JP2017140060A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent winning sound outputted by a speaker from decreasing game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: winning holes (14, 15, 16) capable of opening so that game balls can enter there; opening control means (55, 57) capable of executing opening games to open the winning holes; and a performance control board 33 capable of executing prescribed performance by using prescribed performance means that includes a speaker 8 capable of outputting prescribed performance sound. The performance control board 33 can output the prescribed winning sound from the speaker 8 as game balls enter the winning holes while the opening game is executed and, in the case where the game balls enter the winning holes while a prescribed condition is satisfied, performs control so that no winning sound is outputted from the speaker 8.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball on a game board surface.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that pays out a winning ball when a gaming ball wins a winning opening is known in which a winning sound is output from a speaker when the gaming ball wins a winning opening (for example, a patent) Reference 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-314381

  However, if the same winning sound is output from the speaker every time a game ball is won at the winning opening, it may be annoying for the player, which causes a reduction in concentration on the currently playing game effect. That is, depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine, there is a problem in that the winning sound is output from the speaker, thereby reducing the interest of the game.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enables a game to proceed without reducing the interest of the game.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine (1), wherein a game ball (14, 15, 16) through which a game ball can be opened for winning, and the winning port (14, (15, 16) is used to perform a predetermined effect using an opening control means (55, 57) capable of executing an open game and a predetermined effect means including a speaker (8) capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound. Possible presentation control means (33), wherein the presentation control means (33) is configured such that a game ball wins the winning opening (14, 15, 16) when the open game is being executed. Accordingly, it is possible to output a predetermined winning sound from the speaker (8), and when a game ball wins the winning opening (14, 15, 16) when a predetermined condition is satisfied, The winning sound is not output from the speaker (8).

  The invention according to claim 2 is a gaming machine (1), wherein a winning opening (14, 15, 16) through which a game ball can be opened so as to be able to win a prize and the winning opening (14, 15, 16) are opened. Using the opening control means (55, 57) capable of executing the opening game and the predetermined effect means including the speaker (8) capable of outputting the predetermined effect sound, the effect control means (33) capable of executing the predetermined effect And the production control means (33) outputs a predetermined winning sound in response to a game ball winning in the winning opening (14, 15, 16) when the open game is being executed. It is possible to output from the speaker (8), and when the game ball wins the winning opening (14, 15, 16) when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the game ball does not exist, the winning sound different from the case where the game ball wins the winning opening (14, 15, 16) is output from the speaker (8).

  The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect control means (33) is capable of executing a predetermined opening effect when the opening game is being executed. The opening effect includes a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect, and the predetermined condition is that the second effect is executed. It is.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the opening game includes a first opening game and a second opening game different from the first opening game. The predetermined condition is that the second open game is executed.

  In addition, the code | symbol in this column was shown in the example in description of this invention, and this invention is not interpreted limitedly by this code | symbol.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the performance sound output from the speaker from deteriorating the interest of the game, and thus it is possible to advance the game without reducing the interest of the game. Become.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control mechanism of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the game state of a gaming machine. It is the block diagram which showed typically the main function structure in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the example of the table for determining a jackpot random number. It is a figure which shows the ratio of the special game determined when a game ball enters into each of the 1st starting port and the 2nd starting port and it becomes a big hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the open pattern table in the case of jackpot. It is a figure which shows an example of the open | release pattern table in the case of a small hit. It is a figure which shows the ratio and winning type which are won by normal symbol lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement in a main control board. It is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the special game effect in the case of jackpot. It is a figure which shows an example of the special game effect in the case of a small hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the special game effect performed when winning the jackpot where the 3rd special game is performed. It is a timing chart which shows the progress process of special game production at the time of winning the jackpot where the 3rd special game is performed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process sequence by a winning sound control part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the 1st winning sound output determination process in 1st control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the 2nd winning sound output determination process in 1st control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the 1st winning sound output determination process in 2nd control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the 2nd winning sound output determination process in 2nd control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the 1st winning sound output determination process in 3rd control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the 2nd winning sound output determination process in 3rd control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the 1st winning sound output determination process in 4th control.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, members that are common to each other are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof are omitted.

◇ Appearance structure of gaming machine ◇
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. This gaming machine 1 is a ball-type gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by a player's instruction operation enters various winning holes. The gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine main body 1a fixed to an island facility in a hall (store), and has a front frame door 3 in which a transparent glass plate 2 is fitted on the front side of the gaming machine main body 1a. ing. The gaming machine main body 1 a includes a gaming board 10 that rolls gaming balls inside the front frame door 3.

  The front frame door 3 is pivotally supported at the left end of the gaming machine main body 1a so that the front side of the gaming machine main body 1a can be opened and closed. The transparent glass plate 2 is for making the gaming board 10 attached to the inside of the gaming machine main body 1a visible while the front frame door 3 closes the front side of the gaming machine main body 1a. In addition, a shelf-shaped sphere storage unit 4 that protrudes to the front side is provided at the lower center of the front frame door 3. On the upper surface of the ball storage section 4, an operation button 6 that can be operated by the player is provided, and a storage tray for storing a game ball for launching on the game board 10 is provided. Further, the front frame door 3 is provided with a handle lever 5 that can be operated to rotate within a predetermined angle range in the clockwise direction so that the player can fire the game ball in the lower right part of the ball storage unit 4. Further, the front frame door 3 is provided with a frame lamp 7 that is lit in various patterns as the game progresses, above the transparent glass plate 2 and below the ball storage unit 4, and is positioned above the transparent glass plate 2. Speakers 8 are provided on both the left and right sides of the frame lamp 7 to output sound for various effects or notifications as the game progresses.

  When the front frame door 3 is in a closed state, the game board 10 forms a game area where the game ball can roll between the board surface and the transparent glass plate 2 fitted in the front frame door 3. When the handle lever 5 is operated by the player, the game ball is launched to the upper left part of the game area with a hitting force corresponding to the operation angle, and then the game ball flows down while rolling in the game area. When the game ball enters the various winning openings provided on the game board 10, the gaming machine 1 pays out the prize ball to the storage tray of the ball storage unit 4.

  In the center of the game board 10, a center accessory 11 for performing various effects as the game progresses is provided. The game board 10 also has a first start port 13, a second start port 14, a first grand prize port 15, a second big prize port 16, and a through hole in addition to a large number of nails and windmills around the center actor 11. Known members such as a gate 21 and an out port 23 are provided. In addition to this, the game board 10 is also provided with a normal winning opening, a board lamp, etc. (not shown). Further, the game board 10 displays a special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the special game determination (big hit determination) by displaying a variation of the special symbol on the lower left part of the outer surface of the game area where the game ball rolls. , The number of holds due to the winning of the game ball is displayed at the first start port 13 and the second start port 14, or the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the through gate 21 is displayed A symbol display 22 is provided.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 has a first game area that is a left area of the center accessory 11 and a second game area that is a right area as game areas in which a game ball rolls. When the operation angle of the handle lever 5 by the player is smaller than a predetermined angle, the hitting force is reduced, and the game ball launched into the game area rolls in the first game area on the left side of the center accessory 11 as indicated by the arrow F1. It begins to flow down while moving. On the other hand, when the operation angle of the handle lever 5 is larger than the predetermined angle, the hitting force increases, and the game ball rolls in the second game area on the right side of the center accessory 11 as indicated by the arrow F2. It will begin to flow down.

  In the game board 10 shown in FIG. 1, one through gate 21 is provided in each of a first game area corresponding to the left side of the center accessory 11 and a second game area corresponding to the right side. These through gates 21 pass game balls launched toward the first game area as shown by arrow F1, or game balls launched towards the second game area as shown by arrow F2. It is a gate that can be. The through gate 21 is a gate that is a condition for the normal symbol lottery in the gaming machine 1. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the through gate 21, a normal symbol lottery is performed in the gaming machine 1. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation display is performed on the symbol display 22 for a predetermined time according to the gaming state, and then the normal symbol lottery result is displayed. Therefore, even if the player is performing a game ball launch operation on either the first game area or the second game area, the game ball passes through the through gate 21 so that the normal symbol is displayed. The lottery will be held.

  The first start opening 13 is a winning opening through which a game ball provided in the first starter fixed to the game board 10 can enter, and is provided at a position below the center accessory 11. Similarly, the second start opening 14 is a winning opening through which a game ball provided in the second starter fixed to the game board 10 can enter, and is provided at a position below the first start opening 13. . Here, the first start port 13 is a winning port through which a game ball launched toward the first game area may enter as shown by the arrow F1, and the second start port 13 as shown by the arrow F2. This is a winning opening with a low possibility of entering a game ball launched toward the game area. On the other hand, the second start opening 14 is a winning opening that may be entered even if it is a game ball launched toward either the first or second game area as indicated by arrows F1 and F2. It is. However, an electric tulip 14a that is driven to open and close based on the result of the normal symbol lottery is provided on both the left and right sides of the second starting port 14, and when the electric tulip 14a closes the second starting port 14, a game The possibility that the ball enters the second starting port 14 is low.

  Each of the first start port 13 and the second start port 14 is a winning port for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls, and whether or not a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed in the gaming machine 1 It is a winning opening as a condition for performing a special game determination (decision determination) of whether or not. When the game balls that have entered the start openings 13 and 14 pass through the start detection area, a start winning is detected, and an acquisition condition for acquiring game data is established. Then, game data serving as determination information for determining a special game is acquired in the gaming machine 1, and a special game determination is performed based on the game data. In this special game determination, it is determined whether the big hit random number included in the game data acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied is a big hit, a small hit or a loss. Note that the probability of winning a jackpot in the special game determination varies depending on the game state.

  When the special game determination is made in the gaming machine 1, the special symbol variation display is started on the symbol display 22, and the effect corresponding to the result of the special game determination is started also in the center accessory 11 or the like. Then, after the predetermined time elapses, the special symbol variation display and the production corresponding thereto are finished, and the result of the special game determination is displayed to the player. If the result of the special game determination indicates a jackpot, then the gaming machine 1 transitions to a special game state and starts a special game that is advantageous to the player. The symbol display 22 is disposed at a corner of the game board 10 and is provided at a position that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and the display mode of the special symbol variable display is also a big hit for the player. It is displayed in a display mode that is difficult to identify. Therefore, the player recognizes the result of the special game determination or the like mainly based on the result of the effect performed at the center accessory 11 or the like.

  Moreover, the 2nd starting port 14 is equipped with the electric tulip 14a which is the opening-and-closing member which opens and closes in the left-right direction in the vicinity of the left-right both sides as mentioned above. When the electric tulip 14a is in a closed state, the electric tulip 14a blocks the game ball rolling near the second start port 14 from entering the second start port 14. On the other hand, when the electric tulip 14a is in the open state, the game ball rolling in the vicinity of the second start port 14 is easy to enter the second start port 14. That is, the open state of the electric tulip 14a is an assisting state that assists the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 14. The electric tulip 14 a is in an auxiliary state (open state) that assists the game ball launched into the game board 10 entering the second start port 14, and the game ball enters the second start port 14. It is an auxiliary member driven to the non-assisting state (closed state) which does not assist. The electric tulip 14 a is normally in a closed state in which the second start port 14 is closed, and does not assist the game ball entering the second start port 14. On the other hand, when the game ball launched on the game board 10 wins the normal symbol lottery performed by passing through the through gate 21 provided in the first game area or the second game area, the electric tulip 14a is After the normal symbol variation display ends, the second start port 14 is opened continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time according to the gaming state at that time, and the second start port 14 is opened. Auxiliary games that assist the entry of the game balls of. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of winning when winning the normal symbol lottery, and the electric tulip 14a opens the second start port 14 according to the winning type.

  The first big winning opening 15 is a special winning opening through which a game ball provided in a first variable winning device fixed to the game board 10 can enter. In the game board 10, the first start opening 13 and the second start opening are provided. It is provided on the right side of the mouth 14, that is, in the second game area. The first grand prize opening 15 has an open / close door that is driven into an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won. Normally, the open / close door is in a closed state. Yes. And if a big win is won in the special game determination based on the game data acquired by entering the game ball into the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, in a predetermined round of the special game to be started thereafter The opening / closing door is driven, the first grand prize opening 15 is opened, and the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 15. At this time, the game balls that are likely to enter the first big prize opening 15 are game balls launched toward the second game area as indicated by the arrow F2. In addition, even when a small win is won in the special game determination, the open / close door is driven in the special game started thereafter, and the first big prize opening 15 may be opened depending on the type of the small win.

  When the first big prize opening 15 is opened, the open state continues until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of winnings are counted. Therefore, when the first grand prize winning opening 15 is in an open state, it is possible to allow a predetermined number of game balls to enter before the predetermined time elapses, whereby the player obtains many prize balls. can do. Then, the first grand prize winning port 15 driven to the open state returns to the closed state when a predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined number of winnings are counted.

  The second grand prize winning opening 16 is a special winning opening through which a game ball provided in the second variable prize winning device fixed to the game board 10 can enter. Is provided in the game area. The second grand prize winning opening 16 has an open / close door that is driven into an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won. Normally, the open / close door is in a closed state. Yes. And if a big win is won in the special game determination based on the game data acquired by entering the game ball into the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, in a predetermined round of the special game to be started thereafter The opening / closing door is driven, the second grand prize opening 16 is opened, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 16. At this time, the game ball that may enter the second grand prize opening 16 is a game ball launched toward the second game area as indicated by an arrow F2. In addition, even when a small win is won in the special game determination, the open / close door may be driven in the special game started thereafter, and the second big prize opening 16 may be opened depending on the type.

  When the second big winning opening 16 is opened, the open state continues until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of winnings are counted. Therefore, when the second grand prize winning opening 16 is in an open state, it is possible to allow a predetermined number of game balls to enter before the predetermined time elapses, whereby the player acquires a lot of prize balls. can do. And the 2nd big winning opening 16 driven to the open state returns to the closed state when a predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined number of winnings are counted.

