JP2015195890A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing inhibition of a degree of freedom in design of a performance.SOLUTION: A degree of attention to an informing performance differs according to performance contents of a jackpot game performance, and a jackpot game type to be given. The performance contents of the jackpot game performance during a jackpot game is determined in accordance with a performance mode when a jackpot determination result becomes affirmative and the jackpot game type. A performance control CPU changes a display mode of the informing performance, based on the performance mode when the jackpot determination result becomes affirmative, and the jackpot game type to be given.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a game ball can be given to a player by giving a game ball to a predetermined winning opening. There are pachinko machines. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as shown in the paragraph numbers [0071] to [0073] of Patent Document 1, in the ninth round game of all jackpot games, a V prize is won. A notification effect for the purpose of causing a game ball to enter the mouth is performed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the privilege is given by causing the game ball to enter the V prize opening in this round game.

JP 2013-230359 A

  By the way, in all jackpot games, as shown in FIG. 22 and the like of Patent Document 1, when performing a notification effect using a wide range of the display area, an interest improvement effect intended to improve the entertainment other than the notification effect In some cases, the display area for executing the process becomes smaller or cannot be displayed. Thus, if the area | region which performs an interest improvement effect is restrict | limited, the freedom degree of the design of the said interest improvement effect will be inhibited, and it will become difficult to improve an interest by execution of an interest improvement effect.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, The objective is the game machine which can suppress that the freedom degree of design of production is inhibited. It is to provide.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine equipped with a display means for displaying a game effect, and a winning judgment means for judging whether or not a symbol variation game is won, and the winning judgment means If the result of the determination is affirmative, the winning game determining means for determining the type of winning game to be given from a plurality of hit games having different benefits to the player, and the hit determined by the winning game determining means. A hit game granting means capable of granting a game, a special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered a special entrance that can be entered during the hit game, and the special detection means detecting a game ball As a trigger, there are a plurality of types of probability change giving means for giving a probability change state in which the probability that the hit determination means makes an affirmative determination is higher than usual, and a mode for determining the type of game effect displayed on the display means. The display means displays a mode setting means for setting from among the effect modes, a winning effect that improves the interest of the winning game during the winning game, and a notification effect that prompts the game ball to enter the special entrance. Display control means, and the effect content of the winning effect is determined according to the effect mode when the determination result of the winning determination means is affirmative and the type of winning game to be given The display control means is configured to change the display mode of the notification effect based on the effect mode when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative and the type of the hit game to be given. The gist.

  In the gaming machine, the display control means is configured to be capable of executing at least a notification effect of the first display mode and a notification effect of the second display mode displayed in a display area narrower than the first display mode. May be.

  In the above gaming machine, the winning game has at least a first hit and a second hit that makes it easier to enter the game ball at the special entrance than the first hit, and the display control means has a probability variation state. In the normal effect mode that is not granted, when the second winning is given, the notification effect of the first display mode is displayed, while when the first winning is given, the notification effect of the second display mode is given. May be displayed.

  In the above gaming machine, the display control means determines whether or not the first second hit has been given after setting the normal performance mode to which the probability variation state is not given. You may make it perform notification effect of a display mode.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that the freedom degree of design of production is inhibited.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows a 2nd big prize apparatus. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a specification. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot game in a 1st fluctuation game. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot game in a 2nd fluctuation game. The figure which shows an opening / closing pattern. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the mode of transition of production mode. The figure which shows the display mode of the content of the jackpot game effect, and the alerting effect. (A) is a figure which shows the alerting effect of a 1st display mode, (b) is a figure which shows the alerting effect of a 2nd display mode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as “first variable game”. The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 select and select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 as display means for displaying an image. In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first variable game and the second variable game are performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are not of the same type, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 corresponds to a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the effect display device 13, a first start winning device 15 having a first start winning port 14 into which a game ball can be always inserted is disposed. Further, the first start winning device 15 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14. When the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, the start condition for the first variable game can be established. In addition, when a first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are established.

  A second start winning device 17 having a second start winning port 16 through which a game ball can enter is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 13 and to the right of the first start winning port 14. Has been. The second start winning device 17 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 16. When the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, the start condition for the second variable game can be established. In addition, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls are satisfied.

  Further, the second start winning device 17 is provided with an opening / closing door (ordinary electric accessory) 18 that opens and closes by an operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1. The second start winning opening 16 is always closed with the door 18 being closed. In a state where the open / close door 18 is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is not possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is restricted). When the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the open / close door 18 is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times, and the second start winning opening 16 is opened. In a state where the open / close door 18 is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  The open / close door 18 rotates in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board YB to open the second start winning opening 16 and, when opened, below the second start winning opening 16 to the game board YB. On the other hand, it is fixed vertically, receives the game ball flowing down the game board YB, and guides it to the second start winning opening 16.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 13 (upper right of the second start winning opening 16), there is provided a first big winning device 20 having a first big winning port 19 into which a game ball can enter. . In addition, the first grand prize device 20 is provided with a first count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize port 19. When the first count sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 19, a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  In addition, the first grand prize winning device 20 is provided with a first grand prize winning door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of the first grand prize winning solenoid SOL2. The first big prize opening 19 is always closed with the first big prize opening door 21 being closed. When the jackpot game is awarded, the first jackpot door 21 is opened according to the kind of the jackpot game given, and the first jackpot 19 is opened. Is acceptable. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  The first grand prize opening door 21 pivots in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board YB to open the first big prize opening 19, and when opened, below the first big prize opening 19, The game ball is fixed perpendicular to the game board YB, receives the game ball flowing down the game board YB, and guides it to the first grand prize winning port 19.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 13 (upper right of the first grand prize opening 19), there is provided a second big prize device 23 having a second big prize opening 22 into which a game ball can be entered. . The second grand prize winning device 23 is provided with a second grand prize winning door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of the second grand prize winning solenoid SOL3. The second big prize opening 22 is always closed with the second big prize opening door 24 closed. When the jackpot game is awarded, the second big prize opening door 24 is opened and the second big prize opening 22 is opened in a predetermined round game according to the kind of the big hit game given, Opening allows game balls to enter.

  The second grand prize opening door 24 rotates in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board YB to open the second big prize opening 22, and when opened, below the second big prize opening 22, The game ball is fixed perpendicular to the game board YB, receives the game ball flowing down the game board YB, and guides it to the second grand prize winning port 22.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the second grand prize-winning device 23 has a special prize-winning area 23a in which a game ball can roll. The game balls entered from the second big prize-winning slot 22 are The special winning area 23a is introduced. In the special winning area 23a, a special prize winning opening 25 is provided as a special winning opening through which a game ball can enter. The special prize opening 25 is provided with a special opening / closing door 26 that opens and closes by operating the special electric accessory solenoid SOL4. In a state in which the special opening / closing door 26 is closed, the privilege winning opening 25 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is established, the special opening / closing door 26 is opened for a predetermined opening time once or a plurality of times. In a state where the special opening / closing door 26 is opened, the privilege winning opening 25 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter). Further, the special winning area 23a is provided with a discharge port 27 into which a game ball that does not enter the privilege winning port 25 enters. The game balls that have entered the privilege winning opening 25 and the discharge opening 27 are discharged outside the special winning area 23a, more specifically, from the pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, the second grand prize device 23 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered the special prize area 23a via the second grand prize port 22. The second count sensor SE4 of the second grand prize winning device 23 detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 22, thereby satisfying a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls. In addition, a special prize sensor SE5 is provided as special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special prize opening 25. When the bonus winning sensor SE5 detects a game ball that has entered the bonus winning opening 25, a bonus (probability change state) granting condition is established, and after the jackpot game ends, it is determined to grant the bonus. Further, a discharge sensor SE6 that detects a game ball discharged from the special winning area 23a through the discharge port 27 is provided. By detecting the game ball discharged by the discharge sensor SE6, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is discharged from the special winning area 23a through the discharge port 27. The second count sensor SE4 is arranged at the entrance of the special prize area 23a. That is, the game balls are arranged so as to be detected earlier than the discharge sensor SE6 and the special prize sensor SE5. Further, the special prize sensor SE5 is arranged at the entrance of the special prize port 25. That is, they are arranged so that they are not detected by the discharge sensor SE6. Further, the discharge sensor SE6 is disposed at the inlet of the discharge port 27. That is, it arrange | positions so that it may not be detected by privilege prize sensor SE5.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display device 28 is disposed on the lower right side of the game board YB. In this normal symbol display device 28, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "general symbol") using a normal symbol that derives one common symbol by fluctuating a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "common symbols"). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 28 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  In addition, operation gates 29 are arranged on the left and right sides of the effect display device 13. The operation gate 29 is provided with a gate sensor SE7 that detects a winning (passed) game ball. When the operation gate 29 detects the game ball (detects passage), the start condition of the usual game can be established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing door 18 of the second start winning opening 16 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 16). It is a production that is called. If the lottery result of the usual game is a normal hit and a game is given per ordinary figure, the door 18 is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the game ball can be won. In other words, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 by opening the door 18 and the player can easily start the second variable game start condition and the winning ball. You can get a chance to win.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, when a game ball flows through a predetermined first flow down path RY1, a part of the game ball is guided to the first start winning opening 14, so that A game nail capable of changing the flow-down mode, obstacle members such as the effect display device 13, the first start winning opening 14 and the like are arranged. That is, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device and passes the left side of the effect display device 13 is caused by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. 1 It is guided to the start winning opening 14.

