JP2016064135A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improving excitement of games.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: specific game state generation means for generating a specific game state (time shortening, high probability) advantageous to a player with respect to a generation of a special game, after an end of a special game on the basis of a determination result of determination means; and display means for displaying a lapse time from a start of a continuous state where at least one of the special game state or the specific game state continues two or more, and a cumulative amount of profit the player acquired by the continuous state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Recent gaming machines have a mainstream function that changes from a normal gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to the player. For example, some pachinko machines have a function of changing from a normal gaming state to a state with a short time or high probability. Some slot machines have a function of changing from a normal gaming state to an assist time (AT) or assist replay time (ART) state (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4195345

  However, even with these gaming machines, there is still room for improvement in technology for improving the fun of gaming.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the above point, and aims at improving the interest of a game.

The gaming machine (gaming machine 100) of the present invention is
Determining means (S920 in the special symbol process) for determining when the starting means (first starting winning device detection switch 312 and second starting winning device detection switch 315) has detected a game ball;
Special game generation means (S450 in the timer interrupt process) for generating a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player based on the determination result of the determination means;
After completion of the special game, based on the determination result of the determination means, specific game state generation means (in the game state setting process) for generating a specific game state (short time, high probability) advantageous for the player with respect to the occurrence of the special game S1406, S1420, S1426),
Display means for displaying an elapsed time from the start of a continuous state in which at least one of the special game and the specific game state is continuous two or more times and a cumulative amount of profit obtained by the player by the continuous state (in timer interrupt processing) S2660)
It is characterized by providing.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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 various random numbers are acquired in the gaming machine 100 which concerns on 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 explanatory drawing which showed an example of the roaring effect execution random number table from which the roaring effect execution random number for roaring effect execution is acquired among the various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 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 time display process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time display which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time display which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the alarm input process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the alarm alerting process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the elapsed time and the accumulated amount display process of profit performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the starting time point setting process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the setting of the starting time which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the accumulated amount update process of the elapsed time and profit 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 display timing of the elapsed time which concerns on this embodiment, and the accumulation amount of profit. 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 freeze process 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 freeze display 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 game state 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 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 change effect pattern selection 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 freeze process in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the roaring effect which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing showing the display method of elapsed time T1-T3 in this embodiment, and the accumulated amounts V1 and V2 of profit.

<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 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 150 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 160. The outer frame 160 is detachably provided with a game board 102 in which a game area 106 in which game balls flow down is formed. 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 including a speaker, and an effect lighting device 134 having a plurality of lamps. A first effect button 135 and a second effect button 136 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and an alarm input unit 138 are provided.

  Further, the glass frame 150 is provided with a tray 140 for storing a plurality of game balls. The tray 140 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down in the direction of the firing handle device 103. . A receiving entrance (not shown) for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 140, and the game ball received at the entrance is sent to the launch rail 104 indicated by a broken line and fired. It stops at the end of the downward slope of the 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 game ball fired as described above rises between the outer rail 105a and the inner rail 105b from the launch rail 104 and reaches the game area 106 when the ball return prevention piece 105c is exceeded, and then falls within the game area 106 To do. 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, the normal symbol operating gate 113b having a normal area through which the game ball can pass, the big winning device 117 into which the game ball can enter, and the second start of the game ball A guide plate 116 that guides to the 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 from the game board surface side to the glass plate 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.

  At the bottom of the game area 106, an out port 111 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the first start winning device 112, the second start winning device 115, and the big winning device 117. It has been.

  An image display device 131 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and this image 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, a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol are variably displayed based on the winning of the game ball of the first start prize device 112 and the second start prize device 115, and a combination of specific effect symbols (For example, 777 etc.) is stopped and fixedly displayed, so that 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 change display of the effect symbol by the image display device 131 and the change display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized. In addition, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbols, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player. In the present embodiment, the image display device 131 is used as a liquid crystal display device. However, a plasma display, an organic EL display may be used, or a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, a rotating drum, or the like. A display device 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 by the player. The gimmick 109 is initially arranged on the back surface of the game board 102 and is configured to be movable to the front surface of the screen of the image 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.

  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 118 when the normal symbol lottery is won by the normal symbol lottery. 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 first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 and immediately wins a big win. If this is not possible, the right to win the jackpot will be 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.

  As with the special symbol, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b and the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately during the normal symbol variation display, The right to draw will be held. 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 a 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 image 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”.

  The alarm input unit 138 is a keyboard that includes a plurality of keys that allow a player to input numbers. The player can input an alarm time, which will be described later, using the alarm input unit 138.

<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, in order to obtain a normal symbol hit and a special symbol hit in the normal game state (a game state other than the big hit and short-time game state described later), the player handles the operation handle as shown by an arrow A in FIG. The left-handed game is performed by reducing the amount of rotation of 107, and the first symbol winning gate 112a positioned at the so-called “kee” at the approximate center of the game area 106 and the normal symbol operating gate 113a positioned at the upper left of the game area 106 Aim and fire a game ball.

  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 the 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 a 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 image display is performed in synchronization 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, here, main random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a random number table from which a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a reach random number, a hit random number, and a hit symbol random number are acquired among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a random symbol table, (b) is a jackpot symbol random number table, (c) is a reach random number table, (d) is a bonus random number table, and (e) is an example of a bonus symbol random number table. The special symbol (effect symbol) is generated based on the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 2 (a) and the jackpot symbol random number acquired from the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2 (b). In addition, the normal symbol is generated based on the hit random number obtained from the hit random number table shown in FIG. 2 (e) and the hit symbol random number obtained from the hit symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2 (e). .

  In the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 2 (a), one random number value is acquired from 300 random numbers from "0" to "299", for example, when the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115 are won. The 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 FIG. 2A, the ratio of small hits is set to 6/300, and the acquired big hit random numbers are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. "Is determined to be a small hit. When this small hit is made, the opening mode of the big winning device 117 operates in the same manner as the opening mode of the big winning device 117 for the probability variation 2R big hit described later.

  In the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2B, 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, three types of big hits are usually prepared as a plurality of types of big hits: 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction), and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction). There are four or more types of jackpots, such as those with different numbers of rounds and those with different opening / closing modes of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 (for example, different opening / closing times and prescribed winning numbers). May be.

  Normally, the number of rounds at the time of a big hit game is 8 rounds, and the open / close door 117b of the big prize device 117 in the round has a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number of prizes (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and the payout of the outgoing ball as a winning ball is not expected very much (eg 1000), but after the big hit game ends, the special symbol changes until a predetermined number of times (eg 100 times) It is a big hit that grants short duration games for a period.

  The probability variation 16R jackpot has 16 rounds at the time of the jackpot game, and the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is a game with a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a prescribed winning number (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and you can expect payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball (for example, 2000), and after the big hit game, both high probability games and short-time games until the next big hit It is a jackpot to grant.

  Probability 2R jackpot has a small number of rounds at the time of jackpot game as few as two rounds, and the opening time of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is extremely short (for example, 0.2 seconds, but the maximum number of winning prizes is 9) Although it is a big hit, it is almost a big hit that gives a high probability game until the next big hit after the big hit game is finished, though it is almost impossible to expect the payout of the ball as a winning ball (almost no winning).

  The opening mode of the big winning device 117 in the probability variation 2R big hit is the same operation as the small hit, and since the short-time game is not given after the big hit game is finished, the player apparently has the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit. A distinction cannot be made. Therefore, after the jackpot game of the probability variation 2R jackpot, the player cannot recognize that the gaming state has a high probability internally, that is, the probability variation 2R jackpot corresponds to a so-called “latent probability variation jackpot”. .

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the ratio at which the big hit is selected is different between when the game ball enters the first start winning device 112 and when the game ball enters the electric chew 115. It is configured. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), if the big hit symbol random number obtained when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 is “0” to “99”, the normal 8R big hit is selected. The ratio in this case is 100/250, and if it is “100” to “174”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250, and if it is “175” to “249”, Probability 2R jackpot is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250.

  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.

  Comparing the type of jackpot selected at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 and the time of winning the electric Chu 115, the ratio of the probability variation 16R jackpot at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 is 75/250. 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 at which the probability variation 16R big hit is 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 FIG. 5 (b), the distribution of the probability variation big hit (or the normal big hit) selected at the time of the one start winning device 112 and the electric Chu 115 prize is the same (the ratio 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 FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball is won by the start winning device (the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115), among 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. One 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 hit random number table for drawing the random numbers of normal symbols shown in FIG. 2D, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, the ten random numbers from “0” to “9” are selected. One random value is acquired. In the case of a winning random number table, in a gaming state other than a short working time (hereinafter also referred to as a short working time gaming state), the winning ratio is set to 1/10, for example, and the winning random number value is “7”. Determined. 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 design random number table shown in FIG. 2E, 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 per short period (for example, a single open of 0.5 seconds, a maximum number of winnings of 9 max), which is controlled to the second mode in which the electric Chu 115 is opened when a win is won by a normal symbol lottery. On the other hand, the long win is per long time during which the electric chew 115 is controlled to the second mode (for example, a single opening of 6 seconds and a maximum number of winning prizes of 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 in the second mode is long open, 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.

  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 controlled in the mode of 2 and the release mode are all performed in accordance with the above long (for example, a single release of 5 seconds, a specified maximum number of winnings of 9).

  In addition to the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, hit random number, and hit symbol random number, there are various random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. The roaring effect execution random number related to the “turning effect” regarding whether or not the symbol lottery result is a win will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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. When the normal symbol stops and lights up or turns off after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the blinking operation as a display, it is confirmed and displayed, and if this confirmed normal symbol is lit, it becomes a win (see FIG. 2 (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 Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) in which the winning chance of the game ball is increased. Is done.

  At this time, when the normal symbol hit is short hit (the ratio 2/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained by the hit symbol random number table of FIG. Since the opening time is short (single opening of 0.5 seconds) and it is not easy to win this electric Chu 115, the player has left-handed as it is as shown by the arrow A in FIG. The 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 rate is 1/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained in the symbol random number table of FIG. Is long (single opening for 6 seconds), and when the electric chew 115 is in the open state, the player increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 and performs “right-handed”.

