JP2017012835A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a same presentation from being performed repeatedly in one big win (jackpot) game.SOLUTION: When a game ball passes through a V area (prescribed area) during a big win (jackpot) game, the game machine becomes a high probability game state after the big win game. When a game ball passes through the V area during a big win game, the game machine can perform a probability variation shift suggestion presentation suggesting that the game becomes the high probability game state after the big win game. When a game ball passes through the V area during a big win game and when the probability variation shift suggestion presentation is performed once, the game machine does not perform the probability variation shift suggestion presentation again, even if a game ball passes through the V area again during the big win game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5-3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and performs a special game based on the determination result.

  Conventionally, when a game ball wins at a predetermined start opening, a jackpot determination is made as to whether or not to win a jackpot, and based on the jackpot determination result, a change display and a stop display of a predetermined symbol (for example, three rows of symbols) are performed. There was a gaming machine to perform (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In such a gaming machine, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot game is played after stopping and displaying with a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, so-called “solo eyes”). In the jackpot game, a predetermined area (for example, a big prize opening or a so-called “V area”) is opened, and a game ball can pass through the predetermined area. In addition, such a gaming machine performs a predetermined effect when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied.

JP 2014-166535 A

  In the prior art, the same performance may be repeatedly performed within a predetermined period, which may lead to a decrease in the interest of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the same effects from being repeatedly performed within a predetermined period and enhancing the interest of the game in order to eliminate the problems caused by the conventional technology. .

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention acquires determination information used for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. A predetermined area when the determination means determines whether to perform the special game based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means, the determination means acquired by the acquisition means, and the determination means. A special game execution control means for performing the special game, and an effect execution control means for performing a predetermined effect when the special game is being performed by the special game execution control means. The means can perform a specific effect when a game ball passes through the predetermined area, and does not perform the specific effect even if the game ball passes through the predetermined area again after the passage. To.

  In the above invention, when the special game is executed by the special game execution control means, if the game ball passes through the predetermined area, the game progresses in a specific game state advantageous to the player after the special game. A specific game state control means for controlling, and the effect execution control means can perform an effect suggesting that the specific game state control means sets the specific game state as the specific effect. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the same effect from being repeatedly performed within a predetermined period and to enhance the interest of the game.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information display part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot game which the game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the gaming state control by the gaming machine of this execution. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) shown about an example of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment performs in a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) shown about an example of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment performs in a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) shown about an example of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment performs in a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table memorize | stored in the main control part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a reservation continuous suggestion production pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows an example of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows an example of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mode change process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an opening process. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows an example of a round process. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows an example of a round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mode setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variation production start process. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows an example of a jackpot presentation process. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows an example of a jackpot presentation process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former type 1 will be described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention may be applied to pachinko gaming machines (so-called “mixing machines”) belonging to both the old type 1 and the old type 2 and are called “slot machines”. The present invention may be applied to a spinning machine.

  Further, in the following embodiment, an example in which the starting condition in the present invention is a winning game ball to a predetermined starting port will be described, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the start condition in the present invention may include not being in a special game (for example, during a big hit game) or not being in a variable display of a symbol (for example, a special symbol). Further, when the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a spinning-reel type gaming machine, the starting condition in the present invention may be that an operation lever for accepting an operation for starting the rotation of the reel is turned on.

  In the following embodiment, an example in which the special game according to the present invention is a jackpot game that opens a big prize opening will be described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the special game in the present invention may be a specific jackpot game among a plurality of types of jackpot games, or may be an opening of an ordinary electric accessory. Further, when the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a revolving type gaming machine, the special game in the present invention is a single bonus, regular bonus, challenge bonus, big bonus, challenge time (so-called “CT”), or assist replay. Time (so-called “ART”) may be used.

  Moreover, in the following embodiment, although the symbol in the present invention is a special symbol for indicating the jackpot determination result, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the symbol in the present invention may be a normal symbol for indicating a normal symbol determination result. In addition, when the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a rotating type gaming machine, the symbol in the present invention may be a symbol attached to a reel. In addition, specific numerical values and the like shown in the following embodiments are examples, and do not limit the contents of the present invention.

<Outline of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention>
First, an outline of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. Some gaming machines perform a jackpot determination when a game ball passes through a predetermined starting area, and perform a jackpot game when it is determined to be a jackpot. In a jackpot game, when a predetermined area called a “V area” is opened and a game ball passes through the V area, a predetermined game state advantageous after the jackpot game (for example, a high probability game state in which a jackpot is likely to occur) ). Such a gaming machine performs a predetermined effect when a game ball passes through the V region, and thereby suggests to the player that a predetermined game state is reached after the big hit game.

  By the way, a plurality of game balls may pass through the V region in one big hit game. In the conventional gaming machine, in such a case, the predetermined effect is performed a plurality of times in one big hit game. In such a case, the player may feel troublesome that the predetermined performance is repeated a plurality of times in a short period of time, and the interest of the game may be reduced. Further, if the predetermined effect indicates to the player that the predetermined game state is to be obtained after the current jackpot game, the player knows that the predetermined game state is to be set to the predetermined game state after the current jackpot game. In other words, since the predetermined performance after the second time does not bring any new information, it is not possible to obtain new joy and pleasure.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment takes into account the problems with such conventional gaming machines, and in the jackpot game, there are different effects depending on whether the game ball first passes through the V region or after that I do. As a result, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can entertain a player when passing a plurality of game balls through the V region in the jackpot game, and can improve the interest of the game. it can. Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

<Basic configuration of gaming machine>
A basic configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming board 101. Below the game board 101, a launching unit (see reference numeral 728 in FIG. 7) for launching a game ball is provided.

  The game ball launched by the launching unit rises along the rail 102, reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the game area 103 is provided with a number of nails, windmills, and the like. As a result, the falling trajectory of the game ball is difficult for the player to predict.

  An image display unit 104 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 101. The image display unit 104 displays effect designs, background images, images related to various effects, and the like. For example, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) can be used for the image display unit 104.

  In the game board 101, a first start port 105 is provided below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is provided to the right of the first start port 105. The first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are so-called “start winning openings” in which game balls can be won (start winning is possible).

  Also, an ordinary electric accessory 107 (so-called “electric tulip”) that can be freely opened and closed is provided in the vicinity of the second starting port 106. When the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened, the game ball can easily win the second starting port 106. When the ordinary electric accessory 107 is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is normally closed and is opened for a predetermined period based on the normal symbol determination result. The normal symbol determination is performed when the game ball passes through the gates 108 provided on the left and right sides of the image display unit 104 on the game board 101.

  In the game board 101, a large winning opening 109 (so-called “attacker”) that can be opened and closed is provided to the right of the first start opening 105. When the big winning opening 109 is opened, the game ball can win the big winning opening 109. When the big prize opening 109 is closed, the game ball cannot win the big prize opening 109. The special winning opening 109 is normally closed, and is opened only for a predetermined period based on the jackpot determination result. The big hit determination is performed by winning a game ball at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of prize balls every time a game ball wins a prize winning opening 109.

  In the special winning opening 109, there is provided a V region 140 (see the dotted line denoted by reference numeral 140 in FIG. 1) that can be freely opened and closed. In the present embodiment, the V region 140 corresponds to a predetermined region in the present invention. When the V area 140 is opened, the game ball can pass through the V area 140. When the V area 140 is closed, the game ball cannot pass through the V area 140.

  For example, some or all of the game balls that have won (entered) the grand prize opening 109 are guided to the V area 140 by a passage provided in the big prize opening 109, and the V area 140 is released when the V area 140 is reached. If so, it passes through the V region 140 as it is. On the other hand, if the V region 140 is closed when the V region 140 is reached, the V region 140 will not pass (for example, in this case, the game ball passes through another passage). Thus, in the gaming machine 100, since the V area 140 is provided in the big prize opening 109, in order to pass the V area 140, it is necessary to first make a game ball win the big prize opening 109. .

  In the game board 101, a normal winning opening 110 is provided on the left side of the first start opening 105. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of prize balls every time a game ball wins the normal prize opening 110. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. ing.

  An information display unit 112 is provided at the lower left position of the game board 101. Details of the information display unit 112 will be described later with reference to FIG. 2, but the information display unit 112 displays a special symbol for indicating the jackpot determination result, a normal symbol for indicating the normal symbol determination result, and the like.

  In FIG. 1, a frame member 113 is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the game area 103. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides on the top, bottom, left, and right of the game board 101 and protrudes toward the player. The frame member 113 incorporates a speaker 114, an effect light unit 115, and the like.

  An operation handle 116 is provided at the lower right position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 is provided so as to protrude to the player side, and is used for a game ball launching operation. Specifically, the operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer periphery of the operation handle 116 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player.

  The launcher launches a game ball with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing instruction member 117 relative to the operation handle 116. In addition, the operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. The launching unit launches a game ball when it is detected by this sensor that the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  In FIG. 1, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 are provided on the lower portion of the frame member 113. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 function as operation means that can be operated by the player. Further, an effect button drive unit may be provided, and the effect button drive unit may be driven so that the effect button 118 can be advanced and retracted relative to the frame member 113 (the amount of protrusion from the frame member 113 can be changed). Good. Furthermore, an effect button light emitting unit may be provided, and the effect button light emitting unit may emit light, whereby the effect button 118 may be configured to emit light in a plurality of types of light emission modes (for example, emission colors).

  In FIG. 1, a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) is provided on the lower portion of the frame member 113, and a game ball is accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray. Further, the hitting ball supply tray has a shape inclined toward the launching unit, and sequentially sends out the stored game balls to the launching unit.

  Furthermore, a movable accessory 130 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 101. The movable accessory 130 is driven at the time of a predetermined accessory effect. For example, the movable accessory 130 is in a state of being retracted from the front surface of the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG. 1 at times other than the effect production, and is driven to advance to the front surface of the image display unit 104 during the effect production. Is done.

  The arrangement positions of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110, etc. are not limited to the example shown in FIG. These arrangement positions can be arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 in consideration of the game characteristics of the gaming machine 100 and the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the number of the image display units 104 is one, but a plurality of image display units 104 (for example, a main display and a sub display smaller than the main display) may be provided.

<Details of information display section>
Next, the information display unit 112 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the information display unit of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201, a normal symbol display unit 202, a hold number display unit 203, a round number display unit 204, and a right-handed notification lamp 205. Yes. A lamp indicator or the like is used for these display units.

  The special symbol display unit 201 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a and a second special symbol display unit 201b. The 1st special symbol display part 201a displays the 1st special symbol which shows the jackpot determination result of the jackpot determination performed when a game ball wins in the 1st starting port 105. FIG. For example, the first special symbol display unit 201a includes eight lamps (for example, LED lamps) as shown in FIG. The first special symbol display unit 201a, when a big hit determination is performed by winning a game ball in the first starting port 105, the first special symbol is variably displayed only for a predetermined period, and then stopped so as to show the big hit determination result indicate.

  For example, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display unit 201a is performed by sequentially lighting each lamp of the first special symbol display unit 201a so as to flow from left to right in FIG. Further, the stop display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display unit 201a is performed by lighting only a specific lamp among the lamps of the first special symbol display unit 201a.

  For example, in the gaming machine 100, in the jackpot determination performed by winning a game ball at the first starting port 105, it is determined whether the first jackpot, the second jackpot, the third jackpot, or the loss.

  For example, when the jackpot determination result is the first jackpot, the first special symbol display unit 201a lights the first, third, sixth, and seventh lamps from the left among the eight lamps. This lighting mode is hereinafter referred to as “hit symbol α”. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display part 201a lights the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 8th lamp | ramp from the left among eight lamps, when a big hit determination result is a 2nd big win. This lighting mode is hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol β”. Further, the first special symbol display unit 201a turns on the first, fourth, fifth, and seventh lamps from the left among the eight lamps when the big hit determination result is the third big hit. This lighting mode is hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol γ”.

  The second special symbol display unit 201b displays a second special symbol indicating a jackpot determination result of the jackpot determination performed by winning the game ball at the second starting port 106. For example, the second special symbol display unit 201b includes eight lamps as shown in FIG. 2, like the first special symbol display unit 201a. When the jackpot determination is made by winning a game ball at the second start port 106, the second special symbol display unit 201b stops displaying the jackpot determination result after variably displaying the second special symbol for a predetermined period. indicate.

  For example, in the gaming machine 100, in the jackpot determination performed by winning a game ball at the second starting port 106, the first jackpot determination is performed similarly to the jackpot determination performed by winning the game ball at the first starting port 105. It is determined whether the second big hit, the third big hit, or the loss. For this reason, the second special symbol display unit 201b stops and displays the second special symbol as one of the jackpot symbols α to γ and the lost symbol.

  The normal symbol display unit 202 displays a normal symbol indicating a determination result of the normal symbol determination performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108. For example, the normal symbol display unit 202 includes three lamps indicating “◯”, “Δ”, and “×” as shown in FIG. When the normal symbol determination is performed by the game ball passing through the gate 108, the normal symbol display unit 202 displays the normal symbol variably for a predetermined period and then stops and displays the normal symbol determination result.

  For example, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display unit 202 is performed by sequentially lighting each lamp of the normal symbol display unit 202 such as “O” → “Δ” → “×” → “O” →. Is called. Further, the normal symbol stop display by the normal symbol display unit 202 is performed by lighting only a specific lamp among the lamps of the normal symbol display unit 202.

  For example, in the normal symbol determination of the gaming machine 100, it is determined which of the normal electric combination length opening, the normal electric combination short opening, or the loss. For example, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on the “◯” lamp among the three lamps when the normal symbol determination result is that the normal electric utility length is released. Further, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on the “Δ” lamp among the three lamps when the normal symbol determination result is per ordinary electric utility short opening. Then, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on the “×” lamp of the three lamps when the normal symbol determination result is lost.

  The hold number display unit 203 includes a first hold number display unit 203a and a second hold number display unit 203b. Although a detailed description will be given later, the gaming machine 100 acquires determination information used for jackpot determination or the like when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106. The gaming machine 100 can store (hold) up to four pieces of determination information for each start port of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106.

  The first number-of-holds display unit 203a displays the number of pieces of determination information (hereinafter referred to as “first number-of-holds”) stored when the game ball wins at the first start port 105. In addition, the second number-of-holds display unit 203b displays the number of pieces of determination information (hereinafter referred to as “second number-of-holds”) stored by winning game balls at the second starting port 106. In the following, when simply referring to “the number of reservations”, this means a combination of the first number of reservations and the second number of reservations.

  Moreover, the number-of-holds display unit 203 includes a normal symbol number-of-holds display unit 203c. Although a detailed description is omitted, when the game ball passes through the gate 108, the gaming machine 100 acquires normal symbol determination information used for normal symbol determination. The gaming machine 100 can store (hold) up to four pieces of normal symbol determination information. The normal symbol hold count display unit 203c displays the number of stored normal symbol determination information (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol hold count”).

  For example, the first hold number display unit 203a, the second hold number display unit 203b, and the normal symbol hold number display unit 203c each include four lamps, each of which has a first hold number and a second hold number. Turn on the same number of lamps as the number of normal symbols held.

  The round number display unit 204 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game when the jackpot game is played due to the jackpot determination. For example, the first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the third jackpot are all 16-round jackpots. Therefore, the round number display unit 204 includes a lamp indicating “16” as shown in FIG. 2, and the “16” lamp is turned on when a jackpot game is performed as a result of the jackpot determination. Let

  Note that the number-of-rounds display unit 204 does not have to be provided when the jackpot game with any jackpot has the same number of rounds as in the present embodiment. If the round number display unit 204 is not provided, the parts and labor required for manufacturing the gaming machine 100 can be reduced accordingly, so that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine 100 can be reduced.