  Further, when a game ball is launched into the game area on the game board YB by the launching device and the game ball flows through the second flow down path RY2, a part of the game ball is part of the second start winning opening 16 or the first Obstacle members such as game nails arranged on the game board YB, the second start prize opening 16 and the like are arranged so as to be guided to the big prize opening 19, the second big prize opening 22, and the operation gate 29. . In other words, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device and passes the right side of the effect display device 13 is caused by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. 2 The start winning port 16, the first large winning port 19, the second large winning port 22, and the operation gate 29 are guided. Note that when the game ball flows in the second flow down path RY2, the first start winning opening 14 is configured not to be guided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first hold display device 41 is disposed on the game board YB. The first hold display device 41 indicates the number of first variable games that are put on hold. Specifically, the first hold display device 42 enters the first start winning opening 14 to satisfy the start condition of the first variable game, while the execution condition of the first variable game is still satisfied. This indicates the number of first variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they are not performed, so-called the number of stored start suspensions (hereinafter, the first number of retained storages).

  As shown in FIG. 1, a second hold display device 42 is disposed on the game board YB. The second hold display device 42 indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 42 enters the second start winning opening 16 to satisfy the start condition for the second variable game, while the execution condition for the second variable game is still satisfied. This indicates the number of second variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they are not performed, so-called the number of stored starting suspensions (hereinafter, the second number of retained storages).

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the probability variation end condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the probability variation end condition is that 50 variation games are executed after the probability variation state is given. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, when the lottery per common figure is won, the opening time of the open / close door 18 based on the fact that one lottery per lot is won is longer than in the non-variable state. Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In this embodiment, the variable state is provided until the variable end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the change end condition is that 100 change games are executed after the change state is given. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close door 18 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 16 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a state in which the ball entering rate to the second start winning opening 16 of the game ball is improved than usual is given. It should be noted that the shortened state (entrance rate improved state) can be imparted even during the probable state.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 19 or the second big prize opening 22 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the first grand prize opening 19 or the second big prize opening 22 opens and closes until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until it is opened and closed with a predetermined opening / closing pattern. In round games, round effects are performed. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, the 2nd big winning opening 22 is comprised so that it may be open | released only in a special round game.

  When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
FIG. 3 shows the specifications. In FIG. 3A, “big hit probability (normal state)” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-probable change state), and “big hit probability (probability change state)” indicates the probability change state. Shows the winning probability of jackpot determination (lottery). Further, “when the start sensor is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, and “when the count sensor is detected” indicates the first count sensor SE3 or This indicates the number of payout prize balls when the second count sensor SE4 detects a game ball. Further, the “upper limit number of entering balls in the big hit game” indicates the upper limit number of incoming balls in one round game in the big hit game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the “ordinary hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the normal hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-variable state) and the normal hit determination (lottery) in the variable state. The winning probabilities are shown respectively. The “opening / closing door opening mode” indicates the time (maximum time) during which the opening / closing door 18 is open in the normal hit game (non-changeable state) and the number of times the door is opened. The time (maximum time) when the open / close door 18 is opened in the normal hit game and the number of times the door is opened are shown. Further, the “upper limit number of balls entered in a normal hit game” indicates the upper limit number in which the game balls detected by the second start sensor SE2 in the normal hit game are valid.

  FIG. 4 shows the types of jackpot games that can be awarded when the first variable game is won, and FIG. 5 shows the types of jackpot games that can be awarded when the second variable game is won. In the following description, as the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine, the non-probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “low accuracy + no change”, and the probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “high accuracy + change”. “None”. In addition, the non-probability change state and the change state may be indicated as “low accuracy + change”, and the probability change state and the change state may be indicated as “high accuracy + change”. In FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, “other” indicates a non-probable state, a non-variable state, a probable state, a non-variable state, a non-probable state, and a short state (probability state, and Any state other than the variable state).

  In FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, “hit symbol (type of jackpot game)” indicates the jackpot symbol (special symbol) and the type (classification) of jackpot game, and “ratio” indicates the jackpot game when winning the jackpot judgment Indicates the percentage. The “specified number of R” indicates the specified number of rounds. Further, “the number of times of change given after the big hit game” indicates how long the change state given after the big hit game is given. In addition, “100 times” indicates that the game is given until the number of times of the variable game is executed. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “ED” indicates the ending time. In the present embodiment, the opening time and the ending time may change depending on the gaming state (the presence / absence of a change state and a probability change state) at the start of a variable game that is a big hit. Specifically, when the probability variation state and the variation state are given at the start of the variation game that is a big hit, the opening time and the ending time are shortened as compared with the other states. The “opening mode of the big winning opening” indicates an opening / closing pattern in which the first big winning port door 21 and the second big winning port door 24 specify the opening / closing mode in each round game of the big hit game.

The opening / closing pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In each round game of jackpot ZA awarded when winning the first floating game and special symbol ZA is selected as the jackpot symbol, the first grand prize winning door 21 and the second big prize winning opening with an 8R long opening / closing pattern The door 24 opens and closes. Further, in each round game of jackpot Za given when the second variable game is won and special symbol Za is selected as the jackpot symbol, the first grand prize winning door 21 and the second big game are played in a 16R long opening / closing pattern. The winning opening door 24 opens and closes. Also, in each round game of the big hit Zb awarded when the second variable game is won and the special symbol Zb is selected as the big win symbol, the first big winning opening door 21 and the second big in the 12R long opening / closing pattern. The winning opening door 24 opens and closes. Also, in each round game of jackpot Zc awarded when the second variable game is won and a special symbol Zc is selected as the jackpot symbol, the first big winning opening door 21 and the second big game in the 8R long opening / closing pattern. The winning opening door 24 opens and closes. Also, in each round game of jackpot Zd that is awarded when the second variable game is won and the special symbol Zd is selected as the jackpot symbol, the first big winning opening door 21 and the second big are 4R long opening and closing pattern. The winning opening door 24 opens and closes. In addition, in each round game of the big hit Ze given when the second variable game is won and the special symbol Ze is selected as the big win symbol, the first big winning opening door 21 and the second big are in a 2R long opening / closing pattern. The winning opening door 24 opens and closes.

Here, the 16R long open / close pattern will be described.
In the 16R long opening / closing pattern, in the round game of the first round (1R), the first grand prize opening door 21 is opened once, and the maximum opening time in the opened state is set to 25 seconds. After completion of the first open state, the closed state is maintained for 1 second. That is, in the first round game, the first grand prize opening 19 is opened for 25 seconds and closed for 1 second. Further, in the 16R long opening / closing pattern, in the round game of the second round (2R), the second grand opening door 24 is opened twice, and the maximum opening time of the first opened state is 0.1 seconds, The maximum open time in the second open state is 24.9 seconds. In addition, a closed state (interval) of 2 seconds is set after the first open state and after the second open state, respectively. That is, in the second round game, the second big prize opening 22 is closed for 2 seconds after being opened for 0.1 seconds, then opened for 24.9 seconds, and closed for 2 seconds.

  In the 16R long opening / closing pattern, the special opening / closing door 26 is opened twice in the second round game, and the maximum opening time of the first opening state is 0.1 second, and the second opening state. The maximum opening time is 24.9 seconds. In addition, a closed state (interval) of 2 seconds is set after the first open state and after the second open state. That is, in the second round game, the bonus winning opening 25 is closed for 2 seconds after being opened for 0.1 seconds, then opened for 24.9 seconds, and closed for 2 seconds. For this reason, the round game of the second round is a special round game with a chance to enter the game ball into the bonus winning opening 25.

  Further, in the 16R long opening / closing pattern, in the 3rd to 16th round (3 to 16R) round games, the first grand opening door 21 is opened once, and the maximum opening time of the opened state is set to 25 seconds. ing. After completion of the first open state, the closed state is maintained for 1 second. That is, in the first round game, the first grand prize opening 19 is opened for 25 seconds and closed for 1 second.

  The 12R long opening / closing pattern, the 8R long opening / closing pattern, the 4R long opening / closing pattern, and the 2R long opening / closing pattern differ from the 16R long opening / closing pattern only in the round upper limit, and the other opening / closing modes are the same, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. .

  In each round game of jackpot ZB that is awarded when the first variable game is won and the special symbol ZB is selected as the jackpot symbol, the first big prize opening door 21 and the second big game with an 8R short opening / closing pattern. The winning opening door 24 opens and closes.

Here, the 8R short opening pattern will be described.
In the 8R short opening / closing pattern, in the round game of the first round (1R), the first grand prize opening door 21 is opened once, and the maximum opening time of the opened state is set to 25 seconds. After completion of the first open state, the closed state is maintained for 1 second. That is, in the first round game, the first grand prize opening 19 is opened for 25 seconds and closed for 1 second.

  In the 8R short opening / closing pattern, in the second round (2R) round game, the second grand prize opening door 24 is opened once, and the maximum opening time of the first opened state is set to 0.1 second. ing. After the first open state, it is closed for 2 seconds.