  In the special game in the case of winning a big win or a small win, an open game for selectively driving one of the first big prize port 15 and the second big prize port 16 as described above is executed a predetermined number of times. The Therefore, the first grand prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 are not simultaneously opened. The open game in the case of a big hit is also called a round game, and the open game is performed 16 times (16 rounds) in one special game. However, the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 may be opened a plurality of times in one open game. In that case, the opening time for one round is set so that the total opening time of a plurality of times becomes a predetermined time.

  On the other hand, in the case of a small win, there is no concept of a round like a big win, and only one open game is played in one special game. However, the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 may be opened a plurality of times even in one open game performed in the case of a small hit. In that case, the opening time in one opening game is set so that the total opening time of a plurality of times becomes a predetermined time.

  The first grand prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 are prize openings for paying more prize balls than other prize winning openings such as the first start opening 13 and the second start opening 14. Then, by winning the big win or the small win, the special game in which the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened can acquire more prize balls than usual for the player. Since it is a game that gives an opportunity, it becomes a gaming state (special gaming state) that is particularly advantageous for the player. In the special game in the case of a big win, the opening time for continuing the open state of the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is preset for each round according to the type of the special game. It is also possible to set different opening times depending on the round. For example, in a specific round of a plurality of rounds performed as a special game, the opening time of the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is set to a short time that makes it difficult for a game ball to enter. You can also. Thereby, for example, even in a case where a round game in which one of the first grand prize winning port 15 and the second big prize winning port 16 is selectively opened is performed 16 times in a special game at the time of the big hit, It is possible to reduce the number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially acquired to fewer than 16 rounds.

  In addition, the center accessory 11 includes a large screen size image display 12 constituted by a color liquid crystal display device or the like in the center. The image display 12 displays a main effect image in the gaming machine 1. The image display 12 can display three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c with symbols such as numbers, alphabets, characters, and characters. As the special game determination is performed in the gaming machine 1 and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the image display 12 performs a symbol variation effect that varies the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in the vertical direction. Starting and displaying the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c in a stopped state after a predetermined time has elapsed, an effect of notifying the player of the result of the special game determination is performed. For example, when the image display 12 is stopped in a state where all the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are aligned with a predetermined symbol, the image display device 12 notifies the player that it is a big hit when the stopped symbols are aligned. Also, in the case of a small hit, the player is notified of the small hit by stopping the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c at a predetermined symbol. Further, when the result of the special game determination is a loss, the image display 12 notifies the player that the game has been lost by stopping the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in a state where they are not aligned. Such an effect is a notification effect that finally informs the player of the result of the special game determination.

  The image display 12 may perform various game effects between the start and end of the notification effect. For example, by temporarily stopping the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c after starting the symbol variation effect, and restarting the variation of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c after the temporary stop, On the other hand, it is stopped in a state in which two of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are aligned, as if it were a pseudo continuous variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) that makes it appear as if multiple fluctuations were made continuously. In some cases, a reach effect is performed by continuously changing the remaining one symbol. In addition, the reach production is a normal reach production in which only the remaining one symbol fluctuates, or an effect that is developed from the normal reach production, and whether a predetermined action is achieved by an animated video or a live-action video by the character. There is a development reach effect (SP reach effect) that suggests whether it is a big hit or not. Note that the development reach production may further develop into another development reach production (SPSP reach production). In addition to this, the image display 12 performs an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the operation button 6, and when the player performs a button operation at a predetermined timing, an effect image linked to the operation is displayed. It is also possible to display. In this way, by performing various game effects in the notification effect, even if the result of the special game determination is lost, it is possible to beat the player's expectation that it may be a big hit, so it is highly interesting It will be possible to produce.

  In addition, when the special game is started in the gaming machine 1, the image display 12 can display an effect image corresponding to the special game, and when the player wins a specific win in the normal symbol lottery. It is also possible to display an effect image corresponding to the specific hit. Furthermore, the image display 12 can also display a predetermined standby image when the player is not playing a game.

  The out port 23 is provided at the lowermost center of the game board 10, and a game that has not entered any of the above-described various winning ports while rolling in the first or second game area. The ball is discharged to the back side of the game board 10 as an out ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the right side portion of the center accessory 11, when the second big prize opening 16 is in an open state, a rolling area where a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 16 rolls. 17 is formed. The rolling area 17 is visible to the player from the front side of the gaming machine 1. A V gate 18 capable of detecting the passage of a game ball is provided in the center of the rolling area 17, and an entrance path of the game ball to the V gate 18 is provided at a predetermined position above (upstream side) the V gate 18. A shutter 19 that opens and closes is provided. The shutter 19 operates in conjunction with the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 16, and opens the entry path to the V gate 18 at a predetermined timing when the second big prize opening 16 is opened. In addition, a discharge port 20 for discharging the game ball to the back side of the game board 10 is provided at the lower part of the rolling area 17. Such a rolling region 17 has a first path that passes through the V gate 18 and a second path that does not pass through the V gate 18 as a path that guides the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 16 to the discharge port 20. And have a route. When a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 16 while the shutter 19 opens the approach path to the V gate 18, the game ball passes through the V gate 18. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 16 while the shutter 19 closes the entry path to the V gate 18, the game ball passes through the second path to the discharge port 20. Since it is guided, it does not pass through the V gate 18.

  When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 16 in the special game state passes through the V gate 18, the probability of winning a jackpot in the special game determination performed after the special game state ends is a normal probability (low probability). Higher probability state. In other words, the V gate 18 is a gate that serves as an opportunity to shift the probability of winning the subsequent jackpot to a higher probability state than the normal low probability state.

◇ Machine control mechanism ◇
Next, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the gaming machine 1 attached to the back side of the gaming board 10. On the back side of the gaming board 10, a main control board 30 that controls the main operation of the gaming machine 1 and a sub control board 31 that controls each part based on signals and commands output from the main control board 30 are provided. ing. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub control board 31 includes a payout control board 32, an effect control board 33, an image control board 34, a lamp control board 35, a launch control board 36, and the like. Among these sub-control boards 31, the effect control board 33, the image control board 34, and the lamp control board 35 are effect control means provided for performing various effects in the gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 30 includes a CPU 30a, a ROM 30b, and a RAM 30c. The main control board 30 includes a first start port switch 41 that detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 13 and a second start that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 14. A mouth switch 42, a through gate switch 43 for detecting that a game ball has passed through the through gate 21, an electric Chu solenoid 44 for opening and closing the electric tulip 14a, and a first big prize opening solenoid 45 for driving the first big prize opening 15 to open and close. The first grand prize opening switch 46 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big prize opening 15, the second big prize opening solenoid 47 for opening and closing the second big prize opening 16, and the second grand prize opening 16 A second big prize opening switch 48 for detecting that a game ball has entered, a shutter solenoid 49 for opening and closing the shutter 19, and a V gate for detecting that the game ball has passed through the V gate 18. Each switch 50 is connected. A symbol display 22 is connected to the main control board 30. The symbol display 22 includes a special symbol display 22a for displaying the variation of the special symbol based on the result of the special game determination, and a normal symbol display for performing the variation display of the normal symbol based on the result of the normal symbol lottery. A container 22b is provided.

  The main control board 30 is a payout control board when each of the first start opening switch 41, the second start opening switch 42, the first big prize opening switch 46 and the second big prize opening switch 48 detects a winning of a game ball. 32 and a presentation control board 33 are sent a winning command. The payout control board 32 includes a CPU 32a, a ROM 32b, and a RAM 32c, and is configured to control a payout motor 32d provided on the back side of the game board 10. When a winning command is input from the main control board 30, the game The payout motor 32d is driven according to the winning opening where the ball has won, and the number of game balls according to the winning opening is paid out as the winning ball. The processing performed when the effect control board 33 inputs a winning command from the main control board 30 will be described later.

  The main control board 30 is configured to perform a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 14a and a special game determination for determining whether or not to perform a special game. For example, when the through gate switch 43 detects the passing of the game ball, the main control board 30 performs a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 14a, and based on the result of the normal symbol lottery, The normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 22b is started. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the main control board 30 stops the normal symbol fluctuation display after the predetermined time has elapsed, and then stops the electric symbol according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the winning type 44 is driven for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times to open the electric tulip 14a. In addition, when the normal symbol lottery is won and the electric tulip 14a is in the open state, as described above, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 14, so the auxiliary game state in which the electric tulip 14a is opened is This is one of the game states advantageous for the player. In addition, when the through gate switch 43 detects the passing of the game ball when the main control board 30 is performing the normal symbol variation display or when the electric tulip 14a is opened, Up to a predetermined number of normal symbol lottery rights can be stored.

  In addition, when the first start port switch 41 or the second start port switch 42 detects winning of a game ball, the main control board 30 recognizes that the acquisition condition is satisfied, and includes a game including a big hit random number and the like. Get the data. Then, the main control board 30 makes a special game determination according to the start opening of the game ball based on the game data, and starts the special symbol variation display for a predetermined time based on the determination result in the special symbol display 22a. To do. The main control board 30 changes with respect to the effect control board 33 so as to perform an effect for a predetermined time according to the result of the special game determination as the special symbol display 22a starts displaying the change of the special symbol. Send a start command. When it is detected that the game ball has won the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 and the change display of the previous special symbol has not ended, the main control board 30 displays the special game based on the win. The determination right is stored as a hold until a predetermined number is reached. When the previous special symbol variation display ends and the next variation display can be started, the main control board 30 performs the next special game determination based on the right stored as the hold. And the next special symbol variation display is started based on the result of the special game determination. The same applies when a special game is played when it is detected that a game ball has entered the first start port 13 or the second start port 14.

  When the first start port switch 41 or the second start port switch 42 detects the winning of a game ball and acquires game data, the main control board 30 will receive the game before the special game determination based on the game data is performed. It is also possible to determine in advance whether or not the data is for playing a special game. Then, the main control board 30 manages the reserved state of the special game determination right in the effect control board 33 by sending to the effect control board 33 the advance determination data (advance determination information) indicating the result of the advance determination. As a result, the image display 12 can display a reserved symbol corresponding to the number of reservations. In addition, the effect control board 33 can also perform various prior determination effects based on the prior determination data before the special game determination based on the game data is performed.

  The main control board 30 performs lottery and determination according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 when performing normal symbol lottery and special game determination. The main control board 30 controls the gaming state of such a gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a transition example of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. First, when power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, the main control board 30 operates the gaming machine 1 in the normal gaming state ST1. The normal gaming state ST1 is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special game determination is a low probability state. Further, the normal gaming state ST1 is a gaming state in which the variation time when the special symbol variation display based on the result of the special game determination is performed is relatively longer than the variation time in the short-time gaming states ST3 and ST4. Further, in the normal game state ST1, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is lower than the short-time game state ST3, ST4, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is longer than the short-time game state ST3, ST4. Is a gaming state. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1, the effect mode in the gaming machine 1 is the normal mode, and the effect control board 33 performs an effect corresponding to the normal mode. This normal game state ST1 continues until it is determined that the big game or the small game is won in the special game determination.

  When the main control board 30 determines that it is a big win or a small win in the special game determination in the normal game state ST1, the main control board 30 shifts the game state from the normal game state ST1 to the special game state ST2, as indicated by an arrow A1. When the main control board 30 shifts to the special gaming state ST2, the main control board 30 selectively drives the first big prize opening solenoid 45 and the second big prize opening solenoid 47 in accordance with the type of the big hit or the small hit. An open game in which the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened is performed. Here, in the case of a big win, the second big winning opening 16 may be opened in the special gaming state ST2, whereas in the case of a small win, the second big winning opening 16 is opened in the special gaming state ST2. There is no. Therefore, there is no possibility that a game ball will enter the second big prize opening 16 when winning a small hit and shifting to the special game state ST2.

  When the special game determination is won and the game is shifted to the special game state ST2, a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 16 during the execution of the special game, and further, the game ball passes the V gate 18. The main control board 30 shifts the gaming state to the short-time gaming state ST4 as indicated by an arrow A4 after the special gaming state ST2 ends. The short-time gaming state ST4 is a gaming state in which the variation time when the special symbol variation display based on the result of the special game determination is performed is relatively shorter than the variation time in the normal gaming state ST1. The short-time gaming state ST4 is a gaming state in which the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST1, and the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the normal gaming state ST1. Therefore, since the electric tulip 14a is frequently opened in the short-time gaming state ST4, the player can advance the game without reducing the number of possessions as compared with the normal gaming state ST1. Furthermore, in the short-time gaming state ST4, a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special game determination is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST1. At this time, the short game state ST4 continues after the special game state ST2 ends until the special game determination is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

  On the other hand, even if the big game is won in the special game determination and the game is shifted to the special game state ST2, if the game ball does not pass through the V gate 18 during the execution of the special game, the main control is performed. After the special gaming state ST2 ends, the board 30 shifts the gaming state to the time-saving gaming state ST3 as indicated by an arrow A2. In the short-time gaming state ST3, similarly to the short-time gaming state ST4, the variation time when the special symbol variation display based on the result of the special game determination is performed is relatively shorter than the variation time in the normal gaming state ST1. A gaming state. Similarly to the short-time gaming state ST4, the short-time gaming state ST3 is a gaming state in which the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST1, and the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal gaming state ST1. Therefore, in the short-time game state ST3, the electric tulip 14a is frequently released as in the short-time game state ST4. Therefore, compared with the normal game state ST1, the player proceeds with the game without reducing the number of possessions. It is a gaming state that can be made. However, unlike the short-time gaming state ST4, the short-time gaming state ST3 is different from the short-time gaming state ST4 in that the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special gaming determination is lower than the short-time gaming state ST4 and is in the same low probability state as the normal gaming state ST1. It is. At this time, the short game state ST3 continues until the special game determination is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the special game state ST2 ends.

