JP2016059474A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that is favorable to prevent a player from forgetting to take out a negotiable storage medium.SOLUTION: In a jackpot game state, a notification for attracting attention is performed to attract attention of a player not to forget to take out a prepaid card as a negotiable storage medium from a card unit, in an ending performance performed after a round game finishes, in a probability variation 16R jackpots A, B, C as a rank up bonus in which there is performed a rank up performance relating to a round continuance whether or not to continue a round game by adding a round with ball delivery of a jackpot game in a final round of a normal 8R jackpot and a probability variation 16R jackpot D.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2-4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game using a valuable storage medium.

  Conventionally, when playing a game with a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a valuable storage medium (card, coin, etc.) in which valuable value information is stored is inserted into a machine between the gaming machine and provided in the gaming machine. You can borrow a game ball by operating the ball lending button. Further, the valuable storage medium is operated by operating a return button provided on the gaming machine, so that the valuable value information at that time is stored, and is discharged from the intermediary machine and returned to the player. .

  Some players, however, become enthusiastic about the game and leave the seat after ending the game, forgetting that the valuable storage medium has been inserted into the intermediary machine. Such a phenomenon is particularly noticeable when the ball lending button is not operated for a long period of time using the ball after the big hit. Therefore, in order to improve such a situation, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the player's hand is separated from the launching handle or when the player leaves the valuable storage medium, There has been proposed a technique for informing a warning to prevent the user from forgetting.

JP 2009-34457 A

  However, in the prior art as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a means for detecting that the player's hand has moved away from the launching handle and a means for detecting the absence of seat are required. Must be controlled so as to give a warning notification to prevent forgetting to take a valuable storage medium based on the input signal from the detection means, resulting in an increase in cost and complicated control. was there.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine suitable for preventing a player from forgetting to take a valuable storage medium. is there.

  In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine of the present invention, as described in claim 1, is a valuable storage medium (prepaid) for storing at least valuable value information for renting a gaming medium for executing a game. A gaming machine (gaming machine 100) provided with an operating means (return switch 186) that is operated when the card is taken out, and determines whether or not a big hit is made based on the establishment of the start condition (in step S820) Jackpot determination processing), symbol display control means for controlling display of symbols based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means (special symbol processing in step S440), and when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display control means Special game executing means for executing a special game (large winning device processing in step S450), and the special game executed by the special game executing means The technique comprises at least a round game for acquiring a game medium and an ending effect that is performed after the round game and at the end of the special game. The ending effect relates to forgetting to remove the valuable storage medium. The gist is that alert notification to the player is executed.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is an operation means (return switch 186) that is operated when taking out a valuable storage medium (prepaid card) that stores at least valuable information for lending out a game medium for executing a game. ) With a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not it is a big hit based on the establishment of the start condition (the jackpot determining process in step S820), and the determination result of the jackpot determining means Based on the symbol display control means (special symbol processing in step S440) based on the symbols, and special game executing means for executing a special game when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display control means (large step S450). The special game executed by the special game executing means is a round game for acquiring a game medium. And at least an ending effect which is performed after the round game and at the end of the special game, and in the round game, a warning notification to the player regarding forgetting to take out the valuable storage medium is executed. The gist.

  Incidentally, the names and symbols in the parentheses are examples to show the correspondence with specific means described in the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the invention, and the present invention includes the names and symbols in the parentheses. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific means shown in FIG.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suitably prevent a player from forgetting to take a valuable storage medium.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are acquired among the various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which the jackpot symbol random number regarding the probability variation 16R big hit A, B, C, and D which comprises the probability variation 16R big hit is acquired while showing the breakdown of the probability variation 16R big hit concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the hit type including the big hit and the small hit which concern on this embodiment, and the open mode (opening frequency and open time of each round) which is the open pattern of the big winning device (attacker) 117. It is a timing chart which shows the release mode in the big hit game state of each hit type concerning this embodiment. 1 is a block diagram of an entire gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize apparatus detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the gate detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize apparatus process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the electric tulip process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration designation | designated command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation prefetch process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous channel number setting process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode change process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the kind of effect mode which concerns on this embodiment, and its content. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the concrete display of various production modes set on the screen of the main display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production end process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the rank improvement effect process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the rank improvement effect displayed on the screen of the main display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the random number table for determining the character made to appear in the rank improvement effect memorize | stored in sub ROM340b of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the card forgetting to alert effect production process (during round game) performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the card forgetting attention alert effect which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the card removal forgetting alert effect process (during ending effect) performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the release mode in the big hit game state of the specific big hit type which concerns on other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the battle effect (promotion effect) displayed on the screen of the main display apparatus 131 which concerns on other embodiment.

<Configuration of gaming machine>
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball based on a player's launch operation, and when a game ball wins a specific winning device, pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the player based on the prize. is there.

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 160 attached to an island facility of a game store, an inner frame 170 rotatably supported by the outer frame 160 on the front side of the outer frame 160, and a front side of the inner frame 170. The inner frame 170 and the glass frame 150 rotatably supported are provided. The inner frame 170 is provided with main mechanisms and components constituting the gaming machine 100, various boards described later, and the like, and a game board 102 in which a game area 106 where game balls flow down is formed is detachably provided. ing. The glass frame 150 includes a launch handle device 103 that launches a game ball toward the game area 106 by being rotated, an audio output device 132 that includes a speaker that generates sound such as symbol variation sound, and a plurality of An effect lighting device 134 that causes the lamp to emit light in a predetermined manner is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 has a card unit (intermediary machine) for lending gaming balls based on a prepaid card as a valuable storage medium that stores at least money or valuable value information at the left end thereof. ) 190 is provided side by side and is electrically connected as shown in FIG. The card unit 190 is provided with a money insertion slot 191 into which money is inserted, and a card insertion / discharge opening 192 into which a prepaid card is inserted or an inserted prepaid card is discharged. Furthermore, the card unit 190 has a built-in prepaid card creation device (not shown) that creates a prepaid card according to the amount of money inserted when money is inserted into the money insertion slot 191.

  In this embodiment, a prepaid card is used as a valuable storage medium. However, not only the shape of a prepaid card but also a prepaid coin in the shape of a coin (coin) can be used as a valuable storage medium. . In the case of using prepaid coins, the card unit 190 may be provided with a prepaid coin insertion / discharge port that can insert and discharge the prepaid coins into the interframe machine 300 instead of the card insertion / discharge port 192. . Further, the valuable storage medium may be a so-called member card that requires input of a personal identification number at the time of use capable of storing stored balls (the number of acquired game balls that can be carried over from the next day) and the like. When a membership card is used, the card unit 190 may be further provided with a numeric keypad that can input a password.

  The glass frame 150 is provided with an upper plate 140 for storing a plurality of game balls. The upper plate 140 has a first effect button 135 and a second effect button 136 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation. And a ball removal button 140a for causing the game ball stored in the upper plate 140 to flow down to the lower plate 141 by a pressing operation. The lower plate 141 is a plate for storing game balls that are disposed below the upper plate 140 and cannot be stored in the upper plate 140. The lower plate 141 is provided with a ball removal lever 141a that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 141 to the outside by a lateral sliding operation. By operating the ball removal lever 141a, the player drops the game ball that cannot be stored because the lower plate 141 is full due to a big hit or the like and drops it into a not-shown ball box or the like. It becomes possible to do. Note that the ball extraction lever 141a may be a pressing type similar to the ball extraction button 140a instead of the sliding type.

  In addition, the upper plate 140 has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down in the direction of the launch handle device 103, and an end (not shown) for receiving the game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope. It has been. Therefore, the game ball received at this receiving port is sent to the firing rail 104 indicated by a broken line and stops at the end of the downward slope of the firing rail 104. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 107 of the launch handle device 103, a game ball is launched into the game area 106 with a predetermined launch intensity according to the turning amount. The firing handle device 103 is provided with an effect handle device 362 (vibrator motor 363, air sending fan 364, flash LED 365, see FIG. 3) for executing a jackpot finalizing notice effect or the like.

  Further, when money is inserted into the money insertion slot 191 provided in the card unit 190 or when a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion / discharge slot 192, the upper left end of the upper plate 140 is stored in the prepaid card. A frequency display device 187 for displaying the frequency according to the amount of money made, a ball lending switch 185 for lending game balls from the card unit 190, and a return switch 186 for discharging the inserted prepaid card from the card insertion / discharge port 192, Is provided.

  A game ball launched by rotating the operation handle 107 of the firing handle device 103 rises from the firing rail 104 between the outer rail 105a and the inner rail 105b and reaches the gaming area 106 when it exceeds the ball return prevention piece 105c. Then, it falls in the game area 106. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 106.

  A first start winning device 112 having a start area in which a game ball can enter is provided in an area below the center of the game area 106. This first start winning device 112 is a general winning device type winning device, and is provided with a first start winning device detection switch 312 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball. When the first start winning device detection switch 312 detects the entry of a game ball, a “special symbol lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), which will be described later, is performed and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) are paid out.

  Further, below the first start winning device 112, a second start winning device 115 having a start area in which a game ball can be entered is provided. The second start winning device 115 is a so-called tulip-type electric accessory having a pair of movable pieces 115b. The first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 115b is maintained in a closed state and the pair of movable pieces 115b. Is variably controlled to the second mode in which is opened. When the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode, it is impossible to receive game balls (in FIG. 1, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode). Shows the time). On the other hand, when the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 115b function as a receiving tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 115 becomes easy. That is, when the second start winning device 115 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Further, the second start winning device 115 is provided with a second start winning device detection switch 315 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entering of a game ball. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 detects the entry of a game ball, the “special symbol lottery” described later (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), similar to the first start winning device 112 described above. And the same prize balls (for example, three game balls) as the first start winning device 112 are paid out.

  In the area on the left side of the game area 106, a normal symbol operation gate 113a having a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 113a is provided with a gate detection switch 330a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 330a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” will be described later. “Lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “winning lottery”) is performed. Even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, a prize ball based on the passage is not paid out.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 106, in order from the top, a normal symbol operation gate 113b having a normal area through which a game ball can pass, a large winning device 117 (attacker) capable of entering a game ball, and a game ball A guide plate 116 for guiding to the second start winning device 115 is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 113b is provided with a gate detection switch 330b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and has the same function as the normal symbol operation gate 113a.

  The grand prize winning device 117 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, and has an open / close door 117b that can be erected on the glass board side from the game board surface side, and the open / close door 117b is on the game board surface side. It is controlled to move between an open state standing up to a closed state and a closed state buried in the game board surface (FIG. 1 shows the time when the open / close door 117b is controlled in the open state). When the open / close door 117b is erected on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize device 117, and the game ball can enter the big prize device 117. Further, the big prize device 117 is provided with a big prize device detection switch 317 (see FIG. 3). When this big prize device detection switch 317 detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 pieces). Game balls).

  The guide plate 116 is a plate-like member projecting on the game board surface side, and drops the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 by dropping the area on the right side of the game area 106 in the direction of the second start winning device 115. It has a downward slope to roll and guide the sphere. That is, the guide plate 116 is a member that facilitates winning of a game ball to the second start winning device 115 when the second start winning device 115 is in the second mode. It should be noted that at the bottom of the game area 106, an out for discharging the game balls that have not entered any of the first start prize device 112, the second start prize device 115, and the big prize device 117 from the game board 102. A mouth 111 is provided.

  A main display device 131 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and this main display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. Or displaying an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, based on the winning game balls of the first start winning device 112 and the second starting winning device 115, a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol as a symbol matching game are variably displayed. When the combination of effect symbols (for example, 777) is stopped and fixedly displayed, the big hit is notified as a special symbol lottery result.

  That is, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device 115, respectively. The display is changed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the timing of the variation display of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 and the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized.

  When this effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a sound effect (symbol changing sound) is generated from the audio output device 132 to enhance the effect when the symbol changes in accordance with the effect symbol display. , By displaying various images, characters, etc. during the display of variation of the effect symbol (during the symbol matching game), it is possible to give the player a high expectation that they may win a big hit. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a sub display device 139 is provided at a substantially upper center portion of the main display device 131, and the sub display device 139 relates to an image displayed on the main display device 131. Thus, an auxiliary image of the display image of the main display device 131 is effect-displayed. The sub display device 139 is not limited to the illustrated position, and may be disposed anywhere near the main display device 131. For example, the sub display device 139 may be configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the main display device 131. Good. In this embodiment, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 are used as liquid crystal display devices. However, a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used, a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix. Alternatively, a display device such as a rotating drum may be used.

  Furthermore, a gimmick 109 as a movable accessory used for various effects is provided on the back of the game board 102. The gimmick 109 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 102, and performs various effects by moving in a predetermined operation according to the progress of the game, such as during the display of variation of the effect symbols (during the symbol matching game). The gimmick 109 is initially arranged on the back of the game board 102 and is configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the main display device 131.

  On the lower right side of the inner rail 105 b of the game board 102, there are a normal symbol display device 118, a first special symbol display device 120, a second special symbol display device 122, a normal symbol hold indicator 119, and a first special symbol hold indicator 123. A second special symbol hold indicator 124 is provided. The first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 indicate that a game ball has entered the first and second start winning device 112 and 115 (first and second start winning device detection switches 312 and 315 to be described later). This is a notification of the jackpot lottery result that was triggered by the fact that a game ball was detected), and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is displayed by displaying the special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. The player is notified. For example, “7” is displayed when a big win is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins.

  Here, “special symbol lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is determined in advance. This is a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made by comparing with a value corresponding to the given “big hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, but the special symbols are displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, A special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is fixedly displayed after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player. Further, in the main display device 131, as described above, the symbol matching game is performed in which the effect symbols are displayed in a synchronized manner in synchronization with the special symbol variation display of the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. The game informs the player of the lottery result more effectively.

  The normal symbol display device 118 performs normal symbol lottery triggered by the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (the gate detection switches 330a and 330b described later detect the entry of the game ball). The result is notified, and is composed of one LED (“◎” in the figure). In other words, the normal symbol display device 118 notifies the player of the lottery result by turning on the normal symbol display device 22 when the normal symbol lottery is won. Note that the normal symbol display device 118 is not limited to one LED, and is composed of, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a lamp capable of alternately lighting “O” and “X”). May be. If the normal symbol lottery is won, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) for a predetermined time.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, a random number for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the game is successful by comparing with a value corresponding to. The lottery result of the normal symbol does not immediately notify the lottery result after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, and the normal symbol display device 122 displays a fluctuation display such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery result is fixedly displayed (lit or extinguished) after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  In addition, while the special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is displaying the variation of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 and immediately If the big win lottery cannot be performed, the right of the big hit lottery is held under certain conditions. More specifically, the random numbers for special symbol determination acquired when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 are suspended and stored.

  For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 123 and the second special symbol hold indicator 124, respectively. Here, in the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124, when there is one hold, the left LED is lit, when there are two hold, the left and right LEDs are lit, and there are three holds. The left LED blinks and the right LED lights, and when there are four holds, the left and right LEDs blink. The display mode of the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 is not limited to this. For example, four LEDs are arranged in a horizontal row, and the LEDs on the left side are lit in order from the occurrence of the hold. Also good.

  Similarly to the special symbol, if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b during the normal symbol variation display or the winning game, and the lottery cannot be performed immediately, The right to win a lottery is put on hold. More specifically, a random number for determining a normal symbol acquired when a game ball enters the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b is held and stored. For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 119. In addition, the display mode of the normal symbol hold | maintenance display device 119 is based on the display mode of the 1st, 2nd special symbol hold | maintenance display devices 123 and 124 mentioned above, and description here is abbreviate | omitted.

  The first effect button 135 mainly functions as a “decision button”, and the second effect button 136 mainly functions as a “select button”. The first effect button 135 is provided with a first effect button detection switch 335 (see FIG. 3) that detects one pressing operation, and the second effect button 136 includes a second effect that detects a plurality of pressing operations. Button detection switches 336a to 336e (see FIG. 3) are provided. When the player's pressing operation is detected from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, the image displayed on the main display device 131 is changed. In the present embodiment, the first effect button 135, the first effect button detection switch 335, the second effect button 136, and the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e are collectively referred to as “input device 137”.

<Description of game content>
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, a player receives a game ball by inserting a money or a prepaid card into the money insertion slot 191 or the card insertion / discharge slot 192 of the card unit 190 and operating the ball lending switch 185 of the gaming machine 100. . Note that the rented game balls are paid out directly to the upper plate 140 from a payout device (to be described later) of the gaming machine 100 in the same manner as the prize balls.

  Then, in a normal gaming state in which the jackpot probability is low, the player turns the operation handle 107 as shown by an arrow A in FIG. 1 in order to win a normal symbol hit and a special symbol hit. “Left-handed” by reducing the amount of movement, aiming at the normal symbol operating gate 113a located at the upper left of the game area 106 and the first start winning device 112 located at the so-called “knee” at the approximate center of the game area 106 Fire a sphere.

  In this normal game state, “right-handed” which increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 is not performed because the normal symbol operation gate 113b located at the upper right of the game area 106 passes, This is because it is difficult to win the first starting prize-winning device 112 located at the “nose”. In this state, the second start winning device 115 (hereinafter also referred to as “electric Chu 115”) is in a first mode in which a game ball cannot be won.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 118 is started based on the passage, and the symbol matching game related to the lottery of the normal symbol is performed. When the game ball wins the first start winning device 112, the special symbol variation display is started on the first special symbol display device 120 based on the winning, and the main display is synchronized with the special symbol variation display. A variation display of the effect symbol is started on the device 131, and a symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 2-1, here, main random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram of a random number table in which a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a reach random number, a hit random number, and a winning symbol random number are acquired among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. Is a big hit random number table, (b) is a big hit symbol random number table, (c) is a reach random number table, (d) is a hit random number table, and (e) is an example of a hit symbol random number table. The special symbol (production symbol) is generated based on the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number table shown in (a) and the jackpot symbol random number acquired from the jackpot symbol random number table shown in (b). The symbol is generated based on the winning random number acquired from the winning random number table shown in (d) and the winning symbol random number acquired from the winning random number table shown in (e).

  In the jackpot random number table shown in (a), one random number value is acquired from 300 random numbers from “0” to “299” when the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115 are won. In the case of the jackpot random number table, in the low probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is low), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, for example, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3” A big hit is determined.

  On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high), the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, which is 10 times the low-probability gaming state, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3”, A big hit is determined when “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”.

  In addition, in the big hit random number table, a lottery for small hits is also performed. In the example shown in (a), the ratio of small hits is set to 6/300, and the acquired big hit random numbers are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. Sometimes a small hit is determined.

  In the jackpot symbol random number table shown in (b), one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. And based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of kinds of jackpots. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are three types of big hits, which are usually 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction), and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction). ing. Note that the regular jackpot with a short time is a period of time until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit game ends, a short-time game (the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is high and the variation time of the special symbol is shortened) Played) is a big hit. The promising big hit with a short time is a big hit that gives both a high probability game (a game in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high) and a short time game until the next big hit after the big hit game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2-2, the probability variation 16R big hit is provided with a probability variation 16R big hit A as a rank-up bonus, a probability variation 16R big hit B, a probability variation 16R big hit C, and a probability variation 16R big hit D as a normal bonus. It has been. FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram of a random number table in which the jackpot symbol random numbers related to the probability variation 16R big hits A, B, C, and D constituting the probability variation 16R big hit are obtained, along with the breakdown of the probability variation 16R big hit.

  Here, various types of jackpot opening modes will be described with reference to FIGS. 2-3 and 2-4. FIG. 2-3 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the hit type including the big win and the small win and the release mode (the number of open times and the open time of each round) which is an open pattern of the big winning device (attacker) 117. In FIG. 2-3, the total number of rounds (rounds with prize balls) in which a ball is substantially obtained for each hit type is added. Moreover, FIG. 2-4 is a timing chart which shows the release mode in the big hit game state of each hit type.

  As shown in FIGS. 2-3 and 2-4 (f), in the big hit gaming state based on “probability change 2R big hit” (sudden probability change big hit), the number of rounds is 2, and the open time of the attacker in each round is 0. 0. 2 seconds (the maximum number of winnings per round is 9). In the big hit gaming state, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by winning the game balls to the big winning device 117 that is in the open state. However, in the probability variation 2R big hit, the time for one opening of the attacker is 0. Since it is 2 seconds and is extremely short, it is a big hit (a big hit without a given ball) where a winning ball (out) is not obtained. In the “probability 2R big hit”, the opening effect at the start of the big hit and the ending effect at the end of the big hit, which are provided for the other big wins, are not executed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2-3 and 2-4 (g), in the small hit gaming state based on “small hit”, the release mode is the same as “probability 2R big hit”.

  As shown in FIGS. 2-3, 2-4 (a) and (e), the big hit gaming state based on each of “normal 8R big hit” and “probability 16R big hit D” is executed between the opening effect and the ending effect. The number of round games is 8 and 16, and the attacker's release time in each round is 29.5 seconds (the maximum number of winnings per round is 9). In the jackpot gaming state based on these jackpots, since a very short opening time (0.2 seconds) is not set, the total number of rounds in which a winning ball is substantially obtained is 8 and 16.

