 are counted as the number of winning balls. As a result, the winning ball acquisition speed can be adjusted in accordance with the winning ball acquisition status during the specific performance, and the number of acquired winning balls can be easily adjusted.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the opening time extending function for increasing the frequency of entering the second starting port 28b is activated. For this reason, in the case where a prize ball based on the entry of the game ball of the start opening 28 in addition to the big prize opening 33a is set as a target for counting the number of prize winning balls, the number of prize winning balls can be increased at an early stage. The number of winning prize balls can be easily adjusted.

  Here, the correspondence between the present embodiment and each means will be described. The “first special symbol judgment value” and the “second special symbol judgment value” correspond to the “entrance information” and the “special value”. The jackpot value used for symbol success / failure determination corresponds to “predetermined information”, “prize ball” corresponds to “game value”, “jackpot game” corresponds to “specific game”, and “first win game” Corresponds to “a specific game based on the first stored entry information”, “game per hold” corresponds to “a specific game based on the remaining entry information”, and “schedule display effect” is “schedule game” Corresponding to “value display means”, “second starting opening 28b” corresponds to “entrance entrance” or “second variable entrance entrance”, and “large winning entrance 33a” corresponds to “variable entrance entrance” or “second entry entrance”. Corresponding to “1 variable entrance”, “the state where the opening time extension function is activated” corresponds to “the entrance possibility improvement state”, ”Corresponding to the“ predetermined timing from the start of the specific game based on the first stored entry information until the end of the specific game based on the remaining entry information ”, "RAM" corresponds to "storage means", CPU 200b of main control unit 200 corresponds to "entrance information determination means", and CPU 200b of main control unit 200 and CPU 230b of payout control unit 230 become "game value giving means". Correspondingly, the effect display device 25, the CPU 260b of the sub-control unit 260, and the CPU 280b of the effect display control unit 280 correspond to “scheduled game value display means” and “specific effect execution means”.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a winning prize ball number counting means for counting the number of winning prize balls (acquired game value). The acquired prize ball number counting means may count the number of gaming balls detected by the gaming ball detection means as the number of winning prize balls, provided that a gaming ball detection means for detecting a game ball to be paid out is provided, The number of awarded winning balls may be counted based on a winning ball signal instructing the paying out of winning balls output from the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, or a predetermined entrance (start opening, large winning opening, etc.) The number of winning prize balls may be counted based on the entrance signal of the entrance detection switch provided in FIG. Further, the number of winning prize balls may be counted by subtracting the number of firing balls from the number of winning balls obtained by them. Further, the firing ball may be detected and counted at a predetermined location, or may be counted by measuring the firing time from the contact time with the firing handle or the like.

(Other embodiments)
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the special symbol success / failure determination results in the winning result, the specific effect is executed when there is a reserved winning hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The specific effect may be executed even when there is no on-hold hit when it becomes (per shot). In this case, the number of winning balls that can be obtained in one big hit game based on the winning result of the special symbol success / failure determination is displayed as the planned number of winning balls, and the number of winning balls obtained at the end of the big hit game is set to the planned number of winning balls. If it has not reached, the specific performance is continued even after the big hit game ends. Then, after the big hit game is over, the specific effect may be ended when the number of winning prize balls reaches the planned number of winning balls. Thus, the player can be made to recognize that the planned number of winning balls displayed in the specific effect has been acquired as scheduled, and the player can be satisfied.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when winning balls based on entering the winning prize opening 33a and the starting opening 28 are targeted for counting the number of winning prize balls, the prizes of the winning prize opening 33a and the starting opening 28 are awarded during the big hit game. While the ball is a target for counting the number of winning prizes and the winning prize opening 33a is not ready to enter, the winning ball is only counted for the number of winning prizes during the change of departure. During the big hit game, only the winning ball of the winning prize opening 33a may be counted as the number of winning prize balls, and during the deviation, only the winning ball of the starting opening 28 may be counted.

  Further, in the configuration of the above embodiment, when the winning ball based on the entrance to the start port 28 is to be counted as the number of winning winning balls, the extra symbol variation fluctuation time may be lengthened. As a result, the time for increasing the frequency of entering the second starting port 28b is lengthened, the number of winning prize balls can be easily increased, and the number of winning prize balls can be easily adjusted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the entrance for counting the number of winning balls during the specific performance is only the large winning opening 33a, or the large winning opening 33a and the start opening 28. The entrance for which the number of balls is counted may be an entrance for paying out a prize ball based on the entrance of a game ball, and an entrance other than the grand prize entrance 33a and the start entrance 28 (for example, a general entrance) You may use the entrance 34-37).