  On the other hand, in the 8R short opening / closing pattern, in the second round game, the special opening / closing door 26 is opened twice, and the maximum opening time of the first opening state is 0.1 seconds, and the second opening state. The maximum opening time is set to be 24.9 seconds. In addition, a closed state (interval) of 2 seconds is set after the first open state and after the second open state, respectively. However, when all the controls related to the opening / closing of the second grand prize opening door 24 in the second round (2R) round game are completed, the control related to the opening / closing of the special opening / closing door 26 is also ended accordingly. . For this reason, in the 8R short opening / closing pattern, in the second round game, the second grand prize opening 22 and the special prize opening 25 are opened once for 0.1 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds. Is done.

  In the 8R short opening / closing pattern, in the 3rd to 8th round (3-8R) round games, the first grand prize opening door 21 is opened once, and the maximum opening time of the opened state is set to 25 seconds. ing. After completion of the first open state, the closed state is maintained for 1 second. That is, in the first round game, the first grand prize opening 19 is opened for 25 seconds and closed for 1 second.

  Also, in each round game of jackpot ZC that is awarded when the first variable game is won and a special symbol ZC is selected as the jackpot symbol, the first grand prize winning door 21 and the second big are in a 2R short opening / closing pattern. The winning opening door 24 opens and closes.

Here, the 2R short opening pattern will be described.
In the 2R short opening / closing pattern, in the round game of the first round (1R), the first grand prize opening door 21 is opened once, and the maximum opening time in the opened state is set to 0.1 second. After completion of the first open state, the closed state is maintained for 1 second. That is, in the first round game, the first grand prize opening 19 is opened for 0.1 second and closed for 1 second.

  In the 2R short opening / closing pattern, in the second round (2R) round game, the second grand prize opening door 24 is opened once, and the maximum opening time of the first opened state is set to 0.1 second. ing. The second grand prize opening door 24 is closed for 2 seconds after the first open state.

  On the other hand, in the 2R short opening / closing pattern, in the second round game, the special opening / closing door 26 is opened twice, and the maximum opening time of the first opening state is 0.1 seconds, and the second opening state. The maximum opening time is set to be 24.9 seconds. In addition, a closed state (interval) of 2 seconds is set after the first open state and after the second open state, respectively. However, when all the controls related to the opening / closing of the second grand prize opening door 24 in the second round (2R) round game are completed, the control related to the opening / closing of the special opening / closing door 26 is also ended accordingly. . For this reason, in the 2R short opening / closing pattern, in the second round game, the second grand prize opening 22 and the special prize opening 25 are opened once for 0.1 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds. Is done.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the long opening / closing pattern, in the round game of the second round, the second grand prize opening door 24 and the special opening / closing door 26 are in an open state, and a game ball is inserted into the bonus winning opening 25. It is possible. Then, when a game ball enters the privilege winning opening 25, a probable state is given as a privilege after the big hit game ends, and the second round game becomes a special round game. On the other hand, in the short opening / closing pattern, the second grand prize opening door 24 and the special opening / closing door 26 are opened in the round game of the second round, but the opening time is 0.1 seconds. It is substantially impossible to enter a game ball into the winning opening 25.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 13 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result. On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a power supply board 50 for supplying a power source (for example, AC24V) of the game hall to various components constituting the pachinko gaming machine is mounted.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the power supply board 50, the main control board 30, and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, the power supply substrate 50 will be described. The power supply board 50 is provided with a power supply circuit 51 for converting the power supply of the game hall into a power supply voltage V1 (for example, DC 30V) as a supply voltage to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are connected to the power supply circuit 51. Then, the power supply circuit 51 further converts the power supply voltage V1 after the conversion processing into predetermined power supply voltages V2 to V3 to be supplied corresponding to the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31, and the power supply voltage after the conversion V2 to V3 are supplied to the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31, respectively.

  Further, the power supply substrate 50 is provided with a power supply interruption monitoring circuit 52, and the power supply interruption monitoring circuit 52 is connected to the power supply circuit 51. The power cut-off monitoring circuit 52 monitors the voltage value of the power supply voltage V1 supplied from the power supply circuit 51. That is, the power-off monitoring circuit 52 determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a predetermined voltage V0 (for example, DC 20V). The voltage V0 is a minimum voltage required to operate the pachinko gaming machine without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or when a power failure occurs. In this case, since power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0. On the contrary, when power is turned on (power is turned on) or when power is restored (restored power), the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine, so that the voltage rises to the power supply voltage V1.

  Further, the power supply substrate 50 is provided with a reset signal circuit 53, and the reset signal circuit 53 is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 52. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, power supply voltage V1 ≦ voltage V0), the power-off monitoring circuit 52 supplies the power supply voltage V1 to the voltage V0 with respect to the main control board 30, the effect control board 31 and the reset signal circuit 53. A power-off signal SS indicating that it has fallen down is output. The reset signal circuit 53 outputs a reset signal Re to the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 at the start of power supply (at the time of power-on or power recovery) or at the time of input of the power-off signal SS. The operations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are restricted. The reset signal Re is a binary signal indicating a high level state and a low level state as its signal level.

  In this embodiment, when the reset signal Re is input (output), the signal level of the reset signal Re is set to a high level state, and when the input (output) of the reset signal Re is stopped, the reset signal Re The signal level is set to a low level state. The reset signal circuit 53 continues the high level state of the reset signal Re for a certain time (for example, about 400 ms to 1800 ms), and then changes the output state of the reset signal Re from the high level state to the low level state. It is like that. When the output of the reset signal Re is completed (transition from the high level state to the low level state), the main control CPU 30a starts to start.

  The power supply board 50 includes a backup power supply (not shown) made of an electric double layer capacitor, for example. The backup power supply is connected to the power supply circuit 51, and the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply circuit 51 to the backup power supply. Further, the power supply board 50 is stored and held in the main control board 30 (main control RAM 30c) and the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), and various control information (memory contents) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A RAM clear switch 54 is provided that is operated when it is desired to erase the data. In response to the operation of the RAM clear switch 54, the RAM clear switch 54 receives an initialization instruction signal IS for instructing erasure (initialization processing) of the stored contents stored therein, and the main control board 30 and the effect control. A RAM clear switch circuit 55 for outputting to the substrate 31 is connected.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 54 is provided on the rear side of the machine so that only operations of a game shop clerk are allowed. When the RAM clear switch 54 is operated, an initialization instruction is issued from the RAM clear switch circuit 55. A signal IS is output. When the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch 54 (at the same time as the operation), an initialization instruction signal IS is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 55 and the initialization process is executed.

Next, the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, a special prize sensor SE5, and a discharge sensor SE6. The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first hold display device 41 and a second hold display device 42 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, a second big prize opening solenoid SOL3, and a special electric accessory solenoid SOL4. A gate sensor SE7 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and a normal symbol display device 28.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify the content of the variation game (such as whether or not a big hit) from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a deviation fluctuation pattern that specifies a deviation effect. Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern.

  The jackpot effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed. The outlier effect is an effect in which the fluctuating game is developed so as to finally stop and display the off symbol combination.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not a variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used in the normal hit lottery.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers, and normal hit determination random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are different for each classification of the out-of-range variation pattern and the big hit variation pattern. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit lottery. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The main control RAM 30c is connected to a backup power source. When the power source voltage V1 (power source) is cut off (at the time of dropping to the voltage V0), a power source voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power source. Based on the above, various control information can be stored and held. This makes it possible to back up the gaming state (game content) when the power is shut off.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag indicating whether or not the variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program.

  The effect control RAM 31c is connected to a backup power source, and when the power supply voltage V1 (power supply) is cut off (at the time of dropping to the voltage V0), the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply. Based on the above, various control information can be stored and held. This makes it possible to back up the gaming state (game content) when the power is shut off.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed by the main control CPU 30a every predetermined interrupt cycle.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball is input. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first hold storage number is less than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). The first pending storage number determination is executed. When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the first variable game, and the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it can be recognized that it is a random value related to the first variable game and its acquisition order. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the first reserved storage number based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a then controls the first hold display device 41 to display the updated first hold memory number when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the first hold memory number changes. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second hold storage number is smaller than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). The second reserved memory number determination is executed. When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game, and stores the predetermined values in the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in the storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the second variable game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the second reserved storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). Then, when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the second reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reserved display device 42 to display the updated second reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball and the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. As a result, information (random value or the like) for executing the first variable game is stored. Similarly, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied, and the second Information (random number value etc.) for executing the variable game is stored.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at every predetermined interrupt cycle.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” when the big hit game or the symbol variation game is not being executed.

  When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the first number of stored memories> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the predetermined memory of the main control RAM 30c is stored. A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the area. In the present embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, the second reserved memory number is 0, and the first reserved memory number is> 0 ( That is, when there is no second variable game whose execution is suspended and there is a first variable game whose execution is suspended, the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first reserved display device 41 so as to represent the first reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the probability variation state is given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state (that is, the winning is made with high probability). When the probability variation state is not given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands for the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). In the case of the second variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The change pattern designation command also instructs information on which of the first change game and the second change game is executed. At the same time as the output of the variation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game) so as to start the variation of the special diagram. Control. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot game can be specified, so the special symbol designation command is also a hit category designation command for designating the type of bonus game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a sends the off symbol to the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game). To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number> 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the second variation game is executed to the special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set. In this embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and the second reserved memory number is> 0 (that is, there is a second variable game whose execution is suspended) The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among random number values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the second variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the second variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 42 so as to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number.

Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description thereof is omitted.
By executing such a special symbol start process, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are stored, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second variable game. Run. Then, when a big win is won in the second variable game, unlike the first variable game, a big hit game with a large number of substantial rounds in which a winning ball can be expected is likely to be awarded. In addition, a big hit game that is likely to be given a probable state is easily given. As a result, when a big hit is achieved in the second variable game, it is possible to expect a prize ball to be obtained more than in the first variable game. Therefore, it is likely to be more advantageous for the player when the normal hit game is given.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the effect control board 31 ( A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. The main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the first grand prize opening door 21 and the second big prize opening door 24 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a waits for the upper limit number of game balls to win, or uses a predetermined opening / closing pattern for each round game, so that the first big winning door 21 and the second big winning door 24 are open. The first grand prize winning port 19 or the second grand prize winning port 22 is opened and closed until the time of opening and closing. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until the interval time predetermined for each round game elapses, and ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. The open / close pattern for each round game is the open / close pattern shown in FIG.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a gives a probability change state when a game ball enters the special prize winning opening 25 during the big hit game, that is, when a detection signal is input from the special prize sensor SE5. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is imparted. Further, the main control CPU 30a identifies the number of times (50 in this embodiment) to which the probability variation state is given, and sets the value in the main probability variation number flag. The main probability variation number flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, and the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main probability variation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded. The main control CPU 30a outputs a probability variation signal for notifying that the probability variation state is imparted to the effect control board 31 when the probability variation state is imparted.

  In addition, when the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give a variable state based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit game) To do. When assigning the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of times of giving the variable state and sets the value in the main operation number flag.

  The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a serves as a hit determination means for performing a hit determination. The main control CPU 30a serves as a hit game determination means for determining the type of the hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a winning game giving means. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a probability variation imparting means for imparting a probability variation state. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as an entrance rate listing state giving means.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 29. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a gate detection signal output when the gate sensor SE7 detects a game ball is input. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the operation gate 29 is passed), the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
First, the main control CPU 30a confirms that the normal game is not being played and that the normal hit game is not being played. When the normal game is being played or when the normal hit game is being played, the normal symbol start process is terminated without starting the general game. When the normal game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a stores the value of the normal hit determination random number acquired in the normal symbol input process in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Judge whether or not. If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if stored, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the normal hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for normal hit determination matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. And when it is in the variable state, the winning probability of the normal hit determination is higher than that in the normal state.

  When the normal hit determination is won, the main control CPU 30 a determines the normal symbol hit symbol as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 28. On the other hand, when it is out of the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal symbol off symbol as a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal fluctuation pattern that specifies at least the fluctuation time of the normal game from a plurality of types of normal fluctuation patterns. The normal map fluctuation pattern is determined when the normal state fluctuation pattern is assigned to the normal state, which is determined in the normal state where the short state (entrance rate improvement state) is not given, and when the short state is given. It is categorized into the usual figure fluctuation pattern for the variable state. In the present embodiment, it is easier to select a normal pattern fluctuation pattern for the variable state when the variable time is shorter than a normal pattern fluctuation pattern for the normal state.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the general game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 28 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the normal symbol display so as to stop and display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined regular symbol variation pattern. The display content of the device 28 is controlled.

When the normal hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the end of the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
When the normal game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open and close the open / close door 18 with the open / close pattern in the variable state when the variable state is given. On the other hand, when the normal game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open and close the open / close door 18 with the open / close pattern in the normal state when the variable state is not given.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a controls the door 18 to be closed when the upper limit number of game balls have entered even before the specified time has elapsed since opening. Similarly, even if the main control CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, when the upper limit number of game balls enter, the main control CPU 30a controls the door 18 to close.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the change control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. To do.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a loss symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of loss.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the representation display device 13 to execute the variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In addition, when the probability variation signal is input (when the probability variation state is imparted), the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the sub-probability variation flag after the end of the big hit game. When the big hit game is started, the sub-probability change flag is once reset.

  In addition, when a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies whether or not the variable state is given based on the specified type of big hit game, and the number of times of grant when it is given To do. When the variable state is assigned, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is assigned to the sub-variable flag. When the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of the big hit game as the value of the sub operation number flag. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag is “0”, the value indicating that the variable state is provided is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes for changing the executable game effects can be set based on the game state and the type of jackpot game that has been granted. Because the effect modes are different, for example, even when the same variation pattern is determined, the effect display device 13 can execute different display effects (however, the presence / absence of the big hit and the variation time are the same). Even if the same type of jackpot game is awarded, the effect display device 13 can execute different jackpot game effects. In addition, the effect display device 13 can be configured excluding the decorative symbols displayed in the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, and the background image displayed on the back of the decorative symbols is set for each of the rendering modes. The background image displayed on the effect display device 13 allows the player to grasp the type of effect mode in which he / she is currently staying. As an effect mode in the present embodiment, a normal effect mode M1, a preparation effect mode M2, a probability change effect mode M3, and a chance effect mode M4 are set.

  The normal performance mode M1 is a performance mode in which the user stays when “low probability + no change”. The preparation effect mode M2 is an effect mode in which the user stays when “low probability + change”, and is an effect mode that can be set after the end of the normal effect mode M1. The probability change effect mode M3 is an effect mode in which the user stays when “high accuracy + variable” is present. The chance effect mode M4 is an effect mode in which the user stays when “low probability + change”, and is an effect mode that can be set after the probability change effect mode M3 ends.

Next, transition modes of each effect mode will be described with reference to FIG.
When the normal effect mode M1 is set (stays) and a jackpot game is awarded, and a game ball does not enter the privilege winning opening 25 (the probability variation state is not given) ), Transition to the preparation effect mode M2. On the other hand, when the normal performance mode M1 is set (stays) and a jackpot game is awarded, and a game ball enters the privilege winning opening 25 (a probable change state is given) ), The process proceeds to the probability changing effect mode M3.

  When the preparation effect mode M2 is set (stays) and a jackpot game is given, and a game ball does not enter the privilege winning opening 25 (the probability variation state is not given) ), The preparation effect mode M2 is continued. On the other hand, when the preparation effect mode M2 is set (stays), when a big hit game is given, and when a game ball enters the privilege winning opening 25 (the probability variation state is given) ), The process proceeds to the probability changing effect mode M3. In addition, when the preparation effect mode M2 is set (stays) and the variable state ends, the process shifts to the normal effect mode M1.

  When the probability variation effect mode M3 is set (stays) and a jackpot game is awarded, and when a game ball enters the privilege winning opening 25 (when a probability alteration state is granted) The probability variation effect mode M3 is continued. On the other hand, when the probability variation effect mode M3 is set (stays) and a jackpot game is awarded, and a game ball does not enter the privilege winning opening 25 (a probability variation state is imparted) If not, the chance effect mode M4 is entered. Further, when the probability variation effect mode M3 is set (stays), if the jackpot game is not given and the probability variation end condition is satisfied (that is, when 50 variation games are executed), the chance The production mode M4 is entered.

  When the chance effect mode M4 is set (stays) and a jackpot game is given, and when a game ball enters the privilege winning opening 25 (when a probability variation state is given) Then, the process proceeds to the probability variation effect mode M3. On the other hand, when the chance effect mode M4 is set (stays) and a jackpot game is awarded, and a game ball does not enter the privilege winning opening 25 (the probability variation state is given). If not, the chance effect mode M4 is continued. In addition, when the chance effect mode M4 is set (stays), the big hit game is not given and the variable end condition is satisfied (that is, after the big hit game ends, 100 variable games are executed) In the case), the normal mode M1 is entered.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to set the effect mode. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode based on the game state and the type of jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a is the mode setting means.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control is a hit effect that improves the fun of the jackpot game based on the effect mode in the variable game that is a big hit and the type of jackpot game that is given. It is configured to determine the production contents of the big hit game production. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a has a chance to enter the game ball into the bonus winning opening 25 executed during the special round game based on the effect mode in the variable game that is a big hit and the type of jackpot game to be given. It is comprised so that the display aspect of the notification effect which shows that it may differ.

First, the contents of the effect of the jackpot game effect and the display mode of the special notification effect in the given jackpot game when the normal effect mode M1 is set will be described.
When the normal effect mode M1 is set, if the big hit ZA is awarded in the first variable game, the probability change effect is executed as the big hit game effect. Probabilistic transition effect appeals that there is a high possibility that a probabilistic state will be given, and is configured to produce an effect that attracts attention to the notification effect in the second round game (special round game) ing.

  The notification effect indicates the position of the second grand prize winning port 22 (and the special prize winning port 25), and also indicates the timing when the second big prize winning port 22 and the special prize winning port 25 are in the open state. This is an effect that prompts the player 22 to enter the game ball into the mouth 22 and the bonus winning opening 25. Specifically, an image of an arrow indicating the direction in which the game ball is fired (that is, in the right direction) at the timing of aiming at the second grand prize winning port 22 (the timing of being open for a long time (24.9 seconds)). Is displayed. That is, in the second round game, an arrow image is displayed at the timing when the second big prize opening 22 and the special prize opening 25 are opened for the second time (when the game is opened for 24.9 seconds).

