JP2016179343A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of achieving a new game presentation by using a prior determination result of prior determination means.SOLUTION: If a CPU in a presentation control board determines, on the basis of prior determination information stored in a RAM in the presentation control board after prior determination information related to a reservation icon 42b displayed in a first specific display mode (black circle), a big win (jackpot) is won, the CPU is configured to perform a suggestion presentation, by using reservation icons, suggesting within reservation that the big win is won again by changing the reservation icon 42b to a second specific display mode (black star) and displaying the same.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine using gaming media.

In game machines that are widely used, various image displays are performed using an image display device. For example, an effect symbol display for notifying a player of a special symbol lottery result, a hold icon indicating the number of special symbol hold, and the like are performed.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-228867 makes a prior determination as to whether or not to play a special game based on determination information acquired when a game ball enters the start opening, and displays the result of the prior determination on the image display device. A gaming machine has been disclosed that suggests the contents of a game effect when a special symbol is variably displayed using a hold icon.

JP 2010-194186 A

By the way, in a gaming machine provided with a prior determination means for determining in advance the determination information acquired when the start condition is satisfied, a new game effect using the prior determination result is required in order to enhance the interest of the player. It was done.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing a new game effect using the prior determination result of the prior determination means.

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 when a start condition is satisfied, and a special whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit. A special game determination means for performing a game determination; a special game execution means for executing the special game when the special game determination is determined to be performed; and a predetermined number of determination information acquired by the acquisition means. Storage means capable of storing up to, a prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is performed on the determination information stored in the storage means, An effect control means for causing the display means to perform a predetermined effect, wherein the effect control means causes the display means to respond to the determination information being stored in the storage means. The hold icon is displayed in a predetermined display mode in the first display area, and when it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the prior determination, the hold icon is displayed as a normal display mode (for example, a hold icon (white circle)). Is a different display mode and is displayed in a first specific display mode (for example, a hold icon (black circle)) or a second specific display mode (for example, a hold icon (black star)) that suggests that the special game is to be performed. In accordance with the special game determination with respect to the determination information stored in the storage means, in a second display area different from the first display area, a variable icon corresponding to the hold icon corresponding to the determination information Can be displayed in a predetermined display mode and displayed in the first specific display mode or the second specific display mode. According to the special game determination for the determination information related to the stop icon, the first effect is performed, and the special game is performed in the storage means in the first effect based on the result of the prior determination. It is possible to make a second effect suggesting that determination information to be determined is stored, and the hold icon displayed in the first specific display mode before performing the second effect. It is possible to change and display the display mode of the fluctuation icon according to the third specific display mode (for example, the fluctuation icon (black star)) different from the first specific display mode.

The gaming machine of the second form is characterized in that the third specific display mode is the same display mode as the second specific display mode.
According to a third aspect of the gaming machine, the hold icon is displayed in the first specific display mode and the hold icon is displayed in the second specific display mode. Probabilities that the second effect is performed in one effect are different from each other.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a new suggestion effect.

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 each showing an example of a normal symbol determining random number. 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. It is the figure which showed an example of the random value 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. It is the figure 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 normal 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. 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. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a hold status storage unit provided in a RAM 224 of the effect control board 221. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the effect symbol selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs. 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 effect change 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. It is the figure which showed the 1st display example of the pending | holding image performed when the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. It is the figure which showed the 2nd example of a display of the hold image performed when the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of the suggestion effect image performed when the game machine 1 of this embodiment is a probability change game state. It is the figure which showed the 1st example of a display of the production | presentation symbol which can be performed when the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. It is the figure which showed the 2nd example of the display of the production | presentation symbol which can be performed when the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. It is the figure which showed the 3rd display example of the production | presentation symbol which can be performed when the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. It is the figure which showed the 4th display example of the production | presentation symbol which can be performed when the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state.

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, a normal symbol determining random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal 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, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal 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 normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying a lottery result of a normal symbol 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 normal symbol lottery, the normal 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 “ordinary symbol lottery” is a random value for determining a normal symbol when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and the random value for determining the normal symbol is a random value corresponding to “win”. This is the process of determining whether or not there is.
As for the result of the normal symbol lottery, the game ball passes through the gate 15 and the lottery result is not immediately notified. Instead, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the LED for the normal symbol blinking, When a predetermined fluctuation time has passed, the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery result is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified of the lottery result.

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 normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number is set to the normal 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 effect button 314 can be operated by the player.
An effect button switch (SW) 314a (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the effect button 314. For example, when a specific effect is executed during a game, an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 314. While displaying the image on the image display device 7, the operation detection signal output from the effect button SW31 when the effect button 314 is operated is made valid for a predetermined period.

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, a first special symbol that is subjected to variable display in the first special symbol display device 20 or a second special symbol that is subjected to variable display in the second special symbol display device 21. A corresponding effect symbol 31 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.

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 a first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 21 that performs variation and display of a second special symbol, and a variation and display of a normal symbol. A normal 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. In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner when the game ball passes through the gate SW 15a in the gate 15, and stops the fluctuation display after a predetermined time has passed, so that the normal 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. Second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved, the number of reserved right to start the variable symbol display of the normal symbol obtained by passing when the game ball passes through the gate SW15a in the gate 15 while the normal symbol is changing Is connected to a normal 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 314a.
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 determination random number, (b) is a jackpot symbol determination random number, and (c) is a reach determination. The random numbers for use and (d) are diagrams showing examples of random numbers for normal symbol determination.
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. Also, the normal symbol is determined by the normal symbol determination random number shown in FIG.

For the special symbol determination random number shown in FIG. 4A, one random number value is acquired from among 300 random number values 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 random numbers for determining the special symbol 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 determination random numbers 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 jackpots, there are provided a first per-length with a high probability time-short, a second per-long length with a high-probability time-short, and a short per-hour with a high probability time.