  If the jackpot is not won before the special game determination is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time game state ST4, the main control board 30 normally displays the subsequent game state as indicated by an arrow A7. Transition to the gaming state ST1. Thereby, the probability determined to be a big hit in the special game determination returns from the high probability state to the low probability state. On the other hand, if the big win or the small win is won before the special game determination is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time game state ST4, the main control board 30 indicates the subsequent game state with an arrow A5. As shown in the figure, the game is shifted to the special game state ST2 again, and an open game is performed in which the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened.

  Further, if the jackpot is not won before the special game determination is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time game state ST3, the main control board 30 indicates the subsequent game state as indicated by an arrow A6. Transition to the normal gaming state ST1. At this time, there is no change in the probability determined to be a big hit in the special game determination, and the low probability state remains. In addition, if the big win or the small win is won before the special game determination is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time game state ST3, the main control board 30 indicates the subsequent game state as indicated by an arrow A3. The game is shifted to the special game state ST2 again, and an open game is performed in which the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened.

  In the case of winning a special winning in the special game determination, the main control board 30 performs an open game in which the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened after the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state ST2. Thereafter, when the special game ends, the subsequent game state is returned to the game state before the transition to the special game state ST2. For example, when a small win is won in the normal gaming state ST1, the main control board 30 returns the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state ST2 to the normal gaming state ST1. In the case where the small win is won in the short-time game state ST4, the main control board 30 returns the game state after the special game state ST2 is ended to the short-time game state ST4. At this time, the main control board 30 sets a period for continuing the short-time gaming state ST4 by taking over the state before the small hit occurs. Therefore, the number of times that the special game determination is performed in the short time gaming state ST4 after the special game corresponding to the small hit is over may not be a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). In addition, even when the small win is won in the short-time game state ST3, the main control board 30 returns the game state after the special game state ST2 is ended to the short-time game state ST3. Also at this time, the main control board 30 sets a period for continuing the short-time gaming state ST3 by taking over the state before the small hit occurs. Therefore, the number of times that the special game determination is performed in the short-time game state ST3 after the special game corresponding to the small hit is over may not be a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). That is, the main control board 30 performs control so as not to cause any change in the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 before and after the small hit occurs.

  When shifting the gaming state as described above, the main control board 30 sends a command for notifying the effect control board 33 of the transition of the gaming state. In particular, when the special game state ST2 is entered and the special game is started, the main control board 30 sends a special game start command to the effect control board 33 so as to perform an effect corresponding to the special game. The main control board 30 sends a special game end command to the effect control board 33 when ending the special game state ST2.

  The production control board 33 includes a CPU 33a, a ROM 33b, and a RAM 33c, determines specific production contents based on various commands received from the main control board 30, and comprehensively controls the execution of the decided production. Is. In other words, the effect control board 33 controls each of the image control board 34 and the lamp control board 35 to execute an effect based on the determined specific contents of the effect.

  For example, when the special game determination is performed by the main control board 30 and the special symbol variation display is performed for a predetermined time, the production control board 33 is a notification effect for suggesting whether or not it will be a big hit for the predetermined time. I do. In the notification effect, a symbol variation effect is performed in which the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are rapidly varied in the vertical direction on the image display 12. Also, in the notification effect, not only the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c are simply moved up and down at high speed, but also the normal reach effect in which two of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12c are aligned, Furthermore, various effects are performed according to the result of the special game determination, such as the normal reach effect is developed into an advanced reach effect.

  In addition, the operation buttons 6 are connected to the effect control board 33. Therefore, when it is detected that the operation button 6 has been operated at a predetermined timing at which the player can perform a button operation, the effect control board 33 can also perform an effect according to the button operation. .

  When a special game is played by the main control board 30, the effect control board 33, based on the special game start command sent from the main control board 30, the special game effect (bonanza) according to the type of jackpot won in the special game determination. Control the execution of (game effect). Further, the effect control board 33 controls the execution of the standby effect in which the player waits for the game when the player is not playing the game.

  Further, when receiving the winning command from the main control board 30, the effect control board 33 controls the image control board 34 based on the winning command to output a winning sound corresponding to the winning command from the speaker 8. Is possible.

  The image control board 34 includes a CPU 34 a, a ROM 34 b, a RAM 34 c, and a VRAM 34 d, and controls an image displayed on the image display 12 and an effect sound output from the speaker 8. The image control board 34 changes the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c on the image display 12 based on an instruction from the effect control board 33 when the main control board 30 performs a special symbol change display. In addition to starting the variation effect, the notification effect determined by the effect control board 33 is executed by shifting the symbol variation effect to the normal reach effect or by further changing the normal reach effect to the advanced reach effect. To do. Then, the image control board 34 causes the speaker 8 to output effect sound corresponding to the notification effect image displayed on the image display 12.

  Further, the image control board 34 displays the current round on the image display 12 based on the instruction from the effect control board 33 in the special game state ST2, or displays the number of prize balls paid out during the special game. 12 is displayed. Further, in the special game state ST2, a special game effect image such as a moving image corresponding to the type of jackpot is displayed on the image display 12 based on an instruction from the effect control board 33, and an effect corresponding to the image is displayed. Sound is output from the speaker 8.

  Furthermore, the image control board 34 can also output a winning sound from the speaker 8 when receiving a command for generating a winning sound from the effect control board 33.

  The VRAM 34 d in the image control board 34 is a memory for writing an image to be displayed on the image display 12. The CPU 34a executes various processes such as a background image display process, a decorative symbol display process, and a character image display process on the VRAM 34d, so that a background image, a decorative symbol image, a character image, etc. are displayed on the image display 12. The player can visually recognize the foreground image by displaying the images in a superimposed manner. Furthermore, by such superimposing display processing, the image control board 34 can also display various notification information to be notified to the player on the image display 12 by superimposing it on an arbitrary effect image.

  The lamp control board 35 includes a CPU 35a, a ROM 35b, and a RAM 35c, and performs control to turn on and off various lamps based on instructions from the effect control board 33. The lamp control board 35 controls, for example, lighting of the frame lamp 7 provided on the front frame door 3 on the basis of an instruction from the effect control board 33, and the game board 10 such as an LED provided on the center accessory 11. It is configured to control lighting of the panel lamp 24 provided on the panel surface.

  The image display 12, the speaker 8, the frame lamp 7, and the board surface lamp 24 are rendering means provided for performing various effects that can be easily perceived by the player as the game progresses in the gaming machine 1. .

  The launch control board 36 drives a launch solenoid 36a that launches a game ball based on the operating angle of the handle lever 5 that is rotated clockwise by the player. That is, the launch control board 36 controls the launch solenoid 36a to launch a game ball with a stronger hitting force as the operation angle of the handle lever 5 increases. When the handle lever 5 is operated by the player, the firing control board 36 continuously moves the game ball at predetermined time intervals by repeatedly operating the firing solenoid 36a at predetermined time intervals (for example, 0.6 second intervals). Control to launch.

◇ Specific configuration example of main control board ◇
FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the main functional configuration of the main control board 30. The RAM 30c of the main control board 30 is provided with a game data storage unit 61 and a hold storage unit 62. The game data storage unit 61 stores various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, reach random numbers, and the like as game data. The various random numbers stored in the game data storage unit 61 are random numbers that can take values within a predetermined range, and the values are sequentially updated by a random number update unit (not shown). For this reason, the values of various random numbers are randomly different depending on the timing at which the game data is read from the game data storage unit 61. In the game data storage unit 61, a normal symbol random number used for the normal symbol lottery is also stored as game data. The hold storage unit 62 is a storage area for storing the game data read from the game data storage unit 61 by the game data acquisition unit 51 as a hold up to a predetermined upper limit number.

  In the ROM 30b of the main control board 30, a special game determination table 63, a variation pattern table 64, an open pattern table 65, and a normal symbol lottery table 66 are stored in advance. The special game determination table 63 is a table that is referred to when performing a special game determination. The special game determination table 63 includes a low probability table and a high probability table. In the low probability table, a predetermined number of values are determined in advance as winning values for which the jackpot random number is a jackpot. In the high-probability table, more winning values are determined in advance than the low-probability table. The low probability table is referred to when the gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1 or the short time gaming state ST3, and the high probability table is referred to when the gaming state is the short time gaming state ST4. The special game determination table 63 also includes a first start port table for determining game data obtained by entering a game ball into the first start port 13 and a game ball entering the second start port 14. And a second start-up table for determining game data acquired as a ball. The first start port table and the second start port table are tables that are set in advance so that the probability of being a big hit is the same and the probability of having a big hit is different. Therefore, when the main control board 30 determines whether the big hit, the small hit or the loss is based on the big hit random number, the gaming state at that time and the big hit random number to be determined are the first start port 13 and Different tables are referred to depending on which of the second start ports 14 is the jackpot random number obtained by entering the ball.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table for determining a jackpot random number. FIG. 5A shows a low probability table for determining a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 13. FIG. 5B shows a low probability table for determining the jackpot random number acquired by the game ball entering the second start port 14. For example, the jackpot random number is a random number that is sequentially updated within a range of 0 to 398. In the low probability state, even if a game ball enters either the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, it is determined that the big hit is a big hit when the big hit random number is zero. Therefore, even if a game ball enters either the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1/399, which is equal to each other. On the other hand, in the table shown in FIG. 5 (a), the jackpot is won only when the jackpot random number is 200, and in the table shown in FIG. 5 (b), the jackpot is won when the jackpot random number is between 200 and 219. To win. Therefore, in the low probability state, when a game ball enters the first start port 13, the probability of winning a small hit becomes 1/399, whereas when a game ball enters the second start port 14, The probability of winning a small hit is 20/399. That is, when the game ball enters the second start port 14, the probability of winning a small hit is higher than when the game ball enters the first start port 13. In addition, although FIG. 5A illustrates a case where a small win is won with a probability of 1/399, this probability may be zero.

  Next, FIG. 5C shows a high probability table for determining the jackpot random number acquired by the game ball entering the first start port 13. FIG. 5D shows a high probability table for determining the jackpot random number acquired by the game ball entering the second start port 14. In the high probability state, even if a game ball enters any of the first start port 13 and the second start port 14, it is determined that the big hit is a big hit when the big hit random number is 0-6. The Therefore, even if a game ball enters either the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the probability of winning the jackpot is 7/399, which is higher than that in the low probability state, and is equal to each other. Probability. On the other hand, in the table shown in FIG. 5C, the jackpot is won only when the jackpot random number is 200, and in the table shown in FIG. 5D, the jackpot is won when the jackpot random number is 200 to 219. To win. That is, the probability of winning a small hit is the same probability as the low probability state. Therefore, even in a high probability state, when a game ball enters the first start port 13, the probability of winning a small hit becomes 1/399, whereas a game ball enters the second start port 14. Then, the probability of winning a small hit is 20/399. That is, even in a high probability state, the probability of winning a small hit is higher when a game ball enters the second start port 14 than when a game ball enters the first start port 13. . In addition, in FIG.5 (c), although the case where it wins with a small hit with the probability of 1/399 is illustrated, this probability may be 0.

  Further, the special game determination table 63 includes a special game determination table that is referred to for determining a jackpot type (special game type) based on the design random number when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the special game determination. included. The special game determination table includes a first start port table for determining a symbol random number included in the game data acquired by entering the first start port 13 and a second start port 14 There is a table for the second starting port for determining the symbol random number included in the game data acquired in this way, and when the player hits the first starting port 13 and wins a big hit, and enters the second starting port 14 The special game type performed in the special game state ST2 is set to have different ratios depending on whether the ball is a big hit.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the ratio of special games determined when a game ball enters each of the first start port 13 and the second start port 14 and wins a big hit. FIG. 6A shows the ratio when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and wins a big hit, and FIG. 6B shows the ratio when the game ball enters the second start port 14. Shows the percentage of jackpots. In the present embodiment, the first special game P1, the second special game P2, the third special game P3, and the fourth special game are the types of special games that are performed in the special game state ST2 in the case of a big win. There are five special games, P4 and the fifth special game P5. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 and wins a jackpot, the first special game P1 is determined according to the design random number included in the game data. 15%, 64% for the second special game P2, 18% for the fourth special game P4, and 3% for the fifth special game P5. That is, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 and wins a big hit, the third special game P3 is not determined as a special game performed in the special game state ST2. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 14 and wins a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the first special random number is added according to the design random number included in the game data. The game P1 is determined at a rate of 50%, the second special game P2 at 45%, and the third special game P3 at a rate of 5%. In other words, when a game ball enters the second start port 14 and wins a big win, the fourth special game P4 and the fifth special game P5 are determined as special games to be performed in the special game state ST2. Absent. As described above, the special game determination table is a table that can determine the type of the special game according to the value of the design random number included in the game data, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). is there. 6 (a) and 6 (b) is a special game in which the probability that the special game shown with diagonal lines is determined to be a big hit in the subsequent special game determination can be shifted to a high probability state.

  The variation pattern table 64 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation time of the special symbol for displaying the determination result when the special game determination is performed on the main control board 30. The variation pattern table 64 includes a plurality of tables such as a table that is referred to when the jackpot random number indicates a jackpot, a table that is referenced when the jackpot random number indicates a jackpot, and a table that is referenced when the jackpot random number indicates a loss. Contains a table. The variation pattern table 64 is a table that can determine the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the result of the special game determination and the variation pattern random number and uniquely derive the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern. is there. In particular, in the case where the big hit random number indicates a loss, the variation pattern is determined according to the reach random number, the number of holdings, or the like. Therefore, by referring to the variation pattern table 64, it is possible to determine the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination, the reach random number, the number of reservations, and the like. The variation pattern table 64 has a table corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and different tables are referred to depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. For example, the variation pattern table 64 is a table that is different between the normal gaming state ST1 and the short-time gaming states ST3 and ST4. Is set to be shorter.

