JP2017164210A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of properly determining appearance order of presentations.SOLUTION: If a plurality of times of symbol variation presentations is to be performed in a first half presentation pattern, and normal ready-to-win presentations and super ready-to-win presentations are to be performed in a second half presentation pattern, presentation control means 300 determines, for the first half presentation pattern, the presentation content of each presentation in descending order from the presentations to be performed later, and for the second half presentation pattern, the presentation content of each presentation in ascending order from the presentations to be performed earlier.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that has a game area in which a game ball (game medium) moves and launches a game ball in accordance with a player's operation is known. This type of gaming machine is provided with a start winning opening as a detection area for detecting a game ball in the game area, and when it is detected that a game ball has entered the start winning opening, a special lottery is performed and a variable display of symbols is displayed on the display device. When the result of the special lottery is a big hit, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. Then, the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state, and in the special gaming state, a plurality of special games are executed, and in each special game, the grand prize opening provided in the gaming area is operated to the open state, The game ball is paid out as the game ball enters.

  In this type of gaming machine, in order to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, various effects are executed using an effect device such as a liquid crystal display or a speaker during the display of fluctuations in symbols (see Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2011-229703 A

  However, in a conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the player's expectation can not be effectively increased depending on the appearance order of the effects during the symbol variation display.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately determining the appearance order of effects.

  (1) The present invention is a gaming machine that includes a game area in which a game medium moves, and that emits the game medium to the game area in response to a player's operation, wherein the detection means provided in the game area is a game When a medium is detected, special lottery means for performing a special lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won, and a lottery effect for producing a period from when the special lottery is performed until the result of the special lottery is notified When the production control means includes the production control means to be executed, and the production control means determines the production contents for each of the plurality of first production executed in the first part of the lottery production, the plurality of first The contents of each of the plurality of first effects are determined in descending order from the first effect executed later among the effects, and each of the plurality of second effects executed in the second part of the lottery effect is performed. When determining the contents, the present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that the contents of each of the plurality of second effects are determined in ascending order from the second effect executed first among the plurality of second effects. is there.

  In the present invention, the contents of each of the plurality of first effects executed in the first part of the lottery effect are determined in descending order, and the contents of each of the plurality of second effects executed in the second part of the lottery effect By determining in ascending order, the appearance order of effects can be appropriately determined.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, as the effect device, an effect display means for displaying an effect image is provided, and the effect control means, as the lottery effect, each of the plurality of effect symbol images is in a fluctuating state. Then, after the display mode of the plurality of effect symbol images has become a specific display mode, the effect display means displays the effect image in which each of the plurality of effect symbol images is stopped in the display mode corresponding to the result of the special lottery. The first part of the lottery effect corresponds to the effect image until the display mode of the plurality of effect symbol images becomes a specific display mode, and the second part of the lottery effect is the plurality of effect symbol images The display mode may correspond to the effect image after the specific display mode.

  If it does in this way, about the production image until the display mode of a plurality of production design images turns into a specific display mode, the production contents of each of the plurality of 1st productions are determined in descending order, About the effect image after a display mode turns into a specific display mode, the contents of each of a plurality of 2nd effects can be determined in ascending order.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately determine the appearance order of effects.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the game board of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the state display part of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the variation pattern and effect pattern in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment plays a game using game balls (game media) lent out from the game hall, and is provided inside the gaming machine with an outer frame 2 that forms the outer surface of the gaming machine. A game board 6 that forms a game area 4 in which a game ball moves, a glass unit 8 that makes the game board 6 visible and non-contactable by the player, and a front frame 10 to which the glass unit 8 is attached. ing.

  The portion of the front frame 10 that surrounds the glass unit 8 is made of a translucent material that transmits light, and the portion that is made of the translucent material has a production light for exciting the game. And a plurality of front frame lamps 12 are provided. Speakers 14 are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front frame 10 and on the left and right parts of the lower part to output a production sound for exciting the game.

  In addition, an upper plate 16 for storing game balls is provided at the lower center of the front frame 10, and a game ball is paid out to the player from the gaming machine on the left side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16. The outlet 18 is provided. Further, a grip unit 20 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 10, and when the player performs an operation of rotating the grip unit 20 clockwise toward the gaming machine, the grip unit 20 is not shown provided inside the gaming machine. The launching device is activated so that a game ball is launched into the game area 4. Note that the launching device of this embodiment can launch 99 gaming balls per minute (1.65 per second).

  A supply port 22 for supplying game balls from the upper plate 16 to the launching device is provided on the right side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16. Below the upper plate 16, a lower plate 24 is provided for storing excess game balls when the game balls cannot be stored in the upper plate 16.

  Further, an effect button 26 (effect operation means) is provided on the front side of the edge of the upper plate 16, and when the player operates the effect button 26, the effect performed on the gaming machine changes.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing an external configuration of the game board 6 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is provided with an outer rail 28 in a circular shape, and a region surrounded by the outer rail 28 is a game region 4 in which a game ball moves. In addition, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28 at the left end of the game area 4, and the outer rail 28 and the inner rail 30 are fired (not shown) provided below the game board 6. The game ball launched from the device is guided to the game area 4.

  In the center of the game board 6, there is an effect unit 36 that includes a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display means) for displaying an effect image for exciting the game, and a display frame 34 that is formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display 32. Is provided. This display frame 34 has a portion made of a semi-transparent material that transmits light, and inside the portion made of the semi-transparent material, effects light for exciting the game is output. A plurality of display frame lamps 38 are provided.

  In this embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball launched from the launching device passes through the game area 4 on the left side or the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. It comes to fall. A large number of game nails (not shown) are struck in the game area 4 so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6 so that the moving direction of the game balls moving in the game area 4 changes randomly. .

  In addition, an opening 40 through which a game ball falling through the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 can pass is formed on the left side of the display frame 34, and the game ball that has passed through the opening 40 is provided in the display frame 34. It passes through the passage 42 and falls on a stage 44 provided below the liquid crystal display 32. The upper surface of the stage 44 is a smooth curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 44 and the glass unit 8 so that the game ball can drop downward from the stage 44. The stage 44 drops onto the stage 44 from the passage 42. The game ball is reciprocated left and right on the stage 44 and then falls downward from the vicinity of the center of the stage 44.

  A first start winning opening 46 is provided below the center of the stage 44 through which a game ball dropped downward from the vicinity of the center of the stage 44 can enter. The first start winning opening 46 has a built-in sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered, and is configured such that when the game ball enters, the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine. Each time a game ball enters 46, a predetermined number (1 or more, for example, 3) of game balls is paid out to the player, and a random number is acquired to determine whether or not the jackpot is true A lottery will be held.

  The game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 is provided with a passing gate 48 through which game balls pass without being collected inside the game machine. The passing gate 48 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has passed, and each time the game ball passes through the passing gate 48, a normal lottery is performed in which a random number value is acquired to determine whether or not the normal hit is true. .

  Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a second start winning opening 50 is provided below the passing gate 48 so that the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. The second start winning opening 50 has a built-in sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered, and is in a reduced state in which the game ball does not easily enter the second start winning opening 50 (a state in which entry is not assisted or a non-assist state). And a normal accessory 52 (auxiliary means) provided with an auxiliary member that can be operated between a state in which the game ball easily enters and an expanded state in which the game ball is easy to enter (a state in which entry is assisted or an auxiliary state). The ordinary accessory 52 has a built-in driving device such as a solenoid for operating the auxiliary member, and is controlled so as to be in an enlarged state under a predetermined condition when the normal winning is won in the normal lottery. Each time a game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, a predetermined number (1 or more, for example, 3) of game balls are paid out to the player, and a random number is acquired to win the game. A special lottery will be held to decide whether or not to win.

  The number of game balls to be paid out to the player every time the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46 and the number of game balls to be paid out to the player every time the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50. May be the same number or different numbers.

  The game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 is provided with a big prize opening 54 for collecting the game balls inside the game machine when the game balls enter. The special winning opening 54 incorporates a sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered, and is provided with a special accessory 56 having a plate-like member that closes the special winning opening 54. It is configured to be operable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the winning opening 54 (second state, inaccessible state) and an open state in which game ball can enter (first state, inaccessible state). Yes. The special accessory 56 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-like member, and is controlled so as to be opened under a predetermined condition in a special game state which is started when a big win is won in a special lottery. The Each time a game ball enters the special winning opening 54, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an out port 62 is provided at the bottom of the game area 4 to collect game balls that have fallen from the game area 4 without entering any of the winning holes. .

  The game ball launching device is configured such that the shooting output of the game ball is changed by adjusting the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 shown in FIG. 1, and when the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 is small, The game ball is launched so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32. When the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 is large, the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. A game ball is fired.

  Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 according to the game situation, and the game ball falls in the left game area 4 or passes through the opening 40, the passage 42, and the stage 44, and the first start prize. The game ball is fired so as to win the mouth 46 (left-handed), or the game ball falls on the right game area 4 so that the game ball passes through the passing gate 48, or the second start winning port 50 The game ball is fired so that the game ball wins or the game ball wins in the big winning opening 54 (right-handed).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the game ball falls on the left game area 4, the game ball does not pass through the passage gate 48, and the game is played at the second start winning opening 50 and the big winning opening 54. When the ball does not win and the game ball falls on the game area 4 on the right side, the game ball does not win the first start winning port 46.

  Further, on the lower right side of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4, a state display unit 70 is provided that indicates various states of the gaming machine by turning on and off lights such as lamps.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing an external configuration of the state display unit 70. As shown in FIG. 3, the status display unit 70 includes a normal symbol display unit 72, a normal hold display unit 74, a first special symbol display unit 76, a first special hold display unit 78, a second special symbol display unit 80, 2 A special hold display section 82 and a game state display section 84 are provided.

  The normal symbol display unit 72 is composed of two lamps. When a normal lottery is performed, the normal symbols are variably displayed by blinking the two lamps, and the normal symbols are stopped by turning on or off the two lamps. Display the result of the normal lottery.

  The normal hold display unit 74 is composed of two lamps, and the normal lottery is performed even if the random number for the normal lottery is acquired, such as when the normal symbol is already displayed in a variable manner when the game ball passes through the passing gate 48. When the random number for normal lottery is put on hold because it cannot be performed, the number of normal hold corresponding to the number of random numbers for normal lottery held is displayed, and the two lamps are turned on or off or Depending on the combination of blinking, 0 to 4 normal hold numbers are displayed.

  The 1st special symbol display part 76 is comprised by 7 segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball approaching into the 1st start winning opening 46, a 1st special symbol is blinked by blinking a 7 segment display. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the 7-segment display is turned on in any one of a plurality of modes to stop display the first special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

  The first special hold display section 78 is composed of two lamps, and is special when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already variably displayed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46. When the random number for special lottery cannot be performed even if the random number for lottery is acquired, and the random number for special lottery is held as the first special random number, it corresponds to the number of the first special random number held. The first special hold number is displayed, and 0 to 4 first special hold numbers are displayed by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps.

  The second special symbol display unit 80 is configured by a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, the second special symbol is blinked to cause the second special symbol to blink. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display in any one of a plurality of modes, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

  The second special hold display section 82 is composed of two lamps and is special when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already variably displayed when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50. When the random number for special lottery cannot be performed even if the random number for lottery is acquired, and the random number for special lottery is held as the second special random number, it corresponds to the number of the second special random number held. The second special hold number is displayed, and 0 to 4 second special hold numbers are displayed by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps.

