JP2016209299A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of games.SOLUTION: A main CPU of a main control board performs a determination as to whether a big win (jackpot) is won and varies and stops special symbols. If the big win is won, the big win symbols are determined (refer to Fig. 6). After the big win game, the game is controlled in a high probability time shortening game state or in a low probability time shortening game state. Here, for a super shortened period (period from 31st rotation after an end of a big win) which is determined by the number of times of a special variation based on the big win symbols, a variation pattern is selected mainly by a specific second special variation pattern table. At this moment, a variation pattern with a 0.1 second variation time is designed to be able to be selected. A sub CPU of a presentation control board is designed to perform a whipping up presentation regarding a length of the super shortened period at a 30th rotation after an end of a big win.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is known in which a game advantageous for a player is executed when a winning is determined as a result of jackpot determination associated with establishment of a start condition. In such gaming machines, there are many cases in which a short-time variation is performed after the end of the jackpot game, and a gaming machine that produces an effect suggesting the duration of the short-time variation is known.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-039670

  However, if the duration is short in the notification of the duration of the short-term fluctuation, the interest of the game may be significantly reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and has the following features. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

  The gaming machine (1) of the present invention is based on the determination means (301a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and the determination result by the determination means, When it is determined that the variation information for determining the variation time of the symbol is selected, the symbol variation means (301a) for varying the symbol according to the selected variation information and stopped, and the determination means execute the special game. Type determination means (301a) for determining which type of special game to be executed among a plurality of special games; Special game execution means (301a) for executing the special game determined by the type determination means; A game control means (301a) capable of controlling a game in a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state after the special game is executed by the special game execution means; and the game controller And an effect control means (320a) for providing an effect via a predetermined effect means (121) when the game is controlled in the second game state, wherein the symbol variation means is the game control When the game is controlled in the second gaming state by means, it is possible to select the first shortened variation information having a shorter symbol variation time than when the game is controlled in the first gaming state. Furthermore, in the super-shortening period, which is a period that is set stepwise according to the type of the special game, in the period in which the game is controlled in the second gaming state, compared to the first shortening variation information The second shortened variation information with a shorter symbol variation time can be selected, and the effect control means performs an effect relating to the length of the ultra-shortened period.

  Further, the effect control means may perform an effect relating to how many times the super-shortening period continues in the second gaming state.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine 1. FIG. It is an enlarged view of the indicator 111 in FIG. It is a figure showing the functional block of the gaming machine 1. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a main ROM 301b of a main control board 300. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows various determination tables. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a fluctuation pattern table. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of processes executed on a main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration centered on an effect control board 320. FIG. 38 shows a list of processes executed on the effect control board 320. It is a flowchart which shows an effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect pattern table selected by effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates concretely the flow of the effect at the time of a fluctuation | variation. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates concretely the flow of the effect at the time of a fluctuation | variation. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the continuation period of super shortening mode. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates specifically the alerting | reporting effect of the continuous period of super shortening mode. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates specifically the alerting | reporting effect of the continuous period of super shortening mode. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates specifically the alerting | reporting effect of the continuous period of super shortening mode. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates specifically the alerting | reporting effect of the continuous period of super shortening mode. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the jackpot production which appeared with the notification production | presentation of the continuous period of super shortening mode. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a probability change finalization effect. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates concretely the effect of the front | former stage of the alerting | reporting effect of the continuous period of super shortening mode. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates concretely the production | presentation of the back | latter stage of the alerting | reporting production | presentation of the continuous period of super shortening mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot symbol determination table as a modification. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the fluctuation pattern table as a modification. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the fluctuation pattern table as a modification. It is a schematic front view of the game machine as a modification. It is a schematic front view of the game machine as a modification.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Configuration of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 100 provided with a prize and various items relating to determinations, and a frame member 101 surrounding the gaming board 100.

  The lower part of the frame member 101 is configured to protrude toward the player, and is a glass plate support member for supporting a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 100 at a predetermined interval. It is also called a so-called glass frame. On the game board 100, a game area 102 in which a game ball can flow down is formed by the glass plate and the game board 100.

  The frame member 101 includes a frame lamp 103, a speaker 104, an effect button 105, an effect key 106, a dish 107, and a handle 108.

  The frame lamp 103 is arranged at the upper center of the frame member 101 and emits light for production or the like.

  The speakers 104 are disposed on the left and right sides of the frame lamp 103.

  The effect button 105 has a cylindrical shape, and is arranged on the upper surface of the protruding portion at the bottom of the frame member 101. Normally, the upper surface portion of the cylindrical shape protrudes, but is configured to rise upward when the lock is released by the drive mechanism.

  The effect key 106 is composed of four strip-shaped buttons and is arranged on the left side of the effect button 105.

  The dish 107 is disposed on the back side of the effect button 105 and guides the game ball to a launching device (not shown).

  The handle 108 has a rotatable lever 109 and a stop button 110. A player can fire a game ball on the game board 100 by rotating the lever 109 clockwise, and stops the launch of the game ball by pressing the stop button 110 during the launch of the game ball. It is possible.

  The gaming board 100 includes a display 111, a liquid crystal display device 121, a panel lamp 122, a first starting device 123, a second starting unit 140, a second starting device 124, an opening / closing member 125, and a gate 126. , A large winning device 127, four general winning devices 128, and a discharging device 129.

  The display 111 is disposed at the lower right end of the game board 100 and is used for notifying the jackpot.

  The liquid crystal display device 121 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 100, and three decorative symbols are variably displayed and various effects are displayed. Such an effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 is executed based on an effect designation command described later. Hereinafter, the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 is also simply referred to as “display effect”. In the present embodiment, the decorative design includes numerals 1 to 9.

  In the display effect in the liquid crystal display device 121, when it is determined that the jackpot is described later, the jackpot symbol array (for example, “7,7”) is displayed. , 7 ”or the like) is displayed. Further, in the display effect, when the winning is determined in the jackpot determination to be described later, that is, in the case of losing, finally, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and a losing symbol array (for example, “2, 5” is displayed). , 1 ”etc.) is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize the result of the jackpot determination.

  The board lamp 122 is disposed above the liquid crystal display device 121, emits light as one of the effects, and excites the game.

  The first starting device 123 is provided below the liquid crystal display device 121 in the center of the game area 102. A second starting unit 140 is provided on the right side of the first starting device 123. Here, the configuration of the second starting unit 140 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the second starting unit 140 is made of resin so that the right wall 141, the upper wall 142, the left wall 143, and the lower wall 144 protrude forward from the game area (cell). Is provided. Thereby, the box shape which can enter a game ball is exhibited. An upper opening 142a is formed in the upper wall 142, and a game ball enters from the upper opening 142a. A gate 126 is provided corresponding to the upper opening 142a.

  Inside the second starting unit 140, an upper guide wall 145 and a lower guide wall 146 are provided so as to protrude forward. As a result, the game ball that has entered from the upper opening 142a of the second starter unit 140 is reduced in speed by the upper guide wall 145 as indicated by the arrow x and guided to the left side, and is then lowered as indicated by the arrow y. The speed is reduced by the guide wall 146 and guided to the right side.

  A lower opening 144 a is formed in the lower wall 144. Further, a right opening 141a is formed in the right wall 141.

  A second starter 124 is provided below the lower opening 144a. An opening / closing member 125 is provided corresponding to the lower opening 144a. The opening / closing member 125 is a plate that facilitates entry into the second starting device 124. The plate changes into a protruding state protruding forward from the game area 102 and an immersed state where the plate is immersed in the game area 102. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 125 is in an immersive state, the game ball guided by the lower guide wall 146 enters the second starting device 124 as indicated by the arrow z. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 125 is in the protruding state, the game ball guided by the lower guide wall 146 is further guided to the right. At this time, as indicated by an arrow w, the game ball is discharged from the right opening 141a of the right wall 141 to the outside of the second starting unit 140.

  In addition, the normal symbol determination mentioned later is performed by passage of the game ball of the gate 126 mentioned above. When the normal symbol determination is won, the opening / closing member 125 changes to an immersive state.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, the big prize device 127 is provided below the second starting unit 140 described above. The game balls discharged from the second starting unit 140 are directed to the big prize device 127.

  Two general winning devices 128 are provided in the lower left portion, and a discharge device 129 for discharging game balls that have not won a prize is provided in the lowermost portion of the game area 102.

  The discharge device 129 is disposed at the lowermost part of the game area 102 and discharges the game balls that have not won a prize to the outside of the gaming machine 1 through a discharge passage (not shown).

  The game board 100 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to an upper position in the game area 102 and come into contact with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game area 102 while changing its moving direction.

When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 102 as illustrated by the arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 109 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 102 as exemplified by the arrow 131. Therefore, “right-handed” is required to win the gate 126 and the big winning device 127.

  The first starter 123 is a starter that is always open. On the other hand, it is difficult for the second starting device 124 to enter the ball by the opening / closing member 125 in a normal state. The opening / closing member 125 opens the second starting device 124 based on the determination result on condition that the gate 126 passes the game ball. In this case, a state is created in which the game ball that has entered the second starting unit 140 enters the second starting device 124. In order to promote the entry into the second starting device 124, the game ball almost enters the second starting unit 140 in the case of “right-handed”. Further, according to the time until the opening / closing member 125 is released due to the passage of the gate 126, the game ball is guided as indicated by arrows x and y to reduce the speed. In addition, it is illustrated that the variation time of the normal symbol is, for example, 3 seconds.

  When a game ball enters the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124, a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and the following four determinations are made. Can be executed.

  (1) A determination as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot determination).

  (2) Determination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as special symbols) for notifying the result of the jackpot determination in the display device 111 (hereinafter also referred to as jackpot symbol determination). In this jackpot symbol determination, in the case of a jackpot, a symbol representing the jackpot type (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot symbol) is determined.

(3) Determination of whether or not to perform reach in the display effect on the liquid crystal display device 121 (hereinafter also referred to as reach determination)
(4) Determination of which variation pattern among a plurality of variation patterns (hereinafter also referred to as variation pattern determination)
The “big hit game” is a special game that opens the big prize device 127.

  “Reach” means that when two decorative symbols out of the three decorative symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121, the two decorative symbols constitute three jackpot symbol arrangements. The case where it will be in the state which comprises two of symbols. For example, in the liquid crystal display device 121, when two decorative symbols among the three decorative symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed, the two decorative symbols are in the same state. In this case, the decorative symbols constituting two of the three decorative symbols constituting the jackpot symbol arrangement are also referred to as reach symbols.

  Further, in the following description, the above four determinations that are executed on condition that a winning game ball has passed through the first starting device 123 is also referred to as a “first special symbol determination”. The above four determinations executed on the condition of winning are also referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

When the game ball passes through the gate 126, a normal symbol random number is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the opening / closing member 125 is opened. Hereinafter, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes to the gate 126 is also referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning in the normal symbol determination, that is, the probability of determining to open the opening / closing member 125 is a specification that varies depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1.

  The big winning device 127 is opened according to the result of the jackpot symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize device 127 is provided at the opening of the big prize device 127. The big prize device 127 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game is executed in which the plate is operated to open the winning device 127. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by performing “right-handed” during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not performed.