  When the “right strike” is performed, the game ball falls on the right side of the image 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, based on the winning, the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 122 and the effect symbol variation display on the image display device 131 are started. 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 lower than when the right board is used and the guide plate 116 is not used, which is disadvantageous for the player.

  Thus, when the game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and the symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, the image display device 131 displays the first effect button 135 and the second Reach effect that makes the player operate the effect button 136 and operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner on the front of the screen of the image display device 131 (the big hit acquired with the big hit random number table of FIG. 2A) When the random number value is “3”, the ratio is 1/300, or when the reach random number value acquired from the reach random number table of FIG. 2C is “0” to “21”, the ratio is 22/250. Therefore, the player pays more attention to the image display device 131 than to the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122.

  In particular, in the present invention, as will be described in detail later, when a symbol matching game related to a normal symbol lottery is performed in the short-time outside gaming state, a part of the image display device 131 (for example, an image display) At the bottom and corners of the device 131, during the normal symbol variation display, a roaring effect regarding whether or not the variation display lottery result is won is executed. Therefore, in this case, the player Is more focused on the image display device 131 than the normal symbol display device 118.

  In addition, the first start winning device 112, the electric tuner during the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol in the image display device 131) in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122, or during the big hit or the small hit. 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.

  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. Thus, the player can check how many jackpots and winning lottery rights are currently reserved. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the reserved memory related to the special symbol is digested with priority over the electric chew 115. You may make it carry out in order.

  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. 2A is “3”, the big hit probability is 1/300). Also, a specific effect symbol combination (for example, “777” or the like) is stopped and displayed on the image 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).

  Then, when the lottery result of the special symbol becomes a big hit in this way, the opening / closing door 117b of the big winning device 117 is controlled to open and close in a predetermined manner, so that the chances of winning the game balls are greatly increased, and the player can play a large number of game balls. You can play a jackpot game that can earn you and increase your possession. 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 big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table of FIG. 2 (b) is normally “0” to “99” for both the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115, and the ratio 100 / 250), an 8-round jackpot game is played, and after the 8-round jackpot game ends, the game state is shortened for a period until the special symbol changes 100 times.

  In addition, the big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table in FIG. 2B is “100” to “174”, the ratio 75/250, the ratio 75/250, the electric hit In the case of 115, in the case of “100” to “249”, the ratio 150/250), a 16-round jackpot game is played, and after the 16-round jackpot game is over, the game state has a high probability until the next jackpot (FIG. 2 ( The big hit random number values acquired in the big hit random number table of 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 (b) based on the winning of the first start winning device 112 is “175” to “249”, the ratio 75/250 ), A specific effect symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the image display device 131. In this case, the reach effect is not performed regardless of the reach random value, and the effect symbol combination is not a doublet or the like. 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 promising 2R big hit. Then, a two-round jackpot game is performed, and after the two-round jackpot game is over, a high probability is hidden until the game state becomes the next jackpot.

  As a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit random numbers obtained in the big hit random number table in FIG. 2A are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. In the case of a small hit probability 6/300), a specific combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the image display device 131. In this case, as with the probability variation 2R big hit, a combination of casual numbers and the like is stopped and displayed. The player is intentionally prevented from determining that a special symbol lottery result has been won. In other words, this is to confuse the player with the small hit and the probable variation 2R big hit, and to hide the high probability after the probable change 2R big hit (恰 also impersonates the low probability gaming state).

  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 time of winning the electric chew 115.

  When the game state is short, the special symbol and the normal symbol change time is shortened, and in the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol, which is mainly performed based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 113b, a high probability (When the hit random number value obtained from the hit random number table of FIG. 2D is “0” to “8”, the hit probability is 9/10), and the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode. Since the playing time and release mode are performed in accordance with the above long game, the chances of winning the game ball increase, and the player can maintain the current ball without reducing it.

  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 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. The above is the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment.

<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 a main control means for controlling basic operations 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, an input port and an output port for the main control board (not shown). And at least a production control board 340, a payout control board 380, and a 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 that detect this, the second start winning device detection switch 315 that detects that a game ball has entered the second start winning device 115, and the game ball that has entered the big winning device 117 Is connected to the large winning device detection switch 317, 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) 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. .

  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.

  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. . The effect control board 340 includes a first effect button detection switch 335, second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, and a clear restriction button detection switch 338 for preventing the game history from being erased by a third party. It is connected.

  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 is 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, and the input signal from the timer. Is read out and the arithmetic processing is performed, and the 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 a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol is received, the contents of the received variation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the production drive device 361, and the production illumination device. Data for causing the 134 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data 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, the sub ROM 340b includes a variation effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 310, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed, and the like. It 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.

  An alarm input unit 138 is connected to the input side of the effect control board 340. The signal input to the effect control board 340 by the alarm input unit 138 is an alarm time signal set by the player.

  The payout control board 380 controls the payout of game balls. The payout control board 380 includes a one-chip microcomputer including 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 to the payout control board 384. The card unit 300 is also connected. In addition, the payout control board 380 is connected to the main control board 310 and the card unit 300 (ball lending 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 with a ball lending switch 385 and a return switch 386, and various input signals of the ball lending switch 385 and the return switch 386 are sent out via the ball lending connection board 384. 380 is input. Further, a payout motor 381 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 380.

  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.

  Further, the payout CPU, after confirming the connection with the card unit 300 via the ball lending connection board 384, inputs a ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 385 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.

  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. 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 image display device 131 and the sound output device 132, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340, image display control and sound output device in the image display device 131. The sound output control at 132 is performed. The image control board 350 stores a host CPU for performing image display control of the image display device 131, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area for the host CPU, a control processing program for the host CPU, and the like. A host ROM, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing the image data, a VDP serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit for controlling sound.

  Based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 340, the host CPU instructs the image display device 131 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP. 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 includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 340 and also outputs the audio output device 132. Audio output control at. For example, the audio output device 132 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound.

  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 sends the game balls in the tray 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 25 and 36, the characteristic processing 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. 4-16, 19-22, and 24 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in main ROM310b. In FIGS. 4 to 16, 19 to 22, and 24, processes that are not mainly related to the present invention are 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 the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach random number as shown in FIG. , Random number update processing is performed to update various random numbers such as hit random numbers, hit design random numbers, or variation pattern random numbers. 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 (for example, 5 times). 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, and stores it in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S400, the random numbers for the first special symbol lottery (the jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers and reach random numbers shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 310c. 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 acquires the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S506 and stored in the main RAM 310c (that is, the jackpot random number by the first special symbol lottery stored most recently, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number) are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 310b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 2R big hit, with or without reach, or without reach. 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 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) described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the hold of the first special symbol lottery has increased, and displays the effect based on the effect. It can be executed by the display device 131. 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 (for example, 5 times). 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, and stores it in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S400, the random numbers for the second special symbol lottery (the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 310c. 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 acquires the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S526 and stored in the main RAM 310c (that is, the big hit random number by the second special symbol lottery stored most recently, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number) are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 310b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, with or without reach, or without reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the main CPU 310a finishes the preliminary determination process, 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 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 second special symbol lottery hold has increased, and displays the effect based on the image. It can be executed by the display device 131. 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 value Gmax (for example, 5 times). 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.

  After that, in S714, the main CPU 310a starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display device 118, shifts to S715, and refers to a time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state described later is short. Thus, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state (short-time flag on) with a high probability of winning. In S715, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S715), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S740. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S715), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S716.

  In S716, the main CPU 310a uses the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, etc., during the normal symbol variation display, whether or not this variation display lottery result is a hit effect. It is determined whether or not to execute. The determination of the execution of the roaring effect may be made, for example, by acquiring the random number for executing the roaring effect shown in FIG. 8 in S660 of the gate detection switch (SW) process of S420 and determining by the acquired random number. . FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a roaring effect execution random number table from which a roaring effect execution random number for executing the roaring effect is acquired among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the random effect execution random number is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the dynamic effect during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol determined to be a deviation in the normal symbol lottery. In the roaring effect execution random number table in which the execution of the roaring effect is selected, one random number value is selected from ten random numbers from “0” to “9” when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. Is acquired. In the turn effect execution random number table, it is determined that the turn effect is executed when the turn effect execution ratio (lottery probability) is set to 1/10, for example, and the acquired turn effect execution random number is “0”. The ratio of the non-execution effect (lottery probability) is set to 9/10, and it is determined that the anti-effect effect is not executed when the acquired random effect execution random numbers are “1” to “9”.

  That is, in S716 of FIG. 7, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is a win (regardless of whether it is a short hit or a long hit), it is determined that all the roaring effects are executed, and when the lottery result of the normal symbol is off, It is determined that the roll effect is executed at a predetermined ratio (lottery probability, for example, 1/10). In S716, when it is determined that the roaring effect is not executed (NO in S716), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S740. On the other hand, if it is determined that the roaring effect is to be executed (YES in S716), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S718.

  Next, in S718, the main CPU 310a sets a turn effect start command in the main RAM 310c. Note that the whispering effect start command also includes information indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery (information indicating a short hit, a long hit, and a loss). Further, the turn effect start command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Next, in S740, the main CPU 310a 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, The process proceeds to S754. On the other hand, if the stopped normal symbol is “win” (YES in S746), the main CPU 310a turns on the auxiliary game flag (S748), and proceeds to S754.

  In S754, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the turn production start command is set in S718. If the turn production start command is set (YES in S754), the process shifts to S756 and the turn production end command. Is set in the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. Note that the turn effect end command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. On the other hand, if the turn production start command is not set (NO in S754), the main CPU 310a skips the process of S756 and ends this normal symbol process.