  The gaming state display unit 84 includes six lamps, and displays the currently set gaming state type by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the six lamps. In the present embodiment, a normal state (low probability state), a probability variation state (high probability state / special state) in which the winning probability of jackpot is set higher than the normal state, and a special that starts when the jackpot is won in a special lottery It is possible to set four types of gaming states: a gaming state and a short time state (special state) that shortens the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and frequently causes the execution of the special lottery. Which gaming state is set is displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking of the six lamps.

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a control board including a main board 100 (game control means) and a sub board 102. The functions of each board such as the main board 100 and the sub-board 102 include various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, This is realized by software including a given program stored in advance in a ROM or the like.

  The main board 100 includes a pass gate sensor 104, a first start prize port sensor 106 (first detection means), a second start prize port sensor 108 (first detection means), a big prize port sensor 110 (second detection means), In response to an input signal from the input means such as the payout sensor 116, various calculations for executing the game are performed, and based on the calculation results, the state display driving device 120, the ordinary accessory driving device 122, the special accessory driving Operation control of output means such as the device 124 and the payout device 130 is performed.

  In addition, the sub-board 102 receives the signal sent from the main board 100 and the input signal from the effect button switch 150, and performs various calculations for executing the effects in accordance with the progress of the game. Based on the above, operation control of the effect devices 176 such as the effect display device 170, the sound device 172, and the effect product driving device 174 is performed.

  The main board 100 includes a random number generation unit 210, a normal lottery unit 220, a normal display control unit 222, a normal accessory control unit 224, a special lottery unit 230, a special display control unit 240, a game state transition control unit 250, and a special game execution. A means 260, a payout control means 270, a communication control means 280, and a main memory 290 are included.

  The random number generation means 210 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery, and is realized by a random number generator for generating hardware random numbers or a program for generating software random numbers. For example, the software random number can be generated based on a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The normal lottery means 220 acquires a random number for normal lottery from the random number generator 210 based on the detection signal input from the pass gate sensor 104 that detects the game balls passing through the pass gate 48 one by one. A normal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal random number storage unit 2912 of the main memory 290 and read from the normal random number storage unit 2912.

  More specifically, the normal random number storage means 2912 is provided with four storage areas from a first reserved storage area to a fourth reserved storage area, and the normal lottery means 220 receives the random number for normal lottery from the random number generator 210. When acquired, in a state where the random numbers for normal lottery are not stored in any of the first reserved storage area to the fourth reserved storage area, the acquired random numbers for normal lottery are first stored in the first reserved storage area. When the normal lottery random number value is stored in the first reserved storage area, if the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the normal lottery random number value is immediately read from the first reserved storage area and the normal lottery is performed. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being variably displayed, the random number for normal lottery is held in the first hold storage area.

  When the normal lottery random number value is acquired by receiving a detection signal from the passing gate sensor 104 while the normal lottery random number value is held in the normal random number storage unit 2912, the normal lottery unit 220 receives the normal lottery random number value. , On the condition that the number of random numbers for normal lottery held in the normal random number storage means 2912 is less than 4, that is, on the condition that the number of normal hold is less than 4, The random number value for normal lottery is stored in the reserved storage area in which the normal lottery random number value is not reserved among the fourth reserved storage areas and the ordinal number is the smallest. As a result, the ordinary random number storage means 2912 holds the random number for ordinary lottery with the upper limit being four.

  When the normal random number random number value is held in the normal random number storage unit 2912 at the time when the normal symbol variation display is ended, the normal lottery means 220 obtains the normal lottery random number value from the first reserved storage area. Read out and perform a normal lottery. Here, when the random numbers for normal lottery remain after the second reserved storage area, the remaining random numbers for normal lottery are moved from the original reserved storage area to the reserved storage area with one smaller ordinal number. Let For example, when the random numbers for normal lottery remain in the second reserved storage area to the third reserved storage area, the random numbers are moved from the first reserved storage area to the second reserved storage area.

  Hereinafter, details of the normal lottery will be described. The normal lottery means 220 performs a normal winning determination process, a normal variation pattern determination process, and the like as the normal lottery.

  The normal hit determination process is a process for determining whether or not the normal hit is true. In the normal winning determination process, the normal lottery means 220 refers to which normal lottery table among the plurality of types of normal lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to perform the random number determination process. Is determined according to the gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the normal lottery table A and the normal lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. In each normal lottery table, each of 100 random numbers for normal lottery from 0 to 99 is stored. On the other hand, normal hit or loss is associated. Specifically, in the normal lottery table A, the correspondence between the normal win or the loss and a plurality of random numbers is set so that the normal win is won with a probability of about 1/20. In the normal lottery table B, about 19 / Correspondence between the normal winning or losing and the random numbers for normal lottery of 0 to 99 is set so that the normal winning is won with a probability of 20. The normal lottery means 220 selects the normal lottery table A when the gaming state is neither the probability change state nor the short time state, and selects the normal lottery table B when the game state is the probability change state or the short time state. .

  Then, the normal lottery means 220 refers to the selected normal lottery table and determines whether or not one normal lottery random number value read from the first reserved storage area of the normal random number storage means 2912 is associated with a normal hit. By determining, it is determined whether or not the normal winning is won.

  The normal lottery means 220 sets the normal winning flag in the flag storage means 2916 of the main memory 290 when the normal win is won, and sets the normal win flag to the ON state. Set the flag to the OFF state.

  The normal variation pattern determination process is a process for determining which of the plurality of variation patterns the variation pattern of the normal symbol is made according to the gaming state. In the normal variation pattern determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines that the variation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal variation pattern 1 when the gaming state is neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state, and the game state is the probability variation state or the time reduction state. In some cases, the normal pattern variation pattern is determined to be the normal variation pattern 2.

  The normal display control means 222 is a means for controlling the state display driving device 120 based on the lottery result of the normal lottery, and performs normal symbol display control processing and normal hold display control processing.

  In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 until the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol determined in the normal variation pattern determination process elapses. The normal symbol is variably displayed, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 according to whether or not the normal winning is won in the normal hit determining process. The normal lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 72.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol is the ordinary variation pattern 1, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is set to 20 seconds, and when the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol is the ordinary variation pattern 2. Normal symbol variation time is set to 1 second. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is neither the probability change state nor the short-time state, the normal symbol change pattern is determined as the normal change pattern 1, thereby changing the normal symbol change time. If the game state at the time when the normal lottery is set is 20 seconds and the game state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined to be the normal variation pattern 2, thereby changing the normal symbol variation time. Since it is set to 1 second, the normal lottery execution trigger comes more frequently when the gaming state is the probability change state or the short time state.

  In the normal hold display control process, the normal display control means 222 turns on, turns off, or blinks the two lamps of the normal hold display section 74 according to the number of random numbers for normal lottery stored in the normal random number storage means 2912. Depending on the combination, the number of normal holdings of 0 to 4 is displayed.

  The ordinary accessory control means 224 is a means for controlling the ordinary accessory driving device 122 based on the lottery result of the ordinary lottery, and performs the ordinary accessory control processing 1, the ordinary accessory control processing 2, and the like.

  In the normal accessory control process 1, when the gaming state is neither the probability change state nor the short-time state, the normal symbol is stopped until 0.1 seconds elapses when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a normal winning. The driving control of the normal accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the accessory 52 returns to the contracted state after the enlarged state.

  In the normal accessory control process 2, when the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the normal accessory is displayed until 20 seconds elapses when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating winning in the normal win. The drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the state returns to the contracted state after 52 is in the expanded state.

  Accordingly, in the normal accessory control process 1, the normal accessory 52 operates so that the ease of entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 50 is hardly increased, but in the normal accessory control process 2, the second start The normal accessory 52 operates so that the ease of entering the game ball into the winning opening 50 increases.

  The special lottery means 230 is for special lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start prize port sensor 106 that detects the game balls entering the first start prize port 46 one by one. A random number value is acquired and stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 of the main memory 290 as the first special random number value. The special lottery means 230 also receives a special lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the second start prize port sensor 108 that detects the game balls entering the second start prize slot 50 one by one. A random number value is acquired and stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 as the second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 performs a special lottery that determines whether or not the jackpot is won using the first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914.

  Specifically, the special random number storage unit 2914 is provided with four storage areas, a first left reserved storage area to a fourth left reserved storage area, as storage areas for storing the first special random number value. As storage areas to be stored, four storage areas of a first right reserved storage area to a fourth right reserved storage area are provided.

  When the special lottery means 230 obtains the random number for special lottery based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106, any of the first left reserved storage area to the fourth left reserved storage area is obtained. In the state where the first special random number value is not stored, the acquired special lottery random value is first stored in the first left reserved storage area as the first special random number value. Then, when the first special random number value is stored in the first left reserved storage area, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not variably displayed, and the first right reserved storage area to the fourth right reserved storage area If none of the second special random number values is stored and the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the first special random number value is immediately read out from the first left reserved storage area and the special lottery is performed. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed, the second special random number value is stored in any of the first right reserved storage area to the fourth right reserved storage area, or the gaming state Is in the special game state, the first special random number value is reserved in the first left storage area.

  When the first special random number value is reserved in the first left reserved storage area and the detection signal is further input from the first start winning port sensor 106 and the random number value for special lottery is acquired, The lottery means 230 is based on the condition that the number of the first special random number values reserved in the first left reserved storage area to the fourth left reserved storage area is less than four, that is, the first special reserved number is four. On the condition that the first special random number is not reserved among the first left reserved storage area to the fourth left reserved storage area, the first reserved storage area having the smallest ordinal number is used. Store as a special random value. As a result, the first special random number value is reserved in the special random number storage unit 2914 with an upper limit of four.

  Further, when the special lottery means 230 obtains the random number for special lottery based on the detection signal input from the second start winning opening sensor 108, the special lottery means 230 is assigned to any one of the first right reserved storage area to the fourth right reserved storage area. In the state where the second special random number value is not stored, the acquired special lottery random value is first stored as the second special random value in the first right holding storage area. Then, when the second special random number value is stored in the first right holding storage area, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not variably displayed and the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the first special symbol is immediately displayed. 1 The second special random number value is read from the right holding storage area and the special lottery is performed. On the other hand, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed or the gaming state is the special gaming state, the second special random number value is held in the first right holding storage area.

  When the second special random number value is held in the first right holding storage area and the detection signal is further input from the second start winning port sensor 108 and the random number for special lottery is acquired, The lottery means 230 is provided on condition that the number of the second special random number values reserved in the first right reserved storage area to the fourth right reserved storage area is less than 4, that is, the second special reserved number is four. On the condition that the second special random number value is not reserved among the first right reserved storage area to the fourth right reserved storage area, the second reserved random storage area has the smallest ordinal number. Store as a special random value. Thus, the second special random number value is reserved in the special random number storage unit 2914 with the upper limit being four.