  In addition, when the normal effect mode M1 is set and the jackpot ZA is awarded in the first variable game, the notification effect is executed in the first display mode. As shown in FIG. 10A, the notification effect in the first display mode is a display mode that shows an image of an arrow and an image that prompts firing using the majority of the display area of the effect display device 13. . In the probability change effect, in the second round game, a suppressed effect is executed, such as displaying only a background image so that an image related to the notification effect (an arrow image) is conspicuous.

  Further, when the normal effect mode M1 is set, if the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is given in the first variable game, the preparation transition effect is executed as the big hit game effect. The preparation transition effect is an effect that appeals that the short state is given after the end of the big hit game. In addition, in the second round game (special round game), the preparation transition effect is configured so that the second grand prize winning port 22 and the special prize winning port 25 are not noticed to be open for a moment. Further, the notification effect is not executed in the effect display device 13.

  Further, when the normal effect mode M1 is set and the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given in the second variable game, a special effect is executed as the big hit game effect. The special effect is an effect that causes the player to pay attention to how much the prize ball payout increases, and is configured so that attention is focused on the number of rounds to be continued. Specifically, at the timing when the big hit game such as 2R, 4R, 8R, or 12R is finished, an effect that causes attention to whether or not the big hit game continues is executed. In the special effect, an effect that causes the player to pay attention to the payout of the prize ball in the second round game is executed. In the special production, a series of narrative productions are executed from the first round game to the final round.

  Further, when the normal effect mode M1 is set, if the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given in the first variable game, the special notification effect is executed in the second display mode. As shown in FIG. 10B, the special notification effect of the second display mode uses the corner of the display area of the display device 13 and compares it with the special notification effect of the first display mode. The display mode is such that the image of the arrow and the image prompting the launch are not conspicuous. As a result, it is possible not to interfere with the special effect being executed.

Next, the contents of the effect of the jackpot game effect in the assigned jackpot game when the preparation effect mode M2 is set and the display mode of the notification effect will be described.
When the preparation effect mode M2 is set and the jackpot ZA is awarded in the first variable game, the probability change transition effect is executed as the jackpot game effect. At the same time, the notification effect of the first display mode is executed.

  Further, when the preparation effect mode M2 is set, if the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is awarded in the first variable game, the preparation transition effect is executed as the big hit game effect. Further, the special notification effect is not executed in the effect display device 13.

  Further, when the normal effect mode M1 is set, if the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given in the second variable game, the probability change effect is executed as the big hit game effect. At the same time, the notification effect of the first display mode is executed.

Next, the contents of the effect of the jackpot game effect in the given jackpot game when the probability variation effect mode M3 is set and the display mode of the notification effect will be described.
If the jackpot ZA is awarded in the first variable game when the probability variation effect mode M3 is set, a special effect is executed as a jackpot game effect. At the same time, the notification effect of the second display mode is executed.

  If the jackpot ZB or jackpot ZC is awarded in the first variable game when the probability variation effect mode M3 is set, a special effect is executed as a jackpot game effect. At that time, the notification effect is not executed.

  Further, when the probability variation effect mode M3 is set, if the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given in the second variable game, a special effect is executed as the big hit game effect. At the same time, the notification effect of the second display mode is executed.

Next, the contents of the effect of the jackpot game effect in the assigned jackpot game when the chance effect mode M4 is set and the display mode of the notification effect will be described.
When the chance effect mode M4 is set and the jackpot ZA is awarded in the first variable game, a special effect is executed as a jackpot game effect. At the same time, the notification effect of the second display mode is executed.

  When the chance effect mode M4 is set, if a big hit ZB or big hit ZC is awarded in the first variable game, a special effect is executed as a big hit game effect. At that time, the notification effect is not executed.

  Further, when the chance effect mode M4 is set, if the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given in the second variable game, a special effect is executed as the big hit game effect. At the same time, the notification effect of the second display mode is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of the jackpot game effect, the presence / absence of the notification effect, and the display mode based on the set effect mode and the type of the jackpot game that has been given. The jackpot game effect and the notification effect are executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control serves as a display control unit that executes a notification effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the normal performance mode M1 set in the normal state, the probability that the big hit ZA is awarded in the first variable game is very small. For this reason, in the normal effect mode M1, when the big hit ZA is awarded in the first variation game, the probability change transition effect is executed and the notification effect of the first display mode is executed to shift to the probability change state. Appeal to players. As a result, the player is surprised that the probable state is given, and the interest is improved. Also, by executing the notification effect of the first display mode, the player is made aware of the launch direction and launch timing for causing the bonus ball 25 to enter the game ball, and is surely shifted to the probable change state. Can do.

  On the other hand, in the normal performance mode M1 set in the normal state, the probability that the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is awarded in the first variable game is very large. Further, in the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC, there is almost no possibility of being given a probable change state (there is almost no possibility of entering the privilege winning opening 25). From the above, the preparation transition effect is executed, the normal state is changed to the variable state, and attention is paid to whether or not the second variable game easily executed in the variable state is a big hit. On the other hand, by not performing the notification effect, it is not noticed that there is almost no chance for the game ball to enter the privilege winning opening 25, and it is not discouraged.

  Even in the normal performance mode M1 set in the normal state, when the second variable game is executed and a big hit is achieved, there is a high possibility that the probability change state is given, and the player also We recognize that in advance. For this reason, when the second variable game is executed and a big hit is made, attention is paid more on how many big hit games are given, not whether or not a probability variation state is given. Therefore, in the normal effect mode M1, when the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given in the second variable game, the special effect is executed, and the player can play the big hit game up to how many rounds as in the probability change effect mode M3. We focused on whether to continue and improved the fun of the game. On the other hand, the notification effect is displayed in the second display mode, that is, in the corner so as not to disturb the special effect.

  When in the variable state, the second variable game is likely to be executed, and the second variable game is preferentially executed. For this reason, in the preparation effect mode M2 set in the variable state, the probability that the big hit ZA is awarded in the first variable game is very small. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not provided and the state is the variation state, the player pays great attention to when the opportunity to shift to the probability variation state. Therefore, in the preparation effect mode M2, when the big hit ZA is awarded in the first variable game, the probability change transition effect is executed and the notification effect of the first display mode is executed to shift to the probability change state. To appeal to the people. Thereby, the player is given a sense of accomplishment with respect to being given a certain change state, and the interest is improved. Also, by executing the notification effect of the first display mode, the player is made aware of the launch direction and launch timing for causing the bonus ball 25 to enter the game ball, and is surely shifted to the probable change state. Can do.

  On the other hand, in the preparation effect mode M2, when the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is awarded in the first variation game, there is almost no possibility that the probability change state is given. We are aware of the continuation, and are motivated to continue the game. In addition, by not performing the notification effect, it is not noticed that there is almost no chance for the game ball to enter the bonus winning opening 25, and it is not discouraged.

  And in the preparation effect mode M2 set when it is in the variable state, the second variable game is likely to be executed, and if the big game is a big hit in the second variable game, there is a high possibility that the probability variable state is given. . On the other hand, since it is a variable state in a situation where the probability variation state is not given, it is easier to focus on whether or not to shift to the probability variation state than to obtain how much prize balls. For this reason, in the preparation effect mode M2, when a big hit game is awarded in the second variable game, the probability change transition effect is executed, the notification effect of the first display mode is executed, and the probability change state is entered. Appeal to players. Thereby, the player is given a sense of accomplishment with respect to being given a certain change state, and the interest is improved. Also, by executing the notification effect of the first display mode, the player is made aware of the launch direction and launch timing for causing the bonus ball 25 to enter the game ball, and is surely shifted to the probable change state. Can do.

  In the probability variation effect mode M3 that is set when the probability variation state and the variation state are set, the second variation game is easier to be executed than the first variation game. And when it is a big hit in the second variation game, the probability variation state tends to continue. For this reason, when the player wins a big hit in the probability change effect mode M3, the player is not concerned with whether or not the probability change state is given, but how many big hit games are given (that is, the winning ball to be acquired) Focus on numbers). Therefore, in the probability variation effect mode M3, when the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given in the second variable game, the special effect is executed to let the player pay attention to how many rounds the big hit game continues, I tried to improve the interest of. On the other hand, the notification effect is displayed in the second display mode, that is, in the corner so as not to disturb the special effect.

  On the other hand, in the probability variation effect mode M3 set in the probability variation state and the variation state, the first variation game is less likely to be executed than the second variation game. In addition, when a big hit is made in the first variation game, the probability variation state is difficult to continue. However, once a transition is made to the probability change state, attention is paid to not only whether or not the probability change state is granted, but how many rounds of jackpot game is granted (that is, the number of winning balls to be acquired).