The high probability gaming state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of jackpot is a normal gaming state (10 times higher in this embodiment) than a low probability gaming state.
The short-time gaming state refers to a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than that in the normal gaming state. Also, in the short-time gaming state, when a predetermined condition described later is satisfied, the second starting port opening / closing door 14b of the second starting port 14 is changed from a closed state in which the gaming ball is difficult to win to an open state in which the gaming ball is easy to win. I am doing so. Thereby, the opening support of the 2nd start opening / closing door 14b which raised the entrance probability of the game ball to the 2nd start opening 14 is performed. In the present specification, a game with a high probability of shortening a time is called a probability change game.

  The first high probability short-lengthed (per 1st probability variable length) has a long opening period of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the big hit game, and the payout of the most balls can be expected. At the same time, it is a jackpot where a probable game is awarded after the jackpot game ends.

  The second per length with a high probability (per second probability variable length), although the opening period of the first big winning port 16 or the second big winning port 17 at the time of the big hit game is shorter than the per length with the first high probability short time, It is a jackpot that you can expect to pay out and will be given a promising game after the jackpot.

  Short wins with high probability short-term (probable short wins) are the chances of paying out after the end of the jackpot game, although the opening period of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected. Is a big hit.

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the ratio of the jackpot selected is different between when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and when the game ball enters the second start port 14. Has been.
The ratio at which the first high probability time-shorted length (per first variable length) is selected is when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and when the game ball enters the second start port 14 For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 13, it is 25/250, and when a game ball enters the second start port 14, it is 150/250.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, when a game ball enters the first start port 13, the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number value is “0” to “24”. The first high-probability short-length per length is selected. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start port 14, the first permissible length with the first high probability time is selected when the obtained jackpot symbol determination random number value is “0” to “149”. Is done.

In addition, the rate at which the second high-probability time-shortened length (per second variable length) is selected is, for example, 150/250 when a game ball enters the first start port 13, and the game at the second start port 14. When a ball enters, it is set to 100/250.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, when a game ball enters the first start port 13, when the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number value is "25" to "174" When a long hit with a second high probability is selected and a game ball enters the second starting port 14, the second high is given when the acquired random number for jackpot symbol determination is “150” to “249”. Per length with probability time is selected.

In addition, the rate at which the short hit with high probability time is selected (per probability change short) is 75/250 only when a game ball enters the first start port 13.
Specifically, if the jackpot symbol determination random number value acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 is “175” to “249”, the short win with high probability time is selected.

  In addition, 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 and entering the obtained reach determination random number. When the numerical value is “0” to “21”, “reach” is determined, and when the acquired random number for reach determination is “22” to “249”, “reach is not determined” is determined.

4D, one random number value is acquired from 10 random numbers “0” to “9” when passing through the gate.
In the low probability gaming state in which the probability variation flag is OFF, it is determined that the winning symbol is a win only when the acquired random number for normal symbol determination is “7”.
On the other hand, when the probability variation technique state in which the probability variation flag is ON, it is determined that the acquired normal symbol determination random value is “0” to “9”.

  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), normal 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. Thereafter, 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 of the first special symbol are acquired and provided in the RAM 214 described later. Stored in the first special symbol random value storage unit 400.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that 100 (0 to 99) fluctuation pattern random number values are prepared.

  Next, in step S105, the CPU 212 performs a first preliminary determination process, and in the subsequent step S106, the CPU 212 increases the number of holds displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and transmits it to the effect control board 221. Set the number increment command. The first hold number increase command is a command for displaying the hold number of the first special symbol in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, and the CPU 212 produces an effect when the first hold number increase command is set. A first hold number increase command is transmitted to the 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, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, the variation pattern random number value, and the like of the second special symbol are acquired and provided in the RAM 214 described later. 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 indicator 24 and increases the second holding number transmitted to the effect control board 221. Set the command. The second reserved number increase command is a command for displaying the reserved number of the second special symbol in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, and the CPU 212 produces an effect when the second reserved number increase command is set. The second hold number increase command is transmitted to the 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 of the game control board.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the first special symbol random value 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. Have.
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 value storage area 421 for storing a special symbol determination random value, a jackpot symbol determination disorder. A jackpot symbol determination random value storage area 422 for storing numerical values, a reach determination random value storage area 423 for storing reach determination random values, and a variation pattern random value storage area 424 for storing variation pattern random values. .

[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 the random number value newly stored in the first special symbol random value storage unit 400 provided in the RAM 214. Here, the preliminary determination is performed based on the special symbol determination random number value of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random number value, the variation pattern random value, and the like.

Next, in step S202, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state, or whether or not the big hit or small hit game is in progress, and the current gaming state is a probable change gaming state or a big win or If it is determined that the game is not a small hit game, in the subsequent step S203, prior determination information indicating the prior determination result is added to the first hold number increase command transmitted to the effect control board 221, and the first prior determination process is performed. finish.
In step S202, if it is determined that the current gaming state is a probabilistic gaming state, or a big or small hit game, the first preliminary determination is performed without adding the preliminary determination information to the first hold number increase command. End the process.

[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 the random number value newly stored in the second special symbol random value storage unit 410 provided in the RAM 214. Here, the preliminary determination is performed based on the special symbol determination random number value of the second special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random number value, the variation pattern random value, and the like.