  As shown in FIGS. 2-3 and 2-4 (b), in the jackpot gaming state based on the “probability 16R jackpot A”, the number of round games executed between the opening effect and the ending effect is 16. The opening time in the first to third rounds is 29.5 seconds, and the opening time in the fourth to sixteenth rounds is 0.2 seconds (the maximum number of winning prizes per round is 9). In the jackpot game state based on “probability 16R jackpot A”, since the extremely short open time (0.2 seconds) is set for 13 rounds, the total number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially obtained is 3 times. . As a result, in the “probability 16R big hit A”, as shown in FIG. 2-4 (b), the big hit that is completed after three rounds of the open state in which the game ball can be won in the big hit gaming state is executed. It becomes a gaming state.

  As shown in FIGS. 2-3 and 2-4 (c), in the jackpot gaming state based on “probability 16R jackpot B”, the number of rounds of the round game executed between the opening effect and the ending effect is 16. The opening time in each of the first to third rounds and the fifth to seventh rounds is 29.5 seconds, and the opening time in the eighth to sixteenth rounds is 0.2 seconds (the maximum number of winnings per round is 9) ). Then, in the fourth round, the opening time is 13 times in 0.2 seconds. In the jackpot gaming state based on “probability 16R jackpot B”, since the extremely short opening time (0.2 seconds) is set for 10 rounds, the total number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially obtained is six times. . As a result, in the “probability 16R big hit B”, as shown in FIG. 2-4 (c), after the player sees an open state in which the game ball can win in the big hit gaming state, Furthermore, the game is in a big hit gaming state that is executed after three rounds.

  As shown in FIGS. 2-3 and 2-4 (d), in the jackpot gaming state based on “probability 16R jackpot C”, the number of rounds of the round game executed between the opening effect and the ending effect is 16. The release time in each of the first to third rounds, the fifth to seventh rounds, and the ninth to sixteenth rounds is 29.5 seconds (the maximum number of winning prizes per round is 9). And in each round of the 4th round and the 8th round, it opens 13 times in 0.2 second. In the jackpot gaming state based on “probability 16R jackpot C”, since the extremely short open time (0.2 seconds) is set for two rounds, the total number of rounds in which prize balls can be substantially obtained is 14 times. . As a result, in the “probability 16R big hit C”, as shown in FIG. 2-4 (d), after the player has apparently played the open state in which the game ball can win in the big hit gaming state, The game goes into a big hit gaming state that is executed three more rounds and then executed eight more times.

  As shown in FIGS. 2-4 (b) to (d), “probability variation 16R big hit B” and “probability variation 16R big hit C” cannot be easily distinguished from “probability variation 16R big hit A” in the fourth round. As described above, the opening operation in 0.2 seconds is performed for 13 times that is the same as the total number of opening times in the fourth to 16th rounds in which the opening in 0.2 seconds is performed with “probability 16R big hit A”. Also, as shown in FIGS. 2-4 (c) and (d), “probability 16R big hit C” is “probability 16R big hit C” so that it cannot be easily distinguished from “probability 16R big hit B” in the eighth round. The opening operation in 0.2 seconds is performed for 9 times, which is the same as the total number of times of the 8th to 16th rounds in which the opening is performed for 0.2 seconds in “B”.

  In this way, with respect to “probability variation 16R big hit A”, “probability variation 16R big hit B” and “probability variation 16R big hit C” are in a state where they can win in the same operation mode in the first to third rounds, and thereafter the same operation mode Unlike the “probability 16R jackpot A” in which the jackpot gaming state ends after the common operation of substantially becoming a state where a winning is impossible is executed, a control is performed in which the winning round is continued. .

  And, with respect to “probability variation 16R big hit B”, “probability variation 16R big hit C” becomes a state in which it is possible to win in the same operation mode in the fifth to seventh rounds, and thereafter, it is substantially impossible to win in the same operation mode. Unlike the “probability 16R jackpot B” in which the jackpot gaming state ends after the common operation of entering the state is executed, control is performed such that the round in which a winning can be continued further continues.

  As described above, in this embodiment, “probability variation 16R big hit A”, “probability variation 16R big hit B” and “probability variation 16R big hit C” are the first to third rounds in which a prize can be won, and the subsequent substantially impossible prizes. In the winning round, control is performed such that the distinction cannot be made based on the operation mode. In addition, “probability 16R big hit B” and “probability 16R big hit C” cannot be distinguished in the operation mode even in the fifth to seventh rounds in which a prize can be won and in the subsequent rounds in which a prize is virtually impossible to win. Control is performed. The big hit symbols corresponding to the probability variation 16R big hits A, B, and C are displayed as different special big hit symbols different from the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, respectively. As the effect symbols displayed on the main display device 131, at least the same big hit symbol (for example, an odd number “33”) is displayed at the time of the big hit. With such a configuration, the main display device 131 to which the player pays attention is whether the probability variation 16R jackpot A, B, or C, which is a rank-up bonus, is won, and the same jackpot is externally applied. Since the symbol is displayed, if the player wins the rank-up bonus, it becomes difficult to determine how long the big hit round will continue in combination with the control that cannot be distinguished in the above-described operation mode, Playability is improved.

  In the probability variation 16R big hit A, the probability variation 16R big hit B, and the probability variation 16R big hit C as rank-up bonuses, during the period in which the winning is substantially impossible following the first to third rounds (the fourth to fourth of the “probability 16R big hit A”). 16 rounds, the 4th round of “probability 16R jackpot B” and “probability 16R jackpot C”, respectively, and during the substantially non-winning period following the 5th to 7th rounds (“16R probability jackpot B”) In the 8th to 16th rounds and the 8th round of “16R probability variation big hit C”, as shown in FIGS. 2-4 (b) to (d), rank-up effects are performed. This rank-up effect is an effect related to the continuation of the round of whether or not the round game will continue if a round with a big hit game is given, and the details will be described later, but the degree of advantage for the player is It is an effect that suggests the possibility of whether or not to rank up. By executing such a rank-up effect, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation for the continuation of the round of the big hit gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

  In the probability variation 16R big hits A and B, an example is shown in which a single release of 0.2 seconds is configured as one round in the 4th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R big hit A and the 8th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R big hit B. However, this may be configured such that a plurality of releases of 0.2 seconds are combined into one round, such as the fourth round of probability variation 16R big hit B and the fourth and eighth rounds of probability variation 16R big hit C. Accordingly, in this configuration, the probability variation 16R big hit A becomes the probability variation 4R big hit, and the probability variation 16R big hit B becomes the probability variation 8R big hit.

  Alternatively, in the probability variation 16R jackpot A to C, an example in which a round in which a prize ball is not substantially obtained like the 4th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R jackpot A is shown, but not limited thereto, As described below, a round in which a winning ball is not substantially obtained may not be provided.

  That is, instead of the probability variation 16R big hit A, the probability variation 3R big hit consisting of only the first to third rounds where a winning ball is substantially obtained is provided. Instead of the probability variation 16R jackpot B, a probability variation 6R jackpot consisting of only the first to sixth rounds where a winning ball is substantially obtained is provided. Instead of the probability variation 16R jackpot C, a probability variation 14R jackpot consisting of only the first to fourteenth rounds in which a winning ball is substantially obtained is provided. When such a big hit is provided, for example, a predetermined period after the end of the first to third rounds (the ending period at the end of the big hit for the probability variation 3R big hit, the third and fourth rounds for the probability variation 6R big hit and the probability variation 14R big hit) Interval period between the 4th and 6th rounds, and a rank-up effect for a predetermined period after the end of the 4th to 6th rounds (ending period at the end of the big hit for probability variation 6R jackpot, interval period between the sixth and seventh rounds for the probability variation 14R jackpot) You just have to do it. Alternatively, the rank-up effect may be executed in the third round (probability variation 3, 6, 14R jackpot) and the sixth round (probability variation 6, 14R jackpot).

  Also, in the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 2-4 (a) to (e), the final round (8R and 16R) of the normal 8R big hit and the probability variation 16R big hit D, and the probability variation 16R big hit as a rank up bonus In the ending effect that will be performed after the round game of A, Probability 16R jackpot B, and Probability 16R jackpot C is over, as will be described in detail later, be careful not to forget the prepaid card as a valuable storage medium from the card unit 190 A warning alert is issued to alert you. Note that the alert notification to the player regarding forgetting to take out the valuable storage medium is executed when the gaming state is a probable 2R big hit and small hit as shown in FIGS. 2-4 (f) and (g). Not to be.

  The reason why the alerting notification is not performed despite the probability variation 2R big hit is a big hit is as follows. In other words, with a big hit with a normal ball, you can get a corresponding game ball in the big hit game, so when the big hit game ends, there are many players who stop the game and exchange the acquired game ball for the desired prize In this case, forgetting to take a prepaid card due to a mistake can be suppressed by alerting notification. In addition, after the big hit game, the player aiming for the next big hit can play using the possession ball acquired in the big hit game after the big hit, and as a result, the ball lending switch 185 is turned on for a long time. It is conceivable that the player will not operate, and in this case, forgetting to take the prepaid card due to the fact that the player is enthusiastic about the game and no longer lends the ball using the valuable storage medium can be suppressed by alerting the user.

  On the other hand, in the probabilistic 2R big hit that is a big hit without a game, the player cannot acquire a game ball in the big hit game (that is, it is not the timing to stop the game), so the prepaid card may be forgotten due to an accidental mistake. It is hard to happen. Furthermore, since the game after the big hit cannot be performed using the possession ball acquired in the big hit game, the ball rental switch 185 must be operated to perform the ball rental. Therefore, the ball rental by the valuable storage medium is performed. It is difficult to forget to take a prepaid card due to no longer being done. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from making the player uncomfortable without performing alerting notification at unnecessary timing.

  Further, since the probability variation 2R big hit is the same operation as the small hit as described above, and the short-time game is not given after the big hit game is finished, the player apparently distinguishes between the probable 2R big hit and the small hit. Can not be attached. Therefore, after the jackpot game of the probability variation 2R jackpot is over, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the gaming state has a high probability internally. That is, the probability variation 2R jackpot becomes a so-called “latent probability variation jackpot”. . In other words, this probability variation 2R jackpot is a game that makes it difficult for the player to determine that the jackpot has become a big hit. This is because the player may be informed that the gaming state is a big hit, and there is a risk that the original intended gameability may not be maintained. For this reason, the opening effect and the ending effect are not executed for the probability variation 2R jackpot. For example, when the opening effect and the ending effect are performed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize in the probability variation 2R jackpot, that is, When it is apparently difficult for the player to distinguish between the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit, an opening effect and an ending effect may be provided for the probability variation 2R big hit. As will be described later, when the small hit or the probability variation 2R big hit is reached, the effect mode performed on the main display device 131 or the like thereafter shifts to the latent probability mode.

  Returning to FIGS. 2-1 and 2-2, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning device 112 and when a game ball enters the electric chew 115, The ratio of selecting jackpots is different. Specifically, as shown in (b), if the big hit symbol random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 is “0” to “99”, the 8R big hit is usually selected. If the ratio is “100” to “174”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250, and if “175” to “249”, the probability variation 2R is selected. The jackpot is selected and the ratio in this case is 75/250. As shown in FIG. 2B, if the jackpot symbol random number is “100” to “119”, the probability variation 16R jackpot A is selected, and the ratio in this case is 20/250, “120” to “139”. ”, The probability variation 16R big hit B is selected, and the ratio in this case is 20/250. If“ 140 ”to“ 159 ”, the probability variation 16R big hit C is selected, and the ratio in this case is 20/250. If “160” to “174”, the probability variation 16R big hit D is selected, and the ratio in this case is 15/250.

  On the other hand, if the big hit symbol random number acquired when the game ball is won by the electric chew 115 is “0” to “99”, the 8R big hit is usually selected. In this case, the ratio is 100/250, and “100” to “100” 249 ”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 150/250. The probability variation 2R jackpot is not selected when winning the electric Chu 115. As shown in FIG. 2B, if the jackpot symbol random number is “100” to “109”, the probability variation 16R jackpot A is selected, and the ratio in this case is 10/250, and “110” to “139”. ”Is selected, the probability variation 16R big hit B is selected, and the ratio in this case is 30/250. If“ 140 ”to“ 189 ”, the probability variation 16R big hit C is selected, and the ratio in this case is 50/250. If “190” to “249”, the probability variation 16R big hit D is selected, and the ratio in this case is 60/250.

  Referring to FIG. 2A, comparing the types of jackpots selected at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 and at the time of winning the electric Chu 115, the ratio of the probability variation 16R jackpot is 75 when the first starting winning device 112 is won. On the other hand, when the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio of the probability variation 16R big hit is 150/250, and when the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio of the probability variation 16R big hit selected is higher. Furthermore, when the first start winning device 112 is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 75/250, whereas when the electric Chu 115 prize is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 0/250 (note that the first As shown in the pie chart of (b), the distribution of the probability variation big hit (or normal big hit) selected at the time of the 1-start winning device 112 and the electric Chu 115 winning is the same (the proportion of the probability variation big hit is 150 / 250, usually the ratio of big hits is 100/250)).

  That is, the electric chew 115 is configured to be more advantageous for the player than the first start winning device 112. With this configuration, when the game state shifts to the so-called electric-chu-support game state (short-time game state) in which the winning rate of the game ball to the electric chew 115 is high, the probability of consecutive winning of the probability variation 16R jackpot increases. Therefore, it can be expected that a large number of balls will be obtained, and a highly interesting game can be provided.

  In the reach random number table shown in (c), one of the 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” is selected when the game ball is won by the start winning device (first start winning device 112 or electric chew 115). A random value is acquired. In the case of the reach random number table, the reach ratio is set to 22/250, for example, and it is determined that the reach is present when the acquired reach random number value is “0” to “21”. On the other hand, the ratio of no reach is set to 228/250, and it is determined that there is no reach when the acquired reach random number values are “22” to “249”. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost.

  In the random number table for lottery of random numbers for normal symbols shown in (d), when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, one of 10 random numbers from “0” to “9” is selected. A random value is obtained. In the case of the winning random number table, in a gaming state other than the short working time (hereinafter also referred to as “non-short working state gaming state”), the winning ratio is set to 1/10, for example, and the obtained winning random number value is “7” It is determined to be a hit. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the winning ratio is set to 9/10 that is nine times that of the non-short-time gaming state, and it is determined that the winning number is “0” to “8”.

  In the hit symbol random number table shown in (e), one random number value is acquired from three random numbers from “0” to “2”. Then, based on the acquired winning design random number, any one of a plurality of types of winning is determined. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of hits, short and long, are prepared as a plurality of types.

  Short wins are controlled in a second mode in which the electric Chu 115 is open when a win is won by a normal symbol lottery (0.5 seconds x 1 single opening described later, a specified number of winnings) On the other hand, for long, the time during which the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode is long (described later, 0.1 second × 1 time + 5.5 seconds × 1 double opening, specified) Per winning 9). In the case of the winning symbol random number table, the ratio per short is set to 2/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “0” or “1”, it is determined that the hit is short. The ratio is set to 1/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “2”, it is determined to be long hit.

  In the short hit, since the time for which the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode is short open, it is difficult to win a game ball to the electric Chu 115, and therefore it is almost possible to expect the payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball. In addition, the special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winning is almost impossible to expect.

  On the other hand, in the long win, since the time for which the electric chew 115 is controlled to the second mode is long, it is possible to expect a plurality of game balls (upper limit is 9) to win the electric chew 115. As a result, it is possible to expect a payout of a special ball as well as a special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winnings. In addition, as described above, the rate of selection of the probability variation 16R big hit is higher when the electric Chu 115 wins than when the first start winning device 112 wins. Winning the electric Chu 115 is an extremely important item in the game, and this improves the game preference. That is, the player can have great expectations for the symbol matching game related to the special symbol based on the winning of the electric chew 115.

  In addition, this winning symbol random number table is used only for the short-time gaming state. When the gaming state is short, when the normal symbol lottery is won, The time and the release mode controlled in the mode of 2 are all performed in a mode in which the game ball is easy to win as in the above-mentioned long hit (0.2 seconds × 3 times + 4 seconds × 1 described later) Opening multiple times, the maximum number of winning prizes is 9).

  Returning to FIG. 1, when the player is “left-handed” in the normal gaming state, the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol lottery is started, and the normal symbol display device 118 changes the normal symbol. After the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the blinking operation as a display, the normal symbol is stopped and turned on or off to confirm the display, and if this confirmed and displayed normal symbol is lit, it becomes a win (FIG. 2-1 (d ) When the winning random number value obtained in the winning random number table is “7”, the winning probability is 1/10), and the electric chew 115 is in a second mode in which the winning chance of the game ball is increased (the movable piece 115b is in the open state). Controlled.

  At this time, when the normal symbol hit is short hit (ratio 2/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained in the hit symbol random number table of FIG. 2-1 (e) is “0” “1”), Since the opening time of the chew 115 is short (0.5 seconds × one single opening) and it is not easy to win the electric chew 115, the player can directly “ The left-handed state will be maintained. As a result, the game ball rarely wins the electric chew 115 if lucky.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol hit is long hit (the ratio 1/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained in the hit symbol random number table of FIG. 2-1 (e) is “2”), Since the opening time is long (0.1 second × 1 time + 5.5 seconds × 1 double opening), when the electric chew 115 is opened, the player increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 to “ “Right-handed”.

  When the “right strike” is performed, the game ball falls on the right side of the main display device 131 in the game area 106 as shown by an arrow B in FIG. Then, the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 is guided to roll on the guide plate 116 and win a prize to the open electric chew 115. Thereby, a large number of game balls easily win the electric chew 115.

  Then, when a game ball wins the electric chew 115, the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 122 and the production symbol variation display on the main display device 131 are started based on the winning, and the special symbol jackpot is displayed. A symbol matching game related to the lottery is performed. Note that when the electric chew 115 is in the open state due to a long hit, the game ball wins the electric chew 115 even if the player does not “right hit” and does “left hit” as it is. Although it is possible, the winning efficiency is low compared to the case where the right board is used and the guide plate 116 is not used, and there is a high probability of being disadvantageous for the player.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and a symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, the main display device 131 displays the first effect button 135 and the second effect button 136. And a player who operates the gimmick 109 in front of the screen of the main display 131 in a predetermined manner (a big hit perturbation acquired from the big hit random number table in FIG. 2-1 (a)). When the numerical value is “3”, the ratio 1/300, or when the reach random number value acquired from the reach random number table of FIG. 2-1 (c) is “0” to “21”, the ratio 22/250), etc. Various performances are to be executed.

  Further, when a game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and a symbol matching game related to a special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, an effect mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131. As will be described later, this effect mode is provided with a plurality of types with different backgrounds, special symbol scrolls, lottery lines, stages, zones, and the like. The effect mode that is set in the main display device 131 in accordance with the execution of the symbol matching game related to the big win lottery is one of these types of effect modes at a predetermined timing (the number of times of special symbol change and the game state). Etc.) and is configured to stay continuously for a predetermined period. Therefore, the player pays attention to the main display device 131 rather than the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122.

  It should be noted that the first start winning device 112, the electric tuner during the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol in the main display device 131) or the big hit or the small hit in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122. When a game ball wins in 115, the right to win a big win is reserved and stored (maximum of 4), and the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 light in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. To do. In addition, the main display device 131 displays a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the special symbol on a one-to-one basis in a predetermined manner. Similarly, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b during normal symbol fluctuation display or when the electric chew 115 is opened, the right of the winning lottery is held and stored (up to four). The normal symbol hold indicator 119 lights up in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories.

  Thereby, the player can easily confirm how many jackpots and winning lottery rights are currently reserved. In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the reserved memory related to the special symbol is consumed by the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 in preference to the first start winning device 112. However, the reservation memory may be digested in the order of winning time series.

  Then, in the normal gaming state, the special symbol is stopped and fixedly displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the special symbol variation display on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. Is a big hit if it matches a predetermined big hit symbol (for example, “7”) (when the big hit random number value obtained in the big hit random number table of FIG. 2-1 (a) is “3”, the big hit probability is 1/300), In this case, a combination of specific effect symbols (for example, “777”, etc.) is also stopped on the main display device 131, and the player is informed of the big hit as a special symbol lottery result (however, the probability variation 2R big hit is excluded). .

  As described above, when the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, the main display device 131 displays an effect that causes the player to operate the first effect button 135 and the second effect button 136 or the gimmick 109. A variety of jackpot effects such as an elaborate effect that operates in a predetermined manner on the front of the screen, and a rank-up effect when the jackpot is a rank-up bonus, as well as opening and closing the winning device (Attacker) 117 The door 117b is controlled to open and close in a predetermined manner, so that the chances of winning game balls are greatly increased, and the player can play a big hit game in which a large amount of game balls can be acquired and the number of balls can be increased. When the big hit game is started, the player turns the operation handle 107 greatly to perform “right-handed”, and the player wins the big winning device 117 with the open / close door 117b located at the lower right of the game area 106 opened. Aim and fire a game ball.

  Here, the jackpot symbol random number value obtained from the jackpot symbol random number table of FIG. 2-1 (b) is normally “0” to “99” for both the first start winning device 112 and the electric Chu 115. 100/250), an 8-round jackpot game is played, and after the 8-round jackpot game ends, the game state becomes shorter in time until the special symbol changes 100 times.

