JP2016165548A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing new game performance.SOLUTION: Prior determination about whether or not reservation of a first special symbol stored to a RAM of a game control board satisfies a prescribed requirement is made. Then, when as a result of the prior determination, there exists reservation that is determined to satisfy the prescribed requirement in the RAM of the game control board, a display mode of a first reserved character image reserved after the reservation satisfying the prescribed requirement is changed to a predictive character image regardless of the prior determination result.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine called a pachinko machine.

Various effect images are displayed on an image display device of a pachinko machine that is widely used. These effect images include a symbol image for notifying the player of a special symbol lottery result, a reserved image representing the number of special symbol lottery holds.
For example, in Patent Document 1, when the right to display the variation of the special symbol is reserved in the holding means, the lottery is triggered by the passage of the game ball before the start of the variation display of the special symbol triggered by the passage of the game ball. A pre-determination unit that preliminarily determines game data acquired by the unit, and based on a determination result of the pre-determination unit, a special symbol corresponding to the hold image is variably displayed based on the hold image displayed on the image display device. There is disclosed a gaming machine that performs display control that suggests the contents of a game effect at the time of playing.

JP2011-156040A

By the way, in a conventional gaming machine, a hold image is displayed on a lower part of the display screen of the image display device or in a partial display area on the side to notify the player of the number of holds, or to notify the player of the preliminary determination result. I was doing.
However, in the conventional gaming machine, the reserved image displayed on the image display device is merely an auxiliary image display.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine that can realize a new gaming effect by using a reserved image that has been an auxiliary display in the past. Objective.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized by the following modes.
The gaming machine according to the first aspect includes an acquisition unit that acquires determination information upon establishment of an acquisition condition, and a special game determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit. , Symbol variation display means for variably displaying symbols based on the determination result of the special game determination means, storage means for storing the acquired determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the number of reserved items stored in the storage means Holding number display means for displaying in a first display area, a holding display means for displaying a holding image corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means in a second display area different from the first display area, In accordance with the variation display of the symbol in the symbol variation display means, an effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect based on the determination result of the special game determination means, the effect execution means When the determination result of the special game determination means is a specific determination result, the special game effect execution means for executing a special game effect, and the hold displayed in the second display area in the game effect A suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that the image changes from a normal display mode to a specific display mode that suggests a possibility that the game effect of the special mode is executed. There are a plurality of suggestion effects in which the effect modes including the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are different, and when the suggestion effect is executed, the hold display means performs a game effect in which the suggestion effect is executed. The reserved image corresponding to the determination information stored after the corresponding determination information can be changed to a specific display mode according to the effect mode of the suggested effect that has been executed. Be out performed, characterized in that it does not alter the display mode of the number of holds to be displayed on the first display area.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a new game effect using the hold image displayed on the hold display means.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the various random numbers acquired in the game control board of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment, (a) is a random number for special symbol determination, (b) is a random number for jackpot symbol determination, (c) is for reach determination Random numbers (d) are diagrams showing examples of auxiliary symbol determination random numbers. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the start port SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed an example of the random-number memory | storage part provided in RAM of the game control board. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 1st prior determination process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 2nd prior determination process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the gate SW process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the special symbol process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the special game determination process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the change pattern selection process which CPU of a game control board performs. (A) and (b) are the figures which showed an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the process during a stop which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the customer waiting setting process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the auxiliary | assistant symbol process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the big prize opening process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the figure which showed the example of a setting of the number of rounds / opening pattern of a big prize apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the game state setting process which CPU of a game control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 2nd start opening process performed by CPU of a game control board. (A)-(h) is the figure which showed an example of the game effect in the 1st game effect mode which the game machine of this embodiment can perform. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed the other example of the game effect in the 1st game effect mode which the game machine of this embodiment can perform. (A)-(h) is the figure which showed an example of the game effect in the 2nd game effect mode which the game machine of this embodiment can perform. It is the figure which showed an example of the display change method of the 1st game production mode and the 2nd game production mode in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the command reception process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the pending | holding number increase command reception process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 1st game effect reservation number increase processing which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 2nd game effect reservation number increase process which CPU of an effect control board performs. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed an example of the pending | holding condition memory | storage part provided in RAM of the production control board. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the reservation number subtraction process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the game effect mode change process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the effect button process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the pending | holding image display process which CPU of an image control board performs. (A)-(h) is the figure which showed an example of the game effect in the 1st game effect mode which the game machine of 2nd Example can perform. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 1st game effect reservation number increase process which CPU of the effect control board of the game machine of 2nd Example performs. (A)-(h) is the figure which showed an example of the game effect in the 1st game effect mode which the game machine of 3rd Example can perform. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 1st game effect reservation number increase process which CPU of the effect control board of the game machine of 3rd Example performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 1st game effect reservation number increase process which CPU of the effect control board of the game machine of 3rd Example performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the effect selection process which CPU of the effect control board of the game machine of 3rd Example performs.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration example of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 300 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 310 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 300. The outer frame 300 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 3 in which game balls flow down is formed.
The glass frame 310 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 3 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (on the player side).
In addition, the glass frame 310 has an operation handle 311 for launching a game ball toward the game area 3 by being rotated, an audio output device (speaker) 312, and upper and lower effect lights having a plurality of lamps. Devices 313a and 313b, an effect button 314 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and left and right effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided.
The effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided in the upper left corner and the upper right corner of the glass frame 310.
The stage movable illumination devices 320L and 320R include a movable illumination unit (not shown), and can automatically change from a state in which the movable illumination unit is housed (closed) to a state in which the movable illumination unit is opened (projected). It is configured as follows.

The audio output device 312 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and produces effects by sound. The lighting devices for production 313a and 313b change the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. Thus, the lighting is performed.
Further, a tray unit 315 is provided below the glass frame 310. The tray unit 315 is provided with a ball tray portion that stores a plurality of game balls. The ball tray portion has a downward inclination so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 311. . Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 311, the game ball is launched into the game area 3.
When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 3 and then falls in the game area 3. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 3.

Next, the configuration of the game area 3 of the game board 2 will be described.
1 and 2, an opening 3A is formed at the center of the game area 3, and a decorative member 6 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided along the periphery of the opening 3A. An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided on a substantially central portion (open portion) of the decorative member 6 and on the back side of the game board 2.
In addition, a first start port 13 and a second start port 14 that form a start region into which a game ball can enter are provided in a region below the center of the game region 3.
The second start port 14 has a second start port opening / closing door 14b, the first mode in which the second start port opening / closing door 14b is maintained in a closed state, and the second start port opening / closing door 14b in an open state. The second aspect is controlled to be movable. Therefore, when the second start port 14 is in the first mode, there is no opportunity for winning a game ball, and when it is in the second mode, the chance for winning a game ball is increased.

Here, the first start port 13 is provided with a first start port switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 14 is a second for detecting the entrance of a game ball. A start port switch 14a (see FIG. 3) is provided. Then, when the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number or the like to be described later is acquired, and a special game such as a big hit game or a small hit game is executed. A lottery for rights acquisition (hereinafter referred to as “special game lottery”) is performed. When the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, for example, about 3 payouts are made. It is not always necessary to perform a prize ball accompanying a ball entry.
Furthermore, a gate 15, a first prize winning port 16 and a second prize winning port 17, which are great prize winning areas, are provided in the area on the right side of the decorative member 6.
For this reason, the operation ball 311 is not rotated to the gate 15, the first grand prize winning port 16, and the second big prize winning port 17 so that the game ball does not pass or win unless it is a game ball that is launched with a strong force. It is configured.

The gate 15 is provided with a gate switch 15a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, an auxiliary symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. "Auxiliary symbol winning lottery" is performed.
The first grand prize winning opening 16 is composed of an opening formed in the game board 2. A first big prize opening / closing door 16b that can project from the game board surface side to the glass plate side (front side) is provided at the lower part of the first big prize opening 16, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is provided. It is movably controlled between an open state protruding to the game board surface side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the first big prize opening 16, and the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 16. Become. The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, for example, 15 prize balls are set. Game balls).

The second grand prize opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by a second big prize opening opening / closing door (movable piece) 17b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a predetermined special game is started, the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened and the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b guides the game ball into the second big winning opening 17. It functions as a taxiway, and a game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 17a (see FIG. 3). When the second big prize opening switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.
Further, the lowermost area of the game area 3 does not enter any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, the first major winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening 17. An out port 19 is provided for discharging the game balls.
When a game ball wins the general winning opening 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

On the lower left side of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, an auxiliary symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, an auxiliary A display area 9 such as a symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.
The first special symbol display device 20 is the number of rounds of jackpots when the result of the special game lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and the result of the special game lottery is a jackpot Is notified. The second special symbol display device 21 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot when the result of the special game lottery performed when the game ball enters the second start port 14 and the result of the special game lottery is a jackpot. It is for notification.

  Here, the “special game lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The result of the special game lottery is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 performs a variable display such as blinking of a plurality of special symbol LEDs, When a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the LEDs are stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the result of the special game lottery, and the player is notified of the lottery result and the number of jackpot rounds in the case of a big win. The special symbol determination random number will be described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is acquired in a special game lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 13 or the second start port 14. Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of rounds. For example, 2 times, 8 times, and 12 times. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

Further, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the auxiliary symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 15. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the lottery of the auxiliary symbol, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 14 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. That is, the second start port 14 is controlled from a closed state where it is difficult to win a game ball to an open state where a game ball is easy to win.
Here, the “auxiliary symbol lottery” is a random number value for auxiliary symbol determination when the game ball passes the gate 15, and the acquired random number value for auxiliary symbol determination is a random value corresponding to “win”. This is the process of determining whether or not there is.
As for the result of the auxiliary symbol lottery, the game ball passes through the gate 15 and the lottery result is not immediately notified. Instead, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the LED for the auxiliary symbol, When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the auxiliary symbol corresponding to the auxiliary symbol lottery result is stopped and the lottery result is notified to the player.

Furthermore, when the game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 during the special symbol change display or the special game to be described later, the result notification of the special game lottery cannot be immediately performed. The lottery result of the special game lottery is put on hold under certain conditions. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 13 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 14 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold numbers are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 in the display area 9 as the first hold display means. Is displayed.
The upper limit reserved number of auxiliary symbols is also set to four, and the number of reserved symbols is the auxiliary symbol hold indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Is displayed.

  On the upper surface of the tray unit 315, an effect button 314 generally called a chance button is arranged. The operation of the effect button 314 is provided with an effect button switch 314a (see FIG. 3). For example, guidance for prompting the operation of the effect button 314 is displayed on the image display device 7 in the case of a specific reach effect during the game. It becomes effective for a while.

The image display device 7 includes, for example, a first display area 7a in which main image display is performed and a second display area 7b in which auxiliary image display is performed. In the present embodiment, the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 is provided below the display screen. However, this is merely an example, and the second display area 7b is located at other positions such as the side of the display screen. You may make it provide in.
In the first display area 7 a of the image display device 7, for example, an effect symbol 31 corresponding to the first special symbol for which variable display is performed in the first special symbol display device 20 is displayed. The effect symbol 31 is stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, 777), thereby notifying the jackpot or the like that is a special game.

On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, for example, a spherical image 40 corresponding to the first special symbol on which the variable display is performed in the first special symbol display device 20, and a first special symbol hold display device. 23, the first reserved ball images 41a to 41d corresponding to the reserved number (maximum of 4) of the first special symbols displayed at 23 are displayed.
The sphere image 40 is an image that informs the player that one special symbol has been reserved at the start of the variation of the special symbol. For example, when the right to variably display the first special symbol is stored, The first reserved sphere image 41a is moved to the position of the sphere image 40 at the start of the variation of the first special symbol.
Although not shown, the second display area 7b also includes a second reserved ball image corresponding to the number of reserved second symbols (maximum of four) displayed on the second special symbol hold indicator 24. It can be displayed.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol in which the variable display is performed, for example, in the first special symbol display device 20 in the same display region as the first display region 7a where the effect symbol 31 is displayed. And the first reserved character images 51a to 51d corresponding to the number of reserved symbols (maximum 4) of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23. That is, in the present embodiment, the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is caused to function as a new hold display unit.