  The general winning device 128 is a winning device that is always open and has a predetermined number of winning balls when winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting device 123 and the like, even if a game ball wins the general winning device 128, the special symbol determination is not performed.

[Configuration of Display 111]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the display 111 in FIG. The display 111 mainly displays information related to jackpot symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 2, the first special symbol display 201, the second special symbol display 202, and the first special symbol hold display. A unit 203, a second special symbol hold display 204, a normal symbol display 205, a normal symbol hold display 206, and a right-handed display 207.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display unit 201 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the bonus symbol determination in the first special symbol determination based on the stopped special display. Inform the results. On the first special symbol display 201, as a determination result of the jackpot symbol determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that it is a jackpot or a lose symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is a loss is displayed in a stopped manner. The

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display unit 202 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops the display. The special symbol displayed in a stopped state determines the jackpot symbol determination in the second special symbol determination. Inform the results. On the second special symbol display 202, as a determination result of the jackpot symbol determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that it is a jackpot or a loss symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is a loss is displayed in a stopped manner. .

  By the way, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 123, such as during the special symbol variation display or the big hit game related to the special symbol determination, the first winning device 123 is triggered by this winning. 1 Special symbol determination and symbol variation display are not immediately executed. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 has a hold function for holding the first special symbol determination and storing four random number information for the first special symbol determination as a set of hold information. The first special symbol hold indicator 203 displays the number of hold information for determining the first special symbol stored in this way.

  Similarly, when the gaming machine 1 wins a new game ball in the second starting device 124 such as during the special symbol variation display or the big hit game related to the special symbol determination, the gaming machine 1 receives the second special symbol as a trigger. It is configured not to immediately execute determination and symbol variation display. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 has a hold function for holding the second special symbol determination and storing four random number information for the second special symbol determination as a set of hold information. The second special symbol hold indicator 204 displays the number of hold information for the second special symbol determination stored in this way.

When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display unit 205 variably displays the normal symbol and then stops the display. The normal symbol display 205 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination based on the stopped normal symbol. By the way, even when the game symbol passes through the gate 126, such as during the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 205, the normal symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display related to the normal symbol determination are not immediately executed. . Therefore, the gaming machine 1 has a holding function for holding the normal symbol determination and storing the information of the normal symbol random number for the normal symbol determination as the hold information. The normal symbol hold display unit 206 displays the number of hold information for normal symbol determination stored in this way.

  The right-handed indicator 207 is turned on in a predetermined gaming state, and indicates that so-called “right-handed” is necessary.

[Internal configuration of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a launch control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301. The one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. The main control board 300 includes an input port and an output port (both not shown) for main control.

  In the main control input port, a general winning device detection switch 302 for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning device 128, a gate detection switch 303 for detecting that a game ball has entered the gate 126, A first starter detection switch 304 that detects that a game ball has entered the first starter 123, a second starter detection switch 305 that detects that a game ball has entered the second starter 124, and a grand prize A winning device detection switch 306 for detecting that a game ball has entered the device 127 and a payout control board 310 are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port displays a starter opening / closing solenoid 307 for opening / closing the opening / closing member 125, a big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 for operating a plate for opening / closing the big winning device 127, a special symbol, and a normal symbol. Symbol display 201, 202, 205, Symbol hold display 203, 204, 206 for displaying the number of reserved information for special symbol determination and the number of reserved information for normal symbol determination, right-handed display 207, external information signal Are connected to the game information output terminal board 309, the payout control board 310, and the effect control board 320. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 309 is wired to the main control board 300, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer of a game store.

  In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 301b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. Alternatively, a command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the main ROM 301 b of the main control board 300.

The main ROM 301b stores game control programs and tables necessary for various games. For example, the main ROM 301b stores a jackpot determination table T1, a jackpot symbol determination table T2, a reach determination table T3, a variation pattern table T4, and a normal symbol determination table T5.

  The jackpot determination table T1 is a table for determining a jackpot based on a jackpot random number. The jackpot determination table T1 includes two jackpot determination tables, that is, a non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A and a probability change jackpot determination table T1B.

  The jackpot symbol determination table T2 is a table for performing jackpot symbol determination based on the jackpot symbol random number. The jackpot symbol determination table T2 includes two jackpot symbol determination tables, that is, a special one jackpot symbol determination table T2A and a special two jackpot symbol determination table T2B.

  The reach determination table T3 is a table for performing reach determination based on the reach determination random number. The reach determination table T3 includes four reach determination tables (not shown), that is, a special 1 normal time reach determination table, a special 1 probability change reach determination table, a special 2 normal time reach determination table, and a special 2 probability change time. And reach determination table. These four reach determination tables are selected depending on the gaming state and the type of special symbol. Specifically, the special 1 normal time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute the reach with the display effect based on the ball entering the first starting device 123 in the non-probability variable gaming state. The special 1 probability change reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach in the display effect based on the ball entering the first starting device 123 in the probability change gaming state. The special 2 normal time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach in the display effect based on the ball entering the second starting device 124 in the non-probability variable gaming state. The special 2 probability change time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach using a decorative symbol in a display effect based on a ball entering the second starting device 124 in a probability change gaming state.

  The details of various gaming states such as the non-probability changing gaming state and the short-time gaming state will be described later.

  The variation pattern table T4 is a table for performing variation pattern determination based on variation pattern random numbers. The variation pattern table T4 includes eight variation pattern tables, that is, a special 1 normal variation pattern table T4A, a special 1 hour short variation pattern table T4B, a special 2 normal variation pattern table T4C, and a special 2 hour short variation pattern. A table T4D, a special 1 special variation pattern table T4E, a special 2 special variation pattern table T4F, a 30th rotation variation pattern table T4G, and a 100th rotation variation pattern table T4H are included. These eight variation pattern tables are selected according to the gaming state, the special symbol type, and the number of variations.

  The special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A is a table for selecting a variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting device 123 in the non-time-saving gaming state.

  The special 1 hour short time variation pattern table T4B is a table for selecting a variation pattern of the first special symbol based on entering the first starting device 123 in the short time gaming state.

  The special 2 hour short time variation pattern table T4C is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting device 124 in the non-time short game state.

  The special 2 hour short time variation pattern table T4D is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting device 124 in the short time gaming state.

The special 1 special variation pattern table T4E is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting device 123 in a predetermined period in the short-time gaming state.

  The special 2 special variation pattern table T4F is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting device 124 in a predetermined period in the short time gaming state.

  The 30th rotation variation pattern table T4G is the first special symbol based on the entry into the first starter 123 or the second special based on the entry into the second starter 124 at the 30th rotation after the big hit. It is a table for selecting a design variation pattern.

  The 100th rotation variation pattern table T4H is the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting device 123 or the second special ball based on entering the second starting device 124 at the 100th rotation after the end of the big hit. It is a table for selecting a design variation pattern.

  The normal symbol determination table T5 is a table for performing normal symbol determination based on the normal symbol random number.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, the payout control board 310 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the payout ball measuring switch 311, the door opening switch 312, and the timer that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to control the predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The effect control board 320 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320. . The sub CPU 320a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 320b based on various commands received from the main control board 300, the effect button detection switch 321, the effect key detection switch 322, and the input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on this processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

  For example, when receiving the change start command from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 320a in the effect control board 320 causes the liquid crystal display device 121, the audio output device 331, the effect drive device 341, and the effect illumination device 342 to execute a game effect. The effect pattern for determining the effect pattern for executing the effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. Details of the determination of the effect pattern will be described later.

The sub CPU 320a determines one of the display effects based on the effect pattern based on the result of the prior determination process (preliminary determination information included in the hold command) transmitted from the main control board 300 when determining the effect pattern. It is determined whether or not a prefetch effect is included in the part. This pre-reading effect is an effect executed over a plurality of symbol variations.

  The sub ROM 320b stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a plurality of tables. Details of these tables will be described later.

  The sub RAM 320c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 320a, and stores a gaming state, a production pattern, a decorative symbol, a counter, and firing operation information.

  The image control board 330 includes an image CPU, control ROM, control RAM, CGROM, VRAM, and VDP (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 121, a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM. . The image control board 330 is connected to the effect control board 320 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and a liquid crystal display device 121 and an audio output device 331 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a data work area when the image CPU performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation based on the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121, and the image CPU executes a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. While reading, predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is developed in the VRAM, and the image data developed in the VRAM is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121, thereby realizing a display effect.

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data to be output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. At the same time, audio output control is performed in the audio output device 331 to realize audio production.

  The lamp control board 340 controls lighting or blinking of the lighting device 342 for effect such as the panel lamp 122 provided on the game board 100 and the frame lamp 103 provided on the frame member 101 to realize an illumination effect. In addition, the lamp control board 340 controls the operation of a movable accessory (not shown) connected to the effect driving device 341 by controlling energization of a drive source that operates the effect driving device 341, thereby Realizes moving hand effects by objects.

  The firing control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and performs energization control on the firing solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 352.

  The touch sensor 351 includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the handle 108. When the touch sensor 351 detects that the player touches the handle 108, the launch control board is detected. A touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 353 is output to 350.

  The firing volume 352 includes a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  Note that the touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the effect control board 320. Thereby, it is possible to detect the launch of the game ball on the effect control board 320.

  The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the effect control board 320, and the launch control board 350. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 300. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 301a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 301a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

[Description of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing various determination tables and the like. Specifically, FIG. 5A shows a non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A, FIG. 5B shows a probability change jackpot determination table T1B, and FIG. 5C shows a normal symbol determination table T5. Indicates.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state relating to the jackpot determination can be set to “non-probability changing gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state”. In the gaming machine 1, the game state relating to the normal symbol determination can be set to “non-short game state” or “time-short game state”. These gaming states will be described below.

[Explanation of non-probability game state and probability change game state]
In the jackpot determination in the non-probability variable gaming state, the non-probability variable jackpot determination table T1A shown in FIG. 5A is used. In the non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A, the jackpot value determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set to three numerical values “0” to “2”. In the jackpot determination using the non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A, the jackpot random number (a numerical value of “0” to “1199”) acquired when entering the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124 is calculated. If it is one of the above three jackpot values, it is determined as “big hit”, and if it is not any of them, it is determined as “lost”. That is, in the case of the non-probability variable gaming state, the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot (also referred to as a jackpot probability) is 1/400.

  For jackpot determination in the probability variation state, a probability variation jackpot determination table T1B shown in FIG. 5B is used. In the probability change jackpot determination table T1B, the jackpot value determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set to 20 numbers from “0” to “19”. In the jackpot determination using the probability change jackpot determination table T1B, the jackpot random number (a numerical value of “0” to “1199”) acquired when entering the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124 is If it is any of the above 20 jackpot values, it is determined as “big hit”, and if it is not any of them, it is determined as “lost”. That is, the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state is 1/60.

Therefore, the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability in the jackpot determination is set higher than that in the non-probability variation gaming state, and is more advantageous to the player than the non-probability variation gaming state. In the case of the probability variation game state, the probability variation game flag is set to “ON”, and in the case of the non-probability variation game state, the probability variation game flag is “OFF”. Further, the transition from the non-probability change gaming state to the probability change game state or the transition from the probability change game state to the non-probability change game state may be executed after the end of the jackpot game.