  Therefore, in the probability variation effect mode M3, even if a big hit is made in the first floating game, a special effect is executed and the number of rounds up to the number More attention is paid to whether or not jackpot games are awarded (that is, the number of winning balls to be acquired). On the other hand, the notification effect is executed in the second display mode or the notification effect is not executed so as not to disturb the special effect. In addition, when it becomes big hit Za-Ze in the probability variation effect mode M3, since the notification effect is executed in the second display mode that is not easily noticed by the player, the player can execute the notification effect without executing the notification effect. It is possible to make it seem that the provision of the probable state is continued without giving a sense of incongruity.

  In the chance effect mode M4 that is set after the probability change effect mode M3 and is given the variable state, the second variable game is easier to be executed than the first variable game. And when it is a big hit in the second variation game, the probability variation state is easily given. For this reason, the player pays more attention to how many rounds of jackpot game are given, not whether or not the probability variation state is given when the big hit is made in the chance effect mode M4. Therefore, in the chance effect mode M4, when the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given in the second variable game, the special effect is executed, and the player is paid attention to how many rounds the big hit game continues, I tried to improve the interest of. On the other hand, the notification effect is displayed in the second display mode, that is, in the corner so as not to disturb the special effect.

  On the other hand, in the chance effect mode M4 set in the variable state, the first variable game is less likely to be executed than the second variable game. In addition, when a big hit is made in the first variation game, the probability variation state is difficult to continue. However, in the chance effect mode M4 that can be shifted to after the transition to the probability variation state, not only whether or not the probability variation state is granted, but how many jackpot games are awarded (that is, the winning ball to be acquired) Focus on numbers).

  Therefore, in the chance effect mode M4, even if a big hit is made in the first variable game, a special effect is executed and the number of rounds up to the number More attention is paid to whether or not jackpot games are awarded (that is, the number of winning balls to be acquired). On the other hand, the notification effect is executed in the second display mode or the notification effect is not executed so as not to disturb the special effect. In addition, when it becomes big hit Za-Ze in the probability variation effect mode M3, since the notification effect is executed in the second display mode that is not easily noticed by the player, the player can execute the notification effect without executing the notification effect. It is possible to make it seem that the provision of the probable state is continued without giving a sense of incongruity.

  Next, processing based on the power-off processing program will be described. When the main power supply circuit board 30 (main control CPU 30a) receives the power-off signal SS from the power-off monitoring circuit 52, the main control board 30 executes a backup process based on the power-off processing program. That is, the main control CPU 30a executes the power-off processing program when the power-off signal SS is input, and does not execute the power-off processing program when the power-off signal SS is not input (does not execute the backup processing). ). In the backup process, the main control CPU 30a stores control information such as registers and stack pointers in the main control RAM 30c as backup information in addition to various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c.

  Note that the backup information on the main control board 30 includes various random number values, the type of winning game won last time (special symbol type), the number of games executed since the previous winning, the value of the main probability change flag, the main probability change The value includes a value flag value, a main operation flag value, a main operation number flag value, information on a big hit game (when a big hit game is given), and the like. The information related to the jackpot game includes, for example, the type of the jackpot game, information indicating that a game ball has been detected by the bonus winning sensor SE5, the number of game balls entered during the jackpot game, the number of rounds in the jackpot game, etc. It is. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a prohibits access to the main control RAM 30c and waits until the reset signal Re is input (becomes a high level state). When the reset signal Re is input, the operation of the main control CPU 30a is restricted. After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply (capacitor) to the main control RAM 30c, and the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c at the time of the power cut are held as backup information.

Next, processing by the main control CPU 30a when power is turned on based on the control program will be described.
The main control board 30 performs initial setting with the start of power supply. At this time, if the RAM clear switch 54 is on, the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is erased and initialized. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 54 is not turned on, the control is resumed based on the backup information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c. Thereby, it is possible to return to the state before the power is turned off.

Next, a description will be given of a method for resuming the notification effect executed in the special round game when the power is turned off.
First, processing in the main control CPU 30a will be described.

  The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to output a round notification command indicating the number of rounds for each round game when a big hit game is awarded. Then, the main control CPU 30a sends a round notification command once at the start of the round game in round games other than the second round game (special round game) in which there is a chance to enter the game ball into the bonus winning opening 25. Output. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round notification command a plurality of times in the second round game (special round game) in which there is a chance to enter the game ball into the privilege winning opening 25. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a is configured to output a round notification command every predetermined number of interrupts (for example, five times).

  The backup information includes the number of rounds of the big hit game. For this reason, when it is determined that the game is a special round game when the power is restored after the power is turned off, the main control CPU 30a resumes outputting the round notification command indicating the special round game.

Next, processing in the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
The effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31 a) also performs backup processing and power-on processing in the same manner as the main control board 30. Since the processing content is substantially the same as that of the main control board 30, detailed description thereof is omitted. The backup information on the effect control board 31 includes a random number value and a flag value stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the type of effect mode, the type of special symbol designated last time, and the like.

  For this reason, when a round notification command indicating that the game is a special round game is input after power is restored after power is turned off, the CPU 31a for effect control includes the type of effect mode included in the backup information and the specified special symbol ( Based on the type of jackpot symbol), the contents of the jackpot game effect, the presence / absence of the notification effect, and the display mode of the notification effect are specified. And when it is specified that the big hit game effect is executed with the specified effect content and the notification effect is executed, the notification effect of the specified display mode is executed.

  Thereby, even if the power interruption occurs during the notification effect of the special round game, the notification effect can be resumed. It is possible to make the player surely recognize the chance to enter the game ball into the privilege winning opening 25.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The degree of attention to the notification effect differs depending on the effect content of the jackpot game effect and the type of jackpot game to be given. Then, the contents of the effect of the jackpot game effect during the jackpot game are determined according to the effect mode when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative and the type of the jackpot game. Therefore, the CPU 31a for effect control changes the display mode of the notification effect based on the effect mode when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative and the type of the jackpot game to be given. For this reason, the display mode of the notification effect can be appropriately changed according to the effect content of the big hit effect, and the degree of freedom in design of the effect is not hindered.

  In addition, even if the effect mode when the jackpot is the same, the ease of entering the bonus winning opening 25 can be changed according to the type of the jackpot game, so the contents of the effect of the jackpot game effect are considered. In addition, the display mode of the notification effect is changed according to the ease of entering the ball. For this reason, the attention degree with respect to the notification effect can be varied. In addition, even if the type of jackpot game is the same, the content of the jackpot game effect in the jackpot game is determined by taking over the flow from the stage mode when the jackpot is hit, and suitable for the contents of the jackpot game effect The display effect can be changed to the notification effect.

  (2) The effect control CPU 31a is configured to be capable of executing at least the notification effect of the first display mode and the notification effect of the second display mode displayed in a display area narrower than the first display mode. In this way, since two types of notification effects with different display areas can be executed, the notification effect suitable for the contents of the effect of the big hit game effect can be executed so as not to obstruct the big hit game effect.

  (3) For the big hit game, the big hits ZB, ZC (first hit) for opening and closing the first big prize opening 19 and the second big prize opening 22 in the short opening pattern, and the first big winning opening 19 in the long opening pattern and There are big hits ZA and big hits Za to Ze (second hits) for opening and closing the second big winning opening 22. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control displays the notification effect of the first display mode when the big hit ZA is given in the first variable game in the normal effect mode M1 to which the probability variation state is not given, When the big hits ZB and ZC are given in the second variation game, the notification effect is not displayed. For this reason, it can be made to pay more attention by the notification effect that there is a chance that the probability variation state is given. Therefore, it can be made to aim at a game ball entering the privilege winning opening 25, and it can be made to pay attention about providing a probability variation state. On the other hand, when the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is given in the normal performance mode M1 to which the probability variation state is not given, the notification effect is not executed. For this reason, when it is more difficult to enter the game ball into the bonus winning opening 25 than the big hit ZA, it is possible to stop the execution of the notification effect and prevent the player from feeling excessively expected. On the other hand, it is possible to keep the player's willingness to play the game by paying attention to the effect contents (preparation transfer effect) of the big hit game effect.

  (4) If the first jackpot game given to the jackpot ZA after the setting of the normal performance mode M1 is the first jackpot ZA, it is the first chance to shift to the probable change state, so the game ball is aimed at the bonus winning opening 25 by the notification effect. Significant significance and easy to improve player interest. Therefore, in these jackpot games, the notification effect of the first display mode is executed to attract the player's attention.

  (5) In the chance effect mode M4 that is set after the probability change effect mode M3 indicating that the probability change state has been given, the effect control CPU 31a displays the second display mode when the big hit game is given. The notification effect was executed. Even in the chance effect mode M4 in which the probability variation state is not given as in the normal performance mode M1 and the preparation effect mode M2, after the probability variation state is once given, whether or not the probability variation state is given. , Pay more attention to the number of winning balls. For this reason, a special effect was executed in the jackpot game effect according to the flow of the game effect, and more attention was paid to the number of rounds. On the other hand, the notification effect is executed in the second display mode in the same manner as in the probability variation effect mode M3 so as not to stand out. Thereby, the flow of the game from the probability variation effect mode M3 is continued, and the player can be recognized as if it is in an advantageous state, and can be motivated to continue the game.