  The special lottery means 230 stores the first special random number value in any one of the first left reserved storage area to the fourth left reserved storage area when the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished. If the second special random number value is not stored in any of the first right reserved storage area to the fourth right reserved storage area, and the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the first The first special random number value is read from the reserved storage area and a special lottery is performed. Further, when the second special random number value is stored in any of the first right reserved storage area to the fourth right reserved storage area at the time when the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished. Even if the first special random number value is stored in any of the first left reserved storage area to the fourth left reserved storage area, the first reserved storage area is changed from the first reserved storage area on the condition that the gaming state is not the special gaming state. One special random value is read and a special lottery is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special random number value is given priority over the first special random number value.

  When the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read, the first special random number value or the second special random number value remains in the second left reserved storage area or the second right reserved storage area. In this case, the remaining first special random number value or second special random number value is moved from the original reserved storage area to the reserved storage area having a smaller ordinal number. For example, when the first special random number value remains in each of the second left reserved storage area to the fourth reserved storage area at the time of reading the first special random number value, the second left reserved storage area to the second left reserved storage area When the first special random number value stored in each of the four left reserved storage areas is moved to each of the first left reserved storage area to the third left reserved storage area and the second special random number value is read out, When the second special random number value remains in each of the second right reserved storage area to the third right reserved storage area, the second special random number value stored in each of the second right reserved storage area to the third right reserved storage area. 2 The special random number value is moved to each of the first right reserved storage area to the second right reserved storage area.

  The details of the special lottery will be described below. The special lottery means 230 receives a jackpot determination random number value, a symbol determination random number value as a special lottery random value based on the detection signal input from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second start winning port sensor 108. A plurality of types of random values such as a variation group determination random value, a first variation pattern determination random value, and a second variation pattern determination random value are acquired, and the plurality of types of random values are stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 as a first special random number. Store as a numerical value or a second special random value. The special lottery means 230 performs jackpot determination processing, symbol determination processing, variation group determination processing, first variation pattern determination processing, second variation pattern determination processing, and the like as special lottery.

  In the jackpot determination process, one jackpot determination random number value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914 is read to determine whether or not the jackpot is successful. It is processing to do. Here, one jackpot determination random number value is acquired from 65536 jackpot determination random number values from 0 to 65535 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second start winning port 108. The special random number storage means 2914 stores the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

  In the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 refers to which of the multiple types of jackpot lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 is referred to perform the random number determination process according to the gaming state. To select.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the big hit lottery table A and the big hit lottery table B as shown in FIG. In each jackpot lottery table, a jackpot or lose is associated with each of 65536 jackpot random numbers determined from 0 to 65535. Specifically, in the jackpot lottery table A, the correspondence between the jackpot or loss and the jackpot determination random number value from 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/399. Correspondence between the jackpot or loss and the jackpot determined random value from 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of 1/39. The special lottery means 230 selects the jackpot lottery table A when the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state, and selects the jackpot lottery table B when the gaming state is the probability change state.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected jackpot lottery table and determines whether or not one jackpot determined random number value read from the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage means 2914 is associated with the jackpot. To determine if the jackpot is won or not.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the jackpot winning flag in the flag storage means 2916 to the ON state when the jackpot is won, and sets the jackpot winning flag to the OFF state when it is lost. .

  The symbol determination process is a process that is performed when a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, and is included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914 This is a process of reading one symbol determination random number value and determining whether the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is a 16-round probability variation symbol, an 8-round probability variation symbol, a 4-round probability variation symbol, or a 4-round normal symbol. . Here, one symbol determination random number value is acquired from 100 symbol determination random numbers from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second start winning port 108. The special random number storage means 2914 stores the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

  In the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which one of the plurality of types of symbol lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to perform the random number determination process. The selection is made according to whether the numerical value is stored as the first special random value or the second special random value.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the symbol lottery table A and the symbol lottery table B as shown in FIG. In each symbol lottery table, each of 100 symbol determination random numbers from 0 to 99 is associated with a 16-round probability variation symbol, an 8-round probability variation symbol, a 4-round probability variation symbol, and a 4-round normal symbol. Specifically, in both the symbol lottery table A and the symbol lottery table B, a 16-round probability variable symbol is won with a probability of about 20/100, and an eight-round probability variable symbol is winning with a probability of about 20/100. A 4-round probability variation symbol is elected with a probability of 100, and a 4-round normal symbol symbol is elected with a probability of about 20/100, and a 16-round probability variation symbol, an 8-round probability variation symbol, a 4-round probability variation symbol, a 4-round normal symbol symbol, and a 0 Correspondence with random number values of ~ 99 is set.

  The special lottery means 230 selects the symbol lottery table A when one symbol determination random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 is stored as the first special random number value, and from the special random number storage means 2914 When one read symbol determination random number value is stored as the second special random number value, the symbol lottery table B is selected.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected symbol lottery table to determine which one of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols is associated with one symbol determination random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914. Determine which of the multiple types of jackpot symbols has been won.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning jackpot symbol in the flag storage means 2916 to the ON state.

  The variation group determination process is a process that is performed when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process, and the first special random number value or the second special random number stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914. One variation group determination random number value included in the numerical value is read, and the variation group to which the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol belongs is determined to be any one of group 0 to group 5. Here, one variable group determined random value is obtained from 100 variable group determined random values from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second start winning port 108. It is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random value or the second special random value.

  In the variable group determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of variable group lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to refer to perform the random number determination process. The selection is made according to the number of holdings and the gaming state, which is the sum of the number of first special holdings and the number of second special holdings at the time of execution.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage unit 2910 stores a variable group lottery table A to a variable group lottery table D as shown in FIG. In each variation group lottery table, one of group 0 to group 5 is associated with each of 100 variation group determination random numbers from 0 to 99. Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the variable group lottery table A when the gaming state at the time of performing the variable group determination process is the normal state and the holding number is 0 to 1, and the gaming state is the normal state. If the number of holds is 2 to 3, the variable group lottery table B is selected. If the game state is the normal state and the number of holds is 4 to 7, the variable group lottery table is selected. When C is selected and the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the change group lottery table D is selected regardless of the number of holds.

  Then, the special lottery unit 230 refers to the selected variation group lottery table and determines which one of the plurality of types of variation groups is associated with one variation group determination random number value read from the special random number storage unit 2914. Thus, one variation group is determined from a plurality of types of variation groups.

  Therefore, in the variable group determination process, when the game state is the normal state and the number of holds is 0 to 1, any one of the group 2, the group 3, the group 4, and the group 5 is determined, and the game If the state is the normal state and the number of holds is 2 to 3, any one of group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and the game state is the normal state and held. When the number is 4 to 7, any one of group 1, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state, the group regardless of the number of pending Any one of 0, group 4 and group 5 is determined.

  In the first variation pattern determination process, one first variation pattern determination random value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914 is read out. This is a process for determining which of the first half variation patterns corresponding to the first half portion (first portion) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is one of a plurality of types of first half variation patterns. Here, one first variation pattern determination random number value is obtained by inputting 100 detection signals from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second starting winning port 108, and 100 first variation patterns of 0 to 99. It is obtained from the determined random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random value or the second special random value.

  In the first variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of first fluctuation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to perform the random number determination process. If the jackpot is not won in the decision process, it is selected according to the variable group determined in the variable group decision process. If the jackpot is won in the jackpot decision process, the game state and symbol decision process at that time are decided. Select according to the jackpot symbol made.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first variation pattern lottery table A to the first variation pattern lottery table J as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are stored in the lottery table storage unit 2910. In each of the first variation pattern lottery tables, for each of 100 first variation pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 99, any one of the first variation pattern 7 to the first variation pattern 7 is selected as a plurality of types of first variation patterns. It is associated. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the special lottery means 230 selects the first variation pattern lottery table A when the group 1 is determined without winning the jackpot, and the group 2 does not win the jackpot. If it is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table B is selected. If the group 3 is determined without winning the jackpot, the first variation pattern lottery table C is selected and the jackpot is not won. When the group 4 is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table D is selected, and when the group 5 is determined without winning the jackpot, the first variation pattern lottery table E is selected and the jackpot When the group 0 is determined without winning, the first variation pattern lottery table F is selected, and as shown in FIG. When the 8-round probability variation symbol or 4-round probability variation symbol (probability variation symbol) is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table G is selected, and in the normal state, the jackpot is won and the 4-round normal symbol (ordinary symbol) is determined. If the first variation pattern lottery table H is selected and the jackpot is won in the probability variation state or the short time state and the 16 round probability variation symbol, the eight round probability variation symbol, and the four round probability variation symbol are determined, The first variation pattern lottery table I is selected, and when the big hit is won in the probability variation state or the short time state and the four round normal symbols are determined, the first variation pattern lottery table J is selected.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected first fluctuation pattern lottery table, and one first fluctuation pattern determination random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 is associated with any one of a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns. By determining whether the first half variation pattern is present, one first half variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of first half variation patterns.

  Therefore, in the first variation pattern determination process, when the jackpot is not won, any one of the first half variation pattern to the first half variation pattern 7 shown in FIG. 7 is determined, and when the jackpot is won, Any one of the first half variation pattern 3 to the first half variation pattern 7 shown in FIG. 8 is determined.

  In the second variation pattern determination process, one second variation pattern determination random value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914 is read. This is a process for determining which of the latter half variation patterns corresponding to the latter half portion (second portion) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is one of a plurality of types of latter half variation patterns. Here, one second variation pattern determining random number value is obtained by inputting 100 detection signals from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second starting winning port 108 and 100 second variation patterns of 0 to 99. It is obtained from the determined random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random value or the second special random value.

  In the second variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which one of the plurality of types of second variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to perform the random number determination process. Selection is made according to the first half variation pattern determined in the one variation pattern determination process.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage unit 2910 stores second variation pattern lottery table A to second variation pattern lottery table K as shown in FIGS. In each of the second variation pattern lottery tables, for each of 100 variation group determination random numbers from 0 to 99, there are no reach variation pattern 1 through reach variation pattern 3 and reach variation patterns 1 through reach variation pattern 5. Either one is associated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the special lottery means 230 selects the second fluctuation pattern lottery table A when the jackpot is not won and the first half fluctuation pattern is determined, and the jackpot is not won and the first half When the variation pattern 1 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table B is selected, and when the first variation pattern 2 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second variation pattern lottery table C is selected. When the first variation pattern 3 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second variation pattern lottery table D is selected, and the first variation pattern 4 or the first variation pattern 5 is determined without winning the jackpot. If the second variation pattern lottery table E is selected and the first variation pattern 6 or the first variation pattern 7 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second variation pattern is selected. To select the over emissions lottery table F.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, when the jackpot is won and the first half variation pattern 3 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table G is selected, and when the jackpot is won and the first half variation pattern 4 is determined. Selects the second variation pattern lottery table H, and when the jackpot is won and the first half variation pattern 5 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table I is selected, the jackpot is won and the first half variation pattern 6 is determined. If it is, the second variation pattern lottery table J is selected, and if the big hit is won and the first half variation pattern 7 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table K is selected.

  Note that the correspondence relationship between the first variation pattern lottery table and the second variation pattern lottery table may not be a one-to-one relationship, and the first variation pattern lottery table and the second variation pattern lottery table may correspond to the determined variation group. The correspondence relationship with the variation pattern lottery table may be changed.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected second fluctuation pattern lottery table, and one second fluctuation pattern determination random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 has a plurality of types of reachless variation patterns and a plurality of types of reach. By determining which one of the variation patterns is associated with each other, one second-half variation pattern is determined from the plurality of types of reachless variation patterns and the plurality of types of reach variation patterns.