[Explanation of non-short-time gaming state and short-time gaming state]
The “short-time gaming state” is a gaming state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting device 124, and the “non-short-time gaming state” is difficult to enter the gaming ball into the second starting device 124. It is a gaming state that becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, in the normal symbol determination table T5, in the normal symbol determination in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning value determined to be a winning is set only to “0”, and the normal symbol determination in the time-saving gaming state. In this case, 65535 hit values from “0” to “65534” are set.

  In the normal symbol determination in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol random number (a numerical value from “0” to “65535”) acquired when the game ball passes to the gate 126 is the only one hit value “0”. When it is, it is determined as “winning”, and when it is not “0”, it is determined as “lost”. That is, in the non-short-time gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination is 1/65536.

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol determination in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number (any one of “0” to “65535”) acquired when the game ball passes to the gate 126 is one of the above 65535 hit values. When it is, it is determined as “winning”, and when it is neither, it is determined as “lost”. That is, in the non-short-time gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination is 65535 / 65536≈1 / 1.00002.

  Also, in the non-short-time gaming state, after the normal symbol determination is executed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, the fluctuation time from the start of the normal symbol change to the stop display is 12 seconds. The opening control time for opening the second starting device 124 by moving the opening / closing member 125 when the winning is won is set to be relatively short, 0.2 seconds. That is, in the non-short game state, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, the normal symbol determination is performed, and the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display unit 205. Is stopped and displayed 12 seconds after starting. If the determination result is successful, the second starter 124 is opened for 0.2 seconds by the movement of the opening and closing member 125 after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, after the normal symbol determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, the variation time from the start of the variation of the normal symbol to the stop display is 3 The opening control time for moving the opening / closing member 125 to open the second starter 124 when the winning combination is won is set to a relatively long value of 2.5 seconds. That is, in the short-time gaming state, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, the normal symbol determination is performed, and the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display unit 205. Stop display 3 seconds after starting. If the determination result is successful, the second starter 124 is opened for 2.5 seconds by the movement of the opening and closing member 125 after the normal symbol stop display. In the short-time gaming state, the result of the normal symbol determination is a win with high probability. Therefore, when the normal symbol determination is continuously performed every 3 seconds and the determination result is a hit, 2.5 seconds are released and 3 seconds are blocked. Will be repeated.

  As described above, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol determination hit probability is set to a relatively low value of 1/65536, the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively long value of 12 seconds, and the opening / closing member The opening control time of 125 is set as relatively short as 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination hit probability is set to 65535/65536, which is relatively high, and the normal symbol variation time is set to be relatively short, 3 seconds, and the opening / closing member 125 is opened. The control time is set relatively long as 2.5 seconds.

  Therefore, when the same number of game balls pass through the gate 126, the second time starting device 124 is more easily controlled to be in the open state in the time-saving gaming state than in the non-time-saving gaming state. Thereby, in the short-time gaming state, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed during the progress of the game, and the game can proceed more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state. In the short-time game state, the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and in the non-short-time game state, the short-time game flag is “OFF”.

  Since the gate 126 is provided on the right side of the game board 100, it is desirable to play the game by so-called “right-handed” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is greatly rotated in the “short-time game state”.

  In the short-time gaming state of the above embodiment, compared to the non-short-time gaming state, the probability of normal symbol determination is high, the variation time of the normal symbol is short, and the opening control time of the opening / closing member 125 is set long. Although the consumption of game balls is suppressed during the progress of the game, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the short-time gaming state, compared to the non-short-time gaming state, at least one of the normal symbol determination hit probability, the normal symbol variation time, and the opening / closing control time of the opening / closing member 125 suppresses the consumption of the game ball. It may be set to be. For example, in the short-time gaming state, in order to suppress the consumption of the game ball, it may be set so that only the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the non-short-time gaming state.

  Hereinafter, a gaming state that is a non-probability changing gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. A gaming state that is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state is also referred to as a “low-probability short-time gaming state”. A gaming state that is a probable variation gaming state and a short-time gaming state is also referred to as a “high-probability short-time gaming state”. Further, the low-probability short-time gaming state and the high-probability short-time gaming state are collectively referred to simply as “time-short gaming state”.

  Furthermore, the short-time gaming state can be continuously performed for a predetermined number of fluctuations. The variation number of times that the game is controlled in the short time gaming state is also referred to as a short time number of times. Further, the low-probability short-time gaming state is also simply referred to as “time-short”, and the high-probability short-time gaming state is also simply referred to as “probability change”.

[Description of jackpot game]
The jackpot game is executed when the jackpot game flag is ON, an opening effect until the big winning device 127 is first opened, a plurality of round games in which the big winning device 127 repeats opening and closing, and a big winning device And an ending effect until the next change of the special symbol is started after 127 is closed. The round game refers to one open period of the grand prize winning device 127, and there are a long game and a short game.

In the long open round game, when a specified number of game balls (9 in this embodiment) enter the big prize device 127, one round game is completed. Even if the specified number of game balls do not enter, one round game is ended when the specified number of seconds (29.5 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. In such a long open round game, it is easy for a game ball to enter the grand prize winning device 127 and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning game.
A large amount of prize balls can be obtained.

  On the other hand, in a round game with a short opening, for example, the grand prize winning device 127 is opened for 0.1 seconds, and one round game is completed. This is an open mode called “Paka”, which is an open mode in which a game ball is difficult to enter. Therefore, when the short is opened, it is not possible to expect a game ball to enter the grand prize winning device 127, and almost no prize ball can be expected.

  Such a “big hit game” is digested by so-called “right-handed”. Even if it is short-opening, if a game ball enters, a winning ball is played, so “right-handed” may be instructed.

[Explanation of jackpot type]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot symbol determination table T2. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A, and FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a special 2 jackpot symbol determination table T2B.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A, as the jackpot symbol, “specific symbol 1A”, “specific symbol 1B”, “specific symbol 1C”, “specific symbol 1D”, “normal symbol” “1A”, “normal symbol 1B”, and “normal symbol 1C” are set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the special 2 jackpot symbol determination table T2B, as the jackpot symbol, “specific symbol 2A”, “specific symbol 2B”, “specific symbol 2C”, “specific symbol 2D”, “ The “specific symbol 2E”, “normal symbol 2A”, “normal symbol 2B”, and “normal symbol 2C” are set.

  In these jackpot symbol tables T2A and T2B, a symbol of 0 to 99 is assigned to each symbol. At this time, since the jackpot symbol random number takes any value from “0” to “99”, the jackpot symbol whose value matches the hit value is selected.

  Below, each jackpot symbol (jackpot type) and its selection ratio will be described.

(1) Specific symbols 1A to 1D: Substantial 8R probability variation jackpot The specific symbols 1A to 1D are jackpots in which eight long-open round games and eight short-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. In other words, it is a substantial 8R probability variation jackpot.

  When the big win is made with the specific symbols 1A to 1D, the game is controlled in the short time gaming state with a high probability after the big hit. At this time, the number of time reductions is 10,000. In addition, the continuation count of the probability variation gaming state is also 10,000 times. Hereinafter, the number of continuations of the probability variation gaming state in the specific symbol is similarly 10,000 times. Since the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state is 1/60, the game is controlled in the high-probability short-time gaming state until the next big jackpot.

  The specific symbol 1A is selected at a ratio of 30/100 because the hit values are “0” to “29”. The specific symbol 1B is selected at a ratio of 15/100 because the hit values are “30” to “44”. The specific symbol 1C is selected at a ratio of 10/100 because the hit values are “45” to “54”. The specific symbol 1D is selected at a ratio of 5/100 because the hit values are “55” to “59”.

The number of special fluctuations is the number of times the super shortening mode is continued. The super shortening mode refers to the case where the special 1 special fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9A and the special 2 special fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9B are selected. In the specific symbol 1A, the number of special fluctuations is 10,000. In the specific symbol 1B, the number of special fluctuations is 60 times. In the specific symbol 1C, the number of special fluctuations is 30. In the specific symbol 1D, the number of special fluctuations is ten.

(2) Normal symbols 1A to 1C: Real 8R normal jackpot The normal symbols 1A to 1C are jackpots in which eight long-open round games and eight short-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. In other words, the actual 8R is usually a big hit.

  When a big hit is made with the normal symbols 1A to 1C, the game is controlled in the low-probability short-time gaming state after the big hit. At this time, the number of time reductions is 100 times.

  Usually, the symbol 1A is selected at a ratio of 5/100 because the hit values are “60” to “64”. Normally, the symbol 1B is selected at a ratio of 15/100 because the hit values are “65” to “79”. Usually, the symbol 1C is selected at a ratio of 20/100 because the hit values are “80” to “99”.

  In the normal symbol 1A, the number of special fluctuations is 60 times. In the normal symbol 1B, the number of special fluctuations is 30. In the normal symbol 1C, the number of special fluctuations is ten.

(3) Specific symbol 2A: 16R probability variation jackpot The specific symbol 2A is a jackpot in which 16 long open round games are executed in the jackpot game. That is, it is a 16R probability variation jackpot.

  When the big win is made with the specific symbol 2A, the game is controlled in the short time gaming state with high probability after the big hit. At this time, the number of time reductions is 10,000. Since the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state is 1/60, the game is controlled in the high-probability short-time gaming state until the next big jackpot.

  The specific symbol 2A is selected at a ratio of 50/100 because the hit values are “0” to “49”. That is, in the second special symbol determination, 16R probability variation big hit is achieved at a rate of 50%.

  In the specific symbol 2A, the number of special fluctuations is 10,000.

(4) Specific symbols 2B to 2E: Substantial 4R probability variation jackpot The specific symbols 2B to 2E are jackpots in which four long-open round games and 12 short-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. That is, it is a substantial 4R probability variation jackpot.

  When the big win is made with the specific symbols 2B to 2E, the game is controlled in the short time gaming state with a high probability after the big hit. At this time, the number of time reductions is 10,000. Since the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state is 1/60, the game is controlled in the high-probability short-time gaming state until the next big jackpot.

  The specific symbol 2B is selected at a ratio of 4/100 because the hit values are “50” to “53”. The specific symbol 2C is selected at a ratio of 3/100 because the hit values are “54” to “56”. The specific symbol 2D is selected at a ratio of 2/100 because the winning values are “57” and “58”. The specific symbol 2E is selected at a rate of 1/100 because the hit value is “59”.

  In the specific symbol 2B, the number of special fluctuations is 10,000. In the specific symbol 2C, the number of special fluctuations is 60 times. In the specific symbol 2D, the number of special fluctuations is 30. In the specific symbol 2E, the number of special fluctuations is 10.

(5) Normal symbols 2A to 2C: Substantial 4R normal jackpots The normal symbols 2A to 2C are jackpots in which four long-open round games and twelve short-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. In other words, it is substantially 4R normal jackpot.

  When a big hit is made with the normal symbols 2A to 2C, the game is controlled in the low-probability short-time gaming state after the big hit. At this time, the number of time reductions is 100 times.

