JP2016086825A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of inhibiting an irregular shooting game of stopping the shooting for a prescribed period and discontinuously shooting game balls at irregular timing intentionally.SOLUTION: When a shooting stop signal is input (YES in S1900), the game machine determines whether or not a shooting stop flag that is on when a performance restriction is in an execution state, is on. In a case of where the shooting stop flag is off (NO in S1901), namely, when the performance restriction based on a player's irregular shooting game is not executed yet, the game machine executes processing of S1902-S1924. In the processing of S1902-S1924, the game machine determines whether or not the player stops shooting of game balls a prescribed number of times (4 times) within a prescribed period (3 minutes) (S1912). In a case of YES in S1912, the game machine determines that the irregular shooting game is executed to execute the performance restriction, however, in a case of NO in S1912, executes a reminder notification before executing the performance restriction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a launching device that launches a game ball toward a game area.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game, the player generally turns the operation handle of the launch device continuously so that the game ball is continuously directed toward the game area at a fixed launch timing. Fired.

  And in a gaming machine equipped with such a launching device, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a game is played by winning a winning game ball in a winning device provided in the gaming area, etc. As the game progresses, a predetermined effect is executed as the game progresses, so that the player can enjoy the game.

  Thus, some players stop the launching of the game ball when the game state becomes a predetermined state (for example, short time or big hit state) while the game is in progress.

JP 2008-207936 A

However, if the launch of the game ball is stopped, the progress of the game is stagnated and the original game performance is impaired, and as a result, the interest of the game may be reduced.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to improve the interest of games.

  In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine of the present invention, as described in claim 1, plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area (game area 106) by a player's operation. A launching device (launching handle device 103) that progresses, and effect execution means (main control board 510, effect control board 540, command reception process in step S1805) that execute a predetermined effect as the game progresses A gaming machine (gaming machine 100), comprising firing stop detection means (effect control board 540, launch stop signal input processing in step S1800) for detecting that the launch of the game ball in the launching device is stopped, If the firing stop detecting means detects that the game ball is stopped in spite of the progress of the game, the firing stop detecting means And it is required to change some or all of the contents of the presentation.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to claim 2 is a launching device (launching handle device 103) that advances a game by firing a game ball toward a game area (game area 106) by a player's operation, and the game A game machine (game machine 100) comprising effect execution means (main control board 510, effect control board 540, command reception processing in step S1805) for executing a predetermined effect as the game progresses. Including a launch stop detection means (production control board 540, launch stop signal input processing in step S1800) for detecting that the launch of the game ball is stopped. Regardless of this, when it is detected that the game ball is stopped, it is necessary to stop the execution of a part or all of the effects executed by the effect executing means. To.

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

  According to the present invention, the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the external appearance structure of the handle part 200 of the launching handle apparatus 103 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the operation principle of the launching mechanism part 300 of the launching handle apparatus 103 which concerns on this 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 block diagram of the launching handle device 103 concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning apparatus detection switch process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the gate detection switch process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize apparatus process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the electric tulip process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the firing stop signal input process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration designation | designated command reception process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation prefetch process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game effect selection process performed by sub CPU540a of the effect control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode change process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the kind of effect mode which concerns on this embodiment, and its content. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the concrete display of the various production modes set on the screen of the main display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the concrete display of the production | presentation mode set to the screen of the main display apparatus 131 in the production | presentation restriction | limiting which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change production end process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ending command reception process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the reservation continuous ending effect which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button process performed by sub CPU540a of the effect control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the launch mechanism part 300 when the launch ball detection switch 3200 for detecting a launch ball is provided in the launch rail 104 of the launch handle apparatus 103 which concerns on other embodiment. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine 100 when a launch ball detection switch 3200 according to another embodiment is provided. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the reservation continuous ending effect which concerns on other embodiment.

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

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 160 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 are provided.

  Further, the glass frame 150 is provided with a tray 140 for storing a plurality of game balls, and 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 downwardly inclined end portion of the tray 140, and the game ball received in the receiving entrance is sent out to the launch rail 104 indicated by a broken line and the launch rail. Stop at the end of the 104 downward slope. Then, when the player rotates an operation handle 107 of a launch handle device 103 described later, a game ball is continuously launched into the game area 106 at predetermined intervals according to the amount of rotation (100 shots). / 1 minute).

  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. The first start winning device 112 is a general winning device type winning device, and is provided with a first start winning device detection switch 512 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball. When the first start winning device detection switch 512 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 (a mode in which it is difficult to win), and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased ( Easy mode for winning).

  In addition, the second start winning device 115 is provided with a second start winning device detection switch 515 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entering of a game ball. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 515 detects the entry of a game ball, the “special symbol lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), which will be described later, as in the first start winning device 112. 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 530a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 530a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” described later is provided. “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 operating gate 113b is provided with a gate detection switch 530b (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and has the same function as the normal symbol operating 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. In addition, the big prize device 117 is provided with a big prize device detection switch 517 (see FIG. 5). When the big prize device detection switch 517 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.

  A main display device 131 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and this main display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. Or displaying an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, 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 variation display of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 and the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized. In addition, during the variation display of this effect design, it may win a big hit by displaying various images, characters, etc., or displaying a pre-reading effect etc. of the hold display related to the special design The high expectation that is given to the player.

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

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

  On the lower right side of the inner rail 105 b of the game board 102, there are a normal symbol display device 118, a first special symbol display device 120, a second special symbol display device 122, a normal symbol hold indicator 119, and a first special symbol hold indicator 123. A second special symbol hold indicator 124 is provided. The first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 indicate that a game ball has entered the first and second start-up winning devices 112 and 115 (first and second start-up winning device detection switches 512 and 515 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 is a lottery of normal symbols that is performed when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (gate detection switches 530a and 530b described later detect the entry of the game ball). The result is notified, and is composed of one LED (“◎” in the figure). In other words, the normal symbol display device 118 notifies the player of the lottery result by turning on the normal symbol display device 22 when the normal symbol lottery is won. Note that the normal symbol display device 118 is not limited to one LED, and is composed of, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a lamp capable of alternately lighting “O” and “X”). May be. If the normal symbol lottery is won, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) for a predetermined time.

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

  In addition, while the 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. The main display device 131 displays a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the hold related to the special symbol on a one-to-one basis.

  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 535 (see FIG. 5) 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 536a to 536e (see FIG. 5) are provided. When the player's pressing operation is detected from the first effect button detection switch 535 or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e, the image displayed on the main display device 131 is changed. In the present embodiment, the first effect button 135, the first effect button detection switch 535, the second effect button 136, and the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e are collectively referred to as “input device 137”.

<Configuration of launch handle device>
The configuration of the firing handle device 103 and its operating principle will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an external configuration of the handle portion 200 of the firing handle device 103, where (a) is a front view of the handle portion 200, and (b) is a plan view of the handle portion 200. FIG. The handle portion 200 is a device that adjusts the launch, stop, and launch strength (flying distance) of the game ball by the player's operation when playing the game. As shown in FIG. A handle base 202 to be fixed, a handle cover 203 attached to the handle base 202 from the front, and an operation handle 107 rotatably held between the handle base 202 and the handle cover 203 are provided. .

  The handle base 202 includes a substantially cylindrical fixing portion 232 fixed to the glass frame 150 and a substantially hemispherical bulging portion 234 extending forward from the fixing portion 232. Inside the handle base 202, there are various parts such as a launch volume 592 (see FIG. 5) for determining the launch strength of a game ball, which will be described later, and a touch sensor 591 that detects that the player is touching the operation handle 107. (Refer to FIG. 5) or a return spring (not shown) for returning the rotated operation handle 107 to the origin position is incorporated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the left side of the bulging portion 234 of the handle base 202, a launch stop button 256 for stopping the launch of the game ball is provided. The firing stop button 256 is configured to be turned on by pressing and stopping the firing of the game ball regardless of the rotation amount of the operation handle 107 of the player. 256 is provided with a firing stop button detection switch 595 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a pressing operation.

  The operation handle 107 is a substantially disk-shaped member, and a substantially mountain-shaped first finger-hanging portion 237a, second finger-hanging portion 237b, third finger-hanging portion 237c, and fourth finger-hanging on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 107 A portion 237d is formed. As shown by an arrow A (two-dot chain line) in FIG. 2A, the operation handle 107 is configured to gradually increase the firing strength of the game ball by rotating in the clockwise direction. In the state of being rotated to the position (the state indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2A), an urging force that always returns to the origin position is given by the restoring force of a return spring (not shown).

  In addition, the operation handle 107 has a conductive surface with metal plating applied to the touch sensor 591 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, provided inside the fixing portion 232 of the handle base 202. They are connected by lead wires (not shown). Thereby, the operation handle 107 functions as a touch plate of the touch sensor 591, and when the player's hand contacts the surface of the operation handle 107, this contact can be detected based on a change in capacitance. Note that the game ball is configured to be unsuccessful when the touch sensor 591 does not detect the player's contact even when the operation handle 107 is rotated.

  Next, the operation principle of the firing handle device 103 will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 3A and 3B are explanatory views for explaining the operation principle of the firing mechanism unit 300 of the firing handle device 103, where FIG. 3A is when the firing solenoid 320 of the firing mechanism unit 300 is not energized, and FIG. The mode at the time of energization of the launching solenoid 320 of the mechanism unit 300 is shown.

  The firing mechanism unit 300 is provided on the end of the firing rail 104 that is inclined downward, and includes a firing solenoid 320 formed of a rotary solenoid and a ball feed solenoid 594 (see FIG. 5) described later. . Further, the launching member 302 is directly connected to the launching solenoid 320, and the launching member 302 is divided into a fork and a hook 304 for launching a game ball and a magnetic first magnet portion 306. Furthermore, a stopper 308 for stopping the game ball and a second magnet unit 310 having a magnetic force different from that of the first magnet unit 306 are provided on the upper side of the downward inclined end of the launch rail 104. .

  When the player rotates the operation handle 107, the touch sensor 591 detects that the operation handle 107 and the player are in contact with each other, and a firing volume described later, which is a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 107. 592 (see FIG. 5) also rotates.

  The firing control board 590 receives at least a touch signal from the touch sensor 591 and a voltage value corresponding to the firing volume 592, generates a current value based on the input voltage value, and uses the generated current value as a launching solenoid. 320 is energized. Note that firing control board 590 does not energize firing solenoid 320 unless at least a touch signal is input.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the firing solenoid 320 is not energized, the firing solenoid 320 stands by at the origin position, and in this state, the game set at the firing position at the lower end of the firing rail 104 The ball is never fired. When the firing solenoid 320 is energized, the launching member 302 that is directly connected to the firing solenoid 320 rotates as indicated by the arrow D in FIG. 3B, and a game ball is launched by the bar 304 of the launching member 302. Then, a game ball is launched toward the game area 106.

  When the firing solenoid 320 is not energized in the state shown in FIG. 3B, the magnetic force attracted by the first magnet unit 306 and the second magnet unit 310 in addition to the dead weight of the rod 304 causes the state shown in FIG. As shown, the launch member 302 returns to the original origin position. As described above, when the launch control board 590 energizes the launch solenoid 320, the game ball is launched.

<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 main display is synchronized with the special symbol variation display. A variation display of the effect symbol is started on the device 131, and a symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4, main random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a random number table in which a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a reach random number, a hit random number, and a hit symbol random number among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment are acquired. 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 (production symbol) is generated based on the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 4A and the jackpot symbol random number acquired from the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 4B. In addition, the normal symbol is generated based on the hit random number acquired by the hit random number table shown in FIG. 4E and the hit symbol random number acquired by the hit symbol random number table shown in FIG. .

  In the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 4 (a), one random number value is acquired from 300 random numbers from “0” to “299” when the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115 are won. 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. 4A, 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. 4B, 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, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the gaming state has a high probability internally after the jackpot game of the probability variation 2R jackpot, that is, the probability variation 2R jackpot corresponds to a so-called “latent probability variation jackpot”. To do. As will be described later, when the small hit or the probability variation 2R big hit is reached, the effect mode performed on the main display device 131 or the like thereafter shifts to the latent probability mode.

  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. 4B, 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. 4 (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. 4C, when the game ball is won by the start winning device (the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115), the 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” are selected. 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. 4D, 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 symbol random number table shown in FIG. 4E, one random number value is acquired from three random numbers from “0” to “2”. Then, based on the acquired winning design random number, any one of a plurality of types of winning is determined. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of hits, short and long, are prepared as a plurality of types.

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

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

  On the other hand, in the long win, since the electric Chu 115 is simply opened for a long time to be controlled in the second mode, a plurality of gaming balls (upper limit is 9) can be expected to win the electric Chu 115 (easy to win) Therefore, it is possible to expect the payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball and also the expectation of a special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winning. 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 and the release mode controlled in the mode of 2 are all performed in a mode in which the game ball is easy to win as in the above-mentioned long hit (0.2 seconds × 3 times + 4 seconds × 1 described later) Opening multiple times, maximum number of winning prizes 9).

  Returning to FIG. 1, when the player is “left-handed” in the normal gaming state, the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol lottery is started, and the normal symbol display device 118 changes the normal symbol. 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 is a win (see FIG. 4D). 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 a 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 hit symbol random number table in FIG. Is long (0.1 second × 1 time + 5.5 seconds × 1 double opening), so when the electric chew 115 is in an open state, the player increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 and “right-handed” "I do.

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

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

  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 main 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 on the front of the screen of the main display device 131 in a predetermined manner (the jackpot acquired in the jackpot random number table of FIG. 4A) When the random number value is “3”, the ratio 1/300, or when the reach random number value acquired from the reach random number table of FIG. 4C is “0” to “21”, the ratio 22/250), or Various effects such as a pre-reading effect of the hold display related to the special symbol are executed.

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

  In this way, by performing an elaborate effect on the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139, the game's preference is improved, and as a result, the player can expect great expectations while fully enjoying these effects. You can face a game with a feeling.

  It should be noted that the first start winning device 112, the electric tuner during the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol in the main display device 131) or the big hit or the small hit in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122. When a game ball wins in 115, the right to win a big win is reserved and stored (maximum of 4), and the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 light in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. To do. In addition, the main display device 131 displays a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the special symbol on a one-to-one basis in a predetermined manner.

  Similarly, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b during normal symbol fluctuation display or when the electric chew 115 is opened, the right of the winning lottery is held and stored (up to four). The normal symbol hold indicator 119 lights up in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories.

  Thereby, the player can easily confirm how many jackpots and winning lottery rights are currently reserved. In the gaming machine 100 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 jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) (when the jackpot random number value obtained in the jackpot random number table of FIG. 4A is “3”, the jackpot probability is 1/300). The specific display symbol combination (for example, “777” or the like) is also stopped and displayed on the main display device 131, and the player is informed of the big hit as a special symbol lottery result (however, the probability variation 2R big hit is excluded).

  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. 4B 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 of FIG. 4B is “100” to “174”, the ratio 75/250, the ratio 75/250 In the case of 115, when “100” to “249”, ratio 150/250), a 16-round jackpot game is played, and after the 16-round jackpot game ends, the game state has a high probability until the next jackpot (FIG. 4 ( 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. 4B based on the winning of the first start winning device 112 is “175” to “249”, the ratio 75/250 ), A combination of specific effect symbols is also stopped and displayed on the main display device 131. In this case, the reach effect is not performed regardless of the value of the reach random number, 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, the game state has a high probability (latency mode) until the next jackpot is reached.

  As a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit random values acquired in the big hit random number table of FIG. 4A are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. When the small hit probability is 6/300), a combination of specific effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the main display device 131. In this case, as in the case of the probability variation 2R big hit, a combination of casual numbers and the like is stopped 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 probability variation 2R big hit, and to hide the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit (making it difficult for the player to know whether the probability is high or low).

  In this way, the probability variation 16R jackpot that can win more balls is selected when the electric Chu 115 winning is larger than the first start winning device 112 winning (the stop at the probability variation 16R jackpot symbol). Since the probability is high, the player can have great expectation for the symbol matching game related to the special symbol based on the 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 winning random number value obtained from the winning random number table in FIG. 4D is “0” to “8”, the winning 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.