  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. 9 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing (S440) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in S900, 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 S900), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if the big hit game flag is off (NO in S900), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S901 to determine whether or not the small hit game flag that is set 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 S901), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, when the small hit game flag is OFF (NO in S901), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S902, 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 S902 (YES in S902), the process proceeds to S944. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S902), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S904, 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 hold count U2 is 1 or more (YES in S904), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count U2 and updates the hold count U2 (S906). 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 S908 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 S920.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the holding number U2 is not ≧ 1 (NO in S904), that is, if the holding number U2 is “0”, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S910 and the first start winning device detection switch 312 It is determined whether or not the hold count U1 is 1 or more.

  When the number of holding times U1 is not 1 or more (NO in S910), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. On the other hand, when the hold count U1 is 1 or more (YES in S910), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count U1 and updates the hold count U1 (S912). 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 S914 and turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count U1 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S920. 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 S920, 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 S920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process (S920) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 10, in S1000, 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 a high probability gaming state (YES in S1000), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1002 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at the time of high probability, while the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If not (NO in S1000), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1004 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at a low probability (see FIG. 2).

  When the process of S1002 or S1004 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1006 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 S1008, 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 S1006. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (YES in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1010, 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 to display device 120 or second special symbol display device 122 (usually a big hit symbol corresponding to any of 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction) and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction)) This is set (S1012), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1008 that it is not a big hit (NO in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1014 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 (YES in S1014), 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 (S1016), and this big hit determination processing is ended. To do. If it is determined in S1014 that it is not a small hit (NO in S1014), an off symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S1018), and this big hit determination processing is performed. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 9, next, in S930, the main CPU 310a executes a variation pattern selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation pattern selection process performed in S930 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern selection process (S930) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 11, in S1100, 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 S1100), the process proceeds to S1114, 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 S1100), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1102 and determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a small hit.

  If it is determined in S1102 that it is a small hit (YES in S1102), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1104 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 S1102), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1106 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 S1108, where the presence / absence of reach is determined based on the reach random number determination in S1106. If it is determined that there is a reach (YES in S1108), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1110 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 S1108), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1112 and sets the table for loss in the main RAM 310c.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1116, executes the previously obtained variation pattern random number determination process, proceeds to S1118, 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 (production symbol variation execution time). Specifically, the game ball is referred to the main RAM 310c and the game ball is in the first start winning prize. Processing for determining whether or not the variation pattern random number acquired when winning the device 112 or the electric Chu 115 (the variation pattern random number acquired in S506 or S526) is equal to a value indicating a predetermined variation time. It is.

  Returning to FIG. 9, next, in S940, the main CPU 310a generates a variation effect start command including setting information set by the jackpot determination processing in S920 and the variation pattern selection processing in S930, 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 S940 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the process shifts to S942, and the main CPU 310a determines whether the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device is based on the setting information included in the variable effect start command set in the process of S940. The special symbol variation display by 122 is started. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S944, and determines whether or not the special symbol variation time selected in the variation pattern selection process of S930 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in S942.

  When it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (NO in S944), 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 S944), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S946 and issues a variation effect stop command for instructing the end of the variation effect of the effect symbol by the image display device 131 or the like to the main RAM 310c. Set to. Note that the variable effect stop command set in S1046 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the process shifts to S948, and the main CPU 310a stops the special symbol change display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 started in the process of S942, and displays the stopped symbol. To do. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S950, and executes the stop process. Hereinafter, the contents of the suspension process performed in S950 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the in-stop process (S950) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 12, in S1200, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not a time-short flag that is set to ON in a game state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not a time-short game is being performed. If it is determined that the time-short flag is ON (YES in S1200), the process proceeds to S1202, 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 S1204 and determines whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0” (YES in S1204), the process proceeds to S1206. In S1206, the main CPU 310a having the remaining game count J of “0” means that the special symbol has been changed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time-saving game. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1208. If it is determined in S1200 that the time reduction flag is not on (NO in S1200), or if it is determined in S1204 that the remaining game count J is not “0” (NO in S1204), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1208. .

  In S1208, 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 in progress, and the high probability flag is on. If it is determined (YES in S1208), the process proceeds to S1210, 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 S1212 and determines whether or not the remaining game count X is “0”. If the remaining game count X is “0” (YES in S1212), the process proceeds to S1214. Then, in S1214, 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 S1216. If it is determined in S1208 that the high-accuracy flag is not on (NO in S1208), or if it is determined in S1212 that the remaining game count X is not “0” (NO in S1212), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1216. To do.

  In S1216, 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 S1216). ), The process proceeds to S1218, 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 S1218 that the game is a small hit (YES in S1218), the process proceeds to S1220 and turns on the small hit game flag. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1222, and sets the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1222 is performed when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit or a small hit, and the setting is for both the probable 2R big hit and the small hit. The number of rounds (R number) is set to the same mode in which the operation pattern in 2R and 1R is 0.2 seconds open × 1 time.

  Then, when the processing of S1222 is completed, the main CPU 310a ends this suspension processing. On the other hand, in S1218, when the main CPU 310a determines that it is not a small hit (NO in S1218), this in-stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1216 that the main CPU 310a is a big hit (YES in S1216), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1330 and determines whether or not the current big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit. If it is determined that the probability variation 16R big hit is determined (YES in S1230), the process proceeds to S1234, and the 16R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1230 that the probability variation 16R big hit is not found (NO in S1230), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1232, and determines whether or not the current big hit is normally an 8R big hit. If it is determined that it is a normal 8R big hit (YES in S1232), the process proceeds to S1236, and the 8R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, in S1232, if the main CPU 310a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit (NO in S1232), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1238, determines that the current big hit is a probable 2R big hit, and turns on the 2R big hit game flag. To do. When the processing of S1234, S1236, or S1238 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1240.

  In S1240, 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 S1242, Turn off the flag and high accuracy flag. Then, the process shifts to S1244, and the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the current big hit is a probable 2R big hit, and when it is determined that the probable 2R big hit is (YES in S1244), the main CPU 310a proceeds to the above S1222. 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 S1244 that it is not the probability variation 2R big hit (NO in S1244), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is the probability variation 16R big hit or the normal 8R big hit, the process proceeds to S1250. Start the jackpot opening.

  Then, the flow shifts to S1252, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit opening command in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot opening command set in S1252 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a finishes 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. 13 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. 13, in S1300, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the 8R jackpot game flag or 16R jackpot game flag is on, and determines that the 8R jackpot game flag or 16R jackpot game flag is on. In the case (YES in S1300), that is, when it is determined that the normal 8R big hit game or the probability variation 16R big hit game is being determined, the process proceeds to S1310, and it is determined whether or not the opening for performing the big hit start effect is being performed.

  In S1310, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is being opened (YES in S1310), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1312, and determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If the main CPU 310a determines in S1312, that the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S1312), the main winning device process is terminated, whereas if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (YES in S1312). ), The process proceeds to S1314, and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1314 is performed when the big hit is usually 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit. If the setting is usually 8R big hit, the round number (R number) ) Is set to 29.5 seconds opening × 1 time. If the probability variation 16R is a big hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 16R, 1R operating pattern 29.5 seconds open x 1 time.

  Then, the process shifts to S1315, 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. Note that the jackpot effect command set in S1315 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) described later.

  Then, the process shifts to S1316, 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 S1318, and sets the value of the round number R to “ Add 1 ”. Then, the process shifts to S1320, and the main CPU 310a starts the operation of the special prize 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 S1340, 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 S1340), the process proceeds to S1342, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached a prescribed winning number (for example, 9).

  In S1342, when the main CPU 310a determines that the value of the number counter C is the prescribed winning number (YES in S1342), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1344 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, if it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the prescribed number of winnings (NO in S1342), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1340, the main CPU 310a checks the winning number of the number counter C by skipping the process of S1342 when the operating time of the big winning device 117 has passed the predetermined operating time (YES in S1340). The operation of the special prize winning device 117 is finished without any operation.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1346, and determines whether or not the big hit round number R is the maximum number of rounds. That is, in S1346, it is a process for determining whether or not the big hit round is the final round. If the big hit is a probable 16R big hit, it is 16 rounds. If it is a win, it is determined whether there are two rounds.

  In S1346, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit round is not the final round (NO in S1346), the main winning device process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit round is the final round (YES in S1346), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1348, and the main CPU 310a determines whether the current big hit is usually the 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit (the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit It is determined whether or not.

  In S1348, if the main CPU 310a determines that it is a normal 8R big hit or a probable 16R big hit (not a probable 2R big hit or a small hit) (YES in S1348), the process shifts to S1350 and starts an ending to perform a big hit end effect. To do. Then, the process proceeds to S1352, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit ending command in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot ending command set in S1352 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1354, sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”, proceeds to S1356, and determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined in S1356 that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1356), the process proceeds to S1370, and a game state setting process described later is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed ( In S1356, NO), this large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1348, when the main CPU 310a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit and probability variation 16R big hit (probability 2R big hit or small hit) (NO in S1348), the process proceeds to S1360, and similarly to S1354 described above. The value of the number of rounds R is set to “0”, and then the process proceeds to S1370 to execute a game state setting process described later.

  In step S1310, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit opening is not in progress (NO in step S1310), the main CPU 310a proceeds to step S1330 and determines whether the big hit ending is in progress. If the main CPU 310a determines in S1330 that the jackpot ending is in progress (YES in S1330), the process proceeds to S1356.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1330 that the big hit ending is not in progress (NO in S1330), the process proceeds to S1332, 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 S1332, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big prize device 117 is in operation (YES in S1332), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1340 and determines that the big prize device 117 is not in operation (NO in S1332). The process proceeds to S1316.

  In S1300, when the main CPU 310a determines that the 8R jackpot game flag and the 16R jackpot game flag are not on (NO in S1300), the process proceeds to S1302, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot game flag is on. To do. In S1302, if the 2R big hit game flag is not on (NO in S1302), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1304 and determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on. In S1304, if the small hit game flag is not on (NO in S1304), the main CPU 310a ends the big winning device process.

  On the other hand, if the 2R big hit game flag is on in S1302 (YES in S1302) and the small hit game flag is on in S1304 (YES in S1304), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1332.