  The right-handed notification lamp 205 is provided with one lamp, and this lamp is turned on at the time when it should be right-handed to notify the player to right-handed. For example, in the gaming machine 100, the second start opening 106 and the big winning opening 109 are provided in the right side portion of the gaming area 103 (so-called “right-handed area”). For this reason, the right-handed notification lamp 205 is turned on when it is easy to win a game ball at the second starting port 106 (when it is in an auxiliary gaming state described later) or during a big hit game when the big winning port 109 is opened.

<Basic operation of the gaming machine>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the launch instruction member 117 is operated by the player, the gaming machine 100 launches a game ball toward the game area 103. When the launched game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, determination information used for determining the big hit is acquired. Although details will be described later, the determination information includes a winning determination random number, a symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, and the like.

  After that, the gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination using the acquired determination information, displays the special symbol variably for a predetermined variation time (a variation time determined by the variation pattern), and then stops to show the jackpot determination result. indicate. In addition, the gaming machine 100 displays three rows of effect symbols on the image display unit 104 in accordance with the change display of the special symbols, and stops three rows of effect symbols on the image display unit 104 in accordance with the stop display of the special symbols. indicate. For example, in the present embodiment, each of the three rows of effect symbols represents any number from “1” to “9” when stopped.

  For example, when the jackpot determination result is any one of the jackpots, that is, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the gaming machine 100 displays three rows of effect symbols (for example, “1, 1, 1”, etc.). Stops and displays with a doublet. In addition, when the stop display is performed with the big hit, the gaming machine 100 displays the three rows of effect symbols in a predetermined reach mode (for example, “1 · ↓ · 1”. (Representing that this is the case)

  On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is lost, that is, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a lost symbol, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the three rows of effect symbols. There are so-called “break eyes” and so-called “reach lose eyes”. For example, here, the break-away eyes are the numbers (for example, “3 · 1 · 5”) in which the three rows of design symbols represent different numbers. In addition, the reach lose eye is a “1 · 2 · 1” in which the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are the same numbers among the three rows of effect symbols, and the middle effect symbol represents other numbers. Note that when the stop display is performed at the reach lose eye, the gaming machine 100 performs the reach effect with the three rows of effect symbols as the reach mode before the stop display of the reach lose eye. That is, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays with a break when the jackpot determination result is lost and the reach effect is not performed. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is lost and the reach effect is performed, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the reach loss.

<Big hit game with gaming machines>
Next, the jackpot game performed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot game performed by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As described above, the gaming machine 100 can derive the first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the third jackpot as the jackpot determination result. The gaming machine 100 performs the first jackpot game when the jackpot determination result is the first jackpot, performs the second jackpot game when the jackpot determination result is the second jackpot, and the third jackpot The third big hit game is played. As described above, these are jackpot games with the same number of rounds (16 rounds in the present embodiment).

  First, the first jackpot game will be described. FIG. 3 (first jackpot game) shows the opening of the big winning opening 109 and the V area 140 in the first jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 3 (first jackpot game), in the case of the first jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 opens the grand prize opening 109 for a long time (for example, 30 seconds) in each round from the first round to the 16th round. Open up in time. For this reason, in the case of the first big hit game, it is possible to expect sufficient winnings to the big winning opening 109 in any round from the first round to the 16th round.

  In the case of the first jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 releases the V region 140 with a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) during the 14th and 16th rounds. In the case of the first jackpot game, the 14th round and the 16th round can be expected to be enough for the grand prize opening 109, so that it is also possible that the game ball won in the big prize opening 109 will pass through the V region 140. Therefore, in the case of the first jackpot game, the game ball tends to pass through the V region 140 in both the 14th and 16th rounds.

  Next, the second jackpot game will be described. FIG. 3 (second jackpot game) shows the opening of the big winning opening 109 and the V area 140 in the second jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 3 (second jackpot game), in the case of the second jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 wins a big prize in each round except the fourteenth round from the first round to the sixteenth round. 109 is opened for a long time (for example, 30 seconds). On the other hand, in the case of the second jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 opens the big prize opening 109 in a short time (for example, 1 second) in the 14th round. For this reason, in the case of the second big hit game, although it is possible to expect a sufficient winning in the big winning opening 109 in each round except the 14th round, it is difficult to expect winning in the big winning opening 109 in the 14th round.

  In the case of the second jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 opens the V region 140 for a predetermined time (for example, five seconds as in the first jackpot game) at the 14th and 16th rounds. In the case of the second jackpot game, in the 16th round, it is expected that the winning ball 109 will have sufficient winnings, so that the game ball that has won the winning ball 109 can also pass the V region 140. On the other hand, in the case of the second big hit game, since it is difficult to expect winning in the big winning opening 109 in the 14th round, it is also unlikely that the game ball won in the big winning opening 109 will pass through the V region 140. Therefore, in the case of the second jackpot game, generally, the V area 140 does not pass through the game ball in the 14th round, and the V area 140 passes through the game ball in the 16th round.

  Next, the third jackpot game will be described. FIG. 3 (third jackpot game) shows the opening of the big winning opening 109 and the V area 140 in the third jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 3 (the third jackpot game), in the case of the third jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 has each round except the 14th round and the 16th round among the first round to the 16th round. The special winning opening 109 is opened for a long time (for example, 30 seconds). On the other hand, in the case of the third jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 opens the big winning opening 109 in the 14th and 16th rounds with a short opening time (for example, 1 second). For this reason, in the case of the third big hit game, although it is expected that each round except the 14th and 16th rounds will be enough to win the grand prize winning hole 109, the 14th and 16th rounds will lead to the big winning prize opening 109. It is difficult to expect a prize.

  Further, in the case of the third jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 releases the V region 140 with a predetermined time (for example, five seconds as in the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game) in the fourteenth and sixteenth rounds. To do. In the case of the third jackpot game, the 14th and 16th rounds are unlikely to be expected to win the grand prize winning hole 109, so it is also unlikely that the game ball that won the big winning prize opening 109 will pass through the V region 140. Therefore, in the case of the third jackpot game, there is a tendency that the game ball does not pass through the V region 140 in both the 14th and 16th rounds.

<Game state control by gaming machine>
Next, gaming state control by the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing game state control by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As described above, the gaming machine 100 opens the V region 140 in the jackpot game. The gaming machine 100 changes the gaming state after the jackpot game depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the V region 140 in the jackpot game.

  FIG. 4 (with V region passing) shows a gaming state after a big hit game in which a game ball has passed through the V region 140. In this case, the gaming machine 100 is in a high probability gaming state for a predetermined period after the jackpot game. In this embodiment, in this case, the high probability gaming state is assumed until the symbol variation of the special symbol is performed 74 times after the jackpot game. When the gaming machine 100 is in the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 increases the probability of determining the jackpot in the jackpot determination as compared to the low probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination probability when the gaming state is the low probability gaming state is 1/250, and the jackpot determination probability when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state is 7/250.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 is set to the auxiliary gaming state for a predetermined period after the big hit game. In this embodiment, in this case, it is assumed that the auxiliary game state is maintained until the symbol variation of the special symbol is performed 70 times after the jackpot game. When in the auxiliary gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a predetermined control that makes it easy for a game ball to win the second starting port 106. For example, the predetermined control that makes it easy for a game ball to win the second starting port 106 increases the determination probability per ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol determination, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 107 when determined as per ordinary symbol. This control is called so-called “electric chew support”, such as extending the control time or shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time.

  Note that in this case, the gaming machine 100 performs the probability variation mode effect for the probability variation mode as the probability variation mode during the period of the high probability gaming state to indicate to the player that the player is in the high probability gaming state. For example, the gaming machine 100 displays the background image for the probability variation mode effect on the image display unit 104 or outputs the BGM for the probability variation mode effect from the speaker 114 by the probability variation mode effect. Thus, the gaming machine 100 can indicate to the player that the gaming state is in a high probability gaming state. In addition, the gaming machine 100 may perform a special effect such as a so-called “four times crying effect” in the last four symbol variations in the high-probability gaming state.

  FIG. 4 (without passing through the V region) shows the gaming state after the big hit game in which the gaming ball has not passed through the V region 140. In this case, the gaming machine 100 is in a low probability gaming state after the jackpot game. In this case, the gaming machine 100 is set to the auxiliary gaming state for a predetermined period after the big hit game. In this embodiment, in this case, the gaming machine 100 is assumed to be in the auxiliary gaming state until the symbol variation of the special symbol is performed 70 times after the jackpot game, similarly to after the jackpot game passing through the V region 140. As described above, when the gaming machine 100 does not pass through the V region 140, the gaming machine 100 is placed in the auxiliary gaming state after the jackpot game, but is not in the high probability gaming state.

  Further, in this case, the gaming machine 100 performs the time-saving mode effect for the time-saving mode as the time-saving mode during the auxiliary gaming state. The gaming machine 100 displays a background image for the time-saving mode effect on the image display unit 104 or outputs a BGM for the time-saving mode effect from the speaker 114 according to the time-saving mode effect. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can indicate to the player that the gaming machine 100 is in the auxiliary gaming state (not in the high probability gaming state).

  By the way, as described above, in the case of the first big hit game, since the game ball can be expected to pass through the V region 140 in both the 14th and 16th rounds, it is likely to be in a high probability gaming state after the first big hit game. In the case of the second jackpot game, although it is difficult to expect the game ball to pass through the V area 140 in the 14th round, it is expected that the game ball will pass through the V area 140 in the 16th round. easy. In the case of the third jackpot game, it is difficult to expect the game ball to pass through the V region 140 in the fourteenth round and the sixteenth round.

<Direction that game machine performs in jackpot game>
Next, effects that the gaming machine 100 performs in the jackpot game will be described. 5-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) shown about an example of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment performs in the jackpot game. As described above, in the gaming machine 100, the first winning game, the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game have different opening modes of the big winning opening 109. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 performs different jackpot effects in the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game.

  Specifically, the gaming machine 100 varies the effect performed in the round in which the V region 140 is opened, depending on whether the special winning opening 109 is opened for a long time or for a short time in this round. In addition, the gaming machine 100 may vary the presentation performed in the previous round in which the V region 140 is opened, depending on whether the grand prize opening 109 is opened for a long time or for a short time in the next round. . Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 may vary the performance performed in the next round in which the V region 140 is opened, depending on whether the grand prize opening 109 is opened for a long time or for a short time in the previous round.

<Example of jackpot production for the first jackpot game>
Here, an example of the jackpot effect of the first jackpot game will be described. As shown in FIG. 5-1, in the case of the first jackpot game, battle effects are performed from the first round to the twelfth round. For example, in the battle effect, a state in which the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc are fighting is displayed on the image display unit 104. In the case of the first jackpot game, in the thirteenth round, the winning prize opening 109 is opened for a long time in the next fourteenth round, so a victory effect is performed. For example, in the victory effect, a state in which the hero character Hc defeats the enemy character is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  In the case of the first jackpot game, in the fourteenth round, the special winning opening 109 is opened for a long time, so that the V aim notification effect is performed. For example, in the V aim notification effect, as shown in the figure, a message such as “Aim at the V attacker” is displayed on the image display unit 104 to notify the player to cause the game ball to pass through the V area 140. . Further, in the case of the first big hit game, even in the 16th round, as in the 14th round, the special winning opening 109 is opened for a long time, so that the V aim notification effect is performed.

  In the case of the first jackpot game, in the fifteenth round, an arbitrary effect predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 may be performed, but in the illustrated example, a normal jackpot effect is performed. For example, here, in the normal jackpot effect, a round display (in the example shown, “15th round” display) indicating the current round is paid, or in the current jackpot game, paying up to the present time A display of the number of paid-out prize balls indicating the number of prize balls (in the example shown, a display of “◯ get a ball”) is displayed on the image display unit 104. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, you may make it display a round display and a payout prize number display also in another round of a 1st jackpot game, a 2nd jackpot game, and a 3rd jackpot game.

  Further, in the case of the first big hit game, the long opening confirmation effect may be performed in the 15th round. Here, the long release finalizing effect can be an effect that suggests to the player that the big prize opening 109 will be opened for a long time in the next round when the V region 140 is opened. For example, in the long release finalizing effect, a message such as “The next round, V attacker will be open for a long time. Please do your best” may be displayed on the image display unit 104.

<An example of the jackpot production of the second jackpot game>
Next, an example of the jackpot effect of the second jackpot game will be described. As shown in FIG. 5A, in the case of the second jackpot game, the battle effects are performed from the first round to the twelfth round as in the first jackpot game. In the case of the second jackpot game, in the 13th round, the winning prize opening 109 is not opened for a long time (opened for a short time) in the next 14th round. Done. For example, in the defeat effect, the image display unit 104 displays that the hero character Hc is defeated by the enemy character. In the case of the second jackpot game, in the fourteenth round, the winning prize opening 109 is not opened for a long time (opened for a short time), so the V aim notification effect is not performed, for example, the defeat effect is continuously performed.

  In the case of the second jackpot game, in the 15th round, the winning prize opening 109 is opened for a long time in the next 16th round, so a resurgence victory effect is performed. For example, in the revival victory effect, the hero character Hc defeated by the defeat effect rises and a state in which the enemy character is defeated is displayed on the image display unit 104. In the case of the second jackpot game, in the sixteenth round, the special winning opening 109 is opened for a long time, so that the V aim notification effect is performed.

<Example of the jackpot production of the third jackpot game>
Next, an example of the jackpot effect of the third jackpot game will be described. As shown in FIG. 5A, in the case of the third jackpot game, battle effects are performed from the first round to the twelfth round in the same manner as the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. In the case of the third jackpot game, in the thirteenth round, the winning prize opening 109 is not opened for a long time (opened for a short time) in the next fourteenth round. For example, a defeat effect is performed. For example, this defeat effect is continued for the 14th round.

  In the case of the third jackpot game, in the 15th round, the winning prize opening 109 is not opened for a long time (opened for a short time) in the next 16th round, so the revival victory effect is not performed. Is called. For example, in the defeat finalization effect, the image display unit 104 displays that the hero character Hc defeated by the defeat effect does not stand up and falls as it is. In the case of the third jackpot game, in the sixteenth round, the winning prize opening 109 is not opened for a long time, so that the revival victory effect is not performed, for example, the defeat determination effect is continuously performed.

  In order to maintain the player's expectation until the middle of the fifteenth round, the gaming machine 100 is common until the middle of the fifteenth round, both in the fifteenth round, in the case of performing the revival victory effect and in the defeat finalization effect. May be made to indicate to the player that there is a possibility of performing a resurrection victory effect. In such a case, when performing the resurrection victory effect, the gaming machine 100 performs the resurrection victory effect after performing the resurrection effect in the 15th round. On the other hand, in the case of performing the defeat finalization effect, the defeat finalization effect is performed after the resurgence effect is performed in the 15th round.

  Further, here, the resurrection effect may be a so-called “button effect”. In such a case, the gaming machine 100 notifies the player to operate the effect button 119 and accepts the operation of the effect button 119 in the resurrection roll effect. When performing the resurrection victory effect, the gaming machine 100 switches to the resurrection victory effect at the timing when the effect button 119 is operated a predetermined number of times (may be once or multiple times) in the resurrection screaming effect. On the other hand, in the case of performing the defeat determination effect, this switching is not performed, and the switch to the defeat determination effect is performed at a predetermined timing thereafter. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can prompt the player who wants the revival victory effect to operate the effect button 119 during the resurrection effect, and entertain the player by making the player participate more in the game. Can do.