The effect image 50 takes over the character image (female image) of the first reserved character image 51a that was displayed as the reserved image in the reserved state, and at the start of the change of the special symbol, the player wins the special game in the change. It is an effect image that performs an effect suggesting the degree of expectation.
Although not shown, in the first display area 7a, a second reserved character image corresponding to the number of reserved special symbols (maximum of four) displayed on the second special symbol holding indicator 24 is also displayed. It can be displayed. The second reserved character image will be described later.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reserved ball images 41a to 41d displayed in the second display area 7b are displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 on which the effect symbol 31 is displayed. The interlocked first reserved character images 51a to 51d are displayed. If comprised in this way, it will become possible to show a player the reserved image which shows the number of reservation of a 1st special symbol as if it were an effect image.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control device that performs game control of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In the game control device shown in FIG. 3, a game control board 211 is provided as a main control board for controlling the progress of the game. Further, an effect control board 221, an image control board 231, a lamp control board 241, a payout control board 251 and the like are provided as sub-control boards.
The game control board 211 includes a CPU 212, a ROM 213, a RAM 214, and the like, and performs main control of the game machine.
The game control board 211 has a first start port SW13a provided in the first start port 13, a second start port SW14a provided in the second start port 14, and a second start port opening / closing of the second start port 14. A second start opening solenoid (SOL) 14c for opening and closing the door 14b, a gate SW 15a provided in the gate 15, a first big winning opening SW 16a for detecting a game ball won in the first big winning opening 16, A first grand prize opening solenoid (SOL) 16c for opening and closing the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b, a second big prize opening SW17a for detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 17, and a second grand prize opening A second large prize opening solenoid (SOL) 17c for opening / closing the opening / closing door 17b, a general winning opening SW18a provided in the general winning opening 18 and the like are connected.

Also, on the game control board 211, a first special symbol display device 20 that performs variation and display of the first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 21 that performs variation and display of the second special symbol, and a variation and display of auxiliary symbols. An auxiliary symbol display device 22 is connected.
The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 display whether or not the special symbol is won in the big hit or the small hit by variably displaying the special symbol and stopping the variable display after a predetermined time has elapsed. To do. Further, the auxiliary symbol display device 22 displays the auxiliary symbol in a variable manner when the game ball passes through the gate SW 15a in the gate 15, and stops the variable symbol after a predetermined time has passed, so that the auxiliary symbol is won. Display whether or not.

Furthermore, the game control board 211 has a first special symbol hold indicator 23 for displaying the number of reserved rights (holding balls) for starting the variable display of the first special symbol, and a right for starting the variable display of the second special symbol. A second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserves, the number of reserves of the right to start the change display of the auxiliary symbols obtained by passing when the game ball passes through the gate SW 15a in the gate 15 while the auxiliary symbols are changing Is connected to an auxiliary symbol hold indicator 25 or the like.
Note that the game control board 211 of the present embodiment preferentially digests the reserved ball of the second special symbol when the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol are both held. It is configured as follows. Of course, you may comprise so that the reservation ball | bowl of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be digested in order of winning.

Furthermore, the game control board 211 is connected to an effect control board 221, a payout control board 251, a board external information terminal board 260, and the like.
The effect control board 221 includes a CPU 222, a ROM 223, a RAM 224, an RTC (real time clock) 225, and the like, and controls the entire game effect.
Connected to the effect control board 221 are an image control board 231 that controls images and sounds, a lamp control board 241 that controls various lamps and effects, and an effect button switch 314.
The image control board 231 includes a CPU 232, a ROM 233, a RAM 234, and the like, and performs image and sound control based on an instruction from the effect control board 221. For this reason, the image display board 7 and the audio output device (speaker) 312 are connected to the image control board 231.
The ROM 233 includes a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory), and stores image data such as design image images and various effect images displayed on the image display device 7.

The lamp control board 241 includes a CPU 242, a ROM 243, a RAM 244, and the like, and controls the lighting device and the like based on an instruction from the effect control board 221. For this reason, the lamp control board 241 has an effect lighting device 313 (313a, 313b), various effect game lamps 316 provided on the game board 2 and not shown in FIG. A device 320 (320L, 320R) or the like is connected.
The lamp control board 241 also controls the movable accessory device and the like based on instructions from the effect control board 221. For this reason, although not shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, when the effect movable accessory device 331 is provided on the game board 2, the effect movable accessory device 331 is also connected to the lamp control board 241.

The payout control board 251 includes a CPU 252, a ROM 253, a RAM 254, and the like, and controls a payout motor 255, a payout ball detection SW256, a ball presence detection SW257, a full tank detection SW258, and the like of the game ball payout device.
Further, a frame external information terminal board 270 is connected to the payout control board 251.
The board external information terminal board 260 is a terminal board for outputting various information of the game board to the outside. The frame external information terminal board 270 is a terminal board for outputting various information of the frame to the outside.

<Main control board>
Next, various operations executed by the game control board 211 that is the main control board of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of various random numbers acquired in the game control board 211 of the gaming machine 1, wherein (a) is a special symbol determining random number, (b) is a jackpot symbol determining random number, and (c) is a reach determining. (D) is a diagram showing an example of auxiliary symbol determination random numbers.
In the game control board 211, the special symbol is determined by the special symbol determining random number shown in FIG. 4A and the jackpot symbol determining random number shown in FIG. 4B. Further, the auxiliary symbol is determined by the auxiliary symbol determining random number shown in FIG.

As for the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, one random number value is acquired from among 300 random numbers from “0” to “299”, for example, at the start opening prize.
In the case of the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, in the low probability game state (normal game state), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, and the acquired special symbol determination random number value is “3”. Sometimes a jackpot is determined.
On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, for example, 10 times that of the low probability gaming state, and the acquired special symbol determination random numbers are “3”, “7”, “37”. , “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247” are determined to be big hits. In addition, in the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, a small lottery, which is a type of loss, is also performed. Here, the small hit ratio is set to 3/300, and when the acquired special symbol determining random number values are “150”, “200”, “250”, it is determined that the small hit is.

Next, as the jackpot symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Then, based on the acquired jackpot symbol determination random value, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of types of jackpots.
In the present embodiment, as a plurality of types of big hits, there are prepared per length with a normal time, short length with a normal time, a long length with a high probability time, a short length with a high probability time, and a short time without a high probability time.
Note that the short-time gaming state refers to a gaming state in which a game ball is more likely to win the second starting port 14 than in the normal gaming state. That is, the second start port opening / closing door 14b of the second start port 14 is changed from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which a game ball is easy to win when a predetermined condition described later is satisfied. It means a gaming state with support for opening the second start opening / closing door 14b in which the probability of entering a game ball into the start opening 14 is increased.

The regular short-term long win is a relatively long opening time of the first grand prize winning hole 16 or the second big prize winning hole 17 at the time of the big hit game, and a relatively large amount of payout can be expected. It is a big hit that gives a short-time game for a period until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).
In the short win with the normal time, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is short, and it is not expected to pay out the ball, but after the big hit game, the special symbol is given a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) It is a big hit that grants a short-time game for a period until it fluctuates.

The long win with high probability short-time is the longest opening time of the first grand prize winning hole 16 or the second big prize winning hole 17 at the time of the big hit game, and the expectation of paying out the largest number of balls can be expected. It is a jackpot that gives both high-probability games and short-time games.
Short wins with a high probability of shortening the winning time of the jackpot game increased after the end of the jackpot game, although the opening time of the first jackpot 16 or the second prize winning port 17 at the time of the jackpot game is short and the payout of the ball can not be expected A jackpot that grants both high-probability games and short-time games.
High probability short and short wins increased the probability of winning a big hit after the jackpot game, although the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected. A jackpot that grants high-probability games.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, some types of jackpots are selected when a game ball enters the first start port 13 and when a game ball enters the second start port 14. It is comprised so that the ratio to be performed may differ.
For example, the ratio at which the length with the normal time is selected is the same at 35/250 when the game ball wins at the first start port 13 and when the game ball wins at the second start port 14. . Similarly, the ratio at which the short win with the normal time is selected is the same at 15/250 both when the game ball wins the first start port 13 and when the game ball wins the second start port 14. .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, the jackpot symbol determination random number value acquired when the game ball wins the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 is “0” to “34”. If this is the case, the per unit with the normal time is selected, and if it is “35” to “49”, the normal unit with the short time is selected.

On the other hand, the ratio of the selection of the high probability short-time length and the high probability short-time short distance is different between the case where a game ball wins the first start port 13 and the case where a game ball wins the second start port 14. For example, the ratio at which the high probability time-shortened length is selected is 25/250 when a game ball wins the first start port 13 and 175/250 when a game ball wins the second start port 14. The
In addition, the rate at which the short win with high probability is selected is 75/250 when a game ball wins the first start port 13 and 25/250 when a game ball wins the second start port 14. The
Further, the rate at which the high probability short / short short win is selected is 100/250 only when a game ball wins the first start port 13.
Specifically, if the jackpot symbol determination random number value acquired when the game ball wins the first start port 13 is “50” to “74”, the long-probing long-term per-choice is selected, and “75 ”To“ 149 ”, a short hit with high probability is selected, and“ 150 ”to“ 249 ”is selected as a short hit without high probability.
On the other hand, if the random number for jackpot symbol determination acquired when the game ball is won at the second starting port is “50” to “224”, the long perk with high probability is selected and “225” is selected. If it is ˜ “249”, the short chance with the high probability time is selected.

  Further, the reach determination random number shown in FIG. 4C is obtained by acquiring one random number value from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” at the time of starting winning, and the acquired reach determination random number value. Is “0” to “21”, “reach is present”, and when the acquired random number for reach determination is “22” to “249”, “reach is not found”.

In addition, as the auxiliary symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4D, one random number value is acquired from the ten random numbers “0” to “9” when passing through the gate.
In the low-probability gaming state in which both the short-time flag and the high-accuracy flag are OFF, or in the high-probability short-timeless gaming state in which the short-time flag is OFF and the high-accuracy flag is ON, the acquired auxiliary symbol determination random number value is “7. ""
On the other hand, in the low-probability short-time gaming state in which the short-time flag is ON and the high-accuracy flag is OFF, or in the high-probability short-time gaming state in which both the short-time flag and the high-accuracy flag are ON, the acquired auxiliary symbol determination random number value is When it is “0” to “9”, it is determined to be a hit.

  Next, main processes executed by the game control board 211 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that the processing described below can be realized by the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 executing a program stored in the ROM 213. A description of the random number update process is omitted.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
As the timer interrupt process, the CPU 212 performs random number update process (S10), start port SW process (S20), gate SW process (S30), special symbol process (S40), customer waiting setting process (S50), auxiliary symbol process ( S60), a special winning opening process (S70), a second start opening process (S80) and the like are executed.

Next, various processes executed as the timer interrupt process will be described.
[Start-up SW processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the start-up SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In this case, in step S101, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the first start port SW13a of the first start port 13 is on. If it is determined that the first start port SW13a is on, step S102 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the retained number U1 of the first start port SW13a is smaller than “4”.
If it is determined that the reserved number U1 is smaller than “4”, “1” is added to the reserved number U1 in step S103. After that, in step S104, a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, a variation pattern random number value, and the like for the special symbol are obtained and provided in the RAM 214 described later. 1 is stored in the special symbol random number storage unit 400.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that 180 (0 to 179) fluctuation pattern random number values are prepared.

  Next, in step S105, the CPU 212 performs a first preliminary determination process. In the subsequent step S106, the CPU 212 increases the number of reservations displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and sets a first hold number increase command. The first hold number increase command is a command for displaying the hold number of the first special symbol in the first display area 7a and the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, and the CPU 212 Is set, the first hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 221. If a negative result is obtained in step S102, that is, if it is determined that the hold number U1 is “4” which is the maximum holdable number, the process of steps S103 to S106 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S107.

Next, in step S107, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the second start port SW14a of the second start port 14 is on. If it is determined that the second start port SW14a is on, step S108 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the reserved number U2 of the second start port SW14a is smaller than “4”.
If it is determined that the reserved number U2 is less than “4”, “1” is added to the reserved number U2 in step S109. Thereafter, in step S110, a special symbol determination random number value for special symbols, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, a variation pattern random value, and the like are obtained and provided in the RAM 214 described later. It is stored in the second special symbol random number storage unit 410.

  Next, in step S111, the CPU 212 performs a second pre-determination process. In the subsequent step S112, the CPU 212 increases the holding number of the second special symbol holding display 24 and sets a second holding number increase command. The second reserved number increase command is a command for displaying the reserved number of the second special symbol in the first display area 7a and the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, and the CPU 212 Is set, the second hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 221 and the start port SW process is terminated. If a negative result is obtained in step S108, that is, if it is determined that the reserved number U2 is “4”, which is the maximum possible number, the start port SW process is terminated.

FIG. 7 is a diagram conceptually showing the configuration of the random number storage unit provided in the RAM 214 of the game control board 210.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the first special symbol random number storage unit 400 includes four storage units, a first storage unit 401a, a second storage unit 401b, a third storage unit 401c, and a fourth storage unit 401d. doing.
As shown in FIG. 7B, the second special symbol random number storage unit 410 includes four storage units, a first storage unit 411a, a second storage unit 411b, a third storage unit 411c, and a fourth storage unit 411d. Have.
As shown in FIG. 7C, the first to fourth storage units 401a to 401d and 411a to 411d are a special symbol determination random number storage area 421 for storing a special symbol determination random value, and a jackpot symbol determination random value. A jackpot symbol determination random number storage area 422 for storing a reach determination random number storage area 423 for storing a reach determination random number value, and a variation pattern random number storage area 424 for storing a variation pattern random number value.