  The opening pattern table 65 is referred to in order to determine an opening pattern for opening the first big winning opening 15 and the second big winning opening 16 in the special game that is performed when the big win or the small win is won in the special game determination. It is a table. In this release pattern table 65, a plurality of release patterns are defined as release patterns in the case of a big hit, and a special game type is associated with each of the plurality of release patterns in a one-to-one correspondence. is there. For this reason, when it is determined that the jackpot is won in the special game determination, the first large game state ST2 is referred to by referring to the release pattern table 65 based on the type of special game determined by the value of the design random number. One opening pattern for selectively opening the winning opening 15 and the second major winning opening 16 can be determined.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the opening pattern table 65 in the case of a big hit. FIG. 7A shows a table in which an opening pattern corresponding to the first special game P1 is defined, and the first grand prize opening 15 is opened for 30 seconds from the first round to the sixth round. The second grand prize opening 16 is opened for 30 seconds by eye, the first big prize opening 15 is opened again for 30 seconds from the 8th round to the 15th round, and the second grand prize opening 16 is opened again for 30 seconds by the 16th round. An open pattern is defined. Therefore, when the first special game P1 is performed, the player can enter the game balls into the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 in all 16 rounds. You can win a prize ball. In the first special game P1, the second grand prize opening 16 is opened long in the seventh and sixteenth rounds, so that the game state after the special game ends can be shifted to the short-time game state ST4. It is a special game that can be done.

  FIG. 7B shows a table in which an opening pattern corresponding to the second special game P2 is defined. The first grand prize opening 15 is opened for 30 seconds from the first round to the sixth round, and 7 rounds The second grand prize opening 16 is opened for 30 seconds with the eyes, the first big prize opening 15 is opened for 0.2 seconds from the 8th round to the 15th round, and the second big prize opening 16 is 0.2 for the 16th round. An opening pattern that releases seconds is defined. The round in which the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds is a round in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16. is there. Therefore, when the second special game P2 is performed, the prize balls that can be obtained by the player are substantially seven rounds, and fewer prize balls can be obtained than the first special game P1. . However, in the second special game P2, the second grand prize winning opening 16 is opened long in the seventh round, so that the special game can be obtained by entering the second big winning prize opening 16 in the seventh round. This is a special game in which the game state after the game can be shifted to the short-time game state ST4.

  FIG. 7C shows a table in which an opening pattern corresponding to the third special game P3 is defined. In the third special game P3, at the first round, after the first grand prize opening 15 is opened for 1.8 seconds, the first big prize opening 15 is once closed, and then for a predetermined time (for example, several seconds to When about ten seconds have elapsed, the first big prize opening 15 is opened again for 28.2 seconds. That is, the first grand prize opening 15 is opened twice in the first round. The opening time when the first big prize opening 15 is first opened in the first round is set to be the same as the opening time at the time of a small hit, which will be described later. The second and subsequent rounds are the same as the second special game P2. In the third special game P3, since the second grand prize opening 16 is opened long in the seventh round, the special game can be obtained by entering a game ball into the second big prize opening 16 in the seventh round. This is a special game in which the game state after the game can be shifted to the short-time game state ST4.

  FIG. 7 (d) shows a table in which an opening pattern corresponding to the fourth special game P4 is defined. The first grand prize opening 15 is opened for 30 seconds from the first round to the sixth round, and 7 rounds After opening the second grand prize opening 16 for 0.2 seconds, opening the first grand prize opening 15 for 30 seconds in the eighth round, the first grand prize opening 15 from the ninth round to the fifteenth round is set to 0.00. An opening pattern is defined in which the second winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the 16th round. When this fourth special game P4 is performed, the prize balls that the player can acquire are substantially seven rounds of prize balls, and fewer prize balls can be acquired than the first special game P1. In addition, since the fourth special game P4 does not have a round in which the second grand prize opening 16 is long open, the game state after the special game has ended can be shifted to the short-game state ST4 when it is in a high probability state. It is a special game that cannot be done. That is, the fourth special game P4 is a special game in which the game state after the special game is ended becomes the short-time game state ST3.

  FIG. 7 (e) shows a table in which an opening pattern corresponding to the fifth special game P5 is defined, and the first grand prize opening 15 is opened for 0.2 seconds from the first round to the sixth round, The second grand prize opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the seventh round, the first big prize opening 15 is opened for 0.2 seconds from the eighth round to the fifteenth round, and the second big prize opening 16 is obtained in the sixteenth round. Is defined as an opening pattern that opens the window for 0.2 seconds. When the fifth special game P5 is performed, there is no round in which the player can substantially win a prize ball. The fifth special game P5 is a special game in which the game state after the special game is ended becomes the short-time game state ST3.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the opening pattern table 65 in the case of a small hit. Since there is no concept of round in the small hit, as shown in FIG. 8, an opening pattern is defined in which the first big prize opening 15 is opened only once for 1.8 seconds. The opening time (1.8 seconds) of the first grand prize opening 15 in this case is the opening time (1.8 seconds) when the first big winning opening 15 is first opened in the first round in the third special game P3. ). Since the second big prize winning opening 16 is not opened at the time of a small win, the probability of winning a big hit in the special game determination does not change from the low probability state to the high probability state after the special game of the small hit is completed.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the normal symbol lottery table 66 is a table referred to in order to perform the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery table 66 includes a table referred to in the normal gaming state ST1 and a table referred to in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4. In the table referred to in the normal gaming state ST1, a predetermined number of values are determined in advance as the winning value of the normal symbol random number, and the table referred to in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4 includes the normal gaming state ST1. More winning values than the table at that time are predetermined. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the normal gaming state ST1. In addition, there are a plurality of types of winning when winning in the normal symbol lottery, and the opening time for opening the electric tulip 14a differs depending on the type of winning.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a ratio and winning type to be won in the normal symbol lottery. First, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the normal symbol lottery is performed in the normal gaming state ST1, there is a possibility that the first winning and the second winning may be won. The rate of winning per win is 3/100, and the rate of winning per second is 1/100. The ratio of lost is 96/100. Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), when a normal symbol lottery is performed in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4, there is a possibility of winning in the third, and the ratio of winning in the third is 90/100, and the ratio of lost is 10/100. Therefore, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4 than in the normal gaming state ST1. Next, FIG.9 (c) has shown the open time of the electric tulip 14a at the time of winning a normal symbol lottery. When the first winning is won in the normal gaming state ST1, the electric tulip 14a is opened for 0.2 seconds. Since the opening time of 0.2 seconds is extremely short, even if the electric tulip 14a is won in the first win and the electric tulip 14a is opened, the possibility that a game ball enters the second start port 14 is low. On the other hand, when the second winning is won in the normal gaming state ST1, the electric tulip 14a is opened for 3 seconds. Since this opening time is longer than the launch interval of the game balls by the launch control board 36, when the win is won by the second and the electric tulip 14a is opened, a plurality of game balls enter the second start port 14. there is a possibility. The electric tulip 14a is also opened for 3 seconds when the third win is won in the short time gaming state ST3, ST4. Therefore, there is a possibility that a plurality of game balls may enter the second start port 14 even when the electric tulip 14a is opened by winning the third hit.

  The CPU 30a of the main control board 30 controls the operation of the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Therefore, the CPU 30a functions as various processing units. FIG. 4 illustrates some of the functions, and the CPU 30a includes a game data acquisition unit 51, a special game determination unit 52, a variation pattern determination unit 53, a special symbol control unit 54, a special game control unit 55, and a gaming state. It functions as the control unit 56 and the auxiliary game control unit 57.

  When the first start port switch 41 and the second start port switch 42 detect that an acquisition condition is established by entering a game ball, the game data acquisition unit 51 receives a big hit random number from the game data storage unit 61 at that timing. The game data including the design random number, the variation pattern random number and the reach random number are acquired. When the game data acquisition unit 51 acquires the game data by winning the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the game data acquisition unit 51 stores the game data in the holding storage unit 62. The holding storage unit 62 distinguishes between the game data acquired by entering the first starting port 13 and the game data acquired by entering the second starting port 14, and stores each game data. It is possible to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Therefore, the game data acquisition unit 51 stores the game data acquired by entering the first starting port 13 in the reserved storage area for the first starting port, and the game acquired by entering the second starting port 14 The data is stored in the reserved storage area for the second start port. When the upper limit number of game data has already been stored in these reserved storage areas, the game data acquisition unit 51 does not perform the process of acquiring game data from the game data storage unit 61.

  The game data acquisition unit 51 includes a winning detection unit 51a. The winning detection unit 51a monitors the first start port switch 41 and the second start port switch 42, and when each of the first start port switch 41 and the second start port switch 42 detects the entry of a game ball, Thereby, a winning for each of the first start port 13 and the second start port 14 is detected. When the winning detection unit 51a detects that a game ball has won at each of the first start port 13 and the second start port 14, the winning detection unit 51a performs processing for causing the game data acquisition unit 51 to acquire game data, A winning command is sent to each of the payout control board 32 and the effect control board 33. At this time, the winning detection unit 51a adds identification information for identifying which of the first starting port 13 and the second starting port 14 is won to the winning command and sends it out.

  When the special game determination unit 52 completes the special game, or when the variation display of the previous special symbol ends, the start condition that enables the variation display of the next special symbol is satisfied, The game data stored in the hold storage unit 62 and in the hold state is read out, and the special game determination is performed based on the game data. That is, the special game determination unit 52 refers to the special game determination table 63 based on the jackpot random number included in the game data, and determines whether the jackpot random number matches the winning value of the jackpot. As described above, the special game determination table 63 includes a high probability table and a low probability table, and the special game determination unit 52 determines the low probability table and the high probability table according to the probability state at the time of reading the game data. One of the tables is selected, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number matches the winning value for the jackpot determined in the selected table. In addition, as described above, the special game determination table 63 includes a table for determining the jackpot random number acquired by entering the first start port 13 and the jackpot acquired by entering the first start port 13. Since the table for determining the random number is included, the special game determination unit 52 performs the special game determination with reference to the table corresponding to the start port from which the game data in the hold state is acquired. Based on such determination, winning or losing of the game data read from the holding storage unit 62 is determined.

  The special game determination unit 52 does not satisfy the start condition when the special symbol control unit 54 displays the variation of the special symbol or when the special game control unit 55 performs the special game. Therefore, the game data is not read from the holding storage unit 62. In this case, the special game determination unit 52 reads the game data (hold) from the hold storage unit 62 at the timing when the start condition that enables the next special symbol variation display is established, and the read A special game determination is made based on the game data. At this time, if game data is stored in the reserved memory area for the second start port, the special game determination unit 52 reads the game data and performs a special game determination. That is, the special game determination unit 52 preferentially reads out the game data stored in the reserved memory area for the second starting port over the game data stored in the reserved memory area for the first starting port. It is configured to go on hold digestion.

  The variation pattern determination unit 53 determines one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns as the special game determination unit 52 performs the special game determination, and the variation of the special symbol based on the one variation pattern. Determine the time. That is, the variation pattern determination unit 53 refers to the variation pattern table 64 based on the variation pattern random number included in the game data read by the special game determination unit 52 from the hold storage unit 62, thereby determining the variation time of the special symbol. decide.

  The special symbol control unit 54 displays the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display 22a based on the variation time of the special symbol determined by the variation pattern determination unit 53. The special symbol variation display is stopped at the timing when the special symbol variation time determined by the variation pattern determination unit 53 starts after the special symbol variation display is started, and the special game determination unit 52 performs the special symbol variation display. A special symbol corresponding to the game determination result is displayed. For example, if the result of the special game determination is a loss, the special symbol control unit 54 displays a special symbol corresponding to the loss. On the other hand, if a big win or a small win is won, a special symbol corresponding to the big win or the small win is displayed.

  The special game control unit 55 functions when the special game determination by the special game determination unit 52 wins a big or small win and is determined to perform a special game advantageous to the player. 45, when each of the second big prize opening solenoid 47 and the shutter solenoid 49 is driven, and when each of the first big prize opening switch 46, the second big prize opening switch 48 and the V gate switch 50 detects a game ball. Processing corresponding to that is performed. The special game control unit 55 refers to the open pattern table 65 when the special game determination unit 52 determines that it is a big win or a small win, and the special game state is performed after the special symbol variation display is stopped. In ST2, an opening pattern for opening each of the first big prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 is determined. Then, the special game control unit 55 opens the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 based on a predetermined opening pattern in accordance with the start of the special gaming state ST2. The open game for controlling the first grand prize port 15 or the second big prize port 16 to the open state is controlled.

  When the result of the special game determination is a big hit, the special game control unit 55 determines one release pattern from a plurality of release patterns as shown in FIG. The special game in the game state ST2 is controlled. If the result of the special game determination is a small hit, the release pattern shown in FIG. 8 is determined, and the special game in the special game state ST2 is controlled based on the determined release pattern.

  The special game control unit 55 includes a winning detection unit 55a. The winning detection unit 55a monitors the first big prize opening switch 46 and the second big prize opening switch 48, and each of the first big prize opening switch 46 and the second big prize opening switch 48 receives a game ball. Is detected, thereby detecting a winning for each of the first big winning opening 15 and the second big winning opening 16. When the winning detection unit 55a detects that a game ball has won each of the first grand prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16, a winning command is sent to each of the payout control board 32 and the effect control board 33. Send it out. At this time, the winning detection unit 51a adds identification information that can identify which of the first big winning opening 15 and the second big winning opening 16 is added to the winning command and sends it out.