  Similarly, in order to maintain the player's expectation until the middle of the 13th round, the gaming machine 100 is common until the middle of the 13th round, both in the case of performing the victory effect and in the defeat effect. You may make it suggest to a player that there is a possibility of performing a victory effect by performing a victory effect. In this case, when performing the victory effect, the gaming machine 100 performs the victory effect after performing the victory effect in the 13th round. On the other hand, when the defeat effect is performed, the defeat effect is performed after the victory effect is performed in the 13th round.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 may vary the content of the effect of the battle effect performed from the 1st round to the 12th round depending on whether or not the victory effect is performed in the 14th round, that is, whether or not the game is the first big hit game. Good. In this case, for example, the gaming machine 100 performs a battle effect with a large number of times the hero character Hc attacks the enemy character Tc in the case of performing a victory effect in the 14th round, that is, in the case of the first jackpot game. .

  On the other hand, in the case of performing a defeat effect in the 14th round, that is, in the case of the second jackpot game or the third jackpot game, a battle effect with a large number of times the enemy character Tc attacks the hero character Hc is performed. In this way, it is possible to indicate to the player whether or not the victory effect is to be performed in the 14th round, that is, whether or not the game is the first jackpot game, from the content of the battle effect.

  In addition, in the 14th round in the first jackpot game, the opening time of the big winning opening 109 is sufficiently secured, so normally, the V region 140 should pass in the 14th round in the first jackpot game. However, in rare cases, the passage of the V region 140 may not occur. In this way, when the V region 140 does not pass in the 14th round in the first jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 changes the contents of the presentation after the 15th round to the same contents as the second jackpot game, In the fifteenth round, a resurrection effect and a resurrection victory effect may be performed.

  Furthermore, since the opening time of the grand prize winning hole 109 is not sufficiently secured in the 14th round in the second jackpot game, the V region 140 should not normally pass in the 14th round in the second jackpot game. However, in rare cases, the passage of the V region 140 may occur. In this way, when the V region 140 passes in the 14th round in the second jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 changes the production contents after the 15th round to the same production contents as the first jackpot game, and the 15th round Ordinary jackpot production may be performed in the eyes.

  In the above-described example, the V aim notification effect is performed after the round in which the V region 140 is opened, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, so-called “intervals” are provided between rounds. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 may perform the V aim notification effect from the interval before the round in which the V region 140 is opened. In this way, it is possible to lengthen the effect time of the V aim notification effect before the V region 140 is opened, and it is possible to further notify that the game ball passes through the V region 140.

<Probability change suggestion production and hold continuous suggestion production>
In the jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 can also perform a probable transition suggestion effect and a reserved chain suggestion effect in addition to the jackpot effect. Here, the probability change suggestion effect can be an effect that suggests that a high-probability gaming state is set after the jackpot game. In addition, the probability change suggestion effect may be an effect suggesting that a high probability game state and an auxiliary game state (that is, a so-called “probability game state”) after the jackpot game.

  Here, the pending consecutive suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that there is determination information that is a big hit in the determination information that the gaming machine 100 is storing, that is, that there is determination information that the preliminary determination result is a big hit. be able to. The gaming machine 100 performs a probable transition suggestion effect or a reserved continuous suggestion effect based on the fact that the game ball has passed the V region 140. In other words, the gaming machine 100 does not perform the probable transition suggestion effect or the reserved continuous suggestion effect unless the game ball passes through the V region 140.

<Example of probable transition suggestion production>
5-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) shown about an example of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment performs in the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 5-2 (t1), when performing the probability change transition suggestion effect, the gaming machine 100, for example, displays an image at the timing when the passage of the V region 140 that is a condition for performing the probability change transition indication effect occurs. “V” is displayed on the section 104 to indicate to the player that the V area 140 has been passed. Immediately after this, as shown in FIG. 5-2 (t2), the gaming machine 100 displays on the image display unit 104 “Confirmed change to probability change mode!”, And enters the probability change mode after the jackpot game, that is, after the jackpot game. Suggests the player to be in a high probability gaming state.

  Note that the display based on the probability change suggestion effect is displayed on the image display unit 104 in preference to the display based on the aforementioned jackpot effect. More specifically, for example, the display of “V” or “probability change mode confirmed!” By the probability change suggestion effect is displayed in front of the player in the image display unit 104 than the display by the jackpot effect described above. . As a result, even if the probability change suggestion effect and the jackpot effect are performed at the same time, it is possible to suggest that the probability change transition suggestion effect will result in a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the probability change suggestion effect is performed at the timing when the passage of the V region 140 that is a condition for performing the probability change suggestion effect is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The timing of performing the probability change suggestion effect may be performed at any time from the time when the passage of the V region 140, which is a condition for performing the probability change suggestion effect, to the time when the probability change gaming state ends. Furthermore, the timing of performing the probability change suggestion effect is not limited to a fixed value, depending on the situation in which the passage of the V region 140 that is a condition for performing the probability change suggestion effect has occurred (for example, whether or not the big prize opening 109 has been opened for a long time). It may be changed.

  In this case, for example, the gaming machine 100 opens the grand prize winning hole 109 for a long time in a round that opens the V region 140 such as the 14th round of the first jackpot game or the 16th round of the second jackpot game. In such a case, the probability change suggestion effect is performed at the timing when the passage of the V region 140 which is a condition for performing the probability change suggestion effect occurs. On the other hand, when the big winning opening 109 is opened for a short time in a round that opens the V area 140, such as the 14th round of the second jackpot game, the passage of the V area 140, which is a condition for performing the probable transition suggestion effect, is passed. Probability transition suggestion production is not performed at the time of occurrence. If the probability change suggestion effect is not performed at the timing when the passage of the V region 140 that is a condition for performing the probability change suggestion effect occurs, for example, at the time of the subsequent jackpot game end (for example, during ending described later) or in the probability change game state Probability change suggestion effect is performed at the time of symbol variation of the first special symbol.

<An example of rendition suggestion>
When performing the reserved continuous suggestion effect, the gaming machine 100, for example, at the timing when the passage of the V region 140 that is a condition for performing the reserved continuous suggestion effect occurs, as shown in FIG. "!" Is displayed, or as shown in Fig. 5-2 (t4), "The jackpot is right there ...?"

  Specifically, for example, if there is determination information that is a big hit in the determination information that the gaming machine 100 is memorizing, it is easy to perform a reserved continuous suggestion effect that displays “big hit is right there!” If there is no judgment information that is a big hit in the information, it is easy to perform a reserved continuous suggestion effect of displaying “A big hit is right there ...?”. Therefore, the hold consecutive suggestion effect that displays “Big jackpot is right there!” Is a decision that is a big hit in the stored judgment information, rather than the hold continuous suggestion effect that displays “Big hit is right there ...?” This suggests that there is a high degree of expectation that information is present (that is, the possibility of holding a series of reservations).

  Further, the display by the reserved continuous suggestion effect is displayed on the image display unit 104 in preference to the above-described display by the big hit effect, similarly to the probability change suggestion effect. More specifically, for example, the display of “Big jackpot is right there!” Or “Big jackpot is right there ...?” In the display suggestion effect in the game is displayed in the image display unit 104 rather than the display in the jackpot effect described above. Displayed to the front. Thus, even if the hold consecutive suggestion effect and the jackpot effect are performed at the same time, it is possible to suggest that there is determination information that is a jackpot in the determination information that the gaming machine 100 is storing by the hold consecutive suggestion effect. .

  Moreover, although this Embodiment demonstrates the example which performed the reservation continuous suggestion effect even if there is determination information which becomes a big hit in the determination information in memory | storage, it is not restricted to this. For example, the reserved continuous suggestion effects are only those shown in FIG. 5-2 (t3), and at the timing when the passage of the V region 140 which is a condition for performing the reserved continuous suggestion effects occurs, Only when there is determination information that is a big hit, this reserved continuous suggestion effect may be performed.

  Further, only when there is determination information in the stored determination information that is a specific jackpot (for example, the jackpot that is most advantageous to the player. In the example of the present embodiment, the first jackpot), the holding continuous suggestion effect is performed. It may be. In this way, although the frequency of performing the reserved continuous suggestion decreases, the joy that can be given to the player when the reserved continuous suggested effect is performed can be further increased.

<Tendency to perform a probable transition suggestion effect and a reserved ream suggestion effect in each jackpot game>
Next, the tendency for the gaming machine 100 to perform the probable transition suggestion effect and the reserved continuous suggestion effect in each jackpot game will be described. FIG. 5-3 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating an example of an effect performed in the jackpot game by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As described above, the gaming machine 100 releases the V region 140 in the 14th and 16th rounds of each jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 5-3, if a game ball passes through the V region 140 in the 14th round and a game ball passes through the V region 140 in the 16th round, the gaming machine 100 suggests a probable transition in the 14th round. The production is performed, and the reserved continuous suggestion production is performed in the 16th round. In the case of the first jackpot game, the game ball easily passes through the V region 140 in both the 14th and 16th rounds, so this pattern is likely to occur.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5-3, if the game ball does not pass through the V region 140 in the 14th round and the game ball passes through the V region 140 in the 16th round, the gaming machine 100 Probability transition suggestion effect and hold continuous suggestion effect are not performed, and probability change transition suggestion effect is performed in the 16th round. In the case of the second jackpot game, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V area 140 in the 14th round, and it is easy for this pattern to occur because the game ball easily passes through the V area 140 in the 16th round.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5-3, when the game ball does not pass through the V region 140 in the 14th round and the game ball does not pass through the V region 140 in the 16th round, Neither the probable transition suggestion effect nor the reserved continuous suggestion effect is performed by eye, nor the probable transition suggestion effect nor the reserved continuous suggestion effect is performed even in the 16th round. In the case of the third big hit game, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V region 140 in the 14th and 16th rounds, so this pattern is likely to occur.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5-3, if the game ball passes through the V region 140 in the 14th round and does not pass through the V region 140 in the 16th round, the gaming machine 100 In the 16th round, neither the probability change suggestion effect nor the hold continuous suggestion effect is performed. For example, when the player does not launch a game ball in the 16th round in the first jackpot game, or when the game ball passes through the V area 140 in the 14th round in the third jackpot game, this pattern is used. It becomes.

  In this way, if the gaming machine 100 passes the V region 140 in the 14th round and performs the probable transition suggestion effect, the gaming machine 100 will have the game ball 100 passed through the V region 140 in the subsequent 16th round. Does not produce a probable transition suggestion. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can prevent the probability change suggestion effect from being performed a plurality of times in a single jackpot game, and the interest of the game is reduced by performing the probability change transition suggestion a plurality of times. This can be prevented.

  In addition, if the gaming ball passes the V region 140 in the 14th round and performs the probable transition suggestion effect, the gaming machine 100 holds when the gaming ball passes the V region 140 in the subsequent 16th round. Performs a series suggestion. Accordingly, the gaming machine 100 can give a joy to the player by suggesting that the probability change transition suggestion effect in the 14th round will be in a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game, and in the reserve consecutive suggestion effect in the 16th round It is possible to give a joy to the player by suggesting that it is a big hit by the judgment information stored in memory. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can give the player different pleasures in the 14th and 16th rounds, and can enhance the interest of the game.

  Here, the probability change suggestion effect is given priority over the reserved continuous suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved continuous suggestion effect may be given priority. For example, in this case, when the game ball passes through the V region 140 in the 14th round, the reserved continuous suggestion effect is performed, and when the game ball further passes through the V region 140 in the 16th round, the probability change suggestion effect is performed. In this case, if the game ball does not pass the V region 140 in the 14th round, neither the reserved continuous suggestion effect nor the probable change suggestion effect is performed in the 14th round, and the game ball passes the V region 140 in the 16th round. In case of passing, a reserved continuous suggestion effect is performed.

<Functional configuration of gaming machine>
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 100 includes an acquisition unit 610, a determination unit 620, a special game execution unit 630, and an effect execution unit 640.

  The acquisition unit 610 acquires determination information used for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. For example, the acquisition unit 610 acquires determination information used for the jackpot determination when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. As described above, the determination information includes information indicating a winning determination random number, a symbol determination random number, or the like. For example, the acquisition unit 610 includes a winning determination random number counter and a symbol determination random number counter, and updates these count values at a predetermined timing (for example, increments “+1” every 4 ms). Then, the acquisition unit 610 acquires the count value of the winning determination random number counter as the winning determination random number at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, and the count value of the symbol determination random number counter Is obtained as a design determination random number.

  The determination unit 620 determines whether or not to play a special game based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit 610. For example, the determination unit 620 performs jackpot determination based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit 610, and determines whether the first jackpot, the second jackpot, the third jackpot, or the loss. Specifically, for example, the determination unit 620 first determines whether or not the winning determination random number of the determination information matches the predetermined jackpot determination value (performs a determination of winning determination described later), thereby determining whether or not to win. Judge whether to lose.

  If the determination unit 620 determines that it is a jackpot, it next determines whether the symbol determination random number of the determination information matches the jackpot symbol determination value associated with which of the jackpot symbols α to γ (a jackpot symbol described later) The determination is made as to whether the first big hit, the second big hit, or the third big hit.

  If the determination unit 620 determines that a special game is to be performed, the special game execution unit 630 performs a special game that opens a predetermined area. For example, when the determination unit 620 determines that the game is a jackpot, the special game execution unit 630 performs a jackpot game. As described above, in the jackpot game, the big winning opening 109, the V area 140, and the like are opened. Specifically, for example, the special game execution unit 630 performs the first jackpot game when the determination unit 620 determines that the first jackpot game, and in the opening mode for the first jackpot game, the special winning opening 109 and the V region 140 are played. (See FIG. 3 (first jackpot game) etc.).

  Further, when the determination unit 620 determines that the second big hit is made, the special game execution unit 630 performs the second big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 109 and the V region 140 in an open mode for the second big hit game (see FIG. 3 (see 2nd big hit game)). Then, when the determination unit 620 determines that the third jackpot game is made, the special game execution unit 630 performs a third jackpot game, and opens the big winning opening 109 and the V region 140 in an open mode for the third jackpot game (see FIG. 3 (see 3rd big hit game)).

  The effect execution unit 640 can perform a predetermined effect when a special game is being performed by the special game execution unit 630. Specifically, when the game ball passes through a predetermined area, the effect execution unit 640 performs the first effect. It is possible, and if the game ball passes again through the predetermined area after the passage, a second effect different from the first effect can be performed.

  For example, the effect execution unit 640 performs a predetermined effect when a game ball passes through the V region 140 when the special game execution unit 630 is playing a big hit game. Specifically, for example, when the game execution ball passes the V region 140 in the 14th round, the effect execution unit 640 passes the V region 140 first in the 14th round (for example, in the 14th round). At the same time) Probability change suggestion effect is performed. As described above, the probability change suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that a high-probability gaming state (predetermined gaming state) is reached after the jackpot game. In addition, if the effect execution suggestion effect is once performed, the effect execution unit 640 does not perform the probability change suggestion effect again even if the game ball passes again through the V region 140 in the round in which the probability change suggestion effect is performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the probability transition suggestion effect from being repeatedly performed in this round.

  In addition, if the effect execution unit 640 performs the probability change suggestion effect in the 14th round, and if the game ball passes through the V region 140 in the subsequent 16th round, the effect execution unit 640 is in the 16th round (for example, 16th round). At the timing when the game ball first passes through the V region 140 in the round, a reserved continuous suggestion effect is performed. As described above, the pending continuous suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that there is determination information that is a big hit in the determination information that the gaming machine 100 is storing, that is, the determination information that the pre-determination result is a big hit. In addition, when the performance execution unit 640 performs the reserved continuous suggestion effect once, even if the game ball passes through the V region 140 again in the round in which the reserved continuous suggestion effect is performed, the effect execution unit 640 does not perform the reserved continuous suggestion effect again. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the reserved continuous suggestion effect from being repeatedly performed in this round.