[First pre-judgment process]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of first pre-determination processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S <b> 201, the CPU 212 makes a preliminary determination on random numbers newly stored in the first special symbol random number storage unit 400 provided in the RAM 214. Here, what is determined in advance is a special symbol determination random value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random value, and a variation pattern random value.
Next, in step S202, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the special game, and the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state or the special gaming. In the subsequent step S203, prior determination information indicating the prior determination result is added to the first hold number increase command, and the first prior determination process is terminated.
In step S202, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the special game, the first preliminary determination process is terminated without adding the preliminary determination information to the first pending number increase command. To do.

[Second pre-judgment process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of second pre-determination processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S <b> 211, the CPU 212 makes a preliminary determination on a random number newly stored in the second special symbol random number storage unit 410 provided in the RAM 214. Here, what is determined in advance is a special symbol determination random value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random value, and a variation pattern random value.
Next, in step S212, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the CPU 212 determines that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, the CPU 212 determines in advance in step S213. Prior determination information indicating the result is added to the second pending number increase command, and the second preliminary determination process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S212 that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the second preliminary determination process is terminated without adding the preliminary determination information to the second pending number increase command.
Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 14 during a normal game, and therefore the prior determination information of the second special symbol is second reserved during the normal game. Although it is not added to the number increase command, this is merely an example, and it is of course possible to add the preliminary determination information of the second special symbol to the second hold number increase command even during the normal game.

[Gate SW processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the gate SW process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S221, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the gate SW15a of the gate 15 is on. If the CPU 212 determines that the gate SW15a is on, the number of times the gate SW passes through the gate SW15a is “4” in step S222. It is determined whether or not it is less.
If it is determined in step S222 that the number of times of gate passage G is less than “4”, “1” is added to the number of times of gate passage G in step S223, and a random number for auxiliary symbol determination is acquired in step S224. And stored in the RAM 214, and the gate SW processing ends.
If it is determined in step S221 that the gate SW 15a is not on, or if a negative result is obtained in step S222, that is, if it is determined that the gate passing number G is “4”, which is the maximum holdable number, The gate SW process ends.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
When the CPU 212 determines in step S231 whether or not the special game flag is ON, that is, whether or not the jackpot game or the jackpot game is being played, and determines that the jackpot game or the jackpot game is not played In the subsequent step S232, it is determined whether or not the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is changing.
If it is determined in step S232 that the special symbol is not changing, then in step S233, it is determined whether or not the number U2 of the second starting port SW14a to be preferentially digested is greater than “1”. If it is determined in step S233 that the reserved number U2 is greater than “1”, the reserved number U2 is decremented by “1” in step S234.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S233 that the reserved number U2 is not ≧ 1, that is, if the reserved number U2 is “0”, then in step S235, the reserved number U1 of the first start port SW13a is “1”. It is determined whether or not the number is larger. If it is determined in step S235 that the reserved number U1 is larger than “1”, the retained number U1 is decremented by “1” in subsequent step S236.

Next, in step S237, the CPU 212 turns OFF if the customer waiting flag is ON, and then executes a special game determination process described later in step S238. After execution of the special game determination process in step S238, a variation pattern selection process described later is executed in step S239. After execution of the variation pattern selection process in step SS239, in step S240, the corresponding first special symbol display device 20 or second special symbol display device 21 starts symbol variation, and in the subsequent step S241, the effect control board 221 is started. Set the variable start command to be sent to.
The variation start command includes a variation pattern command indicating the variation time of the special symbol, a jackpot or small hit command indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol command indicating the lottery result of the jackpot symbol, and a reach indicating the lottery result of the reach lottery Commands, gaming state commands related to the current gaming state, and the like are included.

Next, in step S242, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the variation time of the first or second special symbol has passed a predetermined variation time.
If it is determined in step S242 that the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, in the subsequent step S243, the fluctuation of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped and the predetermined special symbol is displayed.
Thereafter, in step S244, a change stop command is set, and in the subsequent step S245, a process during stop to be described later is executed to end the special symbol process.

If it is determined in step S231 that the special game flag is ON, or if it is determined in step S242 that the special symbol variation time has not reached the predetermined variation time, the special symbol processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step S232 that the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S242, and it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed a predetermined variation time.
If it is determined in step S235 that the number of holdings U1 is not ≧ 1, that is, if it is determined that there is no holding of the holding numbers U1 and U2, in step S246, a special symbol is executed in a customer waiting setting process described later. End the process.

[Special game determination process]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of special game determination processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S251, the CPU 212 determines the special symbol determination random number value stored in the first special symbol random number storage unit 400 or the second special symbol random number storage unit 410 of the RAM 214, and in the subsequent step S252, the winner is won. It is determined whether or not.
If it is determined in step S252 that the jackpot is won, the subsequent step S253 determines the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the RAM 214, and in step S254, based on the determination result, the first special symbol. The jackpot symbol to be displayed on the display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set, and the special game determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S252 that the jackpot has not been won, in step S255, it is determined whether or not the jackpot has been won based on the special symbol determination random number value.
In step S255, if it is determined that the small winning symbol is won, in the subsequent step S256, the small special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set, and the special game determination process is performed. Exit.
If it is determined in step S255 that the winning combination is not won, in step S257, a lost symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set and a special game determination process is performed. Exit.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern selection process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
First, in step S301, the CPU 212 determines whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that it is a time saving gaming state is ON. If it is determined in step S301 that the short time flag is ON, in a subsequent step S302, a short time gaming state table is set as a variation pattern table, and the process proceeds to step S304.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the short time flag is not ON, in step S303, the non-short time gaming state table is set as the variation pattern table, and the process proceeds to step S304.
Next, in step S304, the CPU 212 determines the previously obtained variation pattern random value, and in the subsequent step S305, sets the variation pattern based on the set variation pattern table and variation pattern random value. Then, the variation pattern selection process ends.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table, where (a) shows a variation pattern table for a non-short game state, and (b) shows an example of a variation pattern table for a short time game state.

First, the non-time-saving gaming state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14A will be described.
In the non-time-saving gaming state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14A, when the special symbol determination random number value is a big hit of “3” and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, the big hit 1 is selected. To do. In this case, the fluctuation pattern 1 having a long fluctuation time of 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 1 is selected, a winning effect with reach A is performed.
Further, when the special symbol determination random number is a big hit of “3” and the fluctuation pattern random number is “90 to 179”, the big hit 2 is selected. In this case, the variation pattern 2 having a variation time of 60 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 2 is selected, a winning effect with reach B is performed.
When the special symbol determination random number value is “150, 200, 250”, the variation pattern 3 having a variation time of 60 seconds is used regardless of the selected variation pattern random number value “0 to 179”. select. When the variation pattern 3 is selected, a chance effect is performed.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination random number value is a loss other than “3, 150, 200, 250” and the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state will be described.
If the random number for special symbol determination is lost and the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls, the random number for reach determination, the variation pattern random value, etc. of the first special symbol The
Specifically, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 2” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern Regardless of the random value “0 to 179”, the variation pattern 4 in which the variation time is 12 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 4 is selected, the effect of the normal variation A is performed.
On the other hand, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 2”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”. In this case, the variation pattern 5 having a variation time of 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 5 is selected, a loss effect with reach A is performed.
The total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 2”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179”. In this case, the variation pattern 6 having a variation time of 30 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 6 is selected, a loss effect with reach B is performed.

Next, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “3” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern random value “0” is selected. Regardless of “˜179”, the variation pattern 7 having a variation time of 8 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 7 is selected, an effect of normal variation B is performed.
In addition, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29” The variation pattern 5 in which the variation time is 90 seconds is selected.
Also, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179” The variation pattern 6 in which the variation time is 30 seconds is selected.

When the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “4 to 8” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern random value “ Regardless of “0 to 179”, the variation pattern 8 having a variation time of 4 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 8 is selected, the effect of the shortened variation A is performed.
The total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “4 to 8”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”. In this case, the variation pattern 5 in which the variation time is 90 seconds is selected.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “4 to 8”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179”. In this case, the variation pattern 6 in which the variation time is 30 seconds is selected.

  Next, the short time gaming state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14B will be described. 14B is the same as the non-short game state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14A in the variation pattern table for the short time gaming state. Therefore, the description is omitted, and only the case where the special symbol determination random number value is lost and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state will be described here.

When the special symbol determination random number is lost and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls, the reach determination random value, the variation pattern random value, etc. of the second special symbol .
Specifically, when the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 5” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern Regardless of the random value “0 to 179”, the variation pattern 4 in which the variation time is 12 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 4 is selected, the effect of the normal variation A is performed.
On the other hand, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 5”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”. In the case of, the variation pattern 5 having a variation time of 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 5 is selected, a loss effect with reach A is performed.
Further, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “0 to 5”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179”. In this case, the variation pattern 6 having a variation time of 30 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 6 is selected, a loss effect with reach B is performed.

On the other hand, if the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “6 to 8” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the selected variation pattern random value “ Regardless of “0 to 179”, the variation pattern 9 having a variation time of 2 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 9 is selected, the effect of the shortened variation B is performed.
The total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “6 to 8”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”. In this case, the variation pattern 5 is selected.
In addition, the total number of reserved balls of the first and second special symbols is “6 to 8”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 179”. In this case, the variation pattern 6 is selected.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the special symbol determination random number value and the variation pattern random value when the jackpot is won, but this is only an example, and the special symbol determination random value And a variation pattern may be determined based on a special symbol determination random value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, and a variation pattern random value.

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the stop process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S351, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, the remaining number of short time games stored in the RAM 214 in the subsequent step S352. Subtract “1” from J.
Next, in step S353, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0”, the special symbol variation display is predetermined in the short-time game. Since this means that the number of times (for example, 100 times) has been performed, in the subsequent step S354, the time reduction flag is turned OFF.
If it is determined in step S351 that the time reduction flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S353 that the remaining game number J is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S355.

Next, in step S355, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the high-accuracy flag is ON. If it is determined that the high-accuracy flag is ON, it is stored in the RAM 214 in the subsequent step S356. “1” is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high probability game.
Next, in step S357, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the remaining game count X is “0”. If the remaining game count X is “0”, the special symbol variation display is performed in the high-probability game. This means that it has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), so in the subsequent step S358, the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF.
If it is determined in step S355 that the high-accuracy flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S357 that the remaining game number X is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S359.

  Next, in step S359, the CPU 212 determines whether or not it is a big hit by the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit Next, in step S360, it is determined whether or not the set special symbol is “small hit”. If it is determined that the game is a small hit, the small hit game flag (special game flag) is turned ON in step S361. Thereafter, in step S362, the jackpot opening is started, and in step S363, the jackpot opening command is set, and the in-stop process is ended.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S360 that it is not a small hit, the variable stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.
If it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in step S359, it is next determined in step S364 whether the jackpot is a long hit. If it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the long hit is determined in step S365. The winning game flag (special game flag) is set to ON. Otherwise, the short hit game flag (special game flag) is set to ON in step S366. Thereafter, in step S367, the remaining number J of short-time games and the remaining number X of high-probability games are set to “0”, and the remaining game number J / X is reset. In step S368, the short-time flag Then, the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF and the process proceeds to step S362.

[Customer waiting setting process]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a customer waiting setting process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S371, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the customer waiting flag is ON, the customer waiting setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S371 that the customer waiting flag is not ON, a customer waiting command is set in step S372, and in step S373, the customer waiting flag is turned on and the customer waiting setting process is terminated.
The customer waiting flag is set when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are both suspended, or when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are both suspended for a predetermined period. It turns from OFF to ON.

[Auxiliary symbol processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of auxiliary symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S381, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the auxiliary game flag is ON, the auxiliary symbol process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S381 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, it is determined in step S382 whether or not the auxiliary symbol is changing. If it is determined in step S382 that the auxiliary symbol is not changing, it is determined in step S383 whether or not the gate passing number G that stores the number of times the game ball has passed through the gate SW15a is greater than "1". If the gate passing number G is greater than “1”, in the subsequent step S384, “1” is subtracted from the gate passing number G, and if it is determined that the gate passing number G is not greater than “1”, that is, “0”. If so, the auxiliary symbol processing is terminated.
Next, in step S385, the CPU 212 determines a random number for auxiliary symbol determination, sets a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the auxiliary symbol display device 22 in subsequent step S386, and sets a variation time in step S387. .
Here, it is conceivable that the variation time of the auxiliary symbol is set to, for example, 4.0 seconds if the hour / hour flag is OFF, and to 1.5 seconds, for example, if the hour / hour flag is ON.