  Next, the contents of the game state setting process performed in S1370 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process (S1370) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. First, in S1400, 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 S1400), this gaming state setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1400), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1402, and determines whether or not the current big hit is usually an 8R big hit (with time reduction). If the main CPU 310a determines in step S1402 that it is a normal 8R big hit (with time reduction) (YES in step S1402), the process proceeds to step S1404, the time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1406, and the remaining time reduction game 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, when it is determined in S1402 that it is not normally 8R big hit (with time reduction) (NO in S1402), that is, this time big hit is determined to be a probability 2R big hit (no time reduction) or a probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction). Since these big hits are big hits that give high probability games, the main CPU 310a shifts to S1420, turns on the high-accuracy flag, shifts to S1422, and sets the remaining game count X of the high-probability game to, for example, Set “10000”.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1424, determines whether or not the big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit with time reduction, and if it is determined that the big variation 16R big hit with time reduction (YES in S1424), proceeds to S1426. Move on and set the hourly flag on. Then, the main CPU 310a shifts to S1428, sets “10000”, which is the same as the number set for the remaining game count X of the high-definition game in the processing of S1422, to the remaining game count J of the short-time game. The state setting process ends. 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 S1424 that the probability change 16R big hit with time reduction is not made (NO in S1424), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is the probability change 2R big hit without time reduction, this gaming state setting process is terminated. Thus, after the end of the probability variation 2R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 high-precision games (substantially until the next big hit) are given in the latent state (latent probability state).

  Returning to FIG. 13, when the game state setting process of S1370 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1380, where a small hit game flag or a big hit game flag (16R big hit game flag, 8R big hit game flag or 2R big hit game). The flag) is turned off, and the large winning device process is terminated.

  As is clear from the above description, in the stoppage processing (FIG. 12) of S950 executed in the special symbol processing of FIG. 9, when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit, the open mode of the big winning device 117 Is set to be the same as the small hit (S1222), and the opening effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing of S1250 and S1252 is omitted). Similarly, in the big winning device process of S450 (FIG. 13), when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit, the ending effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processes of S1350 and S1352 are omitted). ing. Furthermore, since the short-time game is not given after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends, this makes it impossible for the player to distinguish between the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit, and as a result, after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends, The high probability is hidden. Thereby, 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. 15 is a flowchart showing the electric tulip process (S460) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 15, in S1500, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on, as in S700 of the normal symbol process (S430) described above. When the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S1500), the main CPU 310a ends this electric tulip process.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S1500), the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 is operating (S1502). If it is determined that the electric chew 115 is not in operation (NO in S1502), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1504, and the current gaming state is similar to S715 in the normal symbol processing (S430) of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in the short-time gaming state.

  Here, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S1504), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1512 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 performing the opening operation once for 5 seconds 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 S1504), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1506 and determines “winning” in S746 of the normal symbol processing (S430) in FIG. It is determined whether or not the hit made is a long hit. If it is a long hit (YES in S1506), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1508, and sets the release pattern that performs the operation of releasing the movable piece 115b once for 6 seconds as the release pattern per long of the electric chew 115. Set in RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is not a long hit (NO in S1506), that is, if it is a short hit, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1510 and operates to open the movable piece 115b for 0.5 seconds as an open pattern per short of the electric Chu 115. Is set in the main RAM 310c. When the main CPU 310a finishes the processing of S1510, S1512, and S1514, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1515 and starts the operation of the movable piece 115b of the electric chew 115 with the set open pattern.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1522. If it is determined in S1502 that the electric chew 115 is operating (YES in S1502), the process also proceeds to S1522. The main CPU 310a determines whether or not the operation of the electric chew 115 has been completed. That is, the release pattern in which the movable piece 115b is released once for 6 seconds as a long release is completed, or a predetermined number (9 max) of game balls are played before the end of the release pattern. It is determined whether or not a prize is won.

  If it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has been completed, the process shifts to S1724, and the main CPU 310a sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF and ends the auxiliary game. On the other hand, if the operation of the electric chew 115 has not been completed, this processing is terminated.

  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.

  In addition, the main CPU 310a performs the above-described first hold number increase command (S510), second hold number increase command (S530), turn effect start command (S718), turn effect end command (S756), and change effect start command (S940). ), A change effect stop command (S946), an opening command (S1252), a jackpot effect command (S1315), an ending command (S1352), etc. are output to the effect control board 340, thereby determining the contents of the effect in the gaming machine 100. .

This is the end of the description of the timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.
<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
Next, the contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process 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. 26-28 and 30-33 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in sub ROM340b. 26 to 28 and 30 to 33, processes that are not mainly related to the present invention are 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 the timer interrupt process is executed, first, in S2600, the sub CPU 340a receives the command transmitted from the main control board 310, determines execution of the effect based on the received command, and instructs it. A command reception process for setting the command in the sub RAM 340c is performed.

  Here, the contents of the command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing command reception processing (S2600) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. First, in S2700, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control board 310 (see S510 and S530 in FIG. 5). .

  If it is determined that the hold increase command has been received (YES in S2700), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2701 and executes a freeze process. This freeze process will be described with reference to FIG. The hold increase command includes the advance determination information as described above. In S2800, it is determined whether or not the pre-determination information in the received hold increase command includes any of normal 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 2R big hit, and out of reach. If it is included, the process advances to step S2810. If it is not included, this process ends.

  In S2810, the freeze flag is turned on. In S2820, it is determined whether or not a special symbol variation effect is currently being executed. When the special symbol variation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to S2830, and when the special symbol variation effect is not being executed, this processing is terminated.

  In S2830, it is determined whether or not the total variation time in the variation variation being executed exceeds 15 seconds. It should be noted that a variation effect that exceeds 15 seconds in total variation is a variation effect that always causes a big hit or reach.

  When the total variation time exceeds 15 seconds (when generating a big hit or reach), the process proceeds to S2840, and when it is 15 seconds or less, this process ends. In S2840, freeze display is performed. As shown in FIG. 29A, the freeze display is to display a specific image different from the normal variation effect in an area 2901 in which a special symbol variation effect is normally displayed in the image display device 131. This specific image is mainly a black still image, but a bright color image is displayed for a short time only immediately after the start of freeze display. As shown in FIG. 29A, during execution of the freeze display, a special symbol variation effect is displayed in an area 2903 below the area 2901 and smaller than the area 2901. This variation effect has the same contents (determined symbol, presence / absence of reach, variation time, etc.) as in the case of performing normal variation display without performing freeze display. At the time of freeze display, the gimmick 109 returns to the initial position (the back of the game board 102). Further, during freeze display, the sound of the sound output device 132 and the lighting of the effect lighting device 134 are turned off. Note that FIG. 29B shows the image display device 131 when a normal special symbol variation effect is being executed instead of freeze display.

  Returning to FIG. 27, the process proceeds to S <b> 2702, and the pending number addition process is executed. Specifically, in the process of S2702, when the sub CPU 340a receives the first hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the image 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 image display device 131. 1 is added to the stored number of reserved second special symbol lotteries.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2710 and executes a hold prefetch process. Hereinafter, the contents of the hold prefetching process performed in S2710 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the hold prefetching process (S2710) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 30, first, in step S3004, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not to change the image for the hold added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in step S2702 in FIG. Display lottery processing is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a, when the pre-determined information included in the received hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) indicates a big hit or reach out, It is determined that the image for the hold added in S2702 is changed to the prefetch notice mode (special hold icon).

  On the other hand, when the advance determination information included in the received hold number increase command indicates a loss without reach, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not to change the image for the hold added in S2702 to the prefetch notice mode. The lottery to be determined is performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. In addition, as a specific pre-reading notice mode (special hold icon) of the hold image, the color can be conspicuous red or gold, the pattern can be a specific animal pattern (eg, zebra pattern, leopard pattern, etc.) For example, a display that has a different shape from the normal display can be used.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3006 and determines whether or not execution of the hold prefetch display is determined in S3004. When it is determined in S3006 that execution of the hold prefetch display has been determined (YES in S3006), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3010, and executes the hold prefetch for instructing the image control board 350 to execute the hold prefetch display. A display command is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and a hold prefetch display (special hold icon) is displayed on the image display device 131.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S3006 that execution of the hold prefetch display has not been determined (NO in S3006), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3008 and displays an image to be displayed in a normal hold display in which the hold prefetch display is not executed. A hold display command for instructing the control board 350 is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and a hold display (hold icon) is displayed on the image display device 131. Then, when the processing of S3008 or S3010 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this reservation prefetching processing.

  Returning to FIG. 27, when the hold prefetch process is completed, or when it is determined in S2700 that the hold increase command has not been received (NO in S2700), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2712 and performs the normal process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the turn production start command set in S718 of the symbol processing has been received. Then, when a turn production start command is received (YES in S2712), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2714 and sends a turn production start production command to the sub RAM 340c for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360. Then, the execution of the roaring effect is started via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361.

  When the process of S2714 is completed, or when the turn production start command is not received in S2712 (NO in S2712), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2716 and sets the turn set in S756 of the normal symbol process of FIG. It is determined whether or not an effect end command has been received. When the turn effect end command is received (YES in S2716), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2718, and the turn effect end command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 is sent to the sub RAM 340c. Then, the execution of the roaring effect by the image display device 131, the sound output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361 is ended.

  When the process of S2718 ends, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2724, and determines whether or not the variable effect start command set in S940 of the special symbol process of FIG. 9 has been received. If it is determined that a variation effect start command is received (YES in S2724), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2730 and executes a game state effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the game state effect selection process performed in S2730 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the gaming state effect selection process (S2730) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 31, first, in step S3100, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S2724. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3110, and determines whether or not the gaming state is short-time based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command. 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 S3110 that the gaming state is short (YES in S3110), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3120, and the gaming state is highly probable based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command as in S2710. It is determined whether or not there is. If it is determined in S2720 that the gaming state has a high probability (YES in S3120), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state has a short time and a high probability, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3130, A short time / high accuracy game effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and the image display device 131, the sound output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 361 are set. Are controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the gaming state is short and high probability.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3120 that the gaming state is not a high probability (NO in S3120), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state is only short time, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3140, and the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 are set to the short-time game effect command in the sub-RAM 340c, and the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect drive device 361 are set to have a shorter game state. It is controlled to a predetermined production mode when

  In S3110, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time (NO in S3110), that is, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time and high probability, and is a normal gaming state or a high-probability gaming state only. In step S3150, the sub CPU 340a sets a normal game effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c, and displays the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, and the effect. The lighting device 134 and the drive device 361 for effect are controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the game state is normal (or latent).

