JP2017217389A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can give a player an expectation to see a performance which a player has never seen.SOLUTION: By a CPU of a game machine, a specific character of plural characters is selected. In a notification performance, any of plural variation patterns of a first battle performance and a second battle performance executed when a time shortening state is generated, is determined. The plural variation patterns contain a variation pattern which is performed in a mode indicating that the specific character is beaten by a character A. Based on the determined variation pattern, the first battle performance or the second battle performance is executed. Any of plural performance patterns of a jackpot performance is determined. The plural performance patterns contain a performance pattern P1 which is performed in a mode indicating that the specific character is beaten by the character A, and performance patterns B0, C0, P0 different from the performance pattern P1. Based on the determined performance pattern, a jackpot performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a plurality of effects.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine that executes a plurality of effects is known. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a normal effect or a first specific effect different from the normal effect is displayed on the variable display device. The first specific effect is executed instead of the normal effect until a predetermined condition such as the end of the probability variation state is satisfied after the jackpot game ends.

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, a plurality of predetermined effects associated with the count value of the number of times of winning continuously per special figure (hereinafter referred to as “number of consecutive resorts”) are prepared. . In the case of winning a special figure in a predetermined game section after the big hit game, the number of consecutive resorts increases by “1”. On the other hand, when winning a special figure in a section other than the predetermined game section, the number of consecutive resorts is “0”. It is controlled so that a predetermined effect corresponding to the count value of the number of winnings continuously per special figure is displayed on the effect display device during the big hit game. This gaming machine can show a number of second specific effects to the player without continuously executing the same predetermined effects, for example, by performing the predetermined effects according to the number of consecutive games.

JP 2012-223233 A JP-A-2015-163376

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, for example, when the same first specific effect is executed, the interest of the player with respect to the first specific effect decreases. Here, a plurality of first specific effects may be prepared in advance in association with the number of consecutive resorts. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, the number of consecutive resorts is “0” when a special game is won after the predetermined game section is over. For this reason, even if a plurality of first specific effects are prepared in advance in association with the number of consecutive resorts, for example, when the probability of winning per special figure in a predetermined game section is low, a number of first specific effects are shown to the player. Is difficult. In this case, there is a problem that the player's sense of expectation for viewing the production that he has not seen has been lost.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give a player a sense of expectation for seeing an effect that has never been seen.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball to a start port provided on a game board, and the player detecting the passage of the game ball by the detection means. Determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot game is advantageous to the game, and a game execution means for executing the jackpot game when the determination means determines that the jackpot game, In the gaming machine capable of performing an effect using, an occurrence means for generating a specific gaming state that is a gaming state after the jackpot game is ended until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and among the plurality of characters, In the selection means for selecting the specific character that is the specific character and the notification effect that is an effect of notifying the player of the result of the determination by the determination means, the specific A first one of a plurality of first specific effect patterns, which is an effect pattern of a first specific effect, which is an effect executed when a skill state is occurring, is determined according to a result of determination by the determination means. One determining means, first effect executing means for executing the first specific effect based on the first specific effect pattern determined by the first determining means, and an effect executed during execution of the jackpot game Based on the second specific effect pattern determined by the second determining means and the second determination means determined by the second determining means, among the plurality of second specific effect patterns that are the effect patterns of the second specific effect And a second effect execution means for executing the second specific effect, wherein the plurality of first specific effect patterns are determined by the specific character selected by the selection means with a specific condition. Includes a character effect pattern to be performed in a manner that indicates that plus, the plurality of second specific effect pattern includes said character presentation pattern, different and normal effect pattern and the character effect pattern.

  According to the above aspect, in the notification effect, the gaming machine performs the first operation based on the character effect pattern that is performed in such a manner that the selected specific character satisfies the specific condition when the specific game state is generated. One specific performance can be executed. Further, the gaming machine can execute the second specific effect based on the character effect pattern or the normal effect pattern during the execution of the jackpot game. For example, a player who has never seen a first specific effect executed based on a character effect pattern in which a predetermined character appears is determined based on a character effect pattern in which the character appears during a jackpot game. I expect the production to be performed. Therefore, the gaming machine can give the player a sense of expectation for seeing an effect that has never been seen.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to store a plurality of the jackpot games having different advantages for the player, and to determine any of the plurality of jackpot games when the determination means determines that the jackpot And a second determining means that, when the third determining means determines a specific jackpot game that is most advantageous to a player among the plurality of jackpot games, the second determining means. One of the specific effect patterns may be determined, and when the third determination means determines a jackpot game other than the specific jackpot game among the plurality of jackpot games, the normal effect pattern may be determined. In this case, when a specific jackpot game is determined among the plurality of jackpot games, one of the plurality of second specific performance patterns is determined. That is, a character effect pattern can be determined. On the other hand, when a jackpot game other than the specific jackpot game is determined among the plurality of jackpot games, the normal performance pattern is determined. That is, the character effect pattern cannot be determined. Therefore, there is a possibility that the character effect pattern is determined only when the specific jackpot game is determined. The player can enjoy the effect during the jackpot game in the hope that the second specific effect will be executed based on the character effect pattern. Therefore, the gaming machine can increase the player's interest in the effect during the jackpot game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention stores a count unit that counts a type counter value indicating the number of types of the specific character selected by the selection unit, and the plurality of characters in association with the type counter value. A second storage unit, wherein the selection unit may select the character associated with the type counter value counted by the counting unit as the specific character. In this case, the type counter value is set to a predetermined value by adjusting the probability that the character effect pattern is determined in the first specific effect pattern and the probability that the character effect pattern is determined in the second specific effect pattern. The probability of reaching can be easily adjusted.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st jackpot relation information storage area of RAM52. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a special symbol determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a normal variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a fall winning variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of a jackpot effect pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of a character selection table stored in a ROM 583. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the production aspect of the 1st battle victory production and light emission production which are performed in a notification production. It is a figure for demonstrating the production aspect of the 1st battle victory production and light emission production which are performed in a jackpot production. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the character selection production performed in a jackpot production. 3 is a flowchart of main processing executed by a main control board 41. It is a flow chart of a special symbol process performed in the main process. It is a flow chart of a special symbol process performed in the main process. It is a flow chart of a special symbol process performed in the main process. It is a flowchart of the jackpot determination process performed in the special symbol process. It is a flowchart of the game state transition process performed in a special symbol process. 5 is a flowchart of sub control board processing executed by a sub control board 58; It is a flowchart of the alerting | reporting effect control process performed in a sub control board | substrate process. It is a flowchart of the jackpot effect control process performed in the sub-control board process.

  A gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front side, back side, upper side, lower side, left side, and right side of FIG. 1 are respectively the front side (front side), rear side (rear side), upper side, lower side, left side, On the right side.

  A schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming board 2 is provided in the upper half of the gaming machine 1. The game board 2 has a substantially square shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), and the front surface is protected by a front frame 13 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies game balls to the launcher and receives prize balls. In the upper center of the upper plate 5, an operation button 9 operated by a player is disposed. Directly below the upper plate 5 is a lower plate 6 for receiving prize balls. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. Speakers 48 are respectively provided on the left and right corners of the upper portion of the front frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The game ball launched by the launching device 37 (see FIG. 3) is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. The game area 4 includes a first game area 4L and a second game area 4R that have different degrees of flow of game balls depending on the firing strength of the launch handle 7. The first game area 4L is located on the left side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 4R is located on the right side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player. . The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A game ball that has been launched with a firing strength greater than or equal to a predetermined strength by the firing handle 7 flows down the second game area 4R (see arrow R), and a game ball that has been launched with a firing strength less than a predetermined strength is the first game. Flow down the region 4L (see arrow L). Hereinafter, launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow L is referred to as “left-handed” and launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow R is referred to as “right-handed”.

  A display device 28 composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 4. The display device 28 has a display surface capable of displaying various videos related to games such as moving images and messages. In particular, the display device 28 displays an effect symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot determination. The gaming machine 1 changes the effect symbol including a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) symbols, and then executes a notification effect to confirm and display a combination of effect symbols indicating the result of the jackpot determination, thereby determining the jackpot The result is notified to the player.

  A center member 10 is provided in front of the display device 28 so as to surround the display surface of the display device 28 in a front view. The center member 10 includes a movable accessory 31 and a light emitting accessory 32. The movable accessory 31 is provided on the upper side of the display device 28 in the center member 10. The movable accessory 31 operates the movable part to execute various effects such as a notification effect in conjunction with the display device 28, the speaker 48, and the like.

  The luminous combination 32 includes a plurality (eight in the present embodiment) of character members 321A to 321H and a plurality (eight in the present embodiment) of LEDs 322A to 322H (see FIGS. 2 and 3). The character member 321 </ b> A is disposed on the right side of the movable accessory 31 in the center member 10. The plurality of character members 321 </ b> B to 321 </ b> H are arranged above the movable accessory 31 in the center member 10. The plurality of character members 321 </ b> A to 321 </ b> H are formed in the shape of the outer shape of the plurality of characters used for the production of the gaming machine 1. Pictures showing a plurality of characters are printed on the front surfaces of the plurality of character members 321A to 321H, respectively. Hereinafter, the characters respectively indicated by the character members 321A to 321H are referred to as “characters A to H”. In this embodiment, the character A is a so-called main character and is a player's friend. Characters B to H are so-called enemy characters and are opponents against the character A.

  Each of the LEDs 322A to 322H has a plurality of LED elements. The plurality of LED elements of the LEDs 322A to 322H are provided along the outer edges of the plurality of character members 321A to 321H, respectively. Each of the LEDs 322A to 322H can emit light independently. When any one of the LEDs 322A to 322H emits light, the character member provided with the emitted LED is in a state where it can be distinguished from other character members. The light emitting accessory 32 emits one or a plurality of LEDs to perform various effects such as a notification effect and a light emission effect described later in conjunction with the display device 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In addition, the light emission accessory 32 may be provided with light emission means (for example, an incandescent lamp) other than LED instead of the LEDs 322A to 322H.