  The normal symbol 2A is selected at a ratio of 5/100 because the hit values are “60” to “64”. Usually, the symbol 2B is selected at a ratio of 15/100 because the hit values are “65” to “79”. Normally, the symbol 2C is selected at a ratio of 20/100 because the hit values are “80” to “99”.

  In the normal symbol 2A, the number of special fluctuations is 60 times. In the normal symbol 2B, the number of special fluctuations is 30. In the normal symbol 2C, the number of special fluctuations is 10 times.

  Hereinafter, the specific symbol 1A is also referred to as “special 1A”. Similarly, the special symbol 1B is "special 1B", the special symbol 1C is "special 1C", the special symbol 1D is "special 1D", the normal symbol 1A is "common 1A", the normal symbol 1B is "normal 1B", and the normal symbol 1C is "Special 1C", Special design 2A is "Special 2A", Special design 2B is "Special 2B", Special design 2C is "Special 2C", Special design 2D is "Special 2D", Special design 2E is "Special 2E" ”, The normal symbol 2A is referred to as“ communication 2A ”, the normal symbol 2B is referred to as“ communication 2B ”, and the normal symbol 2C is referred to as“ communication 2C ”.

[Variation pattern table]
7 to 10 are explanatory diagrams illustrating the variation pattern table. FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A, FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram illustrating the special 1 hour short time variation pattern table T4B, and FIG. FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a special 2 normal variation pattern table T4C, FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a special 2 hour short variation pattern table T4D, and FIG. 9A is a special 1 special variation pattern table. FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram illustrating the special 2 special variation pattern table T4F, and FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the 30th rotation variation pattern table T4G. FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram illustrating the 100th rotation variation pattern table T4H.

[Mode linked to fluctuation pattern]
In the present embodiment, the game proceeds in any one of the normal mode, the time reduction mode, and the above-described super-shortening mode.

  The normal mode is when the special 1 normal variation pattern table T4A (FIG. 7A) or the special 2 normal variation pattern table T4C (FIG. 7B) is selected. These tables are selected when the gaming state is the normal gaming state. In the normal gaming state, the entry to the first starting device 123 is mainly performed, so that the special normal time variation pattern table T4A is easily selected. However, when the second special symbol determination remains even in the normal gaming state, such as at the end of the short-time gaming state, the special 2 normal time variation pattern table T4C is selected.

The time reduction mode is a case where the special 1 hour short time fluctuation pattern table T4B (FIG. 8A) or the special time reduction pattern table T4D (FIG. 8B) is selected. These tables are selected when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (the low-probability short-time gaming state or the high-probability short-time gaming state). In the short-time gaming state, since the ball enters the second starting device 124, the special 2 hour short-time variation pattern table T4D is easily selected. However, the first special symbol determination is performed when there is no second special symbol determination pending. At this time, the special 1 hour short time variation pattern table T4B is selected.

  As described above, the super shortening mode is when the special 1 special variation pattern table T4E (FIG. 9A) or the special 2 special variation pattern table T4F (FIG. 9B) is selected. These tables are selected during a predetermined period based on the jackpot symbol. In the present embodiment, the duration is set based on the jackpot symbol from the 31st rotation after the jackpot ends. This duration is determined by the number of special fluctuations described above. For example, when the number of special fluctuations is 10,000, 31 to 10030 rotations are the duration. For example, when the number of special fluctuations is 60, the duration is from 31 to 90 rotations. For example, when the number of special fluctuations is 30, 31 to 60 rotations are the duration. For example, when the number of special fluctuations is 10, 31 to 40 rotations are the duration.

  In the time reduction mode, the 30th rotation variation pattern table T4G (FIG. 10A) is selected at the 30th rotation after the big hit. Similarly, the 100th rotation variation pattern table T4H (FIG. 10B) is selected at the 100th rotation after the end of the jackpot.

  Note that the variation pattern is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320 based on the variation pattern tables of FIGS. The variation pattern defines the variation time, and the content of the effect is determined by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320, but each change pattern will be briefly described.

[Variation pattern 1]
The variation pattern 1 is a variation pattern for executing a normal lose effect. The normal losing effect is a losing symbol arrangement (for example, “2”, “5”, “1”) indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is losing without performing the reach forming effect for forming the reach in the liquid crystal display device 121. ) Is formed. The fluctuation pattern 1 has a fluctuation time of 5 seconds and is selected at a ratio of 21/30 in the case of loss.

[Variation pattern 7]
Similar to the variation pattern 1, the variation pattern 7 is a variation pattern for executing a normal lose effect. This variation pattern 7 has a variation time of 3 seconds and is selected at a ratio of 24/30 in the case of a loss. The variation pattern 7 is selected when the special 2 hour short time variation pattern table T4D is set in the short time gaming state. In the short-time gaming state, the fluctuating time is shortened to 3 seconds in order to promote on-hold digestion of the second special symbol determination.

[Variation pattern 6]
Similar to the variation patterns 1 and 7, the variation pattern 6 is a variation pattern for executing a normal loss effect. This variation pattern 6 has a variation time of 10 seconds and is selected at a ratio of 24/30 in the case of loss. The variation pattern 6 is selected when the special 1 hour short time variation pattern table T4B is set in the short time gaming state. Although it is rare that the first special symbol determination is performed in the short-time gaming state, the first special symbol determination may be executed when the second special symbol determination is no longer held. At this time, in order to promote the second special symbol determination, the variation time is increased to 10 seconds.

[Variation pattern 8]
The variation pattern 8 is a variation pattern for executing a normal loss effect similar to the variation patterns 1, 6, and 7. This variation pattern 8 has a variation time of 0.1 second, and is selected at a ratio of 24/30 in the case of loss. The variation pattern 8 is selected when the special 2 special variation pattern table T4F is set in the short-time gaming state. At this time, as described above, it is the super shortening mode, and the variation time is as short as 0.1 seconds. Even in the ultra-shortening mode, when the special 1 special variation pattern table T4E is set, the variation pattern 6 is selected in the normal lose effect, so the variation time is 10 seconds. This is to promote the second special symbol determination.

[Variation pattern 2]
The variation pattern 2 is a variation pattern for executing a normal reach (losing) effect. The fluctuation pattern 2 has a fluctuation time of 10 seconds. Depending on the difference in the variation pattern table, it is selected at a ratio of 4/30 or 3/30 in the case of loss. In the normal reach (losing) effect, after the reach forming effect for forming the reach is executed on the liquid crystal display device 121, the development effect is not performed, and the decorative pattern being changed is stopped and displayed in a pattern different from the reach design. This is an effect in which a lost symbol array (for example, “7”, “6”, “7”) is formed.

[Variation pattern 2A]
The fluctuation pattern 2A is a fluctuation pattern when a normal reach (winning) effect is executed. The fluctuation pattern 2A has a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, and is selected at a ratio of 1/30 of the big hit. This normal reach is a jackpot symbol array (for example, a jackpot symbol array that represents a jackpot, for example, after the reach formation effect is executed, the development effect is not performed, and the decorative symbol that is changing is stopped with the same symbol as the reach symbol. “7”, “7”, “7”).

[Variation pattern 3]
The variation pattern 3 is a variation pattern for executing the SP reach (losing) effect. The variation pattern 3 has a variation time of 30 seconds. Depending on the difference in the variation pattern table, it is selected at a ratio of 3/30 or 2/30 in the case of loss. The SP reach (losing) effect is an effect in which, after the reach formation effect is executed, the SP reach effect, which is one of the super reach effects, is executed as the development effect, thereby forming a lost symbol array.

[Variation pattern 3A]
The variation pattern 3A is a variation pattern for executing the SP reach (winning) effect. The fluctuation pattern 3A has a fluctuation time of 30 seconds and is selected at a ratio of 5/30 in the case of a big hit. The SP reach (winning) effect is an effect in which, after the reach formation effect is executed, the SP reach effect is executed to form a jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot.

[Variation pattern 4]
The variation pattern 4 is a variation pattern for executing an SPSP reach (losing) effect. The fluctuation pattern 4 has a fluctuation time of 60 seconds. Depending on the difference in the variation pattern table, it is selected at a ratio of 2/30 or 1/30 in the case of loss. The SPSP reach (losing) effect is an effect in which, after the reach formation effect and the SP reach effect are executed, the SPSP reach effect, which is one of the super reach effects, is executed as the development effect, thereby forming a lost symbol array. It is.

[Variation pattern 4A]
The variation pattern 4A is a variation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (winning) effect. This variation pattern 4A has a variation time of 60 seconds and is selected at a ratio of 20/30 in the case of a big hit. The SPSP reach (hit) effect is an effect in which, after the reach formation effect and the SP effect are executed, the SPSP reach effect is executed to form a jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot.

[Variation pattern 5A]
The fluctuation pattern 5A is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach revival (winning) effect. This variation pattern 5A has a variation time of 80 seconds and is selected by 4/30 in the case of a big hit. The SPSP reach revival (winning) effect is executed by the reach formation effect, the SP effect, the SPSP reach effect, and once the temporary stop display is made in the losing symbol arrangement, the revival effect is executed to change the decorative symbol again. This is an effect in which a jackpot symbol array representing a jackpot is formed.

[Variation pattern 9]
The variation pattern 9 is a variation pattern for executing a special special effect (losing). This variation pattern 9 is selected when the variation time is 30 seconds and the 30th rotation after the big hit is lost. The special special effect (losing) is an additional effect that adds the number of times of change to the ultra-shortening mode. This additional effect will be described later.

[Variation pattern 9A]
The variation pattern 9A is a variation pattern for executing a special special effect (winning). This variation pattern 9A is selected when the variation time is 30 seconds and the 30th rotation after the big hit is a big hit. The hit special effect (hit) is a win effect that pretends to be an extra effect that adds the number of times of change to the super-shortening mode. This winning effect will be described later.

[Variation pattern 10]
The variation pattern 10 is a variation pattern for executing a probable variation time effect (losing). This variation pattern 10 is selected when the variation time is 30 seconds and the 100th rotation after the big hit is lost. The promising time reduction effect (losing) is a notification effect that notifies the gaming state after the 100th rotation. This notification effect will be described later.

[Variation pattern 10A]
The variation pattern 10A is a variation pattern for executing a probable variation time effect (winning). This variation pattern is selected when the variation time is 30 seconds and the 100th rotation after the big hit is a big hit. The promising time reduction effect (winning) is a winning effect that pretends to be a game state notification. This winning effect will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, as a display effect based on the variation pattern, an expectation degree in which the SP reach effect is performed is larger than the normal reach effect (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot expectation factor). ) Is set so that the variation pattern selection rate is increased. In addition, the selection rate of the variation pattern is set so that the expected degree of jackpot is greater when the SPSP reach effect is performed than when the SP reach effect is performed.

[List of processes on main control board 300]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic flow of processing executed by the main control board 300.

  When the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300 is supplied with power, the main CPU 301a executes main processing based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b. As the main process, the main CPU 301a executes a power recovery process for recovering the gaming state before the power shutdown from the power shutdown or a RAM clear process for initializing the main RAM 301c. Further, the main CPU 301a updates the initial values of various random numbers (for example, jackpot random numbers) as the main process.