Next, in step S389, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the variation time of the auxiliary symbol has elapsed, and if it is determined that the predetermined variation time has elapsed, the CPU 212 stops the variation in step S390. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S389 that the variation time of the auxiliary symbol has not passed the predetermined time, the auxiliary symbol processing is ended.
Next, in step S391, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the auxiliary symbol is a winning symbol. If the auxiliary symbol is a winning symbol, the CPU 212 turns on the auxiliary game flag in step S392 and performs auxiliary symbol processing. Exit.
If it is determined in step S391 that the stopped symbol is not a winning symbol, the auxiliary symbol process is terminated without turning on the auxiliary game flag.
If it is determined in step S382 that the auxiliary symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S389, and it is determined whether or not the variation time of the auxiliary symbol has passed a predetermined variation time.

[Large winning prize processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the big prize opening process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S411, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the special game flag is ON. If it is determined that the special game flag is ON, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the opening is in progress in step S412. . If it is determined in step S412 that the jackpot is being opened, it is next determined in step S413 whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S413 that the opening time has elapsed, in subsequent step S414, the value of the number of rounds R is set to “0” and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a setting example of the number of rounds / operation pattern. For example, when the special game is per length with a normal time, the number of rounds (R number) is 8R, and the operation pattern in 1R is 29. Set 5 seconds open x 1 time. When the big hit is a short hit with a normal time, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, 1R, and the operation pattern during 0.1R is set to 0.1 second open × 1. Furthermore, if the jackpot is per long with a high probability, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 12R, 1R operation pattern is 29.5 seconds open x 1 and the jackpot is a short per short with a high probability And, when the probability is high without a short time with high probability, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R and 1R, and the operation pattern in 1R is set to 0.1 second opening × 1 time.
If the special game is a small hit, for example, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 1R, and the operation pattern in 1R is set to 0.1 second open × 2 times.

Next, in step S415, the CPU 212 sets “0” in the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, and in the following step S416. “1” is added to the value of the number of rounds R. Then, in the subsequent step S417, the operation of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is started. That is, either the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is changed from the closed state to the open state.
Next, in step S418, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the operation time of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 has passed a predetermined time, and the operation time has not passed the predetermined time. In the subsequent step S419, it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached the specified number.
If it is determined in step S419 that the value of the number counter C is the specified number C, the operation of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is ended in step S420. That is, the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 in the open state is closed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the specified number, the big prize opening process is terminated.
In step S418, if the operation time of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 has exceeded the predetermined operation time, the process of step S419 is skipped and the number of the number counter C is set. Without checking, the operation of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is finished in step S420.

Next, in step S421, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the jackpot round number is the maximum round number R. That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot round is the final round.
If it is determined in step S421 that the big hit round is the final round, ending is started in step S422, and an ending command is set in step S423.
Next, in step S424, the CPU 212 sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”. Thereafter, in step S425, it is determined whether or not the ending time has passed. If it is determined that the ending time has passed, a game state setting process described later is executed in step S426. Thereafter, in step S427, the special game flag is turned OFF, and the big prize opening process is ended.

In step S412, if it is determined that the jackpot opening is not in progress, it is determined in step S428 whether or not ending is in progress. If it is determined that ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S425, and ending is in progress. If it is determined that it is not, it is determined in step S429 whether or not the special winning opening is in operation.
If it is determined in step S429 that the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 is in operation, the process proceeds to step S418, and the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second grand prize winning port 17 is in operation. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S415.
If it is determined in step S411 that the opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening process is terminated. Similarly, if it is determined in step S419 that the value of the number counter C has not reached the specified number, if it is determined in step S421 that the big hit round is not the final round, or the ending time has elapsed in step S425. Even if it is determined that there is not, the special winning a prize mouth process is terminated.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state setting process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
First, in step S431, the CPU 212 determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit, the game state setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a small hit, then in step S432, it is determined whether or not it is a normal hit (per length with a normal time or short per hour with a normal time). In step S433, the time flag is set to ON, and in step S434, for example, “100” is set as the remaining game count J of the time-short game, and the game state setting process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S432 that it is not a normal hit, it is a big hit for giving a high-probability game. Therefore, in step S435, the high-accuracy flag is turned ON, and in step S436, the remaining number of games in the high-accuracy game is set. For example, “10000” is set in X.
Next, in step S437, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the hit is with a time reduction. If it is determined that the hit is with a time reduction, in step S438, the CPU 212 sets the time reduction flag to ON and in step S439. Then, for example, “10000” is set in the remaining game count J of the short-time game, and the gaming state setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S437 that the time is not short, the time flag is turned OFF in step S440, and the remaining game count J of the time-saving game is reset in step S441, and the gaming state setting process is terminated. .

[Second start opening process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the second start port opening process executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S511, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the auxiliary game flag is ON, then in step S512, the second start opening / closing door 14b is activated. It is determined whether it is in the middle. In step S512, if the second start port opening / closing door 14b is not operating (opening), in step S513, the operation pattern of the second start port opening / closing door 14b is set according to the gaming state. (2) The operation of the start opening / closing door 14b is started.
Here, the operation pattern (time) of the second start opening / closing door 14b to be set is, for example, 0.15 second opening × 1 if the hour flag is OFF, and 1.80 seconds if the hour flag is ON. It is conceivable to set the opening to 3 times.

Next, in step S515, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the operation time of the second start opening / closing door 14b has elapsed a predetermined time. If it is determined that the predetermined operation time has elapsed, step S516 is performed. Then, the auxiliary game flag is turned OFF, and the second start opening process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S512 that the second start-opening door 14b is operating, the process proceeds to step S515.
If it is determined in step S511 that the auxiliary game flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S515 that the operation time of the second start port 14 has not elapsed, the second start port opening process is terminated. .

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when the variation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped, the first start symbol 13 is displayed. When a game ball enters, a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and the like are obtained by lottery, and the first special symbol display device 20 first Display special symbols in a variable manner. And when it determines with the acquired random number value for special symbol determination having won the special game, the 1st special symbol of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 is stopped by a specific symbol. Thereafter, the special game of long hit, short hit or small hit is executed.
During the long hitting game, it is possible to obtain the outgoing ball by launching the game ball aiming at the first big winning port 16 or the second big winning port 17 which is in an open state.
On the other hand, during a short hit game, since the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, even if the game ball is launched aiming at the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17, it is possible to obtain almost all the balls. I can't do it.

Similarly, for example, when a game ball enters the second start port 14 when the variation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped, The special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the like are obtained by lottery in response to the ball, and the second special symbol display device 21 displays the second special symbol in a variable manner.
And when it determines with the acquired random number for special symbol determination having won the special game, the 2nd special symbol of the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 is stopped by a specific symbol. Thereafter, the special game of either the big hit (long hit or short hit) or the small hit is executed. During a long hit game, it is possible to obtain an outgoing ball by firing a game ball aiming at the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 which is in an open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, as described above, during the short hit game, since the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, even if the game ball is launched aiming at the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17, it almost gets out You can't do that.

After the jackpot game is over, based on the lottery result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value, as a special game, a short-time game in which a short-time game with opening support for the second opening / closing door 14b is performed for a predetermined period, a short-time game and a jackpot Either a high-probability short-time game (so-called probability variation game) in which a high-probability game with a high probability of winning is a predetermined period or a high-probability short-time game (so-called latent probability variation game) in which only a high-probability game is performed for a predetermined period Transition to the game state.
The high-probability game is continuously performed until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a preset number of times (for example, 10,000) or wins a big hit again.
On the other hand, the short-time game continues until the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a preset number of times (for example, 100 times for normal short-time games and 10000 times for high-probability short-time games) or until a big win is won again. Done.
Also, during the short-time game, the variation time from the start of change of the special symbol to the stop of the variation is set to be shorter than that during normal game, and the winning probability of the auxiliary symbol is set to be higher than during normal game.
Further, the opening time of the second start opening / closing door 14b at the time of winning the auxiliary symbol is set longer than that during the normal game.
Therefore, during the short-time game, the winning rate of the game ball to the second start port 14 is higher than that during the normal game, so that the player can aim the second start port 14 and launch the game ball during the normal game. Compared to this, the game efficiency can be greatly increased.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second start port 14, the winning percentage that is advantageous to the player is greater than when the game ball enters the first start port 13. Therefore, during the short-time game, it is easier to win a jackpot advantageous to the player than during the normal game.
Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined in advance whether or not the first special symbol is won in the big hit or the small win in the non-time saving gaming state (the normal gaming state or the high probability non-time saving gaming state). Like to do. Then, the player is notified of the prior determination result by a game effect described later.

[First embodiment]
Next, a first example of game effects that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
The gaming machine 1 in the first example of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute two types of game effects, a first game effect mode and a second game effect mode, as game effects during a normal game.

Therefore, first, the game effects in the first game effect mode that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a game effect in the first game effect mode that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.
In the first game effect mode, the effect symbol 31 and the effect image 50 corresponding to the first special symbol being variably displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7, and the first corresponding to the reserved number of the first special symbol. The reserved character image 51 is displayed.
In the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, a sphere image 40 corresponding to the first special symbol being variably displayed and a first reserved sphere image 41 corresponding to the reserved number of the first special symbol are displayed. .
As described above, the sphere image 40 is an image that notifies the player that one special symbol hold has been digested at the start of the variation of the special symbol.
In addition, as described above, the effect image 50 takes over the character image (female image) of the first reserved character image 51a that was displayed as the reserved image in the reserved state, and the game at the start of the change of the special symbol It is an image for performing an effect that suggests the winning expectation degree of the special game in the variation.

For example, in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 22 (a), three effect symbols 31 during the variable display are displayed. Furthermore, in the first display area 7a, an effect image 50 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 during the variable display and a first reserved character image 51a corresponding to the reserved number (one) of the first special symbol are displayed. .
On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, a sphere image 40 corresponding to the first special symbol being variably displayed and a first reserved sphere image corresponding to the reserved number (one) of the first special symbol. 41a is displayed.

Here, when it is determined that the predetermined requirement is satisfied in the prior determination when the game ball enters the first start port 13, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot is won, FIG. 22 (b) As shown, the corresponding first reserved character image 51b is changed from the normal character image to the sign character image. That is, the first reserved character image 51b is changed from the normal first reserved normal character image to the first reserved sign character image.
In the first game effect mode, when a normal character image is displayed as the first reserved character image 51, different female images are displayed as the first reserved character image 51, respectively. On the other hand, when a predictive character image is displayed as the first reserved character image 51, the same character image (same female image) as the effect image 50 displayed when the game ball enters the first start port 13 is displayed. It is trying to display. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a sequence of lost symbols (for example, “257”).

Next, in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 22 (d), the first reserved character image 51a in FIGS. 22 (a), 22 (b), and 22 (c) is moved to the position of the effect image 50. As the effect symbol 31 starts to change display, the first reserved character image 51b moves to the position of the first reserved character image 51a.
At this time, also in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the first reserved ball image 41a in FIGS. 22A, 22B, and 22C moves to the position of the ball image 40, and the first reserved ball image 41b. Moves to the position of the first reserved ball image 41a. Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 22 (e), the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a line of lost symbols (for example, “369”).

Next, in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7, the first reserved character image 51a in FIGS. 22D and 22E, that is, the first reserved sign character image moves to the position of the effect image 50, and the effect symbol. 31 starts the variable display. Also in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the first reserved ball image 41a in FIGS. 22 (d) and 22 (e) moves to the position of the reserved effect image 40.
In this case, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 22 (f), two of the three production symbols 31 in the fluctuation are arranged in reach (for example, “7 ↓ 7”). ) Stopped display.
Then, after the reach effect image 61 as shown in FIG. 22 (g) is displayed on the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 22 (h), the effect symbols 31 are arranged in a jackpot (for example, “777”). ) Stop display.

As described above, in the first game effect mode in the first embodiment, the first reserved character image 51 corresponding to the reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed in the same display area 7 a as the effect symbol 31 displayed on the image display device 7. In addition, a character image corresponding to the character image (female image) of the first reserved character image 51 is displayed on the special design effect image 50 on which the current variation display is performed.
If comprised in this way, since each different character image (different female image) is displayed as the 1st holding | maintenance character image 51 whenever the game ball which entered the 1st starting port 13 is hold | maintained, various players are displayed. Since it becomes possible to see a character image, the interest as a gaming machine can be enhanced.

  In the first game effect mode, whether or not the first special symbol is won for a predetermined requirement, for example, a big win or a small win, in a non-short game state (a normal game state or a high-probability non-short game state) Prior judgment is performed. The advance determination result field notification is presented to the player using the first reserved character image 51 displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. On the other hand, the prior determination result using the second reserved ball image 42 displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 is not notified.