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. The prior determination information indicating the result is added to the second pending number increase command transmitted to the effect control board 221, and the second preliminary determination process is ended.
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 passing G is less than “4”, “1” is added to the number of times of gate passing G in step S223, and a random number for normal symbol determination is acquired in step S224. Then, the data is stored in the RAM 214, and the gate SW process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S221 that the gate SW 15a is not on, or if it is determined in step S222 that the number of times the gate passes G is “4”, which is the maximum holdable number, the gate SW processing is terminated.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S231, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the jackpot game or the jackpot game flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the jackpot game or the jackpot game is not ON, in the subsequent step S232, the first special symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the special symbol of the 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 special symbol or the 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 big hit game or the small hit game flag is ON, or if it is determined in step S242 that the variation time of the special symbol has not reached the predetermined variation time, the special symbol processing is performed. Exit.
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 value storage unit 400 or the second special symbol random value storage unit 410 of the RAM 214, and in the subsequent step S252, the big hit Judge whether or not you win.
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 the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is ON. If it is determined in step S301 that the probability variation flag is ON, in the subsequent step S302, the probability variation gaming state table is set as the variation pattern table, and the process proceeds to step S304.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the probability variation flag is not ON, the normal gaming state table is set as the variation pattern table in step S303, 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 illustrating an example of a variation pattern table, where (a) illustrates a variation pattern table for a normal gaming state, and (b) illustrates an example of a variation pattern table for a probability variation gaming state.
First, the normal gaming state variation pattern table shown in FIG.
In the normal game 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 29”, the big hit 1 is selected. The 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 “30 to 99”, 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 is a small hit of “150, 200, 250”, the variation pattern 3 having a variation time of 60 seconds is selected regardless of the variation pattern random value. When the variation pattern 3 is selected, a chance effect is performed.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination random number is a loss other than the above and the gaming state is the normal gaming state will be described.
When the special symbol determination random number value is lost and the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls, the reach determination random number value, the variation pattern random number value, etc. of the first special symbol. .
Specifically, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0 to 2” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the variation pattern random number value does not matter. A variation pattern 4 having a time of 12 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 4 is selected, a normal variation effect is performed.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol 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”, the variation A variation pattern 5 having a time of 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 5 is selected, a loss effect with reach A is performed.
Further, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0 to 2”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 99”, A 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 number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the variation time is 4 seconds regardless of the variation pattern random number value. The variation pattern 7 to be performed is selected. When the variation pattern 7 is selected, a shortened variation effect is performed.
Further, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 29”, the above variation pattern 5 is selected.
When the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “0 to 21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30 to 99”, the variation pattern 6 is selected.

  Next, the probability variation gaming state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14B will be described. In the probability variation gaming state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14 (b), the method for determining the variation pattern at the time of big hit or small hit is the same as the variation pattern table for normal gaming state shown in FIG. 14 (a). Therefore, the description is omitted, and here, only the case where the special symbol determination random number value is lost and the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state will be described.

When the special symbol determination random number value is lost and the gaming state is a probabilistic gaming state, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved balls, the reach determination random number value, the variation pattern random number value, etc. of the second special symbol. .
Specifically, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0, 1” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the variation pattern random number value does not matter. A variation pattern 4 having a time of 12 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 4 is selected, a normal variation effect is performed.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is “0, 1”, the reach determination random number value is “0-21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0-29”, the variation A variation pattern 5 having a time of 90 seconds is selected. When the variation pattern 5 is selected, a loss effect with reach A is performed.
Further, when the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is “0, 1”, the reach determination random number value is “0-21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30-99”, A 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, when the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is “2, 3” and the reach determination random number value is “22 to 249” and there is no reach, the variation time is 4 regardless of the variation pattern random number value. A variation pattern 7 is selected. When the variation pattern 7 is selected, a shortened variation effect is performed.
When the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is “2, 3”, the reach determination random number value is “0-21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “0-29”, The variation pattern 5 is selected.
When the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is “2, 3”, the reach determination random number value is “0-21”, and the variation pattern random number value is “30-99”, The variation pattern 6 is selected.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit is won, the variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for the special symbol determination and the random number value for the variation pattern. The variation pattern is determined based on the numerical value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value, or the variation pattern is determined based on the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, and the variation pattern random number value. Also good.

[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 probability variation flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the probability variation flag is ON, the remaining number of times the probability variation game stored in the RAM 214 is stored in step S352. “1” is subtracted from X.
Next, in step S353, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the remaining game number X is “0”. If the remaining game number X is “0”, a special symbol variation display is predetermined in the probability variation game. Since this means that the number of times (for example, 50 times) has been performed, the probability variation flag is set to OFF in the subsequent step S354.
If it is determined in step S351 that the probability variation flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S353 that the remaining game count X is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S355.

  Next, in step S355, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is a big hit, and if it is determined that the special symbol is not a big hit. Next, in step S356, 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 is turned ON in step S357. Thereafter, in step S358, the small hitting opening is started, and in step S359, the small hitting opening command is set, and the stop process is ended.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S356 that there is no small hit, the variable stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S355 that the game is a jackpot, then in step S360, the jackpot game flag is turned ON. Thereafter, in step S361, the remaining number X of probability variation games is set to “0” and the remaining game number X is reset. Then, in step S362, the probability variation flag is turned OFF and the process proceeds to step S358.
In this case, the CPU 212 starts a jackpot opening in step S358, sets a jackpot opening command in step S359, and ends the stop process.

[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 OFF when both the first special symbol and the second special symbol change are in a stopped state, or when both the first special symbol and the second special symbol change are both stopped for a predetermined period. To ON.

[Normal pattern processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of normal symbol processing executed by the CPU of the game control board.
In step S381, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the normal game flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the normal game flag is ON, the normal symbol process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S381 that the normal game flag is not ON, it is determined in step S382 whether or not the normal symbol is changing. If it is determined in step S382 that the normal symbol is not changing, it is determined in step S383 whether or not the gate passing number G storing the number of times that the game ball has passed through the gate SW 15a 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 normal symbol processing is terminated.
Next, in step S385, the CPU 212 determines a random number for normal symbol determination. In the subsequent step S386, the CPU 212 sets a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22, and in step S387, sets a variation time. . Here, it is conceivable that the variation time of the normal symbol is set to, for example, 10 seconds if the probability variation flag is OFF, and 1.5 seconds if the probability variation flag is ON.