  In the case where the big hit symbol random number value acquired from the big hit symbol random number table of FIG. ”, Ratio 75/250, and in the case of electric Chu 115“ 100 ”to“ 249 ”, ratio 150/250), a 16-round jackpot game is played, and after the 16-round jackpot game ends, the gaming state is the next jackpot High probability (the jackpot random number values acquired in the jackpot random number table in FIG. 2-1 (a) are “3”, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”. ”,“ 187 ”,“ 217 ”,“ 247 ”, the jackpot probability is 10/300) and the time is short. That is, the big hit loops. The number of loops of the big hit may be unlimited, and if the big hit is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), the next big hit may be forced to become the normal big hit (so-called limiter function). ).

  On the other hand, the jackpot symbol random value obtained from the jackpot symbol random number table of FIG. 2-1 (b) based on the winning of the first start winning device 112 is “175” to “249”, the ratio 75 / 250), a combination of specific effect symbols is also stopped and displayed on the main display device 131. In this case, the reach effect is not performed regardless of the value of the reach random number. Instead, for example, a casual combination of numbers such as “359” is stopped and displayed, so that the player cannot intentionally determine that the special symbol lottery result has been a probable 2R big hit. Then, a two-round jackpot game is performed, and after the two-round jackpot game is over, the game state has a high probability (latency mode) until the next jackpot is reached.

  As a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit random numbers acquired in the big hit random table in FIG. 2-1 (a) are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. In the case of a small hit probability of 6/300), a combination of specific production symbols is stopped and displayed on the main display device 131. In this case, as in the case of the probability variation 2R big hit, a combination of casual numbers and the like is stopped. It is displayed so that the player cannot intentionally determine that the special symbol lottery result has been won. In other words, this is to confuse the player with the small hit and the probability variation 2R big hit, and to hide the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit (making it difficult for the player to know whether the probability is high or low).

  In this way, the probability variation 16R jackpot that can win more balls is selected when the electric Chu 115 winning is larger than the first start winning device 112 winning (the stop at the probability variation 16R jackpot symbol). Since the probability is high, the player can have great expectation for the symbol matching game related to the special symbol based on the winning of the electric chew 115.

  When the game state is short (high probability state), the special symbol and the normal symbol change time is shortened, and the symbol matching related to the normal symbol mainly performed based on the passage of the normal symbol operating gate 113b. In the game, the winning is a high probability (the winning probability is 9/10 when the winning random number value obtained from the winning random number table of FIG. 2-1 (d) is “0” to “8”), and the electric Chu 115 Since the time controlled in the second mode and the release mode are performed according to the long hit as described above, the chances of winning the game ball increase, and the player maintains the current ball without reducing it. be able to.

  Therefore, when the short-time game is started, as in the case of the big hit game described above, the player operates the normal symbol located at the upper right of the game area 106 in order to perform the “right stroke” by rotating the operation handle 107 greatly. A game ball is launched aiming at the gate 113b. Regardless of whether or not the normal symbol operation gate 113b passes, the “right-handed” game ball finally reaches the guide plate 116, and the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 rolls on the guide plate 116. Thus, it is guided to win a prize to the electric Chu 115 that is frequently opened. That is, in the short-time game, the player frequently wins the electric Chu 115 which is more advantageous to the player than the first start winning device 112. In the short-time game after the probability variation 16R jackpot game ends, the jackpot probability is even higher, so the game state is extremely advantageous for the player.

  In particular, the reserved memory based on the electric Chu 115 winning is preferentially digested over the first start winning device 112. Therefore, by winning the game ball to the electric Chu 115 that has been released long during the big hit, When entering the short-time state after the game ends, the game is started from the first symbol-matching game (special symbol variation display) after the short-time entry without playing the symbol matching game based on the hold of the first start winning device 112. A symbol matching game based on the electric Chu 115 advantageous to the person is executed. In other words, this means that there is almost no possibility that a symbol matching game based on the hold memory of the first starting prize-winning device 112 is disadvantageous for the player during the short-time game (the hold memory of the electric chew 115). The symbol matching game of the first starting prize-winning device 112 is not played unless the game is lost, but game balls frequently win the electric chew 115 in the short time). As a result, the game preference is improved, and as a result, the player can face a short-time game after a big hit with great expectation.

  In the short-time game, even if the player performs “left-handed”, the game ball can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 113a and can win the electric chew 115, but “right-handed” As compared with the case where the guide plate 116 is not used, the winning efficiency for the electric chew 115 is worse, and it becomes easier to win the first start winning device 112 which is disadvantageous for the player than the electric chew 115. It is disadvantageous for the player.

  And in the short-time game, if the probability change 2R big hit or small hit, after the attacker 117 is released twice for a short time (0.2 seconds × 2), the gaming state is in the latent probability mode, the player The handle 107 is rotated to return from “right-handed” to “left-handed” to play a game. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b located at the upper right of the game area 106 in the game mode other than the big hit and the short time in the normal game state described above and the normal game state described above, the voice output device 132 displays the “handle”. "Please return to the left" is output.

  When the player finishes the game of the gaming machine 100 (leaves his / her seat), the return switch 186 of the gaming machine 100 is operated to discharge the prepaid card from the card insertion / discharge port 192. In this case, a player who has started playing a game by inserting money is newly ejected a prepaid card in which money information (frequency) remaining at the end of the game is stored. Further, a player who has started playing a game by inserting a prepaid card stores the money information remaining at the end of the game in the inserted prepaid card, and the prepaid card storing the money information is discharged. . When the prepaid card is inserted into a payment machine installed separately at the game hall, money corresponding to the frequency stored in the prepaid card is paid back from the payment machine and settled.

  The above is the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. However, in the present invention, a game without forgetting that a prepaid card as a valuable storage medium is inserted in the card unit 190. For players who leave their seats after leaving the game, under certain conditions, a predetermined timing of the jackpot game period (during the ending production performed at the end of the jackpot game and a plurality of game balls for acquiring game balls) In the final round of a round game consisting of rounds, etc., a warning alert is issued to alert the player not to forget to take a prepaid card. This will be described in detail later.

<Configuration of control means>
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 100 as a whole. The main control board 310 is main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 310m composed of a main CPU 310a, a main ROM 310b, and a main RAM 310c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for the main control board. ) And is connected to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the power supply board 370.

  On the input side of the main control board 310, the first start winning device detection switch 312 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start winning device 112, and the normal design operation gates 113a, 113b have entered the game ball. The gate detection switches 330a and 330b for detecting this, the second start winning device detection switch 315 for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start winning device 115, and the game ball having entered the big winning device 117. A large winning device detection switch 317 to be detected and a dish full tank detection switch 313 to detect that the lower dish 141 is full of game balls are connected, and various signals are input to the main control board 310.

  On the output side of the main control board 310, a second start winning device opening / closing solenoid 316 that opens and closes the pair of movable pieces 115b of the second start winning device 115, and a large winning device opening / closing that operates the open / close door 117b of the large winning device 117 are operated. Solenoid 318, first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 that display special symbols, normal symbol display device 118 that displays normal symbols, and first and second special symbol hold displays that display the number of reserved balls of special symbols Devices 123 and 124, a normal symbol holding display 119 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol, and a game information output terminal board 319 for outputting predetermined game information to the outside are connected, and various signals are output.

  The main CPU 310a of the main control board 310 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 310b based on input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or Data and commands are transmitted to other boards according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 310b of the main control board 310 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 2-1) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored in the main ROM 310b. ing.

  The main RAM 310c of the main control board 310 functions as a data work area when the main CPU 310a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 310c has a normal / special symbol holding storage area, a normal / special symbol data storage area, a normal / special symbol random value storage area, a round number storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, and a game state storage area. A game state buffer, a normal / special stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, a management device transmission data storage area, a hall facility transmission data storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  Further, the main RAM 310c constitutes a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means whose whole or a part is backed up by a backup power source described later. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine 100 is stopped, all or a part of the data stored in the main RAM 310c is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The content is retained.

  Further, the main control board 310 is directly mounted with a RAM clear switch 310d for instructing to erase the contents of data stored in the main RAM 310c on the main board on which the main control unit 400 is configured. When the RAM clear switch 310d is turned on in a predetermined manner when the gaming machine 100 is turned on (eg, turned on simultaneously with turning on the gaming machine 100 and then turned on again), the RAM clear signal is sent to the main control board 310. Is stored in the main RAM 310c. The main control board 310 may be provided with a RAM clear restriction button for preventing the game history from being erased by a third party in such a manner that only a related person can operate.

  The power supply board 370 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 100, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 310. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 310a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 310a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination. The power supply board 370 is connected to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the launch control board 390 in addition to the main control board 310.

  The effect control board 340 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control board 340 includes a sub CPU 340a, a sub ROM 340b, and a sub RAM 340c, and is connected to the main control board 310 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 310 to the effect control board 340. . In addition, a first effect button detection switch 335 and second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e are connected to the effect control board 340.

  The effect control board 340 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 340d that outputs the current time. The sub CPU 340a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 340d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 340d is normally operated by the power source from the gaming machine 100 when power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, and is supplied from the backup power source mounted on the power supply board 370 when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. It operates with a power source that operates. Therefore, the RTC 340d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. Note that the RTC 340d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 340 and operated by the battery.

  The sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340 determines the sub CPU 340a based on the data and commands transmitted from the main control board 310, the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, the input signal from the timer, and the like. A program stored in the ROM 340b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 360 or the image control board 350 based on the processing.

  The sub CPU 340a receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal, an image control command signal, and a lamp control command signal from the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310 via the input circuit, and when the strobe signal is input, The CPU 340a is configured to recognize this control command. For example, when the sub CPU 340a receives the variation effect start command indicating the effect aspect related to the variation of the effect symbol, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the content of the received variation effect start command, and performs the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output device. 132, a command for causing the effect drive device 361, the effect handle device 362, the effect illumination device 134, etc. to execute a predetermined effect is transmitted to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. The effect driving device 361 gives the player various expectations by driving the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner.

  The sub ROM 340b of the effect control board 340 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. For example, a sub-ROM 340b includes a sub-ROM 340b that includes a sub-ROM 340b, a sub-ROM 340b, a sub-ROM 340b, and a sub-ROM 340b. Is remembered.

  The sub RAM 340c of the effect control board 340 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 340a and has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 340c includes a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, a date / time information storage area, a login state storage area, a calculation data storage area, various A flag storage area, a firing operation information storage area, a player information storage area, a game history information storage area, a code information storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  The payout control board 380 controls the payout of game balls. The payout control board 380 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout control board 380 is connected to the main control board 310 via a wire (harness), and the ball rental connection board 384 is connected. The card unit 190 is also connected. Further, the payout control board 380 is connected to the main control board 310 and the card unit 190 (the ball rental connection board 384) so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  Further, on the input side of the payout control board 380, a payout ball counting switch 382 and a door opening switch 383 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out are also connected. Further, the ball lending connection board 384 is connected to the above-described ball lending switch 185 and the return switch 186, and various input signals of the ball lending switch 185 and the return switch 186 are issued through the ball lending connection board 384. Input to the control board 380. Further, on the output side of the payout control board 380, a payout motor 381 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit and the above-described frequency display device 187 are connected.

  The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 382, the door opening switch 383, the ball lending switch 385, the return switch 386, etc., and performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, when the payout CPU receives a payout number designation command generated when a game ball wins a predetermined winning device from the main control board 310, the predetermined number according to the content of the payout number designation command is received. The game ball is paid out (prize ball control), and the payout motor 381 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  The payout CPU, after confirming the connection with the card unit 190 via the ball lending connection board 384, inputs a ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 185 via the ball lending connection board 384, While exchanging information, a control (ball lending control) for paying out a specified number of game balls is performed, and a payout motor 381 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball. Also, when the payout CPU inputs a card return signal from the return switch 186 via the ball lending connection board 384, the payout CPU drives a return motor (not shown) of the card unit 190 via the ball lending connection board 384 to insert the card / The prepaid card is discharged from the discharge port 192.

  In addition, when the money is inserted into the money insertion slot 191 of the card unit 190 to create a prepaid card, or when the prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion / discharge slot 192, the payout CPU passes the ball lending connection board 384. Then, while exchanging information with the card unit 190, the frequency corresponding to the amount stored in the prepaid card is displayed on the frequency display device 187 via the ball loan connection board 384.

  More specifically, when money is inserted into the money insertion slot 191 provided in the card unit 190, the prepaid card making device creates a prepaid card in which the frequency according to the inserted money is stored, The loan connection board 384 displays the frequency according to the amount stored in the prepaid card on the frequency display device 187. Further, when a prepaid card (valuable storage medium) owned by the player is inserted into the card insertion / discharge port 192, the ball lending connection board 384 counts the frequency according to the amount stored in the prepaid card. The information is displayed on the display device 187.

  For example, assuming that “one frequency” is displayed on the frequency display device 187 for an amount of one hundred yen, when the player inserts a thousand yen bill into the money insertion slot 191, The display device 187 is controlled to display 10 degrees. When the ball lending switch 185 provided in the gaming machine 100 is operated once, the payout control board 380 drives the payout motor 381, and 125 pieces (5 hundred yen) of game balls are placed on the upper plate 140. Then, the game ball is rented out to the player, and the ball lending connection board 384 subtracts the frequency stored in the prepaid card by 5 times, and the frequency display device 187 displays 10 degrees−5 degrees = 5 degrees. When the frequency stored in the prepaid card becomes “0 frequency”, the frequency display device 187 displays 0 frequency. Even if the ball lending switch 185 is further operated, the payout control board 380 raises the game ball. Do not discharge to dish 140. Note that, when 0 frequency is displayed on the frequency display device 187, the prepaid card may not be discharged from the card insertion / discharge port 192 even if the return switch 186 is operated. Further, the card unit 190 may lend out game balls to the player. In this case, the card unit 190 includes a ball storage unit and a payout device including a payout motor for paying out game balls from the ball storage unit. The game ball may be discharged to the upper plate 140 via the nose).

  The lamp control board 360 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 134 provided on the game board 102 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. For example, the effect lighting device 134 changes the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp to perform the effect by illumination. In addition, the lamp control board 360 controls the energization of the drive source of the effect driving device 361 such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner so that the effect by the gimmick 109 is performed.

  Further, the lamp control board 360 performs drive control on the vibrator motor 363, the air sending fan 364, and the flash LED 365 that constitute the rendering handle device 362 provided in the firing handle device 103. This is a drive control that executes a jackpot finalizing announcement effect that is executed when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery related to winning of the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is determined to be a big hit, In order to notify in advance that the result of the symbol matching game will be a big hit (single notification), the vibrator motor 363 is driven and controlled at a predetermined timing to vibrate the gripping portion of the launching handle device 103, or to send air The fan 364 is driven and controlled to send air from the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103, or the flash LED 365 is driven and controlled to emit light in a predetermined manner (high-speed flash or flashing at high speed). Or flash). The lamp control board 360 is connected to the effect control board 340, and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340.

  The image control board 350 is connected to the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the sound output device 132, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139. The display control of the image and the output control of the sound in the sound output device 132 are performed. The image control board 350 is a host CPU for performing image display control of the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area for the host CPU, and a control process for the host CPU. A host ROM storing programs and the like, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing image data, a VDP serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit as an acoustic control means for controlling sound I have.

  The host CPU instructs the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 340. The VDP draws image data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU. Next, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and the generated video signal is output to the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound control circuit (not shown) includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 340, and Audio output control is performed in the audio output device 132. For example, during a big hit game or the like, BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. are output to produce a sound effect. In addition, the audio output device 132 is adapted to a predetermined sound effect (for example, “Cuen,” in the jackpot confirmation notice effect in accordance with the drive control of the vibrator motor 363, the air sending fan 364, or the flash LED 365 described above. An effect such as a notification sound indicating the confirmation of a big hit such as “Queen” is also performed.

  The launch control board 390 controls the launch of game balls. The launch control board 390 has a touch sensor 391 and a launch volume 392 connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 393 and a ball feed solenoid 394 connected to the output side. The firing control board 390 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 391 and performs control for energizing the firing solenoid 393 and the ball feed solenoid 394 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 392.

  The touch sensor 391 is provided inside the firing handle device 103, and is configured by a capacitive proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 107. When the touch sensor 391 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 107, the touch sensor 391 outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 393 to the firing control board 390. The firing control board 390 is configured to prevent the game ball from being fired to the game area 106 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 391.

  The firing volume 392 is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 107 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 392 divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 392 by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control board 390 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control board 390). Variable). The launch control board 390 energizes the launch solenoid 393 based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 392 and rotates the launching member of the launch solenoid 393 to launch the game ball into the game area 106. .

  The firing solenoid 393 is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to the launching solenoid 393, and the launching member is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 393. Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 393 is set to about 100 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 390. Accordingly, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 100 (pieces / minute, out ball) because one ball is fired each time the firing solenoid 393 rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds. The ball feed solenoid 394 is composed of a rectilinear solenoid and feeds game balls on the upper plate 140 one by one toward the launching member of the launch solenoid 393.

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 14, a characteristic process of the present invention will be described with reference to a flowchart regarding the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. This process is performed in a normal operation except for a special case such as when the main control board 310 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the main control board 310. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 4 ms). Moreover, the process performed by the main control board 310 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 4-14 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in main ROM310b. 4 to 14, processing that is not mainly related to the present invention is omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 4, when the power is turned on, main CPU 310a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, main RAM 310c). After initialization, the program stored in the main ROM 310b is read into the main RAM 310c, and the program is executed by the main CPU 310a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in step S400 (hereinafter, step S is also simply referred to as “S”), the main CPU 310a performs a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number as shown in FIG. A random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a reach random number, a hit random number, a hit design random number, or a variation pattern random number is executed. As will be described later, the variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a special symbol variation time (that is, an effect symbol variation execution time).

  In the random number update process of S400, each random number is updated by adding (incrementing) by one, that is, every time a timer interrupt process is performed. Each lottery is performed in the starting prize winning device detection switch (SW) process in S410 and the gate detection switch (SW) process in S420, which will be described later, and each random number is acquired. Used in the special symbol processing of S440. The counter that performs the process of S400 is typically a loop counter, and returns to the minimum value “0” again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, “299” for the big hit random number). .

  Next, in S410, the main CPU 310a detects whether the game ball has won the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, or the first start winning device detection switch 312 or the second. A start winning device detection switch (SW) process based on the start winning device detection switch 315 is executed. Hereinafter, the contents of the start winning device detection switch process performed in S410 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start winning device detection switch process (S410) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 5, in S500, the main CPU 310a wins a game ball in the first start winning device 112 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start winning device detection switch 312 and the first start winning device. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 312 is turned on. When the first start winning device detection switch 312 is turned on (YES in S500), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S502. On the other hand, when the first start winning device detection switch 312 is off (NO in S500), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S520.

  In S502, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (5 times including the first time). Then, when the hold count U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in S502), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S504. On the other hand, if the hold count U1 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in S502), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S520.

  In S504, the main CPU 310a updates the holding number U1 in the first special symbol lottery by adding 1 and proceeds to S506. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the number of holding times U1 after the addition in the main RAM 310c.

  In S506, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for the first special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 this time. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S400, random numbers for the first special symbol lottery (the jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers and reach random numbers shown in FIG. 2A). Or fluctuation pattern random numbers). The result of the first special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S506. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S508.

  In S508, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a compares the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S506 with the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number values stored in the main ROM 310b. Based on the determination, the result of the first special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit AD), probability variation 2R big hit, small hit, with or without reach, or with no reach. It is determined in advance. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the first special symbol lottery. Then, when the main determination process is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S509.

  In S509, the main CPU 310a stores the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number for the first special symbol lottery acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 in S506 in the main RAM 310c. To do. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S510.

  In S510, the main CPU 310a sets, in the main RAM 310c, a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter, also referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S508. The first hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) to be described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the hold of the first special symbol lottery has increased, and the effect based on that is main. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S512.

  In S512, the main CPU 310a turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U1 in the first special symbol lottery (U1 ≧ 2). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the game ball is won in the electric chew 115 and the second start winning device detection switch 315 is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start winning device detection switch 315. Determine. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 is turned on (YES in S520), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S522. On the other hand, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 is off (NO in S520), the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S522, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 310a proceeds to S524 when the number of times of holding U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (YES in S522). On the other hand, when the number of times of holding U2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax2 (NO in S522), the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S524, the main CPU 310a updates by adding 1 to the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery, and proceeds to S526. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the holding number U2 in the second special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the added holding number U2 in the main RAM 310c.

  In S526, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for the second special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the current electric chew 115. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S400, random numbers for the second special symbol lottery (the big hit random numbers, the big hit symbol random numbers and the reach random numbers shown in FIG. 2-1). , Fluctuation pattern random number, etc.). The result of the second special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S526. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S528.

  In S528, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a compares the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S526 with the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number values stored in the main ROM 310b. Based on the determination, whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit A to D), small hit, out of reach, or out of reach is judged in advance To do. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the main determination process is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S529.