  In addition, for example, if the performance execution unit 640 does not perform the probable transition suggestion effect in the 14th round, and the game ball passes through the V region 140 in the subsequent 16th round, in the 16th round (for example, 16th Probability change suggestion effect is performed at the timing when the game ball first passes through the V region 140 in the round. In this case, in the 14th round, neither the probable change suggestion effect nor the reserved continuous suggestion effect is performed.

<Example of hardware configuration of gaming machine>
Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 701 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 702 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control unit 703 that controls the production.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 701 will be described. The main control unit 701 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 711, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 712, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 713, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 711 controls the entire main control unit 701. The ROM 712 stores programs and data related to the progress of the game. The RAM 713 is used as a work area for the CPU 711. The main control unit 701 receives signals from various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”).

  For example, signals are input to the main control unit 701 from the first start port SW714a and the second start port SW714b. The first start port SW 714 a is a SW that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 701 when a win in the first start port 105 is detected. The second start port SW 714 b is a SW that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 701 when detecting a win in the second start port 106.

  Further, the main control unit 701 receives signals from the gate SW 715, the big prize opening SW 716 a, the V region SW 716 b, and the normal prize opening SW 717. The gate SW 715 is a SW that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108. When the passage of the gate 108 is detected, a detection signal is input to the main control unit 701. The special winning opening SW 716 a is a SW that detects a game ball won in the special winning opening 109, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 701 when a winning at the special winning opening 109 is detected.

  The V region SW 716 b is a SW that detects a game ball that has passed through the V region 140. When the V region SW 716 b is detected as passing through the V region 140, a detection signal is input to the main control unit 701. The normal winning opening SW 717 is a SW that detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 110, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 701 when a winning at the normal winning opening 110 is detected. For example, proximity switches can be used for these SWs.

  In addition, the main control unit 701 is configured to be able to input control signals to various solenoids such as a normal electric accessory solenoid 718, a special prize opening solenoid 719a, and a V region solenoid 719b. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 718 is a solenoid that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107 based on a control signal from the main control unit 701. The special winning opening solenoid 719a is a solenoid that opens and closes the special winning opening 109 based on a control signal from the main control unit 701. The V region solenoid 719b is a solenoid that opens and closes the V region 140 based on a control signal from the main control unit 701.

  Further, the main control unit 701 is configured to be able to input a control signal to the information display unit 112. As described above, the information display unit 112 includes the special symbol display unit 201 (the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b), the normal symbol display unit 202, the reserved number display unit 203, the round And a number display unit 204. The information display unit 112 performs display control of special symbols and normal symbols based on the control signal input from the main control unit 701.

  The main control unit 701 is configured to be able to input various information to the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703. Further, the main control unit 701 can output various kinds of information to the outside via the board external information terminal board 791. Note that the main control unit 701 can realize its function by a main control board, for example.

<Prize ball control unit>
Next, the winning ball control unit 702 will be described. The prize ball controller 702 includes a CPU 721, a ROM 722, a RAM 723, an input / output interface (not shown), and the like. The CPU 721 controls the prize ball control unit 702 as a whole. The ROM 722 stores programs and data related to payout of prize balls. The RAM 723 is used as a work area for the CPU 721. In addition, signals from various SWs are input to the prize ball control unit 702.

  For example, the prize ball control unit 702 receives signals from a fixed position detection SW 724 and a payout ball detection SW 725. The fixed position detection SW 724 is a SW that detects a game ball located at a predetermined position. When a game ball located at a predetermined position is detected, a detection signal is input to the prize ball control unit 702. The payout ball detection SW 725 is a SW that detects a paid-out game ball, and inputs a detection signal to the prize ball control unit 702 every time a paid-out game ball is detected.

  Further, for example, the prize ball control unit 702 receives signals from a ball presence detection SW 726 and a full tank detection SW 727. The ball presence detection SW 726 is a SW that detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the hit ball supply tray provided on the front surface of the frame. When a game ball in the hit ball supply tray is detected, a detection signal is input to the prize ball control unit 702. . The full tank detection SW 727 is a SW for detecting that the hitting ball supply tray is filled with game balls. When it is detected that the hit ball supply tray is filled with game balls, a detection signal is input to the award ball control unit 702. To do. For example, proximity switches can be used for these SWs.

  In addition, various information (for example, a payout instruction) is input to the prize ball control unit 702 from the main control unit 701. The winning ball control unit 702 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on the information input from the main control unit 701 and the detection signals input from the various SWs 724 to 727. The prize ball control unit 702 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 724 to 727 to the main control unit 701.

  The prize ball control unit 702 is configured to be able to input a control signal to the launch unit 728 and the payout unit 729. For example, when the prize ball control unit 702 detects an operation of launching a game ball, the prize ball control unit 702 controls the launch unit 728 to launch the game ball toward the game area 103. The prize ball control unit 702 controls the payout unit 729 based on a payout instruction or the like from the main control unit 701 to pay out a prize ball.

  The prize ball controller 702 can also output various types of information to the outside via the frame external information terminal board 792. The prize ball control unit 702 can realize its function by a prize ball control board, for example.

<Example of table stored in main controller>
Next, an example of a table stored in the ROM 712 of the main control unit 701 will be described. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a table stored in the main control unit of the present embodiment. FIG. 8A shows a winning determination table (FIG. 8A) and a jackpot symbol determination table (FIG. 8B).

<Winning judgment table>
The winning determination table is used for determining whether or not a big hit or a loss has occurred. This winning determination is performed as one of the processes related to the jackpot determination.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8A, the winning determination table is configured by associating a jackpot determination value with each of the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state. For the sake of explanation, FIG. 8-1 (A) also includes a determination probability that is determined to be a big win in the winning determination in the low probability gaming state, and a determination probability that is determined to be a big win in the winning determination in the high probability gaming state. Each is described.

  At the time of winning determination, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the determination target winning determination random number matches the jackpot determination value associated with the low probability gaming state if it is a low probability gaming state. On the other hand, if the main control unit 701 is a high probability gaming state at that time, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the winning determination random number to be determined matches the jackpot determination value associated with the high probability gaming state. Then, the main control unit 701 determines that it is a jackpot if the winning determination random number to be determined matches the jackpot determination value, and determines that it is lost if it does not match.

  In the gaming machine 100, the winning determination random number is set to any integer from “0” to “249”. Further, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination value associated with the low probability gaming state is set to “0”. For this reason, in the winning determination in the low-probability gaming state, the determination probability determined to be a big hit is 1/250. In the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination value associated with the high probability gaming state is an integer from “0” to “6”. For this reason, in the winning determination in the high-probability gaming state, the determination probability determined to be a big hit is 7/250. Accordingly, as described above, in the present embodiment, the determination probability determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination is 1/250 in the low probability gaming state and 7/250 in the high probability gaming state. Become.

<Big jackpot determination table>
The jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (B) is used for jackpot symbol determination performed when it is determined that jackpot is determined in the winning determination. The jackpot symbol determination is performed as one of the processes related to the jackpot determination.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the jackpot symbol determination table includes a jackpot symbol determination value for the first start port 105 and a jackpot symbol determination for the second start port 106 for each of the jackpot symbols α to γ. A value is associated with each other. For the sake of explanation, FIG. 8-1 (B) also shows the determination probability of each jackpot symbol in the jackpot symbol determination.

  At the time of jackpot symbol determination, if the symbol determination random number to be determined is acquired by winning the first start port 105, the main control unit 701 is a jackpot for the first start port 105 that matches the symbol determination random number to be determined. The jackpot symbol associated with the symbol determination value is determined. On the other hand, if the determination target symbol determination random number has been acquired by winning the second start port 106, the main control unit 701 determines the jackpot symbol determination value for the second start port 106 that matches the determination target symbol determination random number. The jackpot symbol associated with is determined. The main control unit 701 uses the jackpot symbol associated with the jackpot symbol determination value that matches the symbol determination random number to be determined as the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination.

  In the gaming machine 100, the symbol determination random number is set to any integer from “0” to “99”. In the gaming machine 100, the jackpot symbol determination value for the first start port 105 of the jackpot symbol α is an integer from “0” to “49”, and the jackpot symbol determination value for the first start port 105 of the jackpot symbol β is set. Is an integer from “50” to “74”, and the jackpot symbol determination value for the first start port 105 of the jackpot symbol γ is an integer from “75” to “99”.

  For this reason, in the jackpot symbol determination when the determination target symbol determination random number is acquired by winning the first starting port 105, the determination probability that the jackpot symbol α is determined is 50/100, and the jackpot symbol β is determined. The determination probability is 25/100, and the determination probability determined to be a jackpot symbol γ is 25/100.

  Also, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot symbol determination value for the second start port 106 of the jackpot symbol α is an integer from “0” to “69”, and the jackpot symbol determination value for the second start port 106 of the jackpot symbol β is set. Is an integer from “70” to “89”, and the jackpot symbol determination value for the second start port 106 of the jackpot symbol γ is an integer from “90” to “99”.

  For this reason, in the jackpot symbol determination when the symbol determination random number to be determined is acquired by winning the second starting port 106, the determination probability of determining that the jackpot symbol α is 70/100, and the jackpot symbol β is determined. The determination probability is 20/100, and the determination probability determined to be a jackpot symbol γ is 10/100.

  Accordingly, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination by winning the second start port 106, the jackpot symbol α is more easily derived as the jackpot determination result than the jackpot determination by winning the first start port 105. . As described above, the jackpot symbol α is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the first jackpot (that is, a jackpot symbol corresponding to the most advantageous jackpot). For this reason, the jackpot determination by winning at the second starting port 106 is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot determination by winning at the first starting port 105.

<Variation pattern determination table>
FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5 are explanatory diagrams (No. 1) to (No. 4) showing examples of the variation pattern determination table. The variation pattern determination table is used for variation pattern determination in which variation patterns are determined. Here, the variation pattern defines the variation mode of the special symbol, for example, the variation time of the special symbol. That is, the main control unit 701 displays the special symbol in a variable manner for a variation time determined by the variation pattern derived as the variation pattern determination result, and then stops and displays the jackpot determination result.

  Although details will be described later, in the gaming machine 100, an effect pattern to be derived as an effect pattern determination result is specified by a variation pattern derived as a variation pattern determination result, and an effect determined by the effect pattern is performed. FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5 also show the effect patterns designated by the respective variation patterns, and the mode effects and the effect contents of the variable effects defined by the effect patterns.

  The normal mode / variation pattern determination table in FIG. 8B is used for determination of a variation pattern in a normal state. Specifically, the normal mode / variation pattern determination table includes the time reduction mode / variation pattern determination table in FIG. 8-3, the probability variation mode / variation pattern determination table in FIG. 8-4, and the special probability variation mode in FIG. 8-5. This is used for the variation pattern determination performed at a time when none of the variation pattern determination table is used.

  The short-time mode / variation pattern determination table is used for variation pattern determination performed during a period in which the auxiliary game state after the big hit game that has not passed through the V region 140 is set. In this period, because the short time mode effect is performed, the variation pattern of the short time mode / variation pattern determination table designates an effect pattern that defines the short time mode effect.

  The probability variation mode / variation pattern determination table is used for variation pattern determination performed in a period in which a high-probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state after the jackpot game that has passed through the V region 140 are set. Since the probability variation mode effect is performed during this period, the variation pattern in the probability variation mode / variation pattern determination table specifies an effect pattern that determines the probability variation mode effect.

  The special probability variation mode / variation pattern determination table is used for variation pattern determination performed in a period in which the high probability gaming state and the non-auxiliary gaming state after the jackpot game that has passed through the V region 140 are set. In this period, since the crying effect (special effect) is performed four times, the variation patterns in the special probability variation mode / variation pattern determination table both define the crying effect four times.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5, each variation pattern determination table associates a variation pattern with each derivation condition defined by the jackpot determination result, the variation pattern determination random number, the hold count U, and the like. Configured. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the variation pattern determination random number is any integer from “0” to “99”. The hold number U is the sum of the first hold number U1 and the second hold number U2. It should be noted that in the figure, the place where the number of reservations U is indicated by “−” indicates that the derivation condition based on the number of reservations U is not defined.

  For example, the jackpot determination result of the jackpot determination performed at normal time is “lost”, the variation pattern determination random number to be determined (the variation pattern determination random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination) is “10”, and this jackpot determination Assume that the hold number U of “U = 1”. In this case, in the variation pattern determination, the main control unit 701 derives the variation pattern Hp1 as the variation pattern determination result in accordance with the derivation conditions defined in the normal mode / variation pattern determination table.

  According to these variation pattern determination tables, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern (for example, variation pattern Hp9) for performing the premier reach effect can be derived as the variation pattern determination result only when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. ing. On the other hand, the variation patterns (for example, variation patterns Hp1, Hp2) that cause the loss effect can be derived as the variation pattern determination result only when the big hit determination result is a loss.

  Further, according to these fluctuation pattern determination tables, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern for performing the SPSP reach effect (for example, the fluctuation pattern Hp8)> the fluctuation pattern for performing the SP reach effect (for example, the fluctuation pattern Hp7)> The probability of being derived as the variation pattern determination result is higher in the order of the variation pattern (for example, variation pattern Hp6) that causes the normal reach effect.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, a variation pattern (for example, variation pattern Hp3) for performing a normal reach effect> a variation pattern for performing an SP reach effect (for example, a variation pattern Hp4)> a variation pattern (for example, an SPSP reach effect). For example, the probability of being derived as a variation pattern determination result increases in the order of the variation pattern Hp5). Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the SPSP reach production> SP reach production> normal reach production in the order of high reliability that is a big hit.

  In addition, when performing the SP reach effect, the gaming machine 100 develops the SP reach effect after performing the normal reach effect, and performs the SP reach effect. When performing the SPSP reach production, the normal reach production is performed and then the SP reach production is performed. After the SP reach production is performed, the SPSP reach production is performed and the SPSP reach production is performed. For this reason, from the viewpoint of securing the production time, the variation time of the variation pattern for performing the SP reach production is longer than the variation time of the variation pattern for performing the normal reach production, and the variation time of the variation pattern for performing the SPSP reach production is SP. It is longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for performing reach production.

<Production control unit>
Next, the production control unit 703 will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The effect control unit 703 includes an effect control unit 703a that controls the entire effect control unit 703, an image / sound control unit 703b that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and audio output control of the speaker 114, lamp lighting control and movable A lamp control unit 703c for controlling the driving of the accessory 130.

<Director General>
First, the production control unit 703a will be described. The production control unit 703a includes a CPU 731, a ROM 732, a RAM 733, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) 734, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 731 controls the entire production control unit 703a. The ROM 732 stores programs, data, and the like for controlling the effect control unit 703. The RAM 733 is used as a work area for the CPU 731.

  The RTC 734 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 734 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the RTC 734 can continue the timing operation for a certain period even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  Although FIG. 9 shows an example in which the RTC 734 is provided in the production control unit 703a, the RTC 734 may be provided in the main control unit 701, the image / audio control unit 703b, or the like. Further, the RTC 734 may be arranged independently and configured to output information indicating the actual time measured with respect to the production control unit 703a and the like.