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Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 100 as a whole. The main control board 510 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 510m composed of a main CPU 510a, a main ROM 510b and a main RAM 510c, an input port and an output port for the main control board (not shown). ) And is connected to the effect control board 540, the payout control board 580, and the power supply board 570.

  On the input side of the main control board 510, a game ball has entered the first start winning device detection switch 512, which detects that a game ball has entered the first start winning device 112, and the normal symbol operation gates 113a, 113b. The gate detection switches 530a and 530b for detecting this, the second start winning device detection switch 515 for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start winning device 115, and the game ball having entered the big winning device 117. A large winning device detection switch 517 to be detected is connected, and various signals are input to the main control board 510.

  On the output side of the main control board 510, a second start winning device opening / closing solenoid 516 for opening / closing a pair of movable pieces 115b of the second start winning device 115, and a large winning device opening / closing for operating the opening / closing door 117b of the large winning device 117 are operated. Solenoid 518, 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 The devices 123 and 124, the normal symbol hold display device 119 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol, and the game information output terminal plate 519 for outputting predetermined game information to the outside are connected to output various signals.

  The main CPU 510a of the main control board 510 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 510b 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 510b of the main control board 510 stores a game control program, data necessary for determination for various games, and a table. For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4) 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 510b. .

  The main RAM 510c of the main control board 510 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 510a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 510c includes 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, 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 570 is provided with a backup power supply made 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 510. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 510a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 510a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination. In addition to the main control board 510, the effect control board 540, the payout control board 580, and the launch control board 590 are connected to the power supply board 570.

  The effect control board 540 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control board 540 includes a sub CPU 540a, a sub ROM 540b, and a sub RAM 540c, and is connected to the main control board 510 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 510 to the effect control board 540. . The effect control board 540 is connected to a first effect button detection switch 535, second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e, and a firing control board 590 for inputting a firing stop signal to be described later.

  The effect control board 540 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 540d that outputs the current time. The sub CPU 540a inputs a date signal indicating the current date or a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 540d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 540d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine 100 when power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, and is supplied from backup power mounted on the power supply board 570 when the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned off. It operates with a power source that operates. Therefore, the RTC 540d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. Note that the RTC 540d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 540 and operated by the battery.

  The sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540 receives the data and command transmitted from the main control board 510, the firing stop signal transmitted from the launch control board 590, the first effect button detection switch 535, or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e. Based on the input signal from the timer, etc., the program stored in the sub ROM 540b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 560 or the image control board 550 based on the processing.

  The sub CPU 540a receives control signals such as a one-way strobe signal, an image control command signal, and a lamp control command signal from the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510 via the input circuit, and when the strobe signal is input, The CPU 540a 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 content of the received variation pattern designation command is analyzed, and the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, and the effect drive device 561 Then, data for causing the effect handle device 562 and the effect illumination device 134 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560. The effect driving device 561 gives the player various expectations by driving the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner.

  The sub-ROM 540b of the effect control board 540 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. For example, the sub ROM 540b 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 510, 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 540c of the effect control board 540 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 540a, and has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 540c includes a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, a date / time information storage area, a login state storage area, a calculation data storage area, various A flag storage area, a firing operation information storage area, a player information storage area, a game history information storage area, a code information storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  The payout control board 580 controls payout of game balls. The payout control board 580 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout control board 580 is connected to the main control board 510 via a wire (harness), and is connected to the ball rental connection board 584. The card unit 500 is also connected. In addition, the payout control board 580 is connected to the main control board 510 and the card unit 500 (ball lending connection board 584) so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  Also, on the input side of the payout control board 580, a payout ball counting switch 582 and a door opening switch 583 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out are also connected. Further, the ball lending connection board 584 is connected with a ball lending switch 585 and a return switch 586, and various input signals of the ball lending switch 585 and the return switch 586 are sent out via the ball lending connection board 584. 580 is input. Further, a payout motor 581 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 580.

  The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 582, the door opening switch 583, the ball lending switch 585, the return switch 586, and the like, 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 510, a 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 581 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  The payout CPU, after confirming the connection with the card unit 500 via the ball lending connection board 584, inputs a ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 585 via the ball lending connection board 584. While exchanging information, a control (ball lending control) for paying out a specified number of game balls is performed, and a payout motor 581 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  The lamp control board 560 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. The lamp control board 560 controls the energization of the drive source of the effect driving device 561, such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined mode, and performs the effect by the gimmick 109.

  Further, the lamp control board 560 performs drive control on the vibrator motor 563, the air sending fan 564, and the flashing LED 565 that constitute the rendering handle device 562 provided in the firing handle device 103. For example, in a variation effect executed when the lottery result of the variation display of the design symbol related to the winning of the electric chew 115 becomes a big hit, the player is notified in advance that the lottery result of the variation display will be a big hit (one For example, the vibrator motor 563 is driven and controlled to vibrate the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103, or the air sending fan 564 is driven and controlled to send air from the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103. The flash LED 565 is driven and controlled so that the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103 emits light (high-speed rotation flash or high-speed flashing flash) in a predetermined manner. The lamp control board 560 is connected to the effect control board 540, and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 540.

  The image control board 550 is connected to the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output device 132, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 540, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139. The display control of the image and the output control of the sound in the sound output device 132 are performed. The image control board 550 is a host CPU for performing image display control of the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area for the host CPU, and a control process for the host CPU. A host ROM storing programs and the like, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing image data, a VDP serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit for controlling sound are provided.

  The host CPU instructs the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 540. 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 540 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. In addition, the sound output device 132 receives a predetermined sound effect (for example, “Cuen, Cuen”) when the vibrator motor 563, the air sending fan 564 or the flash LED 565 is driven and controlled. And an announcement sound that suggests that the jackpot will be confirmed).

  The launch control board 590 controls the launch of the game ball. The launch control board 590 is connected to the payout control board 580 in both directions, a touch sensor 591, a launch volume 592, and a right-handed button detection switch 595 are connected to the input side, and the effect control board 540 is connected to the output side. The launch solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594 are connected.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the firing handle device 103. As described above, the handle unit 200 of the firing handle device 103 is provided with the touch sensor 591, the firing volume 592, and the firing stop button detection switch 595, and the firing control board 590 receives the touch signal from the touch sensor 591 that is input. Based on the firing stop signal from the firing stop button detection switch 595 and the voltage supplied from the firing volume 592, the firing solenoid 320 (rotary solenoid) and the ball feed solenoid (straight solenoid) 594 constituting the firing mechanism unit 300. And a firing stop signal is output to the effect control board 540.

  Specifically, the firing control board 590 includes a firing control circuit 600. When the touch sensor 591 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 107, the firing control circuit 600 includes a firing solenoid 320 and a ball feed solenoid. A touch signal permitting energization of 594 is output.

  Further, when the firing stop button detection switch 595 detects that the player has pressed the firing stop button 256 and turned on, the firing control circuit 600 is cut off from energization of the launch solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594. A firing stop signal (for driving control) for stopping the launch of the sphere is output. The firing volume 592 divides a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 592 by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control circuit 600 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control circuit 600). Variable). That is, the firing volume 592 increases the voltage supplied to the firing control circuit 600 as the rotation amount of the operation handle 107 increases.

  The firing control circuit 600 receives a touch signal (the player's hand touches the operation handle 205) and does not receive a firing stop signal (for driving control) (the firing stop button 256 is not operated). ), The voltage input from the firing volume 592 is output to the firing solenoid drive circuit 604 and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606. As a result, the firing solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594 are energized, and the game ball is launched at a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107.

  On the other hand, the firing control circuit 600 receives a firing stop signal (for driving control) when no touch signal is input (the player's hand is not in contact with the operation handle 205) or even when the touch signal is input. If so, the voltage from the firing volume 592 is cut off. As a result, the firing solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594 stop driving, and the game ball is stopped firing regardless of the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107. Even when the touch signal is input and the firing stop signal (for driving control) is not input, when the operation handle 107 is not rotated (origin position), naturally, Launch is stopped. Then, when the launch of the game ball is stopped in this way, the launch control circuit 600 performs a part or all of the predetermined effect executed with the progress of the game, which will be described in detail later, on the effect control board 540. A launch stop signal (for production) is output to limit (change or stop) the content of the.

  The timing signal generation circuit 602 includes a crystal oscillator (not shown), and outputs a pulse signal of about 100 times (less than 100 times) per minute to the firing solenoid drive circuit 604 and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606. ing.

  The firing solenoid drive circuit 604 and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606 have a voltage-current conversion circuit (not shown) that generates a current based on the voltage input from the firing control circuit 600. That is, the firing solenoid drive circuit 604 generates a firing current that is directly proportional to the voltage input from the firing control circuit 600, and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606 is fixed based on the voltage input from the firing control circuit 600. Generates current for ball feeding.

  The firing solenoid drive circuit 604 and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606 receive the pulse signal output from the timing signal generation circuit 602, and each time the pulse signal output from the timing signal generation circuit 602 is input, the voltage current The firing and ball feeding currents generated by the conversion circuit are output to energize the firing solenoid 320 and the ball feeding solenoid 594.

  Thereby, the launch solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594 are driven, and the game ball to be fired on the launch rail 104 is sent out by the ball feed solenoid 594, and the sent-out game ball is directly connected to the launch solenoid 320. The game ball is launched at 302 and is periodically fired from the launch rail 104 toward the game area 106 at a predetermined launch strength (a launch strength proportional to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107) (at a fixed launch timing). It will be. In this way, the game balls 100 are fired toward the game area 106, so that the game of the gaming machine 100 proceeds. Since the timing signal generation circuit 602 generates a pulse signal about 100 times (less than 100 times) per minute as described above, the operation handle 107 is rotated by the player's hand (and When the firing stop button 256 is not operated), the game balls are continuously fired at intervals of about 60/100 seconds (less than 0.6 seconds), and therefore, about 100 pieces per minute. Game balls can be fired until (less than 100 times).

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 17, a characteristic process of the present invention will be described with reference to a flowchart regarding the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510. This process is performed by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the main control board 510 during a normal operation except for a special case such as when the main control board 510 is turned on or off. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 4 ms). Further, processing performed on the main control board 510 described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 17 is executed based on a program stored in the main ROM 510b. 7 to 17, processes that are not mainly related to the present invention are omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 7, when power is turned on, main CPU 510a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, main RAM 510c). After initialization, the program stored in the main ROM 510b is read into the main RAM 510c, and the program is executed by the main CPU 510a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in step S700 (hereinafter, step S is also simply referred to as “S”), the main CPU 510a displays the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, and 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 S700, each random number is updated by adding (incrementing) by one, that is, every time the timer interrupt process is performed. Each lottery is performed in the starting winning device detection switch (SW) process in S710 and the gate detection switch (SW) process in S720, which will be described later, and each random number is acquired. Used in the special symbol processing of S740. The counter that performs the process of S700 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 S710, the main CPU 510a detects whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115, or the second start winning device detection switch 512 or the second. A start winning device detection switch (SW) process based on the start winning device detection switch 515 is executed. The contents of the start winning device detection switch process performed in S710 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the start winning device detection switch process (S710) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 8, in S800, the main CPU 510a determines that the game ball has won the first start winning device 112 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start winning device detection switch 512, and the first start winning device. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 512 is turned on. Then, when the first start winning device detection switch 512 is turned on (YES in S1100), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S802. On the other hand, when the first start winning device detection switch 512 is off (NO in S800), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S820.

  In S802, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 510a proceeds to S804 when the number of holding times U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in S802). On the other hand, when the hold count U1 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in S802), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S820.

  In S804, the main CPU 510a adds 1 to the holding number U1 in the first special symbol lottery and updates it, and then proceeds to S806. For example, the main CPU 510a adds 1 to the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 510c, and stores the number of holding times U1 after the addition in the main RAM 510c.

  In S806, the main CPU 510a acquires a random number for the first special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 this time. Here, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c, and among the random numbers updated in S700, the random numbers for the first special symbol lottery (the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random number etc.) is acquired. The result of the first special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S806. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S808.

  In step S808, the main CPU 510a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 510a determines the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S806, and the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number values stored in the main ROM 510b (FIG. 4). The result of the first special symbol lottery is usually determined in advance as to whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 2R big hit, small hit, out of reach or out of reach judge. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the first special symbol lottery. Then, when the main CPU 510a finishes the preliminary determination process, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S809.

  In S809, the main CPU 310a stores, in the main RAM 510c, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number for the first special symbol lottery acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 in S806 this time. To do. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S810.

  In S810, the main CPU 510a sets a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the main RAM 510c. Here, information indicating the result of the prior determination performed in the processing of S808 (hereinafter, also referred to as “first preliminary determination information”) is included in the first pending number increase command. The first hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S780) to be described later, and the effect control board 540 recognizes that the hold of the first special symbol lottery has increased, and the effect based on that is main. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S812.

  In S812, the main CPU 510a 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 510a proceeds to S820.

  In S820, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the game ball has won the electric chew 115 and the second start winning device detection switch 515 is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start winning device detection switch 515. Determine. When the second start winning device detection switch 515 is turned on (YES in S820), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S822. On the other hand, when the second start winning device detection switch 515 is off (NO in S820), the main CPU 510a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S822, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 510a proceeds to S824 when the number of holding times U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (YES in S822). On the other hand, the main CPU 510a ends the start winning device detection switch process when the number of holding times U2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax2 (NO in S822).

  In S824, the main CPU 510a updates by adding 1 to the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery, and proceeds to S826. For example, the main CPU 510a adds 1 to the holding number U2 in the second special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 510c, and stores the added holding number U2 in the main RAM 510c.

  In S826, the main CPU 510a acquires a random number for the second special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the current electric chew 115. Here, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c, and among the random numbers updated in S700, random numbers for the second special symbol lottery (the big hit random numbers, the big hit symbol random numbers and the reach random numbers shown in FIG. Pattern random numbers). The result of the second special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S826. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S828.

  In S828, the main CPU 510a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 510a compares the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S826 with the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number values stored in the main ROM 510b. Based on the determination, it is determined in advance whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, small hit, out of reach, or out of reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the second special symbol lottery. When the main CPU 310a finishes the preliminary determination process, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S829.

  Of course, the pre-determination process in S808 related to the first special symbol lottery and the pre-determination process in S828 related to the second special symbol lottery are not the gaming state at the time of the on-hold occurrence. The gaming state (i.e., low probability gaming state or high probability gaming state) when the jackpot determination of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery corresponding to the hold (the jackpot determination processing of FIG. 12 described later) is performed The determination is made based on the determined gaming state. For example, when a hold occurs during a big hit game with a probable big hit, the gaming state at the time of the hold is a low probability gaming state, but when the second special symbol lottery corresponding to the holding is determined, the gaming state is a high probability game. In this case, the preliminary determination of the jackpot for the hold in this case is performed by comparing the jackpot random number of the hold with the jackpot random number of the high probability gaming state stored in the main ROM 510b shown in FIG. This is done by judging. The jackpot advance determination in other cases is also performed in accordance with this.

  In S829, the main CPU 510a stores, in the main RAM 510c, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number for the second special symbol lottery acquired based on the current winning of the game ball to the electric Chu 115 in S826. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S830.

  In S830, the main CPU 510a sets, in the main RAM 510c, 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 (hereinafter, also referred to as “second preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S828. In the output process (S780), which will be described later, the second reserved number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 540, and the effect control board 540 recognizes that the second special symbol lottery hold has increased, and the effect based on that is main. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S832.

  In S832, the main CPU 510a turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 so as 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 510a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S720, the main CPU 510a performs a gate detection switch (SW) process based on the gate detection switches 530a and 530b 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 S720 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the gate detection switch process (S720) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  With reference to FIG. 9, in S900, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the game balls have passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b and the gate detection switches 530a and 530b are turned on. When the gate detection switches 530a and 530b are turned on (YES in S900), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S940. On the other hand, when the gate detection switches 530a and 530b are off (NO in S900), the main CPU 510a ends the gate detection switch process.