  As is clear from the above description, in this gaming state effect selection process, when the gaming state has only a high probability, the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect drive. In the device 361, an effect similar to that when the gaming state is normal is performed. Thereby, the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends can be hidden. Then, when the processing of S3130, S3140, or S3150 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this gaming state effect selection processing.

  Returning to FIG. 27, when the game state effect selection process of S2730 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2740 and executes the variable effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect selection process performed in S2740 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the variable effect selection process (S2740) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 32, first, in step S3200, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S2724. In addition, in the variable effect start command, in addition to the information on the gaming state (information on whether or not the gaming state has a short time / high probability), information on the stop symbol of the special symbol (that is, big hit, small Either a big hit symbol (normally 8R big hit symbol, probability variation 16R big hit symbol, probability variation 2R big hit symbol) or a special symbol variation in case of a big hit Information indicating time (variation pattern) is included.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3240 and executes a variation effect pattern selection process of effect symbols. The variation effect pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. In S3300, it is determined whether the freeze flag is on. If it is on, the process advances to step S3310. If it is off, the process advances to step S3330.

  In S3310, the variation production start command is analyzed to determine whether or not the next variation production will cause any one of the normal 8R big hit, the probability variation 16R big hit, the probability variation 2R big hit, and the reach off. To do. If the next variation effect causes the above, the process proceeds to S3320; otherwise, the process proceeds to S3340.

  In S3320, the freeze flag is turned off. In S3330, based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command in S3200, a variation effect pattern of the effect symbol is selected based on information indicating the special symbol variation time (variation pattern) included in the variation effect start command.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in S3310, a freeze display pattern is selected as a variation effect pattern in S3340. The freeze display pattern is a pattern that performs the same display as the freeze display in S2840 (see FIG. 29A) in the entire period of the special symbol variation time. As shown in FIG. 29A, in the freeze display pattern, in the image display device 131, a black still image is normally displayed in a region 2901 that displays a special symbol variation effect, and the region 2901 is below the region 2901. In a region 2903 smaller than 2901, a special symbol variation effect is displayed. This variation effect has the same content (determined symbol, presence / absence of reach, variation time, etc.) as when the normal variation display pattern is selected in S3330 without selecting the freeze display pattern. In the freeze display pattern, a bright color image is displayed in the area 2901 for a short time only immediately after the start of the variation effect.

  Hereinafter, the freeze display executed in S2840 and the display of the variation effect based on the freeze display pattern selected in S3340 are also simply referred to as freeze display.

A specific example of selecting a freeze display and a freeze display pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 34A and 34B.
In FIG. 34A, H1, H2, H3... Each represent one variation effect of a special symbol, and are executed in the order of H1, H2, H3. Fluctuation effects H1 to H4 are assumed to be neither big hit nor reach. In addition, during execution of the fluctuation effect H1, a hold number increase command is received, and the hold number increase command is normally determined in advance as one of 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 2R big hit, and reach off. Suppose that it contains information. Further, it is assumed that the hold corresponding to the above hold increase command is digested by the change effect H5. Note that, as described above, the pending increase command corresponds to a big hit or reach, and therefore a big hit or reach occurs in the variation effect H5.

  In the case of the above case, an affirmative determination is made in S2800 (see FIG. 28) during execution of the variation effect H1, and the freeze flag is turned on in S2810. Further, since the variation effect H1 is being executed, an affirmative determination is made in S2820, and the variation effect H1 does not cause a big hit or reach, so a negative determination is made in S2830, and it is determined to perform freeze display in S2840. . As shown in FIG. 34A, as a result, the variation effect H1 is a normal variation effect pattern until the hold number increase command is received, but after the hold number increase command is received, freeze display is performed.

  In the case shown in FIG. 34A, since the freeze flag is turned on during the execution of the fluctuation effect H1, when the change effect pattern of the change effects H2, H3, and H4 is selected, an affirmative determination is made in S3300, and Since the variation effects H2, H3, and H4 are neither big hit nor reach, a negative determination is made in S3310, and a freeze display pattern is selected in S3340. Therefore, the fluctuation effect patterns of the fluctuation effects H2, H3, and H4 are freeze display patterns.

  In the case shown in FIG. 34A, since the variation effect H5 causes a big hit or reach, when selecting the variation effect pattern of the variation effect H5, an affirmative determination is made in S3310, the freeze flag is turned off in S3320, In S3330, a normal variation effect pattern is selected as the variation effect pattern of the variation effect H5. Further, since the freeze flag is turned off, the normal variation effect pattern is selected even in the variation effects H6, H7.

The case shown in FIG. 34B is basically the same as the case shown in FIG. 34A, but differs in that the fluctuation display H1 causes a big hit or reach.
In this case, an affirmative determination is made in S2800 (see FIG. 28) during execution of the variation effect H1, and the freeze flag is turned on in S2810. Further, since the change effect H1 is being executed, an affirmative determination is made in S2820, but the change effect H1 causes a big hit or reach, so an affirmative determination is made in S2830 and no freeze display is performed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 34B, the variation effect H1 continues the normal variation effect pattern until it ends. In the case shown in FIG. 34B, the variation effect H2 and the subsequent steps are the same as the case shown in FIG. 34A.

  Returning to FIG. 32, the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 3250, sets an effect symbol variation effect start command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 in the sub RAM 340 c, and selects the image display apparatus 131. The display of the effect design by the change effect pattern is executed, and the sound of the speaker of the audio output device 132, the lamp and LED of the effect lighting device 134, and the gimmick 109 of the effect drive device 361 are adjusted in accordance with the change display of the effect design. Output, light emission display, gimmick production, etc. are executed.

  When the process of S3250 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3260 and executes the hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a displays the earliest on the image display device 131 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. In order to delete the hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery being held, 1 is subtracted from the hold number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 340c. 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 displays the earliest displayed on the image display device 131. 2 In order to erase the hold image (hold icon) indicating the number of reserved special symbol lotteries, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 340c.

  Then, the process shifts to S3270, and the sub CPU 340a sets a hold erasure display command for instructing the image control board 350 to the sub RAM 340c to erase the hold display for the hold obtained by subtracting 1 in the sub RAM 340c in S3260, The hold display (hold icon) displayed earliest from the image display device 131 is deleted. Then, when the S3270 process is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes this variable effect selection process.

  Returning to FIG. 27, when the variation effect selection process of S2740 is completed, or when it is determined that the variation effect start command is not received in S2724 (NO in S2724), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2750, It is determined whether or not the variable effect stop command set in S946 of the special symbol process of FIG. 9 has been received. If it is determined that a change effect stop command has been received (YES in S2750), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2760 and executes a change effect end process.

  In the variation effect end process, 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 in the sub RAM 340c, and the effect by the variation effect pattern selected by the image display device 131. The symbol change display is ended, and the sound output or light emission display by the speaker of the sound output device 132, the lamp or LED of the effect lighting device 134, or the gimmick 109 of the effect drive device 361 is performed in accordance with the change display of the effect symbol. End gimmick production etc.

  Next, when the variation effect end process of S2760 is terminated or when it is determined that the variation effect stop command is not received (NO in S2750), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2770 and is stopped in FIG. It is determined whether or not the opening command set in step S1252 has been received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S2770), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2772 and issues an opening effect command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c. The opening effect of the big hit game is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, in the opening effect of the jackpot game, the opening image of the jackpot game is displayed on the image display device 131, and the sound output and the light emitting display by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109 are displayed in accordance with the display. Gimmick production etc. are executed.

  When the process of S2772 is completed or when it is determined in S2770 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S2770), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2774 and sets in S1315 of the big winning device process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the received jackpot effect command has been received. If it is determined that the jackpot effect command has been received (YES in S2774), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2776 and outputs a jackpot effect pattern command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360. The effect during the jackpot game set in the sub-RAM 340c and determined based on the information included in the jackpot effect command (in the normal 8R jackpot game or the probabilistic 16R jackpot game performed between the opening effect and the start of the ending effect) The effect for each round) is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, for the effect during the jackpot game, an effect image of a jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot (usually 8R jackpot or probability variation 16R jackpot) is displayed on the image display device 131, and in accordance with the effect display. Sound output by the speaker, lamp, LED, and gimmick 109, light emission display, gimmick effect, and the like are executed.

  When the processing of S2776 is completed, or when it is determined in S2774 that the big hit effect command has not been received (NO in S2774), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2778 and in S1352 of the big prize winning device processing in FIG. It is determined whether or not the set ending command has been received. If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S2778), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2780, and issues an ending effect command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c. The ending effect of the big hit game is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, the ending effect of the jackpot game is displayed as an ending image of the jackpot game on the image display device 131, and according to the effect display, the sound output and light emission display by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109 are displayed. Gimmick production etc. are executed. Then, when the processing of S2780 is completed, or when it is determined in S2778 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S2778), the sub CPU 340a ends this command reception processing.

  Referring to FIG. 35, during the normal symbol variation display, the roaring effect relating to whether or not the lottery result of the variation display becomes a win, and the normal symbol variation display is ended, and the roaring effect is ended. After that, concrete for a predetermined period (from the time when the electric chew 115 is released until the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol (directing symbol) related to the winning of the game ball to the electric chow 115 being opened) The contents will be explained. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a roaring effect.