Next, in step S389, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed for a predetermined time. 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 normal symbol change time has not elapsed, the normal symbol processing is terminated.
Next, in step S391, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If the normal symbol is a winning symbol, in step S392, the normal game flag is turned ON and the normal symbol processing is performed. Exit.
If it is determined in step S391 that the stopped symbol is not a winning symbol, the normal symbol processing is terminated without turning on the normal game flag.
If it is determined in step S382 that the normal symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S389, and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed a predetermined change 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 big hit or small hit game flag is ON. If it is determined that the big hit or small hit game flag is ON, is the opening in step S412? Determine whether or not. 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 first variation length, the number of rounds (R number) is 16R and the operation pattern in 1R is 29. Set 5 seconds open x 1 time. When the jackpot is per second probability variation length, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 4R, 1R, and the operation pattern in 29.5 seconds open × 1.
Further, when the big hit is a probable short hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, 1R and the operation pattern during 0.1R is set to 0.1 second opening × 1.
If the special game is a small hit, for example, the operation pattern 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 big win or small win 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 big hit. If it is determined that the big hit is not, the gaming state setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that the game is a big hit, then in step S432, the probability variation flag is turned ON, and in step S433, for example, “50” is set as the remaining number of games X in the probability variation game. The setting process ends.

[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 normal game flag is ON. If the CPU 212 determines that the normal 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 probability variation flag is OFF, and 1.80 seconds if the probability variation 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. , The normal game flag is turned OFF, and the second start port 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 normal 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. .

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when a start condition that a game ball enters the first start port 13 is established, a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, and reach determination determination information are determined information. A random value is acquired from a predetermined random number. Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired special symbol determination random number value is won for the special game, and if the big win (long win or short win) or the small win is won, the long win game or short win game , Or a small hit game.
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 start condition that a game ball enters the second start port 14 is established, a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, etc., which are determination information, are set to a predetermined value. Get from random numbers. Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired special symbol determination random number value is won for the special game, and if either the big win (long win or short win) or the small win is won, the long win game or small win Execute one of the winning games.
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.

After the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to a probability change game state. The probable gaming state is continuously performed until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a preset number of times (for example, 50 times) or a big win is won again.
Further, during the probability variation game, the variation time from the start of variation of the special symbol to the variation stop is set to be shorter than that during the normal game, and the winning probability of the normal symbol is set to a higher probability than during the normal game. Further, the opening time of the second start opening / closing door 14b when the normal symbol is won is set longer than that during the normal game.
Therefore, during the probability variation game, the game efficiency can be significantly increased by firing the game ball aiming at the second starting port 14 as compared with the normal game.

  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 probability variation games, it is easier to win a jackpot that is advantageous to the player than during normal games.

<Sub control board>
Next, various processes executed by the sub control board of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. First, processing executed by the effect control board 221 will be described.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interruption processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board. Note that the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 22 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. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command reception process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, in step S700, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the hold number increase command transmitted from the game control board 211 is received. If it is determined that the hold number increase command is received, the CPU 222 determines in step S701. Then, the pending number increase command receiving process is executed, and in the subsequent step S702, the effect changing process is executed. The details of the pending number increase command reception process and the effect change process will be described later.
If it is determined in step S700 that the hold number increase command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S703 without executing the hold number increase command reception process in step S701 and the effect change process in step S702.

Next, in step S703, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a variation start command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received, and if it is determined that the variation start command has been received, The symbol selection process is executed, and in the subsequent step S705, the effect selection process is executed. Details of the effect symbol process and the effect selection process will be described later.
If it is determined in step S703 that the variation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S706 without executing the effect symbol process in step S704 and the effect selection process in step S705.

Next, in step S706, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the variable stop command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If it is determined that the variable stop command has been received, in step S707, the CPU 222 continues. The process during the end of the variation effect is executed.
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 S706 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 S708, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an opening command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received, in the subsequent step S709, the special game The effect selection process is executed.
Special game effect selection processing includes analysis of an opening command, effect pattern selection processing for a big hit game or a small hit game, and processing for setting an opening effect start command.
If it is determined in step S708 that the opening command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S710 without executing the big hit game or the small hit game effect selection process.

Next, in step S710, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an ending command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If the CPU 222 determines that the ending command has been received, in the following step S711, the ending effect Perform the selection process.
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.

In step S712, a customer waiting command reception process is executed, and the command reception process is terminated.
In the customer waiting command reception process, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If it is determined that a customer waiting command has been received, a customer waiting effect process is executed.
In the customer waiting effect process, a process for transmitting a customer waiting effect start command for displaying a customer waiting screen on the image display device 7 to the image control board 231 is performed.

[Receive processing for increasing the number of pending commands]
FIG. 24 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, the CPU 222 holds in the first hold status storage unit 500 or the second hold status storage unit 510 described later provided in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221 based on the received hold number increase command in step S721. A hold flag is stored in the flag storage area 521, and advance determination information is stored in the advance determination information storage area 522. Details of the first hold status storage unit 500 and the second hold status storage unit 510 will be described later.

  Next, in step S722, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the stored hold flag is the first hold flag. If it is determined that the stored hold flag is the first hold flag, the stored first hold is stored in step S723. It is determined whether or not the flag prior determination information satisfies a predetermined condition.

  Here, as the predetermined condition for the prior determination of the first hold flag, for example, in the normal game state variation pattern table shown in FIG. A case may be considered in which a variation pattern 5 is selected that has a long variation time, but has a high expectation degree for jackpots, but is not won.

  If it is determined in step S723 that the predetermination information of the first hold flag satisfies the predetermined condition, in step S724, the first hold sign image (prefetch hold) that causes the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 to expect a big hit. A first reserved sign image display command for displaying (image) is set and transmitted to the image control board 231.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S723 that the prior determination information does not satisfy the predetermined condition, in step 725, the normal first reserved normal image (held normal image) is displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7. The first hold normal image display command is set and transmitted to the image control board 231.
If it is determined in step S722 that the stored flag is not the first hold flag, the process of steps S723 to S725 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S726.