  In S940, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c, and determines whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is less than the upper limit Gmax (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 510a proceeds to S950 when the number of times of holding G is less than the upper limit Gmax (YES in S940). On the other hand, the main CPU 510a ends the gate detection switch process when the number of times G is held is equal to or greater than the upper limit Gmax (NO in S940).

  In S950, the main CPU 510a updates by adding 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery, and proceeds to S960. For example, the main CPU 510a adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 510c, and stores the added holding number G in the main RAM 510c.

  In S960, the main CPU 510a acquires a random number for lottery based on the passing of the game ball of the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b this time, and stores it in the main RAM 510c. Here, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c, and obtains random numbers for normal symbol lottery (per random numbers, per symbol random numbers, see FIG. 4) among the random numbers updated in S700, and stores them in the main RAM 510c. Store. The result of the normal symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S960. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S970.

  In S970, the main CPU 510a controls lighting / flashing of a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 2). When the main CPU 510a finishes the process of S970, the gate detection switch process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 7, in step S730, the main CPU 510a executes normal symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the normal symbol process performed in S730 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing (S730) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 10, in S1000, main CPU 510a 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 S1048).

  When the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S1000), the main CPU 510a ends this normal symbol process. On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S1000), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1002, 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 S1002 (YES in S1002), the process proceeds to S1040. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S1002), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1004, and refers to the main RAM 510c here to determine whether or not the holding number 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.

  When the number of times of holding G is not 1 or more (NO in S1004), the main CPU 510a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, if the hold count G is 1 or more (YES in S1004), the main CPU 510a subtracts 1 from the hold count G and updates the hold count G (S1006). At that time, the main CPU 510a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 510c that has the oldest storage time from S960 in FIG. 9 and deletes it from the main RAM 510c. Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1007 and turns on / off 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 blinking.

  Thereafter, in S1008, the main CPU 510a executes a hit random number determination process. The winning random number determination refers to the main RAM 510c, and the winning random number acquired when the game ball passes the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b (the winning random number acquired in S960) 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 “win”, the process of determining whether the hit symbol random number (the hit symbol random number acquired in S960) is “per short” or “long hit” is also performed. , And is executed together with a process according to the random number determination per hit.

  Next, in S1010, the main CPU 510a 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 510a sets the winning symbol as a stop symbol (in the case of this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is lit). On the other hand, when the winning random number is a value indicating “out of”, the main CPU 510a sets a symbol indicating a loss as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is turned off).

  Next, in S1012, the main CPU 510a executes a variable time setting process. “Variation time setting” is a process of setting the variation time of the normal symbol according to the gaming state and the stop symbol. For example, “3 seconds” in the auxiliary gaming state having the electric chew support function such as the short time gaming state Is set, and “29 seconds” is set in a gaming state without an electric chew support function such as a normal gaming state.

  Thereafter, in S1014, the main CPU 510a starts the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 118, shifts to S1040, and determines whether or not the variation time set in S1012 has elapsed. When the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1040), the main CPU 510a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1040), the main CPU 310a stops the variation of the normal symbol (S1042).

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1046 to determine whether or not the stopped normal symbol is “hit”, and when the stopped normal symbol is not “hit” (NO in S1046), that is, it is off. If there is, the normal symbol processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the stopped normal symbol is “winning” (YES in S1046), the main CPU 310a turns on the auxiliary game flag (S1048), and ends this normal symbol processing.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S740, the main CPU 510a executes a special symbol process. Hereinafter, the contents of the special symbol process performed in S740 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing (S740) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 11, in S1100, main CPU 510a 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 S1100), the main CPU 510a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, when the big hit game flag is off (NO in S1100), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1101 and determines whether or not the small hit game flag that is set to ON in the below-described stop process is on. It is determined whether or not a small hit game is being performed, and if the small hit game flag is on (YES in S1101), the main CPU 510a ends the special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if the small hit game flag is off (NO in S1101), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1102 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 S1102 (YES in S1102), the process proceeds to S1144. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S1102), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1104, where the main RAM 510c is referred to and the number of times the second start winning device detection switch 515 to be preferentially digested is held. It is determined whether U2 is 1 or more.

  When the holding count U2 is 1 or more (YES in S1104), the main CPU 510a subtracts 1 from the holding count U2 and updates the holding count U2 (S1106). At that time, the main CPU 510a reads out from the main RAM 510c the oldest stored random number of random numbers acquired in S826 in FIG. 8 stored in the main RAM 510c. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1108 and turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 so as 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 510a proceeds to S1120.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is not ≧ 1 (NO in S1104), that is, when the holding number U2 is “0”, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1110, and the first start winning device detection switch 512 is turned on. It is determined whether or not the hold count U1 is 1 or more.

  If the hold count U1 is not 1 or more (NO in S1110), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1116 and sets a demonstration designation command in the main RAM 510c. Then, the main CPU 510a ends this special symbol process. Here, the demonstration designation command is used to wait for the customer on the main display device 131 with respect to the effect control board 540 based on the holding times U1 and U2 in the first and second special symbol lottery being “0”. This command instructs display of the demo screen. The demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in the output process (S780) described later.

  On the other hand, if the hold count U1 is 1 or more (YES in S1110), the main CPU 510a subtracts 1 from the hold count U1 and updates the hold count U1 (S1112). At that time, the main CPU 510a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 510c, which has the oldest storage time, and deletes it from the main RAM 510c.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1114 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 (U1 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1120. 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 S1120, the main CPU 510a 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 S1120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process (S1120) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 12, in S1200, the main CPU 510a refers to a high-accuracy flag indicating that the gaming state described later has a high probability, so that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state with a high jackpot probability. It is determined whether (high accuracy flag is on) or not. When the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state (YES in S1200), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1202 and selects the big hit random number determination table at the time of high probability, while the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state. If not (NO in S1200), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1204 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at a low probability (see FIG. 4).

  When the process of S1202 or S1204 is completed, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1206 and executes a jackpot random number determination process. In the big hit random number determination, with reference to the main RAM 510c, the big hit random number (the big hit random number acquired in S806 or S826) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 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 510a proceeds to S1208, 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 S1206. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (YES in S1208), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1210, determines the big hit symbol random number stored in the main RAM 510c, 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 (S1212), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1208 that it is not a big hit (NO in S1208), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1214 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 S1214), a small hit symbol set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S1216), and this big hit determination processing is ended. To do. If it is determined in S1214 that it is not a small hit (NO in S1214), a loss symbol set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S1218), and this big hit determination processing is performed. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 11, next, in S <b> 1130, the main CPU 510 a executes a variation pattern selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation pattern selection process performed in S1130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern selection process (S1130) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 13, in S1300, main CPU 510a 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 S1300), the process proceeds to S1314, and the jackpot table is set in the main RAM 510c. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (NO in S1300), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1302, and determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a small hit.

  If it is determined in S1302 that the game is a small hit (YES in S1302), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1304 and sets the small hit table in the main RAM 510c. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1302), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1306 and executes reach random number determination processing. The reach random number determination is a process for determining whether or not there is a reach for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in the case of a loss. Specifically, referring to the main RAM 510c, the game ball is the first one. The reach random number (reach random number acquired in S806 or S826) 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 510a proceeds to S1308, where the presence / absence of reach is determined based on the reach random number determination in S1306. If it is determined that there is a reach (YES in S1308), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1310 and sets the reach table. Set in main RAM 510c. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no reach (NO in S1308), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1312, and sets the table for loss in the main RAM 510c.

  Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1316, executes the previously obtained variation pattern random number determination process, proceeds to S1318, sets a variation pattern according to the variation pattern random number, and sets the variation pattern. The selection process ends. The variation pattern random number determination is a process for determining a special symbol variation time (execution time of effect symbol variation, normal time 8 to 180 seconds, short time 3 to 180 seconds, etc.). Referring to the main RAM 510c, the fluctuation pattern random number (the fluctuation pattern random number acquired in S806 or S826) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 is a predetermined fluctuation time. It is a process which determines whether it is equal compared with the value which shows.

  Returning to FIG. 11, next, in S1140, the main CPU 510a generates a variation effect start command including setting information set by the jackpot determination processing in S1120 and the variation pattern selection processing in S1130, and sets it in the main RAM 510c. . Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control board 540 to start the change effect change effect. Note that the variable effect start command set in S1140 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S780) described later. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1142.

  In S1142, the main CPU 510a displays the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command set in the processing of S1140. To start. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1144, and determines whether or not the special symbol variation time selected in the variation pattern selection process of S1130 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in S1142.

  When it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1144), the main CPU 510a ends this special symbol process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1144), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1146 and issues a variation effect stop command instructing the end of the variation effect of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 or the like to the main RAM 510c. Set to. The change effect stop command set in S1146 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in the output process (S780) described later. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1148.

  In S1148, the main CPU 510a stops the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 started in the process of S1142, and displays the stopped symbol. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1150, and executes a stop process. Hereinafter, the contents of the in-stop process performed in S1150 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the in-stop process (S1150) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in S1400, main CPU 510a determines whether or not the time-short flag is set to ON in the game state setting process described later, that is, whether or not the time-short game is in progress. If it is determined that the game is on (YES in S1400), the process proceeds to S1402, and “1” is subtracted from the remaining game count J of the short-time game stored in the main RAM 510c.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1404 and determines whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0” (YES in S1404), the process proceeds to S1406. In S1406, the main CPU 510a having the remaining game count J of “0” means that the special symbol change display has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time game. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1408. If it is determined in S1400 that the time reduction flag is not on (NO in S1400), or if it is determined in S1404 that the remaining game count J is not “0” (NO in S1404), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1408. .

  In S1408, the main CPU 510a 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 S1408), the process proceeds to S1410, and “1” is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high probability game stored in the main RAM 510c.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1412 to determine whether or not the remaining game number X is “0”. If the remaining game number X is “0” (YES in S1412), the process proceeds to S1414. In S <b> 1414, the main CPU 510 a indicates that the number of remaining games J indicating “0” means that a 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 S1416. If it is determined in S1408 that the high-accuracy flag is not on (NO in S1408), or if it is determined in S1412 that the remaining game count X is not “0” (NO in S1412), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1416. To do.

  In S1416, the main CPU 510a 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 S1416). ), The process proceeds to S1418, 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.

  In S1418, if the main CPU 510a determines that it is a small hit (YES in S1418), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1420 and turns on the small hit game flag. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1422 and sets the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1422 is performed when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit or a small hit. 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 S1422 is completed, the main CPU 510a ends this suspension processing. On the other hand, in S1418, if the main CPU 510a determines that the small hit is not made (NO in S1418), the in-stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1416 that the main CPU 510a is a big hit (YES in S1416), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1430 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 S1430), the process proceeds to S1434, and the 16R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1430 that the probability variation 16R big hit is not (NO in S1430), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1432, 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 S1432), the process proceeds to S1436, and the 8R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1432 that the main CPU 510a is not normally 8R big hit (NO in S1432), the process proceeds to S1438, where it is determined that the current big hit is a probable 2R big hit and the 2R big hit game flag is turned on. To do. When the processing of S1434, S1436, or S1438 is finished, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1440.

  In S1440, the main CPU 510a 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 S1442, Turn off the flag and high accuracy flag. Then, the process shifts to S1444, and the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the current big hit is a probabilistic 2R big hit, and if it is determined that the probable 2R big hit is (YES in S1444), the main CPU 510a proceeds to the above S1422. 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 510a determines in S1444 that it is not the probability variation 2R big hit (NO in S1444), 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 S1450. Start the jackpot opening.

  Then, the flow shifts to S1452, where the main CPU 510a sets a big hit opening command in the main RAM 510c. The jackpot opening command set in S1452 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S780) described later. Then, the main CPU 510a finishes this stop process, and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S750, the main CPU 510a executes a special winning device process. Hereinafter, the contents of the big winning device process performed in S1750 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a special winning device process (S750) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 15, in S1500, main CPU 510a determines whether or not 8R jackpot game flag or 16R jackpot game flag is on, and determines that 8R jackpot game flag or 16R jackpot game flag is on. In the case (YES in S1500), 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 S1510, and it is determined whether or not the opening for performing the big hit start effect is being performed.

  In S1510, when the main CPU 510a determines that the big hit is being opened (YES in S1510), the process proceeds to S1512 and determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If the main CPU 510a determines in S1512 that the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S1512), the main winning device process is terminated, whereas if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (YES in S1512). ), The process proceeds to S1514, and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1514 is performed when the big hit is usually 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit. When 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 S1515, and the main CPU 510a 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 510c. Note that the jackpot effect command set in S1515 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S780) described later.

  Then, the process shifts to S1516, and the main CPU 510a sets “0” to the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the big winning device 117, shifts to S1518, and sets the value of the round number R to “ Add 1 ”. Then, the process shifts to S1520, and the main CPU 510a 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 510a proceeds to S1522, and determines whether or not a game ball has won the big winning device 117 by the big winning device detection switch 517. In S1522, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1540 when it is determined that a game ball has not won the grand prize winning device 117 (NO in S1522). On the other hand, if it is determined in S1522 that the game ball has won the big winning device 117 (YES in S1522), the main CPU 510a moves to S1524 and takes out the big hit (usually 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit) during the game. A big hit number command to notify the player of the number of balls in real time is set in the main RAM 510c. Note that the big hit number-of-balls command set in S1524 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S780) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1540, determines whether or not the operating time of the prize winning device 117 has passed a predetermined operating time, and determines that this operating time has not passed the predetermined time (NO in S1540), the process proceeds to S1542, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached a prescribed winning number (for example, 9).

  In S1542, if the main CPU 510a determines that the value of the number counter C is the prescribed winning number (YES in S1542), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1544 and ends the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 is operated to change the big winning device 117 from the open state to the closed state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the prescribed number of winnings (NO in S1542), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1540, if the operation time of the big prize device 117 has passed the predetermined operation time (YES in S1540), the main CPU 510a skips the processing of S1542 and checks the number of winnings in the number counter C. The operation of the special prize winning device 117 is finished without any operation.

  Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1546 and determines whether or not the big hit round number R is the maximum number of rounds. That is, in S1546, 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 S1546, if the main CPU 510a determines that the big hit round is not the final round (NO in S1546), 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 S1546), the process shifts to S1548, and the main CPU 510a determines whether the current big hit is an 8R big hit or a probable 16R big hit (probability 2R big hit and small hit). It is determined whether or not.

  If it is determined in S1548 that the main CPU 510a is normally 8R big hit or probable 16R big hit (not probable 2R big hit and small hit) (YES in S1548), the process shifts to S1550 and starts ending to perform the big hit end effect. To do. Then, the flow shifts to S1552, where the main CPU 510a sets an ending command in the main RAM 510c. The jackpot ending command set in S1552 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S780) described later. With this ending command, an ending effect including a large hitting ball number effect, which will be described in detail later, is performed on the main display device 131 or the like.

  Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1554, sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”, proceeds to S1556, and determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. In S1556, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1556), the process proceeds to S1570, where a game state setting process described later is executed, and on the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed ( In S1556, NO), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1548, when the main CPU 510a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit and probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 2R big hit or small hit) (NO in S1548), the process proceeds to S1560, and similarly to S1554 described above. The value of the number R of rounds is set to “0”, and then the process proceeds to S1570 to execute a game state setting process described later.

  In step S1510, if the main CPU 510a determines that the big hit opening is not in progress (NO in S1510), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1530 and determines whether the big hit ending is in progress. In S1530, if the main CPU 510a determines that ending is in progress (YES in S1530), the process proceeds to S1556.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1530 that the main CPU 510a is not ending (NO in S1530), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1532, and determines whether or not the big prize 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 S1532, if the main CPU 510a determines that the big prize device 117 is in operation (YES in S1532), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1540 and determines that the big prize device 117 is not in operation (NO in S1532). The process moves to S1516.

  In S1500, when the main CPU 510a determines that the 8R jackpot game flag and the 16R jackpot game flag are not on (NO in S1500), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1502 and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot game flag is on. To do. In S1502, if the 2R big hit game flag is not on (NO in S1502), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1504 and determines whether the small hit game flag is on. In S1504, when the small hit game flag is not on (NO in S1504), the main CPU 510a ends the big winning device process.