  In S529, the main CPU 310a stores, in the main RAM 310c, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number for the second special symbol lottery acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the current electric chew 115 in S526. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main CPU 310a sets, in the main RAM 310c, a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S528. The second holding number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) to be described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the second special symbol lottery hold has increased, and the effect based on that is main. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S532.

  In S532, the main CPU 310a turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U2 in the second special symbol lottery (U2 ≧ 2). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S420, the main CPU 310a performs gate detection switch (SW) processing based on the gate detection switches 330a and 330b for detecting whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. Execute. Hereinafter, the contents of the gate detection switch process performed in S420 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the gate detection switch process (S420) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 6, in S600, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the game balls have passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b and the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are turned on. When the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are turned on (YES in S600), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S640. On the other hand, when the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are off (NO in S600), the main CPU 310a ends the gate detection switch process.

  In S640, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and determines whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is less than the upper limit Gmax (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 310a proceeds to S650 when the number of times of holding G is less than the upper limit Gmax (YES in S640). On the other hand, the main CPU 310a ends the gate detection switch process when the number of times G is held is equal to or higher than the upper limit Gmax (NO in S640).

  In S650, the main CPU 310a updates by adding 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery, and proceeds to S660. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the added holding number G in the main RAM 310c.

  In S660, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for lottery based on the passing of the game balls of the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b this time, and stores them in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, obtains random numbers for normal symbol lottery (per random numbers, per symbol random numbers, see FIG. 2) among the random numbers updated in S400 and stores them in the main RAM 310c. Store. The result of the normal symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S660. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S670.

  In S670, the main CPU 310a controls to turn on / blink a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has increased according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 2). When the main CPU 310a finishes the process of S670, the gate detection switch process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S430, the main CPU 310a executes normal symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the normal symbol process performed in S430 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing (S430) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 7, in S700, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on. Here, the “auxiliary game flag” indicates that the electric Chu (second start winning device) 115, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is in an operating state, and specifically, the normal when the fluctuation is stopped. This flag is set to ON when the symbol is a winning symbol (see S748).

  When the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S700), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S700), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S702, and whether the normal symbol is changing on the normal symbol display device 118 (the normal symbol lottery is being executed). Determine whether or not.

  If the normal symbol is changing in S702 (YES in S702), the process proceeds to S740. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S702), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S704, where the main RAM 310c is referred to, and whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is 1 or more. Determine. The holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is a parameter set in the gate detection switch process described above.

  If the holding count G is not 1 or more (NO in S704), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. On the other hand, if the hold count G is 1 or more (YES in S704), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count G and updates the hold count G (S706). At that time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S660 of FIG. 6 having the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S707, and turns on / flashes a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 1). Control.

  Thereafter, in S708, the main CPU 310a executes a hit random number determination process. The winning random number judgment refers to the main RAM 310c, and the winning random number acquired when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (the winning random number acquired in S660) is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win by determining whether or not the values are equal to each other. Further, in this case, when it is determined that the hit random number is a value indicating “hit”, the process of determining whether the hit symbol random number (the hit symbol random number acquired in S660) is “per short” or “per long”. , And is executed together with a process according to the random number determination per hit.

  Next, in S710, the main CPU 310a sets a stop symbol. The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit random number determination. Specifically, when the winning random number is a value indicating “winning”, the main CPU 310a sets the winning symbol as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is lit). On the other hand, when the winning random number is a value indicating “displacement”, the main CPU 310a sets a symbol indicating a loss as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is turned off).

  Next, in S712, the main CPU 310a executes a variable time setting process. “Variation time setting” is a process of setting the variation time of the normal symbol according to the gaming state and the stop symbol. For example, “3 seconds” in the auxiliary gaming state having the electric chew support function such as the short-time gaming state. Is set, and “29 seconds” is set in a gaming state without an electric chew support function such as a normal gaming state.

  Thereafter, in S714, the main CPU 310a starts the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 118, shifts to S740, and determines whether or not the variation time set in S712 has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S740), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (YES in S740), the main CPU 310a stops the variation of the normal symbol (S742).

  Then, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the stopped normal symbol is “hit” (S746), and if the stopped normal symbol is not “hit” (NO in S746), that is, if it is out of place, This normal symbol processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the stopped normal symbol is “winning” (YES in S746), the main CPU 310a turns on the auxiliary game flag (S748), and then ends this normal symbol processing.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S440, the main CPU 310a executes special symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the special symbol process performed in S440 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing (S440) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 8, in S800, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the big hit game flag that is set to ON in the below-described stop process is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed, When the big hit game flag is on (YES in S800), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, when the big hit game flag is off (NO in S800), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S801, whether or not the small hit game flag that is set to ON in the stop process described later is on. It is determined whether or not a small hit game is in progress, and if the small hit game flag is on (YES in S801), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if the small hit game flag is OFF (NO in S801), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S802, and the special symbol is changing in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 ( It is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is being executed.

  If the special symbol is changing in S802 (YES in S802), the process proceeds to S844. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S802), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S804, where the main RAM 310c is referred to, and the number of times the second start winning device detection switch 315 is preferentially digested is held. It is determined whether U2 is 1 or more.

  When the holding count U2 is 1 or more (YES in S804), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the holding count U2 and updates the holding count U2 (S806). At that time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S526 in FIG. 5 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S808 and turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count U2 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S820.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the holding number U2 is not ≧ 1 (NO in S804), that is, if the holding number U2 is “0”, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S810 and the first start winning device detection switch 312 It is determined whether or not the hold count U1 is 1 or more.

  If the hold count U1 is not 1 or more (NO in S810), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S816 and sets a demonstration designation command in the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. Here, the demonstration designation command is used to wait for the customer on the main display device 131 with respect to the effect control board 340 based on the fact that the holding times U1 and U2 in the first and second special symbol lotteries become “0”. This command instructs display of the demo screen. The demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  On the other hand, when the hold count U1 is 1 or more (YES in S810), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count U1 and updates the hold count U1 (S812). At this time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S506 in FIG. 5 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S814 and turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 so as to indicate that the hold has been exhausted according to the value of the hold count U1 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S820. By the processing of S802 to S814, the reserved memory based on the electric Chu 115 winning is digested in preference to the reserved memory based on the first start winning device 112 winning. The number of holding times U1 and U2 in this special symbol lottery is a parameter set in the start winning device detection switch process described above.

  In S820, the main CPU 310a executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit or not. Hereinafter, the contents of the jackpot determination process performed in S820 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process (S820) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in S900, the main CPU 310a refers to a high-accuracy flag indicating that the gaming state described later has a high probability, so that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state with a high jackpot probability. It is determined whether (high accuracy flag is on) or not. When the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state (YES in S900), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S902, selects the big hit random number determination table at the time of high probability, while the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state. If not (NO in S900), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S904 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at a low probability (see FIG. 2-1).

  When the process of S902 or S904 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S906 and executes a jackpot random number determination process. In the big hit random number determination, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the big hit random number (the big hit random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 is determined in advance. In addition, it is a process for determining whether or not they are equal to a value indicating “big hit”.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S908, and determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit based on the big hit random number determination in S906. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (YES in S908), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S910, determines the big hit symbol random number stored in the main RAM 310c, and based on the determination result, the first special symbol. Big hit symbol set on display device 120 or second special symbol display device 122 (normally 8R big hit (no time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit AD) (with time reduction) and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction) Is set (S912), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S908 that it is not a big hit (NO in S908), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S914 and determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the acquired big hit random number. Here, when it is determined that a small hit is made (YES in S914), a small hit symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S916), and this big hit determination processing is ended. To do. If it is determined in S914 that it is not a small hit (NO in S914), a loss symbol to be set on the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S918), and this big hit determination processing is performed. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 8, next, in S830, the main CPU 310a executes a variation pattern selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation pattern selection process performed in S830 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern selection process (S830) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 10, in S1000, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit based on the special symbol set in the big hit determination process, and determines that it is a big hit. In the case (YES in S1000), the process proceeds to S1014, and the jackpot table is set in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (NO in S1000), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1002 and determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a small hit.

  If it is determined in S1002 that it is a small hit (YES in S1002), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1004 and sets the small hit table in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1002), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1006 and executes reach random number determination processing. The reach random number determination is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in the case of a loss, and specifically, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the game ball is the first The reach random number (reach random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when winning the start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is equal to a predetermined value indicating “reach” or “no reach” This is a process for determining whether or not.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1008, where the presence / absence of reach is determined based on the reach random number determination in S1006. If it is determined that there is a reach (YES in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1010 and sets the reach table. Set in main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no reach (NO in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1012 and sets the table for loss in the main RAM 310c.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1016, executes the previously obtained variation pattern random number determination process, proceeds to S1018, sets a variation pattern according to the variation pattern random number, and sets the variation pattern. The selection process ends. The variation pattern random number determination is a process for determining a special symbol variation time (execution time of effect symbol variation, normal time 8 to 180 seconds, short time 3 to 180 seconds, etc.). Referring to the main RAM 310c, the variation pattern random number (the variation pattern random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is a predetermined variation time. It is a process which determines whether it is equal compared with the value which shows.

  Returning to FIG. 8, next, in S840, the main CPU 310a generates a variation effect start command including setting information set by the jackpot determination processing in S820 and the variation pattern selection processing in S830, and sets it in the main RAM 310c. . Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control board 340 to start the change effect change effect of the effect symbol. Note that the variable effect start command set in S840 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S842.

  In S842, the main CPU 310a displays the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 based on the setting information set by the jackpot determination processing in S820 and the variation pattern selection processing in S830. To start. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S844, and determines whether or not the special symbol variation time selected in the variation pattern selection process of S830 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in S842.

  If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (NO in S844), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S844), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S846 and issues a variation effect stop command for instructing the end of the variation effect of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 or the like to the main RAM 310c. Set to. Note that the variable effect stop command set in S846 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S848.

  In S848, the main CPU 310a stops the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 started in the process of S842, and displays the stopped symbol. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S850, and executes a stop process. Hereinafter, the contents of the in-stop process performed in S850 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the in-stop process (S850) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 11, in S1100, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not a short time flag that is set to ON in a gaming state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not a short time game is in progress. If it is determined that the time-short flag is on (YES in S1100), the process proceeds to S1102, and “1” is subtracted from the remaining time J of the time-short game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1104 to determine whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0” (YES in S1104), the process proceeds to S1106. In S1106, the main CPU 310a having the remaining game count J of “0” means that the special symbol has been changed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) in the short-time game. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1108. If it is determined in S1100 that the time reduction flag is not on (NO in S1100), or if it is determined in S1104 that the remaining game count J is not “0” (NO in S1104), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1108. .

  In S1108, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the high probability flag that is turned on in the game state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not the high probability game is being performed, and the high probability flag is on. If it is determined (YES in S1108), the process proceeds to S1110, and "1" is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high probability game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1112 and determines whether or not the remaining game number X is “0”. If the remaining game number X is “0” (YES in S1112), the process proceeds to S1114. In S1114, the main CPU 310a indicates that the remaining game number J of “0” means that the special symbol change display has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) in the high-probability game. The high-accuracy flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1116. If it is determined in S1108 that the high-accuracy flag is not on (NO in S1108), or if it is determined in S1112 that the remaining game count X is not “0” (NO in S1112), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1116. To do.

  In S1116, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the special symbols set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122, and determines that it is not a big hit (NO in S1116). ), The process proceeds to S1118, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is a small hit.

  If the main CPU 310a determines in S1118 that it is a small hit (YES in S1118), the process proceeds to S1120 and turns on the small hit game flag. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1122, and sets the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern. Note that the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1122 is set such that the number of rounds (R number) is 2R, the operation pattern in 1R is 0.2 second open × 1.

  Then, when the process of S1122 is completed, the main CPU 310a ends this stop process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1118 that the main CPU 310a is not a small hit (NO in S1118), the in-stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1116 that it is a big hit (YES in S1116), the process proceeds to S1130 to determine whether or not the current big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit AD). To do. Then, if it is determined that the probability variation 16R big hit (YES in S1130), the process proceeds to S1134, and the 16R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1130 that the probability variation 16R big hit is not (NO in S1130), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1132, and determines whether or not the current big hit is normally 8R big hit. If it is determined that it is a normal 8R big hit (YES in S1132), the process proceeds to S1136, and the 8R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1132 that it is not normally 8R big hit (NO in S1132), the process proceeds to S1138, where it is determined that the current big win is a probable 2R big hit and the 2R big hit game flag is turned on. To do. When the processing of S1134, S1136, or S1138 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1140.

  In S1140, the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the remaining game count J of the short-time game and the remaining game count X of the high-probability game, respectively, resets the remaining game count J / X, proceeds to S1142, Turn off the flag and high accuracy flag. Then, the process shifts to S1144, and the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the current big hit is a probabilistic 2R big hit, and if it is determined that the probable change 2R big hit is (YES in S1144), the main CPU 310a proceeds to the above S1122. The number of rounds (number of R) / operation pattern is set. That is, as in the small hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, 1R operation pattern 0.2 second open × 1 time.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1144 that it is not the probability variation 2R big hit (NO in S1144), that is, if the current big hit is determined to be the probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit AD) or the normal 8R big hit. In step S1150, the big hit opening is started.

  Then, the process shifts to S1152, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit opening command in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot opening command set in S1152 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this stop process and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S450, the main CPU 310a executes a special winning device process. Hereinafter, the contents of the big winning device process performed in S450 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special winning device process (S450) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 12, in S1200, the main CPU 310a determines whether the 8R jackpot game flag or the 16R jackpot game flag is on, and determines that the 8R jackpot game flag or the 16R jackpot game flag is on. In the case (YES in S1200), that is, when it is determined that the normal 8R big hit game or the probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit A to D) is being played, the process proceeds to S1210, and the big hit start effect is being performed. It is determined whether or not there is. The 16R big hit game flags are actually provided with four types of 16R big hit game flags A to D so as to correspond to the probability variation 16R big hit AD.

  In S1210, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is being opened (YES in S1210), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1212 and determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If the main CPU 310a determines in S1212 that the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S1212), the main winning device process is terminated, whereas if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (YES in S1212). ), The process proceeds to S1214, and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1214 is performed when the big hit is normally 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit A to D). As shown in FIG.

  Then, the process shifts to S1215, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit effect command for determining the big hit effect pattern to be executed during the big hit game in the main RAM 310c. Here, the jackpot effect command includes setting information (information such as the type of jackpot) set by the stop process in S850, and the jackpot effect command set in S1215 is output processing (described later). In S480), it is transmitted to the effect control board 340.

  Then, the process shifts to S1216, and the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the big winning device 117, shifts to S1218, and sets the value of the number R of rounds to “ Add 1 ”. Then, the process shifts to S1220, and the main CPU 310a starts the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is operated to change the special winning device 117 from the closed state to the open state.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1240, determines whether or not the operating time of the special prize device 117 has passed a predetermined operating time, and determines that this operating time has not passed the predetermined time (NO in S1240), the process proceeds to S1242, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached a prescribed winning number (for example, 9).

  In S1242, when the main CPU 310a determines that the value of the number counter C is the prescribed winning number (YES in S1242), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1244 and ends the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 is operated to change the big winning device 117 from the open state to the closed state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the prescribed number of winnings (NO in S1242), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1240, the main CPU 310a checks the winning number of the number counter C by skipping the processing of S1242 when the operating time of the big winning device 117 has passed the predetermined operating time (YES in S1240). The operation of the special prize winning device 117 is finished without any operation.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1246, and determines whether or not the big hit round number R is the maximum number of rounds. That is, in S1246, it is a process for determining whether or not the big hit round is the final round. If the big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit A to D), it is 16 rounds. In the case of 8 rounds, probability variation 2R big hit and small hit, it is determined whether or not there are 2 rounds.

  In S1246, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit round is not the final round (NO in S1246), the big winning device process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit round is the final round (YES in S1246), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1248, and the main CPU 310a operates normally for the 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit (the probability variation 16R big hit A To D) (whether or not the probability variation 2R big hit and small hit).

  If it is determined in S1248 that the main CPU 310a is normally 8R big hit or probable 16R big hit (not probable 2R big hit or small hit) (YES in S1248), the process proceeds to S1250 to start the ending to perform the big hit end effect. To do. Then, the process shifts to S1252, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit ending command in the main RAM 310c. Note that the jackpot ending command set in S1252 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1254, sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”, proceeds to S1256, and determines whether the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined in S1256 that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1256), the process proceeds to S1270 to execute a game state setting process described later, while it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed ( In S1256, NO), this large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1248, when the main CPU 310a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit and probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 2R big hit or small hit) (NO in S1248), the process proceeds to S1260, and similarly to S1254 described above. The value of the number R of rounds is set to “0”, and then the process proceeds to S1270 to execute a game state setting process described later.

  In step S1210, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is not being opened (NO in S1210), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1230 and determines whether the big hit is being ended. In S1230, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit ending is being performed (YES in S1230), the process proceeds to S1256.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1230 that the big hit ending is not in progress (NO in S1230), the process shifts to S1232, and determines whether or not the big winning device 117 is in operation. That is, it is determined whether the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is in operation and the special winning device 117 is open. In S1232, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big prize device 117 is in operation (YES in S1232), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1240 and determines that the big prize device 117 is not in operation (NO in S1232). Then, the process proceeds to S1216.

  In S1200, when the main CPU 310a determines that the 8R jackpot game flag and the 16R jackpot game flag (16R jackpot game flags A to D) are not on (NO in S1200), the process shifts to S1202, and the 2R jackpot game flag. It is determined whether or not is on. In S1202, when the 2R big hit game flag is not on (NO in S1202), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1204 and determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on. In S1204, when the small hit game flag is not on (NO in S1204), the main CPU 310a ends the big winning device process.

  On the other hand, if the 2R big hit game flag is on in S1202 (YES in S1202) and the small hit game flag is on in S1204 (YES in S1204), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1232.

  Next, the contents of the game state setting process performed in S1270 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process (S1270) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. First, in S1300, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1300), the gaming state setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1300), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1302, and determines whether or not the current big hit is usually an 8R big hit (with time reduction). In S1302, if the main CPU 310a determines that it is a normal 8R big hit (with time reduction) (YES in S1302), the process proceeds to S1304, the time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to S1306, and the remaining time-short game remains. For example, “100” is set in the number of games J, and this gaming state setting process is terminated. As a result, a maximum of 100 time-saving games are awarded after the end of the normal 8R big hit game.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1302 that it is not normally a big 8R big hit (with time reduction) (NO in S1302), that is, the current big hit is a probability 2R big hit (no time reduction) or a certain variation 16R big hit (probability 16R big hit A to D) (short time) If it is determined that it is, the main CPU 310a shifts to S1320, turns on the high-accuracy flag, shifts to S1322, and proceeds to S1322. For example, “10000” is set in the remaining game count X of the game.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1324, determines whether or not the big hit is a time-varying probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit AD), and determines that it is a time-varying probability variation 16R big hit. (YES in S1324), the process proceeds to S1326, and the time reduction flag is turned on. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1328, sets “10000”, for example, to the remaining game count J of the short-time game, and ends this gaming state setting process. As a result, after the end of the probability variation 16R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) and high-speed games are awarded.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1324 that the probability change 16R big hit with time reduction (probability 16R big hit A to D) is not determined (NO in S1324), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is the probability change 2R big hit without time reduction, The game state setting process ends. Thus, after the end of the probabilistic 2R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) high-accuracy game is given in the latent state (latent probability mode).

  Returning to FIG. 12, when the game state setting process of S1270 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1280, where the small hit game flag or the big hit game flag (16R big hit game flag (16R big hit game flags AD) , 8R big hit game flag or 2R big hit game flag) is turned off, and this big winning device processing is ended.

  As is clear from the above description, in the stop process (FIG. 11) of S850 executed in the special symbol process of FIG. 8, when the big hit is a probable change 2R big hit, the opening mode of the big winning device 117 Is set to be the same as the small hit (S1122), and the opening effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing of S1150 and S1152 is omitted). Similarly, the big winning device process in S450 (FIG. 12) is configured so that the ending effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing in S1250 and S1252 is omitted) when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit. ing. Further, since the short-time game is not given after the probability variation 2R big hit game is finished, this allows the player to enter the probability variation 2R big hit or small hit, that is, the subsequent latent mode. It is difficult to determine whether or not is in a probabilistic state (a gaming state in which the big hit probability is high), and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S <b> 460, the main CPU 310 a executes an operation process (electric tulip process) of the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 which is an example of the ordinary electric accessory. Hereinafter, the contents of the electric tulip process performed in S460 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the electric tulip process (S460) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in S1400, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on, as in S700 of the normal symbol process described above. When the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S1400), the main CPU 310a ends this electric tulip process.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S1400), the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 is operating (S1402). If it is determined that the electric chew 115 is operating (YES in S1402), the main CPU 310a advances the process to S1422. On the other hand, if it is determined that the electric chew 115 is not in operation (NO in S1402), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1404 and refers to the above-described time-short flag, so that the current game state is a short-time game state with a high probability of hitting. Is determined (whether or not the time reduction flag is set to ON in S1326 of the gaming state setting process described above).