  If comprised in this way, it will become possible to show the player the 1st reserved character image 51 of the image display apparatus 7 as if it were an effect image. In addition, it is possible to reliably notify the player of the number of reserved first symbol symbols using the first reserved ball image 41 of the image display device 7. That is, unlike the conventional notification effect of the prior determination result using the hold image, the notification effect of the preliminary determination result is performed using the effect image 50 displayed in the first display area 7a where the effect symbol 31 is displayed. There is an advantage that a game effect can be realized.

  In the first game effect mode, since the first reserved ball image 41 is displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the player is displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. Even if the first reserved character image 51 is not recognized as a reserved image, the player can accurately and easily grasp the number of reserved characters.

Next, as another example of the first game effect mode of the present embodiment, a display example of a hold effect image when a game ball enters the second start port 14 during a normal game will be described.
In the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 23 (a), three effect symbols 31 during the variable display are displayed. Further, in the first display area 7a, an effect image 50 corresponding to the first special symbol during the variable display and first reserved character images 51a and 51b corresponding to the number of reserved symbols (two) of the first special symbol are displayed. ing.
On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, a sphere image 40 corresponding to the first special symbol being variably displayed, and a first reserved sphere image corresponding to the number of reserved first symbol (two). 41a and 41b are displayed.

Here, when a game ball enters the second starting port 14, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine that preferentially digests the second special symbol, so in the example shown in FIG. The second reserved character image 52a corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed so as to be interrupted at the head of the line of the reserved effect image, that is, the head of the first reserved character image 51a, 51b.
At this time, the second reserved character image 52 and the first reserved character image 51 are different images. In the example shown in FIG. 23B, the design female costumes of the first reserved character image are different images. The person can easily distinguish the first reserved character image 51 and the second reserved character image 52.

In the example shown in FIG. 23C, the second reserved character image 52a corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed in front of the row of the first reserved character images 51a and 51b. Also in this case, if the second reserved character image 52 and the first reserved character image 51 are different images, the player can easily distinguish the first reserved character image 51 and the second reserved character image 52.
In the example shown in FIG. 22, the game effect when the first special symbol is determined in advance during the normal game is described as an example. However, this is only an example, and the second effect during the short-time game is described. Even when special symbols are determined in advance, a similar game effect can be performed.

Next, game effects in the second game effect mode that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a game effect in the second game effect mode that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.
In the second game effect mode, only the effect image 50 corresponding to the first special symbol during the variable display is displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7, and the first game effect mode displayed in the first game effect mode. The first reserved character image 51 corresponding to the number of reserved special symbols is not displayed.
For example, in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 24A, three effect symbols 31 and an effect image 50 corresponding to the first special symbol during the variable display are displayed.
On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, as in the first game effect mode, the ball image 40 corresponding to the first special symbol during the variable display and the reserved number (one) of the first special symbol. A first reserved ball image 41a corresponding to is displayed.

  However, in the second game effect mode, when it is determined that the jackpot is won in the preliminary determination when the game ball enters the first start port 13, for example, as shown in FIG. In the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the first reserved ball image 41b indicating the hold of the first special symbol newly entered is changed from the normal hold image (for example, a round image) to the sign hold image (for example, a triangular image). I am trying to change it. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a sequence of lost symbols (for example, “257”).

Next, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 24 (d), the first reserved ball image 41a in FIGS. 24 (a), (b), and (c) moves to the position of the ball image 40. The first reserved ball image 41b moves to the position of the first reserved ball image 41a.
On the other hand, in the first display area 7 a of the image display device 7, the variation display of the effect symbol 31 is started based on the new spherical image 40. Then, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 24 (e), the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a line of lost symbols (for example, “369”).

  Next, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the first reserved ball predictor image 41 in FIGS. 24D and 24E moves to the position of the ball image 40, and the effect design 31 starts variable display. . In this case, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 24 (f), two effect symbols 31 out of the three effect symbols 31 in the change are arranged in a reach (for example, “7 ↓ 7”). ) Stopped display. Then, after the reach effect image 61 as shown in FIG. 22 (g) is displayed on the image display device 7, the effect symbols 31 are arranged in a jackpot as shown in FIG. 24 (h) (for example, “777”). ) Stop display.

As described above, in the second game effect mode, only the effect image 50 corresponding to the first special symbol during the variable display is displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. In other words, in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to fix the effect image 50 to a player's favorite character image.
In the second game effect mode, the first reserved character image 51 is not displayed in the first display area 7 a of the image display device 7, but the second display area 7 b of the image display device 7 is displayed. By using the one reserved ball image 41, it is possible to notify the player of the preliminary determination result.

Next, a mode changing method between the first game effect mode and the second game effect mode in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when changing the game effect mode, the player presses the effect button 314 in the changeable period in which the game effect mode can be changed, as shown in FIG. The 1 game effect mode can be changed to the 2nd game effect mode, or the 2nd game effect mode can be changed to the 1st game effect mode.

  The changeable period during which the game effect mode can be changed is, for example, a customer waiting period in which the customer waiting standby screen is displayed, or a preset period that is set in advance from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. As a specific example of the setting period, for example, if the variation time of a special symbol is 2 seconds, the period from the start of variation until 0.5 seconds elapses, and if the variation time is 4 seconds, the time from the start of variation until 2 seconds elapses. If the period and the fluctuation time are 8 seconds or more, it can be considered that a period from the start of the fluctuation to 4 seconds elapses.

The effect button when a specific effect image 50a is displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 in the changeable period in which the game effect mode can be changed in the first game effect mode shown in FIG. When 314 is operated, the effect control board 221 changes the first game effect mode to the second game effect mode. Then, the effect image 50a displayed when the first game effect mode is changed to the second game effect mode is fixed as the specific effect image 50b in the second game effect mode.
If comprised in this way, it will become possible for a player to select the specific effect image 50b in 2nd game effect mode from the effect image 50a displayed in 1st game effect mode according to liking.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specific effect image is displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 in the changeable period in which the game effect mode can be changed in the second game effect mode shown in FIG. When the effect button 314 is operated while 50b is fixedly displayed, the effect control board 221 changes the second game effect mode to the first game effect mode. Then, the specific effect image 50b that is fixedly displayed when the second game effect mode is changed to the first game effect mode is displayed as the hold effect image in the first game effect mode.
If comprised in this way, since the effect image 50a when changing from 2nd game effect mode to 1st game effect mode does not change, it becomes possible to change game effect mode, without giving a player a sense of incongruity.

Note that, in the first game effect mode, when the game effect mode is changed while the above-described reserved sign effect image 51 is displayed on the image display device 7, the notification process of the prior determination result is complicated. Therefore, it is desirable that the game effect mode is not changed, or that the notification effect of the prior determination result is not performed even if the game effect mode is changed to the second game effect mode.
Of course, you may make it perform the alerting | reporting effect of a prior determination result, changing 1st game effect mode to 2nd game effect mode.

Hereinafter, processing executed by the effect control board 221 in order to realize the game effects as described above will be described.
[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board. Note that the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 26 can be realized by the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 executing a program stored in the ROM 223.
In this case, the CPU 122 of the effect control board 221 executes a command reception process (S610), an effect button process (S620), a command transmission process (S630), and the like as the timer interrupt process.

  Next, an example of main processing executed by the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 as timer interrupt processing will be described. Note that the processing described below can also be realized when the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 executes a program stored in the ROM 223.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of command reception processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a pending number increase command has been received in step S701. If it is determined that a pending number increase command has been received, the CPU 222 executes a pending number increase command reception process in step S702. To do.
Next, in step S703, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received. If it is determined that a variation start command has been received, the CPU 222 executes effect selection processing in the subsequent step S704.
If it is determined in step S703 that the change start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S705 without performing the effect selection process.

Next, in step S705, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a variation stop command has been received. If it is determined that a variation stop command has been received, the CPU 222 executes a variation effect end process in the subsequent step S706.
Examples of the processing during the end of the variation effect include analysis of the variation stop command, various processing such as a mode flag change based on the analysis result, processing for setting the variation effect end command, and the like.
If it is determined in step S705 that the change stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S708 without executing the changing effect end process.

Next, in step S707, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an opening command has been received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received, the CPU 222 executes special game effect selection processing in a subsequent step S708.
Examples of the special game effect selection processing include opening command analysis, special game effect pattern selection processing, and processing for setting an opening effect start command.
If it is determined in step S707 that the opening command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S709 without executing the special game effect selection process.

Next, in step S709, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an ending command for executing an ending effect selection process has been received. If it is determined that the ending command has been received, the CPU 222 determines in step S710 that the ending effect selection process is performed. Execute.
Examples of the ending effect selection process include analysis of an ending command, ending effect pattern selection, and a process of setting an ending effect start command.
If it is determined in step S709 that an ending command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S711 without executing the ending effect selection process.
Next, in step S711, the CPU 222 executes a customer waiting command reception process, and in a subsequent step S712, executes a game effect mode change process and ends the command reception process.

[Receive processing for increasing the number of pending commands]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a pending number increase command reception process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, in step S721, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the current game effect mode is the first game effect mode. If it is determined that the current game effect mode is the first game effect mode, the CPU 222 will be described later in step S722. The first game effect hold number increase process is executed, and the hold number increase command reception process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S721 that the first game effect mode is not set, in step S723, a second game effect hold number increasing process described later is executed, and the hold number increasing command receiving process is ended.

[First Game Effect Hold Number Increase Processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the first game effect reservation number increasing process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 stores a flag in the first hold status storage unit 500 or the second hold status storage unit 510 provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221 based on the received hold increase command in step S801. To do. Details of the first hold status storage unit 500 and the second hold status storage unit 510 will be described later.
Next, in step S802, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the first hold flag. If the CPU 222 determines that the stored flag is the first hold flag, in step S803, the CPU 222 sets the first hold flag. 2 A first reserved ball image display command for additionally displaying the first reserved ball image 41 is set in the display area 7b. That is, the first reserved ball image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

  Next, in step S804, the CPU 222 stores special symbols such as a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, a variation pattern random value, and the like in the prior determination information storage area of the received pending number increase command. It is determined whether or not game information has been added, and if it is determined that special game information has been added to the special game information storage area, the special game added to the special game information storage area in step S805. It is determined whether or not the information satisfies a predetermined condition for performing the indication effect.

  Here, as the predetermined condition for performing the indication effect in the present embodiment, for example, in the variation pattern table for non-time-short game state shown in FIG. Is a case in which a variation pattern 5 is selected in which a lottery effect with a long variation time and a high expectation degree of jackpot is performed, although it is not won.

  For this reason, in step S805, the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or the special symbol determination random number value is a lost value. If the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21” and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S806. It is determined that the predetermined condition of the sign effect is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S807.

  In step S806, a first hold sign character image display command for displaying the first hold sign character image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the first hold sign character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S804 that no special game information is added to the pre-determined information storage area of the received hold number increase command, or in step S805, it is determined that the special game state does not satisfy the predetermined condition. If so, in step S807, a first reserved normal character image display command for displaying the first reserved normal character image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the first reserved normal character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.
If it is determined in step S802 that the stored flag is not the first hold flag, the process of steps S802 to S807 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S808.

Next, in step S808, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the second hold flag. If the CPU 222 determines that the stored flag is the second hold flag, in step S809, the CPU 222 sets the second flag. A second reserved ball image display command for additionally displaying the second reserved ball image 42 is set in the second display area 7b. That is, the second reserved ball image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.
Next, in step S810, the CPU 222 stores special symbols such as a special symbol determination random value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, a fluctuation pattern random value, etc. It is determined whether or not game information is added, and if it is determined that special game information is added to the special game information storage area, the special game added to the special game information storage area in step S811. It is determined whether or not the information satisfies a predetermined condition for performing the indication effect.

Here, as a predetermined condition for the special game information in the present embodiment to perform the indication effect, for example, in the variation pattern table for short-time gaming state shown in FIG. Alternatively, although the winning pattern is not won, the variation pattern 5 is selected in which the variation effect is performed with a long variation time and a high expectation degree for the jackpot.
Therefore, in step S811, as in step S805 above, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or for special symbol determination If the random value is a loss value, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S812. If not, it is determined that the predetermined condition for the indication effect is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S813.
In step S812, a second reserved sign character image display command for displaying the second reserved sign character image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the second reserved sign character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S810 that the special game information is not added to the pre-determined information storage area of the received pending number increase command, or in step S811, it is determined that the special game state does not satisfy the predetermined condition. If so, in step S813, a second reserved normal character image display command for displaying the second reserved normal character image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the second reserved normal character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.
If it is determined in step S808 that the stored flag is not the second hold flag, the processes in steps S809 to S813 are skipped, and the first game effect hold number increasing process is ended.