  Next, in step S726, 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 CPU 222 stores the second hold flag stored in step S727. It is determined whether or not the prior determination information satisfies a predetermined condition.

  Here, as a predetermined condition for the prior determination of the second hold flag, for example, in the variation pattern table for probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. This is a case where the variation pattern 5 is selected.

If it is determined in step S727 that the second hold flag advance determination information satisfies the predetermined condition, then in step S728, the advance determination information stored in another storage unit of the second hold information storage unit 510 is added. It is determined whether or not a jackpot is included. For example, when the prior determination information stored in the second storage unit 511b of the second hold status storage unit 510 satisfies the predetermined condition in step S727, the third storage unit 511c or the second storage unit 511c after the second storage unit 511b 4 It is determined whether or not information related to jackpot is included in the prior determination information stored in the storage unit 511d.
In step S728, when it is determined that the jackpot is included in the advance determination information stored in the other storage unit of the second hold information storage unit 510, in step S729, the second display area of the image display device 7 is displayed. In 7b, a second hold continuous predictor image display command for displaying a second hold continuous predictor image for expecting a big win is again set within the hold, and the hold number increase command receiving process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S728 that the big hit is not included in the advance determination information stored in the other storage unit of the second hold information storage unit 510, the second display of the image display device 7 is performed in step S730. A second hold sign image display command for displaying a second hold sign image for which a big hit is expected in the display area 7b is set, and the hold number increase command receiving process is terminated.

Further, when it is determined in step S727 that the predetermination information of the second hold flag does not satisfy the predetermined condition, in order to display a normal second hold image in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 in step 731. The second hold normal image display command is set, and the hold number increase command receiving process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S726 that the stored flag is not the second hold flag, the processes in steps S727 to S731 are skipped, and the hold number increase command reception process ends.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hold status storage unit provided in the RAM of the effect control board.
As shown in FIG. 25A, the first hold status storage unit 500 has 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. 25B, the second hold status storage unit 510 includes 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.
As shown in FIG. 25C, 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. When the hold increase command is received, a hold flag is attached to any of the hold flag storage areas 521 of the corresponding first storage units 501a to 501d or 511a to 511d.
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. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect symbol 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 S741.
Specifically, the jackpot or jackpot command, jackpot symbol command, reach command, gaming state command, etc. transmitted as the change start command are analyzed.

Next, in step S742, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the change start command is a change start command of the first special symbol. If the CPU 222 determines that the change start command is the first special symbol, the change start is started in step S743. An effect design is selected based on the analysis result of the command. In subsequent step S744, an effect symbol display command is set to be transmitted to the image control board 231.
If it is determined in step S742 that the change start command is not the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S745 without performing the processes in steps S743 and S744.

Next, in step S745, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the change start command is a change start command of the second special symbol. If the CPU 222 determines that the change start command is the second special symbol, the change start command is determined in step S746. An effect design is selected based on the analysis result and the prior determination result. In subsequent step S747, an effect symbol display command is set.
If it is determined in step S745 that the change start command is not the second special symbol, the process proceeds to step S748 without performing the processes in steps S746 and S747.

  Next, in step S748, the CPU 222 performs a shift process of the first hold status storage unit 500 or the second hold status storage unit 510 provided in the RAM 224. 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 information 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 S749, the hold image display command is set to be transmitted to the image control board 231 in order to shift the display position of the hold image displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 and display it again. Then, the effect symbol selection process ends.

[Direction selection process]
FIG. 27 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 variation start command in step S751, and in the subsequent step S752, determines whether or not the jackpot is won based on the analysis result of the variation start command, and step S752. If it is determined that the jackpot is won, in step S753, the first variation effect display command for displaying the first effect image on the image display device 7 is set, and the process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S752 that the jackpot has not been won, a variation effect display command for displaying an effect image on the image display device 7 is set based on the analysis result of the variation start command in step S754. To finish the process.

[Direction change processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect changing process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 first determines in step S761 whether or not the first effect is being executed. If it is determined in step S761 that the first effect is not being executed, the effect changing process is performed. finish.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S761 that the first effect is being executed, the preliminary determination information is analyzed in step S762, and in subsequent step S763, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is included in the preliminary determination information. Do.
If it is determined in step S763 that there is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S764, where it is determined whether or not the retained symbol when the currently changing effect symbol is suspended is a retained consecutive sign image. If is a reserved continuous sign image, the process proceeds to step S765. If the reserved symbol is not a reserved continuous sign image, the process proceeds to step S766.

  In step S765, the first variable effect change table having a high ratio of changing the first effect displayed on the image display device 7 to the second effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S767. In step S766, the above-described change is made. A second variable effect change table having a lower ratio of change to the second effect than the first variable effect change table is set, and the process proceeds to step S767.

Next, in step S767, the CPU 222 selects an effect image from the set first variation effect change table or second change effect change table, and in step S768, it is determined whether or not the second effect has been changed. I do.
If it is determined in step S768 that the effect has been changed, that is, if the second effect has been selected, in step S769, the display for changing the display on the image display device 7 from the first effect image to the second effect image. A second specific display mode that sets a two-change effect display command and suggests that the second effect is performed on the change icon 40 displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 in the subsequent step S770. In order to change to the reserved continuous sign image, the reserved continuous sign image display command is set, and the effect changing process is terminated.

  If it is not determined in step S763 that there is a jackpot, or if it is not determined in step S768 that the effect has been changed, the effect change process ends.