  The gaming state control unit 56 controls the transition of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. That is, the gaming state control unit 56 controls the transition of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. For example, when the big win or the small win is won in the normal game state ST1, the game state control unit 56 shifts the game state from the normal game state ST1 to the special game state ST2 as the special symbol variation display ends. When the V gate switch 50 detects the passing of the game ball in the special game state ST2 in the case of the big hit, the game state control unit 56 changes the game state from the special game state ST2 to the short-time game as the special game ends. Transition to state ST4. At this time, the game state control unit 56 sets the probability of winning a jackpot in the subsequent special game determination to a high probability state. Further, when the V gate switch 50 does not detect the passing of the game ball in the special game state ST2 in the case of the big hit, the game state control unit 56 changes the game state from the special game state ST2 as the special game ends. Transition to the short-time gaming state ST3. At this time, the game state control unit 56 sets the probability of winning a jackpot in the subsequent special game determination to a low probability state. Further, when the game state is shifted to the special game state ST2 by the small hit, the game state control unit 56 returns the game state to the original normal game state ST1 after the special game of the small hit is completed.

  In addition, the gaming state control unit 56 counts the number of times that the special symbol variation display is performed in the short-time gaming states ST3 and ST4, and wins a big hit when the special symbol variation display reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). If not, the subsequent gaming state is returned to the normal gaming state ST1. At this time, when returning from the short-time gaming state ST4 to the normal gaming state ST1, the probability of winning the jackpot in the subsequent special game determination is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  When the through gate switch 43 detects the passing of the game ball, the auxiliary game control unit 57 acquires the normal symbol random number from the game data storage unit 61 at that timing, and performs the normal symbol lottery based on the normal symbol lottery table 66. Do. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the auxiliary game control unit 57 starts the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 22b, stops the variation display after a predetermined time, and displays the result of the normal symbol lottery. Then, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 14a is continuously or intermittently driven by driving the electric chew solenoid 44 according to the winning type after stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. Drive to the open state to play an auxiliary game. In addition, the auxiliary game control unit 57 obtains the normal symbol random number during the normal symbol variation display or when the electric chew solenoid 44 is driven to the open state, and the normal symbol lottery based on the normal symbol random number is obtained. Is held up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). It should be noted that the variation time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol varies depending on the gaming state. For example, in the normal gaming state ST1, the normal symbol variation time is a long time of about 30 seconds, and in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4, it is a short time of about 3 seconds.

◇ Main control board operation ◇
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing main operations in the main control board 30. The CPU 30a of the main control board 30 sets a process based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 as a timer interrupt process for a certain period of time (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation, except in special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Repeat every time. When this process is started, the main control board 30 performs a random number update process (step S101), a first start port switch process (step S102), a second start port switch process (step S103), and a gate switch process (step S104). ), Various switch processes (step S105), prize ball process (step S106), special symbol process (step S107), special game process (step S108), normal symbol process (step S109), auxiliary game process (step S110), Then, the output process (step S111) is sequentially executed as a series of processes, and when the series of processes is completed, the initial value random number update process (step S112) is repeatedly executed. After that, when the time elapses and the interruption by the timer occurs again, the execution of the processing after the random number update processing (step S101) is started again. Thereafter, the same processing is repeated.

  In the random number update process (step S101), a process of updating various random number values such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, reach random numbers, normal symbol random numbers stored in the game data storage unit 61 of the RAM 30c is performed. . In the first start port switch process (step S102), the game data acquisition unit 51 described above monitors the state of the first start port switch 41, and the game ball that has entered the first start port 13 passes through a predetermined area. Thus, when the first start port switch 41 is turned on, processing for acquiring game data from the game data storage unit 61 is performed. In the second start port switch process (step S103), the game data acquisition unit 51 described above monitors the state of the second start port switch 42, and the game ball that has entered the second start port 14 passes through a predetermined area. Thus, when the second start port switch 42 is turned on, processing for acquiring game data from the game data storage unit 61 is performed. In the gate switch process (step S104), the auxiliary game control unit 57 monitors the state of the through gate switch 43. When the game ball passes through the through gate 21 and the through gate switch 43 is turned on, a normal symbol lottery is performed. In order to do this, a process of obtaining a normal symbol random number is performed. In the various switch processes (step S105), a process of inputting signals from all other switches (for example, a big prize opening switch) is performed. In the winning ball process (step S106), a process of setting a winning command for winning in various winning openings in the RAM 30c is performed. In the special symbol processing (step S107), special game determination processing by the special game determination unit 52, the variation pattern determination unit 53, and the special symbol control unit 54, special symbol variation processing based on the result of the special game determination, and the like are performed. In the special game process (step S108), the operation of the open special game for opening the first grand prize port 15 and the second big prize port 16 is controlled. In the normal symbol process (step S109), a variation display process of the normal symbol by the auxiliary game control unit 57 and a process associated with the variation display process are performed. In the auxiliary game process (step S110), the opening / closing operation control of the electric tulip 14a by the auxiliary game control unit 57 is performed. In the output process (step S111), a process of outputting a control command, game data, and the like from the main control board 30 to each of the payout control board 32 and the effect control board 33 is performed. Commands and data to be output to each substrate are generated in each process of steps S102 to S110, and are set in the RAM 30c in advance. Therefore, in this output process (step S111), a process for reading and outputting the commands and data set in the RAM 30c is performed. At this time, a winning command based on winning in various winning ports is sent to the effect control board 33. In the output process (step S111), a command related to the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is sent to the effect control board 33. In the initial value random number update process (step S112), initial values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, reach random numbers, ordinary symbol random numbers stored in the game data storage unit 61 are updated.

◇ Composition of production control board ◇
Next, a detailed configuration of the effect control board 33 will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the effect control board 33. As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 33a of the effect control board 33 includes a command receiving unit 73, a notification effect control unit 74, a special game effect control unit 76, a normal symbol effect control unit 77, a standby effect control unit 78, and a winning sound control unit 79. Function as.

  The command receiving unit 73 is a processing unit that receives various commands sent from the main control board 30. When receiving a change start command, a change stop command, and a command related to the gaming state from the main control board 30, the command receiving unit 73 outputs these commands to the notification effect control unit 74, and sends the command to the notification effect control unit 74. A notification effect corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol variation display performed by the main control board 30 is performed according to the current gaming state. Further, when receiving a special game start command and a special game end command from the main control board 30, the command receiving unit 73 outputs these commands to the special game effect control unit 76, and the special game effect to be performed in the special game state ST2. To the special game effect control unit 76. In addition, when the command receiving unit 73 receives an auxiliary game command from the main control board 30 when the second symbol is won in the normal symbol lottery, the command receiving unit 73 outputs the command to the normal symbol effect control unit 77, and the main control board 30. A supplementary game effect corresponding to the supplementary game performed is performed. In addition, when receiving a standby command sent from the main control board 30 when the game by the player has not been performed for a predetermined time or longer, the command receiving unit 73 outputs the standby command to the standby effect control board 78 and waits. The effect control unit 78 is caused to perform a standby effect as a so-called customer waiting effect. Further, when receiving a winning command from the main control board 30, the command receiving unit 73 outputs the winning command to the winning sound control unit 79.

  When the main control board 30 performs a special symbol variation display, the notification effect control unit 74 performs a process of causing a notification effect corresponding thereto. For example, when receiving the change start command, the notification effect control unit 74 selects one effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 33b based on information indicating the change pattern included in the change start command. . At this time, the notification effect control unit 74 selects an effect pattern according to the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1. Thereby, an effect pattern corresponding to the current gaming state and an effect pattern corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol is selected. Then, the notification effect control unit 74 controls the image control board 34 and the lamp control board 35 based on the selected one effect pattern, thereby generating a notification effect corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol performed on the main control board 30. Let it be done.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification effect performed by the notification effect control unit 74. The notification effect control unit 74 starts with the notification effect based on the selected one effect pattern, and as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the three decorative symbols 12a are in a stopped state. , 12b, 12c start high-speed fluctuation in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 (c), such a symbol variation effect may stop at a symbol in which the two left and right decorative symbols 12a and 12c are aligned, reach a reach state, and shift to a normal reach effect. In addition, the normal reach production may shift to the first development reach production as shown in FIG. In the first development reach effect, for example, an animated moving image or the like is displayed on almost the entire screen of the image display 12, and the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are displayed in a display mode smaller than usual. And the 1st development reach production may further change to the 2nd development reach production as shown in Drawing 12 (e). In the second development reach effect, for example, a live-action image is displayed on almost the entire screen of the image display 12, and the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are displayed in a display mode smaller than usual as in the first development reach effect. Is displayed. When entering the final stage, the second development reach effect shifts to an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the operation button 6 as shown in FIG. When the player operates the operation button 6 within the effective period of the button operation, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), (h) or (i), the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b and 12c are the results of the special game determination. Stop at the pattern according to. As shown in FIG. 12G, for example, when the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped in a state where the same numbers are aligned, the player is informed that the player has won the jackpot according to the stop mode. Further, when the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped in a state where the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are not aligned as shown in FIG. 12 (h), the player is informed that the player has lost. Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (i), when the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped at a specific symbol, the player is informed that the player has won the big hit or the small hit according to the stop mode. When the result of the special game determination is a loss, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped in a lost state without entering the reach state after the symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 12B is performed. There are things to do. In the case of a loss, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped in the form as shown in FIG. 12 (h) after the normal reach effect as shown in FIG. 12 (c), or as shown in FIG. After the first development reach effect, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c may stop in a manner as shown in FIG. 12 (h). That is, at the time of a big hit, the frequency at which the first development reach production and the second development reach production are performed is higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, the first development reach production and the second development reach production are productions with a high expectation level that is a big hit than the symbol variation production and the normal reach production. In addition, when the result of the special game determination is a big hit, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped in the manner as shown in FIG. The special game P3 or the fifth special game P5.

  When a special game is performed by the main control board 30, the special game effect control unit 76 performs a process of causing a special game effect corresponding thereto. For example, when receiving the special game start command, the special game effect control unit 76 selects one effect pattern from the plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 33b based on the special game start command, and sets the effect pattern as the effect pattern. Based on this, the image control board 34 and the lamp control board 35 are controlled, and a special game effect corresponding to the special game played on the main control board 30 is performed. The special game effect control unit 76 then displays a round to be displayed on the image display 12 during execution of the special game effect based on a round update command that is sent when the main control board 30 advances the round during execution of the special game effect. Update the display.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special game effect performed by the special game effect control unit 76 in the case of a big win. As the special game effect control unit 76 starts the special game effect, the special display effect is displayed on the image display 12 as shown in FIG. At this time, three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in a state of being a big hit are displayed in a part of the display area of the image display 12 in a mode smaller than usual. When the opening effect for a predetermined time is completed, the special game effect control unit 76 updates the round display as shown in FIGS. I will go. At this time, the special game effect control unit 76 displays the number of winning prizes to the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 on the image display 12, or the first grand prize opening 15 or the second It is also possible to display the number of prize balls associated with winning a prize at the two major winning openings 16.

  In addition, the special game effect control unit 76 may perform a promotion effect before the seventh round of the open game ends in the special bonus game. In the example of FIG. 13, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), the case where the promotion effect is started when the open game of the sixth round is being performed is illustrated. This promotion effect is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the jackpot special game will be played up to 16 rounds which is the maximum number of rounds. When the promotion effect is performed in the special game effect, the special game effect then proceeds to either the promotion success effect or the promotion failure effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), when the promotion success effect is performed after the promotion effect, the special game effect is determined to advance to 16 rounds. Then, after that, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c displayed in a mode smaller than usual are changed to “777”, for example, so that the special game that is most advantageous to the player is made. You will be notified that you have won. If a promotion failure effect is performed after the promotion effect, it is determined that the special game effect will not proceed until the 16th round.

  When the final round in which the player can substantially win the prize ball is completed, the special game effect control unit 76 performs the ending effect for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. With the reception of the special game end command from the board 30, the special game effect is ended.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special game effect that is performed when winning a small hit. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the special game effect control unit 76 stops the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c with the symbol indicating that the jackpot or the jackpot has been won, and then the bonus game special game effect. Is started, a small hit effect is displayed on the image display 12 as shown in FIG. This small hit effect includes an opening effect and an opening effect indicating that the first grand prize opening 15 is open. And the special game production | presentation control part 76 performs a small hitting opening production first. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain that he won the small hit. In this opening effect, an image or the like that informs the player in advance that the first grand prize opening 15 will be opened for 1.8 seconds is displayed on the image display 12. When the opening effect ends, the special game effect control unit 76 starts the opening effect, and causes the image display 12 to display an image indicating that the first grand prize winning opening 15 is open. When the small hit effect ends, the special game effect control unit 76 performs the ending effect for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. End the special game production.

  In addition, the special game effect control unit 76 may perform a promotion effect as shown in FIG. 14D instead of performing an ending effect after the small hit effect is completed. This promotion effect is an effect that suggests that the winning in the special game determination may be a big hit instead of a big hit. However, in the special game effect that is performed in the case of a small hit, even if the promotion effect is performed after the small hit effect, the promotion effect is then the promotion failure effect as shown in FIG. It becomes. As a result, the player is definitely notified that the result of the special game determination is a small hit. Thereafter, the special game effect control unit 76 ends the special game effect in response to receiving the special game end command from the main control board 30.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special game effect that is performed when a jackpot where the third special game P3 is performed is won. As shown in FIG. 15 (a), the special game effect control unit 76 stops the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c with the symbol indicating that the jackpot or the jackpot has been won, and then the third special game P3. When the big hit special game effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the same small win effect as that at the time of the small win is displayed on the image display 12. As a result, the player knows that the player has won the jackpot, not the jackpot.