  On the other hand, when the 2R big hit game flag is on in S1502 (YES in S1502) and the small hit game flag is on in S1504 (YES in S1504), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1532.

  Next, the contents of the game state setting process performed in S1570 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process (S1570) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510. First, in S1600, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1600), this gaming state setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1600), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1602, and determines whether or not the current big hit is usually an 8R big hit (with time reduction). In S1602, if the main CPU 510a determines that it is a normal 8R big hit (with time saving) (YES in S1602), the process proceeds to S1604, the time flag is turned on, the process proceeds to S1606, and the remaining time-short game remains. For example, “100” is set in the number of games J, and this gaming state setting process is terminated. As a result, a maximum of 100 time-saving games are awarded after the end of the normal 8R big hit game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1602 that it is not normally 8R big hit (with time reduction) (NO in S1602), 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 a high probability game, the main CPU 510a shifts to S1620, turns on the high-accuracy flag, shifts to S1622, and sets the remaining game count X of the high-probability game to, for example, Set “10000”.

  Next, the main CPU 510a shifts to S1624, determines whether or not the big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit with time reduction, and if it determines that the big variation 16R big hit with time reduction (YES in S1624), proceeds to S1626. Move on and set the hourly flag on. Then, the main CPU 510a shifts to S1628, sets “10000”, which is the same as the number set in the remaining game count X of the high-definition game in the processing of S1622, 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 S1624 that the probability change 16R big hit with time reduction is not found (NO in S1624), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is a probability change 2R big hit without time reduction, this gaming state setting process is terminated. Thus, after the end of the probabilistic 2R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) high-accuracy game is given in the latent state (latent probability mode).

  Returning to FIG. 15, when the game state setting process of S1570 is completed, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1580, 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. 14) of S1150 executed in the special symbol processing of FIG. 11, when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit, the open mode of the big prize winning device 117 Is set to be the same as the small hit (S1422), and the opening effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing of S1450 and S1452 is omitted). Similarly, the big winning device process in S750 (FIG. 15) is configured such that when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit, the ending effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processes in S1550 and S1552 are omitted). ing. Further, since the short-time game is not given after the probability variation 2R big hit game is finished, this allows the player to enter the probability variation 2R big hit or small hit, that is, the subsequent latent mode. It is difficult to determine whether or not is in a probabilistic state (a gaming state in which the big hit probability is high), and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S760, the main CPU 510a 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 S760 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the electric tulip process (S760) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 171, in S1700, main CPU 510a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on, as in S1000 of the normal symbol processing (S730) described above. When the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S1700), the main CPU 510a ends this electric tulip process.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is ON (YES in S1700), the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 is operating (S1702). If it is determined that the electric chew 115 is operating (YES in S1702), the main CPU 510a advances the process to S1722. On the other hand, if it is determined that the electric chew 115 is not in operation (NO in S1702), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1704 and refers to the above time flag to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state. Determine whether.

  Here, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S1704), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1712 and sets the movable piece 115b as a winning release pattern in the short-time gaming state of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for opening 0.2 seconds × 3 times + 4 seconds × 1 time is set in the main RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S1704), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1706 and determines “winning” in S1046 of the normal symbol processing (S730) in FIG. It is determined whether or not the hit made is a long hit. If it is a long hit (YES in S1706), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1708 and sets the movable piece 115b as 0.1 sec.times.1 time + 5.5 seconds.times.1 as an open pattern per long of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for performing the opening operation is set in the main RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is not a long hit (NO in S1706), that is, if it is a short hit, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1710 and operates to open the movable piece 115b for 0.5 seconds as an open pattern per short of the electric chew 115. Is set in the main RAM 510c. The main CPU 510a sets the release pattern in S1708, S1710, and S1712, and then proceeds to S1714 to start the operation of the movable piece 115b of the electric chew 115 with the set release pattern.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1722, and determines whether or not the operation of the electric chew 115 started in the process of S1714 is completed. In other words, whether or not the operation of the opening pattern for opening the movable piece 115b for a predetermined period is completed, or whether or not a predetermined number (9 max) of game balls has won the electric chew 115 before the opening pattern is ended. judge. If it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has been completed (YES in S1722), the process proceeds to S1724, and the main CPU 510a sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF to end the auxiliary game, and performs this electric tulip process. finish. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has not been completed (NO in S1722), the main CPU 510a ends the electric tulip process as it is without performing the process of S1724.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S770, the main CPU 510a performs prize ball processing. For example, in the prize ball processing, the main CPU 510a 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 S780, the main CPU 510a performs output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 510a outputs control commands to the effect control board 540, the payout control board 580, and the launch control board 590, respectively. For example, the main CPU 510 a instructs the payout control board 580 by outputting a control command indicating the payout number to the payout control board 580.

  Further, the main CPU 510a performs the above-described first hold number increase command (S810), second hold number increase command (S830), demo designation command (S1116), variable effect start command (S1140), and variable effect stop command (S1146). , An opening command (S1452), a big hit effect command (S1515), a big hit number-of-balls command (S1524), an ending command (S1952), etc. are output to the effect control board 540 to determine the contents of the effect on the gaming machine 100. . This is the end of the description of the timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
Next, the contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 540 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. This process is performed in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 540 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 540. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). Moreover, the process performed with the production | presentation control board 540 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 18-31 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in subROM540b. 18 to 31, processing that is not mainly related to the present invention is omitted.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 540a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 540c). After initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 540b is read into the sub RAM 540c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 540a. When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in S1800, the sub CPU 540a performs a firing stop signal input process.

  The contents of the firing stop signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a firing stop signal input process (S1800) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. First, in step S1900, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the game ball has been stopped based on, for example, an operation of turning on the release stop button 256 by the player, that is, the above-described launch stop from the launch control board 590 (launch control circuit 600). It is determined whether a signal (for production) is input.

  If it is determined in S1900 that the firing stop signal has not been input (NO in S1900), the sub CPU 540a ends this firing stop signal input process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1900 that a firing stop signal has been input (YES in S1900), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1901.

  In S1901, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the firing stop flag is on. Here, the “shooting stop flag” is based on the stop of the launch of the game ball by the player, and the content of a part or all of the predetermined performance executed as the game progresses is limited (changed or stopped, The flag is set to ON when the state is simply referred to as “production restriction” (see S1922).

  In S1901, if the firing stop flag is on (YES in S1901), that is, if the effect restriction has already been executed, the sub CPU 540a ends this firing stop signal input process. On the other hand, if the launch stop flag is OFF in S1901 (NO in S1901), that is, if the effect restriction has not been executed yet, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1902.

  In S1902, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the firing stop count determination time Th is greater than “0”. The firing stop count determination time Th will be described later. In S1902, if the firing stop count determination time Th is equal to or less than “0” (NO in S1902), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1904.

  In S1904, the sub CPU 540a sets “1” to the firing stop number counter HC. The firing stop number counter HC is a counter for counting the number of times the player stops firing the game ball, and is counted up in S1910, which will be described later, based on the input of the firing stop signal, or in S1904 This counter is reset to “1”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1906.

  In S1906, the sub CPU 540a sets 3 minutes to the firing stop number determination time Th, and then proceeds to S1908 to start measuring the firing stop number determination time Th set to 3 minutes. That is, this firing stop count determination time Th is the specified time when determining how many times the firing stop occurred within the specified time (the value of the firing stop count counter HC). In this embodiment, This specified time is set to 3 minutes as the firing stop count determination time Th. Therefore, the process of S1902 described above is a process for determining whether or not 3 minutes as the firing stop number determination time Th has elapsed since the launch stop signal was input, and when 3 minutes have elapsed. NO in S1902, and if 3 minutes have not elapsed, YES in S1902. The firing stop count determination time Th is not particularly limited to 3 minutes. Then, when the processing of S1908 is completed, the sub CPU 540a ends this firing stop signal input processing.

  On the other hand, if the firing stop count determination time Th is greater than “0” in S1902 (YES in S1902), that is, if the firing stop count determination time Th (3 minutes) has not elapsed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1910. In this process, the value of the firing stop counter HC is incremented by one. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1912.

  In S1912, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the value of the firing stop number counter HC is 4 or more. If the value of the firing stop count counter HC is less than 4 (NO in S1912), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1914 and performs a launching stop operation of the game ball, and causes the game ball to be unrecognized at irregular launch timing. A reminder command for alerting the player not to play a game that is continuously fired (for example, a so-called “stop game”, hereinafter also referred to as “irregular launch game”) Is set in the sub-RAM 540c. That is, in the case where the production restriction is not performed (NO in S1901), before the firing stop number determination time Th (3 minutes) elapses after the firing stop signal (first time) is input (YES in S1902). Furthermore, when the next (second time) or next (third time) fire stop signal is input and the value of the fire stop number counter HC becomes 2 or 3, the player is given an irregular launch game. An alerting notice is provided to prevent this from being performed. Then, when the process of S1914 is finished, the sub CPU 540a finishes this firing stop signal input process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the firing stop number counter HC is 4 or more in S1912 (YES in S1912), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1920, or a part of a predetermined effect executed as the game progresses or An effect restriction command for restricting all contents (production restriction such as change or stop) is set in the sub-RAM 540c. That is, the production is not limited (NO in S1901), and before the firing stop count determination time Th (3 minutes) elapses after the launch stop signal is input (YES in S1902), three more times. When the fire stop signal (total of 4 times including the first time) is input and the value of the fire stop count counter HC becomes 4, the production restriction is executed. The contents of this production restriction will be described in detail later.

  When the process of S1920 is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1922, sets the firing stop flag to ON as the effect restriction is executed, proceeds to S1924, and sets the effect restriction count S to “0”. Set. Here, the production restriction number S is for counting the number of executions of the special symbol lottery (first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery) during the period in which the production restriction is being executed (the number of fluctuations in the production symbol). The counter is counted up in S2804 (FIG. 28) described later or reset to “0” in S1924 based on the end of the special symbol lottery (the stop of fluctuation of the design symbol). is there. Then, when the process of S1924 is completed, the sub CPU 540a ends the firing stop signal input process.

  As is apparent from the above description, in the firing stop signal input process in S1800, it is determined whether or not the player has stopped firing the game ball a predetermined number of times during a predetermined period. And, if there are more than a predetermined number of firing stops during a predetermined period, it is determined that an irregular launch game has been performed, and a part or all of the predetermined performance executed with the progress of the subsequent game While restricting the contents, if there is less than a predetermined number of launches in a given period, to prevent subsequent irregular launch games immediately at the timing of the launch stop, according to the number of launches stopped It is the structure which performs alerting alerting | reporting with respect to a player. Therefore, by performing alerting notification without suddenly restricting the production in this way, in a subsequent game, a malicious player who continues the irregular launch game despite the alerting notification, and so on Therefore, it is possible to identify a player who cancels the irregular launch game, and as a result, it is possible to execute the production restriction only for the malicious player. Then, if the production restriction is executed, the gameability of the gaming machine 100 is extremely lowered. As a result, even a malicious player can suppress the irregular launch game by executing the production restriction. Is possible.

  Here, as a specific example of the alerting notification, although not shown in the figure, for example, notifications such as “Please do not stop” and “Subsequent effects are limited” are displayed on the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139. In addition, it may be executed by text display or voice via the voice output device 132 or the like. More specifically, for example, when a second stop of firing is detected within a predetermined period of time, a notification that “please stop” is given. It is only necessary to notify that the production will be limited if it is performed, and to notify that “the subsequent production is limited” when the fourth stop of the firing is detected. In the above description, the alert notification is not performed when the first firing stop is detected, but this may be performed. In addition, the alerting notification is made when there is less than a predetermined number of launches in a predetermined period, that is, in the above explanation, the launch stop is performed less than four times within 3 minutes. The predetermined number of times is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined number of times may be performed for less than seven times within five minutes. Therefore, in this case, when the eighth stop of the firing is detected, the effect restriction is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 18, when the firing stop signal input process of S1800 is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S1805, receives a command transmitted from the main control board 510, and executes an effect based on the received command. A command reception process is performed for determining and setting a command instructing it in the sub-RAM 540c.

  Here, the contents of the command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing command reception processing (S1900) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. First, in S2000, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not a demo designation command is received from the main control board 510 (see S1116 in FIG. 11).

  If it is determined that the demo designation command is received and received (YES in S2000), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2002 and executes a demo designation command reception process. Hereinafter, the contents of the demonstration designation command reception process performed in S2002 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a demonstration designation command reception process (S2002) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 21, the sub CPU 540a first sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 to 60 seconds) as the demonstration standby time Td in S2100, and then proceeds to S2110 to set the demonstration standby time Td. Start measuring. As described above, the demonstration designation command does not have the start memory of the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 and the main display device 131 does not execute the variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery. Therefore, the measurement time of the demonstration standby time Td represents the elapsed time after the effect symbol variation display is no longer executed on the main display device 131.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2120, and determines whether or not a variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td set here has elapsed (see S1140 in FIG. 11). As described above, the variation effect start command is a variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery on the main display device 131 based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115. Therefore, if it is determined that the variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td elapses (YES in S2120), the sub CPU 540a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in the standby state. If this is not the case, the demonstration command receiving process is terminated. Thereby, in the main display device 131, the variable display of the effect symbol related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is resumed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2120 that the variable effect start command has not been received (NO in S2120), the sub CPU 540a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state, and proceeds to S2130 to wait for a customer. In order to execute the demonstration production, set the demo flag to ON. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2140, sets a demonstration effect start command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 in the sub RAM 540c, and outputs the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output. The apparatus 132 or the like is caused to start executing the demonstration effect. Thereby, in the main display device 131, the screen of the effect design related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is switched to the demonstration effect screen.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2150 and, based on the start of execution of the demonstration effect, whether or not the firing stop flag is on, that is, whether or not the effect restriction is executed, as in S1901. Determine whether. In S2150, if the firing stop flag is off (NO in S2150), that is, if the production restriction is not executed, the sub CPU 540a ends the demonstration designation command reception process. On the other hand, if the firing stop flag is on in S2150 (YES in S2150), that is, if the effect restriction is being executed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2160.

  In S2160, the sub CPU 540a sets a predetermined time (for example, 20 to 30 minutes) as the demonstration performance time Te, and then proceeds to S2170 to start measurement of the set demonstration performance time Te. That is, the demonstration production time Te represents the elapsed time since the execution of the demonstration production for waiting for a customer is started.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2180, and determines whether or not a variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration effect time Te set according to S2120 has elapsed (see S1140 in FIG. 11). If it is determined that the variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration effect time Te elapses (YES in S2180), the sub CPU 540a ends the demonstration designation command reception process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2180 that a variation effect start command has not been received (NO in S2180), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2190 and sets a firing stop flag to release the effect restriction that was being executed. Set to off. Then, the sub CPU 540a ends the demonstration designation command reception process.

  In other words, in the demonstration designation command receiving process, when the production restriction is being executed, the production of the production pattern is produced before the predetermined time elapses after the demonstration production for waiting for a customer is started. In such a case, the player who is playing on the gaming machine 100 has not changed since the start of execution of the demonstration production, that is, the player is assumed to be the same person, and the production restriction is continued. If the effect design variation effect is not started before the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the demonstration effect for the player, the player playing the game machine 100 starts executing the demonstration effect. Thereafter, it is assumed that the player has left the seat, that is, the player changes (or has changed), and the effect restriction being executed is released. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide a special device for grasping the change of the player, for example, a human sensor or a monitoring camera, and the change of the player is preferably grasped at a low cost. Is possible. As a result, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect restriction, and it is possible to reduce the fact that the effect restriction is improperly executed for a player who has not performed the irregular launch game. The set time of the demonstration performance time Te is not particularly limited to 20 to 30 minutes.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the processing of NO or S2002 is completed in S2000, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2004, and from the main control board 510, a hold number increase command (first hold number increase command, second hold number increase command). ) Is received (see S810 and S830 in FIG. 8).