  Here, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S1404), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1412 and sets the movable piece 115b as a winning release pattern in the short-time gaming state of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for opening 0.2 seconds × 3 times + 4 seconds × 1 time is set in the main RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S1404), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1406, and hits determined as “winning” in S746 of the normal symbol processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not is a long hit. If it is a long hit (YES in S1406), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1408 and sets the movable piece 115b as 0.1 sec × 1 time + 5.5 seconds × 1 as an open pattern per long of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for performing the opening operation is set in the main RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is not a long hit (NO in S1406), that is, if it is a short hit, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1410 and sets the movable piece 115b as 0.5 sec.times.1 as an open pattern per short of the electric Chu 115. An opening pattern for performing the opening operation is set in the main RAM 310c. The main CPU 310a sets the release pattern in S1408, S1410, and S1412, and then proceeds to S1414 to start the operation of the movable piece 115b of the electric chew 115 with the set release pattern.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1422, and determines whether or not the operation of the electric chew 115 started in the process of S1414 is completed. That is, whether or not the movement of the opening pattern for releasing the movable piece 115b for a predetermined period has ended, or whether or not a predetermined number (9 max) of game balls has won the electric chew 115 before the opening pattern ends. judge.

  If it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has been completed (YES in S1422), the process proceeds to S1424, and the main CPU 310a sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF to end the auxiliary game, and performs this electric tulip process. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has not been completed (NO in S1422), the main CPU 310a ends the electric tulip process without performing the process of S1424.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S470, the main CPU 310a performs prize ball processing. For example, in the prize ball process, the main CPU 310a sets the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the number of game balls won in the first start prize-winning device 112, the electric chew 115, and the big prize winning device 117, respectively.

  Next, in S480, the main CPU 310a performs output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 310a outputs control commands to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the launch control board 390, respectively. For example, the main CPU 310a instructs the payout control board 380 by outputting a control command indicating the payout number to the payout control board 380.

  Further, the main CPU 310a performs the above-described first hold number increase command (S510), second hold number increase command (S530), demo designation command (S816), variable effect start command (S840), and variable effect stop command (S846). By outputting an opening command (S1152), a jackpot effect command (S1215), an ending command (S1252), etc. to the effect control board 340, the contents of the effect in the gaming machine 100 are determined. This is the end of the description of the timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

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Next, the contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. This process is performed in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 340 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 340. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). Moreover, the process performed with the production | presentation control board 340 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 15-30 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in sub ROM340b. 15 to 30, processing that is not mainly related to the present invention is omitted.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 340a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 340c). After the initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 340b is read into the sub RAM 340c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 340a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in S1500, the sub CPU 340a receives a command transmitted from the main control board 310, determines execution of an effect or the like based on the received command, and instructs it. A command reception process for setting the command to be executed in the sub RAM 340c is performed.

  Here, the contents of the command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing command reception processing (S1500) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. First, in S1600, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not a demo designation command is received from the main control board 310 (see S816 in FIG. 8).

  If it is determined that a demo designation command has been received and received (YES in S1600), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1602 and executes a demo designation command reception process. Hereinafter, the contents of the demonstration designation command reception process performed in S1602 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a demonstration designation command reception process (S1602) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 17, sub CPU 340a first sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 to 60 seconds) as demo standby time Td in S1700, and then proceeds to S1710 to set this demo standby time Td. Start measuring. As described above, the demonstration designation command does not have the start memory of the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 and the main display device 131 does not execute the variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery. Therefore, the measurement time of the demonstration standby time Td represents the elapsed time after the effect symbol variation display is no longer executed on the main display device 131.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1720, and determines whether or not a variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td set here has elapsed (see S840 in FIG. 8). As described above, the variation effect start command is a variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery on the main display device 131 based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115. Therefore, if it is determined that the variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td elapses (YES in S1720), the sub CPU 340a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in the standby state. If this is not the case, the demonstration command receiving process is terminated. Thereby, in the main display device 131, the variable display of the effect symbol related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is resumed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1720 that a variation effect start command has not been received (NO in S1720), the sub CPU 340a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state, and proceeds to S1730 to wait for a customer. In order to execute the demonstration production, set the demo flag to ON. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1740, sets a demonstration effect start command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c, and performs a demonstration on the main display device 131, the audio output device 132, and the like. The execution of the production is started. Thereby, in the main display device 131, the screen of the effect design related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is switched to the demonstration effect screen. Then, when the processing of S1740 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this demonstration designation command reception processing.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the processing of S1602 is completed, or when the demonstration designation command is not received in S1600 (NO in S1600), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1604 and increases the number of holds from the main control board 310. It is determined whether a command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) has been received (see S510 and S530 in FIG. 5).

  If it is determined that a hold number increase command has been received (YES in S1604), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1606 and executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, in the processing of S1606, when the sub CPU 340a receives the first hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the main display device 131 to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery. In addition, 1 is added to the number of reserved special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 340c. Similarly, when the sub CPU 340a receives the second hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the sub RAM 340c to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery to the main display device 131. 1 is added to the stored number of reserved second special symbol lotteries.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1608 and executes a hold prefetch process. Hereinafter, the contents of the hold prefetch process performed in S1608 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the hold prefetching process (S1608) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 18, first, in S1800, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command received in S1804, and this time the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning prize is analyzed. Pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) of a big hit lottery with respect to a holding ball generated based on a winning to the device (electric Chu) 115, that is, holding memory added by 1 to the sub-RAM 340c in S1606 of FIG. , S508 or S528 in FIG. 5) It is determined whether or not the result is a big hit, a small hit, or out of reach.

  In S1800, when it is determined that the pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) result is not a big hit, small hit or reach (NO in S1800), that is, the pre-determination result is no reach. In step S1804, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not to execute the hold prefetching effect on the main display device 131 or the sub display device 139 in response to the hold storage added to the sub RAM 340c in S1606. A pre-reading preferential effect lottery process performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like is executed.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1806 and determines whether or not execution of the hold prefetch effect is determined in S1806. If it is determined in S1806 that execution of the hold prefetch effect has been decided (YES in S1806), or a big hit lottery pre-determination (first pre-determination or first determination) for the hold storage added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in S1606 above. 2) When the result is determined to be a big hit, a small win or a reach out (YES in S1800), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1810, and the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning of this time In order to execute the hold pre-reading effect including the addition of the hold display for the hold ball generated based on the winning to the device (electric Chu) 115, a hold pre-read effect command for instructing the image control board 350 is set in the sub-RAM 340c. .

  As a result, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 have the hold prefetching effect related to the big hit lottery based on the hold image corresponding to the hold memory related to the special symbol on a one-to-one basis in a predetermined prefetch notice mode. Executed. In addition, when the pre-determination information included in the command for increasing the number of holdings indicates that there is no reach loss, when the winning pre-reading effect is executed by lottery and the pre-reading effect is executed, the reserved pre-reading effect is displayed as a fake display. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1806 that the execution of the hold prefetch effect has not been determined (NO in S1806), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1808 and displays the hold image with a normal special symbol in which the hold prefetch effect is not executed. Therefore, a hold display command for instructing the image control board 350 is set in the sub RAM 340c and the main display device 131 is set in order to add a hold display for the hold storage added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in S1606 of FIG. A normal special image hold image is displayed. Then, when the sub CPU 340a finishes the process of S1808 or S1810, the sub CPU 340a ends the hold prefetching process.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the processing of S1608 is completed, or when the pending number increase command is not received in S1604 (NO in S1604), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1624 and performs the special symbol processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not the variable effect start command set in S840 has been received. If it is determined that a variation effect start command has been received (YES in S1624), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1630 and executes a variation effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect selection process performed in S1640 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the changing effect selection process (S1640) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 19, first, in step S1900, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see step S1730 in FIG. 17). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S1900), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1902. Then, the demonstration flag is set to OFF, and then the process proceeds to S1904, where a demonstration effect end command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 is set in the sub RAM 340c, and the main display device 131, The sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, etc. terminate the execution of the demonstration effect.

  In other words, in the variation effect selection process, when a variation effect start command is received, in order to execute a variation effect of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery, the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer is being executed. If this is the case, the demonstration effect that was being executed is terminated. When the processing of S1904 is completed, or when it is determined in S1900 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S1900), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1910 and analyzes the change effect start command, Then, the process proceeds to S1915 to execute the continuous channel number setting process. Hereinafter, the contents of the continuous number of times setting process performed in S1915 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the continuous number of times setting process (S1915) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 20, first, in S2000, sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the big lottery result related to the current fluctuation is usually 8R big hit or certain variation 16R big hit (16R certain variation big hit A based on the analysis result of the variation production start command in S1910. To D). Note that the variation production start command includes information on big hits (information on big hit type, small hit, out of reach, out of reach). Then, when it is determined that the normal 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit is not reached (NO in S2000), the sub CPU 340a ends the continuous number of times setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit is normal (YES in S2000), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2010.

  In S2010, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command in S1910. The variation effect start command includes information on the gaming state (information on whether or not the gaming state has a short time / high probability). If it is determined in S2010 that the gaming state is short-time (ie, probabilistic change) (YES in S2010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2030 and adds 1 to the consecutive channel count RC stored in the sub RAM 340c. Then, the consecutive number of times RC after the addition is stored in the sub RAM 340c. The number of consecutive chunks is the number of times (including the first big hit) that indicates how many big hits (excluding 2R probability variable big hits) have been played after the first big hit, when the game state is short (probable change). In other words, the number of consecutive chunks is normally 8R big hit or positive change 16R big hit (16R positive change (16R positive change) including the first time while maintaining the short-time (probable change) state across the big hit state without the game state falling to the normal state. This is the number of times indicating the number of consecutive wins in the jackpots A to D).

  Note that the number of consecutive chunks is usually included in the short time after 8R big hit, that is, the case where the big hit was obtained in the short time that is not a probable change, but this is excluded and the short time after 16R positive big hit, that is, the probable change. You may make it correspond only when it is a big hit in a short time. In addition, the consecutive number of times RC is used in the forgetting to take a card executed for alerting the player so as not to forget to take a prepaid card, which will be described later (FIGS. 27 and 29). It has become.

  If it is determined in S2010 that the gaming state is not short-time (probable change) (NO in S2010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2020, resets the consecutive number of times RC stored in the sub RAM 340c to 1, and after reset Is stored in the sub RAM 340c. That is, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the normal 8R big hit or the probable change 16R big hit (16R probable big hit AD), the consecutive number of times RC becomes 1, and this is in the past (one previous). This means that the number of consecutive chunks stored is erased, and that a new chain starts from now on. Then, when the processing of S2020 or S2030 is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes the continuous number of times setting processing.

  Returning to FIG. 19, when the continuous-changing number setting process of S1915 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1920 and executes an effect mode change process. Hereinafter, the contents of the effect mode change process performed in S1920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an effect mode change process (S1920) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 21, first, in S2100, sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the gaming state is short based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command in S1910. If it is determined in S2100 that the gaming state is a short time (YES in S2100), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2102, where “1” is set in the mode flag indicating the type of effect mode, and the next In step S2104, “0” is substituted for the mode continuation count value M.

  22 and 23, here, an effect mode set in connection with a case where a game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 and a special symbol variation display related to the big win lottery is performed. Will be described. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the types and contents of the effect modes, and FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of specific display of various effect modes on the screen of the main display device 131.

  Referring to FIG. 22, there are 15 types of presentation modes of gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment as shown in “Production mode name” in the figure, and these 15 types of presentation modes are “normal A”. “Normal B” “Horizontal Scroll A” “Horizontal Scroll B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Sublimation” “Tanyoshichi Stage” “Tamachan Stage” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” "Soccer zone" "Swimming zone" "land track zone".

  “Normal A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “1”, and “mountain” scenery is used as the background (feature) of the effect symbol that is displayed in a synchronized manner with the special symbol. Is set on the screen of the main display device 131 (see FIG. 23A). “Normal A” is set until the mode continuation count value M reaches “50” or a big hit, or the gaming state is short as shown in “Continue effect mode” in FIG. Is supposed to stay. Here, the mode continuation count value M is a numerical value indicating the number of times the special symbol (effect symbol) fluctuates. That is, “normal A” as the effect mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131. The period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 (mode continuation frequency value M), the period until the big hit, or the period when the gaming state is shorter It is configured. In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, when “normal A” is set, when a winning is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 20%) (S2142 in the rendering mode changing process described later), forced setting (default) After the game machine 100 is powered on (after initialization) or after big hit (usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 16R big hit A to D)) after symbol stop (S2452 of variation effect end processing described later), during short time (described later) The effect mode changing process (S2102) or when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the demonstration effect screen when the effect mode is “normal B” (S3035 of effect button process described later).

  “Normal B” is an effect mode that is set when “2” is set in the mode flag, and the landscape of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 23 (b)). “Normal B” as the production mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131 until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” or until the big hit, so that the user stays continuously. It is configured. In addition, when “normal B” is set, when the winning in the mode lottery (the probability of lottery is 15%) (S2142), the compulsory setting (default) after the completion of the below-described latent probability mode based on small hits This is a case where the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the demonstration effect screen when the effect mode is “normal A” (S3040 of effect button process described later).

  “Horizontal scroll A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “3”, and the landscape of “mountain” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is displayed in a variable manner by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 23C). The effect mode continuation mode in “horizontal scroll A” is the same as “normal B” described above. It should be noted that the opportunity when “horizontal scroll A” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 8%) (S2142).

  “Horizontal scroll B” is an effect mode that is set when “4” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is variably displayed by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 23D). The effect mode continuation mode in “horizontal scroll B” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “horizontal scroll B” is set is when the player wins the lottery (lottery probability 7%) (S2142).

  “5 lines A” is an effect mode that is set when “5” is set in the mode flag, and “mountain” landscape is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 horizontal lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the normal 1 line (see FIG. 23 (e)). The effect mode continuation mode in “5 lines A” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “5 line A” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2142).

  “5 Line B” is an effect mode that is set when “6” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 vertical lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the usual 1 line (see FIG. 23 (f)). The effect mode continuation mode in “5 lines B” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “5 lines B” is set is when the mode lottery wins (lottery probability 5%) (S2142).

  The “latency” is an effect mode that is set when “7” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 23 (g)). When “latency probability” is set, a so-called “latency probability change” is suggested in which the jackpot probability is high although the gaming state is not shortened. The trigger when “latency” is set is after a small hit or a probable 2R big hit symbol stop (S2442 of variation effect end processing described later), and when set based on a small hit, the mode is changed from the setting to the mode. The stay is continued until the continuation count value M reaches “30”, that is, until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 30. On the other hand, when it is set based on the probability variation 2R jackpot, it stays from the setting to the next jackpot, that is, regardless of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol). In other words, “latency” as the production mode is such that the period of stay differs between the small hit and the probability variation 2R big hit when set.

  The “tanuyoshi mode” is an effect mode that is set when “8” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. At the same time, “Tanuyoshi”, which deformed the animal cage as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 23 (h)). The mode of continuation of the production mode in the “tanuyoshi mode” is the same as the “normal B”. It should be noted that the trigger when the “tanuyoshi mode” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2142).

  “Tama-chan mode” is an effect mode that is set when “9” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. “Tama-chan”, who deformed a human girl with a ball as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 23 (i)). The mode of continuation of the production mode in the “Tama-chan mode” is the same as the “normal B”. It should be noted that the opportunity when “Tama-chan mode” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2142).

  “Mission stage” is an effect mode that is set when “10” is set in the mode flag, and “dedicated background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, A predetermined command (mission) is issued to the player (see FIG. 23 (j), in the figure, as an example, "Emergency command! Reach" 7 "within 5 minutes from now!") Is displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 together with the remaining time (3:25), and when this mission is cleared, a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit) is obtained. Then, the “mission stage” as the production mode is configured to stay continuously for a period of 5 minutes at the maximum after the setting. The opportunity when the “mission stage” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S2142).

  “Tennis zone” is an effect mode that is set when “11” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects that use “tennis” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 23 (k)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “tennis zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “tennis zone” is set is when the player wins the lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2142).

  The “baseball zone” is an effect mode that is set when “12” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects that have “baseball” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 23 (l)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “baseball zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “baseball zone” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2142).

  “Soccer zone” is an effect mode that is set when “13” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects using “soccer” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 23 (m)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “soccer zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “soccer zone” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2142).

  “Swimming zone” is an effect mode that is set when “14” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects with “swimming” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 23 (n)). The mode of continuation of the effect mode in the “swimming zone” is the same as the “normal B”. The opportunity when the “swimming zone” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2142).

  The “land zone” is an effect mode that is set when “15” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects using “land” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 23 (o)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “land zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “land zone” is set is when the mode lottery wins (lottery probability 5%) (S2142).

  In FIGS. 23 (a) to (i) and (k) to (o), three parallel arrows (vertical or horizontal arrows) described on the screen of the main display device 131 indicate the effect symbols. Fluctuation display (scroll) is shown. Further, the type of effect mode (effect mode name), background (feature), effect mode continuation (mode continuation count value M), opportunity (lottery probability), etc. are not limited to the above, and may be changed or added as appropriate. Is possible.

  Returning to FIG. 21, that is, as a result of analyzing the variable effect start command, if it is determined in S2100 that the gaming state is short (YES in S2100), the sub CPU 340a sets “normal A” as the effect mode. Therefore, the mode flag is set to “1” (S2102), and accordingly, the mode continuation count value M is reset to “0” (S2104). As a result of the processing of S2100 to S2104, when the game state is short, the “normal A” is forcibly set as the effect mode regardless of the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol).

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2160, sets “normal A” as the effect mode during the time reduction, and ends this effect mode change process. Note that the processing of S2102 and S2104 and the processing of S2160 performed in connection with S2102 and S2104 (setting of “normal A”) are executed at the first time when the gaming state is changed to a shorter time, and then subsequently When the time saving continues, these processes are skipped, and the sub CPU 340a immediately ends the effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2100 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S2100), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2110 and determines whether or not the mode flag is set to “7”, that is, currently set. It is determined whether or not the production mode is “latent”. If it is determined that “7” is set in the mode flag (YES in S2110), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2112 and determines whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “30”. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 30 after the effect mode is set to “latent”.

  If it is determined in S2112 that the mode continuation count value M is “30” (YES in S2112), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2114, and the gaming state becomes a probable change (a big hit probability is a high probability). It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the gaming state has not changed reliably (NO in S2114), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2116 and sets “2” in the mode flag. As a result, the setting of the production mode is switched from “latency” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2118, substitutes “0” for the mode continuation count value M in response to setting “2” in the mode flag, and resets the mode continuation count value M. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2160, sets “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 350, and thereafter ends the effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2112 that the mode continuation count value M is not “30” (NO in S2112), that is, the special mode (effect design) changes after the production mode is set to “latent”. If the number of times is less than 30 and if it is determined in S2114 that the gaming state is a certain change (YES in S2114), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect mode changing process.

  Therefore, when the player performs the processing of S2110 to S2118, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) becomes 30 after “latency” is displayed as the effect mode on the screen of the main display device 131, the effect is displayed. If the mode remains “latent”, the game state can be determined to be certain, and if the production mode is switched from “latent” to “normal B”, it can be determined that the gaming state is normal (not probable). The game taste is improved.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2110 that “7” is not set in the mode flag (NO in S2110), that is, if it is determined that the currently set performance mode is not “latent”, the sub CPU 340a , The process moves to S2130 to determine whether or not “10” is set in the mode flag, that is, whether or not the currently set effect mode is “mission stage”.

  If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S2130), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2132 and sets “10” in the mode flag in S2146 and S2148 described later. Whether the remaining time Tm of the mission stage that is set to 5 minutes and started measuring is greater than “0”, that is, the execution time of the “mission stage” as the production mode has elapsed 5 minutes. It is determined whether or not.

  If the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is smaller than “0” (NO in S2132), that is, if 5 minutes as the execution time of the “mission stage” has elapsed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2134 and proceeds to the mission stage. Measurement of the remaining time Tm is stopped, and the process proceeds to S2142. On the other hand, if the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0” in S2132 (YES in S2132), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect mode changing process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2130 that the mode flag is not set to “10” (NO in S2130), that is, if it is determined that the currently set performance mode is not “mission stage”, the sub CPU 340a , The process proceeds to S2140. In this process, whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “50”, that is, the production mode is “normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A” except “latency” and “mission stage”. "" Horizontal scroll B "" 5 line A "" 5 line B "" Tanyoshichi stage "" Tamachan stage "" Tennis zone "" Baseball zone "" Soccer zone "" Swimming zone " It is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 50 since the setting was made (see FIG. 22).

  If it is determined in S2140 that the mode continuation count value M is not “50” (NO in S2140), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect mode change process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2140 that the mode continuation count value M is “50” (YES in S2140), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2142.

  In S2142, the sub CPU 340a uses the effect mode flags (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll excluding“ latency ”) selected here by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. “B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tamachan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” The mode flag (any one of “1” to “6”, “8” to “15”) is set.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2144, and determines whether or not “10” is set in the mode flag in S2142. If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S2144), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2146 and sets the mission stage execution time of 5 minutes as the remaining time Tm. Subsequently, the flow shifts to S2148, where measurement of the remaining time Tm of the mission stage set at 5 minutes is started.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2150, and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the mode flag of the effect mode selected in S2142. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2144 that “10” is not set in the mode flag in S2142 (NO in S2144), the sub CPU 340a skips the processes in S2146 and S2148 and proceeds to S2150.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2160, and the effect mode selected in S2142 as the effect mode (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll B” except “latency”). “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tama-chan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” Is set, and then the effect mode changing process is terminated. In the case of NO in S2144, the process of S2150 may be skipped and the process may directly proceed to S2160.