[Second Game Effect Retention Increase Processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the second game effect hold number increasing process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 stores a flag in the first hold status storage unit 500 or the second hold status storage unit 510 provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221 based on the received hold number increase command in step S821. To do. Details of the first hold status storage unit 500 and the second hold status storage unit 510 will be described later.
Next, in step S822, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the first hold flag. If it is determined that the stored flag is the first hold flag, the received hold number increase in the subsequent step S823. It is determined whether or not special game information such as a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, or a variation pattern random number value is added to the command prior determination information storage area. If it is determined in step S823 that the special game information is added to the special game information storage area, the predetermined condition for the special game information added to the special game information storage area to perform the indication effect in step S824. Whether or not the above is satisfied is determined.

Here, as the predetermined condition for performing the indication effect in the present embodiment, for example, in the variation pattern table for non-time-short game state shown in FIG. Is a case in which a variation pattern 5 is selected in which a lottery effect with a long variation time and a high expectation degree of jackpot is performed, although it is not won.
For this reason, in step S824, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or the special symbol determination random number value is a lost value. If the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21” and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S825. It is determined that the predetermined condition of the sign effect is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S826.
In step S825, a first hold sign ball image display command for displaying the first hold sign ball image 41 in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the first hold sign ball image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S823 that special game information is not added to the pre-determined information storage area of the received increase command for holding number, or in step S824, it is determined that the special game state does not satisfy the predetermined condition. If so, in step S826, a first reserved normal sphere image display command for displaying the first reserved normal sphere image 41 in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the first reserved normal sphere image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.
If it is determined in step S822 that the stored flag is not the first hold flag, the process of steps S822 to S826 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S827.

  Next, in step S827, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the second hold flag. If it is determined that the stored flag is the second hold flag, the received hold number increase command is received in step S828. It is determined whether or not special game information such as a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, or a variation pattern random value is added to the prior determination information storage area. If it is determined in step S828 that special game information is added to the special game information storage area, in step S829, the predetermined condition for the special game information added to the special game information storage area to perform the indication effect Whether or not the above is satisfied is determined.

Here, as a predetermined condition for the special game information in the present embodiment to perform the indication effect, for example, in the variation pattern table for short-time gaming state shown in FIG. Alternatively, although the winning pattern is not won, the variation pattern 5 is selected in which the variation effect is performed with a long variation time and a high expectation degree for the jackpot.
Therefore, in step S829, as in step S824, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or for special symbol determination. If the random value is a loss value, the reach determination random value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S830. If not, it is determined that the predetermined condition for the indication effect is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S831.
In step S830, a second reserved ball predictive image display command for displaying the second reserved predictor image in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 is set. That is, a second reserved sign image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S828 that special game information is not added to the pre-determined information storage area of the received increase number of held commands, or in step S829, it is determined that the special game state does not satisfy the predetermined condition. If so, in step S831, a second reserved normal sphere image display command for displaying the second reserved normal sphere image in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the second reserved normal sphere image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.
If it is determined in step S827 that the stored flag is not the second hold flag, the processes in steps S827 to S831 are skipped, and the second game effect hold number increasing process is terminated.

FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold status storage unit provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221.
As shown in FIG. 31A, the first hold status storage unit 500 includes four storage units, a first storage unit 501a, a second storage unit 501b, a third storage unit 501c, and a fourth storage unit 501d. ing.
As shown in FIG. 31B, the second hold status storage unit 510 has four storage units, a first storage unit 511a, a second storage unit 511b, a third storage unit 511c, and a fourth storage unit 511d. ing.
The first to fourth storage units 501a to 501d and 511a to 511d have a hold flag storage area 521 and a prior determination information storage area 522, as shown in FIG. When the hold increase command is received, the hold flag storage area 521 of the corresponding first storage unit 501a to 501d or 511a to 511d is assigned a hold flag.
In addition, when the advance determination information is added to the received pending number increase command, the advance determination information is stored in the advance determination information storage area 522.

[Direction selection process]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of effect selection processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 first analyzes the change start command in step S841.
Specifically, analysis of special symbol variation pattern command, jackpot or small hit command, jackpot symbol command, reach command, gaming state command, table flag command indicating normal lose table, etc. sent as variation start command Do.
Next, in step SS842, the CPU 222 executes a hold number subtraction process. Next, in step S843, a variation effect pattern selection process is performed. In step S844, a variation effect start command is set and transmitted to the image control board 231, and then the effect selection process ends.

[Holding number subtraction process]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold number subtraction process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 first performs a shift process of the hold status storage unit in step S851.
For example, the flag stored in the fourth storage unit 501d of the first hold status storage unit 500 is shifted and stored in the third storage unit 501c, and the flag stored in the third storage unit 501c is stored in the second storage unit. The data is shifted to 501b and stored, and the flag stored in the second storage unit 501b is shifted and stored in the first storage unit 501a. In addition, the flag memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part 501a will be erase | eliminated.
Next, in step S852, an erasure command for erasing (shifting) the reserved sphere image and the reserved character image displayed on the image display device 7 is set and transmitted to the image control board 231, and then the retention number subtraction process is performed. finish.

[Game effect mode change processing]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the game effect mode change process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 determines whether or not it is a changeable period in which the game effect mode can be changed in step S861, and if it is a changeable period, whether or not an effect button command has been set in the subsequent step S862. Judgment is made. If it is determined in step S862 that the effect button command has been set, in the subsequent step S863, the game effect mode is changed and the game effect mode change process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S861 that it is not a changeable period in which the game effect mode can be changed, or if it is determined in step S862 that the effect button command has not been set, the game effect mode is not changed. The effect mode change process is terminated.

[Direction button processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of effect button processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 determines in step S871 whether or not the effect button 314 is in an effective period. If it is determined that the effect button 314 is in an effective period, has the operation button 314 been operated in the subsequent step S872? Determine whether or not. If it is determined in step S872 that the effect button 314 has been operated, an effect button command is set in subsequent step S863, and the effect button process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S871 that it is not the effective period of the effect button 314, or if it is determined in step S872 that the effect button 314 is not operated, the effect button process is performed without setting the effect button command. Exit.

Hereinafter, a process executed by the image control board 231 in order to realize the above-described game effect will be described.
[Hold image display processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold image display process executed by the CPU of the image control board.
In this case, the CPU 232 of the image control board 231 determines whether or not the hold image display command (first or second hold ball image display command) is received from the effect control board 221 in step S901.
If it is determined in step S901 that the reserved ball image display command has been received, in step S902, the first special symbol or the second symbol is displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 based on the received reserved ball image display command. 2. Display control for displaying a reserved ball image of a special symbol is executed.
If it is determined in step S901 that the reserved ball image display command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S903 without performing the process in step S902.

Next, in step S903, the CPU 232 determines whether or not a reserved character image display command (first or second reserved character image display command) is received from the effect control board 221.
When it is determined in step S903 that the reserved character image display command has been received, in step S904, the first or second special is displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 based on the received reserved character image display command. Display control for displaying the reserved character image of the symbol (the reserved sign character image or the reserved normal character image) is executed.
If it is determined in step S903 that the reserved character image display command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S905 without performing the process in step S904.

Next, in step S <b> 905, the CPU 232 determines whether or not an on-hold ball image and on-hold character image deletion command has been received from the effect control board 221.
If it is determined in step S905 that an erasure command has been received, in step S906, the reserved character image displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 and the reserved ball displayed in the second display area 7b. Display control for erasing (shifting) the image is executed. Thereafter, the hold image display process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S905 that the delete command has not been received, the suspended image display process is terminated without performing the process of step S906.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second example of the game effect in the first game effect mode that can be executed by the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
Also in the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment, the number of retained first special symbols (up to 4) is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 (see FIG. 3) on the game control board 211 side. Then, in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7, a first reserved character image 51 corresponding to the number of reserved symbols of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol reserved display 23 is displayed. In the second display area 7 b of the image display device 7, a first reserved ball image 41 corresponding to the number of reserved special symbols displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is displayed. Display control is performed so that the first reserved character image 51 and the first reserved ball image 41 are synchronized with the display of the first special symbol hold indicator 23.
In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, in the non-time-saving gaming state (the normal gaming state or the high-probability non-time-short gaming state), the special symbol determination random number value of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, The reach determination random value and the variation pattern random value are determined in advance, and the following game effects are performed using the first reserved character image 51 displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. ing.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a game effect in the first game effect mode that can be executed by the gaming machine of the second embodiment.
In this case, three effect symbols 31 during the variable display are displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. Furthermore, in the first display area 7a, an effect image 50 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 during the variable display and a first reserved character image 51a corresponding to the reserved number (one) of the first special symbol are displayed. .
On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, a sphere image 40 corresponding to the first special symbol being variably displayed and a first reserved sphere image corresponding to the reserved number (one) of the first special symbol. 41a is displayed.

  Here, when it is determined that the predetermined requirement is satisfied in the prior determination when the game ball enters the first start port 13, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot is won, FIG. 37 (b) As shown, a character image different from the effect image 50 and the character image (female image) of the first reserved character image 51a is displayed as the first reserved character image 51b. In other words, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22B, the first reserved character image 51b is changed from the normal first reserved normal character image to the first reserved sign character image. In contrast, in the second embodiment, a normal character image is displayed as the first reserved character image 51b. Also in this case, the first reserved ball image 41b corresponding to the incoming ball of the new first special symbol is additionally displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7.

When a new game ball enters the first starting port 13, the first hold character image 51c of the first reserved character image 51c is displayed as shown in FIG. The display mode is changed to the sign character image. In this case, a character image different from the normal character image (female image), for example, a male image, is displayed as the predictive character image.
In this case as well, the first reserved ball image 41c corresponding to the incoming ball of the new first special symbol is additionally displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), when the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a line of lost symbols (for example, “257”), the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is next displayed. Then, the character image of the 1st reserved character image 51a moves to the position of the effect image 50, and the effect design 31 starts the variable display.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the character image of the first reserved character image 51 a in FIG. 37 (c) moves to the position of the effect image 50. Accordingly, the first reserved character image 51b in FIG. 37C is the first reserved character image 51a, and the first reserved sign character image 51c in FIG. 37C is the first reserved sign character image 51b. Moving. At this time, also in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the first reserved sphere image 41a in FIG. 37 (c) moves to the position of the sphere image 40. Thus, the first reserved ball image 41b moves to the respective positions as the first reserved ball image 41a and the first reserved ball image 41c moves to the respective positions.

  Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), when the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a line of lost symbols (for example, “369”), the image display device 7 is next displayed. In the first display area 7a, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), the first reserved character image 51a in FIG. 37 (e) moves to the position of the effect image 50, and the effect symbol 31 starts variable display. become. That is, the first reserved character image 51a corresponding to the first special symbol determined to satisfy the predetermined requirement in the prior determination (here, the jackpot winning) is moved to the position of the effect image 50. The first reserved sign character image 51b shown in 37 (e) moves to the position of the first reserved sign character image 51a. At this time, also in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), the first reserved ball image 41a in FIG. 37 (e) moves to the position of the ball image 40, and accordingly. Thus, the first reserved ball image 41b moves to the position of the first reserved ball image 41a.

  In this case, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), two effect symbols 31 among the three effect symbols 31 in the change are arranged in reach (for example, “7 ↓ 7”). ) Stopped display. Thereafter, a reach effect image 61 as shown in FIG. 37 (g) is displayed on the image display device 7, and then the effect symbols 31 are stopped in a jackpot arrangement (for example, “777”) as shown in FIG. 37 (h). Will be displayed.

As described above, in the first game effect mode in the second embodiment, in the non-time saving gaming state (the normal gaming state or the high probability non-time saving gaming state), the first special symbol stored in the RAM 214 of the game control board 211 is displayed. It is determined in advance whether or not the hold satisfies a predetermined requirement, for example, whether or not the first special symbol has won a big hit or a small win. Then, when the hold determined to satisfy the predetermined requirement exists in the RAM 214 of the game control board 211 as a result of the prior determination, the display mode of the first hold character image held after the hold satisfying the predetermined requirement is displayed. Regardless of the result of the prior determination, the sign character image is changed.
With this configuration, when a predictive character image (male image) is displayed as the first reserved character image 51 of the image display device 7, a big hit is expected to be generated in the hold up to the first reserved sign character image 51. Will be able to. That is, a new game effect using the first reserved sign character image 51 displayed on the image display device 7 can be realized.

In the second embodiment, the first reserved character image whose display mode is changed to the predictive character image is the content of the right of determination corresponding to the first reserved character image that is digested before the first reserved character image. Although it is related to the prior determination result, it is not related to the prior determination result of the first reserved character image itself in which the display mode is changed to the predictive character image. In doing so, an effect is selected by a normal effect lottery.
However, when a big hit does not occur in the hold until the first hold predictive character image 51 in spite of the display of the first hold predictive character image 51 on the image display device 7, that is, other than the big win in the preliminary determination. When the predetermined requirement is satisfied, when the reserved ball corresponding to the first reserved sign character image 51 is digested, the background image is changed from a background image with high player interest to a background image with slightly lower player interest. Or, for example, when there are a plurality of production modes that suggest a gaming state (high probability gaming state), a production mode that has a high expectation level that is advantageous to the player is changed to a production mode with a low expectation level. You may migrate.