  Further, the main CPU 301a repeatedly executes a timer interrupt process at regular intervals (for example, a 4-millisecond period) during execution of the main process. Hereinafter, various processes of the timer interrupt process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 301a executes a random number update process. In this random number update process, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers are updated. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

[Switch processing]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a performs a switch process. This switch processing is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. The switch process includes a starter switch process, a gate switch process, a big prize apparatus switch process, a general prize apparatus switch process, and the like.

  The main CPU 301a obtains a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number when the first starter 123 or the second starter 124 enters the ball as a starter switch process, These are stored as hold information in the main RAM 301c. For example, when the main CPU 301a enters the first starting device 123 and obtains the hold information for the first special symbol, the hold information is stored in the hold information area corresponding to the first special symbol. The information area is specified, and the hold information is stored in the hold information area that should be preferentially stored next to the hold information area. However, when the hold information is stored in the fourth hold information area, the hold information is not stored. The same process is performed when the hold information for the second special symbol is acquired.

  In addition, when a ball enters the first starter 123 or the second starter 124, a preliminary determination process is performed before storing the hold information in the main RAM 301c. The pre-determination process determines in advance whether the game is a big hit or a reach, and so-called pre-reading notice is performed based on the determination result.

[Special symbol processing]
After the switch process, the main CPU 301a performs a special symbol process that is a process related to the special symbol. This special symbol process includes a hold information shift process, a jackpot determination process, a jackpot symbol determination process, a reach determination process, and a variation pattern setting process.

  As the hold information shift process, the main CPU 301a shifts the hold information in the hold information storage area of the main RAM 301c when the change display of the special symbol is completed. For example, in the hold information storage area, the main CPU 301a stores hold information for the first special symbol in the first hold information area and the second hold information area, and stores hold information for the second special symbol. If the special symbol variation display is finished in a state where there is not, the hold information in the second hold information area is shifted to the first hold information area, and the hold information in the first hold information area is changed to the hold information determination area in the main RAM 301c. Shift to.

  Next, the main CPU 301a executes a jackpot determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a performs jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination table T1 included in the hold information shifted to the hold information determination area by the hold information shift process. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state, the non-probability changing jackpot determination table T1A is used, whereas when the gaming state is the probability changing gaming state, the probability changing jackpot determination table T1B is used.

  Next, the main CPU 301a executes a jackpot symbol determination process. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is completed, the main CPU 301a determines that the jackpot symbol random number and the jackpot symbol determination table T2 included in the hold information shifted by the hold information shift process when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. Based on this, the jackpot symbol determination is executed to determine the jackpot symbol (special symbol). In this case, when the type of the shifted holding information is the first special symbol, the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A is used. When the type of the shifted holding information is the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is used. The jackpot symbol determination table T2B is used. On the other hand, the main CPU 301a determines a predetermined lost symbol (special symbol) when the big hit determination results in a loss.

  Next, the main CPU 301a executes reach determination processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301a executes reach determination based on the reach random number included in the shifted hold information and the reach determination table T3. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 normal time reach determination table is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 probability variation reach determination table is used. When the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 normal time reach determination table is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 probability variation reach determination table is used. With this reach determination process, as described above, reach is executed at a predetermined rate in the case of a loss.

  Next, the main CPU 301a executes a variation pattern setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a first selects which variation pattern table to use from among the eight variation pattern tables included in the variation pattern table T4. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A is used. When the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1-hour short-time variation pattern table T4B is used. When the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 normal time variation pattern table T4C is used. When the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special two-hour short-time variation pattern table T4D is used. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol in the predetermined period based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination in the previous jackpot game, the special one special variation pattern table T4E is used. . When the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol in the predetermined period based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination in the previous jackpot game, the special 2 special variation pattern table T4F is used. Further, in the case of the 30th rotation after the big hit game, the 30th rotation variation pattern table T4G is used. In the case of the 100th rotation after the big hit game, the 100th rotation variation pattern table T4H is used. Then, the main CPU 301a executes the variation pattern determination based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination, the result of the reach determination, the variation pattern random number included in the shifted hold information, and the selected variation pattern table, and displays the variation pattern. decide. In this case, for example, when the specific symbol is determined as a result of the jackpot symbol determination, the variation pattern corresponding to the effect content of the specific symbol is selected from the variation patterns in the selected variation pattern table. As a result of reach determination, when it is determined that reach is to be performed, the variation pattern in the selected variation pattern table is selected from the variation patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect for which reach is performed. When the main CPU 301a determines the variation pattern, the main CPU 301a sets a variation start command including the determined variation pattern.

In the special symbol process, the main CPU 301a displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 201 or the second special symbol display unit 202 after the variation pattern setting process, and the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination. When the time based on the elapses, the changing special symbol is stopped and the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination is notified by the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main CPU 301a sets a symbol determination command.

  Further, in this special symbol processing, the main CPU 301a stops displaying the special symbol being changed, and then determines whether or not to turn on the jackpot game flag based on the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination, and determines to turn it on. In such a case, a process for turning on the jackpot game flag is executed. Further, in this special symbol process, the main CPU 301a determines that if the short-time variation flag and the probability variation game flag are ON, and the short-time variation count becomes a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), these short-term game flag and probability variation Processing for turning off the game flag is also executed.

[Normal pattern processing]
The main CPU 301a performs normal symbol processing. This normal symbol processing includes normal symbol determination processing, operation pattern setting processing, and opening / closing member control processing.

  In the normal symbol determination process, when there is normal symbol hold information, the main CPU 301a executes normal symbol determination based on the normal symbol random number and the normal symbol determination table T5 included in the hold information. The main CPU 301a performs an operation pattern setting process for the opening / closing member 125 when it is determined that the normal symbol determination is successful. Specifically, in the action pattern setting process, the main CPU 301a sets an action pattern in which the release for 0.1 second is performed twice in the non-short game state (the total release control time is 0.2 seconds), When in the short-time gaming state, an operation pattern for performing 0.5 seconds of opening 5 times is set (total opening control time is 2.5 seconds). The main CPU 301a does not set the operation pattern when the result of the normal symbol determination is a loss.

  After executing the normal symbol determination, the main CPU 301a causes the normal symbol display unit 205 to variably display the normal symbol and to stop and display the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination. In this case, the variable number of seconds of the normal symbol is set to 12 seconds in the non-short game state, and is set to 3 seconds in the short time game state. If the operation pattern is set in the operation pattern setting process after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 301a executes the opening / closing member control process for controlling the opening / closing member 125 based on the operation pattern.

[Large winning device opening control processing]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a performs a special winning device opening control process. Specifically, when the jackpot game flag is ON, the main CPU 301a performs an opening pattern setting process for setting the opening pattern of the big winning device 127 based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination during the opening effect. . When the opening effect ends, the main CPU 301a performs opening / closing control of the special winning device 127 based on the set opening pattern to realize a round game. In addition, when the ending effect ends, the main CPU 301a executes processing for turning off the jackpot game flag, processing for the time-saving game flag, and the probability variation game flag, and sets the number of time-varying variations to a predetermined number (for example, 100). Game state setting processing to be set to (time).

  When the jackpot game flag is turned on, the right-handed display 207 is turned on, and when the jackpot game flag is turned off, the right-handed display 207 is turned off. Further, the right-handed display 207 is turned on when the short-time game flag is turned on, and the right-handed display 207 is turned off when the short-time game flag is turned off.

[Payout processing, command transmission processing]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a executes a payout process. This payout process is a process for controlling the payout of prize balls according to the winning of game balls.

  Next, the main CPU 301a executes command transmission processing. In this command transmission process, various commands set (stored) in the main RAM 301c in the above process and information necessary for determining the contents of the effects are transmitted to the effect control board 320.

[Electrical Configuration of Production Control Board 320]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration centering on the effect control board 320. The effect control board 320 determines an effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 and transmits a command related to the determined effect to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 121 and the audio output device 331 are electrically connected to the image control board 330, and the effect drive device 341 and the effect illumination device 342 are electrically connected to the lamp control board 340. It is connected. With this configuration, the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 can execute a display effect, a sound effect, a lighting effect, and a movable accessory effect based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 320. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the sub ROM 320b stores an effect pattern table TS1.

  The effect pattern table TS1 is based on the fluctuation pattern transmitted from the main control board 300, and the above-described normal lose effect, normal reach (losing or winning) effect, SP reach (lost or winning) effect, SPSP reach (losing or winning). It is a table for designating any one of the effects, the SPSP reach revival (winning) effects, the special special effects (losing or winning), and the probable change time effects (losing or winning).

[List of processes on production control board 320]
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of processes executed on the effect control board 320. When the power is supplied, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 executes the effect main process. The sub CPU 320a executes, as the effect main process, the power recovery effect process corresponding to the power recovery process executed on the main control board 300 or the RAM clear effect process corresponding to the RAM clear process executed on the main control board 300. To do.

  Further, the sub CPU 320a repeatedly executes the effect timer interruption process at regular intervals (for example, 2 milliseconds) during the execution of the effect main process. Note that the processing performed in such an effect control board 320 is executed based on a program stored in the sub ROM 320b.

[Production timer interrupt processing]
In the effect timer interrupt process, the sub CPU 320a executes a random number update process, a command reception process, an effect button process, and a command transmission process. Hereinafter, various processes of the effect timer interruption process will be described.

[Random number update processing]
The sub CPU 320a updates the random number used for production as the random number update process. Specifically, the sub CPU 320a adds and updates “1” to various random numbers, and resets to “0” when reaching a predetermined value.

[Command reception processing]
The sub CPU 320a executes an effect determination process, a hold process, a normal symbol effect process, a symbol determination process, and a jackpot process as command reception processes. Hereinafter, various processes of the command reception process will be described.

  The effect determination process is a process of setting an effect designation command based on the effect pattern table. Details of the effect determination process will be described later.

  The hold process is a process related to the hold display. The sub CPU 320 a sets a hold display command for performing a hold display on the liquid crystal display device 121. This hold display command is transmitted to the image control board 330 in a command transmission process described later. When receiving the hold display command, the image control board 330 controls the liquid crystal display device 121 to execute hold display based on the hold display command.

  The normal symbol effect processing is to perform an effect corresponding to the fluctuation of the normal symbol in a predetermined area (for example, a corner of the liquid crystal display device 121) of the liquid crystal display device 121 according to the determination result in the normal symbol determination. . For example, “O” and “X” are alternately displayed during fluctuation of the normal symbol, and “O” is displayed if it is a win according to the determination result, and “X” is displayed if it is lost.

  The symbol confirmation process is a process of confirming and stopping the decoration symbol. Based on the symbol confirmation command from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 320 a confirms and stops the decorative symbol that is changing on the liquid crystal display device 121.

  The jackpot process is a process related to the jackpot. By receiving a predetermined command from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 320a performs an opening process for executing an opening effect at the beginning of the jackpot game, and a round effect corresponding to the round game during the jackpot game. At the end of the round process and the jackpot game, an ending process for executing the ending effect is executed.

  As the effect button process, the sub CPU 320a detects an input via the effect button 105 and the effect key 106 with the effect button detection switch 321 and the effect key detection switch 322, and sets a command corresponding to the detected button. Specifically, when the effect button 105 is pressed, the information on the pressing is set as a command. The image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 perform an effect based on the effect designation command. When a command for pressing the effect button 105 is transmitted in the middle of the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340, the effect by pressing the effect button 105 is displayed. To do. That is, the effects based on the effect designation command include an effect when the effect button 105 is pressed and an effect when the effect button 105 is not pressed.