[Image display processing]
Next, processing executed by the image control board 231 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of image display processing executed by the CPU of the image control board.
In this case, in step S811, the CPU 232 of the image control board 231 sends a hold image display command (first hold sign image display command, first hold normal image display command, second hold continuous sign image display command, It is determined whether or not a second hold sign image display command and a second hold normal image display command have been received.
If it is determined in step S811 that the hold image display command has been received, in step S812, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 based on the received hold image display command. Display control for displaying the reserved image of the symbol is executed, and the process proceeds to step S813. The hold image displayed on the image display device 7 will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S811 that the hold image display command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S813 without performing the process of step S812.

Next, in step S813, the CPU 232 determines whether or not an effect symbol display command from the effect control board 221 has been received.
When it is determined in step S813 that the effect symbol display command has been received, in step S814, the effect symbol image to be displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is displayed based on the received effect symbol image display command. Control is executed and the flow proceeds to step S815. The effect symbol image displayed on the image display device 7 will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S813 that an effect symbol display command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S815 without performing the process in step S814.

Next, in step S815, the CPU 232 determines whether or not a variable effect display command from the effect control board 221 has been received.
If it is determined in step S815 that the variation effect display command has been received, display control of the effect image displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is performed based on the received variation effect display command in step S816. Run. The effect image displayed on the image display device 7 will be described later.
If it is determined in step S815 that the variable effect display command has not been received, the image display process is terminated without performing the process of step S816.

  Next, the display mode of the hold image that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol reserved image that is preferentially digested in the probability variation gaming state will be described as an example.

[First display example of hold image]
FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a first display example of a hold image that is executed when the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 30A, the effect symbol 31 is variably displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7. On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, a sphere image (hereinafter referred to as “variable icon”) 40 corresponding to the changing effect symbol 31 and the number of reserved special symbols (one) are stored. A hold normal icon (white circle in this example) 42a is displayed as a corresponding hold image (hereinafter referred to as “hold icon”).

  Here, when it is determined that the second hold newly received by the prior determination information included in the hold increase command received from the game control board 211 is a big win, the effect control board 221 is the image control board 231. In response to this, the second pending sign image display command is transmitted. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), as a holding icon displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, a holding sign icon (in this example) of the first specific display mode that suggests a big win Black circle) 42b is displayed.

Thereafter, after the change of the effect symbol 31 displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is stopped, the held normal icon 42a moves to the position of the change icon 40 as shown in FIG. In addition, the display positions of the hold sign icon 42b, the hold icon 42c, and the hold icon 42d are each shifted (moved) by one. In this embodiment, when the hold normal icon 42a is shifted to the position of the fluctuation icon 40, the fact that the hold icon of the special symbol in the change is the hold normal icon is stored in the storage area of the RAM 224. To do.
Then, in the symbol variation of the effect symbol 31 performed when the hold sign icon 42a moves to the position of the variation icon 40, the effect symbols 31 are arranged in a jackpot as shown in FIG. 30 (d) (for example, “333”). Stopped display.

[Second display example of hold image]
FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a second display example of the hold image that is executed when the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 includes a change icon 40 corresponding to the changing effect design 31, a hold normal icon 42a as a hold icon, and a hold sign. An icon 42b is displayed.

  Here, in the case where it is pre-determined by the pre-determination information that the second hold newly received by the pre-determination information included in the hold increase command received from the game control board 211 is a big hit, that is, the big win win When it is determined in advance that the received hold number increase command is won by the jackpot after the suggestion hold sign icon 42 b is displayed, the effect control board 221 displays the hold sign icon 42 b on the image control board 231. A second hold continuous predictor image display command for changing the form from the first specific display form (black circle) to the hold continuous sign icon 42b of the second specific display form (black star) is transmitted. Thereby, the hold indication icon 42b of the first specific display mode displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 31 (a) is stored in the hold shown in FIG. 31 (b). Is changed to the reserved continuous sign icon 42b of the second specific display mode that suggests that the player wins the jackpot again.

Thereafter, after the change of the effect symbol 31 displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is stopped, the reserved continuous sign icon 42a is positioned at the position of the change icon 40 as shown in FIG. In addition to the movement, the display positions of the hold normal icon 42b, the hold normal icon 42c, and the hold normal icon 42d are each shifted (moved) by one.
In the present embodiment, when the pending continuous sign icon 42a is shifted to the position of the fluctuation icon 40, it is stored in the storage area of the RAM 224 that the special symbol hold icon in the fluctuation is the pending continuous sign icon. Like that.
Then, in the symbol variation of the effect symbol 31 performed when the reserved continuous sign icon 42a of the second specific display mode is moved to the position of the variation icon 40, the effect symbol 31 is a big hit as shown in FIG. Stop display is performed in a line (for example, “333”).
Thereafter, in the symbol variation of the effect symbol 31 performed in any of the held normal icons 42a to 42c displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the effect symbol 31 as shown in FIG. 31 (e). Are displayed in a jackpot line (for example, “555”).

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 is based on the advance determination information stored in the advance determination information storage area 522 of the second hold information storage unit 510 provided in the RAM 224. When it is determined that the jackpot game is to be performed, the hold icon is displayed in a first specific display mode (holding sign icon) that is a display mode different from the normal display mode and suggests a big win.
In addition, the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 has the pre-determination information stored in the pre-determination information storage area 522 of the second hold information storage unit 510 after the pre-determination information related to the hold icon of the first specific display mode. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot is won, the hold icon is displayed in the normal display mode (hold normal icon) and the first specific display mode (hold sign icon) The display is changed to a second specific display mode (pending continuous sign icon) different from the above. If comprised in this way, the suggestion effect which suggests having won the jackpot again in the hold can be implement | achieved using a hold icon.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the first jackpot hold icon is displayed by the sign icon of the first specific display mode as a result of the prior determination has been described as an example, but the first jackpot hold icon is displayed as an example. Even when the normal display mode is displayed with the hold normal icon, it is stored in the advance determination information storage area 522 of the second hold information storage unit 510 after the prior determination information related to the hold icon displayed in the normal display mode. If it is determined that the jackpot is won based on the prior determination information, the hold icon is changed to the second specific display mode different from the normal display mode and the first specific display mode and displayed. It is also possible to configure as described above.