  In the second embodiment, as a result of the prior determination, the case where the display mode of the first reserved character image held immediately after the hold satisfying the predetermined requirement is changed to the sign character image has been described as an example. This is merely an example, and if it is a hold held after a hold satisfying the predetermined requirement by the prior determination, it can be changed to a predictive character image even if it is not a hold immediately after.

In the second embodiment, the game effect in the case where the first special symbol is determined in advance during the normal game has been described as an example. Even when the prior determination is made, it is possible to perform the same game effect.
In the second embodiment, the notification of the preliminary determination result using the second reserved ball image 42 displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 is not performed. It is also possible to perform the sign effect as described above using 42.

  Hereinafter, a process executed by the effect control board 221 in order to realize the game effect in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the timer interrupt process, command reception process, hold number increase command reception process, second game effect hold number increase process, effect selection process, hold number subtraction process, game effect executed by the effect control board 221 are executed. Since the mode change process, the effect button process, and the hold image display process are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. In addition, since the configuration of the hold status storage unit provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221 is the same, the description thereof is omitted.

[First Game Effect Hold Number Increase Processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the first game effect reservation number increasing process executed by the CPU of the effect control board of the gaming machine of the second embodiment.
In this case, the CPU 222 stores a flag in the first hold status storage unit 500 or the second hold status storage unit 510 provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221 based on the received hold number increase command in step S1001. To do.
Next, in step S1002, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the first hold flag. If the CPU 222 determines that the stored flag is the first hold flag, in step S1003, the CPU 222 sets the first hold flag. 2 A first reserved ball image display command for additionally displaying the first reserved ball image 41 is set in the display area 7b. That is, the first reserved ball image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

  Next, in step S1004, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the first predictor flag is ON. If it is determined that the first predictor flag is not ON, in step S1005, the received hold count increase command is received. It is determined whether or not special game information such as a random number value for special symbol determination, a random value for jackpot symbol determination, a random number value for reach determination, a random value for reach determination, or a variation pattern random number value is added to the preliminary determination information storage area 522 If it is determined that special game information is added to the information storage area 522, in step S1006, the special game information added to the prior determination information storage area 522 satisfies a predetermined condition for performing an indication effect. It is determined whether or not there is.

  Here, as the predetermined condition for performing the indication effect in the present embodiment, for example, in the variation pattern table for non-time-short game state shown in FIG. Is a case in which a variation pattern 5 is selected in which a lottery effect with a long variation time and a high expectation degree of jackpot is performed, although it is not won.

  Therefore, in step S1006, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or the special symbol determination random number value is the value of losing. If the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21” and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S1007.

In step S1007, after the hold, the first sign flag for displaying the first hold sign character image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is turned ON.
In subsequent step S1008, a first reserved normal character image display command for displaying the first reserved normal character image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set, and the process proceeds to step S1011. That is, the first reserved normal character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231 and the process proceeds to step S1011.
If it is determined in step S1005 that special game information has not been added to the pre-determined information storage area 522 of the received pending number increase command, or in step S1006, the special game information does not satisfy the predetermined condition. If it is determined, the process of step S1007 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1008.

On the other hand, if the CPU 222 determines in step S1004 that the first sign flag is ON, the CPU 222 displays the first reserved sign character image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 in step S1009. A first reserved sign character image display command is set. That is, the first hold sign character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231. Thereafter, in step S1010, the first predictor flag is turned OFF and the process proceeds to step S1011.
If it is determined in step S1002 that the stored flag is not the first hold flag, the processes in steps S1003 to S1010 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S1010.

  Next, in step S1011, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the second hold flag. If the CPU 222 determines that the stored flag is the second hold flag, in step S1012, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the second hold flag. A second reserved ball image display command for additionally displaying the second reserved ball image 42 is set in the second display area 7b. That is, the second reserved ball image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

  Next, in step S1013, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the second predictor flag is ON. If the CPU 222 determines that the second predictor flag is not ON, in step S1014, the CPU 222 It is determined whether or not special game information such as a random number value for special symbol determination, a random value for jackpot symbol determination, a random number value for reach determination, a random value for reach determination, or a variation pattern random number value is added to the preliminary determination information storage area 522 If it is determined that special game information is added to the information storage area 522, in step S1015, the special game information added to the prior determination information storage area 522 satisfies a predetermined condition for performing an indication effect. It is determined whether or not there is.

  Here, as a predetermined condition for the special game information in the present embodiment to perform the indication effect, for example, in the variation pattern table for short-time gaming state shown in FIG. Alternatively, although the winning pattern is not won, the variation pattern 5 is selected in which the variation effect is performed with a long variation time and a high expectation degree for the jackpot.

  Therefore, in step S1015, as in step S1006, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or for special symbol determination. If the random value is a loss value, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S1016. move on.

In step S1016, the second sign flag for displaying the second reserved sign character image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is turned ON after the hold.
In subsequent step S1017, a second reserved normal character image display command for displaying the second reserved normal character image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set, and the process ends. That is, the second hold normal character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231 and the first game effect hold number increasing process is ended.
If it is determined in step S1014 that special game information has not been added to the pre-determined information storage area 522 of the received pending number increase command, or if special game information does not satisfy the predetermined condition in step S1015. If determined, the process of step S1016 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1017.

On the other hand, if the CPU 222 determines in step S1013 that the second sign flag is ON, the CPU 222 displays the second reserved sign character image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 in step S1018. A second reserved sign character image display command is set. That is, the second reserved sign character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231. Thereafter, in step S1019, the second sign flag is turned OFF, and the first game effect reservation number increasing process is ended.
If it is determined in step S1011 that the stored flag is not the second hold flag, the processes in steps S1012 to S1019 are skipped, and the first game effect hold number increasing process is ended.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third example of the game effect in the first game effect mode that can be executed by the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
Also in the gaming machine 1 in the third embodiment, the number of retained first special symbols (up to 4) is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 (see FIG. 3) on the game control board 211 side. Then, in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7, a first reserved character image 51 corresponding to the number of reserved symbols of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol reserved display 23 is displayed. In the second display area 7 b of the image display device 7, a first reserved ball image 41 corresponding to the number of reserved special symbols displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is displayed. Display control is performed so that the first reserved character image 51 and the first reserved ball image 41 are synchronized with the display of the first special symbol hold indicator 23.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, in the non-time-saving gaming state (the normal gaming state or the high probability non-time-short gaming state), the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value of the first special symbol, the reach The determination random number value and the variation pattern random value are determined in advance, and the following game effects are performed using the first reserved character image 51 displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. ing.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a game effect in the first game effect mode that can be executed by the gaming machine of the third embodiment.
In the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 39 (a), three effect symbols 31 during variable display are displayed. Furthermore, in the first display area 7a, an effect image 50 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 during the variable display and a first reserved character image 51a corresponding to the reserved number (one) of the first special symbol are displayed. .
On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, a sphere image 40 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 being variably displayed and a first reserved sphere image 41a corresponding to the reserved number (one) of the first special symbol. Is displayed.

Here, when the predetermined suggestion effect is won in the effect drawing lottery of the special symbol during the change, as shown in FIG. 39A, the effect image 50 corresponding to the effect symbol 31 during the change display is used. Thus, as the start effect that tells the start of the suggestion effect, an explanation effect that explains the content of the suggestion effect is performed.
Here, for example, when the same female character image as the effect image 50 (female character image) in which the game is explained within a predetermined period is displayed as the reserved character image 51, the suggested effect corresponds to the reserved image 41. This refers to a prior notification effect that notifies in advance that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high in the variation of special symbols.
For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, as an explanatory effect for explaining the contents of the suggestive effect, a line such as “Let me see you again” is displayed near the effect image 50, or a similar line is displayed on the speaker. 312 is output. Thereafter, for example, a pre-determination is performed for a predetermined period until the first special symbol or the second special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), or for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute). The notification effect is performed.

  Here, when it is determined that the predetermined requirement is satisfied in the pre-determination when the game ball enters the first start port 13 within a predetermined period or within a predetermined time during which the suggestion effect is performed, for example, a win is won If it is determined that the first reserved character image 51b is not the same female character image as the effect image 50, the effect image 50 and the first image are displayed as shown in FIG. A character image different from the character image (female image) of the reserved character image 51a is displayed. That is, as in the second embodiment, a normal character image is displayed as the first reserved character image 51b. In this case as well, the first reserved ball image 41b corresponding to the incoming ball of the new first special symbol is additionally displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7.

  Here, when a new game ball enters the first start port 13, the first reserved character image 51c, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), regardless of the prior determination result by the game ball entering. Is changed to a sign character image. In this case, a character image different from the normal character image (female image), for example, a male character image is displayed as the predictive character image. In this case as well, the first reserved ball image 41c corresponding to the incoming ball of the new first special symbol is additionally displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7.

  And in 3rd Example, as shown in FIG.39 (c), when changing the display mode of the 1st holding | maintenance character image 51c to a precursor character image, it determined with satisfying predetermined requirements in prior determination. The one reserved character image 51b is changed to the female image (character image) of the effect image 50 in which the content description of the suggestion effect is described in FIG.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), when the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a line of lost symbols (for example, “257”), the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is next displayed. Then, the character image of the 1st reserved character image 51a moves to the position of the effect image 50, and the effect design 31 starts the variable display.
Accordingly, as in the second embodiment, the first reserved character image 51b is moved to the first reserved character image 51a, and the first reserved sign character image 51c is moved to the respective positions as the first reserved sign character image 51b. become.
Also in this case, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the first reserved sphere image 41a in FIG. Accordingly, the first reserved ball image 41b moves to the respective positions as the first reserved ball image 41a and the first reserved ball image 41c moves to the respective positions.

  Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), when the changing effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a line of lost symbols (for example, “369”), the image display device 7 is next displayed. In the first display area 7a, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), the first reserved character image 51a in FIG. 39 (e), that is, the female image for which the contents of the suggested effect are described in FIG. The same first reserved character image 51a is moved to the position of the effect image 50, and the effect symbol 31 starts the variable display. That is, the first reserved character image 51a corresponding to the first special symbol determined to satisfy the predetermined requirement in the pre-determination (here, the jackpot winning) is moved to the position of the effect image 50, and accordingly, FIG. The first reserved sign character image 51b shown in (e) moves to the position of the first reserved sign character image 51a. At this time, also in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), the first reserved ball image 41a in FIG. 37 (e) moves to the position of the ball image 40, and accordingly. Thus, the first reserved ball image 41b moves to the position of the first reserved ball image 41a.

  In this case, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), two effect symbols 31 out of the three effect symbols 31 in the change are arranged in a reach (for example, “7 ↓ 7”). ) Stopped display. Thereafter, a reach effect image 61 as shown in FIG. 39 (g) is displayed on the image display device 7, and then the effect symbols 31 are stopped in a jackpot arrangement (for example, “777”) as shown in FIG. 39 (h). Will be displayed.

As described above, in the first game effect mode in the third embodiment, when the suggestion effect lottery is won, the suggestion effect is performed using the effect image 50 displayed on the image display device 7. When a game ball enters the first start port 13 within a predetermined period during which the suggestion effect is executed or within a predetermined time, various random values acquired by the entrance are determined in advance. The result of the preliminary determination is stored in the preliminary determination information storage area 522 of the first hold status storage unit 500 provided in the RAM 224. However, as a result of the preliminary determination, it is determined that various random numbers satisfy the predetermined requirement. Even in this case, the first reserved character image 51 is displayed in the normal display mode.
On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first start port 13, when a preliminary determination result that satisfies a predetermined requirement is stored in the preliminary determination information storage area 522 of the first hold status storage unit 500, Regardless of the result of the prior determination, the sign character image is displayed as the first reserved character image held after the hold satisfying the predetermined requirement.

  In addition, in the third embodiment, when a predictive character image is displayed as the first reserved character image 51c, a preliminary determination result that satisfies a predetermined requirement is stored in the preliminary determination information storage area 522 of the first reserved status storage unit 500. If it is, the display mode of the corresponding first reserved character image 51 is changed from the normal display mode to the specific display mode. That is, the character image of the first reserved character image 51 is changed to a female image (character image) for which the suggestion effect is performed in the effect image 50.

  If comprised in this way, in addition to the effect of the game machine of the said 2nd Example, a suggestion effect is performed using the effect image 50 displayed on the 1st display area 7a where the effect symbol 31 is displayed, and also It is possible to realize a new game effect that uses the first reserved character image 51 to perform a notification effect of a prior determination result.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, since the first reserved ball image 41 is separately displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the player can display the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. Even if the first reserved character image 51 displayed on the screen is not recognized as a reserved image, there is an advantage that the player can accurately and easily grasp the number of reserved characters.
In the third embodiment, the game effect of the first special symbol during the normal game has been described as an example. However, this is only an example, and the same applies to the game effect of the second special symbol during the short-time game. It is possible to perform the game effects.