  (6) When the preparation effect mode M2 is set, the effect control CPU 31a executes the notification effect of the first display mode when the big hit ZA and the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given first. When the transition is made to the preparation effect mode M2, it is in a variable state and the second variable game is likely to be executed, so that it is more noticeable when the big hit ZA and the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given. it can. Further, in the preparation effect mode M2, since the probability change state is not given, the player shifts to the probability change state by executing the notification effect of the first display mode in the first big hit ZA and the big hit Za to the big hit Ze. Recognize that the possibility is high and improve the interest of the game.

  (7) After the preparation effect mode M2 is set, the effect control CPU 31a executes the notification effect of the first display mode when the big hit ZA and the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given first, while the probability change effect mode When the big hit ZA and the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given during M3, the notification effect of the second display mode is executed. Thereby, when it transfers to preparation production mode M2, it can be made to pay more attention about whether big hit ZA and big hit Za-big hit Ze are given. Further, in the preparation effect mode M2, since there is a high possibility that the probability change state is not given, by causing the player to perform the notification effect of the first display mode in the first big hit ZA and the big hit Za to the big hit Ze, the player is brought into the positive change state Recognize that there is a high possibility of migration, and improve the fun of the game. On the other hand, during the probability variation effect mode M3, the notification effect of the second display mode is executed, so that the probability variation state does not continue to be recognized. In other words, it is difficult to understand how long the probability variation state will continue. For this reason, even if it is a case where a probability change state is complete | finished, a player can be made to think that the probability change state is continuing. Further, during the probability variation effect mode M3, attention can be paid to the jackpot game effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) The main control CPU 30a ends the probability variation state when the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state has been set reaches a specified number. Since the probability variation state does not end via the big hit game, if it is difficult to understand the timing when the probability variation state is given, it is difficult to know how long the probability variation state will continue. That is, even in the chance effect mode M4, by making the content of the big hit game effect as a special effect, it is possible to make the player think that the probability variation state may have continued.

  (9) When the variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is not given, it is difficult to give a big hit ZA that makes it easy to enter the game ball into the bonus winning opening 25. For this reason, in the normal state, when the big hit ZA is given, the player's attention can be gathered more by executing the notification effect of the first display mode. Moreover, even if the big hit ZA is given unexpectedly, it is recognized that there is a high possibility of entering the special entrance, and it becomes easy to shift to the probable state.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given and the probability variation state is not yet imparted (preparation effect mode M2), the player expects to shift to the probability variation state. Is going. For this reason, when the first big hit ZA and the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given after the entrance rate improvement state is given, the player's attention is further increased by executing the notification effect of the first display mode. Can be collected. In addition, it is possible to recognize that the big hit ZA, the big hit Za to the big hit Ze that the player has been waiting for, and to easily shift to a probable change state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, when the winning rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given (in the probability variation effect mode M3), if the big hit ZA and the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given, the probability variation state will continue and the probability variation will continue. The degree of attention is low compared to the case of transition to a state. For this reason, the notification effect of a 2nd display aspect is performed, it can concentrate on a jackpot game effect (special effect), and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given and the probability variation state has already ended (chance effect mode M4), after the entrance rate improvement state is assigned, the second or subsequent big hit ZA, When the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given, the special production is executed by taking over the production flow when the probability variation state is given. Thereby, it can be made difficult to recognize the presence or absence of the probability variation state, and it can be made to seem as if the probability variation state has continued. For this reason, the notification effect of a 2nd display mode is performed similarly to when the probability variation state is provided. Thereby, the probability variation state can be given so as not to notice the player, and the player can be surprised.

  (10) In the normal performance mode M1, even if a big hit game that is released with a long open pattern is given in the same manner, it is unlikely that a big hit ZA will be given in the first variable game. High value for players. For this reason, the notification effect of a 1st display mode is performed, it can be noted that it is easy for a player to enter a game ball into a special entrance, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  On the other hand, in the normal performance mode M1, even if the big hit game that is released in the long open pattern is given in the same way, the big hit Za to Ze can be given when the second variable game is executed. Because of the high nature, there is no surprise for the player. That is, when a big hit is made in the second variable game, there is a high possibility that the player knows in advance that it is easy to enter the bonus winning opening 25. Therefore, the notification effect of the second display mode is executed, and attention is paid to the big hit game effect (special effect) to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, even in the case where a big hit game that is released in the long release pattern is given in the same manner in the normal effect mode M1, the display mode of the notification effect can be varied. As a result, the effect content of the jackpot game effect can be made different even in the case where the jackpot game that is released with the long open pattern is given in the same manner in the normal effect mode M1, and the freedom of design of the effect is obstructed It will not be done.

  (11) In the preparation effect mode M2, since the probability variation state is not given, when shifting to the preparation effect mode M2, attention is paid to whether or not the big hit ZA and the big hit Za to Ze are given. Thus, when the first big hit ZA and the big hits Za to Ze are given after the preparation production mode M2 is set, the production control CPU 31a executes the notification effect of the second display mode. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a high possibility of shifting to a probable change state, and to improve the interest of the game. Further, by playing the big hit game effect (probability transition effect) centering on the notification effect of the second display mode, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game. In addition, it is possible to have a willingness to continue the game.

  (12) In the chance effect mode M4 that is set after the probability change effect mode M3 indicating that the probability change state has been given, the effect control CPU 31a has the second display mode when the big hit game is given. The notification effect is executed or the notification effect is not executed. Even in the effect mode in which the probability variation state is not given as in the normal effect mode M1 and the preparation effect mode M2, the display mode of the notification effect is changed to change the jackpot game effect according to the flow of the game effect so far. can do. That is, in the same way as the probability variation effect mode M3, the special effect is executed, and the notification effect of the second display mode is executed so as to focus on the number of prize balls to be acquired rather than whether or not the probability change state is given. Or the notification effect was not executed.

  (13) In the probability variation effect mode M3, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the notification effect when the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC (first hit) is awarded in the first variable game. When the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is given, it is difficult to enter the bonus winning opening 25, and the probability variation state is likely to end as compared with the big hits Za to Ze. For this reason, by not performing the notification effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to the jackpot game effect (special effect).

  (14) The effect control CPU 31a does not execute the notification effect when the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is given in the first variable game in the normal production mode M1 indicating that the probability variation state is not given. . When the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is given, it is difficult to enter the bonus winning opening 25, and the probability variation state is hard to be given compared to the big hits Za to Ze. For this reason, by executing the notification effect of the first display mode, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by giving attention to the big hit game effect (preparation transfer effect) and continuing the game.

  (15) When the power is cut off during the big hit game, the main control RAM 30c stores which round game among the plurality of round games. Further, in the case of a special round game, the main control CPU 30a outputs a notification command indicating that it is a special round game a plurality of times. For this reason, when the power is restored, the main control CPU 30a refers to the main control RAM 30c and can continue outputting the notification command indicating that the game is a special round game. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a can input the notification command indicating that the game is a special round game at the time of power recovery, and can restart the notification effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that it is only necessary to enter the game ball into the privilege winning opening 25 by watching the notification effect even at the time of power recovery. Further, it is not necessary to store backup information as to whether or not it is a special round game on the effect control board 31.

  (16) The main control CPU 30a outputs a notification command every time a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) of interrupt processing is executed in the special round game. As described above, since the notification command is not output every interrupt cycle, the control burden does not become excessively large.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, although the display aspect of alerting | reporting effect was two types, the 1st display aspect and the 2nd display aspect, you may change the number and its display aspect arbitrarily. However, it is desirable for the effect control CPU 31a to change the display mode of the notification effect based on the effect mode when the jackpot is made and the type of jackpot game to be given.

  In the normal effect mode M1 of the above embodiment, when the big hit Za to the big hit Ze are given, the special effect as the big hit game effect is executed, but the probability transition effect may be executed. In this case, it is desirable to execute the notification effect of the first display mode.

  In the normal effect mode M1 of the above embodiment, when the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is given, the notification effect is not executed, but may be executed. In this case, it is desirable that the notification effect such as the notification effect of the second display mode is executed in a manner that makes it difficult to notice.

  In the chance effect mode M4 or the probability variation effect mode M3 of the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a executes the notification effect of the second display mode when the big hit game is given, but executes the notification effect. It may not be allowed to.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation end condition may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the specified number of times of the variable game may be changed, or when the falling lottery is executed and the falling lottery is won, the probability variation state may be terminated. Further, a jackpot game that does not give a probability change state may be provided, and the probability change state may be terminated when the jackpot game is given.

In the above embodiment, the preparation effect mode M2 and the chance effect mode M4 are provided, but they may not be provided. Either one may be used.
In the special round game of the above embodiment, the round notification command is output a plurality of times, but it may be output only once.

  -In the special round game of the said embodiment, although the round alert command was output for every predetermined number of interruption cycles, as long as a round alert command is output a plurality of times, the output timing may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the special round game of the above embodiment, the round notification command is output a plurality of times, but the round notification command may be output a plurality of times even in round games other than the special round game.

  In the above embodiment, the production control board 31 is also configured to be able to execute the backup process, but the backup process may not be executable. In this case, information necessary for continuing the performance (for example, the performance mode, the type of jackpot game, the presence / absence of the probable change state and the short-change state, etc.) may be input from the main control CPU 30a upon power recovery.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation end condition may be arbitrarily changed. For example, not when the variable game is executed 50 times, but when it is executed 100 times. Similarly, the change end condition may be arbitrarily changed. For example, not when the variable game is executed 100 times, but when it is executed 50 times. Further, the variable state may be terminated when the certain variation state is terminated.