  A first start port 14 is provided below the display device 28. A normal symbol operation gate 12 is provided obliquely below and to the right of the display device 28. A second start port 15 is provided below the normal symbol operation gate 12. A normal attacker 16 is provided diagonally to the left of the second start port 15. A V attacker 17 is provided immediately below the first start port 14.

  The second start port 15 includes an opening / closing member. When the opening / closing member of the second start port 15 is in the open state, it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. The normal attacker 16 and the V attacker 17 also include an opening / closing member. The game ball can win the normal attacker 16 and the V attacker 17 only when the opening / closing member is opened. Each open / close member is electrically opened and closed by a solenoid. When a game ball wins the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the normal attacker 16, and the V attacker 17 which are winning ports, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.

  Although not shown, a specific area and a non-specific area are formed in the flow path of the game ball won in the V attacker 17. In the gaming machine 1, a game ball passing through a specific area in the V-attacker 17 during a jackpot game is a condition for causing a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a “probability variation state”) after the jackpot game ends. . In the present embodiment, the V attacker 17 is released once during one big hit game. The opening pattern of the V attacker 17 includes a long-time opening pattern that is opened for a maximum of 13 seconds in one opening operation and a short-time opening pattern that is opened only for a maximum of 0.3 seconds. In the case of the short-time release pattern, the probability that the game ball wins the V attacker 17 is low. The types of jackpot games include a long-time opening jackpot in which a long-time opening pattern is selected and a short-time opening jackpot in which a short-time opening pattern is selected. Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation state is generated varies depending on whether or not the open big hit is made for a long time.

  A symbol display unit 8 is provided on the lower right side of the game board 2. The symbol display unit 8 includes a normal symbol display unit, a first special symbol display unit, a second special symbol display unit, a normal symbol memory number display LED, a first special symbol memory number display LED, and a second special symbol memory number display LED. Is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 12, the normal hit determination is performed, and the determination result is displayed on the normal symbol display section. When a game ball wins the first start opening 14, a first jackpot determination is performed, and one of a plurality of special symbols is displayed on the first special symbol display unit according to the determination result. When a game ball wins the second starting port 15, a second jackpot determination is performed, and the result of the determination is displayed on the second special symbol display section.

  The normal symbol memory number display LED displays up to four normal symbol operation reserved balls. The normal symbol operation reserved ball number is the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 12 and for which the result of the normal hit determination is not yet displayed on the normal symbol display portion. The first special symbol memory number display LED displays up to four first special symbol actuated balls. The number of first special symbol actuated balls is the number of game balls that have won a prize at the first start port 14 and for which the result of the first big hit determination has not been displayed yet. The second special symbol memory number display LED displays up to four second special symbol actuated balls. The number of second special symbol actuated balls is the number of game balls that have won the second starting port 15 and for which the result of the second jackpot determination has not yet been displayed. In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various types of illumination lamps, winning holes, windmills, game nails, and the like.

  Next, a game flow in the gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. The gaming machine 1 is provided with a big hit game and a normal hit game. In the gaming machine 1, when it is determined as “big hit” in the big hit determination, a big hit game in which the normal attacker 16 and the V attacker 17 are released in a predetermined order for a predetermined time is performed. Further, in the gaming machine 1, when it is determined as “normal hit” in the normal hit determination, a normal hit game is performed in which the opening / closing member of the second start port 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. Note that the gaming machine 1 may execute a small hit game in which the normal attacker 16 is opened for a short time when it is determined as “small win” in the big hit determination.

  The gaming machine 1 has a “non-probability change state” in which the jackpot probability determined as “big win” in the jackpot determination is about 1/320, and a “probability change state” in which about 1/100 higher than the non-probability change state. , Can occur after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the rate at which the opening / closing member of the second start port 15 is opened is a normal rate “non-short-time state”, and the rate at which the opening / closing member of the second start port 15 is opened is higher than that in the non-time-short state. A “short-time state” can be created after the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a normal hit in the time reduction state (99/100 in this embodiment) is higher than the probability of being determined to be a normal hit in the non-time reduction state (4/100 in this embodiment). Further, the maximum opening time of the opening / closing member of the second start port 15 during the normal hit game is longer in the short time state (4.2 seconds) than in the non-short time state (0.2 seconds). Further, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter in the variation time in the short time state (2 seconds in the present embodiment) than in the non-time-short state (in this embodiment, 10 seconds). The gaming machine 1 has three types of game states, “non-probability change non-short state” (hereinafter referred to as “normal state”), “probability change short state”, and “non-probability change short state” depending on the combination of these game states. Occur. Note that the gaming machine 1 is not limited to the present embodiment, and may generate four or more types of gaming states including “probability non-short-time state” and the like. Further, the gaming machine 1 may cause two or less types of gaming states.

  In the gaming machine 1, a falling lottery is performed to determine whether or not to fall from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state when the special symbol changes in the probability variation state. In the gaming machine 1, when the falling lottery is won, the game machine 1 shifts to an uncertain change state. In the gaming machine 1, the probability of winning the falling lottery (probability of falling from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state) is about 1/200. The probability change state of the gaming machine 1 continues until a falling lottery is won.

  Here, the falling lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to fall from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state regardless of the determination result of whether or not the jackpot determination. The falling lottery is performed using a falling random number for determining whether or not to fall, in addition to the jackpot random number for determining whether or not to win. In addition, when the gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, the falling lottery is performed at the start of the change of the special symbol prior to the jackpot determination, regardless of whether the game ball wins in either the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Done. When a fall from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state is determined as a result of the falling lottery, the big hit determination is performed in the non-probability variation state in the variation of the special symbol. On the other hand, when the fall is not determined as a result of the fall lottery, the jackpot determination is performed in the probability variation state in the variation of the special symbol. That is, in the probability variation state, the big hit determination is performed after the falling lottery whenever the special symbol changes. In the non-probable change state, the winning lottery is not performed and the jackpot determination is performed.

  Note that the condition for ending the probability variation state is not limited to the above example. The gaming machine 1 is not limited to a gaming machine that makes a falling lottery, but is a so-called “loop type” gaming machine that generates a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends and then terminates the probability variation state when it is determined that the jackpot However, the present invention can be realized. In addition, the gaming machine 1 generates a probable change state after the end of the jackpot game, and the sum of the number of first jackpot determinations and the number of second jackpot determinations performed thereafter (hereinafter referred to as “the number of determinations”). It may be a gaming machine having a so-called “number cut probability changing function” in which the probability changing state ends when a predetermined number of times is reached.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the time-saving state continues until the start of the next jackpot game execution or until the number of determinations reaches a specified number of times (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction number”). In the gaming machine 1, the number of time reductions is 100 times. In the present embodiment, even if the fall from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state is caused by the drop-down lottery until the time reduction is reached, the time reduction state continues until the time reduction is reached. Note that the number of time reductions is not limited to 100 times of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 determines the number of time reductions in the short-time state that occurs after the jackpot game is ended, depending on the special symbol determined when the jackpot is determined and the gaming state that is generated at the time of the jackpot determination. You may decide from among.

  During the normal state (that is, during the non-short-time state), the rate at which the opening / closing member of the second start port 15 is opened is lower than during the non-probability short time state and during the probabilistic short state (that is, during the short-time state). Therefore, during the normal state, the first starting port 14 can easily win the game ball than the second starting port 15. In the present embodiment, a game nail or the like is arranged so that the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L is easier to win the first starting port 14 than the game ball flowing down the second game area 4R. ing. Therefore, during the normal state, the player makes a left strike. When a game ball wins the first start port 14, a first jackpot determination is performed. When it is determined that the first big hit is a big hit, it is determined whether to generate a long-time open big hit or a short-time open big hit. In the present embodiment, when the first jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot, the ratio at which the long-time opening jackpot is determined is 50%, and the ratio at which the short-time opening jackpot is determined is also 50%. As described above, in the case of a big hit for a long time, the game ball passes through a specific area in the V attacker 17 with a very high probability. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit for a short time, the probability that the game ball passes through the specific area is very low. In the present embodiment, the normal attacker 16 is provided in the second game area 4R (see FIG. 2). Therefore, during the jackpot game, the player makes a right strike.

  In the gaming machine 1, if the game ball passes through a specific area during the big hit game, a short-term probability change state occurs after the big hit game ends. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area, a non-probability short-time state occurs after the jackpot game ends. Note that the determination method of the game state generated after the end of the jackpot game is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 1 may determine which one of a plurality of gaming states is to be generated according to a special symbol that is determined when it is determined to be a jackpot.

  During the short time state during the probability change (that is, during the short time state), the rate at which the opening and closing member of the second start port 15 is opened is higher than during the normal state (that is, during the non-short time state). Therefore, during the short time period of the probability change, the second starting port 15 can easily win the game ball more than the first starting port 14, so the player makes a right strike. In the present embodiment, the second start port 15 is arranged on the upstream side of the attackers 16 and 17 in the flow path where the right-handed game ball flows down the second game area 4R (see FIG. 2). . When a game ball wins the second start port 15, a second jackpot determination is performed. When it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the second jackpot determination, the long-time open jackpot is determined at a higher rate than when the jackpot is determined by the first jackpot determination. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the second jackpot determination, the long-time open jackpot is determined at a rate of 100%.

  Even during the non-probability time-short state (that is, during the time-short state), the rate at which the opening and closing member of the second start port 15 is open is higher than during the normal state (that is, during the non-time-short state). Therefore, the player makes a right turn even during the non-probable short time state. The probability of being determined to be a big hit during the non-probable time short state is lower than that during the short time state. However, if the result of the second jackpot determination becomes a big hit before the loss shifts to the normal state for a predetermined number of times, a short-term probability change state is generated with a probability of about 100% after the jackpot game ends. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, the player can enjoy the game without impairing his expectation even when the non-probability time-short state is generated without causing the probability change time-short state. Note that the gaming machine 1 may be a gaming machine in which it is advantageous for the player to advance the game by left-handed regardless of the gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The control unit 40 of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and the like.