  Further, in the third embodiment, when a preliminary determination result satisfying the predetermined requirement is stored in the preliminary determination information storage area 522 of the first hold status storage unit 500, the sign character image 51c is used as the first hold character image 51c. In the above description, the case where the display mode of the corresponding first reserved character image 51 is changed from the normal display mode to the specific display mode is described as an example. However, this is only an example, and the first reserved character image is displayed. The display mode 51 may be changed from the normal display mode to the specific display mode at an arbitrary timing. For example, it may be performed at the timing when the display position of the first reserved character image is moved with the end of the variation of the first special symbol corresponding to the effect image 50.

  In the third embodiment, the game effect of the first special symbol during the normal game has been described as an example. However, this is merely an example, and the game effect of the second special symbol during the short-time game is the same. It is possible to perform the game effects.

  Hereinafter, a process executed by the effect control board 221 for realizing the game effect in the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, the timer interrupt process, command reception process, second game effect hold number increase process, hold number subtraction process, game effect mode change process, effect button process, hold image display executed by the effect control board 221 are executed. Since the processing is the same as the processing in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. In addition, since the configuration of the hold status storage unit provided in the RAM of the effect control board is the same, the description thereof is omitted.

[First Game Effect Hold Number Increase Processing]
FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 are flowcharts showing an example of the first game effect pending number increase process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 stores the hold flag in the first hold status storage unit 500 or the second hold status storage unit 510 provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221 based on the received hold number increase command in step S1101. A flag is stored in area 521.
Next, in step S1102, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the first hold flag. If the CPU 222 determines that the stored flag is the first hold flag, in step S1103, the CPU 222 determines whether the stored flag is the first hold flag. 2 A first reserved ball image display command for additionally displaying the first reserved ball image 41 is set in the display area 7b. That is, the first reserved ball image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

  Next, in step S1104, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the first predictor flag is ON. If it is determined that the first predictor flag is not ON, in step S1105, the received pending number increase command is received. It is determined whether or not special game information such as a random number value for special symbol determination, a random value for jackpot symbol determination, a random number value for reach determination, a random value for reach determination, or a variation pattern random number value is added to the preliminary determination information storage area 522 If it is determined that special game information is added to the information storage area 522, does the special game information added to the special game information storage area satisfy a predetermined condition for performing the sign effect in step S1106? Determine whether or not.

  Here, as the predetermined condition for performing the indication effect in the third embodiment, for example, in the variation pattern table for non-time-short gaming state shown in FIG. In this case, although the variation pattern 5 is selected, the variation pattern 5 having a long variation time and a high expectation degree for the big hit is performed.

  For this reason, in step S1106, when the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or the special symbol determination random number value is a value of losing. If the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21” and the fluctuation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S1107.

In step S1107, after the hold, a first sign flag for displaying the first hold sign character image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is turned ON.
In subsequent step S1108, a first reserved normal character image display command for displaying the first reserved normal character image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set, and the process proceeds to step S1111. That is, the first reserved normal character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231 and the process proceeds to step S1111.
In step S1105, when it is determined that special game information is not added to the pre-determined information storage area of the received increase command for holding number, or in step S1106, it is determined that the special game information does not satisfy the predetermined condition. If so, the process skips step S1107 and proceeds to step S1108.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 222 determines in step S1104 that the first sign flag is ON, in step S1109, the CPU 222 displays the first hold sign character image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. A first reserved sign character image display command is set. That is, the first hold sign character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231. Thereafter, in step S1110, the first predictor flag is turned OFF and the process proceeds to step S1111.

Next, in step S <b> 1111, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the suggestion effect flag indicating whether or not to perform the suggestion effect is ON.
If it is determined in step S1111 that the suggestion effect flag is ON, in step S1112, the value of the suggestion effect counter Z indicating the execution period of the suggestion effect described later is decremented by “1”. In subsequent step S1113, it is determined whether or not the above-described special game information is added to the prior determination information storage area 522 of the first hold status storage unit 500 provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221.

If it is determined in step S1113 that special game information is added to the advance determination information storage area 522 of the first hold status storage unit 500, the special game added to the advance determination information storage area 522 in step S1114. It is determined whether or not the information satisfies a predetermined condition for displaying the first reserved specific character image, and if it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, in the subsequent step S1115, the first predictor flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is OFF. That is, it is determined whether the prior determination result satisfies a predetermined condition and whether or not the first reserved sign character image (male image) is displayed in the first display area 7 a of the image display device 7.
If it is determined in step S1115 that the first predictor flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1116. If not, the process proceeds to step S1117 shown in FIG.
In step S1116, a first reserved specific character image display command for displaying the first reserved specific character image 51 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, a display command is set in order to display the same female character image as the reserved character image 51 as the effect image 50 (female character image) on which the start effect that tells the start of the suggestion effect is performed.

If it is determined in step S1102 that the flag stored in the hold flag storage area 521 is not the first hold flag, the process of steps S1103 to S1116 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1117 shown in FIG.
If it is determined in step S1111 that the suggestive effect flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S1113 that special game information is not added to the advance determination information storage area 522 of the first hold status storage unit 500, Alternatively, if it is determined in step S1114 that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1117 shown in FIG.

  Next, in step S1117 shown in FIG. 41, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored flag is the second hold flag. If it is determined that the stored flag is the second hold flag, the image display is performed in step S1118. A second reserved ball image display command for additionally displaying the second reserved ball image 42 in the second display area 7 b of the device 7 is set. That is, the second reserved ball image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.

  Next, in step S1119, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the second predictor flag is ON. If the CPU 222 determines that the second predictor flag is not ON, in step S1120, the CPU 222 It is determined whether or not special game information such as a random number value for special symbol determination, a random value for jackpot symbol determination, a random number value for reach determination, a random value for reach determination, or a variation pattern random number value is added to the preliminary determination information storage area 522 If it is determined that special game information is added to the information storage area 522, the special game information added to the prior determination information storage area 522 satisfies a predetermined condition for performing the sign effect in step S1121. It is determined whether or not there is.

  Here, as the predetermined condition for the special game information in the third embodiment to perform the indication effect, for example, in the variation pattern table for the short time gaming state shown in FIG. Alternatively, it is assumed that a variation pattern 5 is selected in which a loss effect is performed that has a long variation time but a high expectation degree of the big hit, although the winning is not won.

  Therefore, in step S1121, as in step S1106, the special symbol determination random number value included in the special game information is “3” and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 89”, or for special symbol determination. If the random value is a loss value, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the indication effect is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S1122. move on.

In step S1122, the second sign flag for displaying the second reserved sign character image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is turned ON after the hold.
In subsequent step S1123, a second reserved normal character image display command for displaying the second reserved normal character image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, the second reserved normal character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231.
If it is determined in step S1121 that the special game information is not added to the pre-determined information storage area 522 of the received pending number increase command, or if the special game information does not satisfy the predetermined condition in step S1121. If determined, the process of step S1122 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1123.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 222 determines in step S1119 that the second predictor flag is ON, the CPU 222 displays the second reserved predictor character image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 in step S1124. A second reserved sign character image display command is set. That is, the second reserved sign character image display command is transmitted to the image control board 231. Thereafter, in step S1125, the second predictor flag is turned OFF and the process proceeds to step S1126.

Next, in step S1126, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the suggestion effect flag indicating whether or not the suggestion effect is performed is ON.
If it is determined in step S1126 that the suggestion effect flag is ON, in step S1127, the value of the suggestion effect counter Z indicating the execution period of the suggestion effect described later is decremented by “1”. Then, in the subsequent step S1128, it is determined whether or not the above-described special game information is added to the prior determination information storage area 522 of the second hold status storage unit 510 provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221.

If it is determined in step S1128 that special game information is added to the advance determination information storage area 522, the special game information added to the advance determination information storage area 522 is stored in the second reserved specific character image in step S1129. It is determined whether or not a predetermined condition for displaying is satisfied, and if it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, in the subsequent step S1130, it is determined whether or not the second predictor flag is OFF. I do. That is, it is determined whether or not the result of the prior determination satisfies a predetermined condition and the second reserved sign character image (male image) is displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7.
If it is determined in step S1130 that the second predictor flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1131, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1132.

In step S1131, a second reserved specific character image display command for displaying the second reserved specific character image 52 in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is set. That is, a display command is set in order to display the same female character image as the reserved character image 52 as the effect image 50 (female character image) that has performed the start effect informing the start of the suggestion effect.
If it is determined in step S1117 that the stored flag is not the second hold flag, the process of steps S1118 to S1131 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1132.
If it is determined in step S1126 that the suggestive effect flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S1128 that special game information is not added to the advance determination information storage area 522 of the second hold status storage unit 510, Alternatively, when it is determined in step S1129 that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1132.

  Next, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the value of the suggestion effect counter Z indicating the execution period of the suggestion effect is “0” in step S1132, and if a positive result is obtained in step S1132, the step is executed. In S1133, the suggestion effect flag is turned off to end the first game effect hold number increase process. If a negative result is obtained, the first game effect hold number increase process is ended without turning the suggestion effect flag OFF.

[Direction selection process]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 first analyzes the change start command in step S1141.
Specifically, analysis is performed for a variation pattern command of a special symbol transmitted as a variation start command, a jackpot or jackpot command, a jackpot symbol command, a reach command, a gaming state command, and the like.
Next, in step S1142, the CPU 222 performs a shift process for the hold status storage unit. For example, the flag stored in the fourth storage unit 501d of the first hold status storage unit 500 shown in FIG. 31 is shifted to the third storage unit 501c and stored, and the flag stored in the third storage unit 501c Is shifted and stored in the second storage unit 501b, and the flag stored in the second storage unit 501b is shifted and stored in the first storage unit 501a. In addition, the flag memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part 501a will be erase | eliminated.

Next, in step S 1143, the CPU 222 deletes (shifts) the first reserved ball image 41 or the second reserved ball image and the first reserved character image 51 or the second reserved character image displayed on the image display device 7. The erase command is set and transmitted to the image control board 231.
Next, in step S1144, the CPU 222 acquires an effect random number, and in the subsequent step S1145, selects a variable effect pattern based on the acquired effect random number. In the subsequent step S1146, a variation effect start command based on the selected variation effect pattern is set and transmitted to the image control board 231.

  Next, in step S1147, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the selected variation effect pattern is a suggestion effect pattern for performing the suggestion effect. Turn on the production flag. In subsequent step S1149, a value is input to the suggestion effect counter Z indicating the execution period of the suggestion effect. For example, if the execution period of the suggestion effect is a period in which the special symbol fluctuates ten times, “10” is substituted into the suggestion effect counter Z, and the effect selection process ends. Note that the value of the suggestion effect counter Z can be set as appropriate. Moreover, the time limited to the number of fluctuations may be used.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1147 that the selected variation effect pattern is not the suggestion effect pattern, the effect selection process ends.
As an image display device used in the gaming machine of the present invention, a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, and other arbitrary display devices can be adopted.
The display mode of the image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines, but also to slot machines, other gaming machines having display devices, and game machines in general.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 7 ... Image display apparatus, 7a ... 1st display area, 7b ... 2nd display area, 31 ... Production design, 13 ... 1st start opening, 14 ... 2nd start opening, 211 ... Game control board, 212, 222, 232, 242 ... CPU, 213, 223, 233, 243 ... ROM, 214, 224, 234, 244 ... RAM, 221 ... Production control board, 231 ... Image control board

Claims (1)

An acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of an acquisition condition;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Symbol variation display means for variably displaying symbols based on the determination result of the special game determination means;
Storage means for storing the obtained determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A holding number display means for displaying the holding number stored in the storage means in the first display area;
A hold display means for displaying a hold image corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means in a second display area different from the first display area;
An effect executing means for executing a predetermined game effect based on a determination result of the special game determining means in accordance with the display of the symbols variably displayed on the symbol change display means,
With
The production execution means
Special game effect execution means for executing a special game effect when the determination result of the special game determination means is a specific determination result;
In the game effect, the suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that the reserved image displayed in the second display area changes from the normal display mode to the specific display mode that suggests the possibility that the game effect of the special mode is executed. Suggesting performance executing means for executing
The suggestion effects include a plurality of suggestion effects with different effect modes including a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect,
The hold display means includes
When the suggestion effect is executed, the specification according to the effect mode of the suggestion effect in which the hold image corresponding to the determination information stored after the determination information corresponding to the game effect in which the suggestion effect is executed is executed. The display mode can be changed,
The holding number display means includes
Even if the suggestion effect is executed, the display mode of the reserved number displayed in the first display area is not changed.

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