  In the case of winning the jackpot in which the third special game P3 is performed, when the small hit effect ends, the special game effect control unit 76 performs the same promotion effect as that at the time of the small win as shown in FIG. 15 (c). . The promotion effect in this case is then a promotion success effect as shown in FIG. Thus, the player is definitely notified that the result of the special game determination is a big hit instead of a big hit. Such a promotion success effect is performed during the period until the first grand prize winning opening 15 is opened for the second time in the first round of the third special game P3. Thereafter, the special game effect control unit 76 switches to the special game effect of jackpot. And the special game production | presentation control part 76 performs a round production, updating a round display as shown in FIG.15 (e)-(f) with progress of the round in a special game. At this time, the special game effect control unit 76 displays the number of winning prizes to the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 on the image display 12, or the first grand prize opening 15 or the second It is also possible to display the number of prize balls associated with winning a prize at the two major winning openings 16. When the final round (7 rounds) in which the player can substantially win a prize ball is completed, the special game effect control unit 76 performs an ending effect for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. During execution of this ending effect, the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened a plurality of times every 0.2 seconds, and the remaining rounds are digested. Thereafter, in response to receiving a special game end command from the main control board 30, the special game effect control unit 76 ends the special game effect.

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the progression process of the special game effect in the case where the jackpot where the third special game P3 is performed is won. As shown in FIG. 16, when the third special game P3 is started, the special game effect control unit 76 performs a small hit effect. This small hit effect is continuously performed until a predetermined timing T1 after the first big prize opening 15 which is first opened for 1.8 seconds in the first round of the third special game P3 is closed. At timing T1, the special game effect control unit 76 performs the promotion effect and the promotion success effect in this order. These promotion effects and promotion success effects are performed during the interval period until the timing T2 when the first grand prize winning opening 15 is in the second open state in the first round. Then, at the timing T2, the special game effect control unit 76 starts the round effect corresponding to the first round, as with the special game effect in the case of the big win, and then the round effect as the round progresses. Update. By performing such a special game effect, it is possible to give the player an effect as if it was a big hit at the beginning, and to inform that it was a big win in the subsequent promotion success effect. High performance can be performed.

  Note that in the special game production in the case of winning the jackpot where the fifth special game P5 is performed, the player cannot practically acquire the prize ball, so the round game is not performed and the special game is executed. During the period, an effect of displaying a predetermined animation moving image or a live-action video on the image display 12 is performed, and an effect of not notifying the player that it is a big hit is performed.

  The normal symbol effect control unit 77 displays a part of the image display 12 during a period in which the normal symbol variation display is performed when the second symbol wins in the normal symbol lottery performed in the normal gaming state ST1. A normal symbol effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the electric tulip 14a may be opened in the area is notified, and it is notified that the electric tulip 14a is determined to be opened at the final stage of the normal symbol effect. While the electric tulip 14a is opened for 3 seconds by the main control board 30, the normal symbol effect control unit 77 performs an auxiliary game effect indicating that the electric tulip 14a is in the auxiliary game state opened.

  The winning sound control unit 79 controls the image control board 34 based on the winning command output from the main control board 30 to output a winning sound from the speaker 8 according to the winning opening where the game ball has won. Do. However, the winning sound control unit 79 does not perform a process of outputting a winning sound even when a winning command is received when a game ball wins at the first start port 13. In other words, the winning sound control unit 79 performs a process of outputting a winning sound in a winning opening that is driven to an open state by the main control board 30, and a game ball can be won only by being driven to an open state. This is a case where a game ball wins a winning opening. As such a winning opening, there are, for example, a first winning opening 15, a second winning opening 16, and a second starting opening 14. That is, when the winning sound control unit 79 receives a winning command from the main control board 30 indicating that it has won any of the first big winning opening 15, the second big winning opening 16, and the second starting opening 14, A predetermined winning sound can be output from the speaker 8. The winning sound control unit 79 generates a winning sound when a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 15 and the second big winning opening 16, and a winning sound when the game ball wins the second start opening 14. It is also possible to output from the speaker 8 as different winning sounds. For example, the winning sound control unit 79 outputs a winning sound “picone” from the speaker 8 when one game ball wins the first big winning opening 15 or the second big winning opening 16, and the second start opening 14 When one game ball is won, a winning sound “kakon” may be output from the speaker 8.

  The reason why the winning sound control unit 79 outputs the winning sound from the speaker 8 is to inform the player by the winning sound that the game ball has won a winning opening that cannot be won in a normal state. Therefore, even when the player is not paying attention to the open winning opening, the winning sound is output from the speaker 8 to confirm that the game ball has won the open winning opening. Can be recognized. In addition, when winning a jackpot, since the winning sound is continuously output from the speaker 8 in accordance with the continuous winning at the first winning opening 15 or the second winning opening 16, the player has many winning balls. Can be obtained from the winning sound. Therefore, the amusement of the gaming machine 1 is increased by the winning sound output from the speaker 8.

  On the other hand, every time the winning sound control unit 79 wins one game ball in a winning opening that cannot be won in a normal state such as the first big winning opening 15, the second large winning opening 16, and the second starting opening 14. If the same winning sound is output from the speaker 8 every time, the interest may be lowered.

  For example, even if a big win is won, if the big special game P5 is played, the player cannot obtain many prize balls in the special game state ST2. In the special game state ST2 in which the fifth special game P5 is performed, an effect that does not notify the player that it is a big hit is performed as described above. In such a case, if a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 and outputs a winning sound, the player has few prize balls or is a big hit. May be noticed, and on the contrary, it may reduce interest.

  Even in the case of winning the jackpot, in the case of a jackpot in which the second special game P2, the third special game P3, and the fourth special game P4 are performed, the first big winning opening 15 or the second big game There is a short opening round in which the winning opening 16 is open for only a short time of 0.2 seconds. In such a short open round, the player cannot win many prize balls. When a short opening round is performed, an ending effect has already been started as a special game effect. In such a case, if a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 15 or the second grand prize opening 16 and outputs a winning sound, the interest may be lowered.

  In the special game state ST2, the promotion effect may be performed as described above. Since the promotion effect is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that a game value advantageous to the player may be given, an effect sound that inspires the player's interest is output from the speaker 8. In such a case, if a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 and outputs a winning sound, the interest of the promotion effect may be reduced.

  In the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4, the second starting port 14 is frequently opened based on the result of the normal symbol lottery. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 14. If a winning sound is generated each time the player wins, the player will feel annoyed.

  Further, as described above, when a game ball enters the second start port 14 that is frequently opened in the short-time game states ST3 and ST4, the probability of winning a small hit is higher than the probability of winning a big win. In the states ST3 and ST4, small hits frequently occur, and wins due to small hits to the first big winning opening 15 occur frequently. In the case of small wins, many prize balls cannot be obtained, and if a winning sound is output, the interest may be reduced.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, conditions for not outputting the winning sound, conditions for outputting the winning sound, conditions for switching the winning sound to another sound, and the like are set in advance for the winning sound control unit 79. When the winning sound control unit 79 receives a winning command indicating that each of the first grand prize opening 15, the second big prize winning opening 16, and the second start opening 14 has been won, are these conditions established? It is determined whether or not a winning sound is output based on the determination result, a winning sound is not output, or the winning sound is switched to another sound. Hereinafter, the control by the winning sound control unit 79 will be described with some specific examples.

◆ First control by winning sound controller 79 ◆
First, the first control by the winning sound control unit 79 will be described. In the first control, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game is performed in a winning opening that cannot be won in a normal state such as the first winning opening 15, the second winning opening 16, and the second starting opening 14. When the ball wins, control is performed so that no winning sound is output from the speaker 8. The predetermined condition in this case is, for example, in the case of a big hit, corresponding to any of the execution of the short opening round, the execution of the promotion effect, and the execution of the small hit effect. Therefore, when the special game corresponding to the jackpot is being executed, when any of the conditions of executing the short opening round, executing the promotion effect, or executing the jackpot effect is satisfied, Even when a winning command associated with winning a prize at the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is received, the winning sound control unit 79 does not output a winning sound.

  Further, in the case of a small hit, the condition is that a small hit occurs in the short-time gaming states ST3 and ST4. Accordingly, when the special game corresponding to the small win is being executed, if the small win is generated in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4, the first big winning port 15 or the second big winning port 16 is won. Even when a winning command associated with is received, the winning sound control unit 79 does not output a winning sound.

  Further, regarding the winning at the second starting port 14, either the short-time gaming state ST3 or ST4 or the winning of the normal symbol lottery is not the second winning condition. Therefore, even when a winning command associated with winning a prize at the second starting port 14 is received, if the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state ST3 or ST4, or the winning of the normal symbol lottery is the first. If it is a win, the winning sound control unit 79 does not output a winning sound.

  FIGS. 17 to 19 are flowcharts illustrating an example of a processing procedure when the winning sound control unit 79 performs the first control. This process is a process that is repeatedly executed at regular intervals (for example, 2 milliseconds) by the CPU 33a of the effect control board 33. First, as shown in FIG. 17, the winning sound control unit 79 determines whether or not a winning command has been received (step S10). If no winning command has been received (NO in step S10), this process ends. On the other hand, when a winning command is received (YES in step S10), the winning sound control unit 79 is a winning to the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 based on the winning command. Whether or not (step S11). As a result, if it is a prize to the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 (YES in step S11), the winning sound control unit 79 performs a first winning sound output determination process (step S12). . In the first winning sound output determination process, a process is performed to determine whether or not to output a winning sound from the speaker 8 when a game ball has won a prize in the first grand prize opening 15 or the second grand prize opening 16. Details of the first winning sound output determination process will be described later. Then, the winning sound control unit 79 determines whether or not to output a winning sound based on the result of the first winning sound output determination process (step S13), and when outputting the winning sound (YES in step S13). A grand prize winning sound output process is performed (step S14). In the grand prize opening winning sound output process, a process of outputting a winning sound from the speaker 8 when a game ball has won the first big winning opening 15 or the second big winning opening 16 is performed. It should be noted that different winning sounds may be output when the first grand prize opening 15 is won and when the second big prize opening 16 is won. On the other hand, if it is determined in the first winning sound output determination process that no winning sound is to be output (NO in step S13), the winning sound control unit 79 does not perform the process in step S14, so that a winning sound is output from the speaker 8. Will never be done.

  If it is determined in step S11 that it is not a prize for the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 (NO in step S11), the winning sound control unit 79 is a prize for the second start opening 14. Whether or not (step S15). As a result, if the winning is to the second starting port 14 (YES in step S15), the winning sound control unit 79 performs a second winning sound output determination process (step S16). In the second winning sound output determination process, a process for determining whether or not to output a winning sound from the speaker 8 when a game ball has won the second start port 14 is performed. Details of the second winning sound output determination process will be described later. Based on the result of the second winning sound output determination process, the winning sound control unit 79 determines whether or not to output a winning sound (step S17), and when outputting the winning sound (YES in step S17). A second start opening winning sound output process is performed (step S18). In the second start opening winning sound output process, a process of outputting a winning sound from the speaker 8 when the game ball wins the second start opening 14 is performed. At this time, the winning sound output from the speaker 8 becomes a winning sound different from the winning sound output in the big winning opening winning sound output processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same winning sound as the winning sound output in the big winning opening winning sound output process may be output. On the other hand, if it is determined in the second winning sound output determination process that no winning sound is to be output (NO in step S17), the winning sound control unit 79 does not perform the process of step S18, so that a winning sound is output from the speaker 8. Will never be done. If the winning command does not indicate winning in the second start port 14 (NO in step S15), the winning sound control unit 79 ends this process without outputting the winning sound.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed processing procedure of the first winning sound output determination process (step S12). When the winning sound control unit 79 starts this process, it first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S20). In the case of a big win (YES in step S20), the winning sound control unit 79 performs the processing from step S21 onward in order to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the winning sound control unit 79 first determines whether or not the first, second, third, or fourth special game P1 to P4 is being executed in the jackpot special game state ST2 (step S21). As a result, when the fifth special game P5 is being executed instead of the first, second, third, or fourth special games P1 to P4 (NO in step S21), the winning sound control unit 79 receives the prize. Sound output is prohibited (step S26).

  If the first, second, third, or fourth special game P1 to P4 is being executed (YES in step S21), the winning sound control unit 79 then selects the first big winning opening 15 or the second. It is determined whether the winning of the game ball at the big winning opening 16 is not a winning during the short opening round but a winning during the long opening round (step S22). As a result, if the winning is not during the long open round but the short opening round (NO in step S22), the winning sound control unit 79 prohibits the output of the winning sound (step S26).

  If the winning is in the long open round (YES in step S22), the winning sound control unit 79 is currently executing a promotion effect including a promotion success effect or a promotion failure effect in the special game effect currently being performed. Is determined (step S23). As a result, when the promotion effect is being executed (YES in step S23), the winning sound control unit 79 prohibits the output of the winning sound (step S26).

  If the promotion effect is not being executed (NO in step S23), the winning sound control unit 79 next determines whether or not the small hit effect is being executed in the special game effect currently being performed ( Step S24). As a result, when the small hit effect is being executed (YES in step S24), the winning sound control unit 79 prohibits the output of the winning sound (step S26).

  On the other hand, when the small hit effect is not being executed (NO in step S24), none of the conditions for prohibiting the output of the winning sound is established. Therefore, the winning sound control unit 79 determines to output the winning sound from the speaker 8 when the game ball has won the first big winning opening 15 or the second big winning opening 16 (step S25).