  -In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation effect mode M3 and the chance effect mode M4 are provided. However, after the probability variation suggestion effect mode suggesting the possibility that the probability variation state is provided, the probability variation state is once given. The probability variation suggestion effect mode may be given until the normal state is shifted to. In this way, even if the probability change state ends, it can be continued without notifying the player. In this case, when the big hit game is given during the probability change suggestion mode, the special effect is always executed and the notification effect of the second display mode is executed (the notification effect is not executed when the big hit ZB or big hit ZC). It becomes.

  In the above embodiment, the notification effect is not executed in the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC, but the notification effect may be executed at the timing when the second big prize opening 22 and the special prize opening 25 are opened. In this case, it is desirable to execute the notification effect of the second display mode.

In the above embodiment, the positions of the first start winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 16, the first large winning opening 19, the second large winning opening 22, and the operation gate may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, during the big hit game, in round games other than the special round game, the round notification command is output at the start of the round game, but it may not be at the start, and the output timing may be arbitrarily changed .

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a resumes the notification effect in the special round game based on the effect mode and the type of jackpot game stored in the backup information, but the display mode is arbitrarily changed. Also good. That is, the notification effect may be executed only in a predetermined display mode. In this way, it is not necessary to perform backup in the effect control board 31, and it is not necessary to include the effect mode and the type of jackpot game in the backup information.

-In above-mentioned embodiment, you may make it not perform a notification effect instead of performing the notification effect of a 2nd display aspect.
-In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that a round alert command may be output in multiple times only in special hit game of jackpot ZA or jackpot Za-Ze.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines the contents of the jackpot game effect and the notification effect, but may be determined by the main control CPU 30a. Further, although the effect control CPU 31a has determined the effect mode, the main control CPU 30a may determine the effect mode.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the above gaming machine, the display control means, when a winning game is given in the chance effect mode set after the probability change effect mode indicating that the probability change state is given, is second. The notification effect of the display mode may be executed, or the notification effect may not be executed.

  (B) In the above gaming machine, the mode setting means is configured to set the preparation effect mode when the first hit is given during the setting of the normal effect mode to which the probability variation state is not given. The display control means may execute the notification effect of the first display mode when the first second hit is given after the preparation effect mode is set.

  (C) In the above gaming machine, the mode setting means is a preparation effect when the first hit is given and the probability change state is not given during the setting of the normal effect mode to which the probability change state is not given. The mode is set, and when the second hit is given during the preparation effect mode and the probability variation state is imparted, the probability variation effect mode is set, and the display control means After the preparation effect mode is set, when the first second hit is given, the notification effect of the first display mode is executed, while when the second hit is given during the probability variation effect mode, the second You may make it perform notification effect of a display mode.

  (D) In the above gaming machine, the probability variation giving means may end the probability variation state when the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state is set reaches a specified number.

  (E) In the above gaming machine, the start detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the start opening, and the probability of entering the start opening until the specified number of symbol variation games are executed after the winning game is completed. A rate-of-impact improvement state giving means for giving a rate-of-impact improvement state having a higher probability than usual, and the hit determination means is triggered by the fact that the start detection means detects a game ball. It is comprised so that determination can be performed, and you may make it the said normal production | presentation mode be a production | presentation mode to which the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are not provided.

  (F) In the above gaming machine, the start detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the start opening, and the probability of entering the start opening until the specified number of symbol variation games are executed after the winning game is completed. A rate-of-impact improvement state giving means for giving a rate-of-impact improvement state having a higher probability than usual, and the hit determination means is triggered by the fact that the start detection means detects a game ball. The preparatory effect mode is an effect mode in which the entrance rate improvement state is given while the probability variation state is not given, and the first hit is in the normal effect mode. You may make it be the production mode which can be set after giving.

  (G) In the above gaming machine, the start detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the start opening, and the probability of entering the start opening until the specified number of symbol variation games are executed after the winning game is completed. A rate-of-impact improvement state giving means for giving a rate-of-impact improvement state having a higher probability than usual, and the hit determination means is triggered by the fact that the start detection means detects a game ball. The determination is configured to be executable, and the probability variation effect mode may be an effect mode to which an entrance rate improvement state and a probability variation state are given.

  (H) In the above gaming machine, the start detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the start opening, and the probability of entering the start opening until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed after the winning game is completed. A rate-of-impact improvement state giving means for giving a rate-of-impact improvement state having a higher probability than usual, and the hit determination means is triggered by the fact that the start detection means detects a game ball. The chance effect mode is an effect mode in which the entrance rate improvement state is given while the probability change state is not given, and is set after the probability change effect mode is set. You may make it be the production mode which can be performed.

  (I) In a gaming machine equipped with a display means for displaying a game effect, a hit judging means for judging whether or not a symbol variation game is won, and a game ball entered in a special entrance Special detection means for detecting, and probability change giving means for giving a probability change state in which the probability of affirmative determination by the hit determination means is higher than normal, triggered by the fact that the special detection means has detected a game ball; When the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, the hit game determination means for determining the type of hit game to be given from a plurality of types of hit games with different benefits to the player, and the game ball to the special entrance Display control means for displaying on the display means a notification effect that prompts the player to enter, a first start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start opening, and a game ball that has entered the second start opening. Second start detecting means for detecting, After completion of the technique, until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed, the entrance rate improvement state giving means for giving an entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance probability to the second starting port is higher than usual The winning game includes at least a first hit and a second hit that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the special entrance than the first hit, and the hit determination means includes the first start When the detection means or the second start detection means detects a game ball, the hit determination can be executed. The hit game grant means detects the game ball by the second start detection means. When the hit determination means makes an affirmative determination based on the fact that the second determination is made, the second determination means makes an affirmative determination when the first start detection means detects the game ball. The display system is easy to give In the case where the first winning is given, the means executes the notification effect of the second display mode, and the second winning is given when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are not given. Executes the notification effect of the first display mode and executes the notification effect of the second display mode when the second winning is given when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given. In the case where the entrance rate improvement state is applied and the probability variation state is not applied, and after the entrance rate improvement state is applied and the first second hit is applied, While the display effect of the 1st display mode is executed, the notification effect of the 2nd display mode is executed when the second winning after the second time is given after the entrance rate improvement state is given. A gaming machine.

  YB ... Game board, HD ... Launching handle, SOL1 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid, SOL2 ... First big prize opening solenoid, SOL3 ... Second big prize opening solenoid, SOL4 ... Special electric accessory solenoid, SE1 ... First start sensor , SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... first count sensor, SE4 ... second count sensor, SE5 ... privilege winning sensor, SE6 ... discharge sensor, SE7 ... gate sensor, 11 ... first special symbol display device, 12 ... first 2 ... Special display device, 13 ... Production display device, 14 ... First start winning port, 15 ... First start winning device, 16 ... Second start winning port, 17 ... Second start winning device, 18 ... Opening / closing door, 19 ... 1st grand prize opening, 20 ... 1st grand prize winning device, 21 ... 1st grand prize winning door, 22 ... 2nd big prize winning opening, 23 ... 2nd big prize winning device, 23a ... Special prize winning area, 24 ... 2nd Grand prize Door, 25 ... Bonus winning opening, 26 ... Special opening / closing door, 27 ... Discharge port, 28 ... Normal symbol display device, 29 ... Operation gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM, 41 ... First hold display device, 42 ... Second hold display device , 50... Power supply board, 51... Power supply circuit, 52... Power interruption monitor circuit, 53.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine equipped with a display means for displaying a game effect,
A hit determination means for performing a hit determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is won,
If the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, a hit game determination means for determining the type of hit game to be given from among a plurality of types of hit games having different benefits for the player;
A winning game granting means capable of giving the type of winning game determined by the winning game determining means;
Special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special entrance that is capable of entering during the winning game;
Probability change giving means for giving a probability change state in which the probability that the hit determination means makes an affirmative determination is higher than usual when the special detection means detects a game ball,
Mode setting means for setting an effect mode for determining the type of game effect to be displayed on the display means, from among a plurality of types of effect modes;
A winning effect that improves the interest of the winning game during the winning game, and a display control means for displaying on the display means a notification effect for encouraging the game ball to enter the special entrance,
The content of the effect of the hit effect is configured to be determined according to the effect mode when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative and the type of hit game to be given,
The display control means changes the display mode of the notification effect based on the effect mode when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative and the type of the hit game to be given. .   The display control means is configured to be capable of executing at least a notification effect of a first display mode and a notification effect of a second display mode displayed in a display area narrower than the first display mode. The gaming machine according to 1. The winning game includes at least a first hit and a second hit that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the special entrance than the first hit,
In the normal effect mode in which the probability variation state is not given, the display control means displays the notification effect of the first display mode when the second hit is given, while the first hit is given. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein a notification effect of a second display mode is displayed.   The display control means determines whether or not the first second hit is given after setting the normal effect mode to which the probability variation state is not given. If the determination result is affirmative, the notification effect of the first display mode is given. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is executed.