  The main control board 41 manages the main control of the gaming machine 1. The CPU unit 50 of the main control board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 that performs various effects processing, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 53 that stores control programs and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the CPU unit 50. The CPU 51 executes the program every time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main control board 41 is connected to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, the output port 55, the first start switch 72, and the second start switch 73 via the I / O interface 54. . The output port 55 outputs information on the gaming machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown). The first start switch 72 detects a game ball won in the first start port 14. The second start switch 73 detects a game ball won in the second start port 15.

  The sub control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, the operation buttons 9, and the speaker 48. The sub control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as effects according to the command transmitted from the main control board 41 and the detection result of the operation button 9. The lamp driver board 46 controls the operation of the movable accessory 31, the light emission of the light emitting agent 32 (LEDs 322 </ b> A to 322 </ b> H), the light emission of various illuminations, and the like. The lamp driver board 46 controls light emission of the LEDs 322A to 322H independently. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431, a CGROM 432, and the like, and controls the display of the display device 28 in accordance with a command received from the sub control board 58. The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 451 and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control board 41 and pays out a predetermined number of game balls.

  The relay board 47 is connected to a normal electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 69, a normal attacker opening / closing solenoid 70, and a V attacker opening / closing solenoid 71. The ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 69 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the second start port 15 during the normal winning game. The normal attacker open / close solenoid 70 opens and closes the open / close member of the normal attacker 16 during the big hit game. The V attacker open / close solenoid 71 opens and closes the open / close member of the V attacker 17 during the big hit game.

  Furthermore, a normal symbol operation switch 74, a normal attacker switch 75, a specific region switch 76, a non-specific region switch 77, and the symbol display unit 8 are connected to the relay board 47. The normal symbol operation switch 74 detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 12. The normal attacker switch 75 detects a game ball that has won the normal attacker 16. The specific area switch 76 detects a game ball that has passed through a specific area in the V attacker 17. The non-specific area switch 77 detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area in the V attacker 17.

  The power supply board 42 is connected to the main control board 41 and the launching device 37, and supplies direct current stabilized power to each board and the launching device 37. The launcher 37 launches one game ball to the game area 4 at regular intervals (0.6 seconds in this embodiment).

  The first jackpot relation information storage area of the RAM 52 of the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the configuration of the second jackpot relation information storage area is the same as that of the first jackpot relation information storage area, and thus the description will be simplified. The first jackpot relation information storage area and the second jackpot relation information storage area are used in a special symbol process (see FIGS. 14 to 16) of the main process described later. The first jackpot relation information storage area is provided with a plurality of storage areas. When a game ball wins at the first start opening 14, if the number of the first reserved balls by winning the first start opening 14 out of the special symbol holding balls is less than 4 (0 to 3), the number is small. Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum first reserved ball number) that can hold the jackpot determination and store a random number for the game ball won at the first start port 14 is “4”. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not yet been processed as a determination area, and performs various processes such as jackpot determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the process related to the random number stored in the determination area (specifically, the notification effect for informing the determination result and the jackpot game executed when the determination result is a big win) ends, the storage area with the next smallest number Is set as a determination area, and processing such as jackpot determination is repeated. Note that the random numbers in the storage area that has been processed may be deleted as appropriate.

  In each storage area, a first jackpot random number field in which the value of the first jackpot determination counter is stored, a first special symbol determination random number field in which the value of the first special symbol determination counter is stored, and a first variation pattern determination counter A first variation pattern determination random number field in which values are stored, an effect pattern determination random number field in which values of the effect pattern determination counter are stored, and a fall random number field in which the value of the fall determination counter is stored are provided. When a game ball wins the first starting port 14, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first jackpot random number is used for determining the first jackpot. The first special symbol determination random number is used to determine the first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 8. The effect pattern determination random number is used to determine the effect pattern of the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game. The falling random number is used for a falling lottery.

  In the following description, the jackpot random number for which the jackpot determination is suspended while being stored in the jackpot relation information storage area, and the jackpot random number for which the jackpot determination is suspended are acquired and stored in the jackpot relation information storage area. Various random numbers are collectively referred to as “pending random numbers”. The number of first reserved random numbers stored in the first jackpot related area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the number of first reserved balls. The number of the second reserved random numbers stored in the second jackpot related area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the second reserved ball number. The RAM 52 is provided with a normal hit relation information storage area for storing a random number acquired when a game ball is won in the normal symbol operating gate 12. The normal hit relation information storage area is configured in the same manner as the big hit relation information storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 5, the special symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 of the main control board 41 will be described. The gaming machine 1 refers to the special symbol determination table for the first special symbol indicating that the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot and the second special symbol indicating that the result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot. To decide. Each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is classified into one of a plurality of jackpot types having different advantages for the player. In the special symbol determination table, random numbers of special symbol determination random numbers respectively corresponding to a plurality of jackpot types are defined. There are three types of jackpot types of the first special symbol: “8R short-time opening jackpot”, “8R long-time opening jackpot”, and “16R long-time opening jackpot”. There are two types of jackpot types for the second special symbol: “8R long-time opening jackpot” and “16R long-time opening jackpot”. “8R” and “16R” indicate the total number of times the attackers 16 and 17 are opened and closed during a single jackpot game (so-called “round number”). As the number of rounds increases, the number of game balls that win the attackers 16 and 17 increases, so the number of game balls that the player acquires. As described above, the V attacker 17 is opened for a long time (maximum of 13 seconds in the present embodiment) in the long-open big hit, so that the game ball is likely to win a specific area in the V attacker 17. Therefore, it shifts to the probability change time short state with a very high probability thereafter. In the short-time open big hit, the V attacker 17 is released only for a short time (maximum 0.3 seconds in this embodiment), so it is difficult to win a game ball in a specific area. Therefore, the probability of subsequently shifting to the short time state is very low. Therefore, “8R short time open big hit”, “8R long time open big hit”, and “16R long time open big hit” are advantageous to the player in this order. That is, among the jackpot games executed based on a plurality of jackpots, the 16R long-open jackpot game executed based on the 16R long-open jackpot is the most advantageous jackpot for the player.

  In the gaming machine 1, when it is determined that the first jackpot is a jackpot, the ratio of 8R jackpot is 75% and the ratio of 16R jackpot is 25%. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second jackpot is a jackpot, the ratio of 8R jackpot is 50%, and the ratio of 16R jackpot is also 50%. That is, the ratio of 16R jackpot is higher in the case where it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the second jackpot determination than in the case where it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the first jackpot determination.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, when it is determined that the first jackpot is a jackpot, the ratio for the long-time opening jackpot is 50% and the ratio for the short-time opening jackpot is also 50%. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the second jackpot determination, the ratio of the long-time open jackpot is 100%. In other words, the percentage of long-term open jackpots is higher when the jackpot is determined by the second jackpot determination than when the jackpot is determined by the first jackpot determination.

  In the gaming machine 1, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, 100 time-saving times are given regardless of the jackpot type. In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state has occurred when the number of determinations reaches the number of time reductions, the time reduction state is not terminated, and until the next big hit determination determines that it is a big hit or wins the falling lottery Until it is done, the short-time state is continued.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 of the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a variation pattern determination table, a jackpot effect pattern determination table, which will be described later, and a character selection table, which will be described below. Can be given. The variation pattern is a variation pattern of a special symbol used when notifying the player of the determination result by the jackpot determination. By this variation pattern, the special symbol variation time displayed on the first special symbol display unit and the second special symbol display unit and the notification effect executed by the display device 28, the speaker 48, etc. in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. The pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the effect time of the notification effect (the variation time of the effect symbol).

  In the gaming machine 1, two variation pattern determination tables, a normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 and a falling winning variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The falling winning variation pattern determination table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern of the notification effect that is executed when the winning lottery is won in the short time state of the probability variation and the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. . The normal variation pattern determination table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern of the notification effect to be executed when the falling winning pattern determination table is not referred to. In the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won and the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the normal variation pattern determination table is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the normal variation pattern determination table includes a type of jackpot determination (first jackpot determination or second jackpot determination), a gaming state at the time of jackpot determination (time-short state or non-time-short state), and a jackpot determination. A plurality of tables are provided depending on the result (big hit or miss). A plurality of types of variation patterns V0 to V4, H0 to H5, W0, W1, and X0 to X2 are assigned to each table, and each variation pattern V0 to V4, H0 to H5, W0, W1, and X0 to X2 are assigned. The fluctuation pattern determination random number values (0 to 511) are associated with each other. As shown in FIG. 7, only the variation pattern L0 is assigned to the fall winning variation pattern determination table, and the variation pattern L0 and the variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 511) are associated with each other. A plurality of variation patterns may be assigned to the fall winning variation pattern determination table in the same manner as the normal variation pattern determination table.

  When the jackpot determination is made, either the normal variation pattern determination table or the falling winning variation pattern determination table is referred to according to the result of the falling lottery and the result of the jackpot determination. For example, when the normal variation pattern determination table is referred to, the table corresponding to the type of jackpot determination, the gaming state at that time and the determination result is referred to, and the value of the variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the jackpot random number One variation pattern corresponding to is determined. The main control board 41 transmits a command specifying the determined variation pattern to the sub-control board 58. The sub control board 58 controls the notification effect according to the variation pattern determined by the main control board 41.

  Specifically, the main control board 41 starts changing the special symbol according to the changing pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts production symbol display in synchronization with the start of special symbol variation. When the fluctuation time of the special symbol that has started to change ends, the main control board 41 displays the changed special symbol for a predetermined special symbol stop display time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). . The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays the effect symbol in synchronization with the special symbol stop display time. In addition, the sub-control board 58 performs a notification effect synchronized with the variation pattern by the display device 28, the movable accessory 31, the light emitting accessory 32 (LEDs 322A to 322H), the speaker 48, and the like.

  When the variation patterns V0 to V4, H1 to H5, W0, W1, X1, X2, and L0 are determined, for example, after configuring a reach state in which two of the three symbols included in the production symbol stop at the same symbol, A reach effect is performed in a manner that indicates that there is a possibility of jackpot. When the variation patterns H0 and X0 are determined, the non-reach variation that is performed in such a manner that the presentation ends without reaching the reach state.