  If it is determined that the hold number increase command has been received (YES in S2004), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2006 and executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, in the process of S2006, when the sub CPU 540a receives the first hold number increase command, the sub CPU 540a adds one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery to the main display device 131. In addition, 1 is added to the number of reserved special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 540c. Similarly, when the sub CPU 540a receives the second hold number increase command, the sub CPU 540a causes the sub RAM 540c to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery to the main display device 131. 1 is added to the stored number of reserved second special symbol lotteries.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2008 and executes a hold prefetch process. Hereinafter, the contents of the hold prefetching process performed in S2008 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the hold prefetching process (S2008) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 22, first, in S2200, sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the firing stop flag is on, that is, whether or not effect restriction is executed, in the same manner as in S1901 and S2150. In S2200, when the firing stop flag is off (NO in S2200), that is, when the effect restriction is not executed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2202 in order to execute the hold prefetch effect. On the other hand, if the firing stop flag is on in S2200 (YES in S2200), that is, if the effect restriction is executed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2208 to stop the execution of the pre-reading effect.

  In S2202, the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command received in S2004 is analyzed, and based on the winning to the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115 this time. The result of the pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination, S808 or S828 of FIG. 8) of the big hit lottery with respect to the generated holding ball, that is, the preserving memory added by 1 to the sub-RAM 540c in S2006 of FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a small hit or reach.

  If it is determined in S2202 that the pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) result is not a big hit, small hit or reach out (NO in S2202), that is, the pre-determination result is out of reach. In step S2204, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not to execute the hold prefetching effect on the main display device 131 or the sub display device 139 in response to the hold storage added to the sub RAM 540c in step S1906. A pre-reading preferential effect lottery process performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like is executed.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2206, and determines whether or not execution of the hold prefetch effect is determined in S2206. If it is determined in S2206 that the execution of the hold prefetch effect has been determined (YES in S2206), or a big hit lottery pre-determination (first pre-determination or first determination) for the hold storage added by 1 to the sub-RAM 540c in S2006. 2) When the result is determined to be a big hit, a small win or a reach out (YES in S2202), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2210, and the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning of this time In order to execute a hold pre-reading effect including addition of a hold display for the hold ball generated based on the winning to the device (electric Chu) 115, a hold pre-reading effect command for instructing the image control board 550 is set in the sub RAM 540c. .

  Thereby, when the production restriction is not executed, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 have the hold prefetch effect related to the big hit lottery based on the hold image corresponding to the special symbol and the hold image corresponding one-on-one. Is executed in a predetermined prefetch notice mode. In addition, when the pre-determination information included in the command for increasing the number of holdings indicates that there is no reach loss, when the winning pre-reading effect is executed by lottery and the pre-reading effect is executed, the reserved pre-reading effect is displayed as a fake display. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2206 that execution of the hold prefetch effect has not been determined (NO in S2206), and as described above, YES in S2200 and the effect restriction is executed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2208. Then, the image control board 550 is instructed to display on a reserved image of a normal special symbol in which the reserved pre-reading effect is not executed (in order to add a hold display for the hold storage added by 1 to the sub RAM 540c in S2006 of FIG. 20). A hold display command is set in the sub RAM 540c, and a hold image of a normal special symbol is displayed on the main display device 131.

  That is, the hold prefetching process is configured such that the hold prefetch effect is executed when the effect restriction is not executed, and the hold prefetch effect is not executed when the effect restriction is executed. Therefore, the game performance of the gaming machine 100 is reduced by executing the production restriction and stopping the pre-reading production for a predetermined period for the player who has performed the irregular launch game in this way. Can do. That is, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suitably suppress the execution of the irregular launch game by the player. In addition, although all the hold prefetch effects were stopped, you may make it stop only a part. Then, when the sub CPU 540a finishes the process of S2208 or S2210, the sub CPU 540a ends the hold prefetching process.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the processing of S2008 is completed or when the pending number increase command is not received in S2004 (NO in S2004), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2024 and performs the special symbol processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not the fluctuating effect start command set in S1140 has been received. If it is determined that a variation effect start command is received (YES in S2024), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2040 and executes a variation effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect selection process performed in S2040 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the changing effect selection process (S2040) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 23, sub CPU 540a first determines in S2300 whether the demo flag is set to ON (see S2130 in FIG. 21). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S2300), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2302. Then, the demonstration flag is set to OFF, and then the process proceeds to S2304 where a demonstration effect end command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 is set in the sub RAM 540c, and the main display device 131, The sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, and the like terminate the execution of the demonstration effect.

  In other words, in the variation effect selection process, when a variation effect start command is received, in order to execute a variation effect of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery, the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer is being executed. If this is the case, the demonstration effect that was being executed is terminated. Then, when the processing of S2304 is completed, or when it is determined in S2300 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S2300), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2310 and analyzes the change effect start command.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2315 and determines whether or not the firing stop flag is on, that is, whether or not the effect restriction is executed, in the same manner as S1901, S2150, and S2200. In S2315, when the firing stop flag is off (NO in S2315), that is, when the effect restriction is not executed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2320 in order to execute the effect mode change process. On the other hand, in S2315, when the firing stop flag is on (YES in S2315), that is, when the effect restriction is executed, the sub CPU 540a stops the effect mode change process (see FIGS. 24 to 26 described later). In order to execute a predetermined effect mode (see FIG. 27 described later), the process proceeds to S2317.

  In S2317, the sub CPU 540a sets “0” to the mode flag indicating the type of the effect mode in order to set the effect mode of the effect change of the effect symbol when the effect restriction is executed. That is, when the production restriction is executed, the mode flag is always set to “0”. When the mode flag is set to “0”, the production period and the production period until the production restriction is released. Instead of the various effects set in the mode change process, a predetermined effect with a low effect is executed. The specific contents of the effect when the effect restriction is executed will be described later. The effect is the degree of effectiveness of the effect that suggests the probability of a game result that is advantageous to the player.

  When the processing of S2317 is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2318, sets the effect mode selected in S2317 as the effect mode (the effect mode corresponding to the mode flag = 0), and proceeds to S2336.

  In step S2320, the sub CPU 540a executes an effect mode change process in connection with the effect of changing the effect symbol. Hereinafter, the contents of the effect mode change process performed in S2320 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect mode change process (S2320) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 24, sub CPU 540a first determines in S2400 whether or not the mode flag is set to “0”. If the mode flag is set to “0” (YES in S2400), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2402 and sets the mode flag to “1”. That is, when YES is obtained in S2400, it is a case immediately after the launch stop flag is switched off, that is, immediately after the production restriction is released. In this case, the production effect when the production restriction is being executed. An effect corresponding to “1” is forcibly executed in a mode flag, which will be described later, instead of an effect with a lower value.

  On the other hand, if “0” is not set in the mode flag (YES in S2400), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2401, where the gaming state is short based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command in S2310. It is determined whether or not. 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 S2401 that the gaming state is time saving (YES in S2401), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2402, sets the mode flag to “1” as described above, and then proceeds to S2404. Then, “0” is substituted for the mode continuation count value M.

  25 and 26, the screen of the main display device 131 when the game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and the special symbol related to the big win lottery is displayed. The production mode set to 1 will be described. FIG. 25 is an explanatory view showing an example of the types and contents of the effect modes, and FIG. 26 is an explanatory view showing an example of specific displays of various effect modes set on the screen of the main display device 131. It is.

  Referring to FIG. 26, there are 15 types of presentation modes of gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment as shown in “Production mode name” in the figure, and these 15 types of presentation modes are “normal A”. “Normal B” “Horizontal Scroll A” “Horizontal Scroll B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Sublimation” “Tanyoshichi Stage” “Tamachan Stage” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” "Soccer zone" "Swimming zone" "land track zone".

  “Normal A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “1”, and “mountain” scenery is used as the background (feature) of the effect symbol that is displayed in a synchronized manner with the special symbol. Is set on the screen of the main display device 131 (see FIG. 26A). “Normal A” is set until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” or a big hit, or the gaming state is short as shown in “Continue effect mode” in FIG. Is supposed to stay. Here, the mode continuation count value M is a numerical value indicating the number of times the special symbol (effect symbol) fluctuates. That is, “normal A” as the effect mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131. The period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 (mode continuation frequency value M), the period until the big hit, or the period when the gaming state is shorter It is configured. As shown in FIG. 25, when “normal A” is set, when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 20%) (S2442 in the effect mode change process described later), forced setting (default) After the gaming machine 100 is turned on (after initialization) or after a big hit (probability variation 16R big hit) symbol stop (S2852 in the variable effect end process described later), after the shortage or after the effect restriction is canceled (S2402 in the effect mode change process), Or, when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the demonstration effect screen when the effect mode is “normal B” (S3110 of effect button processing described later).

  “Normal B” is an effect mode that is set when “2” is set in the mode flag, and the landscape of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 26 (b)). “Normal B” as the production mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131 until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” or until the big hit, so that the user stays continuously. It is configured. In addition, when “normal B” is set, when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability is 15%) (S2442), the compulsory setting (default) is set after the latent mode described later based on the normal 4R big hit. (S2416 in the effect mode change process described later), or when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the demonstration effect screen when the effect mode is “normal A” (S3120 in the effect button process described later). .

  “Horizontal scroll A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “3”, and the landscape of “mountain” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Are displayed in a variable manner by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 26C). The effect mode continuation mode in “horizontal scroll A” is the same as “normal B” described above. It should be noted that the opportunity when “horizontal scroll A” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 8%) (S2442).

  “Horizontal scroll B” is an effect mode that is set when “4” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is variably displayed by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 26D). The effect mode continuation mode in “horizontal scroll B” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “horizontal scroll B” is set is when the player wins the lottery (lottery probability 7%) (S2442).

  “5 lines A” is an effect mode that is set when “5” is set in the mode flag, and “mountain” landscape is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 horizontal lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the normal one line (see FIG. 26E). The effect mode continuation mode in “5 lines A” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “5 line A” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2442).

  “5 Line B” is an effect mode that is set when “6” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 vertical lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the normal 1 line (see FIG. 26F). The effect mode continuation mode in “5 lines B” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “5 lines B” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2442).

  The “latency” is an effect mode that is set when “7” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 26 (g)). When “latency probability” is set, a so-called “latency probability change” is suggested in which the jackpot probability is high although the gaming state is not shortened. The trigger when “latency” is set is after a small hit or a probable 2R big hit symbol stop (S2842 of variation effect end processing described later), and when set based on a small hit, the mode is changed from the setting to the mode. The stay is continued until the continuation count value M reaches “30”, that is, until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 30. On the other hand, when it is set based on the probability variation 2R jackpot, it stays from the setting to the next jackpot, that is, regardless of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol). In other words, “latency” as the production mode is such that the period of stay differs between the small hit and the probability variation 2R big hit when set.

  The “tanuyoshi mode” is an effect mode that is set when “8” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. At the same time, “Tanuyoshi”, which deforms the animal cage as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 26H). The mode of continuation of the production mode in the “tanuyoshi mode” is the same as the “normal B”. It should be noted that the opportunity when the “tanuyoshi mode” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S2442).

  “Tama-chan mode” is an effect mode that is set when “9” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. “Tama-chan”, who deformed a human girl with a ball as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 26 (i)). The mode of continuation of the production mode in the “Tama-chan mode” is the same as the “normal B”. The opportunity when “Tama-chan mode” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2442).

  “Mission stage” is an effect mode that is set when “10” is set in the mode flag, and “dedicated background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, A predetermined command (mission) is issued to the player (see FIG. 26 (j), in the figure, as an example, "Emergency command! Reach" 7 "within 5 minutes from now!") Is displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 together with the remaining time (3:25), and when this mission is cleared, a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit) is obtained. Then, the “mission stage” as the production mode is configured to stay continuously for a period of 5 minutes at the maximum after the setting. The opportunity when the “mission stage” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S2442).

  “Tennis zone” is an effect mode that is set when “11” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects that use “tennis” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 26 (k)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “tennis zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “tennis zone” is set is when the player wins the lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2442).

  The “baseball zone” is an effect mode that is set when “12” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects that have “baseball” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 26 (l)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “baseball zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “baseball zone” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2442).

  “Soccer zone” is an effect mode that is set when “13” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects using “soccer” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 26 (m)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “soccer zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “soccer zone” is set is when the player wins the lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2442).

  “Swimming zone” is an effect mode that is set when “14” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects with “swimming” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 26 (n)). The mode of continuation of the effect mode in the “swimming zone” is the same as the “normal B”. The opportunity when the “swimming zone” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S2442).

  The “land zone” is an effect mode that is set when “15” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects using “land” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 26 (o)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “land zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “land zone” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S2442).

  In FIGS. 26A to 26I and 3K to 3O, three parallel arrows (vertical or horizontal arrows) described on the screen of the main display device 131 indicate the effect symbols. Fluctuation display (scroll) is shown. In addition, in FIG. 25, the type of effect mode (effect mode name), background (feature), effect mode continuation (mode continuation count value M), opportunity (lottery probability), etc. are not limited to the above, and are appropriate. Changes and additions are possible.

  Returning to FIG. 24, that is, when the mode flag is set to “0” (YES in S 2400), or when it is determined that the gaming state is short in S 2401 as a result of analyzing the variation effect start command. (YES in S2401), the sub CPU 540a sets the mode flag to “1” to set “normal A” as the effect mode (S2402), and resets the mode continuation count value M to “0” accordingly. (S2404). As a result of the processing of S2400 to S2404, immediately after the effect restriction is released or when the gaming state is short in time, “normal A” is forcibly set as the effect mode regardless of the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol). Will be.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2460, sets “normal A” as the effect mode immediately after the effect restriction is canceled or during the time reduction, and ends the effect mode change process. It should be noted that the processing of S2402 and S2404 related to the time reduction, and the processing of S2460 performed in connection with S2402 and S2404 (setting of “normal A”) are executed at the first time when the gaming state is changed to the time reduction. When the time saving continues, these processes are skipped, and the sub CPU 540a immediately ends the effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2401 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S2401), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2410 and determines whether or not the mode flag is set to “7”, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the production mode is “latent”. If it is determined that “7” is set in the mode flag (YES in S2410), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2412 and determines whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “30”. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 30 after the effect mode is set to “latent”.

  If it is determined in S2412 that the mode continuation count value M is “30” (YES in S2412), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2414, and the gaming state becomes a probable change (a big hit probability is high). It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the gaming state has not changed reliably (NO in S2414), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2416 and sets “2” in the mode flag. As a result, the setting of the production mode is switched from “latency” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2418, and substitutes “0” for the mode continuation count value M in response to setting “2” in the mode flag, and resets the mode continuation count value M. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2460, sets “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 350, and thereafter ends the effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2412 that the mode continuation count value M is not “30” (NO in S2412), that is, the special mode (production design) changes after the production mode is set to “latent”. If the number of times is less than 30 and if it is determined in S2414 that the gaming state is a certain change (YES in S2414), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect mode change process.

  Therefore, when the player performs the processing of S2410 to S2418, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) becomes 30 after “latency” is displayed as the effect mode on the screen of the main display device 131, the effect is displayed. If the mode remains “latent”, the game state can be determined to be certain, and if the production mode is switched from “latent” to “normal B”, it can be determined that the gaming state is normal (not probable). The game taste is improved.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2410 that the mode flag is not set to “7” (NO in S2410), that is, if it is determined that the currently set performance mode is not “latent”, the sub CPU 540a The process proceeds to S2430, and it is determined whether or not “10” is set in the mode flag, that is, whether or not the currently set production mode is “mission stage”.

  If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S2430), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2432, and “10” is set in the mode flag in S2446 and S2448 described later. Whether the remaining time Tm of the mission stage that is set to 5 minutes and started measuring is greater than “0”, that is, the execution time of the “mission stage” as the production mode has elapsed 5 minutes. It is determined whether or not.

  If the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is smaller than “0” (NO in S2432), that is, if 5 minutes as the execution time of the “mission stage” has elapsed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2434 and proceeds to the mission stage. Measurement of the remaining time Tm is stopped, and then the process proceeds to S2442. On the other hand, in S2432, if the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0” (YES in S2432), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect mode changing process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2430 that the mode flag is not set to “10” (NO in S2430), that is, if it is determined that the currently set performance mode is not “mission stage”, the sub CPU 540a , The process proceeds to S2440. In this process, whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “50”, that is, the production mode is “normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A” except “latency” and “mission stage”. "" Horizontal scroll B "" 5 line A "" 5 line B "" Tanyoshichi stage "" Tamachan stage "" Tennis zone "" Baseball zone "" Soccer zone "" Swimming zone " It is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 50 since the crab was set (see FIG. 25).