  As is apparent from the above description, in this effect mode change process, when the mode continuation count value M reaches a predetermined number, the current effect mode is the latent mode in which “7” is set in the mode flag, or Except for the mission stage in which the mode flag is set to “10” (however, when the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0”), it is changed by lottery (S2142).

  Returning to FIG. 19, when the effect mode change process of S1920 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1936 and, based on the information indicating the special symbol change time (change pattern) included in the change effect start command, Select a variation effect pattern of the effect symbol. For example, in the variable production start command, when the gaming state includes information indicating a short time, the short time (for example, 3 seconds) includes information indicating that the gaming state is a non-short time gaming state and the stop symbol indicates reach. The special symbol variation time (variation pattern) information is displayed so that a long time (for example, 30 to 90 seconds) is selected.

  When the variation effect pattern selection process in S1936 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1940, the analysis result of the variation effect start command in S1910, the effect mode set in the effect mode change process in S1920, and the variation effect pattern in S1936. An effect symbol variation effect start command is set based on the variation effect pattern set in the selection process. In response to the effect symbol variation effect start command, the main display device 131 displays a variation display of the effect symbol based on the selected variation effect pattern, and the speaker of the audio output device 132 and the effect lighting device according to the variation display of the effect symbol. Sound output, light emission display, and gimmick effect by the gimmick 109 of the lamps and LEDs 134 and the drive device 361 for effect are executed. Further, when the big hit finalizing notice effect is executed, either “handle flush”, “handle vibe” or “handle air” is executed based on the setting of the player.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the variation effect pattern, the sound effect, the light emission display effect, the gimmick effect, and the like have been described as being generated in connection with one change of the effect symbol (special symbol). It is good also as an aspect which generate | occur | produces in connection with the fluctuation | variation of the design symbol (special symbol) several times.

  When the process of S1940 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1942 and executes the hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a, when the information included in the setting information of the variable effect start command indicates that the determination of the first special symbol lottery result has been executed, the first special stored in the sub RAM 340c. 1 is subtracted from the number of symbol lotteries held. Similarly, when the information included in the setting information of the variation effect start command indicates that the determination of the second special symbol lottery result has been executed, the sub CPU 340a stores the second special symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 340c. Subtract 1 from the number of holds.

  Then, the flow shifts to S1944, where the sub CPU 340a instructs the image control board 350 to erase the hold display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol for the hold that is subtracted by 1 in the sub RAM 340c in S1942. A display command is set in the sub RAM 340c, and the hold display (hold icon) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been displayed earliest from the main display device 131 is deleted. Then, when the process of S1944 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this variation effect selection process.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the variation effect selection process of S1640 is completed, or when it is determined that the variation effect start command is not received in S1624 (NO in S1624), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1660, It is determined whether or not the variable effect stop command set in S846 of the special symbol process in FIG. 8 has been received. If it is determined that a change effect stop command has been received (YES in S1650), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1660 and executes a change effect end process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect end process performed in S1660 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the changing effect end process (S1660) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 24, first, in step S2400, the sub CPU 340a sets an effect symbol variation effect stop command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c, and the variation effect in the main display device 131 is set. The display of the variation of the production symbol by the pattern and the set production mode is terminated, and the speaker and sub display device 139 of the audio output device 132 and the lamp and LED of the illumination device 134 for the production according to the variation display of the production symbol, The sound output, light emission display, and gimmick effect by the gimmick 109 of the effect drive device 361 are terminated.

  Then, the process shifts to S2420, and the sub CPU 340a sets the effect symbol variation effect stop command in S2400 and ends the effect symbol variation display, and the value of the mode continuation count value M (see FIG. 22). 1 is incremented. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2440, and based on the analysis result (S1910) of the variation effect start command received in S1624, the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the change display stop of the present effect symbol is small hit or It is determined whether or not the probability variation 2R big hit.

  In S2440, when the determination result of this special symbol lottery is a small hit or a probable 2R big hit (YES in S2440), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2442, sets “7” in the mode flag, Set “Choose”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2446, and substitutes “0” for the mode continuation number value M in accordance with the setting of “latency” to reset the mode continuation number value M. Then, when the processing of S2446 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this variation effect end processing.

  On the other hand, in S2440, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is not the small hit or the probability variation 2R big hit (NO in S2440), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2450, and the analysis result of the variation effect start command received in S1624 ( Based on S1910), it is determined whether or not the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the stop of variable display of the current effect symbol is a normal 8R big hit or a probable variation 16R big hit.

  In S2450, when the determination result of this special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit (YES in S2450), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2452, sets the mode flag to “1” and sets “1” as the production mode. “Normal A” is set. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2454, and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal A”. Then, when the processing of S2454 is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes this variation effect end processing.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the variation effect end process of S <b> 1660 is ended or when it is determined that the variation effect stop command has not been received (NO in S <b> 1650), the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 1670 and proceeds to FIG. 11. It is determined whether or not the opening command set in S1152 of the stop process is received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S1670), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1672 and issues an opening effect command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c. And an opening effect of the big hit game is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, for the opening effect of the jackpot game, the opening image of the jackpot game is displayed on the main display device 131, and the effect of the sub display device 139, the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick are displayed in accordance with the effect display. The sound output by 109, light emission display, gimmick production, etc. are performed.

  When the process of S1672 is completed or when it is determined in S1670 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S1670), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1674 and is set in S1215 of FIG. It is determined whether or not a big hit effect command has been received. If it is determined that the jackpot effect command has been received (YES in S1674), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1675 and executes a rank-up effect process. Hereinafter, the contents of the rank-up effect process performed in S1675 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the rank-up effect process (S1675) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 25, first, in step S2500, sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the jackpot related to the jackpot game executed this time determined based on the jackpot type information included in the jackpot effect command is probability variation 16R jackpot A. Determine whether or not. When it is determined in S2500 that the probability variation 16R big hit A is (YES in S2500), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2510.

  In S2510, since the probability variation 16R big hit A is a rank-up bonus, the sub CPU 340a substantially does not win a prize following the first to third rounds as shown in FIG. Information for executing a rank-up effect in the fourth to 16th rounds during a possible period is set in the image control board 350, and the main display device 131 or the like is caused to execute the rank-up effect. When the processing of S2510 is completed, or when it is not determined in S2500 that the probability variation 16R big hit is A (NO in S2500), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2520.

  Next, in S2520, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the jackpot related to the jackpot game executed this time determined based on the jackpot type information included in the jackpot effect command is the probability variation 16R jackpot B. . If it is determined in S2520 that the probability variation 16R big hit B is (YES in S2520), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2530.

  In S2530, since the probability variation 16R big hit B is a rank-up bonus, the sub CPU 340a follows the first to third rounds and the fifth to seventh rounds in this process as shown in FIG. 2-4 (c) described above. The information for executing the rank-up effect in the fourth round and the 8th to 16th rounds during the period in which the prizes are substantially impossible is set in the image control board 350, and the rank-up effect is displayed on the main display device 131 and the like. Let it run. When the processing of S2530 is completed, or when it is not determined in S2520 that the probability variation 16R big hit B is B (NO in S2520), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2540.

  Next, in S2540, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the jackpot related to the jackpot game executed this time determined based on the jackpot type information included in the jackpot effect command is the probability variation 16R jackpot C. . If it is determined in S2540 that the probability variation 16R big hit C is obtained (YES in S2540), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2550.

  In S2550, since the probability variation 16R big hit C is a rank-up bonus, the sub CPU 340a follows the first to third rounds and the fifth to seventh rounds in this process as shown in FIG. The information for executing the rank-up effect in the fourth round and the eighth round during the period in which the winning is substantially impossible is set in the image control board 350, and the main display device 131 or the like executes the rank-up effect. . When the processing of S2550 is completed, or when it is not determined in S2540 that the probability variation 16R big hit C is determined (NO in S2540), the sub CPU 340a ends the rank-up effect processing.

  Here, specific contents of a specific rank-up effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a rank-up effect displayed on the screen of the main display device 131. FIG. 26A illustrates a case where the rank is not increased (round game is not continued), that is, a probability variation 16R big hit A 4th to 16th rounds, an example of the rank-up effect in the 8th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R big hit B is shown, (b) is the case of the rank up (round game continues), that is, the fourth of the probability variation 16R big hit B. An example of rank-up effects in the fourth and eighth rounds of round and probability variation 16R big hit C is shown. In the following description, please also refer to FIGS. 2-4 (b) (c) (d) described above.

  To briefly explain the rank-up effect shown in FIG. 26-1 (a), although the character acts as an effect image to destroy the barrier 2604, the barrier 2604 is not destroyed in the end (ranking failure). Therefore, an image that produces an effect in a story in which a round in which a game ball can substantially win a prize is not subsequently given (continued) is displayed.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (a), in the 4th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R big hit A and the 8th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R big hit B, on the screen of the main display device 131, the characters are first displayed. Is displayed by a predetermined lottery process. This character uses the random number table A shown in FIG. 26-2 (a) for determining the character, for example, at the timing when the sub CPU 340a receives the jackpot effect command in S1674 of the command reception process described above. What is necessary is just to acquire and to display based on this acquired random number.

  FIG. 26-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a random number table for determining characters to appear in a rank-up effect stored in the sub-ROM 340b of the effect control board 340. FIG. An example of the random number table A used for the rank-up effect is shown, and (b) shows an example of the random number table B used for the rank-up effect when the rank is increased.

  With reference to FIG. 26-2 (a), in the random number table A used for the rank-up effect not ranked up shown in FIG. 26-1 (a), the characters A and B appear as characters to appear in the rank-up effect. Any one of the five types of characters C, D, and “tanuyoshi” described above is selected by lottery. That is, in the random number table A, the character A is selected when the acquired random number value is “0” to “69”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 70/100. Character B is selected when the acquired random number value is “70” to “83”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 14/100. Character C is selected when the acquired random number value is “84” to “93”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 10/100. Character D is selected when the acquired random number value is “94” to “98”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 5/100. “Tanukichi” is selected when the acquired random number value is “99”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 1/100.

  In addition, the reliability of each character (that is, the degree of probability of success in ranking up) is the lowest for character A, and higher in the order of character B, character C, and character D, as shown in FIG. "Tanuyoshi" is the highest. That is, in this random number table A, a predetermined random number value is assigned according to a plurality of characters having different reliability levels, and a character having a lower reliability level is more likely to be won. That is, in this rank-up effect that is not ranked up, a character with lower reliability is more likely to appear. However, even if any character appears, the result of the rank-up effect is the same result (rank-up failure). The reliability is a barometer of the probability that the game result is advantageous to the player.

  Returning to FIG. 26-1 (a), the screen of the main display device 131 related to this rank-up effect is displayed on the character A won by lottery (in this explanation, the lottery probability is the highest and the reliability is the lowest). In addition, it is assumed that the character A is elected), a barrier 2604 that stands against the character A, a level gauge 2601 that indicates the destructive power level of the barrier 2604 by the character A, and a message display area 2602 that displays a predetermined message. Is done. The level gauge 2601 can display the destructive force level in a plurality of stages from 0 to 100 using a bar graph image.

  In this way, the rank-up effect is started in the 4th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R big hit A or the 8th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R big hit B, and the character A, the barrier 2604, the level gauge 2601 and the message are displayed on the screen of the main display device 131. When the display area 2602 is displayed, in the message display area 2602, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. This message prompts the player to perform an operation of repeatedly striking the first effect button 135. Note that the message displayed in the message display area 2602 may be output by voice by the voice output device 132. In addition to the message, an icon image that suggests a button operation and a button operation effective time may be displayed.

  Then, when the player repeatedly hits the first effect button 135 in response to the message, as shown in the upper middle diagram of FIG. Are displayed to destroy the barrier 2604 and an image in which the level of the level gauge 2601 increases in accordance with the destruction operation of the barrier 2604 of the character A (the hatched portion of the level gauge 2601). The level gauge 2601 means that when the destructive power level reaches the maximum (100), the character destroys the barrier 2604, the round continues, and the big hit gaming state is ranked up. In this state, the message display area 2602 displays a message for supporting the player such as “More strongly!”. According to such a rank-up effect, the effect state changes according to the operation mode of the first effect button 135 of the player, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced. Needless to say, an effect by sound or light emission may be added in accordance with the player's repeated keystrokes.

  The display of the destructive power level of the level gauge 2601 for the rank-up effect is selected from a plurality of level display colors having different reliability levels, and when the round that can be substantially won continues after the rank-up effect, for example, When the selection ratio of red with high reliability is increased and the round does not continue, for example, control for selecting and displaying the level display color may be performed so that the selection ratio of blue with low reliability increases. In this way, depending on what color the level display color to increase is, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests the degree of expectation to rank up (continue the round), rank up with a higher effect Production can be performed. The production effect is the degree of effectiveness of production that suggests the probability of a game result advantageous to the player.

  Then, when the operation effective time of the first effect button 135 of the player ends, the destructive action for destroying the barrier 2604 of the character A is stopped, as shown in the lower middle diagram of FIG. The state where the barrier 2604 is not completely destroyed is displayed, and further, the state where the destructive force level of the level gauge 2601 has not reached the maximum (100) (about 80 in the drawing) is displayed. In this state, a message such as “...” Is displayed in the message display area 2602 indicating that the rank-up has been unsuccessful.

  Then, after the image in which the barrier 2604 is not completely destroyed is displayed, when the rank-up presence / absence notification timing for notifying whether or not there is a rank-up is reached, the image is switched, and on the screen of the main display device 131, “ The message “Failed! End of jackpot game” is displayed, and no rank-up non-notification is executed indicating that the degree of advantage for the player is not ranked up without further winning the jackpot game round. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the round does not continue any more when such a rank-up non-notification is made.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26-1 (b), a case where the rank is increased in the rank-up effect will be described. The rank-up effect shown in FIG. 26-1 (b) will be briefly explained. As the effect image, the action of the character destroying the barrier 2604 eventually destroys the barrier 2604 (successful rank-up). However, an image that produces an effect in a story in which a substantially winable round is subsequently given (continued) is displayed. In the following description, the same configurations as those in the embodiment of FIG. 26-1 (a) described above will not be described in detail according to the above description.

  As shown in FIG. 26-1 (b), in the fourth round of probability variation 16R big hit B and the fourth and eighth rounds of probability variation 16R big hit C, characters are first displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 by a predetermined lottery process. Is done. This character uses the random number table B shown in FIG. 26-2 (b) for determining the character, for example, at the timing when the sub CPU 340a receives the jackpot effect command in S1674 of the command reception process described above. What is necessary is just to acquire and to display based on this acquired random number.

  With reference to FIG. 26-2 (b), in the random number table B used for the rank-up effect that succeeds in the rank-up effect shown in FIG. 26-1 (b), the rank described above is used as the character that appears in the rank-up effect. Any one of the same five types of characters as the random number table A shown in FIG. 26-2 (a) used for the rank-up effect that fails to be raised is selected by lottery. That is, in the random number table B, the character A is selected when the acquired random number value is “99”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 1/100. Character B is selected when the acquired random number value is “94” to “98”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 5/100. Character C is selected when the acquired random number value is “84” to “93”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 10/100. Character D is selected when the acquired random number value is “70” to “83”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 14/100. “Tanukichi” is selected when the obtained random number value is “0” to “69”, and the appearance ratio (lottery probability) is set to 70/100. That is, the appearance ratio (lottery probability) of each character in the random number table B is opposite to that in the random number table A.

  That is, in this random number table B, a predetermined random number value is assigned according to a plurality of characters having different reliability levels, and a character having a higher reliability level is more likely to be won. In other words, in the rank-up production that succeeds in this rank-up, the character with higher reliability is configured to appear more easily.

  Returning to FIG. 26-1 (b), the screen of the main display device 131 related to this rank-up effect shows that “Tanuyoshi” won by lottery (in this description, the lottery probability is the highest and the most reliable As well as FIG. 26-1 (a), the barrier 2604 that stands against “Tanuyoshi” and the destruction of the barrier 2604 by “Tanuyoshi” A level gauge 2601 indicating a force level and a message display area 2602 for displaying a predetermined message are displayed.

  In this way, the rank-up effect is started in the fourth round of the probability variation 16R big hit B or the fourth and eighth rounds of the probability variation 16R big hit C, and the screen of the main display device 131 displays “Tanuyoshi”, the barrier 2604, the level gauge 2601 and When the message display area 2602 is displayed, in the message display area 2602, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. A message is displayed. This message prompts the player to perform an operation of repeatedly striking the first effect button 135.

  Then, when the player hits the first effect button 135 in response to the message, as shown in the upper middle diagram of FIG. Displays a state in which the level gauge 2601 increases in level with the destruction operation of the barrier 2604 and the destruction operation of the barrier 2604 of “Tanuyoshi”. In this state, the message display area 2602 displays a message such as “More strongly!” That supports the player similar to FIG.

  Then, in conjunction with the increase of the destructive power level display on the level gauge 2601 according to the player's button operation, a state is displayed in which “Tanukichi” further performs the destructive action and the destruction of the barrier 2604 further proceeds. Is done. Then, as shown in the lower middle diagram of FIG. 26-1 (b), when the destructive force level display on the level gauge 2601 reaches the maximum level (100), the barrier 2604 is completely removed by the destructive action of “Tanuyoshi”. Will show the destroyed state. In this state, the message display area 2602 displays a message such as “Yatter!

  Then, when the effective operation time of the first effect button 135 of the player ends and the rank-up presence / absence notification timing is reached, the image is switched, and the screen of the main display device 131 indicates “Success! Continue round”. A message is displayed, and a rank-up notification is executed to indicate that the jackpot game round is further awarded and the degree of advantage for the player is ranked up. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the round continues further when such a rank-up notification is made.

  As is clear from the above description, the probability variation 16R big hit A is caused by a single opening / closing operation in each round in the fourth to 16th rounds, and the probability variation 16R big hit B is caused by a plurality of opening / closing operations in the fourth round. In the big hit C, the prize winning device (attacker) 117 is opened and closed in a manner in which the prize winning device (attacker) 117 is substantially impossible to win by a plurality of opening and closing operations in the fourth and eighth rounds, and during this period, based on the operation of the first effect button 135 A rank-up effect suggesting the possibility of whether or not to rank up is executed. During the period in which such a rank-up effect is executed, the number of rounds is not displayed, and the attacker 117 opens and closes in a manner that makes it virtually impossible to win, so that the internal control of the gaming machine 100 recognizes multiple rounds or one round. However, on the appearance from the player, it feels like an interval period between rounds where the operation of the first effect button 135 is accepted.

  In other words, in the jackpot game related to the rank-up bonus in which this rank-up effect is performed, the player can see how many rounds with the ball will increase in this jackpot, in other words, how many times this jackpot can be won It is difficult to determine whether this will continue. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100 configured in this way, by performing a rank-up effect, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the continuation of the round of the big hit gaming state, and to improve the interest of the game. . In addition, during the period in which the rank-up effect is executed, the effect changes according to the player's operation of the first effect button 135. That is, whether or not the rank-up success is successful depends on the operation of the player's first effect button 135. As a result, the player can operate the first effect button 135 in anticipation of the continuation of the round of the big hit gaming state, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. .

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the rank-up effect process of S1675 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1676, and forgets to remove the card for alerting the player to forget to remove the prepaid card (round game). ). Hereinafter, the contents of the card forgetting to draw warning effect process (during round game) performed in S1676 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the card removal forgetting alerting effect process (during round game) (S1676) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. In the following description, please also refer to FIGS. 2-4 (a) and (e) described above.

  Referring to FIG. 27, first, in step S2700, sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the big hit relating to the big hit game executed this time determined based on the big hit type information included in the big hit effect command is normally 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit. It is determined whether or not D. If it is determined in S2700 that it is not normally an 8R big hit or a probability variation 16R big hit D (NO in S2700), the sub CPU 340a ends the card forgetting to draw a warning effect process (during a round game).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2700 that the normal hit is 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit D (YES in S2700), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2702, and in the above-described hold prefetch process in S1608, Is there a big hit (excluding probability variation 2R jackpot) in the result of the jackpot lottery pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination, S508 or S528 in FIG. 5) for the hold that has occurred until the start of the final round? Determine whether or not.

  If it is determined in S2702 that there is a big hit (excluding the probability variation 2R big hit) within the hold (YES in S2702), the sub CPU 340a ends the card forgetting to draw attention warning effect process (during round game). On the other hand, if it is determined in S2702 that there is no big hit (excluding the probability variation 2R big hit) in the hold (NO in S2702), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2705, and in the consecutive number of times setting process of S1915 described above, It is determined whether or not the value of the continuous channel count RC stored in the sub RAM 340c is 3 or more.

  In S2705, when it is determined that the value of the number of consecutive RCs is 3 or more (YES in S2705), the sub CPU 340a ends this card forgetting to alert attention effect process (during round game). On the other hand, if it is determined in S2705 that the value of the consecutive-chance count RC is less than 3 (that is, 2 or less) (NO in S2705), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2710 and determines YES in the process of S2700. It is determined whether or not the determined big hit is usually an 8R big hit.