  Further, when the variation patterns W0, X1, and L0 are determined among the variation patterns V0 to V4, H1 to H5, W0, W1, X1, X2, and L0 in which the reach effect is executed, the first battle effect is executed. The Although the details will be described later, the first battle effect is an effect in which the character A and a specific character described later play a battle (see FIG. 10). The first battle effect includes a first battle victory effect, a first battle draw effect, and a first battle defeat effect. When the variation pattern W0 is determined, the first battle victory effect is executed. When the variation pattern X1 is determined, the first battle draw effect is executed. When the variation pattern L0 is determined, the first battle defeat effect is executed.

  When the variation patterns W1 and X2 are determined among the variation patterns V0 to V4, H1 to H5, W0, W1, X1, X2, and L0 in which the reach effect is executed, the second battle effect is executed. Although the details will be described later, the second battle effect is an effect in which the character A and an interrupt character described later play a battle. The second battle effect includes a second battle victory effect and a second battle draw effect. When the variation pattern W1 is determined, the second battle victory effect is executed. When the variation pattern X2 is determined, the second battle draw effect is executed. Hereinafter, the first battle effect and the second battle effect are collectively referred to as “battle effect”.

  The variation patterns H0 and X0 in which the non-reach variation is executed can be determined only when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. The variation patterns W0, X1, L0, W1, and X2 in which the battle effect is executed can be determined only when the gaming state is the short time state. In particular, the variation pattern L0 can be determined only when the gaming state is the probability variation state (in this embodiment, the time variation state is always the time reduction state). Thus, the gaming machine 1 can increase the player's interest in the notification effect in the time-short state by providing the variation pattern that is executed only during the time-short state.

  In addition, the probability of selecting each variation pattern varies depending on the number of variation pattern determination random numbers corresponding to each variation pattern. When the determination result in the non-time-short state is a jackpot, there is a high probability that a variation pattern with a longer variation time is selected from the normal variation pattern determination table. When the determination result in the non-time-short state is out of place, there is a high probability that a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is selected from the normal variation pattern determination table. Therefore, the longer the variation time of the selected variation pattern is, the higher the degree of expectation that the result of jackpot determination will be a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “hit expectation”).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the 1st battle effect is performed, since the probability that the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot is when the variation pattern W0 is determined among the variation patterns W0, X1, and L0, “450 / (450 + 60 + 512) = about 44%”. On the other hand, when the second battle effect is executed, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is the case where the variation pattern W1 is determined from among the variation patterns W1 and X2, so that “112 / (112 + 2) = About 98% ". Therefore, the big hit expectation is higher when the second battle effect is executed than when the first battle effect is executed.

  In the normal variation pattern determination table, as with the first jackpot determination, a plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determination random number value. .

  The jackpot effect pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 of the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect pattern is a pattern of a jackpot effect that is executed by the display device 28, the speaker 48, or the like during the execution of the jackpot game. The jackpot effect pattern determination table is referred to in order to determine the effect pattern of the jackpot effect when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot.

  In the jackpot effect pattern determination table, a plurality of tables are provided according to the jackpot type (8R short-time open big hit, 8R long-time open big hit, or 16R long-time open big hit). Each table is assigned at least one type of effect pattern B0, C0, P0, P1, and each effect pattern B0, C0, P0, P1 is associated with the value (0 to 511) of the variation pattern determination random number. It has been.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot effect pattern determination table is referred to. Then, a table corresponding to the jackpot type is referred to, and one effect pattern corresponding to the value of the effect pattern determination random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is determined. The main control board 41 transmits a command for designating the determined effect pattern to the sub control board 58. The sub control board 58 controls the jackpot effect according to the effect pattern determined by the main control board 41.

  Specifically, the sub-control board 58 starts displaying the jackpot effect video on the display device 28 according to the effect pattern. Further, the sub control board 58 performs a big hit effect according to the effect pattern by the movable accessory 31, the light emitting agent 32 (LEDs 322A to 322H), the speaker 48, and the like. Further, the main control board 41 transmits a command indicating the current number of rounds to the sub-control board 58 for each round. The sub-control board 58 executes a jackpot effect according to the current number of rounds.

  When the effect patterns B0, C0, and P0 are determined, the normal jackpot effect is executed. When the effect pattern P1 is determined, the first battle victory effect is executed in the jackpot effect. That is, the first battle victory effect of the present embodiment is executed in the notification effect when the variation pattern W0 (see FIG. 6) is determined, and is also executed in the jackpot effect when the effect pattern P1 is determined. Is done. Therefore, the player can enjoy the first battle victory effect as both the notification effect and the jackpot effect. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is 16R long open jackpot, the performance pattern P1 in which the first battle victory effect is executed is more easily determined than the effect pattern P0 in which the normal jackpot effect is executed. However, it is not limited to this.

  The effect pattern P1 in which the first battle victory effect is executed can be determined only in the case of a 16R long-time open jackpot (that is, the jackpot that is most advantageous to the player). As a result, when the first battle victory effect is executed in the jackpot effect, the player is the currently winning jackpot game is a 16R long-open jackpot game that is most advantageous to the player among a plurality of jackpot games. I can understand that. Therefore, the player can enjoy the effect in the jackpot effect in the hope that the first battle victory effect will be executed. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can increase the player's interest in the jackpot effect.

  The character selection table stored in the ROM 583 of the sub control board 58 will be described with reference to FIG. The character selection table includes a character appearing in the first battle effect (hereinafter referred to as “specific character”) and a character appearing in the second battle effect (hereinafter referred to as “interrupt character”) among the plurality of characters B to H. Referred to to select).

  In the character selection table, the characters B to H are assigned in association with the value of the type counter (hereinafter referred to as “type counter value T”) “0” to “6”. The type counter value T indicates the number of types of characters selected as specific characters appearing in the first battle victory effect among the plurality of characters B to H.

  A method for selecting a specific character will be described. When the sub control board 58 receives from the main control board 41 a command specifying the variation pattern W0, X1, L0 or the effect pattern P1 in which the first battle effect is executed, the type counter value T reaches a predetermined specified value. Judgment is made. The specified value of this embodiment is “7”, which is the same number as the types of characters B to H that are enemy characters.

  If the type counter value T has not reached “7”, the character selection table is referred to, and the character corresponding to the type counter value T is selected as the specific character. And the 1st battle effect in which the character selected as a specific character appears is performed. In the present embodiment, the characters B to H are selected as specific characters in a predetermined order in the order of characters B to H until the type counter value T reaches “7”.

  When the type counter value T reaches “7”, the character selected by the player in the character selection effect described later (hereinafter referred to as “selected character”) is selected as the specific character. Then, the first battle effect in which the selected character selected as the specific character appears is executed.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the variation pattern W0 in which the first battle victory effect is executed is assigned to the normal variation pattern determination table, and the effect pattern P1 in which the first battle victory effect is executed is determined as the jackpot effect pattern. Assigned to the table. Therefore, by adjusting the probability that the variation pattern W0 is determined among the variation patterns W0 and W1 and the probability that the effect pattern P1 is determined among the effect patterns P0 and P1, respectively, the gaming machine 1 may, for example, select a type counter value. The probability that T reaches the specified value can be easily adjusted. For this reason, for example, even if the probability (so-called continuation rate) that a jackpot is determined between the occurrence of the time-saving state after the jackpot is ended and the time-saving state is ended (so-called continuation rate) is low, the effect pattern P0. By increasing the probability that the effect pattern P1 is determined among P1, the gaming machine 1 can show the player the first battle victory effect in which more types of characters appear as specific characters. For example, in the notification effect, a player who has never seen the first battle victory effect in which a predetermined character appears among the characters B to H is the first character that has never been seen in the jackpot effect. You can have an expectation that the battle victory will be performed. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can give the player a sense of expectation for seeing an effect that has never been seen.

  A method for selecting an interrupt character will be described. When the sub control board 58 receives from the main control board 41 a command for specifying the variation patterns W1 and X2 in which the second battle effect is executed, the sub control board 58 determines whether the type counter value T has reached the specified value “7”.

  When the type counter value T has not reached “7”, the character selection table is referred to, and any one of a plurality of characters other than the character that can be selected as the specific character is selected as the interrupt character. That is, the interrupt character is selected from a plurality of characters that do not correspond to the type counter value T. Therefore, when the second battle effect is executed, a character out of a predetermined order appears as an interrupt character. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can surprise the player and entertain the second battle effect.

  When the type counter value T has reached “7”, the selected character is selected as the specific character as described above. That is, when the type counter value T reaches “7”, any one of a plurality of characters other than the selected character (a character that can be selected as the specific character) is selected as an interrupt character. Therefore, the character (selected character) desired by the player does not appear in the second battle effect. However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit expectation is higher when the second battle effect is executed than when the first battle effect is executed. Thereby, the player can enjoy the second battle effect with a sense of expectation for the jackpot than when the first battle effect is executed. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can make the player enjoy the effect by effectively utilizing characters other than the selected character.

  With reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the battle effect performed in this embodiment is demonstrated. When the battle effect is executed, an image of the battle effect (hereinafter referred to as “battle effect image”) is displayed on the display device 28. In addition, the battle effect is executed in synchronization with the battle effect image by controlling the movable accessory 31, the light emitting agent 32 (LEDs 322A to 322H), the speaker 48, and the like.

  Hereinafter, the first battle effect among the battle effects will be described. In the second battle effect, the character appearing in the first battle effect is a specific character, whereas the character appearing in the second battle effect is an interrupt character, and the contents of the effect are the same. Therefore, the description is simplified. A 1st battle effect is an effect performed in the aspect which shows whether a specific character satisfy | fills specific conditions among several characters BH. The first battle effect of the present embodiment is performed in a manner indicating whether or not the specific character is defeated in the battle with the character A. In other words, in the present embodiment, “a specific character satisfies a specific condition” indicates that the specific character is defeated in a battle with the character A.