  Further, in the above embodiment, depending on the winning situation of the winning ball during the specific production, the winning holes to be counted for the number of winning balls are (1) only the big winning hole 33a, and (2) the big winning hole 33a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (1) Only the big winning opening 33a, (2) The big winning opening 33a and the starting opening 28, (3) The big winning opening 33a, starting As with the mouth 28 and other entrances (for example, the general entrances 34 to 37), it may be configured to be switchable to 3 stages (or 3 stages or more).

  Further, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the acquired prize ball number display unit 25g and the planned prize ball number display unit 25f may be changed between the big hit game during the specific performance and the fluctuation of the deviation. Good. For example, during the big hit game, the acquired award ball number display unit 25g and the planned award ball number display unit 25f are displayed in a large size, and during the deviation, the acquired award ball number display unit 25g and the planned award ball number display unit 25f are displayed in a small size. On the contrary, during the big hit game, the acquired award ball number display part 25g and the planned award ball number display part 25f are displayed in a small size. It may be displayed.

  Also, in the above embodiment, a plurality of big hit games (5 rounds of first big hit game, 10 rounds of second big hit game, 15 rounds of third big hit game) with different numbers of rounds that can be obtained due to different round numbers. Although not limited to this, both the number of rounds and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a, and the number of rounds and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a are the same as the number of rounds and the opening time of the big winning opening 33a is different. A plurality of big hit games having different awardable number of winning balls due to being different may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of winning balls reaches the planned number of winning balls before the game per holding (or the last game per holding when a plurality of holding games are executed) ends, Although it was configured to end the specific effect at the end of the winning game, it is not limited to this, and the specific effect is ended when the number of winning prize balls reaches the planned number of winning balls (in the middle of the game per hold) May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the scheduled display effect and the specific effect are configured to be performed using the scheduled award ball number display unit 25f and the acquired award ball number display unit 25g provided in the display area V of the effect display device 25. (Refer FIG. 3) Not only this but you may comprise so that a specific effect may be performed in a different aspect. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the schedule display effect and the specific effect may be executed using a level gauge display unit 25 h that increases the level gauge stepwise based on acquisition of a prize ball. In the example shown in FIG. 15, the maximum value of the level gauge displayed on the level gauge display unit 25h indicates the expected number of winning balls, and the hatched portion in the level gauge indicates the number of winning balls.

  In addition, after the winning game is completed, when there is a chance that the frequency of the second start port 28b being in the open state is improved (open extended state) and a hit that does not occur, the trigger for executing the specific effect The hit game that becomes may be limited to the hit that generates the extended extended state. In other words, the specific effect is not executed when the extended extended state is not achieved after the winning game is completed. Because if the number of winning prizes has not reached the planned number of winning balls at the end of the winning game, and the open extended state, the winning number of winning balls will reach the scheduled number of winning balls smoothly after the winning game ends. However, if it is not in the extended extended state (normal state), it takes a long time for the number of winning prize balls to reach the planned number of winning balls, which lowers the interest of the player. In addition, there is a possibility that the player may recognize that the expected number of winning balls cannot be obtained during the winning game.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”.

  For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which a gaming profit (game value) is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 25 ... Production | presentation display apparatus (scheduled game value display means, specific production execution means), 28a ... 1st start opening, 28b ... 2nd start opening (entrance entrance, 2nd variable entrance entrance), 33a ... Big winning entrance (variable entrance entrance, first variable entrance entrance), 200 ... main control section (storage means, entrance information determining means, game value giving means), 230 ... payout control section (game value giving means) 260. Sub-control unit (scheduled game value display means, specific effect execution means), 280 ... Effect display control unit (scheduled game value display means, specific effect execution means).

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A different entrance from the variable entrance,
Storage means for storing entrance information acquired by establishment of a predetermined condition;
Entry information determination means for determining whether the entry information stored in the storage means is predetermined information;
A specific game executing means for executing a specific game that makes the variable entrance into a state in which the entrance can be made when the entrance information is determined to be predetermined information by the entrance information determination means;
A game value is assigned based on each of a game ball entering the variable entrance and the game ball entering the entrance, which is ready to enter as the specific game is executed. Game value adding means,
When the entry information is determined to be predetermined information by the entry information determination means, at least a game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on the entry information is displayed as a scheduled game value display. Means,
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect for displaying the acquired game value acquisition status which is the acquired game value;
A gaming machine equipped with
In the case where a plurality of the entrance information is stored in the storage means, the entrance information stored first and the other entrance information stored in the storage means are predetermined information. If it is determined that
The scheduled game value display means includes a game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on the first stored entry information, and a game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on the other entry information. The total game value is displayed as the scheduled game value,
The specific effect executing means continuously executes the specific effect until the acquired game value reaches the scheduled game value.
It is characterized by that.
Further, the present invention provides the above-described configuration,
The specific effect execution means includes a game value given based on a game ball entering the variable entrance, a game value given based on a game ball entering the entrance, The acquisition status can be displayed using both as the acquired game value.
It is characterized by that.
In addition, the gaming machine of the related invention related to the present invention,
Storage means for storing entrance information acquired by establishment of a predetermined condition;
Entry information determination means for determining whether or not the entry information is predetermined information;
A specific game executing means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring a predetermined game value when it is determined that the entry information is predetermined information;
When it is determined that the pitch information is predetermined information, at least a game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on the pitch information is a scheduled game value display means capable of displaying as a scheduled game value;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect for displaying the acquired game value acquisition status which is the acquired game value;
A gaming machine equipped with
The specific effect executing means is characterized in that the specific effect is continuously executed until the acquired game value reaches the scheduled game value.