  In addition, a predetermined control signal is input from the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 to the effect control unit 703a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to the button (key) operated by the player to the effect control unit 703a. As a result, the production control unit 703a can accept operations of the production button 118 and the cross key 119. It should be noted that a predetermined control signal (a control signal corresponding to the operated button) may be input from the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 to the lamp control unit 703c in addition to the effect control unit 703a. .

  The production control unit 703a can communicate various information with the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c. The production supervision unit 703a can realize the function by, for example, a production control board.

<Image / sound controller>
Next, the image / sound control unit 703b will be described. The image / sound controller 703b includes a CPU 741, a ROM 742, a RAM 743, a VRAM 744, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 741 controls the entire image / sound controller 703b. The ROM 742 stores a program, data, and the like for outputting an image and sound (effect sound) related to the effect instructed by the effect control unit 703a. For example, the ROM 742 stores effect data. The effect data includes image data representing the design image of the effect design, image data representing the background image, moving image data representing the moving image reproduced for reach production, effect sound data representing the sound effect, BGM, and the like. The RAM 743 is used as a work area for the CPU 741.

  For example, the CPU 741 reads image data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703 a from the effect data in the ROM 742, generates display data from this image data, and stores it in the VRAM 744.

  When generating the display data, the CPU 741 uses a hidden surface removal method such as a Z buffer method so that the background image is arranged on the back side of the effect design. Since the Z buffer method is a known technique, a description thereof is omitted here. The display data stored in the VRAM 744 is output to the image display unit 104 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the image indicated by the display data is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, the CPU 741 reads the effect sound data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect control unit 703 a from the effect data in the ROM 742, generates sound output data, and stores it in the RAM 743. The audio output data stored in the RAM 743 is output to the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the sound indicated by the sound output data is output from the speaker 114.

<Lamp control unit>
Next, the lamp control unit 703c will be described. The lamp control unit 703c includes a CPU 751, a ROM 752, a RAM 753, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 751 controls the entire lamp control unit 703c. ROM752 memorize | stores the program, data, etc. for controlling lighting of the lamp | ramp regarding the production instruct | indicated by the production supervision part 703a, or driving of the movable accessory 130. FIG. The RAM 753 is used as a work area for the CPU 751.

  For example, the ROM 752 stores control data. The control data includes drive control data for driving the movable accessory 130, lighting control data for lighting each lamp of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 761, and the like. The CPU 751 reads drive control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the control data and stores it in the RAM 753, and sends a control signal corresponding to the drive control data to the motor of the movable accessory 130 at a predetermined timing. input.

  Accordingly, the lamp control unit 703c can drive the movable accessory 130. The lamp control unit 703c is also connected to a movable accessory sensor 762 that detects the position of the movable accessory 130. The lamp controller 703c receives a detection signal from the movable accessory sensor 762, and based on the detection signal, the lamp control unit 703c receives the detection signal. The driving can also be controlled.

  Further, the CPU 751 reads lighting control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the control data and stores it in the RAM 753. The control signal corresponding to the lighting control data is output at a predetermined timing at the effect light unit 115 or the like. Input to the lighting control circuit of the panel lamp 761. As a result, the lamp control unit 703c can turn on the lamps of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 761.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 703 is configured such that the production control unit 703a, the image / audio control unit 703b, and the lamp control unit 703c are provided as different boards, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

<An example of a table stored in the production control department>
<Production pattern determination table>
Next, an example of a table stored in the ROM 732 of the production control unit 703a will be described. First, the effect pattern determination table will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an effect pattern determination table. The effect pattern determination table is used for effect pattern determination in which an effect pattern is determined. Here, the effect pattern defines the effect contents of the variation effect performed during the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol until the jackpot determination result is shown. For example, the production pattern defines the presence / absence of a reach production (that is, whether it is a reach production or a loss production), and the content of the production of the reach production. Further, the effect pattern may define the effect contents of the mode effect.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the effect pattern determination table is configured such that an effect pattern is associated with each variation pattern provided in the gaming machine 100. In FIG. 10, for the sake of explanation, the contents of effects determined by the respective effect patterns are also shown. For example, in the effect pattern determination table, the effect pattern Ep1 associated with the variation pattern Hp1 defines the effect content “normal mode effect” of the mode effect and the effect content “long loss effect” of the change effect. . For this reason, when the special symbol is performed by the variation pattern Hp1, the “normal mode effect” and the “long lose effect” defined by the effect pattern Ep1 are performed.

<Notice effect pattern determination table>
Further, the effect supervising unit 703a may further store the following notice effect pattern determination table and the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination table. Here, the notice effect pattern determination table will be described. FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a notice effect pattern determination table. The notice effect pattern determination table is used for the notice effect pattern determination in which the notice effect pattern is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the notice effect pattern determination table is configured such that a notice effect pattern is associated with each derivation condition defined by the jackpot determination result, the effect pattern, the notice effect determination random number, and the like. For example, the notice effect pattern includes a notice effect pattern Yp1 that defines no notice effect, a notice effect pattern Yp2 that defines a mini character single notice effect, a notice effect pattern Yp3 that defines a mini character group notice effect, and the like.

  In addition, here, the production pattern “short lose production system” is an production pattern that includes a short lose production in the production contents in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5 (for example, production pattern Ep2 in the case of FIG. 8-2). . The effect pattern “Long Loss Effect System” is an effect pattern that includes a long lose effect or a middle lose effect in the effect contents in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5 (for example, in the case of FIG. 8-2, an effect pattern Ep1). The production pattern “normal reach production system” is a production pattern including the normal reach production in the production contents in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5 (for example, production patterns Ep3 and Ep6 in the case of FIG. 8-2).

  Further, the effect pattern “SP reach effect system” is an effect pattern including the SP reach effect in the effect contents in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5 (for example, in the case of FIG. 8-2, the effect patterns Ep4 and Ep7). The effect pattern “SPSP reach effect system” is an effect pattern including the SPSP reach effect in the effect content in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5 (for example, in the case of FIG. 8-2, the effect patterns Ep5 and Ep8). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the notice effect determination random number is any integer from “0” to “99”.

  In the notice effect pattern determination, the effect supervising unit 703a derives one of the notice effect patterns as the result of the notice pattern determination according to the derivation conditions defined in the notice effect pattern determination table. For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the case of the jackpot determination result “losing” and the effect pattern “SPSP reach effect system”, the notice effect determination random number is any integer from “50” to “99”. If there is, the notice effect pattern Yp3 defining the mini character group notice effect is derived as the notice effect pattern determination result. Accordingly, in this case, the notice effect pattern Yp3 that defines the mini character group notice effect is derived as the notice effect pattern determination result with a probability of 50/100.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-1, in the case other than the jackpot determination result “losing” and the effect pattern “SPSP reach effect system”, the notice effect determination random number is larger than that in the effect pattern “SPSP reach effect system”. Allocation is low. Therefore, in this case, the probability that the notice effect pattern Yp3 defining the mini character group notice effect is derived as the notice effect pattern determination result is lower than in the case of the jackpot determination result “losing” and the effect pattern “SPSP reach effect system”. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the case of the production pattern “Short Loss Production System”, the announcement production pattern Yp1 is always derived as the announcement production pattern determination result. That is, when the production is performed with the production pattern “Short Loss Production System”, since the symbol variation that ends in a short time is performed, it is not possible to secure a sufficient production time for performing the notice production. For this reason, it is determined in the notice effect pattern determination table so that the notice effect pattern Yp1 that defines “no notice effect” is always derived when the effect is produced with these effect patterns.

  In FIG. 11A, a notice effect pattern Yp4 defines a premier notice effect. The premier notice effect is performed only when the jackpot determination result is the first jackpot. For example, by displaying a character for the premier notice effect on the image display unit 104, the first jackpot confirmation is notified. is there.

<Reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination table>
Next, the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination table will be described. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination table. The reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination table is used for determination of a reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern in which a reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 11-2, in the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination table, the prior determination result (whether there is determination information that is a big hit in the stored determination information), the reserved continuous suggestion effect determination random number, and the like For each of the derivation conditions defined by, a reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern is associated with each other. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the reserved continuous suggestion effect determination random number is any integer from “0” to “99”. Further, for example, in the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern, the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp1 in which the reserved consecutive suggestion effect of “Big hit is right there!” Shown in FIG. 5-2 (t4) and FIG. There is a reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp2 that defines a reserved continuous suggestion effect of “big hit is right there ...?” Shown in (t5).

  In the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination, the effect supervision unit 703a derives one of the reserved continuous suggestion effect patterns as the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination result in accordance with the derivation condition defined in the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination table.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11B, if the pre-determination result is “there is determination information that is a big hit”, the reserved continuous suggestion effect determination random number may be any integer from “0” to “79”. For example, the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp1 that defines the reserved continuous suggestion effect of “a big hit is right there!” Is derived as a reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination result. Further, in this case, if the reserved continuous suggestion effect determination random number is any integer from “80” to “99”, the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern that defines the reserved continuous suggestion effect of “big hit is right there?” HEp2 is derived as the result of determining the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern. Therefore, in this case, the probability that the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp1 is derived as the determination result of the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination is 80/100, and the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp2 is determined as the determination result of the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination. The derived probability is 20/100.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-2, if the pre-determination result is “no decision information that is a big hit”, the on-hold continuous suggestion effect determination random number may be any integer from “0” to “9”. For example, the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp1 is derived as a reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination result. Further, in this case, if the reserved continuous suggestion effect determination random number is any integer from “10” to “99”, the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp2 is derived as a reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination result. Therefore, in this case, the probability that the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp1 is derived as the determination result of the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination is 10/100, and the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp2 is determined as the determination result of the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern determination. The derived probability is 90/100.

  As described above, when there is determination information that is a big hit in the stored determination information, the hold continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp1 is derived in the hold continuous suggestion effect pattern determination as compared with the case where there is no determination information that is a big hit. This makes it easier to derive the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp2. As a result, when the reserved continuous suggestion effect defined by the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp1 is performed, the game has a greater expectation than when the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern HEp2 is determined. Can be given to a person.

  Note that, for example, the functions of the acquisition unit 610, the determination unit 620, and the special game execution unit 630 described above can be realized by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executing a program stored in the ROM 712. In addition, the effect execution unit 640 executes the program stored in the ROM 732 by the CPU 731 of the effect supervision unit 703a, or executes the program stored in the ROM 742 by the CPU 741 of the image / sound control unit 703b. That function can be realized.

<About processing performed by the main control unit>
Next, processing performed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 701 of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 701 described below is performed by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executing a program stored in the ROM 712.

<Main processing>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the main process. When the supply of power to the gaming machine 100 is started (for example, when the power switch of the gaming machine 100 is turned on), the main control unit 701 starts executing the main process. As shown in FIG. 12, in the main process, the main control unit 701 waits for 1000 ms (step S1201) and sets access permission to the RAM 713 (step S1202).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S1203). For example, as described above, when the employee instructs the gaming machine 100 to execute the RAM clear, the employee turns on the power SW of the gaming machine 100 while pressing the RAM clear switch. In this case, an affirmative determination is made in step S1203 (step S1203: Yes), and the process proceeds to step S1204.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 clears the RAM (step S1204). Although detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique, in the RAM clear, the main control unit 701 has a high probability gaming state flag indicating a high probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state flag indicating an auxiliary gaming state. Is set to OFF. As a result, the gaming machine 100 enters the low probability gaming state and the non-auxiliary gaming state after the RAM is cleared. In RAM clear, the main control unit 701 sets various mode flags (for example, a time reduction mode flag, a probability variation mode flag, and a special probability variation mode flag, which will be described later) to OFF. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 enters the normal mode after the RAM is cleared.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S1205), and proceeds to step S1209. For example, the main control unit 701 sends a predetermined initial setting command to the prize ball control unit 702 and the production control unit 703a, thereby instructing the prize ball control unit 702 and the production control unit 703a to execute initial settings. To make initial settings.

  When the main control unit 701 determines that the RAM clear switch is OFF (step S1203: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the backup flag indicating that the backup information is stored is ON (step S1206). If the main control unit 701 determines that the backup flag is OFF (step S1206: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S1204 and clears the RAM.

  When the main control unit 701 determines that the backup flag is ON (step S1206: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S1207). If the main control unit 701 determines that the checksum is not normal (step S1207: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S1204. If the main control unit 701 determines that the checksum is normal (step S1207: Yes), it performs a recovery process (step S1208). For example, in the restoration process, the main control unit 701 restores the state to the previous power-off state based on the backup information stored in the RAM 713.

  More specifically, for example, the backup information includes ON / OFF of the auxiliary gaming state flag, count value X of the auxiliary gaming state counter, ON / OFF of the high probability gaming state flag, and count value of the high probability gaming state counter. Information indicating each of Y is included. Therefore, in the recovery process, the main control unit 701 turns on / off the auxiliary gaming state flag, count value X of the auxiliary gaming state counter, ON / OFF of the high probability gaming state flag, and count value Y of the high probability gaming state counter. Are restored to the state at the time of the previous power shutdown.

  Further, for example, the backup information includes information indicating ON / OFF of various mode flags and count values of various mode counters. For this reason, in the restoration process, the main control unit 701 restores the ON / OFF of the various mode flags and the count values of the various mode counters to the state at the previous power-off time. Thereby, the main control unit 701 can be set to the same gaming state and mode as the previous power-off after the restoration process.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a CTC (timer counter) cycle (step S1209). For example, in step S1209, the main control unit 701 sets the CTC cycle to 4 ms. Note that the main control unit 701 executes a timer interrupt process to be described later at the cycle set here. Then, the main control unit 701 performs a power-off monitoring process (step S1210). For example, in step S1210, the main control unit 701 monitors power supply interruption, and when power supply interruption is detected, the auxiliary gaming state flag at that time is turned on / off, the count value X, and the high probability gaming state flag is turned on / off. Backup information is generated from the OFF value and the count value Y, and is stored in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a variation pattern determination random number update process for incrementing the count value of the variation pattern determination random number counter by “+1” (step S1211). Then, the main control unit 701 performs an interrupt prohibition setting for prohibiting the interrupt execution of the timer interrupt process (step S1212), and performs a random number update process (step S1213). For example, in step S1213, the main control unit 701 increments the count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 701 such as a winning determination random number counter, a symbol determination random number counter, and a variation pattern determination random number counter by “+1”.

  In step S1213, only the count value of a specific random number counter may be incremented by “+1”. In addition, when the count value of each random number counter reaches a predetermined maximum value, the main control unit 701 returns the count value to a predetermined initial value or a random value, and again performs random number update processing from that value. "+1" counts up. Then, the main control unit 701 performs an interrupt permission setting for permitting interrupt execution of the timer interrupt process (step S1214), and returns to the process of step S1210.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. For example, the main control unit 701 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process with respect to the main process at the cycle set in step S1210. In the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 701 performs a random number update process (step S1301). For example, in step S1301, the main control unit 701 increments the count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 701 by “+1”, as in step S1213.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a switch process (step S1302). The switch process includes a start port switch process (described later) for detecting a game ball won at the first start port 105 and the second start port 106, a gate switch process for detecting a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, and a big prize. A big winning opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the mouth 109 and a normal winning opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the normal winning opening 110 are included.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes symbol processing (step S1303). The symbol processing includes special symbol processing (described later) related to special symbols and normal symbol processing related to normal symbols. For example, the main control unit 701 performs jackpot determination by special symbol processing and performs symbol variation of the special symbol. In addition, for example, the main control unit 701 performs normal symbol determination by normal symbol processing and performs normal symbol variation.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs an electric accessory process (step S1304). The electric accessory process includes a special prize opening process (described later) for controlling the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 109 and a normal electric accessory process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the normal electric accessory 107. For example, the main control unit 701 performs opening control of the big prize opening 109 based on the big hit determination result by the big prize opening process. In addition, for example, the main control unit 701 performs the opening control of the ordinary electric accessory 107 based on the ordinary symbol determination result by the ordinary electric accessory process.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes prize ball processing (step S1305). For example, the main control unit 701 sets a prize ball command instructing the payout of prize balls in the RAM 713 by prize ball processing. More specifically, for example, when the main control unit 701 detects the winning of a game ball in any winning opening by the switch process, the award corresponding to the start opening in which the gaming ball has won by the winning ball process A prize ball command for instructing the payout of a ball is set in the RAM 713. The prize ball command is transmitted to the prize ball control unit 702 and the production control unit 703a in the next output process.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs an output process (step S1306) and ends the timer interrupt process. For example, the main control unit 701 transmits the commands set in the RAM 713 by the processes of steps S1301 to S1305 to the prize ball control unit 702 and the production control unit 703a by the output process. When the main control unit 701 finishes the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 701 returns to the main process.