  The first battle effect includes a first battle victory effect, a first battle draw effect, and a first battle defeat effect. The first battle victory effect is performed in such a manner that the specific character loses in the battle with the character A (that is, the specific character satisfies a specific condition). The first battle victory effect is executed in both the notification effect and the jackpot effect. The first battle draw effect is performed in a manner indicating that the specific character draws in the battle with the character A (that is, the specific character does not satisfy the specific condition). The first battle defeat effect is performed in such a manner that the specific character wins in the battle with the character A (that is, the specific character does not satisfy the specific condition).

  In the first battle effect executed in the notification effect, if the specific character loses to the character A, the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, and if the specific character is drawn with the character A, the jackpot determination result is out of place, When the specific character wins the character A, it is notified that the falling lottery is won and the player falls from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state.

  The first battle victory effect corresponds to the second battle victory effect. The first battle draw effect corresponds to the second battle draw effect. The gaming machine 1 is not provided with the second battle defeat effect corresponding to the first battle defeat effect, but may be provided.

  FIG. 10 shows the first battle victory effect executed in the notification effect as an example of the battle effect. FIG. 10 shows the first battle victory effect when the character C is selected as the specific character. As shown in FIG. 10 (a), when a notification effect is executed, a stop display is displayed in the upper right part of the display device 28 in a state where the effect symbols 81A and 81C show the same symbol among the plurality of effect symbols 81A to 81C. The effect design in which the reach state is configured is displayed. In this state, the first battle victory effect is executed. Specifically, a character image 82A indicating the character A as the main character and a character image 82C indicating the character C as the specific character are displayed on the display device 28 as battle effect images.

  Next, the character image 82A and the character image 82C are used, and the character A and the character C battle each other. As shown in FIG. 10B, the first battle victory effect ends in a mode indicating that the character A has won in the battle with the character C.

  In addition, the first battle victory effect, the first battle draw effect, and the first battle defeat effect are performed in the same manner until the middle of the effect, and which of the character A and the specific character ultimately wins? Or the portion of the aspect indicating whether to draw is different. Thereby, the player can enjoy the first battle effect while having the expectation that the first battle effect being executed is the first battle victory effect.

  FIG. 11 shows the first battle victory effect executed in the jackpot effect. FIG. 11 shows the first battle victory effect when the character H is selected as the specific character. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the jackpot effect is executed, a round number display 24, a jackpot effect symbol 25, and a right-handed notification display 26 are displayed in order from the left on the upper portion of the display device 28. The The round number display 24 indicates the current round number. The jackpot effect symbol 25 indicates effect symbols (three identical effect symbols) indicating the jackpots that are confirmed and displayed in the notification effect. The right-handed notification display 26 indicates that the player is right-handed. In this state, the first battle victory effect is executed. Specifically, a character image 82A indicating the character A as the main character and a character image 82H indicating the character H as the specific character are displayed on the display device 28 as battle effect images.

  Next, the character image 82A and the character image 82H are used, and the character A and the character H battle each other. As shown in FIG. 11B, the first battle victory effect ends in a mode indicating that the character A has won in the battle against the character H. In addition, the battle effect performed in the jackpot effect is only the first battle victory effect. For this reason, when the battle effect is executed in the jackpot effect, the character A who is a friend of the player always wins, so that the player can obtain a refreshing feeling.

  With reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the light emission effect performed in this embodiment is demonstrated. Hereinafter, among the character members 321A to 321H, character members indicating characters appearing in the battle effect image being displayed on the display device 28 are collectively referred to as “specific character members”. That is, the specific character member during execution of the first battle effect indicates a character member indicating the specific character among the character members 321B to 321H and the character member 321A. The specific character member during execution of the second battle effect indicates a character member indicating an interrupt character among the character members 321B to 321H and a character member 321A.

  In this embodiment, when a battle effect is executed, a battle effect image in which at least one character (in this embodiment, character A and a specific character or an interrupt character) appears among the plurality of characters A to H is displayed. It is displayed on the device 28. As will be described below, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes a light emission effect to indicate to the player which of the plurality of characters A to H is at least one character appearing in the battle effect image. It can be easily grasped.

  The light emission effect of the present embodiment is executed when the battle effect is executed. Specifically, in the light emission effect, the LED provided on the specific character member (hereinafter referred to as “specific LED”) among the LEDs 322A to 322H is replaced with the LED provided on the other character member (hereinafter referred to as “other LED”). The light emission is performed in a manner distinguishable from the light emission mode. For example, the specific LED may be turned on and the other LEDs may be turned off. The specific LED blinks, and the other LEDs may not blink. The specific LED may flash at a flashing speed different from the flashing speed of the other LEDs. The specific LED may emit light with a color different from the emission color of other LEDs. The specific LED may emit light with an emission intensity different from the emission intensity of other LEDs. In addition, the light emission aspect which can be identified is not limited to these.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, when the battle effect image in which the character A as the main character and the character C as the specific character appear in the notification effect is displayed on the display device 28, the LEDs 322A and 322C as specific LEDs emit light. Thus, the light emission effect is executed. Since the LEDs 322A and 322C emit light, the player can easily grasp that the character A and the character C are fighting each other. The light emission effect ends with the end of the battle effect image.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, when a battle effect image in which the character A as the main character and the character H as the specific character appear in the jackpot effect is displayed on the display device 28, the LEDs 322A and 322H as specific LEDs emit light. Thus, the light emission effect is executed. Since the LEDs 322A and 322H emit light, the player can easily grasp that the character A and the character H are fighting each other. The light emission effect ends with the end of the battle effect image.

  Thus, the player can easily grasp the specific character member by visually recognizing the specific LED. For example, in the battle effect, the character in the battle is not always displayed on the display device 28. In this way, even when the character being played is not displayed on the display device 28, the player simply looks at the specific character member, and the characters (characters A and A) appearing in the displayed battle effect image are displayed. It is possible to easily grasp which of the plurality of characters A to H is the specific character or the interrupt character. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 allows the player to easily grasp the character appearing in the displayed battle effect image.

  Further, in the present embodiment, until the type counter value T reaches a specified number, the characters B to H appear in the first battle effect in a predetermined order. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can notify the player of the current game progress (type counter value T) by executing a light emission effect that makes the specific character member identifiable. Moreover, LED322A-322H is arrange | positioned in the position which persons other than a player can visually recognize the light emission. For this reason, for example, when the jackpot continues continuously through the short-time state and the so-called villa mode is entered, a player other than the player can check the progress of the game by visually recognizing the specific character member. A sense of superiority can be obtained.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the character selection effect performed in the present embodiment will be described. As will be described below, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can provide a player with a sense of accomplishment by executing a character selection effect, and can further enhance the first battle effect executed in the notification effect. it can. The character selection effect is an effect for notifying that the player can select any one of the plurality of characters B to H during execution of the jackpot game. Specifically, when the jackpot game is executed, it is determined whether or not the type counter value T has reached a predetermined specified value “7”. The character selection effect is executed when the type counter value T reaches “7” in the jackpot effect.

  When the character selection effect is executed, the character selection images 21B to 21I, the button image 22, and the selected character name 23 are displayed on the display device 28. The character selection images 21B to 21H are characters B to H, respectively, and are images for the player to select any one of the characters B to H. The character selection image 21I is an image that does not show any character and allows the player to randomly select any one of the characters B to H from the gaming machine 1. The button image 22 shows a character selection method using the operation buttons 9. The selected character name 23 displays the name of the currently selected character.

  The player selects one of the characters B to H as a selected character by operating the operation button 9 according to the button image 22 and selecting one of the character selection images 21B to 21I. In the example of FIG. 12, the character selection image 21C is selected. In this case, the selected character name 23 indicates the character C. When the character selection image 21I is selected, the selected character is randomly selected by the gaming machine 1. When the sub control board 58 receives the operation of the operation button 9 by the player, the sub control board 58 stores the selected character in the RAM 582. The selected character stored in the RAM 582 is selected as a specific character that appears in the first battle effect to be executed next.

  According to this, the player can select a desired character as the specific character on condition that the type counter value T has reached the specified value. Further, the specified value of the present embodiment is “7”, which is the same number as the types of the characters B to H that are enemy characters. Thereby, a character selection effect is performed when the character A wins all of the characters B to H that are enemy characters appearing in a predetermined order by the first battle victory effect. Therefore, when the type counter value T reaches the specified value, the player can obtain a great sense of achievement. Furthermore, since the selected character appears as a specific character in the first battle effect to be executed next, the player can enjoy the first battle effect more.

  In addition, in the conventional gaming machine, since the production pattern P1 is not provided, the type counter value T is counted when it is determined that the jackpot is determined through the short-time state (that is, when the variation pattern W0 is determined). It was. In this case, the character selection effect is not executed unless the number of times that the jackpot is continuously determined through the short-time state (the so-called consecutive resort count) does not reach the predetermined value of seven times. However, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation pattern W0 in which the first battle victory effect is executed is assigned to the normal variation pattern determination table, and the effect pattern P1 in which the first battle victory effect is executed is the jackpot effect pattern. Assigned to the decision table. Therefore, since the type counter value T is counted when the production pattern P1 is determined, the character A is assigned to all of the characters B to H that are enemy characters before the so-called number of extended games reaches a predetermined value of 7. Wins and the character selection effect is executed. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can execute the character selection effect earlier than the conventional gaming machine in which the effect pattern P1 is not provided, and can give the player a sense of achievement.

  With reference to FIGS. 13-18, the operation | movement by the main control board 41 of the game machine 1 is demonstrated. Main control of the gaming machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 13) is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated every 4 mS by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 3). Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the main process is started, a command output process is performed (S10). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, a process for detecting a game ball from the detection results of each switch (see FIG. 3) provided in the normal symbol operating gate 12, each winning opening, a specific area of the V attacker 17 and a non-specific area (see FIG. 3). Is done.

  Next, a counter update process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 is added, and the value of the special symbol variation time counter that is a timer counter for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is subtracted.