  On the other hand, if the current special game state ST2 is not due to a big win (NO in step S20), it means that a small win has occurred. In this case, the winning sound control unit 79 determines whether or not the small hit has occurred in the short time gaming states ST3 and ST4 (step S27). As a result, if it has occurred in the short time gaming state ST3, ST4 (YES in step S27), the winning sound control unit 79 prohibits the output of the winning sound (step S29). On the other hand, when it is not generated in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4 (NO in step S27), the winning sound control unit 79 has won a game ball in the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16. A decision is made to output a winning sound from the speaker 8 (step S28). Through the processing as described above, it is determined whether or not to output a winning sound when a game ball wins at the first big winning opening 15 or the second big winning opening 16.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed processing procedure of the second winning sound output determination process (step S16). When this process is started, the winning sound control unit 79 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S40). As a result, when it is in the normal gaming state ST1, the winning sound control unit 79 further determines whether or not the winning of the normal symbol lottery is the second winning (step S41). As a result, if the winning win is won and the electric tulip 14a is opened, and the game ball is won at the second starting port 14 (YES in step S41), the winning sound control unit 79 is set to the second starting port. In step S42, it is determined that the winning sound generated when the game ball is won is output from the speaker 8 (step S42). On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state ST1 (NO in step S40), or the winning in the normal symbol lottery is other than the second winning (specifically, the first winning) If there is (NO in step S41), the winning sound control unit 79 prohibits the output of the winning sound (step S43). Through the processing as described above, it is determined whether or not to output a winning sound when a game ball wins at the second start port 14.

  In the second winning sound output determination process (step S16) as described above, a winning sound is output from the speaker 8 when the game ball is won at the second starting port 14 by winning the second win in the normal gaming state ST1. Is output. In the normal gaming state ST1, the probability of losing in the normal symbol lottery is high, and the probability of winning the second hit is low. Therefore, there is a possibility that a plurality of game balls may enter the second start port 14 when the second win is won in the normal game state ST1 and the electric tulip 14a is opened for 3 seconds. In addition, since the second start port 14 is a start port that is more likely to have a special game advantageous to the player than the first start port 13, a game ball is placed in the second start port 14 in the normal gaming state ST1. Entering the ball is also of great interest to the player. For this reason, in the normal gaming state ST1, when the player wins the second win and the game ball wins the second starting port 14, a winning sound is output from the speaker 8, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation. Because you can talk, you can enhance the interest.

  In the present embodiment, even if the game is won at the second starting port 14 when the first winning is won in the normal gaming state ST1 and the second starting port 14 is opened for 0.2 seconds. The winning sound is not output, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, a winning sound may be output even when the game ball wins the second start port 14 when the second start port 14 is opened for 0.2 seconds. However, in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4, the second start port 14 is frequently opened, and the number of winnings at the second starting port 14 is greater than the number of winnings at the first starting port 13, so the short-time gaming state In ST3 and ST4, it is preferable that no winning sound is output even if a game ball wins the second starting port 14.

  As described above, in the first control, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a prize that cannot be won in a normal state such as the first big prize opening 15, the second big prize opening 16, and the second start opening 14. When a game ball wins in the mouth, no winning sound is output from the speaker 8. Therefore, if the winning sound is output and the interest is lowered, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest by not outputting the winning sound.

◆ Second control by winning sound control unit 79 ◆
Next, the second control by the winning sound control unit 79 will be described. In the second control, when a predetermined condition is established, the game is performed in a winning opening that cannot be won in a normal state such as the first winning opening 15, the second winning opening 16, and the second starting opening 14. When the ball is won, control is performed so as to switch to a winning sound different from the winning sound output from the speaker 8 when a predetermined condition is not satisfied. As the predetermined condition in this case, a condition similar to the condition for performing the first control can be applied.

  The main processing procedure when the winning sound control unit 79 performs the second control is similar to the flowchart shown in FIG. However, when the second control is performed, the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) and the second winning sound output determination process (step S16) are different processes from the first control. Hereinafter, details of the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) and the second winning sound output determination process (step S16) in the case of performing the second control will be described in detail.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) when the second control is performed. When the winning sound control unit 79 starts this process, it first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S50). In the case of a big win (YES in step S50), the winning sound control unit 79 executes the processing from step S51 onward in order to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the winning sound control unit 79 first determines whether or not the first, second, third, or fourth special game P1 to P4 is being executed in the jackpot special game state ST2 (step S51). As a result, when the first, second, third, or fourth special games P1 to P4 are being executed, the winning sound control unit 79 next moves to the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16. It is determined whether the winning of the game ball is not a winning during the short opening round, but a winning during the long opening round (step S52). If the winning is in the long open round (YES in step S52), the winning sound control unit 79 is currently executing a promotion effect including a promotion success effect or a promotion failure effect in the special game effect currently being performed. It is determined whether or not there is (step S53). When the promotion effect is not being executed (YES in step S53), the winning sound control unit 79 next determines whether or not the small hit effect is being executed in the special game effect currently being performed (step S53). S54). As a result of the above determination, when the small hit effect is not being executed (NO in step S54), the winning sound control unit 79 determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Then, the winning sound control unit 79 determines to output the first winning sound from the speaker 8 from the speaker 8 (step S55). The first winning sound in this case is, for example, the above-described “picone” sound.

  On the other hand, if the fifth special game P5 is being executed instead of the first, second, third, or fourth special games P1 to P4 (YES in step S51), the winning in the long open round Instead, if the winning is during the short open round (NO in step S52), if the promotion effect is being executed (YES in step S53), or if the small hit effect is being executed (step) In step S54, the winning sound control unit 79 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, the winning sound control unit 79 determines to output from the speaker 8 a second winning sound different from the first winning sound from the speaker 8 (step S56). In this case, the second winning sound is, for example, a “beep” sound. In addition, by performing the process of lowering the volume level of the second winning sound from the first winning sound while making both the first winning sound and the second winning sound the same sound “picone”, etc. When the second winning sound is heard, it may be changed so as to receive an impression different from that of the first winning sound.

  On the other hand, if the current special game state ST2 is not due to a big win (NO in step S50), it means that a small win has occurred. In this case, the winning sound control unit 79 determines whether or not the small hit has occurred in the short time gaming state ST3 or ST4 (step S57). As a result, when it is not generated in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4 (NO in step S57), the winning sound control unit 79 determines to output the third winning sound from the speaker 8 from the speaker 8 (step S57). S58). In this case, the third winning sound is, for example, the above-described “con” sound. Note that the third winning sound may be the same sound as the first winning sound. On the other hand, if a small win has occurred in the short-time gaming states ST3 and ST4 (YES in step S57), the winning sound control unit 79 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, the winning sound control unit 79 determines to output from the speaker 8 a fourth winning sound different from the third winning sound from the speaker 8 (step S59). In this case, the second winning sound is, for example, a sound of “Ko”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and processing for lowering the volume level of the fourth winning sound from the third winning sound while making both the third winning sound and the fourth winning sound the same sound, etc. By doing so, when the fourth winning sound is heard, it may be changed so as to receive an impression different from that of the third winning sound. The fourth winning sound may be the same sound as the second winning sound. Through the processing as described above, it is determined what winning sound is to be output when a game ball wins at the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16.

  According to the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) as described above, the same winning sound is output every time when a game ball wins the first big winning opening 15 or the second big winning opening 16. Since the winning sound output from the speaker 8 is different depending on whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the interest from being deteriorated.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the second winning sound output determination process (step S16) when the second control is performed. When the winning sound control unit 79 starts this process, it first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S65). As a result, when it is in the normal gaming state ST1 (YES in step S65), the winning sound control unit 79 further determines whether or not the winning in the normal symbol lottery is the second winning (step S66). As a result, when the winning ball is won at the second start opening 14 when the electric tulip 14a is won in the second win (YES in step S66), the winning sound control unit 79 It is determined that the fifth winning sound is output from the speaker 8 as a winning sound when the game ball is won at the second starting port 14 (step S67). The fifth winning sound in this case is, for example, the above-mentioned sound “Cakon”.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state ST1 (NO in step S65), or the winning of the normal symbol lottery is other than the second winning (specifically, the first winning) If there is (NO in step S65), the winning sound control unit 79 outputs a sixth winning sound different from the fifth winning sound as the winning sound when the game ball has won the second start port 14 as the speaker 8. Is output (step S68). In this case, the sixth winning sound is, for example, a sound “cuckling”. In addition, by performing the process of lowering the volume level of the second winning sound from the first winning sound while making both the fifth winning sound and the sixth winning sound the same sound “kakon”, etc. When the second winning sound is heard, it may be changed so as to receive an impression different from that of the first winning sound. Through the processing as described above, it is determined what kind of winning sound is to be output when a game ball wins at the second start port 14.

  According to the second winning sound output determination process (step S16) as described above, when a game ball wins the second start port 14, the same winning sound is not output every time, but a predetermined condition is satisfied. Since the winning sound output from the speaker 8 is different depending on whether or not it is present, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

◇ Third control by winning sound control unit 79 ◇
Next, the third control by the winning sound control unit 79 will be described. The third control is to receive a winning sound from the speaker 8 when a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 in the special bonus game state ST2. On the other hand, in the small special game state ST2, the number of game balls (for example, 3) larger than a predetermined number (for example, 1) wins a prize in the first big winning opening 15. The control is performed so that a winning sound is output from the speaker 8. As a result, in the case of a small hit, a winning sound is output from the speaker 8 because a winning sound is output only after a larger number of game balls have won the first grand prize opening 15. Then, the player can grasp that more than a predetermined number of game balls are won within a short opening time, and the expectation for the prize ball is increased, so that the interest is further enhanced.

  The third control associated with winning a prize at the second starting port 14 is a predetermined number (for example, one) in the second starting port 14 in the first auxiliary gaming state when the first winning game is won in the normal gaming state ST1. ), The winning sound is output from the speaker 8, and in the second auxiliary gaming state when the second winning game is won in the normal gaming state ST1, a predetermined number is given to the second starting port 14. Control is performed to output a winning sound from the speaker 8 on condition that a larger number (for example, three) of game balls than (for example, one) wins. As a result, in the case of the second hit, the winning sound is output from the speaker 8 because the winning sound is output only when the number of game balls larger than the predetermined number wins the second starting port 14. Then, the player can grasp that more than a predetermined number of game balls have won the second start opening 14 opened around the second, and the special advantage advantageous to the first start opening 13 is obtained. As game judgment and a sense of expectation for prize balls are increased, interest is further enhanced.

  The main processing procedure when the winning sound control unit 79 performs the third control is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. However, when the third control is performed, the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) and the second winning sound output determination process (step S16) are the first control and the second control. This is a slightly different process. Hereinafter, details of the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) and the second winning sound output determination process (step S16) when the third control is performed will be described in detail.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) when the third control is performed. When the winning sound control unit 79 starts this process, it first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S70). If it is a big win (YES in step S70), the winning sound control unit 79 executes the processes of steps S71 to S76. The processes in steps S71 to S76 are the same as the processes in steps S21 to S26 shown in FIG. When the winning sound output is determined in step S75, the winning sound is output from the speaker 8 each time one game ball is won in the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16. .

  On the other hand, if it is not a big win (NO in step S70), a special game corresponding to the small win is being performed. In this case, the winning sound control unit 79 determines whether or not the small hit has occurred in the short time gaming states ST3 and ST4 (step S77). As a result, if the game has occurred in the short-time gaming state ST3, ST4 (YES in step S77), the winning sound control unit 79 determines whether or not the first winning since the special game corresponding to the small win is started. Is determined (step S78). As a result, if it is the first winning (YES in step S78), the winning sound control unit 79 initializes the winning count value N to 0 (step S79). If it is not the first win since the special game corresponding to the small win is started (NO in step S78), the process in step S79 is skipped. Subsequently, the winning sound control unit 79 adds 1 to the winning count value N (step S80), and then determines whether or not the winning count value N is 3 or more (step S81). If the winning count value N is 3 or more at this time (YES in step S81), the winning sound control unit 79 determines to output a winning sound (step S82). On the other hand, when the winning count value N is less than 3 (NO in step S81), the winning sound control unit 79 prohibits the output of the winning sound accompanying the current winning (step S83).

  If the small win is not generated in the short time gaming state ST3, ST4 (NO in step S77), the process of steps S78 to S80 is skipped, and the process proceeds to step S82 to decide to output a winning sound. In this case, a winning sound is output from the speaker 8 every time one game ball wins the first grand prize opening 15.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the second winning sound output determination process (step S16) when the third control is performed. When the winning sound control unit 79 starts this process, it first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S90). As a result, when the game state is ST1 (YES in Step S90), the winning sound control unit 79 further determines whether or not the winning of the normal symbol lottery is the second winning (Step S91). As a result, when the electric tulip 14a is won by winning the second win and the game ball is won at the second starting port 14 (YES in step S91), the winning sound control unit 79 wins the second win. It is determined whether or not it is the first winning after the winning and the second starting port 14 is opened (step S92). When it is the first winning (YES in Step S92), the winning sound control unit 79 initializes the winning count value N to 0 (Step S93). If it is not the first winning after winning the second winning (NO in step S92), the process of step S93 is skipped. Subsequently, the winning sound control unit 79 adds 1 to the winning count value N (step S94), and then determines whether or not the winning count value N is 3 or more (step S95). If the winning count value N is 3 or more at this time (YES in step S95), the winning sound control unit 79 determines to output a winning sound (step S96). On the other hand, when the winning count value N is less than 3 (NO in step S95), the winning sound control unit 79 prohibits the output of the winning sound accompanying the current winning (step S97).

  If the winning at the second starting port 14 is not due to the second winning (NO in step S91), the process of steps S92 to S95 is skipped, and the process proceeds to step S96 to determine that a winning sound is output. . In this case, a winning sound is output from the speaker 8 every time one game ball wins the second starting port 14. However, in the case of the first hit, since the opening time of the electric tulip 14a is extremely short, a plurality of game balls will not win the second starting port 14.

  If the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state ST1 (NO in step S90), the winning sound control unit 79 outputs the winning sound even when the gaming ball wins the second starting port 14. It is prohibited (step S97).