  If it is determined in S2710 that it is a normal 8R big hit (YES in S2710), the sub CPU 340a moves to S2720 and forgets to remove a prepaid card as a valuable storage medium from the card unit 190 in 8R which is the final round. In order to prevent the player from paying attention, information for executing a card-forgetting card reminding effect is set on the image control board 350. Then, when the processing of S2720 is completed, or when it is determined in S2710 that it is not usually the 8R big hit, that is, when it is determined that the probability variation 16R big hit (NO in S2710), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2740.

  In S2740, as in S2720, the sub CPU 340a performs a card-forget-notice-warming effect that alerts the player not to forget to take a prepaid card as a valuable storage medium from the card unit 190 in the final round 16R. Information for execution is set in the image control board 350. Then, when the processing of S2740 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the card forgetting to draw attention effect effect processing (during round game).

  As is clear from the above description, in this card forgetting to draw attention process (during round game), if the current big hit is a normal 8R big hit or a probable 16R big hit D, that is, a big hit (probable change is not executed). In the case of 2R jackpot), a warning alert for forgetting to remove the card is made in the final round (8R or 16R) of the jackpot. According to the gaming machine 100 having such a configuration, for example, it is determined that the player's hand has moved away from the launching handle as compared to the case where the player has finished playing the game and performs alerting notification. It is necessary to provide a means for detecting or a means for detecting the absence of a seat, and to construct a control for performing a warning notification for preventing forgetting to take a valuable storage medium based on an input signal from these detecting means. Therefore, it is possible to alert a player not to forget to take a valuable storage medium (prepaid card) periodically (every big hit). As a result, the cost can be reduced and the configuration of the gaming machine 100 can be simplified.

  Further, when the big hit is normally 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit D, the alerting notification is performed in the final round (during the round). According to the gaming machine 100 having such a configuration, the following effects can be obtained as compared with the case where the alerting notification is performed in the jackpot ending. That is, the player may shoot a game ball by determining that the big hit ends when the round game ends, and that the game after the big hit ends, such as a short-time (probability change) game, is started. However, even if the player starts to play the game ball, the ending effect after the end of the round game may not yet start the game after the end of the jackpot due to the alert notification that the prepaid card has been forgotten. There is a risk that the player's game balls will be wasted and the game preference will be reduced. On the other hand, if the alerting notification is performed during the round game, such a situation does not occur, and as a result, the game preference is not reduced.

  Furthermore, when the big hit is usually 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit D, that is, when the rank-up effect is not executed (excluding the probability variation 2R big hit), the card is taken in the final round (8R or 16R) of the big hit. Although it is designed to produce a forgetting warning effect, when there is a big hit (so-called on-hold continuous chain) that is occurring before the final round of this big hit game, or in the current big hit, When the number of times is equal to or greater than 3 (triple change), the rank-up effect is not executed. Even if it is a regular 8R big hit or a probable 16R big hit D, the card forgetting to take the card is not executed during the big hit period. It is configured as follows.

  In this way, when the number of pending consecutive chunks or the current big hit is 3 or more, the alerting notification is not performed despite the big hit for the following reason. In other words, in the case of a reserving continuous chain, after the big hit this time, the special symbol change display (symbol matching game) is displayed for the number of holdings (up to 8 including the holding of the first and second special symbols). By the time, the next big hit will occur, that is, for the player, even if you just see the hold is digested after the big hit game without firing the game ball, It occurs in a short time, and if it is normal, a warning alert is given during the next jackpot period. And, within this short period, that is, within the on-hold digestion period after the end of the jackpot, there are hardly any players who stop the game without waiting for the result of the jackpot lottery related to the hold (as close to zero as possible). Therefore, even if there is almost no player who stops such a game, and when the next jackpot is immediately generated, even if a warning notification for forgetting to take a card is almost meaningless, This is because there is a risk that the rendition effect may be reduced by detracting from the real pleasure of the on-hold continuous chain.

  Also, if the big hit this time is more than 3 consecutive chunks, the player has already been alerted twice in total for the first and second consecutive big hits. Is fully aware of forgetting to take a prepaid card. In such a state, even if a warning alert is issued each time in a big hit after the third consecutive channel, it is highly probable that the alert alert will be difficult and annoying for the player. Furthermore, since the state of the continuous chain is a so-called rush state in which the short time or the probability variation state is continuous across the big hit game, there are almost no players who stop the game in such a rush state (infinitely Close to zero). Therefore, at a timing when there is almost no player who stops such a game, and at a timing when the player is sufficiently likely to have forgotten to forget the prepaid card, a warning notification for forgetting to take the card is issued. However, it makes little sense, and on the contrary, there is a risk that the effect of the rush state of the corner will be damaged and the effect of the production may be reduced. That is, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the alerting notification when it is unnecessary, thereby reducing the game performance or making the player uncomfortable.

  It should be noted that in S2702 of the above-mentioned forgetting to remove the card notice process (during round game), whether there is a big hit for the hold that occurs before the start of the final round (whether there is a continuous chain in hold) ) Is determined, but it may be determined whether or not there is a pending continuous chain by a predetermined time before the end of the final round (a time during which the alerting notice can be practically executed). Good. In addition, when there are more than 3 consecutive big hits, the alert notification is made at the first two big hits. It may be performed in the fifth big hit). Even if comprised in this way, there exists an effect similar to the above.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the specific content of the card reminding effect forgetting to remove the card will now be described. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a card forgetting to draw attention notice effect. As shown in FIG. 28, the card forgetting to remove the card reminding effect is displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 as a reminder for forgetting to remove the card and a message “Please pay attention to forgetting to take a prepaid card or theft.” An image in which the prepaid card inserted in 190 is discharged (the prepaid card is taken out) is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds).

  Note that this forgetting to remove the card is stored as a warning display data in a predetermined area of the CGROM of the image control board 350, and a jackpot effect pattern command (S1677) described later is sent from the effect control board 340 to the image control board 350. VDP is displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 by drawing the alert display data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU.

  In addition, the card forgetting to pay attention reminding effect is displayed together with the card forgetting to pay attention display displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 (for example, “please pay attention to forgetting to take a prepaid card or theft” above). Message), warning sound, light emission display, and the like are preferably output from the speaker of the audio output device 132 and the lamp and LED of the lighting device 134 for presentation. Furthermore, the reminder forgetting card removal display may be a message, an image, or a video that prompts the player to operate the return switch 186 in addition to the above.

  As described above, when there are three or more consecutive chunks, the alert notification is performed in the first two jackpots. However, instead of this configuration, the following may be used. That is, when there are more than 3 consecutive channels, the warning display as shown in FIG. 28 is displayed large at the center of the screen at the first big hit, and the second to the last big hit. Up to this point, it may be displayed small or gradually small in the corners of the screen, and may be displayed again large in the center of the screen again at the last big hit. Even if comprised in this way, there exists an effect similar to the above.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the forgotten card warning effect processing (during round game) in S <b> 1676 is finished, the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 1677 and makes a big hit effect for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. The pattern command is set in the sub RAM 340c. Specifically, the effect during the jackpot game determined based on the analysis result of the jackpot effect command received from the main control board 310 in S1674 (normally 8R big hit or probable change 16R performed between the opening effect and the start of the ending effect) Based on the jackpot warning effect set in the big jackpot (probability 16R jackpot A to D effects and rank-up effects, etc.) and the forgotten card warning effect processing process (during round game) in S1676 , Set the jackpot effect pattern command. With this jackpot effect pattern command command, a predetermined effect in the big hit round game is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the lighting device for performance 134, the driving device for performance 361, and the like. .

  When the processing of S1677 is completed, or when it is determined in S1674 that the jackpot effect command has not been received (NO in S1674), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1678, and in S1252 of the big winning device processing in FIG. It is determined whether or not the set ending command has been received. If it is determined that the ending command has been received (YES in S1678), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1679, and forgets to remove the card for alerting the player to forget to remove the prepaid card. Perform processing (during ending production). Hereinafter, the contents of the card forgetting to draw warning effect process (during the ending effect) performed in S1679 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the card removal forgetting warning effect process (during ending effect) (S1679) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. In the following description, please also refer to FIGS. 2-4 (b) (c) (d) described above.

  Referring to FIG. 29, first, in step S2900, the sub CPU 340a determines that the jackpot related to the jackpot game executed this time determined based on the jackpot type information included in the jackpot effect command is the probability variation 16R jackpot A and the probability variation 16R. It is determined whether or not the big hit B or the probability variation 16R big hit C. If it is determined in S2900 that the probability variation 16R big hit is not A, B, or C (NO in S2900), the sub CPU 340a ends the card forgetting to draw attention warning effect processing (during the ending effect).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2900 that the probability variation 16R big hit is A, B, or C (YES in S2900), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2902, and in the hold prefetch process in S1608 described above, Big hit lottery pre-judgment (first pre-judgment or second pre-judgment, S508 or S528 in FIG. 5) for the hold that has occurred until the start of the big hit game ending effect It is determined whether or not there is.

  If it is determined in S2902 that there is a big hit (excluding probability variation 2R big hit) within the hold (YES in S2902), the sub CPU 340a ends the card forgetting to draw attention warning effect process (during the ending effect). On the other hand, when it is determined in S2902 that there is no big hit (excluding the probability variation 2R big hit) in the hold (NO in S2902), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2905, and in the above-described continuous number-of-times setting process of S1915, It is determined whether or not the value of the continuous channel count RC stored in the sub RAM 340c is 3 or more. This process is the same process as S2705 in the above-mentioned card forgetting to draw attention awakening effect process (during round game).

  In S2905, when it is determined that the value of the consecutive-chance count RC is 3 or more (YES in S2905), the sub CPU 340a ends the card forgetting to pay attention effect process (during the ending effect). On the other hand, when it is determined in S2905 that the value of the consecutive-chance count RC is less than 3 (that is, 2 or less) (NO in S2905), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2940 and performs an ending effect (probability 16R big hit A, In B or C ending effect), the image control information for executing the card removal forgetting alert effect that alerts the player not to forget to take the prepaid card as a valuable storage medium from the card unit 190. Set to substrate 350. Then, when the processing of S2940 is finished, the sub CPU 340a ends this card forgetting to draw attention warning effect processing (during the ending effect).

  As is clear from the above description, in this card forgetting to pay attention effect processing (during the ending effect), if the current big hit is a probable 16R big hit A, B or C, that is, the big hit where the rank-up effect is executed. In such a case, an effect of alerting the user to forget to remove the card is performed in the jackpot ending effect. According to the gaming machine 100 having such a configuration, the same operational effects as the card forgetting to take out card warning effect performed in the final round of the normal 8R jackpot or the probability variation 16R jackpot D described above are obtained. That is, the cost can be reduced and the configuration of the gaming machine 100 can be simplified.

  Furthermore, the reason why the warning forgetting to remove the card in the probability variation 16R jackpots A, B, C where these rank-up effects are executed is performed during the ending effect without being performed during the round game (final round) is as follows. There is. In other words, the rank-up effect is an effect related to the continuation of the round whether or not the round game is continued if the round with bonus game of the big hit game is further granted, and therefore, the rank-up effect is particularly performed during the round game. If a warning alert is issued during a round, it may interfere with the above-mentioned interesting rank-up effect and reduce the effect of the effect. It is because there is a fear that the person will not be ranked up.

  For example, during the rank-up production of the 4th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R jackpot A shown in FIG. 2-4 (b) and the 8th to 16th rounds of the probability variation 16R jackpot B shown in FIG. 2-4 (c). If the player has performed, the player will be in a state where water is poured into the place where the player enjoys the fun of the game by operating the first effect button 135 in connection with the rank increase effect, and the rank increase fails. Because it is estimated that the round game will not continue, and as a result, the round-up bonus of the big hit game will be further granted, and the fun of the rank-up bonus that it will not know how long the round game will continue will be significantly reduced is there. In this regard, such inconvenience will not occur if alerting notification is given during an ending effect performed when the big hit round game is completed.

  In addition, in this forgetting card removal effect process (during ending production), when there is a big hit (so-called on-hold continuous chain) in the hold that is generated before the start of the ending effect of the big hit game, or this big hit When the number of consecutive chunks is 3 or more (three consecutive chunks), even if the probability variation 16R jackpot A, B, C where the rank up effect is executed, It is configured not to be executed during the jackpot period. According to the gaming machine 100 having such a configuration, the same effect as the above-described normal 8R jackpot or probability variation 16R jackpot D forgetting to take a card is shown (during round game). These functions and effects are as described above.

  It should be noted that in S2902 of the above-mentioned forgetting to remove card warning effect process (during ending effect), whether or not there is a big hit for the hold that has occurred before the start of the ending effect (whether or not there is a continuous chain within the hold) ) Is determined, but this may be determined by determining whether or not there is an on-hold continuous channel before a predetermined time (the time when the alerting notice can be substantially executed) before the end of the ending effect. Good.

  Further, in the probability variation 16R big hits A, B, and C in which the rank-up effect is executed, the alert notification is always performed. However, this is, for example, the alert when the rank-up effect is ranked up. It may be configured not to perform alerting notification when the notification is performed and the rank is not increased, or vice versa. If comprised in this way, it will become possible for a player to confirm whether it was ranked up by whether alerting alert | report was performed.

  In addition, in the jackpot ending effect, the main display device 131 screen shown in FIG. 28 displays not only a warning display, but also a total hitting related to the current jackpot and a total hitting related to the chain before the warning display. It may be displayed, or a company logo of the gaming machine 100 maker may be displayed. Therefore, when a plurality of different displays including such a warning display are performed, when the big hit as described above is more than 3 consecutive channels, for example, the following may be performed. In other words, all types of display (outgoing display, company logo display, warning display) are performed at the first big hit, and only the outgoing is displayed from the second to the last big hit before the final. All kinds of display may be performed again for the big hit of the times. Even if comprised in this way, there exists an effect similar to the above.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the forgetting to draw card warning effect process (during ending effect) in S <b> 1679 is finished, the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 1680 and performs an ending effect for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. The command is set in the sub RAM 340c. Specifically, based on the analysis result of the ending command received from the main control board 310 in S1678 and the card forgetting to draw attention warning effect set in the S1679 card forgetting to draw attention warning effect process (during the ending effect), the ending Set the command. With this ending command command, a predetermined effect in the ending effect is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, the effect drive device 361, and the like. Then, when the process of S1680 is completed, or when it is determined in S1678 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S1678), the sub CPU 340a ends this command reception process.

  Returning to FIG. 15, when the command reception process of S1500 is completed, in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340, in S1510, the sub CPU 340a operates the first effect button 135 or the second effect button 136 by the player. Based on the input from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, effect button processing is performed to realize effects on the effect, acquisition of game history information of the player, and the like.

  Here, the contents of the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing effect button processing (S1510) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. Referring to FIG. 30, first, in S3000, sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see S1730 in FIG. 17). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S3000), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3005. Transition is made to determine whether the gaming state is short.

  If it is determined in S3005 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S3005), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3010, where “normal” is set as the effect mode in the demonstration effect screen based on the operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “A” selection signal is input. When the “normal A” selection signal is input as the production mode (YES in S3010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3025 and determines whether “2” is set in the mode flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal B”.

  If it is determined in S3025 that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (YES in S3025), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3035 and sets the mode flag to “1” as the effect mode. “Normal A” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal B” to “normal A”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3045.

  On the other hand, if the “normal A” selection signal is not input as the production mode in S3010 (NO in S3010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3020, where the demonstration production is performed based on the operation of the production buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “normal B” selection signal is input as the effect mode on the screen. When the “normal B” selection signal is input as the effect mode (YES in S3020), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3030 and determines whether “1” is set in the mode flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal A”.

  If it is determined in S3030 that the currently set effect mode is “normal A” (YES in S3030), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3040, sets the mode flag to “2”, and sets the effect mode. “Normal B” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal A” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3045.

  In step S3045, the sub CPU 340a resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal A” or “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3050, sets an effect mode command for executing “normal A” or “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 350 in the sub RAM 340c, and performs this effect button processing. finish.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3005 that the gaming state is short of time (YES in S3005), in S3020, if the “normal B” selection signal is not input as the effect mode (NO in S3020), in S3025, When it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (NO in S3025), or in S3030, it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal A”. Even in the case (NO in S3030), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect button process.

  That is, by the processing of S3000 to S3050 of the effect button process, when the game effect state is not a short time and the currently set effect mode is “normal A” or “normal B”, the game It is possible to switch the production mode to “normal B” or “normal A” by operating the production buttons 135 and 136. When the currently set production mode is other than “normal A” or “normal B”, or when the game state is short (when the game state is short, “normal A” is forcibly set as the production mode. ), The operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136 relating to the player's selection of the effect mode becomes invalid (see FIG. 22).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3000 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S3000), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is not in a standby state and is not executing a demo effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a The process proceeds to S3060, and it is determined whether or not an effect button operation instruction effect that causes the player to operate the effect buttons 135 and 136 is being executed in a rank-up effect or the like, for example, while a predetermined effect is being executed on the main display device 131 or the like. .

  If it is determined that an effect button operation instruction effect that causes the player to operate the effect buttons 135 and 136 is being executed (YES in S3060), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3065 and is executing the effect button operation instruction effect. The player operates the effect buttons 135 and 136, that is, the player operates the effect buttons 135 and 136 in response to the effect button operation instruction effect, and the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switch 336a. It is determined whether any signal is input from ˜336e.

  If it is determined that any one of the signals is input from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e (YES in S3065), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3070 to display an image. A button operation effect command for causing the control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 to execute a button operation effect based on the player operating the effect buttons 135 and 136 in response to the effect button operation instruction effect is sent to the sub-RAM 340c. set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that no signal is input from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e (NO in S3065), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3075, and the image is displayed. A button non-operation effect for causing the control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 to execute a button non-operation effect based on the fact that the player has not operated the effect buttons 135 and 136 without responding to the effect button operation instruction effect. The command is set in the sub RAM 340c.

  Here, in the button non-operation effect, an effect that is less effective and less reliable for the player than the button operation effect is performed. Thereby, it can be made to experience that a production changes with a player's action, As a result, game nature can be improved.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect button operation instruction effect that causes the player to operate the effect buttons 135 and 136 is not being executed (NO in S3060), or when the processing of S3070 or S3075 ends, the sub CPU 340a The effect button process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 15, when the effect button process of S1510 is completed, the process proceeds to S1520, and the sub CPU 340a, the command set in the sub RAM 340c in the command reception process of S1500, that is, the opening effect command (S1672), the jackpot effect Pattern command (S1677), ending effect command (S1680), demonstration effect start command (S1740), hold display command (S1808), hold prefetch effect command (S1810), demonstration effect end command (S1904), effect symbol variation effect start command (S1940), hold erase display command (S1944), effect symbol variation effect stop command (S2400), effect mode command (S3050), button operation effect command (S3070), button non-operation effect command (S3075) performs command transmission processing for transmitting to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 commands or the like.

  By performing this command transmission processing, execution of effects (rank-up effect, card-forgetting card warning effect, etc.) by image display on the main display device 131 or sub-display device 139, sound output from the sound output device 132, etc. Is instructed to the image control board 350, and the lamp control board 360 is instructed to perform the lighting by the lighting device 134 for lighting and the lighting control of the LED and the operation of the gimmick 109 by the driving apparatus 361 for the lighting. As a result, the game machine 100 performs various effects. Then, when the command transmission process of S1520 is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340.

<Other embodiments>
The gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment and is within the scope of the present invention. Any changes or additions are included in the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the alert notification for alerting the player not to forget to take a prepaid card as a valuable storage medium from the card unit 190 is a probable big hit (probable big 16A big hit A, B, C , D) is also performed during the big hit period (during the ending production, the final round), but if the big hit is a probable big hit, do not issue a warning notification regarding forgetting to take this card during the big hit period It may be. The reason for this is that when winning a promising jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state is in a state where the probability of winning the jackpot increases and it is easy to win the jackpot. This is because there are few players who stop the game at the timing when the probable big hit ends, and the effect of alerting notification cannot be expected so much. For example, in the case of a probabilistic big hit of a game (so-called ST machine) in which the number of symbol matching games (probable change count) in the probable state after the big hit game ends is limited to a predetermined number (so-called ST machine), the next big hit is not made. At the timing when the probability change state ends, a warning alert may be performed. This is because at this timing, the gaming state is likely to change from the probabilistic state to the normal state and the player is likely to stop the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, even in the case of a regular 8R big hit with a time reduction, a warning alert is made during the big hit period (final round). As in the case of the probable jackpot, the alerting notification related to forgetting to take the card may not be performed during the jackpot period. And, in the short-time state with no change after the big hit game, the number of symbol matching games in the short-time state (the number of short-time games) is limited to a predetermined number. You may make it alert | report alerting at the timing when a time-short state is complete | finished, ie, a timing with a high possibility that a game state will change into a normal state and a player will stop a game.