  Next, special electric accessory processing is performed (S13). In the special electric accessory processing, processing for controlling the operation of the jackpot game (mainly opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members of the attackers 16 and 17) and processing regarding the game state generated after the jackpot game is completed are performed. In the present embodiment, regardless of the jackpot type, when the game ball passes a specific area, the probability variation flag is set to “ON” after the jackpot game ends. In the present embodiment, the hourly flag is set to “ON” after the jackpot game ends, regardless of the jackpot type. The number of rounds in the jackpot game is determined according to the jackpot type. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is “8R jackpot” and “16R jackpot”, the normal attacker 16 or the V attacker 17 is released with a maximum opening time of 29 seconds in each round. Then, once opened, the attackers 16 and 17 are closed when the maximum release time has elapsed and the conditions for winning nine game balls are satisfied. In the present embodiment, the V attacker 17 is opened for a long time or for a short time in the eighth round.

  Next, special symbol processing is performed (S14). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol process, a jackpot determination, a variation pattern determination, a special symbol determination, a game state transition process, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 14 to 16).

  Next, ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S15). In the ordinary electric accessory process, a process for controlling the operation of the normal hit game is performed when the normal hit is reached. CPU51 will open the opening-and-closing member of the 2nd starting port 15 longer than in the non-time-short state, if the time-short state has occurred. Note that if the time reduction flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 51 determines that it is in the time reduction state.

  Next, normal symbol processing is performed (S16). In the normal symbol processing, a normal hit random number is acquired when the normal symbol operation switch 74 detects a game ball. Based on the acquired random number, processing such as ordinary hit determination, storage of commands for controlling fluctuations in ordinary symbols, and the like are performed. As described above, the normal hit determination is performed with each probability (99/100 or 4/100) depending on whether or not the time-short state has occurred.

  Next, a payout process (S17), an error check (S18), and an information output process (S19) are performed. In the payout process, payout of prize balls is controlled. In the error check, when an error occurs, the error is notified using the display device 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various types of information are output to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  Details of the special symbol process (S14, see FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, flags used in special symbol processing will be described. The RAM 52 stores a jackpot gaming state flag, a special symbol display state flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, a fall winning flag, and the like in addition to the above-described first starting port winning flag and second starting port winning flag.

  The jackpot game state flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the jackpot game, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the jackpot game is not played. The special symbol display state flag is “1” when either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (during the change), and when either one is stopped (during the stop display). “2” is stored, and “0” is stored when neither of them is changing nor being stopped. The probability variation flag is “ON” because “1” is stored during the probability variation state. The time reduction flag is “ON” because “1” is stored during the time reduction state. The falling winning flag is “1” when the falling lottery is won and becomes “ON”, and when the big hit determination is made, “0” is stored and becomes “OFF”.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the special symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the first start port 14 (S41). The determination here is made according to the state of the first start opening winning flag. If the first start port winning flag is “OFF” (S41: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S51. When the first start opening winning flag is “ON” (S41: YES), it is determined whether or not the first number of reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “4” (S42). If the number of the first reserved balls is “4” (S42: YES), the number of the first reserved balls that can be stored has reached the upper limit, and the process proceeds to the determination of S51.

  If the first reserved ball number is not “4” (S42: NO), “1” is added to the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S43). Next, various random numbers are acquired and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first jackpot relation information storage area (see FIG. 4) (S44). Specifically, the value of the first jackpot determination counter is in the first jackpot random number column, the value of the first special symbol determination counter is in the first special symbol determination random number column, and the value in the first variation pattern determination random number column is The RAM 52 stores the value of the single variation pattern determination counter, the effect pattern determination counter value in the effect pattern determination random number column, and the fall determination counter value in the fall random number column.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the second start port 15 (S51). The determination here is made according to the state of the second start opening prize flag. When the second start opening winning flag is “OFF” (S51: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S61 (see FIG. 15). When the second start opening winning flag is “ON” (S51: YES), it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 is “4” (S52). If the number of second reserved balls is “4” (S52: YES), the number of second reserved balls that can be stored has reached the upper limit, and the process proceeds to the determination of S61.

  When the second reserved ball number is not “4” (S52: NO), “1” is added to the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S53). Next, various random numbers are acquired and stored in the RAM 52 (S54).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the game state is a jackpot gaming state (S61). If the jackpot gaming state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is in effect (S61: YES), and the process returns to the main process. When the jackpot gaming state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not in effect (S61: NO), and it is determined whether either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing. (S62). If the special symbol display state flag is not “1”, it is determined that none of the symbols is changing (S62: NO), and whether one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in a stopped state or not. Is determined (S63). If the special symbol display state flag is not “2”, it is determined that none of the special symbol display state is being displayed (S63: NO), the process proceeds to S71 (see FIG. 16), and a process such as a jackpot determination is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination, the second jackpot determination is performed with priority over the first jackpot determination. First, it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number is “1” or more (S71). When the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more (S71: YES), the second big hit determination is performed, which will be described in detail later. When the second reserved ball number is “0” (S71: NO), it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball number is “1” or more (S72). If the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S72: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the number of first reserved balls is “1” or more (S72: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S73). Next, the determination area of the first jackpot relation information storage area (see FIG. 4) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S74), and the process proceeds to S90.

  On the other hand, in the second jackpot determination, first, “1” is subtracted from the second reserved ball number (S83). Next, the determination area of the second jackpot related information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S84), and the process proceeds to S90. Next, jackpot determination processing is performed (S90). In the jackpot determination process, various processes relating to falling lottery, jackpot determination, and special symbol determination are performed.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the jackpot determination process (S90, see FIG. 16) will be described in detail. When the big hit determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is “ON” (S121). This is because whether or not to perform the falling lottery varies depending on the gaming state. If the probability variation flag is “OFF” (S121: NO), the drop-down lottery is not performed during non-probability variation, so the process proceeds to S126. When the probability variation flag is “ON” (S121: YES), a falling lottery process is performed (S122). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a falling lottery table as a table for performing the falling lottery. In the falling lottery table, random numbers of falling random numbers respectively corresponding to “winning” and “out of” of the falling lottery are defined. In the falling lottery process, the falling lottery table is referred to, and whether the falling random number shifted in S74 and S84 (see FIG. 16) and stored in the determination area corresponds to “winning” or “missing”. Determined. Thereby, the falling lottery based on the undetermined falling random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the falling random numbers are stored.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the falling lottery is “winning” (S123). When the result of the falling lottery is “out” (S123: NO), the process proceeds to S126. When the result of the falling lottery is “winning” (S123: YES), the probability variation flag is “OFF” (S124). Next, the falling lottery flag is set to “ON” (S125).

  Next, a jackpot determination is made according to whether or not a probability variation state has occurred (S126). In S126, with reference to the state of the probability variation flag, it is specified whether or not the probability variation state has occurred at the present time. Although not shown, the ROM 53 is provided with a low probability determination table and a high probability determination table as tables for determining the jackpot. The low probability determination table is a table used for jackpot determination in a non-stochastic fluctuation state, and a random number value of a jackpot random number corresponding to each of “big jackpot” and “missing” is defined. The high probability determination table is a table used for jackpot determination in a probability variation state, and random numbers of jackpot random numbers respectively corresponding to “big hit” and “out of” are defined. A low probability determination table or a high probability determination table is selected corresponding to the specified gaming state. With reference to the selected low-probability determination table or high-probability determination table, it is determined whether the jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S74 or S84 corresponds to “big hit” or “out of line”. The Thereby, the jackpot determination based on the undetermined jackpot random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the jackpot random numbers are stored.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S127). If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S127: YES), a special symbol indicating that the jackpot is determined (S128), and the process returns to the special symbol processing (see FIG. 16). When the result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot (S127: NO), a special symbol indicating that it is out of place is determined (S129), and the processing returns to the special symbol processing.

  Returning to the description of FIG. After the big hit determination process (S90), it is determined whether or not the fall winning flag is “ON” (S91). When the fall winning flag is “ON” (S91: YES), it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is out of place (S92). When the result of the big hit determination is out of place (S92: YES), the falling winning variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7) is set as the variation pattern determination table referred to by the CPU 51 (S93). That is, the falling winning variation pattern determination table is set when the winning lottery is won and the result of the big hit determination is out of place. Next, the process proceeds to S95. When the falling winning flag is “OFF” (S91: NO), or when the falling winning flag is “ON”, but the result of the jackpot determination is not out of step (S92: NO), the variation pattern determination table referred to by the CPU 51 is used. Then, a normal variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 6) is set (S94). The process proceeds to S95.

  Next, if the fall winning flag is “ON”, it is set to “OFF” (S95). Next, the set variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the variation patterns corresponding to the type of jackpot determination, the gaming state, and the determination result is determined by the value of the variation pattern determination random number (S96). Next, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern determined in S96 is stored in the RAM 52 (S97). The variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 13) of the main process to be executed next time. The variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol determined according to the determined variation pattern is set in the special symbol variation time counter (S98). “1” indicating that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S99), and the process returns to the main process.

  In addition, in the determination of S62 shown in FIG. 15, when “1” is stored in the special symbol display state flag, it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing ( (S62: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed based on the value of the special symbol variation time counter set in the processing of S98 (see FIG. 16) (S101). If the value of the special symbol variation time counter is not “0”, it is determined that the variation time has not yet passed (S101: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. When the fluctuation time has elapsed (S101: YES), a special symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S102). The special symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 13), and the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the display device 28, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Instructs the symbol to stop changing. Next, a predetermined special symbol stop display time (0.8 seconds in this embodiment) is stored in the special symbol stop time counter (S103). “2” indicating that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being stopped is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S104). Thereafter, the first start opening prize flag and the second start opening winning flag that are “ON” are set to “OFF” (S105), and the process returns to the main process.