Further, the related invention is the above configuration,
The entry information determination unit determines whether the entry information stored first is predetermined information when a plurality of pieces of entry information are stored in the storage unit, When it is determined that the entry information stored in is the predetermined information, it is determined whether the other entry information stored in the storage means includes the predetermined information.
The scheduled game value display means, when it is determined that there is predetermined information in the other entry information, the game value that can be obtained in a specific game based on the entry information stored first, The total game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on other entry information is displayed as the scheduled game value,
The specific effect executing means, when the specific game based on the other entry information ends, if the acquired game value does not reach the scheduled game value, It is characterized in that the specific performance is continuously executed after the end.

Further, the related invention is the above configuration,
A variable entrance that is ready to enter a game ball in accordance with the execution of the specific game;
A different entrance from the variable entrance,
Game value giving means for giving a game value based on each of a game ball entering the variable entrance and a game ball entering the entrance,
With
The specific effect executing means is
During the execution of the specific effect, and during the execution of the specific game, at least a game value given based on the game ball entering the variable entrance is the acquired game value,
During the execution of the specific effect, after the end of the specific game, at least a game value given based on the game ball entering the entrance is the acquired game value. Yes.

Further, the related invention is the above configuration,
The specific effect executing means is
In a predetermined time from the start of the specific effect to the end,
If the acquired game value has reached a predetermined scheduled game value, the acquired game value includes the game value given based on the game ball entering the variable entrance,
If the acquired game value does not reach the scheduled game value, the game value given to the acquired game value based on the game ball entering the variable entrance and the game ball to the entrance It is characterized by the inclusion of game value given based on the number of balls entered.

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Storage means for storing entrance information acquired by establishment of a predetermined condition;
Entry information determination means for determining whether or not the entry information is predetermined information;
A specific game executing means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring a predetermined game value when it is determined that the entry information is predetermined information;
When it is determined that the pitch information is predetermined information, at least a game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on the pitch information is a scheduled game value display means capable of displaying as a scheduled game value;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect for displaying the acquired game value acquisition status which is the acquired game value;
A gaming machine equipped with
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect execution means continuously executes the specific effect until the acquired game value reaches the scheduled game value. The entry information determination unit determines whether the entry information stored first is predetermined information when a plurality of pieces of entry information are stored in the storage unit, When it is determined that the entry information stored in is the predetermined information, it is determined whether the other entry information stored in the storage means includes the predetermined information.
The scheduled game value display means, when it is determined that there is predetermined information in the other entry information, the game value that can be obtained in a specific game based on the entry information stored first, The total game value that can be acquired in a specific game based on other entry information is displayed as the scheduled game value,
The specific effect executing means, when the specific game based on the other entry information ends, if the acquired game value does not reach the scheduled game value, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect is continuously executed even after the end. A variable entrance that is ready to enter a game ball in accordance with the execution of the specific game;
A different entrance from the variable entrance,
Game value giving means for giving a game value based on each of a game ball entering the variable entrance and a game ball entering the entrance,
With
The specific effect executing means is
During the execution of the specific effect, and during the execution of the specific game, at least a game value given based on the game ball entering the variable entrance is the acquired game value,
During the execution of the specific effect, after the end of the specific game, at least a game value given based on the game ball entering the entrance is the acquired game value. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The specific effect executing means is
In a predetermined time from the start of the specific effect to the end,
If the acquired game value has reached a predetermined scheduled game value, the acquired game value includes the game value given based on the game ball entering the variable entrance,
If the acquired game value does not reach the scheduled game value, the game value given to the acquired game value based on the game ball entering the variable entrance and the game ball to the entrance The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that a gaming value given based on the entering of the game is included.

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