  Therefore, in the second variation pattern determination process, if the jackpot is not won, any one of the variation pattern 1 without reach 1 to 3 and the variation pattern 1 1 to reach variation 5 shown in FIG. When one is determined and the jackpot is won, one of the reach variation patterns 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 10 is determined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, variation times are set for each of a plurality of types of first-half variation patterns and a plurality of types of latter-half variation patterns. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the first fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the first fluctuation pattern determination process in the case where the jackpot is not won-the first fluctuation pattern 2 includes 0 to 5 seconds. A relatively short variation time is set, and the first variation pattern 3 to the first variation pattern 7 that can be determined in the first variation pattern determination process both when the jackpot is not won and when the jackpot is won is from 10 seconds. A relatively long fluctuation time of 30 seconds is set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the non-reach variation pattern 1 to the non-reach variation pattern 3 that can be determined by the second variation pattern determination process when the jackpot is not won is a relatively short variation of 1 to 5 seconds. The reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 that can be determined in the second variation pattern determination process for both the case where the jackpot is not won and the case where the jackpot is won are compared with 20 to 60 seconds. Long fluctuation time is set.

  Therefore, even if the jackpot is not won, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern 3 to the first variation pattern 7 for which a relatively long variation time is set are determined, and the second variation pattern determination is performed. In the process, when the reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 in which a relatively long variation time is set is determined, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for winning the jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is not won, the game state is the normal state, and the number of holds is 0 to 1, in the variable group determination process, the variable group lottery table A shown in FIG. 6 is referred to. Since the group 2 or the group 3 is easily determined, the first variation pattern determination process refers to the first variation pattern lottery table B or the first variation pattern lottery table C shown in FIG. The first variation pattern 1 set to 3 seconds and the first variation pattern 2 whose variation time is set to 5 seconds are easily determined. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery shown in FIG. With reference to Table B or the second variation pattern lottery table C, the variation time 2 with no reach and the variation time set to 2 seconds are set to 2 seconds. None Reach is set variation pattern 3 is easily determined.

  If the jackpot is not won, the game state is normal and the number of holds is 2 to 3, the variable group determination process refers to the variable group lottery table B shown in FIG. Alternatively, since the group 2 is easily determined, the first variation pattern determination process refers to the first variation pattern lottery table A or the first variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 7 and sets the variation time to 0 seconds. The first variation pattern 1 without the first variation pattern or the first variation pattern 1 whose variation time is set to 3 seconds is easily determined. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A or the second variation pattern A shown in FIG. With reference to the 2 fluctuation pattern lottery table B, the fluctuation pattern 1 with no fluctuation is set to 1 second, and the fluctuation time is set to 2 seconds. Reach No variation pattern 2 there are likely to be determined.

  If the jackpot is not won, the game state is normal and the number of holds is 4 to 7, the variable group determination process refers to the variable group lottery table C shown in FIG. Is easily determined, and in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 7 is referred to, and it is easy to determine the absence of the first variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds. Thus, in the second variation pattern determining process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and the reachless variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is easily determined.

  When the jackpot is not won and the gaming state is a probable change state or a short time state, the variable group determination process D shown in FIG. By being easily determined, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. 7 is referred to, and it is easier to determine the absence of the first variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and the reachless variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is easily determined.

  Therefore, when the jackpot is not won, the longer the number of holds in the normal state, the shorter the variation time is set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to increase the frequency at which execution triggers arrive. In addition, in the probability variation state or the short time state, regardless of the number of holds, the shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Can be made higher.

  The special display control means 240 is a means for controlling the state display drive device 120 based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and includes a first special symbol display control process, a second special symbol display control process, and a first special hold display control. Processing and second special hold display control processing are performed.

  The first special symbol display control process is a process that is performed when the first special random number value is read from the special random number storage unit 2914 and a special lottery is performed. The special display control unit 240 includes the first variation pattern. The first special symbol display unit until the total variation time of the variation time according to the first half variation pattern determined by the determination processing and the variation time according to the second half variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination processing elapses. After the first special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the seven-segment display of 76, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the seven-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 in a predetermined manner.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is determined in advance corresponding to each of the four types of jackpot symbols and loses, and the special display control means 240 determines whether or not the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process. In a manner corresponding to, and when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, the first special symbol display unit 76 is turned on in the manner corresponding to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process by turning on the 7-segment display. The special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 76.

  The second special symbol display control process is a process that is performed when the second special random number value is read from the special random number storage unit 2914 and a special lottery is performed. The special display control unit 240 includes the first variation pattern. The second special symbol display unit until the total variation time of the variation time according to the first variation pattern determined by the determination processing and the variation time according to the second variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination processing elapses. After the second special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 80-segment display of 80, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 in a predetermined manner.

  And the special display control means 240 is a mode according to whether or not the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, and if the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, the mode according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process Then, the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 is turned on to stop and display the second special symbol, and the second special symbol display unit 80 displays the result of the special lottery.

  In the first special hold display control process, the special display control means 240 turns on the two lamps of the first special hold display section 78 in accordance with the number of first special random number values stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Alternatively, 0 to 4 first special reservation numbers are displayed by a combination of turning off or blinking.

  In the second special hold display control process, the special display control unit 240 turns on the two lamps of the second special hold display unit 82 according to the number of second special random number values stored in the special random number storage unit 2914. Alternatively, 0 to 4 second special reservation numbers are displayed by a combination of turning off or blinking.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state transition control means 250 transitions a gaming state between a normal state, a special gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short time state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. I do. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the special game state is possible. In the normal state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table A in which the winning probability per ordinary is set to about 1/20, and the jackpot lottery table A in which the winning probability for the big win is set to 1/399. A special lottery is performed with reference to the drawing.

  In the normal state, the winning probability per normal in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 20 seconds, and the period in which the normal actor 52 is in the expanded state is 0.1 second. Since it is shorter, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 50.

  The special game state is started based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the special lottery in the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, and a special game with a predetermined number of rounds (number of executions) is executed according to the type of the jackpot symbol It ends when it is done.

  Specifically, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 16 round probability variation symbol is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the 16 round special games from the first round to the 16th round are executed. The special gaming state ends on the condition.

  In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 8-round probability variation symbol is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the special game of 8 rounds from the first round to the eighth round is executed. The special gaming state ends on the condition.

  In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 4-round probability variable symbol is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the special game of 4 rounds from the first round to the fourth round is executed. The special gaming state ends on the condition.

  In addition, when the special game state is started on the basis of the fact that the winning flag of the 4 round normal symbol is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the 4 round special games from the first round to the fourth round are executed. The special gaming state ends on the condition.

  The probability change state starts when the special gaming state started based on the winning flag of the 16-round probability variation symbol, the 8-round probability variation symbol, or the 4-round probability variation symbol (probability variation symbol) being set to the ON state is ended. In addition, a transition from the certain change state to the special game state or the normal state is possible. In the probability variation state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in which the winning probability per ordinary is set to about 19/20, and the jackpot lottery table B in which the winning probability per jackpot is set to 1/39. The player is more advantageous than the normal state in that a special lottery is performed with reference. Then, the probability variation state ends on the condition that the number of times that the special lottery has been performed in the probability variation state reaches 9999 times, and shifts to the normal state.

  Specifically, when the special gaming state ends, the gaming state transition control means 250 writes a value (for example, 9999) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 9999) to the probability variation end determination counter 2930 of the main memory 290 to change the probability. Every time a special lottery is performed in the state, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of one game from the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2930. When the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2930 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the probability variation state is terminated and the normal state is started. However, in the probability variation state, the win probability in the special lottery is set to 1/39. Therefore, the special game state is started before the number of special lotteries performed in the probability variation state reaches 9999 times. There is almost no transition to the state.

  In the probability variation state, the winning probability per ordinary in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, and the period during which the normal character 52 is in the expanded state is as long as 20 seconds. Therefore, it is advantageous to the player in that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 50 than in the normal state.

  Also, in the probability variation state, a shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of holds, so that the special lottery trigger is more frequent than in the normal state. It is supposed to be.

  The short-time state is started when the special game state started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 4-round normal symbol (normal symbol) is set to the ON state, and from the short-time state, the special game state or Transition to the normal state is possible. In the short-time state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in which the normal win probability is set to about 19/20, as in the probability variation state, but the jackpot win probability is about the same as in the normal state. It is more disadvantageous to the player than the probability variation state in that a special lottery is performed with reference to the jackpot lottery table A set to 1/399. Then, the time-saving state ends on the condition that the number of times that the special lottery has been performed in the time-saving state has reached 100 times, and shifts to the normal state.

  Specifically, the game state transition control means 250 takes a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) in the time-short-term end determination counter 2932 of the main memory 290 when the game state is shifted to the time-short state. For example, every time a special lottery is performed in the short time state, the decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one time from the stored value of the short time end determination counter 2932. Then, when the stored value of the short time end determination counter 2932 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the short time state is ended.

  In the short time state, as in the case of the probability variation state, the probability that the normal winning in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, and the variation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, and the normal character 52 is in the expanded state. Is longer than 20 seconds, which is advantageous to the player in that it makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 50 than in the normal state.

  In the short-time state, as in the case of the probability variation state, a shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of holdings. The execution opportunity comes to come frequently.

  The special game execution means 260 is a means for executing a special game based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and performs special game execution processing 1 to special game execution processing 4 and the like.

  The special game execution process 1 is executed based on the fact that the 16-round probability variable symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 uses the round counter 2933 as the upper limit of the round counter 2933 with a predetermined number of rounds. A value corresponding to a certain 16 times (for example, 16) is set, and each time the special feature 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the stored value of the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for one round. Incremental updating is performed by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 16), the special gaming state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 1, in the special game of each round from the first round to the sixteenth round, the special timer 56 counts 29 seconds after the special character 56 is opened, When the sensor 110 detects the entry of one game ball, the value of the big prize counter 2936 to which a value corresponding to one game ball (for example, 1) is added reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10). The drive control of the special accessory driving device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 56 is closed. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 on condition that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

  The special game execution process 2 is executed based on the fact that the 8-round probability variable symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 has a predetermined number of rounds for the 8-round probability variable symbol as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to a certain 8 times (for example, 8) is set, and each time the special feature 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the value stored in the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for one round. Incremental updating is performed by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 8), the special gaming state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution processing 2, in the special game of each round from the first round to the eighth round, the release timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special character 56 is opened, or the number of big prizes When the value of the counter 2936 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10), the special accessory driving device 124 is controlled so that the special accessory 56 is closed. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 on condition that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

  The special game execution processing 3 is executed based on the fact that the 4-round probability variable symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 uses the number of rounds predetermined for the four-round probability variable symbol as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to a certain 4 times (for example, 4) is set, and each time the special feature 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the value stored in the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for one round. Incremental updating is performed by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 4), the special gaming state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 3, in the special game of each round from the first round to the fourth round, the release timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special character 56 is in the open state, or the number of big prizes When the value of the counter 2936 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10), the special accessory driving device 124 is controlled so that the special accessory 56 is closed. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 on condition that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

  The special game execution process 4 is executed based on the fact that the 4-round normal symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 uses the round counter 2933 as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 with a predetermined number of rounds. A value corresponding to a certain 4 times (for example, 4) is set, and each time the special feature 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the value stored in the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for one round. Incremental updating is performed by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 4), the special gaming state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 4, in the special game of each round from the first round to the fourth round, the release timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special character 56 is opened, or the number of big prizes When the value of the counter 2936 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10), the special accessory driving device 124 is controlled so that the special accessory 56 is closed. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 on condition that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

  The payout control means 270 receives a detection signal from the first start winning port sensor 106, a detection signal from the second start winning port sensor 108, and a detection signal from the big winning port sensor 110 based on the detection signal. Control is performed to cause the payout device 130 to pay out a number of game balls corresponding to a predetermined number of prize balls. Specifically, the payout control means 270 transmits an instruction command that causes the payout device 130 to pay out three game balls each time the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects a winning of one game ball. 2 Each time the start winning opening sensor 108 detects a winning of one game ball, an instruction command for paying out three gaming balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted, and the big winning opening sensor 110 receives one gaming ball. Each time a winning is detected, an instruction command for paying out 15 game balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted.