  As described above, the normal effect is displayed at a predetermined rate when the normal symbol lottery result is hit (whether per short or long), or when the normal symbol lottery result is off, as described above. The device 118 performs an effect as to whether or not the lottery result of the variation display becomes a win during the variation display of the normal symbol. When receiving the turn production start command, the sub CPU 340a starts the turn production. Based on the result of analyzing the command. It should be noted that the whispering effect start command includes at least information indicating whether the winning is a normal symbol lottery or information indicating whether the winning is a short hit or a long hit.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the turning effect is displayed at the lower part or corner of the image display device 131, and the variable display or the like related to the effect symbol is displayed in parallel in other areas of the screen of the image display device 131. It is like that. The display mode of the roaring effect is such that the roulette effect is performed in the right corner area of the screen of the image display device 131.

  Here, as illustrated in the upper part of FIG. 35, the motif of the roaring effect is such that a character M1 (hereinafter also referred to as “tanuyoshi”) with a deformed animal cage is used as an example. In other words, Tanukikichi M1 is used as a motif in the sword production.

  On the other hand, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 35, the roulette effect in the roaring effect is configured in a substantially roulette shape from a circular rotation display body 3502 and a pointer 3504, and the inside of the rotation display body 3502 is “long hit” “short”. Three types of display areas corresponding to “win” and “out of” are formed. The three types of display areas are formed by dividing the inside of the rotary display 3502 into eight substantially triangular shapes by a plurality of lines extending from the center to the circumference. The pointer 3504 is formed in a triangular shape, and the lower end of the pointer 3504 faces the display area inside the rotary display 3502. When the rotation of the rotary display 3502 stops, the section indicated by the tip of the pointer 3504 is a normal symbol. The lottery results are displayed.

  In the roulette effect, the rotation display body 3502 rotates clockwise in the direction of the arrow K during the normal symbol fluctuation display, and the rotation of the rotation display body 3502 stops as the normal symbol fluctuation display stops. It is like that. When the rotation of the rotary display 3502 is stopped, the tip of the pointer 3504 indicates one of the sections “long hit”, “short hit”, and “displacement”. Note that the rotation display body 3502 may be rotated at a high speed at the start of rotation and gradually at a low speed as the stop approaches.

  That is, in the roulette effect, the pointer 3504 is configured to indicate a section in the rotation display body 3502 that matches the lottery result of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 118 when the rotation display body 3502 stops. That is, based on the analysis result of the roaring effect start command received by the sub CPU 340a, the roulette effect result indicates “displacement” if the setting information of the roaring effect start command includes information indicating a loss. If there is information indicating “Short per long”, information indicating “Short per short” is indicated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35, the rotation display body 3502 has “out of” and “per short” in the display area, and “per long” in the second section. In the eight sections constituting the display area, the areas of one section are provided so as to be different from each other. The total area has the largest “displacement” and the smallest “long per”. . This is based on the winning random number and the winning design random number in FIG. 2 described above, and their lottery probability (1/10 winning probability, 9/10 outlier probability, 1/3 probability per long, It is configured to substantially meet the probability per short 2/3).

  Also, Tanukikichi M1 as a motif performs a predetermined action while the roulette effect is being performed, or produces an effect that generates a predetermined word along with the operation, This has the effect of further increasing the degree of resurrection related to whether or not the lottery is a win, by the action and words, and making the scoring effect (roulette effect) more interesting. For example, in a scene where you ride a bicycle and aim for a goal, you can produce and display Tanuki M1 who falls halfway and retires, and Tanuki M1 who finishes and finishes in the goal. “Yo” and Mt. Kichi M1, and red letters “Intense heat” are displayed and displayed. In this case, for the player, the reliability in the lottery of the current normal symbol (roulette effect) can be estimated based on the actions and words of Tankichi M1. The reliability is a barometer of the probability that the game result is advantageous to the player. Therefore, in this case, the player has the highest probability that the result of the roulette effect will be a long hit due to the appearance of Tanukikichi M1 who finishes in the goal or the red letter “Intense Heat”. The probability of becoming the lowest).

  Note that the ratio of the display area of the rotary display 3502 performed in the roulette effect is not limited to the above in the roaring effect, and for example, the rotting effect (the roulette effect is not affected by the winning random numbers and the random number of winning symbol random numbers). ) May be changed each time, including gussets (for example, “long per long” is the largest and “out of” is the smallest). Then, the production of Tankichi M1 as a motif accompanying the roulette effect may be changed in accordance with the content of the display area ratio of the rotary display 3502. For example, when the ratio of this display area is the largest “per long” and the “out of” is the smallest, as the production of the highly reliable Tanukikichi M1, the above-mentioned Tannichi M1 with a goal-in or red What is necessary is just to make it appear that the letter M1 which says "Intense fever" by a character appears.

  Further, in the production effect, while the effect display is being performed on the image display device 131 as described above, the effect by the sound from the audio output device 132 or the lighting / flashing of light by the effect lighting device 134 is performed. The production or the production by the gimmick 109 by the production drive device 361 is integrated and performed integrally, thereby further increasing the degree of scoring according to whether or not the normal symbol lottery for the player by the scoring production is a hit. It is like that. For example, in the effect by the effect lighting device 134, there is an effect such that the rotation display body 3502 is blinked at a low speed when the rotation display body 3502 is started and gradually blinks at a high speed as the stop approaches. In addition, the roulette effect is configured in such a manner that the pointer 3504 is omitted, the eight sections of the rotary display 3502 are sequentially lit (for example, clockwise), and the lighting is stopped at the end. May be configured to show the lottery result of the normal symbol.

  Returning to FIG. 26, when the command reception process of S2600 is completed, in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340, in S2610, 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.

  Then, the process shifts to S2620, and the sub CPU 340a determines the command set in the sub RAM 340c in the command reception process of S2600, that is, the command for starting the production effect (S2714), the command for the production effect end effect (S2718), and the hold display. Command (S3008), hold prefetch display command (S3010), time-short / high-probability game effect command (S3130), time-short game effect command (S3140), normal game effect command (S3150), effect symbol variation effect start command (S3250), Commands such as a hold erase display command (S3270), an opening effect command (S2772), a big hit effect pattern command (S2776), and an ending effect command (S2780) are transmitted to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. It performs command transmission processing.

  By performing this command transmission process, the image control board 350 is instructed to perform an effect such as image display on the image display device 131 or sound output from the sound output device 132, and a lamp The lamp control board 360 is instructed to execute the lighting by controlling the lighting of the LED, the operation of the gimmick 109 by the driving device 361 for the rendering, and the gaming machine 100 performs various effects.

  Next, in S2630, the sub CPU 340a performs time display processing. The time display process will be described with reference to FIG. In S1600, real-time time (one embodiment of time information) is acquired using the RTC 340d. In S1610, the gaming state at that time is short or high probability (one embodiment of the second gaming state), or neither the short time nor the high probability (one embodiment of the first gaming state). Determine which of them is. Whether the time is short or not can be determined by referring to the time reduction flag. Whether or not the probability is high can be determined by referring to the high-accuracy flag. If neither the short time nor the high probability is found, the process proceeds to S1620, and if the short time or the high probability, the process proceeds to S1630.

  In S1620, the first display mode is selected as the display mode of the time acquired in S1600. In S1630, the second display mode is selected as the display mode of the time displayed in S1600.

  In S1640, based on the time acquired in S1600, the display interval for displaying the time and the display time per time are determined in the first display mode. As shown in FIG. 17, specifically, if the time acquired in S1600 is within the period from 9:00 to 22:00, the display interval is 30 minutes, and the display time per time is 5 seconds. To do. That is, a cycle is set in which the time is displayed for 5 seconds, then the display is turned off for 30 minutes, and then displayed again for 5 seconds.

  If the time acquired in S1600 is within the period of 22:00 to 22:45, the display interval is 15 minutes and the display time per time is 7 seconds. That is, a cycle is set in which the time is displayed for 7 seconds, then the display is turned off for 15 minutes, and then displayed again for 7 seconds.

  If the time acquired in S1600 is within the period of 22:45 to 23:00, the display interval is 5 minutes and the display time per time is 9 seconds. That is, a cycle is set in which the time is displayed for 9 seconds, then the display is turned off for 5 minutes, and then displayed again for 9 seconds.

  In S1650, based on the time acquired in S1600, the size for displaying the time in the first display mode is determined. As shown in FIG. 17, if the time acquired in S1600 is within the period of 9:00 to 22:45, the display size is small, and if it is within the period of 22:45 to 23:00, the display size is displayed. Is inside.

  On the other hand, when the second display mode is selected in S1630, based on the time acquired in S1600 in S1660, the display interval for displaying the time in the second display mode and the display per time Determine the time. As shown in FIG. 17, specifically, if the time acquired in S1600 is within the period from 9:00 to 22:00, the display interval is 10 minutes, and the display time per time is 10 seconds. To do. That is, a cycle is set in which the time is displayed for 10 seconds, then the display is turned off for 10 minutes, and then displayed again for 10 seconds.

  If the time acquired in S1600 is within the period of 22:00 to 22:45, the display interval is 5 minutes and the display time per time is 20 seconds. That is, a cycle is set in which the time is displayed for 20 seconds, then the display is turned off for 5 minutes, and then displayed again for 20 seconds.

If the time acquired in S1600 is within the period of 22:45 to 23:00, the display is continued. That is, the display is continued without erasing the time display.
In S1670, based on the time acquired in S1600, the size for displaying the time is determined in the second display mode. As shown in FIG. 17, if the time acquired in S1600 is within the period from 9:00 to 22:00, the display size is medium, and if it is within the period from 22:00:00 to 22:45, the display size is displayed. And the display size is maximized within the period of 22:45 to 23:00.

Note that the business start time of the hall in which the gaming machine 100 is installed is 9:00, and the business end time is 23:00.
In S1680, based on the display interval determined in S1640, S1650, S1660, and S1670, the display time per display, and the display size, the time acquired in Step 1600 is displayed on the image display device 131. FIG. 18 shows a display example thereof. 18A and 18B are display examples when the time is “21:00” in the second display mode. FIG. 18A shows the image display device 131 at the timing for displaying the time, and the time is displayed in the display size at the lower right. FIG. 18B shows the image display device 131 at a timing when the time is not displayed, and the display of the time is off.