  The sub CPU 320a transmits the command set in the various processes to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 as the command transmission process.

[Direction determination processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect determination process. The main subject of the effect determination process is the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320.

  In S1201, it is determined whether a change start command has been received. The variation start command is transmitted from the main control board 300 at the start of variation of the special symbol. The variation start command includes a jackpot symbol, a lost symbol, and a variation pattern as a result of the jackpot determination. If it is determined that a change start command has been received (S1201: YES), the process proceeds to S1202. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation start command has not been received (S1201: NO), the subsequent process is not executed, the effect determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the command reception process.

  In S1202, the variation pattern included in the variation start command is acquired.

  In S1203, an effect pattern table is selected. In the present embodiment, there is only one type of effect pattern table.

  In S1204, the previous jackpot symbol is acquired.

  In S1205, an effect designation command is set. Specifically, with reference to the selected effect pattern table, an effect designation command is acquired based on the variation pattern and the jackpot symbol, and the effect designation command is set in the sub RAM 320c.

  After the process of S1205 is finished, the effect determination process is finished, and the process returns to the command reception process.

[Direction pattern table]
FIG. 15 is an explanatory view schematically showing an effect pattern table. As described above, the variation pattern is transmitted from the main control board 300 together with the variation start command. These variation patterns define the variation time of the symbol, and the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 determines which effect is to be performed using the liquid crystal display device 121 or the like.

  By referring to the effect pattern table, the sub CPU 320a sets the effect designation command 101 when the variation pattern 1 is transmitted. Further, when the variation pattern 6 is transmitted, the sub CPU 320a sets the effect designation command 102. Furthermore, when the variation pattern 7 is transmitted, the sub CPU 320a sets the effect designation command 103. Further, when the variation pattern 8 is transmitted, the sub CPU 320a sets the effect designation command 104. In these cases, a losing effect is usually performed. However, the effect designation command 104 is a super shortening variation, and the decorative design is stopped 0.1 seconds after the variation starts.

  Similarly, the sub CPU 320a sets the effect designation command 201 when the variation pattern 2 is transmitted, and sets the effect designation command 202 when the variation pattern 2A is transmitted. The sub CPU 320a sets the effect designation command 301 when the variation pattern 3 is transmitted, and sets the variation pattern 302 when the variation pattern 3A is transmitted. Furthermore, the sub CPU 320a sets the effect designation command 401 when the variation pattern 4 is transmitted, and sets the effect designation command 402 when the variation pattern 4A is transmitted. Further, when the variation pattern 5A is transmitted, the sub CPU 320a sets an effect designation command 502.

  Furthermore, when the variation pattern 9 is transmitted, the sub CPU 320a sets one of the effect designation commands 601, 602, 603, and 604. In this way, when a plurality of effect designation commands are associated with one variation pattern, sorting by the jackpot symbol determined in the previous jackpot game is performed. When the previous jackpot symbol is Special 1D, 1C, 2E, 2C, the effect designation command 601 is set. When the previous jackpot symbol is Special 1C, 1B, 2D, 2B, the effect designation command 602 is set. Is set, and when the previous jackpot symbol is Special 1B, 1A, 2C, 2A, the effect designation command 603 is set, and when the previous jackpot symbol is Special 1A, Special 2A, Special 2B, the production designation command 604 is set.

  Further, when the variation pattern 9A is transmitted, the sub CPU 320a sets an effect designation command 605.

Furthermore, when the variation pattern 10 is transmitted, the sub CPU 320a sets one of the effect designation commands 701 and 702. Specifically, when the previous jackpot symbol is special 1A to special 1D, special 2A to special 2E, an effect designation command 701 is set, and when the previous jackpot symbol is 1A to 1C, 2A to 2C A designation command 702 is set.

  Further, when the variation pattern 10A is transmitted, the sub CPU 320a sets an effect designation command 703.

[Specific examples of display effects]
A specific description will be given of the display effect based on the effect designation command set with reference to the effect pattern table of FIG.

[Normal loss production]
The normal losing effect is an effect in which the variation stops at the break as shown in FIG. 16 (B) after the variation of the decorative symbol is started as shown in FIG. 16 (A). In the present embodiment, it is only necessary that the left symbol and the right symbol are different numbers, and one of the left symbol and the right symbol may be the same as the middle symbol (for example, “3, 3, 4”).

  When the production designation command 101 is set, the fluctuation is 5 seconds. When the production designation command 102 is set, the fluctuation is 10 seconds. When the production designation command 103 is set, the fluctuation is 3 seconds. When the production designation command 104 is set, the fluctuation is 0.1 seconds.

  When the production designation command 104 is set, the second special symbol determination suspension is consumed every 0.1 second. Therefore, when the game ball is hit to the right, most of the game balls pass through the gate 126, and most of the game balls that have passed through the gate 126 enter the game ball passage 140. As a result, the number of game balls discharged from the discharge device 129 is reduced, and it is conceivable that the number of winning balls by entering the second starting device 124 is one.

[Normal reach production]
As shown in FIG. 16A, the normal reach effect is a reach formation effect that forms a reach as shown in FIG. Specifically, the left symbol and the right symbol temporarily stop at the same number, and the middle symbol continues to fluctuate.

  When the production designation command 201 is set, as shown in FIG. 16D, the middle symbol stops at a number different from the left symbol and the right symbol. Here, the state of stopping at “7”, “6”, and “7” is shown. In this case, it is “lost”.

  On the other hand, when the production designation command 202 is set, the middle symbol stops at the same number as the left symbol and the right symbol as shown in FIG. Here, the state of stopping at “7”, “7”, and “7” is shown. In this case, it is a “hit”.

[SP reach production]
The SP reach effect is an effect in which the degree of expectation for a jackpot game that shifts after the reach formation effect shown in FIG. 16C is executed and before the middle symbol of the decorative symbol stops is greater than the normal reach effect. As shown in FIG. 17A, the decorative design is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121, and a battle effect as an SP reach effect is performed. The battle effect is an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character fight.

  When the production designation command 301 is set, as shown in FIG. 17B, the teammate character loses to the enemy character, and the middle symbol of the decorative symbol stops at a number different from the left symbol and the right symbol. In this case, it is “lost”.

  On the other hand, when the production designation command 302 is set, as shown in FIG. 17C, the teammate character wins the enemy character, and the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the decorative symbol stop at the same number. . In this case, it is a “hit”.

[SPSP reach production]
The SPSP reach production is a production in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot game that develops in the middle of the SP reach production shown in FIG. 17A is larger than the SP reach production. As shown in FIG. 17 (D), unlike the SP reach effect, the background image is an effect that increases the expectation of a big hit, such as a teammate character delivering a technique.

  When the production designation command 401 is set, as shown in FIG. 17E, the teammate character loses to the enemy character, and the middle symbol of the decorative symbol stops at a number different from the left symbol and the right symbol. In this case, it is “lost”.

  On the other hand, when the production designation command 402 is set, as shown in FIG. 17F, the teammate character wins the enemy character, and the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the decorative symbol stop at the same number. . In this case, it is a “hit”.

  When the production designation command 502 is set, as shown in FIG. 17E, the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character, but before the decorative symbol stops, the teammate character is revived, As shown in FIG. 17 (F), the enemy character is won, and the left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol of the decorative symbol are stopped at the same number. Again, this is a “big hit”.

[Ultra-short mode]
This embodiment has a feature in determining the super shortening mode after the jackpot game is finished and the number of times of continuing the super shortening mode (the number of special fluctuations).

  The super shortening mode is a state in which the special 1 special variation pattern table T4E or the special 2 special variation pattern table T4F is set in the short-time gaming state. In the short-time gaming state, the second special symbol determination is preferentially performed, but the normal lose effect selected when losing is 0.1 seconds, and the second special symbol determination is suspended at high speed. Is done. In other words, the meaning of adopting the super-shortening mode is to prevent the game from being delayed without being a big hit despite the certainty.

  As described above, the type of jackpot game is determined by the jackpot symbol using FIG. Depending on the jackpot design, there is a difference in whether or not it is “probable”. In other words, if the “special symbol” shown in FIG. 6 is a big win, the game is controlled in the probability-changing gaming state (high-probability short-time gaming state) after the big winning game is over. On the other hand, if the “normal symbol” is a big win, the game is controlled in the non-probability variable gaming state (low-probability short-time gaming state) after the big hit game is over.

  Further, depending on the jackpot symbol, there is a difference between whether the number of times of continuing the super shortening mode is 10,000, 60, 30 or 10 times.

At this time, when the number of times the super-shortening mode is continued is 10,000 times, it is determined that the gaming state after the jackpot end will be the probability changing gaming state. In addition, looking at the selection ratio of 60 times, 30 times, and 10 times, the specification is such that a large number can be easily selected as the number of times of continuing the ultra-shortening mode when the probable game state is reached after the jackpot.

  This embodiment does not basically notify whether the game state is a probability variation game state or a non-probability variation game state, and performs a roaring effect that gives an expectation as to whether the game state is a probability variation game state or not by the number of times of continuous super-shortening mode. . This roaring effect is performed in the 30th rotation after the jackpot game ends. If the number of continuations of the ultra-short mode (special variation number) reaches 10,000 times (infinite number on the display) due to the fluctuation at the 30th rotation, it can be understood that the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state at that time. On the other hand, when it is 60 times, 30 times, or 10 times, the greater the number of times of continuation, the higher the expectation that it is in the probability variation gaming state. And it is the specification alert | reported by the 100th rotation after jackpot completion whether it is a probability change game state or a non-probability change game state.

  FIG. 18 schematically shows the progress of the game when the super-shortening mode is continued 60 times, 30 times, or 10 times.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (A), when the number of continuous times of the ultra-shortening mode is 10, the special 1 special fluctuation pattern table T4E or the special 2 special fluctuation pattern is used for the fluctuation from the 31st rotation to the 40th rotation. Table T4F is set.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, when the super shortening mode is continued 30 times, the special 1 special fluctuation pattern table T4E or the special 2 special fluctuation pattern is used for the fluctuation from the 31st rotation to the 60th rotation. Table T4F is set.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, in the case where the number of times of continuing the ultra-shortening mode is 60, the special 1 special fluctuation pattern table T4E or the special 2 special fluctuation pattern is used in the fluctuation from the 31st rotation to the 90th rotation. Table T4F is set.

  In addition, it is understood that after the big hit, the game is controlled in the probabilistic gaming state without waiting for the fluctuation of 30 rotations due to the number of rounds of 16R when the big hit is special 2A.

[Directing production]
As described above, the roaring effect is an effect that is performed by the change of the 30th rotation after the end of the jackpot, and is basically an effect that informs the number of times of continuing the ultra-shortening mode.

  First, the case where the effect designation command 604 is set will be described. In this case, the number of continuations of the super shortening mode is 10,000 (infinite on display).