<Start-up switch processing>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start port switch process. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first start port SW 714a is turned on (step S1401). If the main control unit 701 determines that the first start port SW 714a is not ON (step S1401: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S1406.

  If the main control unit 701 determines that the first start port SW 714a is turned on (step S1401: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the first hold number U1 is less than “4” (step S1402). When the main control unit 701 determines that the first hold number U1 is “4” or more (step S1402: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S1406.

  When determining that the first hold number U1 is less than “4” (step S1402: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts up the first hold number U1 by “+1” (U1 ← U1 + 1) (step S1403). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 refers to the count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 701, and acquires the count values at that time as determination information (step S1404). For example, in step S1404, the main control unit 701 acquires the count value of the winning determination random number counter at that time as the winning determination random number, acquires the count value of the symbol determining random number counter as the symbol determining random number, and changes the variation pattern determining random number. The count value of the counter is acquired as a variation pattern determination random number, and these are associated with each other as determination information. Furthermore, the main control unit 201 sets information indicating that the determination information is the determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105 in the determination information acquired by the process of step S1404. Then, the main control unit 701 performs pre-determination processing (described later) using the acquired determination information (step S1405), and proceeds to step S1406.

  Next, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second start port SW 714b is turned on (step S1406). If the main control unit 701 determines that the second start port SW 714b is not ON (step S1406: No), the start port switch process ends. If the main control unit 701 determines that the second start port SW 714b is ON (step S1406: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second hold number U2 is less than “4” (step S1407). If the main control unit 701 determines that the second reservation number U2 is “4” or more (step S1407: No), the start port switch process ends.

  If the main control unit 701 determines that the second reservation number U2 is less than “4” (step S1407: Yes), the main control unit 701 increments the second reservation number U2 by “+1” (U2 ← U2 + 1) (step S1408). Subsequently, as in step S1404, the main control unit 701 refers to the count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 701 and acquires the count values at that time as determination information (step S1409). Further, the main control unit 201 sets information indicating that the determination information is the determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 in the determination information acquired by the process of step S1409. Then, the main control unit 701 performs a pre-determination process (described later) using the acquired determination information (step S1410), and ends the start port switch process.

<Preliminary judgment processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prior determination process. In the prior determination process, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot determination process (step S1501). In step S1501, the main control unit 701 performs a winning determination using the winning determination random number of the determination information acquired in the immediately preceding step S1404 or step S1409 as the determination target winning determination random number. When it is determined that the winning is determined in this winning determination, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot symbol determination using the symbol determination random number of the determination information acquired in the immediately preceding step S1404 or step S1409 as a determination target symbol determination random number. Accordingly, the main control unit 701 can obtain the jackpot determination result derived by the jackpot determination process before performing the jackpot determination process in step S1605 described later. The contents of the jackpot determination process will be described later again with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a variation pattern determination process (step S1502). In step S1502, the main control unit 701 performs variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination random number of the determination information acquired in the immediately preceding step S1404 or step S1409 as the variation pattern determination random number to be determined, and 1 as the variation pattern determination result. Two variation patterns are derived. The processing content of the variation pattern determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 stores the determination result of step S1501 and the determination result of step S1502 as the prior determination result of the determination target determination information (determination information acquired in the immediately preceding step S1404 or step S1409). (Step S1503). Then, the main control unit 701 sets a predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result in the RAM 713 (step S1504), and ends the predetermination process. The prior determination result command is transmitted to the production control unit 703a in the next output process. Thereby, the main control unit 701 can notify the effect control unit 703a of the fact that new determination information has been stored and the prior determination result of the determination information.

<Special symbol processing>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a big hit game is being played (step S1601). In the present embodiment, a first jackpot game flag indicating that the first jackpot game is being played, a second jackpot game flag indicating that the second jackpot game is being played, and a third jackpot game indicating that the third jackpot game is being played Three big hit game flags are provided. In step S1601, the main control unit 701 makes an affirmative determination that any one of these is ON, and makes a negative determination that all of them are OFF.

  If the main control unit 701 makes an affirmative determination in step S1601 (step S1601: Yes), the special symbol process ends. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination is not performed during the jackpot game, and the symbol variation of the special symbol based on this is not started.

  When the main control unit 701 makes a negative determination in step S1601 (step S1601: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether a special symbol variation display is being performed (step S1602). If the main control unit 701 determines that the special symbol variation display is being performed (step S1602: YES), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S1611. As a result, the gaming machine 100 does not perform jackpot determination during the special symbol variation display, and the special symbol variation based on this is not started.

  If the main control unit 701 determines that the variation of the special symbol is not being displayed (step S1602: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second reserved number U2 is “1” or more (step S1603). When the main control unit 701 determines that the second reservation number U2 is “1” or more (step S1603: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts down the second reservation number U2 by “−1” (step S1604), and performs jackpot determination processing (step S1604). Step S1605). The jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, and this jackpot determination result is derived by this jackpot determination process.

  When determining that the second reservation number U2 is less than “1” (step S1603: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the first reservation number U1 is “1” or more (step S1606). When determining that the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S1606: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts down the first hold number U1 by “−1” (step S1607), and proceeds to step S1605. A jackpot determination process is performed. With the processing of steps S1603 to S1607, in the gaming machine 100, the game ball wins the first start opening 105 in the game winning match determination based on the determination information stored when the game ball wins the second start opening 106. By doing so, priority is given over the jackpot determination based on the stored determination information. In this way, the jackpot determination based on the determination information stored by winning the second starting port 106 is prioritized over the jackpot determination based on the determination information stored by winning the first starting port 105. The function is hereinafter referred to as “special priority 2 digestion”.

  If the main control unit 701 determines that the first reservation number U1 is less than “1” (step S1606: No), the special symbol process is terminated. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, when both the first holding number U1 and the second holding number U2 are “0”, the big hit determination is not performed, and the symbol variation of the special symbol based on this is not started.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a variation pattern determination process (step S1608). In step S1608, the main control unit 701 performs the variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination random number of the determination information having the highest priority among the determination information stored in the main control unit 701 as the variation pattern determination random number to be determined.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts the variation display of the special symbol based on the jackpot determination result derived by the jackpot determination processing in step S1605 and the variation pattern derived by the variation pattern determination processing in step S1608 (step S1609). In step S1609, when the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot determination based on the determination information stored when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, the main control unit 701 displays the special information on the first special symbol display unit 201a. The design is variably displayed. On the other hand, when the main control unit 701 makes a jackpot determination based on the determination information stored when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the special control of the second special symbol display unit 201b is variably displayed. To do.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a change start command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S1610). For example, the change start command includes information indicating a change start command, information indicating a jackpot determination result, information indicating a set change pattern, and the like. Further, the change start command may include information indicating a gaming state (for example, information indicating ON / OFF of a high probability gaming state flag, which will be described later, and ON / OFF of an auxiliary gaming state flag).

  Note that the change start command set in the RAM 713 in step S1610 is transmitted to the production control unit 703a or the like when the next output process is executed. The main control unit 701 can notify the effect control unit 703a of the jackpot determination result, the change pattern, the game state, and the like by transmitting a change start command to the effect control unit 703a.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the variation time has elapsed (step S1611). In step S <b> 1611, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the variation time determined by the variation pattern set immediately before the start of variation display has elapsed since the start of variation display of the special symbol. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1611: No), the main control unit 701 ends the special symbol process as it is. As a result, the special symbol is variably displayed on the gaming machine 100 with the variation time determined by the variation pattern.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1611: Yes), the main control unit 701 stops and displays the special symbol during the fluctuation display so as to indicate the jackpot determination result (step S1612). The symbol that is stopped and displayed in step S1612 is set in the RAM 713 by the jackpot determination process.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a change stop command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S1613). For example, the change stop command includes information indicating a change stop command, information indicating a jackpot determination result, information indicating a set change pattern, and the like. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a stop process (described later) (step S1614), and ends the special symbol process.

<Big hit judgment processing>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot determination process. In the jackpot determination process, first, the main control unit 701 performs a winning determination process (step S1701). In step S <b> 1701, the main control unit 701 performs a winning determination using the winning determination random number of the determination information having the highest priority among the determination information stored in the main control unit 701 as the determination target winning determination random number.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the determination result of the winning determination in step S1701 is a big win (step S1702), and if it is a big win (step S1702: Yes), performs a big hit symbol determination process (step S1702). S1703). In step S1703, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot symbol determination using the symbol determination random number of the determination information with the highest priority among the determination information stored in the main control unit 701 as the determination target symbol determination random number. Then, the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot symbol of the determination result in step S1703 in the RAM 713 (step S1704), and ends the jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the winning determination in step S1701 is not a big win (step S1702: No), the main control unit 701 sets a lost symbol in the RAM 713 (step S1705) and ends the big hit determination process.

<Fluctuation pattern determination processing>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern determination process. As shown in FIG. 18, in the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the probability variation mode flag indicating the probability variation mode is ON (step S1801). The probability variation mode flag is set to ON when a game ball passes through the V region 140 in the big hit game. When determining that the probability variation mode flag is ON (step S1801: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets a probability variation mode / variation pattern determination table in the RAM 713 (step S1802), and proceeds to step S1808.

  When determining that the probability variation mode flag is OFF (step S1801: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special probability variation mode flag is ON (step S1803). The special / probability change mode flag is set to ON when the symbol change of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (70 times in the present embodiment) after the probability change mode flag is turned ON. When determining that the special probability variation mode flag is ON (step S1803: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the special probability variation mode / variation pattern determination table in the RAM 713 (step S1804), and proceeds to step S1808.

  When determining that the special probability variation mode flag is OFF (step S1803: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the time reduction mode flag is ON (step S1805). The time reduction mode flag is set to ON when the game ball does not pass through the V region 140 in the jackpot game. If the main control unit 701 determines that the time reduction mode flag is ON (step S1805: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the time reduction mode / variation pattern determination table in the RAM 713 (step S1806), and proceeds to step S1808.

  When determining that the time reduction mode flag is OFF (step S1805: No), the main control unit 701 sets a normal mode / variation pattern determination table in the RAM 713 (step S1807), and proceeds to step S1808.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 stores in the RAM 713 the above based on the jackpot determination result derived in step S1605, the variation pattern determination random number of the determination information used for the current jackpot determination, and the number of holds U at the time of the jackpot determination. A variation pattern is determined from the set variation pattern determination table (step S1808), and this is set in the RAM 713 (step S1809), and the variation pattern determination process ends.

  For example, the jackpot determination result derived in step S1605 is “losing”, the variation pattern determination random number of the determination information used for the current jackpot determination is “0”, and the number of holds U at the time of the jackpot determination is “1”. To do. Further, it is assumed that the variation pattern determination table set in the RAM 713 is a normal mode / variation pattern determination table. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8B, the main control unit 701 uses the variation pattern Hp1 having the derivation condition of the jackpot determination result “lost”, the variation pattern determination random number “0”, and the hold number “U <3”. The determination is made in step S1808.

<Processing during stop>
FIG. 19A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating an example of a stop process. FIG. 19-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an example of the stop process. In the stop process, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the auxiliary game state flag indicating the auxiliary game state is ON (step S1901). If the main control unit 701 determines that the auxiliary gaming state flag is OFF (step S1901: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S1905.

  When determining that the auxiliary gaming state flag is ON (step S1901: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts down the count value X of the auxiliary gaming state counter by “−1” (step S1902). Then, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the count value X is “0” (step S1903). When determining that the count value X is not “0” (step S1903: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S1905. When determining that the count value X is “0” (step S1903: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the auxiliary game state flag to OFF (step S1904).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a high-probability gaming state flag indicating a high-probability gaming state is ON (step S1905). When the main control unit 701 determines that the high-probability gaming state flag is OFF (step S1905: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S1909.

  When determining that the high probability gaming state flag is ON (step S1905: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts down the count value Y of the high probability gaming state counter by “−1” (step S1906). Then, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the count value Y is “0” (step S1907). If the main control unit 701 determines that the count value Y is not “0” (step S1907: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S1909. When determining that the count value Y is “0” (step S1907: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the high-probability gaming state flag to OFF (step S1908).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a mode change process (described later) (step S1909). Then, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (any one of the jackpot symbols α to γ) (step S1910). If the main control unit 701 determines that the jackpot symbol is not stopped and displayed, that is, the stop symbol is displayed as a lost symbol (step S1910: No), the in-stop process is terminated. When determining that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed (step S1910: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot game flag corresponding to the jackpot symbol to ON (step S1911).

  For example, the main control unit 701 sets the first jackpot game flag to ON for the jackpot symbol α, sets the second jackpot game flag to ON for the jackpot symbol β, and sets the second jackpot game flag to ON for the jackpot symbol γ. Set the jackpot game flag to ON.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the count value X and the count value Y to “0” (step S1912), and turns off the auxiliary gaming state flag and the high probability gaming state flag (step S1913). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets an opening time based on the jackpot game flag that is turned ON (step S1914). For example, if one of the first jackpot game flag, the second jackpot game flag, and the third jackpot game flag is set to ON, the main control unit 701 notifies the player of the start of the jackpot game with a predetermined jackpot opening effect. The opening time is set to 10 seconds to ensure the production time.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts opening (step S1915). For example, the main control unit 701 starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the opening when the opening starts. Furthermore, if any of the first jackpot game flag, the second jackpot game flag, and the third jackpot game flag is ON, the main control unit 701 displays a “16” lamp on the round number display unit 204 when the opening starts. Lights up.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets an opening command in the RAM 713 (step S1916), and ends the stop process. For example, the opening command includes information indicating the jackpot game flag set to ON in step S1911 and information indicating the opening time set in step S1914. The main control unit 701 can notify the production control unit 703a of the type and opening time of the big hit game by transmitting this opening command to the production control unit 703a by output processing.

<Mode change processing>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the mode change process. In the mode change process, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the probability change mode flag is ON (step S2001). When determining that the probability variation mode flag is ON (step S2001: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts down the count value Mk of the probability variation mode counter by “−1” (step S2002), and the count value Mk becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S2003).

  When determining that the count value Mk is not “0” (step S2003: No), the main control unit 701 ends the mode change process. If the main control unit 701 determines that the count value Mk is “0” (step S2003: Yes), it sets the probability variation mode flag to OFF (step S2004). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the special probability change mode flag to ON (step S2005), sets the count value Mt of the special probability change mode counter to “4” (step S2006), and ends the mode change process. To do.