  The payout device 130 performs an operation of paying out the number of game balls instructed by the payout control means 270. The payout device 130 is provided with a payout motor in a game ball tank in which game balls are stored, and the payout control means 270 controls the rotation angle of the payout motor so as to receive the number of game balls as instructed. Pay out from the game ball tank. In addition, the payout device 130 is provided with a payout sensor 116 that operates every time one game ball is paid out. The number of played game balls can be managed.

  The communication control unit 280 performs control to transmit various commands generated according to various calculation results in the main board 100 to the sub board 102. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, and from the sub board 102 to the main board 100. Communication connection is made so that information cannot be transmitted.

  Next, the sub substrate 102 will be described. The sub board 102 includes an effect control means 300 and a sub memory 310.

  The effect control means 300 provides an effect display based on various commands transmitted from the main board 100, an input signal from the effect button switch 150, and effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub memory 310. The device 170 is controlled to turn on or blink the front frame lamp 12 and the display frame lamp 38, the effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, the effect signal is output from the speaker 14 by controlling the audio device 172, By controlling the effect device 176 such as driving the effect material driving device 174 to operate the effect material, the effect device 176 causes the effect device 176 to execute an effect for exciting the game or assisting the game.

  In particular, the effect data storage means 3110 stores a large number of effect image data for causing the liquid crystal display 32 to display an image, and the effect control means 300 performs one frame (1 / Every 60 seconds, an image is drawn in the frame buffer 3114 of the sub memory 310, and the drawn image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, whereby a moving image is reproduced and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, the effect control unit 300 performs a state effect process, a special lottery effect process, a hold display effect process, and the like as a process for causing the effect device 176 to execute an effect.

  In the state effect process, the effect control means 300 operates the character image on the liquid crystal display 32 according to the current game state or the background image based on the command according to the game state or counter value on the main board 100. An effect that suggests the current gaming state to the player is executed by changing or changing the effect sound output from the speaker 14.

  For example, when the current game state is a probability change state, the effect control means 300 displays a probability change state image indicating that the current game state is a probability change state on the liquid crystal display 32, and the current game state is shortened. In the state, the liquid crystal display 32 indicates that the current gaming state is the short-time state, and indicates the remaining number of times until the total number of special lotteries performed in the short-time state reaches 100 times. Display an image.

  When the current gaming state is the special gaming state, the effect control means 300 indicates on the liquid crystal display 32 that the current gaming state is the special gaming state, and the special game of the first round is executed. A special game state image (special game effect) indicating whether the game is in progress is displayed.

  In the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 performs a special lottery jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process, a first variation pattern determination process, and a second variation pattern determination process on the main board 100 based on commands according to the results. It is determined which one of a plurality of types of effect patterns of the lottery effect (lottery effect) is to be used, so that the first special symbol display unit 76 can be adjusted to the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol, or the second The effect drawing device 176 is caused to execute a special lottery effect so as to match the change display and stop display of the second special symbol in the special symbol display unit 80.

  Specifically, in the special lottery effect process, the effect control unit 300 displays a background image (not shown) on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. 12A, and the left symbol image is displayed on the front side of the background image. 350, the middle symbol image 352 and the right symbol image 354 are displayed. Then, each time the special control lottery is performed by reading the first special random number value from the first left reserved storage area and the production control means 300 starts the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 76. Alternatively, every time the second special random number is read out from the first right holding storage area and the special lottery is performed, the second special symbol display unit 80 starts to display the variation display of the second special symbol. ), After the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352 and the right symbol image 354 are variably displayed, depending on whether or not the jackpot determination process in the first special lottery or the second special lottery is won In a mode, and when the jackpot is won, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 35 in a mode corresponding to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process. The type of effect pattern can be displayed by changing the background image on the liquid crystal display 32 or reproducing and displaying the effect movie in which the character image operates in a manner corresponding to each of the plurality of effect patterns. A special lottery effect corresponding to the above is executed on the liquid crystal display 32. A downward arrow in the figure indicates that each of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 is being displayed in a variable manner.

  Specifically, in the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 receives commands corresponding to the results of the special lottery jackpot determination process, symbol determination process, first variation pattern determination process, and second variation pattern determination process from the main board 100. Based on the input, a plurality of types of random values such as a first effect pattern determination random value and a second effect pattern determination random value are acquired as the effect lottery random value, and the first effect pattern determination process and the second effect pattern determination random number value are obtained. Perform production pattern determination processing.

  In the first effect pattern determination process, based on the acquired first effect pattern determination random value, the first half effect pattern corresponding to the first half part of the special lottery effect is selected from among a plurality of types of first half effect patterns. It is a process to determine. In the first effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 performs random number determination processing with reference to any of the plurality of types of first effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310. It is selected according to the first half variation pattern determined by the first variation pattern determination process.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first lottery pattern storage unit 3112 stores the first variation pattern determination process on the main board 100 in the first lottery pattern 1 to the first half variation pattern 7 respectively. Seven types of first effect pattern lottery tables of effect pattern lottery table A to first effect pattern lottery table G are stored (not shown). In each first effect pattern lottery table, each of 100 first effect pattern determination random values from 0 to 99 is associated with one of a plurality of types of first half effect patterns as a plurality of types of first half effect patterns. ing. Then, if the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first half variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the first effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first variation pattern 2. If the first effect pattern lottery table B is selected, the first effect pattern lottery table B corresponding to the first half variation pattern determined in the first variation pattern determination process is selected.

  Then, the effect control means 300 refers to the selected first effect pattern lottery table, and determines which one of the first half effect patterns is associated with one first effect pattern determination random value, One first half production pattern is determined from a plurality of types of first half production patterns.

  In the second effect pattern determination process, based on the acquired second effect pattern determination random value, the latter half effect pattern corresponding to the latter half part of the special lottery effect is set to any of a plurality of types of the latter half effect patterns. It is a process to determine. In the second effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 performs random number determination processing by referring to any of the plurality of types of second effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310. It is selected according to the latter half fluctuation pattern determined by the second fluctuation pattern determination process.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it corresponds to the case where the result of the second variation pattern determination process in the main board 100 is each of the variation pattern 1 without reach 1 to variation pattern 3 without reach and the reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5. The effect lottery table storage means 3112 stores eight types of second effect pattern lottery tables (second illustration pattern lottery table A to second effect pattern lottery table H) (not shown). In each second effect pattern lottery table, for each of 100 second effect pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach effects as a plurality of types of latter-stage effect patterns. One of the patterns is associated. When the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reachless variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the second effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reach variation pattern. If it is 1, the second effect pattern lottery table D is selected, and the second effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the latter half variation pattern determined in the second variation pattern determination process is selected.

  Then, the effect control means 300 refers to the selected second effect pattern lottery table, and one second effect pattern determination random value is associated with any of a plurality of types of reach-less effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach effect patterns. By determining whether or not there is one reach effect pattern or a plurality of types of reach effect patterns, one reach effect pattern or one reach effect pattern is determined.

  Here, the production time is set for each of the plurality of types of first half production patterns, and the production time of the first half production pattern that can be determined by the first production pattern lottery table A is the variation time of the first half variation pattern 1. The production time of the first half production pattern that is set to the same 3 seconds and can be determined by the first production pattern lottery table B is set to 5 seconds that is the same as the fluctuation time of the first half variation pattern 2, and so on. The production time of the first half production pattern that can be determined by the first production pattern lottery table is set to be the same as the variation time of the first half variation pattern corresponding to each first production pattern lottery table.

  Further, the production time is set for each of the plurality of types of reachless production patterns and the plurality of types of reach production patterns, and the production times of the plurality of types of reachless production patterns that can be determined by the second production pattern lottery table A are as follows: These are all set to 1 second, which is the same as the variation time of the no reach variation pattern 1, and the production times of the plurality of types of reach production patterns that can be determined by the second production pattern lottery table E are all the variations of the reach variation pattern 1. It is set to 20 seconds that is the same as the time, etc. The production time of the plurality of types of reachless production patterns or the plurality of types of reach production patterns that can be determined by each second production pattern lottery table is the second production pattern lottery. Change of reach variation pattern or reach variation pattern corresponding to the table It is set time to be the same as.

  In the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 performs the special lottery effect in accordance with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80. In the total production time of the production time according to the first half production pattern determined in the first production pattern determination process and the production time according to the latter half production pattern decided in the second production pattern determination process, Execute special lottery effects. As a result, the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 and the effect time of the special lottery effect are synchronized.

  For example, when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process and the reach-less effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 is determined. With the start of the variation display of the second special symbol in the symbol display unit 80, the variation display of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352 and the right symbol image 354 is started as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 (C), first, the left symbol image 350 is displayed as a temporary stop so that it is slightly stopped without being completely stopped in any of the modes (the mode indicating “5” in FIG. 12 (C)). Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, the right symbol image 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode (non-reach mode) different from the left symbol image 350.

  Then, before the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. Temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode (losing mode) different from the left symbol image 350 and the right symbol image 354, and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped. At approximately the same timing as the display, as shown in FIG. 12 (F), the middle symbol image 352 is completely stopped in a different mode (losing mode) from the left symbol image 350 and the right symbol image 354. The fixed stop is displayed.

  Also, for example, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process or when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process, and the reach effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special With the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80, as shown in FIG. 13A, the left symbol image 350 and the middle symbol image 352 are displayed. Then, the variation display of the right symbol image 354 is started, and as shown in FIG. 13B, first, the left symbol image 350 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the middle symbol image 352 is displayed as shown in FIG. The right symbol image 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode, specific display mode) as the left symbol image 350 while being variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (D), the reproduction display of the effect animation corresponding to the determined effect pattern is started, and the first special symbol display unit 76 in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol display unit 80 The reproduction display of the effect animation is finished within the variation time of the second special symbol.

  More specifically, in the example of FIG. 13D, when an effect video in which character A fights character B is reproduced and displayed in the center of the display area of liquid crystal display 32, this effect video is reproduced and displayed. Is a reduction corresponding to the left symbol image 350 in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 instead of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352 and the right symbol image 354 displayed in the center of the display region of the liquid crystal display 32. A left symbol image 360, a reduced middle symbol image 362 corresponding to the middle symbol image 352, and a reduced right symbol image 364 corresponding to the right symbol image 354 are displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 13D, the reduced left symbol image 360 and the reduced right symbol image 364 are temporarily displayed in the same mode (reach mode) while the reduced symbol image 362 is variably displayed.