  After the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 19A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG. 19B.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19C, a message “Press !!!!” and an effect button image are displayed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121. Here, when the player depresses the effect button 105 or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19E, a message “Press!” And an effect button image are displayed. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105 or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, the button pressing prompt shown in FIG. 19 (G) is performed, the “ultra shortening 60 times” notification shown in FIG. 19 (H) is performed, and the button pressing prompt shown in FIG. 19 (I) is performed. Then, the “ultra shortened infinity times” notification shown in FIG. Note that the decorative symbol stops after the fourth continuation notification (the same applies to the following).

  In other words, an effect of adding the number of continuous times of the ultra-shortening mode is performed by operating the effect button 105 four times. The same applies to the following.

  Next, the case where the production designation command 603 is set will be described. In this case, the continuous number of times of the super shortening mode is 60 times.

  After the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 20A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20C, a message “Press!” And an effect button image are displayed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105, or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), a message “Press!” And an effect button image are displayed. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105 or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, the button pressing prompt shown in FIG. 20 (G) is performed, the “ultra-shortening 60 times” notification shown in FIG. 20 (H) is performed, and the button pressing prompt shown in FIG. 20 (I) is performed. Thus, the notification of “60 super-shortenings” shown in FIG.

  Next, the case where the production designation command 602 is set will be described. In this case, the continuous number of times of the super shortening mode is 30 times.

  After the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 21A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21C, a message “Press !!!!” and an effect button image are displayed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105 or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (E), a message “Press !!!!” and an effect button image are displayed. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105 or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 21 (F), “super-shortening 30 times” is notified.

  Similarly, the button pressing prompt shown in FIG. 21 (G) is performed, the notification of “super short 30 times” shown in FIG. 21 (H) is performed, and the button pressing prompt shown in FIG. 21 (I) is performed. Then, the notification “30 times of super shortening” shown in FIG.

  Next, a case where the effect designation command 601 is set will be described. In this case, the continuous number of times of the super shortening mode is 10 times.

  After the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 22A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22C, a message “Press!” And an effect button image are displayed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105 or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22E, a message “Press !!!!” and an effect button image are displayed. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105 or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, the button pressing prompt shown in FIG. 22 (G) is performed, the “ultra-shortening 10 times” notification shown in FIG. 22 (H) is performed, and the button pressing prompt shown in FIG. 22 (I) is performed. Then, the notification of “super shortening 10 times” shown in FIG.

[Summary of the production]
In this way, the operation of adding the number of times of the ultra-shortening mode is performed by the operation of the effect button 105 four times.

  In the effect designation command 601, the number of times of continuing the ultra-shortening mode changes such as 10 → 10 → 10 → 10.

  In the effect designation command 602, the number of continuations of the super-shortening mode changes in the order of 10 → 30 → 30 → 30.

  In the effect designation command 603, the number of times of continuing the ultra-shortening mode changes such as 10 → 30 → 60 → 60.

In the effect designation command 604, the number of times the super shortening mode is continued changes from 10 → 30 → 60 → infinity (10000 times).
[Special hit effect 1]
When the big hit is made at the 30th rotation after the big hit, the variation pattern 9A is transmitted. At this time, the effect designation command 605 is set as described above.

  At this time, after the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 23A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, a message “Press!” And an effect button image are displayed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105, or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (E), a message “Press !!!!” and an effect button image are displayed. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105, or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, the button pressing prompt shown in FIG. 23 (G) is performed, and “ultra-shortening 60 times” shown in FIG. 23 (H) is notified.

  Then, in response to the button press prompt shown in FIG. 23 (I), when the player presses down the effect button 105, or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, the “big hit” shown in FIG. Is notified. At this time, the decorative symbols stop at the jackpot arrangement (for example, “7” “7” “7”).

  In other words, when the effect button 105 is operated four times, it is assumed that the effect of adding the number of continuations of the super-shortening mode is performed, and finally the jackpot is notified.

[Probability short-time production]
The probabilistic short-time effect is an effect that is performed with a change in the 100th rotation after the end of the jackpot, and is an effect that notifies whether the current game state is a probabilistic game state or a non-probable variable game state.

  First, the case where the effect designation command 701 is set will be described. In this case, it is notified that the current gaming state is a probability variation gaming state.

  Specifically, after the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 24A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, a message “Press!” And an effect button image are displayed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105 or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the decorative pattern on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121 stops in a lost arrangement.

  At this time, a display such as “continue right-handed →” is performed, and a voice output “Please make a right-handed!” Is performed to notify that “right-handed” should be performed. In other words, the probability change confirmation is notified, and it is also notified that the right hand should be turned again. Of course, it may be an effect that does not notify. Note that the right-handed display 207 continues to light because the short-time game flag is ON.

  Next, a case where an effect designation command 702 is set will be described. In this case, it is notified that the current gaming state is a non-probability changing gaming state.

  Specifically, after the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 24A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, a message “Press!” And an effect button image are displayed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105 or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the decorative pattern on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121 stops in a lost arrangement.

At this time, a display such as “Please return to left-handed” is performed, and a voice output “Please return to left-handed” is performed to notify that “left-handed” should be performed. That is, it notifies the end of the short time and informs that it should be left-handed. Of course, it may be an effect that does not notify. The right-handed display 207 is turned off because the short-time game flag is OFF.

  When notifying whether or not this is a probability change, or when entering the ultra-shortening mode as described above, notification regarding the progress of the game such as “right-handed” or “left-handed” display should be performed. Is preferred. The display at this time may not overlap other information display on the screen, or may be conspicuous as an overlapping display. Moreover, the timing of these notifications may be over a plurality of variations such as the next variation and the subsequent variation.

  Next, a case where the effect designation command 703 is set will be described. In this case, it is notified that this change has resulted in a big hit.

  Specifically, after the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 24A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, a message “Press!” And an effect button image are displayed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121. Here, when the player presses down the effect button 105, or when a time during which the operation of the effect button 105 is valid has elapsed, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the decorative pattern on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121 stops in the jackpot arrangement.

[Changes after the 101st rotation]
In the case of a loss at the 100th rotation, if the game is controlled in the probabilistic gaming state, the high-probability short-time gaming state continues to the 10,000th rotation. Therefore, the ultrashort mode is exemplified. That is, the variation pattern is selected by the special 1 special variation pattern table T4E and the special 2 special variation pattern table T4F. Or, it is exemplified that the time reduction mode is set. That is, it is exemplified that the variation pattern is selected by the special 1 hour short time variation pattern table T4B and the special 2 hour short time variation pattern table T4D. By using the super-shortening mode like the former, it is possible to suppress the player's frustration that it is difficult to win a big hit despite being in a probabilistic gaming state.

[Effects of the gaming machine 1]
(1) In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300 is a big hit, and the special symbol is changed and stopped. When it is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined (see FIG. 6). After the big hit game, the game is controlled in the high-probability short-time game state or the low-probability short-time game state. In the short-time gaming state, the variation pattern is selected mainly by the special 2 hour / temporal variation pattern table T4D. Therefore, it is possible to select the variation pattern 7 (the variation time is 3 seconds) whose symbol variation time is shorter than that in the normal gaming state (see FIG. 8B). Furthermore, during the ultra-shortening period determined by the number of special fluctuations based on the jackpot symbol (the period from the 31st rotation after the jackpot is finished), the fluctuation pattern is mainly selected by the special 2 special fluctuation pattern table T4F. Therefore, the variation pattern 8 (variation time 0.1 second) whose variation time is shorter than that of the variation pattern 7 can be selected. The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 is configured to perform the turning effect relating to the length of the ultra-shortening period at the 30th rotation after the end of the jackpot.

That is, a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and a variation information that determines a symbol variation time based on a determination result by the determination unit is selected. The symbol change means for changing and stopping the symbol according to the selected change information, and when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, executes any type of special game among the plurality of special games. Type determination means for determining whether to perform, special game execution means for executing the special game determined by the type determination means, and after execution of the special game by the special game execution means, than the first game state Game control means capable of controlling a game in a second game state advantageous to the player, and when the game is controlled in the second game state by the game control means, through a predetermined effect means The An effect control means for performing the game, and the symbol changing means controls the game in the first game state when the game is controlled in the second game state by the game control means. It is possible to select the first shortened variation information whose symbol variation time is shorter than the time, and further, step by step according to the type of the special game in the period in which the game is controlled in the second gaming state. In the ultra-shortening period, which is a set period, it is possible to select the second shortening fluctuation information whose symbol variation time is shorter than that of the first shortening fluctuation information, and the effect control means is capable of selecting the super-shortening period. Produce about the length of the period.

  By setting such an ultra-shortening period, it is possible to suppress the player's frustration that it will not be a big hit. And since this super shortening period is set in steps and the effect regarding the length of the super shortening period is performed, the range of games can be expanded and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, in the 30th rotation after the jackpot game, when the variation pattern 9 is selected by the 30th rotation variation pattern table T4G, a roaring effect that is an extra effect of the ultra-shortening period is executed. To do.

  In other words, the effect control means performs an effect relating to how many rotations the super-shortened period continues in the second gaming state.

  Thereby, the breadth of a game can further expand and the interest of a game can be improved.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the embodiment mentioned above at all, and can be implemented with a various form.

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, a roaring effect is provided in which the number of continuations of the ultra-shortening mode is notified at the 30th rotation after the end of jackpot. Therefore, an effect of notifying that the roaring effect will be performed may be performed with a change before the 30th rotation.

  FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the 27th to 29th rotation variation pattern table T4I. When the number of fluctuations after the big hit ends is the 27th to 29th rotation, the 27th to 29th rotation fluctuation pattern table T4I is selected.

  When the variation pattern 11 is selected at the 27th, 28th and 29th rotations, a countdown effect is performed.

  Specifically, after the decorative pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 26A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, at the 27th rotation, as shown in FIG. 26C, “3” is displayed. At this time, the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size and fluctuates on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121, and thereafter, the decorative design on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121 stops in a lost arrangement.

Similarly, at the 28th rotation, "2" is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size and fluctuates on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121, and thereafter, the decorative design on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121 stops in a lost arrangement.

  At the 29th rotation, “1” is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size and fluctuates on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121, and thereafter, the decorative design on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121 stops in a lost arrangement.

  Further, when the variation pattern 11A is selected at any one of the 27th to 29th rotations, an effect of notifying the jackpot is performed.

  Specifically, after the liquid crystal display device 121 is darkened in FIG. 26B, “big hit” is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size and fluctuates on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121, and thereafter, the decorative design on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121 stops in a jackpot arrangement.

  In this example, the effect spans three variations. However, the effect may be one variation, two variations, or four variations or more. Moreover, the timing should just be before the 30th rotation effect. For example, a message such as “coming soon” may be displayed at the 25th rotation.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, the roaring effect for notifying the continuation number of the ultra-shortening mode is performed at the 30th rotation after the end of the jackpot. Therefore, the entry into the super shortening mode may be produced at the 31st rotation.

  FIG. 25B is an explanatory diagram illustrating the 31st rotation variation pattern table T4J. When the number of fluctuations after the big hit ends is the 31st rotation, the 31st rotation fluctuation pattern table T4J is selected.

  When the variation pattern 12 is selected at the 31st rotation, an entry effect is performed.