  Next, the display mode of the suggestive effect image that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this case, the second special symbol reserved image that is preferentially digested in the probability variation gaming state will be described as an example.

[Example display of suggested effect image]
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a display example of the suggestive effect image that is executed when the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state.
In this case, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 32 (a), the change icon 40 corresponding to the changing effect design 31 and the two hold normal icons 42a and 42b are displayed. .
When the variation of the effect symbol 31 shown in FIG. 32A is a big hit, the change of the effect symbol 31 is a big hit in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 as shown in FIG. A chance effect (first effect) 61 suggesting that the degree of expectation for winning is high is displayed.

Here, when the chance effect shown in FIG. 32 (b) is being displayed, if it is determined in advance that the jackpot is won in the advance determination information included in the newly received pending number increase command, the effect control is performed. The board 221 changes the display icon 40 of the normal display mode to the display icon 40 of the second specific display mode as shown in FIG. 32C, and displays the chance effect image of FIG. A change is displayed on a double chance effect image (second effect) 62 that suggests that the player has won the jackpot again within the hold as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a jackpot arrangement (for example, “333”).
Furthermore, among the holding normal icons 42a to 42d shown in FIG. 32 (d), the holding normal icons 42c and 42d with the jackpot newly received when the chance effect image shown in FIG. 32 (b) is displayed. In the symbol variation of the effect symbol 31 performed in any one of them, the effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a jackpot arrangement (for example, “555”) as shown in FIG.

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 is configured to be able to execute a chance effect that suggests the result of the determination in the image display device 7 in accordance with the jackpot determination of the game control board 211. ing.
Then, when it is determined that the special game is determined by the special game determination of the game control board 211, the CPU 22 performs the effect control for performing the first effect suggesting that the special game is performed, and the first effect. When it is being performed, based on the result of determination by prior determination, determination information determined to perform a special game is stored in the prior determination information storage area 522 of the second hold information storage unit 510 provided in the RAM 224. The effect control for performing the second effect suggesting that it is performed is executed.
Further, the CPU 222 is configured to display the change icon 40 by changing it to the second specific display mode that suggests that the second effect is performed.

  If comprised in this way, the change icon 40 displayed on the 2nd display area 7b of the image display apparatus 7, the 1st effect image 61 displayed on the 1st display area 7a of the image display apparatus 7, and the 2nd effect image 62 will be shown. In combination, it is possible to realize a suggestion effect that suggests that the player wins the big hit again in the hold.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first variation effect change table having a high ratio of changing the first effect to the second effect and the ratio of changing to the second effect from the first variation effect change table are low. When the reserved symbol for the determination information for which the first effect is to be performed is displayed in the second specific display mode, the first variable effect change table is displayed. When it is not displayed in the second specific display mode, the second variation effect change table is set. Thereby, when the holding | maintenance symbol with respect to the determination information as which the 1st production will be performed was displayed by the 2nd specific display mode, it is higher than when it was not displayed by the 2nd specific display mode. The second effect can be performed with a probability. If comprised in this way, diversification of the suggestion effect displayed on the 1st display area 7a of the image display apparatus 7 can be aimed at, and the interesting suggestion effect can be implement | achieved.

  In the present embodiment, when the chance effect shown in FIG. 32B is being displayed, it is determined in advance that the jackpot is won in the prior determination information included in the newly received pending number increase command. In this case, the change icon 40 in the normal display mode is changed to the change icon 40 in the second specific display mode and displayed. However, the change icon 40 may remain in the normal display mode.

  Next, the display mode of the effect symbol image which can be executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this case, the second special symbol that is preferentially digested in the probability variation gaming state will be described as an example.

[First display example of effect design]
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a first display example of effect symbols that can be executed when the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state.
In the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 33 (a), three effect symbols 31a, 31b, and 31c during the variable display 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 second special symbol being variably displayed and the hold icons 42a to 42d corresponding to the number of hold (four) of the second special symbol. Is displayed.

First, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), it is assumed that the effect symbols 31 that have been changing in the image display device 7 are stopped and displayed in a sequence of lost symbols (for example, “257”).
Next, the image control board 231 displays the effect symbol 31 displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 based on the effect symbol display command from the effect control board 221 as shown in FIG. Display control starts. Further, the image control board 231 is based on the hold image display command from the effect control board 221 and the change icon 40 and the hold displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 as shown in FIG. The display control of the icon 42 is performed. Specifically, display control is performed in which the hold normal icon 42a is shifted (moved) to the position of the fluctuation icon 40, and the hold normal icons 42b to 42d are shifted to the positions of the hold normal icons 42a to 42c. In this embodiment, when the hold normal icon 42a is shifted to the position of the fluctuation icon 40, it is stored in the storage area of the RAM 224 that the hold icon of the special symbol in the change is the hold normal icon. To.

  Here, based on the analysis result of the change start command of the second special symbol and the pre-determined information stored in the second hold status storage unit 510 of the RAM 224, the changing effect symbol 31 wins a big win. If the advance determination information stored in the second hold status storage unit 510 corresponding to the hold icons 42a to 42c does not include information related to the jackpot winning, the effect symbol 31 is displayed as shown in FIG. ), Display control is performed to stop and display the effect symbols 31 in a big hit order (for example, “333”), as shown in FIG. 33 (d).

  Thereafter, in the symbol variation of the effect symbol 31 performed in any of the held normal icons 42a to 42c displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, the effect symbol 31 as shown in FIG. 33 (e). Are displayed in a jackpot line (for example, “555”).