  When determining that the probability change mode flag is OFF (step S2001: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special probability change mode flag is ON (step S2007). When determining that the special probability variation mode flag is ON (step S2007: Yes), the main control unit 701 decrements the count value Mt of the special probability variation mode counter by “−1” (step S2008), and the count value Mt is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S2009).

  When determining that the count value Mt is not “0” (step S2009: No), the main control unit 701 ends the mode change process. When determining that the count value Mt is “0” (step S2009: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the special probability change mode flag to OFF (step S2010), and ends the mode change process.

  When determining that the special probability variation mode flag is OFF (step S2007: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the time reduction mode flag is ON (step S2011). If the main control unit 701 determines that the time reduction mode flag is ON (step S2011: Yes), it counts down the count value Mj of the time reduction mode counter by “−1” (step S2012), and the count value Mj becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S2013).

  When determining that the count value Mj is not “0” (step S2013: No), the main control unit 701 ends the mode change process. When determining that the count value Mj is “0” (step S2013: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the time reduction mode flag to OFF (step S2014), and ends the mode change process. If the main control unit 701 determines that the time reduction mode flag is OFF (step S2011: No), the main control unit 701 ends the mode change process.

<Big hit game processing>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game processing, the main control unit 701 is a jackpot game flag (any one of the first jackpot game flag, the second jackpot game flag, or the third jackpot game flag) indicating that a jackpot game is being played. It is determined whether or not (step S2101). When determining that the jackpot game flag is OFF (step S2101: No), the main control unit 701 ends the jackpot game processing.

  If the main control unit 701 determines that the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2101: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the opening is being performed (step S2102). For example, the main control unit 701 determines that the opening is in progress if the opening end process (step S2202) is not performed after the opening start process (step S1915).

  If the main control unit 701 determines that opening is not being performed (step S2102: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2104. When determining that the opening is in progress (step S2102: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs an opening process (described later) (step S2103), and proceeds to step S2104.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a round is in progress (step S2104). For example, the main control unit 701 determines that a round is in progress if a process for setting a round end command (step S2320) is not performed after a process for setting a round start command (steps S2204 and S2404).

  If the main control unit 701 determines that it is not in the round (step S2104: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2106. When determining that the round is in progress (step S2104: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs round processing (described later) (step S2105), and proceeds to step S2106.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not it is during the interval (step S2106). For example, the main control unit 701 determines that the interval is in progress if the processing for ending the interval (step S2402) is not performed after the processing for starting the interval (step S2321).

  If the main control unit 701 determines that the interval is not in progress (step S2106: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2108. When determining that the interval is in progress (step S2106: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs interval processing (described later) (step S2107), and proceeds to step S2108.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not ending is in progress (step S2108). For example, the main control unit 701 determines that the ending process is in progress if the ending process (step S2502) is not performed after the ending process (step S2322).

  When determining that the ending is not in progress (step S2108: No), the main control unit 701 ends the jackpot game process. If the main control unit 701 determines that ending is in progress (step S2108: YES), the main control unit 701 performs an ending process (described later) (step S2109), and ends the jackpot game process.

<Opening process>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S2201). For example, in step S2201, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the opening start time> the opening time set immediately before the opening starts. The main control unit 701 makes an affirmative determination in step S2201 if elapsed time> opening time, and makes a negative determination in step S2201 if elapsed time> opening time is not satisfied.

  If the main control unit 701 makes a negative determination in step S2201 (step S2201: No), the opening process ends. If the main control unit 701 makes an affirmative determination in step S2201 (step S2201: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the opening (step S2202). For example, the main control unit 701 ends the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the opening when the opening ends.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the count value Rn of the round number counter to “1” (step S2203), sets a round start command in the RAM 713 (step S2204), and ends the opening process. For example, the round start command includes information indicating the count value Rn (that is, information indicating the number of rounds). When the next output process is performed, the main control unit 701 transmits this round start command to the production control unit 703a.

<Round processing>
FIG. 23A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating an example of a round process. FIG. 23-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an example of the round process. In the round process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether it is time to start opening the special winning opening 109 (step S2301). If the main control unit 701 determines that it is not time to start opening the special winning opening 109 (step S2301: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2303.

  If the main control unit 701 determines that it is time to start opening the special winning opening 109 (step S2301: Yes), the main control section 701 starts opening the special winning opening 109 (step S2302), and proceeds to step S2303. In the present embodiment, it is predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 to start the opening of the special winning opening 109 in the round process immediately after setting the round start command. For this reason, after setting the round start command, the main control unit 701 makes an affirmative determination in step S2301 if it is the first round process, and makes a negative determination in step S2301 if it is the second or subsequent round process. As a result, in the gaming machine 100, as shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the opening of the special winning opening 109 is started immediately after the start of the round.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2303). If the main control unit 701 determines that the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S2303: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2307. If the main control unit 701 determines that the grand prize opening 109 is being opened (step S2303: Yes), a predetermined opening time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening 109. It is determined whether or not (step S2304).

  If the main control unit 701 determines that a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 109 (step S2304: YES), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2306. If the main control unit 701 determines that the predetermined opening time has not elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 109 (No in step S2304), the main control unit 701 determines the predetermined number from the start of opening the large winning opening 109 (this embodiment). In step S2305, it is determined whether or not 10 game balls have won the big winning opening 109.

  When the main control unit 701 determines that a predetermined number of game balls have won the big prize opening 109 from the start of opening of the big prize opening 109 (step S2305: Yes), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2306 and sets the big prize opening 109. Close (step S2306). If the main control unit 701 determines that a predetermined number of game balls have not won the big prize opening 109 from the start of opening of the big prize opening 109 (step S2305: No), the process proceeds to step S2307.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not it is a round for releasing the V region 140 (step S2307). As described above, in the present embodiment, the 14th round and the 16th round are predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 as the round in which the V region 140 is opened. For this reason, the main control unit 701 refers to the count value Rn of the round number counter indicating the number of rounds, and the count value Rn is “14 (indicating that it is the 14th round)” or “16 (That is, it indicates that it is the 16th round) ", an affirmative determination is made in step S2307. If the count value Rn is not “14” or “16”, the main control unit 701 makes a negative determination in step S2307. If the main control unit 701 determines that it is not a round for releasing the V region 140 (step S2307: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2319.

  If the main control unit 701 determines that it is a round for releasing the V region 140 (step S2307: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether it is time to start releasing the V region 140 (step S2308). For example, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the opening of the V region 140 is started when 25 seconds have elapsed after setting of the round start command is predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. For this reason, the main control unit 701 measures the elapsed time from the setting of the round start command and determines whether or not this elapsed time has become 25 seconds in step S2308, and determines that it has become 25 seconds. If the result is affirmative and it is determined that the time is not 25 seconds, a negative determination is made.

  If the main control unit 701 determines that it is time to start opening the V region 140 (step S2308: Yes), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2309 and starts opening the V region 140 (step S2309). If the main control unit 701 determines that it is not time to start opening the V region 140 (step S2308: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2310.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the V area 140 is being opened (step S2310). If the main control unit 701 determines that the V region 140 is not being opened (step S2310: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2319. When determining that the V area 140 is being opened (step S2310: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the V area 140 (step S2311). If the main control unit 701 determines that the game ball has not passed through the V region 140 (step S2311: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2317.

  If the main control unit 701 determines that the game ball has passed through the V region 140 (step S2311: Yes), whether or not the V region passage flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the V region 140 has already been set to ON. Is determined (step S2312). If the main control unit 701 determines that the V region passage flag is set to ON (step S2312: YES), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2317. If the main control unit 701 determines that the V region passage flag is not set to ON (step S2312: No), the main control unit 701 sets the V region passage flag to ON (step S2313).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a V region passing command for notifying that the game ball has passed through the V region 140 in the RAM 713 (step S2314). For example, the main control unit 701 transmits this V region passing command to the production control unit 703a when the next output process is executed. Accordingly, the main control unit 701 can notify the effect supervision unit 703a that the game ball has passed through the V region 140.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 makes a preliminary determination on all the determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106 among the stored determination information (step S2315). In this preliminary determination, since the V region 140 has passed, the jackpot determination value for the high probability gaming state is used. In other words, the main control unit 701 performs the prior determination even when the determination information is acquired, but also performs the prior determination again when the game ball passes through the V region 140. As a result, the main control unit 701 can accurately obtain the prior determination result of the jackpot determination performed after the jackpot game even when the gaming state changes before and after the jackpot game (from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state). Can do.

  Further, in this preliminary determination, only the determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 is targeted. That is, in a gaming machine having a special 2 priority digestion function such as the gaming machine 100, as long as there is determination information acquired (stored) by winning at the second starting port 106, winning by winning at the first starting port 105 The jackpot determination based on the acquired determination information is not performed. For this reason, at the time when the winning to the second starting port 106 frequently occurs (for example, in the auxiliary gaming state after the big hit game), the jackpot determination based on the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 is performed. Often, it will be a while ahead.

  Accordingly, the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 in the prior determination here is also targeted, and the pending consecutive suggestion based on the determination result of the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 When the performance is performed, there may be a problem that the jackpot won't be a big hit for a while after the reservation continuous suggestion effect. For this reason, in the preliminary determination here, only the determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 is targeted, and the reserved continuous suggestion effect is performed based on the preliminary determination result, so that the gaming machine 100 prevents such a problem from occurring.

  When the gaming machine 100 is a gaming machine having a so-called “winning order digesting” function without having a special 2 priority digesting function, that is, it is simply a big hit in order from the determination information acquired earlier in time series. When used for the determination, the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 in the prior determination here may be the target.

  Then, the main control unit 701 sets a preliminary determination result command for notifying the preliminary determination result of step S2315 in the RAM 713 (step S2316). For example, the main control unit 701 transmits this prior determination result command to the production control unit 703a when the next output process is executed. Thereby, the main control unit 701 can notify the effect control unit 703a of the prior determination result in step S2315. Also, the processing of step S2313 to step S2316 is performed only when the first V region 140 passes in the current round by the processing of step S2312.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a predetermined opening time (5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of opening the V region 140 (step S2317). If the main control unit 701 determines that a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the start of opening the V region 140 (step S2317: Yes), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2318 and closes the V region 140 (step S2318). If the main control unit 701 determines that the predetermined release time has not elapsed since the start of opening the V region 140 (step S2317: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2319.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the opening of the special winning opening 109 and the V region 140 in the current round is completed (step S2319). If the main control unit 701 determines that the opening of the special winning opening 109 and the opening of the V area 140 are not completed in the current round (step S2319: No), the round process is terminated.

  When the main control unit 701 determines that the opening of the special winning opening 109 and the opening of the V area 140 in the current round are completed (step S2319: Yes), a round end command for notifying that the current round has ended. Is set in the RAM 713 (step S2320). For example, the main control unit 701 transmits this round end command to the production control unit 703a when the next output process is executed. Thereby, the main control unit 701 can notify the production control unit 703a that the current round has ended.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the count value Rn of the round number counter is “16”, that is, whether or not the current round is the 16th round (final round) (step S2321). . When determining that the count value Rn is not “16”, that is, not the 16th round (step S2321: No), the main control unit 701 starts an interval (step S2322), and ends the round process. When the main control unit 701 determines that the count value Rn is “16”, that is, the 16th round (step S2321: Yes), the main control unit 701 starts ending (step S2323) and ends the round process.

<Interval processing>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the interval process. In the interval process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether a predetermined interval time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the interval (step S2401). If the main control unit 701 determines that the interval time has not elapsed (step S2401: No), the main control unit 701 ends the interval process.

  When determining that the interval time has elapsed (step S2401: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the interval (step S2402) and increments the count value Rn of the round number counter by “+1” (step S2403). Then, a round start command is set in the RAM 713 (step S2404), and the interval process ends.

<Ending process>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a predetermined ending time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of ending (step S2501). If the main control unit 701 determines that the ending time has not elapsed (step S2501: No), the ending process ends.

  When determining that the ending time has elapsed (step S2501: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the ending (step S2502). For example, the main control unit 701 turns off the round number display unit 204 (lamp indicating “16”) when the ending is completed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets an ending end command for notifying that the ending has ended in the RAM 713 (step S2503). For example, the main control unit 701 transmits this ending end command to the production control unit 703a when the next output process is executed. Thereby, the main control unit 701 can notify the production control unit 703a that the ending has been completed. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the count value Rn of the round number counter to “0” (step S2504). Then, a mode setting process (described later) is performed (step S2505), and a game state setting process (described later) is performed (step S2506).

  Then, the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot game flag that is ON to OFF (step S2507), and ends the ending process. In step S2507, if the first jackpot game flag is ON, the first jackpot game flag is turned OFF. If the second jackpot game flag is ON, the second jackpot game flag is turned OFF. If the jackpot game flag is ON, the third jackpot game flag is turned OFF.

<Mode setting process>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the mode setting process. In the mode setting process, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the V region passage flag is ON (step S2601). If the V region passage flag is ON (step S2601: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the probability variation mode flag indicating ON in the probability variation mode to ON (step S2602), and sets the count value Mk of the probability variation mode counter. “70” is set (step S2603), and the mode setting process ends.

  If the V region passage flag is OFF (step S2601: NO), the main control unit 701 sets the time reduction mode flag indicating that the time reduction mode is ON (step S2604), and sets the count value Mj of the time reduction mode counter. “70” is set (step S2605), and the mode setting process is terminated.

<Game state setting process>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game state setting process. In the gaming state setting process, the main control unit 701 sets an auxiliary gaming state flag indicating the auxiliary gaming state to ON (step S2701), and sets the count value X of the auxiliary gaming state counter to “70” ( Step S2702).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the V region passage flag is ON (step S2703). If the V region passage flag is OFF (step S2703: No), the main control unit 701 ends the gaming state setting process. If the V region passage flag is ON (step S2703: YES), the main control unit 701 sets the high probability gaming state flag indicating that it is in the high probability gaming state to ON (step S2704), and the high probability gaming state. The count value Y of the counter is set to “74” (step S2705). Then, the main control unit 701 sets the V region passage flag to OFF (step S2706) and ends the gaming state setting process.

<About the processing performed by the Director of Production>
Next, processing performed by the production supervision unit 703a of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the production control unit 703a described below is performed by the CPU 731 of the production control unit 703a executing a program stored in the ROM 732.

<Production timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect timer interrupt process. For example, when the production control unit 703a is activated by supplying power to the gaming machine 100, the production control unit 703a starts executing the production main process (not shown). This effect main process is a loop process, and is continuously executed until the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off. The effect supervising unit 703a interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 28 at a predetermined period (for example, every 4 ms) with respect to the effect main process.

  In the effect timer interrupt process, first, the effect control unit 703a performs a command reception process (described later) (step S2801). Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs an operation reception process (step S2802). For example, in the operation acceptance process, first, the production supervision unit 703a determines whether or not these are operated based on the presence / absence of input of a control signal from the production button 118 or the cross key 119, and determines that it is operated. A command corresponding to this operation (for example, an effect button command when the effect button 118 is operated) is set in the RAM 733.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs command transmission processing (step S2803). In the command transmission process, the production control unit 703a transmits various commands set in the RAM 733 by the command reception process and the operation reception process to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c.

  For example, the image / sound control unit 703b receives a command transmitted from the effect control unit 703a by the command transmission process, and controls the display of the image display unit 104 based on this command, or outputs the BGM from the speaker 114. And control production sounds such as sound effects. In addition, the lamp control unit 703c receives a command transmitted from the effect control unit 703a by the command transmission process, and controls lighting of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 761 based on the command, or the movable accessory 130. To control the drive.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs a production control unit random number update process (step S2804), and ends the production timer interrupt process. In the effect control unit random number update process, the effect control unit 703a counts up the count values of various random number counters managed by the effect control unit 703a such as the notice effect determination random number counter by “+1”. When the count values of these counters reach a predetermined maximum value, the count value that has reached the maximum value is returned to a predetermined initial value (which may be a random value).