FIG. 18C is a display example when the time is “22:51” in the second display mode. In this case, the time is continuously displayed with the maximum display size.
Returning to FIG. 26, next, in S2640, the sub CPU 340a performs an alarm input process. The alarm input process will be described with reference to FIG. In S1900, it is determined whether or not the alarm input unit 138 has been input with a time for alarm notification (hereinafter referred to as an alarm time). As described above, the player can input the alarm time by the alarm input unit 138. If an alarm time is input, the process proceeds to S1910 to set the alarm time. On the other hand, if the alarm time has not been input, this process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 26, next, in S <b> 2650, the sub CPU 340 a executes an alarm notification process. The alarm notification process will be described with reference to FIG. In S2000, it is determined whether there is an alarm time setting. The alarm time is set in S1910. If there is an alarm time setting, the process advances to step S2010. If there is no alarm time setting, the process ends.

  In S2010, the real-time time is acquired using the RTC 340d. In S2020, it is determined whether or not the real-time time acquired in S2010 has reached the alarm time (at the same time as the alarm time or after the alarm time). If the alarm time has been reached, the process proceeds to S2030. If the alarm time has not been reached, the process ends.

In S2030, a sound is output using the speaker of the sound output device 132 to notify the player that the alarm time has been reached.
Returning to FIG. 26, next, in S <b> 2660, the main CPU 310 a executes display processing of the elapsed time and the accumulated amount of profit. The elapsed time and accumulated amount display processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 25 and FIG. In S2100 of FIG. 21, a start time setting process is performed. This start time is a time that serves as a reference for calculating an elapsed time, which will be described later.

  The start time setting process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. In S2200, it is determined whether or not the condition that “the big hit flag is off in the previous S2200 and the big hit flag is on in the current S2200” is satisfied. Note that the fact that this condition is satisfied corresponds to the fact that the big hit game has started immediately before the current step of S2200. If the above condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S2210, and if not, the process proceeds to S2240.

In S2210, a real-time time is acquired using the RTC 340d, and the time is set as a big hit start time.
In S2220, it is determined whether or not the condition that “the time reduction flag and the high-accuracy flag are both off in the previous S2220, and the time reduction flag or the high-accuracy flag is on in this S2220” is satisfied. Note that the establishment of this condition corresponds to the start of a rush (a state in which a big hit game and a short time or high probability continue alternately) immediately before the current step of S2220. If the above condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S2230. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S2240.

In S2230, the real-time time acquired in S2210 is set as the rush start time.
In S2240, it is determined whether or not a condition that “a big hit flag is on in previous S2240 and a big hit flag is off in current S2240” is satisfied. Note that the establishment of this condition corresponds to the end of the big hit game immediately before the current step S2240. If the above condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S2250, and if not, the process proceeds to S2260.

  In S2250, the big hit start time is reset (erased). In S2260, it is determined whether or not the condition that “the time-short flag or the high-accuracy flag is on in the previous S2250, and both the time-short flag and the high-accuracy flag are off in this S2260” is satisfied. The establishment of this condition corresponds to the end of the rush just before the current step S2260. If the above condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S2270, and if not, the process is terminated. In S2270, the rush start time is reset (erased).

  A specific example of setting and resetting the big hit start time and the rush start time will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23A represents one big hit game and subsequent short time or high probability. It is assumed that there is no short time or high probability before the big hit game. In this example, when the big hit game is started, the big hit start time and the rush start time are set. Also, when the big hit game ends, the big hit start time is reset, and when the short time or high probability ends, the rush start time is reset.

  FIG. 23B shows a rush in which three big hit games and three short-time or high probabilities occur alternately and continuously. Before the first jackpot game, it is assumed that there is no short time or high probability. In this example, a big hit start time is set at the start of each big hit game, and the big hit start time is reset when the big hit game ends. Also, at the start of the first big hit game, the rush start time is set, and when the last short time or high probability ends, the rush start time is reset.

  Returning to FIG. 21, next, in S2110, the elapsed time and the accumulated amount of profit are updated. This process will be described with reference to FIG. In S2400, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the big hit start time remains without being reset, and therefore the determination in S2110 is equivalent to the determination as to whether or not the big hit start time is set. If the big hit flag is on, the process proceeds to S2410, and if the big hit flag is off, the process proceeds to S2460.

  In S2410, the elapsed time T1 from the big hit start time to the real time is updated and stored. The real-time time can be acquired using the RTC 340d.

  In S2420, the cumulative amount V1 of the profit obtained by the player from the big hit start time to that time is updated to the latest value and stored. Here, the cumulative amount of profit V1 is the cumulative number of balls that have been paid out during the big hit game. In addition, the number of balls can be acquired based on the number of winnings detected by the big winning device detection switch 317. The sub CPU 340a may acquire the detection signal of the big prize device detection switch 317 from the main control board 310, or may directly obtain the detection signal from the big prize device detection switch 317.

  In S2430, it is determined whether the rush start time is set (remains without being reset). If the rush start time is set, the process proceeds to step 2440, and if the rush start time is not set, the process is terminated.

  In S2440, the elapsed time T2 from the rush start time to the real-time time is updated to the latest value and stored. The real-time time can be acquired using the RTC 340d.

  In S2450, the accumulated amount V2 of the profit obtained by the player from the time of the rush start until that time is updated to the latest value and stored. Here, the cumulative amount of profit V2 is the cumulative number of balls that have been paid out during the jackpot game included in the rush. In addition, the number of balls can be acquired based on the number of winnings detected by the big winning device detection switch 317.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in S2400, the process proceeds to S2460 to determine whether the time is short or high. If the time is short or the probability is high, the process proceeds to S2470, and if neither the time is short or the probability is high, the process proceeds to S2430.

In S2470, the elapsed time T3 from the time when the time reduction flag or high-accuracy flag is turned on to the real-time time is updated to the latest value and stored.
Returning to FIG. 21, in S2120, it is determined whether or not the time point corresponds to one of the display timings of the elapsed times T1 to T3 and the accumulated profit amounts V1 to V2. As shown in FIG. 25, the display timings of the elapsed times T1 to T3 and the accumulated profit amounts V1 to V2 are respectively determined in advance. In other words, the display timing of the elapsed time T1 is the end time of the jackpot game, the display timing of the elapsed time T2 is the end time of the jackpot game and the end time of the rush, and the display timing of the elapsed time T3 is a short time or a high probability end The display timing of the accumulated profit amount V1 is the end time of the jackpot game, and the display timing of the accumulated profit amount V2 is the end time of the jackpot game and the end time of the rush.

Returning to FIG. 21, if it is determined in S2120 that any one of the display timings described above is applicable, the process proceeds to S2130.
In S <b> 2130, among the elapsed times T <b> 1 to T <b> 3 and the accumulated amount of profit V <b> 1 to V <b> 2, the one determined to correspond to the display timing in S <b> 2120 is displayed on the image display device 131. The format for displaying the elapsed time T1 to T3 and the accumulated amount of profit V1 to V2 may be a format for displaying those numbers, or a graph (for example, a bar graph, a line graph, a pie graph, etc.). It may be in a format, or may be displayed in the number of things (for example, stars, characters, etc.) that increase in number according to the magnitudes of the elapsed times T1 to T3 and the accumulated amounts of profits V1 to V2. .

  FIG. 36 shows a display example of elapsed times T1 to T3 and accumulated profit amounts V1 to V2. This example shows a rush in which the first big hit game, the first high probability, the second big hit game, the second high probability, the third big hit game, and the first short time game occur in this order. Is a display example. The start time of the rush is the start time of the first jackpot game, and the end time of the rush is the end time of the first short time.

  The display in FIG. 36A is performed at the end time of the first jackpot game (the start time of the first high probability). Here, the “number of outstanding balls” is the cumulative amount V1 of profit from the start of the first jackpot game, and at the same time, the cumulative amount of profit V2 from the start of rush. The “duration” is an elapsed time T1 from the start time of the first jackpot game, and at the same time, an elapsed time T2 from the start time of the rush.

  The display in FIG. 36B is performed at the end time of the first high probability (the start time of the second jackpot game). Here, “duration” is the elapsed time short T3 from the start time of the first high probability, and “total duration” is the elapsed time T2 from the rush start time.

  The display of FIG. 36C is performed at the end time of the second jackpot game (the start time of the second high probability). Here, the “number of appearances” is the cumulative amount V1 of profit from the start of the second jackpot game, and the “total number of appearances” is the cumulative amount V2 of profit from the start of rush. The “duration” is an elapsed time T1 from the start time of the second jackpot game, and the “total duration” is an elapsed time T2 from the start time of the rush.

  The display in FIG. 36D is performed at the end time of the second high probability (start time of the third jackpot game). Here, “duration” is the elapsed time T3 from the start time of the second high probability, and “total duration” is the elapsed time T2 from the start time of the rush.

  The display of FIG. 36D is performed at the end time of the third big hit game (the first short time start time). Here, the “number of appearances” is the cumulative amount of profit V1 from the start of the third jackpot game, and the “total number of appearances” is the cumulative amount of profit V2 from the start of rush. The “duration” is an elapsed time T1 from the start of the third jackpot game, and the “total duration” is an elapsed time T2 from the start of the rush.

  The display in FIG. 36E is performed at the first short time end point (rush end point). Here, the “duration” is an elapsed time T3 from the start time of the first short time. The “total duration” is an elapsed time T2 from the rush start time, and the “total number of balls” is a cumulative amount V2 of profits from the rush start time.

<Effect>
As is clear from the above description, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following effects.

  (1) The gaming machine 100 executes a pre-determination process (holding pre-reading process for the first special symbol lottery), and if the result of the pre-determination is a big hit or a reach, a variation effect (pre-holding pre-holding) is used. The freeze display is performed in the change effect displayed before the change effect (definite display of the result of the first special symbol lottery in). Then, the freeze display is continued until the change effect before the change effect that digests the pre-read hold. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and confusion about the big hits and reach, and to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, since the variation effect that performs freeze display does not necessarily match the variation effect that causes a big hit or reach, the effect that the gaming machine 100 executes can be diversified.
(2) When the total variation time of the variation effect being executed exceeds 15 seconds when the gaming machine 100 receives the pending number increase command, the game device 100 does not perform freeze display for the variation effect and displays the freeze from the next variation effect. To start. For this reason, it is possible to suppress interruption of the fluctuating effect having a high effect.