  In addition, when “2” is stored in the special symbol display state flag in the determination of S63 (S63: YES), whether or not the stop display time has elapsed according to the value of the special symbol stop time counter set in S103. Is determined (S106). If the value of the special symbol stop time counter is not “0”, it is determined that the stop display time has not yet elapsed (S106: NO), and the process returns to the main process. When the stop display time has elapsed (S106: YES), “0” indicating that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is changing or being stopped is stored in the special symbol display state flag. (S107). Next, a game state transition process is performed (S108), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the gaming state transition process (S108, see FIG. 15) will be described in detail. In the game state transition process, the game is shifted to the jackpot game when it is determined that the game is a big hit, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, various flags are controlled to end the time reduction state and the probability change state. Is called.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the game state transition process is started, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S131). If it is not a big hit (S131: NO), “1” is added to the value of the determination count counter (hereinafter referred to as “determination count counter value K”) for counting the number of determinations (S132). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is “ON” (S133). When the probability variation flag is “ON” (S133: YES), there is no game state transition, so the process returns to the special symbol process (see FIG. 15). When the probability variation flag is “OFF” (S133: NO), it is determined whether or not the determination count counter value K is “100” or more (S134). If the determination count counter value K is not equal to or greater than “100” (S134: NO), the process returns to the special symbol process because there is no game state transition. When the determination count counter value K is “100” or more (S134: YES), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is “ON” (S135).

  When the time reduction flag is “OFF” (S135: NO), since the game is already in the normal state and there is no game state transition, the process returns to the special symbol process. When the time reduction flag is “ON” (S135: YES), the time reduction flag is set to “OFF” (S136). As a specific case where the process of S136 is executed, when the number of determinations reaches 100, which is the shortest number of times in the non-probable short-time state, and when the number of determinations is 100 times or more in the short-time state of the probabilistic variation, And so on. Next, the type number clear command is stored in the RAM 52 (S137). The type number clear command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 13), and instructs to clear the type counter value T to “0”. The process returns to the special symbol process.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S131: YES), the jackpot game state flag is set to “ON” (S141). In the present embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is determined according to the jackpot type of the special symbol in the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 5). Therefore, a value indicating either the number of rounds “8R” or “16R” corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the round number counter that counts the number of rounds (S142). Next, the effect pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the effect patterns corresponding to the jackpot type is determined by the value of the effect pattern determination random number (S143). Also, a jackpot game start command for indicating that the jackpot game is to be started and for designating the effect S pattern determined in S143 is stored in the RAM 52 (S144). The jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 13) of the main process to be executed next time.

  Next, the determination count counter value K is cleared to “0” (S145). Next, if there is a time reduction flag and a probability change flag that are "ON", they are set to "OFF" (S146). That is, during the big hit game, the gaming state shifts from the short state at the time of probability change or the short state at the time of non-change probability to the normal state. The process returns to the special symbol process.

  With reference to FIGS. 19 to 21, sub-control board processing executed by the sub-control board 58 will be described. In the sub control board process, a process for controlling effects by the display device 28, the speaker 48, and the like is performed in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control board 41. In particular, in the sub-control board processing, a notification effect for notifying the result of the jackpot determination, a battle effect executed in the notification effect, a light emission effect, and a jackpot effect for indicating that the jackpot game is being executed are controlled. The The sub control board process is executed by the CPU 581 according to the program stored in the ROM 583.

  When the sub control board processing is started, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the main control board 41 (S201). If not received (S201: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S221. When the variation pattern designation command is received (S201: YES), the notification effect control process is executed (S202).

  With reference to FIG. 20, the notification effect control process (S202, see FIG. 19) will be described in detail. In the notification effect control process, a notification effect, a battle effect, a light emission effect, and the like are controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the notification effect control process is started, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 582 (S241). Next, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 is a variation pattern for executing a battle effect (S242). When the variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 is any one of the variation patterns V0 to V4, H0 to H5, and X0 (S242: NO), the notification effect (non-reach variation or reach effect) according to the variation pattern stored in the RAM 582. A to E) are controlled (S243). Specifically, variable display of a plurality of effect symbols is started. The process returns to the sub control board process (see FIG. 19).

  When the variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 is any one of the variation patterns W0, W1, X1, X2, and L0 (S242: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is that the first battle effect is executed. (S244). If the pattern is one of the fluctuation patterns W0, X1, and L0 (S244: YES), it is determined whether or not the type counter value T has reached the prescribed value “7” (S245). In the present embodiment, the type counter value T is counted every time the first battle victory effect is executed (see S266 in FIG. 20 and S287 in FIG. 21). If the type counter value T has not reached “7” (S245: NO), the character selection table is referred to, a character corresponding to the type counter value T is selected as a specific character (S261), and the process proceeds to S263. Transition. When the type counter value T has reached “7” (S245: YES), the character selected as the selected character in S293 (see FIG. 21) described later is selected as the specific character (S262), and the process proceeds to S263. Transition.

  The notification effect in which the first battle effect in which the specific character selected in S261 or S262 appears is controlled (S263). Specifically, the variable display of a plurality of effect symbols is started, and the first battle effect is executed. During execution of the first battle effect, the light emission effect is controlled (S264). In the light emission effect, while the first battle effect is being executed, the LED indicating the specific character selected in S261 or S262 among the LEDs 322B to 322H and the LED 322A indicating the character A each emit light.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first battle victory effect has been executed (S265). When the first battle draw effect or the first battle defeat effect is executed (S265: NO), the process returns to the sub control board process. When the variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 is the variation pattern W0 and the first battle victory effect is executed (S265: YES), “1” is added to the type counter value T (S266), and the process is performed on the sub-control board. Return to processing. The initial value of the type counter value T is “0”.

  In S244, when the variation pattern stored in RAM 582 in S241 is one of the variation patterns W1 and X2 (S244: NO), if S161 or S262 is executed among the plurality of characters B to H, it is selected. Any one of a plurality of characters other than the character being selected is selected as an interrupt character (S271). Specifically, when the type counter value T does not reach “7”, the character selection table is referred to, and a plurality of characters other than the characters corresponding to the type counter value T (that is, corresponding to the type counter value T). Any one of a plurality of characters not selected) is selected as an interrupt character. When the type counter value T has reached “7”, one of a plurality of characters other than the character stored in the RAM 582 as a selected character in S293 described later is selected as an interrupt character. In these cases, the interrupt character may be selected at random from a plurality of characters other than the character that can be selected as the specific character, for example, by a random number, may be selected in a predetermined order, or other The method may be selected. In addition, the gaming machine 1 may include a character other than the plurality of characters B to H that can be selected as the specific character as a character that can be selected as the interrupt character.

  Next, the notification effect in which the second battle effect in which the character selected in S271 appears is controlled (S272). Specifically, the variable display of a plurality of effect symbols is started, and the second battle effect is executed. During the second battle effect, the light emission effect is controlled (S273). In the light emission effect, while the second battle effect is being executed, the LED indicating the character selected in S271 among the LEDs 322B to 322H and the LED 322A indicating the character A each emit light. Next, the process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 19).

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the notification effect control process (S202) ends, it is determined whether a special symbol stop command is received from the main control board 41 (S211). If not received (S211: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S221. When the special symbol stop command is received (S211: YES), the combination of effect symbols indicating the result of the jackpot determination is fixed and displayed, the notification effect is ended (S212), and the process proceeds to the determination of S221. Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start command is received from the main control board 41 (S221). If not received (S221: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S231. When the jackpot game start command is received (S221: YES), the jackpot effect control process is executed (S222).

  The jackpot effect control process (S222, see FIG. 19) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the jackpot effect control process, a jackpot effect, a character selection effect and the like executed during the jackpot game are controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the jackpot effect control process is started, the effect pattern designated by the jackpot game start command is stored in the RAM 582 (S281). It is determined whether or not the effect pattern stored in RAM 582 is an effect pattern for executing the first battle victory effect (S282). When the effect pattern stored in the RAM 582 is any of the effect patterns B0, C0, and P0 (S282: NO), the normal jackpot effect is controlled (S283), and the process proceeds to the determination of S291. When the effect pattern stored in the RAM 582 is the effect pattern P1 (S282: YES), the character selection table is referred to, and the character corresponding to the type counter value T is selected as the specific character (S284). In the present embodiment, when the type counter value T reaches “7”, one of the characters B to H is selected at random.

  Next, the first battle victory effect in which the specific character selected in S284 appears is controlled (S285). For example, a battle effect image is displayed on the display device 28. During execution of the first battle victory effect, the light emission effect is controlled (S286). In the light emission effect, the LED indicating the specific character and the LED 322A indicating the character A among the LEDs 322B to 322H emit light while the first battle effect is being executed. Next, “1” is added to the type counter value T (S287), and the process proceeds to S291.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the type counter value T has reached the prescribed value “7” (S291). If the type counter value T has not reached “7” (S291: NO), the process proceeds to S294. When the type counter value T has reached “7” (S291: YES), the character selection effect (see FIG. 12) is controlled (S292). The player operates the operation button 9 to select a character. In response to the operation of the operation button 9 by the player, the character is selected as the selected character and stored in the RAM 582 (S293). Next, it is determined whether or not to end the jackpot presentation (S294). The jackpot effect is controlled according to a command indicating the number of rounds transmitted from the main control board 41. If the jackpot game has not ended yet (S294: NO), the jackpot effect is controlled until the jackpot game ends. When the jackpot game is finished (S294: YES), the jackpot effect is finished and the process returns to the sub control board process (see FIG. 19).

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the jackpot effect control process (S232) ends, it is determined whether or not a type number clear command has been received from the main control board 41 (S231). If not received (S231: NO), the process returns to the determination of S201. When the type number clear command is received (S231: YES), the type counter value T is cleared to “0” (S232), and the process returns to the determination of S201. The type counter value T is cleared to “0” when the number of determinations reaches 100, which is the number of time reductions in the non-probable short time state, or when the number of determinations is 100 times or more in the short time state of probable change and the winning lottery is won The As a result, when the so-called consecutive-village mode in which the jackpot continues through the short-time state is terminated, and then the first battle effect is executed in the jackpot effect or the notification effect, the character corresponding to the type counter value T = “0” A first battle effect in which B appears is executed. In this way, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the type counter value T is cleared to “0”, so that when the type counter value T reaches the specified value without being cleared to “0”, the player A greater sense of accomplishment can be obtained.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 has the variation pattern W0 performed in such a manner that the specific character selected in S261 or S262 is defeated in the battle with the character A when the short-time state is generated in the notification effect. Based on the first battle victory effect can be executed. In addition, during the execution of the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 can execute the jackpot effect in which the first battle victory effect is executed based on the effect pattern P1, or the normal jackpot effect based on the effect patterns B0, C0, and P0. . For example, a player who has never seen the first battle victory effect in which a given character appears expects that a jackpot effect will be executed during the jackpot game where the first battle victory effect in which that character appears will be executed To do. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can give the player a sense of expectation for seeing an effect that has never been seen.