  If it is determined in S2440 that the mode continuation count value M is not “50” (NO in S2440), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect mode change process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2440 that the mode continuation count value M is “50” (YES in S2440), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2442.

  In S2442, the sub CPU 540a selects the production mode flags (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll excluding“ latency ”) selected here by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. “B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tamachan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” The mode flag (any one of “1” to “6”, “8” to “15”) is set.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2444, and determines whether or not “10” is set in the mode flag in S2442. If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S2444), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2446 and sets the mission stage execution time of 5 minutes as the remaining time Tm. Subsequently, the flow shifts to S2448, where measurement of the remaining time Tm of the mission stage set to 5 minutes is started.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2450 and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the mode flag of the effect mode selected in S2442. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2444 that “10” is not set in the mode flag in S2442 (NO in S2444), the sub CPU 540a skips the processes in S2446 and S2448 and proceeds to S2450.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2460, and the effect modes selected in S2442 as the effect mode (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll B” except “latency”). “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tama-chan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” Is set, and then the effect mode changing process is terminated. In the case of NO in S2444, the process of S2450 may be skipped and the process may directly proceed to S2460.

  As described above, the effect mode change process performed when the effect restriction is not executed has been described. However, by executing this effect mode change process, effect effects with various tastes related to the change display of effect symbols. A plurality of types of effects are executed. In this effect mode change process, when the mode continuation count value M reaches a predetermined number, the current effect mode is the latent mode in which “7” is set in the mode flag, or “10” in the mode flag. Is changed by lottery except when the mission stage is set (however, when the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0”) (S2442).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, a description will be given of effects related to variable display of effect symbols performed when the firing stop flag is on (YES in S2315), that is, when effect limitation is being executed. FIG. 27 is an explanatory view showing an example of a specific display of the effect mode (mode flag = 0) set on the screen of the main display device 131 during the effect restriction. FIG. A state in which the production itself related to the display is stopped is shown, and (b) shows a state in which a production having a low preference is performed in place of the production performed by the production mode changing process.

  In FIG. 27 (a), as shown by three parallel arrows, the effect symbol is simply displayed on the screen of the main display device 131, and the effect symbol that stops after normal scrolling is displayed. Other than the above, the effect display using the background image or the character as shown in FIGS. 26 (a) to (o) is not performed at all. In FIG. 27A, the display other than the effect symbol may be, for example, black (black background).

  FIG. 27 (b) shows on the screen of the main display device 131, in addition to the effect symbol variation display (three parallel arrows) similar to (a), the mode flag shown in FIG. Of the “normal A” background image as the rendering mode set when “1” is set, a background image in which all the scenery other than “mountain” is deleted is displayed. That is, FIG. 27B shows an effect in which the background image of “Normal A” shown in FIG. 26A is simplified to reduce the effect, and the above-described FIGS. No effect display using a background image or character as shown in FIG.

  As is clear from the above description, when the production restriction is not executed, the production mode changing process is used to produce a plurality of types of productions (modes) with high production effects with various tastes related to the variation display of the production symbols. When the effects shown in FIGS. 26 (a) to (o) in the effect modes corresponding to the flags 1 to 15 are performed and the effect restriction is performed, the effect mode changing process is not performed and the effect symbols are not performed. A predetermined effect (see FIG. 27 (b)) having a very low effect is executed in relation to the change display of the effect, or the effect itself related to the change display of the effect symbol is not executed (see FIG. 27 (a)). It has become. In other words, for a player who has played irregularly-launched games, the production is restricted for a predetermined period, and all or part of the high-quality production related to the change display of the production symbols is suspended, or By changing the performance to a low performance, the gaming ability of the gaming machine 100 can be lowered, and thereby the player is reluctant to play irregularly-launched games so as to avoid the lowering of the gaming ability. That is, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suitably suppress the execution of the irregular launch game by the player.

  Returning to FIG. 23, when the processing of S2318 or S2320 is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2336 and produces an effect based on information indicating the special symbol variation time (variation pattern) included in the variation effect start command. A process of selecting a design variation effect pattern is executed. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2340, and sets an effect design variation effect start command based on the effect mode set in S2460 or S2318 of the effect mode change processing and the variation effect pattern selected in the processing of S2336. . In response to this effect symbol variation effect start command, the effect display set in the main display device 131 and the variation display of the effect symbol by the selected variation effect pattern are displayed, and the voice output device 132 of the sound output device 132 is synchronized with the effect symbol variation display. Sound output, light emission display, gimmick effect, and the like are performed by the speaker, the lamp and LED of the lighting device 134 for the effect, and the gimmick 109 of the effect drive device 361. Further, when executing the big hit confirmation notice effect, either “handle flash”, “handle vibe” or “handle air” is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the variation effect pattern has been described as being generated in connection with one variation of the effect symbol (special symbol), but this is a plurality of times of the effect symbol (special symbol). It is good also as an aspect which concerns on a fluctuation | variation and generate | occur | produces.

  When the process of S2340 is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2342, and executes the hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 540a, when the information included in the setting information of the variation effect start command indicates that the determination of the first special symbol lottery result has been executed, the first special stored in the sub RAM 540c. 1 is subtracted from the number of symbol lotteries held. Similarly, when the information included in the setting information of the variable effect start command indicates that the determination of the second special symbol lottery result has been executed, the sub CPU 540a stores the second special symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 540c. Subtract 1 from the number of holds.

  Then, the process shifts to S2344, and the sub CPU 540a instructs the image control board 550 to erase the hold display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol for the hold obtained by subtracting 1 from the sub RAM 540c in S2342. A display command is set in the sub RAM 540c, and the hold display (hold icon) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been displayed earliest from the main display device 131 is deleted. Then, when the processing of S2344 is completed, the sub CPU 540a ends this variation effect selection processing.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the variation effect selection process of S2040 is completed, or when it is determined that a variation effect start command is not received in S2024 (NO in S2024), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2050, It is determined whether or not the variable effect stop command set in S1146 of the special symbol process of FIG. 11 has been received. If it is determined that the change effect stop command has been received (YES in S2050), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2060 and executes the change effect end process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect end process performed in S2060 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the changing effect end processing (S2060) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 28, first, in step S2800, the sub CPU 540a sets an effect symbol variation effect stop command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 in the sub RAM 540c, and the variation effect in the main display device 131 is set. While finishing the pattern (change display of effect design by the set effect mode), the speaker and sub display device 139 of the audio output device 132, the lamp and LED of the effect illumination device 134, in accordance with the change display of the effect design, The sound output, light emission display, and gimmick effect by the gimmick 109 of the effect drive device 361 are terminated.

  Then, the process proceeds to S2802, and the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the firing stop flag is on, that is, whether or not the effect restriction is executed, in the same manner as S1901, S2150, S2200, and S2315. If the firing stop flag is off (NO in S2802), that is, if the effect restriction is not executed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2820. On the other hand, if the firing stop flag is on (YES in S2802), that is, if the effect restriction is being executed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2804.

  In S2804, the sub CPU 540a receives the variation effect stop command (the variation of the effect symbol is stopped), that is, based on the fact that the effect symbol variation effect stop command is set and the effect symbol variation display is ended in S2800. Then, 1 is added (incremented) to the value of the production limit number S set in S1924 of the above-described firing stop signal input process (FIG. 19). Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2806.

  In S2806, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the value of the production limit number S has become 200 or more. As described above, the production restriction number S is a counter for counting the number of changes in the production symbol after the production restriction is executed (the number of executions of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery). Therefore, in the process of S2806, it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the effect symbol since the effect restriction has been executed has become 200 or more. If the value of the production restriction count S is less than 200 (NO in S2806), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2820. On the other hand, when the value of the production restriction count S is 200 or more (YES in S2806), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2810.

  In S2810, the sub CPU 540a sets the firing stop flag to OFF in order to release the effect restriction that has been executed, similarly to S2190 in the above-described demonstration designation command reception process (FIG. 21). Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2820.

  That is, in the process of S2802 to S2810 of the demonstration designation command reception process, it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the effect symbol has been 200 times or more after the effect restriction has been executed. The production restrictions are released. That is, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the condition for canceling the effect restriction being executed is that the demonstration effect for waiting for a customer continues for a predetermined time while the effect restriction is being executed (demonstration command receiving process ( 21) (S2150 to S2190, mainly canceling when it is determined that the player has changed), and when the number of fluctuations of the effect symbol (special symbol) becomes a predetermined number after the effect restriction is executed (mainly (Release while the game of the same player is continuing). In addition, the value of the production | generation limitation frequency | count S from which production | generation restrictions will be cancelled | released is not specifically limited to 200 (for example, 50 to 500 times). Even if the value of the production limit number S becomes 200, if the gaming state at that time is in a predetermined state (for example, a short time), the production limitation is continuously executed until the predetermined state ends. You may make it do.

  Furthermore, the effect restriction release condition is not limited to the above two conditions. For example, when the effect restriction is executed, the number of times the normal symbol fluctuates becomes a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 to 300 times). ), When the predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 5 to 30 minutes), when the gaming state has changed (for example, when the state has changed to a big hit state, a small hit state, a probable change state, or a short time state), the effect restriction is released at that timing You may do it.

  In S2820, the sub CPU 540a adds 1 to the value of the mode continuation count value M (see FIG. 25) based on setting the effect symbol variation effect stop command in S2300 and terminating the effect symbol variation display. ) Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2840, and based on the analysis result (S2310) of the variable effect start command received in S2024, the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the change display stop of the current effect symbol is small hit or It is determined whether or not the probability variation 2R big hit.

  In S2840, when the determination result of this special symbol lottery is a small hit or a probable 2R big hit (YES in S2840), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2842, and after this small hit or probable 2R big hit game ends, the sub-CPU 540a sets the mode flag. Set “7” and set “latency” as the production mode. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2846 and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M with the setting of “latency”. Then, when the processing of S2846 is finished, the sub CPU 540a finishes this variation effect end processing.

  On the other hand, in S2840, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is not the small hit or the probable variation 2R big hit (NO in S2840), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2850 and displays the analysis result of the variable effect start command received in S2024. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the stop display of the variation of the current effect symbol is the 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit.

  In S2850, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is usually 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit (YES in S2850), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2852, sets the mode flag to “1” and sets “1” as the effect mode. “Normal A” is set. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2854, and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal A”. Then, when the processing of S2854 is finished, the sub CPU 540a finishes this variation effect end processing.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the variation effect end process of S2060 is terminated or when it is determined that the variation effect stop command has not been received (NO in S2050), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2070, and FIG. It is determined whether or not the opening command set in S1452 of the stop process is received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S2070), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2072 and issues an opening effect command for instructing the image control board 550 or the lamp control board 560 to the sub RAM 540c. And an opening effect of the big hit game is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 561. Specifically, for the opening effect of the jackpot game, the opening image of the jackpot game is displayed on the main display device 131, and the effect of the sub display device 139, the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick are displayed in accordance with the effect display. The sound output by 109, light emission display, gimmick production, etc. are performed.

  When the process of S2072 is completed, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received in S2070 (NO in S2070), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2074 and sets in S1515 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 a jackpot effect command has been received (YES in S2074), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2075 and receives a jackpot effect pattern command for instructing the image control board 550 or the lamp control board 560. The effect during the jackpot game set in the sub-RAM 540c 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 main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 561. Specifically, the effect during the jackpot game is displayed on the main display device 131 with an effect image of a jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (usually 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit), and in accordance with the effect display. The production of the sub display device 139, the sound output by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109, the light emission display, the gimmick production, and the like are executed.

  When the processing of S2075 is completed or when it is determined in S2074 that the jackpot effect command has not been received (NO in S2074), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2076 and in S1524 of the big prize winning device processing in FIG. It is determined whether or not the set jackpot number command is received. If it is determined that the jackpot number command is received (YES in S2076), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2077 and instructs the image control board 550 to display the jackpot on the screen of the main display device 131. A big hit number display command for displaying in real time the number of balls that the player has acquired during the game is set in the sub-RAM 540c.

  Here, although not shown in the drawing, the specific number of winning balls is displayed at the corner of the screen of the main display device 131 by a numerical value for winning the game ball to the big winning device 117 (large winning device processing (FIG. 15) (see S1522, S1524), and is notified to count up. It should be noted that the display of the number of big hits may be performed not only for winning the big winning device 117 but also for all winnings during the big hit.

  When the processing of S2077 is completed, or when it is determined in S2076 that the big hit number command has not been received (NO in S2076), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2078 and performs the big winning device processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not the ending command set in S1552 has been received. If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S2078), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2079 and executes an ending command reception process. Hereinafter, the contents of the ending command reception process performed in S2078 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an ending command reception process (S2078) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 29, first, in step S2900, the sub CPU 540a displays the number of appearances obtained by the final player of the jackpot game based on the jackpot number display command (S2077) in the ending effect. Then, a large hitting number of balls and a total number of balls display command for displaying the total number of balls related to the continuous chunk are set in the sub RAM 540c. Here, the ream Chang is a state where after the first big hit, the hold (MAX 4 pieces) that occurred during the big hit game becomes a big hit again (hereinafter, this state is also referred to as “holding ream”), and The game state does not fall into the normal state, and shows a state where a short or probable state is maintained with the big hit state being held across the big hit state, and the total number of balls played is a player in multiple big hits in these consecutive chunks Indicates the number of balls that are related to the multiple jackpots that have been accumulated. In addition, although the continuous Chang included both the short time after the first big hit or the probability variation state, this may be applied only to the probability variation state. Further, the probability variation 2R jackpot that is substantially free of balls may be excluded from the chain.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2910, and in the above-described hold prefetching process of S2008, the big hit lottery for the hold that has occurred until the start of the ending effect of the current big hit game (the effect shown in FIG. 30 described later) starts. It is determined whether or not there is a big hit (holding ream) in the result of the preliminary determination (first preliminary determination or second preliminary determination, S808 or S828 in FIG. 8).

  If it is determined in S2910 that there is a big hit (holding run) in the hold (YES in S2910), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2930 and executes a hold continuous ending command for executing the hold continuous ending effect. Set to. Here, the reservation continuous ending effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the reserved continuous ending effect.

  Referring to FIG. 30, in the ending effect, when the big hit number of balls and the total number of balls display command are set in S2900, the main display device 131, as shown in FIG. On the side, as the number of balls to be displayed, the number of balls that have been hit this time and the total number of balls that are related to the continuous chain including the number of balls that have been hit this time are displayed. In (a), as an example, an example is shown in which “2000 hits per jackpot” and “8000 total hits” are displayed.

  In this state (a), when the hold continuous ending command is set in S2930, as shown in (b), the number of appearing balls moves downward in the center of the screen, and the movement as a button operation effect. An image imitating the first effect button 135 is displayed along with the message “button PUSH!” Above the displayed number of balls, thereby prompting the player to press the first effect button 135. Note that the message displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 may be output by voice by the voice output device 132. Further, in addition to the image of the first effect button 135, an image that suggests the button operation effective time may be displayed.

  Then, when the player presses the first effect button 135 within the operation effective time of the first effect button 135, as shown in (c), the gimmick 109 is changed to an arrow in conjunction with the player's button operation. As shown in the figure, it falls from the upper side on the screen front side of the main display device 131 so as to overlap the screen. In a state where the gimmick 109 overlaps the screen of the main display device 131, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the display of “big hit number of balls 2000” and “total number of balls 8000”. When the gimmick 109 falls, for example, the player may hit a button repeatedly, and the gimmick 109 may rattle as a sign of the fall with the operation. If comprised in this way, the thrilling feeling of whether the gimmick 109 will fall can be produced and the interest of a game will improve. Further, when the player does not perform the button operation, that is, depending on the player's button operation mode, the gimmick 109 may be configured not to fall.

  Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the gimmick 109 falls, the gimmick 109 rises and returns to the original position (or when the gimmick 109 does not fall, a predetermined time after the button operation effective time ends) As shown in (d), only the total number of balls is displayed in the approximate center of the screen of the main display device 131, and the number portion of the total number of balls is displayed. It is displayed in such a manner that it rotates and is difficult for the player to see. In other words, in the case of becoming a reserving run, the display of the total number of balls is displayed in a normal mode (for example, as shown in (a) and (b), the number portion visible to the player as shown in the case of not becoming a reserving run). The display is controlled in a manner different from the display in which the display is stationary. In other words, the display mode of the total number of balls that is difficult for the player to see visually suggests that the total number of balls will be further increased (the total number of balls in play has not yet been determined). doing.

  Then, when the jackpot ending effect (the jackpot game) is ended and the change of the effect symbol (special symbol) based on the hold (the change based on the reception of the change effect start command in S2024) is started, (e) is shown. In this way, when the display of the number part of the number of balls is displayed, the total number of balls that have been rotated moves to the upper right corner of the screen of the main display device 131 and is reduced and displayed. Note that, in (e), three parallel arrows (vertical arrows) described on the screen of the main display device 131 represent the variable display (scrolling) of the effect symbols.

  Then, the variation display of the effect symbols started on the screen of the main display device 131 is sequentially performed (MAX 4 times) until the big hit order within the hold is reached, and during this period, the total number of appearances is (e ), That is, when the display of the number portion of the number of balls is rolled up, it is reduced and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen in such a manner that it is difficult for the player who is rotating to view. When the variation display of the effect symbol based on the big hit in the hold is executed, as shown in (f), the big hit symbol (“777” as an example in the figure) is confirmed and displayed on the screen of the main display device 131. At substantially the same time, the total number of balls that have been reduced and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen is stopped and the number portion of the number of balls that have been rotated is displayed, and 8000 that is the number before rotation is displayed. That is, “TOTAL number of appearances 8000” is displayed again as a display of the total number of appearances.

  Returning to FIG. 29, if it is determined in S2910 that there is no big hit in the hold (does not become a hold series) (NO in S2910), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2920 to perform a hold series ending effect. A normal ending command for executing the normal ending effect in the normal mode is set in the sub RAM 540c. Then, when the processing of S2920 or S2930 is completed, the sub CPU 540a ends the ending command reception processing.

  The normal ending effect is, for example, a mode in which the number of big hits and the total number of appearances are simply displayed as shown in the above-mentioned number-of-balls display effect shown in FIG. The button operation effect shown in 30 (b) may be added, and an effect display for prompting the player to perform a button operation may be performed after displaying the number of big hits and the total number of balls. However, when the button operation effect of FIG. 30B is performed, the gimmick 109 is configured not to fall regardless of the player's button operation. For example, the player may hit the button repeatedly, and the gimmick 109 may rattle as a precursor to the fall with the operation, but the gimmick 109 does not fall after all.

  In addition, in the ending effect, in addition to the reserved continuous ending effect and the normal ending effect, a notice of forgetting to remove a card, a company logo of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100, and the like are displayed. For example, when a normal ending effect is performed in the ending effect, on the screen of the main display device 131, after the normal ending effect has elapsed for a predetermined period of time, the screen is switched to display a company logo or a reminder to forget to remove the card in the center of the screen. It may be performed sequentially. In addition, when the hold ending effect is performed in the ending effect, the display of the company logo and the warning forgetting to remove the card is reduced on the screen of the main display device 131 in the lower corner of the screen together with the hold ending effect. You may go. Alternatively, when the reserved continuous ending effect is performed, the display of the company logo or the warning forgetting to remove the card may be omitted.

  As is clear from the above description, in the ending command reception process of S2079, if there is a big hit (holding run) in the pre-judgment result of the big hit lottery relating to the big hit holding, the total related to the continuous change The display of the number of balls to be displayed is configured to be displayed in a mode different from the normal mode that is displayed when the reservation is not held. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the total number of balls in the jackpot ending is displayed in a mode different from the normal number. It is possible to display the total number of appearances taking into account several minutes, and the total number of appearances has not yet been determined for the player, and the consecutive Chang can continue to win the next big hit (holding ream) You can have an image. In other words, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, by changing the display mode related to the number of big hits displayed in the big hit ending, there is no pending run for the player, that is, during the big hit game It is possible to suggest that the next big hit is won. As a result, the interest of the big hit game is greatly improved as compared with the conventional case where the total number of balls is displayed in the same manner regardless of whether there is a holding run.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the processing of S2079 is completed, or when it is determined in S2078 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S2378), the sub CPU 540a ends this command reception processing.

  Returning to FIG. 18, when the command reception process of S1805 is completed, in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 540, in S1810, the sub CPU 540a 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 535 or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e, effect button processing is performed to realize effects on the effect, acquisition of game history information of the player, and the like.

  Here, the contents of the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing effect button processing (S1810) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. Referring to FIG. 31, first, in step S3100, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see step S2130 in FIG. 21). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S3100), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3105. Transition is made to determine whether the gaming state is short.

  If it is determined in S3105 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S3105), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3110, where “normal” is set as the effect mode in the demonstration effect screen based on the operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “A” selection signal is input. If the “normal A” selection signal is input as the effect mode (YES in S3110), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3125 and determines whether “2” is set in the mode flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal B”.

  If it is determined in S3125 that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (YES in S3125), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3135, sets the mode flag to “1”, and sets the effect mode. “Normal A” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal B” to “normal A”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3145.

  On the other hand, if the “normal A” selection signal is not input as the production mode in S3110 (NO in S3110), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3120, where the demonstration production is performed based on the operation of the production buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “normal B” selection signal is input as the effect mode on the screen. If the “normal B” selection signal is input as the production mode (YES in S3120), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3130 and determines whether or not the mode flag is set to “1”, that is, currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal A”.

  If it is determined in S3130 that the currently set production mode is “normal A” (YES in S3130), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3140, sets the mode flag to “2”, and sets the production mode. “Normal B” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal A” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3145.

  In step S3145, the sub CPU 540a resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M according to the setting of “normal A” or “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3150, sets an effect mode command for executing “normal A” or “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 550 in the sub RAM 540c, and performs this effect button processing. finish.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S3105 that the gaming state is short (YES in S3105), in S3120, when the “normal B” selection signal is not input as the effect mode (NO in S3120), in S3125, When it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (NO in S3125), or in S3130, it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal A”. Even in the case (NO in S3130), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect button process.

  In other words, the demonstration button screen when the gaming state is not short due to the processing of S3100 to S3150 of the rendering button processing, and when the currently set rendering mode is “normal A” or “normal B”, It is possible to switch the production mode to “normal B” or “normal A” by operating the production buttons 135 and 136. When the currently set production mode is other than “normal A” or “normal B”, or when the game state is short (when the game state is short, “normal A” is forcibly set as the production mode. ), The operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136 related to the player's selection of the effect mode is invalid (see FIG. 25).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3100 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S3100), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is not in a standby state and is not executing a demo effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 540a The flow shifts to S3160, and it is determined whether or not an effect button operation instruction effect that causes the player to operate the effect buttons 135 and 136 in the reach effect or the like is being executed during the display of the effect symbol on the main display device 131 or the like.

  If it is determined that an effect button operation instruction effect that causes the player to operate the effect buttons 135 and 136 is being executed (YES in S3160), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3165 and is executing the effect button operation instruction effect. The player operates the effect buttons 135 and 136, that is, the player operates the effect buttons 135 and 136 in response to the effect button operation instruction effect, and the first effect button detection switch 535 or the second effect button detection switch 536a. It is determined whether any signal is input from ˜536e.

  If it is determined that any one of the signals is input from the first effect button detection switch 535 or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e (YES in S3165), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3170 to display an image. A button operation effect command for causing the control board 550 or the lamp control board 560 to execute a button operation effect based on the player operating the effect buttons 135 and 136 in response to the effect button operation instruction effect is stored in the sub-RAM 540c. set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that no signal is input from the first effect button detection switch 535 or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e (NO in S3165), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3175, and the image is displayed. A button non-operation effect for causing the control board 550 or the lamp control board 560 to execute a button non-operation effect based on the fact that the player has not operated the effect buttons 135 and 136 without responding to the effect button operation instruction effect. The command is set in the sub RAM 540c.

  Here, in the button non-operation effect, an effect that is less effective and less reliable for the player than the button operation effect is performed. Thereby, it can be made to experience that a production changes with a player's action, As a result, game nature can be improved. The reliability is a barometer of the probability that the game result is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect button operation instruction effect that causes the player to operate the effect buttons 135 and 136 is not being executed (NO in S3160), or when the processing of S3170 or S3175 ends, the sub CPU 540a The effect button process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 18, when the effect button process of S1810 is completed, the process proceeds to S1820, and the sub CPU 540a is set in the sub RAM 540c by the firing stop signal input process of S1800, the command reception process of S1805, and the effect button process of S1810. Commands, that is, an alert command (S1914), an effect restriction command (S1920), an opening effect command (S2072), a big hit effect pattern command (S2075), a big hit number of balls display command (S2077), and a demonstration effect start command (S2140) ), Hold display command (S2208), hold prefetch effect command (S2210), demonstration effect end command (S2304), effect symbol change effect start command (S2340), hold erase display command (S2344), effect symbol change effect Commands such as a stop command (S2800), a normal ending command (S2920), a hold continuous ending command (S2930), a presentation mode command (S3150), a button operation presentation command (S3170), a button non-operation presentation command (S3175), and the like. Command transmission processing to be transmitted to the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 is performed.

  By performing this command transmission process, the image control board 550 is instructed to perform an effect by image display on the main display device 131 or the sub display device 139, sound output from the sound output device 132, or the like. The lamp control board 560 is instructed to execute lighting by the device 134 and the lighting control of the lamps and LEDs, and the operation of the gimmick 109 by the driving device 561 for production. Done. When the command transmission process of S1820 is completed, the sub CPU 540a ends the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 540.

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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, when performing the production restriction, as shown in the firing stop signal input process of FIG. 19, the production restriction is performed when the firing is stopped a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. However, in this case, the production restriction may be executed when the firing is stopped for a predetermined time.

  In addition, the production restriction is executed regardless of which game state the game state is in, but when the game state is in the predetermined state, the execution of the firing stop signal input process is stopped. Then, it may be configured so that the production restriction is not performed. Here, examples of the predetermined gaming state when the firing stop signal input process is not executed include, for example, a big hit opening or ending, or a case where the number of holdings is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, holding is MAX). The reason is that during the big hit opening and ending, the big winning device 117 is controlled in a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won even during the big hit, and when the hold is MAX. Even if a game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device (electrical chew) 115, the holding is not increased, that is, in such a gaming state, Since it is clear that the player can not enjoy any profit even if it is fired, it is therefore harsh for the player to perform the production limitation by performing the firing stop signal input processing to such a gaming state. This is because the operating rate of the gaming machine 100 may be lowered.

  In contrast to the above, only when the gaming state is in a predetermined state, the production restriction may be executed by performing the firing stop signal input process. The predetermined game state when executing this firing stop signal input process is, for example, during a game excluding the big hit opening and ending (the big winning device 117 is controlled to an open state in which a game ball can be won). Game period during a round), or when the time is short. The reason for this is that, during the game period or in a short time during the round, the open big winning device 117 and the electric chew 115 are awarded more than the prescribed number of winning balls, or the big winning device 117 and the electric chew 115 are closed. In order to prevent the game ball from being fired at any time (the game ball is not fired at the timing when it is impossible to win the prize winning device 117 and the electric Chu 115), the launch stop button 256 and the operation handle 107 are used to perform the irregular launch game. This is because the probability of performing is extremely high. Therefore, in such a gaming state, performing the firing stop signal input process and performing the production restriction is extremely effective in preventing the player from performing irregular launch games. That's why.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the period during which the production restriction is executed is from when the firing stop signal is input a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time by the firing stop signal input process (FIG. 19). S1922), until the demonstration effect for waiting for a customer is continuously executed for a predetermined time (S2190 in FIG. 21) or until the number of changes in the effect symbol reaches a predetermined number (S2810 in FIG. 28). In this case, by performing the firing stop signal input process during the big hit game or the short-time game, the effect limitation may be executed only during the big hit game or the short-time game. The reason for this is that, as described above, during a big hit game or a short-time game, it is highly probable that a player will perform an irregular launch game, so in such a game state (a big hit state, a short-time state) This is because it is extremely effective to specify the player who has performed and execute the production restriction on the player. In addition, when the gaming state is a big hit or short-time state, it is a very advantageous gaming state for the player, so the player will not stop the game and leave the seat in the middle of these gaming states. It is. In other words, there is no need to provide a means for determining whether or not the player has changed in the big hit state or in the short-time state, and as a result, it is provided as a penalty for a player who has definitely played an irregular launch game. Limits can be implemented and costs can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the player has played an irregular launch game is determined by a sub-CPU 540a having a predetermined firing stop signal (for production, see FIG. 6) transmitted from the launch control board 590. The determination is made based on whether or not the production control board 540 has been input (turned on) a predetermined number of times or more during the period (see FIG. 19). Good.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of the launch mechanism 300 when the launch ball detection switch 3200 for detecting the launch ball is provided on the launch rail 104 of the launch handle device 103 according to another embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 100 when a launch ball detection switch 3200 according to another embodiment is provided. In the description of other embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the above-described embodiments, and detailed descriptions of these configurations will be omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 32, on the upper end side of launch rail 104 and in the vicinity of the launch position, a launch ball detection switch serving as a launch ball detecting means for detecting a launch ball launched by a flange 304 of launch member 302 is provided. 3200 is provided. Note that the place where the firing ball detection switch 3200 is provided may be on the lower end side of the firing rail 104.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the fire ball detection switch 3200 is connected to the effect control board 540, and is configured to turn on when a fire ball is detected and transmit a fire ball signal to the effect control board 540. The launch ball detection switch 3200 includes, for example, a proximity sensor (an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, or the like) that can be detected without contacting a detection target (game ball). The sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the player has performed an operation to stop the launch of the game ball by detecting the interval between the fire ball signals input from the launch ball detection switch 3200.

That is, in this other embodiment, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the interval between the shot ball signals input from the shot ball detection switch 3200 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, so that the player can perform the irregular launch game. It is determined whether or not. As described above, the gaming machine 100 is configured such that when the player rotates the operation handle 107, about 100 gaming balls are periodically fired per minute. The sphere firing interval is approximately 0.6 seconds. Accordingly, for example, when 0.6 seconds is set as the reference time and the input interval of the fire ball signal is 0.6 seconds or more, the player determines that the fire stop operation has been performed. If it is less than 6 seconds, the player may determine that the player is normally firing. The reference time is merely an example, and is not limited to 0.6 seconds. Then, by detecting the input interval of this shot ball signal for a predetermined period, it is understood that the player is intentionally launching a game ball discontinuously at irregular launch timing and performing irregular launch games. (For example, in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, when an input interval of the shot ball signal exceeding the reference time of 4 times or more in 3 minutes occurs, it is determined that the irregular launch game has been performed.)
Note that the determination as to whether or not the player has performed the firing stop operation is not limited to the input interval of the above-mentioned shot ball signal. For example, a predetermined winning device or passing device (for example, the first start winning prize) If the game ball has not won or passed through the device 112 or the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b and FIG. 1) for a predetermined time, it may be determined that the firing stop operation has been performed.

  In the above-described embodiment and other embodiments, when the sub CPU 540a determines that the irregular launch game has been performed, a predetermined LED, lamp (light emitting device), sound (sound output device), or the like is used. This may be notified to the outside. If it does in this way, it will become possible to control the irregular launch game by a player further in combination with the production restriction mentioned above.