  Specifically, after the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 27A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27C, “right-handed →→→” is displayed. This display is to notify again what should be right-handed at the start of the ultra-shortening mode, and is exemplified as being flashy in the sense of starting the super-shortening mode. At this time, the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size and fluctuates at the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27D, the “super shortened mode” is displayed. At this time, the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size and fluctuates at the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 121.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27E, a “rush” display is added. At this time, the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size and fluctuates on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121, and thereafter, the decorative design on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121 stops in a lost arrangement.

  Further, when the variation pattern 12A is selected at the 31st rotation, a jackpot notification effect is performed.

  Specifically, after the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 27A, the liquid crystal display device 121 goes dark as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (F), “big hit” is displayed. At this time, the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size and fluctuates on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121, and thereafter, the decorative design on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 121 stops in a jackpot arrangement.

  (C) In the above embodiment, regardless of the number of special fluctuations, the number of time reductions was 10,000 when the probability change was a big hit, and was 100 times when the normal big hit (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, the number of time reductions may be determined according to the number of special fluctuations.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot symbol determination table. Here, when the number of special fluctuations is 10,000, the number of time reductions is also 10,000. Also, when the number of special fluctuations is 60, the number of time reductions is 90. When the number of special fluctuations is 30, the number of time reductions is 60. When the number of special fluctuations is 10, the time reduction. The number of times is 40.

  In other words, when the super shortening mode from the 31st rotation after the end of the jackpot ends, the short time gaming state also ends. Accordingly, there is a case in which a so-called latent probability changing game state that is not a time-saving game state is set even in the probability changing game state.

  In this way, the number of time reductions can be set for each jackpot type. Therefore, it may be set to 10,000 times for a promising big hit, and the time reduction may be terminated in accordance with the number of special fluctuations for a normal big hit. By doing this, it is possible to determine whether or not the game is in the probability change gaming state by the end of the time reduction, so that it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the time change effect for the 100th rotation is not performed.

  (D) In the above embodiment, when the special 2 special variation pattern table T4F is selected (super shortening mode), the normal loss effect is selected at 24/30 in the case of loss. In this case, regardless of whether the second special symbol determination is suspended, the normal loss effect is always 0.1 seconds.

  On the other hand, a special 2 special variation pattern table T4Fa as shown in FIG. In this case, when the number of holdings is “4”, the fluctuation pattern 8 with a fluctuation time of 0.1 seconds is selected, and when the number of holdings is “0” to “3”, the fluctuation pattern 13 with a fluctuation time of 2 seconds is selected. Selected. Due to the entry of the game ball by the second starting unit 140, the suspension of the second special symbol determination becomes almost “4” in the short-time gaming state, but the suspension of the second special symbol determination becomes “ When the time is 3 "or less, the variation time is 2 seconds. Thereby, the suspension of the second special symbol determination becomes “0”, and it is possible to suppress the first special symbol determination which is disadvantageous compared to the second special symbol determination.

  Similarly, a special 2 special variation pattern table T4Fb as shown in FIG. 29B may be adopted. In this case, when the number of holdings is “2” to “4”, the fluctuation pattern 8 having a fluctuation time of 0.1 seconds is selected, and when the number of holdings is “0” to “1”, the fluctuation time is 2 seconds. The variation pattern 13 is selected. Due to the entry of the game ball by the second starting unit 140, the suspension of the second special symbol determination becomes almost “4” in the short-time gaming state, but the suspension of the second special symbol determination becomes “ When the time is 1 "or less, the fluctuation time is 2 seconds. Thereby, the suspension of the second special symbol determination becomes “0”, and it is possible to suppress the first special symbol determination which is disadvantageous compared to the second special symbol determination.

  It should be noted that other fluctuation pattern tables, for example, a special 1 normal fluctuation pattern table T4A (FIG. 7A), a special 1 short fluctuation pattern table T4B (FIG. 7B), a special 2 normal fluctuation pattern table T4C ( As for FIG. 8 (A)), special 2 hour short time fluctuation pattern table T4D (FIG. 8 (B)), special 1 special fluctuation pattern table T4E (FIG. 9 (A)), etc., the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) by the number of holdings. May be different.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment, the roaring effect of notifying the number of continuations of the super shortening mode is performed at the 30th rotation after the end of the jackpot, but for example, it may be performed at the first rotation after the end of the jackpot, You may make it alert | report by the ending of jackpot game. Also, for example, whether to continue or end at the 10th rotation in the ultra-shortening mode, then whether to continue or end at the 30th rotation, and then whether to continue or end at the 60th rotation. You may make it alert | report the number of continuations.

  Further, when a predetermined variation pattern is transmitted from the main control board 300, the number of continuations may be notified. Moreover, you may make it determine by lottery whether the alerting | reporting of the frequency | count of continuation is performed by the production control board 320 side. In this way, the notification effect of the number of continuous times can be executed at random instead of the fixed number of fluctuations.

  Specifically, adopting the special 2 special variation pattern T4Fc is exemplified. In this case, the variation pattern 8 having a variation time of 0.1 second is selected at a rate of 20/30 in the case of loss, and the variation pattern 14 having a variation time of 9 seconds is selected at a rate of 4/30 in the case of loss. Therefore, when the variation pattern 14 is transmitted from the main control board 300, the number of continuations may be notified.

  When the variation pattern 14 is transmitted from the main control board 300, other effects may be performed in addition to the notification of the number of times of continuation.

  (F) In the above-described embodiment, an effect of adding the number of continuations each time the effect button 105 is pressed is performed. However, the effect may be performed without operating the effect button 105.

  (G) In the above-described embodiment, the number of continuations is increased by pressing the effect button 105 four times. However, the number may be three or less, or may be five or more. Moreover, it is good also as an effect that the continuous number of times is added by hitting the effect button 105 repeatedly.

  (H) In the above embodiment, when the number of times of continuation is 10, every time the effect button 105 is pressed, notification of 10 → 10 → 10 → 10 is performed, and when the number of continuations is 30, the effect button 105 is Each time the button is pressed, a notification of 10 → 30 → 30 → 30 is performed. When the number of times of continuation is 60, every time the effect button 105 is pressed, a notification of 10 → 30 → 60 → 60 is performed. Is 10,000 times, every time the effect button 105 is pressed, a notification of 10 → 30 → 60 → infinity is made.

  On the other hand, the number of times may be added at any timing. Therefore, for example, a scenario such as 10 → 10 → 10 → 30 or 60 → 60 → 60 → 60 may be prepared, and the production designation command may be increased according to this scenario. Since an effect in which the number of continuations decreases when the effect button 105 is pressed may cause the player to be disappointed, the number of continuations is preferably increased or the same every time the effect button 105 is pressed. . However, when the number of times of continuation is reduced by pressing the effect button 105, the probability change may be confirmed.

  (L) In the above embodiment, the configuration including the second start unit 140 is described, but a configuration including the second start unit 141 as shown in FIG. 31 may be used.

In this case, the gate 126 is provided above the second starting unit 141. As shown by the two-dot chain line, the open / close member 125 is in the open posture when it falls to the right side, and the game ball that has passed through the gate 126 enters from the right side of the second starting unit 141 as shown by the arrow 133. The ball enters the second starting device 124. At this time, the time until the opening / closing member 125 is released based on the result of the normal symbol determination after passing through the gate 126 is determined so as to facilitate the entry of the game ball into the second starting device 124. Corresponds to the time to flow down as indicated by arrow 132. When the opening / closing member 125 is in the open posture, most of the game balls flowing down the right side of the game area 102 are picked up by the opening / closing member 125 and enter the second starting unit 141.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with the 2nd starting unit 142 as shown in FIG.

  In this case, the gate 126 is provided in the 2nd starting unit 142 like the said embodiment. The opening / closing member 125 normally has a protruding posture that protrudes from the gaming area 102, and has an immersive attitude that immerses into the gaming area based on the result of the normal symbol determination based on the passage of the gate 126. When the opening / closing member is in the immersive posture, the game ball that has passed through the gate 126 enters the second starting device 124 as indicated by an arrow 133. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member is in the protruding posture, the game ball that has passed through the gate 126 is discharged from the second starting unit 142 as indicated by an arrow 134. The game balls discharged from the second starting unit 142 are directed to the big prize device 127.

  Thus, in order to realize the fluctuation time of 0.1 seconds in the ultra-shortening mode, a configuration that promotes entry into the second starting device 124 is used.

  That is, in FIG.1 and FIG.31, the path | route of the game ball from the gate 126 to the opening / closing member 125 is comprised according to the fluctuation time of a normal symbol. 1 and 32, the second starting units 140 and 142 are provided with both the gate 126 and the opening / closing member 125. This creates a situation where most of the game balls that have passed through the gate 126 enter the second starter 124. At this time, it is exemplified that there is one prize ball.

1 ... gaming machine (game machine)
121 ... Liquid crystal display device (production means)
300 ... main control board 301a ... main CPU (determination means, symbol variation means, type determination means, special game execution means, game control means)
301b ... Main ROM
301c ... Main RAM
320 ... production control board 320a ... sub CPU (production control means)
320b ... Sub ROM
320c ... Sub-RAM

The gaming machine (1) of the present invention is based on the determination means (301a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and the determination result by the determination means, When it is determined that the variation information for determining the variation time of the symbol is selected, the symbol variation means (301a) for varying the symbol according to the selected variation information and stopped, and the determination means execute the special game. Type determination means (301a) for determining which type of special game to be executed among a plurality of special games; Special game execution means (301a) for executing the special game determined by the type determination means; A game control means (301a) capable of controlling a game in a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state after the special game is executed by the special game execution means; and the game controller And an effect control means (320a) for providing an effect via a predetermined effect means (121) when the game is controlled in the second game state, wherein the symbol variation means is the game control When the game is controlled in the second gaming state by means, it is possible to select the first shortened variation information having a shorter symbol variation time than when the game is controlled in the first gaming state. Furthermore, in the super-shortening period, which is a period that is set stepwise according to the type of the special game, in the period in which the game is controlled in the second gaming state, compared to the first shortening variation information The second shortened variation information having a shorter symbol variation time can be selected, and the effect control means performs an effect relating to the length of the ultra-shortened period . In the second gaming state, How many times the shortening period is continued Or performs rendering related to, characterized in that the effect relating to the extension of the continuity count is performed.

Claims (2)

Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition;
Based on the determination result by the determination unit, the variation information for determining the variation time of the symbol is selected, and the symbol variation unit that varies and stops the symbol according to the selected variation information;
When it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the determination unit, a type determination unit that determines which type of special game to execute among a plurality of special games;
Special game execution means for executing the special game determined by the type determination means;
Game control means capable of controlling a game in a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state after the execution of the special game by the special game execution means;
When the game is controlled in the second gaming state by the game control means, the production control means for producing an effect via a predetermined effect means,
The symbol variation means is
When the game is controlled in the second game state by the game control means, the first shortened variation information having a shorter symbol variation time is selected than when the game is controlled in the first game state. Is possible,
Furthermore, in the super-shortening period, which is a period set according to the type of the special game among the period in which the game is controlled in the second gaming state, the symbol is compared with the first shortening variation information. You can select the second shortened variation information with a shorter variation time,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means performs an effect relating to the length of the ultra-shortening period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means performs an effect relating to how many rotations the super-shortening period continues in the second gaming state.