  If it is decided to execute the 16R long-open big hit game among a plurality of big hit games, one of the production patterns P0 and P1 is decided. That is, the effect pattern P1 in which the first battle victory effect is executed can be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that a jackpot game other than the 16R long open jackpot game is executed among a plurality of jackpot games, one of the effect patterns B0, C0, and P0 in which the normal jackpot effect is executed is determined. The That is, the effect pattern P1 in which the first battle victory effect is executed cannot be determined. Therefore, only when it is determined that the 16R long open big hit game that is most advantageous for the player is executed, the effect pattern P1 in which the first battle victory effect is executed may be determined. The player can enjoy the jackpot game in the expectation that the first battle victory effect will be executed based on the effect pattern P1 in the jackpot effect. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can increase the player's interest in the jackpot effect.

  The type counter value T is counted every time the first battle victory effect is executed. Of the variation patterns W0 and W1, the probability of determining the variation pattern W0 in which the first battle victory effect is executed and the probability of determining the effect pattern P1 in which the first battle victory effect is executed among the effect patterns P0 and P1. By respectively adjusting the above, the gaming machine 1 can easily adjust the probability that the type counter value T reaches a predetermined value.

  In the present embodiment, the first start port 14 and the second start port 15 correspond to the “start port” of the present invention. The first start switch 72 and the second start switch 73 correspond to the “detection means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that executes the processing of S126 in FIG. 17 corresponds to the “determination unit” of the present invention. In the process of S13 of FIG. 13, the CPU 51 that controls the operation of the jackpot game corresponds to the “game executing means” of the present invention. The short time state corresponds to the “specific game state” of the present invention. In the process of S13 of FIG. 13, the CPU 51 that sets the hourly flag to “ON” after the jackpot game ends corresponds to the “occurrence means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the processes of S261 and S262 in FIG. 20 and S284 in FIG. 21 corresponds to the “selecting unit” of the present invention. The battle effect corresponds to the “first specific effect” of the present invention. The variation patterns W0, W1, X1, X2, and L0 correspond to “a plurality of first specific effect patterns” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that executes the process of S96 of FIG. 16 corresponds to the “first determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the processes of S263 and S272 in FIG. 20 corresponds to the “first effect executing means” of the present invention. The jackpot effect corresponds to the “second specific effect” of the present invention. The production patterns B0, C0, P0, P1 correspond to “a plurality of second specific production patterns” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that executes the process of S143 in FIG. 18 corresponds to the “second determining means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the processes of S283 and S285 in FIG. 21 corresponds to the “second effect executing means” of the present invention. The variation pattern W0 and the effect pattern P1 correspond to the “character effect pattern” of the present invention. The production patterns B0, C0, P0 correspond to the “normal production patterns” of the present invention. The ROM 53 corresponds to the “first storage unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that executes the process of S128 of FIG. 17 corresponds to the “third determination unit” of the present invention. The 16R long-time open jackpot game corresponds to the “specific jackpot game” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the processing of S266 of FIG. 20 and S287 of FIG. 21 corresponds to the “counting unit” of the present invention. The ROM 583 corresponds to the “second storage unit” of the present invention.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1 executes the light emission effect during display of the battle effect image, but may execute it during display of another effect image in which at least one character appears among the plurality of characters. Good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in the light emission effect, the game machine 1 makes specific LED light-emit in the aspect different from the light emission aspect of other LED. On the other hand, the gaming machine 1 may make the specific character member distinguishable from other character members by an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “identification effect”) in a mode different from the light emission effect of the above embodiment. For example, in the identification effect, the gaming machine 1 may make the specific character member distinguishable from other character members by swinging, rotating, vibrating, deforming, moving, or the like. The gaming machine 1 can cause the player to easily grasp the character appearing in the displayed battle effect image by executing the light emission effect.

  In the above embodiment, “a specific character satisfies a specific condition” indicates that the specific character loses in the battle with the character A, but is not limited thereto. For example, “a specific character satisfies a specific condition” may indicate that the specific character wins a battle against the character A. That is, the specific character is not limited to an enemy character, and may be a main character. Moreover, it replaces with a 1st battle effect and the effect performed in the aspect shown, for example whether a specific character clears a predetermined | prescribed game may be performed.

  In the so-called battle effect, for example, a character other than the currently appearing character may appear in the middle of the effect. In this case, you may perform the light emission effect which light-emits LED provided in the character member which shows the character from the time of the character interrupting and appearing in the middle of the effect.

  Moreover, you may make specific LED light-emit in the aspect which can identify the character A and main character which are main characters. That is, among the specific LEDs, the LED 322A and the LED provided on the character member indicating the specific character may be caused to emit light in different modes. Thereby, for example, in a battle effect in which three or more characters appear, the player can easily grasp which character is a friend.

  In the above embodiment, the LEDs 322A to 322H are provided along the outer edges of the character members 321A to 321H, respectively, but may be provided on the back side of the character members 321A to 321H. In this case, for example, the character members 321 </ b> A to 321 </ b> H may be formed of a light transmissive member. The LEDs 322A to 322H may be provided on the surface of the character members 321A to 321H, respectively. Further, the LEDs 322A to 322H may be provided, for example, near the upper portions of the character members 321A to 321H so as to correspond to the character members 321A to 321H, respectively.

  In the embodiment described above, when the type counter value T reaches “7”, which is the same number as the number of types of characters B to H, that is, the character A that is the main character is the character B to H that is the enemy character. When all are won, a character selection effect is executed. On the other hand, the specified value may be smaller or larger than the number of types of characters that the gaming machine 1 has. That is, the character selection effect may be executed when the character A wins at least one of the characters B to H.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the second battle victory effect is executed, the character selected as the interrupt character in S273 may be stored in the RAM 582. After that, when the first battle effect is determined and the character corresponding to the type counter value T is a character stored in the RAM 582, the character corresponding to the type counter value T + 1 is selected in S261. Good. In this case, it is possible to prevent a character that has appeared as an interrupt character in the second battle victory effect from appearing again as a specific character in the first battle victory effect until the type counter value T reaches “7”. Further, the type counter value may be counted when the second battle victory effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, in the character selection effect, the player can select a desired character among the characters B to H. On the other hand, in the character selection effect, the character once selected by the player may not be selected in the subsequent character selection effect. Further, when the type counter value T reaches “7”, the character selection effect is executed in the jackpot effect until the type counter value T is cleared to “0” thereafter. On the other hand, the gaming machine 1 may clear the type counter value T to “0” when the type counter value T reaches “14”, for example. That is, in the character selection effect, the type counter value T may be cleared to “0” when all seven characters are selected by the player.

  Further, the operation means is not limited to the operation button 9 of the above embodiment. The gaming machine 1 may include, for example, a touch panel, a motion sensor, and the like as operation means.

  Further, all elements described in the claims, specification, and drawings may be physically single or plural unless explicitly stated to limit the number. Of course, the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience in describing the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. I was not particularly aware of this. In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “first effect execution means” may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, whether or not a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately configured integrally, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless specified in the claims or the like. However, since all the patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification etc., they are included in the scope of the right according to the present invention. Of course. Therefore, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within that range only because it is not described in the present embodiment does not avoid the right according to the present invention. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 14 1st starting port 15 2nd starting port 28 Display apparatus 41 Main control board 51 CPU
52 RAM
53 ROM
58 Sub-control board 321A-321H Character member 322A-322H LED
581 CPU
582 RAM
583 ROM

Claims (3)

Detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball to the starting port provided on the game board;
A determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is executed due to the passage of the game ball being detected by the detection means;
A game execution means for executing the jackpot game when the determination means determines that the jackpot game,
In a gaming machine capable of performing production using a plurality of characters,
A starting means for generating a specific gaming state that is a gaming state after the jackpot game is ended until a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Selecting means for selecting a specific character that is the specific character among the plurality of characters;
In the notification effect that is an effect of notifying the player of the result of the determination by the determination means, a plurality of first patterns that are effect patterns of a first specific effect that is an effect that is executed when the specific gaming state has occurred. First determining means for determining any one of the specific performance patterns according to a result of determination by the determining means;
First effect executing means for executing the first specific effect based on the first specific effect pattern determined by the first determining means;
Second determining means for determining one of a plurality of second specific effect patterns that are effect patterns of a second specific effect that is an effect executed during the execution of the jackpot game;
Based on the second specific effect pattern determined by the second determining means, the second effect execution means for executing the second specific effect,
The plurality of first specific effect patterns include a character effect pattern that is performed in an aspect indicating that the specific character selected by the selection means satisfies a specific condition,
The plurality of second specific effect patterns include the character effect pattern and a normal effect pattern different from the character effect pattern. First storage means for storing a plurality of the jackpot games having different degrees of advantage for the player;
A third determining unit that determines any of the plurality of jackpot games when the determining unit determines that the jackpot
The second determining means includes
When the specific jackpot game that is most advantageous for the player among the plurality of jackpot games is determined by the third determining means, one of the plurality of second specific performance patterns is determined,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the third determining unit determines a jackpot game other than the specific jackpot game among the plurality of jackpot games, the normal effect pattern is determined. Counting means for counting a type counter value indicating the number of types of the specific character selected by the selection means;
Second storage means for storing the plurality of characters in association with the type counter value, respectively;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the selection unit selects the character associated with the type counter value counted by the counting unit as the specific character.

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