  If the jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 13 (E), an effect video in which the character A wins the character B is reproduced and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the liquid crystal display In the upper right of 32 display areas, the reduced symbol image 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the reduced left symbol image 360 and the reduced right symbol image 364 (a jackpot manner), so that the player has won the jackpot Will be temporarily notified.

  Then, the effect video in which the character A wins the character B is finished, and as shown in FIG. 13F, the left symbol image 350 and the middle symbol image 352 displayed temporarily stopped in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. After the right symbol image 354 is displayed, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are fixedly stopped and displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. In addition, a sound effect that notifies the player that the jackpot has been won is output from the speaker 14, so that the player is definitely notified that the jackpot has been won.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, an effect video in which character A is defeated by character B is played in the center of the display area of liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. In the upper right of the display area of the display 32, the reduced symbol image 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode (reach lose mode) different from the reduced left symbol image 360 and the reduced right symbol image 364, so that the big win is not won. The player is temporarily notified.

  Then, the moving image in which the character A is defeated by the character B is finished. As shown in FIG. 13I, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the temporary symbol image 352 that are temporarily stopped are displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. After the right symbol image 354 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 13J, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are displayed in a fixed stop manner in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. Thus, the player is definitely notified that the jackpot has not been won.

  Here, in the special lottery effect process, a common effect video may be reproduced and displayed both when the jackpot is won and when the jackpot is not won. Can greatly increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, in the effect pattern determined when the 16-round probability variation pattern is determined in the symbol determination process, the number portion 410 of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are all “ 7 ”is displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  Further, in the effect pattern determined when the 8-round probability variation symbol is determined in the symbol determination process, the numeric portion 410 of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 all indicate “5”. A fixed stop may be displayed in a manner.

  Further, in the effect pattern determined when the 4-round probability variation symbol is determined in the symbol determination process, the numeric portion 410 of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 all indicate “1”. In addition to the fixed stop display in the mode, the fixed stop display may be performed in any mode indicating “3”.

  Also, in the effect pattern determined when the 4-round normal symbol is determined in the symbol determination process, the numeric portion 410 of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 all indicate “2”. In addition to the fixed stop display in the mode, the fixed stop display may also be performed in the mode indicating “4” or all “6”.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are changed on the liquid crystal display 32 with an effect pattern according to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the state display device 70. By displaying, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the result of the special lottery while enhancing the player's expectation for winning the jackpot. After that, the result of the special lottery is notified to the player by displaying the fixed stop.

  In the hold display effect process, the effect control means 300 uses the first special random number value or the second special random number held in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 based on a command corresponding to the hold number in the main board 100. An image indicating the number of numerical values is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the first left reserved storage area to the fourth left reserved storage area of the special random number storage means 2914 are displayed at the lower left of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 in correspondence with the first left reserved storage area. Four left hold display areas of 1 left hold display area 411 to fourth left hold display area 414 are provided, and a hold image 420 can be displayed in each left hold display area. In addition, at the lower right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the first right hold display area 421 to the fourth right hold display corresponding to the first right hold storage area to the fourth right hold storage area of the special random number storage means 2914. Four right hold display areas of area 424 are provided, and a hold image 420 can be displayed in each right hold display area.

  Then, when the first special random number value is held in the first left hold storage area, the effect control means 300 displays the hold image 420 in the first left hold display area 411, and the first left hold storage area When the first special random number value is held in each of the second left hold storage areas, the hold image 420 is displayed in each of the first left hold display area 411 and the second left hold display area 412, and so on. In addition, depending on the number of the first special random number values reserved in the first left reserved storage area to the fourth left reserved storage area, each of the first left reserved display area 411 to the fourth left reserved display area 414 is reserved. The image 420 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 14 (A), the first special random number value is reserved in each of the first left reserved storage area to the third left reserved storage area, so that the first left reserved display area 411 to the third left reserved A hold image 420 is displayed in each of the display areas 413.

  In addition, when the second special random number value is held in the first right hold storage area, the effect control means 300 displays the hold image 420 in the first right hold display area 421, and the first right hold storage area If the second special random number value is held in each of the second right hold storage areas, the hold image 420 is displayed in each of the first right hold display area 421 and the second right hold display area 422, and so on. In addition, depending on the number of second special random number values held in the first right hold storage area to the fourth right hold storage area, hold in each of the first right hold display area 421 to the fourth right hold display area 424. The image 420 is displayed. In the example of FIG. 14A, since the second special random number value is not held in any of the first right hold storage area to the fourth right hold storage area, the first right hold display area 421 to the fourth right hold The hold image 420 is not displayed in each hold display area 423.

  Then, in the state shown in FIG. 14 (A), when the first special random number value is read from the first left reserved storage area and the special lottery is performed, the production control means 300, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), The hold image 420 displayed in the first left hold display area 411 is deleted, and the hold image 420 displayed in the left hold display area after the second left hold display area 412 is deleted from the original left hold display area. Display control is performed to move to the left hold display area whose ordinal number is one smaller. Thereby, it can be shown that the hold image 420 displayed in the first left hold display area 411 corresponds to the first special random number value to be subjected to the next special lottery.

  Although not shown, the second special random number value is read from the first right reserved storage area in a state where a plurality of second special random number values are reserved in the first right reserved storage area to the fourth right reserved storage area. When the special lottery is performed, the production control means 300 erases the hold image 420 displayed in the first right hold display area 421 and is displayed in the right hold display area after the second right hold display area 422. Display control is performed to move the reserved image 420 being moved from the original right reserved display area to the right reserved display area whose ordinal number is one smaller. Thereby, it can be shown that the hold image 420 displayed in the first right hold display area 421 corresponds to the second special random number value to be subjected to the next special lottery.

3. Control Method of this Embodiment Hereinafter, the control method of this embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are diagrams showing an example of the effect pattern of the special lottery effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 for one special lottery. In this example, first, as shown in FIG. 15A, the first special random number value is held in each of the first left reserved storage area to the third left reserved storage area, from the first left reserved storage area. When the first special random number value is read and a special lottery is performed, the reserved image 420 displayed in the first left reserved display area 411 is deleted, and the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol are displayed. Fluctuation display of the image 354 is started, the hold image 420 displayed in the second left hold display area 412 is moved to the first left hold display area 411, and the hold image displayed in the third left hold display area 413 420 is moved to the second left hold display area 412.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the character B preview image 500 in which the character B appears is displayed, and the speech of the character B dialogue is output from the speaker 14. Here, in the state where the character B preview image 500 is displayed, the reduced left symbol image 360, the reducing symbol image 362, and the reduced right symbol image 364 are variably displayed at the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the liquid crystal display 32 is displayed. In the lower left of the display area, the hold image 420 is displayed in the first left hold display area 411 and the second left hold display area 412.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, when the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a lost manner, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 15D, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are displayed in a variable manner without being confirmed and stopped in a lost manner. However, even if the variable display of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 is resumed, the hold image 420 displayed in the first left hold display area 411 is not erased, and the first left hold display. The state where the hold image 420 is displayed in the area 411 and the second left hold display area 412 is maintained.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15E, a character B preview image 500 in which the character B appears is displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the speech of the character B dialogue is output from the speaker 14. Here, in the state in which the character B preview image 502 is displayed, the reduced left symbol image 360, the reducing symbol image 362, and the reduced right symbol image 364 are variably displayed in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15F, when the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed again in a lost manner, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 15 (G), the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are resumed to be displayed in the first left reserved display area without being confirmed and stopped in a losing manner. The hold image 420 displayed in 411 is not deleted, and the hold image 420 is displayed in the first left hold display area 411 and the second left hold display area 412.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (H), in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, a character A notice image 502 in which the character A appears again is displayed, and the speech of the character A dialogue is output from the speaker 14 and the liquid crystal In the upper right of the display area of the display 32, a reduced left symbol image 360, a reducing symbol image 362, and a reduced right symbol image 364 are variably displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 15I, when the left symbol image 350 and the right symbol image 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach manner while the middle symbol image 352 is variably displayed, as shown in FIG. In the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the character A notice image 502 in which the character A appears again is displayed, and the speech of the character A's speech is output from the speaker 14, and in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, While the reduced left symbol image 360 and the reduced right symbol image 364 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach manner, the reduced symbol image 362 is variably displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reproduction display of the character A effect animation 504 in which the story develops around the character A is started, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 In the upper right of, the reduced left symbol image 360 and the reduced right symbol image 364 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach manner, and the variable display of the reduced symbol image 362 is continued.

  Thus, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15H, in the special lottery effect for one special lottery, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right By repeating the variable display of the symbol image 354 (hereinafter referred to as symbol variation effect), the so-called expectation of the player is increased until the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are in a reach mode. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed. Then, after the pseudo continuous effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 15 (I), normal reach in which the left symbol image 350 and the right symbol image 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach manner while the middle symbol image 352 is variably displayed. When the effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 16A, a super reach effect in which an effect video is reproduced and displayed may be executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15G, the character B preview image 500 is displayed in each of the two symbol variation effects, and the third symbol variation effect is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 16B, the character B preview image 500 may be displayed even in the third symbol variation effect, and the speech of the character B dialogue may be output from the speaker 14.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, when the left symbol image 350 and the right symbol image 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach manner while the middle symbol image 352 is variably displayed, as shown in FIG. The character B preview image 500 is displayed, and the speech of the character B dialogue is output from the speaker 14, and the character B is centered in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. The playback display of the character B effect animation 506 in which the story develops may be started.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the character B notice image 500 and the character A notice image 502 are displayed each time a symbol variation effect (first effect) is performed during execution of the pseudo continuous effect. The first specific notice effect (first effect) that increases the player's expectation may be executed, and during the normal reach effect (second effect), the character B notice image 500 and the character A By displaying the notice image 502, a second half specific notice effect (second effect) that enhances the player's expectation may be executed. In this embodiment, the player's sense of expectation is further enhanced by displaying the character A effect moving image 504 and the character B effect moving image 506 as the super reach effect (second effect).

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the first-half variation pattern 3 to the first-half variation pattern 3 are selected from the first-half variation patterns shown in FIGS. When the first variation production pattern of one variation in which one symbol variation production is performed for a special lottery of times, that is, the first half production pattern in which no pseudo continuous production is performed is selected, and the first variation pattern 4 is selected, 1 When the first variation production pattern of the second variation in which two symbol variation productions are performed for the special lottery is selected and the first variation variation pattern 5 is selected, three symbol variation productions are performed for one special lottery. When the first variation pattern of the three-time variation to be performed is selected and the first variation pattern 6 is selected, the first-half variation pattern of the four variation variation in which four symbol variation effects are performed for one special lottery. Is selected, and the first variation pattern 7 is selected, the first variation effect pattern in which a single symbol variation effect is performed for one special lottery, that is, the first half effect pattern in which no pseudo continuous effect is performed. The first effect pattern lottery table is set so that is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the reachless variation pattern 1 to the reachless variation pattern 3 are selected from the latter half variation patterns shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are selected. Is selected, and the reach variation pattern 1 is selected, the normal reach effect is executed but the super reach effect is not executed, and the reach variation pattern 2 to reach variation pattern is selected. When 5 is selected, the second effect pattern lottery table is set so that the latter half effect pattern in which the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are executed is selected.