  Further, in place of the above-mentioned shot ball detection switch 3200, although not shown in the drawing, game balls launched into the game area 106 are out balls (first start prize device 112, second start prize device 115, grand prize device 117). And an out ball detecting switch as an out ball detecting means for detecting as a game ball that has entered the out port 111 (see FIG. 1), and the like. Based on the detected number of detected out balls in a predetermined period, it may be determined whether or not the player has played an irregular launch game. Alternatively, the number of payout balls (the number of safe balls) / the number of out balls in a predetermined period is calculated as a base (the number of safe balls / the number of out balls in one minute), and the player performs an irregular launch game based on the value of this base. It may be determined whether or not the game has been performed (if the base value is higher than the reference value, it is determined that the irregular launch game has been performed).

  In addition, a launch stop signal (for production, see FIG. 6) transmitted from the launch control board 590 in the embodiment described above, and a detection transmitted from the launch ball detection switch 3200 or the out ball detection switch in other embodiments. A signal is input to the main control board 510 (main side), and the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the player has performed an irregular launch game based on the input firing stop signal or detection signal, and irregularly. A predetermined command may be transmitted to the effect control board 540 (sub-side) when it is determined that a firing game has been performed, and the sub CPU 540a may execute a predetermined effect restriction based on this command.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the type of effect restriction, restriction of pre-reading effect (FIG. 22, S2208) and effect mode (variable effect pattern) restriction (FIG. 23, S2318, FIG. 27) are executed. However, the production restriction is not limited to these, for example, “handle flash”, “handle vibration”, “handle air” as the jackpot confirmation notice production, or the production of sound by the audio output device 132 is restricted. Further, it may be configured such that the effect of light by the lamp or LED of the effect lighting device 134 is restricted, or the effect of gimmick (board, frame gimmick) by the effect drive device 361 is restricted. It should be noted that the production restriction may be such that all these productions may be restricted, or may be restricted by combining a part thereof.

  Then, when the above-mentioned effects of “handle flash”, “handle vibration”, and “handle air”, that is, effects (specific effects) related to the launching handle device 103, are executed as follows. That is, when performing an effect (specific effect) related to the launch handle device 103, for example, based on the above-described launch stop signal input process, it is determined whether or not the player is performing a launch stop operation. If it is determined that the launching handle device 103 is not performed, it may not be performed. More specifically, in the case where an effect related to the launch handle device 103 is performed during the variation of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery, when the launch stop operation is performed at the timing of performing the effect, the launch handle device 103 is The production related to the firing handle device 103 may be executed as scheduled when the production related is limited (execution stopped) and the firing stop operation is not performed. Therefore, with such a configuration, an effect cannot be expected for a player who has performed a firing stop operation, for example, a player who has not touched the firing handle device 103 without operating the operation handle 107 (wasteful). ) It is efficient without producing an effect related to the firing handle device 103.

  Further, when an effect related to the launch handle device 103 is performed, as in the above-described embodiment (S1914 in FIG. 19), an alerting notice for alerting the player not to perform the launch stop operation may be performed. . As a timing for performing this alerting notification, it may be performed at a timing when it is determined that a firing stop operation is being performed (hereinafter referred to as a first alerting notification), or whether this launching operation is being performed. Regardless of the determination, it may be performed at a predetermined timing before the determination of the firing stop operation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a second alerting notification). The first caution alert is issued when the player performs a stop operation when an effect related to the launch handle device 103 is performed, and when the subsequent effect related to the launch handle device 103 is performed. It can be urged not to perform the operation. The second alerting notification will be given to the player who is performing the launch stop operation and the player who is not performing the launch stop operation, that is, all the players when the effect related to the launch handle device 103 is performed. When an effect relating to the subsequent launch handle device 103 including an effect relating to the launch handle device 103 is performed, it is possible to urge not to perform the firing stop operation.

  In addition, regarding the case where the first alert notification is performed as the alert notification, the effect related to the launch handle device 103 is not immediately stopped when the launch stop operation is performed, but is similar to the above-described embodiment ( S1912 in FIG. 19 may be configured to stop execution only when the first alerting notification is performed a predetermined number of times. If comprised in this way, there exists an effect similar to the above-mentioned embodiment.

  In addition, as a specific first alert notification, for example, “Please fire a game ball”, “Please hold the handle”, “This handle production was limited”, As the second alerting notification, for example, notifications such as “Please do not stop firing”, “While holding the handle!” Or “There may be a steering effect” are displayed on the main display device 131 and the sub display device. 139, the voice output device 132 and the like may be executed by character display or voice.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect restriction executed based on the irregular launch game is released when the number of changes in the effect symbol reaches a predetermined number after the effect restriction is executed. However, if it is determined that the irregular launch game has been newly performed during the execution of the effect restriction (FIG. 28, S2810), the number of changes in the effect symbol may be counted again from that time point ( FIG. 28, S2804).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that there is a big hit (holding run) in the hold in the big hit ending, the display of the total number of appearances (display of the numerical part) related to the continuous change is displayed. Although it was configured to suggest whether there is a pending run for the player by displaying in a mode (rotation variation display) different from the normal mode displayed when there is no, in this case, Furthermore, you may make it suggest also about the content of the big hit regarding a reservation ream.

  Specifically, for example, the display of the number portion of the total number of balls to be displayed is gold when the jackpot related to the reserve run is a probable 16R jackpot, and blue when the jackpot is normally 8R jackpot, such as blue. The display color of the total number of balls may be changed according to the type of jackpot. Or you may make it change a display color only by the difference whether the big hit regarding a reservation continuation is probable or normal, or 16R or 8R. Instead of changing the display color, for example, the display mode of the total number of appearances such as font, typeface, font, design, etc. may be changed, or it corresponds to the content of the big hit of the reservation consecutive A predetermined character may appear.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number portion of the total number of balls is displayed in such a manner that it rotates when it comes to the number of digits. For example, when the big hit relating to the retentive run is a probable 16R big hit, “thousand” Rotate (change) only the number of digits of “1” when it is usually 8R big hit, that is, a predetermined digit in the number portion of the total number of balls in accordance with the content of the big hit of the holding run It is good also as a structure which suggests the content of the jackpot of a reservation ream by displaying a number in the aspect different from a normal aspect.

  Therefore, if it is configured so as to suggest the contents of the jackpot related to the holding ream in this way, it is possible to provide more detailed information to the player and further change the display mode of the total number of appearances. As a result, the jackpot ending production and the fun of the jackpot game are further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that there is a big hit (holding run) in the hold in the big hit ending, the hold continuous ending effect (FIG. 29) regardless of the type (contents) of the big win related to the hold run. (S2930, see FIG. 30) to suggest that there is a holding run for the player, this is a case where it is determined that there is a big hit (holding run) in the hold. However, depending on the type of jackpot related to the reserved run, the hold continuous ending effect may not be executed. That is, it is good also as a structure which determines execution of a reservation continuous ending effect according to the big hit type regarding a reservation continuous.

  As a desirable example, if the type of jackpot related to the holding run is a normal jackpot (usually 8R big hit), the hold continuous ending effect is not executed, and if it is a probability variable big hit (probability 16R big hit), the holding consecutive ending The production may be executed, that is, the execution of the holding continuous ending effect may be determined depending on whether or not the big hit relating to the holding run is probable (the game state after the big hit) (the time may be shortened instead of the probable change). The reason for this is that if a regular jackpot is reached, the chain will end unless the regular jackpot is continuously held, and this will not be a favorable result for the player. This is because there is a possibility that the gameability may be lowered. As another example, if the type of jackpot related to the reserve run is 8R jackpot, the reserve run ending effect is not executed, and if it is 16R jackpot, the hold run ending effect is executed. Depending on, execution of the reserved continuous ending effect may be determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the reserved continuous ending effect is displayed when the total number of balls relating to the continuous chain (display of the number portion) is not displayed when there is no reserved continuous. By displaying in a mode (rotational fluctuation display) different from the above mode, it is configured to suggest whether or not there is a pending run for the player. However, this may be as follows.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of a reserved continuous ending effect according to another embodiment. FIG. 34 corresponds to FIG. 30A described above, that is, the hold continuous ending effect is started during the ending effect related to the jackpot, and on the screen of the main display device 131, as shown in FIG. In the approximate center of the screen, the number of big hits related to the reams including the current big hit, the number of balls hitting this time, the total number of balls appearing related to the reams including the current big hits, a predetermined character and background image (illustration) (Omitted) is displayed. That is, when the hold continuous ending effect according to the other embodiment is started, information display related to the result of the jackpot game (hereinafter, also referred to as “big hit result display”) is used. The number of balls, total number of balls, characters, and background image are displayed. In FIG. 34, as an example, “big hit 5”, “big hit number of balls 2000”, “total number of balls 8000”, and character “tanuyoshi” (see FIG. 26 (h)) are not shown. For example, an example in which a background image based on blue is displayed is shown.

  And in this other embodiment, when there is a reserving run, instead of the total number of balls, the big hit (number of consecutive chunks) in the big hit result display, the number of big hits, the character and the background image At least one of the above is configured to be displayed in a mode different from the normal mode that is displayed when there is no pending run. More specifically, for example, when there is no pending run, the display of the big hit (number of consecutive chunks), the number of big hits and the total number of outgoings (including the display of the number part) shown in FIG. When black characters, characters “Tanukichi”, and background image based on blue are displayed, if there is a reserved ream, display of big hit (number of consecutive chants) or number of balls per big hit What is necessary is just to comprise so that a Gothic type golden character (including the display of a numerical part) and a character may be displayed as "Tama-chan" (refer to FIG. 26 (i)) or a background image based on red. Of course, according to the above-described embodiment, only the display of the number portion of the big hit (number of consecutive chunks) and the number of hits in the big hit may be changed, or the number portion of the number portion is entangled with the button operation effect and the gimmick effect. The display may be rotated and displayed in a manner that is difficult for the player to see. Furthermore, the fonts and colors are not limited to the above-described examples, and other fonts and colors may be used.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 100 according to another embodiment configured as described above, it is not limited to the display of the total number of balls in the holding continuous ending effect, but at least one of the jackpot result display By displaying the item in a mode different from the normal mode displayed when there is no pending run, it is possible to indicate to the player that there is a pending run. As a result, the interest of the big hit game is greatly improved as compared to the case where the big hit result display is displayed in the same manner regardless of whether there is a pending run as in the prior art.

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As is clear from the above description, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment performs irregular launch that intentionally launches a game ball discontinuously at irregular launch timings by performing a launch stop operation for a predetermined period. The player who performs the game is restricted (changed, stopped, or the like) part or all of a predetermined effect executed with the progress of the subsequent game. That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention A.

◇ Invention A
(1) A launching device (launching handle device 103) that advances a game by firing a game ball at a certain firing timing toward a game area (game area 106) by a player's operation, and the progress of the game A game machine (game machine 100) provided with effect execution means (main control board 510, effect control board 540, command reception process in step S1805) for executing a predetermined effect, and a game ball in the launching device Is provided with a launch stop detecting means (production control board 540, launch stop signal input processing in step S1800) for detecting that the launch has been stopped. When it is detected that the launch of the game ball for a period is stopped, the contents of part or all of the effect executed by the effect execution means thereafter are determined for a predetermined period. Gaming machine and changes over.

  (2) A launching device (launching handle device 103) that progresses the game by firing a game ball at a certain firing timing toward the game area (game area 106) by the player's operation, and the progress of the game A game machine (game machine 100) provided with effect execution means (main control board 510, effect control board 540, command reception process in step S1805) for executing a predetermined effect, and a game ball in the launching device Is provided with a launch stop detecting means (production control board 540, launch stop signal input processing in step S1800) for detecting that the launch has been stopped. When it is detected that the launch of the game ball for a period is stopped, a part or all of the effects executed by the effect executing means thereafter are given over a predetermined period. Game machine, characterized by a run stop.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention A, the player is reluctant to play irregularly-launched games so as to avoid a decrease in performance. That is, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suitably suppress the execution of the irregular launch game by the player. In the gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2), when the firing stop detecting means detects that the launch of the game ball is stopped for a predetermined period despite the progress of the game. May be configured to perform alerting notification related to the change or stop of the production before the change or stop of the production. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the production restriction only for the player who continues the irregular launch game despite the alerting notification.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when there is a big hit (holding ream) in the pre-judgment result of the big hit lottery related to the big hit holding, the display of the total number of balls is usually displayed in the big hit ending. It is comprised so that it may be performed in the aspect different from. That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention B.

◆ Invention B
(3) Based on the acquisition information (main control board 510, start winning device detection switch processing S806, S826) that acquires predetermined acquisition information when the start condition is satisfied, and the acquisition information when the change start condition is satisfied Determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game (main CPU 510a, big hit determination processing of S1120), and symbol display means (first special symbol display device 120, second based on the determination result of the determination means) The symbol display control means (the main control board 510, the effect control board) for notifying the result of the special game determination by performing the symbol display control for causing the special symbol display device 122 and the main display device 131) to stop after changing the symbol. 540, S740 special symbol processing) and a special game that executes the special game when a predetermined symbol is stopped on the symbol display means The special game is executed while the symbol display control is performed by the means (large winning device 117, main control board 510, S750) and the symbol display control means. When the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means, the storage unit for storing the acquisition information (main RAM 510c, start winning device detection switch processing S809, S829), and the change start condition are Prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to play the special game based on the acquired information acquired by the acquiring means (main CPU 510a, start winning device detection switch processing S808, S828) And a predetermined mode in which the number of balls relating to the special game is visible to the player at least at the end of the special game Display means (main display device 131) for displaying, wherein the display means determines in advance that the prior determination means performs the special game while the special game is being executed by the special game execution means. In such a case, display control means (production control board 540, ending command reception processing in S2079) for controlling the display of the number of appearances related to the special game in a mode different from the predetermined mode is provided. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention B, it is suggested by the display mode of the number of balls relating to the special game that the player is elected to the next special game during the special game. Is possible. As a result, the fun of jackpot games is greatly improved. In addition, in the gaming machine according to the invention (3), the display control means may determine the number of games relating to the special game according to the content of the special game that is determined in advance that the prior determination means performs the special game. It is good also as a structure which carries out display control in the aspect which each differs. According to such a configuration, the contents of the special game won during the special game can be suggested to the player, and the display mode of the number of balls relating to the special game can be further changed. As a result, the interest of special games is improved.

  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 103 ... Launch handle apparatus (launch apparatus)
106 ... Game area 510 ... Main control board (production execution means)
540 ... Production control board (production execution means, launch stop detection means)

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine of the present invention, as described in claim 1, plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area (game area 106) by a player's operation. a firing device for traveling (firing handle device 103), and directing means for executing a predetermined effect with the progress of the recreation (main control board 510, the performance control board 540, the command reception processing in step S1805), before Symbol and a firing stop detecting means for detecting (performance control board 540, firing stop signal input processing in step S1800) that the firing of the game balls in launching device is stopped, on the basis of the detection results of the firing stop detection means, changing the Starring unloading executed by the presentation execution section, or a game machine to stop the presentation (gaming machine 100), according to the change or stop the presentation There is a warning alerting means (production control board 540, firing stop signal input processing step S1914) for executing the alerting notice, and the launching notice is executed even though the alerting notice is executed by the alerting notice means. The gist is to change or stop the effect executed by the effect executing means when it is detected by the stop detecting means that the game ball has been stopped .

Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the predetermined effect executed by the effect executing unit is an effect related to the launching device, and the firing stop detecting unit is Suppose that it is detected that the player is not touching the launching device, and the alerting notification means executes the alerting notification before the effect executing means executes the effect related to the launching device. And

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising: a launching device that progresses a game by firing a game ball toward a game area by a player's operation; and an effect execution means that executes a predetermined effect as the game progresses ,
A launch stop detection means for detecting that the launch of the game ball in the launch device is stopped;
If the firing stop detection means detects that the launch of the game ball is stopped despite the progress of the game, a part of the effect executed by the subsequent effect execution means or A gaming machine characterized by changing the entire contents. A gaming machine comprising: a launching device that progresses a game by firing a game ball toward a game area by a player's operation; and an effect execution means that executes a predetermined effect as the game progresses ,
A launch stop detection means for detecting that the launch of the game ball in the launch device is stopped;
If the firing stop detection means detects that the launch of the game ball is stopped despite the progress of the game, a part of the effect executed by the subsequent effect execution means or A gaming machine characterized in that the entire execution is stopped.