  (3) The gaming machine 100 displays the contents of the variation effect in the area 2902 even during the freeze display. Therefore, the player can know the result of the first special symbol lottery even during the freeze display.

  (4) The gaming machine 100 displays a bright color image for a short time only immediately after the start of freeze display and immediately after the start of each variation effect. Therefore, the player can know the start time of each variation effect.

  (5) The gaming machine 100 can display real-time time. Therefore, the player can know the exact time easily. In addition, the gaming machine 100 has a higher frequency of displaying the time in the second gaming state advantageous to the player than in the first gaming state, and the display time of the time per time is longer. Increase the time display size. Therefore, the player can know the time more easily when in the second gaming state.

  (6) As the gaming machine 100 is closer to the business end time of the hall in which it is installed, the frequency of displaying the time is higher, the display time of each time is longer, and the display size of the time is increased. To do. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player who is close to the end time of business and is concerned about the time in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (7) The gaming machine 100 can input an alarm time, and notifies when the alarm time is reached. Therefore, for example, if the player sets the return time or waiting time as the alarm time, the player can be prevented from forgetting them.

  (8) The gaming machine 100 can display the elapsed times T1 to T3 and the accumulated profit amounts V1 and V2. Therefore, useful information can be provided to the player. In particular, there is a relationship that the shorter the elapsed time T1 to T3, the greater the number of balls that are played per unit time, so the display of the elapsed time T1 to T3 is beneficial to the player.

  (9) The gaming machine 100 displays the elapsed times T1 to T3 and the cumulative amounts of profit V1 and V2 at the time of the big hit game, short time and high probability, and the end of the rush. Therefore, the player can know the jackpot game, the short time and high probability, the final duration in the rush and the cumulative amount of profit.

<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, display of another aspect may be performed instead of freeze display. For example, display of a noise image, a frame advance image, a color bar image, and the like (display of an image that makes the player feel uncomfortable unlike a display in a normal variation effect) can be performed.

  In addition, when performing freeze display across a plurality of variation effects, there is a difference between the freeze display in the previous variation effect and the freeze display in the next variation effect (for example, image pattern, color, brightness, saturation, etc. Difference) can be provided. In this case, the player can easily know that the transition from the previous variation effect to the next variation effect has been made.

Also, the freeze display may be performed on the entire variation effect, or may be performed on a part thereof.
Further, during the freeze display, the contents of the variation effect may not be displayed, and only the confirmed symbol may be displayed. Further, during freeze display, the display mode may be constant or may change during the display.

Further, the area 2901 for performing freeze display may be the entire display area of the image display device 131 or a part thereof.
If an affirmative determination is made in S2820, the determination in S2830 may not be performed, and the process may always proceed to S2840 (that is, the freeze display may always be performed regardless of the contents of the variation effect being executed).

  Further, the gaming machine 100 may obtain time information by means other than the RTC 340d. For example, a timer that is activated when the gaming machine 100 is turned on and acquires an elapsed time from that time can be used.

  Moreover, the gaming machine 100 may display time information other than the real time. For example, the elapsed time from a predetermined reference time (for example, the opening time of the hall) or the remaining time until the predetermined reference time (for example, the opening time of the hall) may be displayed as time information.

In addition, the second gaming state may be a high probability, and a state that is not a high probability may be the first gaming state. In addition, the second gaming state may be a short time, and a state that is not a short time may be a first gaming state.
In addition, the gaming machine 100 may set the time display mode (first display mode and / or second display mode) as follows.

  When comparing the first display mode and the second display mode, the display interval is the same, but the display time per time is longer in the second display mode than in the first display mode. In this case, the display size may be larger in the second display mode than the first display mode, or may be the same.

  -When comparing the first display mode and the second display mode, the display time per time is the same, but the display interval is shorter in the second display mode than in the first display mode. In this case, the display size may be larger in the second display mode than the first display mode, or may be the same.

  -Compared in the first display mode, the display interval is the same, but the display time per time is longer in the time zone closer to the business end time. In this case, the display size may be larger or the same as the time zone closer to the business end time.

  -Compared with the first display mode, the display time per time is the same, but the display interval is shorter as the time zone is closer to the business end time. In this case, the display size may be larger or the same as the time zone closer to the business end time.

  -Compared with the second display mode, the display interval is the same, but the display time per time is longer as it is closer to the business end time. In this case, the display size may be larger or the same as the time zone closer to the business end time.

  -Compared with the second display mode, the display time per time is the same, but the display interval is shorter as it is closer to the business end time. In this case, the display size may be larger or the same as the time zone closer to the business end time.

  The first display mode may not display time information. The first display mode may display time information only in a time zone close to the business end time of the hall, and may not display time information in other time zones.

  In addition, in S2030, the gaming machine 100 may notify the player that the alarm time has been reached by an image, vibration, or the like in addition to the voice or instead of the voice. In addition, a notice may be given a predetermined time before the alarm time (for example, 5 minutes before).

  In addition, the timing at which the gaming machine 100 displays the elapsed times T1 to T3 and the accumulated profit amounts V1 to V2 may be other than the timing shown in FIG. For example, the elapsed time T1 and the cumulative amount of profit V1 may be displayed during the jackpot game or after the jackpot game ends. In addition, the elapsed time T2 and the accumulated amount of profit V2 may be displayed after the end of the rush, after the end of the rush, while the rush is continuing. Further, the elapsed time T3 may be displayed while the time is shortened or the high probability continues or ends.

Further, part or all of the time display process, the alarm input process, the alarm notification process, and the elapsed time and profit accumulated amount display process may be executed by the main control board 310.
In addition, the roulette effect in the roaring effect is performed by the roulette-like rotation display body 3502 that rotates in the vertical direction, but this is not limited, and for example, a rotary drum type display that rotates in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction. It may be performed by the body.

  Moreover, although the 2nd start prize-winning apparatus 115 showed the tulip-type electric combination which had a pair of movable piece 115b, this may not be limited, For example, you may employ | adopt a mini-attack type electric combination.

  In the embodiment described above, the motif used in the roaring effect is described using “Tanukichi” M1, which is a deformed animal cage, but this is not limited and other motifs may be adopted. Alternatively, there may be two or more types.

Further, the gaming machine 100 may be a slot machine. In this case, the gaming machine 100 can acquire and display the elapsed time from the start of the state advantageous to the player, such as AT (Assist Time) or ART (Assist Replay Time). The timing for displaying the elapsed time can be, for example, the end point of the state advantageous to the player.
<Invention grasped by the embodiment>
Embodiment mentioned above is also embodiment of the following invention 1-2.
(1) Invention 1
A special symbol display device (image display device 131);
A winning device (first starting winning device 112, second starting winning device 115);
A winning detection means (a first starting winning device detection switch 312 and a second starting winning device detection switch 315) for detecting that a game ball has entered the winning device;
A determination means (S920 in the special symbol process) for determining when the winning ball detection means detects a game ball;
Special game generation means (S450 in the timer interrupt process) for generating a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player based on the determination result of the determination means;
After a predetermined special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, special symbol control means (S1012, S1016, S1018 in the jackpot determination processing, S940, S942, in the special symbol processing, which causes the special symbol display device to display a variable effect for confirming and displaying the determination result. S946, S948)
Fluctuation effect pattern determination means (S930 in the special symbol process) for determining a variation effect pattern that is a pattern of the variation effect based on the determination result;
Each time the winning ball detection means detects a game ball during the variation display, the hold which is the right to make the determination is sequentially stored, and when the determination is made using the hold, the used hold is erased. Holding storage means (S500 and S506 in the start winning device detection SW process, S906 and S910 in the special symbol process),
Judgment result prefetching means (S508 in the start winning device detection SW process) for prefetching the judgment result in the newly stored suspension;
A gaming machine (gaming machine 100) equipped with
The special symbol control means, when the judgment result prefetching means prefetches the judgment result for generating the special game or the specific variation effect pattern from the newly stored suspension, confirms the prefetched judgment result. In at least a part of the variation effect displayed before the variation effect to be displayed, the variation effect is displayed in at least a region (region 2901) in which the variation effect can be displayed in the special symbol display device. A game machine characterized by displaying a specific image different from the normal image in (S2701 in the comment receiving process, S3340 in the variation effect pattern).
(2) Invention 2
One gaming state is set between a first gaming state (a state that is neither short-time nor highly accurate change) and a second gaming state (a short time or high probability) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Gaming state setting means (S1200, S1206, S1208, S1214, S1242 in the suspended process, S1406, S1420, S1426 in the gaming state setting process);
Time information acquisition means (RTC 340d) for acquiring time information (real time);
The time information acquired by the time information acquisition means is displayed in the first display mode in the first gaming state, and is displayed in the second display mode in the second gaming state. Means (S2630 in timer interrupt processing);
With
The first display mode and the second display mode satisfy the following conditions (a) and / or (b) in at least a part of a time zone. 100).
(A) The time during which the time information is displayed within a unit time is longer in the second display mode than in the first display mode.
(B) Regarding the display size of the time information, the second display mode is larger than the first display mode.

  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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine 112 ... 1st start prize apparatus 115 ... 2nd start prize apparatus 312 ... 1st start prize apparatus detection switch (starting means)
315 ... second start winning device detection switch (starting means)

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining when the starting means detects a game ball;
Special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination result of the determination means;
Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state advantageous for a player with respect to the occurrence of the special game, based on the determination result of the determination means after the end of the special game;
Display means for displaying an elapsed time from the start of a continuous state in which at least one of the special game and the specific game state continues two or more times and a cumulative amount of profit obtained by the player by the continuous state;
A gaming machine comprising:

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