  In this embodiment, when any one of the first half production patterns is selected, a first half production content lottery for determining more detailed production contents of the first half production pattern is performed, and any character corresponding to the first half production pattern is selected. The first half specific notice lottery that determines the production contents of the first half specific notice effect in which appears. Further, when any one of the latter half production patterns is selected, a latter half production content lottery is performed to determine more detailed production contents of the latter half production pattern, and any character appears corresponding to the latter half production pattern. A second half specific notice lottery for determining the production contents of the specific notice effect is performed.

  For example, when the first half production pattern of the three-time variation is selected as the first half production pattern, the first half production content lottery is performed for each of the three design variation productions, so that the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right It is determined in which aspect of the symbol image 354 the temporary stop display is to be performed, and by determining the first half specific advance notice lottery, it is determined which of the advance notice images is to be displayed. In addition, when the reach variation pattern 4 is selected as the latter half production pattern, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are in any reach manner by performing the latter half production content lottery for the normal reach production. It is determined whether to display the temporary stop, and by performing the second half specific advance notice lottery, it is determined which notice image is displayed during the execution of the normal reach effect.

  Here, in the present embodiment, before the display of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 is changed, that is, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being changed. When the player operates the effect button 26, a player's favorite character can be selected from a plurality of types of characters, and a group to which each of the plurality of types of characters belongs is set. . In this embodiment, an A group to which character A or the like belongs, a B group to which character B or the like belongs, and a C group to which character C or the like belongs are set.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the first half specific notice effect, the second half specific notice effect, or the super reach effect of the content corresponding to the group to which the character selected by the player belongs is executed as the first half specific notice effect, the second half specific notice effect, or the super reach effect. In this case, the expectation of the jackpot is increased, but the player's expectation cannot be effectively increased depending on the order in which the production of the content corresponding to the group to which the selected character belongs appears. There is a fear. Specifically, in a special lottery production for one special lottery, a character with a low expectation appears after a character with a high expectation appears, so that the player has a low expectation with a low expectation. As a result, there is a risk that the interest of the game will decline.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to appropriately determine the appearance order of the contents corresponding to the group to which the selected character belongs, the contents of the effects of the plurality of effects corresponding to the first half effect pattern and the latter half effect pattern are supported. The production contents of a plurality of productions are determined.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the first half specific notice effect during execution of the symbol variation effect, a plurality of first half specific notice effects of the effect contents corresponding to the A group and a plurality of first half of the effect contents corresponding to the B group. A specific notice effect and a plurality of types of first half specific notice effects of effect contents corresponding to group C are prepared. Further, as the second half specific notice effect during the execution of the normal reach effect, a plurality of types of normal reach notice effect of the effect contents corresponding to the A group, a plurality of types of normal reach notice effect of the effect contents corresponding to the B group, and the C group are supported. There are multiple types of normal reach notice effects. In addition, as a production video during the execution of the super reach production, a plurality of types of super reach production of the production content corresponding to the A group, a plurality of types of super reach production of the production content corresponding to the B group, and the production corresponding to the C group. There are several types of super-reach production.

  And, for example, when the first-half effect pattern of the three-time variation is selected as the first-half effect pattern, the effect control means 300 first belongs to the character selected by the player for the third symbol variation effect (first effect). A selection group appearance lottery 1 is performed to determine whether or not to produce an effect having the content corresponding to the selected group which is a group. Then, when winning in the selection group appearance lottery 1, the third symbol variation effect is set as an appearance variation that causes an effect having the content corresponding to the selected group to appear.

  Then, the selection group appearance lottery 1 is performed for the second symbol variation effect (first effect), and when the selection group appearance lottery 1 is won, the second symbol variation effect is set as the appearance variation. Then, the selection group appearance lottery 1 is performed for the first symbol variation effect (first effect), and when the selection group appearance lottery 1 is won, the first symbol variation effect is set as the appearance variation.

  On the other hand, if the selection group appearance lottery 1 for the third symbol variation effect is unsuccessful, not only the third symbol variation effect but also the second symbol variation effect and the first symbol variation effect correspond to the selected group. Is set as a non-appearance variation that does not cause the production of the content to appear.

  In addition, when the selection group appearance lottery 1 for the third symbol variation effect is won, if the selection group appearance lottery 1 for the second symbol variation effect is not selected, it is not only the second symbol variation effect. The first symbol variation effect is set as a non-appearance variation.

  In addition, the selection group appearance lottery 1 for the third symbol variation effect and the selection group appearance lottery 1 for the second symbol variation effect were won, but the selection group appearance lottery 1 for the first symbol variation effect was selected. If unsuccessful, the first symbol variation effect is set as a non-appearance variation.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the selection group appearance lottery 1 is performed in descending order from the symbol variation effect having the largest ordinal number, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation effect is set as the appearance variation, and the selection group appearance lottery 1 is won. For example, the selection group appearance lottery 1 is performed for the symbol variation effect with the next largest ordinal number. If the selection group appearance lottery 1 is not selected, the remaining symbol variation effects are set as non-appearance variations without performing the selection group appearance lottery 1.

  If there is a design variation effect set as a non-appearance variation, a non-appearance variation group lottery for determining one group from a group other than the selected group is performed for the design variation effect set as a non-appearance variation. The group determined by the non-appearance variation group lottery is set as a non-selected group. For example, when the selected group is the A group, either the B group or the C group is set as a non-selected group.

  Thus, when the appearance variation or non-appearance variation is set for each of the three symbol variation effects, first, it is determined whether or not the third symbol variation effect is an appearance variation, and the third symbol variation effect appears. In the case of variation, the first half specific notice lottery for determining the first half specific notice effect from a plurality of types of first half specific notice effects of the production contents corresponding to the selected group is performed. For example, when the selected group is the A group, the first half specific notice lottery for determining the first half specific notice effect from a plurality of types of first half specific notice effects of the contents corresponding to the A group is performed.

  On the other hand, if the third symbol variation effect is not an appearance variation, the first half specific notice lottery for determining the first half specific notice effect from a plurality of types of first half specific notice effects corresponding to the non-selected group is performed. For example, when the non-selected group is the B group, the first half specific notice lottery for determining the first half specific notice effect from a plurality of types of first half specific notice effects of the contents corresponding to the B group is performed.

  Then, the determined first half specific notice effect is set as the first half specific notice effect in the third symbol variation effect.

  The same process is performed for each of the second symbol variation effect and the first symbol variation effect, and if each of the three symbol variation effects is an appearance variation, the effect contents corresponding to the selected group are displayed. The first half specific notice effect is set, and if it is a non-appearance change, the first half specific notice effect of the contents corresponding to the non-selected group is set.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first specific notice effect of the content of the effect corresponding to the selected group is executed for the first symbol variation effect, also for the second symbol variation effect and the third symbol variation effect, The first specific notice effect of the production contents corresponding to the selected group can be executed, and the first specific notice effect of the production contents corresponding to the non-selected group is executed for the first symbol variation production. However, in the case where the first half specific notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is executed for the second symbol variation effect, the first half specific notice of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is also executed for the third symbol change effect. Production can be performed. When the first specific notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the non-selected group is executed for the first symbol variation effect and the second symbol variation effect, the third symbol variation effect is assigned to the selected group. There may be a case where the first half specific notice effect of the corresponding effect content is executed and a case where the first half specific notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the non-selected group is executed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of symbol variation effects are performed, for the previous symbol variation effect, the first half specific notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is executed, and then the subsequent symbol variation effect is performed. The first half specific notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the non-selected group is not executed.

  In this way, for each of the three symbol variation effects, when the first half specific notice effect of the effect contents corresponding to the selected group or the first half specific notice effect of the effect contents corresponding to the non-selected group is set, the third symbol variation effect is set. If it is an appearance variation and the third symbol variation effect is an appearance variation, a normal reach notice lottery that determines a normal reach notice effect from a plurality of types of normal reach notice effects of the contents corresponding to the selected group Do. For example, when the selected group is the A group, a normal reach notice lottery for determining a normal reach notice effect from a plurality of types of normal reach notice effects of the contents corresponding to the A group is performed.

  On the other hand, if the third symbol variation effect is not an appearance variation, a selection group appearance lottery 2 is performed for determining whether or not an effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is to appear for the normal reach notice effect. When the selection group appearance lottery 2 is won, a normal reach notice lottery for determining a normal reach notice effect from a plurality of types of normal reach notice effects having contents corresponding to the selected group is performed. However, if the selected group appearance lottery 2 is not selected, a normal reach notice lottery for determining a normal reach notice effect from a plurality of types of normal reach notice effects with contents corresponding to the non-selected group is performed. For example, when the non-selected group is the B group, a normal reach notice lottery for determining a normal reach notice effect from a plurality of types of normal reach notice effects of the contents corresponding to the B group is performed.

  Then, the determined normal reach notice effect is set as a normal reach notice effect during execution of the normal reach effect.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the symbol variation effect with the largest ordinal number is an appearance variation, the normal reach notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is set as the normal reach notice effect during execution of the normal reach effect, and the ordinal number is When the largest symbol variation effect is a non-appearance variation, the normal reach notice effect of the effect corresponding to the selected group or the normal reach notice effect of the effect corresponding to the non-selected group as the normal reach notice effect during execution of the normal reach effect Is set.

  In this way, when the normal reach notice effect of the contents corresponding to the selected group or the normal reach notice effect of the contents corresponding to the non-selected group is set as the normal reach notice effect during execution of the normal reach effect, the effect contents corresponding to the selected group are set. It is determined whether or not a normal reach notice effect is set, and when a normal reach notice effect corresponding to the selected group is set, a super reach effect is selected from a plurality of types of super reach effects corresponding to the selected group. A lottery for the super reach production to be decided. For example, when the selected group is the A group, a super reach production lottery for determining a super reach production from a plurality of types of super reach production of the production content corresponding to the A group is performed.

  On the other hand, when the normal reach notice effect of the production content corresponding to the non-selected group is set, the super reach production lottery for determining the super reach production from the plural types of super reach production of the production content corresponding to the non-selected group is performed. . For example, when the non-selected group is the B group, a super reach production lottery for determining a super reach production from a plurality of types of super reach production of the production content corresponding to the B group is performed.

  Then, the determined super reach effect is set as an effect video during execution of the super reach effect.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, for the third symbol variation effect, when the first half specific notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is executed, the normal reach notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is executed, and When the super-reach effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group can be executed, and the first specific notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the non-selected group is executed for the third symbol variation effect In the case where the normal reach notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is executed and the super reach effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is executed, and the normal reach notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the non-selected group is executed. There is a case where the super reach production of the production content corresponding to the non-selected group is executed. It is possible to so that.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of symbol variation effects are performed, for the previous symbol variation effect, after the first half specific notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group is executed, For symbol variation effects, the first half specific notice effect of the effect contents corresponding to the non-selected group is not executed, and the normal reach notice effect of the effect contents corresponding to the non-selected group is not executed and is not selected. The super reach production of the production content corresponding to the group is not executed. And even if the first half specific notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the non-selected group is executed for the last time of the symbol change effect of the multiple times of the symbol change effect, the effect content corresponding to the selected group In some cases, the normal reach notice effect of the effect corresponding to the selected group is not executed, and the super reach effect of the effect content corresponding to the non-selected group is not executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case where a plurality of symbol variation effects are performed in the first half effect pattern and a normal reach effect and a super reach effect are performed in the second half effect pattern, the effect executed later is performed for the first half effect pattern. The content of the production corresponding to the group to which the selected character belongs is determined by determining the production content of each production in descending order and determining the production content of each production in the ascending order from the production executed in the second half of the production pattern. Appearance order can be determined appropriately.