  Although not described in this embodiment, for example, in the case of a normal big hit with a big hit that is not probable or a short time big hit, that is, after the big hit game is finished, the big hit probability is low immediately without becoming probable or short. In the case of a big hit that becomes a normal gaming state, a warning alert may be appropriately performed during the big hit period (such as during the final round or ending effect). This is because in such a big hit, there is a high probability that the timing at which the big hit game ends will be the timing at which the game is stopped.

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation 16R big hit A, the probability variation 16R big hit A, the probability variation 16R big hit B, and the probability variation 16R big hit C are provided. In these probability variation 16R big hits A, B, and C, the round with big hit game is further increased. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32 according to other embodiments, the rank-up effect related to the continuation of the round whether or not the round game is given is performed, instead of or in addition to the jackpot. In addition, a jackpot where a battle effect type promotion effect is performed may be provided.

  FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing an opening mode in a big hit gaming state of a specific big hit type according to another embodiment, where (a) is a probability variation 4R big hit, (b) is a probability variation 8R big hit, and (c) is The probability variation 16R big hit is shown. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a battle effect (promotion effect) displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 according to another embodiment. FIG. 32A illustrates a case where the round is not promoted, that is, the probability variation 4R. An example of the battle performance in the fourth round of jackpot and the eighth round of probability 8R jackpot is shown, (b) in the case of promotion to the round, that is, the fourth round of probability variation 8R jackpot, the fourth and eighth rounds of the probability variation 16R jackpot C An example of a battle effect is shown. In the following description, please also refer to FIGS. 2-4 (b) (c) (d) described above. Further, in the description of other embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the above-described embodiments, and detailed descriptions of those configurations will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the jackpot gaming state based on “probability variation 4R jackpot”, “probability variation 8R jackpot” and “probability variation 16R jackpot” according to these other embodiments is executed between the opening effect and the ending effect. The number of rounds of the round game is 4, 8, and 16, and the attacker's release time in each round is 29.5 seconds (the maximum number of winnings per round is 9). In the jackpot gaming state based on these jackpots, since the extremely short opening time (0.2 seconds) is not set as in the rank-up production, the total number of rounds in which a prize ball is substantially obtained is 4, 8, and 16 times. A battle effect as a promotion effect is performed in the fourth round for “probability 4R jackpot”, and in the fourth and eighth rounds for “probability 8R jackpot” and “probability 16R jackpot”, respectively. .

  Here, specific contents of a specific battle effect (promotion effect) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the battle effect shown in FIG. 32 (a) will be explained briefly. A character (hero character) imitating the hero and the character D battle each other as an effect image. Eventually, the character D wins (the hero character). Therefore, an image is displayed that produces an effect in a story where the big hit ends as it is without being promoted to a big hit with a larger number of rounds than the initial big hit of the predetermined number of rounds.

  More specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 32 (a), in the fourth round of probability variation 4R big hit and the eighth round of probability variation 8R big hit, on the screen of the main display device 131, the character that first fights the hero character. Is displayed by a predetermined lottery process. In order to determine the character, for example, the sub CPU 340a receives the jackpot effect command in S1674 of the command reception process described above using the random number table B shown in FIG. 26-2 (b) described above. A random number may be acquired at the timing and displayed based on the acquired random number. Here, the reliability of the character in the random number table B is such that the lower it is, the easier it is to lose the battle, and the higher it is, the easier it is to win.

  That is, in a battle effect (promotion effect) that is not promoted to a big hit with a large number of rounds, a highly reliable character, that is, a strong character is more likely to appear as a character that competes with the main character. However, even if any character appears, the result of the battle effect is the same result (the main character is defeated). In the description here, it is assumed that the second strongest character D is selected as the character to play against the main character. Therefore, the player has the image that it is difficult for the main character to win due to the appearance of the character D.

  Then, as shown in the upper middle diagram of FIG. 32A, the main character and the character D start a battle, and the battle screen of the main character and the character D is displayed for a predetermined time. Thereafter, as shown in the lower middle diagram of FIG. 32A, a message “Press the button!” Is displayed. This message prompts the player to press the first effect button 135. Note that the message displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 may be output by voice by the voice output device 132. In addition to the message, an icon image that suggests a button operation and a button operation effective time may be displayed.

  Then, when the player presses the first effect button 135 within the operation effective time of the first effect button 135 in response to the message, as shown in the lower middle diagram of FIG. In conjunction with this, a state in which the character D defeats the main character and the character D wins (the main character loses the battle) is displayed. Note that the defeat of the main character means that the player is not promoted to a big hit with a large number of rounds. According to such a battle effect, the effect state changes in accordance with the player's operation of the first effect button 135, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced. Of course, a predetermined image (an image that suggests the defeat of the hero character) is cut into the screen of the main display device 131 in accordance with the player's button operation, or an effect by sound or light emission is added. Good.

  Then, after the image in which the main character has been defeated is displayed, when the round promotion presence / absence notification timing for notifying whether or not there is a round promotion at the jackpot is reached, the image is switched, and on the screen of the main display device 131, “Defeat! “No round promotion!” Message is displayed, and no round promotion notification indicating that the player is not promoted to a jackpot with a large number of rounds (not promoted from 4R jackpot to 8R or 16R jackpot, or not promoted from 8R jackpot to 16R jackpot). Executed. Thus, when such a round promotion non-notification is made, the player can easily recognize that the round game in the big win is finished without being promoted to the big hit with a large number of rounds.

  Next, the case where the main character wins (round promotion) in the battle effect (promotion effect) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the battle effect shown in FIG. 32B will be described briefly. As the effect image, the character (the main character) imitating the main character battles with the character A, and the main character eventually wins (character A). Therefore, an image is displayed that is directed to a big hit with a larger number of rounds than the original predetermined number of rounds and continues to the final round of the big hit that the round game has been promoted. It is like that.

  More specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 32 (b), the screen of the main display device 131 in FIG. 32 (a) shows the fourth round of the probability variation 8R big hit and the fourth and eighth rounds of the probability variation 16R big hit. As in the upper diagram, first, a character that competes with the main character is displayed by a predetermined lottery process. In order to determine this character, for example, using the random number table A shown in FIG. 26-2 (a) described above, the sub CPU 340a receives the jackpot effect command in S1674 of the command reception process described above. A random number may be acquired at the timing and displayed based on the acquired random number. Here, the reliability of the characters in the random number table A, like the random number table B, is such that the lower it is, the easier it is to lose the battle, and the higher it is, the easier it is to win.

  In other words, in the battle effect (promotion effect) that is promoted to the big hit with a large number of rounds, the character having a low reliability, that is, a weak character is more likely to appear as a character that competes with the main character. However, regardless of which character appears, the result of the battle effect is the same result (the main character wins). In the description here, it is assumed that the weakest character A is selected as the character to play against the main character. Therefore, the player has the image that the main character easily wins when the character A appears.

  Then, as shown in the upper middle diagram of FIG. 32B, the main character and the character A start a battle, and a battle screen between the main character and the character A is displayed for a predetermined time. Thereafter, as shown in the lower middle diagram of FIG. 32B, a message “Press the button!” Is displayed. This message prompts the player to press the first effect button 135. Note that the message displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 may be output by voice by the voice output device 132. In addition to the message, an icon image that suggests a button operation and a button operation effective time may be displayed.

  Then, when the player presses the first effect button 135 within the operation effective time of the first effect button 135 in response to the message, as shown in the lower middle diagram of FIG. In conjunction with this, a state in which the hero character defeats the character D and the hero character wins (the character D is defeated) is displayed. In addition, if the hero character wins, it means to be promoted to a big hit with a large number of rounds. According to such a battle effect, the effect state changes in accordance with the player's operation of the first effect button 135, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced. Of course, a predetermined image (an image that suggests the victory of the hero character) is cut in the screen of the main display device 131 in accordance with the player's button operation, or an effect by sound or light emission is added. Good.

  Then, after the image in which the main character wins is displayed, when the round promotion presence / absence notification timing for notifying whether or not there is a round promotion in jackpot is reached, the image is switched, and on the screen of the main display device 131, “Victory! The message “Promote 16 rounds!” Is displayed, indicating that you are promoted to a jackpot with a large number of rounds (from 4R jackpot to 8R or 16R jackpot, or promoted from 4R or 8R jackpot to 16R jackpot) Notification is executed. As a result, when such a round promotion notification is made, the player can easily recognize that the player is promoted to a big jackpot with a large number of rounds and continues to the last round of jackpots where the round game has been promoted. .

  As is clear from the above description, in this other embodiment, whether or not to be promoted to a big hit with a large number of rounds in rounds 4 and 8 in the 4th round for probability variation 4R, 4th and 8th rounds in probability variation 8R The battle production (promotion production) is executed. That is, in the jackpot game related to these jackpots, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (c), for each of the "probability 8R jackpot" and "probability 16R jackpot", in the fourth round, "probability 4R jackpot" The promotion effect is performed so that it cannot be easily distinguished from "." Further, as shown in FIGS. 31B and 31C, the “probability 16R big hit” is promoted in the eighth round so that it cannot be easily distinguished from the “probability 8R big hit”.

  That is, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation 4R, 8R, 16R jackpot is displayed with a predetermined jackpot symbol different from the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, respectively. As the effect symbols displayed on the main display device 131, the jackpot symbol that is displayed at the beginning of the jackpot is a jackpot symbol corresponding to 4R jackpot, such as even number “22”. ing. Then, in the promotion effect of the 4th round, if the 4R jackpot is also internal, a battle effect that the main character loses is performed, and the ending effect is given after the end of the 4th round, assuming that it was not promoted to a jackpot with many rounds. After that, the jackpot game ends.

  On the other hand, in the case of 8R or 16R jackpot internally, the main character performs a battle effect that wins, and then the jackpot symbol is changed from “222” to 8R jackpot to indicate that it has been promoted to a jackpot with many rounds. Corresponding jackpot symbol such as odd number “555”, for example, or big hit symbol such as specific number slot “777” corresponding to 16R jackpot is displayed on the screen of the main display 131. The Thus, the player recognizes that the probability change 4R jackpot has been promoted to a jackpot with a large number of rounds, that is, a probability change 8R jackpot or a probability change 16R jackpot. When the fourth round ends, the round game is continued until the final round of the jackpot where the round game has been promoted (eighth or sixteenth round), and when the final round ends, the jackpot game ends through an ending effect. . Although the promotion effect is also performed in the eighth round, the promotion effect of the eighth round is performed in accordance with the promotion effect of the fourth round, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

  Therefore, according to the jackpot game in which such promotion effects are performed, even if the player wins a big hit with a small number of rounds, the big hit that cannot be expected to be played is promoted to a big hit with a large number of rounds. Therefore, it is possible to face the game with a great expectation that a large amount of games can be obtained, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved. Note that this promotion effect (battle effect) is different from the rank-up effect described above. In other words, the rank-up effect is an effect related to whether or not a round with a ball will continue, and even when the rank is up, the player determines how far the round will continue at that time. It has become difficult. On the other hand, the promotion effect is an effect related to whether or not the player is promoted to a jackpot with a large number of rounds. When the jackpot (number of rounds) is promoted, the player continues to the point where the round continues. Can be determined. Therefore, if both the productions having different purposes are incorporated, the production effect of the gaming machine 100 can be remarkably improved.

  Referring to FIG. 31, the player is warned not to forget to take a prepaid card as a valuable storage medium from the card unit 190 in the probability variation 4R, 8R, 16R big hit that performs these promotion effects (battle effects). The card forgetting to take a card is directed during the ending production. The card removal forgetting alerting effect effected during the ending effect in the probability variation 4R, 8R, 16R jackpot according to the other embodiment is the card forgetting to forget carding alerting effect process (during the ending effect) shown in FIG. 29 (S1679). ), The description is omitted here.

  Therefore, in the probability variation 4R, 8R, 16R jackpot where these promotion effects (battle effects) are executed, the warning forgetting to take a card is not performed during the round game (final round) but during the ending effect. This is for the same reason as the rank-up effect described above, and detailed description thereof is omitted here.In other words, if this alerting notification is given during the promotion effect, the effect effect of the promotion effect is reduced, or the game Because there is a fear that the person will realize that the jackpot will not be promoted.

  In this embodiment, probability variation 4R, 8R, 16R big hits are provided, and these big hits are promoted to big hits with a large number of rounds (from 4R big hits to 8R, 16R big hits, or from 8R big hits to 16R big hits. It was configured to perform a promotion effect (battle effect) related to whether or not to promote), for example, this is usually provided with a short time, a promising big hit, whether or not the normal big hit is promoted to a short time or probable big hit, Or you may comprise so that the promotion effect (battle effect) regarding whether a time saving big hit will be promoted to a probable big hit is performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the rank-up effect and the promotion effect (battle effect) are as shown in FIGS. 2-4 (b) (c) (d) and FIGS. 31 (a) (b) (c). In the fourth round or the eighth round of each jackpot, this is not limited to those rounds. Furthermore, the types of jackpots are not limited to those described above.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display of the demonstration screen on the main display device 131 is performed as shown in FIG. 8 (S816) and FIG. 17 (S1720), as the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device ( There is no start-up memory of the electric Chu) 115, and the main display device 131 does not execute the variable display of the effect symbols related to the big hit lottery (the first and second special symbol display devices 120, 122 special symbols related to the big hit lottery). In addition to this, there is no start memory of the normal symbol operation gates 113a, 113b, and the normal symbol display device 118 hits the normal symbol related to the lottery. It may be displayed when a predetermined time has passed since the change display is not executed. That is, the display of the demonstration screen may be made on condition that the change of both the effect symbol (special symbol) and the normal symbol is stopped.

  Whether the gaming state has become probable when the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 30 (the mode continuation count value M is “30”) after the production mode is set to “latent”. Although it is determined whether or not (S2112 and S2114 in FIG. 21), the mode continuation count value M is not limited and may be set to 50 times or 20 times, for example. In addition, the setting time of the mission stage in the case of shifting to the mission stage is set to 5 minutes (residual time Tm, S2146 in FIG. 21), but this setting time is not limited and is set to, for example, 7 minutes or 3 minutes. You may do it.

  In the present invention, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but includes a revolving type gaming machine (so-called slot machine), a sparrow ball gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, and the like that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention. It can also be applied to other game machines.

<Effect>
As is apparent from the above description, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the return switch 186 that is operated when taking out from the card unit 190 a prepaid card as a valuable storage medium that stores at least valuable information. Attention is given to alert the player so as not to forget to take the prepaid card at a predetermined timing during the big hit game. That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention A.

Invention A
(1) A gaming machine (game machine) provided with operation means (return switch 186) operated when taking out a valuable storage medium (prepaid card) storing at least valuable value information for lending out a game medium for executing a game 100), a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit is made based on the establishment of the starting condition (a big hit determining process in step S820), and a predetermined symbol display device (first 1 special symbol display device 120, second special symbol display device 122, main display device 131), and after the symbols are variably displayed, the symbol display control means for confirming and displaying the big win symbol or the off symbol (special symbol processing in step S 440) And a special game executing means (step) for executing a predetermined special game when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed by the symbol display control means. The special game executed by the special game execution means includes a round game for acquiring a game medium, and after the round game at the end of the special game. The gaming machine is characterized in that at least an ending effect is performed, and in the ending effect, an alerting notice to a player regarding forgetting to remove the valuable storage medium is executed.

  (2) A gaming machine (game machine) provided with operation means (return switch 186) operated when taking out a valuable storage medium (prepaid card) for storing at least valuable information for lending out a game medium for executing a game 100), a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit is made based on the establishment of the starting condition (a big hit determining process in step S820), and a predetermined symbol display device (first 1 special symbol display device 120, second special symbol display device 122, main display device 131), and after the symbols are variably displayed, the symbol display control means for confirming and displaying the big win symbol or the off symbol (special symbol processing in step S 440) And a special game executing means (step) for executing a predetermined special game when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed by the symbol display control means. The special game executed by the special game execution means includes a round game for acquiring a game medium, and after the round game at the end of the special game. The gaming machine is characterized by comprising at least an ending effect to be performed, and in the round game, an alerting notice to a player regarding forgetting to take out the valuable storage medium is executed.

  (3) A gaming machine (game machine) provided with operation means (return switch 186) operated when taking out a valuable storage medium (prepaid card) for storing at least valuable information for lending out a game medium for executing a game 100), a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit is made based on the establishment of the starting condition (a big hit determining process in step S820), and a predetermined symbol display device (first 1 special symbol display device 120, second special symbol display device 122, main display device 131), and after the symbols are variably displayed, the symbol display control means for confirming and displaying the big win symbol or the off symbol (special symbol processing in step S 440) And a special game executing means (step) for executing a predetermined special game when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed by the symbol display control means. The special game executed by the special game executing means is a round game consisting of a plurality of rounds for acquiring game media, and after the round game, A gaming machine comprising at least an ending effect performed at the end of a special game, and alerting a player about forgetting to take out the valuable storage medium is executed during a final round of the round game.

  (4) In a predetermined round of the round game, a round continuation effect (rank-up effect, promotion effect (battle effect)) is performed as to whether or not the round game is continued and the round game continues. If there is, the gaming machine according to (2) or (3), wherein during the predetermined round, a warning alert to the player regarding forgetting to take out the valuable storage medium is not executed.

  (5) Pre-read big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation display based on the establishment of the start condition is immediately executed due to the predetermined condition, whether the big hit is related to the establishment of the start condition (steps S508, S528) In the case where the special game is being executed by the special game execution means, and there is a big hit determination by the pre-read big hit determination means, the valuable storage medium is included in the special game. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein alert notification to a player regarding forgetting to remove is not executed.

  (6) When the special game is being executed by the special game executing means, if there is a jackpot determination by the prefetching jackpot determination means, the jackpot determination by the prefetching jackpot determination means after completion of the special game (5) wherein the alert notification to the player regarding forgetting to take out the valuable storage medium is executed during the round game or the ending effect of the special game that is executed when the game no longer exists. Game machines.

  (7) After execution of the special game, the gaming state is a probability change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination means is increased, a short time state in which the probability that the start condition is satisfied is increased, or When the special game is in a normal state other than the probability change state and the short-time state, and the special game is continuously executed a predetermined number of times without the game state becoming the normal state, the subsequent probability change state and the The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein alert notification to a player regarding forgetting to take out the valuable storage medium is not executed in the special game continuously generated in a short time state .

  (8) After execution of the special game, the gaming state is a probability change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination means is increased, a short time state in which the probability that the start condition is satisfied is increased, or If the game state changes to either the probability change state or the normal state other than the short time state, and the game state becomes the probability change state or the short time state after the execution of the special game, forgetting to remove the valuable storage medium in the special game On the other hand, if the game state becomes the normal state after the execution of the special game, the notification to the player regarding forgetting to remove the valuable storage medium in the special game is not performed. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein alert notification is executed.

  (9) When the round game of the special game is in a mode in which it is difficult to acquire a game medium, the alert notification to the player regarding forgetting to take the valuable storage medium is not executed in the special game. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8).

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention A, the alerting notice to the player regarding forgetting to take the valuable storage medium is executed at an appropriate timing while simplifying the configuration of the gaming machine and reducing the cost. be able to. As a result, it is possible to suitably prevent the player from forgetting to remove the valuable storage medium.

  It should be understood that the terms used in this specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

100 ... gaming machine 120 ... first special symbol display device (symbol display device)
122 ... 2nd special symbol display device (symbol display device)
131 ... Main display device (symbol display device)
186 ... Return switch (operating means)

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine of the present invention, as described in claim 1, is a valuable storage medium (prepaid) for storing at least valuable value information for renting a gaming medium for executing a game. and operating means for operating when the card is removed) (return switch 186), based on the establishment of starting conditions, determine the constant means you determine whether to perform the advantageous special game to the player (jackpot determination in step S820 and processing), the symbol display control means for variably displaying the symbols based on the determination result of the previous SL-size constant means a (special symbol processing in step S440), especially if the predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display control means and special game execution means for executing a game (big winning device processing in step S450), before the determination is made by the determination means, determining whether or not to perform the special game That a pre-read determination means (step S508, S528 pre-determination process) and a provided gaming machine (gaming machine 100), wherein the special Yu skill executed by special game execution means, of the valuable storage medium Although the alert notification to the player regarding forgetting to be taken is executed, if there is a determination to perform the special game by the prefetch determination means, the alert notification is not executed during the special game. And

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising operating means for operating when taking out a valuable storage medium for storing at least valuable information for renting a gaming medium for executing a game,
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is based on the establishment of the start condition;
A symbol display control means for controlling display of a symbol based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means;
Special game execution means for executing a special game when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display control means,
The special game executed by the special game executing means comprises at least a round game for acquiring a game medium and an ending effect that is performed after the round game and at the end of the special game,
In the ending effect, a notice for alerting a player about forgetting to take the valuable storage medium is executed. A gaming machine comprising operating means for operating when taking out a valuable storage medium for storing at least valuable information for renting a gaming medium for executing a game,
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is based on the establishment of the start condition;
A symbol display control means for controlling display of a symbol based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means;
Special game execution means for executing a special game when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the symbol display control means,
The special game executed by the special game executing means comprises at least a round game for acquiring a game medium and an ending effect that is performed after the round game and at the end of the special game,
In the round game, an alerting notice to a player regarding forgetting to take out the valuable storage medium is executed.

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