◇ Fourth control by winning sound control unit 79 ◇
Next, the fourth control by the winning sound control unit 79 will be described. In the fourth control, when the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened a plurality of times (a plurality of rounds) in the jackpot special game state ST2, a plurality of open games (round games) are straddled. Counting the number of winnings to the first grand prize winning port 15 or the second grand winning port 16 and controlling the speaker 8 to output a winning sound when the number of winning prizes exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 10). Is. As a result, in the case of a big win, the winning sound is output only when a larger number of game balls than the predetermined number enter the first grand prize winning opening 15 or the second big winning prize opening 16, so that the speaker 8 When a winning sound is output from the player, the player can grasp that a predetermined number or more of the game balls have been won, and the expectation for the prize ball is increased, so that the interest is further enhanced.

  The main processing procedure when the winning sound control unit 79 performs the fourth control is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. However, when the fourth control is performed, the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) is slightly different from each of the first to third controls. Hereinafter, details of the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) in the case of performing the fourth control will be described in detail.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the first winning sound output determination process (step S12) when the fourth control is performed. When the winning sound control unit 79 starts this process, it first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S200). In the case of a big win (YES in step S200), the winning sound control unit 79 performs the processing from step S201 onward in order to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the winning sound control unit 79 first determines whether or not the first, second, third, or fourth special game P1 to P4 is being executed in the jackpot special game state ST2 (step S201). As a result, when the fifth special game P5 is being executed instead of the first, second, third, or fourth special games P1 to P4 (NO in step S201), the winning sound control unit 79 receives a prize. Sound output is prohibited (step S207).

  When the first, second, third, or fourth special game P1 to P4 is being executed (YES in step S201), the winning sound control unit 79 then selects the first big winning opening 15 or the second. It is determined whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 16 is the first winning after the special game corresponding to the jackpot is started (step S202). As a result, if it is the first winning (YES in step S202), the winning sound control unit 79 initializes the winning count value N to 0 (step S203). If it is not the first win since the special game corresponding to the jackpot is started (NO in step S202), the process of step S203 is skipped. Subsequently, the winning sound control unit 79 adds 1 to the winning count value N (step S204), and then determines whether or not the winning count value N is a predetermined number (for example, 10) or more (step S204). S205). At this time, if the winning count value N is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (YES in step S205), the winning sound control unit 79 determines to output a winning sound (step S206). On the other hand, if the winning count value N is less than the predetermined number (NO in step S205), the winning sound control unit 79 prohibits the output of the winning sound accompanying the current winning (step S207).

  On the other hand, when the special game state ST2 is not due to the big hit (NO in step S200), the special game due to the small win is being performed. In this case, the winning sound control unit 79 executes the processes of steps S208 to S214. Note that the processing in steps S208 to S214 is the same as the processing in steps S77 to S83 shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the fourth control, when the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened a plurality of times, the number of winnings during the plurality of times of open games is cumulatively counted, Since the winning sound is output from the speaker 8 when the cumulative number of winning prizes exceeds the predetermined number, the player can grasp that the player can acquire many winning balls by outputting the winning sound. Because it can be done, it will be even more interesting.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 24, the case where the cumulative number of winning prizes is counted when the first, second, third or fourth special games P1 to P4 are being executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, in the case of the first special game P1, the number of accumulated winnings is counted and the winning sound is output from the speaker 8 when the cumulative number of winnings exceeds a predetermined number, whereas the other second, third or fourth is output. In the case of the special games P1 to P4, the conditions of steps S22, S23, and S24 shown in FIG. 18 may be determined, and when a winning sound is output, it may be output every time one game ball is won.

  Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 24, the case where the winning sound is not output when the cumulative number of winning prizes is less than the predetermined number and the winning sound is output when the cumulative number is equal to or more than the predetermined number is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, a first winning sound may be output when the cumulative number of winnings is less than a predetermined number, and a second winning sound different from the first winning sound may be output when the number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number.

◆ Characteristic configuration of gaming machine ◆
As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is characterized by having the following configuration.

  First, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a winning opening (a first large winning opening 15, a second large winning opening 16, or a second start opening 14) in which a game ball can be opened so as to be able to win a prize, and the winning opening. A predetermined effect using an opening control means (special game control unit 55 or auxiliary game control unit 57) capable of executing an opening game for releasing the game and a speaker 8 capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound. And an effect control means (effect control board 33) capable of executing the game, wherein the effect control means receives a predetermined winning in response to a game ball winning in the winning opening when the open game is being executed. It is possible to output sound from the speaker 8 and when the game ball wins the winning opening when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning sound is not output from the speaker 8. .

  According to the first feature, when a game ball wins a winning opening (first large winning opening 15, second large winning opening 16, or second starting opening 14) that is opened in a state where the gaming ball can be won. Even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning sound is not output from the speaker 8. Therefore, the winning sound is output from the speaker 8 when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Can be prevented from decreasing.

  Secondly, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a winning opening (a first large winning opening 15, a second large winning opening 16, or a second start opening 14) that allows a game ball to be opened so as to be able to win a prize, and the winning opening. A predetermined effect using an opening control means (special game control unit 55 or auxiliary game control unit 57) capable of executing an opening game for releasing the game and a predetermined effect means including a speaker capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound. An effect control means (effect control board 33) that can be executed, wherein the effect control means is configured to receive a predetermined winning sound in response to a game ball winning in the winning opening when the open game is being executed. Can be output from the speaker 8, and if a game ball wins the winning opening when a predetermined condition is established, the game ball is awarded the prize when the predetermined condition is not established. It ’s different from winning a prize It has a characteristic winning sound that is output from the speaker 8.

  According to the second feature, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a winning opening (a first large winning opening 15, a second large winning opening 16, or a second start is opened so that a game ball can be won). When a game ball wins in the mouth 14), a winning sound different from that when a predetermined condition is not satisfied is output from the speaker 8. Therefore, when the predetermined condition is satisfied and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the influence of the winning sound output from the speaker 8 on the interest of the gaming machine 1 can be changed. As a result, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a winning sound different from that when the predetermined condition is not satisfied is output, so that the game machine 1 performs when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to output a winning sound that does not deteriorate the entertainment such as production. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, a winning sound different from that when the predetermined condition is satisfied is output, so that the game machine 1 performs the game when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. It is also possible to output a winning sound that does not degrade the entertainment such as the performance.

  Thirdly, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has the above first or second characteristics, and the effect control means has a predetermined opening effect (for example, a special game effect) when the opening game is being executed. ) Can be executed, and the opening effect includes a first effect (for example, a round effect) and a second effect (promotion effect or small hit effect) different from the first effect, and the predetermined condition is The second production is characterized in that it is executed.

  According to the third feature, the second effect such as a round effect or the like, which is different from the first effect, such as a promotion effect (including a promotion success effect or a promotion failure effect) or a small hit effect, is performed. Sometimes, when a game ball wins a winning opening, no winning sound is output, or a winning sound different from that when the first effect is being performed is output. There is no decrease in interest.

  Fourth, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has the above first or second characteristics, and the opening game includes a first opening game (a game ball is placed at a winning opening like a long opening round). An open game that makes it easy to enter a ball) and a second open game that is different from the first open game (an open game that makes it difficult for a game ball to enter the winning opening, such as a short open round) And the predetermined condition is that the second open game is executed.

  According to the fourth feature, when the second open game is being executed, if a game ball wins the winning opening, no winning sound is output or the first open game is executed. Since a winning sound different from when it is played is output, the interest of the second open game is not lowered. In particular, if the second open game is an open game in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the winning opening, such as a short opening round, the winning opening is opened when the second open game is being performed. The game will not be announced to the player so that even if a game ball wins an open winning opening, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing the winning. Yes, and this can suppress a decrease in interest.

  Fifth, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a winning opening (a first large winning opening 15, a second large winning opening 16, or a second start opening 14) in which a game ball can be opened so as to be able to win a prize, and the winning opening. A predetermined effect using an opening control means (special game control unit 55 or auxiliary game control unit 57) capable of executing an opening game for releasing the game and a speaker 8 capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound. And an effect control means (effect control board 33) capable of executing the game, wherein the effect control means receives a predetermined winning in response to a game ball winning in the winning opening when the open game is being executed. Sound can be output from the speaker, and in the first game state (for example, the big special game state ST2 or the first auxiliary game state), a predetermined number of game balls will win the winning opening. Before winning the winning sound By outputting from the speaker and in the second game state (for example, the special game state ST2 for small hits or the auxiliary game state for second hit), a larger number of game balls than the predetermined number wins the winning opening The winning sound is output from the speaker.

  According to the fifth feature, in the second gaming state, the winning sound is output from the speaker 8 only when a larger number of game balls than the predetermined number can be won in the winning opening. Therefore, in order to grasp that the winning sound is outputted from the speaker 8 in the second gaming state, the player can win more than a predetermined number of game balls in the winning opening. Improves.

◇ Modifications ◇
As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the thing of the content mentioned above, A various modification is applicable.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1 of the type in which the probability state after the end of the special game shifts to the high probability state when the game ball passes a specific area (V gate 18) during the special game is illustrated. However, the gaming machine 1 is not limited to such a type. For example, whether or not the probability state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability state at the time of the special game determination is determined beforehand by a design random number or the like. It may be of the type to be determined.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is determined that a winning sound is output when winning the second win in the normal symbol lottery performed in the normal gaming state ST1, and when winning other than that, It has been described that the output is prohibited and that a winning sound different from that in the second hit is output. That is, in the above-described embodiment, when the second winning is won, the winning sound is always output from the speaker 8 by winning one or three or more game balls in the second starting port 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the electric tulip 14a is opened in the second win and the electric tulip 14a is opened, the notification effect control unit 74 is expected to be a big hit such as the first development reach production or the second development reach production. If a specific performance with a high degree is performed, the winning sound may not be output even if the game ball wins the second start port 14. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning sound from deteriorating the amusement such as the first development reach production and the second development reach production.

  In the third control in the above embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls wins a winning opening in the first gaming state (for example, the big bonus special gaming state ST2 or the first auxiliary gaming state). As a result, the winning sound is output from the speaker 8, and in the second gaming state (for example, the special gaming state ST2 for small hits or the auxiliary gaming state for the second), the number of the winning numbers is larger than the predetermined number (for example, three) It has been described that the winning sound is output from the speaker 8 when the game ball wins the winning opening. In the second gaming state, after a number of game balls larger than the predetermined number have entered the winning opening, a winning sound is output from the speaker 8 each time one gaming ball enters the winning opening. It will be. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second gaming state, a configuration may be adopted in which the winning count value N is reset to 0 when a larger number of gaming balls win the winning opening. . In this case, since a winning sound is output from the speaker 8 every time a number of game balls larger than a predetermined number wins a winning opening, the frequency of occurrence of winning sounds can be reduced. The same control as this can be applied to the fourth control.

1 Pachislot machine 8 Speaker 14 Second starting port (winning port)
15 1st Grand Prize (Winner)
16 Second Grand Prize Exit (Winner Exit)
33 Production control board (production control means)
55 Special game control unit (opening control means)
57 Auxiliary game control unit (opening control means)

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine (1), wherein a game ball (14, 15, 16) through which a game ball can be opened for winning, and the winning port (14, (15, 16) is used to perform a predetermined effect using an opening control means (55, 57) capable of executing an open game and a predetermined effect means including a speaker (8) capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound. Possible opening control means (33), and the opening control means (55, 57) is a first opening game in which a game ball can easily win a prize opening, and a game ball can easily win a prize opening. A second opening game that is different from the first opening game, and the effect control means (33) is configured to execute the opening game. depending on the game ball is finished in the winning openings (14, 15, 16) when there is possible to output the predetermined winning sound from the speaker (8), said first When the open game of 2 is executed, the winning sound is not output from the speaker (8) even if the game ball wins the winning opening (14, 15, 16). is there.

The invention according to claim 2 is a gaming machine (1), wherein a winning opening (14, 15, 16) through which a game ball can be opened so as to be able to win a prize and the winning opening (14, 15, 16) are opened Using the opening control means (55, 57) capable of executing the opening game and the predetermined effect means including the speaker (8) capable of outputting the predetermined effect sound, the effect control means (33) capable of executing the predetermined effect ), And the opening control means (55, 57) is a first opening game in which a game ball can easily win a prize opening and an opening game in which a game ball can easily win a prize opening. The opening time of the winning opening can be executed with a second opening game different from the first opening game, and the effect control means (33) allows the game ball to move when the opening game is executed. A predetermined winning sound can be output from the speaker (8) in response to winning a winning opening (14, 15, 16), and the second opening game is executed. If the game ball wins the winning opening (14,15,16) when the game is open, the gaming ball wins the winning opening (14,15,16) when the first open game is executed If the configuration for causing output from the speaker different the winning sounds (8) and.

Claims (4)

A winning opening where game balls can be opened for winning,
Opening control means capable of executing an opening game for opening the winning opening;
An effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect using a predetermined effect means including a speaker capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound;
With
The effect control means can output a predetermined winning sound from the speaker in response to a game ball winning in the winning opening when the open game is being executed, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine is characterized in that the winning sound is not output from the speaker when a game ball wins the winning opening while the player is playing. A winning opening where game balls can be opened for winning,
Opening control means capable of executing an opening game for opening the winning opening;
An effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect using a predetermined effect means including a speaker capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound;
With
The effect control means can output a predetermined winning sound from the speaker in response to a game ball winning in the winning opening when the open game is being executed, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the game ball wins the winning opening when the game is in progress, the winning sound different from the case where the game ball wins the winning opening when the predetermined condition is not satisfied is output from the speaker. A featured gaming machine. The effect control means can execute a predetermined opening effect when the opening game is being executed,
The opening effect includes a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is that the second performance is executed. The open game includes a first open game and a second open game different from the first open game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined condition is that the second open game is executed.

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