<Command reception processing>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command reception processing. In the command reception process, first, the effect supervising unit 703a determines whether or not a prior determination result command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S2901). When it is determined that the advance determination result command has not been received (step S2901: NO), the production control unit 703a proceeds to step S2904. When it is determined that the predetermination result command has been received (step S2901: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a updates the predetermination result storage region update that updates the storage content of the predetermination result storage region provided in the RAM 733 of the production supervision unit 703a. Processing is performed (step S2902).

  For example, in step S2902, the production control unit 703a provides the storage contents of the preliminary determination result storage area provided in the RAM 733 in the RAM 713 of the main control unit 701 based on the preliminary determination result command received from the main control unit 701. It synchronizes with the stored contents of the determined prior determination result storage area.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a sets the advance determination result command received in step S2901 in the RAM 733 (step S2903). For example, the production control unit 703a transmits the prior determination result command to the image / audio control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c at the time of executing the next command transmission process. Thereby, the production control unit 703a can notify the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c of the preliminary determination result notified from the main control unit 701.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S2904). When it is determined that the change start command has not been received (step S2904: No), the production supervision unit 703a proceeds to step S2906. When it is determined that the variation start command has been received (step S2904: Yes), the production control unit 703a performs a variation production start process (described later) (step S2905).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S2906). When it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S2906: NO), the production control unit 703a proceeds to step S2908. When it is determined that the change stop command has been received (step S2906: YES), the effect supervision unit 703a performs a change effect end process for performing a process of ending the change effect started by the latest change effect start process (step S2907). ).

  For example, in the variable effect end process, the effect supervising unit 703 a sets an effect end command in the RAM 733. This effect end command is transmitted to the image / sound controller 703b or the like when the next command transmission process is executed. For example, when the image / sound control unit 703b receives an effect end command from the effect control unit 703a, the image / sound control unit 703b stops and displays the effect symbol that has been variably displayed (or has been temporarily stopped) so as to indicate the jackpot determination result. .

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs a jackpot effect process (described later) (step S2908), and ends the command receiving process. Although details will be described later, in this jackpot effect process, the effect supervising unit 703a instructs the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c to execute the above-described probability change transition suggestion effect and the hold continuous suggestion effect. .

<Variation production start processing>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation effect start process. In the change effect start process, the effect control unit 703a first analyzes the change start command received in step S2904, and acquires information indicating the jackpot determination result and the change pattern (step S3001).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs effect pattern determination for determining the effect pattern associated with the variation pattern acquired in step S3001 from the effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) (step S3002). The effect pattern derived as a result is set in the RAM 733 (step S3003). For example, assume that the variation pattern acquired in step S3001 is the variation pattern Hp1. In this case, since the effect pattern associated with the variation pattern Hp1 is the effect pattern Ep1 in the effect pattern determination table, the effect supervision unit 703a determines the effect pattern Ep1 in step S3002, and sets this in the RAM 733.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs the notice effect pattern determination using the notice effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 11A) (step S3004), and sets the notice effect pattern derived as the determination result in the RAM 733. (Step S3005). When determining the notice effect pattern, the effect supervising unit 703a first obtains the count value (any integer from “0” to “99”) of the notice effect determination random number counter at that time as the notice effect determination random number. For example, it is assumed here that “99” has been acquired as the notice effect determination random number.

  Further, for example, it is assumed that the jackpot determination result acquired in step S3001 is “losing” and the effect pattern set in step S3002 is the effect pattern Ep5 (ie, the effect pattern belonging to the SPSP reach effect system). In this case, the effect supervising unit 703a in step S3004 has the derivation condition of the jackpot determination result “losing”, the effect pattern “SPSP reach effect system”, and the effect determining random number “99” in the notification effect pattern determination table. It determines with Yp3.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs a stop effect design determining process for determining the contents of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed (combination of effect symbols) (step S3006). For example, in the stop effect design determination process, the effect control unit 703a determines the contents of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the jackpot determination result acquired in step S3001 or the effect pattern set in the RAM 733 in step S3003.

  For example, if the jackpot determination result is a loss, and the set effect pattern defines a loss effect, in step S3006, it is determined to be broken. Also, for example, if the jackpot determination result is a loss and the set production pattern defines a reach production, in step S3006, the game is determined to be a reach loss. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot is determined in step S3006.

  Note that, for example, in the stop effect design determination process, the effect supervision unit 703a may change the jackpot that is easily determined according to the jackpot type. For example, in this case, in the case of the first jackpot or the second jackpot that tends to become a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game, it is easy to determine the odd spot in the stop effect design determination process, and difficult to determine the even spot . Also, for example, in this case, in the case of the third jackpot that is unlikely to become a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game, it is easy to determine even-numbered slots in the stop effect design determination process, and difficult to determine odd-numbered slots.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a sets an effect start command in the RAM 733 (step S3007), and ends the change effect start process. The effect start command includes information indicating the combination of the effect pattern set in step S3003, the notice effect pattern set in step S3005, and the effect symbol determined in step S3006.

  The effect start command set in the RAM 733 in step S3007 is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c by the next command transmission process. For example, when the image / sound control unit 703b receives an effect start command from the effect supervision unit 703a, the image display unit 104 starts the variable display of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3. Then, the image / sound control unit 703b causes the image display unit 104 to display an image related to the effect determined by the effect pattern set in step S3003 and the notice effect pattern set in step S3005.

  In the present embodiment, a variation effect (for example, an effect performed in accordance with a variation display of an effect symbol such as a loss effect or a reach effect) and a mode effect are determined by the effect pattern, and are derived as the effect pattern determination result. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the effect pattern may be defined as only the change effect. In such a case, the effect supervising unit 703a determines which mode effect is to be performed based on the information indicating the change pattern of the change start command received from the main control unit 701. For example, if the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp8 (normal mode / variation pattern determination table variation pattern) are determined, the normal mode effect is determined to be performed, and the variation patterns Hp9 to Hp17 (short-time mode / variation pattern determination table variation pattern) are used. If there is, it is determined that the short-time mode effect is performed.

  Further, for example, if the variation patterns Hp19 to Hp29 (variation patterns of the probability variation mode / variation pattern determination table and the special probability variation mode / variation pattern determination table) are determined, the probability variation mode effect is determined to be performed. In this way, compared to the case where the production pattern is provided for each combination of the variation production and each mode production, the type of production pattern can be reduced, and the storage area of the ROM 732 occupied by the production pattern can be reduced. Can be small.

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FIG. 31A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating an example of the jackpot effect process. FIG. 31-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an example of the jackpot effect process. In the jackpot effect process, the effect control unit 703a first determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3101). When it is determined that the opening command has been received (step S3101: Yes), the production control unit 703a proceeds to step S3102, and sets an opening production start command for starting a predetermined opening production in the RAM 733 (step S3102).

  For example, the effect supervising unit 703a transmits the opening effect start command to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c at the time of executing the next command transmission process. Thereby, the production control unit 703a can instruct the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c to start the opening production.

  When it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S3101: No), the production control unit 703a proceeds to step S3103. Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether or not a round start command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3103). If it is determined that the round start command has been received (step S3103: Yes), the production control unit 703a proceeds to step S3104 and starts the production according to the started round (see FIG. 5-1, etc.). An effect start command is set in the RAM 733 (step S3104).

  For example, the effect supervising unit 703a transmits this round effect start command to the image / audio control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c at the time of executing the next command transmission process. As a result, the production control unit 703a can instruct the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c to start production in accordance with the started round.

  In addition, when the production control unit 703a causes different productions to be performed in each round, the production management unit 703a may set different round production start commands in the respective rounds. For example, as described above, the round start command includes the value of the round number counter Rn, that is, information indicating the number of rounds. Based on this information, for example, the production supervision unit 703a sets a round production start command for starting the production for the first round if it is the first round, and produces the production for the second round if it is the second round. A round production start command to be started may be set.

  When it is determined that the round start command has not been received (step S3103: No), the production supervision unit 703a proceeds to step S3105. Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a round end command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3105). When it is determined that the round end command has been received (step S3105: Yes), the production control unit 703a proceeds to step S3106 and sets a round production end command for ending the round production in the RAM 733 (step S3106).

  If the production control unit 703a determines that the round end command has not been received (step S3105: NO), the production control unit 703a proceeds to step S3107. Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether or not a V region passing command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3107). If it is determined that the V region passing command has not been received (step S3107: No), the production supervision unit 703a proceeds to step S3113. When it is determined that the V region passing command has been received (step S3107: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a has the probability variation suggestion effect execution flag indicating that execution of the probability variation suggestion effect has been instructed in the current jackpot game. It is determined whether or not (step S3108).

  When it is determined that the probability change suggestion effect execution flag is OFF (step S3108: No), the effect supervision unit 703a sets a probability change transition suggestion effect execution command instructing execution of the probability change suggestion effect in the RAM 733 (step S3109). . For example, the effect supervising unit 703a transmits this probability change suggestion effect execution command to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c at the time of executing the next command transmission process. Thereby, the production control unit 703a can instruct the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c to execute the probability change suggestion production.

  For example, when the image / sound control unit 703b or the lamp control unit 703c receives the probability change suggestion effect execution command from the effect control unit 703a, at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing when the probability change suggestion effect execution command is received), Produces a probable transition suggestion. More specifically, for example, the image / sound control unit 703b causes the image display unit 104 to display an image for a probable change suggestion effect. Then, the production supervision unit 703a sets the probability variation suggestion production execution flag to ON (step S3110).

  On the other hand, when determining that the probability change suggestion effect execution flag is ON (step S3108: Yes), the effect supervising unit 703a performs the pending continuous suggestion effect pattern determination (step S3111). Then, a reserved continuous suggestion effect execution command for instructing execution of the reserved continuous suggestion effect of the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern derived as the result of determination of the reserved continuous suggestion effect pattern is set in the RAM 733 (step S3112). For example, the effect supervising unit 703a transmits the reserved continuous suggestion effect execution command to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c at the time of executing the next command transmission process. As a result, the effect supervising unit 703a can instruct the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c to execute the reserved continuous suggestion effect.

  For example, when the image / sound control unit 703b or the lamp control unit 703c receives the hold continuous suggestion effect execution command from the effect control unit 703a, at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing when the hold continuous suggestion effect execution command is received), The reserved continuous suggestion effect instructed to execute by the reserved continuous suggestion effect execution command is performed.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an ending start command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3113). If it is determined that the ending start command has been received (step S3113: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a proceeds to step S3114 and sets an ending production start command for starting a predetermined ending production in the RAM 733 (step S3114).

  For example, the effect supervising unit 703a transmits the ending effect start command to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c when the next command transmission process is executed. Thereby, the production control unit 703a can instruct the image / audio control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c to start the ending production.

  Also, the production control unit 703a sets different ending production start commands in these cases in order to perform different ending productions when the game ball passes through the V region 140 and when it does not pass through in the jackpot game. May be. In this case, for example, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether or not the probability change suggestion production execution flag is ON, and if this is ON, the high probability gaming state (and the auxiliary gaming state) is set. An ending effect start command for instructing execution of the ending effect to be notified is set. On the other hand, when this is OFF, an ending effect start command for instructing execution of an ending effect for notifying that a low-probability gaming state (and an auxiliary gaming state) is set is set.

  If it is determined that the ending start command has not been received (step S3113: No), the production control unit 703a proceeds to step S3115. Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an ending end command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3115). When it is determined that the ending end command has not been received (step S3115: No), the effect supervision unit 703a ends the jackpot effect process.

  When it is determined that the ending effect command has been received (step S3115: Yes), the effect supervising unit 703a proceeds to step S3116 and sets an ending effect end command instructing the end of the ending effect in the RAM 733 (step S3116). Then, the production supervision unit 703a turns off the probability change suggestion production execution flag (step S3117), and ends the jackpot production process.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100, if the game ball passes the V region 140 in the 14th round and performs the probable change suggestion effect, the game ball also passes the V region 140 in the subsequent 16th round. In such a case, the probable transition suggestion effect is not performed. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can prevent the probable transition suggestion effect from being repeatedly performed in a single jackpot game, thereby preventing the player from feeling bothersome and reducing the interest of the game. Can be prevented.

  In addition, if the game ball passes the V region 140 in the 14th round and performs the probable transition suggestion effect, the gaming machine 100 holds if the game ball passes the V region 140 in the subsequent 16th round. Performs a series suggestion. As a result, the gaming machine 100 allows the player to perform different effects depending on whether the game ball has passed the V region 140 in the 14th round and the game ball has passed the V region 140 in the subsequent 16th round. Can be enjoyed and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, although the round which performs a probable transition suggestion effect and a reservation continuous suggestion effect is divided, it is not restricted to this. For example, a probable transition suggestion effect is performed at the timing when the game ball first passes through the V region 140 in the 14th round, and then the holding continuous suggestion is performed at the timing when the game ball passes the V region 140 in the 14th round. Production may be performed. However, as in the present embodiment, by dividing the rounds in which these operations are performed, it is possible to secure the production time for the probability change suggestion effect and the reserved continuous suggestion effect.

  More specifically, the probable transition suggestion effect is performed at the timing when the game ball first passes the V region 140 in the 14th round, and then the timing at which the game ball passes the V region 140 next in the 14th round. If the reserved continuous suggestion effect is performed, the game ball may pass through the V region 140 again immediately after the probability change transition suggested effect is started, and the reserved continuous suggestion effect may be started. In such a case, it may not be possible to sufficiently secure the effect time of the probability change suggestion effect, and the player may not be able to entertain with the probability change suggestion effect. In order to prevent such a situation, in the present embodiment, it is possible to divide the round in which the probable transition suggestion effect and the reserved continuous suggestion effect are divided and perform both of them, even when both are performed. I am doing so.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability change transition suggestion effect and the reserved continuous suggestion effect are performed based on the game ball passing through the V region 140, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of this reserved continuous suggestion effect, the music in the jackpot effect is changed, or the number of payout prize balls or the so-called “number of consecutive balls” is displayed (or highlighted). Also good. Furthermore, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the V region 140, the content of the effect of the probability variation mode effect after the jackpot game (for example, a background image or BGM) may be changed.

  In this embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 16 rounds, and the V region 140 is opened to the 14th and 16th rounds, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot game round may be 12 rounds, and the V region 140 may be opened to the 8th and 12th rounds. The number of jackpot games and the number of rounds that open the V region 140 can be arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 in consideration of the game characteristics of the gaming machine 100 and the like.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the same effect from being repeatedly performed within a predetermined period and to enhance the interest of the game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port 106 2nd starting port 109 Prize winning opening 701 Main control part 703a Production control part 703b Image / sound control part

Claims (2)

An acquisition means for acquiring determination information used for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined start condition is established;
Determination means for determining whether or not to perform the special game based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, special game execution control means for performing the special game for releasing a predetermined area;
Effect execution control means for performing a predetermined effect when the special game is being performed by the special game execution control means;
With
The production execution control means includes:
A gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect can be performed when a game ball passes through the predetermined area, and the specific effect is not performed even if the game ball passes through the predetermined area again after the passage. When the special game is being played by the special game execution control means, if a game ball passes through the predetermined area, a specific game state control that controls the progress of the game in a specific game state advantageous to the player after the special game Further comprising means,
The production execution control means includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect can be an effect suggesting that the specific game state is set by the specific game state control means.

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