[Second display example of effect design]
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a second display example of effect symbols that can be executed when the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state.
Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the effect symbol 31 that has been changing in the image display device 7 is stopped and displayed in a line of lost symbols (for example, “257”), the image control board 231 Based on the effect symbol display command from the effect control board 221, the display control of the effect symbol 31 displayed in the first display area 7a of the image display device 7 is started as shown in FIG. Further, the image control board 231 is based on the hold image display command from the effect control board 221 and the change icon 40 and the hold displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7 as shown in FIG. The display control of the icon 42 is performed.

  Here, based on the analysis result of the change start command of the second special symbol and the pre-determined information stored in the second hold status storage unit 510 of the RAM 224, the changing effect symbol 31 wins a big win. If the information on the big hit is included in the pre-determined information stored in the second hold status storage unit 510 corresponding to the hold icons 42a to 42c, the effect design 31 is displayed as shown in FIG. ), The display pattern of the effect symbol 31c to be finally stopped when the stop display is performed in the jackpot arrangement (for example, “333”) as shown in FIG. For example, the display mode is exaggerated with a flame image (effect image). That is, the display mode is different from the normal display mode shown in FIG.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special symbol wins the jackpot, it is determined that the jackpot is not included in the preliminary determination information stored in the second hold status storage unit 510 of the RAM 224. In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), among the three effect symbols 31a to 31c, the effect symbol 31b that stops last is displayed in a normal display mode.
On the other hand, when the second special symbol wins the jackpot, if it is determined that the jackpot is included in the prior determination information stored in the second hold status storage unit 510, FIG. ), The effect symbol 31c to be finally stopped among the three effect symbols 31a to 31c is displayed in a specific display mode different from the other effect symbols 31a and 31b.
If comprised in this way, the suggestion effect which suggests having won the jackpot again within a holding | maintenance can be implement | achieved using the effect design 31 displayed on the image display apparatus 7. FIG.

[Third display example of production design]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a third display example of the effect symbols that can be executed when the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. Here, only differences from the second display example shown in FIG. 34 will be described.
In this case, based on the analysis result of the change start command for the second special symbol and the pre-determined information stored in the second hold status storage unit 510 of the RAM 224, the second special symbol for the change is won by the jackpot. When the information regarding the jackpot winning is included in the prior determination information stored in the second hold status storage unit 510 corresponding to the hold icons 42a to 42c, as shown in FIG. Before the effect symbols 31a to 31c are stopped and displayed in a jackpot arrangement (for example, “333”), it is suggested that the effect symbol 31b is stopped and displayed as a flame image (effect image) as shown in FIG. I try to make a suggestion.
Even when configured in this way, it is possible to realize a suggestion effect that suggests that the player wins the jackpot again within the hold by using the effect symbol 31 displayed on the image display device 7.

[Fourth display example of effect design]
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a fourth display example of the effect symbols that can be executed when the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. Here, only differences from the third display example shown in FIG. 35 will be described.
In this case, based on the analysis result of the change start command of the second special symbol and the prior determination information stored in the second hold status storage unit 510, the hold icon is displayed even though the change is reach lose. When the jackpot winning is included in the preliminary determination results of 42a to 42c, when the effect symbols 31a to 31c are shifted to the reach state as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the effect symbol 31c is a flame image (effect image). ) Is suggested to suggest that the display is stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the effect symbols 31a to 31c are stopped and displayed in a line-up (for example, “343”).

  Even when configured in this way, it is possible to realize a suggestion effect that suggests that the player wins the jackpot again within the hold by using the effect symbol 31 displayed on the image display device 7.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where the suggestion effect which suggests that the effect design is exaggerated by the effect and suggests that the win is again won in the hold has been described as an example, this is only an example, For example, changing the color of the effect symbol 31 or the effect color, overlaying the effect symbol with a character such as “chance”, or winning the winning combination again within the hold depending on the symbol arrangement (stop appearance) when the effect symbol stops It is also possible to suggest that
In addition, when the color of the effect design 31 or the color of the effect suggests that the winner is again won in the hold, the degree of expectation may be changed depending on the color of the effect design or the effect. For example, if the production symbol or effect color is red, it is confirmed that the jackpot is won again in the hold, and if it is blue, the case where the jackpot is not won again in the hold (so-called gusset) is included. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the pre-determination result of the second special symbol that is preferentially digested in the probability variation gaming state has been described as an example, but this is only an example, and the present invention is Needless to say, the suggestion of the present invention can be executed by using the first special symbol pre-determination result in the normal gaming state.

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, 31 ... Production design, 13 ... 1st starting port, 14 ... 2nd starting port, 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, 241 ... Lamp control board, 312 ... Audio output device

Claims (3)

Acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a start condition;
Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
When it is determined by the special game determination that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for executing the special game;
Storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is performed on the determination information stored in the storage means;
Production control means for performing a predetermined production on the predetermined display means,
The production control means includes
In response to the determination information being stored in the storage means, the hold icon is displayed in a predetermined display mode in the first display area of the display means, and it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the prior determination. And the hold icon can be displayed in a first specific display mode or a second specific display mode that suggests that the special game is performed in a display mode different from the normal display mode,
In accordance with the special game determination with respect to the determination information stored in the storage means, a variable icon corresponding to the hold icon corresponding to the determination information is displayed in a predetermined display mode in a second display area different from the first display area. Can be displayed with
In accordance with the special game determination for the determination information related to the hold icon displayed in the first specific display mode or the second specific display mode, the first effect is performed and the result of the prior determination Based on this, it is possible to perform a second effect suggesting that determination information determined to perform the special game is stored in the storage means in the first effect,
Before performing the second effect, the display mode of the variable icon corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the first specific display mode is changed to a third specific display mode different from the first specific display mode. A gaming machine that can be changed and displayed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the third specific display mode is a display mode similar to the second specific display mode.   The second effect in the first effect when the hold icon is displayed in the first specific display mode and when the hold icon is displayed in the second specific display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the probabilities of being performed are different from each other.

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