  In addition, as in the case where the first half variation patterns 1 to 3 or 7 described above are selected, a first variation production pattern in which a single symbol variation production is performed for one special lottery, that is, a pseudo continuous production is performed. Even when the first half production pattern is selected, if any one of the reach variation patterns is selected as the second half production pattern as in the first half production pattern 7, the first half production pattern is subjected to a plurality of symbol variations. The same processing as when the effect is performed is performed. Specifically, when the first half production pattern 7 is selected, the selection group appearance lottery 1 is performed for one symbol variation production, and when the selection group appearance lottery 1 is won, the one symbol variation production is set as the appearance variation. If it is set and the selection group appearance lottery 1 is not selected, one symbol variation effect is set as a non-appearance variation. Then, it is determined whether or not one symbol variation effect is an appearance variation, and when one symbol variation effect is an appearance variation, a plurality of types of first half specific notice effects of the effect content corresponding to the selected group The first half specific notice lottery to determine the first half specific notice production is performed, and if one design variation production is not the appearance variation, the first half specific notice production from a plurality of types of first half special notice production corresponding to the non-selected group The first half specific notice lottery will be decided. Then, the determined first half specific notice effect is set as the first half specific notice effect in one symbol variation effect.

  FIGS. 18-23 is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process performed in the production | presentation control means 300 of this embodiment. The processes shown in FIGS. 18 to 23 are performed based on commands according to the results of the special lottery jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, and the second variation pattern determination process in the main board 100. This is performed as part of the effect lottery, and is performed integrally with the first effect pattern determination process, the second effect pattern determination process, the first half effect content lottery, the second half effect content lottery, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, first, a selection group appearance lottery process is performed (step S10). FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the selected group appearance lottery process. As shown in FIG. 19, in the selected group appearance lottery process, the number of symbol variation effects (including one) in the determined first-half effect pattern is set as a variable X (step S102), and the Xth symbol variation effect is determined. The selected group appearance lottery 1 is performed (step S104). When winning in the selection group appearance lottery 1 (Y in step S106), the Xth symbol variation effect is set as the appearance variation (step S108). Then, 1 is subtracted from the variable X (step S110). If the variable X reaches 0 (Y in step S112), the process ends, and if the variable X does not reach 0 (in step S112). N) Return to step S104. On the other hand, if the selected group appearance lottery 1 is not selected (N in Step S106), the remaining symbol variation effect is set as a non-appearance variation (Step S114), and the process is terminated.

  When the selected group appearance lottery process is completed, a non-appearance variation group lottery process is performed as shown in FIG. 18 (step S20). FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of non-appearance variation group lottery processing. As shown in FIG. 20, in the non-appearance variation group lottery process, it is determined whether or not there is a symbol variation effect set as a non-appearance variation among the X symbol variation effects (step S202). When the symbol variation effect set as the appearance variation exists (Y in step S202), the non-appearance variation group lottery is performed (step S204), and the group determined by the non-appearance variation group lottery is set as a non-selected group. (Step S206). On the other hand, when the symbol variation effect set as the non-appearance variation does not exist (N in step S202), the process ends.

  When the non-appearance variation group lottery process is completed, the first half specific notice lottery process is performed as shown in FIG. 18 (step S30). FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first-half specific advance notice lottery process. As shown in FIG. 21, in the first half specific notice lottery process, the number of symbol variation effects in the determined first half effect pattern is set as a variable X (step S302), and the Xth symbol variation effect is set as an appearance variation. It is determined whether or not (step S304). If the Xth symbol variation effect is set as an appearance variation (Y in step S304), the first half specific notice effect is determined from the plurality of types of first half specific notice effects corresponding to the selected group. When the notice lottery is performed (step S306) and the X-th symbol variation effect is set as non-appearance variation (N in step S304), a plurality of types of first half specific notice effects corresponding to the non-selected group are selected. The first half specific notice lottery for determining the first half specific notice effect is performed (step S308). Then, the decided first half specific notice effect is set as the first half specific notice effect in the X-th symbol variation effect (step S310). Then, 1 is subtracted from the variable X (step S312). If the variable X reaches 0 (Y in step S314), the process ends, and if the variable X does not reach 0 (in step S314). N), it returns to step S304.

  When the first-half specific advance notice lottery process is completed, the normal reach advance notice lottery process is performed as shown in FIG. 18 (step S40). FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal reach notice lottery process. As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal reach notice lottery process, it is determined whether or not the last time symbol variation effect is set as an appearance variation (step S402), and the last time symbol variation effect is set as an appearance variation. If yes (Y in step S402), a normal reach notice lottery for determining a normal reach notice effect from a plurality of types of normal reach notice effects having contents corresponding to the selected group is performed (step S404), and the last pattern change effect is performed. Is set as a non-appearance variation (N in step S402), a selection group appearance lottery 2 is performed for determining whether or not to produce an effect having the content corresponding to the selected group for the normal reach notice effect (step S402). S406). When the selection group appearance lottery 2 is won (Y in step S408), a normal reach notice lottery for determining a normal reach notice effect from a plurality of types of normal reach notice effects having contents corresponding to the selected group is performed (step S404). If it is unsuccessful in 2 (N in step S408), a normal reach notice lottery for determining a normal reach notice effect from a plurality of types of normal reach notice effects having contents corresponding to the non-selected group is performed (step S410). Then, the determined normal reach notice effect is set as a normal reach notice effect during execution of the normal reach effect (step S412).

  When the normal reach notice lottery process is completed, a super reach production lottery process is performed as shown in FIG. 18 (step S50). FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the super reach production lottery process. As shown in FIG. 23, in the super reach production lottery process, it is determined whether or not the normal reach notice production with the content corresponding to the selected group is set as the normal reach notice production during execution of the normal reach production (step S502). When the normal reach notice effect of the content corresponding to the selected group is set (Y in step S502), the super reach effect lottery for determining the super reach effect from a plurality of types of super reach effects of the content corresponding to the selected group is selected. (Step S504), and when the normal reach notice effect of the content corresponding to the non-selected group is set (N in step S502), the super reach effect from the plurality of types of super reach effects of the content corresponding to the non-selected group Super reach production lottery to decide Cormorant (step S506). Then, the determined super reach effect is set as an effect video during execution of the super reach effect (step S508).

4). Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  First, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a player can select a player's favorite character from a plurality of types of characters by operating the effect button 26. However, by operating the effect button 26, the player's favorite group may be selected from a plurality of types of groups. Further, a character or group may be automatically selected by a predetermined lottery without accepting selection from the player.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the normal reach notice effect of the content corresponding to the non-selected group is set, an example in which the super reach effect of the content corresponding to the non-selected group is set is described. When the normal reach notice effect of the content corresponding to the non-selected group is set, the selection group appearance lottery 3 for determining whether or not the effect of the content corresponding to the selected group appears for the super reach effect is performed, When winning in the selection group appearance lottery 3, a super reach production lottery that determines a super reach production from a plurality of types of super reach production of contents corresponding to the selected group is performed. Determine the super reach production from multiple types of super reach production with content corresponding to It may be carried out Parichi director lottery.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific dismissive manner that constitutes a chance eye, etc., and then the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image are displayed. The variable display of the symbol image 354 may be resumed, or after a specific image such as a generated symbol indicating the occurrence of the pseudo continuous effect or a continuous symbol indicating the continuation of the pseudo continuous effect is displayed, the left symbol is displayed. The variable display of the image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 may be resumed. Then, it may be determined in association with the lottery result of the selection group appearance lottery 1 in which aspect such a specific loss mode or specific image is displayed.

2 outer frame, 4 game area, 6 game board, 8 glass unit, 10 front frame,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speakers, 16 upper plate, 18 payout opening,
20 Grip Unit, 22 Supply Port, 24 Lower Plate, 26 Production Button,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 32 liquid crystal display, 34 display frame,
36 production units, 38 display frame lamps, 40 openings, 42 passages,
44 stages, 46 first start prize opening, 48 passing gate, 50 second start prize opening,
52 Normal character, 54 First big prize opening, 56 First special character, 62 Out,
70 status display section, 72 normal symbol display section, 74 normal hold display section,
76 1st special symbol display part, 78 1st special reservation display part, 80 2nd special symbol display part,
82 second special hold display section, 84 gaming state display section, 100 main board,
102 Sub-board, 104 Passing gate sensor, 106 First starting prize opening sensor,
108 second start winning opening sensor, 110 large winning opening sensor, 116 payout sensor,
120 status display drive device, 122 normal actor drive device, 124 special actor drive device 130 payout device, 150 effect button switch, 170 effect display device,
172 sound device, 174 production device drive device, 176 production device,
210 random number generation means, 220 normal lottery means, 222 normal display control means,
224 normal accessory control means, 230 special lottery means, 240 special display control means,
250 game state transition control means, 260 special game execution means, 270 payout control means,
280 communication control means, 290 main memory,
2910 lottery table storage means, 2912 ordinary random number storage means,
2914 special random number storage means, 2916 flag storage means,
2930 Probability end determination counter, 2932 Short time end determination counter,
2933 round counter, 2934 release timer, 2936 big prize counter,
300 effect control means, 310 sub memory, 3110 effect data storage means,
3112 Production lottery table storage means, 3114 frame buffer

Claims (2)

A gaming machine having a game area in which a game medium moves, and launching the game medium in the game area in response to a player's operation,
A special lottery means for performing a special lottery for determining whether or not a big win or a bad win when the detection means provided in the game area detects a game medium;
An effect control means for causing an effect device to execute a lottery effect that produces a period from when the special lottery is performed until the result of the special lottery is notified,
The production control means includes
When determining the content of each of the plurality of first effects executed in the first part of the lottery effect, the plurality of first effects in descending order from the first effect executed later among the plurality of first effects. Decide the contents of each production of one production,
When determining the content of each of the plurality of second effects executed in the second part of the lottery effect, the plurality of the plurality of second effects are executed in ascending order from the second effect executed first. A game machine characterized by determining the contents of each of the second effects. In claim 1,
As the effect device, provided with effect display means for displaying the effect image,
The production control means includes
As the lottery effect, after each of the plurality of effect symbol images is in a fluctuating state, a plurality of effect display images according to the result of the special lottery are displayed after the display pattern of the effect symbol images becomes a specific display mode. The effect display unit displays an effect image in which each of the effect symbol images is stopped,
The first part of the lottery effect is
Corresponding to the effect image until the display mode of the plurality of effect design images becomes a specific display mode,
The second part of the lottery effect is
A gaming machine characterized in that it corresponds to an effect image after the display mode of a plurality of effect symbol images has become a specific display mode.

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